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Grandma Charged in Toddler Overdose A Lusby grandmother faces numerous charges after her 15-month-olf grandson apparently overdosed on Methodone. On Fri. Feb. 10, the Maryland Department of Child Protective Services called the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office to report a child that appeared to have been poisoned. Detectives learned that on Feb. 9, a mother rushed a 1-year-old boy to Calvert Memorial Hospital. An investigation determined the child had earlier been in the care of his grandmother in her Lusby residence. A short time after the mother picked the infant up he appeared to be very lethargic and was exhibiting symptoms of being poisoned. She immediately rushed the child to the emergency room. The medical staff began treating the infant by administering several doses of Naloxone. The infant was eventually transferred to the Georgetown University Medial Center for further evaluation. It was determined the child was suffering from a methadone overdose. He was treated
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extensively for the overdose and was monitored for cardiac and respiratory issues. The medical staff listed the child in critical/acute status. The Grandmother has been identified as 55-year-old Judith Anne Badrian Tetreault, of Lusby. She remains at the Calvert County Detention Center on a no bond status. Based on the investigation, the grandmother in this case has been charged on a warrant with Child Abuse - 1st Degree and Second Degree; Assault - 1st Degree; Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance; Attempted Poisoning; and Neglect of a Minor.
Woman Struck, Killed on Rt. 231 At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Feb, 11, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. The accident occurred on Hallowing Point Road in the area of Stafford Road. The Preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian, identified as Brenda Lee Hill a 52-year-old female of Aquasco, MD was walking on Stafford Road. Ms. Hill entered the westbound lane of Hallowing Point Road and was
struck by a 1994 Dodge Dakota, operated by a 28-year-old male of Prince Frederick. The driver of the truck was not injured and remained at the scene of the accident. This accident remains under investigation by the Calvert County Crash Reconstruction Team. There have been no charges filed at this time. Anyone with any information regarding this accident should call Dfc. J.M. Haresty at (410) 535-2800, or email at hardesje@co.cal.md.us.
DNR Asks for Feedback The Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources “E-Reporting with FACTS” program is hosting feedback meetings for its program participants. This is the perfect opportunity to share your experience and recommendations regarding the online reporting system. No RSVP is required, but those that are unable to attend one of the meetings are encouraged to provide their comments to the Program Coordinator, Stephanie Richards, at FisheriesEReporting.DNR@ maryland.gov or (410) 260-8314. Several meetings are planned. The
Students Turn To Legislators
Student representatives and CSM staff meet with Sen. Thomas M. Middleton and State Delegates Gerald W. Clark, Matt Morgan, Edith J. Patterson and Deborah C. Rey in the Southern Maryland Delegation Conference Room. The students met separately with Senators Mike Miller and Stephen Waugh.
Student representatives from the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) met with their state legislators Feb. 8 in Annapolis as part of Student Advocacy Day, an annual event sponsored by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC). CSM's students were joined by hundreds of their counterparts from Maryland's 15 other community colleges in asking for support from members of the Maryland General Assembly to keep tuition affordable and to make it possible for more students to attend college by funding non-credit workforce development programs and instructional programs/health manpower shortage program grants. During the day's opening session, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (R-Calvert) spoke with all representatives attending Student Advocacy Day. “We’re going to find a way to hold down tuition for community colleges,” Miller said. Community colleges “are the first line of defense for our educational system.” The face-to-face setting provided the opportunity for students to personally advocate for full community college funding by sharing how an affordable college education will shape their own futures, according to MACC organizers. The CSM students were enthusiastic about the reception they received from the legislators representing Southern
Maryland. “They’re all very down-to-earth,” said Genevra Williams of Accokeek, one of the CSM students, as the group prepared to leave Annapolis. “It’s an experience I’ll never forget.” “They’re cool people,” said Elle Williams of Port Tobacco, another CSM student. After the morning rally, CSM students were able to meet with members of the Southern Maryland delegation to share the circumstances that drew them to the community college. Meeting with the CSM students after the rally were Sen. Thomas M. Middleton and Sen. Stephen M. Waugh and State Delegates Gerald W. Clark, Matt Morgan, Edith J. Patterson and Deborah C. Rey. Miller also met with the CSM students later in the day as they toured Middleton’s office and the Senate Finance Committee Hearing Room. CSM students attending were Francis Bartels of Fort Washington, Cassie Bertele of Hollywood, Nicholas Combs of Chaptico, Christina Combs of Chaptico, Chloe Dickson of Upper Marlboro, Simon French of Port Republic, Kelley Ingram of Waldorf, Derek Jackson of Dunkirk, Will Parr of Huntingtown, Barbara Scotland of Hughesville, Renae Thomas of Port Republic, Elle Williams of Port Tobacco and Genevra Williams of Accokeek, and recent graduate, Kara Leonard of Lexington Park.
two in our area include: Tues., April 4 - Department of Natural Resources 5:00 – 7:00 pm Tawes Building – Conference Rm. C-1, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401 Mon., April 10 - Calvert Public Library 5:00 – 7:00 pm Meeting Rm. 3, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Please visit the E-Reporting Homepage for complete program information: dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/ Pages/e-reporting/index.aspx.
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He’s a very friendly, small, four-year-old Pug mix. He loves meeting new people and other dogs. And we know Zack would love being part of your fur-ever home! Check him out today! For more information, please contact Angel at Spirit610@hotmail.com or (410) 257-4908. Big thanks to Prince Frederick Chrysler for sponsoring the Dog of the Week for the Humane Society of Calvert County by paying adoption fees for our featured pup! The Humane Society of Calvert County also needs pet lovers who would like to volunteer! Needed are dog walkers, dog vet transport, assist at adoption events and more! Contact Jill@hsccrescue.com for more info. Volunteers Needed Hope For All Needs Volunteers! Are you a bargain hunter who has time to shop for HOPE? Our group is looking for one or two people who can use their excellent couponing skills to find great deals as needed to supplement our inventory of personal care items, such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc. Hope for All continues to also seek volunteers to help Tues. – Thurs. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12noon to pick up and deliver food, clothes, furniture and other donations for homeless families. If you're up for the shopping challenge, or more, please contact Leo Zerhusen for more information at hopeforall.72@gmail.com. Web site for more info: www.hopeforall.us.
Chesapeake Chorus: Thanks for Supporting Hospice Dear Chesapeake Current readers, It was my privilege to sit down with Larry Brown, Doris Brown, and Dee Koskie to talk about the history of the Chesapeake Community Chorus, a steadfast hospice supporter for many years. About 16 years ago, Larry Brown and his wife, Doris, needed a way to give back to their community. Larry’s mother had recently received hospice services in North Carolina, and he wanted to find a way to help Calvert Hospice raise funds to build the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. Brown had worked as a music director at different churches, and he offered his help to then Executive Director Lynn Bonde, who suggested that he start a music group to raise money for hospice. He began recruiting a small group of singers; the larger group that grew from this performed as the Chesapeake Community Chorus. The group performed at church programs, starting with a small group to begin with and eventually visiting with a larger group from all parts of the county. Every event the group held was free; donations were made by freewill offering, and people were generous with their financial support of the group and of Calvert Hospice. They were able to raise over $80,000 for the building fund for the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. As the group grew, they raised funds for other worthy causes in the county. They were regular participants at Calvert Hospice’s Service of Remembrance and Festival of Trees for many years. To date they raised almost $100,000 for other charities in the county. The group also
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Photograph is from the group’s final performance at Union Church in North Beach. Participants include: Front row: (left to right) Lea Listzwan, Dee Koskie, Vivian Wright, Sylvia Keyser, Helen Mary Ball, Linda Thompson, Theresa Chambers Middle Row: (left to right) Bill Goodwin, John Petralia, Doris Brown, Majetta Chase. Back Row: (left to right) Chrys Hill, Joyce Barony, John Bowman, Julian Ball, Paul Shippert Directing: Larry Brown. Not Shown: Allan Evans and Pianist: Nadine Garrett. Photo by: John Riedesel.
performed at many patriotic and veteran’s programs for the American Legion and the National Park Service. Nov. 6, 2016 was the group’s final concert, held at Union Church in North Beach. We at Calvert Hospice will be forever grateful for the support shown by the Chesapeake Community Chorus. We thank everyone who participated over the 14 years for your generous spirits and giving hearts.
The 2017 Calvert County Visitors Guide is now available. Use the Visitors Guide to find information on shopping, restaurants and visitor attractions like Calvert Cliffs State Park, Breezy Point Beach & Campground, Calvert Marine Museum, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, the Patuxent Wine Trail and many other fun and fascinating attractions. The guide also features contact information and details on charter boating, marinas, boat ramps, campgrounds, golf courses, antique stores, accommodations and biking/hiking trails as well as a listing of major events throughout the year. Whether you come to comb for shark’s teeth or tour historic churches, discover amazing adventures and unspoiled beauty in Southern Maryland’s Calvert County. To receive free copies of the 2017 Visitors Guide or for more information on county attractions and events, please contact the Calvert County, Maryland, Department of Economic Development at (410) 535-4583 or via email at info@ecalvert.com. Visit online at choosecalvert.com and like us on Facebook.
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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violations Deputy A. Curtin observed a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner on Feb. 18 heading southbound on Rt. 4, in the area of Ball Rd., St. Leonard. He initiated a traffic stop at MD Rt. 4/Calvert Cliffs Pkwy and made contact with the driver, Charles Cochran, 33, of Front Royal, Va. Deputy S. Moran and his K-9 partner arrived on the scene to assist, resulting in a positive alert. Inside the vehicle, Deputy Curtin located an unlabeled prescription bottle containing 17 pills. He also located a white balloon filled with an unknown white powder under the back seat. Cochran was charged with CDS Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (alprazolam) and transported to the Detention Center for processing. The powder was sent to the Maryland Crime Lab to be analyzed. A vehicle travelling in the Chesapeake Beach area with two broken headlamps was observed by Deputy Naughton on Feb. 17. He conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rt. 261 at Brownies Beach. When he made contact with the driver, Justin Wood, 27, of Mechanicsville, he observed a hypodermic syringe in the driver side door pocket. Deputy Naughton stepped away to make note of his registration plate and noticed the syringe was no longer in the pocket when returning to speak with Wood. He was arrested for Possession of CDS: Opiate Without a Prescription (Tramadol) and Possession of Paraphernalia (hypodermic syringe). Deputy G. Gott observed a vehicle traveling on Market Square Dr., Prince Frederick, with a broken brake light at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Feb. 11. He conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Joseph Thompson, III, 52, of Hughesville. Deputy C. Childress and his K9 partner, Flip, arrived to assist with the stop. K9 Flip detected a positive alert for contraband. During a search of Thompson’s person, a plastic container was found in his right front pocket, containing 16 green pills (oxycodone). He was not able to provide proof that he was prescribed the medication. Joseph was placed under arrest for CDS: Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (oxycodone) and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. He also received appropriate paperwork for his broken brake light. On Feb. 17 Deputy R. Spalding responded to the Detention Center, in Barstow, for the report of a CDS violation by an inmate. He was advised that Correctional Officer R. Montgomery discovered a pill taped to Todd Persell, 33, of Tracys Landing, when he arrived to serve his weekend sentence. He was charged with CDS Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Percocet) and Possession of Contraband in a Place of Confinement.
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Burglaries Deputy A. Ostazeski was dispatched on Feb. 16 to Catalina Dr., Lusby, for a report of damaged property. While making contact with the complainant, he observed the front door of the unoccupied home was forced open, the doorknob ripped off and the lock box broken and on the ground. Upon checking the inside of the residence, he determined nothing else was broken, damaged or missing.
responded to Tomahawk Trail, Lusby, for a report of damaged property. He made contact with the victim who explained they were awaken by the sound of loud voices outside their home; and upon investigating, discovered their house had been ‘egged.’
Joshua Parker, 27, of Lusby, were all charged with Disorderly Conduct, Failing to Obey a Reasonable Lawful Order and Interfering with an arrest. Additionally, Parker and Johnson were charged with possession of marijuana on a civil citation.
Deputy A. Curtin responded to Ross Road, in St. Leonard, on Feb. 18 for the report of damaged property. He made contact with the victim who stated someone had set off a firecracker in his mailbox, completing blowing out the front and back of the mailbox. It appears the damage was done by some type of mortar firework.
Thefts Deputy T. Rzepkowski was dispatched to Alexander Ct., Port Republic, on Feb. 16 to investigate a theft from vehicle. He met with the victim who stated at 9:00 a.m. that day, they went out to their vehicle and observed the front passenger window busted out. A black and tan Coach purse, they had placed under the seat at 11:00 p.m. the evening before, was now missing. Also stolen are: a brown leather Coach Wallet, MD driver’s license, Naval base ID card, credit cards and money.
For a report that someone had vandalized a home with eggs Deputy P. Aurich was dispatched to Jones Rd., Dunkirk, on Feb. 17. The incident took place during the On Feb. 12, Deputy S. Rediker responded hours 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. to St. Leonard Rd., St. Leonard, for the report of a burglary. The owner of the On Feb. 17, at approximately 10:45 p.m., residence explained that a family member, Deputy K. Williamson was on patrol in the later identified as Olivia Hefter, 23, with no Dunkirk area and witnessed a subject fixed address, had asked if she could move in wearing a black jacket and ski mask, with them and they had told her she could swinging an object and striking a vehicle not. Later the next day, Feb. 13, the parked in the Burger King parking lot. He homeowner went into their guest bedroom determined Shantell Washington, 28, of and found Hefter on the floor. She had Upper Marlboro, a former Burger King broken into the residence in the middle of employee, was the person responsible for the night by damaging the basement door. striking the vehicle with a wooden baseball She was transported to the Detention bat found in the vehicle. Also discovered on Center and charged with 3rd and 4th the floor was a 5” Defender Xtreme knife. Degree Burglary and Trespassing on Private Both the wooden bat and knife were seized Property. as evidence. Washington was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property over Deputy J. Ward was dispatched on Feb. 12 $1,000, Malicious Destruction of Property at approximately 3:00 a.m.to Kings Landing under $1,000 and issued a trespass warning Rd., Huntingtown, for the report of a to stay away from the Dunkirk Burger King. burglary. Upon arrival he made contact The other (juvenile) occupant was also with Grace Fadely, 22, of Lusby, who was charged and released to their parents. outside the residence and had a strong odor of alcohol emitting from her breath. She For the report of damaged property Deputy appeared to be in a state of confusion and A. Curtin was dispatched to Oakcrest Dr., distress while attempting to explain why she St. Leonard, on Feb. 9. He met with the was there (to help the dogs). The victim victim who explained he noticed his rear explained they do not own dogs and do not motion lights turn on, so had gone outside know Ms. Fadely. They had been awakened to investigate. He discovered his truck had in the middle of the night by a loud banging been spray painted with orange paint. The noise from outside their residence. Damage investigation revealed the victim had prior to a glass panel of a rear sliding door was verbal disagreements with a nearby neighbor discovered and a front porch table leg was and other witnesses were able to provide a also broken. The victim stated the items description. Deputy Curtin then contacted were not broken when they went to bed. Michael Turner, 57, of St. Leonard, who fit Due to the smell of an alcoholic beverage the description and who made statements emitting from her person, Deputy Ward incriminating his self. He observed an charged Fadely with Attempted Burglary in opened can of orange spray paint near the Fourth Degree, Malicious Destruction Turner, orange paint on his index finger and of Property Less than $1,000 and Disorderly jeans. He was arrested for Malicious Conduct. Destruction of Property over $1,000 and transported to the Detention Center for Deputy C. Callison was dispatched at processing. approximately 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 8 to Towanda Trail, Lusby, for the report of a Disorderly Conduct burglary. He met with the victim who Deputy R. Weems and Deputy J. Hardesty stated someone had broken into their house were dispatched to Pinecrest Ct., Lusby, on and stole a black HP laptop that was sitting Feb. 7 for the report of disorderly subjects in on their kitchen counter. Over the past two the area. Upon arrival they located a male days they had come home to find the front and female standing in Pinecrest Ct. and door unlocked and that today the laptop was several residents outside looking to see what missing. They searched the rest of the house was going on. A third person joined the and found that the basement door was also other two and began yelling while walking unlocked. This case is suspended pending away. They were asked to stop the further information. disorderly behavior, as their actions continued to draw attention of the Destruction of Property neighbors. The subjects identified as Kirsten On Feb. 19, Deputy V. O’Donnell Townsend, 18, Tyree Johnson, 20, and
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Deputy A. Ostazeski was called to Mutual Ct., Port Republic, on Feb. 16 for a report of theft from vehicle. The victim explained a window was broken out of a vehicle sometime overnight and a purse was stolen. The purse and its’ contents were located a short distance from the vehicle but nothing appeared to be missing. A shoplifting complaint at the Prince Frederick Walmart was responded to on Feb. 15 by Deputy S. Rediker. The shoplifter, later identified as Justin Holt, 22, of Owings, was observed by security personnel taking two Xbox controllers and placing them in his pocket and clothing. He was observed at the checkout register failing to pay for the controllers hidden on his person. Holt was placed into custody and charged with Theft Less Than $100. Damaged Property On Feb. 8, Deputy D. Naughton was dispatched to Overlook Dr., Lusby, for the report of damage to property. After meeting with the complainant, he was advised a few weeks prior someone had broken into their home by kicking in the basement door. At that time Deputies had recommended additional steps to secure the basement door but the suspect(s) were able to bypass the additional security measures. Deputy A. Ostazeski responded on Feb. 6 to Foxwood Lane, a new home construction site in Lusby, for a report of damaged property. He made contact with the complainant who advised sometime between 2:00 p.m. on Feb. 4 and 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 6, two excavators were damaged. Both excavators had their front windshields and control panels broken out from a large branch striking them. During the investigation several pieces of fabric and fencing had been found in the nearby woods, which were used to construct a small fort. Deputy Ostazeski also located an extra-large, black hooded sweatshirt and a children’s tie-die shirt with "NJ" written on the tag. If anyone has any information pertaining to this crime, please contact the Sheriff’s Office. No Reports Received from Maryland State Police, Barrack U
Law Enforcement Recognized On Tues. Feb. 7, Sheriff Mike Evans recognized several members of the Sheriff’s Office and the Detention Center at the 2016 Annual Awards Ceremony. There were several awards given out, such as Certificates of Appreciation, Outstanding Performance, Sheriff’s Excellent in Law Enforcement, Certificates of Commendation, and Unit Citations. Dfc. Jeffrey Denton was recognized as the Deputy of the Year, while CFC David Cook was recognized as the Correctional Officer of the Year. Sheriff Mike Evans stated, “While everyone will not get an award, I am extremely proud of everyone for the work that was done over this past year.”
Recognize These Suspects? The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for crimes against commercial businesses, to include gas stations and liquor stores, located in Calvert County.
If anyone has any additional information, please contact Det. Sarah Jernigan at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Sheriff Mike Evans with Deputy of the Year, Investigations Bureau, (410) DFC Jeffrey Denton. 535-2800 ext. 2772 or by email at jernigse@co.cal.md.us.
The 2016 Correctional Officer of the Year is CFC David Cook.
Teen Injured in Collision A 17-year-old driver was airlifted to R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center after being hurt in an accident on Solomons Island Rd (MD Rt 2) at Harwood Drive. Anne Arundel County officials say the teen from Fort Washington suffered injuries that were serious but not believed to be life-threatening. Her car collided with an SUV shortly before 4 p.m. Fri. Feb. 17 in Harwood, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. The head-on collision involved an SUV and a 2009 Mini Cooper driven by the 17-year-old, whose
name was not released. Authorities say the teen suffered serious injuries and paramedics requested a Maryland State Police helicopter, which landed at Southern High School. Anne Arundel County Police say they believe the teen failed to stop at a stop sign while making left from Harwood Road onto Solomons Island Road. Charges are pending. Kimberley Dawn Allen, 53, of Dunkirk was the driver of the SUV. The three people in the 2000 Ford Explorer SUV were treated by paramedics on the scene, but did not require hospitalization.
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Pride & Joy Honors for Long-Time School Employees Calvert County Public Schools celebrated the careers of nearly 200 professional and support employees at the 42nd Annual Service Awards program on Feb. 8.. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “It’s an honor to recognize so many people who are dedicated to our students and school system. This year, we moved to a larger venue so our employees could invite family and friends to share in the celebration.” The program, held in the Calvert High School auditorium, included students who participate in the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, chamber choir, musical theatre group and National Honor Society. The employees honored for their years of service are: TWENTY YEARS Evelyn Barth Vicki Bell Rebecca Bowen Sherry Brady Constance Brooks Diane Brown Jennifer Bruno John Burkhart Sharon Campbell Kimberly Cianciolo Debra Clime Kara Coffman Beatrice Contee Donna Corcoran Donald Dembrow Tina Ditmars Marcie Ellis Wendy Farrell Mark Fischer Mary Brooke Fitzpatrick Carol Flaherty Eric Freytag Molly Gearhart Stephen Godwin Susan Godwin Patricia Gott Anna Gross Donald Hammond Sandra Hickin Crystal Hill Kevin Howard Jennifer Humphreys Jennifer Jensen
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Kelly Kelsey Kristin King Barbara Kreider James Kurtz Sarah Larson Rebecca Leishear Margaret Likas Toni-Ann Liston Louis Long, Sr. Michelle Mason Matthew McCauley Denise McClellan Tracy McCulley Amy Milam Jody Miller Christina Montgomery Susan Morrow Michelle Mowchan Christy Mullins Jacqueline Mulvey Sheila Myers Lori Nichols Barbara Pease Lori Pellock John Phillips Maureen Pieringer Terry Porter Lynn Powell Kerry Puttlitz Kelly Raby Dena Radosevic Leeanne Rogers Richard Roth Karin Ryon Kara Scarda Michele Schmidt Zachary Seawell Kelli Short Margaret Stay Maureen Stewart Debra Unkle Donna Watts Jaime Webster Dawn Weddell Stewart Weems Tia Weems Beth Whidden Mark Whidden Benjamin Williams Walter Williams Tammy Wright Patricia Zalusky TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Rantessa Anderson Patricia Ariemma
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John Barracato Jennifer Bates-Hudson Daniel Boyer Tara Brauns Rosslyn Briscoe Stacy Criss Kathryn Dwyer Kelly Fleming Warren Gorman Kristen Graves Rodney Gray Shelia Gray Ruth Hawkins-Young Amy Hoch Carlton Howard Edith Hutchins Corrine Jacobs Sharon Johannesen Jennifer Kilpatrick Donald Knode Rebecca LeBlanc Tyus Lewis Guyle Lind-Glenn Erika Mellen Rebecca Minni Linda Mooney Kathleen Music Patricia Payne Nicole Penix Cheryl Ragusa David Redden Paul Reilly Mark Reynolds Natasha Rice Marsha Roberts Elizabeth Roe Stephanie Schoppert Jennifer Smialek Heather Smith Mary Lee Smith John Taylor, III Amy Williams Jennifer Young Theresa Young THIRTY YEARS Michael Andrewlevick Leslie Baczynski Eleanor Barnes Peg Blacker Marsha Bond-Taylor
Lawrence Butler Jayme Cockrell Eve Cox Christina Curl Kathryn Dangin Elizabeth Gebelein Nancy Gregory Valerie Harrington Warren Harvey Lorrain Humphreys Lori Idol Patricia Keefe Joy Kolenda Gayle Lloyd Catherine Lucas Terrance McCleaf Michelle Arter Mercado Beth Nelson Robert Riccardo Kristin Ritchie Susan Shifflett Margaret Smallwood Kim Staughton Diana Sullivan Patricia Todaro Kathleen Toubar Donna Wallmark Janice Weamert Lori Whitford THIRTY-FIVE YEARS Judith Bibb Toni Chapman Phyllis Croskey Maureen Klem Catherine Martin Kevin Michael N. Wayne Mister Stephanie Riddle Allyson Sigler Dianna Varner Anne Weems Mary White FORTY YEARS Linda Flanagan Mae Harris Gretchen Jankovitz FORTY-FIVE YEARS Sharon Godfrey
Apply Now for Scholarships Application forms for the Lothian Ruritan Scholarships are now available at lothianruritan.org, local churches in Southern Anne Arundel and Northern Calvert counties. They are also available from resource managers at Southern High School in Harwood, Northern Calvert High School in Owings and
Huntington High School. This year the Lothian Ruritan Club will be awarding ten, $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors only. Applicants must have a GPS of 2.5 or higher and have been active in community service projects. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 27, 2017.
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Pride & Joy CSM Announces 2017 Kids’ & Teen College Now is the time to plan for your children’s activities during the summer months. Parents who would like to give their child the chance to have fun while learning should consider the College of Southern Maryland Kids’ & Teen College, a more than 30-year proven program of enrichment opportunities designed to expand a student’s idea of what is possible. CSM’s Kids & Teen College is the largest summer camp program in Southern Maryland and has options for children ages 5 to 14. Registration is now open for approximately 300 classes being offered over eight weeks at all CSM campuses - Forensic Science, Lego Math, Minecraft Designers, Speaking Spanish, Junior Chef, Make Your First 3-D Video Game, Digital Photography, Cupcake Wars and Spaceflight Institute are just a few examples that show the range of available classes. “We want everyone to have a great experience here,” said John Terlesky, CSM’s youth program coordinator. New classes this year that Terlesky expects to be particularly popular include Virtual Reality, where participants will create their own virtual worlds, explore simulated environments and craft memorable 3D experiences. Participants will receive a Google Cardboard viewer to take home after the program. Cybersecurity, which will be taught by CSM professors, is another new class that is expected to be popular with students, Terlesky said. Other historically popular classes include those involving STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), robot design, LEGO, Minecraft, theater and cooking themes. “They fill up very quickly,” Terlesky said, encouraging parents to register early. Approximately 20 percent of the courses offered at CSM’s Kids’ & Teen College this year are technology-related classes provided through Black Rocket, a creative sciences enrichment provider based in New Jersey. Black Rocket assists camps with project-based programs that foster 21st century skills like peer learning, creativity and technology awareness. The Black Rocket classes don’t end after the week-long CSM session. Students are given links to continue their learning at home through an online training portal. The Virtual Reality class is an example of a Black Rocket class. “The kids really respond to project-based learning,” said Angela Russo, director of operations for Black Rocket. “It makes it real for them… We believe every human being is unique in their ability and talents. Black Rocket’s mission is to help ignite, unleash and enhance these distinct talents.” Angie Rohrer is a sixth-grade math teacher at Esperanza Middle School throughout the school year. Rohrer believes that students of every age should take advantage of the summer months to continue to expand their math and science skills, as well
The Calvert County Board of Education will hold a joint meeting with the Board of County Commissioners on Thurs., Feb. 23 at 5:00 p.m. at the Brooks Administration Building. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superinten-
dent, will preview the budget that will be presented to the public at 7:00 p.m. that evening at Calvert High School. For additional information, please contact Karen Maxey, Administrative Assistant to the Board, at maxeyk@calvertcounty.education.
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Three students work together in a LEGO Math class at last year’s CSM Kids’ & Teen College program at the Prince Frederick Campus.
A student learns cooking skills in the Junior Chef class at last year’s CSM Kids’ & Teen College program at the Prince Frederick Campus.
other interests, just in a different way. Rohrer is the supervisor for Black Rocket classes in Southern Maryland and an enthusiastic advocate. “I think in the summer they can really have fun and explore,” Rohrer said. She observed the students’ responses to last year’s Black Rocket classes as CSM’s Kids’ & Teen College and noted the enthusiasm of the students. “The kids just come into the class so excited,” she said. “I love seeing kids love learning.” Rohrer also said that Black Rocket classes come with phenomenal technical support, which “inspires students’ creativity, imagination and curiosity in technology.” Rohrer encouraged area parents and their children to review the classes being offered and register for something that interests them, even if it is something that they have no previous knowledge in. “Kids don’t necessarily have to have prerequisite knowledge to benefit from our classes,” she said. “Don’t be afraid to sign up for something that interests you. We’ll have a great time.” CSM’s Kids’ & Teen College features two sessions, the first is from 9 a.m. to noon and the second is from 1 to 4 p.m. There is a supervised lunch hour in between the two sessions for those students participating in both the morning and afternoon sessions. For working parents, CSM offers the options of extended day supervision of students from 7:00 to 9;00 a.m. and/or from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for an extra fee. For information, visit csmd.edu/go/kidscollege. Register at csmd.edu/Go/Register.
Lily Fisher-Flaherty was recognized in the House of Delegates for her achievement as the 2016 Maryland State Jousting Champion on Feb. 8. Fisher-Flaherty, a Calvert County resident and student at the College of Southern Maryland, is the first female to win the state title since 1960. She was recognized in both the House of Delegates and the Senate. Additionally, Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford presented her with a Governor’s citation for her achievement. The Maryland State Championship Joust occurred Saturday of Oct. 15, 2016 in Brunswick, MD. Jousting involves skill and horsemanship. Participants ride through a course while attempting spear rings that are then presented to the judges. Fisher-Flaherty’s family accompanied her on the visit to Annapolis. “Having won many tournaments, regular, State and Nationals, since she began jousting at just 8-years-old, today at 19, she is, most likely, the youngest, Maryland State Jousting
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In the Youth Art Celebrates Life on the Bay By Heather Smith Come see what inspires our young people about living on the Chesapeake Bay. The annual Calvert Marine Museum’s Opening Reception, of the Youth Art Month Exhibit is on March 3, from 5-6:30 pm. The Art Exhibit will be up from March 1st-28th. It is a celebration of K-12 student artwork based on the theme: "Portraits of the Chesapeake Bay.".The reception includes Free Entry into the museum, a chance to meet student artists, 143 pieces of original artwork, refreshments and a live local band. Over the past 19 years, the Calvert Marine Museum with the help of Tim Scheirer and Melody Gallipeau have generously collaborated with the Calvert County Public School Art teachers to exhibit students’ artwork in a professional setting. Youth Art Month (March) started
in 1961 and has been celebrated in Maryland for over 50 years. The exhibit is a celebration of student artwork based on growing up around the Chesapeake Bay. The exhibit allows students to feel appreciated and valued for their hard work. Georgia O’Keeffe once said, “To create one’s own world in any of the Arts takes courage.” Ms. Heather Smith, the Youth Art Month Liaison and Art teacher for 25 years in Calvert County, expressed that she feels lucky to work in a school system and county that supports the arts. “My Art Supervisor, Jessica Valadie, does a great job of supporting the fine arts department that helps make this all possible. Ms Smith states, “We have so many talented students and art teachers in Calvert County. Participating in the Calvert Marine Museum’s Youth Art Month Exhibit is a great way to celebrate
An Invitation to this Year’s Portraits of the Chesapeake Bay Art Exhibit
The Opening Reception to this year’s Youth Art Month Exhibit will be in the lobby of the Calvert Marine Museum on Friday, March 3rd from 5-6:30pm Solomon’s Island Rd Solomon’s, MD 20688. Families may come to enjoy refreshments, meet aspiring artists, see student art work, explore the museum and listen to a live band. The Portraits of the Bay exhibit will run from March 1st-28th. Youth Art Month presents a wonderful opportunity to highlight the Calvert County Public School’s talented K-12 Art students.
I hope to see you there!
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and share those talents with the community. The opening reception creates an opportunity for the student artists to interact with the community and get feedback about their work. It’s a great opportunity for students to see and hear the excitement, wonder, and appreciation that everyone has about their personal creations and extensions of themselves. It’s a joy to see how proud students are of their work. Many of the student artist bring their family, friends, and neighbors to the reception. Parents always comment how much they enjoy seeing their children's work centered around ‘Life on the Chesapeake’ and in a professional setting. It’s rewarding to see how proud students, of all ages, are about their artwork (shoulders back, chest out, eyes gleaming, huge smiles). Art continues to be a wonderful way and opportunity for students to be able to express themselves. Art is an integral part of every child’s academic and social development. This in turn enhances all aspects of a student’s life.” “Arts education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: flexibility, the ability to solve problems and communicate, the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence.” Joseph M Calahan, Director of Communications, Xerox Corporation.
Ms. Smith believes Art gives students a visual literacy, self-esteem, respect, and better creative problem-solving skills. Students accomplish this through activities involving the history, production, aesthetics, and constructive criticism of a variety of different works of art. I believe art creates a visual literacy that enables students to have an expanded appreciation and understanding of the world we live in. Youth Art Month presents a wonderful opportunity to highlight the Calvert County Public School’s talented K-12 Art students. Maria Shriver says, “Art is fundamental, unique to each of us… Even in difficult times – especially in difficult economic times – the arts are essential.” The reception coincides with the Calvert Marine Museum’s Free First Friday program, which this year includes: the Art Show opening, free entry, a live band (Bones & Strings), desserts and refreshments. If you miss the opening reception on March 3, you still have until the 28th of March to view the student exhibit in the lobby of the Calvert Marine Museum. Heather Smith CCPS Youth Art Month Liaison, National Art Honor Society Sponsor CCPS Art Teacher for 25 years
By Bob Poston MS, CFT
The Pull of the Big 6 Human Movements I talked to you about the Push movement pattern in my last column. I hope that you were able to add some of the described exercises to your current workout program. The last of the primary human movements that I will write about is the Pull. This article will look at the upper torso muscles that are known as the antagonist group to those I wrote about previously. An antagonist muscle is one that opposes the action being performed by another muscle, aka the agonist muscle. A simple example would be between the upper arm muscles of the triceps and the biceps. I explained in the last article that when you straighten out your arm, you are contracting your triceps muscle. As the triceps (the agonist) contracts to extend your arm, the biceps (the antagonist) relaxes so the arm can be straightened. So, let’s take a look at the pull movement pattern in your daily activities of life and in exercise movements. The pull movement is the opposite of the push and is defined as using force to move or draw an object toward oneself or the source of the force. We pull all kinds of things around every day. We pull our pants up over our legs and backside and we pull little children around in a wagon. If you do not have electric start outdoor toys you have to pull the cord to start your lawnmower or maybe that snow blower soon. No snow blower, pick last week’s article back up and get your push ready for that shovel. The primary upper layers of muscles for pulling that I will talk to for this article are the back (Latissimus Dorsi (Lats) and Trapezius (Traps)), the shoulder (Posterior /Rear Deltoid) and the biceps (Biceps Brachii). Just like the muscles of the push, these guys all work in concert to perform the primary movement pattern of pulling. Let’s take a look at strength training exercises for each. With most general fitness exercisers, the back unfortunately does not get the same attention as the chest. This goes back to the statement that I made in the last article about the mirror muscles
and out of sight, out of mind. The muscles that tend to get the most attention in training are the ones that are seen in the mirror. As with the chest, you should train your back using different angles for your pulls. The primary pulling directions are vertical and horizontal. Below is a picture of a Wide Grip Lat pulldown, a vertical pull. This movement is like doing a pull-up, but instead of pulling your chin up to a bar, you are pulling a bar down past your chin. Your target spot for the bottom of this movement is the top of your sternum.
As you can see, you sit nice and tall in this movement and go through a full range of motion. You pull the bar down to the top of the sternum and, under control, return for a full stretch at the top before repeating. The primary muscles in this movement are your Latissimus Dorsi (Lats). These are the broadest muscles of the back that cover an area from the thoracic (middle) spine and wrap up your side and under the arm to the humerus on both sides of your body. With all pulling movements for the large muscle group of the back, there will be assistance from the smaller groups like the rear delts and the biceps. The following pictures show you a rowing exercise using a TRX strap and then a bicep curl using an EZ Curl Bar attached to a cable machine.
The TRX Row movement is a great movement as you are working with your own body weight. You can adjust the difficulty, the amount of load, you are pulling by adjusting the angle of your body. The steeper the angle, the harder the exercise. This movement hits the muscles of the upper back to include the lats, traps and rear delts. The biceps, forearms and your grip strength all get taxed in this movement as well. A side note on this movement is that your core gets in the game as you maintain a perfect plank throughout the exercise. The posterior delt is the rear head of the deltoid, which has three heads. It works with the shoulder joint and is the key muscle in shoulder horizontal abduction. The rear delt provides the Lats with shoulder extension assistance. When isolating the rear delt in training, remember to use light weight as it is a small muscle when all alone. In the TRX row above, a higher elbow and hand position while rowing will work the rear delt more.
Using handled tubing and performing a straight arm sweep across the front of your body is one way to isolate the rear delt. To isolate biceps muscles, the EZ Curl Bar exercise is just one of many I like to use. The biceps brachii is a two headed muscle on the front upper half of your arm. The two are the long head and the short head. They run between the joints of the shoulder and the elbow and help in controlling the motion of both of these joints. As I mentioned earlier, they are going to get plenty of work when performing pulling movements. If you want to isolate them in a workout, then perform a curling movement as pictured above with the elbow locked into position. Just like triceps isolation movement, when I say elbow locked into position, I mean that it is not moving, but only serving as a hinge for the movement. If your elbow starts tracking (moving forward and back), then your shoulders will come into play and the biceps are not isolated. These are only three samples of exercises to program into your upper body pull day workout routine. There are additional exercises that you should look to incorporate. To get more information on putting a plan together and to learn the proper execution of weight training exercises, you should seek out the guidance of a Certified Fitness Professional. The investment you make in putting together a safe and effective workout routine will benefit your fitness journey immensely. I wish you great health and fitness! Bob About the author: Bob Poston is a certified Fitness Professional and the owner of Poston's Fitness for Life personal training center located in Dunkirk. Bob has over 35+ years of fitness training experience and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science as well as certifications from the International Sports Science Association and the Titleist Performance Institute.
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t’s a matter of the heart for the Sisters at Heart, a local cancer survivor group. In honor of their leader, Roberta Kieliger, the group mobilized to create a scholarship in her name at the College of Southern Maryland. Because of Kieliger’s interest in women’s health care and the goals of the support group she founded 10 years ago, the Roberta Kieliger Sisters at Heart Scholarship was designed to benefit students in the healthcare field, with a preference to students who are cancer survivors or family members of those who have battled cancer. Kieliger has reached the age of 81, even after a struggle with breast cancer. She’s been married for 62 years. “I’ve had a full life,â€? she said from her home during a telephone interview Feb. 15. “I can’t complain‌ The journey has been awesome. The reason it has been awesome is because of the people.â€? Kieliger is in the last weeks of her life due to MDS, a bone marrow disorder. She is under hospice care at home. “We’ve [Sisters at Heart members] all had breast cancer, and we’ve all been in and out of the hospital. Our whole mission is to support health care,â€? said Nila Toribio-Straka, one of Kieliger’s Sisters at Heart friends, explaining the scholarship’s focus. Toribio-Straka also explained why Kieliger’s friends wanted to go to such
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lengths to honor Kieliger’s contributions to the community. “She’s just been a great one. Her personality is meek and mild ‌ She doesn’t like to take credit for all she’s done.â€? The creation of the Roberta Kieliger Sisters at Heart Scholarship was an expression of respect and love that overwhelmed Kieliger, Kieliger said from her home last week. “To think that they thought enough of me to set up the scholarship ‌ It’s quite amazing,â€? she said with emotion, struggling to find her words. Toribio-Straka worked with the CSM development office to set up the scholarship. The initial funding came from Harry Frauenfelder, a good friend of Kieliger’s. The scholarship was awarded Feb. 2 to its first two recipients, Emily DiToto of
Waldorf and Pilar Gonzales of St. Leonard. One week later, DiToto and Gonzales had the chance to meet Kieliger at her home. “That was impactful for everyone,â€? Toribio-Straka said. Gonzales said she had never been awarded anything like a scholarship before, and she was very grateful for a chance to meet the woman for whom the scholarship was created. “All my life I will remember,â€? Gonzales said. “I’ve been very blessed. She’s a very nice lady.â€? “Meeting Mrs. Kieliger was a rare opportunity to put a face to a scholarship for my education,â€? DiToto said. “Many scholarship recipients don't have the chance to meet the donors, but meeting Emily DiToto. Mrs. Kieliger made it personal and I feel connected to her.â€? CSM Scholarship Finder now Kieliger described that meeting and how much it meant to her. She noted that open. CSM students who would one of the recipients described some like to apply for scholarship serious financial challenges in her family. funding for the 2017-2018 “So, the scholarship came at an opportune time,â€? Kieliger said. “It really makes you academic year can now apply feel like it was a wonderful gift my friends online using the Scholarship had given me ‌ I’m amazed. I feel like I Finder, which opened Feb. 20. am very blessed.â€? For information about Sisters at Some scholarships have a Mar. Heart, visit sistersatheartbc.wixsite.com/31 priority deadline; however, sistersupport. For information on scholarships at the most scholarships have a May College of Southern Maryland, visit 31 deadline. Students applying foundation.csmd.edu.
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Ervin Emil Brandt, age 90, of Dunkirk, passed away in Prince Frederick on Feb. 8, 2017. Ervin was born in Avon, SD to the late Angelus and Lydia Hahn Brandt. He served in WWII and had been employed as an electrical engineer with WETA (Washington Educational Television Association), Channel 26. In addition to his service to public television, he enjoyed “tinkering” with and repairing electronics, as well as spending time with his family. Ervin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lena; his sons, Timothy Brandt and his wife Annette of Hanover, MD and Thomas Brandt and his wife Eva of Ellicott City, MD; brother, James Brandt and sisters, Leatta, Elsie and Arlene Brandt; grandchildren, Dawn Brandt and her husband, Steve Chicca of Charleston, SC and Justin Brandt and his wife Michelle, also of Charleston, Colleen and Kelly Brandt, of Ellicott City and one great-grandson, Theodore “Theo” Brandt. Ervin was predeceased by his brothers, John, Frederick, Eddie, Arthur and Rudolph and sisters, Louise, Emma and Leona Brandt. Memorial contributions may be made to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, 6301 19th Avenue, N.W., Minot, ND 58703 or online at dakotaranch.org. Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.
Dwayne Elliott Carpenter, age 58, a 14-year resident of Edgewater and previously of Lothian, passed away at his home on Feb. 16, 2017. Born on Aug. 8, 1958 in Washington, DC to the late Sponcello and Preston Carpenter, Sr., Dwayne was a self-employed construction contractor. He was a sports fan, particularly of the Washington Redskins, but Dwayne most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Dana Carpenter; four children, Joseph and Michele Carpenter, both of Huntingtown; and Justin and Benjamin Carpenter, both of Edgewater, MD; eight brothers, Preston, James, Thomas, Donald, Jeffrey, Michael, Richard and Charles; five sisters, Yvonne, Doris, Gloria, Patricia and Carol Ann; one sister-in-law, Kim Cibak; two brothers-in law, Jim (Dee Dee) Cibak and Craig (Joanna) Cibak; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dwayne was preceded in death by a brother, John, and sister, Loys. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.st.jude.org). George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.
Anna Ilene Clingerman, age 85, a 15-year resident of West River and previously of Odenton, died at her residence on Feb. 17, 2017 after a 13-year battle with Parkinson's
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Disease. Born in Big Pool, MD on Sept. 12, 1931, she worked for the Motor Vehicle Administration for the State of Maryland. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and in her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and caring for others. She is survived by her sons, David (Christine) Clingerman of West River and Dale (Stephanie) Clingerman of Natchitoches, LA; grandsons Shane (Sarah) and Logan Clingerman; and siblings Donald Poffenberger of Panama City, FL, Theodore Puffinberger of Jacksonville Beach, FL, Grace Puffinberger of Hagerstown, MD, Charles Puffinberger of Lengby, MN, Beverly Shipway of Flintstone, MD and Robin Dolly of Marietta, GA. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Jack Clingerman, who died in 1988, and a brother, Richard Puffinberger. Memorial donations in Anna's name may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122, St. Jude's Children's Hospital (stjude.org) or Piney Plains Burial Association, P.O. Box 130, Flintstone, MD 21530. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.
Dr. Lydia Vargas Claridades, Chesapeake Beach, formerly of Fishkill, NY, passed away peacefully on Tues., Feb. 7, 2017 at the age of 92. Lydia was the beloved wife of Dr. Paul A. Claridades and loving mother of Praxedes Abalos (Ricardo), Michael Claridades, Josephine Roque (Rod), E. Virginia Claridades (Steven Silverman), Paul Claridades, Jr. (Denise), Bernice Sanford (Matthew), Adriene Bopp (Gary) and the late Theresa Jean. She was the proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She had 9 siblings and is survived by three sisters Pacita Ongtengco(Rafael), Rizalina Santos and Baltasara German. Lydia was born in the Philippines on Nov. 10, 1924 to Ciriaca (Adriana) and Flaviano Vargas. As a young adult, she survived the Japanese occupation of Manila during WWII, learning to speak Japanese and serving as an interpreter in the Guerilla Resistance, Lost Brigade II, Army Corps, Markings Fil-American (MFA), attaining the rank Master Sergeant, from 1942-1945. Lydia and Paul married in 1948, starting a family while both attended medical school. She graduated from Manila Central University with a medical degree in 1958. She moved to the United States to join her husband in 1959. She was a General Practitioner in hospitals in various states, working as a surgeon and preferring the emergency room because it was “exciting.” She and her husband were often recognized as a team in hospitals where they both worked. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, knitting and crocheting. While living in Southern Maryland, she had fun fishing and crabbing. Most of all, she truly loved to be surrounded by family. Memorial Contribution may be made to either the American Heart Association or Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
John James Cooke, Jr., age 69, of North Beach, passed away peacefully on Feb.16, 2017 in the presence of his loving family. He was born Aug. 15, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to John J. and Louise (Schildknecht) Cooke. John was raised in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland and graduated from Surrattsville High School in 1965 and later attended the University of Maryland. He married Kathleen Hardy Cooke on Aug. 9, 1966. He was employed as a Machinist Apprentice, and later for the automotive business where he became General Manager of Ourisman Mitsubishi. He was in the automotive business for 32 years. John loved the outdoors and enjoyed his motorcycles, jet skis and boating. He also was a devoted Redskins, Orioles, and Maryland Terrapins fan. He loved his family and had many friends, he will be greatly missed. John is survived by his daughters Michele L. Walker of Prince Frederick; Pam A. Wise of Chesapeake Beach and son John J. Cooke, III of Owings; grandchildren, Jessica Wise, Michael Wise, Erica Killerland, Claudia Killerland and great grandson L.J. Nocenti. Also surviving are his sister Carol Embrey, of Church Creek, MD and former spouse and friend Kathy Cooke, of Chesapeake Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents, uncles, aunts and cousin. Friends may call on Thurs., Feb. 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD where a service and celebration of John’s life will follow at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Eric Steven Daury, age 30, of Burlington, KY, formerly of Calvert County, passed away on Jan. 30, 2017. He was born to Teresa Daury Gaines on June 30, 1986 in
Cheverly, MD. Eric graduated from Northern High School in 2004 where he was #42 on the varsity football team. He enjoyed roller skating, dancing, playing the drums, loud music, Chinese food, shooting his gun, camping, fishing. With his son and nephews, he enjoyed building things with Legos, playing Xbox 360, and being a human jungle gym. Eric is survived by his nine year old son, Ryan Eric Daury; his mother, Teresa Gaines (Edward) of Lusby; his sisters, Stephanie Shirley and Amanda Duff; his step-brothers, David and Brandon Gaines; his step-sister, Mariah Gaines; his step-parents, Michael and Mary Shirley; grandparents, Dorothy “Meems” and Earl “Pepop” Greenlee and Conrad “Pop Pop” and Diane “Grandma” Shirley; aunts and uncles, TJ and Tammy
Joseph, Stan and Debra Grzybowski, Steve and Dorothy Nicholson, Donnie and Emily Paddy, Earl Jr. and Cherie Greenlee, Jimmy and Tobie Devers, Paul Shirley and Darlene Page; cousins, Crystal and Jr. Jeffries, Stephen, Samantha, and Courtney Joseph, Stanley and Elizabeth Grzybowski, Stevie Nicholson III, Lil D and Jordan Paddy, Roy Sauce and Taylor Greenlee, Maddie Devers, Dalton and Raven Jeffries, Cory Page, Desi Moore, Christopher Hawkins, and Ryann and Sammie Shirley; and nephew Nathan Bradley Curtin. Serving as pallbearers were Stephen Joseph, Stanley Grzbowski, Donnie Paddy III, Stephen Nicholson, Chase Ward and Scott Chumley. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Eric’s name to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
James Byrd DeMarco, age 87, of Owings, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2017 in the presence of his loving daughter and son-in law. Jim DeMarco was born on May 17, 1929 in
Southeast, DC. He was a master electrician by trade, later becoming an electrical inspector for the District Government until his retirement in 1991. Anyone who knew Jim understood he was a perfectionist in everything he tackled. Family and friends will forever miss watching Jim southeast hand dancing to "Kansas City" and hearing those stories of his. Jim made a lasting impression on everyone he met. Jim leaves behind his loving daughter Deirdre DeMarco-Williams; his son-in-law, Howard Williams; brother, Peter DeMarco; nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends. In addition to his parents Samuel and Virginia DeMarco, he is preceded by brothers and sisters; Michael DeMarco, Frances Gray, Annabelle Hardy and Josephine Trevethan. Memorial contributions may be made to either: National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, 1301 York Road Suite 209, Lutherville MD 21093 or the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Evelyn Wohlfort Ehrmantraut, age 85, of Lusby, Luceat lux vestra – “Let Your Light Shine,” passed away on Feb. 8, 2017 surrounded by her family at her side. She was born to the late Henry J. Wohlfort and Veronica J. (Hartmanowski) Wohlfort in Baltimore in April, “That Month – A Bunny Came.”
children whom she loved dearly. When Bill retired from the Navy after 20 years, they moved back to D.C. where they met, and finished raising their children. When the children were grown and out on their own, Kay who had a knack for styling hair, decided to go to beauty school at the age of 50. After school was completed, she got a job at Maurice-Jo’s salon in District Heights where she worked for several years retiring in 1974. Kay was formerly an active member of the Morningside VFW. She enjoyed horse racing and would attend the Triple Crown races, bowling and taking family vacations. Kay is survived by her daughter Donna and her husband Ray Herbert of Chesapeake Beach, daughter Brenda Cornelius of Owings, son Chester Hickox Jr. and his wife Ginger of Chesapeake Beach, and sister Elizabeth Martin of Springfield, OH; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Hickox, son Howard Anderson, grandsons Ronald and David Anderson, brothers Robert, Walter, Hershell, and Glen Gibbs and sisters Pauline Robinson and Dorothy Herbert. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America. Rausch Funeral Home, in Owings handled Nickoleen “Nikki” Harris, age 83, of arrangements. Dunkirk, passed away on Fri., Feb. 3, 2017, at home with her family by her side. She was born in West Virginia on Jan. 15, 1934 to Sophia Mae (McCoy) and Jesse Howard Duty. Betty Jean Nikki married the love of her life in 1956, Hodges, age 88, of James Harris, who passed away in January, Prince Frederick, 2006, after 49 years of marriage. In 1990, passed away on Feb. Nikki and James moved to Florida. In 2015, 5, 2017 in Prince she decided to move back to Dunkirk. Frederick. She was Nikki owned the White Oak Beagle born on Dec. 9, Kennels and was a member of the Southern 1928 in Waverly, Maryland Beagle Club. She loved watching WV to the late Orvil E. and Helen J. movies, was an avid reader of murder myster- Johnson. ies, painting, watching birds and was a Tampa She was known by everyone of any age Bay Buck fan. as “Nonnie”, Betty thrived on her special Nikki was the loving mother of Lynn relationships with her many friends, or King, devoted grandmother of Will and Jamie “Gal Pals” as she would call them, either King and great-grandmother of Dylan and from her church, or Chaplain Place where Bella King. She was the sister of Isabell and she resided for the last 12 years. She was Jesse. very active with St. John Vianney Catholic Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Church and loved her Saturday evening arrangements. masses and dinner with friends and Pastor Daly after Mass. She adored her family more than Evelyn met the love of her life, Dr. Wilfred R. “Bud” Ehrmantraut in Ocean City, MD and they were married at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Baltimore in 1964. Evelyn enjoyed traveling with her family and spending time with them at the beach. But most of all, she loved being with her children and grandchildren. Evelyn is survived by her children,Wilfred R. Ehrmantraut, Jr., M.D and his wife Michele and daughter, Mary Southard and her husband Kenneth; grandchildren, Ashley Lynn Ehrmantraut, Wilfred R. Ehrmantraut, III, Jonathan Ehrmantraut, Andrew Ehrmantraut, Emily Southard and Michael Southard; and brother, Richard Wohlfort. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred “Bud” Ehrmantraut in 1998; and her siblings, Henry Wohlfort and Barbara Wohlfort Bremer. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
anything and cherished the times spent together. She is survived by her loving son, Tom Rosnage and his wife Paula, grandchildren Tommy Rosnage and Karen Fletcher and Wendy Bowen and her husband Steve. Nonnie was a loving great-grandmother to Victoria and Hannah Bowen and Jack and Jessica Rosnage. She is also survived by her sister Janice Carder and brothers Donald Johnson and his wife Shelia, Terry Johnson and his wife Susan and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Ted Rosnage, her loving life partner of 30 years, Sal Puleo, daughter Theresa Dorsey (Butch), Great granddaughter, Jenna Rosnage, and a sister Ruth Elder. No matter how long she has lived in this area she always cherished the times of going home for visits to Almost Heaven West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 348 Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Jimmy Lee, age 33, of Lothian, passed away on Feb. 18, 2017. Born on Aug. 11, 1983 in Baltimore, Jimmy graduated from South River High School and then furthered his education through the Job Corps. He worked for Grass Roots Landscaping where he developed an expertise as both an interior and exterior hardscaper and landscaper. Jimmy was a Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Nationals fan. He also enjoyed playing casino slots, watching boxing and UFC fights, and racing cars especially Japanese imports. Jimmy is survived by his devoted mother, Linda Ireland; two brothers, Joseph Rawlings and sister-in-law, Cassie, and Daryl Lee; girlfriend, Denise Biggar; two sons, Johnny Arshadi and Dominic Lee; and three daughters, Madelyn O’Connor, Kierstin Lee and Jayda Dunbar. George P. Kalas Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Kathryn “Kay” Hickox, age 99, of Owings passed away on Fri., Feb. 17, 2017 in the Calvert County Nursing Center, Prince Fredrick surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Huntington, WV on July 23, 1917. Kay was one of eight siblings, born to Frank and Mable (Harvey) Gibbs. She moved to Washington D.C. with her family when she was a teenager. This is where she later met and married her husband Chet “Bill” Hickox, a Navy man. Kay loved the military life and traveling all around the United States with her family of four children, pretty much raising them alone while her husband was off at sea. She loved being a wife and mother staying home and taking care of her
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Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD Mildred Ann 20678 (calverthospice.org). Idol, age 81, of Rausch Funeral Home in Owings Huntingtown passed handled arrangements. away Feb. 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born Feb. 22, 1935 in Paris, MD to M a r g a r e t Eldridge and Mildred E d m o n d s o n (Hance) Hardesty. Loveless, age 95, of She was raised in Calvert County and graduCatonsville, MD, ated from Calvert High School in 1953. passed away on Feb. Ann married Marion Lee Idol on Sept. 11, 2017 in Catons21, 1957and they made their home in ville. Margaret was Huntingtown. born on Dec. 30, Ann was a member of Mt. Harmony 1921 in Windsor, United Methodist Church and volunteered with Meals on Wheels for many years. In her MO to the late Leonard W. and Lillian leisure time she enjoyed reading, gardening Vessel Edmondson. She and her husband lived in Forestand taking care of her dog, Taylor. She is survived by sons Jeffrey L. Idol ville, MD and in Upper Marlboro, MD and his wife Lori of Owings, Robert F. Idol before retiring to Catonsville. Margaret worked as school nurse. Her and his wife Barbara of Southlake, TX and Gregory D. Idol and his wife Suzanne of career began at a boy’s school in WashingClayton, NC and four grandchildren. She is ton, DC, and ended after many years as the also survived by sisters Audrey Dickerson school nurse for Surrattsville High School in and her husband James of North Beach; Clinton, MD. She was also a member of the Debbi Wester and her husband Earl of Order of the Eastern Star. Margaret is survived by her sons, Sunderland; brothers Billy Hardesty and his wife Barbara of Chesapeake Beach; Paul Leonard Eugene Loveless and his wife, Hardesty and his wife Sandy of Annapolis. Dorothy of Columbia, MD and Carl Edward Ann was preceded in death by her Loveless of Upper Marlboro; sister, Eleanor husband Marion “Doc” Idol in 2003 and Bennett of Lewes, Delaware; grandsons, Kirk and Eddie Loveless and great-grandchildren, brothers Eldridge and Lester Hardesty.
Gabrielle, Abigail and Hunter Earl Loveless. Margaret had many, many close friends, too. Margaret was a devoted wife to her husband, Earl M. Loveless, who passed away in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Glen, William Wayne, Guy, Ralph and Dee Edmondson. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.
M a l c o l m Marvin “Mack” Magruder was born June 26, 1976 to Maurice Sr. and Virginia Magruder. Malcolm departed this life on Jan. 25, 2017. Mack received his education in Calvert County Public Schools. Mack was such a gentle giant. He made sure everyone that came in contact with him was smiling and happy. When you came into his presence he would say “What's up love?" Mack's girls were his everything; he always talked about them from playing sports to playing band instruments. Mack loved to cook - if you never tried anything he prepared, you missed a chef's delight. He also would call and stay on the phone with his parents forever - he loved to talk. Mack loved to travel from a young age. He went from Maryland up and down the East Coast taking his cousin and friends. He enjoyed quality time with everyone, especially Grafton. Mack leaves us to cherish his loving memories: his parents: Maurice Sr. and Virginia Magruder; second mom and Godmother: Lorraine Johnson; special friend: Waukita Mackall; daughters: Kiara, Maniya and Makayla; sisters: Brenda Cottman, Mildred Magruder-Morgan; brothers: Keith Freeland, Maurice Magruder, Anthony Fleming, Markus Magru.der; best friend and brother: Grafton Robinson; and a host of other friends and family. Malcolm was preceded in death by his grandmothers Mildred Crosby and Elenora Nellie Harris-Magruder and grandfather Larrabanks Magruder Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Church, she enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting and listening to country music. Preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Meade, Mary is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Evans McNeilly of Gaithersburg, Sue Lanham of Annapolis and Robin Gray of Huntingtown; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, 1101 14th St. NW, #850, Washington, DC 20005. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.
Charles “Skip” Stewart Martin, III, age 68, of Dunkirk, passed away on Wed., Feb. 15, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born on Apr. 4, 1948, in Point Pleasant, NJ, to Doris (Bissett) and Charles Steward Martin, Jr. Skip worked as electrician and owned his own contracting company. He was a member of Electricians Local 26 since 1970 and the past president of SCCA. In 1974, the family moved to Dunkirk. He attended Smithville United Methodist Church and served as a Sunday school teacher. In later years he attended Grace Brethren. Skip loved people and was a soccer coach for the Calvert County Parks and Recs. For over 46 years, Skip was the beloved husband of Audrey (Buck) Martin. He was the loving father of Katie McAllister and her husband Jeremy, Charlie Martin and his wife Kate and Sarah Rosier and her husband Collan. He was the devoted grandfather of Jimmy, Timmy and Megan McAllister and Alayna and Jude Martin. Skip is preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to JDRF - Central PA Chapter, 3009 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Evelyn Leatrice Mary Ellen Poulson, age 87, was Meade, age 90, a born June 12, 1929 in 65-year resident of Barstow, Calvert Annapolis, died Feb. County, and resided 17, 2017. Born in in Prince Georges Deale on Oct. 17, County. Evelyn 1926, she worked as a departed this life at secretary during the George Washington University Hospital in war. Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 2017. After the war, she was a homemaker, Evelyn leaves a daughter, Linda and son, and as her children grew, she worked various Leonard. plus one nephew, one great nephew part time jobs. Mary was able to travel with and niece from Philadelphia, PA. She also family members on trips across the country, leaves behind other family members in South America and Europe. She was married Calvert County. to her husband for 41 years. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick A member of St. Luke's Episcopal handled arrangements.
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Patrick Joseph Miller, age 70, of Dunkirk, passed away on Feb. 5, 2017. Patrick was born Feb. 2, 1947 in Minnesota to the late Clare K. Miller and Catherine E. Green. Patrick Miller joined the Air Force in 1969 and served his country with distinction and pride as a member of the United States Air Force. Through his career, he distinguished himself in positions of great sensitivity and responsibility. Thus, Patrick was selected for his final Air Force assignment to fly with the elite 89th Military Airlift Wing. Major Patrick J. Miller retired with honors from the Air Force in 1989. Among his peers, Patrick was known as a pilot’s pilot due to his aviation skill, knowledge, and judgment. Following his Air Force career, Patrick joined United Airlines and flew domestic and international routes until he retired in 2004. He enjoyed playing golf, racquetball, gardening, and was an avid sports fan always supporting his Minnesota and Maryland home teams and his children’s school teams. He was a graduate of University of Minnesota and completed his Master’s Studies at University of Oklahoma. Patrick is survived by his Wife, Cheryl; children, Megan E. Russo, Krista D. Peterson, Christopher J. Hammond, and Amanda M. Stough. Brothers, John, Mike, Tom, and Richard Miller. Sisters, Theresa Blakeborough, Mary Witte, Eileen Haynes, Dorothy Coward, Margaret Sherman, Cathy Hinz, and Anne Johnsen. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Kenneth Wilson Smith, age 101, a lifelong resident of Galesville, passed away peacefully in his favorite living room chair on Feb. 13, 2017 of natural causes. Kenneth was born in his family home in Galesville on May 12, 1915. The son of Joseph and Mary Smith, he was the eighth of nine children. He attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy where he was a standout football player. After graduating, he joined his older brothers as a partner in Smith Brothers, Inc., general contractors specializing in marine and road construction. Kenneth became a skilled crane operator and superintendent. Kenneth was a member of the 'Greatest Generation' and having survived the Great Depression developed a strong work ethic. In 1941, Kenneth married Emma Jean Lee, of Shady Side, with whom he enjoyed 66 years of marriage until her death in 2007 Kenneth enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He served in the Pacific Theater on Saipan applying his considerable skills as a mechanic and technician on the B-29 bomber fleet. After the war, Kenneth returned home to Galesville and Smith Brothers. Kenneth was a member of the 'Greatest Generation' and having survived the Great Depression developed a strong work ethic. He enjoyed sailing and was a founding
member and commodore of the West River Sailing Club, founded as Our Own Damn Yacht Club. He was active in the Chesapeake 20 fleet. Kenneth was the last of the original Smith Brothers and ushered the company into the new century as president by shifting focus from contracting to barge and equipment rentals. He remained active in the operation until well into his 80's and continued to visit the office daily until his death. He was known among his peers for his business acumen and integrity. Kenneth had a large and varied circle of friends and family with whom he enjoyed spending time with at his home in Cumberstone. Kenneth was known for his benevolence, hospitality, patience, honesty and genuine smile. He was predeceased by his wife Emma Jean, son Kenneth Jr., and grandson Kenneth III. He is survived by daughter, Penny (Charles) Kidd and son, Jeffrey (Kathy) Smith, daughter-in-law Phyllis Smith, grandchildren Monica Kidd, Andrea Taylor, Charlotte, Ellie and Amity Smith and two great- grandchildren. And many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 1 at 2pm at the West River Sailing Club, 4800 Riverside Drive Galesville. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Sec. Office, 515 S Haven St., Baltimore, MD 21224, or a favorite charity. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.
Charles Melvin Spittle, age 89, of Lothian, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Fri., Feb. 3, 2017. He was born in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Florence (Connor) Fersinger, on Nov. 7, 1927. Melvin was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a meat cutter for Safeway for 49 years, retiring in 1993. He joined the Prince George’s County Fire department, Hillside, on Nov. 1, 1947 where he was an active member for 54 years. Melvin enjoyed many things in life including traveling to Ocean City with Flossie, especially for the annual Fireman’s Convention. He also enjoyed playing golf, fishing, playing softball, steak dinners, walking the mall with friends, breakfast gatherings with the men and spending time with his family. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra L. Wilcher, a grandson, David Wilcher, and a great-grandson, Brody Wilcher, sister-in-law Jersey Spittle, nieces and nephews to include, Donna, Ronnie, Michael, Michelle, Robert, Ryan, Chase, Shelby, Kaelyn and Savanna Grace and the many members of the Parsly family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Flossie in 2002, his daughter Joann in 2016 and his brother Walter in 1999. Contributions in his name may be made to the SIDS Foundation, 737 West Lombard Street, Ste 233, Baltimore, MD 21201 in memory of Landon Sneade; Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122; or the Forestville VFD – Ladies Auxiliary, 8321 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Charles Lamont Myra Inez “Monty” Quinn, age Turner, age 97, of 72, of Sunderland, Lothian passed away passed away peacefulon Mon. Feb. 13, ly at BridgePoint 2017 at Heart Hospital National Homes of Annapolis. Harbor on Feb. 12, Myra was born May 2017. Born on Feb. 22, 1919 in Wilm15, 1944, in Richmond, VA, a city that he forever held ington, DE to the late William Penn and Viola Wright. dear, Charles was the son of the late Charles Myra retired from Prince Georges Edmund Quinn and Margaret Constance County Public Schools. She enjoyed country Dalton Quinn. On Apr. 11, 1970, he married music, farming and her many trips with his devoted wife Patricia E. (Pilkerton) family and friends. She was a lifelong Quinn. Industrious, hard working, devoted and caring, he was not shy about speaking his member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist mind if he felt he was being wronged, and was Church. She was the beloved wife of the late passionate about doing things the right way. Charles enjoyed listening and singing along to Maurice "Bill" Turner, Sr. and is survived by old country, bluegrass and gospel music, two sons, Maurice Turner, Jr. of Lothian playing Solitaire, and watching the Washing- and Charles Turner of Orlando, FL, and one ton Redskins. Nothing made him happier daughter, Marjorie A. Catterton of Lothian. than having his grandchildren beside him. She is also survived by one sister, seven Charles was a veteran, and served his grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and country as a member of the United States five great-great grandchildren. Navy. She is preceded in death by her four A devoted public servant, Charles was a lifetime member of the Forestville Volunteer sisters, two brothers and a grandson. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville Fire Department, and served for eight years on the Calvert County Fire and Rescue handled arrangements. Commission. His service as Chairman of the Calvert County Fire and Rescue Commission was recognized by the Calvert County Board of Commissioners. Camden James Charles joined C&C Meat Sales, Inc. in Wetklow, who was 1981 and remained with the company for 31 with us only three years as Controller and CFO, until his short days, was born retirement in 2012. on Feb. 2, 2017 in Charles is survived by his loving and Prince Frederick,. He devoted family: wife, Patricia; son, Douglas is survived by his Quinn; daughters Melinda Quinn and mother, Megan Christine Cheesman (Matthew); by his grandchildren Gavin Cheesman and Margaret Marie Wetlkow of Chesapeake Beach; grandQuinn, both of whom he cherished; sisters parents, Kevin Sr. and Theresa Wetlow of Linda Quinn Randall (Arthur), Cynthia Chesapeake Beach and Richard Kershaw and Quinn, and Vicki Horton, and brother, Paul Melanie Miller of Lusby; aunts, Rachel Quinn (Terri). Memorial contributions may be made in Wetklow of Chesapeake Beach and Ivy his name to HEROES, INC., 1200 29th Fortner of Sunderland, and uncle, Kevin Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007 Wetklow, Jr. of Chesapeake Beach and well as many loving cousins. (HEROES.org). Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Lee Funeral Home Calvert handled arrangements. Dunkirk handled arrangements.
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CURRENT EVENTS Southern Anne Arundel County Open Job Fair Looking for potential employees. Space is limited to 30 companies, so register quickly! Open Job Fair. Mar. 23 at St. James Church, 5757 Solomon’s Island Rd. Lothian. 1:00-7:00 p.m. Contact Julia Howes, Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, southcounty@toad.net, (410) 867-3129.
talents of Southern Maryland’s own Lonnie Harkins will be featured at Artworks@7th. Come to an Opening Reception with complimentary refreshments on Sat., Mar. 4 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The show will run from Mar. 2 thru Apr. 2. Gallery hours: Thu. thru Sun., 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Artworks@7th, 8905 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Call (410) 286-5278 or visit artworksat7th.com or facebook.com/Artworkat7th.
Calvert Library Needs Your Feedback Calvert Library is undertaking a Facilities Master Plan process to help guide the future buildings and services of the library system. Calvert Library hopes that you will be able to attend one of the Community Input meetings: Tue., Feb. 28, Calvert Pines auditorium. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wed., Mar. 1, Northeast Community Center, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wed., Mar. 1, Dunkirk Fire Hall, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wed., Mar. 8, Southern Community Center, 7:00-9:00 p.m. You can also complete the online survey in English at bit.ly/clplansurvey or Spanish at bit.ly/clplansurveyespanol. Thank you for your active participation in the future of your community!
Books in Bloom at Calvert Libraries Floral designs inspired by favorite books, sponsored by the Calvert Garden Club, at all Calvert Library branches Feb. 27 thru Mar. 1 during regular library hours. Enjoy the Spring flowers and look at books you may want to read. To participate, contact Vicki Genera (410) 610-4905.
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Native Bees: Special guest Sam Droege, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. Maryland’s native bees are declining, not due to pesticides, but to loss of native flowers. Sam will talk about converting his lawn into an integrated flower, vegetable, bee and bird habitat and how to replace and integrate lawn areas into naturalized landscapes. His beautiful books will be on sale. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291. calvert.lib.md.us.
Little Minnows: Sea Horses. For children ages 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Fee is $5, CMM members free. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Visit calvertmarinemueseum.com for more info.
Online Scholarship Finder College of Southern Maryland students who would like to apply for scholarship funding for the 2017-2018 academic year can apply online using the Scholarship Finder. Some scholarships have a Mar. 31 priority deadline; however, most scholarships have a May 31 deadline. Students applying for CSM Foundation Scholarships are required to complete a 2017-2018 FAFSA application, which ensures students are automatically considered for all relevant scholarships. For more information Transitions For the month of March the photography, as and to submit an application, go to well as other artistic, creative and imaginative csmd.edu/ScholarshipFinder.
the lower level dining room. $12. Rt. Monday, February 27 260, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach. (301) 855-6466. Public Lothian Ruritan Scholarships: This year Welcome. alpost206.org. the Lothian Ruritan Club will be awarding ten, $1,000 scholarships for graduatSaturday, February 25 ing seniors only. Applicants must have a GPS of 2.5 or higher and have been active Shredding Event: Calvert County in community service projects. Applicaresidents - destroy unwanted paper tion form is available at lothianruritan.org documents to help prevent identity theft. and local churches in southern Anne Free. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Rain or shine. Arundel and northern Calvert counties Huntingtown High School, 4125 and from resource managers at Southern Solomons Island Rd., Huntington. Info High School, Northern Calvert High (410) 326-0210. co.cal.md.us/recycle. School and Huntington High School. Applications must be submitted by Feb. Spectacular SpaceScapes: Paint an 27. out-of-this-world space scene filled with planets, stars, and galaxies! Use unconventional tools, like balloons and toothbrushTuesday, February 28 es, to achieve awesome effects. Top off your time by exploring the Spectacular Faith and African American Families: Skies exhibit and making a silvery moon Connect family histories to church for your room. For grades 1-5, led by histories from 1774 to the present. Bring instructor Dollie Karolewski. 10:00 your family's stories. With the 325th a.m.-12:00 p.m. Anemarie Garden, anniversary of All Saints Church as the Solomons. Pre-registration is required. backdrop, we explore the development of Call (410) 326-4640 or visit annmarie- the Church and shaping of Calvert County through the eyes of the families garden.org. whose stories form the backbone of that Registration requested. Fossil Club Meeting: Interested in narrative. joining the CMM Fossil Club? Learn 7:00-8:30 p.m. Calvert Library Prince (410) more at 1:00 p.m.in the third floor Frederick, 850 Costly Way. Lounge, followed by a public lecture in 535-0291. calvert.lib.md.us. the Harms Gallery. George Klein will reference his new book and speak on Pancake Supper: Friendship Methodist "Crocodiles and Alligators - My Perspec- Church. 5:00-7:00 p.m. All-you-can-eat tive." Free. Calvert Marine Museum, pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns, and Solomons. Visit calvertmarinemuese- more. $10 adults, $5 (6-12), under 6 free. Proceeds benefit youth missions projects. um.com for more info. Worship with us the next day, Ash Build a Toy Boat: Make your own toy Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. and/or attend boat in the Maritime History Hall with our Lenten Bible Studies on Sundays at Info: sessions starting on the half hour from 9:45 a.m. through April 2. 2:00-4:00 p.m.. $2 donation requested bsuedean@friendshipmethodist.org. with museum admission. Calvert Marine Friendship Methodist is one block east of Museum, Solomons. Visit calvert- Friendship Circle on Rt. 2; 1½ mi. north of the traffic light at Rt. 2/260, Owings. marinemueseum.com for more info. (410) 257-7133, friendshipmethodist.org.
Fried Chicken Dinner: The Chef will be dishing up this luscious dinner with mac & cheese and a vegetable, roll, & beverage. 5:30-7:00 pm Hosted by the AmeriSunday, February 26 can Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 . This is a meal you won’t soon forget. In Just Passing Through: Poems and photos of Chesapeake Bay presented by Mick Blackistone. Join the Bayside History Museum and the Calvert Library at 2:00-3:00 p.m. North Beach Town Hall. For more info contact Calvert Library (410) 535-0291 or visit calvert.lib.md.us.
Tue. Feb. 27 & Wed., Mar. 1
Shepherd’s Pie Dinner: The American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Lower Level Dining Room. $10 includes all the trimmings and beverage. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Public warmly invited. 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd.East, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. For info call (301) 855-6466. Shrove Tuesday: Interdenominational Union Church pancake supper prepared by the men of the congregation. Free event offered with the compliments of the Congregation. All are cordially invited. 6:00 p.m. Located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Ave. Questions John Riedesel at (301) 855-8256 or facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.
Winter in Watercolors-Mountain Streams and Boulders: Learn to paint mountain scenes and learn tips and tricks to create the illusion of moving water and rocky surfaces. Work from photos; bring your own pictures for inspiration. Great for any level of experience--beginners too! 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Annmarie Garden, Solomons. Pre-registration required. Call (410) 326-4640 or visit annmarie- Movements for Change: A conversation dedicated to black history focuses on civil garden.org.
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rights in America. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Free. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), Room BI-113E, 8730 Mitchell Rd.,La Plata. (301) 870-3008, ext. 7659, or (301) 934-7659 or csmd.edu/about/institutional-equity-and-diversity/.
Friday, March 3 Jack’s Baked Chicken Dinner: Includes all the trimmings, salad and beverage for $12. Public invited. 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. More info (301)855-6466. ALPost 206.org. CSM Alumni & Friends Connection Dinner: Ideas shared will directly impact how CSM alumni are served. The college is also interested in hearing from alumni who can’t attend at csmd.edu/whereareyounow. Dinner will be held on Mar. 14 at 6:00 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Bldg., Room 119, Prince Frederick. Free. RSVP by Mar. 3 at csmd.edu/alumni. CSM Spring 2017 Connections Literary Series: Novelist Sunil Yapa. 7:30 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. A, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. $3 in advance; $5 at the event; or $3 with CSM student ID. bxoffc@csmd.edu, (301) 934-7828, csmd.edu/Connections.
Saturday, March 4 All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale: A complete salad bar, spaghetti with vegetarian, beef, beef and Italian sausage or ground turkey sauces, home baked garlic bread and gingerbread topped with a zesty lemon sauce. $10/adults. $5/children 6 - 12. Children under 6/ free. Proceeds from the spaghetti dinner will be donated to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. Proceeds from the sale of home baked good are used for the "Take Heroes Fishing" project. 3:00-6:30 p.m. This Lothian Ruritan Club annual event is held in the Fellowship Hall of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Rd., Lothian. Info: lothianruritan.org or call F. R. Gouin (301) 789-3295.
Tuesday, March 7 Steak Dinner: Order your Steak direct from the Grill-Master. $15.00 includes all the trimmings and a beverage. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. More info (301)855-6466. ALpost206.org.
Thursday, March 9 19th Annual Goldstein Dinner: Sponsored by the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee. Rod “n” Reel restaurant, Chesapeake Beach. Reception 5:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. $75/person. Tickets: (410) 414-3660 or calvertdems@gmail.org.
Rock n Roll for Rescues
Hosted by Humane Society of Calvert County Sponsored by Prince Frederick Chrysler
(featuring: The HUBCAPS)
Join us at the Rod n Reel located at YourBeach business tagResort line here. Chesapeake and Spa 4165 Mears Ave Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Join us Friday, March 31st at the Rod n Reel in Chesapeake Beach MD for our annual Rock
n Roll for Rescues fundraiser featuring The Fabulous
Hubcaps! Calvert's own "Rockin Elvis" opens the show at 7! Please join us in a wonderful evening of dance (line dancing too), show, raffles and a FANTASTIC Silent Auction!
DATE: 03/31/2017 TIME: 7:00-11:00PM
New this year, all seats will be reserved seating by table. Tickets available on HSCC website. For more information and to purchase tickets go to: humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org.
Available Event Services: Event Menu Table Service (sandwiches, entrees, soup, salad and deserts) Cash Bar Rod n Reel Restaurant & Bar Hotel Room Discount (includes brunch discount)—Must book by March 1st
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