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We definitely need some type of health care, said Jim Bliss, of Lusby. Im on Medicare, so its not so bad on me, but Ill stop my the drug store and see people getting a half- or quarter-order of a prescr iption because they cant afford to get it were too wealthy of a country to make people go through that. It irritates me so I havent been paying much attention to it, said Heather Zickefoose, of Lusby, who is currently without health insurance. I guess overall its just a joke, and the one person who would push it through is gone, she said, speaking of Senator Ted Kennedy, adding that she does not have much faith in the current Congress without Kennedy.
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Resident Marcia Seifert talks about her 10-year unsuccessful struggle to protect her home from an eroding cliff face, while members of a panel of experts listen. Among those included on the panel was County Planning Director Greg Bowen, far left, and Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources John Griffin, second from right.
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Members of the band The Fabulous Hubcaps dish out some serious oldies rock and roll during the first ever Rock-N-Roll for Rescues fundraiser for the Calvert County Humane Society. SEE PAGE 9
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After a full year in business, Play N Trade in Lusby Commons Shopping Center has firmly established itself, thanks to a large contingency of gamers nearby with an appetite for new and retro video games.
We deal with every type of video game thats ever been made, even if you bring it in and we barely recognize it, we can always look it up and see how much its worth and still trade it in, owner Kevin Chronister told The Southern Calvert Gazette. We deal Photo By Sean Rice from Atari all the way up to the new hottest thing that comes out, he said, adding that on the rare occasions when a non-broken retro system like an Atari or ColecoVision is traded in the store, it will be bought again in about a weeks time.
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Two people were arrested and charged with burglary and drug possession after the owner of the Cliffs Motel in St. Leonard advised Calvert County Sheriffs DFC Paul Wood that two people had entered one of the hotel rooms using a key they had previously been required to turn in at the desk but had not. The pair was also found to be in possession of suspected drugs. At 10;21 p.m. Feb. 27, DFC Wood arrested Derrick Earl Rice, 22 of St. Leonard, and charged him with burglary, possession of marijuana and theft of keys. Also arrested was Kristique E. Hutchins, 21 of Lusby, who was charged with burglary and possession of marijuana.
Greers last day at NAS Patuxent River will be March 12. The Greer family has worked at Naval Air Station Patuxent River since 1947, shortly after the base was built, when Ed Greers father began working for the public works department on base. By Sean riCe (SCG)
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Calvert County Sheriffs DFC Aaron Locke responded to a home on H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby on Feb. 20 for a burglary report. The victim advised that sometime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. that day unknown suspects gained entry to the home and stole almost $2000 worth of property. A Sanyo 31.5 inch LCD television, a Vizio 22 inch LCD TV and a Toshiba laptop were all taken. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Steve Jones of the C.I.T. at 410-535-2800 ext. 2462.
At 7:39 p.m. Feb. 14, Trooper First Class Johns responded to the 11400 block of Tomahawk Trail in Lusby for a report of a disorderly subject. Lisa M. Tippett, 44 of Lusby, was extremely intoxicated and refused police orders to leave the property. She was placed under arrest and was taken to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing.
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Official: Melting Snow Caused Nuclear Plant Shutdown
A Constellation Energy official says melting snow apparently caused the shutdown of the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant on Feb 18. David Fitz, a spokesman for Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, says melting snow is believed to have leaked through the plants roof and onto an electrical breaker. A team of federal inspectors began inspecting the plant in southern Maryland on Feb. 22. The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the two reactors shut down Thursday when one of two electrical distribution buses failed, causing a loss of power to some safety systems. A backup generator came on for Unit 1, but the backup generator for Unit 2 tripped after starting and employees had to tie in another power source for that units safety equipment. The NRC says there were no safety consequences as a result of the shutdown. Both reactors remained shut down through all of last week.
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Governor OMalley has taken public pride in his administration over the course of his term with regards to public safety. He has continued to tout his self-styled successes, while ignoring the realities of some of his administrations glaring mismanagement and failures. Governor OMalley has promised the people of Maryland many things, but the most troubling broken promises are those he made with regards to the safety and security of our children. Since the OMalley administration has taken office, they have ignored at least three different laws designed to protect our children from sexual predators. Offenders have been released without the benefit of mental health risk assessments required by a law passed in 2007. Child sex offenders have also been released from prison and into our communities without the extended supervision required under another existing law intended to prevent future assaults. A board to be appointed by the Governor designed to create strategies for dealing with sexual offenders has never even met under this administration. The General Assembly acted to protect our children in these three above referenced laws, and the OMalley administration failed in its primary duty to execute the law. Now the General Assembly is preparing yet again to enact new laws to further protect our citizens and our children from the criminals who seek to do them the worst of harms and stealing of their innocence. It is imperative upon the OMalley administration to ensure that this time, the laws endorsed by the representatives of the people are carried out, and that the administration does not once again fail to do more than offer lip service to its duty to faithfully and diligently execute the laws of the state. We dont need the Governor to propose new laws as much as we need him to enforce those laws passed by the legislature. Now consider the failures in Marylands juvenile justice system. Since the OMalley administration has taken office, there have been over 100 escapes and AWOLs from Marylands juvenile justice facilities. There have been numerous assaults on children in the care of the system and on employees of the Department. In July 2009 a juvenile being monitored by the Department shot and critically wounded 5 year old Raven Wyatt. Just last week, a teacher at the Cheltenham juvenile justice facility was murdered at the facility itself the suspect in the case is a 13 year old juvenile in Departments custody. These are very serious indications of a dysfunctional, out-of-control, and mismanaged system. In a particularly horrifying survey released this January by the US Department of Justice, over
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Spring is coming March 21! I have already seen my first robin and crocuses are starting to shoot up around the walnut tree. Very soon we will be complaining about the heat! Get out of the house and enjoy some of the great things happening in Calvert County. Want something great to do with your family thats free? The Calvert Marine Museum is open late on the first Friday of every month and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. admission is free. In addition you will enjoy special entertainment and activities. Friday, March 5, enjoy Gretchen Richies Jazz Cabaret in concert starting at 5:30 p.m. in the museums auditorium. On Friday, April 2, The Ocean Trio: Celtic Music for Ancient Moderns will perform. For complete details visit their website, www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. The concert series is funded by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Boeing Company. Do you think you have what it takes to solve a mystery? Get ready to collect the clues on March 1214, 2010 when the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa presents its very first Murder Mystery Weekend. The all-inclusive weekend includes overnight accommodations for two nights; welcome cocktail reception and dinner on Friday evening; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; brunch on Sunday; and a thrilling experience youre not likely to forget soon...that is, if you make it out alive! For more information or to make your reservations call 410-257-5596 or visit www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com. Looking for a really unusual gift? Saturday, March 13, Battle Creek Nature Center Education Society hosts their annual Wild Auction. This live auction always has great and very different - items. Consider a birthday party at the Battle Creek Nature Center; camping at Kings Landing Park; a bowl carved by James Scott from Wye Oak; a framed print by wildlife artist Robert Bateman; or an Owl Walk led by one of the Nature Centers naturalists. There is also a quilt, Under the Sea, donated by Susan & Jerry Headley that I have my eye on! It will be a great evening of fun and a wonderful way to support the Battle Creek Nature Center Education Society. Wednesday, March 17, celebrate St. Patricks Day at DiGiovannis By the Bay Res-
taurant. DiGiovannis will offer authentic Irish Celtic music performed by Larry Tierney, AKA Lorcan Tiernan the Bar of Toberroe, who will throw in a wee bit of folk, rock and fun. Irish specials will be offered by Chef Anna Maria. And check their website, www.digiovannisrestaurant.com, for a list of the wine classes offered by Dee Peters. Both basic and advanced classes are offered. C.J.s Back Room will celebrate St. Patricks Day with a great Irish band. Join in the fun and song while you eat Aprils great corned beef and cabbage. Located on Rousby Hall Road in Lusby, C.J.s Back Room is a hidden treasure, with great food, good drinks and music. Stop by you will be dancing a jig before you leave! Through March 28 the CalvART Gallery presents Take a Seat. Gallery artists have designed and decorated chairs for a special chair-ity sale. You can submit a bid or purchase outright any of the specially marked chairs with the proceeds benefiting Project Echo, Hospice and the Arts Council. The gallery, located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.calvARTgallery.org. Mark your calendars for Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21 for the annual Calvert Artists Guild Spring Show on the mezzanine at Annmarie Garden. Local artists in all mediums can be seen at this show. An artists reception will be held on Saturday March 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, make a date with Annmarie to enjoy an adult evening of art, wine and live music at Annmarie After Hours: AHH! Each month sample light hors doeurves from a different southern Maryland restaurant. The featured vocalist is Joyce Kinser. Interact and immerse yourself in Constructed Place featuring created spaces, built places and imagined environments designed and sculpted by the Washington Sculptors Group. Visit the Gift Shop for special AAH! Sales. Annmarie After Hours is the perfect stop before or after dinner! Visit www. annmariegarden.org for more information. Saturday, March 27 the Solomons Business Association sponsors the 10th Annual Taste of Solomons. Throughout Solomons restaurants will tempt you with tasty tid-bits from menu items. Along with the culinary delights, there are offerings of cocktails (and mocktails), art, artisans, vendors and services a real taste of Solomons. The Taste of Solomons runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. but plan to stay late and dine at the restaurant that has provided you with the greatest temptation! Tickets for the tasting are $4 per tasting and are available at participating restaurants and the Solomons Visitor Center. (www.solomonsmaryland.com)
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The Health Departments flu clinic scheduled for February 11th was cancelled due to severe weather conditions. Knowing that February and March, historically, are prime time for individuals to suffer from a bout with the flu, the Calvert County Health Department has scheduled another flu clinic for Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 4 - 7:00 pm at the Health Department in Prince Frederick. Flu remains unpredictable and all residents are encouraged to be vaccinated against H1N1 (Swine) and Seasonal flu this year. The Health Department will provide both H1N1 flu and Seasonal flu vaccines to anyone who would like to be vaccinated. The current vaccine supply is: H1N1 - both injectable and nasal spray; Seasonal - only injectable is available. \All vaccines will be provided to everyone on a first come, first serve basis. There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine. For more information, visit www.calverthealth.org.
Your chance is now to build a 16-foot wooden canoe. The Calvert Marine Museum and Patuxent Small Craft Guild are scheduling requests for the Build a Boat by Appointment program through December 2010. Choose two consecutive Saturdays and invite your family and friends to join in the fun. Hours of class are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No experience necessary. With simple hand Photo Courtesy of Butch Garren tools and guidance from experienced instructors, your canoe and paddles will be assembled and ready to paint at the end of the second Saturday. A fee of $600 for Calvert Marine Museum members and $650 for non-members includes all materials necessary to complete one canoe and two paddles. Youth groups and children ten years and up are welcome in the company of an adult. The Calvert Marine Museum offers a similar class in building a 12-foot rowing skiff. The cost for the skiff is $950 for members and $1,000 for non-members. A sailing version, including sail, spars, daggerboard, and rudder is an option for an additional $800. Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants from the Melvin Conant Memorial Youth Fund. The Fund was established in 2004 to encourage young people, particularly those in need, to participate in programs offered by the Calvert Marine Museums Patuxent Small Craft Center. For more information, details, and scheduling, please contact George Surgent at 410-586-2700 or gsurgent@comcast.net. For more information about events and programs at the Calvert Marine Museum, please visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
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This letter is in reply to recent letters sent by those who support the Drum Point Property Owners Association and not the community and property owners. Drum Point for some 12 years has been rebuilding its infrastructure with monies raised through the use of a Special Tax District and I admit the results are impressive. The time has now come for the roads to be given to the county, which was the original selling point of the special district. The Association, however, will have no purpose to exist once this is done and now wants to keep the roads, appeal to the legislature to have our covenants changed and mandatory association fees assessed to each lot owner so they will not have to ask permission to spend our money as they do with STD funds. A fellow property owner in his letter stated that the STD fee is only $50 per lot. He left out that DPPOA wanted that figure to be closer to $200 per lot. He went on to state that turning over the roads would cost $2 million dollars but he didnt say that DPPOA has over $500,000 left from STD 3, which hasnt been spent and that was saved even after doing repairs and maintenance. I can only assume he forgot about that money and using the numbers provided by DPPOA if we need $2 million total his number we already have $500,000 that lowers it to $1.5 million between some 1200 lot owners that would be $1250 per lot owner if we stretch payments
out for 5 years that would be $250 per lot owner per year and no need for any more STDs. Now my numbers may not be exact or correct as I said I got them form the Drum Point Property Owners Association. The $500,000 number I was told at the December meeting I attended might be closer to $600,000. I hear people talking about spending on our amenities, what are they? The community owns a small beach and a boat ramp, lock the gate at the beach and gate the ramp, charge a fee to the few who use it, let the users form their own group to manage it and maintain it or give it to the county. The supporters of and DPPOA have finally stopped claiming to represent property owners. They only point out that they cant spend our money as they see fit. The lot owners who originally were against the Special Tax District said once the Association gets the money we will never be able to stop them they will always want more. I and most of the fellow property owners say it is time to stop the STD as it has been administered it has done its job and it is time for our county government to step up and take our roads, all of them and we are willing to pay for the privilege. Arthur Dawson Drum Point
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Will cliff-side homes be condemned? Will shoreline control measures actually harm the endangered Puritan Tiger beetle? Is the beetle truly endangered? Will Drum Point disappear if erosion is controlled on the Ranch Club cliffs? These are a few of the many unanswered questions that were raised during a four-hour town hall meeting held Feb. 20 on the topic of shoreline erosion and the Puritan tiger beetle. Attending were more than 250 residents concerned about the cliff erosion problem facing Chesapeake Ranch Estates property owners and other county residents. The meeting was arranged by Maryland House of Delegates Minority Leader Anthony ODonnell at the Christian Crossroads Church in St. Leonard, and featured a panel of experts in government and professional capacities. About 90 homes in the Ranch Club are effectively moving dangerously close to a cliff front overlooking the Chesapeake Bay due to shoreline erosion, but federal and state mandates for the last 20-plus years have prevented homeowners from taking steps to curtail the erosion and protect their homes. One of the main reasons they are being stopped from fixing the problem is the claim that shoreline erosion control measures will damage the habitat of the e nd a nge re d Puritan tiger beetle living on the cliff face. But not all are in agreement that this tiA citizen holds up a sign showing the ger beetle is truly endansize of the beetles to the panel. gered, or that a significant amount actually live on the cliff, or that shoreline erosion control measures will damage their habitat. Lidia Cucurull, PhD, a program scientist for NOAA, and a Ranch Club resident speaking as a private citizen, said during the town hall that she thoroughly investigated the three existing studies covering the Puritan Tiger beetle in Calvert County and they contain very weak science.
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This is not called science, this is called speculation, she said. Cucurull said the studies were not sufficiently peer reviewed by objective parties. We believe the effort should be made to first understand whats the rationale for declaring that the Puritan tiger beetle is indeed an endangered species, Cucurull said. With emphasis (placed) on providing a true peer review, with reviewers and authors from outside the very small community that Photos By Sean Rice produced, validated and apCalvert County Commissioners Linda Kelley, left, Gerald Clark, and Maryland proved these reports. Cucurull also touched State Senator Roy Dyson. from the crowd, which for the majority of the on a question that was remeeting remained calm at the request of Delepeatedly asked during the meeting; With federal law gate ODonnell, who mediated the discussion. preventing beetle counters from getting close to the Clark said another problem arises from cliff, how can the public be sure there truly are ennot fixing the entire shoreline at one time. dangered beetles on these cliffs? There is long-shore transportation of maI had laser surgery in my eyes and Im still terial, sand moves from north to south if you incapable of seeing something like this, she said, protect that whole section of cliffs, what will mocking the claim that the half-inch beetles are spothappen is Drum Point will disappear eventuted by experts from 25 feet away. ally, Clark claimed. These are trained individuals with high exODonnell issued an immediate rebuttal. pertise in identifying species, said Glen Therres, I think there may some difference of an endangered species expert with the Department opinion there, ODonnell said. I dont think of Natural Resources (DNR). Were not making the if we solve this erosion problem Drum Point data up, it is the species were talking about. is going to How can you see it? shouted a man in the disappear. front row, holding a sign depicting half-inch sized John Grifbeetles. fin, secretary I know what the size is, sir, thank you, of Maryland Therres responded. I have three trained people that DNR, several can differential between an insect this big (holding times dealt with his fingers slightly apart) at two feet, 25 feet. You and angry questions I cant do it, but that doesnt mean it cant be done. shouted from About an hour later, after numerous additional the crowd. questions and jeers from the crowd, Therres said his One of the experts do use hand-held telescopes to help see the most repeatbeetles. ed questions You can believe it or not, he said. from audience Bill Clark, district manager for the Calvert members that County Soil Conservation District, said residents had better believe that permanently fixing the erosion problem will be very expensive. On the high cliffs that you have on the Chesapeake Bay, theres only one thing thats going to protect that cliff if you dont want it to cave in, its an old adage we use big rock, dont move, Clark said. What youre looking at to protect that cliff is going to be better than $2,000 a linear foot. So if you get past the Purtian beetle issue, can you afford $2,000 a linear foot? Thats what its going to take; Ive been there. At a 100-foot frontage, thats $200,000, Clark continued. If you can get the permit to do it, the question is, can you afford it. Clarks comment drew shouts
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received no answer, was: Is this a regulatory taking of property, which asks if the government is intentionally laying on regulations that will result in these cliff-side homes being abandoned. I say this respectfully. Where does government responsibility end and individual responsibility start? Asked Griffin, several hours into the meeting. The comment immediately drew some shouts from the crowd. Let me finish. Im not here to debate with you, Im just trying to give you some feedback. The comment prompted several people to again line up at the microphones to answer him, asserting they are asking the government for nothing else than permission to protect their lands, and the government is stopping them from doing just that. Bill Ryan, an expert in geotechnical engineering and current president of the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers, said he is responsible for the closing of Golden West Way in the Ranch Club, and he soon will be looking at homes. As soon as me as a professional engineer becomes aware of a situation like that, I have to take action, he said of the road. Next thing Im going to take a look at is these 90 homes and determine which ones are safe to live in and which ones are not, because the last thing we want is another death on our hands. Certainly within the next two weeks, it will be done, Ryan said of his intention to begin inspecting homes and declaring which are currently unsafe to live in.
After questions from the crowd, Ryan conceded that he cannot literally condemn homes, but he can issue his professional recommendation that the home is unsafe to live in. I dont want to lessen the seriousness of this situation, because its very real and its very dangerous, he said. Hang on, hang on, Delegate ODonnell called out. I need to stop this right now. You have no governmental authority to make any of these decisions. Mr. Ryan cannot make a decision to condemn peoples homes unilaterally. As the marathon meeting came to a close, ODonnell asked residents with pending permit request for shoreline erosion control to alert his office, so he can work on them specifically. He also said he has been in touch with, and received vows of support from Congressman Steny Hoyer and the offices of Sens. Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulski. Earlier in the meeting, ODonnell read portions of an editorial written in The Washington Times about a Lusby couple who went head-to-head with state and federal officials over building a stone revetment on their property to protect against erosions, and the surprise
roadblock set up by the supposed presence of the endangered Puritan tiger beetle. ODonnell read from the editorial: If it comes right down to what carries a heavier weight, the needs of the beetles or the needs of the human race, says Calvert County delegate George Owings III, Im siding with the human race. At some point logic has to take over. That editorial from the Washington Times was dated Monday, Sept. 9, 1991. Almost 20 years later and it could have been written today. By
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creases the musical volume. So if you pulled out the stops, sweet music would come out of the pipes. When you spill the beans you tend to let a secret out. This originated with the Greeks who had an old voting system which would use dark and light beans to determine the outcome. If someone accidently dropped the bag, they would spill the beans revealing the secret vote. He (or she) is no spring chicken. Chicken farmers know that chickens born in the spring bring better prices then those that had gone through the winter. Buyers would complain that a tough fowl was no spring chicken. The term now is used to represent birds (or people) past their plump and tender years. That person rubs me the wrong way. In colonial times many manor homes had wide oak-board floors that servants would wash and then wipe dry. It may sound simple, but if it was not done on the grain, it would streak the floors. And of course the owner would be furious. So you dont want to rub anyone the wrong way. Bringing home the bacon most people say this phrase about earning money. This term came from a contest that still occurs in some county fairs. The contestants would chase a greased pig in an effort to catch it. The one that did would win a cash prize, thus he would bring home the bacon. We tend to live in a righthanded world. Many years ago anything left was considered sinister, mysterious, dangerous or evil. Innkeepers would push the left side of the bed against the wall so guests would have to get up on the right side of the bed. Today people who get up on the wrong side of the bed are usually very irritable. Many of us have been touched by the green-eyed monster of jealousy. This phrase originated with Shakespeare. In Act III of Othello, Shakespeare used a cats green eyes to represent jealousy, referring to it as the greeneyed monster in the play. The rest, as they say, is history.
Everyone has a favorite saying. Ever wonder how those sayings got their start? Living high on the hog. Said today one would believe that you are affluent and living a life of luxury. The best cuts of meat on a pig come from the back and upper leg. In the old days it was only the wealthy that could afford this cut. The paupers ate the belly pork and trotters. It is easy to see where this phrase originates. That person is three sheets to the wind. This is said often about someone that has had
a bit too much to drink. This phraseoriginated with sailors but not in the way you might think. Sheets are not sails, as landlubbers might expect, but actually ropes. The ropes are attached to the lower corners of sails to hold them in place. If three sheets (ropes) come loose and begin blowing wildly, then the sails will flap and the boat will lurch like a drunken sailor. If you pull out all the stops you will try to make every possible effort to do something. It is believed that this saying has its origins in pipe organs the musical kind. Music from pipe organs occurs through the flow of air in the pipes. Pulling them all out in-
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Qwadarius Gantt, 16, of Lusby, MD went to his peaceful resting place on February 8, 2010 at 12:01 pm at Childrens National Medical Center, Washington, DC. Qwadarius Taiveon Tobias Gantt was born on October 20, 1993 to Shanova Coby and Grailen Gantt at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Calvert County Maryland. Qwadarius was preceded in death by his uncle (Ryan Coby), his GreatGrandmothers (Vivian Wills) and (Alice Adams), his Great-Grandfathers (Warren Gantt) and (Wilson Coby) and his GreatGreat Grandfather (John Jones) and many more he will meet in Resurrection; God Bless, Rest in Peace. Qwadarius received his education at Calvert County School in Dares Beach, Maryland. Qwadarius had 16 years here with us. Although Darius was born a sick child, he had his bad days, but his
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good days outweighed his bad days. Still through God he remained strong, regardless of what he went through; through it all he was a fighter until the end. His life was cut short, but he left us a lifetime full of so many memories, memories that will be there until time indefinite. Qwadarius was a very special person to all who knew him. He would touch your heart with things that are as precious as a smile, and he had a smile that would light up a room. His laughter would carry on with you every time we heard it to help uplift our spirits. Darius would laugh the hardest at his uncle Kevin; sometimes without a word being said. Darius also loved to collect monkeys which would always make him smile. Qwadarius knew he had a family that loved him so much. We loved him from our hearts right from the start. Darius loved the joy of being around his siblings and cousins. He had a very special bond with his Uncle Brian. He leaves to cherish a very devoted mother; (Shanova Coby), his father (Grailen Gantt) and a very special person who stood by his side through his toughest times (Timothy Butler) his second Dad. Four Sisters, (Charne), (Tobriana), (Ayanna) and (Shaniya Gantt). One Brother; (Daejon Gantt), One Great Grandmother; (Kate Coby), One Great-Grandfather (Robert Wills), Two Grandmothers; (Joyce Wills) and (Marilyn Adams), Two Grandfathers; (Robert Coby Sr.) and (Grailen Gantt), Three Aunts; (Venus Wheatley), (Regina Coby) and (Ikea Height), Five Uncles; (Shawn Brown), (Robert Coby Jr.), (Scott Gantt), (Donell Coby) and (Brian Brooks), One Uncle In-Law; (Kevin Wheatley), One Aunt In-Law; (Natasha Coby), Thirteen Cousins; (Quanta Parker), (Kevonte Wheatley), (Bretyia Wheatley), (Lenaira Hall), (Derzyah Brown), (Shamari Brown), (Brandon Coby), (Mariyhia Coby), (Scott Gantt), (Alexis Gantt), (JacQuez Gantt), (Dominique Gantt) and (India Gantt), a very special cousin Jonathan Reid Jr., a very special God-Mother Aunt Noveen Wills, and a very special Thanks to Dariuss nurse Mr. Sunday whom did a very tremendous job taking care of him. A host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends whom will cherish memories until we meet again! A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Bethel Way of the Cross Church, Huntingtown, MD with Bishop Darnell Easton and Elder Charles Hall officiating. The interment was held at Holland Cemetery, Huntingtown, MD. The pallbearers were Anthony Butler, Barry Parran, Marquis Cheeks, Shiraz Parker, Paul Parker, and Quinn Freeland. Funeral arrangements were provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Zoe Johnson, 77
Zoe Cowling Houghton Johnson, 77, of Lusby, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully at her residence on February 27, 2010. She was born on September 6, 1932 in Kingsville, TX to the late Verna Woodall Cowling and James
Kelley Cowling. She married Lt. (USN) Robert Jaquette Houghton in 1952 in Silver Spring, MD, with whom she had five children. In 1972 she married Leo Delbert Johnson in Kensington, MD who preceded her in death on October 13, 1992. Zoe graduated from Roosevelt High School in Silver Spring, MD in 1949 and went on to attend George Washington University in Washington, DC graduating in 1951. She moved in 1976 from Montgomery County to St. Marys County and settled in Calvert County. She was an Accountant for East-West Lincoln / Mercury for over 15 years retiring in 1977. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Faith Cowling Reid. Zoe is survived by her children, Leslie Frost of Howden, Tasmania, Australia, Susan Bologna of Westminster, MD, Robert Houghton, Jr. of Las Flores, CA, James Houghton of Sarasota, FL, and David Houghton of Lusby, MD and 10 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 7 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. Memorial Contributions can be made in Zoes memory to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or www. calverthospice.org. For more information please visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com .
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garrison the north shore of Oahu. Miley returned to the U.S. in late 1942 and, after a tour at the Anti-Aircraft School, was assigned to the 33rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Group. He remained with this organization through its training phases at Fort Bliss, Texas and Desert Training Center. In February 1944, his outfit moved to New Guinea, where it participated in the leap-frog operations, executed by the Army along the northern coast of that island. In January 1945, Miley was detailed to the Ordnance Corps and left New Guinea and Artillery for Manila and Ordnance. He remained there until September 1946 in command, successively of the 189th Ordnance Battalion and the Ordnance General Supply Depot. Following World War II, Miley served a year on the faculty of the Ordnance School at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and in 1947 embarked on advanced education tour at Northwestern University. He received his Masters Degree in June 1949 and remained an additional year at Evanston, pursuing advanced studies in economics and statistics. In 1950, Miley was transferred to Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia, where he served as comptroller and then as Works Manager. After three years at Frankford, Miley went to Heidelberg, Germany, for a three-year tour on the staff of the USAREUR Ordnance Officer. Miley returned to the U.S. in June 1956, attended the Army War College and in 1957 moved to Washington, D.C. to become chief of tank-automotive procurement in the Office of the Chief of Ordnance. In December 1961, he became Commander of the Advanced Weapons Support Command, Pirmasens, Germany. In March 1963, he was reassigned to Heidelberg, where he served as USAREUR Ordnance Officer. Returning to the U.S. in March 1964, Miley was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Materiel Command as Deputy Director, Procurement and Production. In August 1966 he was reassigned as Assistant DCSLOG (Programs and Budget), HQDA. Miley remained in this position until June 1969, when he was named Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command, and promoted to the rank of lieutenant general. On 1 November 1970, he was promoted to the rank of full general and became the Commander of AMC until his retirement on 5 February 1975. After retirement, General Mi-
ley worked for the American Defense Preparedness Association in Washington DC. He lived in Lusby, MD for 35 years as he enjoyed retirement with trips to Spain, China and throughout the USA. The Mileys eventually built a home in Tampa, Fl. Where they spent winters while traveling back to the Dc area to be with his children and grandchildren. General Miley was married three times, first to Margaret Gadsden Miley from 1940 until her death in 1975. His second marriage was to Jewel Miley from 1978 till her death in 1984. He married his third wife, Lillah Brooks Miley in 1985 and she is living at their home in Tampa Florida. He is also survived by his children, Henry Miley, III, of Lessburg, Va., Melissa G. Miley, of Stuarts Draft Va., and step son Ken Brooks of Lexington Park, MD Grandfather of, Sarah and Margaret Miley, step grandfather of Alan B. and Mackenzie D. Brooks, great grandfather of Caroline Miley. He is also survived by a sister, Ruth M. Lally of Boston MA. He was predeceased by his son Phillip Miley, brother Daniel W. Miley and sister Jean Miley Schreibstein. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Tuesday May 25, 2010, 10:45 AM in Fort Myers Chapel, with interment with full military honors to follow in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Port Republic, MD.
Walter Jones, 97
Walt e r Jones, 97, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on February 6, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Fr e d e r ick , MD. Wa lter Franklin Jones, Sr. was born in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland on September 2, 1912, to the late William and Lena (Morsell) Jones. Walter was one of nine sons and three daughters. Walter attended the public schools of Calvert County and married the late Janie Sophia Jones on September 4, 1937. From that union they were blessed with four children. Together with their chil-
dren they worshipped at St. Edmonds United Methodist Church and Plum Point United Methodist Church. He frequently worshipped at Christ is the Answer Church in Annapolis, Maryland and Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. until his stroke in July 2007. Even when he was unable to attend church, church was brought to him through DVD recordings of church services at Mt. Gilead, televangelism and gospel CDs. He loved the Lord and believed God had him in his hands for he lived to be 97 years, 5 months and 4 days young! Walter worked as a foreman doing construction work. He was a member of the Local #74 Laborers Union. Together he and Janie were chef cooks for many years and enjoyed working alongside each other on the farm. Walter was a gentle giant with a sense of humor. He had such a big heart. Fondly known as Gramps, Hard Knot, Unc and Cool Papa to name a few. Family was important to him. It didnt matter if you shared his blood line or not, he made you feel like you were one of his own. He greeted everyone with a smile, handshake, open arms and a hug. He was a friend to us all. Walter was blessed with so many visiting angels and they all took their jobs seriously. When some of his great-grands would visit they took pride in participating in his care. Dominique would suction, talk and pray with him. Semaj with her pink gloves (pink being her favorite color) would pass baby wipes and lotion his arms and legs all the while talking to him and 3 year old CJ would be on sound alert. If he heard Gramps coughing or making any noise, he would seek us out sometimes yelling. Uncle Faur, Aunt Tee, Aunt Joyce - Gramps is calling you, he needs help, go check on him. Deion and Alysa would keep chatter and laughter in his room constantly peeking up on him. Now whenever Gramps was in the hospital, Ruby and Zara were on Unc Patrol - keeping the staff on their toes and Mac would have prayers. Nurse James JB would take care of Gramps whenever we (Joyce, Tawanna, Faur and Wesley) had to be away from the house. Donnell and Carlon Pee Wee 24/7 aides on call assisting in changing Gramps, filling the kerosene stoves whenever Faur was running late, as well as going to the dump and snow removal. Aunt Juanita, the faithful telephone angel, calling and checking in. And then there were Aunt Dorothy and Cousin Zelma, food angels. Whenever
they felt we were overwhelmed, they would send a truckload of food to sustain and keep us so that we could focus on Gramps. Walter was a blessing and a joy to know. We thank God for blessing us to make his last days comfortable in his own home. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lena (Morsell) Jones, his wife, Janie, his son, Walter Jr. (Carol Ann), his son-in-law Raymond Rice, his grandson, Andre, his greatgranddaughter, Amarie, his sisters and brothers-in-law Ada Gorman (Warren Gorman), Marybelle Brown (Wilford Brown, Sr.) and Alice Parran (Hamilton); his brothers and sisters-in-law Leroy (Kate), Genious (Mary), Joseph (Henrietta), Benjamin, Rudolph, Earle and William; and a sister-inlaw Gertrude Jones. The foundation for Walters life was his belief in God and his loving, devoted and supportive family. His long and fruitful life came to an end when he was peacefully called home on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 10:14 pm at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He leaves to celebrate his life his children, Earl (Sandra), Joyce, Wesley and James JB; cherished memories to his grandchildren, Wanda,
Ricardo, Roxanne (Emerson), Faur (Tawanna), Michelle, Damian, Darrell, Kevin (Angie), James, Imani, and Ch; his great-grandchildren, Brittney, Dominique, Tiara, Tr, Bria, Semaj, Deion, CJ, Alysa and Malik. He is also survived by his brother, Ralph; sisters-in-law Dorothy, Gertrude, Theo, Juanita, Corinna, Maude and Alice; brothers-in-law, Joseph and Samuel; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD with Rev. Leroy Gilbert, Ph.D., officiating. The interment was at Youngs Church Cemetery, Huntingtown, MD. The pallbearers were James Beals, Jr., Archie Gorman, Emerson Gross, Hamilton Parran, Jr., Kevin Brooks, Patrick Green, Gregory Gross, and Joseph Parran, Sr. The honorary pallbearers were James Beals, Sr., Genious Gorman, Joseph Jones, Paul Jones, Samuel Jones, William Edward Jones, Carlon Green, Louis Gross, MacArthur Jones, Rayfield Jones, Sidney Jones, and Ralph Parran, Sr. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
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Photo By Frank Marquart LaChrisha Hill scored 17 points in Patuxents first round game on Friday night.
The Patuxent High School boys basketball team stayed as close as they could to host Long Reach in a 2A South Regional first round game Saturday night, but came up on the short end of 50-37, ending their season. We just flat out missed shots inside, Panthers head coach Lou Bruno said of an 8-for-40 shooting mark in the paint that contributed to the loss. That has been a big issue the whole year. Most of the games were in the 50s. I figured out that if we would have averaged 56 points a game we would have been 12-10. Sophomore guard Jalen Scayles led Patuxent with 14 points while senior guard Quinn Trudo added eight points in the loss. Bruno was pleased with the defensive effort of his team, especially in terms of points allowed. We played good defense the entire season, Bruno said. We only gave up 70 points once and that was to [SMAC champion] Thomas Stone. For Bruno, he considered his first season at the helm to be successful, but he feels bad that his seniors didnt get more wins in their final season. My only frustration was that the kids didnt get a few more wins, not for me but for themselves because they were a good bunch of kids and worked very hard for me, he said. I will miss the seniors because I have known them for four years and I wish they could have had more success. By Chris stevens (Ct) info@
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Wednesday Feb. 3- March 28
Take a Seat. Through March 28 the CalvART Gallery presents Take a Seat. Gallery artists have designed and decorated chairs for a special chair-ity sale. You can submit a bid or purchase outright any of the specially marked chairs with the proceeds benefiting Project Echo, Hospice and the Arts Council. The gallery, located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.calvARTgallery.org.
children in K - 3rd grade, 7:00-8:00pm. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
Consortium and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. See www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for more information.
Saturday, March 13
Wild Auction Battle Creek Nature Center Education Society hosts their annual Wild Auction. This live auction always has great and very different - items. Consider a birthday party at the Battle Creek Nature Center; camping at Kings Landing Park; a bowl carved by James Scott from Wye Oak; a framed print by wildlife artist Robert Bateman; or an Owl Walk led by one of the Nature Centers naturalists. It will be a great evening of fun and a wonderful way to support the Battle Creek Nature Center Education Society. PEM Talk: Stop Global Warming: DONT Go Green! Maryland environmental activist Mike Tidwell believes the Go Green mania in America is actually hurting efforts to fight global warming. What we really need -- a la the Civil Rights movement -- are green laws that finally and rapidly phase out the violent use of fossil fuels in America. Free in the Calvert Marine Museum auditorium, 3 p.m. Sponsored by The Boeing Company, and the Southern Maryland Heritage Area
Wednesday, March 17
St. Patricks Day at DiGiovannis By the Bay DiGiovannis will offer authentic Irish Celtic music performed by Larry Tierney, AKA Lorcan Tiernan the Bar of Toberroe, who will throw in a wee bit of folk, rock and fun. Irish specials will be offered by Chef Anna Maria. And check their website, www.digiovannisrestaurant.com, for a list of the wine classes offered by Dee Peters. Both basic and advanced classes are offered. The Osprey Are Coming! On St. Patricks Day start looking for the Ospreys to arrive. Search near water for Osprey nests, look to the skies to welcome them home, visit the Osprey nest in the Calvert Marine Museum from 10-11 a.m., and learn about migration through stories, craft, and movement. Fee: $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Space is limited. Pre-registration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
Solomons runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. but plan to stay late and dine at the restaurant that has provided you with the greatest temptation! Tickets for the tasting are $4 per tasting and are available at participating restaurants and the Solomons Visitor Center. (www.solomonsmaryland.com)
Monday, March 29
Turtle Talks Get a close-up look at our local turtles from box turtles to snappers to our resident Diamondback Terrapins. Join an interpreter in the Discovery Room about life as a turtle, and touch a terrapin at our touch tank. 15-minute program runs from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. on the hour. See www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for more information.
Sunday, March 7
Celtic Concert featuring Le Vent du Nord The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland proudly presents a Celtic Concert featuring Le Vent du Nord on Sunday, March 7 at the Calvert Marine Museum beginning at 7:30 p.m. The band will offer workshops in fiddle and feet, guitar and accordion during the day. For more information on the concert and workshops, please visit www. cssm.org or call 443-975-0972.
Saturday April 3
Fossil Egg Hunt Discover hidden fossil eggs throughout the Calvert Marine Museum at 10 a.m. For children age 3 7. Please bring your own basket for collecting eggs. Participants are awarded a prize, and may keep the fossils! Admission required. See www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for more information.
Tuesday, March 9
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Thursday, March 18
Southern Book Group: The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall Smith. Precious Romatswe has opened Botswanas first detective agency staffed by women. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
Monday, April 5
Otter Breakfast Learn about otter enrichment, habitat, and the mischief these mammals get into with their playful curiosity at the Calvert Marine Museum beginning at 9 a.m.. Go behind the scenes to talk with a keeper and observe a feeding. A continental breakfast will be provided. Children must be 8 years old and accompanied by an adult to participate. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Fee is $15 per person, $10 for members, and includes museum admission. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.
Saturday, March 20
Fossil Hunter Did you know that shark teeth are not the only fossils found locally? In Calvert County you can find stingray, whale, dolphin, sea turtle, and even crocodile fossils from 8 to 20 million years ago. Learn the clues paleontologists use to identify one kind of fossil from another. If youre in grades 2nd through 5th, join us at Calvert Library, Prince Frederick and find out how to identify fossils like the experts. 11:00am-12:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 18
25th Annual Opening Day Celebration, Discovering Archaeology Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our 25th season of activities and education at JPPM. Discover the where, what, and how of archaeology, as we highlight our new exhibit The FAQs of Archaeology. Tour the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Learn about archaeology through educational walks, activities, and demonstrations. For additional information call 410586-8501, or email jppm@mdp.state. md.us. Free admission.
Saturday, March 27
10th Annual Taste of Solomons Solomons restaurants will tempt you with tasty tidbits from menu items. Along with the culinary delights, there are offerings of cocktails (and mocktails), art, artisans, vendors and services a real taste of Solomons. The Taste of
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producing, most notably with pals Matt Garrett and Matt Vivlamore and their production company, Meerkat Sound (www.meerkatsound.com). For me its kind of like a hometown part-time job, he said. All three of us have a love for music, and we have a love for production, live sound, recording and mixing bands live, and we all have a third in the company. Right now
its kind of small but we have gigs every weekend. As for Justins own music, he admitted it took him two and a half years to complete his own CD, This Genre, a sprawling opus that seems to include a little bit of everything from acoustic rock to rap. Ive had a lot of artists say well thats good to just get it all out there and get it out of my system then I can typecast myself, though its doubtful he ever will, he said. Justin said his tour with Stomp will likely keep him from performing music in the area until this summer, but in the meantime, hes happy to just be making lots of noise. Justin Myles will be performing in Stomp at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore from March 16 to 28. For more information on the show, go to www.stomponline.com. For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.com/venue/172363. By AndreA
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Hi, my name is Deuce and Im a one and a half year old male Puggle that just loves people and other dogs. Im looking for a new home that has lots of love to give me. I really like to chase balls and bring them back to you, but if you are in a chill out mode, I like just hanging on your lap and watching the world go by. Im up to date on vaccinations, neutered, house trained and identification micro chipped. Im up to date on vaccinations, neutered, and identification micro chipped. For more information, please call 240925-0628 or email lora@secondhoperescue.org.
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