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March 2008

The Anne Arundel Community College Foundation Inc. entertained more than 220 guests at its “Gala 007﷓Bond with Us!” fundraiser at the Center for Applied Learning and Technology on the Arnold campus. Event proceeds support scholarships for AACC students. The gala included presentations on AACC’s Bond-related academic programs of Homeland Security Management, Forensics and Cybercrime along with student performances by the AACC Dance Company and AACC Moonlight Troupers drama club. Jan Clark of Pasadena received the AACC Distinguished Service Award for long-term civic involvement and contributions to strengthen the college community, including service to the foundation. The Distinguished Citizen Award was presented to Creston G. Tate of the Creston G. and Betty Jane Tate Foundation.

(l to r) Andy Moser, Maryland Department of Labor assistant secretary; Stacey Sickels Heckel, of Severna Park, AACC Foundation executive director; Martha A. Smith, of Glen Burnie, AACC president; Margaret Evans-Bell and Patricia Nalley, both of Annapolis.	(l to r) Sue A. Lindsay of Annapolis, AACC Foundation secretary; Stacey Sickels Heckel, of Severna Park, AACC Foundation executive director; F. Carter Heim, of Annapolis, AACC Foundation president; and his wife Doreen Heim.
(l to r) Stacey Sickels Heckel, of Severna Park, AACC Foundation executive director; Donna and George Moran of Queenstown, and Martha A. Smith, of Glen Burnie, AACC president.	Courtney L. Tipton of Deale, AACC Board of Trustees student member, and her husband Kevin Buiniskis.

On January 23, Hospice of the Chesapeake celebrated the grand reopening of the Betty Jane & Creston G. Tate Foundation Chesapeake Hospice House. Made possible by the generosity of James I. And Linda Humphrey and the Creston G. Tate and Betty Jane Tate Foundation, the house provides a residential setting for individuals who require specialized care at the end of life. The home now houses eight patients and features a spacious great room, family area, and a meditative labyrinth in the rear garden. The dedication ceremony included a welcome message by President and CEO Erwin E. Abrams, an invocation by Rev. James G. Kirk who serves on the Board of Directors, and reflections by Delegate Pamela Beidle, Creston G. and Betty Jane Tate, and James I. and Linda Humphrey. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed house tours, refreshments, and music by Rob Levit.

Erwin E. Abrams stands beside Linda Harris as she reads a citation from the County Council.

Delegate Pamela Beidle shares reflections on her personal involvement with the renovations.

The ribbon is cut for the newly renovated Chesapeake Hospice House by (l. to r.) Margie Lay, RN, House Manager of the Creston G. Tate and Betty Jane Tate Foundation Chesapeake Hospice House; Erwin Abrams, President and CEO; Jim and Linda Humphrey, Philanthropists; Betty Jane & Creston G. Tate, Philanthropists; and Janet Reed, CHPNA for the Creston G. Tate and Betty Jane Tate Foundation Chesapeake Hospice House.

(l. to r.) Deborah Caldwell, Vice President of Philanthropy; Jim and Linda Humphrey, Philanthropists; Betty Jane & Creston G. Tate, Philanthropists; and Erwin Abrams, President and CEO.

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on January 14 at the Chrysalis House in Crownsville to officially open 10 new beds added through an attic renovation. The board of directors of Chrysalis House and the State of Maryland collaborated on completing the project. The renovation was done by C.L. Myles Construction of Baltimore with $332,104 in grant money from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, The Harry and Jeaneatte Weinberg Foundation, and The Abell Foundation. Chrysalis House, Inc. is an addiction treatment facility which provides comprehensive residential and outpatient drug treatment for women, and prevention services for their dependent children.

C.L. Myles of C.L. Myles Construction, Executive Director Lorena Lake, and President of the Board of Directors Vivian Gist Spencer cut the ribbon to Chrysalis House’s new wing.

Nora Scott reads proclamations from Anne Arundel County during the ceremony.

State Farm Insurance has awarded $15,000 through its Good Neighbor Citizenship Program to Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA) for its Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA). The grant, co-sponsored by local State Farm Agent Terry Kuethe and State Farm Insurance Account Representative Bill Kuethe, is the fifth that Leadership Anne Arundel has received from State Farm. Funds from this grant, in combination with other grants, will enable Leadership Anne Arundel to provide free leadership training for 29 participants selected for its Neighborhood Leadership Academy program.

Otmar Alt Exhibit | Cambridge
Nurturing the Dǖren-Dorchester "Sister County" relationship, the Maris Elaine Gallery recently hosted an exhibit by German artist Otmar Alt. Sister County relationships advance exchanges in key areas of business, arts, culture, history, and education.

This sculpture was donated to Dorchester County by sculptor Arno Schlader. Standing beside it are Debbie Herr of the Sister County Partnership organization, sculptor Arno Schlader, Anja Schlader, artist Otmar Alt, Wolfgang Spelthahn, and Gak Collins.	Enjoying the reception are Terry Haase and his wife Tina, of Berlin, Sara Grosvenor, of Washington, D.C., and Ingrid Anderson of Cambridge.
Adrian Holmes of Ridgely, Sheleen Schiera of Easton, Jermaine Anderson of Cambridge, and exhibit host Terri Easter of Church Creek were amongst those in attendance.	WCEI radio's Drake Ferguson and wife Elizabeth, converse with guest artist Otmar Alt (center), after a live radio interview.

Robert Burns Supper | Denton
About 95 people celebrated the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns on January 26 at the Caroline County Country Club. The Caroline County Council of Arts event featured the music of bagpipes, poetry readings, Scottish song, the singing of Burns's Auld Lang Syne and haggis, served with neeps and tatties!

Robert Butler of Denton, Kathy and Andy Mackel of Denton, Edward Mackel and Rose Moser of Queens, N.Y. show their enthusiasm for plaid!	Elina McPherson of Ridgely and Janice Davison of Williston stand before guest speaker Graeme Reid of West Bend, Wisconsin, CCCA President James McPherson of Ridgely, and Ellis Davison of Williston.
Denton residents Ruth Crouse, Anna Marvin, Ruth Murphy, Dot Schneider, Shirley Trice, Esther Rementer, and Mary Robbins await the official blessing of the haggis.	Eugene and Abby McNinch of Denton, Stephanie and Chris Edmonston of Denton.

Art Noir at Artworks | Chestertown
This exhibit, featuring brooding and emotional portraits of life to coincide with the dark days of winter, was held January 4 and featured works from Jayne Bellows, Joanne Scott, Emily Kalwaitis, Laurie Fisher, Bob LaForce, Faith Wilson, Susan Stockman, and Linda Dutton.

Enjoying the exhibit are Robert Fox of Chestertown, Susan Wiest of Baltimore, and Sam Guthridge of Worton.	Carol Keyser of Chestertown and Charlotte Guschl of Wilmington, enjoy conversing with artist Emily Kalwaitis, of Chestertown.
Randy Guschl of Wilmington, is pleased to introduce his grandson, Sebastian Luhr, age 3, to the arts.

Minority Business Enterprises Awards | College Park
Recognizing Maryland's top women and minority entrepreneurs that help fuel the state’s economy, the Governor's Office of Minority Affairs, the University of Maryland, and Maryland's Chamber of Commerce recently awarded 2007’s Top 100 Minorities Business Enterprises from a pool of 1,200 nominees.

Easton entrepreneurs, Susan Leubbee, Mary B. Young, and Aubrey Kaufman, owners of Fasteners RX, were amongst those feted.

What’s Up? Publishing Group owner Veronica Tovey; Donna Jefferson, publisher of Chesapeake Family; and Susan Snyder, owner of RiverWest Marketing also received Top 100 honors.

Literacy League of Dorchester County | Cambridge
Working to advance literacy programs in the county, league members distribute 2007 grants and now turn their attention to 2008 fundraising.

Board members (standing) Elizabeth Ketchell, Nan Borton, Pat Titus, Miriam Zijp-Koedijk, and Lorna Travis, and (seated) Jackie Wolfle and Nylene Sherman prepare for this year's fundraiser, the Antiques Show and Sale at Sailwinds Park on Friday, April 18-April 20.

Nylene Sherman, president of LL, presents Kimolyn Barham from Young People on the Move, Kay McElvey from the Harriet Tubman Center of Excellence, and Lisa Salvatore from New Beginnings Youth and Family Services with 2007 grants.

 

Dance Harrison Fundraiser | Easton
Dedicated to providing opportunities for dance in educational and theatrical settings, this non-profit organization recently held its yearly holiday performance fundraiser.