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Places & Spaces Leah Parks Found Bowen’s Grocery! In 1929, Gordon Bowen’s grandparents moved to Huntingtown and opened MOGCK’s store. The store consisted of a post office and an ice cream parlor. In the late 1940’s, the original structure was moved on logs across the road to its current location. The original wood structure was replaced with a cinder block building which was added onto over the years. In 1964, after Gordon’s grandfather passed, Gordon and his wife Gracie purchased the store renaming it “Bowen’ s Grocery”. Ten years ago, Gordon’s children purchased the vintage coke cola sign for Christmas to be permanently placed in front of the store.
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Bowen’s grocery still serves the best ice cream cones. Filled with specialty items like craft ware, a wide variety of bulk candy is featured including fudge, chocolate covered peanuts, gummies and many more. A full breakfast and lunch menu is offered with the deli. At the meat counter, you can purchase a custom-cut steak or the best stuffed pork chops in Calvert County. For quick nights, stop by for savory ribs or a rotisserie chicken. Seasonal picks also include oysters and lump crab meat. Recently, beer and wine options were added. Bowens remains one of the few stores Leah Parks left where you can order a fresh Turkey for your Thanksgiving table along with sausage, pies, and so much more!
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A New Chesapeake Bay Bridge? NEPA Study Has Begun By Susan Shaw On November 15th, from 7:00 to 7:30 pm, you were invited to participate in the first on-line meeting regarding a new Chesapeake Bay Crossing study, or to go to the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department to see it. MDTA was to provide an overview of the project, study area and schedule. They are seeking public input on the project scope, purpose and need during the Online Meeting, but you will NOT receive a response right away. They will collect the comments and provide responses at a later date. The full comment period runs from Nov. 15th to Dec. 15th. The initial comment period ends Dec. 15., but you may still provide comment via e-mail and their Web site. Go to: http://www.baycrossingstudy.com Any talk of building a new Bay Bridge raises fears in Calvert County.
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Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia or would be an upgrade to the current Maryland crossing (by adding a third span).” Members of the task force included Maryland Secretary of Transportation Robert L. Flanagan who chaired the task force, and Maryland State Senator E. J. Pipkin, from the Eastern Shore. “Scenarios for the new bridge included a northern crossing between Baltimore and Kent Counties ("Zone 1"), adding a third bridge adjacent to the existing bridges ("Zone 2"), a crossing from Anne Arundel County or Calvert County to Talbot County Here is some relevant background. In August of 2016, Governor ("Zone 3"), and a southern crossing Hogan announced The Maryland between southern Calvert County and Transportation Authority Board, Dorchester County ("Zone 4"). which oversees the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, had authorized a study of a new Zone 1 Roughly 50% of summer-weekend Bay Crossing. He said that the state will spend $5 million and up to four bridge traffic originates from Baltiyears studying where to put — and more, and Baltimore accounts for 70% how to pay for — a possible third span of non-summer weekday bridge traffic. across the Chesapeake Bay. The study is In addition, the crossing will be across the first in a multi-stage process to seek more shallow waters than the other federal funding. The National Environ- crossings. The cons for building a mental Policy Act (NEPA) study is an bridge in such a location include the 18 to 36 month exhaustive process that need to upgrade roads in Kent County takes an in-depth look at every imagin- as well as Kent County residents' able effect of a new Chesapeake Bay concerns that historic towns in the crossing from wetlands affected to land county such as Chestertown would ownership to highway capacity to become suburbs of Baltimore. traffic patterns to displacements of people, businesses, and wildlife and Zone 2 The plan for Zone 2 would have much, much more drilling down to hydrology, the Bay floor, and the the existing crossing upgraded by construction techniques that would adding a third span to it, thus increashave to be utilized. I know because I ing the capacity of US 50/301 across participated in the last $5 million the bay. This option, the equivalent of study, representing Calvert County which was chosen in the 1960s studies, under then Governor Ehrlich. The would require the shortest bridge. information below came from that However, in order to accommodate the higher capacity of the upgraded crossstudy. “The 2005 Chesapeake Bay cross- ing (planned to be 10 lanes total), US ing study (also known as the Task 50/301 would have to be widened, Force on Traffic Capacity Across the which would be difficult mostly Chesapeake Bay) was a study conduct- through Annapolis and Kent Island ed by the state of Maryland in 2005 in due to development near the highway. order to explore the possibility of building a new crossing of the Chesa- Zone 3 A new option explored during the peake Bay. The crossing would either be an entirely new crossing that would 2000s studies was for a crossing from complement the existing Chesapeake either Anne Arundel or Calvert County Bay Bridge and Chesapeake Bay to Talbot County. This crossing would
divert more traffic than the Zone 4 crossing while still providing a more direct connection between Ocean City, the most popular of the Eastern Shore resorts, and the Western Shore than the current crossing. Its major downfalls are that a series of small bridges would have to be built in Talbot County to serve the bridge, and the main bridge across the Chesapeake would be 10–12 miles (16–19 km) long, over twice as long as the existing crossing and comparable to the length of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Zone 4 The southern crossing, between Calvert and Dorchester Counties, would provide the most direct connection between Ocean City and the Western Shore. It has met with much opposition, however, due to environmental concerns that the approach roads on the Eastern Shore would be built on marshland. In addition, it would divert less traffic than the other crossings and, like the Zone 3 crossing, it would require the construction of small bridges on the Eastern Shore side. The total lengths of these bridges could be greater than the length of the main bridge itself.” (Editorial note: Plus the unrelenting challenges with Route 4, Dominion Cove Point and others.) Various types of ferries were also
considered, but never came to fruition. Governor O’Malley never proceeded and the study went onto the shelf until it was stale. I suspect that while a lot of factors considered in the 2005 NEPA study, which is about 10 years after completion, have changed, others have not. NEPA requires that various alternatives be identified and considered, thus, the four zones above were considered. A recently completed $1.8 million study found that the bridge can be kept in "satisfactory" condition with continued maintenance through 2065. At that point, the eastbound span will be 113 years old and the westbound span 92 years old. Boiling it down to its most basic form, the problem is increasing traffic: from 75,000 vehicles a day to a projected 92,000 in 2040 with 125,000 on summer weekend days with projected 13 mile back-ups. Which alignment solves the traffic problems at the least cost? Neither zones 3 nor 4 solve the traffic problems, so investing up to $6.85 Million achieves a very high cost to low benefit ratio. Zone 1 provides the greatest traffic relief and is over the shallowest waters. There are construction costs and there are many other costs to historic communities. Stay tuned for this process to continue over many years.
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Veterans Day Honored By Susan Shaw Two separate opportunities to honor our Veterans were held in Calvert County on Veteran’s Day, November 11th on a sunny, nippy day. The morning event was held at the Calvert County Courthouse in Prince Frederick on Veteran’s Green, the lawn in front of the Courthouse, featuring several monuments. Participants included High School N. J. R. O. T. C. units and the Calvert County Civil Air Patrol, who posted the colors. This traditional Veteran’s Day Service included the National Anthem beautifully sung by Tina Frantantuono, an invocation, the P. O. W. M.I. A. Flag Placement, and recognition of those in attendance including Board of Calvert County Commissioners President, Tom Hejl, V.P. Evan Slaughenhoupt, Pat Nutter and Steven Weems as well as others. The attendance was good for a brisk day. After comments by Mollie King, Regent John Hanson Chapter NSDAR, a command-level participant from each of the High School NJROTC units spoke thoughtfully about their admiration for veterans they have encountered, including their instructors. Their sincere appreciation for and desire to honor veterans was impressive! NJROTC Lt. Commander William Wood, who commands the Calvert High School unit, spoke about what constitutes a Veteran, which he felt should be marked by active duty service and an honorable discharge. He saluted veterans saying, “You answered the call.” He aspires to be a military aviator and a veteran himself.
Veterans from American Legion Gray Ray Post 220 in Prince Frederick prepare to offer a 21 gun salute in honor of Veteran’s Day in Prince Frederick.
Northern High School Cadet Lt. Shyanne Webb, who commands her NJROTC unit, spoke about how she was greatly influenced by her late grandfather, a Navy Veteran, and her uncle. She aspires to follow the examples set for her. Patuxent High School NJROTC was unable to attend due to a conflict with an important drill function. Northern High School NJROTC Executive Officer, Ricardo Almisano, penned his comments around bravery, commitment, and sacrifice. He asked that we all remember to acknowledge and honor these exemplary traits. Robert Campbell, the Cadet Sr. Airman for the Civil Air Patrol for Calvert County, is inspired by Dylan Thomas, a veteran wounded in the war in Iraq.
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Retired State Senator Bernie Fowler, a WWII veteran, places a wreath on the WWII Memorial on Veteran’s Green at the Calvert County Courthouse in Prince Frederick on Veteran’s Day, accompanied by two members of the NJROTC.
Retired Senator and World War II Veteran, Bernie Fowler placed the WWII Wreath flanked by members of the NJROTC. Additional Veterans placed wreaths for other wars on Veteran’s Green. A 21 gun salute rang out! Taps was played with haunting beauty. The Veterans Day Speaker was John R. Countryman, Jr., who is the American Legion Southern Maryland District Cmdr. He walked the audience through his indoctrination into the Air Force, and how it related to his upbringing. “For most veterans, there is no color or race, but comradeship.” At Veteran’s Park in Chesapeake Beach, the sunny afternoon with a wind chill from the Chesapeake Bay, brought patriots to another Veteran’s Day Recognition. Arriving attendees were greeted by Anjelica Eitel and her children, including daughter, Jenny, representing Girl Scout Daisy Troop #11007, distributing poppies with “freezing little fingers, but warm hearts.” Poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime. Cards the troop had made were also distributed with others going to those who are deployed. Veterans Park in Chesapeake Beach, sitting alongside the ever-changing waters of the Chesapeake Bay, at the foot of Route 260 and along Route 261, with its striking, large American flag, serves as a daily sentinel for remembering and honoring our Veterans. It is fitting that American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach hosts this annual Veteran’s Day recognition. The Knights of Columbus, Lord Baltimore Assembly posted the Colors. An invocation by Kelly Swanson of the Post 206 Auxiliary, followed by a Proclamation by Governor Hogan began the ceremony. This year’s program both remembered and honored members of the post, including the late Bill Barrett, the late Cora Mae Stallings Buckmaster, who served as Chaplain, and the oldest surviving member, Rosalie Safreed, who is 97 years old, resides at the Hermitage in Solomons and who was a WAC. Untold stories were shared of other unnamed veterans. Post 206 Commander Les Griffith, and members of the Post and the Auxiliary participated including Shirl Hendley, Post Historian
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Fred Bumgarner, Ashton King, and Scott Deacon, Chaplain. Fire Department and Law Officer wreaths were placed. Scout Troop 429 placed wreaths on the military monuments. Members of the ‘Nam Knights placed a wreath on the Vietnam Veteran’s Monument at Veteran’s Park. Gabe Gabriel played Taps. Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat “Irish” Mahoney was in attendance along with retired State Senator Bernie Fowler, a WWII Veteran; Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack Commander, Lt. Jimmie Muerrens and Sheriff Mike Evans along with North Beach Fire Department Representatives. Remembrance and Respect! Thank you, Veterans!
‘Nam Knights Carl Roy and Michael Murphy lay a wreath at the Viet Nam Veteran’s Monument in Veteran’s Park in Chesapeake Beach during the Veteran’s Day Ceremony.
Historic Buyboat Finds New Home in Solomons Half Shell to Offer Seafood Cruises By Gwyn Novak After more than 15 years in Baltimore and Washington, the historic Chesapeake Bay buyboat, Half Shell, is making her way to Solomons Island. From her new home at No Thyme to Cook (formerly Bowen’s Inn), Half Shell will offer seasonal all-you-can-eat crab feasts and oyster scalds aboard her deck while cruising the scenic Patuxent River. She will also be available for private charters, school groups, weddings, nautical hayrides, scotch & cigar tastings, wine & beer pairings, and much more. “We believe she will be a fabulous addition to life on Solomons Island,” said Gwyn Novak, No Thyme to Cook chef and owner. “Restaurants are wonderful, but dining aboard the Half Shell will be a completely unique experience unlike any other in the area. We’re so excited to introduce this beautiful historic boat to the Southern Maryland community.” Built in 1928 in Perrin, Virginia, the Half Shell has been running environmental education tours with the Living Classrooms Foundation for the last 15 years. Just like the Calvert Marine Museum’s W.B. Tennison, the Half Shell is what’s known as a buyboat. Long before tractor trailers took over their job on land, buyboats would purchase (literally “buy”) oysters and fish from watermen as they were working and bring them into port to sell. In between seafood hauls, they were loaded down
with watermelons, tomatoes and pumpkins – making their way up and down the Bay. As large, open decked boats, they’re the perfect choice for recreational cruises. The Half Shell is U.S. Coast Guard certified, 54’ long, and ready to carry up to 42 passengers. The Half Shell will leave the port of Baltimore for her two-day, 9-hour trip, Friday morning (Nov. 10) with a layover at Herrington Harbor. She will make her way into Solomons harbor Saturday afternoon. If you would like to help support the Half Shell, there is currently a GoFundMe campaign to construct a new pier for the historic vessel. Contributions can be made at gofundme.com/HalfShell. If you are one of the first 10 people to make a donation of $500 or more (before November 30, 2017), you will be a VIP guest aboard the Half Shell with appetizers and drinks for this year’s lighted boat parade cruise (Saturday, December 2). For more information on the Half Shell or to schedule a private charter, go to facebook.com/HalfShellAdventures or email info@NoThymeToCook.com.
NAACP celebrates 83 years of continuous service Bill Grimmette performs as ‘W. E. B. Dubois By Susan Shaw “If you do not tell your own story, then you are not going to like what is told,” shared Bill Grimmette, master storyteller, during his portrayal of W.E. B. Dubois. The occasion was the Calvert County Branch of the NAACP’s annual Fall Luncheon, marking 83 years of continual service to the community, held on Saturday, November 4th in Chesapeake Beach. On hand for this well-attended event were local, state, and national level politicians and candidates. Greetings were provided by both the Mayor of Chesapeake Beach and Chesapeake Beach Town Councilman Stewart Cumbo, who is also a V.P. in the NAACP Calvert Branch. Congressman Steny Hoyer reminded listeners that “We are at risk in America today. When one of us is at risk, all of us are at risk.” He talked about “the fierce urgency of now.” He remembered that in 1934, when the local NAACP branch was born, Calvert County “was a heavily segregated community where racism was rampant.” He also quoted stirring passages from the African American National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which was later sung by the audience led by Mary Ellen Richardson. He joked about buying a hat that says, “Make American sane again,” eliciting a good laugh. Two award-winning performances by singer Danielle Parker and liturgical dancer, Akilah McLean were superb. Critically-acclaimed author, writer, and story-teller Bill Grimmette performed as W. E. B. Dubois at age 93 in 1960. In this masterful portrayal of Dubois as an old man reminiscing and retelling the story of his life, the listener is transported back to Dubois’ beginnings in Massachusetts in 1868, his determination and grit to achieve an education and many firsts despite daunting obstacles presented to him as a Negro in that era. The audience, immersed and enthralled, travels through those events with him as he relates them, understanding beyond words what Dubois faced. His dream was to graduate from Harvard, which he did, studying history and ultimately getting his Ph.D. after studying economics in Berlin, an incredible achievement. Dubois used his education to complete the first urban sociological study called the Philadelphia Negro. He was ‘writing the story’ as the Niagara Movement began, which ultimately led to the publishing of The Crisis, the impetus for founding the National Association for the Advancement of
Bill Grimette portrays W. E. B. Dubois. Photo by: Henry Haywood Jr., Event Photographer, hhaywoodjr@aol.com
Colored People (NAACP) in 1909. It served as the means to tell the story of southern segregation and its many ugly faces. They began to write about the New Negro, 50 years after Emancipation: the arts and culture, the poets and writers, birthing the Harlem Renaissance. Dubois’ fascinating personal history is the story of how the NAACP civil rights organization was born. Grimmette, speaking as Dubois would, closed with the inspirational message of working toward a vision. He said the power of the NAACP is the story that remains to be told of who you can be. Note: The mission of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. Four NAACP members were honored posthumously at the Luncheon. Cheryl Virginia Chew was the Commander of the American Legion Gray Ray Post 220 on Sixes Road in Prince Frederick, where the annual February Summit of the NAACP was held. The daughter of Donald and Carrie Chew, she grew up in Calvert County with many siblings, graduating from Calvert High School in 1970. Soon after graduation, Cheryl joined the United States Air Force, where she became a dental hygienist in Japan, which she loved. She was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. She continued to serve the public by working at the Howard County Department of Corrections where she earned the rank of Lieutenant. Upon her return to Calvert County, Cheryl served her fellow veterans as a volunteer at the Gray Ray Post, where she earned the rank of Commander. Even as her health failed, Cheryl continued her passionate service at Gray Ray.
knew people who were slaves and who had fought in the Civil War, a direct connection to the history of African Americans in Calvert County. He shared those memories vividly. Daniel married Olivia Gross and they became the parents of eight children. He worked both as a farmer and a construction worker. He became a shop steward for Local 74 of the AFL CIO Labor Union, travelling long distances to work while still farming. Daniel also volunteered his time to work with youth in his later years. He was greatly Akilah McLean performs an award-winning liturgical dance. Photo by: Henry Haywood respected. Allan Daniel Brown, the second son of Daniel Joseph Brown, was a pioneer in his own right. He graduated from Brooks High School in 1957 and married Cleo Gray in 1958, becoming parents of three children. While working as a shop steward and timekeeper for Standard Construction Company, he attended Phelps Vocational School for masonry work and night classes at McKinley Vocational School for carpentry. Eventually, he became a utility supervisor at the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA), a position not previously held by a minority and one that required that he learn all the supervisory jobs at WMATA. Allan was appointed as a Communication Specialist, another position not previously held by a minority, then the Training Instructor for WMATA, retiring after 44 years of
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employment with WMATA. He is survived by his wife, Cleo, who spoke about his kind ways. Gladys Rebecca Kent Evans was described as a “model of leadership and determination.” Besides serving in various leadership roles in the local and state NAACP, she marched for civil rights from the rural south to Capitol Hill. She leaves five children. She was instrumental in the creation of Project Echo, the homeless shelter, and owned a self-service grocery store for a time. As a lifelong learner, she graduated from Brooks High School, took college classes, and went from working as a housekeeper to a licensed practical nurse working at Crownsville State Hospital. She later worked at the Calvert County Department of Social Services and sold insurance.
On Watch Memorial Service By Sherry Reid The On Watch Monument features a WWII Sailor “On Watch” commemorating the Cradle of Invasion, the WWII U. S. Naval Amphibious Training Base from 1942-1945. The Sculptor is Antonio Tobias Mendez. The statue is located at the end of the Dowell Peninsula, where about 88,000 sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and soldiers were trained for amphibious landings throughout Europe and the Pacific. On Sunday, November 5, 90 guests gathered at the On Watch Statue in Dowell, Maryland to honor the veterans of the past and to show support to the service men and women of today. The first On Watch Memorial
Service was held in 2007. It is an annual event celebrated on the Sunday before Veterans Day. “I consider it an honor to be part of a program that supports our military and honors our veterans,” says Sherry Reid, Volunteer and Event Coordinator at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Special thanks to Tristan Engle, Chaplain, NAS PAX River; NAS PAX River Honor Guard; Bruce Newell, who served as Master of Ceremonies; Katie Wilding, who gave a beautiful performance of the National Anthem; the keynote speaker, Admiral Steve Abbot, USN (Ret.), and to former Senator Bernie Fowler for the laying of the wreath. The program is sponsored by the Calvert County Board of Commissioners.
Daniel Joseph Brown was born in 1916, living to over 100. He personally
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By L Lyn S Striegel riege riegel
Approaching the Holidays Without Financial Stress
This time of year can bring on the worst kind of financial stress—the “why do I have no money but have to buy all these gifts” kind. The “but my children really want these things I cannot afford to buy” kind. The “my sister/brother/uncle/other relative is expecting a great gift from me” kind. The “I wonder how much more I can put on the credit card before I max out” kind. How do you cope with financial stress? The first step is to change your point of view. Try some of the following: • Who said great gifts have to cost money? The greatest gift is your time. How about providing babysitting or cleaning services to the ones you love. Calling a distant lonely relative every Sunday is a wonderful way to connect and a year-long gift of your time. • We live in a great place! A family outing to great and totally free treats such as nature preserves, parks and museums is just a short car ride away. You will help to create memories that will last a lifetime. Spending the day with your children touring the Air and Space Museum and other Smithsonian treasures, followed by a hot chocolate treat, is a far greater and memorable gift than something that comes in a box. • Make your own holiday decorations and let the family help. Collect pine branches, pinecones, sticks, greenery and arrange what you find into wreaths, table displays, etc. Not only will you have fun with the process, what you create will make great gifts for friends. • How about the gift of learning how to paint or bake or weld or fix your car? I’ll bet you have friends that can teach all of these things—barter what you know how to do for lessons for someone you love. Barter works so well. • Give back and teach your children to do the same. Anyone who volunteers at a soup kitchen, or as a driver for meals on wheels knows very well that when you volunteer, you aren’t giving a gift, you are receiving one. Teach by doing. When you involve your family in giving back to others, you will raise children who are respectful of others and you as well. • Buying someone more stuff may not be the best way to show you care. Most of us already have too much stuff. I am reminded that when my son was young, he enjoyed playing with the boxes more than playing with the contents that came in them. Don’t spend to impress; it doesn’t work. Show someone how much you really care by telling them. Handwritten notes, e-cards, collections of family photos, a box
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of homemade cookies, all of these are greater gifts than the latest iPad. The iPad is wonderful, of course, but not memorable. It’s your personal sentiment that counts, not how much you spend. • Humor is great to defuse a tense family financial situation. If you are put into the position of having to compete with other relatives on holiday gifts, suggest to your families that you scrap the gift giving and instead create a contest for “the tackiest holiday gift under $20” or “the ugliest holiday sweater.” Shopping for these gifts as a family can be great fun. Some of your family can shop and some can judge the contest. • How about setting a monetary limit of $25.00 per gift? It’s a challenge to come up with something, but a lot of fun to look. Don’t forget the consignment shops for great choices at a bargain price. Or, how about a contest for the most number of gifts for a total of $25.00? That’s a contest that may be harder to win than you think—and fun, too. • Winter sports fan? Skating and learning how to skate is great. There are free or low-cost skating rinks in the metro area. Try Quiet Waters Park. Or, check out the less expensive local sports teams for great entertainment. • Neighborhood get-togethers, pot luck dinners, out-in-the-cold barbeques, all are fun and relatively inexpensive ways to entertain during the holidays. • Explore! We’ve got Washington DC, Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia at our fingertips. You don’t have to fly or drive: try a train or bus trip. Once you’re there, use the metro to get around. It’s amazing what memories a day trip to another world can give you and your family. So, give it a try. Put that credit card away, de-stress and instead just enjoy yourself! Send me your suggestions on what you have done to secure a financial stress-free holiday to legalstriegel@gmail.com so I can update everyone. Happy Holidays! About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.
By Bob Poston MS, CFT
Is “Uncle Arthur” Visiting You? When I was very young, I used to hear my mom talk about her “Uncle Arthur” coming for a visit. I had lots of relatives, but I had never met this particular one. A few days would go by and then a week and still no “Uncle Arthur”. I did however notice that my mom would be moving a little slower and complain more about aches and pains during these announced “Uncle Arthur” visits. It was not until I got a little older that I learned this phrase was my mom’s way of telling the family her arthritis was flaring up. Now as an adult, I see this “uncle” impacting my mother-in-law on a daily basis and though some days are better than others, arthritis pain is no friend of the family. The Arthritis Foundation states that arthritis “is not a single disease; it is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease”. The joint symptoms range from swelling and stiffness to a significant loss of range of motion. Did you know that there are over 100 different types of arthritis? The Arthritis Foundation’s website states that this joint disease impacts over 50 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States (US). It is the number one cause of disability in the US and it does not discriminate against race, age, or sex. However, they did point out that it was more common in women. With the effects on joints that this disease has, things like shaking someone’s hand, bending down to pick up a grandchild, climbing the steps, or even trying to hold a glass of water can be extremely painful. The damage done to joints is something that is very visible when I see my mother-in-law’s hands. Her finger joints are always swollen and look knobby making it very difficult for her to close her hand as in making a fist. The Arthritis Foundation reports that there are forms of this disease that go beyond the joints and cause damage to the heart, the eyes, your lungs, kidneys and even your skin. The most common form of arthritis, from the over 100 types that
exist, is Osteoarthritis (OA). It is also known as degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis. This develops when the cartilage on the ends of your bones wears away and the bones start to rub against each other. That bone on bone causes swelling and stiffness that is very painful. Clients that I have experience working with that have OA, are dealing with pain in their knees and hips. OA also affects the spine, finger joints and toes. Some of the risk factors associated with OA are excessive weight (which places heavier loads on your joints), family history, age, or even an injury you may have incurred. I remember seeing some of my childhood football heroes a few years ago at a charity golf event. Most of the OA impacting these athletes was from the injuries they sustained over their careers. You could see it in their posture, in their knees when they walked and in their hands when gripping a golf club. There are several things you can do to help manage the effects of OA and I want to share a couple with you. First, you need to maintain an active lifestyle. You have heard the saying a body in motion stays in motion, right? Newton’s First Law has become a commercial for a major arthritis medication pharmaceutical. Staying physically active is very important as it will help you maintain a healthy weight and allow you to perform your many activities of daily life (ADLs) that I have written about previously. Getting off the couch and moving is required. The rest of that Newton’s Law stated above, says a body at rest will stay at rest. What happens when things stay in place and don’t move? Well, depending on the object, they get rusty, dusty, moldy, and just start looking older than they are, right? So, to take a slogan from a well-known company, don’t just sit there and think about it, “Do It”. The second thing I want you to start doing is strength training. You need to be exercising to strengthen the muscles supporting your joints. The number one joint issue I see in my
center involves the knee. I have folks come in all the time asking how they can make their knees stronger. The knee is the largest joint that joins the thigh bone to the shin bone. It is made up of bone, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. What we focus on strengthening are the dominant muscles that support the knee which are the quadriceps (front of thigh), the hamstrings (back of thighs) and the calves. These muscles work to flex and extend and to stabilize the knee joint. There are so many different exercises you can do, both loaded and unloaded, that it will require its own article. Stay tuned for more on healthy knees. For right now, I want you to get
moving, start exercising and make your “Uncle Arthur” visit a delayed or more manageable encounter. As always, I wish you great health and fitness. About the author: Bob Poston is a certified Fitness Professional and the owner of Poston's Fitness for Life personal training center located in Dunkirk. Bob has over 35+ years of fitness training experience and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science as well as certifications from the International Sports Science Association and the Titleist Performance Institute.
Earl “Buddy” Hance Announces Run for County Commissioner “Our Calvert, Our Future” By Susan Shaw How does a native Calvert County farmer, a lifelong Democrat who served as Secretary of Agriculture in the Democratic O’Malley administration, and a former member of the Democratic Central Committee decide to run for Calvert County Commissioner as a Republican? Earl “Buddy” Hance of Port Republic, MD will get asked that question a lot as he runs for Calvert County Commissioner. He made the announcement of his candidacy on Nov. 8th in a field he works. Other questions surround Hance’s candidacy. Will he run at large or as the second district candidate? At the announcement, Hance gave a brief history of Calvert County changes from the coming of nuclear power in the ‘70’s, the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge over the Patuxent River, the growth spurt in the 80’s when families wanted great schools, the expansion at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, through the recession, to now, when he sees “things starting to pick up.” The accelerating growth and the infrastructure needed to handle it concern him. He asked, rhetorically, “what will they do to accommodate 15,000 more cars?” “We have the responsibility and we need a plan for traffic, especially in Prince Frederick and on Route 231 where people cannot get out of their driveways.” Hance touched on several areas of concern. “We need to be better partners with the Board of Education.” He is concerned about retention of the best teachers. “We need to fix that.” “We had the best land preservation plan across the country. It should be updated, not thrown out. We need to preserve our land. People don’t want to live with wall to wall houses.” “The Patuxent Business Park……we need the right infrastructure to attract jobs.” Economic development is a priority. As a member of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, he said that they “used to
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respond to a few hundred calls a year, whereas, now they respond to a few thousand. Public Safety is a concern. Firefighters “are pushed to capacity. We need to support those volunteers.” Hance also talked about the longer-term perspective he believes he brings. “Some seats need to be filled by those who know how we got here.” He won’t finish his term and be gone. “Calvert County is still a wonderful place, but any given Tuesday, that can be altered forever.” “As an experienced leader, I have demonstrated the ability to bring people together and solve complex challenges. I look to bring heightened transparency to the Board of County Commissioners and refocus our leadership on the things that make Calvert County such a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family,” Hance said. Hance says he spent 30 years in the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, 30 years in the Farm Bureau, eventually becoming the State President, and eight years as the Secretary of Agriculture, all leadership roles where he has experience with thousands of people and significant budgets. He feels well prepared to take on the challenges of a campaign and meeting new neighbors. “I’m not doing this for me, but for my grandchildren and yours.” Hance is married with three children and four grandchildren.
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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Reports The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls from local businesses in reference to two women walking out without paying their bill. The women will enter a local restaurant or bar, order food and drink for several hours. They order take-out food and tell the server they are stepping out to smoke a cigarette while they are waiting on their husbands. The women leave without paying their tab. If anyone has any information into the identity of these women please contact Det. Mudd with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations at 410-535-1600 ext. 2469 or email at Michael.Mudd@calvertcountymd.gov. Update: two suspects have been identified. Burglary Oct. 26, Deputy Williamson responded to Frances Lane, Owings. The victim stated that sometime between Oct. 25 at 7:00 pm and Oct. 26 at 12:00 pm an unknown suspect entered their shed stealing an Eagle five-gallon metal gas can that contained 5 gallons of gasoline, and a Masterlock key lock. The value of the stolen property is $45.
the customer service desk advised the wallet had been turned in, it was discovered there was cash stolen from inside the wallet. The value of the stolen property is $140. Oct. 28, Deputy Durner responded to Lake Terrace, Lusby. Upon arrival, the victim stated a package containing hair extensions was stolen from the residence. The value of the stolen property is $47. Oct. 30, Deputy R. Evans responded to Caudles Way, St. Leonard for the report of a theft from vehicle. The victim stated that sometime between Oct. 29 at 4:00 pm and Oct. 30 at 7:30 am an unknown suspect(s) entered their unlocked vehicle, stealing a backpack leaf blower and a foldout hedge trimmer. The value of the stolen property is $750.
Oct. 31, Deputy Hardesty responded to Clay Hammond Rd., Prince Frederick for the report of a theft from vehicle. The victim stated sometime between Oct. 30 at 3:30pm and Oct. 31 at 8:00am an unknown suspect(s) entered two vehicles in the driveway, removing items out of each vehicle. The items included a bag containing multiple leather jackets, a tiara, a Nov. 2, Deputy Sampson responded to Yardley spring jacket, and a box with leftovers containing Dr., Prince Frederick. The victim stated when funnel cake fries. The value of the stolen property they arrived home, they noticed the gate on their is $650. side fence had been opened along with the back shed door. A search was conducted of the Nov. 2, Deputy Sampson responded to the residence and shed with negative results for any Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The victim stolen items. However, the victim stated the stated on Oct. 24 their UPS package containing ladder found leaning on the shed door, was a TomTom 5.0 Touchscreen GPS was stolen from the front porch of their residence located usually inside the shed. on Childress Trail, Lusby. The value of the stolen Nov. 2, Deputy Barger responded to Alta Dr., property is $150. Sunderland. The victim stated that unknown suspect(s) had broken into their shed. The victim Damaged Property stated the suspect(s) had cut and removed the Oct. 23, Deputy Barger responded to St. Tumbler combination lock and stole a 100ft Andrews Dr., Chesapeake Beach. The victim extension cord from inside the shed. The victim stated that at approximately 8:30pm in the area also noticed multiple items around the back of Chesapeake Beach Rd. and Harrison Blvd. porch of the residence that did not belong to they observed a person in the median. As the them including red plastic gas cans, a red bolt victim slowed down, the unknown person(s) cutter, black plastic funnel, black bucket; and threw an object at the vehicle causing a crack to various copper and steel pipe fittings in the the windshield. The estimated damaged property woods behind the residence. The value of the is $500. stolen property is $65. Oct. 25, Deputy Ostazeski responded to Durango Dr., Lusby. Upon arrival, the victim Thefts Oct. 20, Deputy Durner responded to Running stated that an unknown suspect(s) struck the rear Fox Court, Lusby. The victim stated that window of the vehicle breaking the glass. The sometime between Oct. 2h at 9:00 pm and Oct. estimated damaged property is $458. 28 at 10:00 am unknown suspect(s) stole a 50 Caliber Thompson Center Encore firearm from Oct. 30, Deputy R. Evans responded to Olivet their vehicle. The value of the stolen property is Rd., Lusby. The victim stated that sometime between Oct. 27 at 4:00pm and Oct. 28 at $700. 8:50am an unknown suspect(s) intentionally Oct. 23, Deputy Sampson responded to damaged the weather stripping of their vehicle. Baythorne Rd., Prince Frederick. The victim The estimated damaged property is $25. stated that an unknown suspect(s) stole a package containing a Razer Ripsaw Capture Nov. 4, Deputy Locke responded to Beach Dr., Card from the residence. The value of the stolen Chesapeake Beach. The victim stated sometime between Nov. 3 at 11:00pm and Nov. 4 at property is $170. 8:00am unknown suspect(s) struck their vehicle Oct. 26, Deputy Wood responded to Lenoir with a BB gun leaving dents in the door and Rd., Chesapeake Beach. The victim stated shattering the right rear window of their vehicle. sometime between 2:00 and 5:00 am on Oct. 26 The estimated damaged property is $500. unknown suspect(s) cut and removed approximately thirty feet of welding cable from Tampering an Arc Welder. The value of the stolen property Oct. 25, Deputy Rediker responded to Holland Cliffs Rd., Huntingtown for the report of a is $700. tampering with motor vehicle. The victim stated Oct. 27, Deputy Beisel responded to the Kmart, sometime between Oct. 24 at 7:00 pm and Oct. Prince Frederick. The victim stated at 25 at 8:00 pm unknown suspect(s) had approximately 4:55 pm their wallet was left in rummaged through their unlocked vehicle. the bathroom. At approximately 5:05 pm when There were no items taken from the vehicle.
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CDS Violations Oct. 23, Deputies responded to the Calvert County Public Library for the report of a subject believed to be on CDS. Deputy Sampson arrived on scene and immediately started observing the subject later identified as Sharon Kennedy (49) of Prince Frederick. Deputy Sampson observed Ms. Kennedy turn away from him, and while attempting to walk away, drop paraphernalia on the floor. Deputy Sampson placed Ms. Kennedy under arrest and then a search of her and the vehicle was conducted revealing narcotics. Ms. Kennedy was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with two counts of CDS: Possession-not marijuana (heroin, amphetamine) and CDS: Possession Paraphernalia.
DUI & Possession of Alprazolam Oct. 30, Trooper First Class Costello responded to the Shell Gas Station on HG Trueman Rd. in Lusby for a reported possible intoxicated driver. Contact was made with Christopher J. Bowers, 32 of Piney Point and the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were given and Bowers could not complete them successfully. Bowers was arrested for DUI. A K-9 scan was conducted and several Alprazolam pills were found. Bowers stated he was given them by a friend and did not have a prescription for them. He will be additionally charged with possession of CDS and Drug Paraphernalia. Bowers was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Nov. 2, Deputies responded to the Prince Frederick WAWA for the report of possible CDS activity. Deputy DeFelice responded on scene and located the vehicle matching the description provided by Emergency Communications. Deputy DeFelice observed the vehicle leave the parking lot at a high rate of speed, and failed to stop at the stop sign. It was also confirmed, the registration plates displayed on the vehicle belonged to a different vehicle. Deputy DeFelice initiated a traffic stop, making contact with the driver identified as Nicholas Gegor (30) of Chesapeake Beach and the passenger as Rachel Pitcher (28) of Broomes Island. Deputy Wilson was on scene and performed a K9 scan of the vehicle which revealed a positive alert for narcotics. A search of the vehicle and persons was conducted revealing narcotics and paraphernalia. Deputy Boerum placed Gegor under arrest and transported him to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possesion-not marijuana (Oxycodone), CDS: Possession with intent to Distribute: Narcotics, and CDS: Possession Paraphernalia. Deputy Wilson placed Pitcher under arrest and transported her to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: Possession with intent to Distribute: Narcotics and CDS: Possession-not marijuana (Oxycodone). Trespass Nov. 2, Deputy Boerum responded to the 7-Eleven at 15 N Solomons Island Rd. for a trespass complaint. Deputy Boerum arrived on scene to make contact with the subject later identified as Aaron Ballard (33) of Prince Frederick, who was currently being detained by an off-duty deputy. Deputy Boerum confirmed the trespass order with Emergency Communications, and placed Ballard into custody. Ballard was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Trespass: Private Property.
Theft/Assault/Concealed Dangerous Weapon Nov. 3, Trooper First Class Costello responded to Ledo’s in Prince Frederick for a reported theft in progress of a vehicle parked outside. The victim reported seeing Jack F. Jeter, 27 of Arnold, MD, open his vehicle door and was going through personal belongings inside the vehicle. The victim shouted to Jeter to get out of his car and Jeter started to run and tripped. When approaching Jeter, he stated that Jeter pulled a silver knife on him. The victim backed away to avoid injury. Jeter left the area. An application for charges has been filed. Assault & Disorderly Conduct Nov. 5, Trooper Stull responded to the Applebee’s Restaurant in Prince Frederick for a reported disorderly subject. Steve A. Stenson, 24 of Huntingtown was observed having a physical altercation at the entrance of the restaurant with the manager. Stenson, after being told to leave the premise, became disorderly and while the manager escorted Stenson from the inside of the establishment he began to assault the manager. Stenson was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Destruction of Property Oct. 30, Trooper First Class Lewis responded to the 3500 block of Garrett Lane in Huntingtown. The victim reported Halloween decorations in the front yard were broken and pulled up from the ground while no one was home. DUI Arrests Christopher J. Bowers (32) of Piney Point, Oct. 30, 9:42 pm. Mandy B. Lane (30) of Lusby, Oct. 31. 12:46 pm. Joseph A. Cirineo (61) of Jupiter, FL, Nov. 2, 2:42 am. Derek C. Butler (52) of Hyattsville, MD, Nov. 3, 4:18 pm. Eddie D. Roldan (37) of California. MD, Nov. 3, 6:37 am.
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CDS Violations Oct. 31, Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 near Cove Point Rd., Lusby. The distinct odor of marijuana was emitting from the passenger side inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed oxycodone and drug paraphernalia. Charles E. Adams, 29 of King George, VA was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Nov. 1, Trooper First Class Palumbo stopped a vehicle on Calvert Beach Rd. near St. Leonard Rd., St. Leonard for traffic violations. Shane E. Stickley, 31 of St. Leonard was found to be driving without a license. In a search incident to the arrest, Buprenorphine, Naloxone and Heroin were located inside the vehicle. Stickley was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert
Nov. 2, officers along with the Maryland Natural Resources Police responded to Cedarhurst on the Bay Fishing Pier (Chesapeake Ave/Bay View Ave) in Shady Side for a report of a body in the water next to the pier. When officers arrived, they located and recovered the body of a deceased adult male. The deceased was positively identified as 40-year-old Marcus Ruben Lee of Shady Side. Lee’s remains were transported to Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the final cause and manner of death. Preliminary investigation indicates this appears to be an accidental drowning. All persons charged with a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Community Dental Care Serves Up Smiles CalvertHealth provides accessible, affordable care for children, adults in Calvert
By Patti Stueckler
Are Home Values Rising? People want to know if their home is worth more than last year. They often ask, “How’s the Market?� Well, the good news is that the overall home prices have increased this year. The year-to-date median sales price in Anne Arundel County is up 3.2%. In Calvert County, home prices have seen a 5% increase. This chart breaks down some local zip codes showing the year-to-date median sales price for 2017 as compared to 2016, as well as the subsequent percentage of increase or decrease. In an area as rural as Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel, however, there are factors that can exaggerate City
these numbers. For example, if a city (zip code) is very small, then even a few high, or low, sales can swing the overall numbers in one direction or another. Other factors that can skew overall zip code data can be sales in new construction or the number of waterfront homes that have sold during the time period analyzed. You can have a local realtor do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) of your home to get personalized data of your home’s current value. According to Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), here is the latest year-to-date comparison in local median homes sold and the percentage of change.
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2016
% Change
Huntingtown
$439,900
$432,500
+1.7%
Dunkirk
$467,625
$425,000
+10%
Sunderland
$431,500
$425,000
+1.5%
Port Republic
$345,750
$286,000
+20.9%
Owings
$426,175
$427,500
-0.3%
Chesapeake Beach
$313,000
$277,000
+13%
Saint Leonard
$324,950
$336,000
-3.3%
Prince Frederick
$332,732
$333,000
-0.1%
North Beach
$271,400
$262,000
+3.6%
Solomons
$250,000
$222,000
+12.6%
Lusby
$209,900
$189,948
+10.5%
Broomes Island
$334,500
$210,000
+59.3%
Dowell
$370,985
$332,500
+11.6%
Deale
$362,900
$338,950
+7.1%
Friendship
$417,500
$469,900
-11.2%
Churchton
$280,000
$286,000
-2.1%
Tracys Landing
$457,500
350,000
+30.7%
Shady Side
$284,000
$235,500
+20.6%
About the author: Patti Stueckler is an award-winning Realtor and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) since 2002. The principal agent of Team Stueckler of Re/Max One, she has been a featured guest on numerous Sirius/XM radio shows. Her podcast, 'The Pitbull Patti Show’ can be found in iTunes. Patti has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from The University of Maryland.
Donnie Hall, 5, was all smiles following his check up at the CalvertHealth Community Dental Care in Lusby—he had picked out a green Slinky from the toy chest and was full of energy. One of three of Loretta Hall’s grandchildren with appointments, this was Donnie’s second visit to the dentist, but the first for 3-year-old twins Noah and Nico. “I knew [the clinic] was available Hall, center, gives two thumbs up and accepted our insurance,â€? said Donnie following his second dental checkup at Hall who had previously worked at CalvertHealth Community Dental Care in CalvertHealth Medical Center. Lusby. His twin brothers Noah, left, and “It’s a wonderful resource and close Nico breezed through their first checkups to home.â€? and made a trip to the toy chest to choose a Donnie said he likes coming to prize. the dentist and that he is not afraid. “[The hygienist] showed me how to underinsured. Services include brush my teeth and it’s fun to go up exams, cleaning, fluoride and sealants, as well as basic restorative in the [treatment] chair,â€? he said. In addition to checking Don- care and extraction for patients of nie’s teeth for any problems that all ages. In 2012, through a partcould be addressed by the dentist at nership with the American Legion, a future visit, Marilyn Torney, a the clinic found a permanent home registered dental hygienist, applied at 11840 H.G. Trueman Road, a mint fluoride varnish which coats Lusby on the public bus route. For information or to make an the teeth and helps prevent tooth appointment at CalvertHealth decay. According to the American Community Dental Care, call Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a 410-535-8402. child’s first dental exam is recommended at the time the first teeth erupt and no later than 12 months of age. “It’s important for children to come for a dental checkup after their baby teeth come in so that we can check for any development problems, and educate parents on proper oral hygiene and proper diet for their children,â€? said Dr. Ana M. Palou, a dentist at the clinic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that tooth decay affects U.S. children more than any other chronic DUNKIRK MARKET PLACE: infectious disease and that 10286 Southern Maryland Blvd nearly 20 percent of 'XQNLUN 0' Ĺ˜ children may have untreated tooth decay. PRINCE FREDERICK MARKET SQUARE: CalvertHealth Commu916 Costley Way nity Dental Care is a grant-funded program 3ULQFH )UHGHULFN 0' Ĺ˜ formed in 2009 to improve access to dental care for www.DickinsonJewelers.com benefit eligible families and those who are uninsured or
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s we gather with our families to celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks to the hundreds of volunteers and dedicated employees in the faith-based community that make it possible to serve holiday meals to those in need. Each year a myriad of partners including churches, food banks, food pantries, End Hunger, Farming 4 Hunger, civic organizations, and local businesses work together to provide holiday meals for those who might not otherwise have one. Providing the food to be cooked at home maintains a sense of independence and family. November 11th is the start date for distributing the overall commitment of 2,250 meals that will be provided before Thanksgiving for Calvert County families by all of the End Hunger in Calvert County (EHICC) partner pantries. These meals consist of an 11-14 lb. turkey and the usual fixings that go along with them, including potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans and more. Clients also get their allotment of groceries as well. EHICC is facilitating a total of 4486 meals in the tri-county area for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday seasons.
Cub Scout Packs 789, 262, 903 and Boy Scout Troops 903 and 789 collecting, donating and sorting 6,665 lbs of food to the Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry (CCCFP).
The synergy developed by communications among the feeding organizations, which includes the 12 Partner food Pantries with EHICC, Farming 4 Hunger, Heartfelt backpack program, Maryland Food Bank, and the many participating Churches, organizations and businesses is truly a testament to the generosity of Calvert County. We thank you for your support. As you read this issue you can begin to see the level of effort required to ensure that “HUNGER is NOT a GAME” in Calvert County.
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Ray Brungard at the End Hunger warehouse storing turkeys for distribution to the food pantries.
Scout leaders and members of Craig Kontra for Sheriff Committee helping with weighing and sorting the food.
Bobby Gill is the volunteer Community Outreach Coordinator for Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry, supported by nine churches, located on Jibsail Drive in Prince Frederick. Bobby handles Advertising and Distribution for the Chesapeake Current.
Farming4Hunger Where All Are Fed By Farming 4 Hunger, Inc. "Our mission is to feed the hungry and help feed the soul. Hunger comes in many different ways. Helping to heal the mind, body and spirit is at the core of Farming 4 Hunger. We believe if you serve others, you, too, will be fed". When Bernie Fowler, Jr. stepped foot on Serenity farm in 2011, he had just finished surviving a three year drought in the real estate market. Bernie, spiritually driven, wanted to grow food for local residents that were feeling the same pressures he did during this time: the working poor just trying to make it one day at a time. After discussions with Serenity farm, a 15 year lease was established to rent buildings and fields to raise food for the hunger community. In April, 2012, Farming 4 Hunger Inc. became an official 501(c)3 and the journey began. Since its inception, over 7 million pounds of food has been raised, harvested and distributed throughout Southern Maryland and Baltimore. This has been accomplished with an unwavering relationship with The Maryland Food bank, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Corrections, local farms and over 17,000 volunteers over the five seasons comprised of local churches, schools, businesses, organizations, families and individuals. 92 felons from the Southern Maryland pre-release center, since 2013, have been instrumental in assisting with planting, harvesting and delivery of food while receiving skills through the star Citizen program, aiding with re-entry. Rico Nelson, an ex-Inmate, is currently employed by F4H and went through this program for two seasons. Calvert County Drug Court now partners with F4H and has sent over 70 individuals to do community service in the fields,
working side by side with inmates, learning what the next step of their life could look like. F4H has evolved over the years and has identified four core initiatives to help build a healthier community: Food, Second chances, Youth outreach and Community building. "Each initiative feeds the other and we are seeing amazing results" Fowler says. The area near and dear to Bernie is the Youth outreach initiative. Fowler states, "We want to actively engage students from Kindergarten to College, on nutrition, fitness, community service, drug prevention, recovery and agriculture through activities which allow them to be educated appropriately and safely using the platform of workshops, camps, field trips, events and life sharing." 11 states and 31 Countries have sent representatives who come to learn more about the model being developed at the farm. On November 16th Bernie Fowler, Jr. will be presented the Chesapeake Charities Philanthropist of the year award for the State of Maryland presented by Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford. To learn more about how you can help and donate go to Farming4Hunger.com. "All are Fed at the Farm"
End Hunger Calvert County Distributing Food Through Local Partners By Robert P. Hahn, Senior Pastor at Chesapeake Church Who We Are End Hunger in Calvert County (EHCC) is a coalition of over 150 businesses, churches, schools, social service and local government agencies united behind the mission to end hunger in Calvert County. As a regional distribution center for Maryland Food Banks, EHCC currently supports 44 food pantries and school backpack programs in Calvert County and is receiving requests for services from St. Mary’s and Charles County agencies. This year we are providing holiday meals to 4500 families in all five counties. EHCC is an accredited Charity by the Better Business Bureau, having passed all 20 standards of financial accountability; the only charity in Calvert County to receive the BBB Wise Giving designation.
needed to complete the mission. All services are free to our food partners. Operating costs are covered through private donations, fundraising events and government/foundation grants, thereby freeing our partners to focus on hungry families.
Our Programs Café Management Program (Free) 8-week job training course for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed and interested in a career in the Hospitality Industry. The program teaches students necessary skills to work in a coffee shop, café, or bakery as a barista or manager. Aside from job skills, the program provides students the opportunity to develop and grow their life skills. Students graduate with a national restaurant association ServSafe Certification and End Hunger Warehouse receive FREE job placement assistance. The hub of End Hunger is our Many of our graduates work in The Lobby warehouse, currently located in Prince Coffee Bar—an End Hunger social enterFrederick. Every school and food pantry prise. in Calvert County relies on this warehouse to feed hungry families. Annually, EHCC Calvert Ca$h (Free, runs November 15 distributes over 1.5 million pounds of through May 30) food to 15,000 people through our local Provides free tax services to individupartners. Food distribution is only als and families earning less than $64,000 possible because of the EHCC warehouse, annually. Participants are screened for which provides the infrastructure, techni- community-based services and the Earned cal assistance and the best practice model Income Tax Credit (EITC). Tax Coaches
teach families how to file their own taxes. Fundraising Events ($.93 of every dollar goes straight into programming) Annual Bike Ride End Hunger plans out a day of biking along the Calvert’s western shore along the Chesapeake Bay. Bike routes accommodate both new and veteran riders. Dragon Boat Festival Held on the boardwalk of North Beach, the Dragon Boat Festival consists of nonstop dragon boat races, food vendors, craft vendors and activities for kids Live Out Loud Obstacle Trail Run A 2.5+ mile course through mud laden trails and obstacles. There are both timed waves and family friendly waves to accommodate all ages along with free food and a live DJ. The Future The lease on the current warehouse expires in May 2020. There is an opportunity to build and own a new warehouse that will not only improve operating efficiency, but will save over $80,000 annually in occupancy costs. The new location will be in Huntingtown, having already been approved for use by the county. The total project is estimated to cost $1.5 million, including land. The goal is to open the new warehouse debt-free by May 2020. All this will be accomplished while still maintaining EHCC’s day to day operation of feeding the poor and equipping food pantries across the county to serve at higher efficiencies.
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HeartF.E.L.T. Fills Empty Little Tummies By Little Jack Woodford Heart F.E.L.T., Filling Empty Little Tummies, is a Christian based Outreach Ministry designed to feed children on the weekends, when they can often go hungry. Churches who participate team with schools in Calvert County to feed hungry school children when free or reduced breakfast and lunch programs cannot, namely on the weekends. They do this by providing food to students in backpacks, which the children pick up the Thursday or Friday before the weekend. The backpacks are non-descript so they don’t bring attention to the child. Heart F.E.L.T., like many other community programs, started when I, Little Jack Woodford, as a concerned citizen, saw a need that was going unaddressed in Calvert County. I faced childhood hunger growing up when my father had a stroke at the early age of 35. My Dad was a dairy farmer in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. We had a 110-acre farm where we had chickens, hogs, and approximately 30 dairy cows. Our farmhouse was on one side of the old country road that we lived on, and the barn was on the other side of the road. Everything was going great. The year was 1955. I was 4 years old when it happened. Dad collapsed in the middle of the road. A passerby stopped and helped Mom get Dad into the house. My young
The first delivery of Heart F.E.L.T. food-filled backpacks in January 2013.
Dad had suffered a crippling stroke. I still see the vision of Dad having convulsions, sitting in a chair and stamping his feet on the floor. We lost the farm; we lost our home. We received help from the welfare system financially and we received government surplus food. Eventually, we moved into an old family home. We were one of the poorest families in the small town where I grew up. The population of that town was about 500 people. It was not easy growing up in that small town. I was bullied, and there were times when I was gang bullied by several kids. I sometimes felt isolated when other kids shunned me due to my being different. The clothes that I wore were not as nice as theirs. Some of the clothes that I wore had patches on them and most of the time, my
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clothes did not fit right. I suffered with periods of depression. I stood out from most children that were my age due to my size. I grew to be 6 feet 10 inches tall. Fortunately, there were some people that helped us in many ways. Most helped us anonymously. Some gave my siblings and I gifts at Christmas and at other times during the year. Others provided us with Holiday Food baskets. Their generosity impacted me significantly. As the years passed, when I looked back on those times, I often asked myself how I could ever repay those generous donors who looked out for me and my family. What they gave to us was “priceless.” In June of 2012, I was called by God, through a vision, to pay it forward for other children in need. My daughter, Jacki, in Tampa, Florida was involved in a Heart F.E.L.T. ministry with her church, which inspired me to do the same here in Calvert County. I introduced the program to my church, Trinity United Methodist Church, in Prince Frederick. The entire congregation got involved and organized that summer. We made our first delivery of nine backpacks to Barstow Elementary School in January of 2013 and Heart F.E.L.T. has continued to grow since then. Beginning with this one elementary school and one church, currently 20 churches working in this ministry are partnering with 14 elementary schools and 5 of the 6 middle schools in Calvert County, benefiting over 300 children. It is also beginning to spread to Charles and St Mary’s Counties. St. Matthews United Methodist Church in LaPlata is a small church with a big heart that has recently started partnering with a school in Nanjemoy. All donations go directly to the children in need. Each school is paired with one or more churches to support the program. Some churches support more than one school. We have partnerships with programs such as End Hunger Calvert, Farming4Hunger, the Maryland Food Bank and SMILE. We also are supported by other organizations such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and various businesses that have done Food Drives for HeartF.E.L.T. Children are selected based on need. When a teacher or other school staff member sees a student that shows the telltale signs of going hungry, they refer the student to the school counselor. The counselor prepares a referral form on behalf of the student and sends it to the parent or guardian for consent. No child is entered into the Heart F.E.L.T. ministry without parental approval. Once approved by the parent, the referral form is given to the church partner for that school. The Church, due to confidentiality, does not receive the name of the student or the parents. Most of the students that HeartF.E.L.T. supports are those that are approved to receive the free and reduced rate meals. Each backpack is filled with food that is easily carried and consumed by the student. Volunteers stuff prepackaged foods that children can open themselves. While these may not be as nutritious as fresh from the garden fruits and vegetables, organizers note, “Some nutrition is better
HeartFELT volunteers from participating Churches working together, as the Body of Christ, sorting food that was collected from a Food Drive at one of the local grocery stores.
than none.” The food products need to be compact so that each child need not carry more than 6 – 7 pounds in their backpack. Food that is in smaller packages also provides more diversity for weekend meals. Here, the economy size is not always better. A bigger box of any one food limits other foods, which can be added to the backpack. Backpack foods must all be dry products with the exceptions of shelf stable milk and juices. Backpacks avoid glass containers all together. With efficient packing, students often bring food home for themselves and for younger siblings who have not yet started school. HeartF.E.L.T. has been Filling Empty Little Tummies on the weekends when free and reduced rate meals are not available to stave off hunger. What about the long breaks? What about the summer? HeartF.E.L.T. has tried to supplement the students with food during the breaks and the summer. We have done well with the breaks during the school year. At the end of the 2016-2017 school year, there was a message going around on social media to text a number to find a “Summer Meal” site in your area. I texted that number and found that there are not any Summer Meal Sites in Calvert County. There are a couple of sites in St. Mary’s County and some sites in other counties surrounding Calvert. God gave me another vision in June of this year to work to develop a “Summer Meals Program” in Calvert County. Since then I have done some research and found out that during the 2016-2017 school year nearly 3,500 public school students were approved for the free and reduced rate meal program, which may include both breakfast and lunch. That is approximately 22% of the total student population in the Calvert County public schools that might have need of such a program. Working with the Calvert Collaborative for Children, we are in the very early stages of developing a Summer Meals program. There are many logistics that need to be worked out to get it off the ground. The HeartF.E.L.T. ministry has gone beyond the original vision that God gave me in 2012. I do not know where God is going to take it, but I am ready to follow His lead. You can check us out on the web for further information. We have a new website heartfeltsomd.com and we have a Facebook page facebook.com/heartfeltcalvert. I can also be reached at jwoodford@trinityumchurch.org
Sincerely, Susan
By Susan Shaw
Thankful for Hunger Warriors In keeping with this Hunger issue of the Chesapeake Current, I spoke to Cathy Ring and Ephonia Wills, who exemplify important pieces in the amazing and interconnected system that is helping individuals and families survive in Calvert County with supplemental food. Cathy Ring, the Community Outreach Pastor at Chesapeake Church with oversight for End Hunger in Calvert County (EHICC) explained to me how food flows from the sources to the food banks to the food pantries to people. I also spoke to Ephonia Wills, the Manager of the Food Pantry at Brooks United Methodist Church (Brooks UMC) on Mackall Road in St. Leonard. On long-term loan from Chesapeake Church, who pays her salary, Cathy has used her administrative gifts in the cause. She told me, “I love to remove obstacles and barriers.” Coordination is key among the 10 fully functioning food pantries and one soup kitchen, More Tasty Blessings. (More food pantries is better because local support is required.) Food from many sources comes into the EHICC warehouse, where it is sorted. Sources can include United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) dry foods, the Maryland Food Bank, grant-provided foods, donated food (often from food drives, grocery stores, shipping companies, churches, organizations). From there, the food flows to pantries and people. Cathy told me that “If it comes to us free, they get it free. Otherwise, there is a cents-per-pound cost, based on the actual cost of getting the food to them.” For Ephonia, the food pantry is a “ministry. We’ve been blessed. Nevertheless, there are no strings attached for the recipients of the food. We are meeting the need first.” Brooks UMC gets food from the USDA and then purchases frozen meats and other
supplemental items from Cathy Ring at a steep discount. As a retired Head Start manager, Ephonia “never thought she would be doing this volunteer ministry,” but is now committed. The highest demographic of the 60 people they serve on average are seniors over 50 and mothers of young children struggling to feed them. Ephonia sees former Headstart children with their children and feels as though they are like her grandchildren. ‘It’s a joy to see how healthy they are!” Cathy explained that Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry, a ministry of Chesapeake Church, managed by Debbie Weber, provides food for 650 to 750 families per week. Like the other nine food pantries and one soup kitchen, they are part of the EHICC system, and coordinate with other pantries to supplement canned and shelf-stable foods and perishable foods when they can get them. Recipients must still buy milk, eggs, bread and other items the pantries cannot store. They get perishables from Farming 4 Hunger and other sources in season and when they can. This time of year, it gets harder to get produce. Also, the number of recipients increases due to seasonal lay-offs. Cathy wanted me to stress that hunger is a real and on-going issue in Calvert County. (Please see statistics and info in complementary stories in this edition.) Emergency help can be provided at intake, where some data is collected for grants. She wants the public to know that if you are seeking help for the first time, “we are here waiting for you. Rather than embarrassment, know that the food pantries are waiting to welcome families during their time of struggle.” She warned that she realizes that people are reluctant to seek help, especially those in their mid-forties to early 60’s, who may be in need of assistance for the first time in their lives. “Do not wait too long. You will not be judged as
though you failed, but welcomed with open arms,” she said. The volunteers “feel as though they are doing God’s work. It is a very strong calling for all of us.” While Cathy is an inspiration for others, she says, for her, it is a privilege and an astonishing journey. “I am amazed that in Calvert County, together, we really can feed people, ending their hunger. For most people, the food is a transitional supplement and part of the safety net for when a bad period arrives in their lives.” Being elderly, unemployed, or underemployed may prolong the need for supplemental support.
Cathy’s voice gives away her commitment. She confirmed, “I love what I do and the partners with whom I get to do it. I am so proud of our community!” At Thanksgiving, we at the Chesapeake Current are very thankful for all those named and the myriad of un-named individuals whose crucial work contributes to the safety net in our community. No one, especially no child, should go hungry! Hunger is NOT a game! About the Author: Susan Shaw is a retired Calvert County Commissioner and the author of Sincerely Susan columns in the Chesapeake Current. She can be reached at chesapeakecurrent@gmail.com
What is the TEFAP Emergency Food Program? By Norma Webber, TRI County Currently, there are nineteen TEFAP Program Administrator pantries and one soup kitchen/shelter that participate. The Emergency Food Assistance During FY 2016-17, the Program (TEFAP) is a USDA following were served: Calvert Federal program designed to assist County, 3,603 households/8,325 very low income households with individuals; Charles County, 7,492 supplemental food. It is a civil households/23,766 individuals; St. rights compliant program that is Mary’s County, 5,339 prohibited from discriminating on households/15,559 individuals. the basis of race, color, national The three counties received the origin, sex, age, or disability. following amounts of food: Southern Maryland Tri-County Calvert...65,002 lbs., Charles... Community Action Committee, 130,170 lbs., and St. Mary’s... Inc. (SMTCCAC, Inc.) has been 92,592 lbs. These amounts are a administering the program in the formula-based percentage deemed tri-county area since 1984. by the USDA.
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Meet Baby! This male is new to the Human Society, and although we are still getting to know him, we do know that Baby is a shy little boy in need of the companionship of another dog with whom to live. Of course, he would love to live with a person, too! We do believe that a home with older children would be best, since he is a little unsure of things. He is a small three-year-old male Papillion Mix. Contact Pat at patbeyer@comcast.net or call 410-257-4908 for more details.
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at getting around, loves her bed (as long as it is right next to your chair), loves being held and cuddled, and attention. Bea is so nice and laid-back that she doesn't let her disability hinder her. She would do okay with another dog that is laid back and doesn't get in her way. She loves hanging out with Frank the poodle. Come visit this sweetie today. She will love visitors. Contact: Mindy at CalvertHumaneSocietyMindy@rescueteam.com or call 410-257-4908 A big THANK YOU to Prince Frederick Chrysler for generously sponsoring this program for us by paying adoption fees each week for our featured pup!
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Pride & Joy CSM Hosts First GED Graduating Class at Prince Frederick Campus 18 Students Received Maryland High School Diplomas Families and friends gathered at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Prince Frederick Campus Oct. 26 to recognize 18 students for earning their Maryland High School diplomas through the CSM Adult Education Program. These graduates were the first graduating class from the CSM program in Calvert County. “We are proud of each and every one of you and we admire your persistence and success in earning this diploma,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. The fall 2017 graduates honored Oct. 26 are: Angela C. Claggett, Ryan Joseph Donovan, Amanda Douglass, Tessie Villo Downie, Christopher M. Gonzalez, Dana Marie Gray, Danielle Genevieve Hairston, Steven Hammons, Stacey Sherell Izevbigie, LaKrisha Moná Jones, Valerie Marie Jordan, Natalie Ann Lloyd-Schultz, Tierra Nicole Mackall, Shaneakqua Chantell Parmley, Dina Elvira Ponce-Reyes, Ja’Net La’Nise Rice, Isabel Marie Rodriquez and Regina Ann Windsor. The graduates ranged from 17 up to 57 years old, with graduate Steven Hammons, 53, serving as the event’s student speaker. Hammons, who entered the program with a ninth-grade education, commended CSM and Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) for developing the National External Diploma Program. “What I enjoyed most about the program and its curriculum is that you are able to apply most of the studies to real-life situations,” he said. “The resources that we used to help guide us through each study are still useful after you have completed the course.” Hammons also took the opportunity to emotionally thank his family members for their support as he pursued his diploma. Several of the graduates noted after the ceremony that their families were a key inspiration to enroll in the program. The ceremony’s keynote speaker was CSM criminal justice student
From left, Valerie Jordan, LaKrisha Jones, Stacey Izevbigie, Steven Hammons, Natalie Lloyd-Schultz and Shaneakqua Parmley process in at the beginning of the graduation ceremony Oct. 26 at the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus.
Benjamin Brown, 65, of Randle Cliff. Brown earned his diploma through the Maryland Adult National External Diploma Program in April 2016 and is on track to earn an associate degree in criminal justice at CSM in 2018. After that, his goal is to pursue a law degree at Bowie State University or the University of Maryland, College Park. Brown said before the ceremony that he had one key idea he hoped to pass on to the new graduates, encouraging them to continue on in their education now that they have their high school diploma. “This shouldn’t be the end. This should be the beginning,” Brown said. This year, CSM has introduced a scholarship program designed specifically to benefit these students as they graduate with their high school diploma. Murphy announced the program in her remarks. All Adult Education graduates participating in a program in the tri-county area who apply to CSM will be sent an acceptance email to attend the college. To benefit from this new program, all they have to do as a graduate is print that acceptance email and bring it to CSM along with the certificate they received at graduation and they will receive a $500 scholarship that will be automatically credited to their account. “The CSM Foundation has graciously provided these funds for our Adult Education Scholarship,
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and it’s a way to recognize and congratulate these students on their hard work,” Murphy said. “Plus, it’s an incentive to let you know we believe in you and are here to help you take that next step.” Several of the graduates indicated that they already had plans to continue their education at CSM. Jordan of Huntingtown said, “That’s so exciting,” noting that it would be a big help to her as she begins her studies that will hopefully lead to a degree in nursing. Jordan laughed when asked about her experience working toward her diploma. “Long nights. It was hard,” she said. “But I saw the big picture at the end and that’s what kept me going.” Another graduate, Gonzalez of Prince Frederick, said he already has a good construction job, but he had taken on the challenge to earn his diploma because he is the father of three children. “Just so they know you need to get it,” he said. “You have to have it nowadays. That’s the first thing they look for.” Like Gonzalez, Rice of Annapolis said she pursued her GED because she is a parent. “It was challenging. But it was worth it,” Rice said. “I plan to take this as far as I can go … not for myself but for my son. He’s 5.” And with her high school diploma in hand, Rice said she planned to continue her education at CSM where she may pursue nursing or a degree that would prepare her to work with mentally challenged adults.
From left, Dana Gray, Steven Hammons and Stacey Izevgbigie celebrate receiving their Maryland High School diploma at an Oct. 26 ceremony at the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus.
Jones of Prince Frederick was also pleasantly surprised by the news about the scholarship. “I’m really excited.” The mother of two said that earning her GED had been challenging because she was working and caring for her family at the same time. Jones’ goal is to become a pharmacy technician. She plans to take advantage of the promised scholarship and earn a pharmacy tech certificate at CSM.
Keynote speaker Benjamin Brown, an adult education alumni and CSM student, encourages the new graduates to continue on in their education.
The Adult Education program at the Prince Frederick Campus provides courses in Adult Basic Education classes to cover all areas of basic reading, writing and math as needed to prepare for the GED test or the National External Diploma Program and English as a Second Language classes to provide basic English language and life skills instruction for adults whose native language is not English. There is also a Family Literacy course that focuses on the development of workforce skills and GED test preparation to increase students’ education and employability skills while learning to support their child’s academic development. Instruction is available to help parents in becoming their child’s primary teacher and full partners in the education of their child. The classes are small so that learning can be individualized to meet the needs of each student. The Adult Education Program at CSM is supported through grant funding by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, the U.S. Department of Education, and local funding. Because of this funding, most classes are free. “This is an important component,” said CSM Vice President Dan Mosser, “since offering free or inexpensive courses for adults living in Calvert County who are motivated and want to expand their job opportunities, or build their working knowledge of English as a second language or earn their GED. We hope to remove any cost barriers that may have held people back in the past.” To view a gallery of photos from the Oct. 26 ceremony, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/17calvertged. For information about the CSM Adult Education Program, visit www.csmd.edu/Adulted or phone 443-550-6149 in Calvert County or 240-725-5473 in St. Mary’s County or email adulted@csmd.edu.
League of Women Voters Announces History Fair Awards: Projects on Conflict and Compromise in Voting ChesapeakeCurrent@gmail.com Dear Chesapeake Current Readers, Middle and high school students in Calvert County have a proud record of creating top-notch History Fair projects. This year the national History Fair theme is Conflict and Compromise in History. This theme, according to the National History Day organization “provides an opportunity for students to push past the antiquated view of history as mere facts and dates and drill down into historical content to develop perspective and understanding.”
Voting, a right and responsibility of citizens as well as a core value of the League of Women Voters (LWV), has been fraught with conflict and compromise since our country began. So, this year the Calvert County LWV is sponsoring awards for middle and high school students for the best History Fair projects that focus on Conflict and Compromise in Voting. Eligible projects could explore, for example, the decisions about voting that were made when our country was founded, emancipation and voting by African-American citizens, the 1920 passage of the 19th amendment enabling women the right to vote,
the Voting Rights Act of 1965, gerrymandered voting districts, and much more. If you know of any students planning History Fair projects, please encourage them to consider focusing on Conflict and Compromise in Voting. You can also download a flyer on these History Fair Awards from the LWV website (lwvcalvert.org). National History Day for Calvert County will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Calvert High School with judging from 9 am to 12 pm and the Awards Ceremony at 3:30 pm. The statewide contest will be held at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on April
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Corinne Antoinette (Celebre) Black returned to her heavenly home on October 28, 2017 due to complications following lung cancer. Her devotion to family and firm belief in God supported her in life and ultimately gave her peace in death. Corinne was born on February 24, 1964 in Bowie to her parents, John and Paulette Celebre. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Communications in 1986. After college, Corinne married her best friend, Andy Black, in 1987 and soon moved to Chesapeake Beach. After a successful business career, beginning in 2000, she dedicated her time to educating and caring for her daughter, Janelle. Corinne touched countless people and we will all remember her incredible love for God, family, and friends. From the first day she set foot in Chesapeake Church in 1993, Corinne impacted souls for Christ through her numerous ministries. She served ministries such as Rainbowland, Upward soccer, the hospitality team, home group leader, special events, Peake Youth ministries, and most recently the Production Team. Outside the church, Corinne also dedicated 9+ years to serving others in the community through the Help Association in Owings. Corinne is survived by her husband, Andy, of Chesapeake Beach; daughter, Janelle, of Chesapeake Beach; her mother, Paulette of North Beach; and her brother, Kevin, of Walkersville, MD. She was predeceased by her father, John. Memorial contributions may be made to Chesapeake Church, PO Box 936, Huntingtown, MD 20639. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
John Theodore Boertlein of Dunkirk passed away on November 2, 2017, at his home. John was born March 21, 1927 in Washington, DC to Elizabeth [Puder] and Leonard Boertlein. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. John was a self-employed stained glass maker. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, yard work, fishing, boating, bowling and hunting. Any day was a good day for John as long as he was outdoors. He was the beloved husband for 68 years of Josephine [Gioffre] Boertlein and the loving father of Joyce Moreland (John), Judy Martin, Jed A. Boertlein (Judy), Jennifer Boertlein and the late Jack Boertlein, Jr. He was the devoted grandfather of 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by daughter-in-law, Celia Boertlein and numerous other family members. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Lee Funeral Homes handled arrangements.
Roger Dale Cheeks, Sr., born August 29, 1950, passed away at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in NC on November 1, 2017. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served on active duty in Vietnam from
1970 – 1971, and as a reservist from 1971 – 1976. As a brave and loyal soldier, he was honorably discharged and awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam campaign Medal, 2 Overseas Service Bars, Expert Badge Grenade, and the Marksman Badge Rifle M16. Roger and Teresa were married for 48 years. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a caring grandfather. His friends would describe him as a generous man with a great sense of humor. As a longtime resident of MD, Roger had his own contracting business. He was a longtime friend of Bill Wilson. His hobbies included wood working, art work, playing guitar, and spending time with his friends and family. Roger is survived by his wife Teresa Cheeks, son Roger Cheeks Jr. (Selene German) and daughters Carrie Clarke (Michael), Eleanor Long (Travis) and Christina Cheeks (James McKay), grandchildren Samuel Schatz, Maia Cheeks, William Schatz, Layla Cheeks, Olivia Cheeks and Nicklas Long and brother William J. Cheeks. He is also survived by several brother and sister in laws as well as countless nieces and nephew. Along with family, he also leaves behind many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents William L. and Louise (Edwards) Cheeks and sisters Juanita MacMickle, Ruth Myers and Nancy Woodard. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 807 Maine Ave SW, Washington DC 20024, or American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 800, Washington DC 20004. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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ď ‚ď Żď ˘ď€ ď ˆď Ąď Źď Źď€Źď€ ď Šď ˛ď€Žď€Źď€ ď€ˇď€ˇ Robert Irving “Bobâ€? Hall, Jr. of Dowell and formerly of Huntingtown, passed away October 28, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. He was born October 31, 1939 in Portland, ME to Robert Irving, Sr. and Marjorie (White) Hall. Bob grew up all over the US and graduated from Deering High School in Portland, ME. He joined the Air Force in 1957 and was honorably discharged in 1962. Following his discharge, Bob settled in MD in 1962 and went to work for C&P Telephone Company. He was later promoted to engineer and retired in 1989. He married Jennette Liesman on April 4, 1964 and they briefly lived in Marlow Heights and Oxon Hill before moving to Huntingtown, where they lived for 40 years. They moved to Dowell in the summer of 2016. Bob was a member of Huntingtown United Methodist Church and the Calvert Marine Museum, where he acted as the museum photographer. Bob enjoyed taking pictures of wildlife and other marine museum activities, traveling to ME and going to the ocean. Bob is survived by his wife Jennette Marie Hall, sister Gwendolyn A. Caldwell of Marshfield, MA, nephew Jim Caldwell of Marshfield, MA, nieces Diane Messer of Madbury, NH, Susan Woodworth of Kingston, MA and Sherry Kail of Parma, MI and 9 great nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Marine Museum, PO Box 97, Solomons, MD 20688. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
ď ď ¤ď Ľď Źď Źď Ľď€ ď ˆď Ąď ˛ď ˛ď Šď łď€Źď€ ď€ˇď€ś Adelle Virginia Harris was born June 18, 1941 to Hattie Johnson and Edward Miller who preceded her in death. Adelle quietly departed this life on October 25,
2017. Adelle was raised by Hattie and Clarence Gross Sr., of Prince Frederick. She received her education in Calvert County. For many years she was a domestic worker. She worked 18 years at Calvert Memorial Hospital as a Food Service Worker until her retirement in 1990. She was a hard worker who ensured her family was cared for. Adelle married the love of her life, Melvin Harris, on Nov. 12, 1960. Early in life she attended St. John's United Methodist Church. She became a member of Brooks United Methodist Church where she was a dedicated Usher. She was baptized at Solid Rock Church
under the leadership of Elder Alton L. Tyler. She later returned to Brooks United Methodist Church and worshipped under the leadership of Pastor Jason L. Robinson. Adelle looked forward to Friday Family Night, playing bingo, eating and talking with everyone. She was known for her bread pudding, rice pudding and delicious carrot cake. She enjoyed making grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, pancakes and eggs for her grandchildren. Adelle enjoyed gardening, sewing and ironing. She would say "There's a place for everything and everything has its place." She could fold bed sheets like no other (yes, the fitted sheets too). Her favorite foods were hard crabs, pork chops, French fries, pigs feet and Trader's cream of crab soup. Her favorite sweets were butter fingers, peanut M&M's, peppermint patties, Pepsi and Orange Crush. Adelle was very welcoming and enjoyed entertaining company in her home. She was honored by wearing her favorite color, purple. She became mother to many who lost their own mothers and was blessed to care for many children. She had many siblings, cousins and several in-laws; and, was blessed to have many special friends. Adelle leaves fond memories with her devoted husband, Melvin Harris, of 57 years. Together they raised seven children Terry (Yvette), Jerald, Melvalee, Valerie, Carl (Crystal), Cynthia and Jacqueline; grandchildren, Jermaine (Laticia), Brandon (Shawnte), Tyreece, Tremaine, Colin, Champan, Janae, Carl Jr., Terry Jr., Chanel, Jemice, Jamie Jr., Jerald Jr.; two spiritually adopted grandchildren, Cameron and Linessa and 15 great-grandchildren. Sewell funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
always willing to share his knowledge and good intentions; the world will be a quieter place for his friends and family. It will be hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Dave is survived by his wife, Sarah; daughters, Blake and Perri; brother, Robert; and step-children, Nicholas, Courtney and Jacqueline. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Doris Hiergesell and brother Richard. Memorial contributions may be made for his daughters’ college fund at the website: youcaring.com/blakeandperrihiergesell-1001192 Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
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Beatrice, better known as "Lil Babe" and "Bea," Holland was born on February 19, 1924 to Thomas and Gertrude Plater Rawlings of Sunderland, MD. She peacefully passed on to glory October 22, 2017. Bea attended Mount Hope Elementary School (now the Mt. Hope Community Center) and graduated from the William Sampson Brooks High School in 1942. Upon graduation from high school she began employment at a restaurant in Rose Haven at the southernmost end of Anne Arundel County. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Otis Odell Holland of Huntingtown in Dec. 1953. Their marriage spanned over six decades. Bea and Otis started a family and she ď „ď Ąď śď Ľď€ ď ˆď Šď Ľď ˛ď §ď Ľď łď Ľď Źď Źď€Źď€ ď€ľď€´ď€ ď€ ď€ was devoted to raising her children. Her The Man. The son, Quentin, stated, "She was a 100% Myth. The Legend. mother and some change." During the
David Henry Hiergesell of St. Leonard passed away on November 4, 2017 at Haymarket Medical Center, Haymarket, VA. Born November 4, 1963 in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of the late Richard Hiergesell and Doris (Dicke) Hiergesell. Dave was an accomplished Computer Programmer, Vice President of New Media Solutions, with an MBA in Marketing and a Bachelor's in Psychiatry. Dave was a lover of all things red: red wine, red meat, redheads, and, of course, the Redskins. He loved traveling, spending time with close friends, and rooting on the Huskers. To know him was to love him. He was
course of raising their children, Bea and Otis experienced the joy of building their own home. They were, also, blessed to be able to travel (usually accompanied by long-time friends Calvin and Mary Gorman) while nurturing the children. On Sundays, Bea and the family's worship experience was initially at Mount Hope United Methodist Church in Sunderland. The family then began to attend Plum Point United Methodist Church in Huntingtown where they continued their attendance. Bea attended Plum Point United Methodist Church until she was no longer capable of doing so. Her favorite pastime was watching television shows such as, "I Love Lucy", "General Hospital" and "As the World Turns" to name just a few. She had an abundance of patience and she was a great cook. Cherished memories of Bea will be kept by her loving and devoted husband of sixty-three years: Otis; her loving children: Kenneth, Quentin, Patsy, Dean and Dexter; two sisters-in-law: Florence Wills and Rosalee Holland; two brothers-in-law: John Wills and Monroe Holland, Sr.; one daughter-in-law: Shawn Wills; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; numerous great-great grandchildren; a special nephew, Robert "Bobby" Rawlings; two special cousins, Mildred "Reds" Wills and Patricia Wills; and a host of other special nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bea was preceded in death by: her parents; three sons, James Roscoe ("Butch"), Ronnie and Michael; her siblings, Myrtle T. Wilson, Eva Rawlings, Edna Ray, Mildred Hall, Gladys Adams, Thomas Rawlings, Sr. and Bernard Rawlings; and her long-time friend, Marie Jones. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
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On October 31, 2017, Joshua Kyle Joyce left our hearts suddenly to join the angels above. Born in Annapolis, Maryland on January 30, 1991, Josh lived his entire life in Shady Side, Maryland. At an early age he had an affinity for the water and spent much of his youth at his grandparent's home on the West River. He loved crabbing, water skiing and 'reluctantly' sailing with his grandmother, Betty, even though he much preferred a boat with a motor. As a teenager, Josh and his grandmother made a goodwill trip with his church to Guatemala to assist in the building of a schoolhouse. Josh graduated with honors from Southern Senior High School in 2009 while lettering in football and baseball. He attended Anne Arundel Community College and the University of MD. Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Betty Miles and Patricia Fallon. Josh is survived by his parents, James W. and Muriel Joyce of Shady Side, brother James R. Joyce of Annapolis and grandparents James P. and Linda Joyce of Boiling Springs, SC. Uncles and aunts, prominent in his life, are Knute and Margot Olsen of Woodbine, Danny and Lisa Miles of Dayton, Pete and Brenda Medhurst of West River, Steven and Robin Joyce of Waldorf, Darren and Judy Joyce of Annapolis, Thomas Fallon of Mechanicsville and Glen and Shirley Joyce of Shady Side. Josh also was blessed with many nieces and nephews, most notably Jayden Joyce of Annapolis, who certainly shares Josh's love of shoes and clothes. The best times in his life were when he was with his girlfriend, Cynthia Robinson of Deale, and her two children, Lily and Leo,
who filled his heart with so much love, joy and happiness. He also leaves behind a lifelong friend of the family, Tommie Capshaw of Olney. Memorial contributions may be made to Centenary U. M. Church, PO Box 529, Shady Side, MD 20764. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.
Donald Ernest “Don” Lawson of Alexandria, VA passed away on November 2, 2017 at Fairfax Inova Hospital in VA, with his wife of 57 years, Barbara, his 4 children and 2 of his grandchildren at his side. Don was born on June 1, 1935, in Lebanon, PA. He attended Lebanon Catholic High School, and went on to serve 10 years in the Air Force. Don had a love for art, so after getting out of the service, he pursued that by attending Corcoran School of Art in Washington DC and completed his associates degree through studies at University of MD. Don became an amazing artist, and painted hundreds of works of art throughout his life. His family is blessed to have those to hold on to and remember him by. Don was an entrepreneur, and owned and operated many businesses during his life. He was one of the best salesmen ever – famous for it – he definitely mastered the “art of the deal”! He was very successful and provided a wonderful life for his family. He also loved to travel, and he and his wife were fortunate enough to travel to many places in the world over the years, while meeting lots of good people along the way. He had a wide variety of interests, including working in his garden at home, taking care of his dog Woody, fishing,
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served in the Air Force in Korea. He married Margaret E. Dowell on October 18, 1958 and they made their home in Friendship. He was employed with the Anne Arundel County Police Dept. and retired as a Sergeant in 1982 after over 25 years of service. Franklin was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. He enjoyed bluegrass music, watching westerns, reading, gardening, crossword puzzles, and he loved animals. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Franklin was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William I. Revell. He is survived by wife, Margaret E. Revelle; son, Thomas S. Revelle of Arnold; daughter, Donna R. Seymour (Chris) of Davidsonville; grandchildren, Laura A. and Brian P. Boellner of Davidsonville and a brother James C. Revell of Friendship. Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship U.M. Church, PO Box 72, Shirley Marlene Friendship, MD 20758. McGinniss of Lusby, Rausch Funeral Home in Owings formerly of Prince handled arrangements. Frederick, passed away on October 27, 2017 at Calvert Christopher Michael Napier of Memorial Hospital. Huntingtown passed away on November 9, She was born on June 19, 1955 in Washington, DC to the late 2017. He was born in Cheverly, MD, on July Mary Adaline van der Zwet and Elmer 24, 1983 to Kathryn Napier and Mark Lewnes. Herbert Sasscer. Christopher graduated from the Shirley was a loving mother and was University of Maryland with a BS degree and referred to as Memaw by everyone. She is survived by her loving children, from NC State with a Masters degree in Shawn McGinniss of Prince Frederick, mechanical engineering. He was employed as Daniel McGinniss of Lusby, and Rosemary a mechanical engineer working for NavAir at Briggs (Gene Briggs, Jr.) of Chesapeake Pax River Naval Air Station. He enjoyed playing his guitar, traveling, Beach; step-parents, Tom van der Zwet, and Peggy Sasscer; brothers, Ronald Sasscer cars and working on anything mechanical. Along with his mother, he is survived by (Cathy) of Hawley, PA, and Craig Sasscer of Upper Marlboro; grandchildren, Daniel his brother Timothy Baumgardner and sister McGinniss, Jr., Madison McGinniss, April Ortega. He was the grandson of Ruby Braxton McGinniss, Gene Briggs, IL, and Napier and husband of Linda [Ronniger] Landen Briggs; nieces and nephews, Sara Napier. Memorial contributions may be made Sasscer, Jessica Sasscer, William Sasscer, and to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO John Sasscer. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrange- Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. ments. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. walking and hiking. He loved to enjoy a good cigar and a good bottle of wine, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was always the life of the party who could bring everyone together and laughing with his stories. He was such a good-hearted man who loved and lived life to the fullest! Don is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughters Deena Daman (Hearst), Tracy Maguire (Mark), son Brenden Scott, daughter Frances Cecchini, 9 grandchildren (Tony, Brandi, Nicki, Gilly, Joshua, Michael, Ronnie, Morgan and Dru) and 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Helen Lawson, his younger brother Tom and his granddaughter, Crystal. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.
C. Franklin Revelle of Friendship Jeffrey Lee passed away October “Jeff” Rogers of 30, 2017 at his home, Chesapeake Beach surrounded by passed away Novemfamily. He was born ber 5, 2017. He was February 1, 1930 in born May 15, 1988 Fairhaven to Benjain Washington DC min Franklin and Irene (Crosby) Revell. to Vincent Everett, Franklin was raised in Friendship and attended Tracey’s Elementary School and Jr. and Patricia Ann (Tucker) Rogers. He grew up in Lusby and Chesapeake graduated from Southern High School. He
Beach and graduated from Northern High School in 2006. He was employed as a landscaper with JMC Landscaping. Jeff was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and enjoyed football, fishing and spending time with his daughter and nieces and nephews. Jeff is survived by his parents, Vincent and Patricia Rogers of Chesapeake Beach, daughter Dakota Grace Rogers and her mother Jamie Konegan of Lexington Park, sisters Christine Thorne (Keith) of Lusby, Ashley Meyers (Stephen) of Chesapeake Beach and Kaitlyn Rogers of Chesapeake Beach, brother Zachary Rogers of Chesapeake Beach, nephews Brandon, Seth, Ian, Lucas and Logan, nieces Maddison and Addalynn and several aunts and uncles. Memorial contributions may be made to Dakota Rogers Educational Fund set up at PNC Bank, 7933 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Louise C. Rymer of Plum Point passed away on October 29, 2017. She was born on May 12, 1926 at Plum Point, the daughter of the late Oscar and
Evelyn Carpenter. Louise earned her Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from University of MD and her Master of Education from American University. She began her career at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory of the University of MD in Solomon’s Island, then changed careers to be a nutritionist for the Beech Nut Company often traveling to NY City. Louise subsequently found her calling in the education field as a first-grade teacher at Beach Elementary School in Chesapeake Beach, before becoming a Supervisor of Elementary Schools in Prince George’s County. Upon her retirement from the school board after 20 plus years she spent several years as a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker. Louise was an active Member in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the National Democratic Club in Washington DC. She was very well -traveled but always believed Carpenters Beach and her view of the Chesapeake Bay was the most beautiful place and it was her home. Louise was preceded in death by her son Thomas A. Rymer, Jr. and granddaughter Jennifer L. Rymer and her two sisters, Margaret C. Moore and Anne C. Jones. She is survived by her sons, Gary C. Rymer and Ronald C. Rymer and her grandchildren,
Ashley L. Rymer, Elizabeth A. Rymer, Thomas A. Rymer, III, Matthew M. Rymer and Zachary S. Rymer. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.
James C. “Jim” Sisson of Lusby passed away on November 1, 2017 at his residence. Born August 8, 1953 in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Fred Usher Sisson, Sr. and Margaret (Webb) Sisson. Jim graduated from Chenango Valley Central High School in 1971 and attended SUNY - Brockport. He served in the Air Force from 1976 until 1980 and was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base. He moved to Calvert County from Waldorf in 2003. Jim married his wife, Donna (Foley) Sisson on December 6, 2003 in Lusby. He was a Facilities Manager for the US Government for 33 years, retiring in 2014. Jim was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed sports, traveling, fishing, and talking with friends, family and strangers. Jim is survived by his wife Donna Sisson; his children, Michael Sisson (Kim) of Roswell, NM, Christopher Sisson (Dana) of Lorton, VA, Elizabeth Sisson of Lusby and Calleigh Sisson of Lusby; siblings, Fred Sisson (Terri) of Charleston, SC, Celia Davey of Mason, OH, Webb Sisson (Linda) of Chenango Bridge, NY; and grandchildren, Louis Sisson and Nathaniel Sisson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Casey and his former spouse, Margaret Sisson. Memorial contributions may be made to Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, Suite 1301, New York, NY 10006, or Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
employed with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing; The Pentagon; and concluded with the Dept. of the Army, where she retired as a supervisor in the Military Personnel Center. She dedicated 34 years of service prior to retiring. During her tenure with the Dept. of the Army, she was awarded several Outstanding Achievement Awards, Sustained Superior Performance Awards, and numerous Letters of Appreciation. In 1950, Maggie was united in holy matrimony to Samuel E. Smith. From this union they were blessed to rear five children, Alvin (deceased), Tyrone (deceased), Samuel Jeffrey, Veronica (deceased), and Sylvia. Maggie was a lifelong member of Sollers United Methodist Church where she was a faithful and dedicated member. At an early age, she joined the church and attended Sunday School. She was an active member of the Silver Leaf Circle for 50 years and served as the vice president, secretary, and scripture reader. She was also an active member of the United Methodist Women, where she served as the assistant treasurer. Her talent led her to acting in plays and pantomiming with a group of fellow church ladies. She was requested to do a solo performance. She remained a faithful servant to her church and participated in numerous fundraising programs and made significant contributions to other functions. In addition to her service to church, Maggie also enjoyed reading and spending quality time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she adored. Those who knew her best will remember her for her caring, supportive, and compassionate ways. You could always depend on Maggie! Maggie leaves, to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted husband, of 67 years, Samuel E. Smith; children, Samuel Jeffrey; Smith and Sylvia Perkins (Christopher); grandchildren, Monica Butler (Wayne), Breenna Smith, Anthony Blair, and Arianne Smith; great-grandchildren, Wade Tyler II, Wayne Butler II, Wryan Butler, and Tamara Blair; sister-in-law, Shirlean Davis; a niece who was like a sister to her, Mary Wallace; devoted cousin, Shirley Gross; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Sewell funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Mildred Doris (Lawson) Snead passed in the early morning on October 29, 2017. Millie was born May 26, 1927 in NE Washington, DC to Charles & Laura Lawson and sister to Joseph Lawson. At the age of 2, her father passed following a short illness; she was raised by her mother and grandmother. She graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame in NE Washington DC. After high school, Millie worked for Woodward & Lothrop and later as a long-distance operator for C & P Telephone Company. She married her childhood classmate and the love of her life, Robert Parker Snead, on June 21, 1948. The couple grew their family with the adoption of two boys, Timothy Michael in 1961 and Donald Joseph in 1964. The family lived in Suitland, moving to Upper Marlboro while the boys were still small. After more than 30 years, they moved to North Beach to enjoy retirement and be closer to their son. Millie enjoyed life; she loved to dance, bowl, entertain and spend time with her family, friends and neighbors. She and her husband were devoted members at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Upper Marlboro and later at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church in North Beach. She spent her time watching her grandchildren, volunteering at the church and helping with the American Legion, the VFW and the Prince George’s Democratic Club. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph; mother, Laura; son, Donald and husband, Bob. She is survived by her son, Tim Snead (Bonnie Augostino); her grandson, Kelly Snead (Karen); granddaughter, Shannon Patrick (Ben); her great grandchildren Jordan Snead, Parker Snead, Nathaniel Snead, Clara Patrick, Macy Patrick & Cal Patrick; and her nieces, Jane Blessley and Joann Grayson. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert County Nursing Center 85 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678, or Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, 238 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Maggie Lucille Smith was born on January 6, 1929 in Drury (Lothian), MD. She was the last survivor of eight children (five males and three females) born to the late Charles and Agnes Davis. After many years residing in Lothian, Maggie answered God's call and entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2017. Maggie received her early education at Bristol Elementary School in Lothian. In 1945, she graduated from the historic Wiley H. Bates High School, Annapolis. Thereafter, she started her career with the federal government and was
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Gifts for the Gardener By Kay Parris, Garden Club
Chesapeake If possible, choose books that are written by local authors. Who better to know the native plants, Picking a gift for the gardening local soils and habitat! enthusiast on your list need not be Magazine subscriptions are a difficult task. With a little also good choices. Magazine racks advance planning, you can please in grocery, drug or book stores that special person. have a good assortment to compare Gardening books and maga- their content. Check out prices on zines are wonderful gifts to receive line before using an order form any time of year, and especially from a publication. appreciated when winter’s winds Gift certificates are always are howling outside. Choosing the welcome and easy to wrap or right book may depend on the include with a card. Most local recipient's specific interests or nurseries have gift certificates accomplishment level. You may available and some even offer want to check your local library included discounts. A gift of this first to peruse the wide assortment sort, no matter the amount, allows of books available on landscaping, the lucky recipient the latitude to vegetable gardening, house plants either buy a plant to plant and/or and other gardening pursuits. decorate now or later. A certificate Beware, however, pretty pictures of a different nature might be don’t always have the best advice. ‘homemade’ with a promise to help
a friend with onerous chores or garden/yard clean up. Garden club members are always amazed at how much they accomplish when helping each other. Somehow, the time just flies. Live plants and bulbs are also good gifts, depending upon your experience and how well you know the recipient. Inexpensive plants and bulbs look festive when placed in an interesting container or wrapped in colored cellophane and topped with a lovely bow. They also make good gifts for the person you may have overlooked until the last minute. Just remember to store bulbs in a cool area until you give them. Garden tools are usually welcome. Three overlooked tools might include a garden auger, a collapsible rake or a strap hoe. Garden augers have been around for a long time and should be better known. They can be used in a regular electric or battery powered drill and are used for planting bulbs and small bedding plants. Collapsible rakes are metal and the better ones have handles that can be shortened as well as tines that can be adjusted to width. This tool is relatively inexpensive, but invaluable for cleaning under shrubs and other tight areas. Strap or drag hoes (sometimes called hula hoes) have been around for a
long time, but should be given more attention. This tool is used to weed by cutting plants just below the soil surface to keep both flower beds and vegetable gardens looking topnotch. This poor fellow isn’t beautiful, but he makes up for in efficiency what he lacks in glamour. Also, consider a good quality bulb trowel. This trowel is narrow with a pointed tip that is great for both planting bulbs and other small plants. Be aware that tools with longer handles are always appreciated by those of us who are a little stiff when it comes to bending over and moving around. My final suggestions are for battery-powered tools, which have been improved significantly in recent years. It is wise to buy tools of the same make or of the same manufacture as they may already have so the batteries can be interchanged. This list might include the hedge trimmer, drill and leaf blower. Most gardeners spend half their time dragging an electric cord around, checking connections, etc., so the time saved and the mobility gained is priceless. The uses for these tools are endless! I hope this column has "planted a seed" of gift ideas for the gardener on your list. Experts are telling us that gardening has become America’s favorite pastime, so happy shopping!
Calvert Garden Club Mini Grants for 2018 The Calvert Garden Club is accepting applications for the 2018 Mini-Grant Awards. The theme for this year is “Planting Calvert From River To Bay.” The Club created the Mini-Grant program 4 years ago to increase our efforts to support our community organizations, beautify our county, and promote the appreciation of the benefits of gardening. Grants totaling over $7000 have been awarded since this program began. Qualifying applications will be accepted for consideration from non-profit organizations located in Calvert County,
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beginning immediately. Awards will be announced in March 2018 and be in the amounts of $500 -$1000. To apply, please visit the club’s website at www.calvertgardenclub.com and use the CGC Mini-Grants tab at the top of the home page. Download and complete the application and mail to the address on the cover page. Only hard copy applications will be considered. Applications are due and must be postmarked no later than January 10, 2018. It may be beneficial to ask for hand cancellation when mailing.
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10 Ways to Practice Thankfulness As the holiday of Thanksgiving nears, we can express our “thankfulness” by going beyond practicing our everyday manners and courtesy to spread “kindness”. Small acts of courtesy can go a long way to make someone’s day. I saw a neighbor bring in the trash can of a new neighbor one cold rainy morning. This new member of our community happened to be a single mother still grappling with move-in boxes. I often think about how important and poignant small acts of kindness are to someone struggling with so much. These little gestures don’t cost much and each can serve as a great lesson for your children. You can see how many acts of kindness you can perform before Thanksgiving. You can share your stories around a plate of turkey. Better yet, you can challenge your family to a contest to see how many each member can perform and award the winner the turkey’s wishbone. Here are a few examples of kindness you can perform. Think of your own and kick off this Thanksgiving season about spreading holiday cheer. • Find opportunities to give compliments. It costs nothing, takes no time, and could make someone’s entire day. Don’t just think it. Say it. • Pay for the coffee of the person next to you in line. No thanks needed. Just ask them to pay it forward the next time they see someone in need of caffeine. • When you get a new piece of clothing for your holiday wardrobe, donate an old one. The Help Association at 1260 East Mount Harmony Road, Owings, Maryland, 20736, is a great place to donate clothes.
• Smile at someone and say “Good morning” just because. • Call your grandparents and talk to them, without looking at your phone during the conversation. • Leave a note in your child’s lunch bag or backpack. • Offer to walk dogs or bring extra food, toys, or linens to a local animal shelter. To learn how to help contact the Calvert Animal Welfare League, cawlrescue.org. • When you are throwing something away on the street, pick up any litter around you and put that in the trash, too. • Join a local movement by brightening someone’s day by painting a rock and leaving it behind for someone to find. To learn more visit Calvert Rocks on Facebook. • Donate a few hours of your time or drop off some food at a local food pantry. To find the best place to do so in your area visit, endhungercalvert.org. • Leave a thank you note for your mail carrier or your trash man. They have thankless jobs and it will go a long way to make their day. • Post only messages of gratitude and kindness on Facebook for the entire month of November – now there is a Thanksgiving challenge that will truly make you a success.
By Jeff Causby, ABCDT Best Buddy Dog Trainer, LLC
My name is Jeff Causby, ABCDT. I am a certified, positive-only dog trainer and the proud owner of Best Buddy Dog Trainer, LLC in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. I do not believe in using corrections or punishments to train as corrections and punishments are unnecessary when training. Instead, I use science-based methods that revolve around the relationship between the owner and their pet. I have been in business since September of 2015 but, I have been training dogs since I was 16 years old. I started out on my path to become a certified dog trainer by working for a kennel in Texas that trained bird dogs. At that time, my mother was a Vet Tech. Animals have been an important part of my life. I eat, sleep, and drink animal behavior. I love all animals and I feel so lucky to be able to work with animals and their owners for a living. Here are my first three tips. 1. Be proactive, not reactive. Do not try to control your dog, but instead, try to control what your dog learns. You will teach your dog better behaviors faster if you are being proactive and not reactive. What I mean is, do not wait for your dog to do a bad behavior and then scold or correct them for doing that as you expect your dog to understand what is right and wrong in your eyes. Instead, set your dog up for success by managing the situations you put your dog in. IF you know your dog is going to jump on all your guests
when you have your weekend party, have your dog tethered and instruct guests not to approach your dog unless he is sitting or lying down. This is how you can be proactive: you know your dog is going to do a bad behavior in a certain situation. Instead of allowing it to happen and correcting him for doing it, you are setting the dog up for success. You are preparing your dog for a successful situation by not allowing the bad behavior to happen. You are teaching the dog and your guests what it is you want the dog to do instead. 2. Be clear when communicating. Speak clearly when communicating with your dog. Say your cues in a normal voice, not too loud and not too soft; not too excited and not in a mean way. Pronounce your cues evenly and clearly. Don’t scream at your dog. It’s your job as a teacher to communicate to your dog when they have done something right. The more you catch your dog doing something correctly with a “Yes” and a treat, the more your dog will do that behavior. 3. Ignore bad behavior, and reward good behavior. IF your dog is doing something bad, wait for him to stop doing it, then reward him for not doing the bad behavior anymore. Dogs only do what works for them. They chew things because there is a payoff. They like it. They jump on guests because they get petted and talked to when they do it. They pull on the leash during a walk because it gets them to the things they want, faster!
Kristin Pearson Wilcox, J.D., of North Beach is the founder of Capitol Manners, Calvert County’s only center for etiquette, event planning, customer service and executive presence training. Certified in global business etiquette from the Protocol School of Washington and trained by diplomatic experts at the U.S. State Department Foreign Service Institute, she brings empowerment to Southern Maryland through unstuffy manners lessons to instill confidence, courtesy, and success.
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Get Digital Checkouts at the Library! Calvert Library and Maryland’s Digital eLibrary Consortium is on a mission: Get more people to try digital reading! While they have offered eBooks and digital audiobooks to the community through their partnership with OverDrive for more than 13 years, they know that many people are still surprised to learn their library card gives them access to 24,000+ free digital titles. Throughout the rest of this calendar year, the library is participating in OverDrive’s “Digital Dash” contest. If the state hits 2,796,255 digital checkouts by the end of the year, it will be eligible to win funds to buy more eBooks and audiobooks for the OverDrive collection. The state is at just over 80% of that goal now. “We would love to expand our digital collection with new materials and cut down on hold times by buying more copies of our most popular titles,” said Carrie Plymire, Calvert Library Director. The library’s digital books are free for anyone with a valid library card. Current popular titles include Dan Brown’s Origin, John Grisham’s The Rooster Bar, and this year’s One Maryland One Book winner Purple Hibiscus. Users can borrow bestsellers, classic eBooks and digital audiobooks to enjoy on smart phones, tablets, Kindles and other eReaders, MP3 players and computers. Maryland’s Digital eLibrary Consortium website also offers a
Judy’ s Take on Books Caroline: Little House Revisited by Sarah Miller By Judy MacWilliams
dedicated space for younger readers, with a variety of juvenile and young adult titles, including a collection of STEM and homework help titles. There are never late fees with digital titles, as they return automatically at the end of the lending period. Readers can access the library’s digital collection 24/7 by visiting maryland.overdrive.com/maryland-southernmarylandregional/content or by downloading the Libby app from their device’s app store. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291. About OverDrive OverDrive is the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools. It is dedicated to “a world enlightened by reading” by delivering the industry’s largest catalog of eBooks, audiobooks and other digital media to a growing network of 36,000 libraries and schools in 63 countries worldwide. Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten. overdrive.com
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Author Sarah Miller, in Caroline: Little House Revisited, gives voice to Ma Ingalls. This historical fictional story is charming. Miller’s depiction of the matriarch of the famous Little House series is delightful. Miller relies on her research from Census records and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s writings, along with the Little House Heritage Trust. Most of us know the story from the television series as well as the books written by Wilder. On television, the two main characters are Laura and father, Charles. In Caroline, we discover Ma’s voice. Author Miller’s research delivers a believable, heart wrenching, loving story of frontier life. Beginning in Wisconsin in 1870, the Ingalls started their journey west to Kansas Indian Territory to stake a claim and establish their homestead. Caroline was devoted to her husband as well as obedient. She was not outwardly in favor of leaving her family and home. This pioneer woman coped with living in a covered wagon with two young children, Mary and Laura, for months on end. “The arc of canvas left her [Caroline] always penetrable, never fully sheltered from wind, or sun, or temperature.” She was resilient and determined but not always humble. As the family prepared to cross the Missouri River, the perils of spanning in a wagon were many. Led by horses, it is a scary look at how the west settled. Water crossings were treacherous and Caroline feared for their safety. In one scene, she tells Mary, “We must all learn to do things we don’t want to do. You may be afraid, but you may not let your fear chase you away from what must be done.” Author Miller describes it beautifully. “This river was a living road. It opened itself up for them, made room for them to settle into its waters, beckoned them with the tug of its current.” Ma Caroline knew she was needed. She felt the trust of her family, “She was Ma, and that in itself was enough….” She was the rock of the family: her failings as well as her triumphs. As the family continued their journey into Kansas, the wild prairie
loomed ahead, undeveloped and wild. “The wind was not composed of one single movement – it fanned with hundreds of fingers through the tall blades all at once, stroking ruffled, swirling patterns all over the prairie.” Each day brought new encounters with the Osage Indians, other pioneers, Jack, the family dog, and even the scruffy Mr. Edwards. The confrontations with the Indians, prairie fires, loneliness, and daily perils, gave Caroline pause as to why she blindly followed Charles. Why did they come to this territory? Why did she put her children’s lives in danger? Why did she leave her family, her safe haven? In this story, we find the answers. Caroline is a love story. “When their skins touched, it was like a kiss.” Ma and Pa Ingalls are deeply in love. Pa Charles strove to give her everything within his grasp. Caroline thought “Charles Ingalls was something out of a world that no longer existed – or a better one yet to come.” “Home is where the heart is” and Caroline knew where her home was. Revisit the Ingalls family again in this novel. If you are a fan, then Caroline: Little House Revisited is a must read. About the Author: Judy is a life-long Southern Maryland resident. She has a passion for reading. From weekly visits to the bookmobile as a child to reading on her IPad today, she is always on the look-out for a "good read." Judy and her husband Richard are active in their church, community and most of all in the lives of their three children and seven grandchildren.
CURRENT EVENTS Artist Home Studio Tour CalvART Gallery presents top local artists in their studios throughout Calvert County from Huntingtown to Scientists Cliffs to Long Beach/Saint Leonard to Lusby. Visit seven studios at your leisure from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sat., Nov. 18, just in time for Holiday shopping. The artists featured on the tour will display their different mediums of art and style through paintings, glass art, pottery, ceramics and jewelry. • Ray Bogle, Studio: 220 MF Bowen Rd., Huntingtown. • Ray and Phyllis Noble, Studio: 3545 Alder Rd., Port Republic, Gate A, Scientists Cliffs. • Mimi Little, Studio: 3838 Balsam Rd., Port Republic, Gate B, Scientists Cliffs. • Randy & Marie Estabrook, Studio: 2025 Date Rd., Port Republic. • Denise Breitburg, Studio: Foxtail Pottery, 2335 Acacia Rd., Port Republic. • Ann Crain, Studio: 6032 Bayview Rd., St. Leonard. • Wendy Schneider, Studio: 230 Harbor Dr., Lusby. Visit calvartgallery.com for directions and detailed information about each artist. 410-535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. Magical Harmony The 2017 Invitational Show is a group exhibition of new paintings, photographs and 3D sculptures by a select group of local artists. It is a compilation of visual images which, when viewed together, create visual harmony. Be part of a visual feast and feel the magic. A “Meet the Artist” opening reception is on Sat., Nov. 19 from 12:00–6:00 pm. Artworks@7th, 8905 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. 410-286-5278. artworksat7th.com.
and check your “humbugs” at the door! Twin Beach Players presents a favorite holiday tradition with the return of this sparkling, music-infused production. A lively cast of dozens of local talents, gorgeous costumes and those deliciously spooky ghosts. General admission $15. Students, seniors, members $12. Tickets at twinbeachplayers.org. Weekends, Nov 24-Dec. 13. Boys & Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach. Celebrate the Holidays Come to the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore, 21600 Great Mills Rd. (in St. Mary’s Square next to Ollies), Lexington Park to Celebrate the Holidays! Open Tue.-Sat., 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Extended hours 5:00-7:00 pm; Thu. evenings: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 and 21. The evenings will include music, cookies and cider. Plus, a Polka Dot Sale: 10-25% off on selected items. Silent Basket Auctions support Patuxent Habitat’s affordable housing program for working families in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. $5 Gift Wrapping supports our Veterans Critical Home Repair Program. Canned Food Drive Nov. 21-Dec.16, Bring two items, get 10% off your ReStore purchase. Items donated to local food pantries. Contact: info@patuxenthabitat.org, or 301-863-6227.
Adult Basketball Season The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is accepting applications through Mon., Nov. 20 for the 2017-18 adult basketball season. The cost for this season’s league is $600 per team. Games are played at Northeast Community Center on Tue. and/or Thu. evenings. The tentative start date is Tue., Dec. 6. High school students are not permitted on the adult league. Info and registration: 410-535-1600 ext. 2649 or email the Department of A Christmas Carol Parks & Recreation at sports@calvertBring your family, bring your friends countymd.gov.
Friday, November 17 Special Needs Night: Free family fun night for families with special needs offered in cooperation with Calvert County Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services. The museum is open exclusively for all individuals with special needs and their families or caregivers. Meet “Bubbles” the museum otter mascot. Enjoy the skates and rays, fish, fossils, river otters, maritime history, the Discovery Room, and have fun in a relaxed and supportive environment. The Museum Store will be open and chock full of fun items. 5:00-7:00 pm. Calvert Marine
Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com. Country Fried Steak Dinner: An informal dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. $12, includes all the trimmings and beverage. Info: 410-257-9878. Public welcome. ALpost206.org. Thanks(Giving) To The Troops: Calling ALL Military (active/veterans/families) to join for the 3rd Annual appreciation dinner. You do so much
for us and now it’s our turn to show our gratitude. Bring the family and enjoy a worry-free dinner on us. Activities for the children. 6:00–8:30 pm. Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach. Twilight Open House: Enjoy a magical evening in a Christmas Wonderland with the finest local restaurants, wineries and breweries. $20 includes food, beverages and five wine/beer samples. Great raffle prizes. Live music by Courtlyn Carr. Proceeds benefit the Captain Avery Museum. 6:00-9:00 pm. Greenstreet Gardens, 391 W Bay Front Rd, (Rt. 258), Lothian. 410-867-9500. GreenstreetGardens.com.
gifts, decorations, numerous vendors, and Santa. From 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Come for a light breakfast and stay for the Special Lunch. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 in the Upper Level Main Hall. Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Admission is Free and the public is warmly welcomed. For more information, or to rent a table ($30 & up), contact the Bazaar Chairperson Brenda Miller at Legion.Auxiliary206@gmail.com or call 443-679-4909.
Acrylics Workshop: The Calvert Artists' Guild presents this event given by artist Pamela Callen. Her passion is teaching art to people who profess that they absolutely have no talent. Come and see that they are, in fact, artists. Bring acrylic painting paper and paints Membership Meeting: Members of if you have them. 10:00 am-3:00 pm. the American Legion Stallings-Wil- Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 liams Post 206 are encouraged to Pushaw Station Rd., Sunderland. attend the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall Holiday Photos with Horses: Choice at the American Legion Post in Chesa- of three backgrounds. 20-minute time peake Beach on Route 260. slots. Two digital photos (2 poses) that can be used for holiday cards and 410-257-9878. ALpost206.org. letters. $25. Purchase ticket according The Three Musketeers: 7:00-9:30 pm. to time slot you would like for your photos. All proceeds donated to Patuxent High School, Lusby. Freedom Hill Horse Rescue. Local Service of Remembrance: Calvert vendors to get a jumpstart on your Hospice offers an opportunity to honor holiday shopping! 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. and remember loved ones who are no Freedom Hill Horse Rescue at Hamplonger with us. The public is invited to ton, 7940 N. Flint Hill Rd., Ownings. participate. 7:00 pm. Calvert High f r e e d o m h i l l h o r s e r e s c u e . c o m . School Auditorium, Prince Frederick. 301-806-1708. 510-535-0892. calverthospice.org. Festival of Wreaths: Gorgeous display of donated wreaths for sale, Saturday, November 18 wreath-making workshops (nominal Household Hazardous Waste Collec- fee), visits with Santa and holiday crafts tion: Certain household products for kids, live entertainment to put you contain potentially hazardous ingredi- in the holiday spirit. Memorial poinsetents and require special care when tias for sale. 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Calvert disposed. Calvert County residents High School, Prince Frederick. may bring these materials for free Proceeds benefit the Burnett Calvert disposal. Proof of residency required; Hospice House. Info: 410-535-0892. commercial businesses prohibited. 8:00 calverthospice.org. am-2:00 pm. Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Rd., Lusby. 410-326-0210. Story Theater: Bringing favorite For a list of specific items accepted children’s books from the page to the stage! For ages 8-12. 10:00 am. Calvert visit: co.cal.md.us/recycle. Library Prince Frederick. Contact: Holiday Bazaar: Homemade pickles & Brenna Prestidge, 410-535-0291. jellies. Homemade crafts. Jewelry. White elephant table. Bake Sale. Much Sweet Treat Express Workshop: The more! Stay for lunch! 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Chesapeake Railway Museum invites Friendship U.M. Church, 22 W. you to bring your family and build Friendship Rd. off Rt.2 at the circle. some sweet train engines out of candy and treats! No reservations required. Hosted by the Dorcas-Lydias Ladies. Drop-ins welcome. 2:00-3:30 pm. Annual Holiday Bazaar: This Northeast Community Center, 4075 ever-popular bazaar features something Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake for everyone. Raffles, bake sale, crafts, Beach, MD. Free and open to the
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CURRENT EVENTS public. Questions? 410-257-3892. Atrium, 600 Dares Beach Rd., Prince 301-855-0282. Any donation to help Shop Local Till You Drop: Make cbrailway@co.cal.md.us. Frederick. calvertinterfaith@gmail.com. offset the cost is humbly appreciated. holiday wishes come true for family and friends this year at the Calvert Marine Karen’s of Calvert Florist Christmas Feast Served in Owings: Where will you Museum Store from 10:15 am–4:45 pm. Monday, November 20 Open House: This is our own Black be on Thanksgiving Day? Spend it at Mt. Gifts to please all ages. Shoppers who Friday event! All merchandise will be Museum Members Save 20%: Museum Harmony Church, sharing good times mention Small Business Saturday will 25% off (excludes fresh flowers). We members are invited for coffee and donuts and feasting with friends. A turkey dinner enjoy a 20% discount on their purchases. have great stocking stuffers and gifts! and a FREE Ornament. Members enjoy a with all the trimmings is served from 1:00 For more information or to place an There will also be a door prize for one 20% discount in the Museum Store all day until 3:00 on Thanksgiving Day in the order, please call 410-326-2750 or email lucky person. 9:00am-2:00pm. 10680 today and on the 20th of every month! Fellowship Hall. Carry out is available. Maureen at Maureen.Baughman@So. MD Blvd, Dunkirk. 10:00– 11:00 am. Calvert Marine There is no charge for the feast, though calvertcountymd.gov. 410-257-1411. Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. donations will be accepted gratefully to benefit the Neighbor Project at Mt. Toy Boat Building: Make a toy boat in calvertmarinemuseum.com. Harmony/Lower Marlboro United Meth- the Maritime History Hall. Sessions start Tuesday, November 7 odist Church. The hall is behind the on the half hour. $2 donation per boat Tuesday, November 21 church building at the corner of Mt. requested. 2:00-4:00 pm. Museum Sea Squirts: Lighthouse Discovery. Free drop-in program for children Steak Dinner: Order your steak direct Harmony Rd. and Mt. Harmony Lane. admission required. Calvert Marine 18-momths to 3 years and their from the Grill-Master. $15 includes all Enter through the double doors in the Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. caregivers. Space is limited; if the the trimmings and a beverage. 5:30 to lower parking lot. For more information, calvertmarinemuseum.com. session is full, another program will be 7:00 pm. American Legion Stallings-Wil- call the church at (410) 257-2761, or offered at 11:00 am. Also on Thu., liams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake (410) 274-8271. Please call and let the Sunday, November 26 Nov. 9 & Wed., Nov. 15. 10:00-10:30 Beach, lower-level dining room. Public cooks know you’re coming! a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, welcome. Info, call 410-257-9878. Brightest Beacon on the Bay: The Solomons. 410-326-2042 x62. ALpost206.org. Thanksgiving Day: Town of Chesapeake Beach will light CalvertMuseum.com. • The Museum and Museum up the town at 4:30 pm. Special American Legion Auxiliary Meeting: Store is closed at Calvert Marine guests Santa and Mrs. Claus will be Family Storytime: Families with 7:00 pm in Upper Level Hall of the Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. there to greet the children and hear children of multiple ages. An adult Chesapeake Beach Stallings-Williams calvertmarinemuseum.com. their Christmas wishes. Chesapeake must accompany child. The theme for Post. All members are encouraged to • Annmarie Sculpture Garde & today is: Outer Space. 12:00 pm at attend and bring their ideas to share. Info, Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons, is Beach Town Hall. 410-257-2230. info@chesapeakebeachmd.gov. Free Calvert Library Fairview Branch, call President Shirl Hendley, closed. event! Owings. 410-257-2101. 202-246-3533. ALPost206.org. Steak Dinner: Order your Steak direct from the Grill-Master. $15 includes all the trimmings and a beverage. 5:30-7:00 pm. Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, lower-level dining room. Public welcome. Info: 410-257-9878. ALpost206.org. Flying Needles: Knitting, Crocheting & Portable Crafting Group. Open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. No registration. 6:00 pm at Calvert Library Southern Branch. 410-326-5289.
Sunday, November 19
Wed.-Sun., Nov. 22-26 CSM Closed for Thanksgiving Break: All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland are closed for Thanksgiving Break. Normal schedule resumes on Mon., Nov. 27. 301-934-2251. csmd.edu.
Wednesday, November 22 Pie Bash: Let us save you from the pie mess. Pre-order your home-made pie for pick-up Nov. 21-22. Many delicious choices. Skipper’s Pier, 6158 Drum Point Rd., Deale. 410-867-7110.
Thu. & Fri., Nov. 23 & 24
Turkey Shoot: Shady Side Community Center, 1431 Sung Harbor Rd. 12:00 All Calvert County Libraries are closed for Thanksgiving. pm. More info: 410-867-2599. Calvert Gives Thanks: A Community celebration of courage, challenge, and commitment. What are we thankful for this year? What challenges still face our communities? What do we need to keep up the work? Sponsored by Calvert Interfaith Council, Calvert County Public Schools, and Daughters of Abraham. 3:30 pm doors open; 4:00 pm. program begins. Calvert High School
Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Dinner: A complimentary full Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. Entertainment. Prizes. Hosted by the Spiritist Society of North Beach and Friends for the community. 12:00-2:30 pm. Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet, 4110 3rd St., North Beach. Reservations, questions:
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First Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: An awe inspiring 30 ft. tree will envelope our restored landmark site with grace and holiday festivity. Celebrate this momentous occasion in the historic Band Shell on the Bay at the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa. 866-312-5596. cbresortspa.com.
American Indian Heritage Day: Celebrate the culture of the indigenous peoples of Southern Maryland. Check the daily events schedule at the admissions desk for special tour times of our Maritime History exhibits. Free with museum admission. 10:00 am–4:30 pm. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. calvert- Museum Store Sunday: A new excitmarinemuseum.com. ing annual event and shopping campaign launched by The Museum Black Friday at Annmarie Garden! Store Association. A relaxed shopping Escape the insanity of Black Friday experience, while supporting the shopping. Browse our lovely Gift Shop education programs and the exhibits and Ornament Show for thoughtful at the Calvert Marine Museum. Free and one-of-a-kind gifts. Tour the eco-bag with a $35 purchase and gift exhibits and get creative in the artLAB. wrapping available. 10:15 am–4:45 Admission is free! 10:00am-5:00pm, pm. Calvert Marine Museum, SoloAnnmarie Garden, 13470 Dowell Rd., mons. 410-326-2042. calvertSolomons. 410-326-4640. Annemarie- marinemuseum.com. Garden.org.
Saturday, November 25 Shredding Event: Calvert County residents, destroy unwanted paper documents to help prevent identity theft. Free. Rain or Shine. 8:00 am-2:00 pm, Huntingtown High School 4125 Solomons Island Rd. 410-326-0210. co.cal.md.us/recycle.
Monday, November 27 Remember Monday: CMM members are invited for an Extraordinary Shopping Day in the Museum Store. Draw a mystery coupon at checkout and save 20–40% off your entire purchase! Be the lucky CMM member to get your entire purchase free. Refreshments, after-hours cocktails,
and prizes every hour.10:00 am–8:00 pm. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2750.
Tuesday, November 28 Giving Tuesday: The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation joins colleges and nonprofits around the world to celebrate generosity by participating in Giving Tuesday, a 24-hour online giving event. Make an impact by donating to CSM scholarships and programs. Gifts of every size will help transform lives. More information or to donate, visit: Foundation.csmd.edu/GivingTuesday.
Wednesday, November 29 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Bay Community Support Services (Bay-CSS) is an area provider that supports individuals with disabilities to live and work in their communities. They are celebrating the Grand Opening of their new Day Activity Center at 3:00 pm at the Center, 1819 Ponds Wood Rd. Huntingtown. For more info call: 301-863-8870, ext. 322 or 443-336-7588.
Thursday, November 30 Little Minnows: A program for children age 3–5 and their caregivers. Theme is Nocturnal Animals – Bats, Owls, and Racoons. $5. CMM members/free. 10:00–11:00 am. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com. Minecraft Club: Play Minecraft at the library on our laptops! Just beginning or a veteran player? No problem! Space is limited. 4:30pm, Deale Library, 410-222-1925. Behind the Tap Room: Head Brewer, Jeremiah Rasmussen, opens the back of the microbrewery to the public and invites you to come watch him brew! Ask questions, learn about the brewing process, maybe even lend a hand here and there. The tap room will be open. No cover charge. 4:00-8:00 pm. Scorpion Brewing Co., 929 Skinners Turn Rd, Owings. More info, please contact Hilary Dailey: hdailey@scorpionbrewing.com or 301-855-4028 (text or call). scorpionbrewing.com.
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