Caroline County`s Information Magazine Since

Caroline County’s Information Magazine Since 1980
April 2016
Caroline
Review
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NCHS Drama Club
Comedy Presentation
The North Caroline High School Drama
Club presents Pride@Prejudice by Daniel
Elihu Kramer, a comedy adapted from
Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice,
on April 15th & 22nd at 7:30 PM, and
April 16th & 23rd at 5:30 PM with a
special matinee on April 23rd at 1 PM
at the NCHS Auditorium (10990 River
Rd, Ridgely).
Produced with special arrangement with
Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com).
Pride@Prejudice is about five teenagers
discussing the novel Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen, as well as acting out each
character. They answer study questions,
help each other understand it better, and
define terms that are no longer used in
today’s society. The teenagers tell the basic story line of the novel, acting it out as
they go along. They explain their distaste
for Mrs. Bennet and include letters from
Jane Austen to her sister, Cassandra, and
her niece, Fanny.
This show presents a comedic view, as
well as further analysis of the meaning
behind certain aspects of the novel.
Ticket prices are $6 for students and seniors citizens and $8 for adults. Pre-sale
tickets are available at nchsmd.booktix.
com use the promo code P@Ppresale to
receive a 25% discount. There will be a
fifteen-minute intermission between
acts, where food and drinks will be
sold. Please come support the talented
students from the North Caroline High
School Drama Club.
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NCHS Presents Comedy
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Donate Your Car!
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5th annual danny’s Walk
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Upcoming Strawberry Festival
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America’s
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Dollars and Sense
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Commissioners Letter to Editor
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Letter from Concerned Citizens
13
Ruth Starr Rose Exhibit
14
Healthy Puppy Raising Benefits
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Library Corner
18
CRHS Students of the Month
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Character Counts!
23
Deed Transfers
24
Adkins Arboretum Classes
28
Recreation and Parks
30
Marriage Licenses
32
Council of Arts
34
Bio Blitz
36
Compass News
38
Health Corner
42
Greensboro Golf Tournament
44
Wintertur bus trip
44
Building Permits
46
Community Calendar
48
Bird Club
53
Humane Society Events
54
Garden Club Awards
56
Federalsburg Historical Show
56
Deaths
58
Word Puzzle
59
Business Directory
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Need to Get Rid of an Old Car,
Boat or Rv to Get Your Yard
Ready for Summer?
You might have heard about donating cars to non-profit organizations and how they receive cash in return. Saint Martin’s
is a local charity supporting local families and can take your
vehicle (car, boat, RV) in almost any condition (it must have
an engine and be towable).
SMM is working with “CARS” to make the process
as easy as possible. Visit www.cardonatingiseasy.org/
donate/?CharityID=3089 to connect right to SMM’s donation
page. You can also call them at 855-500-RIDE (7433). CARS
will do the rest from pick up to tax receipt, and Saint Martin’s
will receive a donation!
A staff member at SMM donated a “well used 10 year old minvan with 200,000 miles and a non working transmission!” She
reported “The process was simple and straightforward and we
were able to get rid of a vehicle that would have been difficult
to sell.” SMM received $2500 from that donation.
Every time someone comes to Saint Martin’s for help, we are
able to offer emergency food, clothing or a place to stay because of the generosity of our donors. The doors would not
stay open without the support and generosity of so many people. Donating your car to SMM is a great way to support a local
charity helping local families and cleaning up your yard for all
your spring and summer outdoor activities.
If you would like more information or assistance about donating a vehicle or other ways to help your neighbors in need,
please contact Deb at 410.634.2537 x102.
Upcoming Events
We are building a new station!
Be a part of it by buying
an engraved brick for our
Honor Walk that will surround the flag pole in front
of the building.
Go to www.fundraisingbrick.com/
ridgely for complete details.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
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(first Thursday of the month)
All you can eat includes salad, bread,
drink. Adults $8; kids under 3 FREE.
Take-out available.
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Danny’s Walk Enters
Its Fifth Year
By John P. Evans III
complains. “Physically, he still has to be
careful. He never, ever complains, even
when he is in great pain, he never complains,” said Ginger Lockhart.
now entering its fifth year, danny’s Walk
for Wishes has evolved from a fledgling
“pay back” fundraiser into an annual
event that has turned into a communitybased one-of-its-kind annual event on
the Eastern Shore.
As a result of his serious injury, Danny
was granted a wish from the Make-aWish foundation to be a deejay for a
Day on a local radio station. He was so
moved and thankful for his wish that he
decided to hold a Walk-a-Thon as his
way of saying thanks.
Danny Lockhart, a Ridgely resident who
received a Make-a-Wish gift as a teenager in 2012, has continued his support of
the national charity – an event that has
raised more than $27,000 – and this year
has added a 5k-run to its May 7 lineup at
Martin Sutton Park in Ridgely.
Now, five years later, he is still holding
the event. And as indicated earlier, it gets
a little bigger each year. After being held
at North Caroline High School its first
two years, it was moved to Martin Sutton Park.
This year’s event runs from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. and includes all that last year’s event
did, plus the 5k race.
“We have had a lot of questions about
why we didn’t add a 5k run, so this year
we decided to give it a try,” said Lockhart, who, as a teenager, was left with a
serious injury that left his spine separated from his neck as the result of an operation gone wrong to cure his scoliosis
(abnormal curvature of the spine).
It is a condition he still suffers from,
though his mother Ginger said he rarely
“It’s been my way of showing my thanks
for the wish they granted me and to help
make it possible to grant wishes for others,” said Lockhart, who continues to
pursue his career goal of becoming a radio announcer or engineer.
last year, danny’s Walk for Wishes
raised $7.000, just short of the annual
goal of $7,500 – the amount it is estimated that it costs to make a child’s dream
come true.
since danny’s Walk is the only event
of its kind on the Eastern Shore which
supports the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the
Make-a-Wish foundation, he said he
still feels the need to make sure that an
event like his remains.
“There are a number of kids from the
Eastern Shore that I personally know of
who have had a wish granted through
Make-a-Wish,” said danny. “Knowing
the money raised goes directly to someone who can have a wish granted, keeps
me going. Keeps me wanting to do it
again every year.”
Ginger Lockhart said she is proud that
each year when she and her husband
ask danny if he wishes to have the Walk
again, he says yes. “We were actually
ready to ask if he was wanting to stop
doing it, it’s a lot of work, especially
with all the vendors. But he keeps saying he wants to keep it going,” said Ginger. “And now he has added a 5K run.”
“i want to keep giving to Make-a-Wish,”
added Danny, when asked why he keeps
the event going.
So far, kids from Greensboro, Denton,
Church Hill, Preston and Ridgely have
been granted Make-a-Wish wishes.
“There are 400 kids in Maryland on
the waiting list and as much money as
we raise, it is only enough to grant one
wish,” added Ginger.
Though it was his idea originally, Danny
is quick not to take all the credit for his
event being so successful. “I have had so
much community support, especially
from the town of Ridgely and a lot of the
businesses,” he said. “An event this size
certainly couldn’t happen without the
support of the community.
In addition to his parents, Ginger and
Daniel Lockhart, Danny said there is
a list of supporters he has to publicly
thank – the town of Ridgely, the county commissioners, Sue Fleegle, Brenda
Walls, beth McCullough, John buckle,
Tom Ober, Tammy Taylor “and many
others who have volunteered.”
Danny said McCullough stepped forward this year to organize the 5k run.
“It’s another way to make the event bigger and another way to raise more money (through pledges),” he said.
As in the past, the run and walk events
will be supported by music and the presence of vendors, each one paying a fee to
set up on the grounds.
former & current Make-a-Wish kids!
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This year, the group Apex Revolution
will provide the live music. Danny said
he is also trying to get another band to
appear. The Tuckahoe Treasures Alpaca
Farm will also have some of its animals
on hand.
Most of the money is raised by the runners and walkers, who get sponsors;
as well as online pledges – which were
down last year.
“Last year, there were more participants
in the event than ever before, though
they didn’t raise as much money as they
had the year before,” said Ginger, who
said more online pledges and a single
donation of $1,800 helped raise $7,700
in 2014. Nevertheless, the support the
event receives continues to wow Danny.
“It continues to surprise me how successful this event continues to be,” he
said. “It started out just a local thing we
put together. I never thought it would be
this big.”
Personally, Danny said he still has the
dream to become a radio announcer one
day – an itch that started with his Makea-Wish dream. “he wants a job in the
radio industry more than anything else,”
said Ginger. “It took him two years just
to be well enough to get his wish. He’d
like to be able to show all those people
(with disabilities) that ‘yes, you can do
this.
“He wants to do something positive with
his life,” she added. Danny need not
worry about “doing something positive.”
his experiences with his own Walk for
Wishes suggest that he has already done
that remarkable something for others.
“This is his way of giving back,” Ginger
added.
Those wishing to make online pledges
or to sign up for the event, can do so by
going to his facebook page, the event’s
website at danny’s Walk for Wishes, or
by calling Ginger’s cellphone at 410-8291568.
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Doors open at 5 PM; Dinner at
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• June 27 - July 2, 2016 / carnival
• April - september / drive-in Movie every 2nd and 4th
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Ridgely lions Prepare for 37th
Annual Strawberry Festival
On Sunday May 29, the Ridgely Lions Club will host the 37th
Annual Strawberry Festival at Martin Sutton Memorial Park
in Ridgely from 9 AM to 5 PM. This annual event is the largest
fundraiser for the Ridgely Lions Club. The Lions partner with
many of the community’s volunteer and service organizations
to make it one of Caroline County’s premier events. All proceeds raised by the Lions Club through the festival are used to
support community service projects and local charities.
The festival kicks off at 9 AM with a non-denominational
church service led by the Fish Locker Ministries. Also starting
at 9 AM is the 6th annual strawberry Chase 5K run/Walk.
At 10 AM the festival gets into full swing with musical entertainment, food and craft vendors open for business and the
children’s entertainment area opens. At noon the Strawberry
Festival Parade kicks off on Bell St. and ends at Martin Sutton Park. If you’d like to participate in the parade contact Lion
Jerry Sutton at 410-6342129 or at [email protected].
The afternoon continues with raffle drawings, awards for the
best parade entries, and presentation of the 2016 Ridgely
Lions scholarships. If you’re looking for a day filled with good
wholesome fun, delicious food and entertainment, then the
Ridgely Lions Club’s 37th Annual Strawberry Festival is the
place to be. For more information about the festival go to
www.ridgelylions.org or on Facebook/Ridgely Lions.
6th Annual Strawberry Chase 5k to Benefit
Ronald McDonald House Charities
As part of the 37th Annual Strawberry Festival, the Ridgely Lions Club will host the 6th Annual Strawberry Chase 5K Fun
run & Walk at Martin sutton Memorial Park in ridgely. all
proceeds from the race benefit the Ronald McDonald House
Charities and the Caroline County Super Summer Day Camp.
This flat 5K course will take participants through town, utilizing the town’s Rail Trail and tour scenic farm land west of
Ridgely. Race will begin at 9 AM on 4th Street at Martin Sutton
Park.
Call to ask questions or for an estimate.
On-site registration will be open on the day of the race at 7:30
AM. Early registration thru May 15 is $20/person. Late registration after May 15 is $25/person. Kids age 12 and younger
can register for $10. You can also register as a Sleepwalker and
contribute from the comfort of your own bed for $25/person.
Prizes will be awarded to the overall and Master’s women and
men’s champions and to the top three male and female finishers in nine (9) age groups. Prizes will also be awarded to the
participant with the most patriotic costume in red, white and
blue.
Participants can register on-line at www.carolinerecreation.
org. You can also download a race registration form and mail
it with your payment to the Caroline County Recreation and
Parks at 107 South 4th Street, Denton MD 21629. Make checks
Payable to: Caroline County Commissioners.
The 6th annual strawberry Chase 5K fun run & Walk is cosponsored this year by the Caroline County Department of
Recreation & Parks, Advantage Rehab, Inc., Chincoteague
Pony Rescue, Inc., the Delmarva Business Network, Farmer
Johns, Ridgely Elementary School PTA, Joanne Shipley Designs, the Lions Clubs of Caroline County (Marydel, Greensboro, Ridgely, Denton, Preston, & Federalsburg) and the Kent
Island and Queenstown Lions Clubs. If you and/or your business or organization are interested in sponsoring and partnering with the Ridgely Lions to help support the Ronald McDonald House and the Caroline County Summer School program
referred to as the Super Summer Day Camp, then contact Lion
Dave Davis at 443-786-2547 or [email protected].
So come out and run or walk to help the Ridgely Lions and
then stick around and enjoy the 37th Annual Strawberry Festival. For more info about the festival go to www.ridgelylions.
org or on Facebook/Ridgely Lions.
Lions clubs are groups of men and women who identify needs
within the community and work together to fulfill those needs.
For more information or to get involved with the Ridgely Lions Club, please contact Lion John Voshell at 410-634-2214 or
[email protected] or go to www.ridgelylions.org.
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Firefighter & EMT
Volunteer
Recruitment Day
Tour the station • Meet other volunteers • Learn about joining!
Visit your Caroline County Fire Station!
April 10th 2016 • 12pm-4pm
Become a firefighter • Make new friends
Save a life • make a difference • challenge yourself
Learn new skills • Be part of a team
Are you interested in serving your community, challenging yourself, becoming
a part of an incredible team and making a difference in the lives of others?
Join us for Volunteer Recruitment Day! Not everyone needs to be an emergency
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Join an organization with deep community commitment and pride!
For more information, contact 410-479-5838 or [email protected].
Dollars anD sense
by Tolbert Rowe
Starting the Journey of Home Ownership
So you have gotten a decent job, at least
you think it is pretty decent, and you
have started to save a few bucks and you
are getting tired of paying someone else’s
mortgage payment through monthly
rent. Or, you have been lucky enough
to have parents who have put up with
your living with them, possibly rent free,
and you are ready to join many of your
friends and classmates in the realization
of the American dream of owning your
own home. But, you are intimidated by
the process because you don’t have a clue
as to how to go about it.
First you need to grasp the basic fundamentals of qualifying for a mortgage and
then, once you have a good understanding of what is required, you need to evaluate which mortgage program will work
best for you. Not all buyers are eligible
for all of the mortgage programs that are
out there, and in some cases, because of
certain program limitations, you may
only be eligible for one program.
The most basic requirement necessary to
start the journey is that you must have a
consistent and verifiable pattern of cash
flow sufficient to repay the loan while at
the same time allowing enough left over
cash to pay all other living expenses. Basically, you need a job, and not for just
a few weeks or a few months. You need
at least a 2 year employment history, not
necessarily with the same employer but
if you do have several jobs in the last two
years they should be in the same line of
work.
If you were in college during the past two
years and you are now employed in a line
of work related to your degree field you
can substitute college for work history.
Credit is the next most critical component of qualifying for a mortgage, and
how your credit is ranked is determined
by your credit score. If you don’t have
enough credit to trigger a mortgage
credit score you need to get one. For
those just starting out without credit at
all, the only way you can get someone to
grant you credit is to put up some of your
own money to do so.
You see, most creditors will make their
credit decision based on how you have
managed credit in the past. But, if you
can’t get someone to issue you a credit
card to start establishing credit, how in
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the world can you ever get started? A secured credit card is the answer.
A secured credit card is a major credit
card, like VISA or MasterCard issued
to you with a spending limit of however
much you put on deposit with them.
You send them $300 and they issue you
a card with a limit of $300. You use it just
as you would a credit card and over the
period of several months you will suddenly find yourself with a credit score.
To get one, just Google “secured credit
card” and pick from the hundred or so
entities that issue them. But, if you do
get one, make sure you use it, because
having one and not using it accomplishes nothing. Remember, you are trying
to “establish” credit and you can’t “establish” credit if you don’t use it.
Once you satisfied these two requirements you are ready to begin to seriously focus on what you can qualify for.
So for those of you with jobs and credit
your next step is to call a lender, preferably me, to discuss your particular situation. Getting, and being preapproved
for a mortgage will be the first recommendation any realtor will tell you to do
before beginning to look at homes.
Also, be aware that someone you are related to or friends with may be interested in selling a home. Although realtors
are professionals and very helpful, you
do not need one to purchase a home.
With the proliferation of social media it
is very easy to find out when someone is
interested in selling a home, and by not
paying commissions, can provide a better price.
Using online websites is great for getting
basic information but if you are preparing to make the biggest purchase of your
life you simply cannot rely on someone
in some far off state through some website you found on Google to be there
with you during the entire home buying
process. It could take as long as four to
six months from the time you get preap-
proved to when you are actually at the
settlement table signing to get the keys
to your new home.
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One of the biggest hurdles we are facing
in today’s real estate market is a lack of
inventory in the first time homebuyer
price range that I define as homes under
$200,000. And the lower the price below
$200,000 the fewer decent listings you
will find.
When houses are listed and they are aggressively priced they are attracting a lot
of showing activity and in many cases
are going under contract very quickly.
Realtors are not going to show houses to
potential buyers if they suspect it is overpriced and its value cannot be supported
with an appraisal.
An appraisal of a property will be done
for the lender, (paid for by the buyer)
for the purpose of determining if the
price being paid for the property is
supported or “justified” by the sales of
similar homes within the past six to nine
months. The appraiser is not determining value; they are justifying it because
true value is what a willing seller is willing to sell for and a willing buyer is willing to pay. Value in the case of a real estate transaction is the price which both
the seller and buyer have agreed to.
So what good does it do for a realtor to
agree to accept a listing at a price that
they know cannot be supported by a
lender required appraisal? Their only
hope in this situation is if someone
comes along who is willing to pay cash
and no appraisal will be necessary.
The only variable left in getting a mortgage is the required cash investment
necessary for the loan program you are
eligible for. This is an area where online
lenders are lacking in complete knowledge of loan programs available in our
area.
The Rural Development Program (RD)
does not require a down payment and
you can negotiate to have the seller pay
most, if not all, of the closing costs. If your
income is under $96,150, or $124,500 for
families of five or more, you can literally
buy a house with no money, if the seller
agrees to pay borrowers closing costs.
Many online lenders do not participate
in or are not familiar with the area
where the RD program can be used. RD
is limited to rural areas of which most of
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the Eastern Shore is, with the exception
of certain areas in Salisbury.
for those who do have down payments
in excess of 5%.
Closing costs are those charges necessary
to facilitate the transfer of ownership
from one party to the other. These consist of your settlement fees to attorney
or Title Company, lender charges and
government transfer taxes and charges.
Depending on the purchase price, these
fees can run anywhere from $6,000 to
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letter to the Editor
March 8, 2016
By County Commissioners
Wilbur Levengood, Dan Franklin,
and Larry Porter
Through the hard work of Caroline
County’s Recreation and Parks Department, we have a chance to buy a
large parcel of land near Greensboro
for eventual development as a County
park. A local resident, Kevin Parks, recently wrote an open letter to Governor
Hogan about this potential purchase.
Maryland’s board of Public Works
has already approved state funding to
purchase this land. The County also is
receiving federal grant money to underwrite the purchase. If the land is
purchased, it won’t take a nickel of local
tax dollars to buy.
Whether or not acquiring the land is in
the County’s long term interest is a fair
question, and one we have considered
carefully. The County’s major source of
park funding is Maryland’s “Program
Open Space.” The rules of this grant
program require the County to spend
half of its grants on acquiring park land
until the acquisition goal is met. With
the purchase of this land, we will meet
that goal and that means more money
available for developing local parks
(and not buying land).
We didn’t agree to purchase the parcel
just because we could do it entirely with
state and federal grants or because we
needed to meet a goal. We have a regional park and field complex in our
southern county. We feel there is a legitimate need for a similar facility in the
north.
The land the County is buying adjoins
an existing County park (which is on
the Upper Choptank River). Our goal is
to keep some of the land as a working
farmland and, hopefully, a site where
we can test some innovative environmental practices. For those concerned
about the loss of tax revenues, the parcel
only pays about $1,000 a year in property taxes due to its agricultural use. Of
course, there will be development and
maintenance costs, but we work hard to
partner with groups like youth sports
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organizations to keep costs low to taxpayers. And as with everything, we
won’t move forward with development
until we can afford to do so.
We have heard suggestions that this purchase will result in a major loss of land
that might be developed. This isn’t true.
Much of the parcel falls within Maryland’s highly restrictive “Critical Area.”
Furthermore, the State’s recent septic
regulations would limit any potential
development to a handful of homes.
And we’re confident that if someone else
bought the land and wanted to change
the use, there would be people opposed
to that idea too.
Caroline County has learned some expensive lessons when it comes to buying
land. When presented with this opportunity, we asked tough questions. We
sought public comments and feedback
from municipal officials in Greensboro.
We discussed the purchase multiple
times in our open session meetings. We
looked at the independent fair-market
appraisals, the contract, the grants, and
our long-term plans. We have a chance
to buy a major north county park that
will serve future generations of Caroline County residents using state and
federal funding. We are paying a fair
price and getting a solid value. Most of
the residents who have weighed in on
this agree.
That’s not to dismiss Mr. Parks and
his concerns. In fact, we appreciate his
questions. Public purchase of private
land is a decision that should be held to
the highest level of scrutiny. The final
decision on this purchase of the land
will be made in open session, not behind closed doors, and, as always, we’ll
stand behind the decision we make.
letter to the Editor from
“Concerned Citizens of
Caroline County”
The discussion of the purchase of land by Caroline County
has evolved into a statement by Caroline County that tax dollars are not being used to purchase the property.
We have the following questions of the leadership of Caroline
County.
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nies able to take advantage of these tax breaks?
Why are hundreds of homes in Caroline County in foreclosure? Why are realtors saying “high county taxes” are the
main reason for not buying a home or business in the county
a reason to not come to Caroline County? Why are there high
numbers of homes and commercial properties vacant?
How can the county justify over $200,000 for an economic
development program that is clearly ineffective? Other than
“spin”, what are the financial accomplishments of this Economic development office? Wouldn’t the Caroline County
Chamber of Commerce be better suited to attracting and
keeping businesses at a lower cost?
The county has raised the tax rate each year and now treats
any excess money collected as a windfall to be spent rather
than grant tax relief to its citizens? Why does the county give
cost of living raises each year and ignore the retirees of the
county who got no social security raise? Finally, why doesn’t
the budget of the county reflect the lack of building activity
in the county?
Concerned Citizens of Caroline County
Kevin Parks, President
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goldsboro, MD
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Ruth Starr Rose
exhibition to open
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An exhibition, Ruth Starr Rose, Revelations of African American Life in Maryland and the World, featuring members
of the African American founding families of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, will
open on Saturday, April 30, in Easton in
the Waterfowl building, 40 s. harrison
Street. The exhibition includes pieces on
loan from private collections and scenes
of Eastern Shore life and labor, visual
depictions of Negro Spirituals, and images of military heroes. Accompanying
the exhibition are video interviews of
many of the descendants of the families
featured in the exhibition.
Rose also traveled the world, documenting the daily life and religious festivals of
Native Americans in New Mexico and
Florida. Comfortable living among diverse people, she created similar works
on the local populations of Mexico and
Haiti.
The life of Ruth Starr Rose provides an
interesting backstory to the exhibition.
Rose, an upper class white woman, became an artist, studying at the New York
Art Students League and returned to
the Eastern Shore, recording African
American life, especially religious life,
through the first half of the 20th century. She is believed to be the first white
artist to produce a work for a black
church. Her work, the fresco, “And the
Pharaoh’s Army Got Drowned” was
painted in 1943 for the DeShields Meth-
odist Church in Copperville. After the
exhibition, it will be returned to the St.
Matthews U.M. Church in Longwoods.
the portraits and their context, written
by the exhibition’s curator, art historian
Dr. Barbara Paca.
Rose left an important legacy of handwritten notes, describing the people
whom she portrayed along with a collection of studies, litho crayon sketches,
color takes, and finished works to illustrate her creative process in lithography.
Dock Street Foundation is spearheading this effort. The Academy Art Museum, The Avalon Foundation, Frederick
Douglass Honor Society, Talbot County
Public Schools, Talbot Historical Society, Talbot Spy, and local and regional
media are collaborating and supporting this exhibition, demonstrating their
commitment to providing everyone in
the community with an opportunity to
participate in a broad spectrum of cultural offerings.
The artist participated in more than 100
juried national and international shows
and received numerous awards. Her art
is in the collection of the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, other museums, galleries, and private collections.
The exhibition was produced by the
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African
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daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 30 through
June 19. Docent tours are available; call
Joan Levy, Dock Street Foundation, 410245-5195.
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The Health Benefits of
Puppy Raising
Straight from the heart of one of our puppy raisers, Lorraine
Trapani shared this – “My husband partially lost his vision in
a surgery which diagnosed pancreatic cancer. When told he
had three months to live, he said “Just give me something to
fight with.”
During the following 18-month battle, I became his “guiding
eyes.” After my husband died, I buried myself in work. I was
unable to sleep. My life lost balance and structure. Over the
years that followed, I gained more than 100 pounds.
My husband worked for a great man at IBM who was famous
for saying, “if nothing changes, nothing changes.” Nothing
changed in my life for many years. One day, a friend who had
attended a graduation at Guiding Eyes for the Blind in New
York suggested that I consider raising a puppy for them. I
promised to think about it but did nothing.
A few months later we attended a fundraising event and there
was Janet, a volunteer with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, with
a puppy. With the pup in my arms, Janet spoke about the independence, dignity, companionship, and mobility these wonderful dogs provide their partners and the courage with which
these individuals move forward with their lives. Her words
Rabies Clinics
the Caroline County Humane Society in Ridgely will be
hosting two Rabies Clinics in april.
Saturday, april 16th from 1 – 3 PM at the Caroline County
Humane Society, 407 West Bell Street, Ridgely
Saturday, april 30th in the Petco Parking lot from 10 aM
– 2 PM, 22 Denton Plaza, Denton
Rabies Vaccines are just $5.00 per pet. Microchipping will
be available for $25.00 (dogs only). Caroline County dog’s
license will also be available to be purchased. all dogs
must be on leash at all times. Cats and Ferrets must be
in carriers at all times. if you animal has had prior rabies
vaccinations please bring the rabies certificate with you
to be able to get a 3 year vaccine.
For more information go to www.carolinehumane.org or
call 410-820-1600.
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resonated with me and I saw that raising a puppy was a way to
honor my husband’s courage, his strength, and his fight to live.
Although I could no longer help my husband, these “pups
with a purpose” are “something to fight with” as others find a
way forward from their own tragic loss to live their lives to the
fullest. At that point, I had no idea that just by raising them I
would find my own way forward. And then I met my first puppy, Merrick. I lost the weight I had gained after my husband’s
death—all of it—and was able to discontinue medications to
control high blood pressure and cholesterol.
I suddenly realized that before Merrick even left me to go into
training to become a guide dog for the blind, he had, in a sense,
achieved the mission of Guiding eyes. With his unconditional
love and companionship this special “pup with a purpose” had
provided me with greater independence, dignity, mobility and
new horizons of opportunity.
Merrick has since gone on to fulfill his true destiny with a
blind and partially deaf partner in Boston. He is never alone
and is living a productive, happy life. As for me, I’m now raising my fourth puppy for Guiding Eyes for the Blind in honor
of my husband, and still walking forward--six miles a day. )
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/healthypets/health-benefits¬), living
with pets can decrease your blood pressure, cholesterol levels,
triglyceride levels and feelings of loneliness, and can increase
opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities, as well as socialization with other people.
Research supports the fact that stress decreases with a dog.
Cortisol levels decrease by simply petting a dog. The body is
better able to combat depression when interacting with dogs.
And no surprise, we know that purpose or meaningful experiences coupled with enjoyment helps us reach a state of happiness.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a non-profit guide dog school located in Yorktown Heights, New York, offers more than 400
hundred volunteers the health benefits of canine companionship through its Puppy Raising program.
In the Puppy Raising Program, individuals, couples and families from all walks of life along the Eastern seaboard raise spe-
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14-16 months, where they
teach the young dogs house
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them. The puppies are then
returned to Guiding Eyes to
be trained as guide dogs.
“It is no surprise how many
people repeat puppy raise,”
says Linda Damato, Director of Canine Development,
“It is habit forming in the
very best sense of the word.
People not only give a tremendous gift but they also
Photo above: Lorraine Trapani,
receive so much back in so
puppy raiser with Keaton.
many unexpected ways by raising a puppy that will one day
change a life in a very powerful way!” The puppy raising program offers an opportunity to enjoy the health benefits of canine companionship, including human socializing and regular
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Raising a pup can’t help but improve your state of mind and it
doesn’t get any better than giving someone the gift of independence. How often in life do you get an opportunity like that?
For more information about this incredible opportunity with
Guiding Eyes for the Blind in your local Delmarva Puppy
Raising Region, call Ellen Higgins at 410-991-5662 or visit the
website today at http://www.guidingeyes.org/.
About Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Guiding Eyes is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit providing superbly bred
and trained guide dogs. Since its inception, the organization
has grown to be one of the foremost guide dog schools in the
world, known for its accredited training programs and lifetime commitment to its graduating teams. Dogs not suited for
guide work may become service dogs for children on the autism spectrum. Guiding Eyes is dependent upon contributions
to fulfill its mission and provides all services free of charge to
individuals who are blind or visually impaired as well as to
families with children with autism. The organization’s Headquarters and Training Center is located in Yorktown Heights,
N.Y. and its canine breeding center is in Patterson, N.Y.
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What’s New at the Library
FREE Teen Movie: The Hunger
Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (PG-13)
Can the courage of one person change
the world? Is Katniss Everdeen ready for
an epic battle?
Teens ages 13-17 are invited to watch the
final installment of The Hunger Games
on the big screen. Popcorn and drinks
will be served.
April 1, 6 PM, Federalsburg Branch
NEW! Free Computer Classes for
Job Seekers
Join this four-part series to enhance your
job seeking skills. Sessions cover business email, Google job searching techniques, using our FREE online courses
offering certificates of completion, and
promoting yourself with LinkedIn and
Facebook. Please register; call 410-4791343, Ext. 1, or email [email protected].
Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2-3 PM,
Central Library Computer Lab, Denton.
Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss!
Celebrate an icon at our second annual
Dr. Seuss-themed Storytime.
federalsburg: april 5, 10 aM (2nd floor
entrance); Greensboro: April 14, 11 AM;
Denton: April 16, 11 AM.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG13) - Free Family Movie
bring the entire family to see star Wars:
The Force Awakens on the big screen!
Popcorn, ice cream, and punch provided.
April 8, 6 PM, Central Library, Denton
Car Seat Safety Inspection
Meet with a certified KISS (Kids in Safety Seats) technician for a free car seat inspection.
Saturday, April 9, 10 AM -1 PM, Central
Library, Denton. Call 410-479-1343, Ext.
1 to schedule an appointment.
Family Dance Party at Denton!
Dance with your little ones at this celebration of music and movement.
For children up to age 8 and caregivers.
Please call 410-479-1343 to register.
April 21, 10:30-11:30 AM, Central Library, Denton.
There’s still time! AARP Tax Aide at
your library
AARP Tax Aide is designed for taxpayers of low or middle income with special
attention to those aged 60 and older.
Tax preparation and e-filing are free.
Please call any open location to make
your appointment.
Denton’s last day is April 18: Mondays,
3:30-6:30 PM and Tuesdays, 12-3 PM;
410-479-1343.
Federalsburg’s last day is April 11: Mondays, 12-4:30 PM; 410-754-8397.
Greensboro’s last day is April 13:
Wednesdays, 3-6 PM; 410-482-2173.
Family, Teen and
Kids Programming
Imagination Library – free books
for kids under age 5
Sign your child up for Dolly Parton’s
Imagination Library.
This program mails one free book per
month to Caroline County children until their 5th birthday.
Sign up at any library location or at
imaginationlibrary.com; call 410-4791343 for information.
Winter Storytime wraps up the
week of April 18
For children birth to age 5 and their
caregivers.
Central library, denton: Wednesdays,
10:15 and 11:00 AM
Federalsburg Branch: Mondays, 10:15
AM
North County Branch, Greensboro:
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
Teen Creative Writing Group at the
Central Library
Write what you are inspired to write!
Join a creative writing group for teens in
grades 9-12
Drop-in; no registration required. Come
to any or all of these sessions:
Wednesday, april 6, 4:30-5:30 PM & saturday, April 30, 1-2 PM
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Minecraft at the Central Library
ment, please call 410-479-1343, Ext. 1.
Beginning and experienced players are
welcome.
Cricket visits on Monday, April 11, 4:305:30 PM.
Thursday, April 7, 6-7 PM, Computer
Lab, Central Library, Denton
MegaLEGOthon at all three
locations!
R.E.A.D. to a trained dog at the
Central Library
Perfect for reluctant or struggling readers ages 5-12. To schedule an appoint-
leGo madness for kids grade K-8! We
provide the LEGO; kids add the imagination.
Greensboro: April 13; Denton: April 21;
Federalsburg (with family games and
adult coloring pages!): April 26. All programs begin at 6 PM.
Ongoing Adult
Programming
All programs begin at 7 p.m.
Comedian Mark Lohr – rescheduled!
Mark juggles, stilt-walks, spins
plates and speaks the universal language of laughter. FREE!
April 1, 7 PM, Ridgely Elementary
School
Homework, Research, Online Job
application? Visit the Computer
Lab in Denton!
Do you need a high-quality computer,
quiet space and uninterrupted time to
work on a learning project?
Are you filling out an online application
or searching for a new job?
The Computer Learning Lab is open
daily and printouts are available for 25
cents per page. Please ask library staff to
arrange for Computer Lab use.
Do you need to take the GED test?
Meet with a Chesapeake College representative to register for free GED classes.
Contact Danielle Thomas, 410-829-6043
or [email protected] to make an appointment.
Representative will be at the Central Library in denton every Wednesday, 10
AM-1 PM.
Tech Mentor Program
Interested in learning about Internet
safety or how to improve your searching
skills?
Need help with online shopping, online
banking, or emailing pictures to friends?
Get one-on-one expert help from our
teen tech mentors!
Please call 410-479-1343, Ext. 1 for information or to schedule an appointment.
If your child lives in Caroline County,
register for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
at any branch of the Caroline County Public Library
or online at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
This program is sponsored locally by the Caroline County Public Library, Human
Services Council, Greensboro Judy Center, and United Way of Caroline County.
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Fridays, April 8 & 29, 4-5pm & Saturdays, April 9 & 16, 10 AM-Noon. Central Library, Denton
Express your creative genius!
Altered Books program for adults
An altered book is any book that has
been recycled by creative means into a
work of art.
Chat and network while you create at
this fun program. Free! Registration required; call 410-482-2173.
April 20, 6 PM, North County Branch,
Greensboro.
One-on-one job search assistance
at Federalsburg and Denton
upper shore Workforce investment
Board staff members provide one-onone assistance with job searching, resume preparation and interview practice.
April 19, 1-4 PM, Central Library, Denton. April 21, 10 AM - 1 PM, Federalsburg Branch.
Join a book discussion group at
Federalsburg or Greensboro!
Hooked on Books-Federalsburg: April
12, 6:30 PM Cataloochee by Wayne
Caldwell.
Jeanne’s Bookies-Federalsburg: April
19, 1 PM Water Woman by Lenore Hart.
What’s in a Book?-Greensboro: April
27, 6 PM Orphan Train by Christine
Baker Kline.
Mentoring is learning
throughout the day.
Start something for a child; become involved
and the results will impact a young person
and you!
Become a MENTOR.
Tuesday Night
Book Club
Call tony Gianninoto-project Coordinator
410-924-7402 for more information.
Sponsored by the Caroline County Family YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of the Chesapeake.
Caroline Mentoring Project @
Meeting Dates/Times:
3rd Tuesday / 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Location: Small meeting room 2nd
floor of denton library, 100 Market
Street.
Purpose: To discuss selected books
reflecting topics of interest and to
generate lively discussion.
April 19
410-364-5577
Discussion of
Haverford House
by Katherine Winfield. Jean Jacobson will be leading
the discussion. A
light snack will be provided by
Kathleen Gunther.
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Discussion of
Harry Truman’s
Excellent Adventure by Matthew
Algeo. Mary Lou
Schoonover will be
leading the discussion. A light snack
will be provided by Susan Bunker.
For more information, contact
Patrice Morrison at 410-479-2929 or
email [email protected]
Flags for Heroes 2016
Sponsor a flag in honor of a hero that will be displayed throughout our town
during Memorial Day Weekend.
Presented by the Denton Rotary Club
From May 25–June 1, one hundred American Flags will
be on display in two highly visible locations in our County
Seat: 404 and River Road at the traffic light, and the
Caroline County Courthouse Green around the existing
Veterans Memorial.
You can assist this effort by Sponsoring a Flag and thus
reminding our community and the public “passing thru”
of the significance of the Memorial Holiday—a time to
remember the men and women who died while serving our
country in the armed forces.
The net proceeds of this project will be directed to the
charitable support in which Denton Rotary annually
invests, including but not limited to, Denton Scout
Troop 165, Wells for Ghana through the Lifetime
Well Foundation, college scholarships at Chesapeake
Community College, and Imagination Library for preschool literacy and reading in association with Caroline
County Public Library.
For more information on the Flags for Heroes Program,
contact any Denton Rotarian or Flag Project Coordinator,
JW Wiley at 410-253-7022.
BE A FLAG SPONSOR
The donation recommendation for each flag is $50. Registration deadline for 2016 Memorial is May 20.
1 2 3 (circle one) Flags for this project.
Enclosed you will find my check for
. (Make Checks payable to Denton Rotary Club)
= Yes!, My business will sponsor 5 flags for $200.
= Yes!, I will sponsor a flag. Please reserve
Please associate this flag with the following individuals or we will assume you are dedicating the flag to
all men and women who have served.
Name of Hero (1):
Name of Hero (4):
Name of Hero (2):
Name of Hero (5):
Name of Hero (3):
Name of Hero (6):
(use back of form if necessary)
Thank you for the Opportunity to contribute. Below is my contact information for your records
Name
Business (if applicable)
Address
State
Zip
Email (please print)
Phone
Mail Checks to: Denton Rotary Club, PO Box 293, Denton, MD 21629
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CRHS Students of the Month
Freshman Student of the
Month: Josh Thompson
Mr. Davis nominated Josh Thompson as
the Student of the Month for the freshman class. Mr. Davis states that, “Josh
has achieved all A’s for all of his classes
since the beginning of Quarter 2.” Josh
lives with his mom in Federalsburg and
states that his favorite classes are Physi-
cal Education and Engineering in the Project Lead the
Way program.
Although not currently in Band, Josh participated in
Band at CRMS and plays numerous instruments including tuba, drums, piano, and guitar. Outside of school he
frequently practices his music. Music is such a large part
of Josh’s life that after high school, he is interested in attending Full Sail in Florida for music producing.
FUN FACT! Josh’s dream instrument is a guitar made
of solid gold!
Sophomore Student of the Month:
Jenna Markland
Mrs. Donovan nominated Jenna Markland as the
Sophomore class student of the month. Mrs. Donovan
states, “Jenna Markland is very TOUGH! She always
treats her peers and teachers with respect. Her kindness is unwavering, as is her high work ethic. Jenna
lives with her mom, dad, and older brother in Preston. Her favorite class is Art and has already taken:
Junior Student of the
Month: Zach Bee
Zach Bee was nominated from the Junior class by Mr. Hyland. Mr. Hyland
states, “He has an uncanny sense for history, has finished my aP World history
class with a 95% average and the highest
test score average. He has also improved
his writing quite a bit. He also has a
good sense of humor and is a pleasure
Foundations of Art, Drawing, and
Color. Her extracurricular activites include Art Club and Bocce Ball. Outside
of school, Jenna spends her time drawing and hanging out with friends. Her
dream job is to one day be an animator
or a cartoonist.
FUN FACT! Jenna’s favorite actor is
Neil Patrick Harris and her favorite TV
show is “How I Met Your Mother.”
to teach.” Zach lives in Federalsburg with his mom
and dad, and 2 dogs; a chocolate lab named Pal and a
white lab named Chewy. His favorite classes are both
history (aP World history and aP u.s. history) and
Strength and Conditioning. Zach’s extracurricular
activities include: National Honor Society, Leo Club,
Varsity Soccer and JV Baseball. Outside of school his
interests include weightlifting, jiu-jitsu and hanging
out with friends. After high school, Zach plans to
join the military.
FUN FACT! Zach can bench press 285 lbs!
Senior Student of the Month:
Melody Cerro
Mr. Shelly nominated Melody Cerro as TOUGH Senior student of the month. Mr. Shelly states, “I have
never taught her, but I wish I could have. She pushes
herself to take the upper level classes and has been
successful in them. She takes on a leadership role in
NHS and is a reliable leader who will get things accomplished. Most of all, she has been a leader inside
and outside of the classroom and is a champion for
the PltW engineering program and made it her
mission to recruit students to the engineering program through her gold project. This mission has
been a huge success and she deserves a lot of credit
for her unsung dedication.”
Melody lives with her mom and dad in
Denton. Her favorite classes are Calculus and Engineering. Her extracurricular activities include: Varsity Basketball,
Varsity Softball, Engineering Club, Art
Club, National Honor Society, National
Technical Honor Society, and Spanish
Honor Society. Outside of school, she
likes to dance, play drums, sing, listen
to music, and read. Her college plans
include attending the University of
Delaware and majoring in Mechanical
Engineering.
FUN FACT!: Melody has been dancing
tap, ballet, hip hop, and modern for 13
years!
Character Coaches Teach
Students About Responsibility
Character Counts Mid Shore (CCMS) continues to place
trained volunteers known as Character Coaches into public school classrooms to teach students about the Six Pillars
of Character – trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Was Your Child Born
in ‘12 or ‘13?
mrDC head Start is the place
for you! Now recruiting for
Caroline County.
Responsibility is the Pillar of the Month for March. Stories,
activities and discussion focus on age-appropriate responsibilities that students have at home, school, on the school
bus and when out in public because character counts everywhere; all the time.
At Preston Elementary School, Mr. J.C. Sanchez (pictured)
volunteers every week to meet with students in Mrs. Vinton’s
first grade class. Character Coaches are the friendly face, the
mentor, the consistent figure
in the students’ lives throughout the school year. Kids want
somebody to tell them it’s
okay to do the right thing and
take pride in it.
For more information about
Character Counts Mid Shore,
please call 410-819-0386
or check out our website at
www.charactercountsmidshore.com .
A School readiness Program for
children ages 3-4 offering
eArLy ChiLDhOOD DeveLOPmenT, heALTh,
nuTriTiOn, DiSABiLiTieS, FAmiLy ServiCeS
and menTAL heALTh.
Greensboro Center: 410-482-2585 x217,
x218, x219, x233
Federalsburg Center: 410-754-3453 x16
Looking to become a volunteer? Give us a call.
Come Join Us
as we celebrate our
Samaritan House
THRIFT S HOP
12 north 5th Street, Denton
(behind Denton Post Office)
Hours: Wed - Fri 10 AM - 2 PM; Sat 9 AM - 12 PM
The Samaritan House is operated by United
Concerned Christians, Inc. an all-volunteer,
non-profit organization serving the community
since 1978. We appreciate your support
through useful donations, monetary gifts and
patronizing our shop.
New & Used Clothing (men, women, teens & children)
Books • Jewelry • antiques • home Decor
housewares • Sports equipment • toys
“We share, because we care.”
EVERyonE WELCoME!
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Deed
Transfers
Jason henry deibel to Weichert Workforce Mobility, Inc., 1208 Painted Fern
Road, Denton, $209,000.
Weichert Workforce Mobility, inc.
to Matthew F. Flamma and April R.
Flamma, 1208 Painted Fern Road,
Denton, $209,000.
Stuart R. Coulbourne and Pauline D.
Coulbourne to James M. Darling, 10870
Greensboro Road, Denton, $16,500.
Nancy C. Voss and Martha V. Smith
to Francis Scott and Dianne F. Scott,
27 acres N/S Baker Road, northeast of
Denton, $28,000.
George M. Woelfel and Cheryl J.
Woelfel to timothy a. davis and
Michele R. Davis, 15211 Drapers Mill
Road, Goldsboro, $224,900.
Timothy A. Davis and Michele R. Davis
to Robert Dixon and Shelby Dixon, 409
Main Street, Goldsboro, $137,000.
dorothy n. schline to Wahoo 6th
Street, LLC, 12 N. 6th Street and 606
Gay Street, Denton, $82,500.
Fannie Mae to Aaron A. Stark, 16833
Melville Road, Henderson, $62,500.
Leslie S. Merriken to Michael Ramsey
and Teresa Lynn Ramsey, Parcel 17
on Hynson Road and Parcel 16, N/S
Preston Road, Federalsburg, $2,000.
Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset
Trust to Clarence Bradley Sear, Jr. and
nancy Joanne sears, 128 Walnut street,
Ridgely, $178,500.
Douglas K. Sutton to John E. Roberts
and Brenda M. Roberts, 24160 Asbury
Drive, Denton, $355,000.
Stephen E. Hedenstad and Dana M.
Hedenstad to Alexander J. Cowell,
12981 Ridgely Road, Greensboro,
$173,500.
Provident State Bank, Inc. to Choptank
Transport, Inc., 239 Main Street,
Preston, $185,000.
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Theodoros Agapaloglou and Monica
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dawn e. Wallace, 908 Market street,
Denton, $140,000.
Joseph J. Lucas and Frances E. Lucas to
William J. Mengel and ann M. Mangel,
25310 Adams Landing Road, Denton,
$385,000.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Raymond Lee Mayer, IV and
Jennifer M. Mayer, 103 Walnut street,
Ridgely, $246,000.
Robert B. Todes and Arlene Lynn Keeny
to Darryl H. Ritter, 23209 Gilpins Point
Road, Preston, $170,000.
Mark J. Bender and Ashley M. Bender
to Jeromy M. Poore, Sr. and Lisa L.
Poore, 25298 dePue landing Way,
Greensboro, $263,000.
Mary Joyce Zeigler and Frank D.
Zeigler, Jr. to Casey N. Cep and Sandra
L. Cep, 24451 Burnt Mill Road, Ridgely,
$250,000.
James F. Covey and Patricia A. Covey
to dustin t. Wood, 22722 deep branch
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Rebecca Teale Balint to Robert C.
Buttrum and Elizabeth G. Buttrum, Lot
4, River Road, Ridgely, $25,000.
John h. Wall and Karin l. Wall to a&a
Holdings, LLC, 105 Vaughn Avenue,
Greensboro, $115,000.
Kathy L. Price to Thomas D. Bailey,
27211 Line Road, Federalsburg,
$240,000.
William n. leverage to ras Closing
Services, LLC, 25145 Adams Landing
Road, Denton, $401,800.
Michael J. Hays and Jeanie M. Hays to
Joleen Messina, 22847 Peaviner Road,
Ridgely, $109,900.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development to Kristin N. Donnelly,
503 Teal Circle, Greensboro, $68,250.
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Caroline County to Jeffrey C. Scharf
and B. Jeanne Kriss-Scharf, 12790
Crouse Mill Road, Ridgely, $7,000.
Timothy L. Engle to Tara A. Freeman,
302 Liberty Road, Federalsburg,
$75,000.
Mohammad Sharaf and Karen Pilipauskis to Okeleke Nzeogwu, 25548
Hill Road, Greensboro, $135,000.
Carolyn L. Lockhart to Peter Christopher Kehne and Melissa Ann Henry
Kehne, 8769 Fawn Run, Denton,
$210,000.
Rhonda Anderson to Bryan C. Forrest
and Danielle E. Forrest, 4471 Long
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Adkins Arboretum Classes,
Camps and More...
The Science of the Garden for
Homeschool Students
The garden is the classroom in The Science of the Garden for
Homeschool Students, a series of science programs for homeschoolers beginning April 5 at Adkins Arboretum.
In this six-week hands-on program, homeschool students will
join Youth Program Coordinator Jenny Houghton in using
math to plan and plant a garden plot. They’ll also create a sundial, keep a garden journal, use microscopes to investigate soil
composition and filtration, and dig into the science of botany,
pollinators, plant lifecycles and vermicomposting (composting with worms).
Designed for students ages 8 to 12, The Science of the Garden
for Homeschool Students will meet Tuesdays, April 5 to May
10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Advance registration is required. The fee is $45 for members,
$60 for non-members for all six classes in the series. A $10
discount is offered for siblings. For more information or to
register, visit adkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847, ext. 0.
Summer nature Camps Begin June 13
Summer belongs to children! For more than a decade, families and children have grown with Adkins Arboretum’s Summer Nature Camps. The camps provide extraordinary ways for
children to enjoy summer the old-fashioned way—outdoors.
Campers will make lifelong memories while exploring the Arboretum’s woodland, meadows, streams and wetland. From
grazing on blackberries to splashing in the Blockston Branch,
the Arboretum’s Summer Nature Camps provide children with
a truly enchanted experience.
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Camp Pollywog (June 20–24) campers ages 4 to 6 will enjoy a
week of water fun, from splashing through streams in search
of frogs to making rainbows with the Funshine Garden hose.
Along the way, they’ll learn about the amazing water cycle and
the cool plants and animals that live and grow in watery places.
In Camp Paw Paw (June 27–July 1), campers ages 7 to 9 will
enjoy a week of exploring the diversity of plants and animals
that call the Arboretum home. Climbing trees, building forts,
wading in streams and gathering blackberries are part of the
fun. Along the way, campers will craft cool stuff to use in their
own backyards, including a pocket sundial and a water scope.
In Camp Egret (July11–15), campers ages 10 to 12 will discover the great outdoors. Campers will climb trees, build forts,
explore Eastern Shore ecosystems, and track the habits and
haunts of Arboretum wildlife. They’ll also engage in traditional camp activities, environmental games, team building, and
ecological investigations. This hands-on camp allows campers
to experience nature through a variety of lenses, including science and the arts.
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SunDay: traditional Service 11 aM
WEDnESDay: Contemporary
Praise & Worship 6:30-7:30 PM
SunDay SCHooL: all age groups
welcome 9:30 aM
From little acorns…mighty oak trees grow! Camp Bumblebee,
for preschoolers ages 2 and 3, runs June 13–17. The Arboretum’s littlest campers will explore the wonders of nature with
all five senses: tasting berries in the Funshine Garden, touching wiggly tadpoles in the wetland, splashing in the stream and
much more. Adults attend this camp with their children and
enjoy the experience of discovering nature together.
Back your home up with a Generac
generator and get the power to live.
All American Electric
410-479-1277
25289 Smith Landing Road
Denton, MD 21629
www.all-american-electric.com
Trust us for all your installation & service needs!
Authorized Generac Dealer
Registration fees vary, and advance registration is required.
Register at adkinsarboretum.org or by calling 410-634-2847,
ext. 0.
Celebrate Spring with Eleventh
Annual Arbor Day 5k Run
Dust off your running shoes and start training! Runners, walkers, families and nature enthusiasts are invited to Adkins Arboretum’s eleventh annual Arbor Day Run on Sat., April 9.
featuring a 5K race, a free one-Mile fun run/Walk and a free
Healthy Kids 100-yard dash, the Arbor Day Run is a wonder-
ful opportunity to enjoy an early spring morning in nature.
Participants will catch glimpses of spring as they run or walk
the cross-country trail plotted along the Arboretum’s network
of scenic forest and meadow trails.
Check-in and day-of registration begin at 8 a.m. The Healthy
Kids Dash begins at 8:50 a.m., followed by the 5K Run at 9 a.m.
and the one-Mile fun run/Walk at 9:05 a.m.
Awards will be presented to the overall male/female master
winners and to the top three male/female winners in categories 10 and under through 70 and older in 10-year age groups.
Bluepoint Race Management will provide chip timing for the
5K race. Post-race festivities include refreshments, awards and
a native tree raffle.
Registration is underway, with a discount and an Arbor Day
Run T-shirt for those who register for the 5K by March 26. Fun
Run and Healthy Kids Dash participants may order T-shirts
for $10 each. For fee information or to register, visit adkinsarboretum.org or call 410.634.2847, ext. 0
5K finishers celebrate after Adkins Arboretum’s 2015 Arbor Day
Run. The eleventh annual run is Sat., April 9. Photo by Kellen Mc-
Adkins Arboretum’s eleventh annual Arbor Day Run is
sponsored in part by Unity Landscape Design/Build, CNB,
Choptank Electric Trust, Joanne Shipley Graphic Design,
Lake|Flato Architects, The Hill Group at Morgan Stanley
Smith Barney, PNC Bank, the Star Democrat, Avon-Dixon
Insurance Agency, Babikow Greenhouses, Mid-Atlantic Farm
Credit, royal farms, Clear ridge nurseries and 96.7 WCei.
Cluskey.
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8955 Tuckahoe Road, Denton, MD
Our nesting balls are for our feathered
friends and are filled with soft and insulated Alpaca Fleece. Hang it in a tree in
the Spring and enjoy watching the birds
take the fleece from the ball and make
their nest for their new fledglings.
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Groups and
bus tours
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We’d like nothing better than
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Be sure to call first!
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Recreation and Parks
Events and Classes
A complete list of classes and online registration is available
at carolinerecreation.org or by calling 410-479-8120
Trip
Join us for an extended day in New York City. Only here will
you find the diversity, culture, and style that New York is so
famous for - not to mention the Statue of Liberty, Chinatown,
Times Square, Empire State Building, Broadway shows, and
the shopping! You will be free for the day to shop or do any
of the many other things new york City has to offer. We will
leave from the Health and Public Services building on Saturday, May 21 at 6 a.m., leave New York City at 8 p.m. and return
to Denton around midnight. Cost is $59 per person and includes tip for bus driver.
kayaking
These kayak trips are beginner-paced and include introductory instruction on boat safety and operation at 2:20 p.m.
Launch at 3:00 p.m. Fee includes snacks, trained guides, and
up to 2 hours on the river. Kayaks provided. Fee is $15 if you
are a YMCA member. General public pays $25 or bring your
own kayak and pay $15. Limited tandem kayaks available. Boat
reservations and payment required by the Wednesday before
each weekend trip.
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Welcome the osprey! saturday, april 23 at the hillsboro boat
Ramp. Learn more about the live-fish appetite of this Chesapeake Bay bird and explore the small tributaries off the mighty
Choptank River. (Rain date April 24)
Marshyhope river Wildflower hunt is saturday, May 14 at the
soft landing boat ramp in Federalsburg. This is a great family outing and the friendly challenge of an all-eyes hunt. Mini
wildflower bouquets for all mothers attending. rain date May
15.
Hunting Creek Adventure. Saturday, June 4 at Linchester Mill
in Federalsburg. Follow the path from the small stream at Linchester Mill all the way to the Choptank River. This is a point
to point paddle with return transportation provided. Start time
may vary to take advantage of high tide. Rain date is June 5.
Gymnastics
Tumble Bunnies introduces kids ages 2 - 4 to the world of
movement. This class includes basic tumbling and exercise
activities that are designed to develop eye and hand coordination. Joan Dyott has more than 25 years of experience in
dance and gymnastics and her program provides children the
opportunity to develop strength, agility, discipline, and have
fun! Classes begin Friday, April 8 at Chesapeake Gymnastics
(Easton) 10:00-10:45 a.m. or 4:30.-5:15 p.m. Cost is $59 for 10
classes.
Super Tots is for the child that has the ability to advance at a
more rapid pace or that has completed the Tumble Bunnies
class and is looking for a more challenging class environment.
For ages 4 – 6, classes are held at Chesapeake Gymnastics on
Fridays beginning April 8 at 10:45-11:30 am or 5:15-6:00 p.m.
Cost is $60 for 10 classes.
Recreational Gymnastics is for the not too serious gymnast
that wants to have fun with the sport and still have the opportunity to work their way to the top. Qualified instructors
will help that special gymnast move to a team if they want to.
Open to boys and girls ages 5 and up. Classes are held on Fridays at Chesapeake Gymnastics (Easton) beginning April 8
from 6 - 7 p.m. Cost is $69 for 10 sessions.
Trampoline Class teaches campers ages 8 & up basic intermediate jumps, stopping skills, and countless other important
foundation skills and features an Olympic size trampoline,
double-mini trampoline, and a 30’ tumble track. There will be
a 20 minute orientation prior to the start of the first day. Camp
will be held at Chesapeake Gymnastics in easton on Wednesdays April 6 -March 16 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Cost is $69.
karate
Accelerate skill development with focused instruction and
interaction with Beginning and Advanced Karate. Instruction includes warm-up, basic karate techniques, kata/forms,
sparring, and self-defense under the direction of Sensei Mike
Steenken. Belt testing and advancement requires attendance
minimum. Classes are held at the Fretterd Community Center
on Mondays and Thursdays, April 4 - June 16 from 7:30 – 9
p.m. and cost is $99. Open to ages 9 and up.
In Shotokan Tiger Clubs students ages 5-8 will learn this
ancient martial art and improve self-confidence, self-respect,
build character, body dynamics and physical fitness, make new
friends, and have fun. Instruction includes warm-up, basic karate techniques, kata/forms, and sparring under the watchful
eye of Sensei Mike Steenken and his instructors. This class require an attendance minimum for belt-testing and advancement. Students should wear loose fitting clothing; gee uniform
optional. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays, April 4 - June
16 from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. at the Fretterd Community Center.
Cost is $55.
Adult Basketball
Come out for Adult Basketball-Open Gym style! Adults pay
$3 each evening and the rest is up to you. The General James F.
Fretterd Community Center gym is open to adults 18 and up
Wednesday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m. and runs through april
27 and the North Caroline High School gym is open to adults
ages 40 and up from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and runs through 10 –
April 24.
Adult volleyball
Miss your high school and college days of playing sports or
just miss playing backyard volleyball? Open Gym Volleyball
is a great way to get some exercise and have some fun. Come
out on Friday nights at the Fretterd Community Center starting January 15 from 6 – 8 p.m. and running through May 27.
There is a $4 drop-in fee. Open to ages 18 & up.
Belly Dancing
Have you been intrigued by Belly Dancing? American Tribal
Style belly dance is a modern style of belly dance that uses set
movements with distinct cues and transitions to create dance
improvisation in a group. Students will learn the basic belly
dance movements and format for how to dance together.
Classes are open to ages 16 and up. Session 2 is Mondays, April
4 - June 16 from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost is $99.
Pickleball
Pickleball has been dubbed the “sweet sport with the sour
name.” Pickleball is oversized ping pong on a badminton size
court with a tennis sized paddle. It’s a paddle sport for all ages
and athletic abilities and it’s very easy to learn and play. Instruction and equipment included. Open to ages 18 years & up
through May 19 at the Fretterd Community Center on Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. but you can stay 30 minutes, 1 hour,
or the entire 2 hours! Cost is $35. Free to Y members. Drop-in
for $5!
Yoga
Flow Yoga is an energetic class that uses yoga postures connected in Vinyasa flow sequences. This class is designed to
provide mind and body fitness while allowing students to
learn the flows and then enjoy them at their own pace according to their tempo and breaths. Open to ages 16 and up, classes
are on Tuesdays, April 5-June 15 from 6 – 7 p.m. Cost is $75.
Tennis
Try Tennis! Low pressure, high-fun family introduction to
tennis skills and games at local courts for adults and children
alike. All equipment provided. Racquet raffle give-away for
free tennis equipment at each location. In the event of rain the
program will be cancelled. Drop-in between 6-7:15 p.m.
April 15 at Chambers Community Park in Federalsburg
April 1 at Preston Elementary Courts
April 29 at Martin Sutton Park in Ridgely
May 13 at Ober Park in Greensboro
The Secret Trails and Mysteries of the Old Mill
This is a series of Saturday afternoon adventures for kids in
grades 5-8 at the historic Linchester Mill in Preston. Fee includes all materials. Instruction by Linda Echternach. Classes
are Saturdays from 1 – 4 p.m. and cost is $19 per class or register for all three for $45.
Mill Magic and Archeology Mysteries – April 16
Choptank Indian Trails – April 30
Escape to Freedom on the Underground Railroad – May 14
Please call Recreation & Parks at 410-479-8120 for more information.
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