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Soon more than 1,000,000 geocaches will be hidden across the world, as more and more people get involved in this new high-tech hobby.
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The women behind the new SKD Studios in Lusby Commons Shopping Center wanted their interior design studio to be more of an all-inclusive destination for interior design, rather than the run-of the-mill kitchen and bath showroom. We wanted the boutique feel, something more personal for people to come into, said Kelly Downs. Were all about customer service, were passionate about what we do. Downs adds the D to SKD Studios, also with co-owners Anissa Swanzy and Heather Kerig. We didnt want the typical kitchen and bath showroom, we wanted it to have more of a design feel, said Swanzy, of Lusby. Its our first studio venture, but weve both been in the business for a while, Swanzy told The Southern Calvert Gazette. We do kitchens, baths and interior design. We can do renovations, remodelings, custom cabinetry we can pretty much do anything. Right now were working on a lot of the remodels that are going on, she added. With the economy, a lot of our clientele seems to be remodels. SKD Studios opened in early January
next to the Starbucks in Lusby, and hit the ground running with referral-based business. The owners plan to hold a grand opening event when the spring weather returns, at which time they will have a larger selection of accessories and retail items at the studio. They chose Lusby Commons Shopping Center because of the look and feel of the shopping center, Downs and Swanzy said. The other thing is we both worked at places that were kind of destination spots, where there was nothing else around, and we wanted something where we could get walk in traffic, Swanzy said. We kind of want to be know as: you need a gift, you need a vanity, you need help with paint, you need a great lamp, come to us. SDK offers products ranging from fully custom designs down to a builders grade line of products that are more cost effective. We just look expensive, but were on par with prices at the big box stores, Swanzy said. And I think thats a big misnomer, that people can go to Lowes or Home Depot and have your kitchen designed at a great deal, and youre actually not. By Sean Rice info@
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Dominion Cove Point paid a $175,000 fine to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) for alleged violations of laws regarding the protection of waterways from pollution. On Dec. 28, 2009, MDE finalized a Complaint and Administrative Consent Order with Dominion Cove Point, LNG, LP and Sheehan Pipeline Construction Company to resolve alleged violations, which include: discharge of sediment pollution to St. Leonards Creek and associated wetlands; discharge of sediment pollution into the Patuxent River; violations of wetland regulations for causing unauthorized impacts to Ketts Pond, Hunting Creek, and St. Leonards Creek; failure to comply with the erosion and sediment control plan requirements at the Cedar Point Lane site; and unauthorized discharges, including drilling returns, to Jordan and Zakiah swamps. The alleged violations occurred between March 2007 and December 2008 in connection with the in-
caused by runoff and erosion, Dominiak said. This area used to be a farmland, and we didnt have problems until they built all the houses and schools. Bill Feldman, who is a waterman and marina owner out of Drayden said additional sanctuaries are just not the answer. What I dont understand is, why do they want to take our best-producing bottom? Theres plenty of bottom out there, said Feldman. I feel that if thats the best they can come up with in 30 years of them oysters dying then they arent ever going to come back. The Solomons open house was the fourth and final of such meetings held on the Bay. DNR is expected to submit a formal proposal in February, followed by a 30-day public comRaymond Combs and his family have ment period that will in- been trying to get permits to raise oysters for clude traditional public the last three years. hearings. They started growing a few oysters in a Copies of the open tributary near their home in Hollywood and house materials are would eventually like to have at least a 5-acre available at www.dnr. aquaculture site. But their plan stalled when state.md.us/fisheries/ they learned that just applying for an aquaculoysters. By Sean Rice ture permit is $750, and the application and iminfo@somdpublishing.net pact fees could total $90,000. Combs was one of a handful of people who testified recently in support of a bill that would suspend Maryland Department of the Environment application and impact fees for commercial aquaculture at least for a few years. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Katherine A. Klausmeier, D-Baltimore County, who said the fees can stop the very people the state hopes to encourage. Aquaculture involves growing and farming seafood like oysters as opposed to harvesting from the wild, which is encouraged by
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Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting a Casino Night on Saturday, March 6 from 7-11 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church Family Life Center in Prince Frederick. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of high-definition endoscopic cameras that will enable physicians to better detect polyps and other early indications of cancer. Compared to conventional systems, the new technology is state-of-theart and provides much sharper images that will aid in better diagnoses, CMH gastroenterologist Dr. Yvonne Bright said in a press release. Last year, 3,269 endoscopic procedures were performed at CMH. A major expansion of the endoscopy suite is planned for later this year to meet the high demand for this service created by the countys growing senior population. All bets are on Casino Night for an exciting and fun evening, said Kathy Dickinson, foundation president. No worries if you dont know how to gamble. With funny money and professional croupiers who will teach you the rules of each game all you need is a little luck. Volunteers Kathy Dickinson, Cindy Parlett, Karen OBrien With the purchase of a $75 ticket, and Julie Cornellier are working hard to organize the participants 21 years and older can enjoy hospitals first Casino Night fundraiser to be held on classic casino games such as blackjack, March 6. Proceeds will help purchase new endoscopy Texas Holdem, roulette and craps while technology. enjoying lite fare by Maryland Country to put their tickets in as many or as few basCaterers, beer and wine. Guests will receive ket drawings as they want; increasing their a stash of funny money to wager and can chances to win the one they want the most. purchase extra if they run out of betting Each prize basket is worth at least $150 and dough. includes tempting choices like a chocolate Many casino tables will be offering basket, spa basket, sports basket, jewelry special prizes donated by sponsors from the basket and more. community. There will also be a deejay spinTickets must be purchased in advance ning tunes and a surprise visit by a special and are available by calling the Foundation guest entertainer. office at 410-535-8178 or by downloading an At the end of the evening, guests will be order form at www.calverthospital.org. The able to use their winnings to buy tickets for public is welcome and attire for the evening an exciting prize raffle. Guests will be able is casual.
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Steinbeck Wrote About The Greatest Laid Plans Of Mice and Men
of the Chesapeake Bay. Many of our fellow residents have their homes in danger of going over the cliffs and falling into the Bay. The endangered species laws and other regulations are serving to stop any really effective attempts to stop or slow the erosion of the cliffs. It is my opinion that this could actually endanger lives and poses a larger pollution problem to our environment if nothing is done to change the course of the erosion. My office has been working for many years now to try to get relief for the citizens who find their homes in peril. We have worked to educate state and local officials of the problem. We, with the help of some affected property owners, have even previously taken the former Secretary of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and senior staff on a boat tour of the shoreline to view the danger of the erosion firsthand. I sponsored a law in the 2005 session of the Maryland General Assembly, with consultation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Maryland DNR, to allow for an incidental taking of the protected habitat of the beetle to save homes. That bill, HB-972 of 2005, authorized the taking as long as a plan was submitted to mitigate the impact on the species. The Secretary of DNR has never issued a permit under the provisions of the bill even though the department had a hand in crafting what I was told at the time was workable legislative language. I have since become aware of a broader impact to cliff side homes by state and local agencies, even when no impact to a protected species exists. This problem has broadened along portions of the Calvert County shoreline where the protected habitat of the Puritan Tiger Beetle does not exist. That is to say even in areas where interplay between the endangered species act and waterfront property owners does not exist. Even there, state and local agencies are reluctant to allow measures to be taken by citizens to protect their homes. This has all become such a modern day tragedy that I have submitted this year HB-295 which will change the authorization passed in my previous bill in 2005 for the Secretary of DNR to issue a permit to allow saving the homes to a mandate to issue the permit. This will serve to force the discussion about what federal, state and local government is going to do about this problem as the cliffs edge continues to get closer and closer to the endangered homes. My office is also in the process of organizing a Town Hall style meeting to discuss this matter in a public forum. We will be inviting federal, state, and local officials to answer questions pertaining to the many issues surrounding the plight of the cliff front property owners. This meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010 and will be held at The Crossroads Christian Church at the corner of Routes 2-4 and Ball Road in St. Leonard. Anyone with an interest in these matters is encouraged to attend and have your questions answered. As always, feel free to contact my local legislative office at (410) 326-0081 or email at anthony.odonnell@house. state.md.us with questions, comments or concerns regarding these items or other matters.
Evening of a hot day started the little wind to moving among the leaves. The shade climbed up the hills toward the top. On the sand banks the rabbits sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones. - John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men, Ch. 1 John Steinbecks Of Mice and Men is a touching tale of the friendship between two men--set against the backdrop of the United States during the depression of the 1930s. Subtle in its characterization, the book addresses the real hopes and dreams of working-class America. Steinbecks short novel raises the lives of the poor and dispossessed to a higher, symbolic level. The above quote from the tragic and somewhat controversial novel and the paragraph below it were copied from the About. com website review of classic literature. If you return to the opening quote above and use a little imaginative license, the lines from the novel could easily be converted to ones which could be excerpted from a different and imaginary tragic novel about the hopes and dreams of Calvert County residents whose endangered homes are on cliffs above the Chesapeake Bay. This can be accomplished by simply changing two words, rabbits, to another animal, Puritan Tiger Beetles and by changing hills to cliffs. In doing so, the adapted quote would be changed to read as follows: Evening of a hot day started the little wind to moving among the leaves. The shade climbed up the cliffs toward the top. On the sand banks the Puritan Tiger Beetles sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones. I am certain some literary purists may not appreciate my use of the slightly altered lines of the classic novel. I only use the unconstrained tool to highlight what I believe is a real-life tragedy unfolding in our community, and before our very eyes. A struggle that has its origins in the endangered species act rightfully meant to protect endangered species and human habitation on privately owned property along the cliffs. As recent newspaper and television news accounts have chronicled, many homes and even roadway infrastructure are now themselves dramatically endangered by the continuing and accelerated erosion of the cliffs on the western shore
Thursday, February-2010
On Friday, Feb. 5, The Calvert Marine Museum continues its First Free Friday Concert Series with the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition. ABC returns to the museum stage by popular demand, bringing their tight three part harmonies, hot picking, and bluesy solos. Described as playing bluegrass fireworks, the group performs throughout the mid-Atlantic area. Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition released their first CD, Foolish Pleasure, in September of 2003 and their second, Live At The Prince, in 2007. Both will be available for sale. The concert begins at 6:15 p.m. There are no reservations and seating is on a first come first served basis.
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Art is Important!
Beat the Winter Blues
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The Alumni Players Dinner Theater of Our Lady Star of the Sea presents Ill Get My Man an English Farce by Philip King, on February 5-6 and February 12-13. This is a treat you do not want to miss - enjoy a delicious dinner and see a show for a great price. The actors are an impressive lot of local people who donate their time for a great cause. Dinner is catered by Thompsons Seafood. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the show. Tickets are $30 per person. For reservations call 410-326-3008. During 2010, the Calvert Marine Museum celebrates 40 successful years, providing education, history, and cultural experiences. The first Friday of every month will feature their First FREE Friday program. The museum is open free to the public from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with special entertainment and activities each month. On Friday, February 5, First Free Friday presents the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition in concert beginning at 6:15 p.m. in the museum auditorium. The free concert series is funded by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Boeing Company. For a complete listing of museum activities, events, and programs, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum. com or call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 for more information. Planning to get married this year? Join the Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center and Marina at their Annual Bridal Showcase on Sunday, February 7. Visit with a variety of wedding service providers; enjoy sample tastings, strolling fashions and door prizes from noon to 4:00 p.m. The Holiday Inn Solomons is located at 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons. For more information call 410-326-6311, ext. 2170. In honor of Black History Month, the Southern District Parks and Recreation Department will be honoring outstanding individuals of Calvert County Communities. This event will recognize African Americans who have made contributions to their community. This is a great opportunity to recognize those individuals who are giving back to the community by nominating them for this prestigious award. If you are interested in nominating an individual, please submit a brief write-up and picture to: Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. Entries are due by February 12, 2010. Winners will be selected and displayed at the Southern Community Center February 15 to 26. Call 410-586-1101 for additional information. The Tri County Dart Association presents the Tricoda Open XXII February 19-21 at the Holiday Inn Solomons. More than $6500 will be offered during this dart tournament sanctioned by the American Darts Organization. Sponsored by the Tri-County Dart Association, Holiday Inn Solomons, Isaacs Restaurant and B&B Dart Supplies, the competition has three days of events, including youth events on Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of St. Marys. For more information contact Chuggy Raley, 301-997-4066 or bkraley@msn.com. Join the American Chestnut Land Trust for a guided hike on the Goldstein Bay Farm Trail on Saturday, February 20. This strenuous 3.25 mile hike will feature hilly terrain and beautiful panoramic views of Parkers Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. Meet the group at Double Oak Farm, Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic. The hike begins at 1:30 p.m. and will last approximately 2 hours. For more information visit www.acltweb. org or call 410-414-3400. Through February 14 witness the working process of artists from concept to finished product as Annmarie Gardens spectacular Main Gallery is transformed into artist studios. Visitors have the opportunity to appreciate the artistic process, as well as the product. The gallery artists change every week. Upcoming artists include Frances Borchardt (mixed media) February 2-7; Carmelo Ciancio (scratchboard) February 8-12; Sarah Houde (ceramics) February 8-14; and Barbara V. Jones (mosaics) February 8-14.
Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center Today, more than ever, art is a way of slowing down, expressing ourselves, and making the human connection. Art is not discriminating- with respect to age, race or gender. This is apparent in our Living Gallery, where recent college graduate, Alexa Meade; http://alexameade.com, is pushing boundaries with her paintings; while Joyce Wellman, www.joycewellman.com, prominent, experienced African American artist, is sharing her techniques with the visitors and the artists. Art opens up a way to connect what we have learned, experienced, and what we feel. There is no right or wrong way of creating art. Art has no boundaries, there are no borders or countries or language barriers in the creation of art. We could continue and give numerous examples of why art is important to you, our community, education, ect., but you know these things and have hear them repeated before. But also, art brings us joy! From the picture your child has created, to the music you dance to and jam to in your car, the dances you and your family share, and words that are written - art is joyous. We hear conversations, laughter, and contemplation everyday at Annmarie Garden. The recent school field trips with middle school students and preschool children, or seniors tours are examples of the discussions and delight that are shared every day at Annmarie Garden. As winter chills bring way to spring sights and smells, remember to create and connect with art in your life and community. Currently, at Annmarie Garden, we have artists in action; where art IS the process. Stop by and stroll into our building and witness the community collage created at MLK Days by you- our visitors!
Annmarie Garden is now home to a beautiful, award winning Arts Building that houses exhibits, events and our community. The outdoor paved walking path is home to world class sculpture on loan from The Hirshhorn Museum and National Gallery of Art in DC. We are a Smithsonian Affiliate. There is no need to travel to DC to connect with art; we have it here in Southern Maryland! Try your hand at a class, or make arrangements to meet friends and family here. Start the conversation again in your family and your community. Whatever your objective or endeavor, bring art and joy back into your life. Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Dowell, MD. 410.326.4640. www. annmariegarden.org
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The governors proposed budget makes about $2 billion in cuts state-wide but it does allow for slightly greater amounts of money for the Southern Maryland counties in terms of education. Local officials say, however, that those numbers are not firm and could change as the Annapolis legislative session moves ahead. According to budget figures released by Gov. Martin OMalleys
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As the Maryland Senatorial district lines are drawn, Calvert County is split into two legislative districts. District 27, represented by Senator Thomas Mike Miller, Jr. (D) from Prince Georges County, consists of the portion of Calvert County from south of Prince Fredrick and northward. The majority of Millers district however is in Prince Georges County, where Miller hails from. District 29, represented by Senator Roy Dyson (D) from St. Marys County, consists of the remainder of Calvert County that is south of District 27. The majority of Dysons district however is in St. Marys County, where Dyson hails from, and a portion of Charles County. Because Calvert County is evenly split between Democratic and Republican registered voters, and more importantly, because Calvert County tends to support more conservative candidates, the powers in Annapolis have gerrymandered Calvert, and neutralized its vote by overshadowing its voters with larger populations in Prince Georges, St. Marys, and even some of Charles County. As a result of the 2010 Census, the party in power in Annapolis will redraw the boundaries once again; this will most likely take place in 2012, in time for the 2014 local and state elections. Look for the one party controlled state government to continue to gerrymander Calvert and St. Marys to offset both counties conservative leaning voters. More of Calvert County will be included in District 27 to be offset by Prince Georges County voters, and more of Charles County will be included in District 29 to offset St. Marys County voters. Its the unfortunate way the system works, one of the hidden costs of not being in the party thats in control. If the voters of Calvert County as a whole could vote together to elect their Senator, it is not likely such a Senator would look or act similar to the two that are supposed to represent Calvert now. The current legislative session going on in Annapolis gives us a stark reminder of how little the current two Senators reflect the views of the majority of Calvert County citizens. With the upcoming November election, re-election is the first priority of Marylands governor and Calverts two Senators. Despite out of control spending that has lead Maryland, an otherwise economically strong state, to the brink of fiscal collapse, there is no desire among these gentlemen to take the measures necessary to address the fiscal crisis. The majority of Calvert Countys residents prefer a fiscally responsible government. The governor has offered a creative plan that borrows hundreds of millions of dollars from numerous one time pots of money, including federal stimulus dollars, to pay for spending this year that will re-occur in future years even though the money will not be there. At the current rate of spending, Marylands deficit by 2014 will reach somewhere between $8 to $11 billion dollars. The majority of Calvert Countys residents do not want to pass huge deficit problems on to our children. Yet this is the plan that our two Senators seem to largely embrace. Continuing massive government spending with massive entitlement programs may play well in Prince Georges and Charles counties, but it lacks representation Publisher from Calvert County. Associate Publisher Editor Office Manager Graphic Artist Advertising Email Phone
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tion requires that deputies be familiar with Calvert County roadways and understand response speeds need to be adjusted according to the terrain of the roadway, the lay of the land, the population, congestion, weather, and traffic in the area where they are travelling. Third, we have already completed refresher behind the wheel training for all deputies on the safe practice of high speed responses. Fourth, we have implemented policy change that requires supervisors to monitor all emergency response calls. Additionally, the supervisor may change the priority response to the call based upon information received from the Calvert Control Center. Finally, I have met with the Campbell family and was granted permission to use this accident case as a learning tool for all deputies in Southern Maryland. The case in its entirety will now be taught and discussed at the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy. The mission of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office is to provide exceptional law enforcement services to the citizens of Calvert County and to prevent crime and fear of crime through innovative law enforcement efforts. We will continue to accomplish such tasks with the utmost professionalism, integrity, compassion and respect in order to maintain the highest standards of public trust and confidence. I will do everything in my power and wisdom to lessen the chances of our community ever having to endure this type of tragedy again. Once again, my sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Rachael Campbell. Mike Evans, Sheriff Calvert County
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Southern Maryland will play a major role in a first-of-its-kind, multi-state geochallenge, which involves the relatively new sport of treasure hunting using GPS devices. Geocaching, (pronounced geo-cashing), is the hobby of finding hidden treasures using coordinates and a hand-held GPS device. People across the world, possibly numbering in the millions, are involved in hiding geocaches for others to seek out and find. Within the next few months, the number of hidden geocaches across the globe is expected to exceed 1,000,000. Last year, Maryland became the first
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Kelley said 90 percent of the hides are in small clear containers, with a logbook inside, and trinkets. Most of them are placed within parks, or connected to historical sites, Kelley said. The whole premise is, if you take something out, you leave something in exchange. Finders typically sign the log book inside and trade one of the treasures inside with something they brought to the site.
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The new SSB trail has been a topic of discussion on geocaching message board such as www.geocaching.com, (which allows users to input an address to locate hidden geocaches nearby) and people from all over the East Coast are waiting for it to begin, Kelley said. So when it starts, its going to be a huge big hit. When a geocache is hidden by someone, it is listed on a site like www.geocaching.com, and given two ratings, one for difficulty of finding the location, and another that ranks the terrain.
Players use GPS coordinates to get with about 20 feet of where a geocache is hidden. From there, the search is on. Most are concealed under fallen logs, or in a hallow tree, but you never have to dig holes, Kelley said. Though, they are hidden well, because you dont want someone to stumble upon it and take it. A hand-held GPS device will get you within a 20-foot radius of the geocache, a car mounted GPS (which accepts input coordinates) would put you within a 50-80
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When you first meet 84-year-old Lusby resident Norman Barrett, he seems like a guy who has led a regular life. Barrett is a longtime Calvert County resident, has been married to his wife Dora for over 60 years, and worked at the post office until he retired. If you talk to Barrett, he will tell you about the easily documented medical miracles in his life. Barrett has had four heart attacks, two mini-strokes, a ruptured intestine, and a work related accident which caused him to fracture three vertebrae. Barrett has experienced more that the miracle of modern medicine, though. When I was getting ready to go into the OR for my ruptured intestines there was a nurse standing by my bedside along with my doctor, Barrett said. She was dressed in all white and I noticed that she was wearing a nurses cap, like the old time nurses used to. She told me that everything was going to be fine, and that she would see me in the morning. When Barrett woke up the next day, he asked his doctor who the nurse was that had reassured him the night before. The doctor told me that there was no nurse, and said she must have been my guardian angel, Barrett said. I looked for that nurse and asked about her, but everyone said that there wasnt a nurse that fit that description working there. I never saw her
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to have come from this tradition. St. Valentines Day was declared an official holiday in 1537 by Englands King Henry VIII. The oldest surviving valentine dates from 1415. It is a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife. At the time, the duke was being held in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. The Young Mans Valentine Writer was published in 1797 in England. The book contained scores of suggested verses for the young lover who could not compose his own. Printers began producing a limited number of cards known as mechanical valentines that contained verses and sketches. Paper valentines became so popular in England in the early 1800s; they began to assemble them in factories. By the mid-1800s fancy valentines were made with real lace and ribbons. In the United States the first valentines were made by Esther Howland. Her father operated a large book and stationary store in Worcester, Massachusetts and would import valentines each year from England. Esther, a student at Mount Holyoke College, decided to create her own using imported lace, fine papers and other supplies. She hired several assistants, including her brothers, to create and market her valentines. The sales amounted to about $100,000 a year, not bad for the 1800s. Since 2001, an award is given by the Greeting Card Association known as the Esther Howland Award for Greeting Card Visionary. Hallmark produced its first valentine in 1913. Today, the company employs a research staff that analyzes the sales patterns of previous valentines. The analysis is combined with more than 100,000 customer interviews, focus groups and in-store observations to create the cards that make up Hallmarks Valentines Day line. One card created by Hallmark was the top choice of customers in 2006. The card, romantically named V330-5 by Hallmarks simply states: Each time I see you, hold you, think of you, heres what I do.I fall deeply, madly, happily in love with you. Happy Valentines Day. Who receives the most valentines? Surprisingly enough teachers, followed by kids, mothers, wives and then sweethearts. And more than 50 percent of these cards are purchased
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in the six days before Valentines Day. The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that worldwide approximately one billion valentines are sent annually. This makes Valentines Day the second largest card sending holiday of the year, falling behind Christmas. It is also known that men spend twice as much on average as women. Even the U.S. Census keeps records of how Americans celebrate Valentines Day. Greeting cards are purchased or made by 65% of the population. Taking your favorite gal, or guy comes in second at 44%, followed by candy (38%), flowers (32%), gift cards (29%), stuffed animals (21%), perfume or cologne (12%) and jewelry (11%). The Empire State Building has held a Valentines Day wedding event for 16 years. On Valentines Day 14 lucky couples are selected to marry at the New York landmark, the only time each year that the Empire State Building hosts weddings. Couples that
wish to be married, renew their vows or affirm their commitment to one another are invited to submit their love stories, photos and reasons for wanting to have their ceremony there. Winners are selected on the originality and creativity of their submissions. More than 220 couples have been married as part of this event. Many people choose to get married on this day. Famous Valentines Day weddings include: The Captain and Tennille, Elton John and Renate Blauel, Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, Jerry Garcia and Deborah Koons, and Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. Famous people whose birthday falls on Valentines Day include: Thomas Malthus (1766), Frederick Douglass (1817), Jack Benny (1894), Jimmy Hoffa (1913), Hugh Downs (1921), Florence Henderson (1943), Carl Bernstein (1944), Tim Buckley (1946), Gregory Hines (1946), Jules Asner (1968), Rob Thomas (1972) and Steve McNair (1973).
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Dennis E. Bayliss, 54
Dennis E. Bayliss Denny, 54, of Lusby, MD, passed away on January 16, 2010 at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1955 in Prince Frederick, MD to Dorothy McCready Bost. Denny could always be found working with his hands as a mechanic. His passion in life was ridding and building Harley Davidson motorcycles. He had just completed building a custom Harley Davidson motorcycle a year ago. Denny is survived by his mother Dorothy Bost, of Lusby, MD, his brother David Knight, of Lusby, MD, his niece Sheila Squires, of N.C. and his great niece Kayla Squires, of N.C. He was preceded in death by his step-father Terry Bost and his brother
Roland W. McCready. Pallbearers will be Dutch, Chris, Jimmy, Kenny, Buddy and Ed. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD; where funeral services will be celebrated on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM with Pastor William Davis officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lusby, MD.
Deanna Granger, 16
D e a n n a Mariah Nanny Granger, was born on July 8, 1993 in Flint, Mich., to the late Dawn Yvette Granger and Dennis Peters. Deanna captured the heart of all who were blessed to have met her.
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Deanna attended Calvert Country School Prince Frederick, MD, a Special Education Center, November, 2006 to date. She also attended John F. Kennedy Center, Pontiac, MI, in September, 2006. Deanna was born with Mitochondrial Myopathy. M & M is a deficiency of the muscle hormone throughout the body. Deanna was according to records the longest living minor with this condition. As a result Deanna had Scoliosis, epilepsy, seizures, and upper respiratory disease. Let it be known when DD was born the doctors gave her a life expectancy of 6 years. Nanny our DD said NO!!! to death and sixteen and a half years of life. Handicapped NO!!! When one met DD her eyes peered into your soul and touched your heart. Her big brown eyes and long eyelashes and smile were captivating. Her laugh was contagious!!! Deanna was an Angel, pure-hearted, free spirited, funny, feisty and strong. Deanna may have been medically handicapped but she had the WILL to not let it prevent her from living her life to the fullest. Deannas testimony to ALL OF US IS Unconditional Love, Richness of Life, Laughter, Joy, Happiness, Compassion, Peace, and Faith. Deanna departed this life on January 22, 2010 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. and leaves to cherish her brothers Darius, Dennis Scott, Christopher Hatchett, a sister Christina, Auntie Mommy Wanda, cousins Jason, Alyshia and Yasmine` Lusby, MD; Grandmother Raifa AbdelAziz San Diego, CA; Aunts Laverne Granger Winston-Salem, NC; Maryam Jasmin Abdullah, San Diego, CA; Amber Powell Portchester, NY, Diane Peters MI; Uncles George T. Granger Jr., Kansas City, Derrick Peters; and a host of Great Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Medical Care Providers, Nurses, Joy, Chi-Chi, Amy, Malika, and Caroline. Teachers.Mary Posey, Dianna Wall and Lisa Spencer. Also dear friends Rachel, Shaunta, Tawanna, Terina, Annette Downey, Regina, Angie, Desiree & Tom. The family received friends at Crossroads Christian Church, 150 Ball Road, St. Leonard, MD on Thursday, January 28, at 4:00 PM until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 PM. On Saturday, January 30, the family received friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Cobbs Funeral Home, 151 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, MI. Graveside services to follow at the Perry Mt. Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry, Pontiac, MI. Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.
Lewis Montgomery, 88
Lewis Stephen Montgomery, 88, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 27, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 1, 1921 in Bryantown, MD and married Mary Alberta Greenwell on January 26, 1940 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD. Lewis graduated from Gonzaga High School in Washington, DC and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 6th Calvary Division from November 20, 1945 to September 18, 1953 when he
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was honorably discharged. He went on to be an Electrician until his retirement. Lewis is survived by his wife of 70 years Mary Alberta Montgomery of Lusby, MD; children, Barbara Jones and spouse Paul of Hedgesville, WVA, Linda Dyer and spouse Bill of Lusby, MD, Carolyn Magill of Hughesville, MD, June M. Groft of Riva, MD, and Dwight Montgomery and spouse Linda of Waldorf, MD; siblings, Virginia, Ellen, Ruth, Thelma, Lucille, Ann, Imogene, and John; 15 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren, and 17 Great-Great Grandchildren. The family received friends on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 2-5 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD. Funeral Services were held on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Carl Snyder officiating. Interment followed in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be Bill Dyer, Bruce Dyer, Michael Dyer, Sean Gray, Alan Gray, Rick Magill, Billy Montgomery, and Nicholas Dyer. Memorial contributions may be made in Lewiss memory to the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad, 200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685.
Cecil was a fun-loving person, blessed with quick wit and a great sense of humor. She enjoyed music and tried to play an instrument, but was not successful. However, in the spirit of cohesiveness, Cecil dubbed herself a go go girl for the family band. She was a family-oriented person that always looked forward to and enjoyed visitation of family, whether local or out of town. She also loved entertaining, opening her home and welcoming everyone. Cecil enjoyed cooking and only needed a little notice to prepare her delicious potato salad, fried chicken and homemade cakes from scratch. She made sure that no one left her house on an empty stomach. Over the years, Cecil also enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling with her family. When not on the water, gardening or traveling, Cecil would find the time to relax on the porch, taking in the sun rays and sharing stories with family and friends. She also enjoyed playing bingo and visiting casinos. Cecil was a very unselfish and caring person, always willing to lend a helping hand. A testament of her love for others speaks volumes when Cecil, while in rehab, took the initiative to feed an elderly person who could not feed herself. She was a very soft-spoken person that was quick to make a concession and never had a cross-word with anyone. Cecil was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Parker; three children; William Clifton, Clarence Edward and Herbert Elzia Parker. She leaves to cherish her memory, four daughters; Joyce Stafford (Harold) of Clinton, Maryland, Milda Williams of Fairmont Heights, Maryland, Alberta Nichols (James) of Washington, D.C. and Rochell Hawkins (Alphonso) of Huntingtown, Maryland; three sisters; Nannie P. Cade of St. Leonard, Maryland, Ola Alexander of South Hill, Virginia and Eunice King of South Hill, Virginia; one sister-in-law; Alice Kellibrew of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; one brother-in-law, Robert King of South Hill, Virginia and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She also leaves an extended family that adopted her as Momma; John P. Jenkins, H. Kay Bradby, Tony Bradby, Beverly Robinson, Jackie Carter, Tony Pratt, Wanda James, Sharmelle Williams, Alton Dixon and Burkett Lyburn. Funeral service was held on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Kettering Baptist Church, Upper Marlboro, MD with Pastor Bucas Sterling, III officiating. The interment was at Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, MD. The pallbearers were Angelo Johnson, Eliza Johnson, Nathaniel Johnson, Tony Pratt, Carliss Smallwood, and Anthony White. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
The family received friends on Sunday, January 24, 2010, from 2 to 5 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD, and on Monday, January 25, 2010, from 10 11 AM at the Darnestown Presbyterian Church,15120 Turkey Foot Rd, Darnestown, MD 20878, where services were held at 11 AM, interment following in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Darnestown Presbyterian Church.
Angelo Valenza, 91
Angelo D. Valenza, 91, of Saint Leonard, MD passed away on January 26, 2010 at the Calvert County Nursing Center, Prince Frederick, MD. He was the dear husband for 63 years of Marie Del Vecchio Valenza, father of Kathryn Wood (Gary) and Susan Valenza, grandfather of Abby Wood, and uncle to many loved Valenza and Del Vecchio nieces and nephews. A son, John, died in 1970. Angie is also survived by a brother, Domenic, and sisters Philomena and Lucretia. His brothers Thomas and Nicholas and sisters Angela and Santa predeceased him. Angelo was a member of the 451st Bombardment Group during World War II and a long-time resident of Washington, DC, and Bethesda, Md. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Angies name to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation or the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
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Photo By Chris Stevens Amina Smith flies over the high-jump bar to set a SMAC record in the girls long jump. Smith achieved a 58 jump, breaking her own record of 56 last year.
Photo By Frank Marquart Matt Pilkington is caught up in the grasp of Martez Allen of Leonardtown.
With a very young team, Bartley doesnt want to put any more pressure on the Panthers than they already are facing, competing in a very tough conference with some talented teams. We are where were supposed to be, as young as we are, he says. Were not concentrating on regionals or states right now. Once we get these young guys more experience, then we can shoot for that. By Chris
Photo By Frank Marquart J.R. Pilkington holds on to Chopticons John Fisher during a recent match.
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LANDOVER This was Amina Smiths third attempt. The Patuxent High senior breathed in, breathed out, stretched and ran for the high jump bar placed at 5 feet, 10 inches with purpose. Smith hit the bar on the way down and laid on the mat frustrated and this was after she broke her own record. The last two meets, I got 510, Smith said after winning the girls high jump at the Jan. 23 Southern Maryland Athletic Conference Indoor track meet with a record leap of 5 feet 8 inches. Its rough, but Im working on it. Smith, also a winner in the girls triple jump and runner-up in the 55-meter hurdles, broke her own SMAC record of 5 feet 6 inches, set exactly 365 days before she broke it again. [The high jump has] been her specialty. God gave her a great gift, said Panthers head coach Dave Walser, in his 12th season at the helm of the PHS indoor track squad. Shes had a love affair with it from Day One. Shes always had fairly good technique, now shes getting stronger and stronger. Smith finished four inches ahead of North Points Shavon Briscoe for her second straight high jump title, but now is focusing on the 2A South Regional meet and the class 2A state meet where that 6 foot bar will be her main objective. I have to get stronger in my legs so I can get to higher heights, she says. 60 is my goal, and Im going to get it. Walser has no doubt that Smith, with a little mind power, can reach her goal. Weve seen her have some great shots at it, he said. 6foot is within her reach. If she can overcome that mental challenge of seeing that bar the same height as she is, she will do it.
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Friday, Feb. 5
19th Annual Father/Daughter Valentines Dinner & Dance Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby 6:30 - 9 p.m A night fit for a king and his princess to celebrate! A Valentine dinner and dance designed just for fathers and daughters. Join us for a great evening of food, music and fun. Activities will include door prizes, dads funky tie contest and dads silly shoes contest. 410-586-1101
The Alumni Players next production, Ill Get My Man, is Feb. 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th. Dinner catered by Thompsons Seafood. Tickets are $30 per person. For reservations, please call 410-326-3008 and leave your name, phone number, date of show and how many in your party. We will call you back to confirm your order. Ticket includes dinner and show. Located at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Solomons, MD. (410) 326-3008.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Tacos Meeting Teen Advisory Council of Students meets with Calvert Library staff to help plan and market programming for teens, as well as, suggest materials that would interest teens, 3:304:40pm. This is volunteer work that counts towards community service hours. If you are a teen interested in making a difference for other teens in your community, please contact Rachel Hummel. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Next Steps for a Sustainable Calvert The Good Life without the Commute: Are you interested in changing your lifestyle to support a sustainable community? Join us to talk about the possibilities, pitfalls and promises. 7:008:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, Feb. 27
The Fabulous Hubcaps Fundraiser Do you like a little bit of RockN-Roll and have a passion for animals? The Fabulous Hubcaps will be hosting a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Calvert County February 27th at the Holiday Inn Solomons from 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 each and can be purchased at the Fishing Creek Kennel, 2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There will also be a silent auction and raffle items. For more information on this event, please contact 410-2862679 or visit their website www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org.
Saturday, Feb. 6
Sweetheart One-Mile Run Cove Point Park, 750 Cove Point Road, Lusby. 7:30 8:30 a.m. Parks and Recreation Southern District offers this one-mile early morning run to jump start your day. Grab your sweetheart, get on board, get in shape and join us for an exhilarating fun run. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category. 410-586-1101
Valentines Day is coming up (hint, hint darling husband). Want to make a big splash with your sweetheart? For a donation of $50 to Calvert Hospice, the quartet Fathers and Sons will serenade your sweetheart at home, work or any other venue in Calvert County. For less than the cost of a dozen roses you receive your choice of two songs plus a rose and candy that will be presented to your special someone. For more information visit www. calverthospice.org.
Sunday, Feb. 28
COSMIC Symphony Voices of the People Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown. 4 6 p.m. The Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland in Concert presents Voices of the People featuring Jessica Lyons. Be delighted by the 5th Annual Young Artists Competition winners, Brahms Rhapsody and Coplands Rodeo featuring Ballet Caliente. Tickets: $10, $8 seniors and students, $25 for a family pass. Tickets available at www.cosmicmusic.org, Educate & Celebrate and Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts. 410-414-7036.
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 410-586-8501, or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us. Free admission.
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Valentines Day my favorite holiday of the year! Not only is it a great time to recognize our loved ones but it is also my birthday. This year Valentines Day shares the weekend with Presidents Day, giving you an extra day to celebrate. Nestled on Lore Road between Spring Grove Marina and the Holiday Inn Solomons enjoy seafood seasoned to perfection at The Naughty Gull. Valentines Day weekend the full menu will be offered as well as three great specials - the Cajun Triple Delight with shrimp, scallops and jumbo lump crab meat over linguine; a 6 oz. filet mignon with fried crab cake; and an 8 oz. New York strip steak with crab Norfolk. On Sunday, February 14, Chef Pat will serve up breakfast from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Enjoy omelets, Eggs Benedict and other favorites, including her famous Cajun jumbo lump crab omelet. Call 410-326-4855 for reservations. See you there! Surprise your companion this Valentines Day with a wonderful, whimsical, Valentine Treat - no reservations required! Join Annmarie Garden for Annmarie After Hours, Sunday, February 14, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Guests will be treated to wonderful live music, complimentary appetizers and
desserts, beverages for a nominal fee. Enjoy artwork from the culmination of the Living Gallery exhibit with works created during the Living Gallery. Forty Blossoms from the Bouquet, an African American Tribute Expo, by Delphine Williams, will also end this evening. This extraordinary collection of paintings by Williams pays tribute to the AfricanAmerican woman for her contributions and sacrifices guiding the Calvert County community and society as a whole. For more information and costs, visit www. annmariegarden.org. Looking for a little Winter Romance? The Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast offers their Winter Romance package with luxurious waterfront accommodations overlooking the harbor in Solomons, chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of Prosecco upon arrival, breakfast and an intimate dinner for two. Contact the Innkeeper, Amanda Rutledge Comer at 410-326-2707 or visit their website www.blueheronbandb.com for more information. February 12-14, Isaacs Restaurant & Pub at the Holiday Inn Solomons offers a wonderful Valentines Dinner for Two. Start your dinner with a great appetizer choose from French Onion soup, seafood chowder, crab dip, chicken gumbo or a colossal crab met cocktail. Savor an entre your choice from New York
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Though nobody in the band will discuss their ages, a look at their set list proves theyre children of the 80s. We do anything from AC/DC and Aerosmith, to Led Zeppelin and Heart so we kind of cover the gamut. We tend to do a lot of 80s stuff, just because thats what were familiar with, said Suzanne, explaining that her own tastes in music also covered the gamut, particularly with 80s bands.
I love Depeche Mode and New Order and that stuff, and Bauhaus, she said, later admitting there might not be a market for that genre in Southern Maryland. But judging by the New Years crowd and their enthusiasm for the music, such omissions dont seem to matter. And Suzanne, however modest she claims to be, still seems comfortable enough onstage, lending her voice to Courtney Love covers (during the bands nods to the 90s, which are also ample), and screaming like Joan Jett or mimicking Lita Fords lilt. So this reviewer can echo, (in the words of the 80s metal diva herself) It aint no big thing. For more information, go to www.wildgoodrocks. com. By AndreA Shiell (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
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Second Hope Rescue and Friends of Felines were each the recipient of a $312 check past week, donated from 4leggedfotos.com and phyxiusphotos.com. Above is Bruce and Carol Hall of Friends of Felines receiving the check from Mary Beth Gates, owner of Peppers Pet Pantry. Below, Tina and Paul Harple of Second Hope Rescue receive a check from Gates and Debbie Patterson, of 4leggedfotos.com. Christina Dale of phyxiusphotos.com is not pictured.
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