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February 10, 2011

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County Hopes to Increase Animal Adoptions

Butch is a Bloodhound mixed breed male, about six years old. This dog available through Anne Arundel County Animal Control has personality and loves little ones.

Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold has announced that several new outreach efforts have been added to increase the adoption rate at Animal Control from 87 percent to 100 percent.

"As a pet owner myself, I am pleased that we have increased the visibility of adoptable pets and set a high goal for Animal Control," Leopold said. "No animal shelter is perfect, but we must strive to do everything we can to find loving homes for these animals.

Our efforts are already paying off."

Among the improvements aimed at boosting adoptions: - Redesigned website with easy links to photos and video of available

pets, as well as basic information such as hours and directions, at www.aacounty.org/animalcontrol - Produced a 30-minute weekly television show, "Pet of the Week," that can be viewed online from the Animal Control homepage and will replay throughout the week on Comcast 98 and Verizon 38 - Established a Facebook page that has attracted more than 400 followers and is approaching 10,000 page views per day - Installed new signage at the facility to promote walk-ins. Three signs have been added in front of the facility, on Veteran’s Highway and on East-West Boulevard.

Maxwell is a very friendly, very playful male cat, age nine months, current available for adoption through Anne Arundel County Animal Control.

He’d make any home brighter to come home to!

Toyota Supports Habitat For Humanity Toyota of Southern Maryland presented Patuxent Habitat for Humanity (PHH) with a check for $2,300 in January.

Pictured left to right are: Mary Roma, Marketing Operations, Toyota of Southern Maryland; Jean Combs, Operations Director of PHH; Peter D’arista, Dealer Principle, Toyota of Southern Maryland; and Don Parsons, Executive Director of PHH. The dealership selected five local charities to benefit from its “Toyota of Southern Maryland Gives Back” awards during the holidays whereby funds from each vehicle sold are earmarked for nonprofit organizations.

Patuxent Habitat is a seven-year-old nonprofit whose purpose is to build affordable homes for working families in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. The organization is also well known for its ReStores, with the first located outside the main gate of the base in Lexington Park, which opened in 2007. A second ReStore recently opened in North Beach.

A Patuxent Habitat house costs about $110,000 to build and the families who are selected to live there are required to help build it. Sponsors, primarily local businesses and individuals with a stake in the community, provide funding and volunteers for specific home builds.

For more information on sponsorship or volunteering, call (301) 863.6227 or (410) 326.9050. Additional information can also be found at www.patuxenthabitat.org.

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Don’t forget your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, February 14! This issue of the Chesapeake Current is packed with thoughtful gift ideas for both women – and men. See our special insert. See pages 4 and 5 for tips from local jewelers, and how to satisfy your sweet tooth!

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Recycle Your Old Clothes

Calvert County’s D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) clothing recycling bins are making a big impact on the local environment.

The Calvert County Recycling Effort and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office thank citizens for placing recyclable goods such as clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, bedclothes and cloth remnants into the Mid-Atlantic Clothing or M-A-C Recycling bins that are placed at each customer convenience center as well as the landfill.

Officials say each week the materials are collected and weighed. During 2010, the citizens of Calvert County have once again stepped up to the plate to not only help our environment but also assist the County’s D.A.R.E. program. Those

who gave old clothing and fabrics helped result in an accumulation of 245.24 tons of materials collected to be recycled.

This means that the County saved $15,665 in trash disposal fees according to William Teter, Calvert County Recycling Coordinator. The local D.A.R.E. Program receives $100 per bin each year, so this means that means that the local D.A.R.E. Program will receive approximately $1,800 for the year from D.A.R.E. America. Please continue to use these bins. In other words, they not only benefit the local D.A.R.E. Program but also save the county money.

If you would like to have a bin placed at your business, please contact Sgt. Bomgardner at bomgarmp@co.cal.md.us.

Kids’ Playwriting Seminar

Playwright Mark Scharf

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Maryland playwright Mark Scharf will be teaching a playwriting workshop for members of the Twin Beach Players (TBP) on February 19.

Any kids considering submitting an entry for this year’s Kids’ Playwriting Festival are highly encouraged to attend. This workshop is free for all paid members of the TBP. If you are not a member yet, membership is only $5 a year, and entitles you to many benefits such as discount tickets and workshops.

Scharf is an award-winning playwright of several published plays and it is an honor to have him share his expertise during this fun, informa-

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tive session.

Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, February 15th by contacting youth troupe director, Regan Cashman at 410-474-4214, or by emailing her at twinbeachregan@msn.com.

All attendees should bring a pencil or pen and a pad of paper. All other materials will be supplied at the workshop.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn about the art of playwriting and get some great tips on how to get your story started, creating a scene, creating believable dialog and allowing your story to come to life.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has found tons of Rockfish in illegal gill nets near the Bay Bridge, and as a result, closed the fishing season early.

Area watermen who fish legally are furious that their livelihood is being affected. Get the scoop from On the Water columnist Bob Munro on page 8.

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Taking Care of Business 10 Cover Story 13 Letters 14 In Remembrance 16 Green Living 17 Music Notes 18 Business Directory 19 Out & About

The Legends: A Tribute to Historical Black Jockeys

Artist Tim Hinton

Evening with an Astronaut

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland is offering ‘A Night with Astronaut, Dr. Don Thomas’ on Friday, February 18 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Bayside Club, 9021 Dayton Avenue, in North Beach.

Thomas will share details about his adventures in NASA astronaut Dr. Don Thomas. space.

Don Thomas was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his undergraduate degree in physics from Case Western Reserve University. He holds a master of science degree and a doctorate in materials science from Cornell University.

From 1982-87 Dr. Thomas was a senior member of the technical staff at Bell Laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey. From there he went on to work for NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In 1990 he was selected in NASA’s 13th group of astronauts. During his career at NASA he flew as a mission specialist on four different Space Shuttle missions, completing nearly 700 orbits of the Earth and traveling some 17 million miles. From 2003-2006, Dr. Thomas was an International Space Station (ISS) Program Scientist and was responsible for the planning and scheduling of science activities aboard the ISS. Now, he lives in the Washington DC area. In August 2007 Dr. Thomas joined Towson University where he is the director of the Hackerman Academy of Mathematics and Science, an outreach program targeting elementary, middle, and high school students across Maryland to get them more interested in careers in math and science.

CalvArt Gallery and the Arts Council of Calvert County highlight Black History Month through February 27 featuring guest artist Tim Hinton and his stunning exhibit, “The Legends: A Tribute to Historic Black Jockeys.”

There will be a reception with the artist on Saturday, February 12 from 5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

In the inaugural Kentucky Derby, 13 of the 15 jockeys were black. Sadly, however, jockeys have been overlooked or forgotten. For this reason, Hinton has created this moving artistic tribute to these sports legends.

Since 1973, Tim Hinton has been professionally recognized nationwide. His works have been exhibited extensively including: the Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Anacostia Museum, Kennedy Center, US Naval Museum, Frederick Douglas Home, Howard University, University of Maryland, Pentagon, NaScan this Current Code with val Annex, The Eisenhower your smart phone for a virtual Executive Office Building, exhibit of Hinton’s fascinating artwork. (See page 10 for Bethune-Cookman College, instructions).

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New York International Art Expo, Décor Expo (Atlanta, GA), the Art Expo (New York City) and the McKenna Museum of African-American Art in New Orleans.

Hinton was chosen Artist of the Year by the Washington Bar Association, which commissioned him to do a mural of the graduates of the Terrell Law School, Howard University.

Tim Hinton designed the official poster for the signing of the Martin Luther King Holiday Legislation in 1983. This and other historical art prints by Mr. Hinton have been displayed at many national monuments in the Washington DC area. During the last presidential campaign, Mr. Hinton completed three portraits of President Barack Obama, and designed two posters from the images. One of these is featured in the book Hope, a Collection of Obama Posters and Prints.

Featured in the Student Art Gallery at CalvART Gallery Through 28: The Art of the Students of Maria Lendackey at Sunderland Elementary.

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Honoring Locals for Black History Month

Learn about African Americans of CalOn Tuesday, February 15 from 7:00 p.m. - vert County at the Calvert Marine Museum on 8:30p.m., Calvert Library along with the Calvert Sunday, February 20 at 2:00 p.m.

County Minority Business Alliance will sponsor a Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake special Black History celebration to feature outstand- Authors will feature William Poe of Dunkirk. ing African American Achievers who have roots in His book documents one of the oldest AfriCalvert County. can American communities in Maryland, The panel of Achievers consists of Margo Gross, right here in Calvert County. The beautiful Dean of Students at Huntingtown and St. Leonard El- photographs and documents in this book give ementary Schools and voted Teacher of the Year for a glimpse into the past of these proud people Calvert County Public Schools in 2008; Dr. Marsha and their descendants. A book signing will Plater, DDS who owns a private practice of General follow the presentation.

Dentistry in Calvert County; Judge E. Gregory Wells, Mr. Poe is a local home-improvement District Court Judge and Calvert's first African Amer- contractor and is a published author, poet, essayist, and documentary ican Judge; Roz Plater, reporter at WTTG Fox 5 and photographer. As a part-time oral historian with Calvert County, he Webcast Host of "Today's Voices" at WTTG Fox 5; enjoys telling stories through original plays and film vignettes, about Kevin Hawkins, Managing Director of Protiviti Gov- the local people and culture of our area. ernment Services and former President/CEO and coAn interpreter will be on hand in the recently opened Slavery in founder of Enspier; Anthony Waul, Senior Embedded Southern Maryland Exhibit for short talks from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman and earned his PhD in Business Administration; and Kirk Conway, owner of KConway Physical Therapy, Inc. located in Prince Frederick.

Local students will interview the featured achievers and learn from each one what it takes to become a success.

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Sweet Sue’s

Sweet Sue’s baked more than 200 beautiful wedding cakes last year.

Their motto is, “If a bride can dream it, we can bake it.”

Sue and Gary Dzurec.

What would Valentine’s Day be without something sweet?

For some of the most beautiful – and scrumptious treats – for your sweetheart, Sweet Sue’s Bake Shop and Coffee Bar in North Beach is the place.

“This is the third year we have offered our Triple Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Hearts, and they are a big hit,” according to Sue Dzurec, who runs the business with her husband, Gary. “Everyone loves them.

They will thrill your sweetheart’s taste buds! Our Stem on Tuxedo Strawberries, dipped in chocolate, are also wonderful.”

“Unfortunately we are unable to ship our iced cakes and many of our specialty items due to their intricate designs and they are too fragile. However, we have shipped our Rum Cakes at Christmas time all over the country. Our “Brownies-To-Die-For” have made it to China, and our cookies have been shipped to Iraq and Afghanistan to bring some Holiday cheer to our GIs,” Sue adds.

For the second year in a row, Sweet Sue's has been selected for the WeddingWire's “Bride's Choice Award.”

Based on ratings from her wedding clients, she was one of the best of all Maryland cake vendors. Also, Sweet Sue's was selected as a 2010 pick The Knot "Best of WedOriginal Oil dings" award, which provides Paintings a "by brides, for brides" guide to the top wedding professionals across the country.

Custom Picture The neighborhood bakFraming ery, coffee shop and lunch establishment has been a success since opening in May Limited Edition 2005. Shortly after opening, Prints they ran out of space at 7th and Bay Avenue. “We only have 1,000 square feet, so we have to work in two shifts to do all the baking,” Sue says. Gary Dzurec says, “In spite of the

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They have little turnover, with many on Sweet Sue’s bake staff being with them from the start, although daughter Lauren recently went out on her own after six years with the family Sue’s Triple Chocolate Raspbusiness to become Sweet berry Mousse Mini-Cakes. a food broker. Sweet Sue’s offers health care benefits to employees, plus two weeks’ pay each year as a bonus, which is unusual among small businesses of this size.

To what do they credit their success? “Creativity, always doing something different,” says Sue. “Our staff is very imaginative; we’re always trying new recipes. Although we keep our base menu consistent, we introduce a new cookie each month – and a different muffin every week. Some of the new cakes we just introduced are butterscotch and mango passion fruit. For Valentine’s Day, we have beautifully packaged mini-cakes – they’re three inches round and four layers of cake.”

Sue is a former nurse who’s been baking professionally for 22 years. She worked at the Officer’s Club at the Naval Academy in Annapolis before launching her own catering business. Gary’s background is in hospitality, having worked in human resources and training with Marriott Hotels and Courtyard by Marriot. They moved to Huntingtown in 1995.

The North Beach shop creates 150-200 wedding cakes each year. Wedding cakes for a guest count of 100 start at $600 and up; with delivery available from the Inner Harbor south to St. Mary’s City. Sue says they do not do cake carving, but refers clients instead to Charm City Cakes in Baltimore. However, most clients come back after learning that carved cakes can cost a thousand dollars and up.

“What sets us apart is that we only use home-made butter cream icing, which we think is the best,” Gary says.

Sue adds, “We do not use fondant. I think it has the consistency and taste of clay. What we do is smooth our buttercream so it looks like fondant, but tastes so much better. We offer cake tastings for couples needing to design a tiered cake, so they get the exact flavor they want.

And we also help them with their budget by offering auxiliary cakes which helps cut their costs.”

As for their innovative designs, Sue says, “If a bride can dream it, we can create it!” One of the most unusual cakes they’ve ever made had live goldfish in a tank in the center. Another of their specialties is a variety of sandcastle cakes. Calvert Bridal Expo at The Hall at Huntingtown, Sunday March 6 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. where they will unveil some beautiful cakes with “Bling.”

So how do they deliver all these amazing, expensive, towering cakes? “Very, very carefully!” laughs Sue. “Most of the cakes are completely assembled; our van has a car’s suspension rather than a truck’s, so that helps a lot. But it does take skill!”

Sue takes great pride in that 11,486 wedding guests have enjoyed a slice of cake from Sweet Sue’s during 2010 alone. “It gives me a wonderful sense of satisfaction to know that our desserts are a part of all of life’s celebrations, from baby showers to memorial services and everything in between.”

Make Jewelry a Gem of a Gift Jewelry continues to top the list of desired Valentine's Day presents, which is something to think about with the holiday quickly approaching. Perhaps more than any other time of year, sentiment and thoughtfulness in the gift selected for your special Valentine is so important. Jewelry certainly catches most women's attention, but what should you choose?

Jewelry stores in our area offer a beautiful selection of thoughtful gifts in all price ranges. One of the most unique – and popular items offered by Dickinson Jewelers in Dunkirk and Prince Frederick is Pandora jewelry, according to Kathy Dickinson.

Pandora is consistently ranked one of the top jewelry lines in the world. More than just bracelets, Pandora designs several collections in 14k gold and sterling silver. "Compose" is a unique line of earrings that allow charms to be interchanged, creating many different looks.

"Ring Upon Rings" is a beautiful line of rings that complement other pieces in the Pandora collection. Many rings are designed so that a woman can collect and stack the rings creating her own unique look.

"Stories" offers collections of rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets that center around a particular color theme.

There is even a gold and diamond fashion collection called "Lovepods".

But most popular is the "Moments" line, Pandora's patented bracelet that allows women to customize it by adding

Pandora offers unique gifts for specific holidays and life events. This is the latest Pandora Valentine’s bracelet.

Dickinson Jewelers has two convenient locations in Calvert County: Prince Frederick’s Market Square and the Dunkirk Market Place shopping centers.

charms. The charms and beads feature more than 40 different gems, including diamonds, pearls, rubies, topaz and onyx, to name just a few. Each bracelet is unique because the buyer chooses each charm and bracelet individually. Pandora bracelets can be very simple or complex, and what’s great is that you may start with just a couple of charms and build on it through the years.

"We've never seen a jewelry collection as loved as Pandora. It's a wonderful gift, especially for Valentine's Day. There are so many sentimental and romantic charms to choose from. Every woman that receives a Pandora bracelet or a new charm knows that someone took the time to choose it with her in mind. Some men are unsure at first, because of so many choices, but our staff quickly puts them at ease by asking a few simple questions in order to guide them. Men leave feeling like a hero- it's hard to go wrong with Pandora," Dickinson explains.

Pandora is perfect because many women welcome the gift of jewelry, but prefer jewelry that's different than what everyone else is wearing. With so many designs to choose from, Pandora allows each woman to create her very own signature style.

Jewelry presents should be as unique as their recipient.

Consider these pointers offered by Kathy Dickinson when shopping for the woman you love. * Think beyond a heart: Although hearts definitely strike a chord for Valentine's Day, how many hearts does a woman need? If you've given her a heart necklace before, give her something different but equally romantic. Perhaps an Everlon diamond necklace, designed around a Hercules knot- a perfect symbol of the strength of the love you share. Or beautiful sapphire earrings that remind you of her beautiful blue eyes?

Get creative! *Keep HER in mind: When you choose her gift, consider her preferences. Would she want the latest fashion or is she more traditional? Does she prefer silver or gold? Is her taste

Customizable gifts are hot this Valentine’s Day, and Natalie Fluharty, owner of Off the Cuff Jewelry in Deale says, “Right now, beads take top billing in the gift department.”

The Chamilia bead line she carries has become a way to create meaningful and personalized jewelry with each bead symbolizing a special event in a woman's life.

Fluharty says, “These beads can be worn on bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings. Versatility is the key element to this gift's success.

We also have the young girls version of the charm bracelet with the Miss Chamilia line.”

What’s also hot this year is a special bracelet line that Off the Cuff carries called "Soldier to Soldier." Fluharty says, “This line is designed for men or women. It started out in the combat fields with soldiers giving friendship bracelets to each other made from parachute cord and a uniform button as a clasp. Now, this is a way to give back to soldiers injured in the field. The company gives back $25 of each bracelet directly to a fund to remodel the homes of disabled veterans. These bracelets start at $95.”

Another popular line she carries is Magnabilities. “This is an interchangeable necklace that has been a big hit. The pendant holds a magnetic insert which is changed to whatever color or design you want.

Designs vary from round, square and heart pendants. You can have 3 unique necklaces in one for a price under $30!”

With all the cold and dreary weather we’ve been having, Valentine’s Day is also a time to start to think spring. “Give vibrant colors of blues, greens and orange. Check out the newest accessories from Annapolis based company Hobo International. These bags and wallets are a fashion must have this year.”

Instead of traditional gifts, this year you may want to consider a special scented candle. Fluharty says, “Votivo's newest candle, Rush of Rose will be a nice gift. So you can have the smell of roses whenever you light the soy-based candle.”

Pandora bracelets can start simple and be added to through the years (above). They also have numerous charms just for mothers that, including the Just 4 Mom bracelets that come pre-designed (below).

simple or flashy? Has she commented on a friend's jewelry or something she's seen in a magazine lately? *Check her Wish List: Many jewelry stores keep wish lists for women. If you don't think she's filled one out on her own, call your jeweler and ask for help. Send her in to get her rings cleaned and checked. She'll have time to peruse the store and your jeweler can make a few notes and call you back with suggestions of what caught her eye. *Make the most of her gift: Once you've taken the time to choose the gift that's perfect for her, think of something to say when you give it to her. Don't just walk in and put it on the kitchen table. Saying something as simple as "I thought of you as soon as I saw this." As you hand her gift to her is sure to melt her heart. Isn't that what Valentine's Day is all about?

Memorable Valentine’s Day Gifts Chamilia necklaces are completely customizable and the beads are popular for women, teens and little girls.

Soldier to Soldier bracelets come in a variety of colors and textures and would make a thoughtful keepsake for your Valentine’s guy. The company donates $25 from each bracelet sold directly to a fund to remodel the homes of disabled veterans.

Off the Cuff Jewelry is located at 534-B Deale Road, Deale, MD 20751. Call (410) 353-5514 for more information on any of these suggested Valentine’s Day gifts.

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Violent Crimes Down, Others Up In 2010

Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Reports: Theft of Motor Vehicle, CDS Violation On February 7, shortly after midnight a lookout was broadcast for a stolen white pickup truck. DFC D. Deakins observed the vehicle pass him on MD Rt. 4 near Wayside Drive in Sunderland, heading north. After making a traffic stop on the vehicle he contacted the driver, identified as Allan Patrick Curtin, 47, of Owings. Curtin was in possession of suspected drugs. Deakins arrested Curtin and charged him with motor vehicle theft, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of cocaine and possession with the intent to use drug paraphernalia, a punctured soda can used to inhale controlled dangerous substances. The vehicle was returned to the owner.

Theft of Motor Vehicle A 1998 Ford Ranger pickup truck, maroon in color, was stolen from outside a home on Braeburn Lane in Chesapeake Beach overnight on February 5 after 1:00 a.m. The vehicle had been unlocked. A second vehicle was broken into and a Magellan GPS unit and cash was stolen. A third vehicle was entered but nothing was taken from inside. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. A. Mohler at (410) 535-2800.

Thefts Unknown suspect(s) stole 400 pounds of scrap metal valued at $1,000 from the yard of a home on Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach on February 4 between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

DFC D. Deakins is investigating.

Unknown suspect(s) stole an aluminum 3 ton car jack worth $300 from outside a home on Old Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach between January 31 and February 3. DFC T. Rickard is investigating.

A victim on MaryAnn Drive in Owings advised Dep. J. Denton that he made contact with an unknown male in the yard of his home on January 25 at 8:40 a.m. After the male left, the victim noticed his $200 Ryobi multifunction tool was missing from a shed in the yard. Dep. Denton is continuing the investigation.

Overnight between February 4 and 5, a purse containing $80 in cash was stolen from a vehicle parked outside a home on Paul Hance Road in Huntingtown. The vehicle had been left unlocked. Dep. A. Mohler is investigating.

Destruction of Property The passenger window of a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home on Lake Shore Road in Owings was smashed overnight between January 24 and 25. Dep. J. Denton is investigating the damage that is estimated at $109.

CDS Violation After stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation on January 28 at 4:30 p.m. at Md. Rt. 4 and Chapline Place in Prince Frederick, Dep. M. Economes found two passengers to be in possession of suspected drugs and drug para-

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phernalia. He arrested Lamond C. Jones, 24, of Prince Frederick and charged him with possession of Xanax. He cited Shamonte Katedra Smith, 19, of Shady Side, for possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, a clear packet used to store marijuana.

State Police Barrack U Reports: Motor Vehicle Theft On January 25 at 8:27 a.m., TFC K. Donaldson responded to the 1300 block of Skinners Turn Road in Owings for a reported theft of a vehicle. A blue 2006 Dodge Ram truck with Maryland tags 51N797 was stolen from the victim’s driveway. The vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside. Investigation is continuing.

Possession of Marijuana On January 28 at 12:45 a.m., Trooper First Class Evans stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Route 260 at Route 778 in Owings. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Meagan Eacho, 27, of Lothian, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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On January 30 at 12:21 a.m., Trooper Bender stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on First Street in North Beach. During the stop, a search was conducted and a large amount of various types of pills were located. Antonio Eduardo Sergi, 22, of Lusby, and Patrick Henry Nutter, 24, of Lusby, were both arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

On January 21, 2011 at 2:04 a.m., Trooper First Class Bender stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Route 4 at Fox Run Boulevard in Prince Frederick. During a search of the vehicle a passenger was found to be in possession of pills, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Patrick T. Paglioccini, Jr., 23, of Sunderland, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Destruction of Property and Theft On January 23, 2011 at 1:02 pm, Trooper First Class Donaldson responded to Carmel Lane in Huntingtown for a reported destruction of property and theft. Two vehicles parked at the residence had their tires punctured and a rear Maryland registration plate 6DH L44 was stolen from one of the vehicles. Investigation continues.

Possession of Marijuana and DUI On January 23, 2011 at 3:37 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Route 260 at G Street in Chesapeake Beach. An odor of marijuana was detected and a search was conducted. The driver, Timothy Donnell Claggett II, 20, of Sunderland was found to be in possession of marijuana. He was also charged with driving under the influence.

He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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Crime in Calvert County increased by 6.5% last year, however, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office says it is important to note that violent crimes of rape, robbery and murder decreased by 23% in 2010 as compared to 2009. The increase can be attributed to crimes such as thefts and burglaries, which rose of 10.5% over 2009.

Sheriff’s Office reiterates that its primary mission is to protect the citizens of Calvert County and the focus remains on reducing the occurrence of violent crime. At the same time, officials ask the public’s assistance in reducing property crime by locking up their valuables, homes, sheds, and vehicles.

Please report any and all suspicious activity at anytime of the day or night to the Sheriff’s Office by calling (410) 535-2800.

Anne Arundel Man Arrested in Bank Robbery On August 30 of last year, an African American male walked into the Maryland Bank & Trust located at 691 Prince Frederick Blvd, Prince Frederick, where he passed the teller a note announcing that it was a robbery and that he was armed. He left the bank after Jamie Clarence Tongue obtaining $1,100 in cash.

During the investigation of the robbery, coordination was made with the Anne Arundel County Police Department and Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office who were investigating similar bank robberies believed to be committed by the same individual.

A suspect was developed who was identified as Jamie Clarence Tongue, 26 of Harwood.

On January 30, 2011 Tongue was arrested for the bank robbery and charged with armed robbery, robbery, theft over $1000, 2nd degree assault, and delivering a writing that threatens Injury with the Intent to obtain money. Tongue is currently incarcerated in the Anne Arundel County Detention Center.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Detective Mark Fitzgerald of the Calvert Investigative Team at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-1600 ext. 2772.

Happy Ending for Missing Boys Calvert County Sheriff's Deputies report a happy ending to the case of two young boys reported missing in Owings.

On Friday, February 4, the brothers, ages 6 and 4, were reported missing after playing in their yard on Briscoe Turn Road in Owings, and wandered off in an unknown direction.

According to a sheriff's office press release, the deputies responded to Sheriff's office road patrol units, detectives, K-9 officers and special operations team members assisted in locating the boys, and Sheriff Mike Evans requested the assistance of the Maryland State Police helicopter, Trooper 7.

Trooper 7 checked the area from above for the two boys, at which point a citizen in the area emerged from his house, located on Lower Marlboro Road, and started to signal to the helicopter.

Deputies arrived at the residence and located the boys inside.

Dfc. Sloane asked what had happened. They said their doorbell rang and they opened the door to find the two boys standing on their front step, soaked and freezing. They brought them inside, and were told by the boys that they had been playing near a creek behind their house when the ice broke and one of them fell in. He was cold and wet so they came immediately out of the woods and started ringing doorbells to find help. The female resident helped the boys just as they heard the helicopter. Detective DeFelice arrived shortly after and drove the boys back home.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. and deputies responded within three minutes. Officers added that the boys were "extremely lucky." The parents, of course, were very relieved. It was a happy ending all around.

During the attempt to locate the missing boys, a deputy assigned to the patrol division fell on a patch of ice, hitting his head. He was flown to Prince George's Hospital and was in stable condition.

Man Found Dead in Lothian On January 27, 2011, at approximately 11:16 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department became made aware of a missing adult, who was last seen the night before at a residence in the 5100 block of Sands Road in Lothian.

The missing adult was 31-year-old Antonio Delonte Sesker, whose family was concerned for his safety and well-being due to his physical limitations, the weather conditions at the time he was last seen, and the fact that he has not been in contact with family members.

Multiple agencies participated in the search for Sesker, including the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Anne Arundel County Fire Department, the Maryland State Police, Department of Natural Resources Police, Chesapeake Search Dogs and Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. Search & Rescue.

Additionally, a Mobile Command Post was established at Wayson’s Bingo located on Marlboro Road in Lothian.

The body of an adult male subject was located in a creek in the area of Sands Road and Wallace Road in Lothian at approximately 9:25 a.m. the next day. The body of the deceased male was later recovered and determined to be that of Antonio Delonte Sesker, 31, of 10608 Blackstone Avenue in Cheltenham, Maryland.

Preliminary information indicates nothing suspicious in nature, however, the final cause and manner of death is to be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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Thieves Steal Thousands in Rockfish

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DNR Ends Fishing for All

By Bob Munro

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Police (NRP) has closed the season after locating 900 yards of illegal gill nets in waters near Bloody Point Light, south of Kent Island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

The nets had been anchored, a practice that was banned years ago, prior to the season’s opening. Following an appropriate time of surveillance, the nets were confiscated and more than 20,000 pounds of Rockfish or Striped Bass were seized. DNR officials immediately closed the remainder of the winter gill net season. In the days following the Bloody Point incident, NRP located more than a mile of anchored (illegal) gill net in the Choptank River and a small net in the mouth of the Chester River.

It’s not just the value of the fish seized in this incident - actually, the majority of the fish were salvaged and sold. With the gill net season now closed, commercial watermen won’t be legally netting Rockfish and selling their catch and supporting their local communities. What if one of us stole thousands of dollars worth of whatever? Once caught, we’d be in jail.

Remember that the Chesapeake Bay is responsible for nearly 80 percent of the entire Atlantic Coast population of Striped Bass, which at various times may be found from Maine to the Carolinas, supporting commercial and recreational fisheries in all these locations. This is a crime not only against the citizens of Maryland, but watermen and fishermen in the entire region.

DNR Secretary John Griffin said in a press release “Wanton illegal behavior cannot, will not be tolerated.” Executive Director Dave Smith of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association said “MSSA is extremely disheartened and outraged over the events of the past several days.” Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Executive Director Tony Friedrich said “Today’s announcement (season closure) demonstrates that illegal fishing that steals the resource from all Marylanders will not be tolerated.” Maryland Watermen’s Association President Larry Simns said “We’d like to do anything in our power to catch the person responsible for this and we’d hope they’d lose their license.”

Locally, Tommy Zinn, President of the Calvert County Watermen‘s Association tolud us, “Violators need to be punished to fit the crime.” Zinn went on to say that with the gill net season now closed and oystering opportunities reduced due to increases in oyster sanctuaries, life is made more difficult

Over 20,000 pounds of Rockfish confiscated in illegal gill nets prompted state officials to close the season.

contributed to a $7,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the netting incident near Bloody Point Light. Information on this crime and others against Maryland’s natural resources may be called anonymously into the NRP Catch-a-Poacher Hotline at (800) 635-6124.

Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing? Send your questions to onthewater@chesapeakecurrent.com and we’ll do our best to get you an answer.

for the honest watermen. “We need to discourage violations like Don’t catch ‘em all, this with stiffer penalties. The general public needs to under- Bob Munro stand that we’re talking about a very small percentage of watermen, and none from Calvert County have been involved. We do About the Author: Bob Munro of Chesapeake Beach has been a career renot in any way condone these violators.” search biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. At one time or another, he has visCaptain Brian Keehn, President of the Maryland Charter ited every river entering the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to HampBoat Association said, “It’s a shame that a few bad watermen ton Roads. An avid fisherman, he’s fished the mid-Chesapeake since the mid-1980s. spoil it for all the rest of the honest watermen. They are ruining it for everyone. DNR Natural Resources Police officers should be praised for Avoid the main cause their hard work finding the of early tire replacement. nets and for their efforts to Wheel Alignment Specials: date in trying to find the of2 wheels - Only $39.95 fenders. We applaud DNR 4 wheels - Only $59.95 managers for their swift acAdditional charges may apply to some vehicles. tion in closing the gill net Not valid with other coupons or offers.

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BUSINESS New Visitor Guides Available The 2011 Calvert County Visitors Guide is hot off the presses and now available.

The Visitors Guide contains information on shopping, restaurants and county visitor attractions like Breezy Point Beach & Campground, Annmarie Garden, Calvert Marine Museum, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, historic churches, five local wineries and many other places of interest.

The Guide also features contact information and details on charter boating, marinas, boat ramps, campgrounds, golf courses, accommodations and biking/hiking trails as well as a listing of major events throughout the year.

To receive free copies of the 2011 Visitors Guide for distribution at your business, or for more information on county attractions and events, please contact the Calvert County, Maryland, Department of Economic Development at (410) 535-4583 or (800) 331-9771 or via e-mail at info@ecalvert.com. Visit online at www.ecalvert.com.

Meet a BBG Member

By Brian McDaniel

facility. When the opportunity came for him to run his own business along with the possibility of expanding, he jumped on it and put everything he had into it. Today he runs one of the many recreational attractions here in the Beaches. His business provides visitors as well as locals with a fun way to help the local economy.

There’s a lot to see here and Paddle or Pedal is one of those businesses that allows an individual to escape without having to travel far. It’s nice to experience the sights while doing something you enjoy.

It’s good for the mind, body and soul.

Gary truly loves what he does and wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s nice to support local businesses that have that kind of passion.

Before you know it, the summer season will be upon us and the cold weather will be gone. You’ll no longer have to imagine it.

You can get out of bed, jump in a kayak and head out into our local waterways for a little adventure. The bikes are nice too!

Contact Gary through his website: www.paddleorpedal.com.

Winter is an excellent time to think about that perfect get-away or special activity that brings us closer to summer. Our imagination is the only thing keeping us warm right now. Why not allow the thoughts of summer to occupy your brain for a while? Picture the sun, breeze and the light mist of water in the air as you paddle along the beach. I’d like to introduce you to a guy that can help you with that. His name is Gary Weeden from Paddle or Pedal, a boat and bike rental company located at the Marina West in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. This is one of two locations, with the other being at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. Paddle or Pedal is a great place to bring the entire family.

All you need to bring is yourself, since they have everything you need. Their boat rental business is the perfect leisure activity for those looking to spend a fun and relaxing day on or near the water.

Depending upon location, they have a variety of boats available for rent including kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, rowing shells, stand up paddle boards and a sailboat. Sunset and sunrise tours are available as well as kayak and rowing lessons. They can also accommodate Brian “Crow” McDaniel is the owner of Crow Entertainment, LLC. He serves as one advance reservations for large groups. Their facilities are open all of three Ethics Commissioners for the Town of North Beach and is part of the communicaholidays during the season. They also have a variety of bikes for all tions team for the Bay Business Group (BBG). of you landlubbers.

Now that you know something about PadPaddle or Pedal? Whichever you prefer, this dle or Pedal, let’s talk about the man behind BBG member business with locations in Chesait. Gary Weeden’s love for the outdoors began peake Beach and Annapolis can help you get very early with fishing, rafting and sailing. Latin touch with nature. er, he and his family had an interest in rowing and eventually, Gary ran a large water sports

Gluten Free Baking Class

Herrington’s Executive Pastry Chef Tom McReynolds will provide a hands-on experience in producing gluten-free baked goods including artisan breads, cookies and pizza!

Sunday, February 20, 2011 ~ 10am - 1pm $75 per person Space is Limited

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Chesapeake Current Business Calendar Build your business through networking at these local business events: The Bay Business Group will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven. For more information, email sb.cosby@comcast.net or visit the BBG web site at www.baybusinessgroup.org.

The next Business After Hours will be held February 23 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and will feature a Las Vegas Night at the Hilton Garden Inn Solomons, 13100 Dowell Road. This is a joint BAH with Calvert and St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce.

Southern Maryland Legislative Reception will be held Thursday, February 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD. This is your opportunity to showcase the southern Maryland Region to the rest of the State and it is an opportunity to meet with your elected officials, Cabinet Secretaries and agency heads from throughout the State of Maryland while enjoying good fellowship, food, beverage and music.

Effective immediately, there have been some changes to the cost of attending various Chamber events. The cost of the business after hours will remain at $5.00 only if you pre-register. The cost at the door is increasing to $10.00. Anyone attending the Women to Women luncheon meeting will be charged an additional $20.00 if they are not a member. The lunch will still be $12.00.

For more information on any of these topics, call the Chamber at (410) 535-2577.

Back by popular demand: The South County Festival! The Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber event that was held 16 years in a row (but skipping last year) will return Saturday, June 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Herrington Harbour North Marina, 389 Deale Road (Route 256), Tracys Landing MD, 20779. Vendor Applications, terms and conditions and sponsorship forms are available online at www.southcounty.org. For more information call (410) 867-3129.

The SAACC is now scheduling 2011 Networking Events, which include Business After-Hours (BAH) Mixers, Breakfast Mixers and Educational Seminars. If you are a business interested in hosting an event, please contact the Chamber at (410) 867-3129 for available dates. (BAH Mixers have already been booked for April, May & June 2011).

Where’s Cupid? Get

Scavenger Hunt in Deale Cupid is hiding out at eight businesses in Deale – and if you can find him, you can win!

A number of Deale area merchants have banded together for this special Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt. Use the ad you’ll find in this issue of The Current as a roadmap and receive valuable, money-saving coupons from each business that you visit before February 13.

Find cupid at all eight locations and you will be entered to win a dozen beautiful roses for Valentine’s Day that you can give as a gift – or enjoy yourself! No purchase is necessary to enter.

Cupid will be displayed somewhere within each of the participating businesses and will be out in the open for you to find as you browse around. Once you find cupid, simply have the merchant validate the page.

Participating Deale businesses are Happy Harbor, Off the Cuff Jewelry, Shearly Unique, Grauel’s Office Supply, Cottage Chicks, Deale Florist, Second Wind Consignments, and Party Place.

Drawing for the roses will be held at 9:00 p.m. on Feb 13. The winner will be notified by phone and/or email.

Shelley Daniels, owner of Happy Harbor, says one interesting fact is that this is a promotion with all women-owned businesses. She does operate Happy Harbor with partner Barry Morrissey.

Daniels adds, “We think this ‘Find Cupid’ Scavenger Hunt is a great way to ‘Buy Local’ for Valentine’s Day and the coupons are worth your while with some great deals in Deale. For example, Happy Harbor is offering a free Bar Bites item, a free dessert with a purchase of two dinners, and half off appetizers. So come visit us before Valentine’s Day!”

PRAD Grants Available

Patuxent River Appreciation Day, Inc. (PRAD) is opening its 2011 grant round. Nonprofit organizations that provide educational programs or conduct research activities about the importance of the Patuxent River or Patuxent River Basin are eligible to apply.

The grant recipients for 2010 were the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum to assist in the annual Bernie Fowler Wadein and the Chesapeake Charter School for ongoing science projects and water sampling of the Patuxent River.

Awards are made on a competitive basis by the P.R.A.D., Inc. Board of up to $1,000 per organization in any one calendar year.

The P.R.A.D., Inc. Board includes members of the Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert Artists’ Guild, American Legion Post 274, the Pa-PoPeake Shrine Club, SMILE, and the Calvert County Watermen’s Association.

To request an application for a P.R.A.D. Inc. grant, please call Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or email mccormmj@ co.cal.md.us. Please provide the name of the non-profit organization, a contact person’s name, a complete mailing address and a daytime telephone number, or email address.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is March 21, 2011. For more information, visit www.pradinc.org or www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

‘In the North Beach Loop Loop” For Valentine’s Day

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Cathreen Benny and Crystal Gable

Valentine’s Day: the day we put aside every year for our hearts to recognize the ones we love and cherish. We exhaust ourselves every year searching for new and exciting ways to say, “I love you.”

Resist the mass marketing lure of traditional Chez elle Boutique, North Beach. red roses and boxed candy this year. Let locally owned businesses in the North Beach Loop help create a stress free Valentine’s Day for you with some of our gift giving and mood-setting ideas.

From beautiful, one-of-a-kind sterling silver starbursts to nautical themed necklaces, earrings and costume jewelryChez elle Boutique has something that the lady in your life is sure to love. They even offer free gift-wrapping!

At the Bay Healing Arts Center is offering gift certificates for your loved ones to relax with Reflexoloy and/or a Reiki session. Sessions for couples are available for a half hour each with a $20.14 discount (regularly an $80.00 value).

For the collector in your life, antiques may be the perfect gift. Stop in at Nice N’ Fleazy or Chesapeake Antiques on 7th Street.

Now that you have your gift, don’t forget to set the mood. Pick up a bottle of wine or champagne at Bay Wine & Spirits or Coffee, Tea & Whimsey. While there, you may even find a whimsical collectable that your sweetheart would enjoy.

SeaScapes has wonderful candles to create ambiance for your evening as well as beautiful lighted flowers that will last a lot longer than the usual red rose duds. Pick up a bouquet and vase. Your special someone will have a reminder of your love all year long! If you want your loved one to fall asleep knowing you love them check out the new 300 thread count cotton pillow cases with messages of love including “PS… I love you”, and “Love” in 5 languages.

Of course it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without something sweet. Check out the feature article about Sweet Sue’s Coffee and Bake Shoppe on this page.

For Valentine’s Day, Blondie’s Baking Company is offering petite cakes for two decorated with fresh flowers. Chocolate brownies shaped in XO’s on a stick and wrapped in cellophane with a coordinating bow are perfect for friends, secret crushes or lunch box surprises! Large heart shaped and cupcake cakes are also available. You can follow Blondie’s for more specials on Facebook.

The best part in all of this? Your shopping can be accomplished within one hour in North Beach! That means less stress and more time to spend with the ones you love!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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About the Author: Cathreen Benny is the owner of Chez elle Boutique in North Beach and Crystal Gable is a sales associate there.

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The New, Multimedia Chesapeake Current Revolutionizing Your Reading Experience

By Diane Burr

No, we don’t have a new web site to ask you to go visit. What you’ll see instead in this Loyal readers know that the Chesapeake Current – and every issue going forward - is Current is not the same old boring, stodgy way beyond a web site.

We’re rolling out inventive new technolnewspaper. However, with this edition, you’ll see a major addition: we’re moving to include ogy that I believe will revolutionize – and rejua whole new dimension of multimedia in our venate – all newspapers and print publications in the future. It’s this funny-looking box called publication. a QR (Quick Response) Code.

Ever since I saw the first Harry movie, I’ve been It’s so easy to use our Current Codes! thinkingPotter about how I could make a newspaper like the Daily Proph1) Download a QR Code reader from your smart et. I love how the photos come phone’s app store. “alive.” Well, this is a first step in that direction.

2) Open the app on your smart phone.

To see the Chesapeake Cur3) Scan the code in the Chesapeake Current until rent in a new light with this techit flashes green and loads. nology, all you need is your smart phone (i-Phone, Android, Black4) Wow! Enjoy multimedia content! berry, etc.) and a QR code reader that you can download for free from your app store in a matter of seconds.

Once you get the QR code reader, open it on your phone and hold the camera over the code.

The brackets will “capture” it, like you’re taking a photo. Wait a few seconds and, like magic, what comes up on the screen of your phone is additional multimedia

Follow the instructions and scan these Current Codes to see how it works!

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It might take you a couple of tries to learn how to do it, but everyone I’ve shown this to has had the same reaction I did: WOW! I spent a lot of years in the media in Washington DC and New York City at the wire services and the networks, including AP (Associated Press), UPI (United Press International), CBS, ABC, and CNN. As soon as I saw how a QR code worked, I was sold. Living in a Washington DC “suburb” but staying in touch with hundreds of Facebook friends who still work in the media, I have no doubt they will catch on very quickly. I predict after you see it in the Current, you’ll start noticing QR codes everywhere. I’m so excited to be the first to introduce this technology to our area!

A little more background: remember how bar codes changed the retail industry and so much more? QR codes are the latest generation. It was initially developed by Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave, and applications have been growing ever since. Through this small box of matrix barcode, your handheld device can quickly decode a tremendous amount of multimedia information.

Smart phone saturation in the U.S. – and especially in our area – is growing by leaps and bounds every day. It’s becoming more difficult to even find a basic model at any phone store any more. Companies are forcing us to upgrade to a “smart” phone with Internet ac-

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QR technology is already huge in Asia, and especially Japan, where people now typically read their newspapers and magazines with their mobile phones in hand to get more information that’s not in print. Their usage is also growing in Europe. QR Codes appear on signs, billboards, maps and elsewhere to give viewers additional rich content.

I invite you to take a few minutes and try it out. Please download the QR Code reader from your app store and start using it with our publication because I have lots of very cool things to show you! The possibilities are endless, and I think this will allow our readers will enjoy the Chesapeake Current even more.

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Remember where you saw this technology first - and who had the foresight and vision to quickly embrace it when lots of others just didn’t get it. Enjoy!

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Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign…

By Nick Garrett

Calvert Dems to Meet The Calvert County Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday, February 16 at Adam's Ribs restaurant in Prince Frederick. The meeting starts with fellowship at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per person.

Dr. Todd Eberly, political science professor at St. Mary's College, will discuss what Democrats need to do to succeed in 2012. This is certainly a timely topic and you are encouraged to attend.

Please RSVP by emailing calvertdems@gmail.com or by calling (410) 414-3660.

Don't forget to visit our website at www.calvertdemocrats.com.

Republican Women Meet

The Republican Women of Calvert County (RWCC) held their first meeting of the new year on January 12 at Calvert County's GOP Headquarters in Prince Frederick.

Member Judy MacWilliams spoke on redistricting. The Calvert County Republican Central Committee is forming an exploratory committee, currently composed of MacWilliams and the Central Committee Communications Chair, Ron Miller, who are working to look at redistricting in Calvert County.

Pictured to the right are Calvert County Republican Central Committee Secretary, Judy MacWilliams, with the President of the Republican Women of Calvert County,

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The RWCC is part of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women, whose goals are to recruit, educate, train, support and elect Republicans.

The club meets every third Wednesday of each month (except for July and August). For further information, contact President Carol Lehman (410) 535-9081.

Is Calvert Business Friendly?

our approach” I was impressed, impressed enough to write on this issue.

I am not the only one who has issues with adequate signage for my business. I know all business owners wish that the department would understand that every second, phone call, meeting, and discussion on issues like signs, costs business owner money. In contrast, those working in the department are getting paid to deal with our sign issues, among other things. Irony aside, I am bringing this up in the hopes that some business owners will read this article and feel inspired to revisit their own issues.

My particular sign issue is still not resolved. Now, there are in fact several departments involved, each with individuals coordinating to discuss my issue. Mine is a tough one in that the ordinances target newer and more common commercial buildings, which the Music Academy is not. So it remains to be seen whether or not I will be writing another article, stating the exact opposite of what I am saying now about the department. It will depend on the outcome.

However, I can tell you that the process has been much better than expected and it is clear that staff in the Department of Planning and Zoning seem to really care about small businesses in Calvert County.

About the Author: Nick Garrett is the owner of The Garrett Music Academy in Owings, a published author, and has served and continues to serve on various boards and commissions in Calvert County. He is also a State Senate legislative aide for District 29.

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It is no secret that one of the issues that bothered the last Calvert County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Planning and Zoning was the public perception that Calvert was not friendly to business. Unfortunately in government, perception is reality.

That being said, the Department of Planning and Zoning has made great strides in the recent past to change that perception.

I had a new sign constructed for The Garrett Music Academy in Owings in an attempt to get one on the front of my building that you could actually see from our prime Route 4 real estate..

I hope you detect my sarcasm and note how frustrating it can be to have a business right on our county’s main highway that is barely visible. This is a problem that plagues many good businesses here. In an effort to avoid the violation of “blocking the architectural features” of my building such as windows, etc., etc., I had an expensive mounting system constructed on the lower front of the roof. Several weeks and $1,000.00 later, our sign was up, life was good, and we were ready to move on to the next task on the endless list of small business owners’ responsibilities.

Within a week we had a visit from the new Zoning En-

forcement Coordinator. Right away I went into fight mode and expected to be told, “take the sign down” without regard for the needs of my business, or an acknowledgement that any business in Calvert that impacts the economy and meets the needs of our community has the right to be seen at any cost.

I was shocked when this did not happen. We walked to the front of our building together. He began suggesting options for what we could do to keep the sign. We spoke several times over the next week and even had a meeting in their office. They made an unannounced trip just to bring us additional information on more ideas we could explore.

This was a far cry from the perception that I, like many had from previous experiences that Calvert’s Government is just not business friendly. Let’s face facts; some of the government’s decisions led us to believe that with good reason.

But this was totally different.

I had to get to the bottom of this. I called Mary Beth Cook, the deputy director of Planning and Zoning and flat out asked her. What is going on down there? Is there a new policy or program related to businesses and signs?

Right away, she lit up. It was clear that this was an issue that they were very familiar with. She said, “Because of feedback we have received from Calvert business owners, we knew we needed to change. From a department standpoint, we are working very hard to be as business friendly as possible. Its not that any major procedure has changed, we are just listening to what we are being told and trying to adapt

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By Susan Shaw President, Calvert County Board of Commissioners

As I write this column, I am heading to Annapolis for a meeting of the Southern Maryland Delegation to the legislature.

Why? Because the Maryland State Legislature’s actions can have profound affects on Calvert County and all counties.

The budgets of the State and of the Counties are intertwined. Maryland has a structural budget deficit of about 14%. That means that the State has been spending about $1.14 per $1.00 it received. Yet, Maryland must have a balanced budget constitutionally. How is this accomplished? By borrowing, by reducing expenditures, by shifting costs, by so-called budget maneuvers.

Last year, the State reached into County budgets and removed State Highway User Revenues (SHUR), which had been the Counties’ portions of the gasoline tax. When the gasoline tax was originally passed, a portion of the proceeds was structured to go to the counties and municipalities for road paving. Over $6 million was kept by the State.

This year, some State legislators have proposed forcing the Counties to pay for traditionally State responsibilities like the State Tax Assessors offices and the teachers’ pensions. Counties cannot continue to absorb State pass downs of these costs without se-

vere impacts on our own budgets.

In a recent column, I mentioned that tax revenues for Calvert County would be declining for at least the next four to six years because of declining real estate assessments. However, the State relies more heavily on income taxes and sales taxes, which are slowly beginning to trend upward. How can this picture work?

State income is rising slowly while County income is dropping sharply, but the State is passing costs down to the Counties and thus, to you.

This is why I am headed to Annapolis. Realistically, the State and the Counties must work together to make this recessionary period have the least lasting effects on you, the citizens, as possible.

The Governor’s budget projects a reduction of approximately $5 million to the Calvert County Board of Education. The Governor has proposed reforms to the teacher and state pension systems to make them more sustainable, but not nearly as sustainable as our County pension system already is.

The SHUR cuts are extended indefinitely. But how will Calvert County pave roads, maintain the superior education we provide, pay for state functions like property assessments, and still provide services with decreasing tax revenue?

Stay tuned as we attempt to do just that…

I would like to offer you a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational experience of our community’s children.

On Saturday, April 2, the Beach Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) will hold our seventh annual Auction for Education—the Beach Bay Luau at the American Legion Hall in Chesapeake Beach. Beach Elementary School has been a vital part of our community for more than 50 years and the PTA is committed to supporting our students, teachers and staff.

We are seeking donations from our fellow community members to be auctioned for the benefit of our students. Funds raised by the auction will be used to allow teachers to try new curricula, provide for new technology in our classrooms and improve the school environment. Last year’s event raised over $13,000 which helped to pay for new SMART boards for several of our classrooms, upgrades to our facilities and other improvements and programs that directly affect the educational experience of our students.

This year you can help with a donation of a unique item, gift certificate, service or package from your organization. An alternative donation might be to provide a unique experience (for instance, “Sheriff for a Day” or a guided tour of special place). The Beach

Elementary PTA is recognized 501-3-c nonprofit and, as such, your donation is tax deductible.

Last year, we had over 200 people attend this free event providing wonderful visibility for your business to parents and community leaders. Word-of-mouth, as you are aware, is a powerful tool. Your organization will be recognized at the auction, both in our program and in information accompanying your donation.

Donations can be mailed to my attention at the school’s address or arrangements can be made for pick up from local businesses. A letter of acknowledgment will be sent upon receipt of your gift.

Should you have any questions about the event or your donation, please do not hesitate to contact me at (410) 257-0752 or orionpublications@yahoo.com. Thank you so very much for your time and generosity.

I look forward to hearing back from you and would love to see you at the Auction!

Yours sincerely, Sandy M. Hunting Beach Elementary School PTA 7900 Old Bayside Road Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

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Confederate Flag Not Acceptable Today The following letter was received in response to a letter we published last issue in response to our January 13 story about the Owings man who shot the emu.

A Confederate flag could be seen flying in the background in an interview he gave to a TV crew from Washington DC. This letter takes issue with that reader’s opinion that the Confederate flag is merely symbol of our area’s culture and history.

Dear Chesapeake Current, I'm writing in response to Brian Blanche's letter to The Chesapeake Current of January 27, 2011.

Mr. Blanche mistakenly equates objections to flying the Confederate flag as political correctness. Public display of a flag is always a statement of allegiance to a nation, group, or, in this case, to a political idea.

The Confederate flag represents a painful era in our country's history, and rightly must be included in historical exhibitions of that era. But to display that

flag publicly today, on personal property, is to announce your disrespect for your nation's laws and ideals, even if that flag is merely the relic of a bygone and discredited historical era.

In the etiquette of flag display, the flag of another country can be displayed only alongside, but separate, from the national flag (see www.USFlag.org). In this case it's a historically outmoded flag of a confederacy that chose to secede from the United States of America to protect an economy based on human bondage. To so display it, is by definition, an unpatriotic act.

It's unlikely Mr. Nutwell has any intention of disrespecting his country by hanging the Confederate flag on his barn.

However, given our historical objectives throughout the 20th century of protection for human rights, it is at least insensitive.

Sincerely, Patricia Ullberg Sunderland

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George Bean, 85

Katina Giles, 66

George Lee Bean, age 85, of Owings, MD died January 30, 2011.

He was born April 22, 1925 in Washington, DC to George Lee and Rosa Mae (Higgs) Bean. George attended St. Peters Catholic School and Eastern High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 17, 1942 and was discharged as an Apprentice Seaman on June 30, 1945. After service he returned to Washington and became a police officer obtaining the rank of Sergeant in the 4th Precinct before retiring in 1967 due to a disability.

George and his wife retired to Venice, FL in 1969. While in Florida he was a member of the Elks Lodge and was an avid golfer. He had an unprecedented 13 holes in one and had two in one round of golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six sisters. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth A. Bean, a daughter, Susan Lee Eells, and her husband, Richard, of Owings, MD; a son, George L. Bean, of Hendersonville, NC; four grandchildren, Rick Eells of St. Leonard, Caroline Scanlon and her husband, David, of Spotsylvania, VA, Christina Schneider and her husband Andy of Huntingtown, MD and Loranne Bean of Brebard, NC; and five great grandchildren.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org

James Freeland, 84 James Freeland, age 84, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on January 27, 2011. He was born on March 29, 1926.

Interment took place at Young's Cemetery, 4230 Hunting Creek Road, in Huntingtown, MD. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick provided the arrangements.

Katina Giles, age 66, of Sunderland, MD, passed away on January 29, 2011. She was born on January 17, 1945.

Interment took place at Mt. Hope UM Church, 145 Dalrymple Road, in Sunderland, MD. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick provided the arrangements.

Herbert Heier, Jr., 52 Herbert Heier, Jr., age 52, of Huntingtown, MD passed away January 24, 2011 at the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, MD after a brief illness.

Herbert was born May 7, 1958 in Prince Fredrick to Herbert, Sr. and Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Sipe) Heier. He was raised in Prince Frederick and Huntingtown and attended Northern High School. He was employed as a laborer for the past four years by the Maryland Highway Administration in Prince Frederick and was recognized as “Employee of the Year” four years in a row. Previously he worked for a direct mail distributor in the Calvert Industrial Park.

Herbert was known as a hard worker and was highly regarded by his co-workers. He was an avid motor-cross enthusiast in his youth. He was very sociable, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, was fond of animals, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Herbert was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Heier. He is survived by his father, Herbert Heier, Sr., of Huntingtown; sisters, Kathy Heier, of Huntingtown and Jennifer Long of St. Louis, MO; and by a brother, Terry Heier, of Huntingtown. He is also survived by a niece, Kaitlyn Taylor, of Mechanicsville and nephews, Scott Warren, of Huntingtown and James Hollingsworth, Jr. of Prince Frederick, MD. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.

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Ralph Jones, 91 Ralph Edward Jones, age 91, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on January 30, 2011.

He was born in Chesapeake Beach, MD on January 10, 1920 to the late William and Lena (Morsell) Jones.

Ralph was one of nine sons and three daughters.

Ralph attended the public schools of Calvert County and went on to serve in the United States Army from July 1, 1942 to 1945. He attended St. Edmonds United Methodist Church at an early age and then worshipped at Plum Point United Methodist Church for a while until he began worshipping with his wife's family devotions. He had a strong faith in God. Ralph was united in holy matrimony to Gertrude C. Ray on December 30, 1950.

Ralph was a member of Laborers' Local Union #657 until he retired. He was a life member of the National American Legion and a member of the American Legion Post #220 in Prince Frederick, MD. In November 2010, Ralph attended the local NAACP recognition ceremony for veterans. He was honored and recognized for his service during World War II. Ralph enjoyed hunting and fishing and he also enjoyed attending sandlot baseball games in Calvert County and surrounding counties.

Ralph was a kind individual, always reaching out to help others. He enjoyed having his nieces and nephews visit him. They would always leave with some extra change in their pockets.

Ralph leaves to cherish his memories to his daughter, Ruth Harrod, of Prince Frederick; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; six sisters-inlaw, Eva Howe, Olivia Howe, Corina Jones, Dorothy Jones, Juanita Jones and Theo Jones; one brother-in-law, John Ray, of Huntingtown, MD; his favorite great nephew, Dominick Ray, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Geraldine Gray, Fredericka Gray, Dannie Johnson and MacArthur Jones for the care given to Ralph during his final months. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Interment took place at St. Edmond's UM Church, 3000 Dalrymple Road, in Chesapeake Beach.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick provided the arrangements.

Mark Mouhtouris, 60 Mark C. Mouhtouris, age 60, of Dunkirk, MD passed away suddenly January 23, 2011 in Dunkirk.

Mark was born June 1, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to Charles J. and Mary (Phillips) Mouhtouris. He was raised in District Heights, MD and graduated from Suitland High School and the University of Maryland, College Park. Mark had lived in Calvert County since 1974.

He was employed as an automobile salesman at various Ford, Honda and Toyota dealer-

ships in the Washington and Baltimore suburbs.

Mark was an avid Washington Redskins fan and season ticket holder. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, computers and computer games, riding motorcycles and spending time with family and friends. He was also a member of the Friends of Calvert County Library.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Mouhtouris, and is survived by his sister, Mercine M. Marshall, and her husband, Joseph, of Chesapeake Beach, and by a nephew, Thomas M. Tereshinski, of Galesville, MD. Interment took place at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.

Ruth Nutwell, 88 Ruth Ellen Nutwell, age 88, of Deale, MD passed away February 2, 2011 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Ruth was born June 11, 1922 in Deale, MD to Thomas E. and Irene E. (March) Whittington. She was raised in Deale, attended Deale Elementary and graduated from Southern High School in Lothian where she was Valedictorian of her class. She also attended St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City, MD for one year on a Senatorial scholarship.

She married Samuel J. Nutwell of Deale on June 11, 1942 and they moved in 1943 to Washington, D.C. where Sam worked as a construction superintendent. Ruth was employed during WWII at the U.S. Navy Yard in Washington, and after moving to Hillcrest Heights, MD in 1950 was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother.

She and Sam lived and raised their family in Hillcrest Heights, and after his retirement moved back to Deale in 1996. Mr. Nutwell passed away April 3, 2000.

Ruth loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and she also enjoyed the outdoors, watching birds and flowers. She was a longtime member of Hillcrest Heights Baptist Church, a former member of Dunkirk Baptist Church and a current member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Deale.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sam Nutwell, Sr., and by sisters Doris Burgess and Nellie Cagle and brothers James and Edward Whittington. She is survived by daughters, Brenda Jean Nutwell of the home and Donna Kay Stover of Dunkirk, MD; a son, Samuel J. Nutwell, Jr.; grandchildren Robyn Smyles (Brent), Cindy Nutwell, Kerry Bounelis, Laura Laws (Phil), David Stover (Michelle) and Rebecca Beasley (Mark). She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.

Leatha Parker, 90 Leatha Parker, age 90, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on January 19, 2011. She was born on November 15, 1920.

Interment took place at Southern Memorial Gardens,

10155 Ward Road, in Dunkirk.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick provided the arrangements.

Mariana Ruggles, 71 Mariana Bean Ruggles, age 71, of Chesapeake Beach died February 1, 2011 at Anne Arundel Medical Center.

She was born March 3, 1939 in Lancaster, NH to Willard F. and Ora (Ordway) Bean.

Mariana grew up in New Hampshire, graduated from Lancaster High School in 1957 and attended the University of New Hampshire for 3 years. On May 6, 1960 she was married to Bertrand F. Ruggles in York, Maine. Mariana was a homemaker and a fiber artist She is survived by her husband, Bertrand F. (Bert) Ruggles; son, Bertrand F. (Randy) Ruggles, Jr., of Chesapeake Beach; daughter, Katharine M. Mechem, of Virginia Beach, VA; three grandchildren, Kristine E. Neely, and her husband, Cliff, of Franklin, TN, Cerra M. Mechem and Marcus J. Bianchi, both of Virginia Beach, VA; and a brother, John F. Bean, of Lancaster, NH. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.

Nola Sturgess, 88 Nola Ida Sturgess, age 88, of Huntingtown, MD died January 25, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 13, 1922 in Clinton, TN to Richard and Nettie Mae (Brumette) Wallace. The family moved to Maryland when she was a young girl and she received her education in Maryland Schools.

On January 14, 1942 she married James Edward Sturgess in Forestville, MD. They operated a tobacco farm in Upper Marlboro and later in Huntingtown. Nola was also employed as a clerk and meat cutter at Bucks General Store in Upper Marlboro for 20 years.

Nola enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, puzzle books and gardening. In later years she would use her hunting skills to shoot at the squirrels raiding the bird feeder with a slingshot to scare them away.

Nola was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Nettie Wallace; her husband, James E. Sturgess; a brother, Kermit Wallace; and a great grandson, Edwin Molina, Jr. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Lee King, and her husband, Kenneth, and a son, Roger Louis Sturgess, and his wife, Frances, all of Huntingtown; three grandchildren, Carole Molina and her husband, Edwin, of Linthicum, MD, Nola Ward and her husband, Chip, of St. Leonard, MD, and Kenneth M. King and his wife, Christy, of Chesapeake Beach; and eight great grandchildren.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Harmony UMC Building Fund, 155 E. Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, MD 20736 or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, www.calverthospice.org

Alma Vierbuchen, 98 Alma Louvene Rock Vierbuchen, age 98, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away February 3, 2011 at her residence.

She was born March 20, 1912 in Washington, D.C. to William B. and Clara A. (Ballard) Rock. Alma was raised in Washington where she attended public school and later took business courses. In her youth, Alma enjoyed traveling by train to Chesapeake Beach and met her future husband there in the Chesapeake Beach dance pavilion. She was an early and avid fan of the Washington Redskins and followed the team by train to watch them play.

She was employed as a Supervisory Procurement Agent with the Government Printing Office, retiring June 30, 1972 after 31 years of service. She married Charles P. Vierbuchen and they lived in Hyattsville, MD. Alma later resided in Edgewater, MD and lived in North Beach from the mid 1990’s until recently moving to Chesapeake Beach. In her leisure time Alma enjoyed bowling, dancing and travel. She was a member of Ladies of the Elks, B.P.O.E. Lodge 662 in Annapolis, MD, Alma’s Screwballs and the Su Zu Court No. 21, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America.

Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, a daughter, Charlene A. Stone, and sonin-law, John R. Stone. She is survived by granddaughters Terri L. Mandley and her husband, Gary, of Chesapeake Beach and Tracy L. Lowry and her husband, Robert, of Lusby, MD; and by a grandson, Craig R. Stone. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy in Alma’s name may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at www. calverthospice.org

Dorothy Walker, 82

She and her husband moved to Owings in 1998.

In her youth, Dorothy enjoyed bowling and loved dancing and "big city" shopping. In later years, she enjoyed cooking, especially baking. She was fond of animals and had a tender place in her heart for stray dogs.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, who passed away December 2, 2006.

She is survived by four children: Teresa Walker and Kevin Walker, both of Owings, Joseph S. Walker, Jr. of New York, and Kim McCabe and husband, Thomas, of Colorado. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Thomas and Connor McCabe, and three sisters: Linda Morgan and husband, James, of California, Patricia Luchansky and husband, Gerald, of Maryland, and Virginia Greene of North Carolina; and by a brother, Clarence Spann, also of North Carolina. Another brother, Philip Spann, of North Carolina died in 2010.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.

Samuel Zorn, 58 Samuel Joseph Zorn, age 58 of Upper Marl-

boro, MD died at home after a long illness.

He was born in Washington, DC May 11, 1952 to Irving M. and Paulette (Panzer) Zorn. Sam grew up in Southern Maryland, graduated from Oxon Hill High School class of 1971 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. Sam was a security specialist in retail sales. He enjoyed spending summers on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Paulette Zorn, and a sister, Sandra Zorn Brandt. Surviving are his sisters Judy Petruski and her husband, Tom, of Upper Marlboro, MD, and Rebecca Cornett and her husband, Jim, of Prince Frederick, MD; a brother, Mike Zorn, of Chesapeake Beach, MD; and many nieces and nephews.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings provided the arrangements.

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D oro thy Elizabeth Walker, age 82, of Owings, MD, formerly of Annapolis, MD passed away January 25, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Dorothy was born September 21, 1928 in Blowing Rock, NC to Charles Spann and Pauline Spann (Ryznar).

She was raised in North Carolina until moving to Annapolis, MD in the 1940's and graduated from Annapolis High School, class of 1945.

She married Joseph S. Walker III on April 9, 1948 and they lived and raised their family in Annapolis. Dorothy was employed as a department contract specialist at Public Works, Halligan Hall, US Naval Academy in Annapolis.

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How to Propose Au Naturel

By Anna Chaney Willman Valentines Day means love is in the air, Mardi Gras spells party time, and Groundhog day means spring is but a month away.

So, guys, if you’re thinking of popping the big question, do it in style – how about eco-lifestyle? (Ladies, you may want to leave this article around for your guy to read to give him some ideas.)

Here are some sure-fire ways to wow your sweetie.

First, here are some suggestions for where.

Find a place that has special significance to you both, is eco-friendly, green, sustainable, memorable, and romantic.

These descriptives could lead any given couple to a completely different place.

Consider what type of activities do

The famous Calvert Cliffs and ancient fossils can be found throughout Calvert County.

you BOTH enjoy? Are you cyclists, hikers, antique lovers, wine and food connoisseurs, sailors, athletes, sports fans, sky divers, brewski snobs, power boaters, travelers, campers, nature lovers, gardeners? Who are you and what do you enjoy doing together?

Now, let’s think about when. Is there a special date, day of the week or time of day?

Are you morning folks, night-owls, superstitious, in-tuned with the season changes, religious, spiritual, number-conscious?

Consider all of these factors when deciding what would make your proposal extra special to you and your partner.

Now, think about how can you propose in an organic, fresh, sincere, real, “you” manner.

If you are practicing an eco-lifestyle or are turning over a new stone and moving toward an eco-lifestyle, then, as you consider all of your decisions in daily life, the consideration of consumption and waste generation will be paramount. Proposing to your loved one is no exception.

Here are three nearby, eco-friendly propositions to consider and customize to best fit your eco-lifestyles: 1) For the Hiker Couple: Plan a day trip to Great Falls, VA. The best views of the rolling white water rapids of Great Falls are seen on the Billy Goat Trail. This is a bit of a challenging trail and recommended for experienced hikers.

Plan a test run before heading out on the big day. Drive there first, check out the trail, find a quiet romantic spot where you can toss out a blanket, pour a glass of locally produced or-

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ganic wine from Black Ankle Vineyards in Maryland, have locally produced cheese and a freshly baked French baguette from your favorite bakery. When you have settled in, admired the view, and sipped some wine, the time has come. Individual creativity should prevail. You may traditionally turn toward your sweetie, kneel down and tell her that your love for her flows as fast and strong as these rapids and you wish for her to marry you. At this time, present a token of your love - perhaps an antique diamond ring or a family heirloom ring.

2) For the Kayaker/Camper Couple: Plan an over-nighter on the Chesapeake Bay. One of the most pristine settings on the Chesapeake is the remote islands in Maryland’s south-central Bay. If you and your loved one are hard-core kayakers/campers, these islands are a destination of pure romance and seclusion. But, you will work hard to get here. Weather conditions are key to making this proposition successful. Proper gear and experience is imperative. Once again, a trial run is key to making this endeavor fun and exciting without any unforeseen surprises. Included in your packing list should be a fine bubbly (champagne) or beverage of choice, nice dinner foods easily prepared over an open fire, and chocolate. As you watch the gorgeous sunset after enjoying your freshly prepared dinner and savoring the chocolate with a sip of Thanksgiving Wine’s Bourdeaux Blend red wine, take your Valentine’s hand and let her know that her eyes fill you with the deepest love and ask for the magical waters of the

Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick offers a little taste of Tuscany close to home.

Chesapeake Bay to be your witness in asking her to take your hand in marriage.

3) For the Nature Lover, Eco-Lifestyle Proposition: Choose any local outdoor destination where nature shall be your witness.

There may be a place that has special significance to you because you met there, had your first date there, have considered this location for your wedding celebration, you grew up there, tasted your first Maryland wine there, took your boat there for the first overnight together… you get the picture.

Or, you have both decided to support locally-sourced, organic, and natural food selections, so you choose to enjoy a romantic dinner at a restaurant whose menu is based upon just that. So, from our picturesque Maryland vineyards to Calvert Cliffs, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, to some of the Ecofriendly wedding and reception sites, to your family farm, to quaint Bed and Breakfasts, to state and federal Parks, there is a special destination within 100 miles of your home that will make the perfect backdrop for your proposal.

About the Author: Anna Chaney Willman is the founder of Herrington on the Bay Catering in Rose Haven, MD, which has achieved the first level of certification from the Green Restaurant Association.

Rock-N-Roll for Rescues begins at 7:30p,m., Saturday, March 5, at the Holiday Inn Solomons, 155 Holiday Drive.

Tickets are $40. Call (410) 286-2679 or visit www.humanesocietyof calvertcounty.org.

Fabulous Hubcaps to Perform at Rock-N-Roll for Rescues

Chesapeake Current Music Calendar Friday, February 11 and Friday, February 18

Open Mic Nights at the Turnabout Café, 7922 Southern Maryland Blvd, Owings, MD 20736. It starts at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. and happens every Friday night.

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Fundraiser Benefits Local Humane Society

By Jonathan Pugh

The Fabulous Hubcaps, one of our area’s most sought after oldies show bands, return for a second year to perform at RockN-Roll for Rescues. Proceeds from this fundraising concert will benefit the Humane Society of Calvert County (HSCC).

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Hubcaps band manager Janie Noelte said, “We had so much fun last year performing for this fundraiser that we jumped at the chance to do it again. It’s a great privilege to perform back at our roots and with a fabulous organization. HSCC really took an idea and ran with it!”

Gail Prisel of HSCC enjoys telling the story of how the Fabulous Hubcaps first got involved with the Humane Society. “I’ve loved the Hubcaps ever since I moved to southern Maryland back in the late 70’s and would go and hear them all the time. And I thought as long as I’m asking around for a band, I’ll dream big. So I found the Hubcaps’ website and wrote a long email about who we are and what we were planning and pressed send. No sooner had I gotten up from the computer, than my phone was ringing.”

It turned out that Janie Noelte had been looking to adopt a dog and believes it was meant to be that HSCC emailed her.

Prisel says that she and Noelte ended up talking more about dogs than the Hubcaps. “I told Wouldn’t you like to adopt an her I would find the perfect dog adorable puppy or kitten like for her.” these? Visit the Humane SociNoelte soon came to meet ety of Calvert County today! the dog Prisel had in mind, fell in love, and adopted her. She and her husband later adopted a second dog through HSCC and, although they now live more than two hours north, they became HSCC members.

Just before the 2010 inaugural fundraiser, a homeless mother dog gave birth to litter of seven puppies at the HSCC Fishing Creek Kennel in Sunderland. The HSCC named each puppy after a band member, and people donated to the puppies in their favorite band member’s name.

During breaks,

band members mingled with the crowd, holding collection jars for their namesake pups, matched the donations, and posed for pictures with fans.

Since they first began 37 years ago in Southern Maryland as “Harvey Hubcap and the Do Ron Ron,” the Fabulous HubFabulous Hubcaps – Pictured left to right: Don Mark, Lynn Roxy caps continue to captivate audiences with their high energy The Gambrill, Jan Zukowski, Denny Cook, Tommy Dildy, Coe Anderson, tributes to original artists like Little Richard, Sonny & Cher, and Barry Holober.

James Brown, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, The Shirelles, The Beach Boys and Rod Stewart, just to name a few. With an HSCC website, www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org. extensive repertoire of do-wop group harmony, classic rock Also, you can order a custom-made poodle skirt with the and roll, Rock-A-Billy, Motown, and R & B music, the group breed and color of your choice to wear to the concert. Skirts is heralded as one of the best oldies show bands in the country. are $50, and orders must be received by Feb. 14. All skirt proThe Hubcaps have performed on the south lawn of the ceeds benefit HSCC. To learn more about The Hubcaps, visit White House, sung the national anthem in Orioles Park at www.thehubcaps.com.

Camden Yards, and played for governors’ inaugurations and About the Author: Jonathan Pugh is an independent management consultant inaugural balls. Their national popularity gained them the Key who enjoys many styles of music and has played guitar since high school. He looks to the City of Frankenmuth, MI, in addition to a Proclamation forward to the time when he can quit his day job and bang on a guitar all day! by the City honoring the Hubcaps for 18 consecutive years of drawing record crowds to the annual Music Festival there.

Since their first 45 record in 1982, the Hubcaps have released 17 recordings, from cassette tapes to their most recent CD, “Showtime is Next.” Performing together since 1974, this seven-piece band shows no signs of slowing down. They perform more than 120 shows a year and, in any given month, their schedule may take them from Miami to Pittsburgh, Atlanta to Detroit, or Albany to Washington, D.C. The band was inducted into The Southern Legends Entertainment and Performing Arts Hall of Fame in 2005.

You can share an evening with the Hubcaps as they prove that rock ‘n’ roll is alive and well.

Rock-N-Roll for Rescues begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, at the Holiday Inn Solomons. For tickets, visit the Fishing Creek Kennel, 2210 Dalyrymple Road, Sunderland, Pepper’s Pet Pantry in Solomons or call Gail at (410) 286-2679. To adopt a pet through HSCC, visit Fishing Creek Kennel. Homeless animals are featured on the

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Out&About Saturday, February 12 Skulls and Bones: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Have you ever examined animal bones or a skull and wondered about the creature that they came from? Skulls and bones hold important clues about an animal’s lifestyle and habits. Learn more about identifying animals through their skeletal system. For ages 8 and older. Call (410) 741-9330 to register. . Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is located at 1361 Wrighton Road in Lothian, MD 20711.

Sunday, February 13 Sweetheart Breakfast: Treat your Sweetheart , family & friends to a sumptuous All-U-Can-Eat Breakfast featuring waffles, strawberries, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, chipped beef, fruit, pastries, and more from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adults $12.00, children 6-12 just $6.00, under 6 free. Good Food and Plenty of it! Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary in the Main Hall of the Post on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. For more info call (301) 855-6466.

Murder Mystery Events: The Twin Beach Players will present ‘TIL DEATH DO US PART on Sunday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Beach Cove in Chesapeake Beach. Bring your Sweetie for Valentine’s Day Buffet - if you dare- only $25.00 per person. Call (443) 550-3342 for reservations. The second Murder Mystery will be MURPHY’S LAW on Saturday, March 12th at 12:00 noon @ Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick.

Tuesday, February 15 Computer Training: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Participants will learn about some useful websites and tips to use for job searching. The training will last one hour and take place in a small group. Please preregister by calling (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

Wednesday, February 16 Maritime Maryland: The 2011 Winter Luncheon Lecture Series sponsored by the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society at the Captain Salem Avery Museum, 1418 East-West Shady Side Road, Shady Side continues with William S. Dudley speaking on the topic of Maritime Maryland: A History. Individual tickets for the

luncheon are $17.00. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required: Phone (410) 266-8846. Winter Luncheon Series at the Museum will be a collection point for donations of cans of soup or other canned food. All food will be delivered to the South County food distribution center at St James Church.

Saturday, February 19 Quarter Auction: The Deale Volunteer Fire Department host a Quarter Auction fundraiser at the fire department at 6007 Drum Point Rd., Deale, MD 20751?

It’s like an auction meets raffle at a home party! More than 100 items can be won in just two hours for one, two, three or four quarters! Doors open at 12:00 p.m. and games start at 1:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00; children must be accompanied by an adult and paid admission.

Comedy Invasion for Project Graduation: At the Huntingtown High School Auditorium, join the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc., (CAASA) for a night of laughter featuring nationally known comics Sebastian Maniscalco and Keith Alberstadt. Tickets are $25 in advance; $15 for students ages 13 to 18; and $30 at the door. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; show starts at 8:00 p.m. Advance tickets may be purchased at Educate and Celebrate, Prince Frederick; Richard’s Bayside Florist, North Beach; and the CAASA office in Prince Frederick. This is a PG-13 show and all proceeds benefit Project Graduation, an alcohol and drugfree celebration held on graduation night for the graduates from Calvert, Huntingtown, Northern and Patuxent high schools.

For more information call (410) 535-3733.

Sock Hop Rescheduled Welcome spring at a New-Fashioned Sock Hop to benefit Turnabout, Inc, rescheduled for Saturday, 26 March 2011 from 6 - 10 p.m. at Tom Wisner Hall at King’s Landing Park, Huntingtown. Pure Luck will play music from ‘50s to present. Turnabout Café in Owings will serve heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Wine and beer will be available along with items at a silent auction.

Tickets are just $40 in advance; $45 at the door. For tickets and more info, call (301) 855-8241.

Turnabout, Inc., is a local 501c3 non-profit organization that provides training and employment opportunities in the food service industry for people with developmental challenges and other special needs.

Bugeye Ball At the Calvert Marine Museum’s, “Shaken Not Stirred” 2011 Bugeye Ball, you will enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, and adventure. Scrumptious Mediterranean cuisine and specialty cocktails prepared by Ken Upton of Ken’s Creative Kitchen will be served on Saturday, February 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. See the museum transformed into an exotic Monte Carlo casino, try your luck at the gaming tables for prizes, and dance the night away to live music. Tickets for the event are $150 each and proceeds will benefit the preservation efforts of the museum.

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Raffle tickets are $100 each, with only 250 tickets sold. The winning name will be drawn at the Bugeye Ball, and the winner does not need to be present to win! If Monaco isn’t your travel choice, trade in your trip and receive $5,000 to use as you wish. Tickets are 100% tax deductible with all proceeds benefitting the Calvert Marine Museum. Visit https://calvertmarinemuseum. ticketforce.com to buy tickets.

The Calvert Marine Museum is a public, non-profit, and community museum, established in 1970 by local residents. Visitors can explore and learn how our prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come together to tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. Raising money through membership, grants, donations, and special events has allowed the museum to grow into an exceptional facility, providing history, education, and culture to all of Southern Maryland.

Tickets for the 2011 Bugeye Ball are partially tax deductible. Business and personal sponsorships are also available. Please visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042 x16, x17, or x18 for more information and to purchase tickets.

Sunday, February 20 Soup and Science: 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a variety of hearty home-made soups and fresh bread with fellow nature lovers. Then sit back with a cup of coffee or tea and dessert and enjoy listening to our guest speakers, Jug Bay staff naturalists Susan Matthews and Lindsay Hollister present, “Sea Turtle Nesting Research in Ostional, Costa Rica.” They will discuss their trip to the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica to study the nesting habits of leatherback sea turtles and olive ridley turtles on the black sand beaches of Ostional. Do you have a yummy recipe for homemade soup or a dessert that you would like to share with others? If so, they would welcome your contribution of a pot to the program. Just contact Susan Nugent info@friendsofjugbay.org to let her know.

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