College of So. Md. foundation board names new directors

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Although a fairly new resident, Calvert resident Keffler is excited to begin her term as a CSM Foundation Board director.

‘‘I am eager to use my experience in estate planning to assist the college in developing and implementing lifetime giving opportunities for the community,” Keffler said.

An associate attorney with Davis, Upton & Palumbo LLC, Keffler is a former IRS employee and has a legal background in estate planning, real estate and business law.

She earned a bachelor’s of arts in human resources management from the Catholic University of America before attending the University of Baltimore School of Law where she graduated magna cum laude. She is a member of the Calvert County Bar Association, the Huntingtown Elementary School PTA and Jesus the Divine Word parish.

J. Harry Norris III graduated from CSM with an associate’s degree in general studies before studying English at Towson State University.

He is the owner of Main Street Appraisals, and his employees have benefited from the college’s computer and appraisal classes.

As a long-time resident of Southern Maryland and mayor of Leonardtown, Norris understands the importance of CSM to the town’s residents and businesses.

In addition to running his own business and the town of Leonardtown, Norris serves on the board of directors for the Leonardtown Chamber of Commerce and Leonardtown Recreation Inc.

Candice Quinn Kelly, owner of Waldorf’s Maredith Management LLC and a former Charles County commissioner, understands firsthand the value of education that is locally accessible.

She recently worked with the CSM Foundation’s fundraising efforts for the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center.

In the last few years, the CSM Foundation has raised:

* More than $500,000 in private funds to build the St. Charles Children’s Learning Center at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus.

* More than $200,000 in support of athletic equipment and programs.

*Ê$600,000 in scholarships for CSM students.

*Ê$550,000 in matching funds for technology.

For information on the CSM Foundation, call 301-934-7604 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499 or 443-550-6199, ext. 7604, or visit www. csmd.edu⁄ alumni_foundation⁄.

Red Cross region honored for performance

The Greater Chesapeake & Potomac Blood Services Region was honored for extraordinary performance in 2006 with the sought-after Region of the Year award on May 3 at a National Awards and Recognition Ceremony held at the National Headquarters of the American Red Cross.

The award honors the GC&P Region for achieving and exceeding all performance measurements, as well as serving as an example for other Red Cross regions across the country.

Farmers market guide available

Nearly half of the farmers’ markets in the state are now open, selling early season produce like kale, salad greens, spinach and asparagus as well as hanging flower baskets and bedding plants.

The 2007 Maryland Farmers’ Market Directory, listing locations and hours of each of the state’s markets, is now available through the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

This year, there are 77 markets with at least one in every county and Baltimore city.

‘‘At farmers’ markets across the state, customers can purchase a wide variety of locally-grown and -produced products including fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants, eggs, meats and cheeses,” said Agriculture Secretary Roger L. Richardson.

‘‘Not only will consumers enjoy some of the freshest and best tasting products around, they will directly support our family farmers. Every dollar spent on local agricultural products contributes to the economic health of the community, keeps our land in farming and helps to support Maryland’s farmers of tomorrow.”

Farmers’ markets not only provide an important source of income for farmers, they also provide the community with a meeting place where residents catch up with each other and purchase farm-fresh, nutritious, local products. Customers have the opportunity to ask farmers how their products are grown and how to prepare them.

Of the state’s 77 markets, 69 participate in the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program which provides qualified senior citizens and Women, Infants and Children program participants with checks they can use at farmers’ markets to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and cut herbs.

The program is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is administered by MDA in partnership with the Maryland Departments of Aging and Health and Mental Hygiene.

During the 2006 season, the FMNP provided more than $540,000 in fresh produce to WIC participants and qualified seniors while providing income to farmers selling in Maryland’s farmers’ markets.

The 2007 Maryland Farmers’ Market Directory is available online at www.mda. state.md.us, or through MDA’s Marketing Division at 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway in Annapolis, or call 410-841-5770.

Therapeutic day care seeks donations for camp

Barstow Acres Therapeutic Summer Camp Adopt-A-Camper Campaign is under way.

A donation of $175 will put one child through one week of camp; a $350 donation will put two children through one week of camp, etc. Donations of any amount will be appreciated. For more information contact Barstow Acres Children’s Center at 590 Main Street, Prince Frederick or phone 410-414-9901, fax 410-414-9902, e-mail cbps2006@ yahoo.com, or visit www.childrencenter.net.

League of Women Voters of Calvert County elects new board members

The League of Women Voters of Calvert County elected new officers and directors for the 2007-08 league board at its May 15 annual meeting held at Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown. Board officers are: President, Kathleen Riley; First Vice-President, Dr. Anne Mychalus; Second Vice-President, Roberta Safer; Treasurer, Dawn Balinski; Secretary, Barbara Fetterhoff. Board directors are: Annette Funn, Frances Poling, Christa Conant, Marge Ratliff and Kelly Chambers.

Programs in 2007-’08 planned by the league include studies of: voter turnout; The Greening of Calvert, a new local environmental study and the current projects supported by the League which includes published voters guides and hosting candidates’ public forums; affordable and workforce housing; the 2-1-1 Access System for Southern Maryland and the Women of the World Luncheon.

For more information, visit www.lwvmd.org ⁄calvert.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization of men and women, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Its goal is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide. To join the league, call 410-586-2176, or visit the Web site at www.lwv.org.