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Current Events

SMG Bankruptcy Drags On Months ago, we were expecting an announcement any day about a new buyer for Southern Memorial Gardens (SMG), the Dunkirk Cemetery that has gone into bankruptcy twice. Still, there’s no official word on the bankruptcy and the sale. But there’s been a lot of other thingsd happening.

Delegate Mark Fisher (R-Calvert) tells us that a week or so ago, he stepped in with the state’s Office of Cemetery Oversight (OCO) to help a local family with a burial there. They couldn’t find their deed, but knew their loved one had purchased a plot next to another relative’s grave. They were able to clear it up and the burial was allowed.

Former cemetery owner Larry Deffenbaugh, who’s serving a prison sentence, has once again tried for parole.

He was turned down just days ago by a judge in Prince Georges County.

And about a week ago, new flags were raised at the cemetery, reportedly from Congressman’s Steny Hoyer’s office. The Chesapeake Current called to find out if this was a sign that something was happening. We were told that the Congressman is aware of the issue but his office is not involved.

Then, there are the rumors.

Everyone is wondering: where is the buyer that bankruptcy trustee Gary Rosen promised to Susan Ballenger of Dunkirk this past summer? He said it in a voice mail she played to other victims she’s become the spokesperson for… but this resolution has not materialized. It’s caused rampant rumors throughout the community since no one knows what’s

Why More Cancer Deaths Here?

We’re surrounded by fresh air, open spaces, lots of trees and water.

So why are some cancer death rates in Calvert County apparently among highest in the state of Maryland?

County Health Officer Dr. Larry Polsky said he was bringing new data to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners at their Dec. 4 meeting up front, before they appear on someone’s Facebook page, since they have just been publically released.

This new report indicates that between 2005 and 2009, the cancer mortality rate among Calvert residents was higher than the state average, and in some cases, higher than the national average.

The most disturbing are lung cancer and breast cancer rates among local women. Elsewhere, more men than women die of lung cancer, but not in Calvert. The breast cancer rate in Southern Maryland is also higher than anywhere else in Maryland.

Prostate and colorectal cancer rates were higher in Calvert than the national average as well.

Dr. Polsky says rates this high are typically found in impoverished or minority populations. But neither is true for Calvert. And the cancer death rates for Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties re higher than the national average was well.

Polsky said he has contacted the Maryland Health Department to determine if there could have been statistical errors. He urges everyone to “take it slow for a minute. I want to make

going on. January will mark a year ago that the most recent bankruptcy was filed, with the last hearing in February.

Ballenger tells the Chesapeake Current, “I’m at end of my rope. I don’t know where to go or what to do. I guess we’re at a standstill unless we can get someone (an attorney) to take our case, and go class action.”

“I’ve not stopped, I’ve not given up,” Ballenger adds. “But people do need to stop listening to the rumors on the street. They need to keep writing and calling Gary Rosen – the governor – and our elected officials. I don’t know what to tell the people. All I can say to everyone is – I’m sorry. He gave me a gentleman’s agreement and has not honored it.

But the gossip mill has got to stop. It’s hurting the elderly.

I don’t want them

hurt any more.”

She said she stopped counting the 68th time she left a voice mail for Rosen, and her call wasn’t returned.

At least 550 people have lost between $2,000 and $10,500 each on pre-paid funeral packages in the SMG debacle. Some believe the number of people defrauded may be even higher, with losses in the millions. One goal of the bankruptcy court has reportedly been to find a buyer who would take over the cemetery and honor these previous contracts.

Dr. Larry Polsky.

sure the data correct, because this may not be true data.” He said he has reached out to state health officials to learn more and have the figures double-checked.

However, Dr. Polsky added, “ If it is (true), we need to know why and drill down to zip codes to make information more accessible and make more services available” to those at the highest cancer risk.

Commissioner Susan Shaw noted that just recently, the Sheldon Goldberg Center for Breast Care was opened at Calvert Memorial Hospital, and during the time period covered in the statistics, such state of the art care was not accessible nearby. She also asked if these numbers counted patients who sought treatment outside of Maryland. Polsky said probably no, to which Shaw replied that she believed that meant that the actual cancer death rates here may even be higher.

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By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner Be Careful What You Believe You will not be surprised to learn that in the County Commissioner’s job, I encounter critics. Lots of critics. Criticism can play an important role toward improvement, so I am open to constructive criticism. If you want me to listen, please do not begin by threatening me or insulting me. It would also be helpful if you have your facts straight. Even if you are not EVER voting for me, please try to refrain from telling me that before you ask for what you want. It’s surprising how often when I offer to discuss an issue with someone who just lambasted me, they never take me up on the offer. However, some criticism is dangerous.

Last week I received a postcard in the mail from friendsofmd.org. One side trumpeted “Maryland’s Rural Lands are in Danger!” along with a color-coded map of all the Counties and Baltimore City in Maryland. The colors ranged from red for pavement to forest green for preservation.

On the other side was a turkey saying “Gobble Gobble! Our rural lands are at risk of being gobbled up by suburban development!”

I’m sure the creators thought the turkey theme was cute at Thanksgiving and that the reader would be left with the word “gobble” in their brains.

Reading further, the card said, “Maryland Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 (commonly known as the Septic Bill) is intended to limit high-polluting subdivisions on septic systems and encourage growth in areas with public sewer service.” It is true that the state legislature and the governor of Maryland want everyone to live in towns on sewer systems. But are subdivisions on septic systems really high-polluting?

The next paragraph is when the big lie hits: “Sprawling development on septic systems pollutes the Chesapeake Bay, fragments farms and forests, undermines agriculture, and burdens local governments with higher costs for basic services.” Even though this lie sounds plausible, the truth is that sewer systems are pouring far more pollution into the Chesapeake Bay than septic systems, even if we assumed that all

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the septic systems were malfunctioning, which they are not. Two sewer spills in the Baltimore area last year overwhelmed all our efforts in the rest of the state to reduce pollution into the Bay. Septic systems account for less than 2% of all the pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay. Failing systems in the Critical Area (within 1,000 feet of mean, high tide) are a definite problem, which Maryland law requires be corrected.

It costs millions of dollars to upgrade sewer systems and to prevent spills from major storm surges. Inevitably, the sewer system isn’t just upgraded, it is also enlarged, to accommodate all those new people moving into cities from the more rural areas. In Maryland, where are our cities located? Within the critical area, of course, adding to pollution on the waterfront. You know what I mean if you have witnessed the trash in the water at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. Meanwhile, landowners pay the bill for septic systems.

Not allowing septic systems is a land grab!

The basic premise of 1,000 Friends of Maryland is flawed. Now they are upset that the required tier maps are not having the desired result. News flash: when statewide land planning like the Septic Bill becomes law, it doesn’t work well all over the state.

The Septic Bill treats all jurisdictions the same.

It does not recognize that Calvert County pioneered land preservation efforts, for which we have won many awards!

It doesn’t recognize that subdivision regulations serve a different purpose from septic regulations.

It doesn’t recognize that our clustering and open space regulations prevent sprawl development. It looks at a complex landscape with tunnel vision that sees only one facet of that landscape, and it is a minor facet. The state can prevent new septic systems. They can force everyone currently on septic to pay $12,000 to upgrade to a nitrogen-removing septic system. But the Chesapeake Bay will NOT be measurably cleaner due to the much bigger problem from the ever-growing sewer systems on our waterfronts.

Then who will be pointing the fingers at whom?

Be careful what you believe.

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Ready To Jump Off the “Fiscal Cliff”

By Nick Garrett So let me get this straight.

For the past three years we have all been saying how badly we need to “cut government spending and raise revenues so we can fix our Country.” We’re always hearing that “Government is too big and there is a spending problem.” To fix the problem, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011, which mandates certain cuts to government. This bill was passed in response to a Congressional vote to raise the debt ceiling, which any other time was a standard procedural vote. However, now it is a major partisan fight that resulted in S&P downgrading the United States’ credit rating.

At the end of this year, it’s time to pay the piper and finally begin addressing all of these issues that most voters say are so important to them such as the national debt and deficit.

However, instead of preparing for this event as best as we can and working to mitigate the impact, it is being called a “fiscal cliff,” that politicians say will put us back into a recession.

Are they not the ones who passed these bills in the first place? Why did we let them off the hook by sending six of every seven incumbents right back to the House of Representatives? Is this politics at its best right? Why did they pass the Budget Control Act only to turn around and paint it as a disaster that will hurt all of us a year later? My point is that Congress should have dealt with this properly from the beginning staggering the impact from each individual law.

Beginning in January, what are called the Bush-era tax cuts are set to expire. At the same time, new taxes such as the healthcare plan take effect and the cuts from the Budget Control Act will all hit at once. In addition, the temporary payroll tax cut from last year will expire, resulting in a 2% payroll tax increase. Social Security, Medicare, and Federal pay are exempted from the act. Over 1,000 government programs including defense will automatically see cuts. The current

scenario would raise revenue/taxes by almost 20% but only cut spending by less then 1%.

There are a few options on the table but when we hear our politicians on TV essentially both sides are still saying, “the other side won’t work with us.” I feel like it’s pointless criticize to either side because Americans just voted to send them all back to Washington.

President Obama wants to only let the portion of the Bush tax cuts expire that would have those making $250,000 or more paying a higher tax rate and those making less continuing under a permanent tax cut. The House Republicans will not agree to raise tax rates but will agree to some form of new revenues.

If the tax cuts, spending cuts, and new revenues are not staggered appropriately, it could hurt for a while. Nowhere will this be seen greater that with Calvert County’s small businesses. In the face of paying higher taxes for themselves and their employees, you can almost guarantee that at minimum, hours will be cut and full timers may face some part time hours just in the face of potential risk from the cuts and taxes.

It is clear that we need Congress to act and step beyond their party’s in order to make a decision that is calculated and well thought out. At the same time, this is that day we have all been waiting for where we can take steps to fix for the future of our Country. Short term pain, long term gain. I am amazed that we would take this on ourselves and let the same Congress off scot free when they are the ones that caused all of this in the first place. They are the same ones currently in a position to “fix” the timing of these initiatives. For Calvert County’s sake, I hope they get something worked out.

About the Author: Nick Garrett is the owner of The Garrett Music Academy in Owings, a published author, and has served and continues to serve on various boards and commissions in Calvert County. He and his wife Krista have twin daughters, Juliette and Charlotte.

County Encourages Holiday Sharing Anne Arundel County Executive Leopold is asking citizens to donate to Holiday Sharing, a program administered by the Department of Social Services.

"During these difficult economic times it is important to remember the families who are struggling to make ends meet and provide for their children," County Executive Leopold said. "This program benefits them directly by providing food for families and gifts for children."

In Anne Arundel County this year, there are 9,000 families and seniors in who are seeking help to provide a Christmas dinner and gifts. Most of these families are working but still qualify for assistance due

to their employment being part time or at minimum wage.

Holiday Sharing matches donors with a family or senior citizen in Anne Arundel County. You then contact the family to let them know they have a donor; purchase the food and/or gifts and personally deliver the week before Christmas.

If you are interested in becoming a donor or can assist with a cash donation which will be used to purchase a gift card, please visit the County website at aacounty.org The program office will be open until December 21.

For more information, call (410) 269-4462 or e-mail tsteele@dhr.state.md.us.

By Lyn Striegel

A Retirement Plan That Works

Your Money Matter$

Once you have created your retirement plan, start analyzing. This is a form of “stress test” for your plan. If you subject your plan to the “parade of imaginary horribles” and the plan survives, you have something you can rely on.

What do I mean?

Suppose you have a catastrophic illness.

Will your retirement plan support unplanned medical expenditures? Make sure your plan gives you a cushion of cash. Cash or cash equivalent investments, such as money market mutual funds, will give you liquidity and the ability to handle the unexpected.

What about paying off your mortgage?

Since your mortgage is probably the largest item of debt you have, paying it off before you retire makes a lot of sense. Can you refinance to shorten the mortgage life? Can you add additional payments to your monthly mortgage to do the same?

How can you create a situation for your retirement where your anticipated monthly revenues will be more than sufficient to cover your monthly expenses? I’m talking downsizing. Planning for living at a reduced level of expenditures.

Maybe this means your retirement plan should include selling your home, investing the equity and renting. That still means having equity in the home and therefore shortening the length of the mortgage is sensible no matter what your plans for your home.

While you are in the process of stress testing your retirement plan, try to avoid some of the most common planning mistakes by taking a proactive approach. What do you want to do?

1. Paying off that high-cost consumer debt. No matter how hard you try with your plan, carrying high cost debt such as credit cards will handicap your ability to move forward into retirement. This debt must be paid off and you need to create a plan of action to do that. How? Find out exactly how much you owe, cut up the credit cards (except for one for emergency purposes that should be kept at home and not in your pocket), create a payment plan and stick to it. Any job bonuses or raises should automatically go towards paying off the high cost debt.

2. Create a cash cushion. Once the high cost debt is paid off, all of your disposable income should go towards creating a cash cushion. This is insurance against catastrophic events—this cash gives you peace of mind.

Some experts say you need six months income as your cushion; others say 12 months or more.

The total is whatever makes you feel comfortable. Whatever that is, again, make a plan, set aside the funds each month towards your goal.

3. Take full advantage of your retirement

resources. There are some people who do not contribute the full amount towards their employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. If the employer is matching your contributions, that means free money to you and you need to take full advantage of that by contributing as much as you are allowed. Of course, I am assuming you have read your 401(k) and know what investments you have selected. Make sure you also have kept your beneficiary designations up to date.

4. Consolidate your investments. I have had clients with multiple bank savings accounts or CDs at multiple institutions. It’s no wonder that they lose track of what they have. Consolidating with one institution gives you a chance to see the complete financial picture. That’s what you need.

5. Diversify, diversify, diversify. This is the opposite of putting all your eggs in one basket. If you diversify your investments, you have the chance to ride out falling stock prices in one sector with rising prices in another. Yes, this means you must be educated enough about investments to make sensible choices as you diversify, but this brings us to another important point. You do not have to do this alone.

6. Select an investment professional to help you. When the financial markets were hot, everyone thought they were experts because all investments were profitable. Those days are long gone. Today and for your future, you need to invest your time and energy in selecting the right professional to help you.

That means someone held in high esteem by your family, friends, colleagues. It means someone you interview face to face. It means someone willing and eager to learn about you, your family, your goals for the future. It certainly does not mean a person who is condescending to you. There are plenty of excellent choices out there but you need to find that person who will help you get on the right track and that is going take your time and energy.

It’s also going to take education. No one expects you to be able to select the investments you will need without help; but, you must at least be able to understand what those investments are all about.

I’m talking homework before you meet with a professional.

Have a question about Money Matter$?

Simply email editor@chesapeakecurrent.com and Lyn will give you an answer!

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

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports: Thefts While Dep. J. Cutchin was responding the Rite Aid store in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft of six Craig wireless netbooks, valued at almost $800, on Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. he made an arrest. A description of the suspect was given and Cutchin observed the suspect walking on the northbound side of MD Rt. 4.

Cutchin questioned the man and found him to be in possession of the stolen items. Marcus D. Butler, 31, of Capitol Heights, was arrested and charged with providing a false identity, theft less than $1,000 and destruction of property less than $500.

Unknown suspect(s) stole four 16-inch chrome Mustang rims and four MasterCraft tires valued at $1,360 off a vehicle parked outside a home on Lake Ridge Drive in Sunderland sometime between Nov. 16 and 19. Dep. G. Gott is investigating.

Someone stole 16-inch Camaro IROC wheels, valued at $500, from behind a home in the 5100 block of Christiana Parran Road in Chesapeake Beach sometime between Nov. 16 and 21. Dep. L. Wood is investigating.

A woman advised DFC A. Locke that someone stole her Apple iPad that was in her shopping cart at the Dunkirk Safeway on Nov. 29. The iPad is valued at $200.

Burglaries Someone stole $3,000 worth of copper piping from behind a home in the 600 block of Yosemite Lane in Lusby. The theft was discovered on Nov. 27.

DFC J. Harms is investigating.

An outside air conditioning unit was damaged and $1,000 in copper piping was stolen from the rear of a home in the 12000 block of Algonquin Trail in Lusby. The theft was discovered on Nov. 27 and is being investigated by DFC W. Wells.

On Nov. 23 at 11:06 p.m. Dep. T. Buckler was responding to a home in the 300 block of Mason Road in Prince Frederick for a burglary report.

Buckler encountered a man running down the street carrying two shoeboxes and a pile of clothing with a flashlight around his neck. Buckler stopped and made contact with the individual who turned and ran. Buckler chased the man on foot, apprehended him and after a brief struggle, was able to handcuff him. After making contact with the complainants, it was discovered the recovered items belonged to them. Dep. Buckler arrested the suspect, identified as Ravelle D. Gray, 39, of Prince Frederick, and charged him with burglary, theft less than $1,000 and resisting arrest. Gray also had an open warrant through Calvert County for failure to pay child support.

Someone forced entry into a mobile home on Clyde Jones Road in Sunderland between Nov. 23 and 24 and stole a 42-inch Vizio flat screen television, valued at $1,200. Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating.

A homeowner in the 1100 block of Jewell Road in Dunkirk advised DFC P. Aurich that unknown suspect(s) broke out a window to gain access to a detached garage and stole four guns sometime between Nov. 20 and 21. A Savage 22/410 gun, a JC Higgins 12 gauge pump shotgun, an H/R shingle shot 20 gauge shotgun and a youth model Mossberg 500 pump 20 pump shotgun, together valued at $800, were missing. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC Aurich at (410) 535-2800.

Attempted Burglary Someone tried to break into a home in the 3600 block of 9th Street in North Beach sometime between Nov. 13 and 20, causing $1,000 in damage. The subject(s) were not successful in getting inside. Dep. J. Migliaccio is handling the investigation.

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Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home on Harbor Road in Chesapeake Beach sometime between Nov. 27 and 28 and stole $1,920 in cash. DFC M. Velasquez is investigating.

CDS Violations Cpl. G. Shrawder observed a vehicle traveling in front of him at a high rate of speed and crossing the center and right roadway lines numerous times on Nov. 27 at 12:25 a.m. He conducted a traffic stop and was assisted by DFC R. Kreps.

Kreps found the driver, William Gary Wade, Jr., 32, of Lothian, to be under the influence of alcohol. Wade was also found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Wade was charged with possession of marijuana in the amount of less than 10 grams, use of drug paraphernalia; a multicolored glass smoking device, driving under the influence of alcohol and numerous traffic citations.

On Nov. 26 at 8:49 a.m. Dep. M. Quinn conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Briscoe’s Turn Road in Owings. She found the driver and passenger to be in possession of suspected drugs. The driver, Veronica M. Disney, 51, of Huntingtown, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule IV drug; Alprazolam, possession of a schedule IV drug; Zolpidem, possession of a schedule II drug; Endocet, and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a glass blown smoking device. The passenger, John Herman Sears, 39, also of Huntingtown, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule IV drug; Alprazolam, possession of a schedule II drug; Endocet and false statement to a peace officer for failure to provide his correct identity. Sears was also served with an outstanding warrant for violation of probation.

Dep. T. Buckler responded to the Rite Aid store in Prince Frederick on Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. for the report of a subject trying to pass what appeared to be fraudulent prescriptions. When the subject, identified as Anton J. Krolczyk, 35, of Prince Frederick, returned to pick up the medications, he was arrested by Buckler and charged with six counts of attempting to obtain controlled dangerous substances (Adderall, Oxycodone) by forged prescription.

Dep. A. Mohler observed a vehicle swerving while traveling northbound on MD Rt. 4 near Huntingtown High School on Nov. 21 at 6:58 p.m. Mohler activated his emergency lights but the vehicle failed to decrease speed or stop until almost to Ponds Wood Road. He arrested the driver, William Paul Love, 23, of St. Leonard, and charged him with possession of Aprazolam, a schedule IV drug and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a section of a plastic straw.

On Nov. 24 at 7:31 p.m. Dep. W. Beisel responded to the area of Clubhouse Drive and Rio Grande Trail in Lusby for the report of a vehicle with an unconscious or sleeping driver.

Dep. Beisel observed a vehicle near the stop sign at the intersection with the engine running. The driver’s foot was on the brake pedal. The driver was unresponsive to officers knocking on the driver’s window. Cpl. J. Dean broke the passenger window to gain entry into the vehicle at which time the driver awoke. The driver was identified as Alex Keegan Carmichael, age 30, of Lusby. Carmichael was found to be under the influence. Carmichael was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia; a hypodermic syringe and driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.

A person reported that a known suspect had taken their vehicle without their permission on Nov. 30 at 9:53 a.m. Dep. J. Brown and DFC Morgan located the vehicle on Cody Trail. The driver was identified as Jeremy M. Baran, 23, of Lusby, who was charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Percocet, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a silver spoon, and

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theft of a motor vehicle.

Counterfeit Bill A counterfeit $20 bill was used to pay for items at the St. Leonard Fastop on Nov. 25 at 11:19 a.m.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. P. Mosely at (410) 535-2800 with additional information.

Destruction of Property Someone caused $3000 in damage to two vehicles parked on Maple Way in Lusby overnight between November 28 and 29.

Scratch marks were observed along the sides of both vehicles. Dep. B. Schaefer is investigating.

Suspicious Activity A citizen on Carson Court in Lusby reported to Cpl. M. Naecker that on November 26 an unknown subject came to her house and left a sticker on her front door and mailbox stating they belonged to District Court Service and for her to contact them because they had legal documents or a court summons. A neighbor advised that the subject was driving a small black vehicle. The citizen then called the phone number provided on the sticker and left a message. She later received a return phone call from someone identifying themselves as a detective with the PG Police Department. The citizen asked for his badge number and he hung up the phone.

Citizens are asked to contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 to report any type of suspicious activity.

State Police Barrack U Reports: CDS Violations DUI & Possession of Marijuana & Cocaine Trooper Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic

violations on MD Rt. 4 near MF Bowen Rd. in Prince Frederick on Nov. 22 at 12:22 a.m. The driver, Scott L. Lane, 41 of Lusby, was arrested for DUI. During a search to secure the vehicle, both cocaine and marijuana were located. Lane was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

DUI & Possession of Marijuana Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 260 near Boyds Turn Rd. in Chesapeake Beach on Dec. 2 at 02:17 a.m.

Jeffrey P. Cannon, 24, of Huntingtown, was arrested for DUI. During a search of the vehicle, marijuana was located. Cannon was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

DUI & Possession of Percocet Trooper First Class Willaims stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on MD Rt. 4, north of Broomes Island Road in Port Republic on Nov. 20 at 1:50 a.m. The driver, Timothy E. Garner, 38 of Port Republic, was arrested for DUI. During a search of the vehicle, Percocet and related drug paraphernalia were located. Garner was incarcerated in the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana & Concealed Deadly Weapon Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Main Street in Prince Frederick on Nov. 24 at 11:32 a.m. The driver, Wesley J. Herbert, age 19 of Fruitland, was found to be in possession marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

He was also found to be in possession of a concealed knife. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Law Officers Recognized Calvert County Sherff Mike Evans brought out the brass as he and the County Commissioners honored officers and announced promotions Dec. 4.

Sheriff Evans says Sgt. Timothy Fridman is being permanently promoted to First Sergeant.

First Sgt. Donald Bowen moves to Lt. Commander of the Administrative and Judicial Services Bureau and Sgt. Roscoe Jones moves to First Sgt, Commander of the Twin Beaches. Corporal Robert Selkirk moves to Sergeant of the Patrol Bureau, and also received a shift supervisor award.

Detective First Class Jason Dean moves to Corporal of the Patrol Bureau as well. These promotions are necessitated by Lt. Bobby Jones leaving for three months in early 2013 to attend the FBI National Academy. The promotions will become permanent when Lt. Col. Thomas Hejl retires in April 2013 and Jones returns from the Academy.

Within Homeland Security, promotions went to Capt. Richard Thomas and Lt. David Payne.

Jason Dean was also named Supervisor of the Community Action Team.

Candice D'Agostino, Coordinator for the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) also announced that December is Designated Driver Month, which continues through Jan. 2.

Restaurants, bars, clubs and civic service organizations are being asked to support them in efforts to promote designated drivers, be aware of those who may be dirnking too much, and not serve alcoholic beverages to anyone under the age of 21. To date, D’Agostino said, there have been 725 Driving Under the Influence arrests to date in the county. And of the nine fatal crashes this year, four were linked to drug or dunk driving.

The local Sheriff’s and State Police officers responsible for the highest number of DUI arrests were recognized and given plaques at the County Commissioner meeting Dec. 4.

'Tis the Season...

By Bob Munro

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ith little more than a week left in the 2012 Rockfish season here in Maryland's portion of the Chesapeake Bay (last day is December 15), reports have been less than encouraging. It's possible that Hurricane Sandy disrupted the normal fall movements of the big Rockfish as they moved south along the Atlantic coast. Sandy just happened to slam the Jersey shore late in October when the big Stripers should have been moving through that area. Some big fish have been caught recently, like those shown in the accompanying photos, but the numbers are simply not there. Even the catch of smaller Stripers has been off, compared to recent years of fall fishing.

You have to travel miles below Smith Point in Virginia (below the Potomac River mouth) to find decent numbers of Rockfish, according to a reliable source. The season in the Virginia portion of the Bay extends to December 31. Given the shortage of big fish, it only makes sense to cut back on big parachute lures in favor of smaller bucktails with six-inch shad. And keep an umbrella double-rigged with 6 inch Storm Shad in your spread - a couple smaller Rockfish is better than the alternative.

While you're out doing your holiday shopping, consider purchasing a gift certificate from a local tackle shop for your favorite angler. You may be able to save a few dollars shopping online or at a "big box" store, but the knowledge you can glean from the staff at a local shop can be invaluable. Whether you need a rod and reel combo for Rockfish trolling, a light tackle outfit for live lining, or some terminal tackle, the shops closest to where you fish

will be your best source of information on rigging and what to use when and where.

My favorite rod and reel combo for Rockfish trolling is a 6 ft. 6 in. "Shakespeare Ugly Stik" rated for 20-50 lb. line, paired with a "Penn 330 GT2" level wind trolling reel. This combination will handle anything that swims in the Bay and most terminal tackle other than a fully-rigged umbrella. For the latter, move up to a Penn 340 to provide extra cranking power. Rig either reel with 50 lb. monofilament or braid.

For live lining, jigging, bottom fishing and casting over breaking fish, a 6 ft. Ugly Stik with a "Penn Fierce 4000" series spinning reel would be hard to beat. My running line of choice would be 15 lb. monofilament.

Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing?

Send your questions to "onthewater@chesapeakecurrent.com" and we'll do our best to get you an answer.

Don't catch 'em all, Bob Munro

About the Author: Bob Munro of Chesapeake Beach has been a career research biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. At one time or another, he has visited every river entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to Hampton Roads. An avid fisherman, he's fished the mid-Chesapeake since the mid-1980s.

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Where Heritage and Life Are Celebrated

By Brian McDaniel Bay Business Group member Rausch Funeral Home is truly a family affair that touches the lives of just about every other family in our area.

During my recent interview with Bill Gross of Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, I met Bill’s daughter Rebecca. She is the newest Funeral Director and joked that she’s really her dad’s secretary. Bill quickly defended Rebecca, explaining how she joined the funeral business in 2009 but is no stranger to the business. Rebecca grew up around Rausch because her grandmother, Myrt Rausch, lives right behind the building. She decided to pursue funeral direction as her career and has gone through the ropes on her own.

Bill Gross and Barbara “Bobbi” Rausch lead their team at Rausch like many local family businesses. Their employees often share each other’s responsibilities and help maintain their well-oiled machine. However, Bill says each service is different and often they get to know a family really well. Bill, Bobbi and the rest of the team are never “business as usual.” Each situation requires patience, sympathy and genuine care. And I learned that Rausch employees answer calls 24-hours a day all year long, including

holidays.

“You have to be prepared for anything,’’ Bill explains. “As a funeral director, you’re trained to work in many situations and educated in the psychology side of it as well.”

“Typically we hear from family members looking for information at a time when they are grieving,” Bill explains. “But at Rausch, we aren’t just going through the motions.”

One of the unique things about Rausch is their quick response and availability to families who may not know what to do at a difficult time. Their job is to lay out the options. Each funeral at Rausch receives a great deal of care and attention to detail from recommending vendors and making arrangements, to offering solutions for a final resting place. To help even further, the Rausch website has a convenient guide to help get a family organized when a death occurs.

The staff is authentically friendly, knowledgeable and personable. From the moment you walk into the funeral home, you get friendly direction and from my personal experience, piece of mind. On a

Bill Gross, Barbara “Bobbi” Rausch and Rebecca Gross of Rausch Funeral Home.

service day, you will find staff outside of the funeral home directing traffic and guiding guests to convenient parking locations. They take the time to find out if they need assistance walking or special arrangements.

As you approach the entrance at Rausch, you naturally reach for the doorknob only to find that a staff member from the inside is opening it for you.

Bill, Bobbi, Rebecca and the rest of the team at Rausch see what they’re doing as a community service rather than a job. With seven funeral directors and the level of expertise within Rausch, there are over 175 years of collective experience going into each service. That sounds more like a solid commitment to excellence.

In fact, my visit to the funeral home to interview these awesome individuals started with the door being opened for me by someone who may not have been expecting

me but was ready, just in case. This Calvert County business, in my opinion, has something to teach any business that endeavors to be successful.

To date, I have been to more than a dozen funerals at Rausch, and even though this time my visit was social, I have never opened the door myself. As Bill says, “it’s often the little things that people really appreciate.”

The Bay Business Group is truly fortunate and proud to have Rausch Funeral Home as a member.

Rausch has three locations: Lusby, Port Republic and Owings. Their website: does a fantastic job of sharing their history.

About the Author: Brian McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC and a resident of Owings. He serves as one of three Ethics Commissioners for the Town of North Beach and is part of the communications team for the Bay Business Group.

New “Smart Pumps” Monitor Meds Next time you’re a patient at Calvert Memorial Hospital (CHM), you may be hooked up to a “smart pump.”

CMH says it’s investing over $825,000 to fully implement new “smart” intravenous (IV) pumps throughout the medical center. This advanced system features many built-in safeguards and provides superior accuracy, and when coupled with bar coding and electronic prescribing, this new technology puts CMH at the forefront of medication safety statewide.

“We have dedicated considerable resources to this new technology because we believe it will be of great benefit to our patients and reassure them they are receiving the best possible care,” says CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis.

The hospital’s charitable foundation raised a portion of the funds.

CMH plans to add the new smart IV pumps in the hospital’s infusion therapy center, operating rooms and intensive care along with the emergency room and family birth center for use with post-partum patients and moms in labor.

“We are continually looking at ways to improve our medication safety,” said CMH Pharmacist Kara Harrer. “There is no doubt that smart pumps will significantly strengthen those efforts.”

So, what makes the pumps so smart?

Harrer says the smart pump’s “brain” consists of customized software containing a drug library. This software essentially transforms a

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CMH Pharmacist Donna Dennino demonstrates the safety features that are built into the new “smart” intravenous (IV) pumps being installed at CMH.

conventional IV pump into a computer that sends an alert if an infusion is programmed outside a particular medication’s recommended limits for dose, rate or concentration based on a patient’s age, weight and medical condition. So in this way, it can head off human error.

Calvert Memorial Hospital last year scored 96.3 percent for medication safety on an annual survey conducted by the Institute of Safe Medication Practices, far surpassing the national average of 71% and the statewide median of 77%.

Upstairs, Downstairs It’s a bit off the beaten path, but once you visit the three businesses at 145 Main Street in Prince Frederick, they’ll be a destination on your “favorites” list.

Beverly Smialeck has been in the framing business for 20 years. She spent 15 years in business in the house next door, and five years at this “new location.”

“We have much more space here,” Beverly says, “and three levels. We needed the natural lighting – like what you have in your home – so that’s why we love the charm of this old house instead of a strip mall.”

Beverly Smialeck.

Downstairs, on the first floor, is House of Frames, the custom framing business. They frame artwork and everything from A to Z in custom shadow boxes: military medals and memorabilia, sports jerseys and balls, awards and ribbons, baby clothes, kids school projects, musical instruments, keepsake concert tickets, oriental fans –anything you want to preserve and showcase. Back in 2007, Beverly was enlisted to frame some lacy antique handkerchiefs for a home featured in Better Homes and Gardens.

The day we visited, Beverly was designing a frame for a beautiful spray of turkey feathers collected by a local hunter.

Also downstairs, there are several rooms for Chesapeake Gallery that is bursting with beautiful and unique gift ideas. Here you’ll find original paintings, fine quality prints and photos, sea glass jewelry, Greek bracelets that rival the designer beads at a fraction of the cost, creative glassware, light catchers, home décor, a few antiques and much more. For those of you who love Bay-oriented collectibles, there’s a gorgeous selection of items featuring crabs, herons, fish, frogs, shells and even local landscapes you’ll recognize along with the Bay Bridge. Beverly is a painter herself, so the Gallery features a few of her works as well.

While the grown-ups are enjoying the downstairs, there’s another world upstairs.

Beverly’s son Joe Smialeck has Aggro Joe’s Skate Shop on the second floor, which is paradise for ‘tween and teen boys. Awesome skateboards, hoodies, t-shirts, backpacks, shoes and hats line the walls. In the hall between the display rooms, there’s a Christmas tree decorated with tiny

Joe Smialeck.

Visit Chesapeake Gallery, House of Frames and Aggro Joe’s during their Open House on Sat. Dec. 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Meet artist Win Peterman from noon to 2:00 p.m. and ask questions about her new art mediums including slumped glass and painting on silk! skateboards, which would make adorable and inexpensive stocking stuffers.

He started the business three and a half years ago on advice from his own sons, Drew and Chad, who knew how tough it was for their friends to convince their parents to drive them to Annapolis for skateboards and gear.

Joe suggests that if your youngster wants a skateboard for Christmas, skip the big chain stores and come here. He carries “Completes” that are better quality than you can find most places and he charges less. “These are not the plastic junk they have in the department stores,” he says. “They’re higher quality and will last a lot longer.”

He also carries a complete line of safety gear, which he highly recommends, including helmets, knee and elbow pads, wrist guards and slide gloves. These are special gloves with a glider disk in the palm that’s a lot like a hockey puck that allows skaters to slide on the ground without getting scraped up. He also carries the replacement gliders, which are attached to the gloves with Velcro.

If you love unique art and giving special one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts, don’t miss the third Holiday Prince Frederick Art Walk on Sat. Dec. 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. featuring local businesses in the Greene Turtle Shopping Center and on Main, Duke and Church Streets.

Art Walk maps are available online at artwalkprincefrederick.com. There will also be a “Secret Santa” Treasure Hunt! After the Art Walk, stop by CalvART Gallery for a reception from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. featuring “Gifts of a Lifetime” and “Small Gifts You Can’t Live Without.”

Discover the treasures to be found at these participating locally-owned businesses: CalvART Gallery, Dream Weaver Cafe, Artist Parran Collery's Eartha Tile Studio, Chesapeake Art and Frame/House of Frames which will feature a show and reception for Win Peterman, plus Aggro Joe's Skateboard Art upstairs. The Bead Boutique invites you to

bring your own shark tooth and learn how to wrap it!

Calvert Commercial Real Estate will be hosting Sue Page Beads, see Fantasy Art at Third Eye Comics, and 4H's Creative Crafters will be doing a ‘make and take’ for the children at the Community Resources Building.

Historic Linden, at the heart of Prince Frederick, will be lively with artists Abbey Griffin and Ann Trentman showing their paintings, authors Elisavietta Ritchie and Donald Shomette with their books, and Garrett Music Academy with a classical performance. Other music around town that day includes performances at CalvART Gallery, Dream Weaver Cafe, Mark Guiffrida, and Tuba Santa, who will be visiting with children in case you missed him in North beach last weekend!

Come out on Sat. Dec. 8 to join the fun and make it a Prince Frederick Day!

Joe says what he usually recommends for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles is to get a gift certificate for their skater dudes, “so the skater can come in and pick exactly what they want. There are certain sizes that are best for each kid, and wheels and graphics they like best.” He also gives individual and group lessons and builds custom ramps, so those would be thoughtful Christmas gifts as well. And he will come to schools and day care centers for a small fee to give demonstrations and safety lessons to introduce kids to this fun sport that gets them outside, exercising and making friends.

Once skaters find Aggro Joe’s, they love the place. Joe carries a full line of replacement parts, including scooters and Ripstiks replacement wheels. He’s constantly changing the inventory so there are different things on display each time customers come in.

Aggro Joe’s even has snow skates, which are like skateboards without wheels. “If the Farmer’s Almanac is right and we get all the snow they’re predicting, kids can have a lot of fun with these snow skates this winter,” he says.

“Rather than buying things online, there are no shipping charges when you come here,” Joe adds. “People like the fact that we’re a locally owned store, that you can come in and touch and feel the products before you buy.”

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Lights, Cameras, Action!

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ant to get your family in the mood for the holidays? Here’s our exclusive Chesapeake Current guide to local Christmas light displays and holiday extravaganzas. Also see Current Events on pages 21 – 23 for additional fun things to do and see!

And watch for Santa in your neighborhood!

Throughout Calvert County, many local fire departments are planning Santa visits. Call your local fire department for the latest schedules!

Solomons Christmas Walk Lighted Boat Parade Solomons Island celebrates its 28th annual Christmas Walk Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8. Stroll the charming luminaria lit streets, enjoy holiday decorations and activities for the entire family.

Solomon's homes and businesses traditionally decorate to the hilt, transforming Solomon's into a magical winter wonderland.

One of the most popular events is the Lighted Boat Parade, set for Sat. Dec. 8 beginning at 6:15 p.m., weather permitting.

All boats, of any size, shape or make, are invited. Decorate your ship’s starboard side to show well in the parade, and decorate more if you’re inspired! Prizes are awarded for Best Original Theme, Best Sailboat, Best Power Boat, and Best of Show. All participating boat owners receive a gift.

This year’s parade will be hosted by the Solomons Business Association (SBA), the

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Solomons Island Yacht Club (SIYC), Solomons Yachting Center (SYC), Zahniser's Yachting Center (ZYC) and the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron (PRSPS).

The parade kicks off at 6:15 at Solomons Yachting Center and heads up Back Creek, then down the creek for judging at Zahniser's Yachting Center. The parade will then proceed up the Patuxent River along the boardwalk before returning to Solomons Harbor. Watch the parade from many of the local restaurants and establishments on Back Creek or the River Walk.

Through Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 Brightest Beacon on the Bay Town of Chesapeake Beach 8200 Bayside Road Chesapeake Beach (410) 257-2230 chesapeake-beach.md.us Tens of thousands of holiday lights twinkle throughout Chesapeake Beach to make it the Brightest Beacon on the Bay! Coming into town on in every direction, visitors will be dazzled by the light displays. The town holds an annual contest with awards given to the best decorated homes, businesses and boats.

On the cover of this issue of the Current is the beach’s newest display. It’s a huge stack of 155 crab pots (traps), loaned to the town by local waterman Bobby Abner. Connie O’Dell, the town’s special events coordinator says, the display was created by Jay Berry and the town’s public works employees.

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“Mayor Wahl has seen similar displays that had been done in New England using lobster pots, so why not do it with local crab pots, he thought,” Connie says. The result is a towering, twinkling memorial to our area’s heritage. It’s located in the Chesapeake Beach town hall parking lot.

In nearby North Beach, the boardwalk area along Bay Avenue is brightly decorated for the second year in a row.

The North Beach House & Garden Club is also holding its 13th annual Holiday Highlights contest. Prizes and certificates will be given to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners in two categories: Homes (single family homes, townhouses and apartments) and Businesses. Judging is scheduled for Sunday night, Dec. 16 after 7:00 p.m.

Tans Holiday Train Display Tans Cycles and Parts 9032 Chesapeake Ave. North Beach (410) 257-6619 tanscyclesparts.com This interactive five-level train display includes 25 trains, a carnival, construction site, tunnels, bridges and more! Free and open to the public.

Thru Jan 1 Winter Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive Upper Marlboro Prince George’s County’s spectacular drive-through Christmas light display features more than a million twinkling lights.

Hours are 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. daily. $5 per car; $15 for mini-buses and limos; $25 for buses; $10 for multi-visit passes for cars and vans (good for three visits). The festival is FREE on December 25.

They will be accepting canned food donations for local food banks as well.

Christmas on the Potomac

After celebrating Christmas on the Chesapeake, you may want to enjoy Christmas on the Potomac at Gaylord National Harbor. It’s a fun day trip and the attractions and events they have planned around the holidays are absolutely awesome. Scan the Current Code with your smart phone or go to ChesapeakeCurrent.com and click on Travel for more details from our holiday Chesapeake Bay Tripper!

Deck Your Halls With Local Trees North Beach Community Christmas tree at sunrise.

Wondering where you can find Christmas trees locally? Here are a few places the Chesapeake Current has found for you! We suggest that you call ahead to make sure they have trees available, and get their hours, price ranges, sizes, varieties, and info on what else they may offer such as greenery, wreaths, etc.

Boy Scouts (Tree lot @ Parks Liquors) 454 Bay Front Road, Deale Cardinal Creek Plant Farm 5180 Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick (443) 486-4769 Dent Creek Farm 1266 Deep Cove Road, Churchton (410) 867-2438 Dunkirk Vol. Fire Dept.

3170 West Ward Rd., Dunkirk (301) 855-8895 Farm Valley Nursery & Landscaping 20 Cox Rd. , Huntingtown (410) 535-5818 Friendship Tree Farm 6950 Old Solomons Island Road , Friendship (301) 855-5756 Future Farmers of America/Southern High School 4400 Solomons Island Road, Harwood (410) 867-7100 Greenstreet Gardens 391 West Bay Front Road, Lothian MD (410) 867-9500 Hill Top Farm 6287 Mallard Lane, Lothian (301) 855-8431 Modlins Tree Farm 5910 Little Road, Lothian (301) 643-3147 Nicholson Nursery 31 Deale Road, Tracy’s Landing (410) 867-3333 North Beach Vol. Fire Dept.

8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach (301) 855-0520 Optimist Club of Calvert Tree Sale Safeway Shopping Center parking lot Prince Frederick (410) 586-1488 Schrivener’s Choose & Cut Christmas Trees 1130 M.I. Bowen Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (410) 535-0151 Shady Side Community Center (Tree lot across from Christopher’s) Shady Side Rd. @ Deale Churchton Rd., Churchton (410) 867-2599 St. Leonard Vol. Fire Dept.

200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard (410) 586-1713 (Note: they will also deliver your tree locally!)

Upakrik Farm 420 E Bay Front Road, Deale (301) 261-5802

A sincere thank you from the Bay Business Group (BBG) to everyone who helped plan the BBG/Pat Carpenter Memorial Christmas Parade on Sat. Dec. 1. And thank you to everyone who participated in the parade and those who came to watch.

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The “Turkey Trot” Surprise

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Imagine something as silly as attempting to pull of a 5k run/walk at 7:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. Now, couple that with comments such as "You'll be lucky if 50 people show up for your first event." or "Thanksgiving Day? REALLY?" What do you get when you combine that with sunshine, crisp air, generous hearts and gracious spirits?

You would have witnessed 400 of the happiest folks in Calvert County flocking on The Arc of Southern Maryland's Community Resource Building at 6:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day for Project ECHO's 1st Annual "Strut Your Stuffing" 5K Turkey Trot!

The Turkey Trot Committee was excited for the 240 pre-registered trotters but the 151 unexpected event day registrants really added to the hype! Who would have imagined such a large crowd? From the volunteers to the participants, everyone was simply happy to gather together for an hour or two and give thanks. The community’s commitment to support the homeless shelter is obvious. And if you missed it, we had some amazing turkeys and pilgrims to stir things up!

We had extended family members participate from New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado, and our most traveled this Thanksgiving came from Trujillo, Peru! But, our turkeys were

Turkey Trot fun! (L to R) Anna Schuster of Howard County, whose family was celebrating Thanksgiving with the VanRees family in Calvert County and came to the event; the pilgrim is Maggie Stander; flocking with the pilgrim and fowl is Will Anderson, and the turkey on the right is Mary-George Gipson.

homegrown Calvertonians!

A new family tradition has started in Calvert County to support the homeless shelter. Project ECHO extends our gratitude to the Volunteer Committee Members, the sponsors, the participants, the pilgrims and the poultry! I'm still speechless. There are not enough ways to say "Thank You" to such a wonderful and committed community.

We can’t wait to do it all over again in 2013.

Trisha Gipson Executive Director, Project ECHO

Beach Hosts Day of Thanks

Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet in North Beach hosted a second annual Community Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving day. This year, Abigail says, there was a full house. Making this special day possible so that no one would have to spend Thanksgiving alone were: (L to R) Jeff Mackall, Nancy Mroczek, North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer, Abigail Francisco, Sylvie Porphire, Lia Gouveia and Elizabeth Lawton.

Special Thanksgiving For Seniors As I walked into the North Beach Senior Center on Fri., Nov. 16, I was greeted by a warm fuzzy feeling of togetherness.

On Thursday afternoon we decorated our large dining room with Thanksgiving decorations, round tables with tablecloths and centerpieces – enough seating for 100 seniors. The day started at 10:30 a.m. with singer Terry Marsh, who sang beautiful songs from the 40’s and even some that they could dance to – and they did. We had a great turkey lunch with all the trimmings and, of course, pumpkin pie.

Everyone had smiles on their faces and told me they enjoyed every minute. As I took pictures I couldn’t help but think what a wonderful experience this day has brought to a lot of

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seniors who otherwise might not be so lucky, and how grateful we would for all of our friendships. A special thanks to Ricca Baker, our administrative leader at the North Beach Senior Center and to our “Senior Council” for which I am a member. We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help. North Beach is truly a great town on the Chesapeake Bay and the Senior Center is one of reasons it is so great. I am thankful for a lot of great friendships, and truly enjoy being in North Beach.

Sally Donaldson North Beach Senior Center Council Member at Large

We’re “Dishing” It Out!

Give a Pet a Happy Holiday

Dear Editor, Once again, you’ve produced another show-stopper – Chesapeake Current Cuisine. It’s wonderful!!!

From Anne Arundel County Animal Control: Through the annual “Give A Pet A Happy Holiday” Program, Anne Arundel County Animal Control is now accepting donations of new items to give to needy pet owners. This program helps provide assistance during the holidays to the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County, owners of pets in some assisted living homes and other organizations assisting needy individuals who may have pets.

Donations are being accepted at the offices of Anne Arundel County Animal

Linda Woods Chesapeake Beach Look for copies of our inaugural issue of Chesapeake Current Cuisine at high-traffic locations and your favorite restaurants throughout the area. And also look for the money-saving coupons in the back of the issue!

Loved The Article!

The following letter was received by Brian McDaniel, who regularly writes our Bay Business Group (BBG) Member profiles column in the Chesapeake Current’s “Taking Care of Business” section: Dear Brian, On behalf of my boss, Jeff Brown, and myself we thank you for the wonderful piece you wrote about him in the Chesapeake Current. He was approached by several of his friends this past weekend who, not only read the article before Jeff, but gave him such positive feedback on its contents. He could hardly wait to pick up his own copy and bring it to the office for me to read! I have to say... you did an absolutely fantastic job of introducing him to the community! We both

loved the tone in which the article was written and the way you put all of the information together!

We are certain that the Bay Business Group recognizes you not only as an asset to the community, but also for the important role you play in the publication of the Chesapeake Current.

Again, thank you so much Brian for the beautiful introduction you gave Jeff in the Nov. 8 issue of the Chesapeake Current.

Best regards, Darlene Y. McKinney Administrator LPL Financial Shady Side

Control, 411 Maxwell Frye Rd., Millersville MD 21108 through December 15 during the shelter viewing hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Acceptable donations for pets include: Canned and dry food items, crates and carriers, leashes and collars, pet toys, including bird toys, pet bedding, all types of packages treats, cat litter, and bird feed. Also accepted are other items that would help make the lives of pets and their beloved owners have a Happy Holiday.

Group Helps Pet Owners The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Anne Arundel County has opened a Pet Food Bank at their shelter 1815 Bay Ridge Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. This special food bank will serve any Anne Arundel County resident who owns a pet and meets the low-income requirements.

This pet food bank is made possible by a grant from the Banfield Charitable Trust.

The SPCA is also teaming up with the Anne Arundel County Food Bank to generate donations for the Pet Food Bank Program. They have already donated some supplies and will be accepting pet supplies during their holiday donations drive.

Interested parties can obtain an application from the SPCA website aacspca.org or by stopping by the main shelter.

The SPCA of Anne Arundel County is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization in

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Anne Arundel County. We provide shelter and humane care for homeless animals in need and work as advocates for animal welfare in our community. Our mission is to serve as the leading private nonprofit organization within Anne Arundel County which exists to protect companion animals from acts of cruelty and neglect.

Kim Teter SPCA (410) 268-4388 x121 email: foodbank@aacspca.org

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Community Shocked

By Luckett’s Death Harry James “Jim” Luckett, age 68, of Chesapeake Beach passed away November 28, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was born February 6, 1944 in Riverdale, MD to Earl Thomas and Doris Elizabeth (McKimmie) Luckett. In the late 1960’s, Jim started Colonial Masonry in Prince George’s County. He moved his family to Calvert County in 1972 and began building custom homes in Calvert and the surrounding counties. Jim continued growing his reputation as a homebuilder through H. J. Luckett Contractors, Inc., Omni Custom Homes, Luckett Construction and Crown Investments.

In 2000, he ventured into the restaurant business with his son, Gary, when they opened Traders Seafood Steak & Ale in Chesapeake Beach. Then in 2004, he opened Eagle Amusements, an electronic bingo hall at Traders. He continued to work in both businesses until he passed away.

In his early years, Jim enjoyed boating, motocross racing, and car racing with his sons and family. In his most recent years, he enjoyed his hobby of classic and antique cars, taking them to shows and just joyriding.

He was an avid supporter of many local charities and youth groups throughout the years. He enjoyed spending the winter months at his home in Florida with his wife Florence and dog Freddie.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Donald Luckett.

He is survived by his wife Florence Eileen Luckett; sons Gary Paul Luckett and wife Stacey of Huntingtown, James Michael “Jimmy” Luckett and wife Michelle of Owings and the late Randy James Luckett and their mother Janice M. Luckett of Prince Frederick. Also surviving are stepchildren Edward J. Lewis of Bowie, Christine E. Kriner of Crofton and David A. Lewis of Chesapeake Beach; 16 grandchildren; a brother Earl Thomas “Tommy” Luckett of Pinellas Park,

The sign at Traders Seafood Steak & Ale in Chesapeake Beach is dark and draped with a black shroud in memory of co-owner Jim Luckett. There will be a Celebration of Life instead of a funeral, because as friend Connie O’Dell puts it, “Jim would have wanted it that way, for everyone to have a big party.”

FL and his stepmother Christine Luckett of Clearwater, FL. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach, where all family and friends are welcome to attend.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. P.O., Box 11454, Arlington VA 22312.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl (on Facebook Nov. 28): “I lost a good friend last night. Jim Luckett, who co-owns Traders Restaurant with son Gary, passed away after suffering a massive stroke. Jim convinced me to run for Mayor in 2008, and has been a staunch advocate for Chesapeake Beach. My condolences go out to his family, and to all who knew him. RIP Jim. You will be missed.”

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Gertrude Blankenship, 73 G e r t r u d e Elizabeth Blankenship, age 73, of Deale, passed away November 18, 2012 at her home.

She was born December 5, 1938 in Detroit, MI to John and Marie Catherine (Cavan) MacLeod, Jr. Gertrude was raised and educated in Detroit. She was married to William Andes and later to William Blankenship, both marriages ended in divorce.

Gertrude moved to the Vienna, VA area in the early 1970’s and was employed as a cook at the Virginia Restaurant in Vienna until retiring in 2003. After retirement, she settled in Deale.

Gertrude is survived by five children Randy Andes of Monroe, MI, Vickie Browning and her husband Dale of Deale, William Andes of Sterling, VA, Eva Blankenship of Lusby, and Janice Moreland and her husband Johnnie of Deale; thirteen grandchildren Billy, James, John, Josh, Joey, Randy, Krystle, Amanda, Blain, Amanda, Kayla, Barbara and Lisa; eighteen great grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister Joan Armstrong of Hopkinsville, KY, a brother James MacLeod of Deale, and three grand-doggies Hayley, Hope and Halo.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 455 Defense Highway, Annapolis MD 21401.

Estep Chew, 61 Robert Estep Chew was born in Prince Frederick on March 24, 1951 to the late Louis H. Chew and Ollie Chew ( M u t t e r ) .

Affectionately, he was known as "Estep.” He slipped away into eternal rest peacefully on November 14, 2012.

Estep attended the Maryland Public Schools. He was a dedicated worker, employed

by Ceilings and Petitions for over 20 years.

Estep loved his Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Corvette and all of his trucks and cars. He was a member of the D.C. Iron Motorcycle Club and Harley Riders.

The life of the party, Estep had to be clean everywhere he went. He played drums and was also a singer in various bands. Estep didn't mind being the first on the dance floor; he loved to dance.

Estep enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved spending time with his family; his jokes and laughs kept family and friends in stitches. And if you knew anything about Estep, you knew he loved to eat. Estep would willingly go out his way to help anyone he could, even though he would fuss (the entire time) while fixing your car, "Don't let your car get like this anymore!"

His weekly TV show favorites were Family Feud and Judge Judy.

Estep leaves to cherish his memory two sons: Derrick (mother Thelma), Troy (Latosha, mother Joyce); three daughters: Tameka (Tyrone), Marquita (mother Connie), and

Che'le (mother Rochina); 12 grandchildren: Dasia, Nevaeh, Kendyl, Kendra, Destiny, Dynasty, Ian, Demarco, Shaamik, Cynia, Mikhalia, Traevan, and Aden Estep on the way; two brothers: Benjamin Franklin and Donald David, Sr., and four sisters: Mildred Harris (William), Mary Mackall, Ellamae Johnson (Allen), and Barbara Jean Gross (Robert).

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Louis Chew; his mother, Ollie Chew; brothers, Louis Jr., Alonzo, Oscar James and sisters, Louise, Judy and Hazel. He also leaves to cherish his memories a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends that he loved very much. His best friends Mike Lattimore; Ron Exum, Gilmore Booth and Melvin Jones as well as his adoptive parents, the Stephensons are among the many that will miss him.

Visitation and funeral services were held at Bethel Way of the Cross Church in Huntingtown. His final resting place is Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Ronnie Cibulay, 77 C h a r l e s “Ronnie” Cibulay, 77 of Lusby passed away peacefully on November 19, 2012 at Solomons Nursing Center.

He was born on December 2, 1934 in the Burrough of Queens, New York City, NY to the late Mary Benneck and the late Ferdinand Cibulay. He attended school in Queens, NY. Ronnie came to the Southern Maryland area in 1950 to visit his aunt Rose and Uncle Cook Lusby. He loved Southern Maryland and relocated here.

Ronnie worked for Trueman Gas Company, Humphrey Brothers Buick where he was an excellent auto body repairman and he retired from the US government, Department of Civil Services. He served his country for three years with the Maryland National Guard.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Suzanne of Lusby; sister-in-law Norma Lee Buckler and her husband George of Lusby; niece Jackie Buckler; nephews Stan Buckler and his wife Nancy and Brad Buckler and his wife Joan; great-nephews Chris Buckler and his wife Charity and Matt Buckler and his great-great niece Julie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father, Guy Thraves.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements. A service celebrating his life was held with Rev. David Showers and Rev. Bob Stephenson officiating. Interment followed in Middleham Chapel Episcopal Church Cemetery, Lusby. Pallbearers were Matt Buckler, Chris Buckler, David Knight, Lynwood Henderson, Dudley McCready, Jr. and Bobby Spalding. Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Thomas and Billy Lavender.

Should friends desire contributions may be made in Ronnie’s memory to Middleham–St. Peters Episcopal Parrish, 10210 H. G. Trueman Road, P.O. Box 277, Lusby, Maryland 20657.

Gloria Cullers, 63 Gloria Jean Cullers, age 63, of Lusby, passed away November 18, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. She was born July 8, 1949 in Prince Frederick, MD to Marvin August and Alverta Juanita (Chaney) Tulgetske. Gloria was raised in Calvert County and attended public schools. She married Charles E. Cullers in 1971; he passed away in 1983.

Gloria worked for Tyler’s Tackle Shop in Chesapeake Beach and JJ’s Tackle Shop in Deale. She also owned and operated her own home cleaning business.

In her leisure, Gloria enjoyed crabbing, interior decorating and being the matriarch of her family. She especially enjoyed the Christmas season and always had the brightest lights in her neighborhood. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Charles and a sister, Barbara Sears.

She is survived by her four children Bonnie J. Chapdelaine and husband Mike of Lothian, Brenda S. Dickerson of Chesapeake Beach, Bertha M. Mister and husband Neal Grierson of North Beach and Charles “JR” Cullers and wife Robin of Lusby. Also surviving are ten grandchildren; Jennifer Dickerson, Amanda Harris, Andy and John Willard, Samantha, Rebecca, and Neal Grierson, Mikayla and Madison McCallum and Charles E. Cullers III "Trey"; great-grandchildren Hunter Willard and Aalayah Jones; a sister Mary Ellen Renke of Chesapeake Beach and her companion, Shayne Shaffer of Lothian.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Interment was at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

Memorial contributions may be made to the North Beach V.F.D., 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732.

While living in St. Augustine, FL Gertrude was very involved in Corpus Christi Catholic Church where she was a Eucharistic minister.

She was also an advocate for Right to Life.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, November, 16, 2012 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Owings.

Inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Gertrude’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, 11240 Waples Mill Road Ste 402, Fairfax, VA 22030 or alz.org.

Jim Elliott, 90 James I. Elliott, “Jim”, age 90, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away November18, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1921 in Laurel, Delaware to the late Dr. John R. and Mary McGarry Elliott.

Besides his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Elliott and four brothers.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1942 to 1945. He was employed by the

National Weather Service as a communications specialist for over 40 years. Jim was an avid sports fan, he was a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees, the Boston Celtics, and Washington Redskins.

He was the beloved father of Bruce Elliott and his wife Jean of Chesapeake Beach, Gail Elliott Arkadie and her husband Ivan of Tucson, AZ, Brian Elliott and his wife Judy of Mechanicsville, MD and Ross Elliott and his wife Mary Beth of Round Hill, VA. Grandfather of Troy, Todd, Jennifer, James, Stacy, Samantha, Matthew, and Christopher, he is also survived by eight great grandchildren.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or a charity of your choice.

Dot Futyma, 83 Doris “Dot” Futyma, age 83 of Huntingtown was born on Oct. 22, 1929 to Albert and Lucille Elrod of AL and passed away on Nov. 23, 2012.

She was the beloved wife of Edward Futyma, and loving mother of Darrell (Sherry D’Agostino) Cooper, Don (Joyce) Cooper and Darlene (Roger) King. She was the devoted grandmother of Cassie (Bryan) Thacker, Shawna White, Evan Cooper and Scott Cooper.

And she was the great-grandmother of Ryelee Josephine Thacker.

She was predeceased by siblings Howard Elrod, Judy Bates and Gladys Carson.

Friends were received at Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings, which handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Doris’ honor to a charity of your choice.

Joyce Ireland, 91 Joyce P. Ireland, age 91, of Lusby, passed away on November 25, 2012 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.

She was born on October 30, 1921 in Ft. Worth, TX to the late Homer Pullen and

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Thomas Pinkney Kent; three brothers, Arrangements were provided by the Therman, Arnett, and William Smith; two Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby. sisters, Elsie Boone and Mildred Smith.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories Roberta Kent, 93 her brother-in-law Gayhart Kent, and her sister-in-law Beth Jones, and a host of nieces, R o b e r t a nephews, cousins, and friends.

Catherine Smith Kent Visitation and funeral services were held at was born December Sewell Funeral Home's Chapel in Prince 20, 1918 to the late Frederick.

William and Sarah Young's Cemetery in Huntingtown is her Rebecca Smith in final resting place.

Calvert County. On November 11, 2012, Julia Lamson, 90 Roberta transitioned this life to be with the Julia Louise Lord from the Calvert County Nursing Center “Waldo” Lamson, age in Prince Frederick, where she resided for over 90, of Prince 15 years.

Frederick, died Roberta, affectionately known as Sis, Aunt Thursday, November Berta, and Aunt Bitten was the second of six 29, 2012 at the siblings. She was educated in Calvert County Calvert County public schools and later attended beauty school Nursing Center in in Washington, DC. Roberta was a domestic Prince Frederick, worker and later became a licensed beautician surrounded by her working out of her own home. Her cooking family. could keep you eating for days, especially her She was born in DeWitt, Nebraska, March coconut cakes.

19, 1922 to the late Harmon Orville and Louisa She accepted Christ as her personal savior Marie Damkroger Waldo. at an early age. Roberta attended Mt. Hope Julia attended Gage County public schools United Methodist Church with her family. She and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She later joined Young’s United Methodist Church, married Warren Clark Lamson on August 25, where she faithfully worshipped with her 1940. She was a homemaker until her children beloved husband, the late Thomas Pinkney were grown and then was employed by the Kent. When Young’s UMC closed their doors Damascus Courier Newspaper in Damascus, she continued her worship at Patuxent United MD. Mrs. Lamson was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church until her health began to fail. United Methodist Church and a member of the Roberta was a caring and giving person, no Order of the Eastern Star, DeWitt, Nebraska. matter what the problem was, if you took it to She was predeceased by her husband, her it was solved. While living in Washington, Warren C. Lamson in 2008.

DC, she was able to teach her cousin Gladys and She is survived by her three children, Gary other younger family members to use public W. and his wife Joan Lamson of Florida, Larry transportation; provided a place to stay for D. and his wife Francine Lamson of St. many of her nieces and nephews and shared her Leonard, and Gayle L. and her husband wisdom with anyone who needed it. Though she Richard D. Lloyd of St. Leonard; six never had children of her own, Roberta was a grandchildren Brandon, Shawn, Justin, Jeffrey, “mom” to many. While she was small in stature, Marshall and Kristin, and one great grandson, she was a giant to her family members, also Damian. dressing in style and always looking her best.

Life Celebration Service will be held Sun., Roberta was affectionately cared for by her Dec. 9 at 3:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home in cousin Gladys Kent and other family members Lusby. in her home until she was moved to the nursing Burial will be Monday, Dec. 10 at 10:00 facility. There she received loving care by the a.m. at Christ Church Cemetery, 3100 staff under the watchful eyes of her sister, the Broomes Island Road, Port Republic. late Elsie Boone and her cousin Gladys Kent.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Preceding her in death: her parents, Calvert County Nursing Center, 85 Hospital William and Sarah Smith; her beloved husband, Road, Prince Frederick.

Florence Parlier Pullen.

Joyce had a career as an outstanding Administrative Assistant for Patuxent River Naval Air Station and was well known to many of us throughout this area. She was a very active member at Olivet United Methodist Church.

Joyce served on the Church Board and was the Sexton in charge of the church cemetery for numerous years; she was also an avid reader.

She leaves behind a niece Gail Dove of Lusby, and her great nephew Kevin Dove of Lusby. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews in Texas, Virginia and elsewhere. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold E. Ireland, her parents, a brother and five sisters.

Services and interment will be private.

Should friends desire contributions may be made in her memory to Olivet United Methodist Church, 13570 Olivet Road, Lusby,

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Charles Linkous, 76

He was preceded in death by his wife Lenore; son Malcolm G. “Mackey” Marquess: grandson Ryan Marquess Simpson; sisters Minnie Stinnett, Gertie Mullenax, Louise King and Dorothy Lissau and brother Fielder Marquess.

Surviving are daughters Michele A. “Shelly” Nelbach and her husband Bryan of Owings, and Noralyn Heisig and her husband Wade of Finksburg, MD; grandson Casey W. Heisig of Finksburg; sister Hilda Mae Buckmaster and brothers Arthur and Donnie Marquess all of Owings.

Interment is at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Cheltenham.

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

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Charles Ray Linkous, age 76, of Port Republic, passed away on November 18, 2012 in Prince Frederick.

He was born November 23, 1935 in Clincho, VA to the late Ernest and Nora Cain Linkous. Charles Ray served in the Army from 1959 to 1961 when he was honorably discharged as a PFC. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for the Army-Air Force Exchange services in Cameron Station, VA. He was an avid Redskins Fan, and a real outdoorsman who loved animals and gardening. His greatest enjoyment however was his family and Pammie Osborne, 55 spending time with them.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Pamela Jeanne Helen F. Linkous of Port Republic. He was the “Pammie” Osborne, age devoted father of Gregory Charles Linkous and his 55, of Lusby, died wife Rhonda of Burke, VA, and is survived by a suddenly on Tuesday, granddaughter Chelsea Linkous, also of Burke, Va. He November 20, 2012. is also survived by his sister, Linda L. Casey of She was born on Fredericksburg, VA and many nieces, nephews and May 10, 1957 to the late friends.

Jeanne Virginia and Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled George Frederick Breed, arrangements. Interment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, MD. Sr. in Washington, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to American She married William “Billy” Osborne on June 10, Heart Association.

2000 and relocated from Laurel to Lusby. She retired from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda in 2002.

Mac Marquess, 86 Pammie is survived by her husband, Billy Malcolm “Mac” Osborne of Lusby, her sisters Marian “Bunnie” Clark Alfred Marquess, age 86, of Pasadena, MD, Diane Marstaller of Lusby, and of Owings, and formerly brother, George F. Breed, Jr. of South Carolina, her of Waldorf, passed away step-daughters Michele Ward, of Chesapeake, VA, at Burnett - Calvert and Brandy Osborne of Lexington Park, MD, her Hospice House on grandchildren: Madison Durner, Brandon Bousquet, November 23, 2012.

Jazlynn Bousquet and Austin Ward. She is also He was born June survived by her animals she adored, her cat Kit and dog 8, 1926 in Chesapeake Opie.

Beach to Lawrence and Pammie was a member of Lusby Post 274 Nora (Cochrane) Marquess. Mac was raised on the family farm and American Legion. She had a deep love for animals and attended local schools. He entered the Army on May enjoyed spending time shopping and swimming at her 7, 1945 and served in the European Theater. He was friend Carol’s pool. She was always available for a discharged September 25, 1946 as a Private First Class friendly conversation and she will be deeply missed by with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division. Upon all, for leaving us too soon.

Family and friends will be notified of a memorial returning from service he went to work for McGuire & Rolfe, Inc. Asphalt Company and was employed there service at a later date. until his retirement in 1990 as plant foreman.

Memorial contributions in Pamela’s memory Mac married Lenore J. Batson on November 15, may be made to Calvert ASPCA. Checks should be 1952 at North Beach Union Church. After their payable to Humane Society of Calvert County marriage they resided in Capitol Heights, then the (HSCC), P. O. Box 3505 Prince Frederick, MD Coral Hills area of Prince George’s County before 20678. moving to Waldorf in 1963. He has been a resident of Arrangements were provided by the Rausch Owings since 2010. Mac enjoyed hunting and Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby. planting and harvesting his large garden in Waldorf.

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Raymond Parker, 83 Raymond “Spike” W. Parker, age 83, of Huntingtown, passed away suddenly November 17, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

He was born November 15, 1929 in Leeland, MD to Raymond Deroy and Mollie Elizabeth (Dean) Parker. He was raised on the family farm and educated in Prince George’s County Schools. He joined the Army May 16, 1955. On September 20, 1955, on leave after basic training, he married Ada M. Chaney in Lanham. Spike departed for Korea the following day.

He was discharged for the Army on April 13, 1957.

After his service, he returned to farming in Upper Marlboro as well as drove school bus for the Prince George’s County Board of Education. He retired and moved to Calvert County in 1995.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed watching football, golf, bowling and the Grand Old Opera.

Surviving are his wife Ada M. Parker; daughter Kathy Lynn Hill; granddaughter Jessica Lynn Hill all of Huntingtown; an Aunt Alice Sweeney of Chestertown, MD and several nieces and nephews.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. Interment will be at the MD Veterans Cemetery at Cheltenham.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058 or online at heart.org.

Paul Reddy, 91 Paul Dow Reddy, Sr., age 91, of Dunkirk, passed away at South River Health and Rehabilitation in Edgewater, MD. He was born August 14, 1921 in Danville, IL to Paul D. and Nettie (Davis) Reddy. At age 17, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. Paul later moved to Washington, D.C. where he met and married Jean Smith in 1949.

He and Jean lived in SE Washington, D.C. He was employed as a printer for the federal government and later for the Prince George’s County government, retiring in 1967. He and Jean lived in Morningside, until moving to North Beach in 2004.

For the past year he has been a resident of South River Health and Rehabilitation in Edgewater.

Paul was a Chief Fellowship in the Moose Lodge, and member of the Suitland and Upper Marlboro Lodges where served on the ritual team. He loved dancing and spending time with his family, and also attending the various activities at the Moose Lodge.

Paul is survived by his wife Jean C. Reddy, a son Paul D. Reddy, Jr. and wife Gloria of Dunkirk, and grandchildren Patrick E. Reddy and wife Kim of Riva, MD, Michael D. Reddy and wife Lauren of Chesapeake Beach, Matthew D. Reddy and wife Teresa of Chesapeake Beach and Rebecca A. Moss and husband Michael of Dunkirk. Also surviving are great-grandchildren Nathen, Tayler, and Trevor and Peyton Reddy, and James Moss.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Interment is at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD.

Nanny Reid, 96 Tamiline Mae Reid, known as “Nanny”, age 96, of North Beach passed away November 21, 2012 at her great-grandson’s residence in Dunkirk.

She was born May 31, 1916 in Weedonville, VA to Robert Paul and Lena Belle (McDaniel)

Gregan. Nanny was raised in Weedonville where she attended public schools and graduated from King George County High School. She married Everett Davis Reid on April 3, 1938 and then moved to Washington, D.C. Nanny was primarily a homemaker until her children were grown. She was then employed at Stone’s Straw Factory in D.C. and as a packager at Safeway Food Stores, retiring in June 1974. After retirement, Nanny made and sold jewelry in a family-owned flea market. She was a member of Forest Heights Baptist Church. Nanny enjoyed helping others, and she loved jewelry and country music.

Nanny was preceded in death by her husband, Everett. She is survived by daughters Shirley F. Hamilton of North Beach, Mae T. Barnett of Monument, CO and Joyce E. Reid of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Jeffrey R. Hamilton, Sr., Dean C. Hamilton, Michael R. Barnett, Denise Przybylowicz and Karen Lindquist. Also surviving are great-grandchildren Jeffrey R. Hamilton, Jr., Stephanie M. Dewitt, Daniel C. Hamilton, Gabrielle Rodriguez, Dana and Mitchell Barnett; a great-great-grandson Brandon R. Hamilton and a brother, Dorsey P. Gregan of Arlington, VA. Funeral services were held at Forest Heights Baptist Church in Oxon Hill, MD. Interment was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, MD. Memorial contribnutions may be made to: Forest Heights Baptist Church, 6371 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill MD 20745.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Landon Sneade, Infant Landon Carroll Sneade passed away November 21, 2012 at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. surrounded by his family.

He was born August 1, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, in Annapolis.

Landon is survived by his loving parents Jason Michael and Kristen Marie (Rogers) Sneade; and grandparents Darrin and Candi Rogers of Owings and Sandra and Michael Sneade of Hedgesville, WV. Also surviving are great-grandparents Debbie and Joe Catterton, Jr. of Owings, Donna Tessier or Prince Frederick, John Rogers of North Beach, Margaret Burns of Hedgesville, WV and Wilson and Peggy Sneade of Chesapeake Beach; a great-great-grandmother Lorraine Catterton of Owings; an aunt Stacie Rogers of Owings and uncles Shawn Bennett of Owings and Marty Zattau of Baltimore. Landon is also survived by many loving family members.

Interment was at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Lothian.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American SIDS Institute, 528 Raven Way, Naples FL 34110.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Alvin Stafford, 87 Alvin C. Stafford, Jr., age 87, of Port Republic, passed away on December 3, 2012 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home located in Charlotte Hall, MD. Alvin was born December 17, 1924 in Barstow, MD to the late Alvin C. Stafford, Sr. and Clara May (Rawlings) Stafford.

In October of 1940, at the age of 15, he started working at the Calvert Independent.

There he learned to become a typesetter for many years. He later became the print shop manager.

Alvin was call to duty during WWII and served with the Big Red 1st infantry Division and was one of the first to land on the beaches of France on D-Day, June 6th 1944. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 8133, a member of American Legion 274, and a 23 year member of the Calvert Elks Lodge 2620. He also enjoyed fishing and crabbing on the Patuxent River.

In addition to his parents, Alvin was predeceased by his wife, Audrey L. Stafford.

He is survived by his daughters Dolly Ann Murphy of Fayetteville, NC, Carolyn Harlow of Port Republic, his sons George L. Walker of California, MD, and David E. Walker of Soddy Daisy, TN. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren and his sister Jean Dunagan of Barstow.

The family will receive friends on Monday, Dec. 10 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic.

Interment will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery at Cheltenham.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and the American Heart Association.

Eleanor Ward, 90 Eleanor Gertrude Ward, age 90, of Owings, passed away November 16, 2012 at Calvert County Nursing Center after a long illness.

She was born September 27, 1922 in Paris, MD to John C. and Annie (Trott)

Ward. Eleanor attended Calvert County Schools and graduated from Calvert High School. She was employed by the United State Postal Service and was Postmaster of the Owings Post Office for many years before retiring in the late 1980’s. She also raised chickens and sold eggs for many years.

Eleanor was a life long member of Friendship United Methodist Church and was very active in their functions. Eleanor hosted the NARFE lunches held at the church. She enjoyed cooking, needlepoint and spending time with her extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers Gordon Kennard, James Robert, John Willard and Calvin L. Ward. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Friendship United Methodist Church. The cemetery there is her final resting place.

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

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Patsy Warner, 71 Patricia “Patsy” Westinghouse Warner, age 71, of Prince Frederick passed away November 20, 2012 at Washington Hospital Center.

She was born October 26, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to Louis Godfrey and Hettie Inez (Trott) Westinghouse. Patsy was educated in Baltimore schools and graduated from Eastern High School, class of 1959. Patsy was married in 1960 until she moved to Calvert County in 1976. She worked for Calvert Bank & Trust, retiring after 25 years. She then worked for Thomas L. Hance, Inc. for 12 years, leaving to take care of her granddaughter.

Patsy was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Eastern Star. Patsy was well known for her quick wit and being the life of the party. She was always able to make you laugh no matter the circumstance.

Patsy was a loving and devoted mother to her three children, Bryan Klecz and wife Loretta of Chesapeake, VA, Shawn Klecz and wife Nicki of California, MD and Susan Klecz Gorman of Prince Frederick. She is also survived by grandchildren Kyle Shepherd of FL, Lily Gorman of Prince Frederick and a step granddaughter Sophie Vicedomine of MA. Patsy was preceded in death by a brother, Louis Westinghouse, Jr. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick. Interment was at the church cemetery.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Susie Wayson, 59 Carol Jean “Susie” Wayson, age 59, a longtime resident of Wayson’s Corner in Lothian, passed away November 21, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Susie was born September 27, 1953 in Los Angeles, CA to Charles Russell and Ruth Elizabeth (Behe) Rayburn. She graduated from Southern High School in 1971. Susie married Richard Alan “Ricky” Wayson on June 25, 1988. She was a licensed insurance agent and owned Commercial Insurance Services, Inc. in Charlotte Hall, MD. Susie enjoyed reading, spending time with her family and was a fan of NASCAR and the Baltimore Ravens.

She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Ricky Wayson and children Shawna M. Brady of Lothian, Jodi Gott and husband Jason of Chesapeake Beach and Chris Wayson and wife Kathleen of Sterling, VA. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, a brother Steve Rayburn of Lusby, and a sister Cheryl Hurley and husband Mark.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Myrna Zelaya - Quesada, 41 Myrna Iris Zelaya - Quesada, age 41, died suddenly at her home in Friendship.

She was born February 9, 1971 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras to Mario Antonio Zelaya Najera and Myrna Iris Quesada de Zelaya. She came to the United States with her family in 1977 living in New York, Florida, Texas and setting in Maryland in 1982.

Myrna was married to David Wendell Oswald III April 15, 2012 at Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church in Bethesda and had resided in Friendship since.

Surviving besides her husband David are her parents Mario A. and Myrna Iris Zelaya and brother Mario A. Zelaya – Quesada of Hoboken, NJ and step-sons Zachary Glenn Oswald and David Wendell Oswald, IV of Friendship.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to any charity furthering education of children.

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Pets Meet Marlie!

The holiday season is here and there’s a chill in the air. But, the Humane Society of Calvert County has the perfect way to keep you warm on those cold winter nights!

Put Marlie in your bed! Marlie would love nothing more than to snuggle up with you and keep you nice and toasty! Do you have kids? Marley LOVES kids and would be happy to cuddle with them as well!

Marlie is a two-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix, and she is house trained and knows basic obedience. Marlie may not be the most active dog out there and though she could go to an active home, she would probably prefer to just lounge by the fireplace! So come on down and beat the cold with Marlie!

For more information, please visit www.HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.org or visit all the animals available in person at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. Phone: (410) 257-4908. Be sure to say you read about this pet in the Chesapeake Current!

Get Your Shots!

Every Thursday from noon to 3:00 p.m., Anne Arundel County Animal Control offers a low cost rabies vaccination clinic. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats must be in carriers. Be sure to bring a bowl and water for your animal to drink while you wait in line. This clinic is for Anne Arundel County residents only proof of residence will be required. Call (410) 222-8900 for more info.

Isis

Isis is a beautiful Labrador Retriever mixed breed, yellow an white with bright blue eyes. She’s an altered female, estimated to be three years old.

Dylan Dylan is a handsome domestic short hair cat, black and white with cool markings. He’s estimated to be about eight years old, and was brought in as a stray by a citizen.

For more information about these or any of the many other lovable animals currently needing homes, contact Anne Arundel County Animal Control at (410) 222-8900. Be sure to say you saw them in the Chesapeake Current! (Note: Animal Control is now closed on Mondays.)

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CURRENT EVENTS Winter Luncheon Series Announced A talented group of speakers will be presenting exciting programs during the 2013 Winter Luncheon Lecture Series sponsored by the Captain Avery Museum beginning on January 16. This popular event will continue each Wednesday for six weeks on a variety of historical and cultural subjects. The programs begin at 11:30 followed by delicious luncheons featuring homemade soup, specialty breads, dessert and beverage.

Opening the Series will be Tom Marquardt, speaking on My Life as a Newspaper Editor. Mr. Marquardt has been a community leader and editor of The Capital until his recently announced retirement. A sold out crowd is expected.

The complete listing of programs for the six weeks Series is as follows: - Jan. 16: Tom Marquardt, My Life as a Newspaper Editor - Jan. 23: Mary Ann Jung, Clara Barton, Red Cross Angel

- Jan. 30: Jane McWilliams, Bits and Pieces of Annapolis History - Feb. 6: Glenn Gray, DVM, What to do When Your Pet Worries: Recognizing and addressing anxieties and phobias with your dog and cat - Feb. 13: Jane Cox, Lighthouses on the Bay; Past, Present, and Future - Feb. 20: Chris Judy, Marylanders Grow Oysters

Christmas Benefit Concert Dec. 15 @ 6:30 p.m.

Mount Zion United Methodist Church 22 Bayard Rd. in Lothian King’s Café hosted at Mount Zion UMC is partnering with the Southern High School Jazz Band to hold a special to support their Band and Choral programs.

A $5 suggested donation will provide a meal and snacks and will go to Southern High School’s Band Boosters to help fund a competition trip for the band & chorus.

Come enjoy a night of fellowship and great jazz music all to benefit our local school.

For info, contact Asst. Pastor Jack Thomas

Doors open at 11:00 a.m., and the presentation by the speakers begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon. Admission is $90 for the full Series. Individual luncheons are $20. Because the Series is frequently sold out, anyone interested is urged to make reservations early by calling the Museum office at (410) 867 4486. The Captain Avery Museum is located at 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side, MD 20764.

Teens Invited To Rally Shanae Gray has a vision and high hopes for the first “FUEL Empowerment Rally” at Patuxent High School.

She graduated from that high school in 2003. After completing college and working for four years with special education students in Washington DC, she has come back to her roots. The Lusby resident accepted a new job in October as a caseworker with the Southern Maryland Community Network (SoMD CAN). And then, Gray teamed up with the Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, and specifically Carol Harvat, to develop a program to inspire high school students from the tri-county area. The Calvert Alliance for Substance Abuse (CASA) provided a grant, and the Lusby Business Association o ff e r e d support and donated door prizes.

Her c o l l e g e student cousin designed the FUEL logo.

“The idea is to create a diverse fellowship for students and their families. We’re mixing learning with making better choices,” Gray says.

“They need knowledge to succeed.”

The target group is 8th to 12th graders between the ages of 13 and 18. But parents are also invited to come and learn about financial aid for college and other higher education opportunities.

“Parents can bring younger kids, too,” she adds. “No reason

to get a baby-sitter.

Bring the whole family!”

“I think it’s going to be awesome,” Gray says, “just like the ‘old way’ of youth summit events.”

On Sat. Dec. 8, doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the event kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with a cool interactive welcome from an Shanae Gray.

“Internet host” that Gray met in college. The rest of the program is packed full with a wide range of singers, dancers, entertainers and motivational speakers.

Students from all area schools are invited.

Bishop Bus Services is providing free transportation to make it easier for students from St. Mary’s and Charles Counties to come as well.

What makes it even more attractive is that students can get three service learning credits just for attending. Patuxent High School is located at 12485 Southern Blvd.

Connector in Lusby. Gray says she hopes this will be an annual event.

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CURRENT EVENTS Thru Dec. 16 Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: Twin Beach Players presents the holiday classic (an all-children cast and musical) at North Beach Boys and Girls Club on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets online at twinbeachplayers.com.

Thru Dec. 30 Holiday Gift Show at Artworks@7th in North Beach featuring small works by over 25 local artists. www.artworksat7th.com or (410) 286-5278.

Small Works You Cannot Live Without featured at the CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick, with the opening reception on Dec. 8, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Amazing, one of a kind jewelry, pottery, paintings, ornaments, glass and wood work fill every corner of the Gallery! Each artist creates small pieces that are reasonably priced and make exquisite gifts. calvartgallery.org or (410) 535-9252.

Month of December On Pins & Needles: Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Call (410) 535-0291 for more info.

Thru Jan. 1 5th Annual Ornament Show and Sale at Annmarie Garden, a juried show that features

hand-crafted ornaments by 20 regional artists First Free Friday: at the Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, in the Main Gallery. annmariegarden.org.

Solomons, Both Fri. Dec. 7 and Sat. Dec. 8 Holiday Art Show featuring the artwork from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.) Extended an extra day the holidays, the museum is open and free (watercolor, paper, and collage) by Pre-K for to the public with special entertainment and through grade 8 students at Our Lady Star of activity each night. Call for more info (410) the Sea School (OLSS) in Solomons at the 326-2042 or visit them online at Calvert Marine Museum. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Thursday, Dec. 6

Friday, Dec. 7

Afraid to Speak Publically? You’re not alone and there is help. Toastmasters International, through its member clubs, helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Prince Frederick Library. For more info, please contact Belinda Denton at (443) 624-2402, or bdcapuano@msn.com. Holiday Open House on Dec. 6 at The County Services Plaza, 150 Main St. in Prince Frederick from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Have some holiday cheer and experience a Toastmasters meeting!

Greens Sale Prep Day and Wreath-Making Workshop: at American Chestnut Land Trust, Warriors Rest Sanctuary, Port Republic Pay $25 and make at least two beautiful wreaths (one of which you can take home with you on Friday) or donate your handmade wreaths to the greens sale and join for free. Lunch is provided for all registered participants. From 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Call (410) 414-3400 or online at acltweb.org.

First Friday Tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. Enjoy a free behind-thescenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts, including collections from every in Maryland. The guided tour at 1:00 Friday & Saturday, Dec. 7 & 8 county p.m. allows visitors to get up close and personal with conservators and collections. Reservations Solomons Christmas Walk: Enjoy live are not required. (410) 586-8562 or online at entertainment, crafts, refreshments, and a visit jefpat.org. from Santa and the otter both nights from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free! Do your holiday Informal Dinner: from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. shopping in the Calvert Marine Museum hosted by the American Legion Stallings Museum Store – CMM members save 20% all Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesaweekend. peake Beach, in the lower-level dining room.

Commander Jack will be whipping up one of his World-Famous Dinners with all the trimmings. The cost is $10, including salad and beverage. Call for more information (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org

1 - 7. Please pre-register for the workshop at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, (410) 257-2411 or Calvert Library Fairview Branch, (410) 257-2101.

Greens Sale and Beach Hayride: at the American Chestnut Land Trust, Warriors Rest Sanctuary, Port Republic from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Purchase fresh-cut evergreens for holiday decorations, drink hot cider and take a hayride to the beach. Greens sale benefits Warriors Rest Sanctuary. (410) 414-3400 or (410) 414-3402 and online at acltweb.org.

Third Annual Artwalk Prince Frederick: This event showcases businesses from Church Street to Main Street, on Duke Street and in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center. Noon to – 5:00 p.m. The Artwalk will include live music, art receptions, artists showcasing their work and open houses at participating businesses.

Support local businesses with holiday shopping opportunities featuring gifts found exclusively in Prince Frederick.

Lighted Boat Parade: Boat captains and crews are invited to participate in the Solomons Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday evening during the 28th annual Solomons Christmas Walk. All boats, any size, shape, or make are welcome to decorate your ship’s starboard side and more to show your holiday spirit! Watch from one of the many restaurants and establishments on Back Creek or from the Riverwalk.

Judging will take place at Zahniser’s Yachting Center after the parade. Prizes will be awarded!

Begins at 6:15 p.m.

Visit www.solomonsmaryland.com for more information and to register.

Country Dance: For a fun time, come to the Country Dance on Sat., Dec. 8 at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can't dance, teachers will be available to give instruction.

One-hour lessons commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The modest price of $15.00 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and munchies. Hosted by the American Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 8 & 9 light Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in For BCOSMIC Symphony and the Chesapeake Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. call (301) 855-6466.

Choral Arts Society Present: Gloria by Francis information Poulenc and Messiah by George Frideric ALpost206.org.

Handel. On Dec. 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Patuxent Presbyterian Church in California, MD. Sunday, Dec. 9 Tickets at door: $10 adults/ $8 for seniors, military, and youth. cosmicmusic.org or (240) Members Yule Party: Calvert Marine Museum 561-9799. On Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m. at the members only will enjoy a visit from Santa and College of Southern Maryland Fine Arts Center Squeak the river otter, cookie decorating, in La Plata. Tickets at door or online: $15 for entertainment featuring clowns, Blondi and adults/ $12 for seniors, military, and youth. Bunky, along with good food from 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. The museum is closed to the chesapeakechoral.com or (301) 642-0594. public; the Museum Store is open to all visitors from 10:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8

Northern Music Booster’s Annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. features over 60 vendors. Fair includes a wide variety of unique crafts and gift items for the entire family! Take your own photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Admission: $3.00 per adult 18 yrs. or older (includes two door prize raffle tickets), under 18 FREE. Concessions available for purchase.

Proceeds from this popular and festive event benefit the Northern High School instrumental music program.

Children’s Christmas Party: From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the upper level hall of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Hosted by the Auxiliary. All are welcome. Free! For information call (301)855-6466.

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Monday, Dec. 10

Book Discussion. Pot Luck Holiday Meal at Town Center Apartments in North Beach!

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Call the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach branch for Holiday Vendor Show: The Prince Frederick more info, (410) 257-2411.

Vol. Rescue Squad is having a Holiday Vendor Show from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Do your Christmas shopping here with great local Tuesday, Dec. 11 vendors! Silent auction, 50/50 and children's bicycles up for raffle, with the drawing being on Sea Squirts: Terrific Turtles! Free drop-in Dec. 15. program for children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Gingerbread House Workshop: 10:00 - Calvert marine Museum at Solomons. The 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Children grades Discovery Room has lots of new reptilian residents

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CURRENT EVENTS and this program introduces the Sea Squirts to several special turtles.

Sunday, Dec. 16

Informal Dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. Under the supervision of Chef Clarisse, the menu for “Casual Tuesday Dinner” will include such fare as overstuffed sandwiches or subs and soup or beef stew. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information (301) 855-6466.

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Gingerbread Lighthouse Workshops: Enjoy the most popular holiday event, Gingerbread Lighthouse Workshops at the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 pm. Fee is $4 per child. Sign up at the Admissions desk on the day of the workshop.

Wednesday, Dec. 12 Senior Holiday Trip: Friendship Methodist Church’s Senior Ministry is planning a trip to Ford's Theater in Washington DC to see "A Christmas Carol." Per person: $85. They plan to leave at 5:00 p.m. Please reserve your space in advance. (410) 257-7133. Friendship Methodist is one block east of the circle on MD Route 2, 1.3 miles north of the light at Routes 2 & 260.

Thursday, Dec. 13 Sea Squirts: Terrific Turtles! FREE drop-in program for children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Calvert marine Museum at Solomons. The Discovery Room has lots of new reptilian residents and this program introduces the Sea Squirts to several special turtles.

Holiday Concert: The Voices in Praise (VIP) Youth Choir from Friendship United Methodist Church sings at Greenstreet Gardens, Lothian.

Free; be there at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday Afternoons with the Pattersons Tour at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. (410) 586-8501 or jefpat.org. Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

experience necessary. To register please call (410) Library Prince Frederick (410) 535-0291 741-9330 or e-mail programs@jugbay.org. Visit jugbay.org for information, directions and updates to NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert our schedule. Free.

County Chapter, will hold its Annual Holiday Sea Squirts: Terrific Turtles! Special guest Lynn luncheon on December 20 at noon at Adams Rib Duff will present a special program on December 20, (just south of Prince Frederick on Rt 2-4). Cash bar from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Calvert Marine and full menu available. Bring a small gift for a door Museum at Solomons. Sponsored by PNC Bank prize ($10-$15) and non-perishable items for Grow Up Great Initiative, this is a FREE drop-in donation to a local food pantry. Make any donation program for children 18 months to three years old checks out to “Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry”.

Meet and greet old and new friends at this annual and their caregivers. holiday celebration. Members, non-members (active Holiday Concert & Sing-Along. Bring the family and retired) and guests are welcome. For NARFE to enjoy "Fathers & Sons," a local barbershop quartet membership Information and Application, Call singing holiday songs and then join in a sing-along of (410) 586-1441. fun holiday favorites. 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Calvert

TubaChristmas at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 255 Alexander Ave., Solomons (812) 824-8833 • tubachristmas.com. Our Lady Star of the Sea will host Solomons’ annual holiday tuba concert. This unique celebration is open to the public and free of charge. TubaChristmas features traditional Christmas carols arranged for tuba and baritone horn players as well as opportunities for the audience to sing along. All low brass players in the local area are welcomed to play in the group. Show begins at 4:00 p.m.

Holiday Evening Storytime. Bring the kids for a Monday, Dec. 17 wide variety of holiday stories and activities.

6:30-7:15 p.m. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Books & Toys: Book club for mom, playtime for Branch, (410) 257-2411. kids from 10:00-11:00 a.m. This month's selection is The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty.

Friday, Dec. 14 Calvert Library Southern Branch (410) 326-5289.

Phytoplankton Monitoring: Phytoplankton the microscopic algae on which the entire aquatic Wine & Dish holiday gift making and ceramic food web depends - are also indicators of water class led by Sara Houde at Annmarie Garden quality. Volunteers are needed by Jug Bay from 6:30 -9:30 p.m. both nights. Cost: $60 Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd. in member and $65 for non-members. Materials fee: Lothian to help collect a sample from the river's $15 due to instructor at class. (410) 326-4640. edge, then back in the lab, the phytoplankton are Calvert Eats Local: Encourage local agriculture, identified and counted. For teens and adults. No discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, experience necessary. 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. To energy, good ideas and great food! They will be register please call (410) 741-9330 or e-mail revisiting the roots of our grassroots movement by programs@jugbay.org. Free. discussing “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Call for more Saturday, Dec. 15 info: (410) 535-0291.

Breakfast with Santa. Hosted by the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. Breakfast Tuesday, Dec. 18 will be from 8:00 a.m. – noon. Donations will be greatly appreciated. Pictures with Santa will be Downton Abbey Schemes and Skeins. Bring available with Santa for a small fee. At the your knitting/crochet project and join a group at PFVFD. the library for the hot PBS Masterpiece Classic series Downton Abbey on the big screen.

Pet Photos With Santa Claws! Bring your dog, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick cat rabbit, iguana – whatever! 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 (410) 535-0291. p.m. Only $12! Each participant will get an ornament and a portrait photo of their Santa Wednesday, Dec. 19 session. Santa will sit with any kind of pet, kids, or family. Digital photos from the session can be emailed for an extra donation. Email Book Discussion: “The Fault in Our Stars” by info@ruderanch.org or visit Rude Ranch’s John Green. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. website at RudeRanch.org for more info. All 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings from 2:00-3:30 proceeds will benefit the furry residents of Rude p.m. (410) 257-2101.

Ranch Animal Rescue in Davidsonville.

Book Discussion. “Secret Daughter” by Shilpi Christmas Benefit Concert: King’s Café hosted Gowda. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 22 Appeal Way, Lusby, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (410) Bayard Rd. in Lothian is partnering with the 326-5289.

Southern High School Jazz Band to hold a special concert to support Southern High’s Band and Thursday, Dec. 20 Choral programs. A $5 suggested donation will provide a meal and snacks. There will also be a Winter Waterbird Survey: Enjoy the beauty of an silent auction with items from area businesses. All early winter morning on the Patuxent while proceeds from the meal and the silent auction will counting waterbirds: Canada geese, harriers, eagles, go to Southern High School’s Band Boosters herons, and many different kinds of ducks. At Jug program to help fund a competition trip for the Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton Rd. in band and choral programs. Come out and enjoy a Lothian from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Dress for the weather night of fellowship and great jazz music. Contact and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring binocuAsst. Pastor Jack Thomas, Mt Zion UMC (410) lars, a field guide, and a spotting scope if you have 867-4035 for more info. them, also available to borrow. For adults. No

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