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Walking the New Boardwalk A Nature Lover’s Paradise
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How You Can Grow Oysters Story Page 3
Where the Fireworks Are Story Page 20
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Boldly Go to the Forbidden Planet
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Residents Recovering After Severe Storm Was What That? Many residents are continuing to recover after a severe thunderstorm that cut a small swath through our area on Friday evening, June 17. Among the damage reported: many downed trees, shingles ripped off roofs, a deck knocked off its foundation, a sunroom hit, and vehicles damaged. One resident on D Street, just off 1st Street on the Chesapeake Beach side of the street, who saw a huge tree uprooted by the wind and smash down on her neighbor’s house. She told the Chesapeake Current she’d never seen anything like it, and wondered if it might have been a mini-tornado. Photos by Cheryl Emery Other homes the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded to that were damaged in the storm were on Ridgeview off of 5th Street, the 4000 block of 3rd St., 3400 block of Karen Dr., and the 3700 block of 6th St. After the storm, many residents of the beaches were left without power for seven hours or longer on a sweltering night.
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Since 1989, Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl has been pushing for a Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail to open Fishing Creek up to residents. Now, it’s finally open! Get a sneak peek at this brand new boardwalk and nature trail in this issue! Cover Story on page 12.
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Ready, set, jump in! The Chesapeake Beach Water Park gets into the Guiness Book of World Records with the World’s Largest Swim Lesson. Learn about this and a remarkable young college student who has worked for nine summers in a row at the park. The story on page 11.
Get Rid of Debris for Free As area residents clean up from a strong storm that swept through June 18, the Calvert County Appeal Landfill in Lusby and the Barstow Convenience Center are accepting yard debris from county residents free of charge through July 15. Residents may drop off materials including brush and tree limbs for disposal at Appeal and Barstow. The landfill, located at 401 Sweetwater Road, is accepting yard debris Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. The facility is open Sunday, 12–7 p.m., for bagged
household trash, paper and commingled materials only. Residents may also dispose of debris at the Barstow site Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is located at 350 Stafford Road in Barstow. Lumber or construction debris is not eligible for free disposal and should be taken to the Appeal Landfill where fees apply. For more information on Calvert County solid waste and recycling services, call (410) 326-0210 or visit online at www.co.cal.md.us/residents/waste.
Senior Programs Recognized Two Calvert County senior centers recently won awards for seniors programs at the Maryland Association of Senior Centers (MASC) annual meeting June 17. The North Beach Senior Center won an award in the Special Events category for its Princess Party, an intergenerational event that paired grandmothers and granddaughters for an afternoon of make-believe. The lady participants dressed the part, learned about special princess manners and finished with a party.
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In the Fundraising category, Calvert Pines Senior Center won an award for its Mother’s Day Handbag Auction. Organizers supplied all the fixings for an ice cream sundae social on the Friday before Mother’s Day as participants viewed the donated, gently used handbags up for auction. After all the heated bidding contests were decided, the center’s Senior Council had raised more than $200. Since 2005, Calvert County senior centers have won 22 awards through MASC.
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Eager for some out of this world entertainment? Get ready to blast off with the Twin Beach Players to “Return to the Forbidden Planet!” See Music Notes on page 21.
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3 Local News 7 Community 9 On The Water 10 Taking Care of Business 12 Cover Story 15 Letters 16 In Remembrance 20 Education 21 Music Notes 22 Business Directory 23 Out & About
Chesapeake Beach on the Half Shell LOCAL NEWS Town Recruits Volunteers for Project By Diane Burr
Another Chesapeake Current Exclusive Interested in the fascinating life cycle of oysters – and what they do for our waterways? If you missed the first meeting of the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society (CBOCS) at Town Hall on Saturday, June 18, you won’t want to miss the next. More than 30 people attended the informational meeting, and at the end, signed up for committees to help do everything from prepare the spat on shell for cages to actually placing them in Fishing Creek and even tending them during the nine months they will stay there and grow. Chesapeake Beach resident Keith Pardiek is the project leader, and he says, “I want to see 100 or so cages under the boardwalk on Fishing Creek in the next three to four years. That would mean we could raise a half million oysters a year, right here!” This has become Mayor Bruce Wahl’s “pet” project since learning about the success of the Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society (SMOCS) in Mill Creek, Back
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail along Fishing Creek is now open! See story on page 12.
Several spat (baby oysters) fuse to an old oyster shell where they grow for about a year protected in a cage before being transported to oyster beds.
drudgery out of oyster maintenance, which many cultivators complained about. Four of these cages are on their way to the town. Len Zuza of SMOCS told the volunteers that one, threeinch oyster can filter 55 gallons of water a day, which helps to reduce algae and sequester nitrogen and phosphorous. “Oyster beds also create a rich habitat for fish and other wildlife and offer shore protection from waves,” Zuza adds. “Oyster survivorship today is also at its highest since 1985, so we have a very good chance. Critics will say that oysters cannot clean the Bay or make a difference, but you are Photos by Bruce Wahl in a position to reduce pollution incrementally, and anything The innovative oyster cage designed by Jon Farrington turns with the we do can help make change happen,” Zuza says. tide to protect the spat from barnacles and sediment build-up. Wahl called the oyster cultivators, “An inspiration for Creek and St. John’s Creek in the Solomons and Lusby areas. everyone interested in making a difference.” In just a few short years, SMOCS’ efforts have resulted in Pardiek says he expects the spat on shell (baby oysters) enough oysters to filter the waters of these tributaries in an to be delivered in August or September, giving the various area where there were no oysters just a few years ago. teams time to organize through the summer, so there’s still Wahl says Chesapeake Beach is the first municipality in time to get involved. He says boats will be needed so volunthe state to participate in Governor O’Malley’s ‘Marylanders teers can anchor the cages under the boardwalk, and about Grow Oysters’ program. Residents along 24 other streams six people will be needed to help “winterize” the cages. The and rivers statewide are also involved, and they’re up to about yearlings in 2012 will be planted at a local oyster sanctuary, 8,000 oyster cages. probably Old Rock, and several volunteer boats will also be Maryland offers a $500 tax credit to each individual who needed for that effort. raises oysters. Wahl says even if you’re not on the waterfront, Beach Elementary School Principal Dr. Michael Sisler here’s a way to raise oysters through this program, and get attended the meeting along with two teachers who pledged to every penny you donate back. You don’t have to be a resident get local kids and parents involved. He predicts, “It will be an of Chesapeake Beach to participate, so any Maryland resi- excellent learning experience for them.” dent purchasing the cage system for $500 to add to the Fishing Anyone interested in finding out more about volunteer Creek project gets the tax credit. Contact Chesapeake Beach opportunities – and/or sponsoring an oyster cage - should Town Hall for details. contact Chesapeake Beach Town Hall at (410) 257-2230 or An informational web site about the project is under (301) 855-8398. About the Author: Diane Burr is the founder and executive editor of the construction, and Wahl also wants to document the entire CBOCS project with videos on YouTube to encourage oth- Chesapeake Current. ers to raise oysters to help the Bay. John Farrington, owner of Johnny Oyster Seed Company at Wells Cove in the St. Leonard area, has designed an innovative oyster cage (pictured) that turns with the tides to take the
Tri-Forces Triathlon Raises Awareness The 2nd Annual Tri-Forces Triathlon and Wellness Fair at the North Beach pier on Saturday, June 18 attracted a large crowd of participants – and spectators. Participants were required to swim in the Chesapeake Bay for .5 miles, bike for 12.4 miles, and run for 3.1 miles. Proceeds will go toward funding communities to engage in Integrative Health/ Integrative Medicine solutions for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), benefitting service members, veterans and their families. For more information, visit their web site at www.triforcestriathlon. org or email info@triforcestriathlon.org. That day, the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department provided an ambulance with two EMTs and chief on the boardwalk, plus their fireboat (Boat-1) in the Bay for the swimming portion of the triathlon.
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LOCAL NEWS By Nick Garrett
As a business owner, the issue of “national healthcare for all” hits close to home. I am currently uninsured after several failed attempts to obtain a policy. Luckily, we were able to get coverage for my wife and expectant mother of twins, before Congress began making legislative sausage out of healthcare, and the president a package of toothless ideals. The current status of President Obama’s healthcare plan leaves just about everyone with the same confusion now as it did during the Congressional war to pass it. Most of us feel like no one has any idea what the bill actually does, including the authors of the plan. Politicians and think tanks have spent the 11 months since passage trying to figure out how it will really work, and whether the healthcare industry will retaliate through increased premiums and absurd application refusals. I did read most of the actual bill when it came out. It’s heavy with legalese that would not make sense to any civilian, myself included, so we were left to rely on the
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interpretation of the political parties and talking heads as far as what it meant. So the best information we can get depends on which party we prefer. Does that mean there are two sets of facts? I doubt it. Nevertheless, I will share my personal journey to obtain coverage, and you can decide. My first attempt to get healthcare landed me with one of those, “no one gets refused, healthcare for all” plans. Let’s just say that one ended with me contacting the Attorney General’s Office and reporting consumer fraud! My second and third applications, more interestingly, got me letters of refusal based on the fact that I was “obese,” and lastly, “an expectant father.” Yes you heard me right! I was denied medical coverage because I am an expectant father, although my wife is carrying the twins! Am I overweight? My grandmother would say so, but am I really so “obese” that I am such a bad insurance risk? I don’t think so! Lastly, being an expectant father was the laughable response that compelled me to look deeper into the matter of exactly where we are now with the healthcare plan progress. I started by going to President Obama’s website and searched for updates on his health plan. There are five points the president wanted emphasized.
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1. As of September 23, 2010, insurers are required to pay the full cost of recommended preventive services, without charging a deductible, co-pay or co-insurance.” This does nothing for you if you don’t have insurance. 2. “The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan” makes it possible for people who may have previously been denied coverage to purchase health insurance. More information on each State’s plan is available on HealthCare.gov. Naturally this excited me. I went to the website, filled out the information, essentially, I applied for healthcare. After navigating the process I was left with three choices. The first response I received was “If you do not have job-based or other coverage, you may want to buy a policy from a private insurer.” What? (…long period of baffled silence….) Can someone please explain to me how this is healthcare for everyone or how this even makes any sense? I went to the President’s website where he promises healthcare for all and when I apply it tells me to go see a private insurer? 3. Four million rebate checks have been mailed to American seniors who had reached the gap in Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, often called the ‘donut hole’. 4. Provisions in the Affordable Care Act are expected to save Medicare an estimated $8 billion in the next two years and almost $418 billion by 2019. Wouldn’t you love to see one government projection that involved stopping spending today and saving today instead of saving millions and billions years from now? This is said by politicians because they know by the time a “budget” initiative comes to fruition the other party will be in power and they can be blamed. 5. Before the new health care law, insurers could remove young adults from their parent’s plans, usually around age 19, sometimes later if the young adult remained a full-time student. Now, the law allows most young adults to remain on their parent’s insurance plan until their 26th birthday. Good luck getting it after that! As of 2014, a family that makes $88,000 a year will pay $8,000 in deductibles and a family making $99,000 or more
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will pay $9,000 a year in deductibles if the President’s plan actually ends up insuring people as they hope. This may or may not be better then most people’s current policies. In fair measure to the Democrats, who at least tried something, if Republicans think the bill is so bad, what is their plan to fix it? It will cost a fortune to un-legislate the bill, as some have tried. In fact, the Republican attempt to repeal Obama’s plan did end up passing the House of Representatives. However, Republicans knew the repeal would not pass the Democrat majority in the Senate, clearly making the effort a pointless act of political posturing. That makes the Republican talking point about “reducing government spending” a lie. What they mean is “We want to reduce what the Democrats spend on Democrat things. We will say we want less government spending while we waste resources posturing on the floor of our respective bodies so it looks good to our base. We don’t really care if Americans have healthcare, otherwise we would have come in and corrected what we thought was wrong with the plan instead of trying to simply repeal it and return our healthcare system to the broken status quo.” Our healthcare system is clearly not working in the private sector. Republicans are supposed to be the ones connected to big business and supporting free market capitalism, right? Then shouldn’t they be working with private healthcare companies to make sure the American people, their bosses, get fair coverage? So far, the new healthcare law seems senseless, convoluted; indiscernible, and quite frankly does not work. Maybe it is not supposed to. Maybe what we needed at this point was a start in the right direction. This could be an opportunity for Republicans to demonstrate what they say they are good at. If not, President Obama, I need healthcare and you said I could get it. Please, show me where! About the Author: Nick Garrett is the owner of The Garrett Music Academy in Owings, a published author, and has served and continues to serve on various boards and commissions in Calvert County. He is also a State Senate legislative aide for District 29.
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By Susan Shaw President, Calvert County Board of Commissioners Re-districting is coming! This fall, probably in October, the Governor will call a Special Session of the Maryland Legislature to re-district the state into U. S. Congressional Districts and Maryland State Senate and Delegate districts based on the population changes measured by the 2010 census. Southern Maryland has gained new residents, while Baltimore City has lost population. You will begin to hear a lot about proposed changes, about who may benefit, and about whose districts will change with regard to current office holders. Parts of Northern Calvert County, including Dunkirk, Owings, and a segment of Huntingtown are currently part of a majority Prince Georges County Maryland State House of Delegates dual district represented by Delegates Proctor and Vallerio, both Democrats, who are long-term office holders. The Dunkirk Concerned Citizens Association (DACCA) and the Owings Area Citizens Association (OACA) are joining forces to advocate for bringing those Calvert County areas back into a predominately Calvert County Maryland
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House of Delegates district. See www. daccamd.com which points out the stark differences between Prince Georges County and Calvert County that make representing both areas unfair to residents of one county or the other. The website advocates for two complete delegate districts in Calvert County. What makes re-districting so interesting is each district is a piece in a large puzzle. Change one district’s boundaries, and a domino effect occurs within the surrounding districts as their boundaries change too. A lot is at stake in the arrangement of the pieces that make up the puzzle of the political landscape. Meanwhile, the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) recently appointed a Calvert County Re-districting Committee (CCRC) to look at the manner in which we elect County Commissioners within Calvert County, dialogue with the public, and make recommendations to the BOCC. I personally feel as though the current system of having three election districts represented by five Commissioners is far from perfect. The fact that I have found myself explaining how Commissioners are elected over and over again means that the current method is too complicated. When the top five votegetters do not get elected, their supporters are furious. They feel cheated. How about the way that the President of the BOCC is chosen in Calvert? Do you like that Commissioner candidates must run at-large from the entire County, given that it is much less expensive to run from
Work Begins on Boyds Turn Road Road work along Boyd’s Turn Road from Paris Oaks Road to north of the Windy Hill school complex entrance is now underway in an effort to improve traffic flow and safety. Drivers may experience traffic delays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During construction hours and are encouraged to take alternate routes, if possible. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of June 2012. The improvements will include widening and realignment of the two-lane road crossing, including acceleration and deceleration lanes, north of Paris Oaks Road to a point 750 feet north of the Windy Hill school complex, approximately 0.42 miles. The project also includes the construction of drainage improvements, paving of roadways and the installation of new roadway signs and pavement markings. The total cost is approximately $4 million, which was allocated in the county’s fiscal year 2011 capital budget and includes the costs of engineering, rights-of-way acquisition, the relocation of utilities and construction and inspection services.
a particular district? These are the kinds of questions that the CCRC will be asking you and your neighbors as they seek to define what kind of electoral system will work best in future BOCC elections. Please start thinking about any changes you would prefer and be prepared to contribute your opinions and ideas as the re-districting process moves forward. Appointed members of the CCRC include: Roxanne Cumberland, Ron Miller, Patt Parker, Judith MacWilliams, Gregory Kernan, Jay Lounsbury, Bill Phelan, Wilson Parran, and Annette Funn. Other topics being considered for the Special Session of the Maryland Legislature include gambling and teacher’s pensions. Did you know that the Maryland Primary for the next Presidential Election will be in April of 2012? Are you ready? Being involved and informed from the local level to the national level is shaping up to be more important than ever!
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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Reports: Armed Robbery
Northern Goshawk Killed by Hunter Reward Offered Maryland Natural Resources Police report that the remains of a female Northern Goshawk were found on June 17 by a DNR biologist in the Savage River State Forest, near Grantsville, MD. Evidence corroborates that the female was shot and killed, leaving three orphaned chicks in the nest to die. This was the only known nesting Goshawk, a statelisted endangered species, in all of Maryland. The Northern Goshawk is a large, powerful and secretive forest raptor or bird of prey. Goshawks were driven out of Maryland in the early 1900s by extensive timber harvesting, but returned in 2001 because of improved forest habitat. “This is a symbol of Maryland’s last remaining wild places,” said Jonathan McKnight, who manages DNR’s non-game wildlife programs. “Why someone would kill this amazing and beautiful animal is difficult to comprehend.” This would have been Maryland’s first successful Goshawk nest recorded since 2006. “We were excited to see a thriving breeding pair in Maryland after four years without any record of nesting, despite repeated searches of former nesting areas. This was our only known breeding pair
of goshawks, which makes this incident just that much more heartbreaking,” stated DNR Biologist Dave Brinker who found the remains of the female and the chicks. Scientists can accurately monitor these and other rare deep-forest birds because of funding from public donations to the Chesapeake Bay and Endangered Species tax check off box on Maryland’s tax returns. The Maryland Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible person(s). “Maryland’s sportsmen have no tolerance for this act of vandalism against nature.” said Foundation Chair David Sutherland. Natural Resources Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person or persons responsible for this crime. The investigation has determined that the hawk was shot between May 16 and June 17th in the Savage River State Forest near Westernport Road and McAndrews Hill Road. If anyone has information about this crime or description of individuals or vehicles seen in the area, please call the Catch-a-Poacher hotline at (800) 635-6124. Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for reward money.
Lothian Drug Bust crack cocaine, 18 Oxycodone pills, and various types of CDS drug parapahernalia with a total estimated street value of $2,630.00. Also seized was $2,379.00 in cash. The following suspects were arrested: -Ronald Gregory Parker, 49, of 52 D Street, Lothian on charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute – Crack Cocaine, Possession of CDS-Crack Cocaine, and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. - Richard Sheil Kulle 47, of 52 D Street, Lothian for Possession of CDS-Crack Cocaine and Possession of CDS paraphernalia. - William Henry Holesapple 43, of 220 B Street, Lothian on charges of Possession of CDS-Oxycodone and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. William Holesapple
Members of Anne Arundel County Police concluded an extended investigation into CDS drug activity at 52 D Street in Lothian on June 17. Southern District Narcotic Detectives, Special Operations personnel, and patrol units executed a search and seizure warrant at that address. Detectives seized approximately 19 grams of
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An employee of Papa John’s Pizza, 8191 Jennifer Lane, Suite 100A, Owings, called the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office shortly before midnight on Wednesday, June 15 to report that he was robbed as he was locking up for the night. An unknown suspect approached the victim and produced a handgun, and indicated that he was going to rob the victim. A struggle ensued between the victim and suspect, and the suspect succeeded in retrieving money from the victim. The robbery suspect is described as a white male with camouflage pants, 5’-11,” 215 Lbs. wearing a black ski mask, camouflage jacket, and black and gray sweat pants. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact TFC. Keith Greggs at (410) 535-1600 ext 2598
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Two white males and one white female entered the Dunkirk 7-11 located at 2849 W. Chesapeake Beach Road on June 21 at approximately 2:24 a.m. The female walked around the store while the males distracted the clerk by acting as if they were going to purchase some items. One male then jumped the counter and stole numerous packs of cigarettes. All three fled the store in an unknown direction. Anyone with information about this case should contact Lt. Steve Jones with the Calvert Investigative Team at (410) 535-1600 ext. 2462 or Calvert County Crime Solvers (410) 535-2880.
Destruction of Property
Unknown suspect(s) placed brick pavers from a landscaped area across the roadway on Cox Road in Huntingtown sometime on June 15. A motorist was unable to stop or swerve to avoid hitting the pavers and suffered $400 in damage to the underside of his vehicle. The driver was not hurt. Cpl. R. Selkirk is investigating.
Theft from Vehicle
Someone removed a black book bag that contained an iPod valued at $200 from a vehicle while it was parked along MD. Rt. 261 at 1st Street in North Beach on June 8 between 8:15 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The owner is unsure if he had left the vehicle unlocked. DFC K. Hall is investigating.
Attempted Theft from Vehicle
A resident on Grindstone Court in Chesapeake Beach awoke to a noise outside her home on June 11 at 2:10 a.m. She observed a young, white male inside her company-owned vehicle, rummaging around. She called out and the male fled the scene. DFC R. Burggraff responded and found a male of similar description nearby, but the victim advised he was not the male she had seen inside the vehicle. Nothing appears to have been taken. DFC Burggraff will continue the investigation.
State Police Barrack U Reports: Possession of Heroin and DUI
Trooper West responded to a reported traffic collision on Plum Point Road at Kimberly Lane in Huntingtown on June 16 at 8:32 p.m. The investigation revealed that a vehicle driven by Christopher A. Gasch, 30, of Owings, left the roadway and struck a guardrail. Drug paraphernalia was observed in the vehicle and a search revealed that the driver was in possession of heroin. Gasch was arrested and also charged with driving under the influence of drugs and heroin possession. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Possesssion of Marijuana and DUI
Trooper First Class R. Lewis responded to the 2500 block of Holland Cliffs Road in Huntingtown on June 19 at 7:50 p.m. for a reported traffic collision. Investigation revealed that the driver, Gregory S. Moscati, 21, of Huntingtown, lost control of his vehicle and struck a mailbox and a telephone pole. He was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and a search revealed that he was in possession of Marijuana. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Out of State Fugitive
Trooper Oles responded to an alarm at Jim’s Air in Prince Frederick on June 16 at 6:58 a.m. An employee, Russell C. Bradford, 43 of Huntingtown, was on the scene. A check of his identification revealed that he had an open warrant for his arrest in North Carolina for violation of probation. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Maryland Natural Resources Police Reports:
(Anne Arundel County) - Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) was notified that a boater had discovered human remains in the Chesapeake Bay south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on June 19 at 11:42 a.m. Units from the NRP and the Coast Guard responded to the scene. The Coast Guard located the remains and turned them over to NRP, which sent them to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy. Due to decomposition of the body, the age, gender or race of the victim could not be identified. NRP’s Special Operations Division is investigating the incident. (Dorchester County) NRP officers observed Edward Bruce Lowery Jr., 45, from Tilghman on the commercial vessel, Miss Marley II operating a hydraulic clam dredge in the submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) protection zone in Cooks Point Cove, Choptank River near Twin Point Cove Road on June 17 at 8:40 a.m. The operation of a hydraulic clam dredge is prohibited in SAV areas, which are set aside for the restoration of submerged aquatic plants. . A trial date has been set for Sept. 14 at 1:30 pm in the District Court of Maryland for Dorchester County.
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A Celebration of Culture and Heritage By William Poe The 16th Annual African American Family Community Day was June 11. Sponsored by Calvert County’s NAACP, the event was held at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard. It’s a day for celebrating and appreciating local culture and heritage, according to honorary co-chairs of the event, Annette and Malcolm Funn of Chesapeake Beach.
Gary Armstrong, owner of Heavenly Chicken and Ribs in Dunkirk, delights participants with his BBQ favorites.
“We approached our duties with trepidation and excitement, praying this would be a day of, not only celebration, but also a day of inspiration and information,” Mr. Funn told me. Marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War (1861), Community Day “was an opportunity to recognize and inform about the role and contributions of African Americans in the Civil War,” he continued, “and Mike Kent seized the opportunity. He researched and developed a book about Calvert County’s Colored Civil War Heroes; “They Look Like Men,” Funn added, “What a wealth of information concerning our heritage.” The day was moderated by former Board of Calvert Annette and Malcolm Funn of ChesCounty Commissioners President Wilson Parran, who apeake Beach, honorary co-chairs. also had the honor of singing, “They Look Like Men of War,” a song most likely written by Calvert County’s Colored Troops of the Civil War. Another highlight of the day was a tour of Sukeek’s Cabin Site led by Kirsti Uunila, Calvert County’s Historic Preservation Planner. The cabin, an African-American domestic site located on the grounds of the park was home to Sukeek, an early 19th century slave. Funn also added, “Maryland is one of 11 states that does not recognize Juneteenth as either a state holiday or state holiday observance. We need to contact our Maryland legislators to explore correcting this oversight.” Throughout the day, variCommunity Leaders Serving Northern Calvert ous activities such as self-defense demonstrations, dancing and the Country and music were enjoyed. Sevthrough Local & International Projects eral local food vendors such as Heavenly Chicken and Ribs were in attendance delighting the palettes of the crowd. Interested in helping us make a difference in In attendance were Maryland Senate President Thomas the community and the world? V. “Mike” Miller along with Calvert County Commissioners Pat Nutter, Jerry Clark, and Steven Weems.
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About the Author: William “Billy” Poe is a home-improvement contractor who lives in Dunkirk and is a published author, poet, essayist, and documentary photographer. Among his credits is the book, “African-Americans of Calvert County.”
It’s Summertime and the Fish Are Biting! By Bob Munro
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Spot fishing in the Choptank River mouth and “The Diamonds” east of the main shipping channel is wide open right now, although most of the Spot are small to meFree Fishing Day on Monday, July 4! dium in size. These Spot are just right for live lining. The larger The State of Maryland welcomes new Spot are tender, white and flaky anglers and visitors to enjoy the State's when prepared for the table. Some people would rather have Spot than Rockfish for dinner! excellent fishing opportunities through Live lining has been very good around the False Channel and the Gooses. Many boats are loading up their free fishing day. Everyone is encouraged livewells with Spot near the #10 buoy in the Choptank. to take family and friends to our abunSome days Spot fishing is better on the north side of the River, so don’t hesitate to look for them north and south dant streams, lakes, rivers ponds and of the River channel in 20-25 ft. of water. You’ll catch bays for some quality free fishing time. a few Croaker and White Perch mixed in with the Spot. However, if you’re catching bait for live lining, you might as well release the Croaker and Perch because they just the fireworks from the Bay. She’ll leave at 8:00 p.m. and aren’t attractive baits for Rockfish, relatively speaking. return at 10:00 p.m. Costs will be $20 for adults and $10 The sharp spines on Croaker and Perch, when compared for kids 12 and under. For more information, call Captain to the relatively soft fins of Spot, are no doubt the reason. Luke Thatcher (301) 643-5775. Remember to arrive early Trolling for Rockfish continues to produce good re- because traffic and parking will be a nightmare and the sults on both sides of the main channel. Small bucktails, Beach and Dunkirk Loops of the Trolley won’t run that Drone spoons, six-inch Storm Shad and surgical hose day or evening. eels alone or behind umbrella rigs continue to produce Have a question about Chesapeake Bay fishing? good catches. Check out the fine catch of summertime Send your questions to “onthewater@chesapeakecurRockfish made by these young ladies! rent.com” and we’ll do our best to get you an answer. Speaking of Bluefish, it’s time to get prepared for them. The surgical hose eel in various colors is one of Don’t catch ‘em all, the best lures for Bluefish. Not only are they preferred Bob Munro by Blues, but the surgical hose is almost indestructible. Anyone who has ever caught a Blue knows about their About the Author: Bob Munro of Chesapeake Beach has been a caneedle-sharp teeth and the job they can do on our hands reer research biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Service. At one time or he has visited every river entering or soft baits like Storm Shad. Make sure you have a good another, the Chesapeake Bay from the Susquehanna de-hooker or pair of long needle nose pliers on board Flats to Hampton Roads. An avid fisherto safely unhook Bluefish. A typical leader for either a man, he’s fished the mid-Chesapeake since spoon or a surgical hose is a 25-30 ft. long piece of 50 the mid-1980s. pound monofilament with a ball bearing swivel in the middle, and a ball bearing coast-lock swivel to connect the leader to the weight or running line. Always tie the hose or spoon directly to the terminal end of the leader. Bend the hose into a “u-shape” like a horseshoe. Remember to increase your trolling speed to around 5 knots and if there are any Bluefish nearby you’ll soon start catching. By the way, some anglers are quite adept at catching Rockfish with surgical hose lures. Captain John Beach, who runs the “Beachcomber” out of the Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina, shares this advice for trolling hoses for Rockfish . . . “Bend and twist the hose so that from the front it looks like a helix or corkscrew rather than a horseshoe. Slow your speed down to 2.2 knots and basically drag your hose eels close to the bottom . . . .” Thanks, MHIC 41770 Captain John! Here’s Captain Drew Payne of the . 1990 charter boat “Worm” hes Est rc o P • s o eb • Gaz also out of the Rod om Sundecks ‘N’ Reel with daugh- Cust Look us up on Facebook at en vem ts Home Impro ters Tiffany (left) and ‘Roland’s Grocery” for future beer tastings. Emily out for a rare day of fun fishing with Dad. Dunkirk, MD The “Miss 7875 Bayside Road • Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 Chesapeake Beach” will sail Sunday eve(410) 257-0187 • www.rolandsmarket.com FREE ESTIMATES Cell: 703-819-1808 ning July 3 to watch
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BUSINESS By Brian McDaniel
Excellence has a name and it’s Sneade’s Ace Home Center, Inc. I met the nicest lady today at Sneade’s. Her name is Tricia Willis and she’s their Retail Marketing Programs Manager. She explains that it’s all about the store and the people who work there, and she didn’t want to take any credit for the recent accolades the stores have received. That humble approach is something you can expect from everyone who works at Sneade’s. Over the years I have found that store in Owings to be
The Sneade’s leadership team includes Chris Ruggles, Dana Sneade Banyasz, and Randy Holmes.
A Look Inside Sneade’s Ace Home Center all about customer service. All businesses Sneade’s Ace Home talk about it, not all of them act on it, but Center owners Lynne and Dave Sneade, Sneade’s truly does. with daughter Dana Tricia has been with the company for eight Sneade Banyasz. years, and you can hear the excitement and enthusiasm in her voice when speaking about customer service and employee morale. She says everyone is always on the same page and people at Sneade’s work for a common goal: great customer service. That determination over the years has recently paid off. Sneade’s Ace Home Center in June was awarded the 2011 Leading Edge Business of the Year award. Owners Lynne and Dave Sneade say this was a very pleasant surprise. For Dave, it doesn’t seem that long ago when he and his wife bought the business from Dave’s parents, who at the time, were ready to enjoy the fruits of retirement. A lot has changed since that feeling of community when you’re in the store. That is the sale. What was once a three-person mom and pop shop has very icing on the cake for this 36-year-old business. now grown into a two-store, 80 plus employee organization. Dana Sneade Banyasz, Dave and Lynne’s daughter, Lynne and Dave say they never anticipated this success. represents the third generation of Sneade’s Ace Home CenSneade’s Ace Home Center has been a strong root in ter. She is passionate about her work and looks forward to our community for many years. It’s one of the few businesses many successful years of carrying on a name built on great opening their doors to the many fundraisers, charities and customer service from her parents and grandparents. local sports organizations. Lynne and Dave know the imporThere’s a true sense of loyalty among the Sneade’s emtance of supporting the community and non-profit organiza- ployees that follows great leadership. Their executive staff, tions. However, unless you ask Lynne and Dave about their Randy Holmes, who has been with Sneade’s for 27 years, achievements, they won’t mention it. For them, they’re just Scott MacWilliams, 22 years, Chris Ruggles, 21 years, Tampartnering with the community. my Baker, 10 years and Tricia Willis, eight years, all know The entire staff takes pride in going the extra mile to the impact that a business that supports its customers has in make sure every customer is well taken care of. In fact, Tricia a community. recalls a time when a lady came into the store and needed You can visit Sneade’s Ace Home Center in Owings help with a science project for her child. Tricia took her time and in Lusby. Sneade’s is just one example of local business with that customer, answered her questions and made sure being the backbone of the economy. You just won’t get the she had what she needed. At the end, she saw her to the exit. kind of care from a bigger chain store that you do at your That customer came in a little bit stressed, but left reassured local Sneade’s here in Calvert County. The mom and pop apthat everything would be proach is very much alive at Sneade’s and the Bay Business fine. It seems minor, but this Group commends them on their achievements. is the kind of dedication that Sneade’s is built on. Sure, About the Author: Brian “Crow” McDaniel is the owner of Crow Enterthey have great products, tainment, LLC. He serves as one of three Ethics Commissioners for the Town awesome guarantees and of North Beach and is part of the communications team for the Bay Business friendly staff; but it’s the Group (BBG).
Chesapeake Current Business Calendar Build your business through networking at these local business events: The next monthly meeting of the Bay Business Group is Wednesday, July 20 at 8:30 a.m. at Herington on the Bay in Rose Haven. For more information, email sb.cosby@comcast.net or visit the BBG web site at www.baybusinessgroup.org. A BBG Speed Networking event will be held Monday, July 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Friday’s Creek Winery in Owings. Make connections and help each other at Full Speed! This is a really fun event, and a great way to learn who you can help, and who can help you! Contact John Stutzman to RSVP. Phone: (240) 344-5080 email: jstutz4biz@aol.com. The Business After Hours Mini-Expo will be Thursday, July 14 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds Administration Building. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business as an exhibitor, or plan to attend and discover the diverse array of Chamber businesses, all under one roof! Call the Chamber office at (410) 535-2577 for details. Another Business After Hours is scheduled for Thursday, August 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at AsburySolomons Island. Plan to attend this Hawaiian themed event and enjoy a special luau buffet. Each attendee will receive a gift. Mark your calendar and make your reservation now! The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce (SAACC) and the SoCo Women’s Network will host a series on Social Media Marketing for Businesses. Join us for our first Seminar on Tuesday, July 12 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Deale. Topics: Twitter/Blogs/LinkedIn. Guest Speaker: Lewis Poretz, owner of Social Yo. Cost: $15 Chamber Members, $25 Non-Chamber Members (Includes Continental Breakfast). Register on-line at www.southcounty.org no later than Friday, July 8.
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The Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After-Hours (BAH) Mixer is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and will be hosted by the South County Café in Deale. It will be an evening of networking with local businesses, enjoy refreshment, 50/50 raffle, door prizes and more! Cost: $10 Chamber Members, $20 Non-Chamber Members. Register on-line at www. southcounty.org no later than July 15.
Not Just a Job, It’s An Adventure
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And a 9-Year Career By Clare O’Shea
Usually when kids get a summer job, they collect their minimum wage checks and go on to other things the next year. But that’s not the case with Kyle Jarrett. The Clemson University Senior is now in his 9th year at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park and is a valued manager. I met Kyle when I went to the Water Park to photograph the World’s Largest Swim Lesson Class for the Chesapeake Current on June 14. This was a national event in which kids at pools and water parks all across the country simultaneously leaped into the water for a beginners’ lesson in water safety. It was great fun, and will be listed in the Guinness Book of World Records! While there, a nice young man in a lifeguard uniform introduced himself to me as Kyle Jarrett. I happened to notice there was the title, ‘Manager’ on his shirt. It didn’t surprise me that he was a ‘manager’. He had all the earmarks of leadership. Assertiveness, focus, friendliness and responsibility, because as we spoke, and as he answered some of my questions, he also gracefully attended to corralling the visitors and staff’ with little suggestions to “Please, cover this…” and “Remember that…” and “Watch out for those two little ones over there…” He was on the job! However, Kyle says this is his last year at the water park. After this summer, he’s “retiring” and next summer hopes to move on to a “real” job since he will be a college graduate! Yes, he says, it has been fun to work there, to come
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up the ranks. He has done all the hard work to be, at this point, a truly successful young man. By all definitions, this young man is a winner. His family and friends and co-workers must recognize it, and I am sure that it won’t be hard for future employers to see it either. We all can be proud of Kyle and of the 170 other area young people who work at the Water Park each summer, taking care that it remains a safe and fun place to romp in the water! About the Author: Clare O’Shea is an Account Representative with the Chesapeake Current.
In the coming days, numerous laws and regulations regarding agriculture will go into effect. These laws define locally grown food, allow wine to be shipped in and out of state, transfer Seafood Marketing and Aquaculture Development to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and increase Weights and Measures registration fees. Regulations concerning the advertisement of “local” foods took effect June 27. If advertising a food product as ‘local’, the new regulations will require businesses to have point-of-sale signage indicating the state of origin of its product. These products include raw meat, eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, shellfish and processed dairy products. Given the growing interest in buying locally, the regulations support Maryland farmers and enable consumers to determine for themselves whether or not they consider a product “local”. “A recent study found that 78 percent of Marylanders are more likely to buy produce that is identified as having been grown by a Maryland farmer,” said Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance of Calvert County. “We are very pleased by the public’s support of local Maryland farms and their desire to provide fresh and nutritious food to their families. These new agricultural laws and regulations will protect the
best interests of the both consumer and Maryland producers.” Additional laws going into effect July 1 include: - HB 1175, The Direct Wine Shipping law will allow wine to be shipped to Maryland citizens from in- and out-of-state wineries. The law stipulates that the wine must originate from a winery—not a retailer or auction house—and must be limited to 18 shipments per year per household. - HB 1053, Seafood Marketing and Aquaculture Development will be transferring from the Maryland Department of Agriculture to the Department of Natural Resources. The purpose of this law is to streamline the development, oversight and permitting process for the aquaculture and seafood industries into one agency. - HB 293, Weights and Measures registration fees will be increased for scales with a capacity of up to 100 pounds and retail motor fuel dispenser meters of under 20 gallons per minute. Some of these measuring devices include deli counter scales and gasoline pumps. The bill also repeals a general fund reversion provision and will now allow any unspent money in a given fiscal year to be used the following year. For more information on the Buy Local Regulations, visit: www.mda.state.md.us or call Mark Powell at (410) 841-5770.
The Chesapeake Beach Water Park recently participated in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson, which will be in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Better Slow Down Now Chesapeake Beach is the first town in Calvert County to contract with Optotraffic Speed Enforcement Solutions of Lanham to install a speed camera this fall in the Beach Elementary School Zone on State Highway 261. “We selected Optotraffic because it is a well known Maryland company,” said Jim Parent, Town Administrator, “that uses an innovative technology, capable of enforcing in two directions simultaneously with only one piece of equipment.” Optotraffic spokesman Mario Bohorque tells the Chesapeake Current that it will be a few months before the equipment is put to use. “The Town has to submit a permit application to the State Highway Administration and it takes one to two months to get it through the process. Before tickets can be issued, drivers will get a 30-day warning period.”
Town Council sought vendors and approved the contract after complaints from residents concerned about safety around the school. Optotraffic photographs speeding vehicles and owners then get tickets in the mail. Bohorque says Optotraffic did a survey on Rt. 261 in front of Beach Elementary, and did find a relatively high number of drivers speeding through the area. “I’m confident that the system will reduce the speeding, and will increase safety for the children of the school,” he adds. Optotraffic says has taken the lead in automated speed tracking since the Maryland law was enacted in 2009, and in less than two years, Optotraffic has added more than 100 new employees. The Town of Chesapeake Beach joins 15 other jurisdictions throughout Maryland that already contract with Optotraffic.
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By Diane Burr
Another Chesapeake Current Exclusive There’s a new boardwalk in our area; this one is in Chesapeake Beach. “I’ve been working on this since 1989,” says Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl. “Aren’t the views just stunning?” After the first meeting of the newlyestablished Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society (see story on page 3), Wahl
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announced that he received a call just the day before that the long-awaited Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail was finally completed. Barriers had quietly been taken down that morning, allowing public access, although the formal dedication ceremony will not be until later this summer. “I invite everyone to join me – let’s go walk it!” Wahl suggested. Many of the people at the meeting decided to go and were treated to a memorable stroll with the Mayor down the new boardwalk through some of the most beauA paved portion of the trail, which follows the old railroad tracks, ends at the spot where a trestle, or bridge, used to be.
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extends another four-tenths of a mile to the Richfield Station sub-division. Wahl says, ”This really opens up the town to residents of Richfield Station. If you get in your car and drive down here, it’s a couple of miles. If you just walk down the hill on the trail, it’s so much closer.” Past the Trapezoid, the boardwalk to the left soon dips to a small stretch of land with a paved trail. “We’re encouraging people to ride bikes and jog,” Wahl says. “It’s completely free and now open to the public to enjoy.” Along the short stretch of paved trail, Wahl says signage will be posted to discourage people from getting off the path, which is lined with Poison Ivy. “There are lots of snakes and other creatures in there, too, that you don’t want to mess with,” Wahl adds. “So I’d advise that you stay on the trail.” Once at the trestle site, the trail ends with a wide observation deck. “DNR (Maryland Department of Natural Resources) told us we had to stop there because it’s ‘too critical’ of an area. Now all of this, mind you, is Critical Area, and that’s why it’s taken so long to get permission to build anything here. But the town line does go quite a ways farther back, and I’m going to bring them (DNR officials) out here and show them, and try to convince them that they should let us keep going and extend this trail as far as we can,” Wahl adds. About the Author: Diane Burr is the founder and executive editor of the Chesapeake Current.
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tiful critical area wetlands imaginable. Redwinged blackbirds flitted and scolded as the group approached their nests. We saw and heard frogs jumping and saw big blue crabs crawling through the shallow water, which Wahl says varies, “from a few inches in some spots to eight feet or so deep in others.” Near the Chesapeake Beach water tower at Richfield Station, large birds circled. “I believe that’s our colony of Bald Eagles,” Wahl said. “I can’t tell for sure from here, but that’s usually where you can see them flying.” What’s so remarkable about this new trail is its incredible location. “If you look at a map, you’ll see that Fishing Creek is in the geographic center of the Town of Chesapeake Beach. But just look around you! It looks like we’re in the middle of the wilderness,” Wahl says. In many spots, you can’t even see a house. Until the trail was built, the amazing Fishing Creek had been mostly inaccessible by foot. We passed several kayakers and a small boat of fishermen along the way. But from the elevated walkway, the pristine panorama is much more dramatic than at ground level. The creek itself looks like something from a painting as it winds its way though the lush, green wetlands. In the distance, you can see many small pools where ducks and other birds are nesting, along with smaller streams feeding into the main waterway. The new boardwalk is designed with high railings to prevent people from interfering with nature. “And for us old guys, we put in a lot of benches,” Wahl laughs. Trash receptacles have also been installed, and Beach Patrols will keep the trail clean and free of problems from dawn to dusk. At night, it will be closed to the public. And no fishing from the boardwalk is allowed. The entire distance is a little under two miles. From the parking lot behind the Chesapeake Beach Water Park, it’s about ninetenths of a mile to what Wahl calls “The Trapezoid,” or the T-shaped bridge that crosses the creek. If you walk to the left, it’s another four-tenths of a mile or so to the old railroad trestle, its broken pilings still visible in the water. That’s where the trail abruptly ends. If you go to the right, the trail
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Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank those that made our recent fundraiser for the rescued Polish Arabian horses a huge success. My riding students worked very hard on a hot day to raise almost $1,000.00 for the more than 130 horses that had suffered and starved until help arrived, sadly for some though, that help came too late. I am so very proud of these kids! They sold food, baked goods, jewelry, photography, and many more items donated by some very generous local businesses. It was heartwarming to see so much support from the community. We extend our gratitude to Corey Jackson Horsemanship of Brandywine, Hatcher Supply of Huntingtown, BP of Dunkirk, Mama Lucia's of Dunkirk, JT Restorations of Lothian, R & D Cross of Upper Marlboro, R & J Playpark of Prince Frederick, Hairline Family Hair Salon of Dunkirk, Salsarita's of Prince Frederick, Jordan Calkins Photography of Dunkirk, Dr. Linda Molesworth at Bay Equine Services of Huntingtown, Dunkirk Vol Fire Dept., Rita's Ice of Dunkirk, and TNT Signs & Graphics of Huntingtown. There were also countless family members of my students who braved the
heat and then a torrential downpour, but continued to help with a smile. My family was there from start to finish, helping with anything and everything. I am blessed by their support and love. Last, but certainly not least, thank you to the Lynn Family who provided the beautiful Hampton Horse Farm in Owings to hold this event. I am honored to call Barbara Lynn my friend. A more kind and generous person you won't find. It has been a blessing to work with and come to know this family. To unselfishly allow me to hold such a major event right in their back yard was wonderful, but to have them help every step of the way only shows the depth of their support for this cause and their community. They were instrumental in every aspect of this fundraiser. The day was alive with fun, fellowship and support for a common cause. None of this would have been possible without them. This family has my utmost respect and gratitude. We are very excited to announce that we will be holding yet another event in the fall. Plans are for this to be exponentially bigger and better than the first! Day's End Farm Horse Rescue will join us at Fresh Meadows Farm in Huntingtown - home to Dr. Linda Molesworth's Bay Equine Service - for her Open House and a Corey Jackson Trail Riding Clinic. There will be fun for the whole family! We are ever mindful that the cost for
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Starving Polish Arabians Peggy (brown) and Cinderella (gray), that were seized by authorities in Queen Anne’s County from Canterbury Farms in Centreville, are now being cared for by Huntingtown Veterinarian Linda Molesworth.
rehabilitating this many rescues is an ongoing financial burden for Day's End, so we have pledged to help in every way possible. What an incredible opportunity for our children to be a part of something that proves to them that they can indeed make a difference. We have also been invited to Day's End Farm Horse Rescue in Lisbon, MD to present the check to them and for a photo opportunity for their next newsletter. They are overwhelmed by the dedication and
hard work these children have so selflessly displayed. They share our excitement for our next fundraiser! Look for updates in the near future for our fall event. If you are interested in helping, please email your contact information to rrjrsg@verizon.net. It is in giving that we receive. Rosie Wynne-Meador Chesapeake Beach, MD
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large, vacant lots facing the Chesapeake Bay and boardwalk on Bay Avenue would forever change the landscape of North Beach. If plans pan out, we may see a new boutique hotel, several new water view restaurants, a parking garage, and three new residential townhome neighborhoods with a total of 48 upscale townhomes. One of the first rumors to surface was the possibility of a gambling casino going into the hotel. I immediately called Ron Russo, owner of RAR Associates, who also owns the parcel on the south side of 5th Street, and here’s what he told me: “I want to quash that one without hesitation. There will NOT be a gambling casino on my property.” “My record is clear – way back to the Hartley days (North Beach Mayor Dan Hartley). I was one of the few who The June 16 issue of the Current is available online at www.chesapeakecurrent.com called the county We get tremendous positive feedback everywhere we go from readers of the Chesapeake Current. However, our last issue (June 16) has turned out to be one of our hottest yet! The planned development of the three
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Need More Info on Development Plans Dear Editor, I was stunned by the scope of the North Beach development between 3rd and 5th Streets as outlined in the June 16 issue of the Chesapeake Current. It was not clear to me exactly where all of the 48 townhouses would go. The map shows only a portion of what is planned and omits the location of 30 townhouses. Upon further study and driving around the block with an eye to the vacant lots, it appears that both of the free parking lots will be made into townhouses, and another group will be at 3rd and Bay. It appears that the parking garage will replace the old motel on Chesapeake Avenue. Currently many area commuters catch buses daily at the two adjacent free parking lots. The impact of losing these lots will be severe as the new parking garage will be fee-based. Another concern is where these commuters will park while the garage and townhouses are being built. Are the commuters to share the parking garage spaces with ho-
tel guests and tourists drawn to the new shops and restaurants? Will there be enough spaces for all of these uses? I am grateful to the Current for bringing this news to light as I have not seen coverage in other local papers. It is important now to dig up as much information as possible on this project and make it available. Can a map be published that shows all of the development specified in the article? Can sources, websites, etc. be found for readers to use to find the details of hearings and reports? Will we be notified when the topic is to be addressed at Town council meetings? A project such as this has a huge impact on the community, and it is essential to get all of the information out there for the people who live here now to know and absorb, and to study the impact on the town very thoroughly before proceeding. Joanna Roussis North Beach
commissioners, and our current Mayor Mark Frazer was a commissioner then, to say I was adamantly against any type of gambling in North Beach.” Russo continued, “I still feel the same way. I will NOT support gambling, not on my property.” “I plan to build a small hotel there that my family will continue to own and operate. My daughter Elena and my son, Mark will run it. And with only 30 rooms, I don’t see any chain hotel being interested in it, it’s too small, and that’s not what we want, anyway. It will remain locallyowned and home-town operated, by my family,” Russo insists. Another question raised in emails and on the Chesapeake Current Facebook page: what will happen to the commuter parking lots used by so many each day who take the buses to Washington DC? The answer is: when the land is redeveloped, those commuter lots on both sides of 5th Street will be gone. The development plans call for a 212-space pay-to-park garage where the old horseshoe-shaped motel/apartment building is on Chesapeake Avenue. This leaves many of our readers very concerned, and confused, wondering where area commuters will have to go to catch buses in the future. These questions have not been answered. I’ve been asked to publish the dates and times of upcoming public meetings where these plans may be discussed, and the Chesapeake Current will do so in the
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future. Agendas are not usually available until just before the meeting dates, however, so it’s not clear if the development plans will be taken up at every one. What will the hotel and townhouses look like? Russo says he plans to make another presentation at the July 14 North Beach Town Council Meeting (7:00 p.m. @ Town Hall) where the subdivision (lots) will be established, and the mixed-use building discussed. At the August Planning Commission Meeting (usually the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall) specific plans (such as colors, and height) for the Category 1 site plan approval will be discussed. This includes specifics such as walkways, utilities, and landscaping, etc. Watch the Chesapeake Current, your true local news source, for updates on this very important topic that affects our entire readership area. You can trust us to cover it in detail now, and in the future. Sincerely, Diane Burr Owner and Executive Editor The Chesapeake Current Proudly Serving Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties
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Larry Chew, 49 Larry Lorenzo Chew was born August 16, 1961 and p a s s e d away June 16, 2011. Visitation and funeral services were held on T hu r s d ay, June 23, 2011 at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church, 676 Ponds Wood Road in Huntingtown. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Betty Edmondson, 67 Elizabeth “Betty” Jenkins Edmondson, age 67, of Huntingtown died June 6, 2011 at Wa s h i n g ton Hospital Center. Betty was born Fe b r u a r y 3, 1944 in Baltimore to Frank Beauregard and Grace Brown (Fischer) Jenkins, Jr. She was raised and educated in Baltimore before moving to Finksburg in 1960. Betty moved to Glen Burnie in 1998 and remained there until moving to Huntingtown in 2005.
She was employed as a secretary for Unisys Electronics until their closing. She then attended school and became a certified medical assistant. Mostly, Betty spent her time raising her four sons. She did enjoy reading and as the boys became independent she enjoyed traveling. Recently she was employed at Bowen’s Florist in Prince Frederick. She and her sister Grace enjoyed several cruises together. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank B. and Grace B. Jenkins, and a son Robert Edmondson. Surviving are three sons Earl Joseph Edmondson and his wife Kathy of Westminster, MD, James Edmondson and his wife Cathy of Glen Burnie, MD and Daniel Edmondson of Huntingtown, three grandchildren Josh, Amanda and James; three sisters Grace ClayAmos of Owings, Susan Sperando and her husband Steve of Warren-Robbins of GA and Grace Cobey and her husband Kevin of Finksburg, MD, and two brothers Frank B. Jenkins III of Glennville, PA and John G.F. Jenkins and his wife Maggie of College Park, MD. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Stanley Holland, 81 Stanley R. Holland was born July 31, 1929 and passed away June 16, 2011. Visitation and funeral services were held on Thurs-
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Mary Howard, 79 Mary Lucille Howard was born September 11, 1931 and passed away June 10, 2011. Visitation and funeral services were held on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Friendship United Methodist Church, 22 W. Friendship Road in Friendship. Her final resting place is Carter's United Methodist Church, 6715 Old Solomons Island Road in Friendship. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
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I v a lee Jones was born October 19, 1936 and passed away June 11, 2011. Visitation and funeral services were held S a t u r day, June 18, 2011 at Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick, which handled arrangements. Her final resting place is Southern Memorial Gardens, 10155 Ward Road in Dunkirk.
John Lane Jr., 64 John Lane, Jr. was born March 25, 1947 and p a s s e d away June 13, 2011. Visitation and funeral services were held We d n e s day, June 22, 2011 at Franklin United Methodist Church 5345 Deale-Churchton Road in Churchton. His final resting place is Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery 11301 Crain Highway Cheltenham, Maryland. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick provided arrangements.
Patrick Nutter, III, 46 Patrick H. Nutter, III, age 46, of North Beach died suddenly June 16, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 23, 1965 in Prince Fre de r ick , MD to Patrick H. and Nancy Faye (Whittington) Nutter. Pat was educated in Calvert County schools and attended Northern High School. He was an Animal Control Officer for Calvert County until retiring in 1997 because of his disability. Pat was an avid hunter. Surviving are a daughter, Kiersten Nutter and granddaughter Savannah Shipp of Glen Burnie, MD, a son Patrick H. Nutter, IV of North Beach, mother Nancy F. Nutter of Prince Frederick, father and step-mother Pat H. and Mildred Nutter of Owings, a sister, Tracy A. Buckmaster of St. Leonard, and a brother, David S. Nutter of Lothian. Arrangements were handled by Rausch Funeral Home in Owings. Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at www.
calverthospice.org or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Maryland Chapter, 825 Hammonds Ferry Road, Suite H-J, Linthicum, MD 21090 or online at wwwjdrf.org.
Guy Smith, 64 G u y Melv i n Smith, Sr., “ S m i t t y ”, of Prince Freder ick , Ma r yla nd , p a s s e d away June 25, 2011, at a local hospital at the age of 64. He was born on June 11, 1947 in Washington DC, to Arthur and Laura Smith. Guy was the beloved husband of Cheryl Smith. He was the loving father of Robin Lively and her husband, Dean; Guy Smith, Jr. and his wife, Carrie; Rachel Bell and her husband, Rob; and Joe Toomey and his wife, Grace. Hewass a devoted grandfather of Guy Smith, III, Evan Lively, Suzanne Smith, Kirsten Lively, Kailey Smith, Jack Bell, Nicole Bell and Juliet Toomey. In August, 1966, he entered the Army and was honorable discharged in August of 1968. Guy had a passion for working with young people and fulfilled that passion by coaching in Calvert County for 31 years. For over 20 years, he was a distributor for the Washington Post newspaper. After retirement, he worked as a driver for Limousines, Inc. and was a member of the Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. A service was
scheduled at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown on Thursday, June 30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Guy Smith, Sr. Scholarship Fund. c/o Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomon’s Island, Huntingtown, MD 20639.
Mary Thomas, 53 Mary Kate Thomas, age 53, of Chesapeake Beach died June 17, 2011 at Georgetown Un iversit y Hospital. S h e was born in Takoma Park, MD August 9, 1957 to Robert Binner and Marilyn Louise (Owens) Uhler. Mary grew up in Montgomery County and was a 1975 graduate of Robert E. Perry High School. She was employed for 18 years by Montgomery County Schools caring for the handicapped and mentally challenged children. In her leisure time, Mary enjoyed fishing and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. She was preceded in death by her mother ,Marilyn L Uhler. Surviving are her father, Robert B. Uhler, sister Amy J. Borge and her husband John all of Chesapeake Beach, brother James R. Uhler and his wife Jeannie of Prince Frederick, her fiancé John Carter of Chesapeake Beach, two nephews and one niece. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements. A life celebration of Mary’s life will be held later by the family.
Loris Todd, 24 Loris Edward Todd, 24, of Chesap e a k e B e a c h p a s s e d away June 11, 2011 at his residence. Loris was born September 6, 1986 in Clinton, MD to Mary Ann Todd and Loris Monroe Forrester. He was raised in Upper Marlboro, and moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2001. He attended Calvert High School in Prince Frederick. Loris was employed as a production worker at the Dunkirk Supply roof truss manufacturing plant in Owings. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, crabbing, camping, watching
movies, and singing. He was fond of music, especially country music. He also was a member of a hunt club in Port Tobacco, MD. Loris was preceded in death by his father, Loris Monroe Forrester. He is survived by his girlfriend, Diana K. Harris of Owings; his mother and step-father Mary Ann and Michael Lyons, Sr. of Chesapeake Beach; his step-mother Sheila Forrester of Virginia; brothers James Meek and wife Dawn of California, MD, R. Michael Lyons, Jr. of Denton, MD, Nicholas Lyons, Sr. of Queen Anne, MD, Darrin Forrester and wife Lisa of Stevensville, MD, Van Forrester of Johnsonville, TN and Bennie Gene Forrester of Florida; sisters Lorgenia Parsons of Florida and Misty Forrester of Virginia; aunts Donna Todd of Chesapeake Beach, Barbara Todd of Clinton, Gloria Wacker of Chesapeake Beach, and Judy Leonard of St. Cloud, FL; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Spotlight On
Our Pride & Joy
Can I Go to the Nurse?
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The Mt. Harmony Elementary community recently enjoyed the honor of having their nurse selected as the 2011 Calvert County Support Person of the Year. Jennifer Hillman was awarded this distinction after only three years serving as the school’s nurse. Each school and the central office could nominate one person. According to the county’s website, “The winner had to be an employee who has earned the respect of students, parents, colleagues, and the total community.” After a panel interview, Hillman was chosen as the winner. Nurse Jennifer Hillman with Mt. Harmony 5th gradA banquet was held at the Rod ‘N’ er Stephanie McLean. Reel restaurant in Chesapeake Beach. All nominees for both Teacher of the Year and school’s families. “Now when I call a friend, Support Person of the Year attended, and the their first thought is that their child is sick, winners weren’t announced until the end of even if my intention is not school-related,” the evening. she laughs. Hillman says the moment of the anThis nurse makes herself present nouncement was very exciting. She was throughout the school, looking for opportunipresented with numerous gifts and prizes, ties to help teachers as well as students. including a laptop, certificates to various “I don’t like being stuck in the office. I restaurants, and cash gifts in the form of get out and walk. If I’m needed in the office, large, over-sized checks. “It was a lot to they just ring the bell that is designated as my carry,” she says. signal.” The path that led Jennifer Hillman to As a resource to the entire school comher role as the school’s nurse began long ago munity, the parents often seek her advice. as she was growing up, primarily in Anne “Sometimes it seems like a sort of ‘Minute Arundel County. Her father was in the Navy Clinic.’ I have helped parents with basic so they moved a bit, but she lived for several health questions and suggested things for years in Arnold and Severna Park. Hill- them to ask when their child is being seen by man’s first bachelor’s degree was earned at a specialist.” the United States Naval Academy where she The county’s website attributes Hillman majored in oceanography. She then served as writing, “I enjoy being part of a wonderas an officer in the Navy for several years. ful team of professionals at Mt. Harmony Later, she was inspired by nurses at a Elementary. I am proud of doing my best to neo-natal intensive care unit, and she con- ensure our children are healthy, happy and sidered a career change. ready to learn every day.” This year, her ef“It made me think about it,” she recalls. forts are being recognized by an award of disShe earned her second bachelor’s degree in tinction. Further, on a daily basis, her warm nursing from Case Western Reserve Univer- and helpful demeanor undoubtedly has stusity, and worked in hospitals and pediatric dents asking, “Can I go to the nurse?” offices before joining the staff of Mt. Har mony Elementary School. About the Author: Jenny Boyles is a mother, reading As a resident of Dunkirk, her four chil- teacher and Girl Scout leader. She lives in North Beach dren have attended Calvert County schools. with her fiancé and their four children and serves on the Her youngest will begin his freshman year town’s Historic Preservation Commission. at Northern High School in August. Her three daughters are all in college, with the Know of an outstanding young oldest working on her master’s degree in person or school event in our area nursing in Baltimore. that we should spotlight in the Hillman says becoming the school nurse was an additional role to being a Chesapeake Current’s column, parent in the community. Having been Our Pride and Joy? Simply email involved in PTA and other organizations, editor@ChesapeakeCurrent.com with a she was already familiar with many of the short explanation and contact information!
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Local Student Wins Prestigious National Award From National Endowment for the Humanities
Dozens of America’s very best middle school and high school students were honored for their achievements in understanding and depicting history during the 2011 National History Day Contest at the University of Maryland at College Park. The competition, which ran from June 12 to June 16, 2011, brought together the top contenders from state and local contests throughout the United States, Guam, American Samoa, and Department Photo Credit: Maryland Humanities Council of Defense Schools in Europe National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman Jim Leach and Shanghai. is pictured with Ethan McComb of Plum Point Middle School in In all, some 2,400 stu- Huntingtown, who won first place in the Junior Individual Exhibit dents, accompanied by teach- category. ers and parents, competed in categories including individual and group exhibits, documentaries, papers, performances and websites dealing with various aspects of this year’s theme, “Debate and Diplomacy in History.” Three winners in each category received awards at the closing ceremony on June 16. First place in the Junior Individual Exhibit category went to Ethan McComb of Chesapeake Beach who attends Plum Point Middle School in Huntingtown (teacher – Merry Ellen Fallica) for “The Marshall Plan: America's Soft Power Diplomacy Saves Europe from Economic & Political Chaos Following World War II.”
Vote for Wallville! Calvert County’s Old Wallville School has a chance to receive a grant of $25,000 in a contest sponsored by the National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation. But the Friends of Old Wallville School need your vote in order to win. According to the Trust’s web site, the school was built in the early 1880s, and is the oldest standing one-room schoolhouse for African Americans in Calvert County. It remained in Friends of the Old Wallville School are (L to R) Fred Dellinger, Ronald Clark, Glossie Leake, Ruth Reid, Cora Drumgo, Kirsti Uunila, use until 1934. The Friends of the Old Guffrie Smith at the Old Wallville School. Wallville School (pictured) site for half a day then move keep the building open to on to visit another school the public one Sunday a from the same period that month. served white students. ReBeginning in the spring tired African American of 2012, the Old Wallville teachers have agreed to School will be a required serve as docents. field trip for all 4th graders Please take a few minin the county. Curriculum utes to register on the Hisand interpretive planning is toric Trust’s web site and underway and includes staff vote for the Old Wallville Scan the Current Code on and teachers in the Calvert School to receive the grant. County Public Schools, re- your smart phone and vote You can scan the Current for the Old Wallville School tired teachers, and others. Code with your smart phone to receive the grant. The students will visit the and quickly vote!
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Three Cheers for the Red, White & Blue
Where to Celebrate Independence Fireworks
Photo of Chesapeake Beach fireworks by Jacqueline Molonson, Jax Photography, JaxPhotography.com
Our area is one of the most beautiful spots to see enjoy fireworks, with the rocket’s red glare reflecting on the water everywhere. Here’s the local fireworks schedule. All displays begin at dusk, but arrive early to find parking and a good viewing spot: - Saturday, July 2: Fireworks at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven. Their annual Independence Day Celebration is from 3–10 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy food and beverage vendors, moonbounces and other family activities with a spectacular fireworks show at dusk! And one thing you might not be aware of, Herrington offers custom fireworks for weddings and special events, regardless of the time of year. What a perfect way to secure the memory of your occasion! - Sunday, July 3: Chesapeake Beach Fireworks. It’s the biggest fireworks display on the Chesapeake Bay, brought to you by the Town of Chesapeake Beach. The fireworks are launched from several barges taken out from Fishing Creek into the Chesapeake Bay. One spot locals love for watching these fireworks is North Beach, with great views all along the beach, boardwalk, and fishing pier. If you’d like to watch the fireworks from a different angle on the Bay, the new charter boat in town, The “Miss Chesapeake Beach” will host a fireworks cruise Sunday evening, July 3. She’ll leave Chesapeake Beach at 8 p.m. and return at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. For more information, call Captain Luke Thatcher (301) 643-5775.
couraged to take family and friends to our abundant streams, lakes, rivers ponds and bays for some quality free fishing time.
Join the Parade!
On Monday, July 4, two communities in our area will host hometown Independence Day parades.
Remember to arrive early because traffic and parking will be difficult and the Beach and Dunkirk Loops of the Beach Trolleys won’t run that day or evening. - Monday, July 4: Solomons 4th of July Street Faire & Fireworks beginning at 4 p.m. There will be live music, moonbounces, vendors, popcorn, cotton candy and much more, all in the heart of Solomons Island. Following the Street Faire will be the annual fireworks display at about 9 p.m. - Also on Monday, July 4: City of Annapolis Fireworks display (rain date: Tuesday, July 5). The Calvert County Parks and Recreation Department says there will not be fireworks at Breezy Point Beach over the Independence Day weekend. - Statewide, it’s Free Fishing Day on Monday, July 4! The State of Maryland welcomes new anglers and visitors to enjoy the State’s excellent fishing opportunities through free fishing day. Everyone is en-
4th of July Parade in Shady Side Starting at 10 a.m., the 4th of July Parade sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Shady Side begins at Cedarhurst Road and ends at the Kiwanis Club on Snug Harbor Road. Participants should be at the staging areas no later than 9:30am as the road closes at 10 a.m. The parade is a free community event organized by Kiwanis members and community volunteers. Floats, marchers, clowns, bicyclists and decorated vehicles will participate in the parade. Bicycles and walkers should meet at the Soft Serve/Car Wash, floats line up down Cedarhurst Road and cars/motorized vehicles on West River Road. Everyone is invited to the Kiwanis Club Community Center at 1431 Snug Harbor Road for the judging of decorated bikes and floats, and the ceremonial raising of the flag by Boy Scout Troop 853. Food and drinks will be available for sale. This traditional small-town parade has become a local South County favorite event. Everyone is invited. For more information, please contact Sharon Sudduth, Pa-
rade Chairperson, at (410) 507-3177 After the parade, head down to the Captain Salem Avery Museum (1418 EW Shady Side Road) for a star-spangled free concert performed by the 40-piece Bay Winds Band. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the patriotic tunes while overlooking the gorgeous views of the West River. Games, food for sale by the Boy Scouts, and the traditional Baking Contest are all part of this Shady Side Rural Heritage Society community event. Galesville July 4th Celebration and Parade A community parade and July 4th celebration is being planned in Galesville by the Board of Directors of the Galesville Heritage Society; they apologize that there will be NO fireworks this year. The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. down Main Street in Galesville, which will be closed to traffic for about an hour. Not everyone has the talent to “Dance with the Stars,” or be the next “American Idol!” However, those who have a hidden desire to strut their stuff down Main Street are invited to do so! This year, the most honored Grand Marshall is again Betty Moreland, who will highlight the familydesigned Grand Marshall float. The village buzz is there will be more floats than ever this year competing for one of the 25 coveted trophies. Staging and later judging will be conducted on Anchors Way beginning at 12 p.m. Enter the procession via Lerch Creek Drive and follow around to the designated area. Contact Charlie Kidd at (410) 8674952 for questions or more information.
Traffic Plans for Fireworks Traffic Plan for Twin Beaches on Sunday, July 3 Calvert County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic plan is being set up to eliminate all left hand turns on a portion of Route 261 going through the Twin Beaches, eliminating the need to stop traffic randomly and enabling traffic to flow with minimal stopping. The centerline of Route 261 will be blocked with delineation devices that will prohibit vehicles from making U-turns. Traffic north of Route 260 along Route 261 on the east side of Route 261 must make right turns and exit left on 5th Street to Boyd’s Turn Road to Route 260. Traffic on the west side of Route 261 must make a right turn and exit on 27th Street to G Street to Route 260. Traffic south of Route 260 along Route 261 on the east side of Route 261 must make a right turn and must turn left onto Route 260. Traffic on the west side of Route 261 must turn right and continue along Route 261 to Summer City Blvd or continue south to Ponds Wood Road and proceed to MD Route 4.
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Traffic Plan for Solomons Fireworks on Monday, July 4 All southbound traffic will be prohibited from gaining access to Solomons Island for approximately one hour after the fireworks display ends. The Maryland State Highway Administration and the Calvert County Highway Maintenance Department will assist with traffic direction. There will be deputies posted at all intersections with heavy traffic flow to ensure compliance with the traffic flow plan.
Chesapeake Current Music Calendar Friday, July 1: Calvert Marine Museum presents the 257th Army Band in Concert. 6:30 p.m. on the Outdoor Stage at the museum in Solomons. Free. Monday, July 4: Old Fashioned 4th of July with a free performance of the Bay Winds Band at the Captain Salem Avery House Museum, A Waterman’s Home, owned and operated by the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society, 418 East West Shady Side Rd. Shady Side. The concert follows the 4th of July parade. Call (410) 867-4486 for more information.
Boldly Go to the Forbidden Planet
With the Twin Beach Players! By Sid Curl In 1956, planets were to be explored and new stars were to be reckoned with. But one planet was a Forbidden Planet where a mad scientist has created his own environment. The one problem, undiscovered until too late, is that his baby daughter has crawled onto the spaceship just before lift-off. Altaira is innocent and not schooled in the way of men. Adding to the plot, a flying ship is pulled to the planet by a tractor beam! This B-cult film of the 50’s gave birth to the first crew of a starship being taken off course and having its stars deal with a slightly insane Walter Pidgeon as the mad scientist, Dr. Morbius. His daughter, played by the beautiful Anne Francis has grown up never seeing a man before, except for her father. So she had no idea what to do when she encounters Leslie Nielsen (Commander J. J. Adams), Jack Kelly (Lt. Jerry Farman), Earl Holliman (Cook) and James Drury (Crewman Strong) and the rest of the male crew that arrives on Forbidden Planet. The generation of the 80’s and younger has no idea who these actors are except for Leslie Nielsen because of his Police Squad and Airplane movies, but all became famous TV personalities in the mid to late 60’s, each having their own TV show or appearing in famous movies. Walter Pidgeon was a huge star of the 30’s and 40’s and was nearing the end of his career but here he found life again as the creator of Robby the Robot. Even the robot appeared in several TV shows and movies over the next several years. Then, Englishman Bob Carlton dashes along in 1989 and rewrites the plot as a twist on Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’. Adding 50’s and 60’s rock music gives new life to
a script that takes off as its own version of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with inviting the audience to come along on the flight and to comment on the events as they unfold on a Return to the Forbidden Planet…. planet… planet… planet. (Hear the echo?) In the latest Twin Beach Players production, Prospero (Kevin McAndrews) is now our mad scientist. His daughter Miranda (Regan Hall) is the innocent miss and is pursued by Cookie (Erik Martin, replaced by Chris Sharint in the last three performances) who demands her love. Captain Tempest (Noah Post) avoids the charms of the young lass, trying to keep his command together. Boson (Brian Bowen) and navigator, Navia (Brittney Collins) steer the ship through the asteroids with a fabulous crew: Penny Scyllen, medical officer (Katherine Willham), Mally Phunction, maintenance officer (Danielle Langford), Lea Tard health and fitness officer (Tawney Cashman), Claudia Day, meteorologist (Haley Morgan), and Ensign Mic Rhocechit, technical officer (Lindsey Ogle), doubling as backup singers for the great rock songs. Gloria (Anna Gorenflo) has caused the problem of putting her weird husband and innocent daughter into space. The Robot (Ana Collins) lends its own view of the subjects at hand while Newscaster (Brianna Workcuff) narrates. The music includes Great Balls of Fire, Wipeout, Good Vibrations, Tell Her, Born To Be Wild, Teenager in Love, Robot Man, Shake, Rattle and Roll, Go Now and other head-bopping rock songs that will find you tapping your feet and maybe even cutting a rug as 13 teenagers and one adult bring joy to you hearts. Comment, laugh, cheer and applaud the crew as the cast dances the ship to and from, the on the Return to the Forbidden Planet. The show, produced by Phyl Gorenflo, directed by Bess Wilkins with musical direction by Lynda Collins, will play at North Beach Fire Department through July 2. Camden Raines will play the tunes and Maggie Saunders will light stage. Don’t miss it! Call (410) 4744214 for more information and to make reservations.
The out-of-this-world local cast of “Return to the Forbidden Planet.”
Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7: The College of Southern Maryland’s Twilight Performances Chautauqua Series, LaPlata Campus. Opening musical acts begin at 6:45 p.m. For more information: (301) 934-7828. Saturday, July 9: CalvART Live! Open Mic Night with George Stolt from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the CalvART Gallery as their 6th annual anniversary celebration, “We Got Your Number” continues. CalvART Live! is an open invitation for musicians, poets, slammers, and songwriters to perform stories, songs, poems and limericks before an audience of their peers in a casual, creative setting. Come to participate or just enjoy the creative musings! CalvART Gallery is located at 110
Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. July 11 thru 22: Summer Camps at Garrett Music Academy in Owings for ages 13-19. For more information on the specific programs, call (410) 286-5505. Weekly Events (ongoing): Every Wednesday: Bluegrass Jam at Happy Harbor Restaurant, 533 Deale Road, in Deale. Get ready for some oldtime fun. You’re welcome, regardless of if you come to play or just to listen and enjoy. The Bluegrass Jam starts at 7:00 p.m. Every Thursday Night: FamilyFriendly Karaoke all summer at Heavenly Chicken and Ribs, Dunkirk Gateway Shopping Center, 10812 Town Center Blvd., Dunkirk. Come show your talent by playing, singing and/or doing karaoke! The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. and goes to 11:00 p.m. Every Friday Night: Open Mic at the North Beach Farmers’ Market at 7th Street and Bay Avenue, hosted by Deanna Dove. Begins at 6:00 p.m. Another Open Mic begins at 7:00 p.m. every Friday night at Heavenly Chicken and Ribs, 10812 Town Center Blvd., Dunkirk. Call ahead and reserve your time in the spotlight! (410) 286-9660.
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Out&About
Here’s a quick listing of
Friday, July 1 – Saturday, July 2
Friday, July 15
Return to the Forbidden Planet: The awardwinning, rock musical is performed by the Twin Beach Players at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 8356 Bayside Road (Route 261) in Chesapeake Beach. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling (443) 684-2130. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, military, students and members of Twin Beach Players. Special group rate of ten or more is $8 a ticket. See article on page 21 for more information.
Campfire on the Beach: Elementary-age children and their parents are invited to this fun and educational event on the beach at 5th Street beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 6 30th Birthday Celebration at Calvert Library, Fairview Branch in Owings: All day - Celebrate 30 years of open doors with scavenger hunts, crafts for kids, prizes, cake and more. Call Robyn Truslow for more information (410) 535-0291.
Saturday, July 9 Yard Sale: The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary’s monthly yard sale will be held at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department in Chesapeake Beach from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Tables are available for $15 each/$25 for two. To reserve a table please contact Diana (410) 231-1775. (Tables must be reserved in advance, for additional tables check with Diana.) CalvART Live! At the CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CalvART Live is an open invitation for musicians, poets, slammers, and songwriters to perform stories, songs, poems and limericks before an audience of their peers in a casual, creative setting. Come to participate or just enjoy the creative musings. CalvART Gallery is celebrating its 6th Anniversary with “We Got Your Number” an intriguing show featuring works on numerical themes. To thank our patrons and supporters we will be holding a raffle on the night of July 9th . Come join us and see if “We Got Your Number” and win a $50 gift certificate for the Gallery. CalvART Gallery is located at 110 Solomons Island Rd, Prince Frederick. Hours: 11:00-5:00 Wed, through Sun. (410) 535-9252.
Monday, July 11 – Saturday, July 16 Deale Fireman’s Carnival: This old-fashioned annual carnival by the Deale Volunteer Fire Department will be held each day with the fun beginning at 7:00 p.m., except for Saturday night (the last night) when the carnival opens at 6:00 p.m. The Deale Volunteer Fire Department is located at 6007 Drum Point Rd., Deale, MD 20751.
Thursday, July 14 Bay Breeze Concert: The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum presents the “Dixie Ramblers” at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Mike Phipps the “Dixie Ramblers” will present a program of ever-popular bluegrass favorites. Concerts are outdoors on the museum porch starting and are free to the public. The museum is located at 4155 Mears Avenue in Chesapeake Beach. Call (410) 257-3892 for more info.
Independence Day Weekend Fireworks and Events in our area.
(See page 20 for more details).
Saturday, July 16 9th Annual Thunder Night Cruisers Car, Truck & Bike Show: At Huntingtown High School (4125 Solomons Island Rd / MD Route 4, Huntingtown). 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $20 entry, spectators $3. Info: Langford Johnson (443) 532-1422 or email larrygrosscpa@comcast.net. Top 75 awards! Rain date 7/23. All-In-One Craft Show/Bake Sale/Yard Sale: At the American Legion Post 206, 3300 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach from 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Rent tables for $10 for the first, and $5 for each additional (table rental profits go to Cub Scouts Pack 429, which will also have a White Elephant table). For more info, contact Erin Travers at (410) 257-1050 or erintravers@ymail.com. Event is tax deductible and will be held rain or shine! Movie on the Beach: Shrek will be shown on the big screen at North Beach (5th and Bay Avenue). Bring your own chairs or blankets. Movie begins at dusk.
Thursday, July 21 Grapes & Gals: United Way of Calvert County Releases Its 2011 Women’s Initiative Grapes & Gals from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven. Grapes & Gals is proving true to its vintage soul, combining bold opportunities for networking, camaraderie, generosity and fun. There will be hors d’oeuvres with a new wine coming from California. Go to www.unitedwaycalvert.org or call Linda Fadley at (410) 286-0101 for additional information.
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Fireworks
(all displays begin at dusk, but arrive early for a good viewing spot.): Saturday, July 2: Herrington on the Bay Fireworks Sunday, July 3: Town of Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Monday, July 4: Solomons Island Fireworks and City of Annapolis Fireworks
Parades
Monday, July 4: Take your pick: join the parades! - The Kiwanis Club of Shady Side’s annual Independence Day Parade (Begins at 10:00 a.m. at Cedarhurst Road and ends at the Kiwanis Club on Snug Harbor Road.) - Galesville 4th of July Celebration Parade (Down Main Street beginning at 1:00 p.m.)
Friday, July 22 10th Annual Michael D. Schrodel Golf Classic: The event celebrating Michael’s life will be held at the Twin Shields Golf Course in Dunkirk. This tournament is held each year in memory of Michael D. Schrodel and to raise money for a few good causes. During Michael’s 18-month struggle with cancer, he managed to greet every day with exuberance, strength and courage, and for these qualities, our memories of Michael will last forever. Michael left us at the young age of 31 years, but he lives on in our thoughts and through this tournament. Participate as a player, a hole sponsor, a goodie bag contributor or simply as a volunteer. Contact Jena Warden at (703) 567-0075 or jwarden@jwhinc.com for more info. Friday Night Ballroom Dance Classes: Beginning Friday, July 22 for eight weeks with the nonprofit Davidsonville Dance Club. Learn to Foxtrot from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m., Samba. International Style, for students at all dance levels, no partner required, professional instructor. $50 per person (plus $10 membership fee for the year). For information, and to sign up in advance, call (410) 257-0631.
Want to see your non-profit group’s event in the Chesapeake Current? Email complete details along with contact information at least three weeks in advance to editor@chesapeakecurrent.com.
At Artworks @ 7th in North Beach, meet artists Carol Wade and Nancy Jung-Warmke at their uplifting, colorful exhibit featuring mixed media and acrylic paintings. The artists will be at an opening reception on Saturday, July 2 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Colorful food is included! The show runs July 2 through July 31. Artworks is located at 9128 Bay Avenue in North Beach. Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, or by appointment. For more information or directions, call (410) 2865278 or go to www.artworksat7th.com.
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