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During last years Quick Draw event during the Solomons Paint The Town event, one of the winners created this oil painting of the Drum Point Lighthouse in under two hours.
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Fire departments and rescue squads from all over Southern Maryland gathered at Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad for the 64th Annual Maryland Volunteer Firemens Association Convention.
Don Carlos Homenides De Histanhua, played by Keith Mervine, threatens Victor Emmanuel Chandebise at gun point during the current play at Three Notch Theatre, A Flea in Her Ear, which will be running through May 15.
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High-flying pro wrestling is coming to Southern Maryland. More than 20 wrestlers are on the fight card for an event this Sunday in Leonardtown. Among the stars in attendance will be the bearded Grizzly Redwood.
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personnel to about 211 at present. The agencys authorized strength has decreased to just 247 sworn personnel, Windemuth said, and is seeking applicants to fill vacancies. The number of citations for oyster related offenses rose steadily from 130 in 2007 to 187 in 2009, but dropped off sharply to just 76 in 2010, Windemuth said. Part of that drop could have been because of strong enforcement efforts, including suspension of certain watermens licenses, Windemuth said, but the drop in personnel coupled with combating the use of illegal gill nets catching rockfish were also likely drivers of the trend. Just because theres been a decrease in violations doesnt mean theres a decrease in [poaching] activity, Windemuth said. By Guy Leonard (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
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The boards of directors of Constellation Energy and Exelon Corporation announced April 28 they reached an agreement to combine the two companies. The Calvert County Board of Commissioners, representing the home of Constellation Energys Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, announced support for the merger and its expected benefits for the citizens of Maryland. We have been consistently supportive of Constellation Energy and Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, said Board of Commissioners President Susan Shaw. For more than 30 years, Calvert Cliffs has contributed to our economic stability and been part of the cultural fabric of our community. Its presence has been an integral factor that allows our citizens to maintain an outstanding quality of life. Additionally, Constellation Energy has proven to be a caring and committed corporate citizen. Based on this ongoing, outstanding positive relationship, we support the proposed merger, Shaw said. The Board of Commissioners is encouraged by the promise that the merger will provide Constellation Energy with the benefits of Exelon Corporations experience as the operator of the largest nuclear power f leet in the world and the largest nuclear f leet in the U.S. Access to new resources and capabilities can help support the Calvert Cliffs commitment to safety and reliability, she said. Constellation Energy is a holding company for BGE and its affiliates, and the merger holds benefits for BGEs 1.2 million customers in Maryland. Under the proposed plan, a $100 credit will be given to each BGE residential customer within 90 days of the merger closing. BGE has approximately 7,000 customers in northern Calvert County. The Board of Commissioners also announced support for proposals under the merger plan that will provide resources for Maryland energy efficiency measures and renewable energy. These are important efforts that fit well with Calvert Countys commitment to sustainable development, Shaw said. From staff reports (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net
Photo by Sarah Miller Fire departments and rescue squads from all over Southern Maryland gathered at Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad for the 64th Annual Maryland Volunteer Firemens Association Convention. Pictured above is the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department at the Firemens games tug of war game. There was also a carnival and a parade on Solomons Island.
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Whiteford agreed that the survival of such an animal to relative maturity was something of a minor miracle, since bright colors attract predatory fish and young eels are among the favorite prey of species like rockfish. Whiteford said he did not believe the eels color was a result of a sudden change like chemical contamination because such a contamination would likely reduce its chances of survival. I would venture to say it was born that way, Whiteford said. It definitely had a higher risk of mortality because its brightly colored. Whiteford said that anomalies such as this crop up from time to time in regional waterways; sometimes eels have white or yellowish discolorations and crabs have found that have been completely devoid of pigment giving them a bright white coloring. Whiteford said that, judging from the pictures he has seen, the eel does not appear to be part of a new species but rather may suffer from a peculiar genetic disorder that gives it its striking color. By Guy Leonard (CT) info@
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On April 30, the Calvert County Sheriffs Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint in Solomons, which was set up northbound on Route 2 at the Avondale Center. Prior to starting the checkpoint signs were placed on the northbound shoulder south of the checkpoint and on the southbound shoulder north of the checkpoint. Those signs are made of a light reflective material and also were maintained with flares to keep them illuminated throughout the duration of the checkpoint. The checkpoint was officially started at 10:45 p.m. A total of 430 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. Of that total number of vehicles, field sobriety tests were administered to 16 operators, with three of those being arrested for violation of the State DUI
laws. The three arrested for violating the impaired driving laws were Christopher Donnell Jones, 26 of Augusta, GA., Samuel Nathaniel Young, 38 of Hollywood, and Craig Allen Shingfeld, 39 of Lexington Park, police report. The checkpoint was concluded at 1:15 a.m. We will continue to be vigilant in our enforcement efforts of impaired drivers in an effort to reduce fatal accidents resulting from people who consume alcohol and make the poor decision to operate a vehicle when it is not safe to do so, Sheriff Mike Evans said. The checkpoint was conducted using federal grant funds that supporting the Maryland Highway Safety Offices Checkpoint/ Strikeforce initiative.
For a long time Craig Guy, Sr. has been a fan of professional wrestling and with his new promotion organization, Horizon Wrestling, hes set to bring sports entertainment back to Southern Maryland. Guy, the battalion commander at Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy in Leonardtown, is putting on the event as a fundraiser for the school and the action will commence Sunday, May 15, at the academy drill hall. More than 20 wrestlers are on the card that afternoon, one of them is Guys son, and two of them are alumni from Great Mills High School. There will be nine matches between singles, tag team and triple threat events, Guy told The Southern Calvert Gazette. Its been a long time since pro wrestling came to Southern Maryland, Guy said of his promotions first ever outing. At $10 dollars per ticket, Guy said that the chance to watch the independent wrestlers is a deal, especially because tickets to higher priced events in places like those in Baltimore are harder to come by. Many of the young athletes are hungry for success and eager to make an impression, Guy said, which is not always easy to do
as aspiring sports entertainers sometimes find it hard to even get booked for an event. Guy believes that local pro wrestling fans are eager to see some energetic, young talent, too. This gives the wrestlers a chance to expand their careers and get some ring time, Guy said. Hes received hundreds of e-mails seeking information on the event, and he knows of fans coming from as far away as Delaware, Ohio and Philadelphia to watch the action. But there are some notably famous wrestlers set for the event as well, with Delirious, of Total Non Stop Action Wrestling and Pro Wrestling NOAH of Japan fame. Delirious high-flying and unpredictable style will be pitted against the cocky Adam Cole, whose own blog proclaims himself the uncrowned best of the best, in the main event. Other matches include Grizzly Redwood known as the Littlest Lumberjack against Ernesto Osiris and in tag team action The Hellions, Alex Payne and Shawn Hagadorn, will face off against The Bravado Brothers, Lance and Harlem. The Sunday event is also open to families, Guy said, and things like profanity from the wrestlers is prohibited. For $10 dollars I dont think they can go wrong, Guy said. Its going to be fun and down to earth. By Guy Leonard (CT) info@
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To raise funds for Youth Camp and other outreach programs in the area, Young Life, a non-profit, non-denominational ministry is conducting a 5K run/walk on Saturday morning, May 14th. The race will begin at 8am at the Back Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast at 210 Alexander Street, Solomons. To participate in this race, one may preregister online at Active.com. Alternatively, registration is possible at the Patuxent Presbryterian Church at 23421 Kingston Creek Road California, MD 20619 on Friday, May 13th between 8am and 8pm, or on race day at the Back Creek Inn starting at 7am. The first 300 people to register will have a t-shirt reserved for them. The cost is $25 for adults and $20 for 18 and younger. For complete information about the race, and to sign up, see www.younglife5k.blogspot. com.
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Circle of Angels Remembers WWII
Just in time for Memorial Day, the Circle of Angels will be holding a Remembering World War II Day at the Calvert County Fairgrounds Saturday form 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Roseanna Vogt, the founding director of the Circle of Angels, said this is the first time the group has had the WWII day. They wanted to start a full-day event in the tradition of the Calvert Marine Museums Cradle of Invasion event, which has been discontinued. In addition to the World War II day, the Circle of Angels will also be hosting the fifth annual USO night on Aug 5 on the boardwalk pavilion in Solomons from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Vogt said the last USO night drew in 750 people who drifted in and out during the evening. Shes hoping the WWII day will be just as successful, if not more so. Photo Courtesy of Roseanna Vogt Im hoping everyone To prepare for WW2 Day, Rebecca Vogt, a volunteer, strikes a pose in the world will be there, in a 1940s costume provided by New Direction Community Theater in Lusby. Vogt said. There will be music, singing, a 1940s Jeep exhibit, a electronic game competition and a ribbon cutting by Maryland Secretary of Veteran Affairs Edward Chow Jr. at 10 a.m., among other activities. Admission into the memorial event is completely free. I dont think its right to charge people, Vogt said. She said an event like the WWII day should be open to the public, and making it free will make it more enticing for everybody to come. Vogt said the event is five years in the making, but has been in the planning stages for 13 months. The goal of the event is to bring younger generations together with older generations and remember veterans from past battles as well as remember the men and women who are still fighting. WWII was a time when the United States showed the world what resilience looked like, Vogt said, and its important to not forget that. For more information about the WWII day, the USO night or the Circle of Angels in general, visit www.circleofangels.org. By Sarah Miller (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
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Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 14 at the Calvert Marine Museums sixth annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, and boat rides offer something for every member of your family from 10 a.m. 5 p.m., a press release states. On Saturday, the waterfront museum comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of Southern Maryland traditions. Taste traditional foods, learn how to pick crabs, shuck oysters, and stuff a ham like the pros, enjoy local gospel and old time music, see Chesapeake Bay retrievers in action, watch model boats skim the waters of the boat basin, talk with traditional crafts people as they demonstrate their skills. Children will enjoy toy boat building and more! Free rides on the historic bugeye, the Wm. B. Tennison should not be missed. Traditional crafts are also celebrated on Saturday. Around the carving shed, visitors can see how crab and eel pots are constructed, see model boat makers in action, and watch traditional carvers at work. Come try your skill inside the museum! Demonstrations of quilting, embroidery, knitting, and other textile crafts will be on-going. Home
baked goodies will be available for sale and food vendors will be on-site. The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, now in its 11th year, is a popular component of the festival. Enthusiasts from across the country set-up camp in the parking lot to show off their vintage boats and engines. The unofficial engine swap is a great way to expand your collection. The Solomons Maritime Festival is sponsored by Washburns Boat Yard, Harbor Island Marina, Inc., Spring Cove Marina, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Zahnisers Yachting Center, and Chesapeake Energy Services. For more information, please call Sherry Reid at (410) 3262042 x 19, or visit the museum website at w w w. c a l vertmarinemuseum. com. Admission to the Festival and Museum is free that weekend.
The Calvert Wine and Arts Fest features a little something for everyone from arts and crafts to music and of course, local wines. This years event is scheduled for Saturday, 14 May from 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. on the grounds of historic All Saints Episcopal Church at the intersection of Routes 2 and 4 in Sunderland. Its organized by church members Mary Ann and Sherrill Munn. Our ministry mission is to support Calvert County wineries and local artisans and community fellowship, while raising money for All Saints Church to help maintain historic 1692 church and property. Our pastor Ken Phelps and the church vestry support this endeavor, Mary Ann Munn said. We want to support the emerging wine industry in Calvert County as well. The countys strong agricultural industry is continuing in a new direction, she adds. A wide range of artisans working in various media will be featured. Want to give them a local outlet, Leslie Downs helps customers at last years Calvert Arts and Wine Fest. Although many are outside, be sure Munn says. As we have room, we invite to go into the Parish Hall for additional vendors. other artisans, as well. We want to present an enjoyable event for the community eral other community organizations, including Boy Scout Troupes, and its families to experience. Garden Clubs and Alcoholics Anonymous meet there. Also, youth All Saints Episcopal Church is one of the original Anglican concerts are held there as well. parishes from 1692 when the English crown took over the MaryThe Calvert Wine and Arts Fest at All Saints started in May land Counties and is on the states registry of historic churches. 2008 as a juried artisan event with four Calvert wineries. PerigeThe original church was burned; current church was built from aux was licensed but had not yet opened to public. Running Hare 1772-1774. So its a special site and knowledgeable parishioners opened and joined in 2009. Co-sponsors from the beginning inoffer tours during the festival, Munn adds. clude Southern Maryland Folk Arts Center, Nancy Donley, Leslie The event helps raise funds to help maintain church itself and Downs and Shorty Brenner. By Diane Burr (CC) editor@chesapeakecurrent. its parish hall, which is used by more than church members. Sev- com
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Holy Pot Bust On May 8 at 12:54 a.m., Calvert County Sheriffs Deputy M. Economes responded to St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick for the report of a female hollering for help. Economes made contact with a subject on the back porch of the church who advised that he had just had an argument with his daughter and she left him there. The subject, identified as Richard Brian Desmond, 56 of St. Leonard, was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and was arrested and charged, police report.
Theft From Unlocked Car Unknown suspect(s) stole a purple Olympic 820 digital camera from inside an unlocked vehicle at a home on White Sands Drive in Lusby overnight between May 5 and 6. DFC J. Bell is also investigating this case. Illegal Prescriptions Arrest On May 1, at 10:25 pm, Trooper First Class Johns responded to the 8500 block of Daryl Drive in Lusby regarding an open warrant for a suspect at that residence. Michael D. Weaver, Jr. 42 of Lusby, was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. A secondary search revealed possession of prescriptions drugs not prescribed to him, police say. He was additionally charged with possession of CDS. Lusby House Burgled A home on San Jose Lane in Lusby was burglarized sometime between April 29 and May 3, the Calvert County Sheriffs Office reports. A vehicle parked in the driveway had the driver side window smashed out as well. The unknown suspects stole over $4,000 in property to include a 58-inch Samsung plasma TV, an Olympus digital camera, a PlayStation3, a Gateway laptop and other items. DFC M. Velasquez is investigating. Gunsmoke Trail Home Burglarized DFC C. Waldron is investigating a burglary to a home on Gunsmoke Trail in Lusby that occurred overnight between April 30 and May 1. A 32 inch television, a Playstation3 game, a gold ring and currency, together valued at over $3000, was stolen. Electronics Removed From Home Sometime between April 25 and April 29 someone burglarized a home on Laurel Drive in Lusby and stole a Magnavox 20 inch LCD television, a Hewlett Packard laptop computer and a Dell laptop computer, all together valued at over $1800. Dep. J. Hardesty is investigating.
Interested in archaeology come experience the 2011 Archaeology Speaker Series at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Southern Maryland is home to many archaeological sites as well as many talented professionals in the field. Whether you are an archaeologist yourself, or arent even sure what an archaeologist does, these free events will be informative and interesting. Monthly lectures begin May, 13 at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13 Unraveling the Mystery of the World Trade Center Ship Nichole Doub, Head Conservator, Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Find out what weve learned about the 18th century ship found at the World Trade Center. Nicole Doub will explain the role conservators played in the excavation of the ship and its preservation. Thursday, June 16 Pig Point - Uncovering 8,000 Years of Prehistory Stephanie Taleff Sperling, Archaeologist, Lost Towns Project On a bluff overlooking the Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, archaeologists are excavating a remarkable site occupied for the last 8,000 years. Join Ms.
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The Calvert Marine Museum is partnering with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Professional Baseball Club to offer a Country Music Festival featuring the Willie Nelson Country Throwdown Tour on Saturday, June 18 at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. Country music fans will enjoy eight hours of live music beginning at 3:00 p.m. featuring 13 artists on three stages, including Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Craig Campbell, and Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real. All tickets are general admission and are $40 each; additional service fees apply. Tickets may be purchased at calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com or www.soMDBluecrabs.com. The Bluebird Caf Stage will feature six emerging singersongwriters where attendees may enjoy the unique and intimate in the round-style sets made famous at Nashvilles Bluebird Caf. Adam Hood, Caitlyn Smith, Austin Lucas, Brent Cobb, Dani Flowers, and Erin Enderlin have signed on the Bluebird Caf Stage and will also perform during the main stage set changes. For additional information, please visit www.countrythrowdown.com. A living legend in his day, American icon, Willie Nelson is a singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. With more than 200 albums over six decades, Willie is the creative genius behind Crazy, Hello Walls, Red Headed Stranger, and Stardust. A career recognized with eight Grammy wins, a Presidents Merit Award, a Grammy Legend Award, and the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, Willie Nelson is still going strong. Last April, Willie Nelsons Country Music, produced by Grammy and Oscar winning T Bone Burnett, was released on Rounder Records and recently received a Grammy Nomination for Best Americana Album. Country Music, recorded in Nashville with an A-list band, touts this American musical icon recording fresh versions of timeless classics. This only tour of its kind in the world of country would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses. Stadium Series Sponsors include Prince Frederick Ford, Coors, Coors Light, Killians (Bozick Distributors), Quick Connections, Comcast, and GTMR Incorporated. Special VIP packages and box suites are available, along with concert sponsorship opportunities. For more information, please call 410-326-2042, ext. 18. Food and drinks are available; coolers are not permitted. To reach a staff person at the Calvert Marine Museum, please call 410-326-2042 x 16, 17, or 18.
The Chesapeake Community Chorus next concert The Water Around Us will be held at Mt Harmony United Methodist Church, 155 E. Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at 5 p.m. The concert will feature contemporary, gospel, classical Christian and secular music by John Rutter, Moses Hogan, Phillip Bliss, Andy Beck, Peter Choplin, and others. Water songs include: Spirit, Like a River, Riversong, and Wade In the Water. A free-will offering will be taken to support the maintenance of the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House. The Chorus is a volunteer group of over 30 singers in its 8th season giving concerts for the benefit of charities in Calvert County. The chorus has raised over $48,000 for these charities.
Members of the Smith Island Crab Skiff Association will race their speedy 18-foot skiffs at the Solomons Island Pavilion on Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m. The original Smith Island crab skiff was developed by Capt. Lawse Tyler in the 1920s as a motorized way to reach nearby grassy beds for harvesting soft crabs. Today, only one of his original skiffs survives and is on
display at the Smith Island Museum, a press release states. The Smith Island Crab Skiff Association was created in 1999 to keep the heritage of building and racing these unique boats alive. The skiffs compete in a series of races each year, but this is the first time they have raced at Solomons. After the race, see a skiff on display at the Calvert Marine Museum during the Solomons Maritime Festival. Celebrating Southern Maryland heritage, the Solomons Maritime Festival features antique boats and motor, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, toy boat building, and free boat rides. Free activities and museum admission promise fun for all ages from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum. For information about the crab skiff racing, please contact Richard Dodds at 410 3262042, ext. 31.
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Adult Day Care (ADC) of Calvert County is planning its 2nd Annual ADC Memorial Weekend Cross Country 5k for May 28 at 9:30 a.m. at Kings Landing Park, 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639 Not up to running? Walkers are also welcome to help raise money for this worthwhile group. Pre-registration is $18.00 and race day registration is $25.00. You can pre-register at active.com (in the search box, type ADC Memorial Weekend 5K). Contact Race Director Ed Sullivan at (410) 5350133 for more information. The top overall male and female finishers will receive a small cash prize as well as 1st place medals for the top male and female in each age group. The first 75 participants to register receive a free t-shirt. Others may purchase a shirt for only $5 (only a limited number will be available). For 25 years, since 1986, Adult Day Care of Calvert County has provided services to the community. ADC is a nonprofit, non-sectarian corporation in Calvert County providing professional medical services, compassionate care and activities to adults with advanced dementia.
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Sonny Broome, 79
A lexa nder Sonny Broome, 79, of Lusby, MD passed away on March 1, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on November 6, 1931 in Dowell, MD to the late Leonard and Martha Broome. He met and married his late bride of 57 years, Marguerite Broome, on July 4, 1951. Sonny and Marguerite remained in Dowell, MD to raise their family. Sonny received his education in the Calvert County School system. After a brief military career, Sonny pursued a career as a Waterman, working at the Shipyard and Oyster House in Solomons, MD. Afterwards, he began a (22) year long career in the General Maintenance field at Patuxent River Navy Base where he retired. Sonny was not one for sitting around the house, so after retirement, he kept himself busy by going back to work; doing some HVAC work with his son, bagging groceries at Woodburns, and doing some work for local builder, Bob Davis. As a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church, he was a devoted member of the board of trustees, sang on the mens choir, and helped open the St. Johns Youth Center. Sonny was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and godfather who committed his entire life to loving and providing for his children, Keith and Adriene Broome. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He devoted much of his time to help raise many children other than his own. Sonny had an old school charm that made him a joy to be around. He loved fishing and crabbing. In the spring and summer months, he would spend hours on the water in the company
of his wife, family and friends. His faith in God and strong will allowed him to depart this life peacefully on March 1, 2011 with his son at his side. His final days were spend surrounded by family and friends who he had bonded with throughout his very memorable life. Sonny was loved by many and will truly be missed. Sonny leaves to cherish his fond memory, his two children, Keith (Consuella) and Adriene Broome; one brother, Asia Broome,, who would pick him up almost every day to run errands; four grandchildren, Bernarda (Brandy) and Demond (Flordelyn) Henson, Lakeisha Broome and Kymberly Broome-Jones; four greatgranddaughters, Victoria, Kimora, Jada, and Amaya Henson; five special nephews, Clarence Broome, Vincent and Terry Johnson and Redmond and Bobby Janey who were like sons and often stopped by to visit him; long time friends, Clarence and Cozette Washington, Vincent and Constance Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Francis, Elsie, Edna, and Annie; one brother, Calvin (Tic). Funeral service was held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. John UM Church, Lusby, MD with Rev. Dr. Samson Y. Nortey, officiating. The interment was at St. John UM Church Cemetery, Lusby, MD. The pallbearers were Clarence Broome, Dale Broome, John White, Jeffrey White, Ralph Broome, and Winfred Johnson. The honorary pallbearers were Redmond Janey, Clarence Washington, Vincent Johnson, and Larry Henson.
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Dennis Lake Smith, of Solomons, MD passed away peacefully at his residence on May 1, 2011 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on May 31, 1941 in Frederick, MD to the late Reno Kenneth Smith and Margaret Albaugh
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Smith. He was formerly married to Sandy Smith and Donna Stewart. Dennis graduated from EmeryRiddle Aeronautical University, getting a bachelors college degree later in life while working full time. He was a valued employee of Wyle Labs in California, MD where he was a software applications engineer who traveled the world. Dennis was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force from 1962 1966 and received the following decorations, small arms expert marksmanship ribbon, Air Force good conduct medal and the Air Force outstanding unit award. He was a talented artist, skilled pilot and avid sport aviator, boater and saxophone player extraordinaire who most recently played with the band Round Midnite and at various venues around Solomons, MD. He loved art, music, flying, beaches and sunsets. He will be forever remembered for his kindness, generosity, sense of humor and passion for adventure. Dennis is a past member of the Boy Scouts of America having earned the rank of Eagle Scout, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Prince Frederick, MD; American Legion Post #274, Lusby, MD; Solomons Yacht Club, Solomons, MD; EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association); Young Eagles; QBs member and band member of Round Midnite. Dennis is survived by his children, Darren Smith of Lexington Park, MD; Shelley Sears of California, MD; Belynda Mogge of Lexington Park, MD; Richard Miller of Great Mills, MD and Crystal Lester of California, MD; grandchildren, Shane Weasenforth; Rob, Trae and Grant Miller; Joe Varela, Cody Keister and Emma Lester; a great granddaughter; siblings, Joanne Gardner of Huntingtown, MD; Michael Smith of Myersville, MD; Ronald Smith of Prince Frederick, MD; Susan McDonnell of San Antonio, TX; Melinda Kay of Baltimore, MD; Patricia Gay of St. Leonard, MD and Kathy Penny of St. Leonard, MD. Dennis was a devoted and loyal brother, father, grandfather and friend. Pallbearers will be Dr. Wayne Rozran, MD; Richard Miller; Tim Gatton; Keith Black; Joe Dodson and Traevon Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Dawson; Joseph Varela, Kirk Swain; Carl Reichelt and Grant Miller. The family received friends on Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 at the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, MD. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Prince Frederick, with the Reverend Charles Harrell officiating. Interment followed in Wesley Cemetery, Prince Fred-
erick, MD. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Calvert Hospice, donations are encouraged on-line at www.calverthospice.org, P. O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or to The Fender Music Foundation, 28118 Agoura Road, Suite 105, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, www.fendermusicfoundation.org.
dition to vegetables and other plants. Visit the sale and talk to a Master Gardener and let us help you choose. Most of our plants come from our own yards so we know they grow well in Calvert County climate and soil. The Plant Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 14, in the parking lot of the Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick (the old library across from the Prince Frederick Post Office). For more information, contact the Extension Office at 410-5353662 or 301-855-1150 or e-mail ccmg@umd.edu. You can visit a native plant garden to view them in use. Calvert County has several, and the Calvert County Master Gardeners (CCMG) have been involved in planning and installing all of them. Annemarie Garden has a beautiful butterfly/rain garden. Visit in July and you may see a Monarch caterpillar greedily devouring leaves on a Milkweed. Perhaps a Hummingbird will visit a Cardinal Flower or a Goldfinch will pluck seeds from the head of a Coneflower. Other local sites to visit include the Rain Garden at the Calvert Marine Museum (all the grounds of the Museum are now being restored with native plants) or the senior entrance to the Southern Community Center in Lusby. If you would like lists of native perennials recommended by the Master Gardeners for use in Calvert County, please send an e-mail to: ccmg@umd.edu.
7. Plant Cover Crops: Winter crops of buckwheat, rye, wheat, and barley provide nutrient rich organic matter for a natural fertilizer as well as snuff out weeds. These crops will either die due to cold winters or you may mow them prior to them seeding and use the trimmings as compost. Trial and error is often the best teacher. Pick a few of the feasible options for your gardening needs and put them to the test. Enjoy your natural gardening! Anna Chaney Willman is the founder of Herrington on the Bay Catering in Rose Haven, MD.
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Friday night at Ritas in Solomons, dozens of Dowell Elementary students, along with their friends and families, showed up at Ritas for a cold treat and to support their school during the Ritas fundraiser night. Theyre awesome, said PTA coordinator Sandy Artz. Great way to make money. Artz said the money goes to support the Dowell Elementary PTA and the school. In terms of having a fundraiser thats easy to organize and requires no cleanup, she said the Ritas night is one of the best. All you do is call them up and tell them what night, Artz said. She said the only thing that required some strategy was choosing the night to do the fundraiser. The PTA selected the night of the spring concert, which Artz said would boost the attendance and the amount of money raised as a result. Grace MacDonald, a fourth grader from Dowell Elementary school who went to the Ritss night, said going out to Ritas after a concert is very fun and a good way to relax. She said its nice to come see her friends at Ritas after the concert. Tom Biggs, a parent of a Dowell student, said the Ritas fundraiser is a different way to involved the community in the school and raise money for the school and PTA. The school raised about $165, said Cassie Bishop, the owner of the Solomons Ritas. It was the best fundraiser weve ever had, Bishop said. She said during a normal fundraiser night, between $80 and $120 is raised. For a fundraiser, Bishop said 20 percent of all sales for a given time period, in the case of Dowell, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., is donated to the group. She said Dowells fundraiser was crazy busy and she had a good time with it. I like it, Bishop said. I wish I could get Dowell here every week. By Sarah Miller
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The new Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recently made their first trek to New York City to meet with the bond rating agencies in anticipation of selling bonds for the Calvert High School construction, various road projects, and various water and sewer projects. Because the bond rating is a form of report card for the BOCC, we strive to put our Countys best foot forward. We meet with three rating agencies: Fitchs, Standard & Poors, commonly known as S & P, and Moodys. We present our case, which is based on a lot of budget and financial data. We have to overcome our small size, our reliance on our large utilities for a significant part of our tax revenue, and the negative effects of the recession. We demonstrate our strong conservative fiscal management, the ways that we have compensated for the effects of the recession including cutting costs, deferring capital projects, not giving employee raises, maintaining a structurally balanced budget, which means not using savings for operating costs, while still fulfilling the essential functions of government and not losing ground. For example, a neighboring county reduced their Sheriffs Department budget two years in a row while we have been able to slightly increase our public safety expenditures. While many counties can only afford to fund
their boards of education at the same level as last year, called Maintenance of Effort (MOE), we have maintained our school funding agreement with the BOE to exceed the MOE. We look ahead and plan ahead to keep our future projected budgets within what we can afford. We have also benefited greatly from the tax contributions of Constellation Energy and of Dominion LNG, which expanded its off-shore docking pier last year resulting in increased tax revenue just when it was most needed. The ratings agencies want to know that we will be able to pay back our debt and still invest in the County infrastructure, that we are taking into account decreasing property tax assessments and still maintaining structurally balanced budgets. Shortly after we arrived home, the news story broke that the S & P rating agency had downgraded the outlook on US Treasury bonds due to the massive and increasing national debt. Calvert Countys debt repayment costs comprise 7.6% of our operating budget. The good news arrived this week: Calvert County has a AAA bond rating (the best there is) from both Fitch and Standard & Poors! The rating from Moody is just below AAA, leaving us another goal to achieve. Please celebrate with us that during such trying economic times, our County continues to excel.
State as five separate Marylands the suburbs of Washington, the Baltimore area, the Eastern Shore, Western Maryland, and Southern Maryland. After Schaefer, the States regions continued to celebrate their unique identities, but we were more willing to accept our common purpose and shared destiny. We could see the benefit to the whole State in making strategic infrastructure investments that strengthened each regions competitive advantages BWI and the Port of Baltimore, tourism on the Eastern Shore, defense installations in Southern Maryland. This strategy paid off handsomely for Southern Maryland in the 1990s when the State invested $350 million in the infrastructure roads, schools and higher education facilities needed to support the consolidation of 6,000 U.S. Navy jobs, and more than $1 billion in annual payroll, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the most significant economic development project in our regions history. Schaefer was instrumental in building the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, new facilities at St. Marys College of Maryland, a new regional MedEvac base, and the Crain Memorial Travel Information Center in Charles County on U.S. 301, just to name a few examples. He gave extra attention to regions like ours where elected leaders created institutions like the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland to facilitate cooperation across county boundaries, and demonstrated the statesmanship necessary to agree on their top priorities for State and federal action. The intensity of William Donald Schaefers focus on results was felt in every corner of Maryland. He set a very high standard for his successors and the future leaders of our State. Gary V. Hodge, White Plains, MD
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pea ke Bay Operational Forecast System Surface Wind Forecast Guidance at http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ofs/cbofs/wind_2_forecast.shtml. An abundance of tide and current data can also be found at the parent tides and currents website. Studying these tables before your trip can really help. A lot of big stripers were caught last weekend. Friday was beautifully calm on the Bay. Saturday was rough as a cob in the morning. Rain was forecast on Sunday, and I would be willing to bet that several trips were canceled based on that forecast. Those who didnt cancel had a great day for fishing. The winds were calm and the rains were short-lived sprinkles. Never stop planning for your trips. Be safe and dont take unnecessary chances. Assess real conditions in real time and decide accordingly. Most importantly, catch a big fish! riverdancekeith@hotmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation Photo courtesy of The Tackle Box organizations. Andrae Briscoe with a 19 Croaker
what we fear most. Like most anglers, I pour over weather data before every trip. However, I almost never cancel a planned fishing trip on my boat until I get to the dock. Many times, conditions will be different at the dock than I have anticipated by studying weather data on my computer at home. Anticipation and planning are good things, to be sure, but many times the weather conditions are not specific to the exact location of your fishing. It never pays to take chances on the water. Look over the weather reports and consider the data before the trip. For wind forecasts, I like to check NOAAs Chesa-
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From Thursday, May 12, through Sunday, May 15, Solomons will be the setting for Solomons Paint the Town, a Plein Air Festival which will draw 40 artists from the region. On Saturday, May 14, spend a day on Solomons Island filled with art, food and fun. Experience A Taste of Solomons by sampling different culinary delights offered by the restaurants in Solomons. Programs and activities are offered at various locations throughout town, including a quick draw competition on the Riverwalk. New this year is the Street Fair with face painting, strolling artists, clowns, vendors, music and much more. On Saturday evening, Carmens Gallery will host An Affaire of the Arts from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with desserts, live music and a cash bar. On Sunday, May 15, join the artists at Annmarie Sculpture Garden for the awards reception at 1 p.m. The artwork will be on display and for sale through the end of May. Proceeds from the event benefit the 4th of July fireworks and a scholarship through the College of Southern Maryland Foundation. (www.solomonsmaryland.com or www.annmariegarden.org) SoMD Sudoku Championship How good are you? On May 14, come and enjoy the friendly competition at St. Johns School in Hollywood to benefit the school scholarship fund. Three levels of competition: Novice, Intermediate and Advanced with monetary prizes. Start anytime between 9:30 and 11:00. Qualification round in the morning. Championship round in the afternoon. For details, Google SOMD Sudoku Championship. Celebrate Southern Maryland traditions at the Calvert Marine Museums Annual Maritime Festival on Saturday, May 14. Taste traditional foods, learn how to pick crabs and shuck oysters like the pros. Enjoy local gospel and old-time music. See world-class water fowl carving and Chesapeake Bay retriever trials in action. Watch model boats skim the waters of the boat basin and talk with traditional crafts people as they demonstrate their skills. Kids will enjoy games, races, toy boat building and more. The event includes the Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show featuring exhibits from over 30 collectors of antique and classic boats and vintage and marine outboard and inboard engines. Free to the public. (www.calvertmarinemuseum.com) Attend the World War II Remembrance Day at the Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick, on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy displays of military history from 1812 to present day, food and memorabilia vendors and a field training drill. There will be community resource booths for veterans, youth and families. Throughout the day hear USO-style entertainment including music, performances, dance and comedy. Veterans and home front heroes will tell their stories and be recorded for the Library of Congress Veterans Living History Project. For more information, visit www.circleofangels.org.
Historic All Saints Church hosts the Calvert Wine & Arts Fest on Saturday, May 14. Featuring some of the best artisans from Calvert, St. Marys and Charles counties, the festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sample wines from Calvert Countys five wineries: Cove Point, Solomons Island, Fridays Creek, Perigeaux and Running Hare. Musicians, dancers, childrens activities, baked goods and other great food add to the festivities. Tours will be available of this historic 1692 church and its labyrinth. (www.allsaints1692.org) On Saturday, May 14, the Calvert County Master Gardeners will hold their Master Gardener Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the Calvert County Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick. Buy from Master Gardeners who know and grow vegetables, herbs, native plants and houseplants and get answers to your questions about existing plants and problems, landscaping and soil requirements. (extension. umd.edu/gardening/mastergardeners/local/calvert/) Join Calvert EMS and Volunteer Firefighters in a remembrance ceremony honoring our fallen heroes. Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens which is the future site of an EMS/Firefighters memorial, will be hosting the event on Saturday, May 21st at 10am. The Calvert County Fire and EMS Pipes and Drums will perform the song Amazing Grace. Reception will follow. Rain or shine. Location is 3270 Broomes Island Rd. Port Republic, MD Direct all inquires to Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens at 410-257-0544. Katherine A. Huseman of Lusby has been selected to receive the 2011 Student Artist Award for highschool students; her artwork is outstanding, shows a great deal of talent and potential and her command of the medium, photography, is excellent. And Huseman will participate in the May art show at Annmarie Garden in Solomons. Show dates are Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A reception will be held on May 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. where she will be presented with her award. There will be a sale on May 21st, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auditorium of Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons. This will include Bettys Closet a resale clothing and a Boutique with better quality gently used clothing and accessories. Also Grannies Treasures (miscellaneous items) and Books from the Asbury Library will be on sale. All proceeds will benefit the Asbury Solomons Benevolent Care Fund. For more information, call 410-394-3483. The Calvert Marine Museum will sponsor a free
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lecture by Catalina Pimiento, presenting Giant Shark Babies from Panama on Saturday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m. in the museum auditorium. Pimiento will talk about the baby teeth of the extinct giant white shark, Carcharocles megalodon, that have been collected in the work zone along the newly expanded Panama Canal. This lecture is cosponsored by the Panama Canal Project (PCP PIRE), with funds provided by the University of Florida, the National Science Foundation and the Clarissa and Lincoln Dryden Endowment for Paleontology at the Calvert Marine Museum. For more information about this project, visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/panama-pire/. The Lusby Business Association will host a Spring Fling on Saturday, May 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. All four shopping complexes will provide fun for the entire family, including a moon bounce, face painting, scavenger hunt, car show, live music, food samples, wine tasting, sidewalk sales, demonstrations and giveaways. For more information, visit www.shoplusby.com and learn the importance of shopping local. Dry Dock Restaurant is open for the season! Live music every Wednesday at 6 p.m.; dinner served Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Happy Hour every day from 5 to 6:30 p.m. www.zahnisers.com/RESTAURANT.htm The Back Creek Bistro expands its schedule to Wednesday through Sunday and has added a Great American Sunday Brunch. Hours of operation: dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, brunch hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. The menu and wine list has expanded and live music - jazz/cabaret/soft pop classics - is offered on Thursday and Saturday. www. backcreekbistro.com GIT-R-Done and LOL all night long with comedian/actor Larry the Cable Guy live at the Calvert Marine Museum. The Summer Concert Series kicks off on Saturday, May 28. Opening entertainment features No Green JellyBeenz and Reno Collier. Tickets are $48 for reserved seats and $58 for premium seats (additional fees apply) and may be purchased at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or by calling 1-800-787-9454. Gates open at 6 p.m.; showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Calvert County is bursting with events. To see more, visit www.ecalvert.com.
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mented material on the building and its construction between 1774 and 1777. The builders were Cleland and Heathman and it was built with county taxes while Thomas Claggett was the Rector. Claggett (1743-1816) later became the first Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal faith to be consecrated in America. The Act of Assembly for the building was overseen by Thomas Claggett, Edward Gantt, Charles Graham and William Ireland, commissioners appointed for this duty. Father Claggett remained at All Saints until the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1776. During the war, the parish was ministered to very irregularly. Father Claggett returned in 1786 after conditions settled where he continued until he was consecrated the first Bishop of Maryland in 1792. The sundial near the front door was given to the church by Claggett upon his consecration as bishop. According to history on the Churchs Web site, Claggett wished to make sure his successor would begin services punctually. The mortal remains of two former rectors, Thomas John Chew and Matthew Johnson, are buried under the old chancel. The chancel is the place where priests officiated and in the 18th and early 19th centuries it was considered an honor to be buried inside a church. The stone baptismal font is said to have been brought from England in 1735 and was used in the parish church that preceded the present one. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, All Saints Church is still an active parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. The current rector is Rev. Ken Phelps, Jr. (http://www.allsaints1692.org)
homeowners gathered from the beach. The earliest cabins still retain furniture and handmade chairs and tables made by a local craftsman. What began as a unique cluster of rustic summer cabins on the cliffs overlooking the Chesapeake Bay is today a community of 244 homes, many of which have been expanded into year-round residences. The residents are no longer exclusively scientists, but the name has stuck, as has the communitys fascination with and appreciation for its natural setting.
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Cantrell, suspects her husband may be cheating on her, she recruits her old friend Lucienne Homenides De Histangua, played by Dawna Diaz, to find proof of her husbands infidelity. Together, they hatch a plan that always works in the theatre forge a note from a woman who doesnt exist asking the man in question to meet her for a rendezvous. Raymonde will be the woman waiting, and if her husband shows up for the rendezvous, it will be proof that he is unfaithful to her. Things go awry when the husband passes the mis-
sive to his dashing friend Roamin Tournel, played by Stephen Rumpf, who is more than willing to meet the woman who wrote the letter. Credit has to be given where credit is due. Ming Diaz, who plays both Victor Emanuel Chandebise, the aristocratic recipient of his wifes incriminating invitation, and Poche, the drunken bellboy at the Frisky Puss, carries his roles with style. Faces old and new take the stage in the farce that is A Flea in Her Ear. And, in true Three Notch Theatre style, some of the actors double up on both acting and production roles. Amie Gilligan plays the long-suffering maid at the Frisky Puss hotel, as well as being the sound designer, while Diaz has credit as both a light designer and a properties manager. Per for mances will be Thursdays through Sundays, Photos by Sarah Miller through May 15. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows begin at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, senior citizens and the military. Thursday shows are $10 general admission. Light refreshments and beverages are also available for purchase at the theatre. Note: This show is for mature audiences only. Reservations are recommended. To make reservations, call 301-737-5447 or visiting www.
Pascal Gemme, all formally educated in jazz music, share a love and appreciation for the old traditions of the Quebecois music and call and response singing. Each member in this trio is a hearty singer and consummate musician in his own right, a press release states. Their intimate presentation of both original and traditional instrumental compositions, along with their humorous, animated, often tongue-twisting storytelling, will entertain guests of all ages. Visit Genticorums website link to view some videos of their lively music at http://www. genticorum.com/en/media.html. This event is sponsored in part by The Hilton Garden Inn, Solomons; The Ruddy Duck, Solomons; and SOMD. com. Visit sponsor websites for special pricing related to this event. For more information, please visit www.cssm. org, email info@cssm.org, or call (301) 375-0534.
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