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Marianne and Jerry Teague: 50 Years and Counting!

By Susan Shaw This story began with an email from Jerry Teague of Huntingtown asking about posting a notice in the Chesapeake Current. As their 50th anniversary approached on December 29th, he wanted to acknowledge his love for his wife, Marianne.

Jerry Teague and Marianne Thomas were often seated together in middle school and began dating in high school in Prince George’s County, after she invited him to a church function to hear an athlete speak. Flattered, and due to his interest in sports, he went. Despite being opposites from different kinds of families, they became friends. She is out-going and he is more reserved. She brought him out of his shell.

He was drawn to how positive and encouraging she is.

Following high school, they both went to Barrington College in VT, marrying in their senior year.

Education has always been very important to both of them. She became a teacher. He was drafted into the Army for three years, and based in Germany for two years where they “caught the travel bug.”

Their adventures began.

Back in MD, they settled into careers, moving to Calvert County in 1985. He became an administrator at the University of Maryland while she landed at Northern Middle School where she was a teacher, later got an advanced degree in media, and became the media specialist. She retired after 34 years at Northern Middle School.

During those career years, they travelled whenever they could, usually involving Missions work. Marianne’s Ukrainian grandparents drew them to the Ukraine, and for ten years during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks from school, they travelled to the Ukraine to teach Christian teachers and students.

Jerry and Marianne have two grown daughters who graduated from Northern High School. Stacy became a costume designer travelling around the world with Cirque de Soleil and then landing in Ireland for the last seven years as a costume designer for Game of Thrones. More reasons to travel!

Jerry and Marianne Teague.

Daughter Shana, husband Daniel, and their two grandchildren, 12 and 13 year old Joshua and Gabriel are missionaries in the Dominican Republic and previously in Mexico and Venezuela. More reasons to travel. Shana met Daniel on a mission trip to Ukraine. Ukraine has been important in all the family’s lives.

Church ministries, sharing their faith with others, travelling, and education, all pursued together, has sustained their long marriage. For example, they travel to NASCAR races and offer church services with Raceway Ministries. Marianne volunteers with the Community Churches Food Pantry and with Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child. This Franklin Graham ministry shipped over 10 million shoe boxes last year to over 100 countries. Individuals pack the shoe boxes with toys, toiletries, and some Christian literature is added, produced in 80 different languages.

She is a liaison between the churches and the organization.

While Jerry says, “we like to get out and meet people, offer service, and share our faith as a couple,” he wants the emphasis to be on Marianne. He admires that she is very giving, forgiving, compassionate, the spearhead of their lives and the glue that has held them together. Here is what he wants Marianne to know: “Happy 50th anniversary to my high school sweetheart. I am blessed every day to be married to the light of my life (Proverbs 31: 10-31). Love forever.

Your adoring husband, Jerry Teague.

New Anne Arundel County Police Training Academy Coming to Davidsonville County Executive Steve Schuh, along with Police Chief Timothy Altomare, broke ground on the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s new, $18.8 million Police Training Academy in Davidsonville on Elmer F. Hagner Lane, on Wednesday, Dec. 6th.

Chief Altomare pointed out that this new state-of-the-art facility is not just for Anne Arundel (AA) County, but will be the region’s best training academy for central Maryland. Annapolis rookie officers will also benefit.

The Anne Arundel County Police Academy was first established in January 1976, in a hand-me-down Nike missile site no longer needed by the federal government.

County Executive Schuh said, “One of the first priorities of our new administration three years ago was to address the deplorable conditions” at the Police Academy and Training Center. “This is part of the largest infrastructure improvement effort ever undertaken in AA County, which includes a new central booking facility to break ground in the Spring, four new fire stations, and well over 300 new police vehicles purchased over the last three years.” He added, “A first class police department deserves a first class training facility.” Schuh also noted, “AA County as one of the safest large jurisdictions in the country. Projects like this will ensure it stays that way.”

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Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh speaks at ground-breaking.

Director described a 30,000 sq. ft. administrative facility along with a 17,000 sq. ft. fitness facility with fire arm and driving simulation. The new facility will be an integral part of the Department and provide instruction in entry-level, in-service, and specialized training.

Eventually, the old facility will be retrofitted into a scenario training center with a quarter mile track.

Newly-elected Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley expressed thanks on his second day on the job.

Delegate Tony McConkey said, “the crime rate in Maryland is going down, but the only way to continue that trend is to maintain the investment in law enforcement as we never know what the future will bring, including with the opioid crisis.”

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Opioid Crisis Theme at Chesapeake Charities Awards Luncheon Bernie Fowler, Jr. Recognized

By Chesapeake Charities Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford recognized the outstanding work being done to combat the heroin, opioid and fentanyl crisis, including that of Bernie Fowler, Jr. at Chesapeake Charities’ packed awards luncheon last month at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club.

Bernie Fowler, Jr., founder of Farming4Hunger, was honored as Philanthropist of the Year. Fowler, who employs and trains recovering addicts and former inmates to grow food and feed the hungry, accepted the award and talked about how he was inspired to do something because of his painful experience with his daughter’s heroin addiction. “At Farming4Hunger we understand that hunger comes in many forms,” Fowler said, “We realized that we had to incorporate alcohol and drug addiction recovery into our programs.”

More than 190 people from the Eastern Shore, Anne Arundel and Calvert counties listened to stories of heartbreak and hope in the heroin and opioid epidemic. “This crisis is on everyone’s mind,” said Chesapeake Charities Executive Director Linda Kohler. “We thought it made sense to use our annual event as a kind of forum for the community to focus on solutions and share a message of encouragement and inspiration.” This was the 2nd annual Celebration of Charity event hosted by Chesapeake Charities.

The event program also included tributes to Samaritan House of Annapolis as Nonprofit of the Year and Talbot County Sheriff Joe Gamble as Volunteer of the year. Mike Goldfaden, Executive Director of Samaritan House, heads up the men’s 25-bed long term residential recovery program. Goldfaden said there is at least a 30-day waiting list to get into Samaritan House and that they plan to double the size of the facility in 2018.

Joe Gamble talked about the shock of learning that high school students he had once coached had become heroin addicts, the desperate parents who asked him for

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Bernie Fowler, Jr. received the Philanthropist of the Year award from Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford (Photo credit: Executive Office of the Governor, Joe Andrucyk).

help and how he started the “Talbot Goes Purple” campaign with Talbot Rotary to raise awareness in the schools about the dangers of prescription opioids.

Keynote speaker Lisa Hillman told the story of her family’s experience with her son’s drug addiction and recovery. She advised families of addicts to tell someone about the problem and consider joining Al-Anon. Hillman pointed out critical areas for change: longer treatment times for addicts, more transitional housing to move addicts back into society, earlier education about addiction at the 5th, 6th and 7th grade levels.

Chesapeake Charities Board Chair Audrey Scott announced that Chesapeake Charities has established The First Responders Fund to support heroin and opioid emergency response efforts for local fire, police, emergency and medical personnel. Provisions will include equipment, supplies and training needed to protect first responders. For more information about the fund or to apply for funding, contact info@chesapeakecharities.org.

A community foundation located in Stevensville, Maryland, Chesapeake Charities supports a wide range of charitable causes including arts, education, health and human services, animal welfare, and the environment. All of its 85

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component funds have a common cause – a passion for making a difference in their communities, including the Calvert Community Foundation. Chesapeake Charities serves organizations in eight counties: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Charles, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot. They have invested more than $9 million in the Chesapeake Bay region since 2005.

For more information, contact Chesapeake Charities at (410) 643-4020 or info@chesapeakecharities.org, or visit chesapeakecharities.org.

Chesapeake Charities is accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.

The Fowler family at A Celebration of Charity awards luncheon, (L-R) Lora Fowler, Bernie Fowler, Jr., Rose Fowler, Betty Fowler, Bernie Fowler, Sr., Cody Fowler, Mona Monsma and Lauren Fowler. (Photo credit: Bob Gosselin Photography).

Bay Community Support Services Opens Activity Center in Huntingtown Serves Individuals with Disabilities Bay Community Support Services (Bay-CSS), an area provider that supports individuals with disabilities to live and work in their communities, held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new Day Activity Center in Huntingtown on Wednesday, November 29th. The Center, located at 1819 Ponds Wood Road, Huntingtown, operates Monday-Friday and serves individuals with disabilities throughout Calvert County. “Attendees of the program will be able to get out into the community and contribute through various volunteer opportunities and enjoy a wide-range of exciting activities from field trips to Museums, the Zoo, Parks, therapeutic and recreational swimming, and bowling to exercise classes, picnics, cooking, and more” according to Bay-CSS. “The Huntingtown Center marks the agency's third activity center, the first servicing Calvert. The other two are located in Edgewater and Greenwell State Park. The Activity Center serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering a variety of activities both outside of the Center and within.

Community activities include paid employment and volunteering, in addition to social and educational activities in the surrounding communities of Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. Internal activities include job development and career exploration along with special

Ribbon Cutting at Bay Community Support Services ( Bay-CSS) Activity Center in Huntingtown.

classes offered by local artists, dancers and musicians” stated Bay-CSS. The Activity Center can serve up to 30 individuals.

Primary funding is provided by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) of the MD Health Department, who “partners with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to provide leadership and resources to enable these individuals in living fulfilling lives.” The Activity Center will allow participants to learn new skills and to make choices about the services they receive.

Currently, clients are picked up where they reside in Northern Calvert and South Anne Arundel County, and transported to the Activity Center by 9 a.m. They participate in activities at the Center or in the community until 3 p.m. when they are transported back to their residences.

Willie Holmes, Bay-CSS manager, said, “We are going to do amazing things here! We are looking to build relationships with the community. We are meeting a need so developmentally disabled people can give back as well as receiving services.”

Jeremy Callaway of Lusby works for Bay-CSS in St. Mary’s County. He said, “The work is immensely personally gratifying.” As a Squad Leader in the Army previously, he looked out for people. “There are parallels. The guiding Delegate Michael Jackson (P. G. and Cal.) principle of stewardship is the same.”

For more information call Willie and Ike Puzon, Board Chair of Bay CommuOperations Manager at nity Support Services at Ribbon Cutting for Holmes, 410-224-4205, ext. 121.

Activity Center in Huntingtown.

Children’s Advocacy Center Important Need to be Met

By Kathryn Marsh Deputy State’s Attorney What is a Children’s Advocacy Center?

A Child Advocacy Center (CAC) provides a safe, child-friendly environment where law enforcement, child protective services (CPS), prosecutors, medical and mental health professionals share information and develop effective, coordinated strategies, sensitive to the needs of each unique case and child. The goal of a CAC is to reduce the trauma child victims experience after abuse and neglect is reported and strengthen the community’s response to that abuse.

Why does Calvert County need a Child Advocacy Center?

Currently, Calvert County is the only county in Maryland without some form of a Child Advocacy Center. Without a Child Advocacy Center, child victims often have to go outside of the county for medical services and video recorded forensic interviews. (Forensic interviews are neutral, non-biased and aimed at eliciting facts from children in a developmentally appropriate manner).

Consider a child sexual abuse

victim. A report of sexual child abuse is made, police and CPS are notified and make arrangements for a medical evaluation. Calvert Health does not currently have a pediatric forensic nurse to conduct a sexual assault examination. This child victim has to be transported to a hospital in another county. The child is put into a vehicle, with a police officer they have never met before, and driven an hour or more for an examination. The sexual assault examination can take 2-3 hours and is performed by yet another stranger. After the examination, the child is put back in the vehicle with the officer, driven back to Calvert County and interviewed. (If we require a video recorded interview, the child has to be transported to another county.) This child victim may be interviewed multiple times by CPS, law enforcement and prosecutors.

A CAC will end this cycle of re-traumatization. With a CAC, a child victim is brought to the child-friendly environment where everyone on the multi-disciplinary team comes to the child. The CAC contains a medical examination room, a video recorded forensic interview room, a location for counseling and a space where the multi-disciplinary team can review the case.

Calvert County’s CAC will be a Member of the National Children’s Alliance. Once the building space is leased, Calvert County will be considered a “Developing Member” working towards full accreditation.

Who is a Part of the Multi- provide food and clothing in disciplinary Team? emergency situations and we will need to pay for the day to day The Multidisciplinary Team operations of the center until the consists of dedicated professionals CAC is fully grant funded. who are determined to make a Unfortunately, the CAC is difference in children’s lives, unable to apply for many of the specifically in Calvert County this will Federal and State grants until the include: Child Protective Services, doors are opened and cases are being State’s Attorney’s Office, Calvert taken. Other grants that the CAC County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland would be eligible for are statistically State Police, Calvert Health driven, meaning until the CAC can Department, CHAMPS medical show the numbers of investigations professional and the Crisis taken, cases prosecuted or resources Intervention Center. provided, we are not eligible for some grants.

Where are we in the process of the Child Advocacy Center?

How can you get involved?

Calvert County is working hard on opening the CAC by spring 2018.

Recognizing that our youngest victims deserve better, the Calvert County Commissioners agreed to lease the building needed for the CAC beginning in 2018. The Calvert Health Department has agreed to stock the medical examination room.

The Crisis Intervention Center has agreed to provide the needed therapists and an anonymous donor has covered the expenses for the video recorded forensic interview room and security for the building. However, there is more to be done. We need to fill the waiting room with games and a television for children and their families. We will need gift cards for Wal-Mart and grocery stores to

Calvert Family Advocates has been designated as the nonprofit to support the CAC initiative. Financial donations made be made at www.calfam.org or by check to Calvert Family Advocates, PO Box 2016, Lusby, Maryland 20657.

Please identify your donation as being for the Child Advocacy Center or “CAC”. 100% of your donation will be used to support center operations and all donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

If you have any specific questions or wish to learn more ways to be involved please email: CAC@calvertcountymd.gov or call Kathryn Marsh, Deputy State’s Attorney at 410-535-1600 ext. 2312.

Patuxent Small Craft Guild Announces Canoe Raffle Winner The Calvert Marine Museum Patuxent Small Craft Guild (PSCG) maintains the historic boats in the museum’s collection, and preserves the art and skills of wooden boat building. These volunteers build and raffle a canoe each year to benefit on-going activities of the Guild.

The winner of the 2017 canoe is Robert Whitehead, owner of S&W Controls, Inc., a Bugeye Society member and long-time museum supporter. “I’ve been buying chances for the last 20 years and told the gentlemen selling the tickets that I would win the boat this year,” said Whitehead. He had the choice of a 12-foot Plywood Canoe with paddles or a 14½-foot Plywood Montana Guide Boat with oars.

He is pleased to add the Montana Guide Boat to his collection.

There were over 3,000 tickets sold last year at the museum’s annual events, which included the Maritime Festival, Patuxent River Appreciation Days and summer concerts. The winning ticket was bought at the Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton concert in June.

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Pictured left to right is Ray Brule (PSCG member) with winner, Robert Whitehead.

The 2018 canoe will be on display in the Exhibition Building starting in March and tickets will be on sale for $1 each or six for $5 in the Museum Store or at the Patuxent Small Craft Center. They will also be available at the museum’s annual events and 2018 summer concerts. The raffle winner will be announced in late November 2018.

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Local Author Pens Historical Novel

By Fred Ruark “In the brutal uprisings of seventeenth century Ireland, blood reaches every doorstep. The O’Doole family is no different, and awash in the thick of the conflict, Mattie and his brother Tadgh, finally decide to enter the fray.

Taking up arms, they are led to the decision of a lifetime, and with this harrowing fork in the road comes only one certainty: Mattie’s life would be changed forever.

Join him as he navigates the rebellion’s ruthless politics and gut-wrenching battles. But first, abandon your romantic swashbuckling notions of war, and prepare for a gutty glance into the heart of resistance and tyranny.

From surviving Oliver Cromwell’s reign of terror to escaping the shackles of slavery, ‘The Saints Lost their Way’ takes readers to a time when power was delivered by the cannon and the sword. Even if Mattie survives, will he – or Ireland ever be the same?”

This is how the publisher, Breffni Books 2017, invites the interest of readers. The author, Fred Ruark, a native Marylander now retired in Solomons, combined a long-time interest in the plight of the indigenous peoples of America and the history of his own Irish roots in writing this novel.

After a long career in the craft and management of the telephone company and several consulting ventures, Fred and his wife, Marilyn moved to Southern Maryland when he accepted a position to do training and development at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. After retiring in 2004, they decided to stay in Southern Maryland, residing in Drum Point, Chesapeake Ranch Estates, and now, Asbury-Solomons retirement community. Fred explained how the concept for the novel came about.

Retirement offered me the opportunity to casually pursue my

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interests in American and Irish history. Over time, the interests grew to a passion as I discovered patterns of similarity in the two cultures. For example, both were subjected to foreign invasions. The Gauls, Norsemen, Saxons, Normans and English invaded Ireland while the Spanish, French, English and Dutch invaded America. The invaders shared a belief in ‘Manifest Destiny’, meaning simply, “My theology entitles me to take your land, so you must leave since your theology must be wrong.”

This strategy was successful since the invaders, for the most part, pledged fealty to the royals of their homelands. Irish clans and native tribes were small in number and not sufficiently organized to protect their land, and frequently fighting each other.

This phenomenon was one of the major triggers that put me on the path to write the novel. Considering in the 1600’s, Oliver Cromwell’s order to Irish Catholics to go west of the Shannon and in the 1800’s, Andrew Jackson’s initiation of the Removal Act leading to the ‘Trail of Tears’, removing Eastern tribes to Oklahoma, west of the Mississippi. An extensive list of other parallels can be found on my BLOG, ‘Breffni to Baltimore’ (faruark.blogspot.com/) My assumed theory of the similarities was validated in an article of the December-January 2015 issue of Irish American magazine, entitled “Celebrating an Irish

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Choctaw Thanksgiving” which reported that the Choctaw nation collected money and sent it to the Irish who were suffering during the famine years. In the city of Cork, there now stands a beautiful monument to the Choctaw Nation commemorating their compassion and kindness. This article accelerated my efforts to finish my novel.

Concurrent with research for the novel, I made a concerted effort to improve my skills in the craft of writing. “The Saints Lost Their Way” is my first venture into full length historical fiction.

The title of the novel comes from a blessing given by a priest to the O’Doole brothers when they went to the Creevelea Abbey for advice after they got themselves into trouble. The priest heard Mattie’s confession, placed his hand on the boy’s head and said in Irish, “Go raibh an Naomh in éineacht leat” or translated, “May the Saints go with you.” As you might suspect, troubles for the brothers did not end with the blessing at the Abbey. Throughout the story, serious, and sometimes dangerous situations, confront the O’Dooles.

To continue the research, and for a vacation, Marilyn and I spent a month in Ireland in 2016. We visited the ruins of the Creevelea Abbey in Dromahair, County Leitrim. Following the Irish trip, I had some rewriting to do, mainly in describing the landscape, after the awe-inspiring experience of sitting and enjoying the beauty of Ireland. Also in Leitrim, I had the opportunity to dig a little into my

own heritage. In the book, my protagonist fishes in Lough Gill, and on the shore of the lough stands Parke’s Castle, once the home of Brian O’Rourke, Prince of Breffni.

“The Saints Lost Their Way” has numerous plot shifts, surprise scenes and enough tense situations to hold the reader’s attention.

I hosted a launch party for my friends and neighbors at Asbury and their support for the launch was extraordinary, and feedback from those who purchased the book has been quite gratifying. A book signing event at the Fenwick Street Used Book and Music Store in Leonardtowne is scheduled on the first Friday in March 2018, and a discussion group at the Lotus Kitchen in Solomons is in the planning phase.

“The Saints Lost Their Way” is available on Amazon.com

TECHTIPS

By Mike Clark

Email Management Setting up your email and deciding how to view it can get confusing. Here is a very broad brush and basic explanation of email and good practices. It is important to understand what it means to have an email address (or two or three…) and how to view those emails on a variety of devices. I also want to remind you how important security is to your electronic life. Password is a common term, but for better security, think more along the lines of “passphrase.” This thinking promotes a mental process for stronger passwords, which was discussed in greater detail in the November 2, 2017, issue (see ChesapeakeCurrent.com), along with two-factor authentication. Don’t make it easy for hackers, they will move on to a weaker target.

If you have an email address, it is likely one you obtained from Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud or your workplace… you get the idea. To read those emails, simply log on via a web browser with your login credentials (that hopefully have a strong password and two-factor authentication to protect it). This would be called “web based’ access to your email, and for many people, it is good enough. You are viewing emails that are “in the cloud.” If you have more than one email address, the web based access can be cumbersome, but doable.

Besides web based viewing of emails, there are a variety of programs that allow you to view and manage your emails from any of your devices. The actual email programs (or apps) don’t generally care where your email account originates, as these programs access your email from the same cloud as your web based email. For example, if you use Microsoft Outlook (referred to as just ‘Outlook’ or Exchange) as an email client (this is unrelated to having an outlook.com email account), you can set it up to manage as many email addresses as you choose. The same can be said for Mac Mail, Windows 10 Mail, Spark, Canary and many other mail clients. You simply have to set these mail clients up to access your email account(s), but once that is done, they allow easy saving, viewing and creation of email.

For example, Judy might have 2 personal email accounts which she established from Google’s Gmail. One of them is used for all online business and account registrations. It is protected with a great password AND protected by two-factor authentication. Judy’s friends and family don’t use this account at all, and likely do

not even know of its existence. Judy’s other Gmail account is for family and friends, and is also protected with a strong password and two-factor authentication. This account can be set to have strong spam/junk filters, too, and is less visible to the world of spam and advertising because it is not used for account registrations and other web-based business.

Judy initially sets these accounts up from her web browser (Chrome is best, Firefox is next and then Safari; and just don’t use Internet Explorer or Edge). Once set up, she can view them from a web browser or set them up on an email client such as Mac Mail (for folks with Macs) or Windows 10 Mail. Speaking of set up, as you look at the instructions for each email account, there are often two choices for how the email is managed that you may be asked to choose.

This is confusing, but don’t worry. If asked, just use iMAP not POP or POP3. The POP is a holdover from the days when our computers were not always connected to the internet and we generally only had one way to access email. These days, with constant connections and phones, tablets, laptops..., iMAP is the answer.

On your phone or tablet, you should use an app to access your mail. Since all apps are viewing the same mail that is in the cloud, they are all seeing the same emails you would be seeing when viewing from a web browser. Some folks even have a few different email apps on their phone, because some are better at some things than others.

If you were viewing your email list on your computer, and then on your phone, and you deleted an email from the phone, you would see it disappear from the computer within seconds because they are all in the cloud. All these techniques to access emails are just different ways to manage the cloud.

One last note: whatever password you use for the email accounts, don’t use the same password when you register that email as a username for bank accounts, social media, shopping and whatever else. If that organization gets hacked, it's bad enough the hackers get one of your email addresses.

You don't want them to have a password that works on your email or other accounts.

About the author: Mike is a consultant for Tech Edge, LLC applying encryption and security technology to a wide array of customers with a focus on the mobile professional. He is a retired USAF pilot who currently flies around the globe for a large Fortune 100 company. Mike is a strong advocate for operations and communications security in the daily workflow.

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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Reports During the week of Nov. 27–Dec. 3, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,195 calls for service throughout the community.

Theft Dec. 3, Deputy Hardesty responded to Pearl Place, Lusby. The victim stated sometime between 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm on Dec. 2 an unknown suspect(s) stole a FedEx package from their porch containing a 55” Samsung TV. The value of the stolen property is $528.

Nov. 27, Trooper First Class Costello, Trooper Keyser and Trooper Backus responded to a residence in the 2100 block of Chaneyville Rd. for an attempt to locate a wanted subject to serve an arrest warrant. The wanted subject was located, was cooperative and was placed under arrest. At that time Joseph R. Harrison, 51 of Owings was walking towards the residence and became aggressive towards the officers while they were placing the arrested subject into the vehicle for transport. After numerous verbal commands to stay back and stop, Harrison continued to cause disruption. He was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Both subjects were incarcerated in the Calvert County Detention Center.

Damaged Property Dec. 1, Deputy J. Ward responded to Calvert Medical Health Center, Prince Frederick. The victim stated an unknown suspect(s) had cracked the rear window of their vehicle. The total Theft value of damaged property is $400.

Nov. 30, Trooper First Class Harrod responded to the 1700 block of Goah December 3, Deputy Clark Way in Sunderland. The victim responded to Gordon Stinnett Ave., reported a Christmas tree, a Candy Chesapeake Beach. The victim stated Cane decoration and an extension sometime between Dec. 2 at 5:30 pm cord were all removed from the front and Dec. 3 at 7:00 am an unknown porch of the residence. suspect(s) had keyed their vehicle.

The total value of damaged property Telephone Misuse/Harassment is $500.

Dec. 1, Trooper First Class Matthews received a report of telephone misuse Maryland State Police Reports and harassment complaint for a residence in Sunderland. The victim CDS Violations reported receiving threatening Nov. 28, Trooper Backus responded messages and repeated text and calls to the Prince Frederick Walmart from a relative for over a month.

Parking Lot for a report of CDS Toni M. Bell, 49 of Sunderland was activity being observed by an off-duty contacted by law enforcement and officer. A strong odor of marijuana told to stop texting and calling the was emitting from inside the vehicle victim.

Bell continued to leave where the activity was observed. threatening messages and sending Kasey L. Cunningham, 33 of Prince repeated texts. An application for Frederick was arrested for possession Charges requesting Bell be charged of Buprenorphine for which she did on a Criminal Summons has been not have a prescription. completed.

Cunningham was incarcerated in the Calvert County Detention Center.

DUI Arrest Taylor N. Davis (26) of Clements, Dec. 3, Trooper First Class Costello MD, Dec. 2, 11:36 pm. stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Fox Run Blvd., Prince Frederick for traffic Anne Arundel Sheriff’s Office violations. A K-9 scan was requested Reports (Southern District) and resulted in a positive alert. Sean A. Edmunds, 46 of Dunkirk was Commercial Robbery found to be in possession of cocaine. On Dec.10 at approximately 8:50 He was arrested and incarcerated in pm, officers responded to a robbery at the Calvert County Detention the Dunkin Doughnuts located at Center.

5408 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Lothian. Store employees stated Disorderly Conduct / Resisting that the four suspects entered the Arrest store displaying knives, and

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demanded money. The employees complied and the suspects fled the store on foot. Several units, to include a police canine canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

There were no injuries. Suspects: Four unknown race males, mid-teens/early twenties wearing dark clothing.

On Dec. 10 at approximately 12:37 am, officers responded to a robbery at the Dash Inn located at 1378 Mount Zion Marlboro Road in Lothian.

Store employees stated that the three suspects entered the store displaying knives, and demanded money and cigarettes. The employees complied

and the suspects fled the store in an unknown direction. Several units, to include a police canine canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspects. There were no injuries.

Suspects: Two black males and one white male, approximately 20 years old, all wearing dark clothing Due to the close proximity, similar modus operandi, and suspect’s description detectives believe these two robberies may possibly be related.

All persons charged with a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Watch Out for Fake Bills!

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has had multiple calls for counterfeit currency resembling United States currency with Chinese writing printed on the front and back. The counterfeit bills are sold on the internet as Chinese banknotes. They come in lots of 100 pieces and are sold for $16.99. Some of the notes have duplicate serial numbers printed on the front. Chinese bank tellers use the banknotes when learning how to count American currency. Please be vigilant and report anyone attempting to use these fake bills.

By Bob Poston MS, CFT

Women and Weight Training: Dispelling the Myths I first wrote on this topic over 12 years ago. I have been training in the typical gym environment since the 1980’s and working one on one with clients in Calvert County since the early 2000’s. Up to that time, male trainees dominated the weight-training floor while the majority of female exercise enthusiasts were found in the larger group training classes. The focus in these classes was more cardio based (aerobics) exercises. Since that time, a lot of these classes have evolved and now incorporate some light to medium resistance in them using dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands/tubing with handles and barbells. The incorporating of strength training partnered with the cardio work has been a very positive change for female exercisers. It has gotten more and more females interested in learning about the benefits of strength training and making it a part of their exercise routines.

After being part of an 8-week special program we recently completed at my training center that involved approximately 30 female clients, I felt the need to bring this information to the Chesapeake Current readers again. It was an awesome accountability challenge for these ladies that were looking to make significant changes in their body composition.

They each received important nutritional information and guidance, but new for most was the addition of weight training at least two times a week.

The changes these ladies experienced was phenomenal and every one of them confirmed that adding weight training to their routines was the missing link in past efforts on their own. Prior to this program, each had a preconceived fear about

strength training. These were based on the many myths about women and weight training. Those fears have since changed into a love for pumping some iron.

There are many reasons why women still today believe that they should not be pushing or pulling heavier weights when training. A simple internet search on the myths that exist for why women should not be strength training will reveal some false reasons. The popular ones range from “lifting weights will make me bulky like a man” to “muscle turns into fat when you stop lifting”. To start, big bulky muscles come from heavy lifting and a good supply of the hormone testosterone.

Women do not have the levels of this hormone naturally present in their bodies to build thick and bulky muscles. There are many medical factors that could increase production levels of testosterone in a woman. In my 30 plus years of training, I have encountered only a handful of female clients that have displayed this capability to build muscle. With that, it becomes your training regimen that will determine bulk or long and lean in women’s muscles. As for muscle turning into fat, that is just not physiologically possible.

However, what will happen, is muscle will atrophy (lose size and strength) from the lack of use. I am sure you have heard the old saying “use it or lose it”, right?

It is so important to have and incorporate a strength training program into your exercise routine.

The physical and mental benefits are vital to your overall health. There are two big physical disorders that strength training will help immensely with and those are Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis. The first issue

occurs due to bone mineral loss and effects more women than men. The problem is that most folks do not even know they are affected until a bone fracture occurs. This disorder is age related and lifting weights will go a long way in fighting it. There is a positive response to bone density as muscle tension is applied. The positive effects are a slowing of bone loss and an increase in bone density.

The second disorder is also known as degenerative joint disease and is the most common type of arthritis. The pain and discomfort is felt most commonly in the joints of the knees, hips and fingers. What occurs is that the cartilage in these joints becomes stiff and less elastic. The ability to absorb shock is lost and the actual bone on bone rubbing can and will take place. Resistance training will strengthen muscles surrounding the joints and can help reduce the stress on that joint.

Lifting weights will make muscles firmer and stronger. This is instant feedback as you watch the changes take place. When you increase muscle tone you also elevate

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your metabolism. This will help you burn more calories, even at rest.

Remember that muscle is more dense than fat, so watch the change in inches before you watch the weight on the scale change. The benefits of resistance training far outweigh those of not lifting weights. When you design your training program, it would not hurt to have a Certified Fitness Trainer review it.

So, now that the myth(s) have been put to rest, let’s see that number of women in the weight room continue to grow. I wish you awesome health and fitness.

About the author: Bob Poston is a certified Fitness Professional and the owner of Poston's Fitness for Life personal training center located in Dunkirk. Bob has over 35+ years of fitness training experience and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science as well as certifications from the International Sports Science Association and the Titleist Performance Institute.

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Money Matters YOUR

By L Lyn S Striegel riege riegel

We have discussed the need to get professional assistance with your retirement plan. Why? For the same reason you would use a brain surgeon to take out a brain tumor. There is no way most of us can understand all of the investment options that are available or how those options might be put to good use in your retirement plan. Here is the good news—your investigation of professionals will not cost you money, only time. Creating a retirement plan can be done at any age and at no cost. What is required is your commitment to doing it and your time and energy. Problems have solutions. You may not like the solutions you come up with as you

How To Avoid Common Retirement Planning Mistakes create your retirement plan, but at least you will have solutions to review.

We note that 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day for the next 19 years. And, many of those have no retirement plans in place.

The time to begin is now and that is true whether you are a baby boomer or in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or wherever. Planning is not rocket science. It begins with a willingness to take a hard and honest look at your own financial situation.

Use all available resources to educate yourself. Today, the number and variety of free online investment education services is staggering.

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Every brokerage firm, insurance company and bank has a website full of learning tools, including retirement calculators, that will help you understand where you are and where you need to be. Or, if you prefer, your local library has hundreds of books available to you free of charge. Your goal is to spend the time to learn the basics of financial planning, including retirement planning. Once you have learned the language of investing, then seek out the professionals to help you.

Get a second opinion. If you have already been working with an investment professional and are not happy with the results, call them.

Meet with them.

Discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied, seek a second opinion. Take your lists of investments to another professional. Keep doing that until you find an expert who relates to you.

Do not become obsessed with the daily financial news. You are thinking and planning for long term success. You do not need to get sidetracked by the daily ups and downs of the market. It’s fine to watch the financial news, but keep in mind this is entertainment, nothing more. By the way, the market upswing is wonderful but illusory.

Don’t expect this to continue. Markets go up but they also come down.

Investing in stocks risks your capital.

Unless you can afford to risk capital, stay conservative in your selections.

But, do take some investment risk. Why? Because taking some risk will help you to ride out inflation.

For example, if the cost of living rises to 3 or 4 percent, your investments must outperform that cost of living in order for you not to be losing ground. We haven’t had much of that recently but you can be assured it is coming. That means your portfolio cannot be restricted only to fixed income investments. You need something in that portfolio to help you keep up with inflation. Again, your investment professional will help you select what you need, but you need to know that some investment risk is required to achieve the rewards you want.

Remember liquidity—your comfort zone. Plan for that cash cushion that feels right to you. Discuss this with your professional.

Plan for your loved ones. Get a will or a living trust. Please do yourself and your loved ones a favor and

stop procrastinating. You do not know from day to day what will happen in life. You do know that as you age, there is a higher probability you will have a health event that may be serious.

Make sure you have a current power of attorney, both medical and financial, so if something happens to you, someone you love will be able to take care of you.

Make it easy on your loved ones.

Get all your documentation together in one place including insurance policies, car and boat titles, etc.

Check all of your beneficiary designations to ensure they are up to date.

There is nothing worse for your family than finding out after you die that your 401(k) plan proceeds have been paid to some relative you designated when you were single.

Remember: “it’s not an if, it’s a when.” When you die, leave behind a plan for your loved ones, not a mess.

Finally, retirement should be a joyous time for you and your loved ones. The most powerful predictor of satisfaction after retirement is the extent of a person’s social network, not health or wealth. Having a plan helps, of course, but maintaining your social networks, giving of yourself to others, these are the predictors of retirement happiness. This is your retirement. To get the most out of it, you need to make it work for you.

Good luck with your retirement!

FREE CLASSES AT STRIEGEL & BADDOUR, OUR NEW LARGER OFFICE IN NORTH BEACH. To learn more about estate and business planning, we are pleased to offer free classes open to everyone on the second Wednesday of each month beginning January 11, 2018 at 11am. Classes will be held at our new larger office at 8906 Bay Avenue in North Beach (Bay Avenue facing the Boardwalk between Second and Third. Free parking out front). Give us a call at 301-855-2246 to reserve your space or just drop by.

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice at Striegel & Baddour in North Beach, Annapolis and Hollywood. Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

Gardening with Wildlife in Mind Karen Anderson Master Gardener, Master Naturalist and Melanie Crowder Master Gardener, Calvert County Bay-wise Coordinator Do you enjoy watching birds, butterflies, bees, box turtles and other critters and want to encourage them to survive and thrive in your own yard? You can do this by addressing the basic needs of these creatures, which include food, water, and shelter, and at the same time create a beautiful landscape that you will enjoy throughout the year.

You can address the first need, food, by planting native plants that provide seeds, berries, nectar (from the flowers), and insects. For our many solitary bees native to our area, especially the early appearing bumble bees, they will need nectar and pollen from early blooming natives like dwarf larkspur, foamflower, Virginia bluebells, and woodland poppies.

Butterflies, which generally come out a bit later and may be present in the garden throughout summer and into fall, can use a wide variety of blooming plants. Keys to helping these winged beauties survive include planting the same type of plant in larger clumps rather than one or two scattered in your garden. Also, use native perennials that will bloom throughout the seasons from spring into fall with different colors and flower shapes. Hummingbirds generally use tubular shape flowers and are particularly attracted to red, like those of cardinal flower, but will use flowers of other colors.

As the seasons progress into fall, avoid the urge to cut down all those spent flowers and stems. Wait until early spring to take on this garden chore. The birds that stay or have arrived for winter will eat the seeds

provided by these now dormant plants, particularly the seeds from coneflowers, asters, and native grasses such as little blue stem, switchgrass and northern sea oats (a good choice for a shady yard). Other birds, like the brilliant red male cardinals and their drabber female counterparts, as well as yellow-rumped warblers, which seem to stay year-round in southern Maryland, will partake of the berries from our native shrubs in fall through winter. Suggestions to plant in your yard include winterberry (but be sure to plant one male plant per several female plants to ensure good berry production), American beauty berry, northern bayberry, native blueberries, and native ground covers. Look for future articles in this column that discuss alternatives to mulch, including groundcovers.

Don’t forget about our native trees. Many are host plants for our native butterflies, and provide seeds, cones, nuts, or acorns that our wildlife depends on. If you have space, plant an oak tree for future generations. These trees not only provide food, but also support a large variety of native insects that our birds need to raise their young.

The second basic need, water, can easily be met by adding a bird bath or two to your yard or on a deck to enjoy watching the birds from a window, unless you already have a pond or creek on your property. Placing a shallow tray with water on the ground will not only attract birds, but can also benefit frogs and box turtles, particularly during a drought. One of our many non-poisonous snakes may also use it to soak in before shedding their skin. Be sure to place it near some plants, shrubs, or small trees so the birds feel secure and have a place to escape should one of our hawks come hunting. If you are ambitious, you could even add a small pond to your yard with a small circulating pump. This would be sure to attract frogs, dragonflies, and damselflies, who help to control insect populations. During the late spring through early fall when mosquitos are active, be sure to change the water in your bird baths at least every 3 days. If birds are actively using the bird bath, you may need to change the water more frequently or add more water.

Splashing blue jays can really empty a

bath in no time.

The third basic need, shelter, can be easily addressed by all those native perennials and shrubs you plant as food sources. They serve double duty by providing hiding and nesting places for birds. Plants that serve as ground cover can also provide shelter for box turtles. In addition, if you have space in your yard, provide year-round shelter by planting an evergreen tree or two. White pine and eastern red cedar are two native evergreens that not only provide shelter throughout the year, but also provide food. Our native holly trees are another good choice. Another item you might want to add are mason bee houses. These can be purchased or easily constructed by drilling holes in blocks of wood.

(Simple instructions are available on the internet). They provide a place for the female bees to lay their eggs. The very gentle mason bees are valuable pollinators and do not sting, so invite them into your yard to help pollinate your native plants and vegetable crops. To see a bee hotel or barn, you may visit the Chesapeake Beach Rail Trail Bee Barn, constructed by community volunteers including local high school students.

You may wonder: with all this great food, water, and shelter won’t I

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be inviting those pesky voles, moles, squirrels, and deer into my yard?

Look for future articles that address garden pests including deer.

For a peek at a successful pollinator garden, you are welcome to visit the Chesapeake Beach Rail Trail Pollinator Garden and Mosquito Repellant Garden. Brochures on the gardens may be downloaded from the Town of Chesapeake Beach website. chesapeakebeachmd.gov/PDFs/Mosquitorepellentplantsbrochure.pdf chesapeakebeachmd.gov/PDFs/CBPollinatorGarden2016.pdf The beautiful plantings are enjoyed not only by wildlife, but also by the many walkers and visitors to the trail. Happy gardening!

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One Million Lights and More in North Beach ~ By Susan Shaw and Chesapeake Beach!

NORTH BEACH: Parade, Photo ops, shops!

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he 11th Annual Pat Carpenter Christmas Parade was held in North Beach (NB) on Sat., Dec. 2nd. Pat passed away 5 years ago, but the parade has continued in her memory. The legacy has grown, as there were over 100 entries this year. The Grand Marshall of the parade was Barbara “Jo” Finch, who for twenty years served as “Mother Christmas” of Chesapeake Beach. In 1989, tasked by Mayor Gerald Donavan to raise private funds for a community holiday light effort, she raised $20,000 in a week and the Brightest Beacon on the Bay began in Chesapeake Beach! For twenty years, she continued to inspire and lead as Mother Christmas, growing the Brightest Beacon on the Bay to a must-see destination for Christmas lights. She was accompanied in the parade by family members.

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Mother Christmas and her son in the NB parade.

The festivities kicked off on Friday night, Dec. 1st with the annual tree lighting ceremony at the pavilion area of the NB boardwalk. The Northern High School Orchestra played to a crowd estimated to be several hundred.

The parade was joined this year by a Christmas Market on 5th Street with some venders from the Friday night Farmer’s Market and a number of new venders, including booths manned by Windy Hill Middle School and the Northern High School (NHS) Orchestra, which is raising funds for a trip to Iceland, where they have been invited to perform.

Calvert Kettle Corn, the Stachowski Charcuterie, pickles, and a food vender were doing a brisk business for the crowd.

Wreaths were being sold, clothing and scarves, handmade items, a variety of goods and services including a Design-a-Light vendor.

Organizer, Bob Carpenter, said that there were about 1000 participants in the parade and another several thousand watching the parade, which included floats from local organizations and politi-

cians, a WWI Doughboy in costume, eye-catching performances by championship baton twirlers, martial artists, the Twin Beach librarians with their library carts, the Northern High School Marching Band, the Northern High School Pom Squad, the Beach Elementary Chorus, and several others. Some, including the Pom Squad and more, were beautifully synchronized. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts participated. Bayside Baptist Church’s float reminded of the Reason for the Season. The Grinch appeared in several floats including riding on a 1961 truck and being a defendant on another float as Kathryn Marsh, candidate for State’s Attorney, prosecuted him for crimes against Christmas, attempted theft! Both she and Andrew Rappaport, the other candidate for State’s Attorney in Calvert County, included their children in their entries. All three announced Sheriff’s candidates participated in the parade. County Commissioner candidate Earl “Buddy” Hance drove a very tall and impossible-to-miss piece of farm equipment that he trailered to the parade.

Incumbent politicians and each entry was announced by Emcee and Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, George Owings, with the help of Marilyn VanWagoner. The Chesapeake Beach Water Park had a float, as did Horizons on the Bay. Calvert County’s own Rockin Elvis, Deanna Dove, and John Luskey all had floats. The North Beach House and Garden Club, the Twin Beach Players, the Red Hatters riding on motorcycles, Calvert Hospice, Bubbles and Squeak from the Marine Museum, and two trains, one from Prime Time Children’s Center and another carrying Polar Express Engineer John Reidesel were there. Several car clubs participated, the North Beach Fire Department, who brought Santa on the tower, and the Calvert County Dive Team. While this list is far from complete, it reflects the great variety, diversity, effort, creativity, and spirit that has become the Annual Pat Carpenter Parade in North Beach. Almost every entry threw candy, with the many children experiencing a bounty of sweets.

In addition to the beautiful tree on the cover of this Chesapeake Current, (exceptional photo by Angel Beil), North Beach offers settings constructed for photo opportunities as children (and adults) can sit on gift boxes, or be framed for photos.

After the parade, those children who were not whisked home for naps could

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toast marshmallows on the beach and line up to see Santa sitting in a sleigh in a tent.

Each child is offered a clipboard with a letter to Santa that they can fill out. After they have discussed their letters with Santa, as their parents snap photos, they can post directly to the North Pole in a special mailbox.

Town businesses are open and are worth a visit for their charm and unique wares. Enjoy their specialty items for a very personalized gift experience. Don’t Bayside Baptist Church Float in the Pat forget Beverly’s Gifts in CB! Carpenter Memorial Parade.

CHESAPEAKE BEACH: One Million Lights and More!

Coming east into Chesapeake Beach (CB) on Route 260, the visitor is greeted by the Brightest Beacon on the Bay, with a series of lighted scenes and figures, many animated, all the way to the festively decorated Veteran’s Park, which evokes a full Holiday setting. As the visitor turns right on Route 261, more of the one million lights spread throughout the town of CB come into view, including the unique Holiday Tree constructed of crab traps at the Town Hall. After the Fishing Creek Bridge (under construction), the Chesapeake Resort and Spa and the CB Railway Museum come into view with their own lighted surprises. If you like Christmas lights, CB is a must see!

Crab Pot Holiday Tree at Chesapeake Beach Town Hall. Photo Credit to Doug Duval.

highlight each year, including instrumental music, a children’s chorus, the Scouts, and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus are present to receive the children. Of course, the lights are lit!

In addition, the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa held their first annual lighting ceremony later on the same evening at 7:30 pm.

In addition to the publicly sponsored lights, many homes and businesses also decorate for the Holiday season, including Bayside Baptist Church on Route 260, so that religious traditions are also honored.

Both towns host awards for the best lights and decorations.

See you around the towns!

Veteran’s Park in Chesapeake Beach; Photo Credit Doug Duval.

The light show started in 1989 by former CB Councilwoman, Barbara “Jo” Finch, when she raised $20,000 in a week to buy the first lights. Dubbed Mother Christmas, she championed the annual festivities in CB for 20 years and this year served as the Grand Marshall of the 11th Annual Pat Carpenter Christmas Parade in North Beach.

On the Sunday afternoon after Thanksgiving, CB hosts the annual Lighting Ceremony at the Town Hall.

Children’s performances are the

Chesapeake Beach Town Hall decorated for Christmas and part of the one million lights in the Brightest Beacon on the Bay. Photo Credit Doug Duval.

Santa Visits North Beach For the 18th year!

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he Chesapeake Current (CC) had the opportunity to interview Santa after the North Beach (NB) Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2nd.

CC: “Santa, how long have you been stopping by to visit NB?” Santa: “I have been coming early to visit with the children of NB for 18 years. The first year, I arrived in a horse-drawn buggy. When I first came, it was much simpler with a small wooden bench on the boardwalk, some carolers from a local school, and the North Beach House and Garden Club (NBHGC), who had invited me, helped. My good friend, Jean Rupard, was my special elf. Jean had been working all year gathering small gifts from local merchants to give the children so I didn’t have to add to the load at the North Pole.”

Santa and Grace Wilcox at The Wheel in North Beach.

Mrs. Merry Claus: “I have been there with Santa! I greet the children and prepare them to see Santa. They like to ask me a lot of questions about the North Pole and what Santa does on his ‘off’ time. Once, I was asked my first name, which is Merry.

I have help from elves like Tinkle and Elf Holly and especially, Elf Jean, who for many, many years would visit stores the day after Christmas to stock up for the following year of Christmas on the Beach.”

CC: “Santa, do you have any special memories of your visits to NB?”

the temporary town hall. We sat on the edge of the parking lot that used to be a grocery store. With the help of Elf Jean and the NBHGC ladies and town staff, the children saw Santa. I remember another year or so later, it was one of those cold, windy days on the Bay. By now, the boardwalk was back and Santa had a nice tent and comfortable chair. I remember the wind would shake the tent, but not as much as the hearty children were shaking who waited patiently to see me. The wonderful people and town of NB have made my visit better every year with tents, chairs, decorations, and most of all, their wonderful Christmas spirit. It really warmed my heart the year they brought out a fine new sleigh bench, handmade by my friend, Bud Hunt in the NB Town Maintenance Shop, so that more children could sit beside me for pictures.

Mrs. Merry Claus: I remember the year that rain had turned into snow.

Everyone was crammed into the trailer that was the temporary town hall. I was amazed at the number of children who stayed to see Santa. I also remember the year that we all moved into the new Town Hall due to rain.”

CC: “Are there any other special memories that you recall?”

Santa: “For most of the 18 years, the brave men and women of the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department have brought me to the beach. I have had a great time riding on their beautiful engines and the Tower. One snowy year, they even brought me and Mrs. Claus in by water on the NB Rescue Boat to a slip on the pier with firemen waiting to help us off the boat and down the snow-covered pier to see the waiting children. Oh! I can’t forget 2006 when Pat Carpenter started the NB Christmas Parade.

It has grown every year giving hundreds of children an exciting parade and a chance to visit with Santa.”

I would get flustered way up on that engine!”

CC: “Santa, what kinds of gifts do the children ask for?”

Santa: “Every year there are “popular gifts”. Over the years, many children have asked for animals, like a puppy, kitten, or horse, often as their parent taking the photo is shaking their head. I ask, ‘do you mean a live pony?’ If the answer is yes, I ask them, ‘If I brought a live puppy to every child who asked for one, what would the bottom of my sleigh look like when I get back to the North Pole?

Live animals must be discussed with Moms and Dads.’ The last few years, electronic games and game consoles have been popular. This year, lava lamps are making a come-back.”

Santa in North Beach with 2 year old Kiefer Douglass.

magic of Christmas for children. I can’t change grown-ups, but I will try and bring as much joy and happiness as I can get in my sled for you and your dad.” Santa wiped a tear from his eye as he remembered.

CC: “Santa, can you tell us about any Mrs. Merry Claus: “I remember the year that parents handed me a “special moments” in NB? newborn baby to take a picture. I was Santa: “Well, I guess one of my best cradling that new life, realizing that and most heartbreaking moments he was the promise of Christmas. I was after most of the children had left love to see the excitement and anticiand I was getting ready to leave. pation on children’s faces as they There was a little girl with her Dad believe in Santa. In NB, Santa really standing back and just watching me. I listens to the children.” went over to her and asked what her Christmas wish was. “Santa, I just CC: “Is there anything else you would want my mommy to come home. like to say about your visits to NB?” My Daddy cries sometimes and we miss her.” Wow! I had to search my Santa: “Yes! What a wonderful place heart for something to help her. So, I this is where the spirit of Christmas, told her, “Santa is about the joy and love, and joy can be seen by all.”

Santa: “Well, I especially remember 2003 after Hurricane Isabel. The spirit and courage of the town and Christmas on the Beach carried on! Mrs. Merry Claus: “I usually have a That year, they brought a chair from beautiful float or ride in a special car. Mrs. Merry Claus, Elf Holly, Santa Claus, Elf Tinkle.

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BOE Recognizes Employees of the Month The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools recently recognized Employees of the Month for the month of November.

The Employees of the Month are: Barstow Elementary School Donna Gregory Gillian Baird Dowell Elementary School Teresa Six Jerry Walls Calvert Elementary School Nancy Barker Tara Brauns Southern Middle School Evette Black Angela Cox Calvert High School Jessica Bright Thomas Robinson Mutual Elementary School Kristin Finnegan Lori Beavers

School system employees are recognized monthly at Board of Education meetings in accordance with Policy #6620. During the school year, the Board recognizes one support staff member and one professional staff member from designated schools, with each school scheduled for recognition one time per year. Central office support staff and teacher specialists are recognized in June. School and central office administrators are recognized in August.

I’ve known Ryan Webster since he was in elementary and middle school with my daughter. I first heard him sing and play at a piano recital. I then saw him cantor at church and sing in the school musi musicals.

I quickly became a fan and start started hiring Ryan for ‘gigs’ playing his guitar for open house functions at our business and for parties at my home.

I was asked to write this article after his immense talent piqued the interest of one of my fellow Calvert County Chamber of Commerce members during the November Business After Hours hosted by my family business, Medart Gallery in Dunkirk.

Ryan Webster, now a Country and Rock singer- songwriter, started classical piano lessons at age 9 with Kathy Bone at the Cardinal Hickey Academy in Owings. Young Ryan became discouraged with the unfamiliar pieces of a beginner piano student so he began to lose interest.

He was inspired to try something new after hearing his grandfather, affectionately known as ‘Pop,’ play Jazz standards. Pop encouraged Ryan to continue playing piano and ask his teacher if she would instruct him with more familiar pieces. Ms. Bone happily agreed and they continued to work on technique through Rock, Pop, and Jazz.

During high school at The Severn School, he continued to perform in musicals and soon realized he wanted to be a singer. He enrolled at the Peabody Preparatory Program during high school for voice lessons. His talent then took him to Nashville where he studied Classical Voice at Belmont University. Meanwhile, Ryan continued to play shows in Nashville and the D.C. Metropolitan area. Recently he performed at Medart Galleries’

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Holiday Open House in Dunkirk, MD with artist Paul McGehee, with Bill Resnick on the piano.

When Ryan is not playing solo at a local venue, you can find him collaborating with The John Luskey Band as their keyboard and rhythm guitar player. You can also find him Alterwith another local musician, Alter native Rock artist Jacob Jasper.

Ryan had the privilege of opening up for the Eli Young Band as a featured singer- songwriter at the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa. He can regularly be found at places Chesasuch as the Rod n’ Reel in Chesa peake Beach, Babes Boys Tavern in Waldorf, and the Ruddy Duck in Solomon’s Island. Keep your eyes open for new and original music coming out in the next few months on iTunes and Spotify from his new band, Ryan Webster and Dollar FaceStore Fire. Follow Ryan on Face book to find out where you can watch him perform next. If you would like to book him for an event, his contact information is: Ryan Webster Cell240-427-7986 Ryan Webster Email- webstermusic94@aol.com

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Thank You For Your Support Of The 2nd Annual Calvert Hospice Festival Of Wreaths Dear Chesapeake Current Readers, Thank you from Calvert Hospice!

The day was all about fun, wreaths, crafts, Santa, music, raffles, food ... and did we mention wreaths?

Calvert Hospice just held the Second Annual Festival of Wreaths -- a community event that helped kick off the holidays and made everyone smile! This year we held the Festival at Calvert High School and the atrium was a magnificent backdrop for the over 80 wreaths we displayed and sold that day.

Because of the incredible support of so many, we raised over $14,500 to benefit our Burnett Calvert Hospice House and the patients who reside there.

We hope all of those who contributed their time, talents and resources know what a difference their generosity made, not only in making the Festival a day to remember, but also in our ability to continue to provide our services throughout Calvert County. Our sincere thanks go to our Calvert Hospice Partners, who provide sustained support throughout the year: Dominion Energy, Kelly Generator & Equipment Inc., Medart Galleries, and Floor Systems.

We are also incredibly grateful to our Sponsors for their commitment to this event: PNC, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Rene Cunningham & Gerald Van De Veldt, Exelon Generation - Calvert Cliffs, Carrie Polk Insurance, Inc., Calvert Crabs, Jan Kleponis of O'Brien Realty, Thomas L. Hance, Inc., Lee Funeral Homes, Kathryn Marsh, Andrew Rappaport, The Paint Booth Guy, Quality Built Homes, Calvert Beacon, Delaney & Keffler, Pennysaver Trends, Calvert Commercial Real Estate, Advanced Trouble Shooters, and Calvert Internal Medicine Group.

And for our ‘Wreath Raffle’, a new feature this year, we are pleased to say thank you to our Contributors: Running Hare Vineyard, Island Hideaway, Best Pet Services, Salsarita's, Brick Wood Fired Bistro, Heritage 485, Early Bird Home Services, Maertens Jewelry

& Fine Gifts, Outback Steakhouse, Smoothie King, Pizza Oven, Walmart, Westlawn Inn, and Elaine & Edward Reilly.

Of course we couldn’t have a Festival without all the fabulous artists and crafters who created and donated their beautiful wreaths.

They were stunning! And we look forward to having them back again next year, along with new contributors – we had several individuals who made their first wreaths ever this year and they were amazing!

We’d also like to give special recognition and thanks to the Huntingtown United Methodist Praise Band and Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir, whose musical performances added just the right touch of warmth and joy to the day. Both groups have already become a requested tradition! Finally, to recognize all the behind-the-scenes people who were essential to attending to the details that make or break an event, our Special Thanks go to Bonnie Barrett, Sherry Gleeson, Rich Fleming, Toni Healey, Donna Wilson, Matt and Carmen Gambrill, Bill Miller, John Brady and family, Prince Frederick Fire Department, , Calvert High School, and Calvert Hospice Staff & Volunteers. Everyone was amazingly generous, flexible, and fun to be with!

We will have served over 350 patients and their families this year and feel privileged to have been able to do so. We are able to do this important work because we live and work in a community where our neighbors are incredibly generous and supportive of our mission – “To enrich the quality of the lives we touch with expert and compassionate care.”

Thank you for being here for us, so that we will always be here for you.

Jean E. Fleming, Executive Director Claire Piason, Director of Development

Greenstreet Gardens Shares Gratitude Dear Chesapeake Current Readers, We'd like to give a huge shout out to the incredible generosity of our community. On Friday November 17, Greenstreet Gardens hosted our annual Twilight Open House to benefit the Captain Avery Museum.

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The over-the-top contributions by our donors made this lovely event possible. These local restaurants, caterers, breweries, and wineries went way above and beyond to donate their best tastes and sips for around 250 people. When the crowd continued to grow, they all jumped on the phone and in their cars to replenish their offerings, making sure there was plenty of their delicious food and beverages for everyone.

The next day, we received numerous phone calls from guests, thanking us – and these donors – for a "great party." Money was raised for a terrific local museum, and a good time was had by all.

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Thank you to our vendors: Skipper’s Pier, South County Café, Umai Sushi House of Deale, The Coffee Table Food Truck, Ledo Pizza of Deale, The Honey Hive Bakery, Sandy Pony Donuts, Chesapeake Grille and Deli Herrington on the Bay Catering, Happy Harbor Restaurant, Whistle Stop Winery, Calvert Brewing Company, Greenspring Brewing, Fridays Creek Winery, Christopher’s Fine Foods, Heavenly Chicken and Ribs and Giovanni’s Italian Catering. Door prizes donated by: Killarney House, Pirates Cove, Galway Bay, Thanksgiving Farm, Vera Bradley, Scout Bags, Mouth Party, Wagging Tail Portraits, Spartina, Lucid Candle, and Two Fresh Chicks.

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 Joan L. Biggs passed away on November 28, 2017. She was a resident of Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home. Joan was born in Piedmont, WV. on May 7, 1932, to Calvin Stickley Lambert and Edith Virginia (Adams) Lambert. She graduated from Piedmont High School and received an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Potomac State in Keyser, WV. She married Charles David "Bub" Biggs on June 30, 1953, in Piedmont, after he was drafted into the Army. She worked for the C&P Telephone Company while Bub served in Korea. After the war, they settled in New Carrollton, where Joan was a homemaker and then a receptionist for the law firm Horowitz and Foran. She and Bub retired in 1996 to Westernport, WV. Joan was predeceased by her parents; and brother, David Lambert of East Kingston, NH. In addition to Bub, of Charlotte Hall; she is survived by her sister, Christa Cheshire (Gary) of Westernport; her sisters-in-law, Barbara Lambert, East Kingston, NH, Mary Biggs and Sarah Biggs of Cumberland, Verna Biggs, Severna Park, and Dorothy Biggs, Westernport; her children, Charles Biggs (Laura), Chesapeake Beach; Carol Shoemaker (Leland) Huntingtown; and Patricia Miller of Frederick. She also leaves behind four granddaughters, Kayleigh Shoemaker, Nashville, TN, Emileigh Shoemaker, Huntingtown, Natalie Miller and Deanna Miller, Frederick; and many nieces and

nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., National Capital Area Chapter 3701, Pender Dr., Suite 400, Fairfax VA 22030.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Doloris Ann Buckley nee McDonald; children, John J. Buckley, III (Jean), and Robin Buckley McGarvey (Francis). He is also survived by three grandchildren, Christin Elizabeth Fallin, Francis Joseph McGarvey, Jr., and Holly Ann McGarvey.

Memorial contributions may be to American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Rt. 3 North, Building A, Gambrills, MD  21054.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings John Joseph “Sonny” Buckley, handled arrangements.

Jr. on November 23, 2017, died on  his farm in Chesapeake Beach after a Alice Marie long battle with Chase, known by cancer. He was born her family as Porky, on March 22, 1933, in Washington, D.C. Porky Chase, or and attended Holy Cross Catholic School Marie, was born and Lincoln Tech High School in WashNovember 27, ington, D.C. 1959, to Calvin As a youth, Sonny spent his summers and Mary Alice with his family in North Beach. He Chase. Alice quietly departed this life on enjoyed playing bingo, volunteering at the November 22, 2017, at her home in fire department, going to the local Lusby. icehouse and playing penny slots at Uncle Alice received her education in Billy’s. His many interests included racing Calvert County and was a proud gradustock cars in Upper Marlboro and boxing ate of Calvert High School class of1977. through the junior golden gloves.

She recently attended her 40th class On May 18, 1957, Sonny married reunion and enjoyed seeing many of her Doloris Ann Buckley. They just celebrated old schoolmates. their 60th anniversary in 2017. They lived Alice worked for a short period at in Clinton, MD for over 59 years raising McDonald's in Solomons, but she made their family. Sonny’s career began working a career of being a stay-at-home mother, at Briggs Meat Packing Company. He and until her death, grandmother. She retired through PEPCO as an under- and her lifelong partner, Basil Gray, ground cable splicer. Sonny also owned J. raised three daughters (Lakeesha, Tiffany J. Buckley Freight Service with his son and Shanae). Alice enjoyed being a before retiring for a second time in 2006. grandmother to Zola, Zahri and In 1972, Sonny and Doloris purchased Zemera. their farm in Chesapeake Beach. Through Alice was a member of St. John the years, they farmed tobacco and raised United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cattle. Sonny instilled a love for all animals coming to church on Sunday mornings. and his farm reflected that devotion.

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Alice enjoyed talking on the phone to various family members, especially her Cousin, Peggy Leeper, and mother and father. You could count on her calling them every day to make sure everything was going well for them. Her calls will be missed. She also enjoyed eating out, riding around with Basil and trying recipes that her late cousin Elizabeth Phillips gave her before she passed away.

Unlike many people, Alice lived life as a very carefree and modest person. She was content having less. She did not care about accumulating a lot of wealth or material things that she knew she could not take to heaven with her. She had a big heart and truly loved people. She may have had only two nickels in her pocket, but she would give those two nickels to anyone who might need them.

Alice leaves fond memories to be cherished by her three daughters, Lakeesha Wilson (Alan), Tiffany and Shanae; Basil Gray, her lifelong companion; her parents, Calvin and Mary Alice Chase; four brothers, Douglas (Althea), Calvin Jr. (Cynthia), Kevin, and Stephen (LaShawne); one sister, Brindle Hutchins (James); three granddaughters, Zola, Zahri, and Zemera; one uncle, Kenneth Parker, Jr. (Lorraine); two aunts, Josephine Chase and Virginia Parker; five nieces; four nephews; special cousin Peggy Leeper; special friends: Bonnie Buck-Wade, Pamela Lockes, Casandra Myers, Caroline Brooks, as well as friends at Weis, CVS, Walgreens, SMILE, Inc., and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Robert Michael “Bobby” DeToto of Chesapeake Beach passed away November 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C. He was born April 8, 1960 in Cheverly to William Donald and Audrey J. (Edelen) DeToto. He was raised in Calvert County and attended Northern High School.

Bobby was a self-employed carpenter and worked on remodeling and home improvement projects. He loved being on the water, fishing, crabbing, and spending time with his family and friends.  He is survived by a daughter Kelly Hall (Bud) of Gainesville, VA, granddaughters Irene A. Foard Madison, Reagan and Hannah; his father of Dunkirk passed William Donald DeToto and sister Lynda away on November Kidwell (Craig) of Mount Jackson, VA 22, 2017 in Prince Memorial contributions may be made to Frederick. She was the Bobby DeToto Memorial Fund. website: born in Berbisdorf, https://www.youcaring.com/kellyhaGermany, on August ll-1023858.

21, 1939, to Helene Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled [Tkotz] and Franz Schuster. arrangements.

Irene worked for the Calvert County Board of Education as an Instructional Assistant. She also worked for Safeway in the  floral department in the Dunkirk store. She Audrey Bowen enjoyed gardening, cutting grass, crabbing, Evans of Dowell, MD spending time with her family and her dog died at home on “Teddy.”

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Irene had a strong love for her Lord, her She was born on May family and friends. She lived her faith and 19, 1935 in Prince practiced it daily. Her bright smile always made Frederick, MD to you feel welcomed and loved. She will be Jesse L. Bowen and missed by all who knew her.

Viola Tucker Bowen. She attended the public She was the beloved wife of the late school system of Calvert County and graduated George “Herbert” Foard, who passed away in from Calvert High in 1953. Upon graduation, 2016. She was the loving mother of Rosemary she and several classmates were hired for Ann Dowell and the sister of Klemens (Josie), administrative positions at FBI Headquarters Reimund (Norma Jean), Gerhard, Helga in Washington, DC where they shared an Franklin, Doris Marshall (Dennis) and the late apartment. It was during this time that she Siegfried Schuster. met, and married, Edward ‘Ted” Evans on Memorial contributions may be made to June 11, 1955. Upon his discharge from the the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Marines, they returned to Calvert County to Shepherd, 1601 West Mount Harmony Road, begin their life together. They raised their four Owings, MD 20736. children while living in Huntingtown. When Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Patty, her youngest, entered school, Audrey arrangements. returned to the working world. She was a Secretary / Title Searcher for the law firm of  Harkness / Ward. She then was hired as a E. Matthew Goyette of Shady Side died Deputy Clerk in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court for Calvert County. She later peacefully in his sleep on November 30, served as the Clerk of Circuit Court for 20 2017. The cause was cardiac arrest. He was years, having been elected five times to that born in Denver, CO on August 9, 1950 and position. During those years she was actively as a child lived in Germany while his father involved in many civic and charitable organiza- served as an Army physician.

Matt graduated from Dartmouth tions. She enjoyed travel; annual family vacations at the Outer Banks, NC, the Gulf College and received a Master’s degree in Coast of Florida during winter, seeing the USA British literature from The Catholic Univer-

sity of America. He taught at St. Mary’s High School in Annapolis and then, from 1978 until he retired in 2017, at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville. He served as principal at McNamara for 12 years, but returned to the classroom, his true love, in 2000.

His passions were British literature and history; he spent 15 summers studying at Cambridge University focusing on Shakespeare, medieval history, and other topics that enhanced his teaching. He also enjoyed reading, traveling, visiting family, gardening, and, in his youth, wilderness canoeing.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara, and their sons Nathan (Chelsea) of Encinitas, CA; Daniel (Xuan) of Montclair, CA; and Timothy (Rachel) of Metarie, LA; and by his grandson Jackson, and his sisters Cynthia Goyette and Patricia Miller.

He is remembered for his gentle, compassionate nature, his humor, and his intelligence by his colleagues and by the hundreds of students whose lives he touched.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Bishop McNamara High School for the Goyette Endowed Faculty Fund.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

 W i l s o n Hawkins, Sr. was born August 12, 1945 in Prince Frederick.

He entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2017 at Future Care Pineview Nursing Home in Clinton, MD. Wilson attended and graduated from the public schools of Calvert County. He was a dedicated Washington Redskins fan, no

matter what their record turned out to be.

He entered the U.S. Marine Corps on Nov. 12, 1965 as a Machine Gunner and served in The Vietnam War in 1966. He received the following commendations: President Unit Citation, 2 Purple Hearts, Rifle Marksman Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1*, NATDEFSM. Wilson was honorably discharged on Nov. 8, 1968.

Wilson worked for various construction companies, displaying his talent as a brick layer.

He was a kind-hearted and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He would go out of his way to help others. He loved spending time with his family, friends, and frequently checked in on his Mother, Mary. He shared a special friendship with Russell Washington. Wilson was a devoted member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church and a member of American Legion Post 220.

Wilson leaves to cherish and share his memories, a devoted and loving wife, Mary Hawkins; mother, Mary Hawkins; three sons: Wilson, Jr, Malcolm, Marvin (Natashela); four grandchildren: Shantella Stuart (Danny), Tonnisha Hawkins, Sharkiya Hawkins, Malcolm Hawkins; three great grandchildren: Shanara Stringer, Daliyah and Dacari Stuart; one sister, Peggy Hawkins; three brothers: Melvin Hawkins (Bonnie), Floyd Hawkins, and Charles Hawkins (Joyce); goddaughter: Dawn Richburg; godson: Charles Hawkins, Jr; brothers and sisters-in-law: George Thomas (Shirley), John Thomas (Christina), Thelma Thomas, and Sharon Posey (Allen). He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and caring friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Overton Hawkins; siblings: Ivon Brooks, Overton and Carlton Hawkins; and mother-in-law: Lillian Creek.

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 Emilie Jean Nolan of Shady Side passed away November 25, 2017 at her home. She was born December 24, 1926 in Miami, FL to John Marriott and Marguerite (Newnam) Edwards.

She retired from Montgomery County Department of Corrections. Jean also taught Sunday school at Centenary U.M. Church in Shady Side for over 50 years. She enjoyed quilting and sewing. Jean is survived by children Laurie Morrison (Timothy) of Rockville, Kerry Nolan (Jane) of Sterling, VA and James Nolan (Michelle) of Harwood, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Linda Nolan and brother John Edwards.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 Frances Mary Francis of Dunkirk and Ocean City passed away November 25, 2017 at her home in Dunkirk. She was born June 14, 1923 in Kent, Ohio to Dominic and Loreta (Pace) Petrella.

She worked as a draftsman for over 15 years, and more recently was the chief greeter at The Hair Company. Frances attended St. Anthony’s Church in North Beach and she loved going to Ocean City and spending time with her family.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Augustus “Gus” Francis.

She is survived by a daughter, Loretta M. Francis of Dunkirk and son, Nick J.

Francis (Kathy) of West Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Also surviving are grandchildren: Laura Shoemaker (Jeremey Reed) of Pointe Verda Beach, FL, Jeanne Taleghani (Richard) of Franklin, TN, Matt Francis (Kristin) of New Market, MD, Michelle Colegrove (Aaron) of Salisbury, MD and Jacquelyn Francis (Bryan Gruber) of Rivera Beach, FL, great-grandchildren Raymond Procopio, Jack and Brett Reed, Violet and Sloane Francis and a brother, Paul Petrella of Kent, OH. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 R a n d a l l David “Randy” Holmes of West River, MD passed away November 28, 2017 at his r e s i d e n c e , surrounded by family. Randy was born June 21, 1956 in Snow Hill, MD to Anna Marie (Cook) and Grayson Dale Holmes. He was raised in Cumberland, MD until moving to Annapolis at age six. He graduated from Annapolis High School, class of 1974, and attended Frostburg State College. Randy married Mary Alice McCafferty December 25, 1977, and they lived in Annapolis until moving to West River in 1985.

Randy was employed as a retail store manager at Sneade’s Ace Home Center in Owings for over thirty-four years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golf, bowling, coaching and watching sports, and spending time with family, especially his grandson, Grayson.

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 Jane Ward Leitch of Huntingtown passed away November 27, 2017 at The Hermitage at Solomons. She was born August 3, 1937 in Prince Frederick to John William, Jr. and Grace (Ward) Leitch. Jane was raised in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School in 1955. She attended St. Mary’s College and graduated in 1957 with an Associate’s Degree. Jane was employed with the Federal Government for 37 years, retiring from the National Institute of Health in 1993.

She was an active member of the John Hanson Chapter of the DAR and a lifelong member of All Saints Parish, where she was an active member of the altar guild. Jane was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and enjoyed bowling, gardening, feeding the birds and spending time with family. She was very loyal to Calvert County, the State of Maryland and her family farm.

Jane is survived by her nieces, Lori Prevost of Huntingtown, Marcia J. Leitch of Bethesda and Karen Katsiyiannis (Peter) of Temecula, CA; nephew John Leitch of Owings; great nieces Mallory Reading, and Chrissy and Beverly Katsiyiannis; great nephew Tommy Katsiyiannis and great-great nephew Brady Reading.

Memorial contributions may be made to the All Saints Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 40, Sunderland MD 20689.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 Marian Alice Miller of Dunkirk passed away peacefully on November 27, 2017 at her home. She was born April 23, 1923 to Edgar and Ida Mae (Ayers) Miller. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Howard, Edgar “Brother” and Ayers “Buddy” Miller, and sisters, Cora Daymude and Ida “Eleanor” Vezina.

She is survived by her sisters, Eugenia L. Renke, Florence E. Chaney and Sueann

“Mary Beth,” died at her home in Dunkirk. She was born on April 3, 1958, in Washington, DC and grew up in District Heights, MD, graduating from Suitland High School in 1976.

She married Wayne A. McBride on Sep. 3, 1982. They lived in Dunkirk for over 30 years raising their family. She is survived by her husband, Wayne A. McBride; daughter, Meagan Jones (Gregory); son, Michael McBride; step son, James Brandon (Nicole); grandchildren, Lucian, Sadie, Nicholas and Jeremy; brothers, Landon Beach, Jr. (Patty) and Charlie Beach; sister, Judith Tukey; and her many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Landon, Sr. and Mary Hazel Beach, and sister, Lynn Romero.

Mary’s many interests included being an avid local sports fan and rooting for the Washington Senators and then the Nationals, Redskins, and Capitals. She followed Jeff Gordon in NASCAR. Mary always was quick with a joke and the person in the room making everyone else laugh. She also enjoyed volunteering for the Northern Calvert Little League Baseball Organization and the Spring Cove Marina Yacht Club. Mary worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons for over 35 years as a management analyst. In 2003, Mary graduated from UMUC. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Jean Louise Shelton-Thomas of Prince Frederick passed away November 29, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was the beloved wife of Clarence Thomas, “CT”, for many years and loving mother to Sharon Morrissette (Pat), Cynthia Ryan (Mike), Julia Keenan (Chris), Joseph Shelton Jr., and Mike Shelton (Claire). She was the loving sister of JoAnn Roland (Earl) and mother-in-law of Jeff Keenan. She was the grandmother of ten, great grandmother of eighteen,

mother of eighteen, and aunt of seven nieces and one nephew. Her grandchildren were the light of her life.

Jean loved volunteering and spending her spare time helping others. She volunteered at Andrews Air Force Base during the Vietnam War greeting soldiers as they returned home, and in later years, volunteered in Calvert County providing help and support for those suffering from addiction. Jean was an entrepreneur and a business woman, being one of the original owners of Lord Calvert Bowl.

Jean was known for always being a caretaker to many members of her family, choosing the best Christmas presents, and being the rock of her family.

Jean is predeceased by her husband Joseph R. Shelton, her parents Charles S. Reynolds and Amelia Reynolds, her brother Charles E. Reynolds and two grandsons Aiden and Ryan Shelton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, calverthospice.org/make-a-gift/ and/or the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad, pfvrs.org.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 B a r b a r a “Bobbie” Louise Spaid of Prince Frederick passed away at home on November 28, 2017.

She was born on July 19, 1933 in Washington, D.C. to Elmer and Nellie Payne Ford. She graduated from McKinley Technical High School in 1951 and went to work for the Federal Government. On February 28, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Norman Spaid. This union lasted for over 64 years.

She later worked for the National Audubon Society and Montgomery County Schools as a secretary at Rock Terrace School.

In her later years, she became an antique dealer and appraiser and she and Norman could be found at local auctions and antique shows in the Southern Maryland area. She loved meeting new people and cherished her time spent with family and friends. She especially enjoyed their twice-yearly trips to Myrtle Beach and participated in many activities while she was there.

Bobbie was a wonderful mother to her two sons, leading them to become men of high principles. She went to their elementary schools for every holiday party and went to

their high school and made sure every young person had someone there who cared for them. She was a very talented seamstress, artist, and cook. She enjoyed doing hand work like crocheting and needlepoint. She was a voracious reader and loved mystery stories. She was a passionate and fun person who lived life to the fullest and she left this world with no regrets. She will be missed and loved forever.

Bobbie is survived by her loving husband and caregiver, Norman Spaid, and sons John (Katherine) Spaid of Oklahoma City, OK and Raymond Spaid of Prince Frederick. She is also survived by her grandchildren John (Robin) Spaid of Oklahoma City, OK and Matthew (Lori) Spaid of Orange, TX, and six great grandchildren: Samantha, Adalynn, Lucas, Emmerick, Gabriel and Broderick Spaid. She also leaves behind her sister Susan (Douglas) Hance of Prince Frederick, MD. She was also the beloved aunt to Lisa Hance Hyatt (Sean), Brent (Nicole) Hance, Paul Testerman, Ava and Andrew Hance. She leaves behind cousins and friends who will cherish her memory.

Memorial contributions may be to the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad, 755 Solomons Island Road S., P.O. Box 346, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

 Billie D. Stolz of Dunkirk, formerly of Lusby, passed away on November 27, 2017, in Prince Frederick. She was born in Lynch, KY, on September 12, 1926, to Bessie [Manning] and William A. Powell.

She worked in retail sales, retiring from Hecht’s Department Store in 1983. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, traveling, going to the beach and spending time with her family.

Billie was the beloved wife of the late Jerome “Jerry” C. Stolz and the loving mother of Carol E. Owens (George) and the late Charles J. Stolz, who passed away in 1988. She was the devoted grandmother of Matt Owens (Rachael) and Kaitlin Wright (Michael); and the great-grandmother of two great-grandchildren.

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

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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John Franklin Tucker of North Beach passed away November 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C. He was born August 30, 1931 in Washington, D.C. to William Frederick and Mable Veronica (Anderson) Tucker. John was raised in Brentwood and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on January 9, 1950. He was honorably discharged January 8, 1954. While serving, he earned the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal.

He retired from PEPCO in 1986 as an inspector.

John married Velma Woodruff at St. James Church in Mt. Rainer on May 8, 1954. Velma passed away August 14, 1979 and John later moved to North Beach in 1993. He was a member of the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach and formerly a member of Post 110 in Mt. Rainer.

John was also an avid Washington Redskins fan.

John is survived by children, Debbie Wolf (Vernon) of North Beach, Laurie Amster, and Grant and Lee Tucker, all of Chesapeake Beach.

Also surviving are grandchildren Beth Sherman (Bill) of Owings, Jessica Landolt (Dave Farrell) of Chesapeake Beach, Chris Amster (Ai) of Savannah, GA, Brian Landolt (Shannon) of Huntingtown and Robert Tucker of Chesapeake Beach, great-grandchildren Lennon and Isabel Sherman, Sophie Farrell, Vincent and Porter Amster, Morgan, Camryn and Quinn Landolt; his companion of many years, Jean Johns, and his beloved dog, Gabby. He was preceded in death by his wife, and a son, John Tucker, Jr. Memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

J o s e p h Francis Tayman, Sr. of Lothian passed away on December 5, 2017.

He was born on January 28, 1933, in Lothian to Ida M. [Tayman] and George W. Tayman.

He was a mechanic in the construction industry and was self-employed, running a small delivery business throughout Southern Maryland. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Washington Nationals, old movies and listening to classical music. Spending time with his family was his most enjoyable times of all.

Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Rose Marie [Brady] Tayman, who passed away in 2014. He was the loving father of Lori M. Carroll (John), Jason A. Tayman (Ilene) and the late Joseph F. Tayman, Jr., who passed away in 2016. He was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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By Kristin Pearson Wilcox

Take the Happier Holiday Challenge Christmas is one of the most important celebrations for Christians in Southern Maryland and around the world. It comes during the same time of year as Hanukkah, Kwanza and around the corner from Milad un Nabi. It can also be a time of stress, rushing, pressure and endless tasks to complete. This can lead to tension and angry outbursts in the parking lot looking for the last space or in the post office’s endless line.

Here are a few tips guaranteed to decrease the stress and increase the courtesy and holiday cheer you experience and express this season.

Send Holiday Cards or Not. If you can’t make it happen – Don’t.

Send New Year’s cards, or express love with a Valentine’s Day card to all your friends and family. Sure, they want to hear from you, but not at the risk of your sanity. If you send holiday cards, make the message brief and commit to call your loved ones in the New Year to catch up.

Give Everyone the Same Gift.

Simplify gift giving. Our family gave pajamas one year to all family members. Slippers work, the latest best seller, a new coffee cup or a new Keurig, if you want to go high end, are great gifts.

Go Ahead and Re-gift. If someone gives you something you can’t use or don’t care for, it’s okay to re-gift it later, as long as you don’t give it back to the original person.

Go to the Holiday Party but Keep Your Job. You can have fun at the office party, but don’t forget where you are. It is never okay to drink too much, get too chummy or loud. Remember you need to keep your job in the New Year.

Plan for Christmas Dinner not the Last Supper. Avoid the stress of Christmas dinner with your in-laws where you are constantly correcting your children on their table manners. Review simple manners with them beforehand. Chew with your mouth closed. Don’t reach for food.

Wait to be served. Use your napkin and silverware. If you don’t like it, eat what you like and be polite.

Send that Thank You Note Before You Forget. As soon as possible after the holiday, send a thank you card to anyone who has given you a gift, hosted an event that you attended or done something special for you. And remember, that Skyped phone call with Grandma where you mentioned your love for her gift does not replace a handwritten note.

Show Gratitude. Be grateful for anything someone gives you. Keep in mind that the person took time to think about you. Keep a list of all the gifts or gestures of kindness you have received, review them each day when you wake up in the morning.

By Christmas Eve, you will be amazed at how blessed you are.

Start a Tradition. It is amazing what children remember from one year to the next. I find it is the little things: drinking hot chocolate on the beach, spreading reindeer food the night before Christmas for the reindeer to eat when Santa visits, (see recipe at capitolmanners.com), or writing a letter to St. Nick.

Forget that extra gift and give your children your time. Giving them your time without your phone in your hand shows you value them while increasing their confidence.

Your love and attention is the best gift and the best way to truly make the season a success.

Kristin Pearson Wilcox, J.D., of North Beach is the founder of Capitol Manners, Calvert County’s only center for etiquette, event planning, customer service and executive presence training. Certified in global business etiquette from the Protocol School of Washington and trained by diplomatic experts at the U.S. State Department Foreign Service Institute, she brings empowerment to Southern Maryland through unstuffy manners lessons to instill confidence, courtesy, and success.

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IN THE Garden Dirt

By Ray Greenstreet It's hard to imagine Christmas without poinsettias. This colorful plant decorates homes, businesses and churches across the country…and beyond. The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a Mexican native. It was first introduced to the United States back in 1825 by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first United States Minister to Mexico, and the poinsettia is named for him.

In its native habitat, the poinsettia is a shrub or small tree.

Those colorful "petals" that define the poinsettia aren't actually petals, but bracts, or leaves. The actual flowers – called cyathia - of the poinsettia are small and yellow, and are in the center of each leaf bunch.

The colors of the bracts are created through a process called photoperiodism, meaning that they require darkness (12 hours at a time for at least five days in a row) to change color. Any light during these nights – from passing headlights, street lights or even a TV – will affect bract production. However, during the day, poinsettias need abundant light to develop the brightest colors.

The plant's association with Christmas began in Mexico, sometime in the 16th-century. There the legend says that a young girl, Pepita, was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of Jesus' birthday.

She was told by an angel to gather a bunch of "weeds" growing wild along footpaths, and place them on the church altar as her offering. Those "weeds" were wild poinsettias. The poinsettia is known in Mexico and Guatemala as the Flor de Noche Buena, meaning Christmas Eve Flower.

Today there are more than 100 cultivated varieties of poinsettias, and their colors include the traditional red but also pink, white, orange and marbled varieties. This holiday flower

has become so popular in the United States that December 12 is recognized as National Poinsettia Day. Caring For Your Poinsettia • Choose a plant with dark, green foliage.

• On chilly winter days, be sure the poinsettia is protected by a plant sleeve (plastic or paper) because even short exposure to low temperatures can damage the plant.

• Remove the sleeve as soon as possible after you're home, because the petioles (stems of the leaves and bracts) can droop and twist if the plant is left wrapped for too long.

• The poinsettia needs bright light, so place it near a sunny window - or in another well-lit area - but out of direct sun. Poinsettias do not tolerate cold drafts so don't place it next to a window where the plant can come in contact with cold windows.

Too warm and they'll suffer too, so keep them away from heat vents and fireplaces.

• Check the soil daily and water only when it feels dry. Always water enough to soak the soil to the bottom of the pot. Don't let the plant sit in water, which will encourage rot. The leaves are a good indicator of your watering: If you don't water enough, the plant will wilt and drop leaves, and if you water too much the lower leaves will yellow and then drop.

• If you keep your plant for several months, apply a soluble houseplant fertilizer, once or twice a month according to the manufacturers recommendations

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By Tim Sisson, Loan Officer with First Home Mortgage, Dunkirk, MD. Over the last few years, homebuyers are finding financial solace in a little-known mortgage program here in Southern Maryland. The Rural Housing loan program backed by the Department of Agriculture gives low and moderate income families the ability to purchase a home and finance 100% of the purchase price, and applicants are not required to be first-time homebuyers.

It is often speculated that with 100% financing products, the buyer will be gouged with a high interest rate, outrageous mortgage insurance, or hidden fees to compensate for the lack of down payment. To the contrary, the USDA/RD loan has one of the most competitive 30-year fixed interest rates on the market. Similarly, a buyer can save on the Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) by instead paying the USDA annual fee, which is a standard .35% of the loan amount. When compared to other loans with the same qualifying criteria, this is often more affordable on a monthly basis.

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The Christmas Train by David Baldacci was very enjoyable and a quick read. Baldacci published this charming story in 2002, 15 years ago, yet it remains timeless. Recently adapted for the Hallmark Channel, The Christmas Train warms the heart and for those fascinated by train travel, brings the locomotive to life.

Many schemes are at play throughout this journey, and mysteries abound.

All was not as it appeared on the surface.

Beginning in Washington, DC, passengers board Amtrak’s Capital Limited destined for Los Angeles, California just four days before Christmas.

The Limited departed Union Station and headed into Western Maryland into West Virginia, and Ohio, until it reached Chicago where passengers switch to the Southwest Chief. The train was as much a part of the story as the characters themselves. It sped, lurched, and stopped. Accommodations are easily accessed; quarters are close and the holiday spirit was in the air from the “Mistletoe Fizz” drink to the seasonal carols. It was a close environment; after one day, everyone knew everything about everybody.

The Capital Limited staff are family – from the head porters to bartenders, and even a former employee who rode the train to fill his days. Among the travelers are Tom Langdon, a renowned war journalist; Max Powers, the famous movie producer, and one of his script writers; a children’s choir; a mysterious thief; a nosy passenger; elopers; a retired priest; and a fortune teller.

Tom Langdon had given up his overseas travels. Tired of long lines, and an incident with airport security, he decided to take the train to California.

There he will spend the holiday with his on-again, off-again Hollywood girlfriend. Tom still had unresolved feelings for his partner, Eleanor Carter, another war correspondent; Eleanor abruptly left him in Tel Aviv.

Tom, “felt like a pilgrim traveler in his own country…he’d seen far more of the rest of the world than he had of America.” After he gave up writing war stories and now did “fluff” pieces for magazines, he wanted his next piece to be a story about train travels at Christmas.

Powers told Tom that he and his script writer were working on a story about train travel; Tom let him know that he, too, was doing the same.

Perhaps Tom and his script writer might collaborate??

Discovering that Eleanor Carter was the script writer, Tom’s old feelings and questions resurfaced. Shocked and annoyed to find Tom on the train, Eleanor could not concentrate on her writing and complains about their mode of travel. Max said, “You don’t take a train because you want to get somewhere fast. You take it for the journey itself. To be surprised.”

Tom busied himself with interviews and the former employee told him, “It’s my experience that most folk who ride trains could care less where they’re going.

For them it’s the journey itself and the people you meet along the way. You see, at every stop this train makes, a little bit of America, a little bit of your country, gets on and says hello.”

Heading west through the mountains, the view out of the train’s windows became ominous. When disaster hit the Southwest Chief, the characters collided in a variety of ways. Will they lean on each other and survive an impending catastrophe? Will the powerful locomotive roar through this? Will the American spirit survive? And who will be the most surprised? Will love triumph? Will a Christmas miracle happen?

Come aboard The Christmas Train and find out.

About the Author: Judy is a life-long Southern Maryland resident. She has a passion for reading. From weekly visits to the bookmobile as a child to reading on her IPad today, she is always on the look-out for a "good read." Judy and her husband Richard are active in their church, community and most of all in the lives of their three children and seven grandchildren.

CURRENT EVENTS Photo with Santa Take your own photo with Santa in the polar bear village. Dec. 16, 17 and 23.

Greenstreet Gardens, 391 W. Bay Front Rd. (Rt. 258), Lothian. greenstreetGardens.com.

New Year’s Eve Party on the Pier Full dinner, dessert and late night snack.

Bring your own alcohol. Champagne toast at midnight! DJ entertainment.

Photobooth. 7:00 pm-1:00 am. The North Beach Pier, 9023 Bay Ave. $95/person. Purchase in advance at

Thursday, December 14 Christmas Centerpiece: Relax surrounded by holiday decorations and twinkling trees as you learn how to design your own one-of-a-kind holiday centerpiece! $35. 7:00-9:00 pm.

Greenstreet Gardens, 391 W. Bay Front Rd. (Rt. 258), Lothian. greenstreetGardens.com.

Friday, December 15 Dramatic Reading of The Polar Express: Bring your family to hear this annual favorite by our own Conductor John. Event also includes carols and a free craft. No registration necessary, drop-ins welcome. Identical sessions at 5:30 pm and 7:00pm. Free and open to the public. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach. Made possible by the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum and our generous Friends membership.

Karaoke at The Legion: For a good time from 8:00 pm to midnight come to the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, Lower Level Lounge. No cover charge. 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Public welcome. Questions: 410-257-9878. ALPost206.org.

Holiday Lights Contest: Call Chesapeake Beach Town Hall to have your home, business or boat judged.

410-257-2230. Awards ceremony for Christmas Holiday lights at Town Council meeting on Dec. 21 at 6:50 pm.

Saturday, December 16 Shredding Event: Calvert County residents – destroy unwanted paper documents to help prevent identity theft. Free. Rain or Shine. 8:00 am-2:00 pm. Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Rd., Lusby. 410-326-0210. co.cal.md.us/recycle.

Town Hall. 8916 Chesapeake Ave. Chesapeake Beach Village Luminaria: 301-855-6681.

Visit north- Drive thru the village at dusk. Call Chesapeake Beach Town Hall for info, beachmd.org.

410-257-2230.

On the Go With Calvert Library – Kennedy Center Northern HS Band Boosters' 15th Sat., Dec. 30. Charter bus leaves Annual Holiday Craft Fair: 9am to Sunderland Park' n Ride at 4:00 pm. for 3pm. Shop for one of a kind gifts from the Kennedy Center's free show featur- local expert crafters, such as jewelry, ing a Celtic Holiday Program including t-shirts, autographed sports memoraIrish music and step dancing! Snacks allowed on bus, or dine there. $20 bus bilia, geo lights, artwork, toys, and fee must be paid when registering at any more! Also, vendors such as Lularoe, Rodan + Fields, Tupperware, Origami Calvert Library. Sorry, no refunds.

Owl, Scentsy, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, and H20 at Home.

Holiday Maker's Markets: All musicians are invited to participate Indoors! Admission to each Holiday in the Holiday Concert in the Mary Market is free! 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Harrison Center at 11 am (arrive 10:45 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts am). Show your instrument at the Center, 13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons. concession stand and get a $1 off Visit: annmariegarden.org. coupon. New this year - Kids can make gifts in Santa's Workshop in the MHC. Holiday Party: “Someday Soon We Will All Be Together,” is a Holiday Sunday, December 17 Party for children and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Charlie Brown Christmas: Bring the 12:00–2:00 pm at “The Space,” 96 kids to enjoy this performance by Central Square Dr., Prince Frederick. Union Church’s Youth Bible Study $15. Pre-registration is required. For Group. Play will be performed in lieu questions, or to register, contact of the sermon at 11:00 am. The Church Brittanny Petrzala at bpetrzala@calver- is located next to the North Beach thospice.org or (410) 535-0892, ext. Town Hall, 8912 Chesapeake Ave. All 2206. For more information on are cordially invited. Questions may be Calvert Hospice Bereavement directed to 410-257-3555. programs for children, visit calvertho- facebook.com/NBUnionChurch. spice.org/childrens-programs.

An Old-Fashioned Christmas: Celebrate Winter Festival: Hot chocolate, cook- at the original Port Republic One-Room ies, popcorn and crafts. Showing of Schoolhouse, which will be decorated for Rudolph and Storytime. 3:00-4:00 the holidays. Visit with Santa and Mrs. pm. North Beach Union Church, next Claus when they arrive at noon. Make to the North Beach Town Hall, 8912 popcorn/cranberry strings and ChristChesapeake Ave. All are cordially invit- mas stars, and help to decorate a Christed. This free event is offered with the mas Tree. Play some old-time games compliments of the Congregation. and practice writing on a slate with a slate pencil. Enjoy Christmas music and Questions 410-257-3555. a guest flutist. 11:00 am-1:00 pm. 3080 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic.

Chronicles of Christmas: The past Visit: calvertoneroomschool.org. For and the present come together in this more info, contact Peter Cochran whimsical event! Get in the holiday (H)410-586-0482 or (C)301-693-4019. spirit with a bus tour around the Town Free. of Chesapeake Beach to see the light displays while historians entertain with Gingerbread Lighthouse Workshop: tales of holiday traditions through the Build and decorate your own gingeryears since Chesapeake Beach was bread lighthouse and keeper’s cottage! founded, over 100 years ago. Free and Ages 4–10. Register at the admissions open to the public. Seat reservations desk on the day of the program. Space required. Call or text: Hilary is limited; $4 per child with museum 301-855-4028 to reserve up to 5 seats. admission. Sessions at 11:00 am and Bus Tour runs at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 & 2:00 pm. Calvert Marine Museum, 8:30 pm; begins at the Chesapeake Solomons. 410-326-2042.

CalvertBeach Town Hall, 8200 Bayside Rd. marinemuseum.com.

This event is made possible by the Town of Chesapeake Beach and the Afternoon with the Grinch! Holiday Friends of the Chesapeake Beach crafts in our private dining room from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Photos with the Grinch Railway Museum.

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from 2:30-3:45 pm! NEW this year, SOMD Entertainment is graciously providing photos for the event! SOMD Entertainment provides an "out of the box" photo booth experience! Pictures will take place in the bar area with a blue screen. Parents are welcome to take photos of their little ones with the Grinch and will also receive a printout (free of charge) on the spot from Mike with SOMD Entertainment! The photos from SOMD Entertainment will have a beautiful holiday background imposed to complete this Holiday Photo Shoot! Additional Photo Prints will be available for purchase on their website: www.somdentertainment.com. Free to participate. Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill,13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell.

410-394-3825. Facebook.com/Afternoonwiththegrinch.

Caroling: Join the Union Church for a night of giving to the community through caroling to shut-in’s and others, 5:00 pm. Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall, 8912 Chesapeake Ave. All are cordially invited. Questions may be directed to 410-257-3555. facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.

Holiday Highlights: Decorate, decorate, decorate!!! The North Beach House and Garden Club's 18th Annual Holiday Highlights judging will be held after 6:00 pm. Decorate your home or business for the holidays for your chance to win! There will be two categories: houses, apartments and townhouses; and businesses. Gift certificates will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in both categories.

For more info, call Jane Hagen at 301-812-0044.

Sunday, December 17 Yule Log Centerpieces - Make and Take: Using freshly cut greenery, create a festive Yule Log centerpiece for yourself or as a gift. Choose from three sizes of logs: $6 for small; $8 for medium; $10 for large. Half hour sessions from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Reservations required. Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Rd., Shady Side. 410-867-4486 or visit: captainaverymuseum.org. Presented in conjunction with Art House 20765.

Monday, December 18 Holiday Concert & Sing-Along: It's a holiday tradition--Visit the library for a concert and sing-along! Very popular

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CURRENT EVENTS vocalists Emily Bowen Mudd, Nathan Bowen, Jennifer Cooper and Peter Crews will be accompanied by the talented Sandy Griese and will share some of their favorite tunes to get in the holiday frame of mind. The concert will culminate in a whole family sing-along with a side of hot cocoa! 7:00 pm, Calvert Library, Prince Frederick. 410535-0291. Calvert.lib.md.us/events.

Tuesday, December 19 Minority Institute of Leadership and Excellence: Students participate in sessions that include Forgotten African American History, Financial Wealth, Blacks in STEM, Superpowers: The Art of Resiliency and Creating Your Own Stories, Vision Boarding, and Empowering to Lead. The day will include a step show and a college fair featuring historically black colleges and universities. 8:30 am-1:30 pm. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus. The Calvert County Public Schools Office of Equity is hosting the event in partnership with the Office of Fine and Performing Arts and the Concerned Black Women of Calvert County. Contact: Cathy Page at pagec@calvertcounty.education.

443-550-8105.

Steak Dinner: Order your steak direct from the Grill-Master. $15 includes all the trimmings and a beverage.

5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Rt., 260, Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room.

Public welcome. More info 410-257-9878.

ALPost206.org.

Tween 3D Printing Workshop: Get an intro to 3D design and make a fun object to take home! Participants will learn how to make simple 3D models using the website Tinkercad that can then be printed on our 3D printer.

Grades 5-7. Registration required.

6:30 pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Calvert.lib.md.us/events.

410- 535-0291.

Wednesday, December 20 Museum Members Save 20%: Museum members are invited for coffee and donuts and a FREE Stylus Pen. Members enjoy a 20% discount in the Museum Store all day today and on the 20th of every month!

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042.

Visit calvertmarinemuseum.com more info.

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Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig: Meet Ginny. She’s fourteen, autistic, and has a heart-breaking secret… Ginny Moon is trying to make sense of a world that just doesn’t seem to add up…. 2:00 and 7:00 pm. Adult event. Deale Community Library, 5940 Deale Churchton Rd. 410-222-1925.

Community Supper: The Union Church Wednesday Youth Bible Study Group in North Beach will serve a complimentary supper prior to regular prayer and fellowship. 5:00 pm. All are cordially invited. The Church is located next to the Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. Questions 410-257-3555 or visit: facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.

Spaghetti and Sinatra: Rat Pack-style music and entertainment by Joe Martone and Sinatra-inspired Italian dinner specials. 6:00-9:00 pm. Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2735. CBResortSpa.com.

for 1:00-3:00 pm. Register at the admission desk the day of the program.

Space is limited; $4 per child with Babies In Bloom: Babies from birth to museum admission. Calvert Marine 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. songs, action rhymes and playtime calvertmarinemuseum.com. while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families Red Rooster Night: A tribute to in your community! 10:00 am. Deale Marcus Samuelsson’s famous Harlem Community Library, 5940 Deale Supper Club. Dinner and dancing Churchton Rd. 410-222-1925. accompanied by live music by Chyp Andi. Menu specials include shrimp Behind the Scenes MAC Lab Tours: and grits, mac and cheese, collard Enjoy a guided tour of the MAC Lab, a greens, deviled eggs and wild wild state-of-the-art facility that houses over wings. 6:00-10:00 pm. Rod ‘N’ Reel 8 million artifacts, including collections Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach. from every county in Maryland. Get up 410-257-2735. CBResortSpa.com. close and personal with our conservators and our collections. 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Jefferson Patterson Park & Sunday, December 24 Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. LeonChristmas Eve Candle Light ard. 410-586-0080. jefpat.org.

Services: 10:00 am, Combined regular Sunday worship. 6:00 pm, Family NARFE Holiday Luncheon: The Focus w/Adult Choir. 8:30 pm, National Active and Retired Federal Voices in Praise (VIP) Youth Choir.

Employees Association (NARFE), 11:00 pm, Holy Communion & Calvert County Chapter 1466, will special music. Friendship UMC, 1 hold its Annual Holiday luncheon at block east of Friendship Circle on 12:00 pm at Adams Rib, Rte 2-4, Route 2; 1-1/3 miles north of the Prince Frederick. Cash bar and full traffic light at the jct. of Rt. 2/260 in menu available. Bring a small gift ($15) Owings. 410-257-7133. bsuedean@for a door prize (bring one – get one). friendshipmethodist.org; friendshipAlso checks or non-perishable items for methodist.org. donation to a local food pantry. Make donation checks out to “Chesapeake Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Cares Food Pantry.” Meet and greet old All are cordially invited. North Beach and new friends at this annual holiday Union Church at 7:00 p.m. Next to celebration. Members, non-members the North Beach Town Hall, 8912 (active and retired and prospective) and Chesapeake Ave. Questions may be guests are welcome. More info directed to 410-257-3555.

410-326-9024 or 410-535-4576. facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.

Blue Christmas Worship Service: Christmas is a festive celebration of Christ's birth, but for many it is sad, dark, and lonely due to personal struggles or life circumstances or losses. The Stephen Ministers and Pastor of Friendship Methodist Church recognize that these emotional and spiritual feelings are raw and real. We'd like to embrace those who need a "grace lift" during Advent. A Blue Christmas service is offered for those who wish to find solace. No strings, just come as you are. 7:00 pm. Friendship UMC, 1 block east of Friendship Circle on Route 2; 1-1/3 miles north of the Friday, December 22 traffic light at the jct. of Rt. 2/260 in Acoustic Music: For your listening Owings. 410-257-7133. bsuedean@pleasure, join us in the Lower Level friendshipmethodist.org; friendshipLounge to hear acoustic music by methodist.org.

Ross Crampton from 7:00 until 11:00 pm. Compliments of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at Thursday, December 21 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., East on Winter Solstice: Don’t miss it! Winter Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Public begins at 11:27 am. Sunrise at 7:20 am; welcome.

Info: 410-257-9878. sunset at 4:48 pm. The shortest daylight ALPost206.org. hours of the year: 9 hrs., 27 min.

Little Minnows: Maryland Symbols. A program for children age 3–5 and their caregivers. $5, CMM members are free.

10:00–11:00 am. Calvert Marine Museum, Somons. 410-326-2042.

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Saturday, December 23 Ornament Workshop: Participants receive a kit and instructions to create three fun and festive holiday ornaments. For ages 4 and older.

The Museum and Museum Store close at 2:00 pm. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Mon. & Tues., Dec. 25 & 26 Calvert Library: All locations are closed for the Christmas holiday.

Visit: Calvert.lib.md.us/events.

Monday, December 25 Christmas Day: The Museum and Museum Store will be closed. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Tuesday, December 26 Snow Globe Workshop: Create your own winter wonderland in a jar with recycled materials. For ages 4 and older. Starting at 1:00 pm. sessions are every 30 minutes while supplies last. Sessions limited to 20 participants. Sign up in the Discovery Room on the day of the event. $2 per child with admission. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Wednesday, December 27 Winter Wildlife: Discover the animals that make the wintry waters of the Chesapeake their home. Check the daily events schedule at the admissions desk for special program times. Free with museum admission. 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Thursday, December 28

Prepare for Winter Weather

By Calvert County Government The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory during the weekend of Dec. 8 through 10 for the snowfall. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management urges citizens to be prepared for winter weather and the possibility of wintery mixes, freezing and refreezing.

During extreme cold weather events, the primary concern is the potential loss of heat, power, telephone service or a shortage of supplies if storm or weather conditions continue for more than one day.

Residents should have the following items available: • Flashlight and extra batteries • Battery-operated NOAA weather radio and portable radio to receive emergency information; these may be your only links to the outside • Extra food and water; high-energy food and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration is best • Extra medicine and baby items • First aid supplies • Heating fuel • Emergency heating source (fireplace, wood stove, space heater, etc.)

• Fire extinguisher and smoke detector

Winter Industry: Learn about working the bay waters in the winter.

Discover the secrets of harvesting oysters and learn about traditional Chesapeake work boats. Take a guided tour of the Lore Oyster House (LOH). LOH open from 1:00-4:00 pm. Check the daily events schedule at the admissions desk for tour times.

If travel or outside activity is Free with museum admission. Calvert required, citizens should: Marine Museum, Solomons.

• Keep dry. Change wet clothing 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

frequently to prevent a loss of body heat.

• Watch for frostbite. Symptoms include loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately.

• Watch for hypothermia. Symptoms include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, slurred speech, drowsiness and apparent exhaustion. If symptoms are detected, get the victim to a warm location, remove wet clothing, warm the center of the body first and give warm, non-alcoholic beverages if the victim is conscious. Get medical help immediately.

Residents are encouraged to consider family members or neighbors with special needs and assist them in preparing for the winter weather. To stay informed on approaching weather events, residents should monitor local television channels, radio stations and the Internet.

Minecraft Club: Play Minecraft at the library on our laptops! Just beginning or a veteran player? No problem!

Elementary school students. Space is limited. 4:30 pm. Deale Community Library, 5940 Deale Churchton Rd. 410-222-1925.

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