“Around The Senior Nation” by Bill Rolle

The Spy’s Senior Nation is an active place with something going on all the time. We listen, learn and on occasion run news items we believe of interest to our readers. The items pertain to local people, places and things. The piece is called “Around The Senior Nation”. We welcome your input for these stories but, of course, reserve the right to accept or reject each submission. Please send your submissions to: [email protected]

Seniors love pets: Many seniors are finding pleasure in their newly acquired pets… dogs in particular. Jan and Dick Gospelius have a new Labrodoodle, the love of their lives. They, on occasion, visit with Sherry and Terry Burke for a play date with their Cavachon.

Stoltz Listening Room Success: Anne and Jack Pettit’s daughter and singer Jenny recently performed at the Avalon’s Stoltz Listening Room to a standing room only audience. They actually had to turn patrons away. Jenny performed there in the fall of 2015 and is scheduled for a return engagement in the fall of 2017.

Recent Sightings: Locals spotted dining together Thanksgiving evening included Stephanie and Alex Handy, Nancy and Mike Klein and Gay and Vernon Niley.

Harley Hog: Keep your eye out for gray-haired Don Goodliffe out & about on the local roads riding his Harley Davidson. It’s an awesome sight.

Year Ends Well: Steve Carns finishes 2016 on a high note as he steers the Cookes Hope Homeowners Association, in his role as president, to a successful buyout of the original developer. Plus, Steve concluded his busy year as committee chair of Talbot Country Club’s search for a new general manager. It resulted in hiring Otto Hartman, a seasoned, private club pro who joins our community on January 2, 2017.

A Real Car Guy: Stop by Bay Hundred Automotive in St. Michaels and you’ll see a 1977 Oldsmobile 442 convertible parked outside. Mike Kealy, car owner and Bay Hundred operator, purchased the car back in 1985 from the original owner. It was his first collectible car. He performed some minor restorative work and drove it to & from work till 2005 when he began the major restoration. Eleven years later, following a series of fits and starts, the car is fully restored and better than new. The major problem is that the customer’s work always comes first. Mike has done a number of restorations and plans many more.

Feel Good: Seniors helping others, more often than not, helps them personally feel good. Talbot County has more worthwhile organizations in need of help, than many large cities. Check google for nonprofits in Talbot County; read their purpose for being; find one you like with something you can do and sign up to help. We guarantee you’ll feel better thereafter.

Bill Rolle is the editor of the Talbot Spy’s Senior Nation section.