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Invasion of the Snowy Owls

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Keep your eyes peeled – you may get to see a Snowy Owl in your back yard this winter! These beautiful creatures from the Arctic are invading America, mostly the East Coast, and for the ﬁrst time they’re being spotted here. The Chesapeake Current’s exclusive story explaining why begins on page 16... (Photo by Donna Cole).

Ho -Ho –Ho: Christmas in the Beaches

Thousands turned out for the biggest-ever Bay Business Group Christmas Parade in memory of Pat Carpenter this year. And if you want to see beautiful Christmas decorations and get in the holiday spirit with festive events, we have scores of those to tell you about in this issue, too! See pages 4 and 30-31…. (photo by Cheryl Emery).

The Answer Is: Local Wins Big On Jeopardy!

A 23-year-old Southern Maryland man who was homeschooled and graduated from College of Southern Maryland is wowing everyone watching Jeopardy! Get more answers about Craig Cornish on page 27…

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Community On the Water Taking Care of Business Cover Story Letters Remembering Family & Friends Business Directory Pride and Joy Current Events

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Local Gallery Welcomes Famed Artist Renowed artist Paul McGehee and wife Lois at the annual Open House at Medart Galleries in Dunkirk behind the Giant shopping center. At their expanded location at 10735 Town Center Blvd., they have a beautiful gallery of fine art – including McGehee’s famous scenes of Washington DC and Annapolis. They also do custom framing of family heirlooms, and offer unique Italian and specialty glassware that could be wonderful Christmas gifts.

Biggest Christmas Parade Ever There were more than 130 entries in the Bay Business Group’s 7th Annual Christmas Parade, in memory of Pat Carpenter for the second year in a row. The BBG started this tradition to spur economic activity and draw people into the beaches during the off-season to do local Christmas shopping. Among the highlights: the Red Hat Ladies rumbling down Bay Avenue on the back of motorcycles!

In the Christmas Parade, there were scores of floats, boats, dancers, prancers and so much more to behold! And Santa himself arrived on the back of a North Beach Volunteer Fire Department truck! (Santa & Mrs. Claus)

Santa and Mrs. Claus (who happens to be Chesapeake Current Office Administrator Norma Jean Smith!) listened to the wishes of every child until there were no more in line!

Light Up The Town Chesapeake Beach Town Hall was packed, standing room only for the annual “Light Up the Town” event, which included a performance by the 5th grade band from Beach Elementary School.

the town’s beautiful Christmas light display, which includes a Christmas tree made out of crab pots outside Town Hall! Afterwards, children visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Santa & Mrs. Claud with babies)

Light displays in the beaches After the festive music, which will be burning brightly through also included carolers, Mayor Bruce the new year. Wahl flipped the switch to turn on

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Voters Reject Water Rates In a special referendum election held Sat. Dec. 7, voters in the Town of Chesapeake Beach decided to reject the water/sewer rate structure that Town Council passed earlier this year. The final vote tally was 391 votes to force council to come up with a new rate structure, with 309 voting to keep the rates. There were 19 “provisional votes” outstanding – these are votes cast by residents whose names were not on the registration list provided by Calvert County Board of Elections (BOE) officials but they provided adequate identification proving their residency. Those votes are being verified by the BOE, but even if all are accepted as valid, only the numbers, not the election outcome, would change. So now what? The Chesapeake Current asked Mayor Bruce Wahl, and he replied, “The next step is to take a breath. It’s up to us to come with a new rate structure – the Council and the Mayor. The election did not provide a replacement so the voters just rejected what happened in June. We now go back to the drawing board. The voters simply decided that what council did was unacceptable to the public and it’s our job to now work to come up with something that will be acceptable.” Wahl adds, “We will be deciding on a Work Session date and I will be reaching out to council members to see when they can do it. It would be great if we could have an ordinance to introduce at December Council meeting but I’m not sure if that will be practical given the time of the year. Unless council is content to go along with what they talked about in August.” At a Council Work Session Aug. 19, it appeared the council had reached a consensus “not by majority, but by consensus,” Wahl notes, on a proposal by Councilman Bob

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl.

Carpenter which would phase in the rates for consumers over a period of years with the shortfall made up by contributions from other town funds. That proposal would roll back rates to the $9 per thousand gallons used from the $15.56 per 1,000 gallons charged by the rate structure that voters just overturned. The town did send out one billing cycle reflecting the $15.56 rate for the 1st quarter of fiscal year in October. So what this would mean, Wahl says, “The rates were set at $15.56 in the ordinance passed in June, so it would be about a 1/3 reduction in rates across the board.” The Mayor continued, “We’re pretty much in uncharted territory at least as far as I know. Jim Parent (Town Administrator) did some research and found a referendum in 1952, and there may have been another one in the 70’s according to Gerald (former Mayor Gerald Donovan).” The next Chesapeake Beach Town Council meeting is scheduled for Thurs. Dec. 19 beginning at 7:30 to announce the winners of the “Brightest Beacon on the Bay” Christmas lights contest and unveil the 2014 town calendar. Discussion of Town business will begin at 8:00 p.m. Beginning in January, Chesapeake Beach Town Council meetings will be rolled back to start an hour earlier, at 7:00 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.

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Sewage Spills Into Bay Between approximately 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., on Wed. Nov. 27, 2013, the Chesapeake Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) experienced a solids loss into the plants Effluent Discharge line. This was due to high rainfalls in a short amount of time and the Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) construction upgrade. An estimated 60,000 gallons of partially treated effluent was discharged into the Chesapeake Bay thru a discharge pipe from the WWTP, according to Water and Sewer Plant Superintendent Jon Castro during this spill. The Calvert County Health Department and Maryland Department of the Environment have been

Water and Sewer Plant Superintendent Jon Castro.

notified of this release. All other reporting procedures will be completed. For more information, contact Chesapeake Beach Town Hall at (410) 257-2230.

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports: Destruction of Property Someone damaged a large holiday decoration belonging to the town of North Beach when they uprooted it from the ground on 3rd Street and Bay Avenue on Nov. 21 around midnight. A witness observed a man running from the decoration and getting into the passenger seat of a vehicle. The replacement cost of the item is $4,500. DFC M. Quinn is investigating. Unknown suspect(s) shot a dog in the yard of a home on Scenic Way in Port Republic on Nov. 29 between 10:00 and. 10:13 a.m. The owner reports that the dog came back inside bleeding badly and was taken to Prince Frederick Animal Hospital where he was not expected to live. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC W. Wells at (410) 535-2800 or Calvert County Crime Solvers at (410) 535-2880 to report information anonymously. Someone caused $100 to the side of a recreation vehicle parked outside a residence in the 200 block of Mason Road in Prince Frederick on Nov. 18 between 2:30 p.m. and 6:39 p.m. when they spray-painted it. Dep. C. Ward is investigating. Burglary Between Nov. 28 and 29, a home in the 1000 block of Adobe Drive in Lusby was burglarized sometime and over $4,000 in property was taken and $1,000 in damage was done. Cpl. B. Gray is continuing the investigation. Thefts Sometime between Nov. 11 and 23, someone stole $1,910 in items from a yard and unlocked garage of a home in the 5000 block of Long Cove Lane in Port Republic. Two frames for boat tops, a diesel engine cylinder head, a chainsaw and various scrap metal was all taken. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating. On Nov. 19 at 2:39 p.m. DFC M. Quinn was flagged down by a citizen on Bayside Road near Roland’s Grocery in Chesapeake Beach. The citizen, an employee of a nearby business, advised that a woman had come inside the business asking to use the phone because her car had broken down. While there, she took an employee’s purse and fled the business. Two other employees chased down the suspect, one of them retrieved the purse but the suspect ran behind Roland’s. DFC Quinn pursued the suspect, later identified as Brandee Shea Graves, 26 of Huntingtown, and took her into custody. The purse and all its’ contents were returned to the owner. Graves was charged with theft less than $1,000 and possession of controlled paraphernalia, four hypodermic needles.

At 4:04 p.m. on Nov. 19, Dep. N. Lenharr responded to the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a shoplifter in custody. She cited Clyde Germaine Richardson, 31 of Prince Frederick, with theft for stealing a sweatshirt and a man’s razor. A 15-year-old male from North Beach was charged on a youth report with theft less than $100 when he was observed by security personnel at the Dunkirk Wal-Mart stealing an iPhone 4 Life Proof Case valued at $84. He fled the store when confronted and then called the store’s loss prevention officer, threatening to blow up the store. Dep. J. Migliaccio spoke with the youth and advised him to come to the store and turn himself in. He did so and has been charged with theft, and telephone misuse.

CDS, Weapon Violation On Nov. 30 at 9:11 p.m. Cpl. B. Gray conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 and Southern Connector Boulevard in Lusby. Cpl. Gray, assisted by DFC R. Kampf, found the driver, Tammy Lisa Gatton, 53 of Lusby, to be in possession of suspected drugs and a weapon. She was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device, and carrying a loaded shotgun. Theft from Vehicle Unknown suspect(s) stole a Kenwood RC DV 430 stereo with flat screen display valued at $1,700 from a vehicle while it was parked at Windy Hill Middle School in Owings on Nov. 22 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Dep. D. Canning is handling the investigation. Counterfeit On Nov. 19 at 6:45 p.m. a man entered the Sunderland Wine and Spirits store at 44 Dalrymple Road and purchased $21 in merchandise with a counterfeit $100 bill. The store clerk gave him $79 in change and the man left the store. The clerk then realized the bill was counterfeit. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. T. Holt at (410) 535-2800.

On Nov. 28 at 7:40 p.m. Sgt. V. Bortchevsky was advised by a Dunkirk Walmart Loss Prevention Officer that he had observed a woman shoplift a Garmin Nuvi GPS unit valued at over $70. Britny Lee Blankenship, 23 of Bowie, was cited with theft under State Police Barrack U Reports: $100. The Maryland State Police, Barrack On Nov. 29 at 9:05 a.m. DFC J. “U” Twitter account following is Denton responded to the Prince growing. Follow @MSP_Prince_Fred Frederick Safeway for the report of a to be a part of important Maryland shoplifter in custody. Three women State Police activity and information had been observed leaving the store, affecting the citizens of southern two of the women each had a cart full of Maryland. You can also contact us any groceries they had not paid for. One of time with questions or information the women was stopped before she about crime and other police activity. exited. The second woman, Buffy Jo Wilson, 37 of Huntingtown, was CDS Violations detained after she left the store and was Off-duty Trooper Corporal Newman cited with theft less than $1,000. stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at 3:35 a.m. on Nov. 15. A strong odor of CDS Violations marijuana was emitting from inside the On Nov. 18 at 12:55 p.m. while on vehicle. Trooper First Class routine patrol in the area of MD Rt. 4 Wiesemann responded to assist. A southbound and Cove Point Road in search revealed that Ryan C. Lusby, Dep. G. Gott’s agency issued Miedzinski, 20 of Avenue, was found to license plate recognition system alerted be in possession of marijuana. He was to a vehicle traveling beside him. After arrested and transported to the MSP conducting a traffic stop, the driver was Barrack in Prince Frederick for found to be in possession of suspected processing. drugs. Waynisha Rashaun Miles, 22, of Mechanicsville, was charged with On Nov. 16 at 9:18 p.m., Trooper First possession of marijuana. Class Esnes stopped a vehicle in the 400 block of Bowie Shop Rd. in DFC R. Wilson made a traffic stop on Huntingtown for traffic violations. Nov. 29 at 12:06 p.m. in the parking John W. Cleaveland Jr., 26 of lot of the Lusby Giant store. He found Huntingtown, was arrested for DUI. A the driver, identified as Kevin Delonte search incident to the arrest revealed Acord, 20 of Lusby, to be in possession marijuana. He was incarcerated at the of suspected drug paraphernalia. Acord Calvert County Detention Center. was cited with possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a pen tube used At 3:55 p.m. on Nov. 21, Trooper to inhale a controlled dangerous Crook, Commercial Vehicle Division, substance. stopped a tractor trailer for a DOT inspection on Rt. 4 north of Town On Dec. 1 at 1:55 a.m. DFC R. Cress Center Blvd. in Dunkirk. The odor of made a traffic stop on a vehicle on MD marijuana was detected. A probable Rt. 260 and Mt. Harmony Road in cause search of the occupants and the Owings. He arrested and charged the vehicle revealed Kyle M. Gastley, 23 of driver, Noel Huston, 41 of Crofton, New Oxford, PA, was in possession of with possession of a schedule II drug: marijuana. He was arrested and Methadone, and use of drug transported to the MSP Barrack in paraphernalia; a pill bottle. Prince Frederick for processing.

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Trooper First Class Lewis was conducting follow up to an unrelated criminal investigation at 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 22. He was speaking with residents on Algonquin Trail in Lusby. He made contact with Christopher F. Radzyniak, 26 of Lusby, during which, he discovered that Radzyniak was in possession of heroin. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. On Nov. 25 at 6:50 p.m., Trooper Rowe stopped a vehicle for traffic violations in the 5000 block of Solomons Island Rd. in Huntingtown. An odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Steven R. Schmitt, 26 of Lothian, was found to be in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle at 2:22 a.m. on Nov. 27 at Dares Beach Rd. and Armory Rd. for traffic violations. A search of the vehicle revealed that Tammy A. Ross, 53 of Lexington Park, was in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Ross was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. At 10:14 p.m. on Nov. 28, Trooper First Class Merkelson stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on MD Rt. 4 south of Mt. Harmony Rd. in Owings. An odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Kimberly L. Putt, 21 of Laurel, and Mario A. Meza Chavez, 21 of Hanover, were found to be in possession of marijuana. They were arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. On Dec. 7 at 2:21 p.m., Trooper Barlow stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Steeple Chase in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. A search was conducted and Oxycodone was located. The driver, Linwood R. Thomas Jr., 26 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. At 3:01 p.m. on Dec. 7, Trooper First Class Logsdon responded to Rt. 4 and Old Field Lane in Prince Frederick for a reported disabled vehicle. Eric J. Gallodoro, 23 of Dowell, was in the passenger seat attempting to use a cell phone. While speaking with Gallodoro, he appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. A search revealed that he was in possession of Oxycodone. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle at 11:58 p.m. on Dec. 7 for traffic violations on Cove Point Rd in Lusby. Rachel M. Pitcher, 24 of Broomes Island, was arrested for DUI. A search revealed that she was in possession of marijuana. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Thefts Trooper First Class Logsdon responded

Police Blotter (Con’t) to the 4000 block of Old Bayside Rd. in Chesapeake Beach on Nov. 13 at 5:20 p.m. for a reported theft. The victim reported that numerous items of jewelry had been stolen. A pawn search was conducted and several of the items were located at J W Jewelers in Prince Frederick. Suspects have been identified and charges are pending.

incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Layetta E. Starke, 32 of Prince Frederick, was released and served a criminal summons due to the fact that she had a young child with her. Trooper Barlow responded at 6:20 p.m. on Nov. 21 to K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. Investigation revealed that Cordell T. Sollers, 28 of Lusby, stole merchandise from the electronics department. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

On Nov. 13 at 12:28 p.m., Trooper Barlow responded to the Fastop in St. Leonard for a reported theft. Leah M. Dibble, 40 of St. Leonard, entered the store and removed two drinks without paying. Charges are Burglary pending. On Nov. 20 at 7:45 p.m., Trooper At 12:31 p.m. on Nov. 15, Senior First Class Lewis responded to the Trooper Gill handled a report of theft 4300 block of Dalrymple Rd. in that occurred on South Shore Terrace Chesapeake Beach for a reported Numerous items were in Prince Frederick. A vehicle was burglary. broken into and a Bosch Jack stolen from the residence including Hammer and several other tools were jewelry, an iPod, and a jar of change. Investigation continues. stolen. Investigation continues. On Nov. 18 at 1:57 p.m., Sr. Trooper Gill handled a report of a stolen MD Registration Plate. Unknown suspect(s) removed the Maryland Tag 931376G from the boat trailer while it was parked at the Solomons Boat Ramp. Investigation continues. Trooper Esnes stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 at 4:44 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Main Street in Prince Frederick after it was discovered that the registration displayed on the vehicle was stolen. The driver, Darrell L. Starks Jr., 26, of Lexington Park, was arrested and

Disorderly Conduct On Nov. 22 at 9:45 p.m., Trooper Palumbo stopped a possible intoxicated driver at MD Rt. 4 and Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick. Phillip K. Strissel, 53 of Edgewater, was taken to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. He was issued a Civil Citation for an open container of alcohol in the motor vehicle. He became disorderly and was arrested for disorderly conduct and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Help Find Stolen Tractor Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Over the weekend, thieves broke into Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater and stole the non-profit organization's tractor. This tractor has been an invaluable tool for the restoration, maintenance and improvement of the gardens and grounds at Historic London Town. Numerous good works have been accomplished with the assistance of the tractor. The park's new Ground Level Green Roof, Picnic Grove, Stormwater Wetland, New Woodland Trail System and in-process Children's Playground were all only made possible with the tractor that was paid for by donations. The stolen tractor is a blue New Holland Compact Tractor, Model # T1110 with a 210TL bucket on the front. A York rake is mounted on the rear. (Serial # Z7NXJ1010) Anyone with information regarding the theft of this tractor is encouraged to do the right thing

and contact Historic London Town and Gardens and/or the Anne Arundel County Police. I am utterly dismayed by this act. If you have any information that can help us find our tractor please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Rod Cofield, Executive Director Historic London Town and Gardens (410) 222-1919 x201 rodcofield@historiclondontown.org

Campaign Encourages Designated Drivers

Through Jan 2, 2014, everyone is encouraged to be safe rather than sorry as they attend holiday parties and have someone who hasn’t been drinking drive them home. Candace D’Agostino, who heads the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) told the Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) that CAASA the Calvert County Traffic Safety Council are asking everyone to choose designated driver for any parties you attend, and not to serve alcohol to

those under 21. Christmas tree vendors in the area have agreed to put “Designated Driver” reminder tags on Christmas trees and also gift bags with the message will be distributed through local liquor stores. Both Sheriff Mike Evans and 1st Sgt. Shane Bolger of the Prince Frederick State Police Barracks were on hand at the BOCC to congratulate the officers from both of their departments that have made the most DUI arrests during the past year.

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South County Views Money For Local Initiatives I am a big advocate for South County communities. I am always searching for ideas, resources, and programs that can help our communities and residents solve problems. We get the best results when there is a partnership between citizens, organizations, and even government. In that vein, this month, I want to make our readers aware of several grants that are available for communities, teachers, and non-profits to tackle some environmental and educational concerns. In that vein, I want to make our Chesapeake Current readers aware of several grants that are available for communities, teachers, and non-profits to tackle some environmental and educational concerns funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT). The deadlines for applying for these grants is relatively soon, but not unsurmountable. I have seen these CBT grants at work in many communities in South County with great results. There is a beautiful storm water project down the main entrance to Saunders Point in Edgewater, a natural shoreline restoration in Galesville and Edgewater Beach, and funding for a new design for storm water management in Avalon Shores, Shady Side to name a few. These projects involve not only the Riverkeeper organizations that often take the leadership role in writing the grants,

By Bea Poulin but the local residents who help identify the need, supply the labor, and celebrate the outcomes - a transformed community. If your community is considering some environmental enhancements for your Open Space, recreational or shoreline areas in 2014, take a look at the following grants and go to the Chesapeake Bay Trust website at cbtrust.org to apply. Here are some you may not know about. Tree Planting Mini Grants The AA Community Tree Planting Mini Grant deadline is approaching so apply before the money runs out. The Anne Arundel County Forest Conservancy District Board and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announce a partnership to provide small community-based grants (less than $2,500) to help communities and organizations increase the number of trees and tree canopy in neighborhoods, parks, and communities throughout Anne Arundel County. Neighborhood by neighborhood, community stewardship projects are helping to raise public awareness about the health of our region’s tree canopy, watersheds, air quality, streams, rivers, and the Bay, as well as the steps that can be taken to restore and protect them.

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Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grants The 2013-2014 Mini Grants Program for Community Engagement and Restoration is designed to engage Maryland citizens in activities that raise public awareness and participation in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers. Activities such as public awareness projects, watershed clean ups and storm drain stenciling will be funded up to $5,000, and are on-going.

development and programs to advance environmental literacy in the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams. This funds Activities such as Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE), teacher professional development and programs to advance environmental literacy and awards up to $5,000. Their application deadline is Jan. 10, 2014. The Chesapeake Bay Trust was established in 1985 by the Maryland General Assembly as a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the Chesapeake Bay and all its rivers. According to its website, it has funded awards for more than $45 million to communities, schools, and other organizations for a variety of environmental projects including school programs, shoreline and stream restorations, native plantings, river cleanups, wetland and oyster reef projects, and more. One way you can help is to get the Chesapeake Bay Plate for your vehicles because the money raised by these is what funds their grants and programs. Buy the plate and help fund these programs at bayplate.org. Take advantage of all the resources that the Chesapeake Bay Trust has to offer from shoreline and stream restoration grants to environmental educational programs. It’s our money, so use it for our communities!

Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Grants The deadline is Feb. 14, 2014 to apply for these. The Chesapeake Bay Trust, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Maryland Department of Natural Resources Green Streets collaborative effort supports the implementation of the President’s Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration Executive Order. It serves as a key component of the Chesapeake Bay Green Street-Green Jobs-Green Towns Initiative that supports local, grassroots-level greening efforts by towns and communities in urbanized watersheds that reduce stormwater run-off, through creation of “green streets", the increase in tree canopy, and the reduction of impervious surfaces. Non-profits, community associations, faith-based organizations and more are encouraged to apply as it funds design and implementation of projects up to About the author: Bea Poulin is on the Customer $250,000. K-12 Environmental Education Mini Grant The Chesapeake Bay Trust Mini Grant Program supports activities such as Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE), teacher professional

Relations staff for the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works where she is the point persons for many public works issues. She was previously with the County Executive’s Office of Community & Constituent Services for 13 years. Friend her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @BeaPoulin1.

By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner

Setting The Record Straight on Cove Point All the Commissioners are getting a lot of panicked calls, emails and Facebook messages (not a good way to communicate with a Commissioner if you want a quick response) from constituents who live in the neighborhood of the proposed Dominion Cove Point LNG Liquefaction Project. Most of the concern is related to blatant misinformation being widely disseminated by the Chesapeake Climate Action Network or C-CAN. Two of their staff members even lied about being from the same organization at a recent public hearing. The public seems unaware of the C-CAN agenda: to ONLY promote wind, solar, and bio-mass energy sources. I would have NO problem with that agenda, except their methods are reprehensible, which is to lie, distort, misinform, and spread halftruths, panic and fear to promote their agenda. So, here is a PARTIAL list of FACTS about the proposed project to answer C-CAN allegations: • The U. S. Department of Energy said “the export of natural gas resources is having a transformative impact on the U. S. ability to improve our energy security while spurring economic development in this country.” • President Obama encourages the development alternative fuels such as LNG in his “Climate Action Plan” as a way to promote the move to cleaner fuels. • The U. S. Department of Energy has found that this project and others like it benefit American consumers and businesses. • The job benefits of this project are enormous and real, especially in Calvert County and beyond. The proposed project will create more than 3,000 construction jobs during a three-year period. Most of these jobs are expected to be filled by local workers. The new permanent jobs will go to permanent and new residents of the Calvert County area who will shop in local stores and buy local homes. According to the U. S. Dept. of Com-

merce, another 14,000 permanent jobs are expected to result from the project nationally. • Dominion has worked diligently to minimize the environmental impacts and they are outweighed by the environmental benefits. The numbers being promoted by C-CAN inflate the expected emissions by assuming Cove Point will, at every moment, both import and export LNG at full capacity. While technically possible, it makes no economic sense to go through the substantial expense of liquefying natural gas and loading it onto a ship, while simultaneously unloading a ship to re-gasify natural gas. • Greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas-fired electric generation are about half of those of coal. Using natural gas to supplant coal in other countries decreases greenhouse gas emissions globally. • This facility will have to meet the same thorough and stringent clean air and clean water standards as other facilities in Maryland. • Ship traﬃc will be virtually no different than when Cove Point is only importing natural gas. The same number and kinds of ships for exports—about one every four days or 85 per year—as when the facility was at its peak imports. This is a very small percentage of the commercial shipping traﬃc on the Bay. • The ships headed to Cove Point will have to obey the same U.S. Coast Guard regulations with regard ballast water and other issues as ships currently landing at Cove Point, and to all ships headed through the Bay to Baltimore and elsewhere. • LNG tankers have one of the best safety records in the maritime industry. • Cove Point will be the same good neighbor that it has been for 40 years. No new pipelines will be needed in Calvert County. Here are additional facts: - The Myersville, MD, compres-

sor station that C-CAN mentions is needed to serve customers of Washington Gas and Baltimore Gas and Electric, not Cove Point’s export customers. - The new liquefaction equipment will be installed inside the fence line at the current Cove Point plant, and the existing pier, storage tanks, and other infrastructure will be used. - The 800 acres of protected area will remain preserved. - There will be no new ship traffic beyond currently permitted levels. - Every effort is being made to minimize local road traffic—from bussing workers to the construction site to installing new traffic signals and turn lanes. - Every effort is being made to dampen noise from the site. Tall and long sound walls will be hidden by the current over 60’ tall tree line. - Any off-site area that needs to be temporarily disturbed will be restored. - Any trees removed from the Cove Point site will be replanted elsewhere. If Cove Point were not to be built, the natural gas, jobs and economic benefits will go elsewhere. There are more than 20 other natural gas export facilities proposed in the

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U. S., along with others in Canada. They may not all be built, but certainly some of them will. They are ready to take Cove Point’s place in the queue if Cove Point were to falter. In that case, the people of Calvert County and the rest of Maryland would lose out. - The Federal Energy Commission (FERC) docket contains well over 12,000 pages of documentation of the facts I just shared above. Any one can read that documentation by going to the FERC website. - Approximately 50 regulatory permits and approvals are still required. The approval process is thorough, arduous, and comprehensive. - A complete Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was required for Cove Point prior to the relatively recent construction of the new pipeline and other improvements at Cove Point. An Environmental Statement or ES is a thorough and extensive update to the previous EIS and will answer any remaining environmental questions. Calls for a new EIS are merely attempts to delay the project to allow the project to occur elsewhere. They are not constructive. I could go on and on, but you get the picture.

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By Lyn Striegel

Holidays Without Financial Stress

Your Money Matter$ This time of year can bring on all kinds of stress – including the worst kind of financial stress - the “why do I have no money but have to buy all these gifts” kind. The “but my children really want these things I cannot afford to buy” kind. The “my sister/brother/uncle/other relative is expecting a great gift from me” kind. The “I wonder how much more I can put on the credit card before I max out” kind. How do you cope with financial stress? The first step is to change your point of view. Try some of the following: • Who said great gifts have to cost a lot of money? The greatest gift is your time. How about providing babysitting or cleaning services to the ones you love. Calling a distant lonely relative every Sunday is a wonderful way to connect and a year-long gift of your time. • We live in a great place! A family outing to great and totally free treats such as nature preserves, parks and museums is just a short car ride away. You will help to create memories that will last a lifetime. How many of our

nice local museums have you visited lately? We have the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, the Bayside History Museum in North Beach, the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, the Capt. Avery Museum in Shady Side. Spending the day with your children touring the Air and Space Museum and other Smithsonian treasures, visiting Historic Annapolis or Old Town Alexandria and Mt. Vernon can be so nice – and educational! Followed by a hot chocolate treat, spending a day together with people you love is a far greater and memorable gift than something that comes in a box. • Make your own holiday decorations and let the family help. Collect pine branches, pinecones, sticks, greenery and arrange what you find into wreaths, table displays, etc. Not only will you have fun with the process, what you create will make great gifts for friends. • How about the gift of learning how to paint or bake or weld or fix your car? I’ll bet you have friends that can teach all of these things - barter what you

know how to do for lessons for someone you love. Barter works so well. And local art galleries and College of Southern Maryland also oﬀer low-cost classes as well. • Give back and teach your children to do the same. Anyone who volunteers at a soup kitchen, or as a driver for meals on wheels knows very well that when you volunteer, you aren’t giving a gift, you are receiving one. Teach by doinginvolve your family in giving back to others and you will raise children who are respectful of others and you as well. • You don’t show someone you care by buying them more stuﬀ. All of us have too much stuff. I am reminded that when my son was young, he enjoyed playing with the boxes more than playing with the stuff that came in them. Don’t spend to impress; it doesn’t work. Show someone how much you really care by telling them. Handwritten notes, e-cards, collections of family photos, a box of homemade cookies, all of these are greater gifts than the latest iPad. The iPad is wonderful, of course, but not memorable. It’s your personal sentiment that counts, not how much you spend. • Humor is great to defuse a tense family financial situation. If you are put into the position of having to compete with other relatives on holiday gifts, suggest to your families that you scrap the gift giving and instead create a contest for “the tackiest holiday gift under $20” or “the ugliest holiday sweater.” Shopping for these gifts as a family can be great fun. Some of your family can shop and some can judge the contest. • How about setting a monetary limit of $25.00 per gift—it’s a challenge

to come up with something, but a lot of fun to look. Don’t forget the consignment shops for great choices at bargain prices—maybe you should try the contest for the most number of gifts for a total of $25.00. That’s a contest that may be harder to win than you thinkand fun, too. • Winter sports fan? Skating and learning how to skate is great and we have lots of free skating rinks in our area. Or, check out the less expensive local sports teams for great entertainment. • Neighborhood get-togethers, pot luck dinners, out-in-the-cold barbeques, all are fun and relatively inexpensive ways to entertain during the holidays. • Explore more! We’ve got Washington DC, Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia at our fingertips. You don’t have to fly or drive—try a train or bus trip. Once you’re there, use the metro to get around. It’s amazing what memories a day trip to another world can give you and your family. So, give it a try. Put that credit card away, de-stress and instead just enjoy yourself! And, send me your suggestions on what you have done to secure a financial stress-free holiday to www.legalstriegel123@yahoo.com so I can update everyone. Happy Holidays! 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” (2013 ebook download available at LegalStriegel.com.). Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

Time To Check Your Progress Toward Your Retirement Goals Now that another year is ending, it’s a good time to take stock of where you are on your journey toward financial security. Of course, you could find many different “measuring sticks” to assess your progress, but you can certainly gain considerable information just by asking yourself some basic questions. Here are a few to consider: How close am I to my retirement goals? Your comprehensive investment strategy should include a reasonably good estimate of how much money you will eventually need to sustain the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. At least once a year, you should evaluate how much closer you’ve gotten to your goals than the year before. Am I making sufficient progress toward my goals? When assessing your progress, try to determine if your portfolio is properly allocated between stocks, stock-based vehicles, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit and other investments. If you're “overweighted” in a particular asset class, such as cash, you may be impeding your ability to move toward your goals. Am I adhering to my investment strategy? To stick with your investment strategy, you need to

invest at regular intervals and meet regularly with your financial professional to review your progress and make adjustments — such as rebalancing your portfolio — when necessary. Of course, even with regular progress reviews and portfolio rebalancing, it can be challenging, psychologically and emotionally, to stick with a strategy. For example, during any given year the financial markets could be down, and your results might be disappointing. Nonetheless, if you have built a diversified portfolio containing quality investments, and your portfolio is well suited to your own risk tolerance and time horizon, you don’t necessarily need to make changes following a down year in the markets. What aspects of my life have changed in the past year? Your investment strategy should be based entirely on your individual needs and circumstances — so if these have changed during the past year, you may also have to adjust the way you invest. Consider any and all changes in your life — marriage, new children, divorce, remarriage, new job, new home, etc. — and then try to determine what impact these changes might have on your long-term financial strategy and if you

need to adjust that strategy in response. Have I changed my thinking on my retirement goals? Over time, you might undergo some changes in your thinking about retirement. For example, perhaps you’ve decided that you no longer want to retire early and travel the world; instead, you’ve discovered a growing desire to open a small business or do some consulting. Any significant changes you make to your retirement plans will likely have a big effect on your savings and investment strategies, so you’ll want to incorporate these changes into your planning as soon as possible. By asking, and answering, these questions at the end of each year, you should always have a good sense of where you are in pursuit of your long-term goals — and what you need to do to bring the realization of those goals closer to reality.

Edward Jones Investments Lee Ritter, Financial Advisor 410-257-6827 lee.ritter@edwardjones.com

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Road Repairs Rescheduled Due to inclement weather, the temporary closure of a portion of Armory Road in Prince Frederick has been rescheduled for Thurs., Dec. 12 beginning at 9:00 p.m. The road will be closed to traffic during the evening and overnight for the installation of a sewer line. The work is part of the Armory Road/Chesapeake Boulevard improvement project. Temporary detour signage and barricades will be set up at the intersections of Armory and Dares Beach roads and Armory and Fairground roads. Motorists will detour along Fairground Road to travel between Dares Beach Road and Main Street. Armory Road will re-open before

5:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13. The four-phase project will result in Armory Road improvements including wider shoulders, sidewalks, pedestrian lighting and more. The road’s name will change to Chesapeake Boulevard and a traffic circle will be installed at its intersection with Dares Beach Road. The project is part of the larger Prince Frederick loop road. Details of the project can be found at www.co.cal.md.us/ roadproject. The website includes regular updates as the project progresses and features maps and information on its four phases.

New Riverkeeper Named Jeff Holland, a history buff who most recently headed the Capt. Avery Museum in Shady Side, has accepted the position of Executive Director of the West/Rhode Riverkeeper Inc. He begins his new job in January. Prior to heading the Capt. Avery Museum, Holland was director of the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Riverkeepers help to protect and restore rivers in the Chesapeake Bay region by enforcing environmental laws, advocating for better environmental policies and generally watching over the waters. The West/Rhode Riverkeeper was previously Chris Trumbauer, the Anne Arundel County Council-

man for District 6. Trumbauer left the Riverkeeper organization in October to join The Hatcher Group, a communications company, as their director of state and environmental initiatives.

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Calvert Adds “Wildland” Parkers Creek in central Calvert County is being proposed as a new Maryland Wildland by the State’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR). DNR has identified 27 stateowned areas in nine counties that are worthy of consideration for Wildland designation. Seventeen of them are expansions of existing Wildlands and 10 are new areas. The definition of a Maryland Wildland is an area of state-owned land or water that have retained their wilderness character or contain rare or vanishing species of plant or animal life or similar features worthy of preservation. Designated by the Maryland General Assembly, they may include unique ecological, geological, scenic and contemplative recreational areas. These sites are Maryland's equivalent to the federal Wilderness Preservation System. There are none in Anne Arundel County. Calvert Cliffs State Park is the only current Wildland in Calvert County. The new designation proposed for Calvert County is the Parkers Creek Heritage Conservation Fund (HCF) site. The 1,705-acre Parkers Creek HCF is habitat for numerous rare,

threatened or endangered species. There are four globally-rare insects within this area, including the Puritan Tiger Beetle. The extensive stand of mature forests has been recognized as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. The State land proposed for designation comprises over a third of the protected lands in the Parker's Creek watershed, and is managed by the American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT). The proposed Wildlands are adjacent to County-owned properties on Tobacco Ridge Road. The activities and management of the County properties would not be impacted if the Parkers Creek HCF were designated a Wildland. Wildlands benefit the economy of local communities by attracting birdwatchers, photographers, backpackers and others who enjoy nature. Many Wildlands serve as home to rare and endangered species such as hellbenders and purplefringed orchids. Other recreational pursuits like hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking and horseback riding, as well as research, are all permitted. Currently 29 areas of State-owned land in 15 counties are designated as Wildlands, totaling 43,779 acres.

This and That from 2013 By Bob Munro

he Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) is a regional partnership that leads and directs Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection efforts. CBP partners include federal and state agencies, local governments, non-profit organizations and academic institutions. In a CBP "Bay Barometer 2012-2013" report released recently, they identified reductions in Bay grass abundance and poor water quality conditions in more than half of the watershed's freshwater streams. Of significance to us fishermen, the population trend for Rockfish was less than optimistic. Citing data provided by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, there's been a downward trend in female Striped Bass Spawning Biomass (SSB) during the last decade. "The female SSB was 128.4 million pounds in 2012, a slight decrease from the 2011 estimate of 136.6 million pounds. Both 2011 and 2012 [estimates] are less than the 2003 peak of 173.2 million pounds." You may remember all the warm weather we had this Spring, which accelerated Rockfish spawning in the rivers entering the Chesapeake. Once the large females took care of business, they wasted little time in our part of the Bay and many of them had already left our area on their way to the ocean when the Spring Trophy Season opened in mid-April. Fishing for trophy Rockfish therefore was difficult at the beginning of our season. Many recreational boats stayed in the harbor most of the first week due to high winds. Fortunately the Norfolk Spot returned early in June. Not only are Spot valued for the table, they are the main course in live lining for Rockfish. Old Rock in front of Chesapeake Beach and Holland Point off Rose Haven were particularly good locations for early season Spot. Boats were loading their live wells with Spot and heading over to the Eastern Shore from June all the way through October to catch their limits of Rock-

fish live lining small and medium sized Spot. The 2013 live lining season, therefore, was one of the best in recent memory. During the 2012 "Diamond Jim" tournament only nine specially tagged Rockfish were reported, compared to 53 this season. Either we are getting better at catching Rockfish, or more fishermen were out there, or more fish were there for the catching, because those numbers indicate a huge change from last year. You could argue that this year all the fish were tagged in the same place and that everyone knew where that place was, but I can attest that that was not the case. Fishing for White Perch and Spot was quite good all season, although few large Atlantic Croakers were caught by evening fishermen, similar to last year. Spanish Mackerel abundance was another disappointment this year, blamed in large measure on cool water temperatures at the mouth of the Chesapeake during July and August. Another bright spot this season was the catch of keeper-size Red Drum. Unlike the brief window of opportunity for catching large Black Drum, Red Drum were caught from mid-July well into October. Bluefish were also quite numerous, reaching our area sometime in June and remaining until late October. The 21st annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic Striped Bass tournament was held just before Thanksgiving over a blustery, cold weekend. Timed to coincide with the return of big Rockfish to the mid-Chesapeake Bay area, this tournament normally produces many notable catches. This Fall, many of the big fish for whatever reason were late and with just a couple days left before our season concludes December 15, relatively few big fish have been caught. Don't tell that to Robert Harris of Prince Frederick, whose 47.15 lb. monster Rockfish took First Place in the tournament. Or to Phil King of

North Beach who took Second Place with a 39 lb. Striper. Check out the crew with their Second Place fish that's Cathy King, Dan Goetz, Captain George Klein of Tyler's Tackle Shop, and Phil King. Captain George told me that there was ice all over everything when he went to the stern of the boat to net the fish! If you haven't filled the holiday stocking of your significant fisherperson, don't forget that a gift certificate from a local tackle shop or charter boat is a great last-minute choice.

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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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“It’s Your Car – It’s Your Choice”

TAKING

CARE OF

By Brian McDaniel Did you know that when you’re in an accident, you have a choice when it comes to where your vehicle gets fixed? Did you know that you don’t have to wait for you insurance company? Many Large and heavily advertised Insurance companies would lead you to believe otherwise and have you take your car to a place that’s on their list because it’s convenient for them. They will also specify which towing service to use for the same reason. Since the majority of the most popular insurance companies underinsure their drivers by dangling the carrot of low rates in their faces, a lot of the problems fall on the drivers who aren’t at fault. Sisk Auto Body in Owings wants you to be an educated consumes. This small auto body shop started back in 1981 by Doug Sisk has done a great job when it comes to making sure his customers knows their rights when their car is damaged in an accident. “You do have a choice,” explains BJ, Doug and Terri Sisk’s daughter, who works alongside her parents. Aside from being an integral part of getting drivers back on the road, BJ is very good about explaining the rights of the insured. When you bring your vehicle to Sisk, you will leave satisfied and well informed. On the Sisk website, they have a section called “Consumer Bill of Rights.” It’s something everyone should read. Many other things make this locally-owned and operated business so different. First, when you call the shop, a live person who can immediately help you with your questions answers the phone. And with their computerized estimating system, you can sometimes be given ballpark costs for parts and repairs for

Doug and Terri Sisk

your make and model on the spot. Muffy, BJ’s sister, works alongside BJ in the front office where all of the estimating is done. The wonderful thing about this family owned business is that all employees from the front office to the repair bays have extensive knowledge about bodywork as well as the overall mechanics of each vehicle serviced. All of the technicians are ASE and I-CAR certified. They are able to work on domestic and foreign vehicles and are certified to repair or replace anything from radiators to entire frame assemblies. Sisk uses original equipment parts (OEM) and guarantees their work for as long as you own the vehicle. While some shops use aftermarket parts to save insurance companies money, Sisk insists on doing it right the first time. In June 2010, Sisk went “green” with a waterborne basecoat paint finishing system, surpassing conventional solvent-based systems. This proved better for the environment according to this 2007 winner of the Small Business Award presented by the Chamber of Commerce. Truthfully, they had me at “original equipment parts.” However, it got better. I experienced a great deal of patience from the employees as they took the time to explain various aspects of the damage to a vehicle I brought in for service. As I listened I knew immediately that their intentions were to educate me and to help me better understand the problem. I did not get

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a sales pitch, biased opinions or anything that would lead me to believe that I was just another number walking through their doors. They met my needs with a concerned approach and more importantly provided solutions. After my truck was totaled in a parking lot while I was away from it, I called Sisk right away. Very calmly they informed me that I can instruct the tow truck driver to bring my truck to them and that they would pay for it. Since Sisk is an authorized Hertz renter, they solved my transportation problem by providing an SUV so that I could get to my events. They also informed me of my rights for repair. They stored my truck and I was on my way. All of this took place within an hour. To say the least, I was impressed. As I see more and more big businesses and chains come into our area, I pause sometimes to think how blessed our community is to have small family owned companies who genuinely care about people and despite the odds, maintain a level of integrity unmatched by many larger companies. Thirty two years ago a vision was cast for Sisk Auto Body by Doug Sisk who wanted to make sure customers were treated with kindness as well as understanding since having an accident is traumatic enough. In a lot of ways, Sisk is part of the healing process - at least that’s how I see it. The Sisk family has a lot to be proud of. The Bay Business Group is certainly proud to have these long-time members of our organization and we appreciate their on-going community

BJ and Muffy

support. Remember, when you’re not sure what your next step is when dealing with an accident, call Sisk. Don’t let your insurance company make your decisions. Trust the locals with an excellent track record. To contact Sisk Auto Body, call (301) 855-5525 and visit their web site at SiskAutoBody.com.

About the Author: Brian “Crow” McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC and a resident of North Beach. He is a Ministry Leader at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Bay Business Group.

Trails Deadline Extended The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission has extended the deadline to apply to be in the 2014 Trails guidebook, Southern Maryland Trails. Apply by Jan. 12th if you have a farm, art studio or other site in Southern Maryland that features handmade or homegrown products. Full site criteria is listed on the website. You can also list your annual event in the calendar section of the Trails book, or purchase an ad. Applications are available at somdtrails.com/join.html.

New Spot For Physical Therapy Professional SportsCare & Rehab is now open for business in Dunkirk, providing convenient, professional and comprehensive physical therapy, occupational therapy and sports medicine services to residents in Calvert, Prince George’s and southern Anne Arundel counties. Rosalea Knight, clinic director, says the primary goal is to make people feel better, and she and her team believe communication and patient education are keys to successful treatment. “I consider myself to be an assertive therapist and I’ll push my patients to achieve better results when necessary,” Knight says. “But I believe it also takes a balanced mix of compassion, challenging exercises and motivation to lead patients toward healthier lives.” In addition to her doctorate degree in physical therapy and providing traditional physical therapy treatments and assessments such as those undertaken following surgery or injury, Knight is also a Certified Athletic Trainer. She and her team are adept at providing FREE injury screenings and consultations for athletes, sporting clubs and high school teams. “We can provide functional movement analyses to athletes of all levels, skills and abilities and help determine the best flexibility or core exercises, training programs or orthotics to prevent or recover from sports-related injuries and get them back into action as quickly as possible,” she says.

Calvert County Commissioners Pat Nutter and Gerry Clark learn about knee injuries from Rosalea Knight, Clinic Director.

Professional SportsCare & Rehab is a physical therapist-owned and managed company co-founded by Greg Smith, MS, ATC and Head Athletic Trainer for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League, and Gary Katz, PT, ATC, CSCS. With locations throughout the mid-Atlantic, it provides comprehensive physical therapy services and specializes in general orthopedics, sports injuries, post-operative care, total joint rehab, spine care, hand therapy, industrial rehabilitation and work solutions, arthritis and pain management, wellness care and fitness. Professional SportsCare & Rehab is dedicated to serving the needs of every patient under its care – whether he or she is a recreational, student or professional athlete or needs treatment due to a non-sports related injury. It is the preferred physical

therapy provider of the region’s top physicians and the Dunkirk facility is one of more than 50 in sports medicine network, providing athletic training and sports medicine services to Baltimore-Washington D.C. area scholastic, collegiate and professional athletic teams. Professional SportsCare & Rehab is located in the Dunkirk Gateway Shopping Center at 2987 Plaza Drive, Dunkirk next to Starbucks and Maggie Moo’s in the Giant/Walmart Shopping Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit online at prosportscare.com or call (443) 964-6348.

Clinic Diretcor Rosalea Knight is joined by the Calvert County Commissioners for the ribbon cutting for Professional SportsCare & Rehab in Dunkirk.

Ribbon Cut At Art Center Dr. Ray Noble and his wife Phyllis cut the ribbon with the Calvert County Commissioners and Carolyn Hart, CEO of the Calvert Chamber of Commerce. The new art center at 32 Cox Road in Huntingtown, just off MD Rt. 4 offers classes in painting, water color, drawing, pottery, jewelry making, glass, photography, fabric art along with studio space which can be rented by artists. One of them is Ray Bogle, a potter who lives in Huntingtown. For more information about their classes and studio space for rent, call (410) 535-0014 or visit them online at coxartcenter.com.

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Southern MD Sees Snow â&#x20AC;Śand Snowy Owls

On The

By Lisa Bierer-Garrett

olks in the birding world have their feathers ruffled over reports of Snowy Owls coming down south this winter. Facebook and the birding site E-bird have been reporting the majestic white birds perched on dunes at Assateague, along Delawareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seashore, in a field in Frederick, MD and now thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news that these beauties have been spotted in Calvert and Anne Arundel Counties. The first Snowy spotted was sitting The Snowy Owl in Calvert County takes a nap. on a guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hood. Photo by Donna Cole. Phil Vivaldi and Tracy Ross posted a photo on Facebook on Wed. Dec. 4 of a Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) perched friend and was quick witted enough to atop a car in Dares Beach like a figure out where the owl might appear fantastical hood ornament. After that, next. A large farm owned by the head of word spread like wildfire that a Snowy Calvert County General Services was had been sighted in Calvert County. It close to Dares Beach and offered a would be the first documented sighting bayside expanse of fields where the owl ever for our county, so it is a really big might hunt for prey like rabbits and mice. Might the Snowy hang out there? deal in the world of bird watching. Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hunch paid off. He gave the Andy Brown, Calvert County Senior Naturalist at Battle Creek Nature landowner a call and, yes, he had seen a largeresort white owl&perched Center, was alertedchesapeake by a mutual birding beach spa on his tractor by

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his barn. The owner gave his permission for access and Andy sent the word out. Birders arrived throughout the day to get a rare glimpse of this spectacular owl of the Arctic tundra. Karyn Molines, Division Chief of Calvertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Natural Resources Division was an early visitor. She told the Chesapeake Current, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to have documented the first official Snowy Owl for Calvert County and I am happy I was able to be here to see it.â&#x20AC;? I personally got to watch the owl for a few hours with Andy Brown and several other bird watchers who flocked down to photograph this amazingly large, yellow-eyed owl. It did look like Hedwig straight out of the Harry Potter stories. Folks traded stories about other owl sightings, marveled at his calm demeanor, and snapped photo after photo as he posed perfectly for us. A white owl on an antique blue tractor in front of a red barn; you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for a better set up, color-wise. It perched on the tractor all day from 9:00 a.m. until dusk when Andy said it flew up onto a light pole and then off into the darkening skies.

Hartford County. Bell says he is will be on the lookout for more sightings and hopes that folks report to him so that he can get out and perhaps add more Snowy Owls in this area to his birding â&#x20AC;&#x153;life list.â&#x20AC;? Bell, one of the top birdwatchers in our state, reviews postings for E-bird. The E-Bird portal or webpage gives much information about these large, speckled, white owls. It is also a place for birders to report their sightings. A map is available that shows all the places reported to be snowy owl sightings; impressive enough to have folks calling this the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winter of the Snowy Owls.â&#x20AC;? Andy Brown says he is sure it will show up again in our area later in this month. So be on the lookout for a large white owl perched on telephone poles, tops of barns, or on the hood of a tractor in the nearby farm field. Bob Boxwell, naturalist at Cove Point Park, is on the owl alert as are the staffers at Flag Ponds Nature Park. They suspect that either are locations that could be the next sightings for a Snowy Owl. Meantime, more Snowy Owl reports are coming in from around our area, so keep your eyes peeled. Birder Gerald Winegrad tells me that on Tues. Dec. 3 a Snowy was seen in Southern Anne Arundel County. It was first observed and photographed in Galesville Harbor next to Pirate's Cove on a boat right in the middle of the parking lot. Gerald went down there right away, but it already had flown off. He believes he found it again at quite a distance across the creek near Cumberstone, but he had no scope to verify and couldn't locate it by driving over there and searching. A couple of hours later, there was another report that a Snowy was at the intersection of MD Rt. 214 and Muddy Creek Rd. and was seen by several observers, including the artist John (Bud) Taylor. The Anne Arundel Birding Facebook site received a report from two teenagers who described seeing another Snowy on Thurs. Dec. 5 around 6:00 p.m. perched on Alumni Hall at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis. They say they saw it take off and swoop down, obviously in pursuit or hunting something. Also in Anne Arundel County, on Sun. Dec. 8, a Snowy was seen on Gibson Island just a few miles to the north. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not clear how many there may be out there in our area, but hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoping this is the winter of the Snowies and that you may get to see one, too!

So why have the owls left the tundra and travelled south to Maryland, you wonder? Tyler Bell, birding whiz from the Southern Maryland Audubon Society, tells us that the Snowy Owls live in places such as Newfoundland and Greenland. The tundra habitat is a large snowy plain where the owls hunt and eat small mouse-like animals called lemmings. The lemming population has spectacularly crashed as climate change has wreaked havoc with the lemmingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural life cycles. So fewer lemmings means starving owls. The owls irrupt, or fly south in a wave, to look for better hunting. The sad news is that probably only about half of the Snowy Owls we see this winter will make it back to the tundra to breed. According to Bell, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perhaps 10% of the younger Snowy Owls will survive. They are stressed from travelling, stressed from hunting in new habitats, and the resident raptors, like falcons, hawks and Great Horned owls attack the visiting owls that are invading their hunting grounds.â&#x20AC;? The stress causes dehydration and starvation and many sick and/or injured owls are brought into wildlife rehabilitators such as the Vermont Raptor Center when the owls try to fly back to Canada, Greenland, and the Arctic unsuccessfully. Bell was not able to see the Snowy this time. His wife was one of the lucky About the Author: Lisa Bierer-Garrett is a visitors, though. There were about 30 of North Beach resident and local naturalist, us from as far away as Pennsylvania and avid birdwatcher and photographer.

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By Diane Burr Donna Cole is a freelance journalist and photographer, and avid birdwatcher in Anne Arundel County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lots of people have been following this Snowy Owl eruption,â&#x20AC;? she told me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Previously they had been sighted in Baltimore and on the Eastern Shore. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really into birds and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been following this with glee.â&#x20AC;? When she got word of the Snowy Owl sighting in Prince Frederick, she was able to immediately jump in her car and drive from her home in Edgewater to see this magnificent creature in person. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Someone posted the birdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location and said you must check with landowner first. So I did and they were very nice about it and invited me to come,â&#x20AC;? she says. In less than two hours, she was snapping photos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a truly amazing creature.â&#x20AC;? As soon as I saw Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo of the Snowy Owl sitting on a blue tractor on Facebook, I had to figure out a way to get permission to share it with our Chesapeake Current readers. I knew it would be the perfect cover shot. I tracked her down in minutes and was delighted to discover that Donna is such a nice person! â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very exciting thing to see. All of us who were able to see it were very respectful of giving it distance,â&#x20AC;? so the photos taken were with long zoom lenses, Donna says. She adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Another one was spotted on the Eastern Shore recently and in that photo, believe it or not, it was also sitting on an antique tractor. So birders are joking they need to get old rusty tractors because apparently thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Snowy Owls really like.â&#x20AC;? Well, at least in Maryland! About the Author: Diane Burr is the founder and owner of the Chesapeake Current, our Calvertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only locally-owned and operated newspaper.

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Kullen Must Prove Herself Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Is Candidate Sue Kullen the answer in Calvert County? In the November 28th, 2013 edition of the Chesapeake Current there was an article penned by Mary B. Hollinger promoting the candidacy of Sue Kullen. In her article she stated that: "Sue Kullen is the definition of a local candidate." I guess Mark Fisher is not! However, to me this is not the issue. There is a saying: “The fish rots from the head down.” I believe progressive governance at the state and national level affects local governance and this will be the case for many years to come. Can Calvert County keep its independent identity if local candidates are acolytes of the Annapolis crowd? For well over 30 years I have, with my vote, helped elect Democrats and Republicans who went on to serve with distinction in Calvert County. In the last election for delegate I voted for Mark Fisher. In the 2014 election, I cannot say that I will not vote for Sue Kullen; however she has to prove that she deserves consideration. I hope that the rest of my article will adequately point out my concerns, and clarification by her would go a long way to satisfy my uneasiness. At present, there have been growing concerns about the Common Core initiative and its impact on the Calvert County Education System. I am sure that there are legitimate concerns to be addressed. This national program that is heavily promoted in Maryland should be scrutinized very carefully as you see the Annapolis crowd is in charge. And guess what! For many decades they have garnered most of their votes where educational malaise and crime continues to grow. A Washington Post's editorial penned on November 25th 2013 stated: "Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) and the man he has endorsed to succeed him, Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown, are fond of boasting that Maryland’s schools are ranked No. 1 in the nation. They base this assertion on an annual survey by the magazine Education Week, in which the state has

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come out on top for several years running. At best, it’s a facile ranking and an empty political claim. While Maryland has many excellent schools, it also has plenty that are mediocre and poor. And by a number of widely accepted measures — SAT scores, ACT scores, four-year graduation rates and, we would argue, a fair reading of national reading scores — Maryland is quite a distance from No. 1.” The Annapolis crowd has been incapable of delivering quality education to all of the neediest jurisdictions in Maryland where they receive overwhelming voter support (hmm!). On September 15th, 2010 The Calvert Recorder printed an article of mine where I suggested that all candidates come out of the closet and declare where they stand on state and national issues. Many county candidates did not come out of the closet and in that election the Calvert County Republicans won the day. Were there viable Democrats? Of course there were! However, they did not separate themselves from the Annapolis and Washington crowd who are in charge. My issue is that poor governance in many areas will eventually trickle down to Calvert County and its citizens will drift into the same educational malaise that has been the hallmark of the progressive's tenure in Maryland, and quite frankly, we cannot afford their documented educational apathy for our most at risk citizens. I do believe that Mary B. Hollinger pointed out some very legitimate pluses in her advocacy of Sue Kullen; however, if candidate Sue Kullen wishes to compete for my vote, she has to prove that she is not in lock step with the progressive Democrats at the state and national level. After all, we are the people. John Petralia Sunderland

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Defending Kullen For Defending Bay Dear Chesapeake Current readers, In a letter published in the Chesapeake Current and two others, Ms. Amy Dent presumes to speak for all of Calvert County by declaring Sue Kullen “too liberal for Calvert”. Dent ‘can’t imagine a worse outcome than to have Kullen back in office to pursue her liberal agenda’. Such extreme statements may energize those who think like Dent but turn off many others, including those who “can’t imagine a BETTER outcome than to have Kullen back in office.” The Dent letter, similar in negative tone to mailings by the Fisher campaign four years ago, only polarizes voters. The 2010 Fisher mail blitz was the most egregious case of smear campaigning I can recall from my 45 years in Calvert County. To her credit, Kullen eschews negative campaigning the fact that that probably cost her re-election does not speak well for our practice of democracy. Dent focused her letter on one bill introduced by Kullen more than six years ago. This bill seemed to be at first thought a creative attempt to finance MD storm water management (thus saving taxpayers money) by imposing fines for building in wetlands or dumping fertilizer, thus also deterring some from exacerbating the long-known chronic over-fertilization of Chesapeake Bay. I have been following Chesapeake-related legislation for years - having personally observed the Bay’s and Patuxent’s decline since I moved here in 1969. However, I had never heard of this bill until reading Dent’s letter. So I read the bill online, picked up the phone and called Sue Kullen herself. Yes, she is in the phone book, and very approachable - one of many reasons she served Calvert well for more than six years. Ms. Dent could have done what I did. Had she contacted Sue, Ms. Dent would have learned as I did that Sue herself had voluntarily withdrawn the bill, for several reasons. Yes, the fines and penalties WERE too Draconian, and the bill’s intended focus on the most vulnerable wetlands could not be properly defined. In the end, the funding problem for the storm water program was solved in another way. The problems of fertilizer dumping and wetland destruction remain - so what do we do about them? Unfortunately there will always be some who spoil things for all of us and are only deterred by fines or even prison terms. Penalties for abusing our common US waters go back to the

Refuse Act of 1899, which “prohibits throwing, discharging or depositing any refuse matter of any kind into the water of the United States.” Back then, navigation hazards were the main concern. Today it’s a federal law, with up to $5,000 fine, for discharging oil or oily water. State laws impose fines up to $2,000 for discharge of untreated sewage from boats. Because even treated sewage is bad -it’s fertilizer there are fines up to $1,000 for emptying holding tanks in “No Discharge Zones.” Meanwhile on land, in Maryland anyone who dumps even ‘non-commercial’ amounts of trash along our highways can be fined up to $1,500, perhaps sent to the klink, and required to clean up the litter and perform public service. Would Ms Dent suggest we abolish any of these laws or lighten the penalties as being the work of “liberals?” Isn’t disposal of fertilizer into the Chesapeake watershed or eliminating wetlands in fact stealing from the Bay’s productivity (fin and shellfish), and thus a theft from our economy, from our numerous businesses that depend on the Bay? If so, which political party is being softer on crime? Sure, Delegate Sue’s 2007 bill imposed fines that were too severe - one of the reasons she withdrew the bill. How does Ms. Dent suggest we solve the problem? With 2014 an election year, how about a New Year’s resolution to campaign in a civil manner - no more propaganda blitzes, please! Let’s all, no matter your political persuasion, work to restore the Chesapeake to the best it can be, given 17 million of us now share the watershed. Ideological shouting matches and negative campaigning will never restore the Bay: How about dialogues, not diatribes! I invite Ms. Amy Dent to suggest how best to deter and motivate those who would otherwise do preventable damage to the Bay. Its many seemingly small impacts that cause the big problem. Contact Sue Kullen - as I did upon reading Dent’s letter - and share your constructive ideas while listening to hers. Sue is truly committed to restoring the Bay - as each of us should be - but she’s also pragmatic and listens to voters. That’s why this former Republican (me) intends to help send her back to Annapolis to represent our great little county. Peter Vogt Port Republic

Players Need Protection Dear Chesapeake Current readers, I am sure you have heard the numerous news reports regarding the hundreds of traumatic brain injuries or concussions occurring across the nation at all levels of competitive play in football. Southern Anne Arundel County is included in these statistics. As one of many parents in our community that has experienced chier child who plays football suffer from a concussion, we have joined together to enable all the children who compete in local football programs to have the safest equipment so our children may continue their dream and compete at a competitive level with the larger, well-funded programs throughout the county and neighboring jurisdictions. Will you help protect our children? Your community needs you today! The economy has had a dramatic impact on budgets and fundraising for our local recreational youth sports program and local high school. As the smallest senior high school in Anne Arundel County, Southern has experienced directly the impact of local government funding across the entire budget. With nearly 100 student athletes who play for the high school program, how do you decide who gets the best protection? We believe that ALL student athletes deserve protective equipment that will assist in any means possible to reduce traumatic brain injury! With your help, we can provide top-rated football helmets and shoulder pads for all our young athletes at Southern High School and the local Southern Athletic Association Youth Recreational program. Virginia Tech University has established a stars rating system, the only rating system of football helmets nationally. The highest rating is 5-Stars. The helmets you help us provide will be rated five stars, one of only four of the 5-Star rated helmets. These ratings are based on numerous research and tests of impact

and linear acceleration in relation to concussion risks. We understand equipment alone with not eliminate concussions, but we also believe it will provide necessary protection to lower the risk of multiple types of injuries, including concussions. Your contributions will provide a significant opportunity for our community to provide all our student athletes a confident and safer opportunity to excel in youth football in Southern Anne Arundel County. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to provide this necessary equipment to keep our children protected. This potentially life-saving endeavor truly needs your support, and we want to include you in this important solution. When the new helmets are delivered, we would like for you to join us and all the student athletes in celebration of the completion of this important accomplishment that you enabled. We will keep you informed of our progress and will send you an invitation to the celebration. Please make your tax-deductible contributions by check payable to: Southern Senior High School C/O Helmets 4400 Solomon's Island Road Harwood, MD 20776

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Willie Ray Abercrumbie, age 71, passed away quietly Dec. 8, 2013, surrounded by friends at the Mandrin Hospice House in Harwood. A longtime resident of Chesapeake Beach, Willie, also known as Bill, was a retired US Park Policeman having served in Washington, DC and Sandy Hook, NJ. After retirement, Willie was active for 36 years in the Bill Wilson community serving as a beloved sponsor to many; he tutored four “stepchildren” with their college studies, and he served as caretaker for his neighbors and friends. Born in Rector, AR on Feb. 21, 1942 to the late John and Gertie Ballard Abercrumbie, he graduated from Kennett, MO High School, where he played four years of basketball. He proudly served with the 29th Signal Battalion, US Army, in France from 1960 to 1963 as a Communications Specialist attaining the rank of Sergeant E-5. Willie is survived by sisters, Genece (Jack) Lance of Kennett, MO and Joyce Neely of Seneath, MO; nephew, Greg (Debbie) Lance of Eden Prairie, MN and nieces, Susan (Ronnie) Abmeyer and Patti (Paul) Jones, both of Seneath MO. Visitation will be held Thurs., Dec. 12, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home – Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. A Life Celebration Service will be Thurs., Dec.12, at 7:00 p.m. at North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of the Chesapeake, 455 Defense Highway, Annapolis MD 21401. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Elizabeth Bamah "Betty" Anderson, age 73, a 35-year resident of Lothian and previously of Davidsonville died on Tues., Dec. 3 at her residence after a three year battle with cancer. Born on July 30, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to the late Ernest Henry John and Mary Elizabeth Nowottnick. Betty graduated in 1958 from Annapolis High School where she was a drum majorette. She retired from the Davidsonville Post Office where she worked as a mail carrier, drove a school bus for Aisquith, was a Volkswagen service writer at Bay Volkswagen, a customer service representative for Volkswagen of America, a telephone operator at C&P Telephone and a Real Estate Broker at Chris Coile/Merrill Lynch. Betty was the second female customer service representative on the east coast for Volkswagen of America, got her motorcycle operators license in 1974 and drove a car in a demolition derby. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gambrills, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Lothian, the Annapolis Quilt Guild and the South County Quilting Bee. She enjoyed quilting, motorcycling, cooking, camping with her grandchildren on the beach at Assateague and travelling with her husband. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Andy” Anderson who she married in 1983; a son, Roy L. Gertz of Davidsonville; two daughters, Mary L. Sines of Lothian and Helena “Missy” Hopkins of Huntingtown; two sisters, Emma Davis of Seneca, IL and Emilie Schutte of Davidsonville; four grandsons, Justin Hopkins of Promise City, IA, Mark Hopkins of Lothian, Jason Messineo of Edgewater and Garrett Gertz of Davidsonville, a granddaughter, Elizabeth Sines of Halethorpe and a great grandson Landon Reiff. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline E. Messineo. A funeral service was held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Rd., Lothian. George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Christine “Tina” Clark Boesz, age 69, of Port Republic passed away Nov. 24, 2013 at her home in Washington, D.C. Born May 26, 1944 to Stanley and Cecilia Clark in Bridgeton, N.J., Tina excelled in just about everything she laid her head and hand to in life. She began her excellent career by graduating valedictorian from her high school class of more than 600 graduates. Because her high school guidance counselor told her that only men have successful careers in mathematics, Tina majored in math at Douglass College, the all female college at Rutgers University. She was later the first female admitted to the Rutgers University School of Applied Statistics graduating with honors. In 1968, Tina was hired as an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Valdosta State College. She later worked for the Bexar County Area Planning Council in San Antonio, TX as a statistician. Tina quickly moved on to become the first female director of a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in the US working for Bexar County Medical Association. Simultaneously, Tina applied her skills to the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) where she travelled extensively across the US evaluating VISTA programs. In 1978, she was sought by the US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) to develop policies and procedures for evaluating and approving HMO programs. She later headed the office that evaluated and approved HMO programs across the US signing contracts in excess of $10 billion. In 1995, Tina was hired away from the federal government by New York Life – later Aetna. She served as Vice President for Health Programs. In 1990, she was accepted as a Pew Foundation Fellow and entered a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program at the University of Michigan. In 1997, she was awarded her DrPH. In 2000, Tina was again sought by the US government this time as the Inspector General of the National Science Foundation (NSF.) This was Tina’s dream job combining her management skills, evaluation skills, and accounting skills with her love for world travel. She was blessed to have a staff of 125 highly motivated auditors, and scientists who were dedicated to the integrity of scientific research funded by taxpayer dollars. Wishing to build ever stronger monitoring of research, Tina established the first joint venture between the US NSF and that of the European Union. She later made this same effort by co-chairing the first meeting between the US NSF and that of China in an effort to assure research integrity. She didn’t stop there; she then co-chaired a committee of the Office of Economic Coordination and Development (OECD) on the subject of research integrity. In retirement, Tina continued to indulge her other passion: interacting with

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the world’s people by traveling to every US state, to every continent, over every ocean. She visited the polar ice cap and the South Pole. Even with her all consuming responsibilities, Tina made huge contributions to her communities as well. She was an active member of ZONTA mentoring young women on their way to success. She served as the President of her Community Association at Scientists’ Cliffs. She was active in the American Chestnut Land Trust, Ann Marie Gardens, and several honor societies. And, she served on the board of the University of Michigan's School of Public Health. She is survived by her husband of more than 48 years, Colonel Daniel Boesz and numerous cousins across the four corners of the world. Her many friends will sorely miss her lavish gourmet dinners, and lively tales of her beloved world travels and the countless people she met along the way. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in a private family ceremony. Donations may be made to the National Cancer Society or to the American Chestnut Land Trust. ACLT, P.O. Box 2363, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrrangements.

Theresa Cecil, 99 Theresa Cecilia Cecil, age 99, formerly of North Beach and Owings, passed away at the Calvert County Nursing Center Dec. 5, 2013 after a brief residence there. She was born Sept. 8, 1914 in Washington, D.C. to Hubert and Margaret (Ryan) McConnell. Theresa was raised in Washington and attended Holy Name grammar school and catholic high school in the District. She married Lawrence Cecil in 1931, and they made their home in Washington D.C. They moved to Marlowe Heights, MD in 1955 where she was primarily a homemaker. She was later employed in retail at the Hecht Company and the Fannie May Candy Store. Theresa and Lawrence relocated to North Beach in 1972, and he passed away January 31, 1998. Theresa had lived in an assisted living facility in Owings for several years. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and was active at the North Beach Senior Center. In her leisure time, Theresa enjoyed ceramics, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, cross-stitch and reading. Theresa is survived by sons Lawrence W. Cecil, Jr. of Murrell’s Inlet, SC and Alan G. Cecil, Sr., and wife Geraldine of St. Charles, MD, nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lawrence, a son Edward F. Cecil, her twin brother Hubert McConnell, Jr., and siblings Margaret Knowles, Elizabeth and Eugene McConnell, Ellie Schultz, and Mamie Kehoe. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Johnny Comulada, 97 Lt. Col. John Raymond “Johnny” Comulada, age 97 of Upper Marlboro, passed away on Nov. 28, 2013 at Med Star St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown. He was born on February 17, 1916 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Manuel P. Comulada de Ortiz and Pauline S. Comulada. He is the beloved husband to Helen Elizabeth Comulada whom he married in Washington, DC on Nov. 23, 1940. Johnny graduated from Fisher’s Island High School, NY and went on to attend George Washington University, University of Maryland, and the USDA Graduate School. He joined the DC National Guard 121st Engineer’s on March 1, 1938 and was inducted into the U.S. Army on Feb. 3, 1941 and retired on Feb. 17, 1976. While in the military he received the Bronze Star, WWII Victory Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Metal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Occupation Germany Medal, U.S. Reserve Medal w/20 year clasp and commendations for Especially Meritorious and Outstanding Service, conducting Command Demolition School at Fort Richardson, Alaska, and for serving as Engineer Company Controller. Johnny went on to be a Building Manager for GSA/NSA for 33.5 years. He belonged to the MOWW, VFW, ROA-USA (Ret.), AARP, and the NRA. Johnny is survived by his wife of 73 years, Helen E. Comulada of Upper Marlboro; children, Alan B. Comulada and wife Pat of Port Angeles, WA, Bonnie N. Walker of Lusby, and Chris E. Comulada and wife Denise of Fayetteville, NC; daughter in law, Corrine Comulada; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many nieces / nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John R. Comulada, Jr.; siblings, Stanley Comulada, Agnes Gianoli, Edward V. Comulada, Beatrice Borum-Comulada, and Paul M. Comulada. A Memorial Service will be held Sat., Dec. 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 25 Church St., Prince Frederick, with Rev. Joanna White officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Johnny’s name to the VFW and / or the Support Homeless Veterans, Inc. orginizations. Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby.

Betty Corona, 81 Elizabeth Rivera “Betty” Corona, age 81, of Rose Haven, passed away at her residence on Nov. 27, 2013 surrounded by family. She was born March 23, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to George M. and Marie (Buscher) Rivera. Betty attended St. Martins Grammar School and graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame. She married Joseph Cahill in Sept. 1950 and they lived in

Northeast Washington. They later divorced. In 1960 Betty began working for Catholic University, retiring after 31 years as the executive secretary to the president of the university. Betty married Rudolph Corona, and they lived in Hyattsville and summered in Rose Haven, settling there after their retirement. Betty was an active member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in North Beach. She enjoyed and was accomplished in quilting, sewing and knitting. She is survived by six children, Christine Bauer and husband Larry of Frankford, DE, Donna Donovan and husband Jim of Thurmont, MD, Kevin Cahill of Beaumont, TX, Mary Jean Kindrat and husband Pete of Glen Burnie, MD, Sean Cahill and wife Kathleen of Bethesda, and Brendan Cahill of Lusby. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, a brother George Rivera, and her husbands Joseph Cahill and Rudolph “Rudy” Corona. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Mae Eads, 87 Mae Louise Eads, age 87, formerly of Owings and Solomons, passed away Dec. 7, 2013 at Genesis Health Care Center in Waldorf. She was born August 9, 1926 in Washington, D.C. to Eugene and Mamie (Fines) Rollins. She was raised in the District, and was employed as a Contract Specialist with the Federal Government at Andrews Air Force Base. She was also a homemaker, raising her three daughters on her own. Mae lived in Morningside, MD until relocating to Owings in 1972. She also lived at the Hermitage Assisted Living in Solomons, and resided at Genesis Heath Care in Waldorf for the past two years. Mae enjoyed cooking, yard work, puzzles, watching her “stories” on TV, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mae is survived by daughters Barbara A. McAlpine and husband Paul J. of Owings, and Carolyn Dale McConkey and husband Skip of LaPlata. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Deborah L. Shockley, and brothers Milton and Billy Rollins. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Garland Lee Dillon, age 86, of Chesapeake Beach passed away Dec. 3, 2013 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born March 25, 1927 in Stewart Gray, 74 Greensboro, NC to Leroy Columbus and Callie Belle (Harris) Stewart Edwin Dillon. Garland was raised in Lanham, MD Gray, Sr., age 74, son and attended public schools. He served in the of the late Russell United States Navy from April 8, 1946 until and Rebecca Gray Feb. 6, 1948, when he was honorably was born Sept. 6, discharged as a Seaman Second Class. 1939 in Calvert He was married to Naomi Dillon and County, MD. He Marjorie Dillon, both of whom preceded him was called home to in death. Garland was employed as a train be with the Lord on operator with the Metro Transit Authority in Sun., Nov. 24, 2013. Washington, D.C., retiring in the mid 1980’s Stewart received his education in after 40 years of service. In 1999, he moved to Chesapeake Beach with his devoted friend and companion of 22 years, Shirley M. Anderson. Mr. Dillon has been a resident of Charlotte Hall Veterans home for the past two years. He enjoyed watching Westerns and listening to country music. He is survived by his devoted friend and companion, Shirley M. Anderson of Chesapeake Beach, children Michael Lee Dillon and wife Shelia of Lusby, Shirley Jean Dillon of Crofton, Elaine, Stephen, Betty Jean, Leroy, Billy and Ronnie Dillon, a sister Patricia Prickette of New Smyrna, FL, and step-children Sharon and Charles, whom he raised. Memorial donations in his name may be made to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Calvert County public schools. He worked as a bricklayer for over 20 years before retiring in 2011. Stewart later started working at Wal-Mart part-time until he took ill. He was joined in marriage to the late Malinda Harris on April 10, 1976. From this union three children were born; Glendora, Stewart Jr. and Dawn. He has one daughter, Lanya, from a previous marriage to Corina Green. He attended "Christ Is The Answer Deliverance Center," where he accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and was baptized. He was a member of the usher board and loved making a joyful noise unto the Lord singing in the choir. Stewart loved spending time in his yard, working around friends at Wal-Mart and helping others. He loved the Lord, his family, his grandchildren, and his great-grandson. Stewart leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters; Lanya Holland, Glendora Harris, and Dawn Gray; one son; Stewart Gray, Jr.; four-grandchildren; Jasmine Downs, Sherandan, Dawnmarie, and Stewart Gray, Ill; two step¬grandsons Grant and Kyndle Harris; one great grandson; Jayden Dennis; one daughter-in-law; Sherrion Gray; two sons-in-law; Tony Holland and Clarence Harris, two sisters; Gertrude Plater and Barbara Beverly; six sisters-in-law; Edna Hicks, Lena Stephenson, Ruthann Hicks, Dorothymae White, Joyce King, and Evelyn Harris; three brothers-in-law; Malcolm Beverly, Travis King and Allen Stephenson; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; Russell Gray, mother; Rebecca Gray, wife; Malinda Gray, five brothers; Joseph, Calvert, Thomas, Donald, and Reynold Gray, three sisters; Russeline Alston, Helen and Rosalind Gray. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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and her devoted husband John Walter Henning who passed away on Sept. 23, 2013. A Life Celebration Service will be held Thurs., Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 9463 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby MD 20657. Memorial contributions in her name may also be made to the church. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Stanley Robert Gladwell, a longtime resident of Deale and South County, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Nov. 22, 2013. He was 67. Known as Bob Jenness, 79 "Frenchie" or "Bob", he was born March 19, 1946 in Ontario, Robert Allen Canada and served in the United States Air Jenness, age 79, of Force. Bob was employed as a truck driver. He Prince Frederick, and enjoyed skiing, sailing, horses and driving a former resident of tractor-trailers. Bob especially loved spending Dunkirk, passed away time with his family. Nov. 30, 2013 at his He is survived by his children, Rachel Gladwell Agee of Deale and Robert (Erin) residence. Gladwell of West River ; his former wife, He was born Ingrid Gladwell; a sister, Anne Morrel of April 8, 1934 in Denver, CO; and eight grandchildren, Jordan, Cambridge, MA to Natalie, Domenica, Isac and Laila Gladwell, Harold A. and Madeline Mary (Goodwin) Gabriella and Marisa Conte and Leeland Agee. Jenness. His family moved to the Washington George P. Kalas Funeral Home in area when he was a child. Edgewater handled arrangements. Bob received his education in the Catholic Schools of the area. He entered the United Carla Henning, 71 States Army Oct. 11, 1956 and was discharged from active duty Oct. 9, 1958 as a PFC and Carla Henning, age 71, of Lusby, passed completed his reserve obligation Sept. 30, away Dec. 6, 2013, in Burnett Calvert Hospice 1962. House, Prince Frederick. He was employed as a letter Carrier with Carla was born in Carbondale, PA on the United States Postal Service in Mt. Rainer Nov. 24, 1942 to Ernestine Gallinot Warner and Brentwood, retiring in 1989. and the late John Warner. She married John Bob married Stephanie Yurcic on Jan. 12, Walter Henning on May 14, 1966 in Arbutus, 1963 at St. James Church in Mt. Rainer, MD. MD. Carla loved to do puzzles, make flower After their marriage, they resided in Lanham, arrangements for her family and friends. She MD, until restoring and moving to the Drury always enjoyed a cold pop with foam on top House in Dunkirk in 1976 and relocating to while she played Scrabble, Yahtzee and her Prince Frederick in 2003. Bob enjoyed gardening, watching sports; beloved scratch off tickets. She was employed as a Deli Clerk by Giant Food until her he was an avid Redskin fan, Clint Eastwood movies and reading about history. He received retirement in 2003. She is survived by her children, John and his greatest pleasure in attending and his wife Mary Ann Henning of Lusby, Tina supporting his children and grandchildren in and her husband Billy Tisdel of Nanjemoy, all of their activities. MD, Frank Miles of Pasadena, MD, Terry Surviving are his wife of 50 years Miles and her partner Max Schinminger of Stephanie C. Jenness; daughters Kristina M. Baltimore, and John and his wife Cathy Jones Watts and her husband Steve of Prince of Pasadena, MD; brothers, John and his wife Frederick and Quinn A. Ingemi and her Phyllis Warner of Albuquerque, NM and Dave husband Basil, Jr. of Woolwich Township, NJ; Warner of York, PA; 11 grandchildren and seven grandchildren Stephen Clark and his four great grandchildren as well as many nieces, wife Duffy of Sunderland, Brittany, Mathew nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father and Zoe Clark of Prince Frederick, Bella Basil, III and Mira Ingemi of Woolwich Township,

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Ron Johnson, 66 Ronald “Ron” Gordon Johnson, Sr., age 66, a resident of Harwood, died at his home on Mon., Nov. 18, 2013. Ron was born on May 20, 1947 in Riverdale, MD to Paula Myers and the late John W. Johnson. He was a 1965 graduate of Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, where he was a member of the Track and Field Team and competed in the events of shot put, discus and javelin. After graduation he attended Montgomery College where he lettered in Track and Field. He also set a Tri-State Conference and regional record with a javelin throw of 184’ 5”. Ron retired from C.I. Design of Beltsville as a Construction Superintendent. His interests included, golf, hunting, and fishing. He was also an avid Washington Senator/Nationals, and Redskins fan and also enjoyed University of Maryland football and basketball. He enjoyed tenpin and duckpin bowling, and was a member at one time of both the Men’s Tenpin Pro Tour as well as the Duckpin Professional Bowlers Association. He was a DPBA Pro Tour winner at “T” Bowl,

two-time winner of the Rebel Open, winner of the Presidential Open, Winner of the Severna Park Open Doubles, Champion of the GWDA City Singles and co-holder of the 4 game Mixed Doubles World record with his wife Theresa Vermillion Johnson. His highest duckpin ranking was 16th and he was a winner of 16 other tournaments. Ron was an assistant coach for UYC baseball in 1994, and also coached youth duckpin bowling as well as mentoring numerous young men and women in the sport. He also played semi-pro softball and was a member of the Pollack Johnny’s softball team. He is survived by his wife and soul mate Theresa Vermillion Johnson, whom he married at the home of her parents in Harwood in Feb. of 2009. The couple met while duckpin bowling. Also survived by one son, Ronald Gordon Johnson, Jr. “RJ” of Crownsville, two step-sons; Tommy Pearson and his wife Lucy of Deale, and Travis Pearson and his wife Lindsay of Edgewater, his mother Paula Myers and sister Sandra Johnson, both of of Lake Havasu City, AZ, seven grandchildren; Tyler, Colten Colton and Tara Raines of Cash, Arkansas, Devin Keller of Edgewater, Maggie Pearson of Deale and Isabella Pearson of Edgewater and several aunts and uncles. Ron was preceded in death by his father, John W. Johnson and his daughter, Shelly Lynn Johnson. George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to SPCA of Anne Arundel County, 1815 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 or to the American Cancer Society at 1041 Route 3 North, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Butch Katski, 67 Robert "Butch" H. Katski of Tracys Landing died Nov.21, 2013 at the Washington Hospital Center. He was 67. Born Nov. 3, 1946 in Annapolis to the late Clayton O. and Jane P. Katski, Butch was a master electrician who founded Colonial Electric Company, Inc. Butch served in the National Guard from 1968 to 1974. He was a founder and past board member of Old South Country Club. His other memberships included the South County Classic Cruisers, Colonial Electrical Company Board of Directors, the Annapolis Yacht Club and the Annapolis Elks. Butch enjoyed golf, fishing,

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NJ and a great granddaughter Tillie Marie Ruslander and the arrival of great granddaughter Olive Clark in March; brother William Jenness and his wife Barbara of Stuart, FL and sisters Barbara Summers and Madeline Echols both of Frederick, MD, as well as several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Charles and Harold Jenness. Visitation will be held Sat., Dec. 14, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. followed bu a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home – Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Memorial contributions may be made to either: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 or the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, Radnor Station, Building 2, Suite 320 290 King of Prussia Road, Rador PA 19082. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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going to Florida and he was an avid car enthusiast. Butch especially enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Bumper. Butch is survived by his wife, JoAnn H. Katski, whom he married Feb.24, 1968; son, R. Travis Katski and his wife, Ashley of Harwood; sister, Susan Katski Lynch and her husband, Michael of Easton; and three grandchildren, Wyatt E. Thompson, Beau Rivers Katski and Avery Jo Katski, all of Harwood. A funeral service was held Nov. 30 at St. James' Parish, Lothian. Interment immediately following the service in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the AAMC NICU through http://give.aahs.org/. Please put “Butch Katski” under the tribute information in order for the donation to go to the NICU. Donations may also be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, P.O. Box 3471, Annapolis, MD 21403. George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Lanham, MD to Harry Edward and Elizabeth (Kracke) Stewart. Barbara was raised in Lanham and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1952. She married Robert Brickerd who later passed away. She then married Robert Lester and they resided in Lanham until moving to Calvert County in 1976 and settling in Huntingtown. She was employed as a clerk with C & P Telephone Company and was later a courier with John Hanson Savings and Loan. Barbara enjoyed listening to country music, cooking, crocheting and spending time with her family. She is survived by children John E. Brickerd and wife Mary of Chester, MD, Cathy M. Tewell and husband Jeff of Lusby, Robert J. Lester, Jr. and wife Shelly of Huntingtown, and James J. Lester and wife Angela of Sunderland. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Bertha Simms and Betty Jones and her husband, Robert John Lester who passed away in 1987. Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Michelle Lee, 52 Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled Michelle Ann “Shell” Lee, age 52 of arrangements. Lusby, formerly of Indian Head, MD April Michalko, 48 passed away on Nov. April Michelle 27, 2013 at GeorgeMichalko, age 48 of town University Hospital. Port Republic, passed She was born on away peacefully Nov. May 26, 1961 in Washington, DC to the late 23, 2013, at home in Gloria Dohanick and Michael Dohanick. She the arms of her married Randy E. Lee on April 1, 1991 in husband Dave and Alexandria, VA. surrounded by family Shell graduated from Lackey High School after a courageous and went on to attend the Washington School of battle with cancer. Secretaries. She was an Administrative Assistant She was born on Aug. 11, 1965 in Washfor the Federal Aviation Administration. She will ington Dc to David Scott and Kathleen Menas be remembered by her family as the best mom in Scott. She was a 1989 Graduate of George the world and was the co-founder of R.J.S. Small Mason University, BS in Education Engine Repair. April loved her faith, raising a family, Shell is survived by her father Michael finding a spiritual home at St. John Vianney, Dohanick; husband of 22 years, Randy Lee of and making her house a home. She cherished Lusby; children, Robert Lee, Jennifer Lee, and family time in her pool on “staycation”, family Scott Lee all of Lusby; siblings, Kathy Halter of camping and beach trips, watching Nascar, Lusby, and Tina Pickeral of Marbury, MD and and participating in pool league with many a grandchild. friends. She was preceded in death by her mother She is survived by her husband, David E. and a brother, Roy Wedding. Michalko, of Port Republic. She was the Visitation will be held Sat., Dec. 14 from mother of Meghan Williams, Kelly Williams, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. followed by a Life Allen John, “AJ” Williams all of Herndon VA Celebration Service at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch and Kyle Michalko and Emily Michalko both Funeral Home – Lusby, 20 American Lane, of Port Republic. She was the grandmother of Lusby MD 20657. Isaiah Lozada, of Herndon VA. She is also Contributions may be made to: The Lee survived by her mother, Kathleen Scott of Family, 12956 Huron Drive, Lusby MD 20657. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled Fairmont WVA, and her father, David Scott of Palmyra VA, and her grandmother, Rosalie arrangements. Menas of Idamay, WV, sister Krista (Scott) Davis (Kenny) and Michael Scott, ( Kathy) Barbara Lester, 80 nieces Amber Sweeney, Emma Davis and Barbara Stewart Michaela Scott; nephew/god-child Jacob Lester, age 80, of Prince Davis, and nephew Jack and Marshall Scott ; Frederick passed away and grand-niece Molly Rae Morris. Her Dec. 1, 2013 at the mother-in-law Beverly Michalko from Elmira, B u r n e t t - C a l v e r t NY; Sister-in-law Kathy Michalko from Lorton, VA and her husband Robert Rhode Hospice House. She was born III, currently deployed overseas with the US Marine Corps; Sister-in-law Tricia Oct.25, 1933 in

"Michalko" Lind and her husband Jeff from Syracuse, NY. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins from the Fairmont, WV area. A Funeral Mass was held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick. The interment will be private at a later date. The family received guests at a meal provided by the church, which will take place immediately after the service. April asked that memorial donations be made to Kyle and Emmy’s college fund. Envelopes will be available at the church with the address and information for anyone who wishes to make a donation. Those who are not able to get them at the church but still like to make a donation can mail it to the family’s home at 4830 Independence Drive, Port Republic, MD 20676. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Jean Milazzo, 88 Jean Marie Milazzo, age 88, of Port Republic, passed away on Nov. 17, 2013 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. She was born Dec. 13, 1924 in Wicomico County, MD to the late Roxy and George Smullen. Jean was a loving mother to Traci Daily (Tim) of Huntingtown, MD, grandmother of Shalene Harper, Tamera Campbell, Tristine Fletcher, Robin Greene, Robert T. Gifford, Wendy Davis, Matthew Daily and Samantha Daily. She is also survived by 19 great grandchildren. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Milazzo, children, Margaret Ann Davis, Robert Davis, Benson Davis, Bruce Wilkinson and David Gifford, and six brothers and sisters. Interment will be private in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Memorial contributions may be made to Burnett Calvert Hospice House. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Louise Sansbury, 91 Louise Baden Sansbury, age 91, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away Nov. 29, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 23, 1922 in Upper Marlboro, MD to Elmer L. and Elmyra (Duley) Baden. Louise was a 1939 graduate of Marlboro High School. She was married to John Roger Sansbury in Upper Marlboro. She and Roger made their home in Forestville until moving to Chesapeake Beach in 1975. Louise was employed in the office of the

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Register of Wills in Upper Marlboro until retiring after 22 years of service. She was a former member of St. Thomas’ Parish of Upper Marlboro and Epiphany Episcopal Church of Forestville and the Red Hat Society. Louise enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, playing bridge and poker and working in her yard and garden. Surviving are a daughter Rose Myra Grusholt and her husband Charles K. “Kenny” of Ocean City, MD; son John R. Sansbury, Jr. and his wife Shelley of Upper Marlboro, MD; eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger, a daughter Elizabeth “Bette Jane” Skiles and a brother William Baden. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Gerard Schmitz, 57 Gerard Donald Schmitz, age 57, of Owings, MD and Roanoke, TX, suddenly passed away Fri., Nov. 22, 2013 while on business in Queretaro, Mexico. He was born on May 18, 1956 to the late Donald and Ellen Schmitz. Gerard was born in Springfield, MA, one of seven children. Gerard graduated from Frederick Douglass High School, Upper Marlboro, MD in 1974. He retired from IBM after 29 years of service and began working with Citibank. Gerard loved his family, his children, Christopher and Allison, his granddaughters, Ava and Reese, and his brothers and sisters. He loved being with his family, especially at the many family summer cookouts, chili cook-offs, camping trips, playing basketball and watching the Baltimore Ravens. He is survived by his wife, Joanna of Owings; children, Christopher and Allison Schmitz; stepdaughters Jessica Buckwalter, her daughter Ava, Amy Whittington, her daughter, Reese, and Sarah Buckwalter; brothers James Schmitz (Concetta) of Huntingtown, and Peter Schmitz (Dawn) of Trumbull, CT; sisters Donna Diggs (Paul) of Frederick, MD, Ellen Munro of Odenton, MD, Ann Garner (Jeffery) of West River, MD, and Carolyn Symalla (Thomas) of Belair, Maryland and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc/American Stroke Assoc., 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Jessie Lee Staughton, 91 Jessie Lee Staughton, age 91, passed away on Dec. 2, 2013 at her home in Lusby. She was born on May 23, 1922 in Dillwyn, VA to the late Josiah Peyton Moss and Martha Ann Pendleton Moss, the seventh of their eleven children. Jessie Lee is survived by her devoted husband of sixty nine years, Harry Staughton, of Lusby, MD; loving children, Harry Lee and his wife Bonnie, Jo Lynne, Patricia, Kim, Dennis and Martin Staughton; three grandchildren, Juliette Aponte, Benjamin and Nicholas Dunn; and her sister Grace Trimmer of Richmond, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine of her siblings. Graveside services will be held at a latter date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Arrangements were handled by the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby.

Bill Tucker, 67 William Walter Tucker, Sr. “Bill”, age 67, a 39-year resident of Edgewater died Sun., Dec. 8 at his residence due to heart failure. Born in Bristol on Sept. 23, 1946 to the late Elbert Tucker, Sr. and Amy Dean Tucker, Bill graduated from Southern High School in 1965 and served as a cook in the

U.S. Army. He worked as an equipment operator for Jones of Annapolis for 12 years. Bill enjoyed fishing and hunting, when younger, and more recently going to the casino with his wife. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Bill is survived by his wife, Janice L. Tucker whom he married on February 10, 1973; three sons, Richard (Tammy) Dupree of Edgewater, Christopher (Tammie) Dupree of Churchton and William Tucker, Jr. of Edgewater; a daughter, Michelle (Brian) Huffer of Edgewater; two brothers, Donald Tucker, Sr. of Harwood and Thomas Tucker of Faulkner; seven sisters, Betty Cole of Ft. Worth, TX, Pauline Brady of Galesville, Elsie Tucker of Indian Head, Peggy Brady of Prince Frederick, Beverly Marshall and Bonnie Brady of Clearwater, FL and Dianne Buckler of Huntingtown, also survived by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Bryan Michael Dupree and his brother, Elbert Tucker, Jr. Friends are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 12 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Fri., Dec. 13. Interment Lakemont

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Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville. Donations may be made in Bill's name to the Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 236, Edgewater, MD 21037. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Joe Wise, 87 Joseph “Joe” Wise, 87, recently of Frederick, died on Sun., Dec. 1, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 10, 1926 in Berkeley Springs, WV, Joe was the son of the late Andrew and Fannie Wise. Joe left Berkeley Springs to enter the Navy during World War II, going through basic training at the Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County, Illinois before serving in the support effort after the Battle of Saipan, Mariana Islands. After the war, he worked for Giant Food based in Landover, MD until retirement after 42 years. He then spent his retirement years in Sarasota, FL until September of 2013 when he relocated to Frederick, MD.

Joe is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jean and their four daughters and sons-inlaw, Kathleen and David Bushman, Benson, AZ; Loraine and Alvin Long, Vail, AZ; Patricia Pratt, Asheville, NC and Jo Ann and Alan Wetzel, Chesapeake Beach, MD and also their five sons and daughters-in-law, Mary Wise (surviving wife of David), Wesley Chapel, FL; Richard and Pat Wise, Evans, GA; Thomas Wise, Sarasota, FL; Robert and Sandra Wise, Woodbridge, VA; John and Farrah Wise, Middletown, MD and Matthew Wise, Asheville, NC; 30 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Clara (Sis) Dunn and his brothers, Lewis, Frank, Robert, Henry, John Carl, Jake, Walter (Bud) and Charles (Dick). Joe's oldest son, David Wise, grandson, Jeremy Wise and granddaughter Abigail Pratt also preceded him. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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CLASSIFIEDS The Current, Bay Tripper and Chesapeake Current Cuisine are the only locally-owned and operated newspapers in our area. We’re not owned by a mega-billionaire in Seattle. The Chesapeake Current supports local businesses and our communities in so many ways. We encourage you to patronize our advertisers, all of whom are right here in our area. And don’t be confused by counterfeits that “claim” they’re everything Calvert County when all they’re doing is showing you their advertisers in St. Mary’s County to get you across the bridge to spend your money. Instead, support local businesses HERE that provide jobs and keep our economy going strong! Support the Chesapeake Current and our advertisers instead. The Current keeps it local. Nothing is syndicated, nothing is canned, and we have no fillers to take up space. Every issue of the Current is packed with exclusive news and information that matters to you, your family and friends. There’s no other publication like us. Ads in the Current, and our sister publications, Chesapeake Current Cuisine and Chesapeake Bay Tripper, are very affordable and really work to help you grow your business or promote your event. For more info, email ads@ChesapeakeCurrent.com or call our office at (410) 231-0140.

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Volunteers Needed Help During Inclement Weather: Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management needs volunteer four-wheel drive vehicles and drivers are needed to provide transportation for hospital staff and others needing emergency transportation during inclement weather. Candidates will need to undergo a background check, show evidence of insurance and have a good driving record. For more information contact Aaron Salter at (410) 222-0611 or E-mail FD009821@aacounty.org.

Snow Patrols: With winter weather on the way, groups and individual volunteers are needed for Snow Patrol. Church youth groups, families (and individuals), scouts, and high school groups as well as adult organizations are needed. Every winter, the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities receives calls from isolated seniors with medical needs and individuals with disabilities for assistance with removing snow and ice. Meals on Wheels volunteers or caregivers are not able to get down driveways and sidewalks to provide food or medical assistance. Patients needing dialysis cannot safely walk through the mounds of snow and ice to reach the Dept. of Aging & Disabilities bus that has come to take them to their clinic. Help these and others in our communities who need help this winter. Volunteers need to pre-register. Please visit the Volunteer Center’s website to download registration information and forms under the Programs/Disaster Preparedness. For more info, contact Bill at bill@volunteerannearundel.org or call (410) 897-9207. South County Assistance Network (SoCan) and area churches help people in our communities with emergency needs, food pantry or other services. SoCan needs volunteers at their facility at St. James’ Church in Lothian on Thursdays and Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, to stock shelves, bag food and donate food and other items for the pantry. Call Dottie at (301) 261-5265.

Pets Meet Noeleen! Hi there! I’m Noeleen and all I want for the Holidays is a home of my own! I can go with other animals and with kids, and I just really want someone who will cuddle with me and give me the love that I crave. I'm such a nice girl, just come meet me and you'll be totally smitten. I promise! For more information, please visit: HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.org or visit all the animals available in person at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. Phone: (410) 257-4908. Be sure to say you read about this pet in the Chesapeake Current! Anne Arundel County Pets Harvey Harvey is a domestic short hair cat, an altered male, brought in as a stray by a citizen. He’s estimated to be about two years old and is a black, brown and white tiger. Buster Buster is a male Beagle mix, brown and red. He’s an altered male, believed to be about four years old, and was brought in by a citizen as a stray.

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Pride & Joy End Hunger Graduates First Class We’ve all heard the proverbial saying about giving a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. That’s the concept behind End Hunger Calvert Works Culinary Training Program that just graduated its first class of 18 students. Instead of just handing them food, they’ve learned how to cook and can now get a job in the food service industry that will help them feed themselves and their families indefinitely. The first class started in October and continued for six weeks, offering new career opportunities for unemployed or underemployed Calvert County residents. Graduates of the Culinary Training Program get their National Restaurant Certification as well as free career placement assistance plus their very own professional chef coat and a set of knives. The food service industry is projected to grow at least 7% every year through 2018 (The Bureau of Labor Statistics). Classes are free to qualified applicants and classes are held at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown. Applicants must be 18 or older, live in Calvert County, complete and submit an End Hunger Works application, have at least a high school diploma or GED, have a valid drivers license and access to transportation attend a mandatory End Hunger Works information session, and be committed to a career in the food service industry. At

The first class of 18 graduates of the End Hunger Calvert Culinary Training Program.

the end of six weeks of training at the End Hunger professional kitchen, the students must complete a two-week internship at a local restaurant or bakery to learn more in a real-life setting. If you – or someone you know – is interested, there will be an information session explaining the culinary program on Jan. 7. Interviews will begin on Jan. 10 and the next class is scheduled to begin Jan. 20. The Culinary School made possible through a collaboration of PNC Bank, The Harry and Jeanette Weiberg Foundation and End Hunger In Calvert County. In addition to the culinary program, End Hunger also has offered a grant-funded electrician training program to help the unemployed or underemployed in our area transition into that in-demand field.

The Answer Is: Who Is Craig Cornish? Craig Cornish, Jr., age 23, a proud resident of Welcome, MD (population 969) in Charles County wowed watchers of of the popular game show Jeopardy! over the past few days, winning over $46,000 with wins two consecutive nights. His winning streak unfortunately ended Tuesday night when he missed the final question. As a homeschooled student, Cornish, says he wanted to prove himself academically while satisfying his curiosity in identifying his life’s passion, so that’s Why he stayed at home and first attended the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). “It was my hope that I would emerge [after two years of college] with a clearer sense of what I wanted to do,” said Cornish. This bright young man graduated from CSM with highest honors in May 2011 earning an associate’s degree in arts and sciences. He transferred to Morgan State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history. He is currently enrolled in the history Ph.D. program at Princeton University. “CSM gave me the opportunity to sample widely and to flesh out my

Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebeck with Craig Cornish of Welcome, MD.

academic interests. It provided me with a venue to showcase my abilities, directly enabling me to secure a full-ride scholarship at Morgan State for the rest of my undergraduate education. And, of course, it allowed me to earn over 60 hours of college credit at an affordable cost,” Cornish said. “When I was asked during my Jeopardy audition how I would spend any money I should be lucky enough to win, I didn’t have to reply, ‘student loans.’ That’s thanks, in great part, to CSM,” he added.

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Three Join Hospital Foundation Board The Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees has welcomed three new members – Maria Lubrano of Dunkirk, Bob Carpenter of Chesapeake Beach and Darren Rickwood of Port Republic. The 11-member board is comprised of local residents who volunteer their time and talents to raise funds for expansion projects, new technology and healthcare scholarships. “We are thrilled to have them on board,” said CMH Foundation Director Dixie Miller. “Their experience and expertise will be a valuable asset in helping us to continually strategize the growth of the foundation that will benefit our community.” She adds, “We look forward to their contributions, both as business leaders and as active and concerned community volunteers.” Carpenter, who is currently serving his second term on the Chesapeake Beach Town Council, is president and founder of Chesapeake Beach Consulting, a fullservice public opinion research and strategic consulting business and also owns Celebrate with Travel. He has worked in politics and public affairs for over 30 years. Active in the community, Carpenter has served as president of the Beach Trolley Association and was on the board of the Calvert Marine

Museum. Additionally, he has raised funds for numerous non-profit organizations including the Arts Council of Calvert County and in 2008 chaired the annual Cancer Gala with his late wife, Pat. Lubrano, the mother of triplets, has owned and operated several restaurants in Maryland and nearby states. Over the past 32 years, she has trained, managed and mentored over 1,000 employees. Currently, she and her husband, Sal, own and operate Mamma Lucia Italian Restaurants in Dunkirk and Prince Frederick. As a mortgage consultant, Rickwood specializes in providing financial services and loan options for homebuyers. “At First Home Mortgage, we understand the importance of being active community members who use our industry knowledge and practical skills to help local organizations advance their causes,” he said.

Become A Weather “Reporter” The Calvert County Department of Public Safety is hosting a SKYWARN® Weather Spotter Basics I class on Dec. 12 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Courthouse Square, 205 Main Street in Prince Frederick. Established by the National Weather Service (NWS), SKYWARN® is a program that trains volunteers to provide timely, accurate reports of severe weather to the NWS Weather Forecast Office in Sterling, Va. SKYWARN® spotter volunteers identify and describe local severe storms. This information, coupled with Doppler radar, satellite and other data, enables the weather service to issue more timely and accurate warnings for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods. The Basics I class is the introductory

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course and prerequisite for all other courses offered. The course covers the following: • The basic organization of the National Weather Service • The role and importance for the SKYWARN® Spotter • NWS products and the watch/warning/advisory system • Thunderstorms and thunderstorm threats • How to report vital information to the National Weather Service • The role of amateur short-wave (HAM) radio in the spotter program To register, contact the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, at (410) 535-1600 or (301) 855-1243, ext. 2638, or email oem@co.cal.md.us.

Garden Dirt By Ray Greenstreet

Deck the Halls: Caring for Poinsettias

"Point-set-uhs?" or "Point-set-eeuhs?" No matter which pronunciation you prefer, poinsettias are the classic holiday flower. Available in shades from traditional red, to pastel pink, to purple, to white, to marbled and painted shades, you can easily find a plant to match your seasonal décor and personal taste. These timeless holiday bloomers do more than spread good cheer. According to studies by NASA, poinsettias purify indoor air, removing common household pollutants released by things like building materials, plastic grocery bags, inks, and man-made fibers. Keep your poinsettias looking their best by following our list of do’s and do-not’s. Poinsettia do’s: • Transport your poinsettia in a sleeve or roomy shopping bag that covers the plant. • Place your plant in bright, indirect light—enough light to read by. • Give poinsettias temperatures of 65º - 70º F.

• Water when soil is dry to the touch. • Remove any decorative plastic or foil sleeves around the pot. Set the plant in a saucer to catch water from drainage holes. Poinsettia Don’t Do’s: • Don’t expose plants to temperatures below 50º F. • Don’t place a poinsettia in direct sunlight. • Don’t position a plant near cold drafts or hot blasts of air. Display plants away from fireplaces, furnaces, heating ducts, or frequently used exterior doors. • Don’t allow a poinsettia to sit in water overnight. • Don’t keep your poinsettia in a sleeve for longer than transport time. When buying plants to give as gifts, don’t store them in sleeves. Remove sleeves until you’re ready to transport plants to their final destination. • Don’t fertilize your plant while it’s flowering.

Afraid to use poinsettias to deck your halls because you’ve heard that they’re poisonous? Despite oft-repeated tales regaling the toxicity of poinsettias, these holiday trims lack a poisonous punch—to people or pets. Some individuals who are allergic to latex may experience a mild reaction if they contact the plant’s milky sap. Other than that, this holiday charmer is a mild-mannered, safe addition to your seasonal celebrations. Additional Tips • Place poinsettias in indirect light and away from hot or cold drafts. • Water poinsettias only when the soil is dry. Don’t allow plants to sit in water overnight. • Remove poinsettias from sleeves as soon as you get them home.

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• Keep the plants warm. Temperatures below 50º F shorten the plant’s life. Follow these simple tips and your poinsettias will outlast the holidays. Heck, I personally know a woman who nurses her right through to Valentines Day! About the Author: Ray Greenstreet began his career when he was just 13, as a “yard boy” at a garden center. In 2000, Ray and his wife Stacy, began Greentstreet Growers, a wholesale growing operation on their 65-acre Lothian farm. In 2005, they opened Greenstreet Gardens, a retail nursery and gift store. Last year Greenstreet Gardens grew to include a second retail store in Alexandria, VA.

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CURRENT EVENTS Christmas Events Polar Express & Holly Jolly Bus The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is once again hosting its annual Polar Express Reading/Ride around Chesapeake Beach to see the winners of the "Brightest Beacon on the Bay" Contest. There are several reading times to choose from on Dec. 20. Registration is FREE but seats go fast so reserve today! Call the Museum at (410) 257-3892 to register. Come take a tour of Chesapeake Beach's Christmas lights on the Holly Jolly Bus! There are four runs on the night of December 20th. Pickup and drop off will be at The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. The maximum number of tickets you are able to order is five. Don't forget to check out the Polar Express readings at 5:00 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the same night at the Museum. Reservations are not required for the Polar Express readings but are required for the bus ride. Call the Museum at (410) 257-3892 to register. The Museum advises that if you’re interested in either of these, call ASAP and make your reservations because the spots fill up fast! Garden In Lights This magical tour takes visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey through the glittering woods of Annemarie Garden. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing "light sculpture." Guests will be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name a few. All of the "light sculptures" are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is commercially available. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. weekends in December 12-15, 19-23, 26-31.

Scrooge and her waitress, Roberta Cratchet. She is visited by our somewhat traditional three ghosts including the Ghost of Rock n’ Roll…I mean Christmas Past. This parody is definitely a way to experience A Christmas Carol for a family and kid-friendly version of the morals and values that make it a Christmas must for the holiday season. At the Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse located on Clubhouse Drive in Lusby, on Dec. 13 and 14 at 7:00 p.m. with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Dec. 15. Ticket prices are $7 general admission; $5 student (4-18)/senior/military. Group rates are available. For reservations call: (443) 624-4484 or email: ndctheater@gmail.com . Tickets may also be purchased at the Dunkin Donuts in the Lusby Town Center. A Musical Journey through the Season Patuxent Voices, Southern Maryland’s premiere women’s a cappella group, presents “A Musical Journey through the Season” during this holiday. Three concerts are planned: Friday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church in Sunderland; Saturday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. at Middleham St. Peter’s Parish Hall in Lusby; and Sunday, December 15, 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Church, St. Mary’s College. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome. To learn more or see additional performance dates, visit patuxentvoices.org or friend us on Facebook. For additional information contact Sherrod Sturrock at (410) 474-2430.

14th Annual Holiday Highlights Contest Homes and businesses in North Beach will be judged on Sun., Dec. 15, after 6:00 p.m. decorate for the holidays for your chance to win! There will be two categories. The first is houses, apartments and townhouses. The second category is businesses. Gift bags will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both categories. Decorate, decorate, and decorate!!! For more information, call Sally Donaldson at The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Twin Beach Players (TBP) present (410) 286-3988. this hilarious Christmas classic. A couple struggles to put on a church Christmas Gift-Wrapping Look for the Junior League of Annapopageant, and tries to cast the most inventively awful kids you can imagine. You lis , which will be hosting its annual fundraiswon't believe the mayhem and the fun when ing event, offering gift-wrapping services at they collide with the Christmas story head the Westfield Annapolis Mall through on! Features plenty of great actors and December 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. actresses, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and Christmas Eve from 8:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m and a lot of laughs! Doors open 30 minutes before performances. North Beach Boys & Christmas Tree Sales The Shady Side Community Center Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach. Final weekend, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 will be selling Christmas Trees at the corner and 14 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday matinee, of Deale-Churchton Road and Shady Side Dec. 15 at 3:00 p.m. Free parking at the Road across from Christopher's Fine Foods; Senior Center. Reservations are strongly Scotch Pine starting at $30.00, Douglas Firs recommended. Tickets now on sale: $10 for starting at $35.00 and fresh wreaths starting TBP members, students and $12 for adults. at $15.00. The sales lot will be open Monday - Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 Ebony Scrooge New Direction Community Theater p.m. Proceeds support community events, combines one classic Christmas story with a the building fund and local charitable new setting and characters; adds in 30 donations. Christmas trees are also being sold at energetic children ages 4-18 then sprinkles in some humor and laughter to create Ebony the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Scrooge for this Christmas season. In this for $45 each. Since all proceeds go directly to modernized version of Dickens classic you the fire department, this is a great way to support them! will meet local restaurant owner, Ebony

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Thursday, December 12 SKYWARN Class for Volunteer Weather Spotters: Established by the National Weather Service (NWS), SKYWARN® is a program that trains volunteers to provide timely, accurate reports of severe weather to the NWS Weather Forecast Office in Sterling, Va. SKYWARN® spotter volunteers identify and describe local severe storms. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety is hosting a SKYWARN® Weather Spotter Basics I class from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. at Courthouse Square, 205 Main Street in Prince Frederick. To register, contact the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, at (410) 535-1600 or (301) 855-1243, ext. 2638, or email oem@co.cal.md.us.

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Country Dance: For a fun time, come to the Country Dance at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can't dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One-hour lessons start at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The modest price of $15.00 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For info call (301) 855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org. F.U.E.L. Empowerment Youth Rally: A free faith-based rally with live music, motivational speakers, dancers, and pizza lunch afterward will be held at Patuxent High School's auditorium from 9:40 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Teens come and fuel up your future; Fire, Unite, Empower, Leadership. Student Learning Credits available with participation in an Asset Development workshop. For more information email csharvat@yahoo.com

Comfort Food Dinner: From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, Sons of the American Legion, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The menu will feature Open Face Roast Beef and Gravy Sandwich. Public Welcome. The cost is $10, including salad and beverage. Call for more information (301) 855-6466 or visit Luminaria Event: Drive through the community of Chesapeake Village in ChesaALpost206.org peake Beach and enjoy the beautiful glowing luminaria event from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14 Bring Your Dog/Cat/Rabbit/Iguana… Even Your Kids! Rude Ranch Animal Rescue in Davidsonville will hold its annual “Photos with Santa Claws” at Crunchies Pet Foods, located at 2421 Crofton Lane, Crofton from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Each participant will get a portrait photo of their session with Santa and a keepsake ornament. Santa will sit with any kind of pet, kids, or family. Total cost will be $14! (Digital Download of all photos taken that day will be an extra $5.) Proceeds of all visits with Santa Claws will benefit Rude Ranch Animal Rescue and the Spay Spa & Neuter Nook. Rude Ranch Animal Rescue is a volunteer based, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue, dedicated to the care and adoption of homeless animals in the Maryland and Washington, DC area. All donations are tax deductible. For more info visit ruderanch.org.

Sunday, December 15 Sunday Afternoon with the Pattersons Tour: Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Come for a guided tour from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. For reservations call (410) 586-8501 or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us.

Candy Cane Hunt: Children will learn some basic compass skills and will use what they have learned to find candy canes hidden in the park. Ages 6 to 9 years with adult. Flag Ponds Nature Park from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. To register call (410) 535-5327 or email Anne SunderPaper Shredding: Free for Calvert County mann at anne@calvertparks.org. households from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at War of 1812: A Legacy of Division speaker the Appeal Landfill. series presents Donald Shomette and Gary 7th Annual Christmas Market: 10:00 a.m. Rue and Company performing "1812: Tide of to 4:00 p.m. at All Saints' Episcopal Church, War." This original musical presentation corner of MD Rts. 2 & 4, Sunderland. describes Maryland's role in the events of the Terrific craftspeople will help with your War of 1812. They worked together to shape Christmas shopping! Baked goodies, cocoa & into melody the stories of the Maryland heroes glühwein add to holiday spirit! Rain, snow or and heroines whose lives were caught up in the shine! No admission fee. Proceeds benefit the drama of the final wrenching of the fledgling America from the influence of Great Britain. A parish & community projects. facilitated discussion will follow the program. Holiday Concert: Come and enjoy the This series is made possible by the Maryland holiday tunes of the 35-member ENCORE Humanities Council, Friends of Jefferson Chorale of Southern Maryland directed by Patterson Park and the Calvert Marine Krystal Rickard McCoy at 3:00 p.m. at the Museum and will be held at the College of Great Hall of Middleham & St. Peter's Southern Maryland, Auditorium, 115 J.W. Parish, 10210 H. G. Trueman Road in Williams Road, Prince Frederick at 3:00 p.m. Lusby. For more info contact Richard Staley For more information call (410) 326-2042.

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The 14th Annual Holiday Highlights Contest: Drive around North Beach to see homes and businesses decorated beautifully for the contest judging, which will take place after 6:00 p.m.! For more information, call Sally Donaldson at (410) 286-3988. Judging will be held after 6:00 p.m.

Dinner: Chef Clarisse’s Famous Ham & Oysters (Yum) is the main focus of this informal dinner hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Auxiliary from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Come to the lower level dining room for a meal you won’t soon forget. Cost is $10 including side, salad, and beverage. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to (301) 855-6466. Public welcome.

Monday, December 16 An Advent Invitation! St. Anthony's Catholic Church in North Beach is holding a special Advent Reconciliation Service for every Catholic, no matter how long it has been since you last went to confession. We will guide you gently through the sacrament and refresh your understanding of "how it's done" for those who have been away for a while. Extra priests will be available and alerted to the presence of those who are returning and may not remember all the prayers. Don't let the celebration of the birth of our Savior arrive without being prepared! Mon., Dec. 16 at 7:00 p.m. - St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 8829 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach. Questions? Call (301) 855-7756.

Membership Meeting: All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting, starting at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call (301) 855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org

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Winter Survival: Ages 14-16 years learn some winter survival tips. Then sit by a warm fire, made by you, and make a pair of snowshoes to take home out of local woodland materials. Free for members and nonmembers. Registration required. At Tuesday, December 17 Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown from Steak Dinner: Particular about your steak? 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. To register call (410) At the American Legion in Chesapeake 535-5327 or email Anne Sundermann at Beach, you order it directly from the anne@calvertparks.org. grill-master and you get what you order. Serving from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the $15.00 SPCA Art Show: Join the SPCA of Anne price tag includes sides, salad, beverage, and Arundel County and the Key School of roll. Public welcome. For infor call (301) Annapolis as we host our first ever Art Show! 855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org. The SPCA of Anne Arundel County and the Key School have partnered up to help homeless animals of Anne Arundel County and we Thursday, December 19 are excited to show off our work! Paintings done by the animals of the SPCA of Anne The Longest Night: The winter solstice is Arundel County will be available for sale at Jo the shortest day of the year and often one of Jo’s Cupcakes of Annapolis, located at 188 the coldest. We'll celebrate with a warm, bright fire to cook a snack and play games. Main Street Annapolis from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 Wear your warm clothes to this one - it will p.m. It is our goal to bring awareness to so be outside! Ages 3 to 5 with adult. 10:00- many animals who are in need of homes 11:30 a.m. at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp. during this holiday season as well as to raise To register call (410) 535-5327 or email funds for the SPCA of Anne Arundel Anne Sundermann at anne@calvertparks.org. County. For more information, please contact Kirstyn at kirstyn.cobb@aacspca.org. Holiday Music and Sing-Along: ‘Tis the season to be jolly! Fa La La La La... If you love holiday music, bring the family to Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 22 Popular barbershop quartet, Fathers and Sons, will wow you with their a capella It’s Fun to Be Fit! Girls in K - 5th grade renditions of your favorite holiday classics with some extra fun added to the mix. There are invited to enjoy yoga, fun, crafts, and will also be festive sing-along opportunities. games about healthy living at Northeast The library will provide the lyrics and a little Community Center in Chesapeake Beach background music for the sing-along. This is from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A nutritious a free holiday event sponsored by Calvert lunch is included for just $10 (financial Library as a gift to the community. In turn, assistance is available). Finish your holiday Fathers and Sons gift their fee to Calvert shopping or get gifts wrapped while the Hospice; so in addition to a fun night, your girls are out of the house for the day! For attendance supports a worthwhile commu- more information and to request a registranity organization. Invite your friends and form contact Nadine at neighbors and make this a holiday tradition. tion For more information, call Robyn Truslow at nhappell@gscnc.org. Registration deadline Calvert Library Prince Frederick at (410) is Dec. 18th. Sponsored by Girl Scouts and the United Way of Calvert County. 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

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