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By Annette Jones Funn

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What is Common Core?

The world is changing - as are the expectations for what everyone needs to know and be able to do to be successful in college, careers, and life. Our education system must change to meet these challenges and provide today's students with the skills they need to be prepared for tomorrow. The standards must be relevant to the real world. That’s the goal of Common Core, which is a local issue of specific interest to parents and students in our readership area.

Common Core is a set of standards developed and validated by K-12, higher education, and industry leaders, that challenges our students to build a deeper understanding of subject matter, learn how to think critically, and apply their learning to the real world.

The best way to prepare students for college, careers, and life after high school is to ensure that they graduate with a strong foundation in the core academic areas that will open doors in the future. Maryland is one of 45 states and the District of Columbia, are raising the bar for students by adopting the Common Core Standards. Schools in Calvert County are implementing these with guidance from the Maryland State Department of Education as they focus on preparing world-class students.

Department of Education, the Standards are "rigorous education standards (which) establish a set of shared goals and expectations for what students should understand and be able to do in grades K-12 in order to be prepared for success in college and the workplace. The standards are research and evidence based and internationally benchmarked. The final Standards were released in June 2010.

What are the Common Core Standards?

The Common Core Standards are: - Grade-specific academic standards in math and English/language arts; - Higher, clearer, deeper, and based on what students must learn to succeed in college and today’s demanding careers; - Creating the same expectations for all students so families can understand exactly what every youngster should be learning; - Emphasizing skills students will need for the workplace including collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and creativity; and - Build upon strengths and lessons from the highest-performing states and countries.

To state this in another way, the Common Core State Standards are education standards in English-language arts and mathematics for grades kindergarten through 12. According to the Maryland State

How can you learn more in the meantime?

The Calvert County Public School System web site is calvertnet.k12.md.us and the telephone number is (410) 535-1700.

The Anne Arundel County School system web site is aacps.org and their phone number is (410) 222-5000.

For more information about the Town Hall Meeting you may telephone (410) 286-7113.

How can you find out more about Common Core?

You can learn about the Common Core Standards and the implementation in Calvert County Public Schools. Hear from teachers, students, parents, school administrators, Board of Education members, and the teacher's union who will talk about successes and challenges of the adoption of Common Core Standards.

Attend the League of Women Voters Calvert County’s Town Hall Meeting to be held on Thurs., Jan. 8, 2015 at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus located at 115 J. W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick, MD. from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Common Core Standards will be discussed followed by a question and answer session.

About the Author: Annette Jones Funn Ever since she was a little girl, she’s asked a lot of questions so that’s why we call this: The Question Column. Annette is Co-President of the League of Women Voters, Vice Chair of the Calvert County Commission for Women, Co-Founder of Concerned Black Women, a Friend of the Calvert Library, Calvert Historical Society, Calvert Marine Museum, supporter of Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation, local church Clerk and Trustees chair. She is a retired scientist from the US Food and Drug Administration. Annette and her husband Malcolm live in Chesapeake Beach.

Coming Closer to Ending Hunger End Hunger and Chesapeake Cares Food pantry continue to do amazing things – and gain recognition on the national level.

From Dec. 2 through Dec. 12, Walmart accepted votes online for $1.5 million in grants for local food pantries.

There were 75 food pantry winners of the Food Pantry Holiday Makeover campaign that will each receive a $20,000 grant for facility makeovers.

One of the winners of a $20,000 grants was Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry in Huntingtown, which gathered tens of thousands of votes each day through social media. They will use the money to renovate their facilities and purchase essential equipment such as new refrigerators, ovens, stoves, storage units, and even refrigerated trucks to help them better serve families in need.

“We are humbled by the turnout of support Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry has received throughout the campaign, and we’re so excited to be able to use the funds to expand our facility. It will help us improve the food distribution area to make it much easier for people in need to access food. We’ll also be able to expand our food storage area, allowing us to provide healthier foods so more families can eat nutritious meals,” said Rev. Robert P. Hahn, Senior Pastor Chesapeake Church, Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry. “We thank Walmart for their generosity and their commitment to reach out to local food pantries, the people who are on the front lines of this fight. Every food pantry in the running was worthy and we all stand shoulder to shoulder in combating the truly solvable problem in our country: hunger.”

The Food Pantry Holiday Make-

On Mon. Dec. 15, End Hunger’s Culinary School graduated its latest class of potential food service workers. They are now interning at local establishments.

over campaign launched at a time when food pantries across the country are preparing for their busiest time of year and facing high rates of need, with more than 49 million Americans experiencing food insecurity in 2013i. Meeting this need requires food pantries to not only have food on hand, but be wellequipped to safely store, prepare, and transport the food that will ultimately end up on a family’s table.

“We are so thankful for everyone who voted and for the communities that came together to support their local hunger relief agencies,” said Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation and senior vice president of Walmart Sustainability. “Today, the dedicated food pantry staff and volunteers who work so hard to fight hunger can start making plans for the purchase of new equipment and renovations. We hope that these grants will help make the holidays a little brighter not just for the food pantry staff and volunteers, but also, most importantly, for the families served by these organizations.”

Chan Named New Health Officer Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh thanked the Anne Arundel County Council for unanimously consenting to his recommendation for the appointment of Dr. Jinlene Chan as permanent Anne Arundel County Health Officer.

“As our county works to address the public health crisis of heroin and opioid addiction, we will be fortunate to have Dr. Jinlene Chan as our permanent Health Officer,” Schuh said. “I thank Council President Jerry Walker and the rest of the Council for acting on this important recommendation in such a swift manner as we work to make our county the best place to live, work, and start a business in Maryland.”

In accordance with state law, the County Executive nominates a County Health Officer with the Council's consent.

The nominee is then appointed as the Health Officer by Maryland’s Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Dr. Jinlene Chan has been Acting Anne Arundel County Health Officer since December 2012. Prior to that, she served as

Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Jinlene Chan.

the Deputy Health Officer for the Healthy Families Administration. She has a Masters of Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins University, and Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of South Carolina.

County Executive Steve Schuh was sworn in as 9th Anne Arundel County Executive on Dec. 1.

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports: CDS Violation On Dec. 11 at 11:43 a.m. Dep. G. Gott conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 and Patuxent Point Parkway in Solomons. He made contact with the driver, identified as Juliette Elizabeth Ledman, 35 of Lusby. Ledman arrested and charged with driving while suspended and two counts of drug possession for Alprazolam and Hydrocodone and paraphernalia possession, a modified straw.

green and black. The investigation continues.

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made contact with the owner who advised nothing appeared to be missing. Several items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 4600 block of A victim in the 3900 block of Sixes Rd. Cummins Avenue in Prince Frederick on in Prince Frederick reported to DFC R. December 7 between 8:00 p.m. and Kreps that between Dec. 8 and 9, 11:00 p.m. A Tom-Tom GPS unit was someone entered two of his unlocked stolen and later found by a citizen vehicles and stole approximately $40. walking along a nearby road. The investigation is continuing by Dep. J. The investigation continues.

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A second victim on Sixes Rd. reported to Dep. S. Moran that she had items stolen Burglaries from inside her unlocked vehicle also Unknown suspect(s) entered a building under construction at 3995 Old Town between Dec. 8 and 9.

Rd. in Huntingtown between Dec. 6 and DFC J. Livingston is investigating the 8. A Hilti hammer drill was stolen and theft of $50 worth of items out of an $500 in damage was done. DFC R. unlocked vehicle parked outside a home Wilson is investigating. in the 100 block of Chesapeake Ave. in Prince Frederick. The theft occurred DFC M. Quinn is investigating the theft of a 4-wheeler from a shed behind the between Dec. 7 and 8. victim’s residence in the 700 block of Another victim on Chesapeake Ave. Lower Marlboro Road in Huntingtown reported to Dep. S. Moran that during between December 8 and 10. The the same timeframe, someone entered 4-wheeler is a Kawasaki KFX 450 R, lime two of her vehicles, stealing two navigation systems, earphones and a purse. The navigation systems were found two days later by a citizen walking her dog on a nearby road. They were returned to the victim. The investigation is continuing.

Theft A reported theft in the 2200 block of Adelina Rd. in Prince Frederick was responded to on Dec. 8 at 6:55 p.m. by Trooper First Class Saucerman. Numerous items including cash, jewelry, and tools, were reported stolen from the residence. A pawn search was implemented and a suspect has been developed.

Investigation continues.

The Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy held its graduation ceremony on Tues., Dec. 9 for the 51st class of Correctional Officers for the tri-county area.

The Calvert County Detention Center graduated three correctional officers with Trevon Johnson receiving

the physical fitness and academic achievement awards.

Pictured from left to right, back row, are Sheriff Mike Evans, Captain Kevin Cross, Lt. Paul Norris, and Major T. D. Reece, and front row are C.O.1 Travin Johnson, Vanessa Anaya-Hernandez, and John Ashley.

Thefts from Vehicles A homeowner in the 8000 block of Portland Ct. in Owings reported to Dep. T. Mohler that on Dec. 8 at approximately 1:45 a.m. he was in his garage when he looked out the window and saw someone inside his vehicle that was parked in his driveway. When he started to open the garage door, the suspect fled. Nothing was stolen from inside the vehicle, which had been unlocked.

Mohler canvassed the neighborhood and noticed an interior light on in a vehicle parked outside a Someone rummaged through an neighboring home on Arbor Way. Mohler unlocked vehicle but did not steal

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anything while the vehicle was parked outside a home in the 1900 block of Harvest Grove Lane in Prince Frederick between Dec. 7 and 9. Several other vehicles in the driveway had been locked and were not entered. Dep. S. Moran investigates.

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CDS Violation On Dec. 12 at 11:55 a.m., Trooper First Class Oles responded to the Lusby Shell Station for a CDS complaint from Master Trooper Goldston. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from the inside of the suspect’s vehicle.

Joseph E. Miller 3rd, 22 of Lusby, was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was issued appropriate civil and criminal citations and released.

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New Commuter Lot Finished Calvert County residents who commute on buses are getting a welcome gift this holiday season: the new Dunkirk Park and Ride commuter lot opened Mon. Dec. 22.

With 500 parking spaces, the new lot provides double the amount of available parking spaces currently offered to commuters who board

buses in Dunkirk. The new facility is located at 10839 Town Center Blvd., behind the Dunkirk Medical Center.

In addition to extra parking spaces, commuters will now have extensive lighting, two designated shelters and landscaping.

There is no longer bus service to the lot off of Ferry Landing Road.

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Rt. 301 Repairs to Begin To improve roadway drainage, the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is starting a $3.3 million safety and resurfacing project along a nearly half-mile section of US 301 (Robert Crain Highway) in Upper Marlboro in Prince George’s County. The project involves replacing existing inlets and curb and gutter, manhole and storm drain pipe work and slope stabilization to prevent roadway erosion between Old Crain Highway near the CSX railroad crossing to just south of MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue).

Other improvements include replacement of roadside and median guardrail, resurfacing of all traffic lanes and new pavement markings.

More than 33,000 vehicles travel this section of US 301 each day, so travelers should plan extra commute time.

Crews will perform road patching, slope stabilization and drainage grate repairs and replacements. Crews are permitted to close lanes between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In spring 2015, crews will also be permitted to work between 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights for road resurfacing activities.

The entire project should be complete by late fall 2015, weather permitting.

SHA may use electronic message boards, construction cones, barrels, arrow boards and a flagging operation to direct motorists through the work zone. As crews work to keep work zones safe, each driver needs to actively modify his or her driving style to help prevent crashes. Stay alert – look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers.

Bridge Repairs Could Affect Boaters The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is closing the main navigation channel of Kent Narrows that runs below the MD 18 Kent Island Drawbridge in Queen Anne’s County. The channel is now closed to allow crews to make steel repairs to the drawbridge. SHA expects the water channel to re-open to marine traffic by Feb. 16, 2015.

There will be daily shoulder closures on MD 18 from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for crews to stage equipment and material for the bridge repair.

SHA notified the U.S. Coast Guard in late October and its officials alerted mariners to the impending closure.

Crews are making steel repairs to the

drawbridge in advance of a bridge painting project set to begin in late-March 2015. During the spring painting project, SHA will close the MD 18 drawbridge to motorists until early May. SHA’s contractor for the $365,000 bridge repairs is Covington Machine and Welding of Annapolis.

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Garden Dirt

By Ray Greenstreet

Caring for Our Feathered Friends

“If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes.” – Charles Lindbergh

A red cardinal in a bare tree. A bluebird on a fencepost. Birds delight us year ‘round – even more so in the bleak winter months. Put out birdfeeders, supply protective cover and a source of fresh water - and the birds will come.

There are about 35 species of birds common to our backyards, with dozens more passing by on their migratory travels. A field guide with good photos will help you to identify the species that show up at your feeder. You’ll get to know the regulars and, if you’re lucky, you’ll be rewarded with surprise visits from others.

Birds will frequent feeding stations all year, but during the winter birdfeeders provide the most value to your local bird population.

Birds are warm-blooded and must maintain their body temperature within a certain range.

To do this when the temperatures dip, they need the calories found in energy rich seeds and suet.

Different species of birds prefer different types of seeds and feeders, and no one type is preferred by all birds. Put out a few different types of feeders and food to encourage a diversity of visitors.

The three main types of feeders are hopper or house feeders, tube feeders, and tray or platform feeders.

A hopper feeder looks like a house with Plexiglas sides on top of a platform where the seed is dispensed as birds eat it.

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How to Attract Certain Birds:

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Tube feeders are hollow Plexiglas cylinders with multiple feeding ports and perches. These hanging feeders attract species that typically feed up off the ground.

Tray or platform feeders are flat surfaces on which you spread seed. Birds that typically feed on the ground are particularly attracted to this type of feeder.

Besides the three primary types, there are feeders designed specifically for suet, thistle, peanuts, mealworms, and fruit.

Platform and hopper feeders are especially good for attracting cardinals, wrens, chickadees, titmice, jays, and grosbeaks.

Hanging feeders, because they blow in the wind, are favorites of those species able to hang on while feeding such as chickadees, titmice, nuthatches and finches.

You have lots of choices of birdseed, too. All seed is not alike, and birds can tell the difference among seeds.

Sunflower seeds attract cardinals, woodpeckers, blue jays, goldfinches, purple finches, chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches.

Black sunflower seeds, sometimes called oil seeds, are higher in oil content and softer shelled than grey striped sunflower seeds.

Safflower is a white seed, slightly smaller than black sunflower seed. Chickadees, titmice, chickadees, and downy woodpeckers all indulge.

Goldfinches love niger seed. Hang up a feeder designed for this tiny seed, and you may have dozens of goldfinches visiting the feeder

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at the same time.

High calorie, high energy suet is a great food. Woodpeckers and nuthatches are a common sight on suet feeders.

In winter, birds can suffer from lack of water more than food as natural water sources freeze over or dry up. Birdbaths provide fresh water when most needed. During the coldest months consider a heater or heated birdbath.

Terracotta saucers used under large plants make excellent birdbaths. You can also use a garbage can lid with a few stones placed inside.

Providing cover for birds will make your back yard even more inviting. Birdhouses and natural plant cover provide protection from cold weather and from predators, such as birds of prey – and cats. Be sure to clean out old nests from houses to help reduce the possibility of parasitic bugs surviving the winter.

Winter is a great time to feed and enjoy the birds. And when the snow blankets the naturally available seed, the birds will come, happy for a more easily attained meal. How many birds? Count ‘em.

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join in – the count runs through January 5th, 2015. Check out the website for specifics: birds.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event – this year it will be held Feb. 13 through Feb.16. Simply count the birds in your backyard for as little as 15 minutes on one or more days of the event and report your sightings online. Each checklist submitted helps researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society study local bird populations. For more information, visit birdcount.org.

When starting up a feeding program, be patient. It may take as long as several weeks before the birds discover your feeders. While you wait, be sure to keep the feeders and birdbaths filled. Eventually, the birds will come.

About the Author: Ray Greenstreet began his career when he was just 13, as a “yard boy” at a garden center. In 2000, Ray and his wife Stacy, began Greenstreet Growers, a wholesale growing operation on their 65-acre Lothian farm.

In 2005, they opened Greenstreet Gardens, a retail nursery and gift store. Last year, Greenstreet Gardens grew to include a second retail store on Braddock Road in Alexandria, VA. In 2014, they’ve added a third location in the Del Ray section of Alexandria.

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By Doc Wexler The Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center (OWRC) opened its doors in Lusby in 1990 and has been serving the community statewide. When we began, we did so to meet the demand for wildlife rescue in Southern Maryland and the Tri-county Area and now serve all of Maryland. OWRC rescues about 3,000 animals each year, and to date have returned more than 35,000 animals back to the wild. We are licensed in all species and do not turn any wild animal away.

Since 1991, OWRC has progressively built a wildlife center on three acres of heavily-wooded property that includes the state-of-the-art Wildlife Clinic of Maryland, the Chesapeake Wildlife Education Center, a rescue vessel serving the Chesapeake Bay, and a housing facility for our veterinary interns. In 2014, with the help of our volunteers, we were been able to achieve a 94% success rate for returning animals back to the wild, making the OWRC one of the most successful wildlife facilities in the country.

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of 25 dedicated people that we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive without.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, we may accept tax-deductible donations from the public, our main supporters, as those has been no funding available from the county, state, or federal government to date.

We have experienced a profound growth rate of 1,500% in the last five years, mostly due to the closing of so many other wildlife organizations. In fact, we are now the largest wildlife rescue center in the state of Maryland.

Some of our accomplishments include: Bald Eagle rescue, construction of a full emergency medical facility for injured wildlife, construction of numerous exercise and flight pens, as well as being the first wildlife rescue in the state of Maryland and the only on-water rescue serving the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

Owls are frequently rehabilitated at the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center.

Licensed in all wildlife species, we rescue and treat a large array of animals.

Common patients are Bald Eagles, Red Tailed hawks, owls, fawns, raccoons, opossums and songbirds. In winter months we rescue and treat mostly reptiles, migratory water birds, and animals hit by cars.

At present, we are fortunate enough to have seven veterinarians who volunteer their services at our facility. O.W.R.C. has an annual working budget of $47,000.00 but we are scraping pennies together to stay afloat. Fortunately, we have a volunteer staff

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, we may accept tax deductible donations from the public, our main supporters, as there has been no funding available from the county, state or federal government to date. We are most recently a member of the Combined Federal Campaign #75009. Any and all support would be greatly appreciated by us and the animals we save. To make a contribution, please go to: our web site, orphanedwildlife-rescue-center.com.

About the Author: Doc Wexler lives in Lusby and rescues and rehabilitates wild animals locally through the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center. In 2015, Doc plans to be a regular contributor to our In the Wild column and introduce us to more local critters in the Chesapeake Current.

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By Lyn Striegel

15 Financial Tips for 2015

Your Money Matter$ This is for all you procrastinators out there. You know who you are. It’s never too early or too late to start a financial plan. In hopes of inspiring you to do so, here are 15 tips for your 2015 financial plan: 1. Stash the cash. The first step is to stash enough cash to give you breathing room if something terrible happens like an illness or job loss. At least 6 months and probably a year’s worth of income will do it.

2. Pay Yourself First. If you own a small business, get yourself on the books too. It’s tempting to pay everyone else before you, but by doing that you cheat yourself.

Be kinder to you.

3. No Credit Cards Allowed.

Think about it—twenty percent interest on your purchases? This is a terrible drag on your finances.

Pay off those credit cards with a plan. Then, keep one for emergencies but otherwise buy with cash.

4. Max Out the 401(k). If your employer has a 401(k) and you do not participate, shame on you. Especially if the employer will match your contributions that’s free money to you.

5. Get It All in One Place. If you can’t see it, you can’t manage it.

Get all your investment accounts under one roof with one statement a month.

6. Allocate, allocate, allocate.

This goes without saying, but

unless you allocate your assets you will not succeed as an investor.

7. Let It Ride. Compound interest is your friend. The more you can reinvest your interest or dividends, the better.

8. NO News is Good News.

Following the business news to figure out how to make a plan is just foolish. The news cycle is not your investment guide. Turn off the 24-hour business “news” and focus on making a plan to last over time.

9. Savings Alone is Not Enough. You’ve got to make investments to earn money on your money. Just keeping it in the mattress will not help defeat inflation.

10. Social Security. It’s not enough to live on. Make additional plans for retirement income.

11. Insurance. There are insurance products out there that can give you income and security for your principal, but work with a reputable broker and always be skeptical. Do your own due diligence.

12. Index Funds. I like ‘em and so does everyone else. Keep it basic with index funds that track the major indexes.

13. Beneficiaries. You need to check on what beneficiaries you have designated for your accounts, retirement plans, insurance policies, etc. Make sure it isn’t the ex-spouse.

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Required Docs. You know I’m going to advise you to get your estate plan in order as a major part of your financial plan.

You need a Will or a Living Trust, a Power of Attorney and a Living Will.

15. Confidence. This is the hard part. Financial planning is not rocket science - anyone can do this by following simple rules.

Have confidence!

I hope you try these tips and have fun doing so. Let me know how you are doing on your 2015 plan and Happy New Year!

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. 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.

Connections Between Holidays and Joint Accounts Growing up, I always looked forward to this time of year; October, November, and December. Why? Well, the weather starts getting cooler and each month, with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and of course, Christmas.

The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are usually spent with close family members, so it doesn’t surprise me each year in January when my calendar becomes quite full with new client appointments. Why the influx? Family members are getting together for the first time in months, and the children see some type of physical or cognitive change in mom or dad, and want to know what to do about it. In those meetings, it is not uncommon for me to hear, “It’s okay, I put my name on mom’s account so now I can pay her bills.” One bit of advice… be very cautious of joint accounts!

A joint account is an account where two or more persons have an ownership interest in that account. The account can be held as tenants in common or in joint tenancy. If the account is held as tenants in common, each person whose name is on that account has an equal interest in the money held in the account. When one person dies, their respective share will pass through probate and be distributed to their beneficiaries.

Whereas, if the account is held as a joint tenancy, when

one person dies, the account automatically belongs to the surviving account holders and is not distributed to the deceased individual’s beneficiaries. This may or may not be that person’s intent. Most accounts are held in joint tenancy. Also, if you have a joint account, the other joint owners have the legal right to that money and the money in that account could be subject to their creditors, lawsuits, bankruptcy, or divorce.

Typically, a joint account between spouses is okay and quite common. However, one might want to reconsider having joint accounts with other individuals than their spouses. Generally, it is not a good idea to have a joint account with individuals other than your spouse because of your exposure to liability and other unintended consequences. For example, if dad and son have a joint bank account that has $100,000 of dad’s hard earned money, and son, while driving, gets into an accident, injures the other driver, and gets sued, all of dad’s $100,000 is subject to recovery in a lawsuit by the injured driver, all because the son was a joint owner of the account. It does not matter that son never contributed to the account.

Another common concern I see is if a parent has a child on an account, does the son or daughter-in-law have access to the money? The legal answer is maybe.

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Typically, people do not want their in-laws to have any access to their money. But, if dad and son own a joint account, and son is in an auto accident and can no longer manage his finances, who do you think his power of attorney is? Most likely, it will be his wife, or dad’s daughter-in-law. Because son is a joint owner on the account, his wife, acting as his power of attorney, could access the money in that bank account. This is probably not what dad had intended.

The best method of granting access to your money so it can be used for your benefit is through a Financial Power of Attorney. By using a Power of Attorney, the child (or other individual) has no legal interest in the money in the account and it is not considered his or her money - it is still yours. The Power of Attorney ensures that your agent may access the account only for your benefit, not theirs. Thus, there is no exposure to your child’s lawsuits, creditors, bankruptcy, or divorce. And, if you want to make sure your account is available to your child when you die, you can name him or her as your pay on death beneficiary so the money will bypass the probate process and not be subject to the claims of your creditors.

Thanks for reading and I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays!

About the Author: Brian W. Ritter, Jr. is licensed to practice law in Maryland, receiving his J.D. from the University of Baltimore ;KPWWT WN 4I_ QV _PMZM PM OZIL]I\ML UIOVI K]U TI]LM ± 8ZQWZ to law school, he graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a UQVWZ QV KZQUQVIT R][\QKM ± *ZQIV Q[ I UMUJMZ WN \PM 5IZaTIVL *IZ )[[WKQI\QWV \PM 8ZQVKM /MWZOM¼[ +W]V\a IVL +IT^MZ\ +W]V\a *IZ Associations, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, as well as a member of the James Cawood Inn of Court in Annapolis.

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The Sweet Side

By Brian “Crow” McDaniel Sweet Sues Bake Shop is a landmark in North Beach - this March will mark its 10th anniversary. Owners Jonathan and Megan Di Iorio, who bought the establishment in 2012, continue to carry on the tradition while bringing new and exciting things to the shop. Their wrapped sandwiches are a rare treat.

Their specialty eclair is a town favorite.

Megan’s restaurant experience is a big plus for the bakeshop having grown

Wesley, the newest addition to the Di Iorio and Sweet Sue’s family.

up in the food industry. Her father’s side of the family owned restaurants and deli’s and Megan learned along the way.

She was educated in Pastry Arts at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, and had been working in the industry since 2009 prior to her and Jonathan buying Sweet Sue's.

Megan worked at the shop prior to buying it so she knows the business and the clientele well.

Sweet Sue's at the corner of Bay Ave. and 7th Street in North Beach offers a variety of products for breakfast and lunch. From breakfast sandwiches and muffins, to wraps, sandwiches and soups, you're sure to find something you'll enjoy. Their dessert options include cookies, brownies, pies and birthday cakes! Their hours of operation are Tues. through Sat. from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Sundays they are open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Aside from being a full service bakery, they can create wedding cakes and gourmet bakery items for your wedding or special event.

When people visit North Beach, they usually have this location planned as one of their stops. Often enough, they stop in more than once. Sweet Sue’s has become a place where you can grab breakfast along with a cup of tea or coffee. You don’t usually see lunch items in a bakeshop but Megan and Jonathan wanted their shop to be special. Their wedding cakes serves many local venues, including Herrington on the Bay, Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa and others. Their quality is well known and their prices are reasonable.

Attention to detail and dedication to quality goes into everything they make.

Megan and Jonathan are very down to earth and from my personal experience with them, very caring. Jonathan, one day, was speaking to me about the crumb cakes they have and I mentioned how my dad would make a crumb cake a certain way. Though my dad passed away before I was able to get the recipe, I distinctly remember the taste and was able to describe it to Jonathan as part of our conversation. Days passed by and one day at work we received a knock at the door. It was Jonathan with a box of crumb cake that looked very much like the kind my dad would make! He invited me to try it and when I did, I have to admit, it was a slightly emotional experience. My dad’s cake was here and my coworkers and I were enjoying it. I didn’t expect this at all and offered to pay for the cake but Jonathan refused and said it was a gift for a great story. For him, it was a joyful moment that their shop duplicated something that I thought was a mere memory.

Sweet Sue’s recreated the recipe based solely on my description of the taste, texture and height of the cake. For me, it was amazing.

If you want to know what kind of

Inside, Sweet Sue’s evokes memories of an old-time European bakery.

Jonathan and Megan Di Iorio with their new baby, Wesley.

business this corner bakeshop is all about, it’s obvious that they are all about serving people well. End Hunger Calvert County is one of the organizations they assist by opening their shop to help students graduating from the their classes.

“We have had a few students from the culinary program at End Hunger Calvert do their internship at our shop.

We currently employ one of the graduates of the program who completed her internship and is now baking for us,” says Jonathan.

One of the other organizations assist is the Calvert Humane Society.

When you choose Sweet Sue’s, you are supporting programs like this and providing opportunities within the community.

This year Jonathan and Megan celebrated the birth of their son, Wesley and are now raising their child in the world of baking. How sad is it that this poor kid will have to taste test every delicious item Sweet Sue’s offers? What a shame. (Insert sarcasm here!) There is always something fresh coming out of this bakeshop and this holiday season they have Sweet Sue's coffee mugs available for purchase.

One of the things they’ve incorporated in their business is the Sweet Sue’s Gift Card. IT’s a great last-minute gift.

You can’t go wrong - everyone loves gift cards. It’s usually the big businesses that have gift cards. Bust Sweet Sue’s is one of the first small businesses local to the beaches to offer gift cards.

They also have a holiday gift package that includes a mug, $5 gift card, and a one-pot bag of seasonal flavored coffee. If you haven’t tried their eclairs, they recommend that you do so at some point in your life. They are delicious!

Stop by and see Jonathan and Megan at Sweet Sue’s and support this tasty local business.

Sweet Sue's Bakeshop & Coffee Bar 443-964-5488 sweetsuesbakeshop@yahoo.com sweetsues-bakeshop.com 9132 Bay Avenue North Beach, MD 20714

In nice weather, sip your coffee at this sidewalk café and enjoy a glimpse of the Chesapeake Bay.

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

Toys for Tots Gets Boost from Dickinson Dickinson Jewelers is “Adding a Little Sparkle” to Toys for Tots this Year Local jeweler sells earrings and donates entire amount to Toys for Tots of Calvert County.

Dickinson Jewelers, with locations in Prince Frederick and Dunkirk, has been a drop off station for Toys for Tots as long as they can remember. Each year they try to do something a little different in order to get as many donations as possible for the local collections.

This year the store is selling Platinum-colored cultured pearl earrings for $5, and donating the entire amount, not just the proceeds, to Toys for Tots of Calvert County.

“My family and I are very grateful to this community, which has allowed us to stay in business for so long” says Claude Dickinson. “This is just a small way for us to be able to help local families during the holiday season. We were able to donate over $1,000 to Toys for Tots.”

Toys for Tots asked the store to use the money raised from the sale of the earrings to purchase gifts for older children that are a part of Toys for Tots.

“The older children tend to be overlooked when people make donations, so we wanted to do something to ensure

The friendly, helpful staff of locally-owned and operated Dickinson Jewelers.

they have a special holiday season,” said Kathy Dickinson. “We were able to pick a wide variety of jewelry for both boys and girls that we really hope will put a smile on some faces Christmas morning.”

The store still has the $5 Platinum colored cultured pearl earrings available in both locations.

Dickinson Jewelers is located in Prince Frederick Market Place (916 Costley Way, 410-535-4338) and in Dunkirk Marketplace (10286 Sothern Maryland Boulevard, 301-855-8770).

Find Dickinson online at dickinsonjewelers.com and on Facebook.

State Official Stops – and Shops- Locally

Buyers, Growers Invited to Event The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host a wholesale local food trade show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 22, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium “N” Room in Annapolis.

The show connects Maryland growers, producers, and processors with buyers from grocery retailers, restaurants, schools, institutions, and other venues.

In 2014, more than 400 registrants attended. They included produce farmers, artisan cheese and ice cream producers, beef and bison farmers, grocery store representatives, chefs, school nutrition directors, distributors, economic development officials, University of Maryland Extension and regional agricultural marketing officials.

Rising consumer demand for locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables, meats, and specialty items is sparking more interest in Maryland products from commercial purchasing agents.

The event is designed for: - Maryland growers, producers, or processors interested in finding new markets for your products; - Buyers from grocery stores,

restaurants, hospitals, schools, or other venues looking to purchase Maryland grown or produced products; - Service providers in agriculture or local foods, such as county extension agents, food writers, etc.

The types of local products that buyers will typically find at this meeting include: - Fruits and vegetables; - Meats, including beef, turkey, and bison; - Cheeses (both cow’s and goat’s milk); - Seafood, such as crabmeat and oysters; and - Specialty products, including locally made ice cream, soups, flour, wine, and more.

To register, or for more information, visit www.marylandsbest.net.

The exhibit fee for Maryland growers, producers, and processors is $20 if received before the deadline and $40 thereafter. There is no fee for buyers to attend. Those registered by Jan. 7 will be included in the directory. For questions or help registering, contact Stone Slade at MDA at (410) 841-5779 or email stone.slade@maryland.gov.

Two stops on Comptroller Peter Franchot’s “Shop Maryland for the Holidays” tour were in Prince Frederick and St. Leonard.

Franchot was joined by other local dignitaries at a packed house for lunch at Jerry’s Place in Prince Frederick. He presented daughter Debbie Gainey a proclamation praising Jerry’s place for “providing a great neighborhood gathering place with a welcoming family atmosphere, fresh seafood dishes, The Weems family gets a visit from Comptroland stellar service. With special ler Peter Franchot and local dignitaries at appreciation for your contributions their liquor store in St. Leonard. to the community and gratitude for being a notable Prince Frederick landmark. Best wishes for continued growth and success.”

Franchot also officially “announced” that the “best crab cake in the state is at Jerry’s Place.”

Next, Franchot and his entourage stopped at Wemyss Liquors in St. Leonard, where Commissioner Steve Weems proudly proclaimed that business The Gainey family including Jerry Sr. was up for the first time in five years. Debbie, and Jerry Jr. pose with Maryland The message Franchot left for Comptroller Peter Franchot, Del. Tony Calvert County Commissioners others was, “Don’t order your wine O’Donnell, Pat Nutter and Tom Hejl, and Sheriff Mike from California. Get off the Evans at an event recognizing Jerry’s Place Internet, and come here.” in Prince Frederick.

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New Era for BOCC

On The

It was a packed house at the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus for the swearing-in of the 62nd Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on Tues., Dec. 16. Clerk of the Courts Kathy Smith [D] administered the oath as Pat Nutter, Steve Weems and Evan Slaughenhoupt recited it for second terms. Newcomers and at-large commissioners Mike Hart and Tom Hejl officially began their first terms. Also sworn in was Sheriff Mike Evans to his 4th term. All are Republicans.

Slaughenhoupt noted in remarks after being sworn in how this board lacks diversity. On the last board, there was one woman, Susan Shaw [R], who has decided to retire and did not seek re-election.

“It is not lost on me, this is the first day since Dec. 1978 where the board of County Commissioners consists of only men – only white men. Now, each of us has a wife who provides a lot of guidance. I pledge that I will also stay in touch with the Commission for Women, Margaret Dunkle, my friends at the League of Women Voters, and the NAACP, as well as other concerned citizens and organizations,”

Sheriff Mike Evans is sworn in for a 4th term by Clerk of Courts Kathy Smith along with Commissioners Evan Slaughenhoupt, Pat Nutter, Tom Hejl, Mike Hart and Steve Weems.

Slaughenhoupt said, adding, “I’m sure this board will remain sensitive to the needs of all who call Calvert County home.”

Noting that he had “done a lot of tough jobs” including years as a law officer on the streets, and in planning and zoning capacities, Commissioner Pat Nutter told the crowd, “Being a County Commissioner is the most difficult job I believe I have ever had.

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day.” He promised openness and transparency in the coming term.

Nutter then asked Eagle Scout Lane Canada to come forward and “autograph” his book, “The Four Percent,” which said he has asked hundreds of Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold recipients to sign over the years.

“I love this county with all my heart. I think it’s so special,” said newly elected commissioner Mike Hart Huntingtown High School (HHS) student Rachel [R-District 1], adding this message to Cole provided a stirring rendition of “The Star his supporters, “Thank you for Spangled Banner” as Bernie Fowler Sr. looks on.

The NJROTC Honor Guard presented the color everything.”

Commissioner Steve Weems [R-At guard. Dan Simmons of Calvary Bible Church Large] tearfully thanked his mother and offered the invocation and Deacon Gertrude Brown his family. He then read a poem from gave the benediction. his days as a member of the Sigma Wayland.

Alpha Epsilon Fraternity called “The New Commissioner Tom Hejl True Gentleman” by John Walter [R-At Large] spoke on behalf of the full

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Steve Weems was elected President of the Board of Calvert County Commissioners, taking over from previous president Pat Nutter. Evan Slaughenhoupt was elected Vice President of the board.

Commissioner Mike Hart with daughter Lexie, grandfather Raymond Lankford Sr., mother Charlene Lankford, wife Carolyn Hart and son, Zack.

board, “There is a long road ahead … I have a true love of Calvert County and we want to see things be better. It’s our job now to see that we maintain Calvert’s future.”

During the business section of the meeting, Weems was named President for the coming year with Slaughenhoupt

[R-District 3] as Vice President. The vote was 4-1 in favor, with Hart casting the “no” vote. He told the Chesapeake Current afterwards that his vote meant, “nothing against them (Weems and Slaughenhoupt) – I highly respect them both,” but that he felt with two new Commissioners, and three new people on the Board of Education, there should be consistency, and that he had instead wanted the board to continue with Nutter as President and Weems as Vice President. “Then next year, when Tom and I aren’t so new, there could be some change.”

Former state senator and county commissioner Bernie Fowler Sr. served as the Master of Ceremonies, and remembered that when he was on the BOCC, the annual budget was just $4 million. Now it exceeds $200 million.

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Fang is a gentle giant. This Neapolitan Mastiff does well with other dogs, cats and kids. He is a bit of a couch potato and may not do well in an active home, but if you're looking for a dog to just hang out with, Fang could very well be your guy!

For more information, please visit HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.org or come in and see all the animals available at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland. Phone: (410) 257-4908.

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Scientists Oppose Marcellus Shale Drilling We received the following letter in response to our article in the Dec. 11 edition of the Chesapeake Current on page 15 entitled “Report Recommends Marcellus Shale Drilling.” It’s also available online at ChesapeakeCurrent.com.

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The scientific organizer PSE Healthy Energy suggests that the decision to publish regulations to allow shale gas development in Maryland is not based on sound science.

In a recent decision, Governor Martin O’Malley ensured that shale gas development (also known as “fracking”) will go forward in parts of Western Maryland under strict public health and environmental safeguarda. This decision follows a study by the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health that found that risks from shale gas development are significantly higher than the Maryland Department of the Environment found in its Marcellus Shale Risk Assessment.

The University of Maryland study found a high or moderately-high likelihood of negative public health impacts in eight of nine areas, including air quality, healthcare infrastructure, and cumulative exposures/risks.

PSE Healthy Energy recently released a working paper that analyzes all of the peer-reviewed scientific literature on shale gas development. Results of the analysis indicate the following with respect to shale gas development: • Human Health: 87% of papers focused on human health and risk found potential public health risks or adverse health outcomes.

• Water Quality: 72% of papers focused

on water quality found potential, positive association, or actual incidence of water contamination • Air Quality: 95% of papers on air quality found evidence of elevated air pollutant emissions and/or atmospheric impacts.

The PSE Healthy Energy letter to Governor O’Malley can be accessed at: psehealthyenergy.org/site/view/1237. The PSE Healthy Energy working paper can be accessed at: psehealthyenergy.org/site/view/1233.

Quote: "Approximately three-quarters of the peer-reviewed scientific literature on shale gas development has been published in the past two years and many data gaps remain. In other words, scientists are only beginning to catch up with the rapid growth of this industry. So far there has been no indication that shale gas development has been proven to be safe."

Seth B. Shonkoff, PhD, MPH Executive Director | PSE Healthy Energy Dr. Adam Law Jake Hays "States with active shale gas development have shown time and time again that assurances of safety are no proxy for adequate environmental protection."

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Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederseamstress and quilter. She will be lovingly missed by her family and the many friends ick handled arrangements.

June Elaine she has made throughout her life.

In gratitude, Julia’s family would like to Barbour, age 65, of Roy Chase, 87 Prince Frederick, thank her caregivers of many years, Gussie Griffin, Daisy and Wendy Hawkins, for passed away Dec. 15, Roy William 2014, in Clinton. their unselfish devotion to her, to Calvert Chase, age 87, Hospice, St. Anthony of Padua‘s Parish and She was born June departed this life parishioners who delivered communion to 11, 1949, in Prince Nov. 30, 2014. He Frederick, to the late her on a regular basis and for all of those who was born June 3, James P. and Pauline prayed and helped in so many ways in her 1927, in Huntingtime of need.

Marks Dalrymple. town to the late George P. Kalas Funeral Home in June is survived by her beloved Minnie Mackall Edgewater handled arrangements. husband, James Howard Barbour of Prince Chase and John Frederick, daughter Ashley Paige Barbour of Wesley (Cooley) Prince Frederick, and granddaughter Alaina Chase.

Dean Brown, 65 Paige Barbour. She is also survived by her Roy was married to the late Rosie Lee two brothers, James P. Dalrymple Jr., of Dean George Chase. He received his education in Calvert Lexington Park, and Jerry A. Dalrymple of William Brown, age County and served in the U.S. Army during Prince Frederick.

65, transitioned to the Korean War. During his 30 years of A memorial service is Dec. 22, 2014 at his heavenly home military service he received several medals 11 a.m. in The Full Gospel Assembly of God Nov. 27, 2014. Dean including a Purple Heart. He worked for Church located in Prince Frederick. Memowas born April 29, several apartment complexes over the years rial contributions may be made to Full 1949, in Plum Point. in the maintenance department.

Gospel Assembly of God in memory of June Roy was the glue that kept the family He was the eighth of E. Barbour.

10 children born to together. He made sure he stayed in contact Rausch Funeral Home in Owings Bernard and Emma with everyone. The family reunions would handled arrangements. not have happened at all without him Brown, both now deceased.

Upon graduating from Calvert High getting them started. He also enjoyed going School, Dean enlisted in the U.S. Army to the casinos with family and friends.

Julia Bauer, 90 Roy leaves to cherish his memory two Sept. 22, 1969, where he advanced his Julia Goulart (Ferreira) Bauer, age 90, education by completing a field of study daughters: Debra Chase, Catherine Nell passed away at her home in Huntingtown on leading to certification as a construction Stanley; one son: Roy David Stanley; one Dec. 12, 2014. Julia was born May 8, 1924, engineer at the USATC, Fort Leonard daughter-in-law Janet Stanley; four grandin New Bedford, Massachusetts to Emeren- Wood, MO. He was promoted to the rank daughters: Tyreka Michelle Chase, Senica and Mercedes Stanley, Rosie Stanley; three ciana Goulart Ferreira and George Enos of sergeant July 10, 1970.

Dean served a tour of duty in combat in grandsons: Tony Donnell Chase, Demond Ferreira.

At the age of 19 she married and Vietnam from Sept. 14, 1970 to Sept. 13, Stroud, Roynae Scott; four greatrelocated with her late husband Joseph 1971. A decorated soldier, Dean received the grandchildren: Dazar and Noah Stanley, Charles Bauer, Sr. to Washington, D.C. She National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Jaiyanna and Nehemiah Jones and a host of was the loving mother of Joseph Charles Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars; Republic nieces, nephews and other relatives and Bauer, Jr., Mary Frances (Frannie) Bauer- of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and Expert friends.

Roy has gone on to join his six brothers: Fletcher (Norman) and Frederick William (Rifleman). He ended his military career at Bauer (Kathie), grandmother of Joseph Fort Hood, Texas in 1972. In civilian life, Dewy, Walter, Alfred, Eugene, Collins and Charles Bauer III, Jason Emory Moreland, Dean worked in the construction field on John; six sisters: Lottie (Sister) Mullens, Frederick Daniel Bauer, John Robert Bauer various projects including the Kennedy Pauline High, Lillian Chase, Ruth Jenkins, Helen King and Minnie (Penny) Green. Roy and Kiley Marie Bauer. She had three great- Center and the Pentagon.

Carrying forth his memories are his was the last of 13 children. grandchildren, Jessica Bauer, Joseph Charles Sewell Funeral Home in Prince FrederBauer IV, and Elyssa Ann Moreland Clark. sisters, Velma and Roxy: and his brothers, Julia was the oldest of five siblings, Dwight and Derrick; brother-in-law Francis ick handled arrangements.

Carolina Fraley, George Ferreira, Manuel Mack; five nieces; five nephews; and loving Ferreira and Robert Ferreira. She worked family and friends. He also leaves dear Mabel Clark, 93 alongside her husband in their family friends, Joe Smith, Carlos Green, and plumbing business as the secretary/treasurer cousin Austin Brown.

Mabel Mae In addition to his parents, Dean was for more than 40 years. Julia was an Clark,age 93, peacepreceded in death by five sisters. extremely talented and creative painter, fully departed this life Nov. 27, 2014, at the Solomons Nursing Center in Dowell. She was born Aug. 15, 1921, to the late Jim Wilkins and Annie We are proud to announce Wilford-Wilkins in Dorchester County.

Mabel began her journey growing up the opening of with her siblings Lydia, James, Sam and Herbert in Cambridge, MD, attending Pine Rausch Crematory P.A. Street Elementary and St. Clair High Calvert County’s only Schools. At age 14, young Mabel worked skinning tomatoes at the Phillip Canning on-site crematory.

Factory, also in Cambridge. Mabel also worked at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, Serving Calvert, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties.

PA, riveting the seams of airplanes. She then returned home to work at the local Clam Lusby Port Republic Owings House for a while and later went to New 20 American Ln. 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 8325 Mount Harmony Ln. Jersey where she learned to shuck oysters 410-326-9400 410-586-0520 410-257-6181 this experience then prepared her for www.RauschFuneralHomes.com 1936892 working at the Denton's Oyster House in

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Broomes Island, until her retirement due to the illness of her husband James Clark.

Mabel would pick crabs, and shuck oysters and clams in the local seafood industries from Solomons to St. Mary's County.

She worked with a lot of people and could tell many, many funny stories about their adventures together.

Mable gave birth to her first child Joe Louis Wilkins, at 15. At 18, she married Alfred Humphreys Collins. She later remarried and spent 47 years with her husband James Clark in their home in Dowell. They were blessed with a son, Dana Lamont Clark. Throughout her later years, Mabel enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and Goddaughter, Regina Butler.

Mabel grew up in the church in Cambridge, serving on the Usher Board and Choir at Bethel AME with her family. As an adult, she joined St. John United Methodist Church in Lusby, under the leadership of Rev. Sherman Mason. She served on the Inter-Senior Choir and was a member of the United Methodist Women. Though limited by physical constraints in her later years, Mabel worshipped with her church family every Sunday because she believed the Lord gave her the strength to do so. Often times she was in great pain, but the church was such a meaningful and important part of her life she never wanted to miss it.

Mabel was inducted into the Psalm 90:10 Club at St. John UMC in 2007, and during an interview, she was asked to name three things that she enjoyed doing, and she happily exclaimed, "No. 1 singing, and listening to good singing especially the 24 hour Christian channel.” Then, Mable said, "I just enjoy everything."

Mable's gift of singing had always been recognized by those who knew her well. It has been said that she could have had a career singing in almost any nightclub she wanted, because of her talent. She also enjoyed reading, cooking and watching, The Price is Right.

Mabel leaves to cherish fond memories two sons, Joe L. Wilkins (Peggy), and Dana L. Clark (Stephanie); six grandchildren, Michael, Ellanna, Danica, Danielle, Lucas, and Garrett; two sisters-in-law, Ernestine Beverly, and Marva Weems; 10 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends, Charles Weems, Brenda Commodore, Constance Johnson, and Frances Hutchins.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Joyce Ferguson, 61 Joyce Ferguson, age 61, of Dunkirk, passed away Dec. 4, 2014.

Joyce was born in Detroit, MI, to parents Frances Taylor Bell and Jack Bell Aug. 22, 1953.

She leaves one son, Maurice Ferguson and sister, Judith Bell Johnson, both of whom were dearly loved. She also leaves behind numerous relatives in New York, St. Petersburg, FL and elsewhere. Joyce also found comfort in caring for and petting her cat, Puff.

Joyce was employed with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC) as a Geographic Information Systems Specialist.

She worked with MNCPPC for about 30 years, a job she enjoyed very much. She was an avid learner always seeking to improve her skills.

Joyce was kind to all. She enjoyed her job and cared about her coworkers. She felt that she used her art skills in her work with maps, including the most pleasing colors.

Even though she had not used her art skills recently outside her job, previously she had art pieces that sold in art displays.

Joyce loved serving Jehovah God. She was baptized in 1984 and served faithfully as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for the past 30 years. She often talked to coworkers, friends and strangers about the Bible, and the hope and guidance it provides. She enjoyed letting people know about the local congregations in their area. One of the highlights of her vacations was to stop into one of the local Kingdom Halls and meet people in the congregation.

Joyce enjoyed traveling. Along with her sister, Joyce travelled to 47 of 50 states with plans to complete the list with the last three (Alaska, Hawaii and Kansas) states. She also enjoyed trips to Italy, France, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, Barbados and Bahamas.

One of her favorite ways of traveling was by camper. This included several long trips, including from Maryland to Edmonton, Alberta Canada. She returned via the Icefields Parkway, and stopped to climb a small part of the Athabasca Glacier. Another cross-country trip was from Maryland to San Jose, CA. Also she liked to travel to her favorite beaches on Anna Maria Island and Sarasota on the Florida Gulf coast.

Joyce struggled with a few illnesses but was not the complaining type. She persevered if at all possible. She sincerely looked forward to the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promises through Jesus Christ in the Bible.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Otis Hayes, 72 Otis Lee Hayes, age 72, passed away Dec. 7, 2014, while at Southern Maryland Hospital. Otis was born March 16, 1942, in Mt. Bayou, MS, to the late Sadie Mae Hayes and James Lee Hayes the older brother to the late Maurice Hayes.

Otis leaves behind to cherish his memories; his former wife, Carolyn Green, two sons - Frederick and Christopher, daughterin-law LaKendra; two grandsons: Joshua and Justin and a host of family members, co-workers, and close friends throughout America, as well as foreign countries.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Willard Gould, 85 Lt. Commander Willard Gene Gould (U.S. Navy Retired), age 85, of Prince Frederick, passed away Dec. 8, 2014. Born May 10, 1929, Willard was the loving husband of 61 years to Ella Faith Mulligan Gould. A native of Alpha, IL, he was the son of the late Percy J. and Mary Elizabeth Gould.

He enlisted in the US Navy after high school graduation, and through hard work and perseverance, he rose through the ranks and eventually retired as Lieutenant Commander. After retirement, he continued to pursue other careers including meteorology and as a gunsmith. He also enjoyed many hobbies including golfing, traveling, wood crafting, and gardening. He was an active member of the following organizations: NWSA (Naval Weather Service Association), the American Legion, the DAV, and the MOAA. He is survived by his wife Ella Gould, his brother Jerry Gould, his son David Gould (Cheryl), his daughter Debra Gould Krehbiel (John), and his son Derrick Gould (Penny). Willard was the loving PopPop to 14 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.

Willard will be remembered as a “self-made man.” He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Gould and sisters Merideen Andree and Carol Spence.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

John Harms, 93 John Edward Harms, Jr., age 93, of Huntingtown, passed away Dec. 9, 2014, at Asbury-Solomons. He was born Nov. 12, 1921, in Hagerstown, to Helen O. (Cleveland) and John Edward Harms, Sr. John was a US Army veteran and a civil engineer/developer, serving as president for the John E. Harms & Associates for 55 years, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed farming, running heavy equipment and woodworking. He was an avid boater and raised quarter horses and cattle. He formed the John E. Harms Foundation, so he could give to and be involved with the Calvert County School System. He was very proud to give back to the community.

John was the beloved husband of Maryanne (Kelly) Harms and former husband of Joyce (Hoffman) Harms and Ernastina Gliessl. He was the loving father of four children, grandfather of nine and greatgrandfather of 15.

Memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to: The John E. Harms Scholarship Foundation, P O Box 827, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Ron Heister, 89

Irma Howard, 73

Ronald Cook Irma Marie Heister, age 89, of Howard, age 73, of Charlotte Hall LaPlata, formerly passed away Dec. 9, of Port Republic, 2014, at Charlotte died Wed., Hall Veterans Dec.10, 2014, in Home. He was born Washington, DC. March 25, 1925, in She was born May New Kensington, 8, 1941, in WashPA, to Paul and Margaret (Cook) Heister. ington, DC, to Nellie (Liming) and Ron was raised in Georgetown and Vernal Cagle. attended Washington, D.C., public Irma loved to shop, read, spend schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Sept. time with her family and friends and 5, 1942, and served aboard submarine USS play her computer games. She was also Pompano. While serving he received the Pacific Theatre, Gold Conduct, American very active in her church.

Irma was the beloved wife of the Theatre Ribbons and the Victory Medal.

Ron was honorably discharged March 24, late Robert C. Howard, who passed in 1946, at the rank of Storekeeper 2nd Class. 2007. She was the loving mother of He married Elizabeth Long Aug. 16, Robert P. Howard and his wife Janice, 1945, and they lived in Georgetown, and Ronald W. Howard and his wife later in the Maryland suburbs of Washing- Donna, and Sharon M. Callow and her ton, D.C. Elizabeth passed away in 1975. husband Michael. She was the grandRon then lived in Bowie, Rock Hall, and mother of Randall Barletta and his wife Lexington Park and moved to Charlotte Jessica, Jenna Richards and her husband Hall in November 2011. He was employed Justin, Amanda Zuber and her husband as a Master Plumber for George F. Warner Logan, Michael Callow Jr., Laura Plumbing Company in Suitland, where he Callow, Rebecca Callow, Andrelina was a manager for many years. Ron was a Howard, Casey, Danielle, and Victoria member of the American Legion in Rock Howard.

She was the greatHall. In his leisure time, Ron enjoyed grandmother of, MacKenzie and Olivia boating, working with his hands and Zuber, Jace and Jax Richards. She was reading. also survived by sisters Nola Ludwig Ron is survived by daughters Ronnie and Beatrice McVey and a sister-in-law S. Kahl and husband JR of St. Leonard; Catherine Grimes.

Betty L. Baker and husband Bill of HyattsA Mass of Christian Burial was ville; Lynn M. Heister of Rockville; and celebrated at St. John Vianney Catholic Rebecca L. Heister of Cape Hatteras, NC Church, in Prince Frederick, with and a son Marc E. Heister and wife Melanie of Prince Frederick. Also surviving burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery, in are a brother Leonard Davis of Golden Suitland.

Memorial contributions in her Beach, and a sister Sarah Fones of Stevensname may be made to American Heart ville, and numerous grand and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, by his parents, brothers Newt Davis, and Dallas, TX 75231 or St Jude's Tribute Paul and Robert Heister, and his wife Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Elizabeth Long Heister.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. handled arrangements.

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Susan Holzer, 63 Susan Ellen Holzer, age 63, of St. Leonard, passed away Dec. 18, 2014 at her home. She was born Mar. 3, 1951, in Washington DC to the late Bruce Edward and Lena Ellen Mumaw Holzer.

Susan loved the beach and to travel, and had been known to go on five to six cruises a year. She also was a very devoted grandmother and great grandmother, and loved spending time with her family.

Susan is survived by daughters, Lisa Carrigan and her husband Scott, and Lori Pixton and her husband Jim, Jr. She was the grandmother of Joel, Jenna, and Levi Pixton, Scotty, Steven, Sarah, Shianne and Seth Carrigan. She was the greatgrandmother of MJ, Mason and Mackaya Huskey, and she is also survived by her sister, Carol Holzer.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas Texas 75265-0309.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Henry Kent, 83 Henry James Kent, age 83, passed away Dec. 3, 2014.

Henry was born Dec. 4, 1930.

Henry entered the U.S. Army July 3, 1950 and received an honorable discharge Nov. 15, 1953. During his valiant service during the Korean War, Henry received the Medal of Honor.

He met the love of his life, the late Geraldine Johnson, in 1965 and from this union God gifted him with nine children.

Henry, also known as “Shaffer,” and affectionately known by loved ones as "Pop-Pop" enjoyed fishing, watching baseball games, Sunday rides with Geraldine, spending time at the Rod 'n' Reel, playing cards, and spoiling his grandchildren.

Henry leaves this world for his sons to cherish his precious memory: Troy and wife Lorraine, Terrell and wife Louise, Cepeda and wife Nina, and Louis. He also leaves behind daughters: Vanessa, Sylvia and husband Donald, Sharon and Karen.

He also leaves behind five grandchildren; one special grandson, Asher Curtis and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Henry had special friends: Jimmy Long, Johnny Rafinello, Larry Gross, and James Graham.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

John Lehan, 60 John D. Lehan, Jr., of Ewell, MD died unexpectedly in his sleep on Fri., Dec. 12, 2014.

He was 60 years old.

John was born in Pottsville, PA, and grew up in North Beach.

His family moved to Smith Island in 2004 and raised their daughter Meredith, now 16, in Ewell. John has a daughter, Megan Lehan, of Salisbury, MD. In addition to his daughters, John is survived by his wife of 21 years Terri L. Baker, brothers David and Danny Lehan, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Joe Lehan of Waldorf, and sisters Timmy Jo Given of Milford Delaware and Dorie Lehan Buchanan of Loveland Colorado. He has many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John, Sr., mother Phyllis, and sisters Heidi and Tina Lehan. John was the oldest of the eight brothers and sisters.

John was a union carpenter for many years working in and around Washington, D.C. He retired early from the Carpenters' Union Local 132. He grew up in the Town of North Beach and worked for the Town for several years.

In the mid-90s, John accompanied his wife overseas to assignments in Trinidad and Tobago, where he learned to scuba dive. He then relocated with her, to

Croatia, during the Yugoslav War. There D.C., to the late Frank and Sarah Joanne he worked with the International Rescue Proctor.

Committee ensuring adequate housing and Dolores attended and graduated from water systems for the refugee and displace- Dunbar Senior High School in Washingment camps, in Croatia and Bosnia. John ton, D.C., and furthered her education at was such a caring man. He used most of his Roosevelt Adult Evening School, Friendpay checks to provide food and other needs ship Adult Evening School, Howard to refugees that fell between the cracks of University Saturday College, George local government assistance. Although it Washington University Saturday College was a job, and one John performed well, he and Opportunities Industrial Center just loved helping people. studying Drama, Sign Language, Creative John loved the Chesapeake Bay and Writing, Speech, Typing and Secretarial held a commercial Waterman's license for Science. many decades. As a teenager, one of John’s Dolores applied her skills learned his first jobs was as First Mate aboard the through school, working for the United charter boat ‘Porky’ for Captain Fred States Postal Service, Arlington National Evans, from Smith Island, during the Cemetery and as a Social Theatrical Entermonths Capt. Fred fished out of Chesa- tainer and Dancer. Giving her time, peake Beach. In 1970, John earned the concern and passion, Dolores volunteered rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of working with developmentally disabled America. John was also a 1972 graduate of children, inner city youth at the EntertainCalvert High School in Prince Frederick. ers of Washington, Inc., and numerous city John was an avid fan of the Baltimore council campaigns. In 1950, she was Orioles and Baltimore Colts. In fact, John blessed with her first son Eric Bryant. After was in attendance at the December 19, her marriage to Richard Peterson 1976 AFC playoff game when, just (preceded in death) a second son Kevin minutes after Baltimore lost to the Peterson was born in 1956.

Pittsburgh Steelers, a small plane crashed Dolores shared a loving relationship into the empty end zone seats at Memorial with her life-long partner and friend Stadium. After the Colts left Baltimore, Guerino "Reno" Pontoli (preceded in John quickly adopted the Baltimore death). Dolores lived her life vivaciously.

Ravens as ‘his team.’

During her high school tenure she particiThe family is planning a Celebration pated in the drama club, debate team, of Life event in May 2015, in North Beach. theatrical productions and served as Memorial donations may be made in his sergeant in the cadet corps. Dolores wrote name to: A Pet for Life, Inc., P.O. Box a column for her high school paper and 321, Parsonsburg, MD 21849 (on the web: won an original script in a disc jockey apetforlife.org). contest.

Arrangements are being handled by She was an avid reader and kept a Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home, library full of diverse books. Dolores Crisfield, MD. enjoyed creative writing, traveling, hiking, crossword puzzles and jewelry box/lamp Dolores Proctor-Peterson, 83 shade decoupage. While employed at USPS, she was a member of P.A.R. (Postal D o l o r e s Employees Against Racism). Dolores took Clarice Proctor- pride in her personal appearance. Her Peterson, age 83, make-up was always flawless and her hair passed away, Nov. was always photo ready. Her passion for 19, 2014, at Wash- dancing and entertaining the public ington Center for bloomed at a very young age. She was a Aging. Dolores was well renown performer in the Washington, born July 10, 1931, D.C., area and nationally. She performed routinely at Rocky's and The Howard in Washington,

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Theatre to only name a few. She also performed for high dignitaries.

Dolores leaves to cherish her legacy: four sisters; Lynda and Jaimee Proctor, Penelope Boyd-Fox and Diane Easton, four brothers; Philip, Preston, Apache M. and Ramon Proctor, two sons; Eric (Caroline) and Kevin (Donna), seven grandchildren; Derrick, Tonya (Ray), Brandon, Robert Johnson(Tanya), LaTia Smith(Marlin), Travis and Troy Peterson, 31 great grandchildren and a host of loving relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by siblings Remelle Spearman and Donald Proctor and great grandson Adonis Peterson.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

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Puerto Rico. She is the daughter of Modesto Ramirez and Julia Torres.

By nature, Ana was a kind and caring person who had the ability to charm anyone she met. Ana made everyone around her feel welcomed. She worked as a beautician for some time, finding enjoyment in helping people with their hair and nails. Later, she used her natural caring talent as a nurse's aide in Washington, D.C. But most of all, Ana's primary interest was in sharing her love with her family and spending as much time with them as possible.

Ana is survived by her children, Rosa Johnson, Carmen Palermo, John Morales, Jr., James Morales, Luz Morales-Plapp, as well as her brother Francisco Ramirez and sister Elena Ramirez. In addition, were her loving grandchildren, Christopher, Leslie, Michael, Jeffrey, Sean, Vincent, Angelia, Jennifer, John III and Vincent, as well as her great grandchildren, Nicholas, Matthew, Clark, Destiney, TJ and Hanna. Our love forever and may "flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Sharon Kay Nevins-Privara, age 69, of Lusby, formerly of Homer City, PA passed away Dec. 8, 2014, in Washington, D.C. She was born Oct. 6, 1945, in Johnstown, PA, to the Debbie Shaffer, 48 late Lillian Florence Debra Lynn and Byron Franklin Nevins. She was the loving Shaffer, 48, of wife to Thomas James Privara for 32 years.

Sharon attended Laura Lamar High Huntingtown, School in Homer City, PA and went on to be passed away peacean office manager. fully Dec. 10, 2014, She is survived by her husband Thomas of at her residence Lusby, twin sister, Cheryl Nevins Drawl of after a long battle Homer City, PA; nieces and nephews, Renee with cancer. She George Rowland and Brian Scott George of was born Sept. 28, Nashville, TN, and Richard Michael Joseph 1966, in WashingDrawl, Jr. of Homer City, PA. ton, DC, to William Frank and Betty Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled Irene (Fulton) Nuebel. arrangements.

Debbie was a graduate of Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, and Ana Ramirez, 82 Prince George's Community College. She Ana Lydia most recently provided in-home day care Ramirez, age 82, died and she was active in her sons' Boy Scout at Anne Arundel Troops.

She is survived by her husband Jon Medical Center on the morning of Dec. M. Shaffer and sons Brandon, Jordan and 13, 2014, with her Travis all of Huntingtown, mother Betty family by her side. Nuebel and sister Deanna Deisbeck and Ana was born Feb. her husband Mike of Ruckersville, VA, 10, 1932, in Añasco, brother-in-laws Joel Shaffer and wife

Christy of Chapel Hill, NC and Jeff Shaffer and wife Kathy of Hooversville, PA. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Elizabeth and Kelsey of Chapel Hill, NC, Elliott and Lucy of Hooversville, PA, and Michael and Michelle Deisbeck of Ruckersville, VA. Debbie was preceded in death by her father William (Bill) Nuebel, in-laws Jack and Vivian Shaffer and nephew, Tyler Shaffer.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Marge Scheel, 92 Marjorie Jane “Mimi” or “Marge” Scheel, 92 of Solomons, formerly of Royal Palm Beach, FL passed away Dec. 1, 2014, at her residence.

Born July 6, 1922, in St. Georges Island, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mavis M. (Twilly) Milburn.

Marge married Frederick Grant Scheel in Washington, DC, Sept. 13, 1942. Marge relocated from Royal Palm Beach, FL to Solomons, in April of 2006.

Marge is survived by her children, Priscilla J. Rollins of Bivalve, MD, Donna J. Lauritson (Levin) of Solomons, and Marjorie J. Moore (Woodrow) of Kenneth City, FL; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and her sister, Gloria Schuh of Solomons. She was preceded in death by her husband in December of 2005.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Kenneth St. Clair, 79 K e n n e t h Calvert St. Clair, age 79, passed away Dec. 11, 2014. He was born on Nov. 21, 1935, in Price Hill, West Virginia to Homer H. and Phyllis M. St. Clair.

Ken graduated from Mt. Hope High School and then attended Concord College in Athens, West Virginia where he received an Associate’s Degree in Finance.

After college, served and received an Honorable Discharge from the U. S. Army. He owned a gas station, drove an explosive truck, sold life insurance, drove a bakery delivery truck in West Virginia After moving to Maryland in July 1962, he sold Fuller Brush before going into the finance business for nearly 50 years, retiring from the Department of Justice Federal Credit Union after 21 years.

Kenneth was active in Church all of his life, serving as Sunday School Teacher, Trustee, Finance Committee and Deacon.

He preached a number of sermons and did several funerals. He and his wife were commissioned by FHBC to serve as Chaplains GWU Hospital for two years.

Kenneth was also active in sports all of his life, playing and/or coaching football and softball. One of his goals in life was to be able to play on a softball team with his son and oldest grandson, which he accomplished for several years.

He was also an avid Redskins fan. If you didn't know that, you didn't know Kenneth St.Clair.

Kenneth was always a positive witness and mentor to his children and grandchildren. He would have prayer with Melissa on the phone every night up until he went to the care facility.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha L. St. Clair of Waldorf; his son, Kenneth Scott and his wife, Wanda St. Clair of Lusby, and his daughter, Melissa Lynn Richards and her husband, Robert E. Richards, Jr., of Lothian; his siblings Myra Jo Hansborough, Ralph Holt St. Clair and Frederick Gene St. Clair; his grandchildren, Kenneth Paul St. Clair, Crystal Lynn St. Clair, Alyssa Lynn Lipscomb, Michael Edward (Bobby) Richards, Samantha Lea Richards and Samuel Lee Richards; his greatgrandchildren, Hailey Marie Potts, Destiny Nicole St. Clair, Aubry Elizabeth St. Clair, Payten Marie St. Clair, Savannah Lynn St. Clair, Richard Calvert St.Clair and Finn Calvert Lipscomb.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Oxon Hill handled arrangements.

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CURRENT EVENTS New Opportunity to Sing for Seniors Baby Boomers and beyond can now lift their voices and join the Southern Maryland Encore Chorale and discover the benefits of choral singing.

Anyone interested is invited to learn more about the Encore Chorale and its Winter/Spring season of singing starting on Wed., Jan. 14 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for 15 weeks at Asbury Solomons in Solomons.

Encore singers improve their voices, improve their health, meet new friends and enjoy a great new adventure singing challenging music in four parts in preparation to join other Maryland Encore Chorales for exciting community concerts. There are no auditions, new singers are welcome, and singers may sit to rehearse and perform.

Encore has 14 chorales in the Washington DC/Baltimore area serving over 700 older adult singers. This spring, Encore singers will rehearse and perform, among other selections, the beautiful music of Les Miserables, Showboat, and Cole Porter.

Performances will be given in May at Asbury Solomons, locally in St. Mary’s County, and with combined Encore Chorales at the AACC Pascal Center for Performing Arts in Arnold, MD. The value of choral singing in improving and sustaining the physical, mental and social health of older adults is documented and undeniable. Encore offers the opportunity to explore a new artistic venture for those who have not sung in years, or to continue a life- long passion for others. Singers learn vocal technique, proper breathing and

Kody Norris & the Watauga Mountain Boys will be at the American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville on Sun. Jan. 11, 2015.

Presented by Jay Armsworthy and the Sons of the American Legion, the American Legion Bluegrass concert series is still $15.00 per person. The show will begin at 2:00 p.m. with doors opening at noon.

Kody Norris & the Watauga Mountain Boys is a traditional bluegrass band from Mountain City, TN area. As the band travels around the country, they are often compared to the bluegrass bands of yesteryear, because no matter where you see this band, they are always sharply dressed, and when it comes to playing traditional 'Mountain Sound' of bluegrass music, they play it like it should be played. In there shows, they include acoustic and old time gospel music as well.

Kody Norris has made appearances on RFD TV with the Cumberland Highlanders Show. He has also filled in and played with Dr. Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Ralph Stanley II, Vince Combs & The Shadetree Bluegrass Boys, Clint Howard & Doc Watson, Sammy Adkins & The Sandy Hook Mountain Boys just to name a few. Not bad for a young man of 22 years of age!

Opening the show will be "Cuzin's" with Jay Armsworthy and Woody Norris doing some of the old,

posture, and always come away delighted by the weekly rehearsals.

The chorale is conducted by Krystal Rickard McCoy, who is also the Director of the local select choir, St. Marie’s Musica.

Tuition for 15 weeks of expert instruction, sheet music and concert performances is $150. Need-based tuition assistance is available.

For more info, visit the Encore website at encorecreativity.org, call (301) 261-5747 or email info@encorecreativity.org.

Encore Creativity for Older Adults is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to providing an excellent and accessible artistic environment for older adults, either beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels, who seek arts education and performance opportunities under a professional artist.

Encore currently has 14 Encore Chorales in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC serving over 700 Capitol Steps Return singers, and four affiliate chorales The Calvert Alliance Against Substance nationally.

Abuse (CAASA) announces the “Capitol Steps” political satire group is returning to Calvert County next year. CAASA’s “Comedy Invasion for Project Graduation” featuring the “Capitol Steps” will be held Sat. Feb. 28, 2015 at the Calvert High School auditorium Prince Frederick. Doors Here are upcoming blood donation open at 7:30 p.m. with the show beginning opportunities: at 8:00 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Project Graduation, an all-night, Calvert County alcohol-free and drug-free celebration for Dec. 29, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. graduating seniors from the county’s four Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital public high schools. “Capitol Steps” tickets Drive, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 make the perfect holiday gift and currently can be purchased by cash, check or money Anne Arundel County order from the CAASA office located in the Dec 30, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Home Depot, 55 Forest Plaza, Annapolis, St., Suite 104, Prince Frederick. Starting Jan. MD 21401 12, tickets can be purchased at Floral Expressions in Owings and Lotus Kitchen in Saint Mary’s County Solomons. Tickets are $30 in advance and Jan. 3, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $40 at the door the night of the perforLexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad mance. Tickets for CAASA members and Station 39, 21685 FDR Blvd, Lexington students under 18 are $20. For more info, Park, MD 20653 call the CAASA office at (410) 535-3733.

A blood donor card or driver’s license Calvert Citizens for a Healthy or two other forms of ID are required. Community Those 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 CCHC is a grass roots community organizapounds and are in generally good health tion addressing health, safety and environmay be eligible to donate blood. High mental concerns surrounding the Dominion school students and other donors 18 years Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas Export of age and younger also have to meet Plant project. They will meet in 2015 on the certain height and weight requirements.

1st and 3rd Wed. at 6:30 p.m. at the South-

Give the Gift of Life This holiday season, the American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to help hospital patients by giving one last gift – a blood or platelet donation. It’s a gift that doesn’t cost a thing and can help save lives.

Blood donors of all types, particularly O negative, A negative and B negative, and platelet donors are urged to make a donation to help ensure patient needs can continue to be met this winter. In appreciation for making a lifesaving gift, presenting blood and platelet donors from Dec. 24 through Jan. 4 will receive a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

Historically, winter is one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood and platelet to meet patient needs.

Holiday activities make it difficult for many regular donors to make time to donate blood or platelets. Despite these challenges, patients still depend on lifesaving donations every day.

Eligible donors can schedule an appointment to give blood using the Blood Donor App, by visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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‘brother style’ Bluegrass duets. A treat not to be missed!

American Legion Post 238 is located on the corner of MD Rts. 231 and 381 in Hughesville. A pork chop dinner will be available for sale before the show by the Sons of the American Legion.

For more info, tickets, and directions, go to americanlegionbluegrass.com or call (301) 737-3004. All paid tickets will be held at the door for pick up on the day of the show. You can purchase them in advance by sending a check or money order to: Jay Armsworthy, PO Box 741, California, MD 20619.

Also non-perishable food donations will be accepted for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Southern Maryland. ern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby.

For more information email calvertchc@gmail.com or go to notatcovepoint.info.

Calvert Amateur Radio Association Meets on the first Thursday each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Calvert County Services Center, 150 Main St, Prince Frederick.

CARA supports communications for public service events and emergency communications for county government. For more information contact Bob Sheskin, Club President at president@k3cal.org or go to www.k3cal.org. Join us on our repeater on 146.985 pl tone 156.7 and on our Mon. night net at 7:30 p.m.

Winter Break The College of Southern Maryland will close for its winter break at 3:00 p.m., Mon., Dec. 22. The college will resume operations at 8:00 a.m., Mon., Jan. 5. CSM’s Jan. term begins Jan. 6 and concludes on Jan. 15.

Continuing Education classes begin Jan. 5 for the winter 2015 term. Textbook Discount Day will be on Jan. 14, at all campus’s college stores and online.

Leaf Pickup Leaves will be picked up in North Beach with regular trash on Mondays and Fridays.

The leaves must be in plastic bags and the bags properly tied. Christmas trees will be picked up through the end of January on regular trash days.

CURRENT EVENTS Wednesday, December 24 Three Christmas Eve Worship Celebrations: Celebrate the joy of Christmas in prayer, message, sharing, and traditional carols!

Christmas Eve. All are candlelight. 6:00 p.m.: Sanctuary Choir; 8:30 p.m.: With music by the Voices in Praise (VIP) Youth Choir; and 11:00 p.m.: Featuring the VIP Chamber Choir Alumni. Friendship Methodist Church, 1 block east of Friendship Circle on Rt. 2, 1.3 mi. north of the light at Rt. 2 & 260 in Owings.

For more information contact (410) 257-7133, bsuedean@comcast.net, or friendshipmethodistchurch.org.

Saturday, December 27 Toy Boat Building: Join us to build a toy boat and take home! $2 donation requested with museum admission. 2:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m., Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Monday, December 29 Snow Globe Workshop: Make snow globes out of recycle materials. Free with admission: $9/adults; $7/seniors, military; $4/child 5-12 yrs., Under 5 and members are free. 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

of an incredible woman or girl working every day to make Calvert County a better place.

The Commission for Women invites you to nominate this amazing woman or girl for one of our awards to get the recognition she deserves. The four categories are Advocacy, Business Leadership, and Service for adults, and the Woman of Tomorrow for a girl or young woman age 20 or younger. The Commission for Women will honor winners at the annual WOW (Women of the World) Awards Luncheon on Mar. 14, 2015.

Download a copy of the Nomination Form and criteria from the Commission for Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website (calvertwomen.org).

Submit completed nominations by Dec. 31, by email (CalvertWomen@gmail.com) or snail- mail (Calvert County Commission for Women, Attn: Awards Committee, 175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678).

Thursday, January 1, 2015 5K Resolution Race: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. $30.00 entry fee; kids 9 and under free. Race begins at 9:00 a.m. at 305 Prince Frederick Blvd., Prince Frederick. Race is timed for one hour by the CBRC. Awards for Top Male/Female Overall by Age Group.

Proceeds benefit the Southern Maryland Community Network. For more information call (410) 535-4787 x309 or chilliard@smcni.org.

Polar Bear Plunge: Net proceeds benefit The

Autism Project. Participants can pre-register through the Town of North Beach web site, pay $25 and receive a T-shirt and personalized certificate the day of the plunge. Participants can also pay the day of the event, but will not be guaranteed a T-shirt (first come, first served) and will receive a blank certificate. The final option is to plunge for free and not receive a t-shirt or certificate. 1:00 p.m. at the North Beach Boardwalk.

Saturday, January 10 CSM Hiring Event: The College of Southern Marylandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Teen College is hosting a hiring event for camp instructors to work summer programming.

Instructors are needed to develop and teach courses in arts and crafts, music and theater, engineering and math, reading and foreign languages, health and medical, information technology and science, personal development, and photography and writing. Registration is required at csmd.edu/kidscollege. Job seekers are asked to apply prior to attending the hiring event at csmd.edu and bring a resume and a portfolio to demonstrate prior instruction or relevant projects. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Bldg., Room BI-101, 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata. Snow date Jan. 17. For more info go to kidscollege@csmd.edu or call (301) 934-7645.

Tuesday, December 30 Chesapeake Critters: Learn about the amazing animals in the aquarium. Free with admission: $9/adults; $7/seniors, military; $4/child 5-12 yrs., Under 5 and members are free. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com for more information.

Wednesday, December 31 NOON New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Party: Make a party hat, New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish Ornament, hear a special story, and join the dance party with Squeak. Toast in the NOON Year with sparkling ginger ale and fishy snacks when the ball drops at high noon. For all ages. Fee is $2 per child with museum admission: $9/adults; $7/seniors, military; $4/child 5-12 yrs., under 5 and members are free. 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 noon in the Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com for more information.

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Hearts & Hounds: Ring in the New Year for the Dare to C.A.R.E. and the SPCA of Anne Arundel County's Hearts & Hounds benefit gala. Featuring music from Highway Star, light fare, open bar, dancing, raffle, and a fabulous silent auction. Tickets $175. 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Westin Annapolis.

For more information, contact Rita Melvin (SPCA) at (410) 268-4388 x121 or Elaine Gairy at (Dare to C.A.R.E.) (410) 573-9483 x201 Nominate an Outstanding Calvert County Woman or Girl: Stop a moment and think

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