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December 16, 2010
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Shop Here This Year With Our Buy Local Gift Guide Starts on Page 4
Chesapeake Current Wins Accolades Story Page 10
Jazz Cabaret Lives Through Gretchen Richie Story Page 21
POLICE BLOTTER
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Reports:
is investigating the December 11 theft.
Destruction of Property
Attempted Burglary
About $600 in damage was done to a community sign and the windows of a gatehouse of Fair View Community at Copperleaf Court and Fowler Road in Owings. The unknown suspect(s) spray-painted the brick sign and the two windows. Dep. N. Funchion is investigating the damage that occurred between December 7 and 9.
Sometime between December 10 and 11 unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain entry into a shed at a home on Lake Shore Road in Owings. Dep. J. Hardesty is investigating.
CDS Violation
A vehicle on Jones Road in Dunkirk was scratched in the early morning hours of December 9. DFC D. Deakins is investigating the damage that amounted to $2,000.
Three suspects were arrested for drug violations on December 11 at 7:38 p.m. in the parking lot of the Prince Frederick McDonald’s restaurant. DFC J. Livingston and Sgt. M. Bomgardner smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the suspects’ vehicle and determined that there was suspected marijuana in the vehicle. The driver, Daniel Aaron Streeter, 18, of Huntingtown, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, five straws containing suspected Percocet. The two passengers in the vehicle were identified as 15-year-old males both of Huntingtown. They were charged on youth reports with possession of marijuana and possession of percocet and released to a parent.
Burglary
State Police Barracks U Reports:
Two hundred dollars worth of damage was done when unknown suspect(s) broke the passenger window of a vehicle parked in a driveway on Stratford Court in Dunkirk between December 9 and 10. DFC C. Fischer is investigating. Cpl. J. McCarroll is investigating damage done to a vehicle in a driveway of Jones Road in Dunkirk between December 4 and 10 that caused $400 in damage.
A home on Bay Ave in North Beach was burglarized between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on December 10. More than $5,000 worth of property that included gold diamond rings was stolen. DFC Jeffrey Elliott is investigating.
Theft
Unknown suspect(s) stole a Stihl leaf blower from a carport of a home on Amber Lane in Huntingtown. DFC C. Ray
Theft from Vehicle
On December 4, 2010 at 7:17 a.m., Trooper First Class Donaldson responded to the parking lot of RJ Liquors on West Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk for a reported theft from a vehicle. The front passenger side window and the right rear ventilation window were broken. A cordless drill and a bottle of oxycodone pills were taken. The investigation continues.
Whether you’re buying for family and friends, or for a charity, this issue of the Chesapeake Current is jam-packed with great holiday ideas. Check out our new Buy Local Gift Guide beginning on page 4, and get an update on how collection efforts are going for Toys for Tots on page 12.
Possession of Drugs
On December 4, 2010 at 8:59 p.m., Trooper Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 260 at Paris Pines Court in Owings. Steven R. Tasker, II, 28 of Prince Frederick was found in possession of Suboxen, Opana, and Xanax without a prescription. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. On December 5, 2010 at 12:58 a.m., Trooper West stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 260 at Elm Lane in Chesapeake Beach. Kerri L. Matthews, 26 of Upper Marlboro was found to be in possession of Percocet without a prescription and was arrested. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
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On November 22, 2010 at 2:53 p.m., Trooper Thompson responded to the K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. McKinley T. Brooks, Jr., 18 of Huntingtown, was arrested for attempting to exit the store without paying for a video game. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
music notes Gretchen Richie, a smooth operator on the Jazz Cabaret scene in Southern Maryland, heats up a local establishment in the New Year. Story on page 21.
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3 Local News 4 Buy Local Gift Guide 7 Community 9 On the Water 10 Taking Care of Business 12 Cover Story 14 Education 15 Letters 16 In Remembrance 19 Green Living 21 Music Notes 22 Business Directory 23 Out & About
Christmastime Animal Amnesty Calvert Residents Get Break on Fees In an effort to get more dogs and cats licensed, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners last month granted permission to the Animal Control unit to hold an Amnesty Week again this year. This means that pet owners get a break from December 20 through December 23. The normal cost for a pet license is $7.00 for spayed or neutered pets and $20.00 for non-spayed or neutered pets. But during Christmas week, the pet license costs will drop to $3.00 for spayed or neutered pets and $10.oo for those not spayed or neutered. The goal is to get more licensed pets that can be identified rather than taken to the county’s shelter. If they’re wearing their license on their collar, chances are they can more easily be reunited with their owners. Last year’s pet amnesty week was so successful, with 170 residents doing it last year that the county decided to do it again this year. The license fees amounted to about $600.00. Residents don’t have to bring their cats or dogs, just their rabies vaccination papers to get them licensed. Both cash and checks are accepted. In the Northern part of the county, the most convenient location will be the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, where licensed can be purchased on December 20 in the evening from 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Licenses can also be purchased at reduced rates December 20 – 23 at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Those with questions about amnesty week should call Animal Control through the main number for the Sheriff's Department at (410) 535-2800.
LOCAL NEWS Holiday Theft from Anne Arundel Food Bank
County Delivers Five PCs and Monitors Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold has ordered that five computers be delivered to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank to help the nonprofit rebound from a recent theft. Police say a rear window was broken and a rear door was left ajar by thieves at the Food Bank located on the campus of Crownsville Hospital. Items stolen included 12 computers, monitors and a big-screen television. The Food Bank reports that since the incident, there has been a tremendous outpouring of support from the community. "The Food Bank is a critical resource for the neediest individuals and families in our community, so it is only natural that we come to its aid in a time of need," said County Executive Leopold. "Hunger, homelessness and domestic violence have been funding priorities in my administra-
tion through the Community Grants Program. As the police search for the burglars, we want to make sure the Food Bank can continue to do its work." If you have information about this crime, please call, email, or text your tip to Metro Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-866-7LOCKUP or Text "MCS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637). You can also visit the website at www.metrocrimestoppers.net. Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous. Last fiscal year, the Food Bank distributed over 47,000 bags of food to over 36,000 families in need through its 66 pantries throughout Anne Arundel County. It also operates soup kitchens, rehabilitates vehicles and refurbishes furniture and medical equipment.
Significant Changes in Traffic Laws Know Your Rights If Pulled Over State Police, Anne Arundel County Police and Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies say effective January 1, any drivers receiving traffic citations that want a trial date will be responsible for requesting that date as opposed to the previous procedure of automatically being assigned a date. The new law requires that any individual receiving a citation choose one of the following three options and notify the District Court within 30 days: 1. Pay the full amount of the preset fine 2. Request a hearing regarding sentencing and disposition in lieu of a trial (an individual wishes to be heard regarding sentencing, but does not dispute the facts alleged in the citation) 3. Request a trial date at the date, time and place established by the District Court
Motorists should note that a failure to choose one of the aforementioned options or not notifying court may result in the Motor Vehicle Administration taking action to suspend a person’s license. The new law does not apply to citations issued for ‘must appear’ violations, such as drunk driving. Those receiving citations for ‘must appear’ offenses will be automatically notified by either a circuit court or the District Court of a trial date and location where they must appear. Information about the new procedure will be printed on citations given to drivers. Officers will be reminding motorists of the new procedure when citations are issued. Anyone with questions can also visit the District Court of Maryland website at: www.mdcourts.gov/district or contact them by phone at (800) 492-2656.
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GIFT GUIDE Tired of fighting the traffic, the crowds and having to stalk people for parking spaces at the mall? Support your friends and neighbors who own small businesses in our area this season. They need you during this economy, and they offer unique gifts that the big box stores and the impersonal chains don’t. The Chesapeake Current is proud to give you a plethora of ideas for making the holidays happy and bright for even the most difficult to buy for on your list.
Give the Gift of Sunshine What a great idea for everyone who’s tired of freezing temperatures and gray skies. This is perfect for everyone on your list who loves fun in the sun! The Chesapeake Beach Water Park this year is offering gift certificates! Buy your discounted season pass online today at www.ChesapeakeBeachWaterPark.com What a perfect gift for all ages... teen-
agers, children, and even families! Be sure to use the promotion code CC1210 when ordering your Chesapeake Beach Water Park Season Passes online to receive discounts!
Just Around the Corner With the holidays almost here, look for happiness and cheer at Sisters’ Corner Gifts and Crafts, 8905 Chesapeake Avenue at 2nd St. in North Beach, owned and operated by Kathy Brookes, and her sister, Carol. Here you’ll find the perfect gift for just about everyone on your list. Check out their Christmas wreaths, décor, aprons, and ornaments, ornaments, ornaments at Sisters’ Corner. In addition to handbags, accessories and jewelry for women, check out the Maryland tee shirts that are great for men and kids as well. They’ve added North Beach and Chesapeake Beach to the designs so these comfy cotton shirts are great for those here or away from home. A variety of col-
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ors and a choice of short or long sleeves make it easy to satisfy several folks on your list. Handmade novelty pillowcases are perfect stocking stuffers as are soft cloth books for the baby. Come check out the selection of themes—great for all ages! Want a personalized gift basket? Come choose your jams, jellies, relishes, or other goodies and Kathy and Carol will package it for you. They make holiday shopping that easy! SeaScapes Home Accents, Gifts & Inspiration, “Holiday Décor & Gifts in a Cozy Coastal Cottage,” is offering shoppers $5 in SeaScapes Dollars for purchases of $25 or more to be used on future purchases. Also be sure to get stop in to Bay Wine & Spirits, 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach to get into the holiday spirit with fine wines, champagne and liquors.
Give the Gift of Relaxation
Prince Frederick Market Square (Next to Library) (410) 535-4338 • (301) 855-1020 www.dickinsonjewelers.com
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Deck the Walls How thoughtful! What better gift than one the recipient can hang in a prominent place in their home and enjoy every day?
Where Everything’s Nice Three shops in a row, Nice & Fleazy Antiques, Willetta’s Antiques, and Chesapeake Antiques welcome everyone to their cozy shops at the corner of 7th Street and Bay Avenue in North Beach. The shops are decorated for the holidays and filled with Christmas items, formal and country furniture, lamps, linens, glassware, books, fishing and kitchen collectibles, jewelry and so much more that would make one-of-a-kind, personal gifts. Spend your day on a sentimental journey and find the perfect unique gift for the person on your list who loves antiques!
Dunkirk Market Place (Next to Safeway) (410) 257-2772 • (301) 855-8770
Be sure to tell them you got the idea from the Chesapeake Current when purchasing your gift certificate or making your next appointment at the Spa at the Chesapeake Beach Resort.
What’re more perfect than a gift certificate at The Spa at the Chesapeake Beach Resort? Bask in the lap of luxury and enjoy a pampered getaway at one of the only spas overlooking the Chesapeake Bay! The Salon & Spa offers luxurious hair, nail, massage, facial, and spa body services in a soothing atmosphere that quiets the mood and renews the spirit. The attentive, professional staff gives you the VIP treatment with the finest spa products for an hour – a day – or an entire weekend! Services are available for both women and men.
In addition to one-of-a-kind artwork, Medart Galleries in Dunkirk offers custom framing.
Medart Galleries in the Dunkirk Marketplace Shipping Center (Safeway Plaza) in Dunkirk offers incredible original oil paintings and high-quality prints, including works by renowned Washington DC-area artists Paul McGehee and Tom DuBois. They also do custom framing. In addition, they have expanded their selection of fine giftware, including photo frames, crafted by their very own framers, to an extensive selection of Ashleigh Manor photo frames. Think about the possibilities for the special people on your gift list!
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Give the Gift of Music
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Visit Two Locally-Owned Businesses When we say the gift of music, we’re not talking about a boring i-Tunes gift certificate. Instead, the Chesapeake Current suggests making your own kind of music by resolving to learn to play an instrument in the new year! Sacchetti Music in Huntingtown has just what you need to set the stage for yourself or someone you love. Owner Pete Sacchetti says, “What’s hot this year is the Fender Starcaster Guitar Pack which includes a guitar, amp, guitar strap, tuner, DVD instructional video, picks and a cable for $179. There’s a Dean bass pack with the same gear that’s $239, and a complete five-piece drum set in red, black or blue for $299. We have digital
keyboards as well as smaller guitars for younger kids for $89 that actually play.” Visit them online at www.sacchettimusic.com. And forget Internet shopping on sites you’re not sure you can trust that charge high shipping fees. Sacchetti says, “We’ll match any Internet prices and every purchase includes two free Sacchetti Music in Huntingtown has a wide selection of lessons.” Stop by Sacchetti Music and guitars in stock and will match Internet prices. see what you’re actually buying this year rather than risking it online! Another great place for the gift of music is Garrett Music Academy in Owings. Consider a gift certificate to enroll a loved one in private lessons, an ensemble, or you can also purchase hours of studio time. Garrett Music Academy teaches students of all ages, so why not go for it in 2011? Families can enjoy pre-filled stockings for each instrument that Garrett offers, such as a guitar player’s stockings filled with strings, picks, polish, and a music book. The drummer’s stocking features a variety of sticks, a stick bag, and a practice pad. Quality instruments and accessories also make perfect holiday gifts. Garrett also carries a wide selection of music books and sheet music. For more information, visit them online at www. garrettmusicacademy.com.
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Garrett Music Academy in Owings offers gift certificates and stockings stuffed with what musicians want and need.
Holiday Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 - 6:30; Saturday 10-4:30 and Sunday, 12/19: 11-3
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Give Something Extra Special This Year
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GIFT GUIDE Forget the hassles - and impersonal gifts you’ll find at the malls. Here’s how you can easily give something original and truly different to the special people on your list while supporting worthwhile people and causes in our local community.
Holiday Gift Shoppe Support local businesses and crafters by shopping at the Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Gift Shoppe through Thursday, December 23 at the chamber office at 5503 Muddy Creek Road, Churchton, MD 20733. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Interested vendors or shoppers should call (410) 867-3129 for additional information.
BBG Cookbooks Wrap up scrumptious culinary delights by giving a “Taste of the Beaches” cookbook to the person on your list who has everything. The Bay Business Group (BBG) has fewer than 100 of their cookbooks left, so order now, before they’re all gone! The beautiful local cookbook is packed with photos from our area and includes an Obama family chili recipe personally submitted by First Lady Michelle Obama.
The Bay Business Group (BBG) has just a few of its “Taste of the Beaches” cookbooks left.
It’s also filled with local recipes from “chefs” you likely know, who have given their “secret” original recipes for the bounty of our Chesapeake Bay, including Blue Crab, Rockfish, and oysters. You’ll also find beachy recipes for appetizers, and special occasion dishes. The cost is only $20.00 each, and proceeds are used to fund BBG initiatives to help area small businesses and provide scholarships for local students. Pick up Taste of the Beaches cookbooks at SeaScapes in North Beach, or in Chesapeake Beach at Chesapeake Pharmacy or the Twin Beaches Library. You can also order the cookbooks online at www.baybusinessgroup.org and have them mailed directly to friends and family, but note that shipping charges will apply.
Artworks @ 7th Just in time for your holiday shopping and giftgiving, Artworks @ 7th in North Beach presents its “The Best of the Best” show with beautiful original works and prints by local artists. This holiday Artworks @ 7th in North Beach is hosting its season, the artists “Best of the Best” show featuring the finest have gone all out works from every one of their artists. The show to produce for this runs through December 26 at the gallery at show the state of 9128 Bay Avenue in North Beach. the art: one sample from each artist that represents his or her best and finest work. There’s also a collection of handmade artisan wreaths, ornaments and handmade Christmas cards available through the holiday shopping season. The show, with fabulous, thoughtful gifts, runs through December 26. Gallery hours are 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Artworks @ 7th is located at 9128 Bay Avenue in North Beach. Dial (410) 286-5278 for more information.
Muddy Creek Artists Guild The works of more than 100 artists from Southern Anne Arundel are now available at the Muddy Creek Artists Guild at South River Colony, Mitchell Chance Road in Edgewater during their “Gifts from the Arts” show. The focus of the Guild is to show and sell local artwork throughout the greater South County area in Maryland while also educating our members and the public about our art, and contributing to the quality of life in South County. A wide range of media types including paintings, textiles, jewelry, clay works, sculpture, photography, pottery, wood and mixed media are featured. Get in the holiday mood with a roving band of intrepid artists to celebrate the season! Visit the Muddy Creek Artists Guild online at www.MuddyCreekArtistsGuild.org.
Gifts of a Lifetime CalvART Gallery, supporting artists in Calvert County, presents “Gifts of a Lifetime” through January 2. The gallery promises you’ll find amazing things at this show. It features clever ideas, art you can fit in the palm of your hand, stocking enchantments, artsy collectible ornaments, one-of-akind whimsy, bold color and downright serious elegance. These are the types of gifts the people on your list will always remember. The CalART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at Route 4 and 231 in Prince Frederick. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Rotary Says Arghand Gifts Popular This Year Natural Products From Afghanistan Aid Residents
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Rather than buy a machine-made scarf or a packaged bath set from the mall, the Northern Calvert Rotary Club has a better idea. The local Rotary club has paired up with the Arghand Cooperative, which was founded by Sarah Chayes, a former National Public Radio reporter who stayed behind in Afghanistan to help rebuild the war-torn country. She and a handful of other Kandaharis in the former Taliban stronghold are encouraging the locals to turn away from opium production and instead produce fine, all-natural products from local fruits, nuts, and botanicals. By buying their quality products as holiday gifts through the Rotary, you can help struggling people in Afghanistan get into legitimate business-
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es, while at the same time, raise money for projects here in Northern Calvert County. Rotary President Philip Pfanschmidt says the product line includes natural soaps, colorful hand-woven silk scarves, note cards, and fine oils. To see how they’re made and learn more, visit www.arghand.org. The silk used to weave the scarves is cultivated from silk worms imported from China. The resulting threads are then hand-dyed and painstakingly hand-woven on traditional wooden looms. The design and colors of the 64-inch long scarves are based on the customary Afghan turban, which continues to be worn proudly by men. The soaps and oils are all-natural, and work well for sensitive skin.
Arghand products being offered by the Northern Calvert Rotary Club include natural soaps, essential oils, hand-woven scarves and note cards featuring inspiring people who live in war-torn Afghanistan.
Pfanschmidt says this project supports the Arghand Cooperative to reduce drug production in Afghanistan, helps US military efforts in gaining the support of the people, and the proceeds benefit our local community. He adds, “We’ve reached the point where we’re actually ‘making money’ to give back here, and we’ve cleared
several hundred dollars so far. We hope people see these as perfect holiday gifts this season.” For more information or to place an order for Arghand products, visit the Northern Calvert Rotary online at www.northcalvertrotary.com. Contact Phil Pfanschmidt at (301) 855-2380 or email info@northcalvertrotary.com.
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By Commissioner Susan Shaw
The newlyelected Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will be sworn in on December 21, 2010, as prescribed by Maryland law. The ceremony will occur at the Fairgrounds on Route 231 in Prince Frederick at 10:00 a.m. Sheriff Mike Evans will also be re-sworn in at the same event. The public is welcome. So, how does a new Commissioner begin his or her term? The first order of business is to elect officers for the first year of the new term. While, traditionally, the highest vote getter in the majority party is elected the President of the BOCC, that tradition has not always been honored. Meanwhile, orientations are already underway as most counties have earlier swearing-in dates set by the legislature. The new Commissioners from all three southern MD counties will be getting an orientation to the Tri-County Council (TCC), the regional organization made up of all the Commissioners and legislators in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. The chairmanship of the TCC rotates from one county to the next. Calvert Commissioner Jerry Clark is the TCC Chair. Next will be the statewide orientation for new Commissioners from all over the state held at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) winter conference in Cambridge just after the New Year. With the regional and statewide big pictures in hand, County staff will orient the new BOCC to each department of County Government. We have already met with
the Sheriff to begin the process with our highest priority, public safety. Getting this strong foundation requires some patience on the part of the public, but will pay off as we build upon it.
Everyone is invited to the swearingin of the new Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and Sheriff Mike Evans scheduled for December 21 at 10:00 a.m.. The ceremony will be held at the Fairgrounds on Route 231 in Prince Frederick. As a new Commissioner eight years ago, I had been deeply involved in community affairs, so I expected I could get right to work. Wrong! The steep learning curve required a significant amount of reading and questioning. While a basic look at a topic might lead to an “obvious” conclusion, a broader understanding might lead in an entirely different direction. Securing that broader understanding in widely diverse areas is where effort and study produces results for you, the electorate. The diverse personal and professional backgrounds of your new Commissioners should contribute to a lively dialogue as we first get the needed foundation then begin to perform our duties as both the legislative and the executive branches of local government, the government closest to you.
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“Service Above Self” Community Leaders Serving Northern Calvert and the Country through Local & International Projects
Interested in helping us make a difference in the community and the world? See our website: www.northcalvertrotary.com Email: info@northcalvertrotary.com Phone: Phil Pfanschmidt, 301.855.2380
New GOP Central Committee Members Sworn In
In ceremonies at Calvert County Republican Headquarters, Kathy Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court, administers the oath of office to Calvert County's Republican Central Committee. From left, Members Cynthia Steuart and Ella Ennis, Secretary Judy MacWilliams, Chairman Frank McCabe, Vice Chairman Bob Arscott, Member Jackie Potter, Treasurer Michael McNally, and Member Richard Romer. Not pictured is Member Robert Reed. The Central Committee, elected in September, will guide the local Party through the Presidential Election of 2014. Photo by Richard Romer.
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Anne Arundel County Plans Deer Hunts Managed Hunting Allowed in Some Area Parks
In order to manage burgeoning deer populations in their more than 15,000 acres of parks and dedicated natural areas, Anne Arundel County officials are opening certain parks to managed hunting this year.
One of the areas included in the managed hunts is the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary just off Routes 4 and 408 in Lothian. The goals of this managed hunt are to reduce the size of the white-tailed deer
population in order to restore Sanctuary forest ecosystems and to reduce the damage caused by deer to surrounding private farms. Those interested in learning more can email Ranger Adam Smith at rpdeer@ aacounty.org. Other than Jug Bay, the two other parks opened for managed hunting are the Glendening Preserve, and River Farm. Officials say they are very concerned about the impact that deer have on native plant and animal communities. Dense deer populations negatively impact forest regeneration, natural succession and biological diversity. Deer also impact threatened or endangered species by selective feeding which removes some plants from an ecological community while fostering the spread of other, perhaps undesirable species. This environmental damage to forests often goes unnoticed by the public because it takes place gradually over time. The public has spent millions of dollars to purchase natural lands and forests for recreation and to protect the Chesapeake Bay. The Recreation and Parks Department, as the steward of these county-owned parklands, has an obligation to practice habitat stewardship, which will protect and preserve these forests for decades to come. This large population of white-tailed deer in Anne Arundel County also increases the risk of serious vehicular accidents, damages to agricultural crops, and ruins residential and commercial landscaping. Deer are implicated in the spread of Lyme Disease, and can serve as a carrier (vector) for other diseases that may affect people, livestock or other wildlife species. Following in the footsteps of Howard and Montgomery counties, Anne Arundel County says it’s found it necessary to implement deer management programs which include population regulation when
it is determined that natural resources are being negatively impacted by deer overabundance. While research continues into other management alternatives, population reduction is likely to remain the only viable means of preventing or eliminating ecological damage caused by overabundant deer. The Department of Recreation and Parks says it views population management as a tool that can be used as needed to achieve the desired goals. It is committed to achieving those goals as safely, humanely and efficiently as possible. In December of 2008, County Executive signed into law a change to the Anne Arundel County Code 9-1-601(d) and 14-2117 enabling the discharge of firearms on county park property pursuant to a wildlife management agreement. This year Anne Arundel County will hold 13 days of managed hunts during the 2010-2011 hunting season. These hunts are scheduled to continue through late January, and safety zones are established for the hunting in each of the parks involved. The Deer Management Program is limited to about thirty hunters to participate in this season’s hunts. These hunts are open to Anne Arundel County residents and additional restrictions apply. All hunters must be pre-registered in order to participate. The rules also state that all deer shall be concealed from view while being transported on public roads, and hunters must take all reasonable efforts to remove deer from the parks discreetly. Violators will not be allowed in future hunts. Citizens are encouraged to call the Natural Resources Police Communication Center at (800) 628-9944 with poaching complaints, public lands enforcement questions or maritime enforcement questions.
Watermen Arrested on Oyster Violations
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Two Tilghman Island men are facing charges after being arrested by Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP). Patrick Barlet Murphy, 48, and Glenn Marshall Foster, 27, both from Tilghman are charged with catching oysters on a sanctuary and possession of unculled and undersize oysters on December 3 at 9:30 a.m. An NRP Officer, aboard the patrol boat Worcester spotted the commercial fishing vessel, the Azelyn Leslie, dredging for oysters in the marked Tangier Sound Oyster Sanctuary at 8:30 a.m. The sanctuary is located about six miles north of Crisfield in Tangier Sound. Strong winds of 20 knots and three to four-foot seas prevented the NRP Officers from boarding the suspected poachers on the oyster bar; the Azelyn Leslie was escorted to Deal Island for safe boarding and inspection. Upon inspection, officers found 15.5 bushels of oysters on the vessel; 10 percent were found to be unculled and undersize. The oysters were seized and returned to the oyster sanctuary. A court date of February 17, 2011 at 1:30 has been in the District Court of Maryland in Somerset County.
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Time to Migrate... By Bob Munro Water temperatures have continued to plummet during the last month. During midNovember the daily average water temperature was about 56 degrees at the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System Gooses Reef Station, just east of the main shipping channel across from Parker’s Creek. As the Striper Season comes to an end December 15, waters have cooled to a chilly 42 degrees. Fishing reports from the diehards have been less than glowing. However, at least a few big fish have been reeled in on each trip right up to the season’s close in Maryland waters. However, now is the time when a number of boats from our waters “migrate” to the Virginia Beach area and operate out of ports such as Lynnhaven and Rudee Inlet. And now is the time when the remaining big Stripers in the mid-Chesapeake move south to join the rest of the big fish that gather in front of Virginia Beach. In the coming weeks the entire population of big Stripers will be found anywhere
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from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay south along Virginia Beach and eventually down along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where they will spend the remaining winter until mid-February. Creel limits allow 2 Stripers (Rockfish) 28 inches minimum length per person until March 31 in Virginia’s coastal waters, although other restrictions apply. Fishing can be fast and furious because the big fish are concentrated and in schools chasing bait to the surface. Actually, many of the Captains use their boat’s radar to locate flocks of Gannets diving on big baitfish before they put a line overboard. Once located, a situation like this leads to multiple hookups and lots of happy anglers. Are you anxious to catch some of these big ones? You can get an oceanfront room at the Best Western in Virginia Beach (2809 Atlantic Avenue, Phone: (757) 428-5370) for a “Fisherman’s Rate” of $41 plus tax make sure you ask for this special rate when
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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.
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BBG’s 2010 Businesses of the Year By Lynda Striegel
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This time of year marks the best part of my job as President of the BBG. I get to give out our annual awards to BBG members that have made a difference in 2010. I am so proud of the BBG members who were recognized at our annual BBG holiday party and awards ceremony December 15, held this year at Run-
BEST NEW BBG BUSINESS has to go to the Chesapeake Current and its owner/executive editor, Diane Burr. What a great new addition to our community! We love the colorful layout of the paper and the newsy items that make reading it cover to cover worthwhile. We look forward to reading the Current for years to come.
BEST GREEN BBG BUSINESS: This award is given to Herrington Harbor Marina Resort and Stuart Chaney. Herrington has gone above and beyond the norm in ensuring that our beautiful Chesapeake Bay is preserved for all of us. And, in doing so, Herrington has shown that going green makes good business sense. 2010 BBG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD: The Beach Trolley Association through its President, Bob Carpenter, receives this award for pushing the economic envelope on behalf of all our area small businesses by running three trolleys on an hour loop this past season and providing a great ride to over 12,000 customers. Bob has shown that the trolley is not only an excellent resource for riders, it brings business to its advertisers and supporters. Trolley on!
BBG MEMBER OF THE YEAR: Stephanie Cosby, our BBG corporate secretary, wins this award for the countless hours she spends getting all of us organized. She implemented a program this year to automatically remind members of annual dues dates, organized the BBG’s personalized business directory with Brian McDaniel, which will be coming out soon, photographed area businesses for the directory, worked on other BBG committees, helped me organize our monthly meetings, took minutes at all the meetings and posted them on the website in record time and generally did all of this with a smile and enthusiasm. What an array of talent in one individual—thanks Stephanie.
BBG Scholarships More about the BBG scholarship program at three area high schools in a future column, but funding the program into the future is possible through the BBG’s program with Viridian Energy. This program applies to anyone who gets electricity through BGE or PEPCO. Just go to www.viridian.com/BBG and sign up to save money on your electric bills from BGE or PEPCO without any long-term contracts or hassle. Viridian will contribute a small amount from electric bills paid to the BBG’s scholarship fund, so everybody wins - you with lower electric bills, Viridian wins with new customers, and our high school seniors win with BBG college scholarship funds.
Remembering Those in Need The Ladies of Charity of St. Anthony’s Church in North Beach run a food pantry open every Tuesday. At Thanksgiving, they provided food to 140 families, a huge increase from last year. They are in need of canned food and cash donations—help them help our area families by providing food for those in need. Drop off your canned goods or cash gifts to 8823 Dayton Avenue, North Beach. Phone (410) 2867086 or mail your donations to Ladies of Charity, P.O. Box 660, North Beach, Maryland 20714. Have great holidays and remember to shop local with your BBG member businesses! Attorney Lynda Striegel is a partner
in the law firm of Striegel and Buccheister in North Beach, and President of the Bay Business Group (BBG), representing more than a 100 small businesses in the Beaches, Dunkirk, Owings, and Deale. For more information, visit www.baybusinessgroup.org.
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Build your business through networking at these local business events: The Bay Business Group will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 19 at 8:30 a.m. at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven. For more information, email sb.cosby@comcast.net or visit the BBG web site at www.baybusinessgroup.org.
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State Legislative Breakfast will be held January 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Rod ‘N’ Reel, Chesapeake Beach. This is a venue for Chamber members to learn from our State delegation about bills and legislation to be presented during the 2011 Legislative Session in Annapolis. Reservations required by January 3, 2011. No walk-ins can be accommodated. Business After Hours (BAH) will be held January 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Bank of Tri-County, 11725 Rousby Hall Road, Lusby. Ring in the New Year and network with Chamber members while enjoying fabulous food and beverages. Don’s miss the first BAH of 2011. For more information, call the Chamber at (410) 535-2577. Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Holiday Gift Shoppe through Thursday, December 23 at the chamber office at 5503 Muddy Creek Road, Churchton, MD 20733. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Interested vendors or shoppers should call (410) 8673129 for additional information. Join the SAACC for their monthly Business After-Hours Mixer hosted by Partners In Care, Inc. at the Chamber Office during our Annual Holiday Gift Shoppe on Tuesday, December 21 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of networking with fellow Chamber Members and guests, refreshments, 50/50 Raffle, door prize drawings and do some last minute Christmas shopping! RSVP no later than December 17. The SAACC is now scheduling 2011 Networking Events, which include Business After-Hours (BAH) Mixers, Breakfast Mixers and Educational Seminars. If you are a business interested in hosting an event, please contact the Chamber at (410) 867-3129 for available dates. (BAH Mixers have already been booked for April, May & June 2011).
State Submits $10 Billion Bay Clean Up Plan The state’s latest plan to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay per tough new federal mandates aims to reduce pollutants like nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment from storm water runoff by wide margins by the year 2020, a full five years ahead of the dates set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The plan, sent to the federal government Dec. 3 after a week’s tardiness, calls for upgrading wastewater treatment plants, improved storm water treatment and more regulation of fertilizers like manure on Maryland farms to reach its objectives. The total goals of the latest phase of the plan are to reduce nitrogen by 21 percent to just over 39 million pounds a year, phosphorus by 18 percent down to 2.7 million pounds a year and sediment by 12 percent down to 1.2 million pounds a year. The costs for the initial plan, however, laid out in a letter from four state cabinet secretaries, appear to be steep, at up to $10 billion to complete the work between 2011 and 2017. The state, in its letter to the EPA, seemed to call for federal funding to aid in the carrying out of the mandates, which some local officials have said are ambitious.
At the county level, the challenge in keeping up with the report, though, is shaping up to be a difficult one, since the state has yet to transfer final pollution load limit data to individual local governments. Planning to meet the requirements of the EPA’s mandates at the local level is the second phase of the plan but one local official in Calvert County’s environmental planning section said that they need more time. “We’ve been asking the EPA for extensions on that because the state has said that they won’t have pollution loading data until April or May,” said David Brownlee. “They’d want us to do a plan in a month. “It doesn’t work,” he said. Also because the data the county needs to work up its own plan has been slow in coming, Brownlee said it was difficult to say exactly what sectors of the community and the economy would be most affected, but one safe bet was septic systems for single family homes. A significant portion of the county’s yearly nitrogen pollution load comes from homes with septic systems, and to curb the amount of nitrogen from them would likely take technology like a nitrogen-reducing septic system on new homes that would increase costs of construction. By Guy Leonard (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
Visitor Centers on Winter Sched
Holiday Minority Business Social
Calvert County's two visitor information centers, located in Owings and Solomons, are now operating under winter hours and are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Knowledgeable staff are available during those times to provide information about local attractions, hotels, restaurants and other travel information. The Owings center is co-located with the Fairview Library at 8120 Southern Maryland Boulevard; in Solomons, the center is located at 14175 Solomons Island Road South. Both centers are overseen by the Department of Economic Development and managed under contract by the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce. The winter hours are in effect through March 15, 2011. For more information about the Calvert County Economic Development, visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist county businesses, call (410) 535-4583, (800) 331-9771 or (301) 855-1880. You can also send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.
Come for a night of door prizes, networking, and heavy hors d'oeuvres at the 5th Annual Tri County Minority Business Christmas Networking Social on Friday, December 17 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The event will be held at The Victorian Candle Bed and Breakfast, 25065 Peregrine Way, Hollywood, MD. The cost is $25 per person and the fee must be paid in advance. R.S.V.P. and make checks payable to Charles County MBAC (note Holiday Party) and Mail to: P.O. Box 217 White Plains, MD 20695. For questions, contact the Calvert County representative, Dawn Tucker, at (866) 517-0477.
County Seeks Citizen Advisors The Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants for a variety of local advisory committees. If you have expertise or an interest in any of the areas covered by the committees listed below, please consider applying. Committee membership is open to residents who are registered voters in Calvert County. Applications may be obtained from the Commissioners' Office (175 Main Street, Room 205, Prince Frederick, MD), any Calvert County Public Library branch, or online at the county’s web site. Here are the positions available: -Adult Guardianship Review Board; six vacancies -Agriculture Commission; two vacancies -Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board; two vacancies -Agricultural Preservation Advisory Committee; two vacancies -Board of Parks and Recreation; one vacancy -Building Board of Calvert County; one vacancy -Calvert Community Fund Advisory Board; two
vacancies -Calvert County Family Network Board of Directors; one vacancy -Calvert Housing Opportunities Committee; four vacancies -Commission for Women; three vacancies -Common Ownership Infrastructure Advisory Committee; six vacancies -Employees' Retirement Plan Board of Trustees; one vacancy -Environmental Commission; one vacancy -Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees; one vacancy -Owings Architectural Review Committee; one vacancy -Sheriff's Department Pension Plan Board of Trustees; two vacancies -Social Services Advisory Board; one vacancy -Tourism Advisory Commission; two vacancies If you have any questions, call (410) 535-1600 or (301) 855-1243 and ask for extension 2214.
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BUSINESS Learn Public Speaking Through Toastmasters Enhance Your Job Skills, Too The Calvert Toastmasters Club is reaching out to job seekers, saying they can help you overcome interview anxiety and sharpen your business skills for when you do land your next job. As spokesman Rob Fagerson explains, “Toastmasters can help people with their interviewing techniques tremendously. Our club is also an easy and inexpensive way to get practice in public speaking and meet new people.” The local Toastmasters group meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Prince Frederick Library from 11:30-12:30. Next meeting is January 6. Survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial to success in the workplace. Many people pay high fees for seminars to gain the skill and confidence necessary to face an audience. Toastmasters Clubs provide an option that is less expensive and held in high regard in business circles. This organization has been around for more than 85 years and offers a proven – and enjoyable – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. Here are a few of the ways you can benefit: - Learn to communicate more effectively - Become a better listener. - Improve your presentation skills - Increase your leadership potential - Become more successful in your career - Build your ability to motivate and persuade - Reach your professional and personal goals - Increase your self-confidence. Here’s how it works for you: - Build speaking and leadership skills with time-tested methods - Focus on areas of interest in our self-paced curriculum - Receive suggestions for improvement through constructive evaluations Toastmasters programs are inexpensive, interactive, convenient, friendly, and supportive. More than four million people have discovered the benefits of this proven learning formula. For more information, RSVP by email calvert-officers@ freetoasthost.ws or contact Rob Fagerson at rfagerson@msn.com.
Need an Intern? Could your business use an intern to help out – while you give them on-the-job training? If yes, you may be interested in this new program. The Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce (SAACC) is partnering with the Center of Applied Technology South in Edgewater to connect students with local businesses in our community as interns. Here’s how it works: Students participate in internship and work-based learning jobs during their senior year in high school. These experiences give the students an opportunity to apply skills learned as well as gaining new skills. If you are interested in learning more about the program and how you can help students in our area, please contact Tammy Diedrich, Work Based Learning Coordinator at (410) 956-5900.
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Cover On The
Toys for Tots Coming In, But More Needed
“Things are pretty slow,” says Jerry three times as many toys this year as last Kepich of Chesapeake Beach, a Navy Re- year. The goal is to collect up to 5,000 toys servist, who is coordinator for Calvert and for youngsters in Calvert County alone, and Charles County for the Marine Corps Re- officials are wondering if they’ll be able to serve Toys for Tots program. “A lot of people do it. wait until the last minute, and I think that’s But there are some bright spots, like what’s happenGirl Scout Troup 6691. ing again this Advisor Lisa McCormick year.” tells the Chesapeake CurThe cutrent, “I’m so proud of the off date for dogirls. They recently had a nations to Toys wreath sale and they defor Tots is Fricided to give the money day, December they raised for the kids.” 17, although They were lugging bags you may still of fun things for Toys be able to give for Tots. Her daughter, cash donations Marisa, was one of three through their Girl Scouts dropping web site, www. off toys long before the calverttoysfordeadline. tots.com. “Last year, the Girl Due to the Scouts had toys, but we difficult econwere all snowed in and omy, the need we couldn’t get them to is greater now, the drop-off site in time, and in order to which made the girls so reach their goal sad,” McCormick says. of two toys per “This year, we went shopchild, they will PO1 Jerry Kepich, a Marine Reservist who lives in ping early and dropped need to collect Chesapeake Beach, is coordinator of the Toys for them off today to be sure
something like that wouldn’t happen again.” “What I want to stress to people is that although Toys for Tots is a national campaign, what’s donated in Calvert County stays in Calvert County. It’s not sent up nationally, and that’s really important for people to know,” Kepich says. To receive toys, families must be preregistered in advance. Several days before Christmas, a date and time is announced so they families can come to the distribu-
Marisa McCormick, 13, is one of the many area Girl Scouts donating to Toys for Tots.
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Girl Scout Shelby Kreuter, 13, checks out a Winnie the Pooh jack-in-the-box donated to Toys for Tots.
tion center to select toys for their children. Toys are sorted by age levels and for boys and girls. They accept all toys, regardless of price, so they can offer a wide range for the kids.
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Kepich says there are 80+ drop-off locations for toys and donations throughout the county. The Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach is being used as a collection and distribution site. In addition, a storefront in the Food Lion Shopping Center in Prince Frederick has been donated for use as another distribution center for the middle and southern parts of the County. Other major toy collection locations include all fire departments, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, all World Gyms and Sneade’s Ace hardware stores. A complete list is on their web site: www. calverttoysfortots.com. Many Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops in the area help Toys for Tots along with Navy Junior Officer Training Corps, known as at NJROTC, at area high schools. Kepich adds, “U-Haul donated trucks again for two months. And portable storage units are donated to us – Friendly Self-Storage in Owings donated again this year. The cost of things like this is huge for us and a real help because with a charity, the funding we get should go toward purchasing toys and not overhead costs. Girl Scout Adrianna Brewton, 13, of Girl Scout So corporate sponsors like this are a huge Troup 6691 found this donated skateboard among help.” the Toys for Tots.
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Events Scheduled, Students Finish Canoe
Efforts to Save OLSSS
Parents at Our Lady Star of the Sea School (OLSSS), a financially struggling Catholic school in Calvert County, are continuing to rally to keep the school open. As of our publication deadline, spokeswoman Suzanne Pucciarella, whose two children attend the school says $104,000 has been raised. The school has been told it must raise $165,000 by January 1 otherwise it will have to merge with another parochial school in St. Mary’s County. OLSSS has an enrollment of about 200 students, and has been around for 77 years. On Saturday, December 18, the school plans to host a 5K walk/run to raise money. It will begin on Alexander Lane at Solomons Island at 8:30 a.m. The school will also host a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and help support the school’s fundraising
Upcoming events at OLSSS: Saturday, December 18: 5K Run/Walk, which begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Christmas Bazaar from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19: TUBACHRISTMAS Concert @ 4:00 p.m.
efforts. A TUBACHRISTMAS Concert will also be held at the school on Sunday, December 19 at 4:00 p.m. Local musicians from throughout Southern Maryland participate. For more information, see their web site at www.tubachristmas.com. This concert is free and open to the public. More than 40 tuba players participate and hundreds of people turn out for this very unusual holiday event. OLSSS Students Build Canoe Eighth graders at the school are also undertaking a canoe-building project to help raise money to keep the school open. The Calvert Marine Museum donated the $650 through the Melvin Conant Memorial Youth Fund to allow the students to build a canoe that they will offer at a raffle to raise money. The Solomons Catholic School needs to raise $165,000 in order to stay open. A number of activities are planned this month that they hope will help them meet the goal. Calvert Marine Museum (CCM) and Program Director George Surgent volunteered to offer OLSS School an opportunity to have the students participate in their “Build A Canoe” program at no cost. Pucciarella says, “Our 8th grade students began construction on November 10th. The school plans to continue to apply for this scholarship annually.”
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Raffle tickets for the beautiful 16-foot canoe are currently on sale for $25.00 each. The students have completed construction and are preparing the canoe for painting a mural on its surface. All of the OLSS School students will be involved, helping to paint the mural scene. Eighth grader William Callis, 13, of North Beach is in charge of de- OLSS eighth grader William Callis of North Beach and Calvert Marine Museum Director George Surgent discuss mural designs to be painted on the signing the mural, Program finished canoe students are building. It will be auctioned to raise money for the which he revealed school. will feature the grade class will hold the imprint of each stuschool, the old church and the new church. dent in the school, so it will have tremendous Pucciarella says, “CMM typically col- sentimental value.” lects $2,000 for their canoe raffle, during a Please contact our school at (410) 326one weekend event. OLSS is hoping to ex- 3171 for more information or to purchase a ceed that amount. This canoe built by the 8th raffle ticket or two!
The eighth grade class at OLSSS that built the canoe, along with advisor George Surgent from the Calvert Marine Museum.
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It was the best of times and worst of times. It’s been a rough year – a rough few years, in fact – for a lot of us. The economy is still awful. Those of us who invested in real estate lost most, if not all of it, along with much, if not all of our life savings. If you have not gone through a foreclosure, chances are someone you know has. Good jobs are hard to find. Loved ones may be struggling with health problems, and maybe you do, too. It’s hard to keep going in the midst of all this. Trust me, I know. It’s out of this that the Chesapeake Current was born. When you have little hope left is when you have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try something completely different. You know, the old getting lemons but making lemonade. Life really is what you make of it, and you either do, it or you don’t. The fact that we’ve made it – and actually done quite well in this economy - is a testament to this type of resilience. I sincerely want to thank our supporters – our advertisers and our readers – for making us possible and keeping us alive. We don’t have a subscription base, so we rely on local small businesses to support us. In return, we support and promote you. To this end, I’m so proud that the Bay Business Group (BBG) just named the Chesapeake
Current as the Best New Business of 2010 (see article, page 10). Anyone who knows me well knows that I’ve had much more than my share of hard knocks so far in my life. But I recognized the fact that this community truly needed a reliable news outlet from the first day I came here in 2001. I knew I could fulfill this need well, and I’ve been planning for years how to make it happen. You’ll never know what it means to me that you have helped me make this possible. There were plenty of skeptics before – and when I launched this publication back in May. I heard it all. Won’t you just duplicate everything everyone else is doing? No, I won’t. Who’s going to read it? Everyone, I said. The critics said we don’t think anyone will because nobody reads newspapers in this age of the Internet. And what makes you think you can make it work when so many other newspapers are failing? I argued that it would work because it will be different, and special, it will be the people’s paper, and it will not be like anything else anyone has ever seen. I was right. At the same time, I know I will likely never be rich from the Chesapeake Current. I’ll be lucky to break even. What I get from this venture, I can’t take
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L to the bank. It’s for you, and my community, that I do this. It’s priceless when people thank me for articles, for bringing customers into their businesses, for helping their non-profit groups do good things, for publishing their prized photos, for mentioning their names, and simply for putting out this paper about their community every two weeks. I have lost count of the people who say they can’t wait for the next Current and their only complaint is that we’re not weekly. Hopefully when the economy turns around, we can be. All I can say is thank you again, our loyal advertisers and readers of the Chesapeake Current. Thank you so much for a wonderful first year. Let’s hope that 2011 can be even better for all of us! Sincerely, Diane Burr Founder and Executive Editor The Chesapeake Current is taking a holiday hiatus. Our next issue will be Thursday, January 13, 2011. Watch for it then!
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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us…” - Charles Dickens,
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Owner and General Manager: Diane Burr Publisher: Thomas McKay Associate Publisher: Eric McKay Editor: Sean Rice Graphic Artist: Angie Stalcup Office Manager: Tobie Pulliam Advertising: Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties: Diane Burr and Jonathan Pugh. Southern Calvert and Southern Maryland: Matt Suite and Gary Dean For advertising rates and more information, email: ads@chesapeakecurrent.com. For news, email: editor@chesapeakecurrent.com Phone: (410) 231-0140 Fax: (301) 298-5298 P. O. Box 295 • North Beach, MD 20714 Contributors: Published by Southern MD Publishing Jonathan Pugh Nick Garrett P.O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636 301-373-4125 Norma Jean Smith Bob Munro Lynda Striegel Lisa Payne Anna Chaney Willman Sheila Poole
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The Chesapeake Current is a bi-weekly news magazine providing news and information for residents of Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties. We do NOT authorize any inserts, so if you find any in your copy, please report them immediately to us at editor@chesapeakecurrent.com or call (410) 231-0140. We intend to prosecute those who steal our advertising space for personal gain or in an attempt to tarnish our good reputation. We focus exclusively on these communities: Chesapeake Beach, Deale, Dunkirk, Friendship, Huntingtown, Lothian, North Beach, Owings, Rose Haven, Plum Point, Sunderland, Tracey’s Landing, and Wayson’s Corner. The Chesapeake Current is available every other Thursday of the month in high-traffic locations throughout our target area, including post offices and libraries. The Chesapeake Current is owned by Bayside Partners, LLC and is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. We are a sister publication to the Southern Calvert Gazette (serving Solomons Island and Lusby) and the County Times of St. Mary’s County. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. No content or images may be used for any reason without express permission.
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Bobby Brady, 72 Bobby Lee Brady, age 72, of Owings, MD died December 4, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lyons Creek, MD on December 25, 1937 to Thomas Joseph and Addie Rebecca (Grierson) Brady. Bobby graduated from Calvert County High School in 1956. He married Muriel “Tammy” Seltzer in Edgewater, MD on September 12, 1959. He served in the Army National Guard and was discharged as a Sergeant in the 121st Engineer Battalion in 1963. Bobby worked the family farm in Chaneyville until the late 1970’s. He then became a carpenter and worked for various construction companies in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. He retired in 2000. Bobby was a member of Smithville United Methodist Church. Although he gave up farming he always enjoyed working in his yard and garden. Bobby enjoyed watching baseball and cheered for his favorite team, the Baltimore Orioles. Bobby’s greatest pleasure was spoiling his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Gene, Frank, Earl and Kenneth Brady, and a sister, Viola Binger. Surviving are his wife, Tammy Brady; daughter, Laura Lee Alderman, of Huntingtown, MD; grandchildren Joshua and Kathleen Alderman of Owings, MD; a sister, Addie Mae Ward, and her husband, Jack, of Ow-
ings, MD; and brother, S. Lewis Brady, and his wife, Anna, of Owings, MD. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Smithville United Methodist Church, 3005 Ferry Landing Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754.
Charles Holesapple, 66 Charles Richard “Richie” Holesapple, age 66, of Owings, MD died Dec. 6, 2010, at the BurnettCalvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick after a long struggle with cancer. Richie was born December 4, 1944 in Second Creek, West Virginia to Fred and Della Ellen (Sturdivant) Holesapple. He enlisted in the US Navy on August 5, 1965 and served in Vietnam as a Seabee, earning the Vietnam Service, Vietnamese Campaign and the National Defense Service Medals, and the Fleet Marine Combat Insignia. He was discharged from active duty August 4, 1969 and completed his reserve obligation August 4, 1971. Upon returning to civilian life he was employed for many years as a construction heavy equipment operator until retiring due to disability. He was also a member of the Stalling-Williams American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Richie was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife of 22
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William Knight, 64 W i l liam Edward Knight, age 64 of Dunkirk, Maryland, died on December 6, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1946 in Riverdale, Maryland to Paul and Sarah Knight. He was the beloved husband of Kathy Knight for 17 years. He was a loving and devoted father to Nancy Forcey and her husband, Bill; Carol Knight; Lisa Steele and her husband, Tony; Billy, Jaclyn and Ryan Knight. William was an attentive grandfather to six grandchildren, Lauren and Kristen Forcey; Jeff, Luke and Emily Steele, and Patrick Knight. He is also survived by his former wife, Linda Knight. He was the brother of Paul Knight and the late Robert Knight. William worked as an attorney and was a member of the Prince George’s and the Maryland State Bar Association. He held a partnership in the law firm of Knight, Manzi, Nussbaum and LaPlaca. For the past twelve and a half years, he was a Calvert County resident living in Dunkirk. He was a member of Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church in Huntingtown, Maryland. William loved reading the newspapers and staying up-to-date on current
events, but he really enjoyed and was a big supporter of his children and grandchildren’s sports teams. All college and professional sports were other pasttimes William enjoyed. Arrangements were provided by Lee Funeral Home in Owings. Memorial contributions may be made to University of Maryland, Department of Transplant Surgery, 29 S. Greene Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201 or The Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation, Development Office, 801 Dominican Drive, Nashville, TN 37228-1909.
Ruth Moran, 69 R u t h Ann Moran, age 69, of Huntingtown, MD went home to be with her Lord and Savior suddenly December 3, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD as a result of an automobile accident. She was born in Rockville, MD December 28, 1940 to Thomas Henry and Frances Foye (Hash) Weaver and received her education in Rockville Schools. Ruth was married to James J. Moran on October 3, 1975 in Port Republic, MD. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Calvert County and enjoyed gardening and all of nature and animals. Ruth loved holidays and decorated her home for them all. If you were among the lucky ones you might receive a gift from the “Cookie Queen” to celebrate any given occasion. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Thomas H. and Frances F. Weaver and a brother, Thomas H. Weaver, Jr. “Billy Boy”. Surviving are her loving husband, James J. Moran; son Thomas L and his wife, Shari Moran, of Matthews, NC; stepchildren James J. Moran, Jr. and his wife, Tuyet, of Rockville, MD; Robert Moran and his wife, Bonnie, of North East, MD; Vicki Wilson and her husband, Stephen, of San Antonio, TX; and Patti Marshall and her husband, Rick, of Elverson, PA. Also surviving are grandchildren Sabrina, Zachary, Jared and Phoenix Moran; Jeffrey and
Stephen Wilson; and Ambrielle and Michael Marshall; great grandchildren Matthew and Leanne; sisters Wanda L. Tucker of Huntingtown, MD, and Cheryl L. Wedding and her husband, Kevin, of LaPlata, MD; and nieces Shari Day, Staci Thomas and Candice Wedding. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Calvert County, P.O. Box 778, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Robert Neely, 46 Robert Alan “Bobby” Neely, age 46, of C he sap e a ke Beach, MD passed away December 7, 2010 at his residence. Bobby was born May 24, 1964 in Arlington, VA to James A. and Ruth E. (Bussard) Neely. He was raised in Charles County and graduated from La Plata High School, class of 1982. He moved to Calvert County in 1989 and married Tina Marie Brady on March 20, 2004. They lived and raised their family in Chesapeake Beach. Bobby had owned and operated Neely’s Home Improvement Company since 1989. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, crabbing and fishing, and playing Bingo. He was also a fan of the Washington Redskins and NASCAR. He was fond of spending time with family, especially his children, nieces and nephews. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his devoted wife, Tina Marie Neely; sons Brandon, Dustin, Cody and Austin Dodson; sisters Pamela Carpenter of Waldorf, Cynthia Neely-Coulby and husband, Stephen, of La Plata, MD, and Carey Bidwell of Alvin, TX. He is also survived by eleven nieces, three nephews and two great-nieces. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.
Rochelle Salvas, 75 Rochelle Gayle Salvas, age 75, of Dunkirk, MD died peacefully after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease at her home with her husband by her side. She was born September 4, 1935 in Morehead, KY to Glenn and Sue Frances (Hall) Willis. Rochelle was raised on a small farm in Morehead, KY by her grandparents Charlie and Hettie Hall. She accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized in a creek near the farm. She graduated from Morehead High School in 1954 and moved to the Washington, DC area to live with relatives and seek employment. She found employment at Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Company as a policy analyst. Rochelle was very patriotic and loved her country. In her spare time she volunteered as a hostess at the USO Center in Washington, DC. It was there in 1958 that she met a young Marine stationed at Quantico, VA, Andrew E. Salvas. On August 27, 1960 Rochelle and Andrew were married. They made their home in Prince Georges County. After the birth of their first two sons they became foster parents, taking in girls and later infants. In November 1967, they accepted a 3-week old baby boy being released from Children’s Hospital who was classified as unadoptable due to medical conditions. In 1970 they were the first parents in Prince George’s County to take part in a new program called Permanent Forster Care, allowing them to give their last name to the child. In 1975 they adopted this child and he became their third son. He eventually overcame all of his medical problems after many trips to Children’s Hospital. Rochelle was always extremely proud of her family. They moved to Dunkirk in October of 1978. It is believed that her love for little children led her to her hobby of collecting dolls. She accumulated a beautiful collection. Rochelle also enjoyed cooking, which was outstanding and unbeatable. The Hall side of her family, with many Aunts and Uncles held an annual family reunion taking turns at homes in the Midwest and east coast. She had such a close relationship with her family that she traveled to every reunion, either with her family or alone. Rochelle hosted
the 1992 reunion at her home in Dunkirk where 43 members of her family attended. She especially enjoyed sitting in small groups at the reunions singing the grand old hymns of faith. Rochelle had a big heart when it came to people in need. She spent several weeks in Schaumburg, IL with her sister, Janet Milella, a well known author of novels, to help care for her until her death at the age of 47 from brain cancer. She also assisted in the care of her mother in Chicago and an uncle in West Virginia, before their deaths. Surviving are her husband, Andrew E. Salvas; three sons, Stephen A. Salvas and his wife, Blair, of White Plains, MD, Charles E. Salvas and his wife, Julie, of Westover, MD, and Allen L. Salvas and his wife, Susan, of Salisbury, MD; eleven grandchildren, Lindsey R. and Andrew J. Salvas of White Plains, Kimber, Kayla, Kendall, Keeley, Caleb and Kamryn Salvas of Westover, MD, and Troy, Nicholas and Noah Salvas of Salisbury, MD. The family would like to thank Calvert Hospice for the professional and compassionate care and support during the last 25 months of Rochelle’s life. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, www.calverthospice.org.
Larry Shoemaker, 55 L a r r y Eugene Shoemaker, age 55, of Dunkirk, died on December 10, 2010. He was born on February 28, 1955 in Bethesda, MD and lived near-
ly his entire life in the Washington D.C. area. He began his career in the security field in the mid 1970’s and successfully managed an office for CES Security for the last 12 years. Larry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to spend time in the woods or on the water with his family and friends. He also enjoyed other outdoor activities and sports, especially snow skiing and golf. Larry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda; his daughter, Christine, and her fiancé, Brett; his son, Gene; and his daughter in law, Melissa. He is also survived by siblings Bill, Paula, Lee and Vince, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements were provided by Lee Funeral Home in Owings. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Association Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Ruth Young, 83 Ruth A. Young, age 83, of Owings, died on December 10, 2010. She was born on April 4, 1927. She is the beloved wife of the late Robert Charles Young, loving father of Ruth (Bill) Lyons, Bob (Donna) Young, Kathy (Lanny) Chapman, Rick (Margaret) Young and Lorrie (Doug) Dreibelbis; grandmother of eight; great grandmother of nine. Arrangements were provided by Lee Funeral Home in Owings.
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Beaches Toy Drives Underway North Beach Children’s Fund is wrapping up its toy drive for needy families in North Beach and Chesapeake Beach. The last day for donations is December 18. Barbara Callis, who has been organizing the toy drive for more than 20 years, says there’s an increase in demand for gifts for needy families in North Beach and Chesapeake Beach because of the economy. She says more than 90 children have been identified so far. In addition to new, unwrapped toys, cash donations are also welcomed to buy certain things that the children specifically hope to receive. So what do the children want? Callis says, “Barbie dolls are still very popular among little girls. Boys still want cars and trucks, and bath sets are popular for our teenagers.” Toys and donations can be dropped off at North Beach Town Hall and donations can be made by mail to: North Beach Children’s Fund P.O. 546 North Beach, MD 20714 Contact Barbara Callis at (301) 922-1965 or (301) 855-8748 for more information. Contributing to the effort are Jeff Wyvill and Tom Keeley, operators of Beach Front
Limo Taxi by Flynn Executive Limosine Service. Last year, they started the first annual Christmas Bar Crawl and this year they’ve staged more. The first one in North Beach on December 5 attracted 26 participants paying $20 each. Seven establishments signed up as sponsors paying $50 each. The Chesapeake Beach Christmas Bar Crawl is December 19 and will also take riders to seven establishments. It will begin at 12:00 p.m. and is limited to 50 people. Wyvill says, “A $10 donation per person is requested along with a new, unwrapped toy or a $20 donation, and we will buy the toy. Bar sponsors are $50 and business sponsors are $20, and a ‘Best Drink in the Beaches’ award will be presented by Beach Front Limo. The proceeds will help buy toys for needy families in the beaches.” The Bay Business Group (BBG) and North Beach Loop also contributed. They say they also want to encourage safe drinking this holiday season by offering a designated driving service so people won’t drink and get behind the wheel. For more information, call (301) 627-8048.
Local Girl Scouts Visit Mt. Vernon
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 339 from the Twin Beaches area placed a wreath in George Washington's tomb recently. All 12 members of the troop visited Mt. Vernon with their families. The Brownies said the Pledge of Allegiance, the Girl Scout Promise and sang "My Country Tis' of Thee" during the ceremony. The wreath was made of natural materials by the troop at a meeting where the girls learned about George Washington and his service to our country. The leaders took advantage of the visit to discuss being grateful, using manners, and the importance of serving one's community as President Washington did. Jaimie Hooe, age 7, said, "Seeing his teeth, which are made of hippopotamus tusk, in the museum" was the highlight of her visit to Mt. Vernon. The girls are in 2nd grade at Beach and Windy Hill Elementary Schools. Troop 339 is an Honor Troop led by Danielle Corteville and Jennifer Boyles.
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Help the Homeless in 2011 The holidays are a time to reflect on our blessings. Yet a growing number of people in our area continue suffering because of the economy. One group that helps is Project ECHO, Inc., by providing emergency shelter to homeless men, women, and children in Calvert County. Since this nonprofit, volunteer agency opened its Project ECHO has two transitional houses located behind the doors in 1992, it has main facility to help the homeless gain independence. offered a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In 2010, the shelter provided almost 11,000 bed-nights and served more than 18,900 meals to homeless people in Calvert County. Twenty-seven area churches actively support the shelter, according to their web site. Its goal is to help reintegrate our homeless into our communities. Individuals may stay up to 90 days at the shelter, although the average is 15 days. During that time, residents are required to actively pursue housing and jobs, as well as education and training. Drug and alcohol treatment programs are provided to those who need them. Residents are not charged a fee for their time at the shelter. Instead, they are required to open a savings account and contribute to it during their stay. These savings provide them with a security deposit and first month’s rent for their own residence when they leave the shelter. Project ECHO also has two transitional houses, which are located behind the main ECHO shelter. These homes are designated for single families or as group homes, and are made available to appropriate clients up to a two-year rental lease. Volunteers play a major role in the success and operation of the shelter, and to attract more helpers for 2011, they’re planning an Open House The new ECHO house shelter, which offers shelter to home- on New Year’s Day from less people in Calvert County, was dedicated in 2009. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. They invite everyone to stop by and learn more about the operation. Volunteer roles range from serving on the board of directors to helping staff the shelter, and providing all the meals for the residents every day of the year. Even a few hours a month would help the group tremendously. Donations from the United Way, local churches, civic organizations, the Calvert County Commissioners, public and private grants, and individual donors make it possible for Project ECHO to shelter the homeless and feed the hungry. For more information or to contribute, call (410) 535-0044 or visit their web site at www.projectecho.net for more information.
Interested in helping the homeless in Calvert County? Stop by the Open House on New year’s Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Project ECHO’s headquarters, 484 Main Street in Prince Frederick. Call (410) 535-0044 for more information.
2011, and Looking Ahead to 2012 By Anna Chaney Willman As the New Year approaches, we often think of how we will make the next year even better than the last. Many of us think in terms of monetary success, weight loss, health consciousness, and how we spend our valuable time. I Googled the top New Year’s Resolutions and here’s what came up: 1. Spend more time with friends and family 2. Make time for fitness 3. Tame the bulge 4. Quit smoking 5. Quit drinking 6. Get out of debt 7. Learn something new
8. Help others 9. Get organized All of these are excellent resolutions. I believe that dreaming big and setting goals is imperative to our individual progression as well as to the progression of our overall species and society. As we move from 2010 into 2011, there are many overarching societal influences upon us. We have an economic system that is in distress. We are waging wars against terrorism. We have created an agricultural monoculture. We have some political battles within our governmental system. We are depleting our limited natural resources at astounding rates whereby we will have fished 90% of the fishes from the earth’s waterways
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in 50 years, we will have accomplished 25% species extinction in 20 years, and we will eliminate all of the earth’s rainforests in 30 years if we continue the resource exploitation at today’s rates. It sounds gloomy… and it should. I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a screening of Daniel Pinchbeck’s documentary film, “2012, A Time of Change.” Should you have the opportunity to see it, I highly recommend it. It reiterates that which we already know, however, it should inspire you to motivate yourself to consider the fact that we can make changes as individuals and communities and ultimately as societies for the betterment of our species and the earth. An excerpt from Daniel Pinchbeck from an essay that is available online at www.realitysandwich.com sums up his philosophy; “A new cultural operating system can provide a new set of ideals, patterns of thought, and behavioral norms. The prevailing mindset could be reversed, the media tools used to disseminate a new ethos of responsibility for the Earth, meshed with adaptive, regenerative, and self-reliant practices. Mass media could project the rewritten code into the mass mind, including a different set of myths, memes, messages, and lifestyle options. Because this alternative would correspond to those innate and indigenous human values our society has suppressed and denied - principles of selfsufficiency, empathy, equality, the equitable sharing of goods and resources across the earth, a renewed sense of the sacred - it would not require a continuous barrage to become
normative.” In a YouTube interview of Daniel Pinchbeck, he describes an approach used by the United Kingdom, in which communities form groups to discuss and plan better methods of sustainable living. Topics of focus in these include peal oil usage, the effects of climate change, local food production and alternative energy sources. These organized groups better prepare communities for the future, work with local governments and corporations to enlist support and engage action. As the number of these communities grow, the changes become more and more widespread and are ultimately the new way of societal function: sustainable. If the potential to create a healthier, more sustainable way of thinking and living is attractive to you, perhaps pursuing this concept is something you should think about as a resolution for the new year. Whether this means learning something new, joining or creating a new grass-roots community group, planting a garden, or myriad other options, I encourage you to make something more substantial of your New Year’s Resolutions for 2011. For more information, see www.evolver. net and enjoy articles at www.realitysandwich.com. About the Author: Anna Chaney Willman is the founder of Herrington on the Bay Catering in Rose Haven, MD, which has achieved the first level of certification from the Green Restaurant Association.
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BBG Stages Holiday Parade Holiday Highlights
By Lynda Striegel The holiday season got a great kick-off on December 4 with the fourth year of the Bay Business Group (BBG) Holiday Parade along the Boardwalk in North Beach. Nothing is as wonderful as watching the children’s faces watching the parade. The glee of going for the beads and candy and being just mesmerized by all the activity was reflected in each youngster. Four years ago, the BBG was looking for an event that would give back to the community. Pat Carpenter who came from a small town in Kansas suggested we host a holiday parade and it’s now a tradition we intend to keep going. The parade keeps getting bigger and better—from 10 entries four years ago to 100 this year, Carpenter, VP of Special Events for the BBG, has organized the parade and did a super job. Thanks to George Owings for doing a great job as parade host, and to volunteers Joanie Kilmon, Hilary Dailey, Marilyn VanWagner, Bob Carpenter, Linda Draper, Patty VonPerbandt, Ann Mulder, Susan Maier, Jane Hagen, Bob Munro, John Worthington, Linda Woods, Nancy Feuerle and Joanie Martin. Special thanks to Stacey Wilkerson and Richard Ball from the Town of North Beach and to the Chesapeake Beach public works staff. A special highlight this year was the fantastic float for Mrs. Claus (Norma Jean Smith) provided by Les King. The North Beach House & Garden Club provided a great Santa in Guy Stone. The Town of North Beach provided refreshments for children and their families waiting in the cold to speak with Santa. We’re looking forward to another great holiday parade in 2011.
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About the Author: Attorney Lynda Striegel is a partner in the law firm of Striegel and Buccheister in North Beach, and President of the Bay Business Group (BBG), representing more than a 100 small businesses in the Beaches, Dunkirk, Owings, and Deale. For more information, visit www.baybusinessgroup.org.
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Let the holiday season begin by showing off your artistic decorating ability! Decorate the outside of your house, apartment, condo, townhouse or business with festive lights, wreaths, or holiday scenes for the North Beach House and Garden Club’s “11th Annual North Beach Holiday Highlights Decorating Contest.” The judging by secret Christmas elves will be on Sunday night, December 19 after 7:00 p.m. Categories are: Houses, Townhouses (including condos, apartments), and Businesses. Prizes and certificates are donated by local businesses. There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place winners in all three categories. The winners will be presented with big gift bags containing wine, ornaments, and discounts just in time for Christmas. Winners will also be acknowledged at a later town meeting. For more information, please call Sally Donaldson at (410) 286-3988.
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Jazz Cabaret Is Alive
Gretchen Richie Sings the Great American Songbook By Sarah Miller Gretchen Richie is a Jazz Cabaret singer who lives in St. Mary’s County, and has been performing regularly as the featured entertainer at Café des Artistes in Leonardtown for ten years. But what’s Jazz Cabaret? As she explains, “The difference between a Jazz Cabaret and a typical jazz session is the fact that there is only one person on the stage. It’s a much more intimate thing between the performer and the audience.” “While pure jazz has a lot of room for improvisation, songs in a Jazz Cabaret have a definite beginning, middle and end. While there is a little room for spontaneity, for the most part the songs will sound the same each time they are performed,” Richie says. She has been performing since she was in the second grade. “I was picked out of my class to do a solo verse of Billy Boy,” she said. Later, as a junior in high school, she was in a chorus and a band called “Me and the Other Guys” that played at school dances and church functions. “It was the first time I ever got paid,” she laughs. She began working seriously as a songwriter and performer in 1975 when she was living in California, performing in coffee houses and pick-up bands in a college town. After moving to Los Angeles, Richie was approached by someone who offered to pay her cost of
living expenses for six months so she could devote all her time and energy to record a demo tape. She said this sponsor was her “guardian angel.” Richie was able to successfully cut a demo tape and sent it around Los Angeles. It got some attention, but nothing big really came out of it. Eventually, she took a full-time day job to continue supporting herself. In 1988, Richie moved back to Maryland. Her husband is a jazz pianist, and they began performing together around their jobs. The couple moved to St. Mary’s County in 1996, and at the time, she says, “There was hardly anything here.” They played their first gig at The Willows (since out of business) during a New Year’s Eve party. “Then we started getting our act together. It’s ironic that it took moving away from a larger city to a place with a significantly smaller number of venues for us to begin focusing more on our music,” she says. In discussing her repertoire, Richie points out the difference between what are called “covers” of popuSee Gretchen Ritchie perform at the lar songs by rock or country artists and the “jazz standards” that she sings. Westlawn Inn in North Beach on Satur“Many jazz standards are a part of the “Great American Songbook,” she said. “They are songs by day, January 22nd, from 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. people like George Gershwin and Frank Sinatra, which are heard everywhere and have influenced music of all different genres. It’s almost like the classical music. People don’t “cover” Mozart or Beethoven. The reason they’re hits is not because they’re catchy, but because they’re great.” sacchettimusic.com But this music is also very adaptable, Richie adds. People can substitute instruments in or out to get different sounds and change the tempo for a different feel to the song. The pieces can also be dissected or stand alone. “It all just holds up,” she said. We can match Internet prices! To date, Richie has released two CDs: “Close Your Eyes” in 2001 and “It Could Happen to You” in 2005. (410) 257-7620 Readers who would like to experience live 7 Oxford Way • Huntingtown, MD 20639 Jazz Cabaret can see Gretchen Richie perform at (Near Chancellor's Park community) the Westlawn Inn in North Beach on January 22nd. She also performs several times a month at Café des Artistes in Leonardtown and the Back Creek Bistro in Dowell. For a full calendar of her performances, or for information about her CDs, visit www.gretchenrichie.com. Lunch or Dinner Combination Dinner
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Out&About Now showing in the Student Art Gallery at CalvART Gallery in the Prince Frederick Center, Rt. 4 & Rt. 231, Prince Frederick is “The Art of the Students of Dona Baker” from Huntingtown High School. Stop in and view this great show! Open every day through December 24 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. You’ll have great views of the Patuxent River and watch the sun set over the marsh. Call (410) 741-9330 or visit www.jugbay.org for more information. The Sactuary is located at 1361 Wrighton Road. Lothian, MD.
Tuesday, December 21 The Polar Express: Capture the magic of this classic children’s story with a reading at 6:00 p.m. at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum and a Trolley Tour of the holiday lights. Call (443) 486-8893 for details!
Friday, December 17 Invasive Plant GPS Mapping at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are getting a handle on the invasive plant infestation problem at the park by mapping the different species extent using GPS units. This is helping to prepare for the strategic and widespread removal work we will embark upon in 2011. Call (410) 741-9330 and ask for Lindsay to get involved. The Sactuary is located at 1361 Wrighton Road. Lothian, MD.
Saturday, December 18 Our Lady Star of the Sea Inaugural Run/Walk: The fundraising event begins at 8:30 a.m. as runners and walkers will wind through beautiful Solomons Island and the surrounding neighborhood. A beautiful view of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay will be enjoyed as you complete the course. A Post-Race Party will be held from 9:00 am – 10:30 am. This will include food, refreshments, face-painting, and many other activities. Entry fee is $25.00 to benefit the Our Lady Star of the Sea School’s Support Our Future Together Campaign. Winter Solstice Hike: Welcome winter with a brisk hike through Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian from
January 1, 2011 Help the Homeless: Project ECHO (Ecumenical Council for the Homeless) helps the homeless throughout in Calvert County, and will hold an open house at the ECHO House, 484 Main Street in Prince Frederick from10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on New Year’s Day in an effort to attract new volunteers. Call (410) 535-0044 or visit them online at www.projectecho.net to learn more. Polar Bear Swim: On New Year’s Day at 1:00 p.m., the Town of North Beach invites you to take a dip in the icy cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Then enjoy hot apple cider and roast marshmallows over a roaring fire on the beach as you warm up. Assemble at the beach at 5th Street and Bay Avenue in North Beach. Phone Town Hall at (410) 257-9618 or (301) 855-6681 for more information.
Join the Town of North Beach, “The Jewel of the Chesapeake Bay” on Maryland’s Western Shore, for its 16th Annual “Polar Bear Plunge.” Precisely at 1:00 p.m. on New Year’s Day, the “plungers” run into the freezing water for a quick dip. After “taking the plunge,” the town offers free hot chocolate and apple cider and roasts marshmallows at a bonfire on the beach. Each participant is acknowledged with an official certificate of participation and a souvenir from the Town. Visitors are also encouraged to shop in North Beach businesses while in town.
There are at least two local groups selling Christmas trees this year; by buying from them you also support their local programs. In Calvert County, the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department is selling Christmas trees to raise money for their operations. Stop by the fire department on Bayside Road and check out their large selection of beautiful trees in many different sizes. In Anne Arundel County, the Kiwanis Club of Shady Side is selling Christmas trees at the intersection of Muddy Creek Road, Shady Side Road and Deale-Churchton Road. To insure freshness, the trees are grown locally and will be fresh cut each week. Select from White Pine, Douglas Fir and Colorado Spruce. All trees will be in the six to 12 foot range but smaller ones can be cut for those who need table top trees. All trees are only $30 and proceeds help support the club’s community events, building fund and local charitable donations. Tree sales are Monday thru Friday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 8:00pm. For further information about the Kiwanis Club of Shady Side’s tree sale, call (410) 867-2599.
Christmas at Friendship UMC Celebrate Christmas in Friendship -- at Friendship Methodist Church!
Sunday, January 2 B&O Museum Field Trip: Join the Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum for this field trip to Baltimore to see the holiday lights and ride the train. Contact Kristen at (443) 486-8893 for more information!
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Here are holiday-related events the congregation invites everyone to attend: Fri. Dec. 17 @ 7:30 p.m. VIP Christmas Concert – Sanctuary Sun. Dec. 19 @ 9:45 a.m. Happy Birthday, Jesus Celebration Sun. Dec. 19 @ 11:00 a.m. Christmas Cantata Sanctuary Choir Fri. Dec. 24 @ 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service for children of all ages Fri. Dec. 24 @ 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service featuring Sanctuary Choir Fri. Dec. 24 @ 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service featuring VIP Youth Choir Fri. Dec. 24 @ 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service featuring VIP Chamber Alumni Share the joyful message of Christmas in prayer, message, seasonal music, fun, food, and fellowship at Friendship Methodist Church. It's one block east of the traffic circle on Route 2 in Southern Anne Arundel County, 1.3 miles north of the light at Routes 2 & 260 in Owings. For more information, call (410) 257-7133, bsuedean@comcast.net, or visit their Web site at www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org.
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