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Trolley Plans Major Expansion Story Page 3

N. Beach Officer Takes A Bite Out of Crime Story Page 5

No Tax Hikes For Beaches Story Page 9

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Patrons survey some of the tasty produce and other locally-grown products at the North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market.

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Home & Garden

Team leaders help volunteers place plants in flower boxes along Bay Avenue in North Beach during the town’s annual “Plant the Town” event. SEE PAGE 13

History

The current brick church that is All Saints Episcopal Church in Sunderland has been standing since 1777, when it was built to replace the original log structure from 1693. SEE PAGE 12

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Chesapeake Railway Trail Becomes Reality

Trolley Plans Major Expansion

nstead of one trolley as in previous years, there will be three this season to ferry tourists and residents around Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties. The Beach Trolley Association begins its third season on Memorial Day Weekend, providing transportation around the Twin Beaches and to Herrington Harbour and Skipper’s Pier in Anne Arundel County. This big news this year is that it is expanding its fleet to three trolleys to expand the route to include Dunkirk. The Dunkirk Trolley will operate from the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum to Dunkirk with stops at Walmart, Giant Food and Safeway as well as the library at Chaneyville Road and World Gym. It will operate on a one hour loop, beginning each hour at the Railway Museum, passing through Dunkirk on the half hour and arrive back at the Railway Museum on the hour. The Beach Trolley will operate from the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum to Herrington on the Bay (Herrington South), traveling through the Towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. It will also operate on a one-hour loop, beginning each hour at the Railway Museum, arriving at Herrington on the Bay on the half hour, then arrive back at the Railway Museum on the hour. The above two loops are laid out so that someone traveling from Dunkirk on the Dunkirk Trolley could meet up with the Beach Trolley at the Railway Museum and travel to North Beach or Herrington Harbour without a wait. The Anne Arundel Trolley will operate from Herrington on the Bay (Herrington South) to Skipper’s Pier in Deale, with a stop at Herrington Harbour North in Deale. This loop will also operate on an hour schedule, leaving Herrington on the Bay on the half hour, arriving at Skipper’s Pier on the hour and then arriving back at Herrington on the Bay on the half hour. And, like the Dunkirk and Beach Trolleys, the Beach Trolley and the Anne Arundel Trolleys will meet at Herrington on the Bay, so passengers will not have to wait. The cost to ride any of the Beach Trolleys is just a quarter one way. Riders can pick up a trolley map at participating sponsor businesses and look for trolley stop signs located along the routes. Simply wave at the driver to be picked up.

t’s been derailed for over 20 years. But now the Chesapeake Railway Trail project is getting back on track. The nearly 40-mile trail following the old Chesapeake Beach Railway tracks will span Calvert, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties. Chesapeake Beach officials say plans are under way to link the section of the trail in the Fishing Creek area to local neighborhoods, including Richfield Station and Bay View Hills. “I have been actively working with county, state and federal officials for over 20 years to make this trail a reality” said Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl. “I always knew that this groundbreaking day would finally come. Not only are we beginning the creation of a new trail, but we are reclaiming our past by once again opening up the gateway to our Town.” Long ago, trains from Washington DC used to bring thousands of tourists to the Twin Beaches to play, fish and gamble. This trail will follow the same route of the Chesapeake Beach Railway. When completed, it will be a haven for nature lovers, bicyclists and hikers. Wahl, who has been a staunch promoter of the project from the beginning puts it, “Every bit of it is in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area.” Fifteen bids were received with the lowest being from Gradient Construction, LLC of Chesapeake Beach, which will complete

the work for $1.9 million. In 2004, the State of Maryland committed $1.6 million for construction of the first phase, which is 1.4 miles. Officials estimate it will take about ten months to complete the project. The trail will require of a series of boardwalks on pilings, concrete walkways, trails, fences and landscaped areas. It will be owned, managed and maintained by the

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, once completed. The trail will also connect the Twin Beaches to Walker Mill Regional Park and the Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Anne Arundel County. A 100-foot section has already been built in a park in the Seat Pleasant area of Prince George’s County.

Local Park Gets Major Facelift

orth Beach’s Robert W. Callis Memorial Park is being transformed into a more fun and functional playground for kids of all ages and an outdoor workout center for the older set. The playground equipment the town is purchasing in addition to the existing tot lot includes a galvanized steel mini-course of various types of climbing equipment designed for children ages 5 through 15, along with a new set of swings. The new “exercise park” for teens and adults includes an air walker, two-sided rotator, self-weighted rowing machine, push-up bars, floating balance system, leg press, sit-up bench,

and a sky climber. Each piece of equipment will have an easy-to-read plaque with diagrams explaining how to use it. As Mayor Michael Bojokles puts it, “Residents can now walk over to the park and use this exercise equipment instead of driving to a gym.” The new gear, worth more than $12,000, is being purchased using excise fees on building permits collected by Calvert County, funds specifically set aside for parks and recreation projects. The Callis Park is located on Chesapeake Avenue, adjacent to the North Beach Senior Citizen’s Center and Bayside Boys & Girls Club.

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LOCAL NEWS

“Picturing the Past” Storyboard Unveiled

Experts: Conservation Needed to Stretch Aquifer Supply

xperts say that while the state may face fresh water shortages in the future, Southern Maryland’s aquifers – underground sources of fresh water that counties have been drawing on for years – are in good shape but elected officials need to come up with solutions now to ensure they last as long as possible. A panel of state and local officials talked about the possibility of a looming fresh water crisis at the Calvert Marine Museum on Solomons Island on April 23. Steve King, former executive director of the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission, said that the aquifers that Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles County draw on will be excellent sources of fresh water for about the next 20 years but will begin to be pushed to its limits after that. If local jurisdictions take action now, he said, they might be able to increase the availability of that water supply. The water in the aquifers is of the highest quality, King said, and is not easily replaced. “I don’t believe there’s a crisis coming anytime soon,” King said. “The ground water in … Southern Maryland is some of the purest in the world. “The water you’re drinking is between

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n the finger pier at 3rd Street and Bay Avenue, visitors can get a new view of North Beach with the first in a series of “Picturing the Past” Storyboards. “It shows the life and times of how it used to be at our beach,” says Norma Jean Smith, chair of the North Beach Historic Preservation Commission. “It looks to me like the pictures were taken right here, so now we can envision what people saw decades ago at this very spot.” The sepia-tone photos on the storyboard include the long-gone Calvert Hotel and Calvert Inn, Uncle Billie’s Pier, and a group of bathers wearing what must have

been very scratchy wool swimsuits. It also gives additional history of North Beach and a poignant description of life here decades ago. Smith says this is the first in a series of storyboards to be developed and permanently installed along the boardwalk. It was partially funded by a mini-grant from the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium and matched by the Town of North Beach. Other future storyboards in the series will include a view of 3rd Street, which used to be the town’s central business district, and cottage life in days gone by.

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he recession has nearly wiped out the state coffers that were set aside to provide unemployment insurance for those who lost their jobs, and now the state has approved a 400 percent increase in how much businesses must pay into the fund to replenish it. The new tax rate for most businesses statewide will be set at 2.2 percent, which is up from just 0.6 percent for 2009. House Minority Leader Anthony O’Donnell (D-Dist.29C) said that the insurance tax increase could be a job killer, because employers will have to payout more profits that could have been used to

hire employees. “I voted against it,” O’Donnell said. “It was a bad business vote at a bad time. “It just shows Maryland’s hostility to business.” According to The Tax Foundation, a group that supports transparency and educating the public in understanding tax policies and their impacts, listed Maryland recently as among the 10 worst states in the nation for its level of business taxes. Currently Maryland ranks 45th out of 50 states for its overall tax climate for businesses in The Tax Foundation’s estimation.

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New Beach Officer Takes a Bite Out of Crime

Police dog saved from being put down

ne of the dogs you’ll see this summer on the boardwalk will be working to keep our area drug-free. K-9 Manchi is a beautiful German Shepherd police dog who came to the U.S. from a vendor in Czechoslovakia. He will turn three years old in June, and currently weighs about 75 pounds. Manchi was donated to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and paired with Dfc. Rob Burggraff, who now says, “Manchi is as good as any dog can be.” The detective and his canine sidekick are assigned to Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. However, Manchi almost didn’t make it after a very rough start in his career. Manchi came very close to being put down after biting two previous trainers – and a vendor. They labeled him as “too aggressive” and were ready to have him euthanized. Sgt. Gregory of the Sheriff’s Office got wind of Man-

Calvert County Sheriff’s Dfc.Rob Burggraff and the Twin Beaches’ newest crime-fighter, K-9 Manchi.

chi’s impending fate and asked if he could test him. He was impressed by what he saw and asked if he could have Manchi, so the vendor agreed. As Dfc. Burggraff explains, “I think they (the previous trainers) took the completely wrong approach with a dog like him. They used choke collars and pain compliance. He’s a strong, smart animal, and with him, that doesn’t work.” Burggraff’s approach to Manchi has been completely different. “I make it fun for him to learn and do his job. I don’t force him. I taught him that if he does what he’s supposed to do, he gets rewards, and he responds to that.” He adds, “Manchi has never once even growled at me.” After their shifts, they go home together and Manchi stays at Burggraff’s home in a kennel supplied by the county. Burggraff says he has another dog, but she’s afraid of Manchi, so he keeps them apart. The two spent about three weeks together before entering an intensive, two-month illegal drug detection course earlier in the year. They are now certified as a narcotics detection team, specializing in detecting marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. Burggraff says the dog has a very sensitive nose and although it depends on the packaging and wind conditions, he can detect drugs in an instant around vehicles, buildings and people. Their duties also include attending community events and give demonstrations. Already Manchi has made two significant drug busts. One was the execution of a search warrant on a car, in which Manchi found marijuana. The other was during a routine traffic stop when Manchi scanned a vehicle and located a crack pipe and PCP. Although the Calvert Sheriff’s Office received Manchi for free, a highly trained police dog like Manchi is worth upwards of $10,000. Police and military units worldwide train German Shepherds as service, guard and search and rescue dogs because of their physical strength, intelligence, loyalty and obedience. Because of their protective nature, German Shepherds are among the most popular dog breeds.

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s a Calvert County Commissioner, communicating with constituents is a high priority. But how? Personal contact is the best means, but not efficient. Email works, but is very time-consuming and also inefficient. Periodic reports, printed and mailed in the past, have helped. For the last Interim Report, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) mailed a postcard with a link to a downloadable file, which was downloaded about 25,000 times. Recent efforts include initiating an e-newletter, called Calvert Currents, from the BOCC. To receive Calvert Currents, go to the Calvert County website at www.co.cal.md.us and sign up. While you are on the Calvert County website, please look around. An amazing amount of information is available at the click of your mouse, beginning with the Emergency Banners that announce everything from water main breaks to road closures to upcoming countywide events. Want to know what happened at a BOCC meeting regarding a particular topic of interest to you? On the homepage of the county website, click on agendas, then the date of the meeting, and you will be able to select the agenda item you want to see and watch exactly what transpired on that subject. (Of course, you can watch the meetings on Comcast Cable, also.) I love this always-available Internet capability because it allows constituents to hold me accountable based on actions and votes they have personally observed via the Internet. Would you like to know about upcoming community events? Go to www.ecalvert.com. What business services are available? www. ecalvert.com. Think about how you can buy local. Would you like to be notified if there as an emergency in your neighborhood? At www.co.cal.md.us, sign up your phone numbers for Code Red notification. Do you need a referral for Veterans’ services? Want to know about Calvert County’s animal control regulations? Learn about planning for your town center? How to bid on County contracts? Surf www.co.cal.md.us. If there is information that you think should be on the website, but cannot find, please let us know. After all, the Calvert County website is a large part of our effort to make local government more transparent to you.

Holding Back the Floodwaters

From The Mayor’s Desk

Celebrating 100 Years The Town of North Beach was incorporated in 1910, and this year we’re celebrating our 100By North Beach Mayor Michael Bojokles year anniversary with a series of fun community events. We hope you will make plans to join us as hose familiar with our area know that for many years, we kick off our summer long centennial celebration on May 15 the Town of North Beach has experienced persistent storm water nuisance flooding at Fifth Street and Bay with our annual spring event “Welcome Back to the Beach”. Avenue. When flooding occurs, it requires us to close the There will be children’s games and fun for all ages on the roadways at the flooded locations and divert traffic to other beach beginning at 2p.m. Then, slip on your dancing shoes for areas of the town. The resulting closures impact the ability to a free concert with rockabilly favorites The Flea Bops from provide emergency services to parts of the town and adversely 4p.m. to 7p.m. Abigail Francisco’s School of Classical Ballet will perform for us at 5p.m. affect the commercial businesses near the flooded locations. Our Town staff and events committee have been busy The Town is planning for major infrastructure improveplanning a full summer of fun. Every weekend from May ments to its drainage system so as to eliminate or significantly reduce the flooding occurrences and the need to close portions through September you will find something for the entire of town roads and intersections. Town engineer John Hoff- family. Make plans to be with us throughout the summer to enjoy man and public works director Donnie Bowen have developed our many events and again in September for our big centennial a new outfall and flood pump system to be installed adjacent to the Welcome Center near the intersection of Fifth Street and party. Stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a copy of our Bay Avenue. The new diesel driven pump will increase the 2010 Calendar of Events. Each and every Friday, rain or shine, pump capacity of the system by 300%. Additionally, the die- features the North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market and sel pump will continue to provide protection during electrical Cruise-Ins beginning at 6p.m. Bring a blanket or a beach chair and enjoy our monthly power outages. This work will begin later this spring and boardwalk concert series, campfires with storytelling by local should take up to six weeks to complete. We expect this to children’s authors and our ever-popular Movies on the Beach. make a considerable impact on the flooding problem. Watch our web site for dates for Pirates of the Caribbean, Twi-

light, and Ice Age. Come put your toes in the sand, take a dip in the Chesapeake, and as they say, see you at the beach!

Photo by Michael Burr Flooding is a persistent issue at 5th Street and Bay Avenue in North Beach. This flash flood during last year’s Bayfest totaled several vehicles and a beer vendor’s trailer. Town officials hope a new pumping system will remedy the problem.

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Mount Hope Community Center Receives Energy Efficiency Upgrades Grant Program Funds Improvements to Historical Facility

Retirees: Be Your Own Boss

he Calvert County Office on Aging is hosting a free business forum called “Be Your Own Boss After Retirement,” a free business forum for budding retiree entrepreneurs on Wednesday, May 12, from 6 – 8p.m. at the North Beach Senior Center. The event will feature valuable information and insight for those who have dreamed of being business owners and want to supplement retirement income. Guest speakers include a local attorney, area business owners, a representative from the Calvert County Department of Economic Development and a counselor with the Small Business Development Center. Prospective business owners will hear from a professional who turned his hobby into a business and an entrepreneur who turned her prior employer into her first customer. They will also learn about tools and resources that are available at little or no cost to help get a new business off the ground. Other information will include resources to assist with a business and marketing plan; sources of capital; managerial and technical advice; and the legal issues and requirements for businesses. Participants may register for this free event by calling the North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549. The North Beach Senior Center is located at 9010 Chesapeake Avenue in North Beach.

he historic Mt. Hope Community Center in Sunderland will receive an energy efficiency makeover thanks to a $438,000 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. Built in 1926 as an elementary school, the center has not had a thorough renovation in nearly 30 years. The energy efficiency grant will fund improvements such as new windows and lighting, a more efficient heating and air conditioning system and upgraded insulation in the walls and ceilings. Funding for the improvements comes through a U.S. Department of Energy grant program supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, also known as the stimulus package. The program provides funds to develop and implement projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions. A reflective roof is the first thing to be installed on the building, which had been budgeted for as part of the county’s energy efficiency program. The building, located at 100 Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland became the county’s first community center in 1981. Last year, more than 14,000 people participated in programs at the facility. The county’s Parks and Recreation Division organizes a host of programs at Mt.

Hope, including dance classes, karate, crafts, language instruction, scrapbooking, bingo and more. The center is also available to the general public as a venue for parties and other events. Calvert County Commissioners say work to implement efficiency upgrades in county facilities is an ongoing initiative, and the grant award will help meet this goal at Mt. Hope Community Center with no fiscal impact to the county. About Its History Mt. Hope Community Center has a rich historical past. Harriet Elizabeth Brown was a teacher there when it was the segregated Mt. Hope Elementary School, though she was paid half the salary of white teachers with similar experience. In 1937, Brown petitioned local and state school officials to change the system because she saw it as a violation of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. A young Thurgood Marshall helped Brown with her case. At the time Marshall was head of the Maryland Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and he later became a Supreme Court justice. The case was settled with the Calvert County Board of Education and is considered the turning point for salary equity in Maryland. A historical marker at the entrance to Mt. Hope Community Center commemorates Brown’s triumph.

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apt. John Smith kept over forty journals of his observations of the beauty, the abundance and pristine waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries 350 years ago. Her natural magic drew people to her shores over 350 years ago and to this very day. Thousands visit Calvert County every year, and thousands of others live here to relish in its natural beauty. Do we not owe it to our ancestors, our children’s future, and to ourselves to care for this delicate space? Calvert County Parks and Recreation officials at Breezy Point Beach invite you to become a part of their Adopt-A-Beach program. The goal of park staff and those living in the Breezy Point Beach community to help preserve the shoreline with a combined effort of cleaning up the beach

and keeping it clean. Each day, the Bay drags in natural debris, but also delivers human generated trash. Though park staff works continually to keep the half-mile of coastline free of litter, they could use your help. It is a daily ritual to maintain a clean beach for the health, safety and enjoyment of people and wildlife alike. By volunteering an hour a week, a month or even a year, you will be joining the ranks of citizens who are making a declaration to their community that they care about the Chesapeake Bay. For more information about Adopting-A-Beach at Breezy Point, please call Jackie at the park office at (410)535-0259.

The best investment that we can make in our children is a quality education. We Five-year-old Jorcontinue to prioritize funding our schools in dan Richards and his Maryland, providing a record $5.7 billion in funding for public schools. We passed legisfour-year-old cousin lation introduced by the Governor to accelJayden Guthrie check erate reforms to the State education system. Our continued commitment and investment out the new optical in education has made Maryland the #1 viewfinder installed public school in the country for two years at the band pavilion in a row. We also provided $250 million in school construction funding to modernize on Bay Avenue by the and renovate classrooms – bringing total Town of North Beach. Delegate Sue Kullen school construction funding in our communities to $1.25 billion. District 27B Northern Calvert For just 50 cents, visiWe passed legislation to cap tuition at tors can get a clear ongratulations to Southern MD 3% for our public colleges and universities. This means that Maryland’s tuition has inview across the ChesPublishing for creating a Northern Calvert edition of the paper. Since I creased by only 3% over five years! This is apeake Bay to Tilgham the Delegate for this part of the county a significant accomplishment, after the 40% increase by previous administrations and man Island. The boys it will be my pleasure to write periodic articles about the happenings in Annapolis double digit increases witnessed in other and their parents, as I represent our community in the State states. Lawmakers from both political parties from Oak Harbor, House. For this first column I will report to you came together to protect our children from Washington were vison the work of the General Assembly dur- the horrendous acts of sexual predators. We iting patients at Walter ing the 2010 legislative session which ended passed the most comprehensive package of April 12th at midnight. I am proud to say sex offender laws including: Reed Army Medical • Bringing Maryland into compliance that this has been the most productive seswith the federal Adam Walsh law, and reCenter in Washington sion of my term. The Maryland General Assembly has quiring lifetime supervision - including DC who came out to done a great job, making progress on pub- GPS monitoring - of serious and repeat sex the Bay for the day. lic safety, healthcare and the environment offenders. • Increasing mandatory minimum senthroughout this term, despite governing through the worst economic recession in a tences to 15 years for second degree sex offenders and offenders who rape children. generation. • Eliminating good time credits for the The state does not deficit spend – we most serious and repeat sex offenders. are required by our Constitution to pass a We also unanimously passed The Safe balanced budget every year. We cut spending by $525 million and Schools Act of 2010 which breaks down made government smaller and more ef- communication barriers to keep our kids ficient, by eliminating 600 more positions safe and away from the influence of gangs. The most important job that we have from State government. Over the past four years, we have made the tough decisions as teachers, mentors and legislators is to necessary to cut 4,000 positions from State keep our children safe. These laws represent an important step forward in trying government. We took prudent steps to curtail future to prevent another child from becoming a spending increases by cutting over $1 bil- victim. The Chesapeake Bay is Maryland’s Come to Chesapeake Beach Town Hall NOW lion from the projected 2012 structural gap. The legislature left nearly $830 million in pride. Maintaining the health of the Bay is to sign your child up for Swim Lessons!!!!!!!! cash reserves, including funds for the state’s a top priority for our state. We provided $20 million to the Chesapeake Bay Trust Rainy Day Fund. Session 1: June 22 to July 2 Level 1&2: 10am – 10:50am Maryland continues to be one of only Fund and retained a balance in the Fund for existing projects. We also fully funded asSession 2: July 6 to July 16 Level 3&4: 9am – 9:50am seven states in the country to retain the covsistance to homeowners in Critical Areas eted triple-A bond rating. Session 3: July 20 to July 30 Level 5&6: 9am – 9:50am Over the past four years, the State’s to replace failing septic systems with modern, nitrogen-removing septic systems. Session 4: August 3 to August 13 General Fund spending has decreased 3% I am proud to represent Calvert Counwhile we have continued to make investments in education, healthcare and en- ty in Annapolis, am proud to have particivironmental programs for Marylanders. pated in this past legislative session, am Building private sector confidence in the proud of the work that we did and am proud State’s economy is a cornerstone to Mary- of the priorities we maintained. Every year land being the first state out of this global presents challenges, opportunities, and options for balancing the budget. I look recession. 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BUSINESS By Lynda Striegel, President, Bay Business Group

his summer, the Bay Business Group (BBG) launches a new BUY LOCAL campaign. We know we can go to the Farmers’ Market in North Beach to buy fresh local produce and support our local farmers. But, we can all do so much more to support our local independent businesses. Over a hundred of those businesses belong to the Bay Business Group. Most people don’t give much thought to the choice between shopping at a locally owned store and

When You Shop, Buy Local

a national chain. Most are not aware of the benefits to their local economy of choosing local businesses and the many hidden costs of opting for the big box stores. Did you know that for every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $45 goes back into the community and our tax base? For every $100 spent at a chain store, only $14 comes back. It’s time we all became more aware of the importance of keeping what you spend in your neighborhood. One-of-a-kind, independent businesses give our community character and charm. They offer unique products and services and are run by real people who are your friends and neighbors. Where we shop, where we eat, where we hang out—those are the places that contribute our community. If we wanted to live somewhere that looked like everywhere else, we wouldn’t live here. That’s why I urge you to love what’s unique about the small businesses in our area and consciously support them more often.

- Support community groups. Nonprofits receive an average 350% more from local business owners than they do from non-locally owned businesses.

- Get better service: Our local independent businesses hire local people who have a better understanding our area and of the products or services they are selling. They take more time to get to know their customers, and at the same time, you can get to know your local business owners as well.

- Show everyone we believe in our local community. Show you love our local feel. If we focus on preserving our unique businesses, we will continue to have the kind of community we want.

- Create more good local jobs. Many of us would love to be able to live and work locally. Supporting your local businesses gives them the opportunity to grow and offer more good jobs close to home.

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- Help the environment. Do the math with your gas. Shopping locally reduces congestion, pollution, sprawl and habitat loss.

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- Invest in your community. Local businesses are owned by people who live here, work here and are more invested in our community and our future than those who don’t. - Put your tax money to better use. Local businesses need less infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering a community. - Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy. Small businesses, choosing products based on what their customers love and need - not based on a national sales plan - guarantees a more diverse range of product choices.

Look for BBG “Buy Local” posters this summer and get discounts for supporting your local businesses. About the author: Lynda Striegel is a partner with the law firm of Striegel & Buchheister in North Beach and is President of the Bay Business Group, composed of over one hundred small businesses in North Beach, Chesapeake Beach, Dunkirk, Owings and Deale. For more information, visit www.baybusinessgroup.org

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North Beach Businesses Working Together! By Lisa Payne

pringtime is the perfect time for new beginnings. Ice melts and the grass turns green. Buds blossom into new life. This maiden issue of the Chesapeake Current is a new beginning for its editor, our community, and the businesses that serve us all. The North Beach “Loop” is a group of brick & mortar businesses; services, restaurants & shops working together to benefit North Beach, and the customers we serve. The “Loop” is made up of individuals trying to bring their own unique style to North Beach and the surrounding communities. We hope to share our thoughts, our wares, our services and perhaps introduce you to something new. Our slogan is “businesses working together;” and we actively work with the Town of North Beach and partner with local hotels to host vents & fundraisers. The Loop strives to make North Beach a desirable destination for all. Our goal is to remain unique and complementary to each other; we attend seminars where we can educate ourselves and do more for the customers we serve. We are parents, friends, volunteers, and members of a variety of business, community and civic groups.

Loop members include formal dining establishments, quaint cafes, gourmet food & wine shops, award winning cakes and our local “old town” candy store. We offer beautiful and unique home décor; antiques, local art, books, music & jewelry. We also have upscale fashion, salons and establishments to beautify and massage, educate and counsel your body and soul. You’ll find precious baby gifts, country crafts with a coastal flair, flowers, souvenirs, motorcycle parts & accessories and so much more in the local Loop shops in North Beach. In future issues we will introduce you to our businesses, invite you to our events and fundraisers, and hopefully turn you into new customers. If you haven’t been to North Beach in awhile, please stop by and ask for a “Passport” to our local businesses. You’ll be glad you did!

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Survey Takes Business Pulse

he Calvert County Department of Economic Development (DED) recently compiled the results of an informal survey of county businesses aimed at gauging the local business climate. The survey, conducted every two years, helps the county identify issues and respond with appropriate support when needed. Business owners answered questions regarding their industry sectors, products and services offered, plans for expansion, obstacles faced in growing or managing their companies and promotion methods used. In terms of the overall business climate, 40 percent of respondents reported having expanded their employee base over the past five years, and more than 29 percent indicated that their industry is growing either moderately or dramatically. More than 23 percent of respondents indicated they have plans to renovate or expand their building or facility and nearly 26 percent of

those expected the improvements to take place within two years. When asked which media they most frequently use to promote their businesses, the top three answers were word of mouth, the Internet and print ads. Nearly 63 percent of the businesses have a Web site and use the medium for informational purposes or sales promotions and e-commerce. Several questions asked whether the respondents needed additional information or help doing business with the government or marketing or relocating their business. Businesses reported several challenges, including the zoning and permitting process, signage and tax issues. Visit the Department of Economic Development’s Web site for more detailed information about the business community and available county resources.

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BUSINESS Get Free Help Wanted Ads The Calvert County Department of Economic Development is offering area businesses a fresh – and free – way to find employees for the summer tourist season. Their online classified ad service is available to companies with physical locations in Calvert County. All businesses have to do to use this useful tool is register at www.ecalvert.com/content/classifieds/ . The service allows businesses to add, edit, renew or remove employment listings at any time. Listings are stay on the site for 30 days, and if the position has not been filled during that time, it’s possible to renew the listing for another 30 days. For more information about the many services available to businesses, call (410) 535-4583 or e-mail info@ecalvert.com.

No Tax Hikes for Beaches

t their annual meeting with the mayors of the county’s two municipalities, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) agreed to keep the tax rate differential the same for fiscal year 2011. The action by the BOCC means that tax rates for residents in both municipalities will stay the same, and both towns can expect this source of revenue to hold steady in the coming year. Joan Thorp, Department of Finance and Budget Accounting Supervisor, says the tax differential rate is currently $ .336, which brings the county tax rates in Chesapeake Beach and North

Beach to $ .556 per $100 of assessed value. The town tax rate for fiscal year 2010 for Chesapeake Beach is $ .370 per $100 of assessed value, and for North Beach is $ .610 per $100 of assessed value. Both Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl and North Beach Mayor Michael Bojokles will be holding town meetings and public hearings in the near future to discuss budget matters. Both have had unexpected budget issues to deal with this year because of unexpectedly high snow removal costs, and large cuts in highway user fee allocations from the State of Maryland.

Chesapeake Current Business Calendar Build your business through networking at these local business events: The Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce (SAACC) hosts a Business After-Hours (BAH) Mixer and Presentation of 2009 Gene Hall Community Service Award on Tuesday, May 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This event is hosted by Reilly Benefits, Inc. 419 Deale-Churchton Road Churchton, MD 20733 The cost is $10 for SACC members who RSVP, $15 at the door, and $20 Non-Members who plan to attend should RSVP by May 14th. Contact Carla Catterton at SAACC at southcounty@toad.net .

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The Bay Business Group meets the third Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting is Wednesday, May 19 at 8:30 a.m. at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven. For more information, contact Stephanie Cosby at sb.cosby@comcast.net for more information.

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Gluten Free Does Not Mean Bland

New hope for those with Gluten Intolerance

By Anna Chaney Willman

rom pizza, to pancakes, apple pie to Twinkies, and just about every breakfast cereal, just about all of us run on gluten. Eighteen years ago, I established Herrington on the Bay Catering. We have since hosted over 1,800 weddings and more than 2,200 picnics, reunions, birthday parties, and special celebrations. More than 400,000 guests have dined at a catered event at Herrington on the Bay. Statistics show that an alarming number of people – at least 12,000 of my guests - are likely affected by gluten intolerances or celiac disease. About 3 or 4 years ago, I began recognizing a trend: an increasing number of guests requested Gluten Free meals to be served. It sent me scrambling to do research and made me wonder, wow, can you imagine life without gluten/bread? These poor folks! And since then, it’s hit home. My oldest son, who’s now 8, is Gluten-Free (GF) today, meaning he cannot eat any foods that contain gluten. If he does, he experiences serious allergy-like symptoms. This has sent me on a mission to help others who are in the same situation.

What is Gluten?

Gluten is a protein that is found in barley, oats, wheat,

and rye. It lends elasticity to foods and works as a binding agent in almost all baked goods and hundreds of other processed foods. Gluten goes hand in hand with wheat products. So how is it possible to eliminate wheat from your diet? And, is it really worth it? This boy of mine was introduced to life with pancakes, waffles, buttery noodles, donuts, pizza, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, and the best home-baked breads you could wish for. For us, not eating these items on a daily basis was NOT an option. In America, we have over 3 million people with formal diagnoses of Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance. An estimate of those undiagnosed, exceeds 12 million Americans. Celiac Disease and/ or Gluten Intolerance can cause gut/digestive disorders, skin irritations, and can negatively affect the function of the neurological system, thus causing irritability and myriad behavioral issues. Gluten has been linked directly to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention ADHD (hyperactivity), Autism, Asbergers Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, and a host of other learning and psychological disorders. How do you know if you or a loved one has Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance? If you suspect this could be a problem, the quickest and easiest way to find out is to ask your doctor. There are medical tests available as well as clinical diagnoses. The web site, www.celiac.com provides answers to frequently asked questions and resources for everything from symptoms to recipes. The good news is that even if you are one of the millions with this problem, you don’t have to have a bland diet.

Most grocery stores now carry GF foods from macaroni and cheese to

cookie dough ice cream. PF Chang’s and many restaurants now offer GF menus. Additionally, Betty Crocker offers GF cake, brownie, and cookie mixes and Pamela’s is a great brand of pancake batter, cake mixes, and bread mixes; all available at your local grocery store or at Amazon.com and numerous other sites online. The great news is that you can also learn how to cook GF. Herrington on the Bay’s Executive Pastry Chef offers hands-on GF baking classes that include delicious freshly baked breads, pizza, and desserts. For more information about Herrington’s Gluten Free Baking Classes, visit our website at www.herringtononthebay.com. About the Author: Anna Chaney Willman is founder of Herrington on the Bay Catering in Rose Haven, Maryland.

Save the Bay with Rain Barrels

hen it rains, it pours, and the runoff can be damaging to the fragile eco-system in our area. That’s why the Maryland State Environmental

Many people paint rain barrels to match their homes; others prefer the artsy approach to recycling rainwater.

Design Program endorses collecting and storing rainwater from your roof in a rain barrel. Lawn and garden watering makes up about 40% of total household water use during the summer, and a rain barrel will save most homeowners about 1,300 gallons of water during those peak summer months.

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Saving water not only helps protect the environment, it saves money and energy through decreased demand for treated tap water. Diverting water from storm drains also reduces the impact of runoff to streams and the Chesapeake Bay. A rain barrel collects water and stores it for when you need it most - during periods of drought. You can use this rainwater to water plants, wash your car, or to top a swimming pool. It provides an ample supply of free ‘soft water’ to homeowners, containing no chlorine, lime or calcium. It’s ideal for gardens, flowerpots, and washing your car. A rain barrel sits conveniently under any residential gutter down spout. Many people paint them to match their siding or decorate them with flowers. Jim Daniels, president of the Northern Calvert Lions Club says the group is offering ready-to-use rain barrels that easily hook to your existing downspouts and come with two spigots, one at the top and the other at the bottom. The cost is $80.00 per barrel and the Lions Club will deliver them to your home anywhere in Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties at no additional cost. All proceeds go back to our local communities through Lions Club programs, including vision screening for pre-school children. For more information on rain barrels offered by the North Calvert Lions Club, contact Jim Daniels at (310) 494-3173 or John Stutzman at (240)-344-5080.

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Boys & Girls Club in Jeopardy Without Local Support

By Shonda Sheppard

e are all in the same boat. These ARE hard times, which makes one wary and weary of any public appeal for support. Yet, I feel obligated because not having the distinctive services of the local Boys Girls Clubs is too far-reaching and detrimental to our communities. Last year, over 2,000 young people in Southern Maryland were served in our outof-school programs in Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. Hundreds are in Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties served by the Bayside Boys and Girls Club in North Beach. Every school day, youth attend our after school program, are provided a snack, receive academic instruction by certified teachers, engage in at least one physical activity, and participate in an assortment of programs intended to develop character and leadership skills, explore career options, foster artistic creativity, and develop health and life skills. Our programs promote the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, power and influence. We keep our services available and affordable to all to help prevent more children turning to street gangs, crime and other irresponsible behaviors during the critical hours we provide services; the same hours when many children would otherwise be unsupervised. Though we consider ourselves a “youth development organization,” many families need us for childcare. With our flexible services, affordable rates, and successful, positive impact, hundreds of families are able to find employment or continue to work while kids are out of school in the summer. Businesses everywhere are experiencing critical shortages. We are no exception. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on donations and grants, most of which are designated for specific costs like equipment, supplies, transportation and incentive costs. Necessary expenses such as utilities, salaries, and training often go un-funded or under-funded resulting in our operating at a deficit.

Two thousand young people, and hundreds of families benefit! We would have served more, but two clubs were forced to close earlier in the year. If you believe that we get all the financial support we need through grants and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, think again. It usually takes a Club closing for the community to realize this is not the case. And, to make matters more difficult, government funding is being reduced. Grants are more difficult to obtain, and foundation funds are limited as well We are in jeopardy of turning off the lights and closing more doors if we do not raise critical operating dollars soon. By supporting your youth, you are investing in the future of Southern Maryland. You are helping us prepare the next generation to be civically and socially responsible leaders of tomorrow and ensuring the continued success of future generations by preserving a local institution dedicated to serving young people. Here are ways you can help the Bayside Boys & Girls Club keep the lights on and doors open: • Make a tax-deductible donation of any size. No amount is too small - give what is comfortable. • Does your employer have a community donation program? If so, let us know how we can help. • Organize a community yard sale to benefit us. • Ask your pastor to take up a special offering. • For the person who has everything, designate us as the recipient of any gift-giving for your next birthday, anniversary or significant life event. • Think of people you know who are passionate about young people and ask them to help. We thank you in advance for your support. For information on how to donate, visit www.bgcsm.net or call (410) 2570007. Shonda Sheppard is the Interim President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland, she can be reached at ssheppard@bgcsm.net .

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elcome to the Chesapeake Current! This inaugural issue marks the realization of a personal dream I have had for many years to create a reputable, positive news resource for our community, which is like no other. We’re not Annapolis, we’re not Prince Frederick, and we’re not Washington DC. What we’re all about is what you care about in our little corner of the world in Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties. We hope you become a loyal follower and look for every issue. If you have a Kindle or i-Pad and want to download our digital version, or ever want look something up in our archives, simply look for us online at www.chesapeakecurrent.com. I also invite you to become familiar with our sister publications, The County Times of St. Mary’s and the Southern Calvert Gazette serving Solomons Island and Lusby. They are available online as well at http://countytimes. somd.com. My goal is to provide a strong voice and in-depth coverage of our area to further establish our own community identity. In these pages, you can quickly and easily find out what’s happening in your neighborhood without having to sift through lots of information in other publications that you’re not interested in. Our mission is to cover what the others don’t. We promise that you won’t be seeing the tragic accident of the week on the cover of the Chesapeake Current. What you will find are interesting articles about community events, places, and people you know, or would probably like to know more about. We hope you like our fresh, contemporary look and feel, more like a news magazine than a stodgy, old newspaper. And since your life -- and the Internet -- are both in full-color, so are we. This truly is YOUR community pub-

lication, and we want you to be an active stakeholder. If you have news, please send it to us. If you know interesting people, please introduce us so we can share their stories with our readers. If you hear of good deeds and positive things happening in Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties, please tip us off. If you take beautiful or touching photos, please send those as well. We also welcome your thoughts and opinions in letters to the editor. Thank you for picking up this first issue. It’s our hope that you will become a loyal supporter of the Chesapeake Current and our Buy Local campaign to keep our local economy strong and our communities vibrant. Sincerely, Diane Burr About the Author: Diane Burr has been a North Beach resident since 2001. She’s a former on-air news anchor at CBS and ABC News, New York who also spent many years at The Associated Press (AP), United Press International (UPI), and CNN in Washington DC. She has earned a Master of Science in Management degree from the University of Maryland (UMUC), and has two undergraduate degrees, one in Technology Management and the other in Psychology.

Owner and General Manager: Diane Burr Publisher: Thomas McKay Associate Publisher: Eric McKay Editor: Sean Rice Office Manager: Tobie Pulliam Graphic Artist: Angie Stalcup Advertising: Jonathan Pugh (Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties), Tony O’Donnell (Southern Calvert County), Matt Suite (St. Mary’s County) Email: editor@chesapeakecurrent.com Phone: 410-231-0140 Contributing Writers: Joyce Baki Carla Catterton Bob Munro Lisa Payne Sheila Poole Jonathan Pugh Lynda Striegel Anna Chaney Willman

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The Chesapeake Current is a bi-weekly newspaper providing news and information for residents of Northern Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties. We focus exclusively on these communities: Chesapeake Beach, Dunkirk, Friendship, Huntingtown, Lothian, North Beach, Owings, Rose Haven, Plum Point, Sunderland, Tracys Landing, and Wayson’s Corner. The Chesapeake Current is available every other Thursday of the month in high-traffic locations throughout our target area, including post offices. The Chesapeake Current is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. We are a sister publication to the Southern Calvert Gazette (serving Solomons Island and Lusby) and the County Times of St. Mary’s County. The Chesapeake Current does not espouse any political belief or endorse any product or service in its news coverage. Articles and letters submitted for publication must be signed and edited for length and content. The Chesapeake Current is not responsible for any claims made by its advertisers.

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Yum Yum! The Home-Grown and Healthy Food is Back The North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market is Back May 14 @ 6 p.m.

By Jonathan Pugh

f you visited the highly successful North Beach Farmers’ Market over the past two years, then there’s a good chance

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you’ve been suffering from withdrawal all winter long without all those fresh strawberries and sweet corn, crusty breads and delicious pastries, plump ripe tomatoes, and the best peaches in Maryland. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Farmers’ markets are hot--really hot these days, and the local North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market truly sizzles with something for everyone. Now in its third year, the market draws people from all over the area for a variety of reasons. Everyone raves about the quality of the local farmers’ bounty,

Thursdays 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. July 1 – October 28 Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Parking Lot, Deale Contact: Gail Wilkerson (410) 867-4993

North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market

Fridays 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p m. May 14 – October 1 5th Street between Chesapeake & Bay Avenues, North Beach Contact: Diane Burr (202) 257-3253

Calvert County Farmers’ Market – Prince Frederick:

Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. May 8 – November 27 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick  Contact: James Shepard (410) 535-4583

Calvert County Farmers’ Market – Solomons:

Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  May 6 – November 18 Solomons Riverwalk north of the Pa vilion, adjacent to Solomons Island Rd.  Contact: James Shephard (410) 535-4583

the beautiful view of the Chesapeake Bay, the classic car cruise-in, and the congenial atmosphere where people meet old friends and make new ones. Some nights, there are Campfires on the Beach for elementary-age children and their families. Other nights, local bands and musicians play. This market also hosts Calvert County wineries so you can take home a bottle of delicious local wine. There are fresh herb growers, plant vendors, and gorgeous cut flowers as well.

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All your favorite farm families will be back this year. They include Michael Cox and family of White Oak Point Farm, JoeSam and his father, Allen (Sambo) Swann of Swann Farms of Owings, Bill Harris and Peggy Campanella of Harris Orchard, Jug Bay; Wise Acres of Huntingtown; and Will & Veronica’s Produce of Owings. Also returning are Browsley Hall Farm, Jack Creek Plants, and Green Violet Herb Farm. Of course, the ever-popular Barbie Maniscalco from Uptown Bakers will be back, too, along with her husband, Andrew, who grows melt-in-your mouth hydroponic lettuce, including Boston Bibb. The market was launched in 2008 by Diane Burr, chair of the town’s Special Events Committee, along with North Beach Mayor Michael Bojokles. They asked for and received special legislation sponsored by Senate President Mike Miller and Delegate Sue Kullen to allow Calvert County wineries to participate in this market only. Wineries at the North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market include Friday’s Creek in Owings, Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick, Perigeaux Vineyards of St.Leonard. Cove Point and Solomons Island Wineries also participated last year, but not every week. Many local businesses in the North

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Beach Loop have gotten in on the act, offering specials as well, ranging from their own wine-tasting events to ladies’ and men’s nights along with special sales. Some of the local restaurants report wait times of a couple of hours on Friday nights to get a table, which is good news in an economy like this. The North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market and Cruise-Ins are held every Friday night, rain or shine, on 5th Street between Chesapeake and Bay Avenues from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Shoppers are advised to arrive early because many vendors sell out quickly. The event is a community service of the Town of North Beach, and the market is also supported by grants from the Southern Maryland

Agricultural Development Commission. Town Clerk Stacy Wilkerson says there’s a growing list of farmers clamoring to participate in the market, and many have had to be turned away. One thing that makes the North Beach market unique is that it’s a producer-only market, meaning vendors must grow what they sell. No produce or plants purchased at auction and re-sold are allowed. Unlike some other markets, no crafts are permitted. It’s strictly an old-time farmers’ market with a focus on locally-grown farm products, and that’s one of the reasons it’s been so successful.

Why Become a Locavore? Here’s some interesting food for thought. If every household in the five Southern Maryland Counties purchased just $8.00 worth of locally grown farm products for 12 weeks, over $54 million would be invested back into our local farms and economy. Not only that, you’d help protect the environment because the bringing local food to a local market causes much less pollution and consumes so much less fossil fuels than shipping it in for thousands of miles. According to the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, buying direct from farmers and knowing where your food comes from is a great idea for many reasons. Here are a few to consider: • • • •

You get fresher and healthier products You get better tasting food You support the economy near your home rather than those thousands of miles away You support our rich agricultural history and heritage.

In addition to the North Beach Farmers’ Market, we are fortunate to have other Farmers’ Markets in our area as well. Shopping at a local farmers’ market is simply a win-win all the way around!

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Older Than Many Nations: All Saints Episcopal Church

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By Joyce Baki

ll Saints Episcopal Church in Sunderland, at the intersection of Routes 2 and 4, is one of the oldest houses of worship in Maryland. The church was built on an acre of ground, known as “Kemp’s Desire,” which was donated by Thomas Hillary. The original log structure, built in 1693 just north of where the present church sits, was poorly constructed and required much maintenance. It was replaced with the present brick church that was completed in 1777. The church is a Georgian structure of Flemish bond brick with random glazed headers. Sixty feet by fifty feet and twenty-six feet high, the walls hold two tiers of windows that retain their original clear glass and a gently sloping gable roof. The interior was remodeled in 1857 and restored in 1950. As you walk through one of two entry doors, you see the pew boxes on the first level made of simple paneling. The north and south wall galleries are supported by five square piers, which are accessed through small staircases. The history of All Saint’s Parish is well docu-

mented. It was part of the established church of the Province of Maryland. In 1692, through an Act of the General Assembly, the Church of England (also known as the Anglican Church) became the established church of the Province of Maryland. At that time, there were ten counties in the colony and those counties were divided into thirty parishes. Calvert County parishes included All Saints, Christ Church and All Faiths. All Faiths, located in Mechanicsville, was part of Calvert County until 1695. The Archives of Maryland contain documentation on the building and its construction between 1774 and 1777. The builders were Cleland and Heathman; it was built with county taxes and Thomas Claggett was the Rector. Claggett (17431816) would later become the first Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal faith to be consecrated in America. Father Claggett remained at All Saints until the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1776. During

the war, the parish was ministered to very irregularly. Father Claggett returned in 1786 after conditions settled where he continued until he was consecrated the first Bishop of Maryland in 1792. Claggett gave the sundial near the front door to the church when he was named the bishop. According to history on the Church’s web site, Claggett “wished to make sure his successor would begin services punctually.” The mortal remains of two former rectors, Thomas John Chew and Matthew Johnson, are buried under the old chancel. The chancel is the place where priests officiated and in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, it was considered an honor to be buried inside a church. The stone baptismal font is said to have been brought from England in 1735 and was used in the parish church that preceded the present one. Visit and tour All Saints Listed on the Episcopal Church during National Register of their Calvert Wine & Arts Historic Places, All Fest on Saturday, May Saints Church is still 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 an active parish in p.m. The festival features the Episcopal Dio- wine tastings from Calvert cese of Maryland. County’s five wineries and The current the work of local artisans. rector is Rev. Ken Food, entertainment, chilPhelps, Jr. For more dren’s crafts, baked goods, information, see and much more! The church their web site at all- is located at the intersection saints1692.org. of Routes 2 and 4. (410) 257-

6306, (410) 286-7586. $12.00 admission per person.

The History of Mother’s Day Holiday Started by Grateful Daughter By Joyce Baki

n the second Sunday of May we will honor mothers and motherhood in the United States. Flowers, cards and other gifts will be sent to mothers throughout the country. What is the origin of this holiday? The answer may surprise you.Anna Jarvis was born in the small town of Webster, West Virginia on May 1, 1864. She was one of eleven children born to Granville and Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis. Not long after she was born, her family moved to Grafton, West Virginia, where she would grow up. In 1881 she enrolled in the Augusta Female Academy, Staunton, VA (now Mary Baldwin College). After finishing school, Anna returned to Grafton and taught school. Anna’s mother, Ann Jarvis, was very active in the church and civic affairs. Mrs. Jarvis has been credited with the development of Mothers Day Work Clubs, clubs that promoted health and safety to workers throughout West Virginia, and worked to combat poor

health and sanitation conditions in neighborhoods that contributed to the high mortality rate of children. During the Civil War, Mrs. Jarvis also organized groups of women to aid the wounded on both sides of the conflict. She was well-spoken and became a renowned speaker during her time. In 1902, Mrs. Jarvis lost her husband and moved to Philadelphia with her daughters, Anna and Lillie, to live with her son Claude. Three years later, Mrs. Jarvis died at the age of 72. She was laid to rest at the West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. On the day of her burial, the bell of St. Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, tolled seventy-two times in her honor. Anna was devastated at the loss of her mother and determined to do something in her memory. Two years later, on May 12, 1907, Anna returned to St. Andrews Church and, in memory of her mother, passed out white carnations to each mother in the congregation. She returned the following year to hold another memorial, an “official” service, which

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would be followed by a larger ceremony in the Wanamaker’s store in Philadelphia. She then began a campaign to make Mother’s Day a recognized holiday. West Virginia would be the first to declare Mother’s Day a holiday in 1910, followed quickly by the rest of the states. On May 8, 1914, a law was passed by Congress designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation on May 9, 1914, declaring the first national Mother’s Day as a day for American citizens to show the flag in honor of those mothers whose sons had died in war. In 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved a stamp commemorating the holiday. In May 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a resolution commemorating Mother’s Day to show support for the day. St. Andrew’s Methodist Episcopal Church, where the first celebration was held, is now the International Mother’s Day Shrine. Surprisingly enough, Anna Jarvis became soured by the commercialization of

Mother’s Day. According to her obituary in the New York Times, she became embittered because too many people sent their mothers a printed greeting card instead of calling on their mother and spending the day with her. She and her sister spent their family inheritance campaigning against the holiday, dying in poverty. Anna Marie Jarvis never married and never had children. She died on November 24, 1948 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Where did Anna Jarvis get her inspiration for Mother’s Day? When Anna was 12 years old, she attended a Sunday school class taught by her mother entitled “Mothers of the Bible.” Mrs. Jarvis ended the class with a small prayer which asked that someone create a memorial to mothers to commemorate all that mothers did for their families, their communities and for humanity. Anna never forgot her mother’s request. Happy Mother’s Day!

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ore than 300 volunteers turned out for North Beach’s annual spring Plant the Town event. It was the second year that Comcast Cable has participated and the 3rd year for the Town and the North Beach House and Garden Club. Comcast spent more than $3,000 on the plants it donated, which included annuals such as pansies, geraniums, sweet potato vines and other assorted colorful varieties. Comcast will also make a donation to the Bayside Boys & Girls Club on behalf of every volunteer who helped. The same day, the North Beach House and Garden Club held its annual Marsh Clean-Up. It has hosted this event for more than 20 years to help clean and beautify the wetlands area at the north edge of town to the Anne Arundel County line.

Left: The plants were donated by Comcast Cable through its Comcast Cares community outreach division. Above: Team leaders help volunteers place plants in the flower boxes along Bay Avenue.

Kitchen Corner One of the features we hope you will enjoy in the Chesapeake Current is our Kitchen Corner, which will showcase some of the best recipes in our area. Since it’s Rockfish Season, this issue’s our recipe comes from the Bay Business Group‘s “Taste of the Beaches” cookbook, edited by Linda Woods of Chesapeake Beach. It’s a simple and delicious way to e in Lime Marinad prepare this famous Grilled Rockfish delicacy that enhances, without overpowering, minced 4 Cloves garlic, the mild flavor of the tra virgin ex l, oi e 1/2 c. Oliv fish. , freshly minced 2 tsp. Ginger root s removed) (fresh, with seed Mix all marinade 1/2 c. Lime juice grated ingredients together 1 tsp. Lime rind, and pour over the fillt sa dash sea lets in a shallow baking ional) dash Old Bay (opt ts, with skin dish. Coat both sides of Bay Rockfish fille 2 lg. Chesapeake fish well with mixture and cover dish. Refrigerate for 3 hours (no longer or fish will pick up too much lime and be too tart!) Spray fish grill basket with high-heat grill cooking spray. Place fish in basket, flesh side down, and cook on hot outdoor grill for about 6 minutes, or until fish is lightly browned. Flip over and baste fish with marinade. Grill the skin side for approximately 3-5 minutes or until fish is thoroughly cooked. Microwave remaining marinade in glass or ceramic pitcher and pour over fish to serve. To get your copy of the Taste of the Beaches cookbook, visit www.baybusinessgroup.org The non-profit BBG contributes $1 from each cookbook sold to the Bayside Unit of the Boys & Girls Club. The rest of the proceeds are used to support other BBG programs and community initiatives. Have a great family recipe to share? The next issue of the Chesapeake Current will feature BBQ favorites, so please send in your best cookout recipes to share with our readers. Email your recipe to editor@chesapeakecurrent.com or fax it to us at (301) 298-5298. Please be sure to include your name, where you live, phone number and email address.

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The Bible records in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 3 that Joseph (whose name means “adding”, “dreamer”) was favored by his father Jacob. The love and admiration of his father led to Joseph receiving a coat of many colors. Not only did this coat express the father’s love, but it also expressed the son’s abilities. Joseph was a dreamer, an interpreter of dreams, as well as a masterful administrator. Likened unto Joseph, our beloved Shepherd, Pastor and Friend, Apostle Joseph Nathan Brown, DD was blessed by God with an array of talents which he used skillfully for the perfecting of the saints, the work of the ministry, and the edifying of the body of Christ. Young master Joseph Nathan Brown was born the fourth of five children on May 10, 1942 to the late Senior Bishop Henry H. Brown and Mother Minnie Lee Brown. He was educated through the District of Columbia public school system and raised in a God fearing home. From a very young age, his Father captivated his attention and went on to teach him life changing lessons that would forever shape the student into the masterful teacher that he would become. The Family

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It all started with a mutual friendship that blossomed at Cleveland Elementary School in Washington, DC. Seeing each other from time to time at church somehow just was not enough. Then finally, noticing one another on the opposite side of the gym as Cardoza and McKinley battled sealed the deal. Joe Nathan made up his mind that Pearlie Mae would be the one that he would share the rest of his life with. On Saturday, June 1st, 1961, Apostle took the hand of Shepherd Mother Pearlie M. (Ushry) Brown in matrimony. Together they formed a team second to none. Their love and dedication for one another has proved valuable to couples from both far and near. Apostle affectionately called Shepherd Mother, “Pumpkin”. To see her adorned in Pink, accessorized to the “T”, with a hat to fierce for any designer’s run way was a staple throughout the corridors of 2300 Sixes Road, and Apostle Brown loved every minute of it..... Of this union, three children were born: Darryl Nathaniel, Cheryle Patriece (deceased), DeLethian LyVette, and one adopted daughter Dottie Mary Ann. 2300 Sixes Road The place that became his home away from home, the place where he laid down his life for the members daily….. Apostle built upon the foundation laid by his father, Senior Bishop Henry H. Brown. He challenged the membership to strive for excellence with the understanding that “Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him”. From the Twilights, to the Brotherhood, from the Brotherhood to the Mothers Board, Apostle Brown carefully watched over each ministry with the love and passion of a “Good Shepherd”. If we needed a bus driver, our Pastor was there. If we needed a Choir Director, our Pastor was there. If we needed a friend, our Pastor was there. The indelible mark left by “POP” on the lives of the members of 2300 Sixes Road will never be forgotten. The speeches at Easter, Christmas and Children’s Day as the congregation sang “Yes Jesus Loves Me”, WE WONT FORGET! The evening Anniversary services at 4:00PM as you led Praise and Worship, WE WON’T FORGET! The Bible study sessions where you would instruct us saying, “Don’t tell me, tell them, I know!”, WE WON’T FORGET! Everybody’s Birthday Celebration held in the gymnasium or downstairs, BISHOP WE WON’T FORGET! Diocese As a Diocesan, he served the state of Texas for over thirteen years providing spiritual leadership and guidance to the Pastors and officials of that jurisdiction. Following his tenure in Texas, he went on to succeed our late Founding Chief Apostle as Diocesan of the Capital Area Diocese, later renamed the Maryland Washington Metropolitan Area Diocese (MWMAD). During his tenure as Diocesan,

Apostle Brown visited each District and Church inspiring the saints to continue in the things of God. In his capacity as Diocesan of MWMAD, Apostle was afforded the pleasure to work with such great men of God as the late Bishop Arthur L. Pressley, Apostle James Silver, and Apostle Floyd Nelson, Sr. He implemented an annual Pastor’s and First Lady’s Luncheon. During these festive occasions, parishioners honored the ministry gift(s) that God had given them according to his own heart. Forty-two (42) churches were recorded at the apex of the Diocese’s growth. National Apostle Brown served in various auxiliaries throughout the Bible Way Organization since its inception. He began his service to the national body as the first national Chaplain of the Young People’s Department in 1957 and was later appointed to the Board of Evangelists in 1958. God granted our Apostle an extraordinary ability to manage and administer the affairs of the church. This God given ability was noticed by the late Founding Chief Apostle Bishop Smallwood E. Williams, DD who appointed him as the General Treasurer and a member of the Executive Board of Bishops (1981). Along with the office of Treasurer, he occupied integral positions within the organization that included but were not limited to: Chairman of the Board of District Elders, Supervisor of the National Registration, Supervisor of the National Exhibits, and Vice Chairman of the Convention/Council Coordinating Committee. Apostle Brown was later elevated to the Office of First Vice Presiding Bishop of the Bible Way Churches World Wide. He was blessed to serve as First Vice Presider under the administration of Apostles Lawrence G. Campbell and Huie L. Rogers. In doing so, he assisted both of these great men of God in overseeing the affairs of the church with the intent of building an organization conducive to expanding the gospel of Jesus Christ. In 2002, the Lord saw fit to elevate then Bishop Joseph N. Brown, DD to the Office of Apostle. Apostle Brown served in this capacity until his transition from this life into the presence of God. Community Throughout his ministry, our Apostle has been a driving force in the community both at the State and Local levels. His contributions toward the empowerment of the community include: Member of the Calvert County School Board, Member of the Maryland State Comptroller’s Committee, Advisor to the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, former Member of the Governor’s Task Force, and past Chaplain of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department. The Remnant The Apostle leaves to cherish his memories: His darling wife Shepherd Mother Pearlie M. Brown; Children: Pastor Darryl Brown, Sr. (Greater Grace, Louisburg, NC), Co-Pastor Dottie Mary

Ann Stewart (Stanley) (Tabernacle of Refuge Ministries, Annapolis, MD), Evangelist Selena Maxine Brown, and Co-Pastors Neil & DeLethian L. Gross; Grand Children: Tiara Terry (Cedric), Hans Brown, Darryl Brown, Jr., Diamond Brown, Catriece Brown, Josh Brown, Malique Gross, Jarid Brown, Johans Brown, Malaysia Johnson, Damian Parker, Cartier McKenzie, William Broome, Jr., Leonard Commodore, Jr.; Great Grandson: Caleb Terry; Sisters: Valerie Wallace, Lorraine Peaton; Cousins: Ethel Pratt, Crystal Pratt, Charlotte Pratt, Mandell Pratt, Benny Warren, and Faithlyn Hazel; Nieces: Khia Proctor, Brittney Danials, and Alexis Danials; Nephews: Ervin Brown, Craig Ushry, and Troy Young; In-Laws: Mother Ola Ushry, Theresa Brown, Sharon Daniels (Randall), Cody Ushry, Jr., Calvin Ushry (Louise), and Judy Ushry. Household Technicians: Rosemary Johnson, and Lillie Commodore. God Children: Pamela Moses, Yolanda Gantt, Desheia Claggett, Tyre Awkward & Semaj Wills. Caregivers: Leonard Commodore, Sr., Myrna Johnson, and Woodrow Wallace, Jr. and the entire Greater Bible Way Church, 2300 Sixes Road Family! Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 6:00 PM at Greater Bible Way Church, Prince Frederick, MD with Apostle Huie L. Rogers eulogist and on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Bible Way Temple Church Apostle Franklin C. Showell eulogist. The interment was at Greater Bible Way Church, Prince Frederick, MD. The pallbearers were Hans Brown, Darryl Brown, Jr., Malique Gross, Cedric Terry, Damien Parker, Jarid Brown, Leonard Commodore, Jr., and Cartier McKenzie The honorary pallbearers were The College of Bishops of the International Bible Way Church Inc. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.

Jacqueline Elizabeth Harris, 57

Jacqueline Elizabeth Harris, 57, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on April 13, 2010 at the Forestville Health & Rehabilitation Center, Forestville, MD. Jacqueline, known as Jackie, was the 5th child of the late Floyd McKinley Height, Sr. and Ruth Cornelia Height. 6 siblings preceded her in death. Jackie attended the Calvert County Public Schools and graduated in 1970. On November 21, 1970 Jackie was united in holy matrimony to Cornelius R. Harris by the late Rev. Joseph Collins. From that union one son, Keith Winfield Harris was born. Jackie worked as a chef/cook in many restaurants in and out of Calvert County. Her last employer was Houligans Restaurant in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Jackie was a member of Brooks United Methodist Church until her health failed her. She was christened by Rev. Shirley Jackson and was baptized on August 23, 2003 by Rev. John D. Snowden. She worked faithfully with the kitchen committee and the prison ministry. Jackie loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church, learning and gave God all of the glory. She had a great love for bible study. She was not satisfied if she missed it. She reached out to many people that were/is incarcerated by sending cards and visiting. She was a people person, loved family gatherings and her family. She always gave advice to what she had gone through, not what she thought if she never experienced it. Jackie was a great cook and loved to prepare meals. She had a loving heart and was fun to be around. Her laughter and presence was a joy and was loved by many. Jackie will be missed deeply. She leaves to cherish her memories: her son Keith Harris, Sr.; daughter-inlaw, Lina; 7 grandchildren, Nina, Robert, Terrell, Jacqueline, Katrina, Angelina, Keith Harris, Jr.; 2 great grandchildren, Jayden Diaz, Dani Harris; 6 sisters, Ann Chase, Elois Murray, Beverly Brooks, Sarita Harris , Gale Scott, Patricia Brooks and Michele Height; 4 brothers-in-law; James Chase, Jr., Wayne Brooks, Philip Harris and Andrew Scott; 3 brothers, Floyd, Jr., David, Sr. and Spencer Height; 1 sister-in-law, Sabrina; 2 godchildren, Georgia Chase and Xavier Ablonczy; and a host of relatives and friends. We thank God for her devoted friends too numerous to name. She loved her friends and gave much of herself as a friend. Her love and kindness will never be forgotten. Funeral service was held on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Brooks UM Church, St. Leonard, MD with Pastor Jason L. Robinson officiating. The interment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, MD. The pallbearers were Jerald Barnes, Sr., Timothy Boots, Marcus Chase,

Thomas Commodore, Bryan Parker, and Linwood Thomas. The honorary pallbearers were George Chase and Dwan Johnson. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.

Magalene Jones-Thomas, 88

Magalene Catherine Jones-Thomas, 88, of Prince Frederick, MD passed from this life to life eternal on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 8:45 pm at the BurnettCalvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on February 2, 1922, to the late Louis Cornelius Jones and Iva Randall Jones in Dunkirk, Maryland. Magalene was the oldest of twelve children. She passed from this life to life eternal on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 8:45 pm. She was educated in the public schools of Calvert County, Maryland. In 1944 she was married to the late Ernest Jones, Sr. and from this union they were blessed with one son.

Magalene was a member of Halls Creek Church (later became Cooper’s UMC) at an early age, then later joined Ward’s Memorial United Methodist Church. She served in several ministries of the church that included The Flower Circle and the United Methodist Women. When Magalene started her business over 50 years ago, she was one of a few African American entrepreneurs in Calvert County. She began doing ladies hair at the age of 12 in her mother’s kitchen. She studied to be a beautician in Baltimore, MD; many time hitch hiking a ride to and from classes. She was passionate about her trade and served many women and young girls in the surrounding neighborhoods. Magalene was known for a “bone straight” hair press. She also had a talent for sewing and making hats. She was preceded in death by her sisters Vivian and Madora; brothers, Andrew, Lloyd and Rudolph. She leaves to cherish her memories, her son Ernest Louis, now known as Anis Abdus-Salaam, a devoted friend and companion Ellsworth Curtis; one sister, Myrtle Creek, two brothers; Jesse and Floyd Jones; three sisters in law, Margaret, Marydell and Georgia Jones; one brother in law; Kingston Creek, Sr; eleven grandchildren; Ernest, Louis, Karim, Armad, Regina, Latima, Madina, Nervena, Jolena, Karima, and Amera, 26 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; godchildren Wanda Mack, Kayla Wallace and Magalene Jones Moulden and a host of nieces nephew’s relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Dunkirk Baptist Church, Dunkirk, MD with Bishop Darnell Easton officiating. The interment was at Mt. Hope UM Church Cemetery, Sunderland, MD. The pallbearers were Daryl Jones, Jeffrrrey Jones, Terry Plater, Norman Jones, Vaughn Thomas, and Lorenzo Jones. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.

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gers, planer boards provide a mechanism to extend the reach of your trolled lures out to the side of your boat. Further, rigs attached nglers from near and far are hitto the boards are presented high in the water ting the Chesapeake Bay to fish column where the water is warmest and most for trophy rockfish, known as of the fish will be found. Most anglers are striped bass up and down the coast. Not trolling parachute lures weighing 3-8 ounces, long after they finish spawning in Bay trimmed with 9-inch shads and trailer hooks. tributaries, wherein their lives began Lure and shad color are often important, but years ago, the big stripers start down the today’s hot color may not be preferred on Bay on their way to the ocean. There are your next trip. It’s always best to balance windows of opportunity for fishing in our your spread between white and chartreuse, area, and from mid-April through sometime in mid-May is our time to catch the Bob Munro has been a career research short and long, high and deep unless big rockfish. The creel limit is one fish 28 biologist for the US Fish & Wildlife Ser- you see a definite pattern. Although inches or more in overall length (not fork vice. At one time or another, he has umbrella rigs are difficult to drag, every river entering the Chesa- the 20-inch four-arm size will often length). There are other restrictions, so visited peake Bay from the Susquehanna Flats check Maryland State regulations http:// to Hampton Roads. An avid fisher- catch fish when single- or tandemwww.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/regula- man, he's fished the mid-Chesapeake parachute rigs are unproductive. In a nutshell, fishing has been tions/recregchrt.html . since the mid-1980s. tough from Bloody Point to the Gas Almost everyone trolls for rockfish from practically anything that floats -- kayaks to large char- Dock except for opening day. Charter boats are ofter boats to offshore sportfishing machines. If you’re not us- ten coming up a few fish short of a limit, although the ing planer boards, your catch will suffer. Similar to outrig- grade of fish caught has been very good. Channel

The Top Lady Angler award went to Tina Carpenter with a 33.06-pound striper she caught Friday morning while fishing aboard the charter boat “Worm” out of Chesapeake Beach. Complete results can be found at the tournament’s website, www.rodnreeltournament.com.

Official results are in from the 29th Annual Rod ‘N’ Reel Pro/ Am Fishing Tournament, which was held last weekend. The three-day tournament, which ended Sunday afternoon, May 2, was won by angler Jeff Toot of Hanover, Penn, pictured third from right, aboard the private boat “Reel Attitude” skippered by Captain Steve Smith, pictured third from left. The trophy striper weighed in at 41.86 pounds. They were fishing near Buoy 78 in 60 feet of water when the big fish hit a white parachute/9 inch shad dropped back 50 feet behind a planer board. Winning fish each of the three days ranged from 35-36 pounds, other than the overall tournament winner.

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ongressman Steny H. Hoyer (DMD) announced that his office is currently accepting U.S. Service Academy applications for the 2011-12 school year. For students’ convenience, Service Academy Application packets are available online on Congressman Hoyer’s website: http://hoyer.house.gov/services/ academy.asp. Included in the packet are all information and materials needed to complete and submit the application, which must be postmarked for delivery to Hoyer’s office by October 15, 2010. Every year Congressman Hoyer nominates candidates from the 5th Congressional District for admission into one of four United States service academies: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New

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Hobson, Blue Crabs Ready To Play Ball

t has been a full six months since the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs finished as the Atlantic League runnerup to the Somerset Patriots, and with the home opener just two weeks away, third-year manager Butch Hobson is ready to lead the Crabs back into battle this season. “Every year, your goal is to make it to the championship,” Hobson said during a team luncheon Wednesday afternoon. “Somebody’s got to go home the loser and that was us last year.” The Blue Crabs won 79 games and both halves of the Atlantic League’s Liberty Division in 2009. They defeated the Long Island Ducks three games to two in the semifinals before falling to the Patriots three games to one in the championship series. “We’ve reloaded pretty good. We have good leadership in our veteran core,” shortstop Travis Garcia said. “We have some new guys too, but everybody in the league has stocked up also.” Garcia and veteran pitcher John Halama returned to the Crabs after spending the latter part of the season in organized baseball. Both cited one major reason for their willingness to return and help the team in its quest to win the Atlantic League title. “Butch Hobson,” Garcia quickly said. “He’s the best manager I’ve ever played for. He’s very intense, and when you have a manager who wants to win as much as he does, you want to win for him.”

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Crabs players the envy of their peers in the Atlantic League. “At least year’s All-Star game, talking to the other players, they all asked, ‘What’s it like to play for Butch? He looks like he’s fun to play for,’” he said. “I’m flattered that those guys feel that way,” Hobson said. “I’ve always tried to sign guys who actually care about this game and both of those guys [Garcia and Halama] love the game.” The key for the Blue Crabs this year will be pitching, and with 18 pitchers in camp and 14 scheduled to make the roster, depth shouldn’t be an issue for the Crabs as it was during last season’s stretch run. “Our pitching got depleted, but we were able to replace them with some viable options,” Hobson said, noting that Dave McKay will be a pitcher to watch this coming season. “He’s pitched 530 1/3 inPhoto by Frank Marquart nings and only walked 112 batters,” Hobson said. “He Brian McFall of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs takes a swing dur- should be a second starter instead of our fifth starter.” The challenge of fielding a champion in Independent baseing a recent practice. ball is the fact that players are looking to move in Major “He makes it very comfortable to be here,” Halama, League systems. In fact, Hobson says that’s part of his job, who pitched for seven major league teams from 1998 to ensuring that guys move up. 2005. “Butch and [former Seattle Mariners manager] Lou “I tell the guys at the beginning of every year that my Piniella are both very feisty guys, and they like to get after job is to get you out of here,” he said. “To move them up is it.” what we’re here for.” Garcia says Hobson’s managerial style makes Blue BY CHRIS STEVENS (CT) chrisstevens@countytimes.net

Southern High School Hopes for Grant

nne Arundel County’s Southern High School will know soon how they fared in their all-out effort in hopes of winning a “Field of Dreams.” The $30,000 grant for a new playing field is based on votes made to the More Green Across America web site, sponsored by Sears, which is giving this grant along with Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt. Southern High School in Harwood is one of the ten contest finalists nationwide. Joe Tucker, proud parent of a student athlete, tells the Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce that he thinks it’s the worst girls’ high school softball field in the county. He says the girls are embarrassed to have other teams come play on their field knowing how nice the fields and facilities are at other schools. This field, where junior varsity and varsity girls’ softball teams play and practice is filled with ruts, holes and drainage problems. It’s an unacceptable playing field for these girls, plus it increases the risk of injury to all players, according to Tucker. As Tucker puts it, “Southern High is the southernmost school in the county and we are often forgotten here when it comes to county funding for schools, roads and equipment. Other schools in the county have turf fields dugouts, batting and pitching areas. The (Anne Arundel) County Board of Education is seeing budget cuts, so to expect any

improvements is just a dream. Routine maintenance is by the athletic director, coaches, and volunteers. Southern Boosters just finished having a field house built totally with donated funds.”

He goes on to add, “The girls are being restrained by the condition of the field and equipment that is available to them. Our mission is to improve the lives of kids with the opportunity to play softball, which strengthens character, teamwork, builds pride and skills for life. The girls work extremely hard and strive to be the best that they can be. We only want the best for our kids that we are proud of and to keep their dreams alive. They deserve their own field of dreams. With your help we can give them a quality place to play.” May 5th was the voting deadline and the contest winners are to be notified May 10. Even if Southern High School doesn’t win the “Field of Dreams”, all 10 finalists will receive a lawn and garden product prize package.

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Chesapeake Current Music Calendar Saturday, May 8: Liquid Jazz featuring jazz musician Linwood Battle, Jr. This is a fundraiser for Calvert Healthcare Solutions, a non-profit organization helping lowincome residents of Calvert County to get health care coverage. The event is at Friday’s Creek Winery on Chaneyville Road in Owings is from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. with additional parking at Northern High School. Tickets are $40.00 per person. Call (443) 404-5761 for more information.

Saturday, May 15: North Beach Centennial Celebration featuring The Flea Bops: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the North Beach bandstand (Bay Avenue between 3rd and 5th Streets).

Sunday, May 16: Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland in Concert (COSMIC) Symphony:

“Beethoven and Bess” COSMIC’s season finale and “Do You See What I HEAR?” Visual Arts Exhibit inspired by Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances. At Huntingtown High School from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Individual tickets are available at the door for $10.00 each. See www.cosmicmusic.org for details.

Saturday & Sunday, May 2223: Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival featuring Chuck Berry

and Buddy Guy. At Sandy Point State Park. Other acts appearing are listed at www.bayblues.org along with ticket information.

Friday, May 26: Unlimited DJ Productions (Variety) from

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Rock the Dock @ the Rod N Reel, Chesapeake Beach (free).

Saturday, May 29: Sam ‘O & JFC Band (Reggae/Calypso) from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Rock the Dock @ the Rod N Reel, Chesapeake Beach (free).

Sunday, May 30: Out of Order (Classic Hits) from 4:00 p.m.

– 8:00 p.m. Rock the Dock @ the Rod N Reel, Chesapeake Beach (free).

Monday, May 31: Old School Band (Oldies/Motown) from 3:00

p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rock the Dock @ the Rod N Reel, Chesapeake Beach (free).

By Jonathan Pugh

Flea Bops

’m delighted to write this music column for the Chesapeake Current. One important goal of mine is to recognize artists and bands in the area who are much better known elsewhere because they rarely, if ever, perform locally. The Flea Bops, a nationally touring rockabilly band from Indian Head, MD, is a perfect example. Jonathan Pugh In this inaugural Music Notes column, it’s a pleasure to profile this excellent combo. If you enjoy the music of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins or the Johnny Burnette Trio, then you like rockabilly music. Actually, Elvis Presley is regarded as the first artist to develop this style in his early recordings with Sun Records in Memphis. Traditional instrumentation for rockabilly music is standup slap bass, electric and acoustic guitar, and drums (optional). The Flea Bops achieve their dead-on traditional sound by delivering on all counts. Members of the band are: Ronnie Joyner, vocals & acoustic guitar; Preston LeBeau, electric guitar, his brother, Lance LeBeau on drums, and Lance’s wife Wendy LeBeau on vocals and upright double bass. The Flea Bops came together by chance in 1992. While in an auto parts store, Ronnie’s retro‘50s pompadour caught the eye of Bill Hull, who was wearing a Sun Records t-shirt. Bill was a member of a DC-area rockabilly band Go Cat Go, and invited Ronnie to their gig at a local restaurant that evening. It wasn’t long after he arrived that Preston and Wendy also noticed Ronnie’s distinctive hairdo. They asked him if he could sing or play guitar, since they had recently been practicing together and needed a lead singer. Ronnie said yes, and immediately agreed to practice with them. “I was always a closet Elvis. I didn’t dare tell them that the extent of my musical experience was singing in the shower!” Ronnie now admits. “So I said heck yeah, I can sing. I thought we just looked right together!” Ronnie now admits, “Yeah, my pomp back then was ridiculously tall. I was drawn to that style because I idolized my dad who was a real smooth character from Anacostia in the 50’s. Dad had the greased-back black hair, wore those color-blocked Ray Ban shirts, peglegged slacks and thicksoled Flagg flyers – you know, the bomber-style shoes with the zipperhinged tongue.” A short time later, a

local promoter got wind of the threesome and insisted that they open for Go Cat Go the next month. Over protests that they weren’t really a band and had no experience, the die was cast when Preston’s brother, Lance—the drummer in Go Cat Go—volunteered to play drums for the group. Eighteen years later, the Flea Bops are well known on the national rockabilly circuit and have two CDs to their Catch the Flea credit (“I’m Ready” - 2001, and “Git to Bops at a free concert Gittin’ “- 2004), plus a new 10” vinyl EP, on May 15th from 4:00 “Gotta Bop”. All feature a mix of classip.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the cal rockabilly covers and original comNorth Beach bandstand positions that wonderfully capture the (Bay Avenue between spirit of this genre. Recent appearances 3rd and 5th Streets) as include the Rockabilly Rave USA show part of the town’s Cenin Las Vegas late last year, and opening tennial Celebration for former Stray Cats lead man Brian and beach opening day Setzer and his orchestra’s 2009 Christfestivities. mas Rocks Extravaganza at the Strathmore Music Hall in Bethesda. Although Ronnie is the only nonLeBeau in the group, he says he feels related and even goes to LeBeau family reunions. He lives in Charles County, just across the St. Mary’s County line, in Charlotte Hall. His day job is as a graphic artist in Alexandria, VA. Ronnie writes most of the group’s original music, while Lance and Wendy have also contributed original compositions. As Ronnie puts it, “Everyone has contributed so much that every song is really a total team effort.” Rock-a-billy boogie on! Jonathan Pugh is an independent management consultant who enjoys many styles of music and has played guitar since high school. He looks forward to the time when he can quit his day job and bang on a guitar all day!

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Out&About Let Go Of My Legos! On Saturday, May 23, the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum will hold its annual Spring Family Fun Day. This year, it is all about Legos®. The Washington & Metro Area Lego® Train Club are bringing a motorized Lego® Train for display. In addition to a moon bounce and face painting, there will be Lego building tables. Paul Hadfield will provide comedy. Enter the Lego® Train contest. Build a Lego® Train on a base no larger than 12” X 15” and bring your entry to the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum on either Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or Friday, May 21 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. for judging (entries will only be taken on these two days!). Prizes will be awarded at the Spring Family Fun Day. For more information, call 410257-3892. (www.cbrm.org)

Noah’s Art During the month of May… Artworks at 7th hosts an all-member multimedia exhibit of wildlife, marine life, and pet art to celebrate the creatures around us called Noah’s Art. Artworks and the Calvert Animal Welfare League (CAWL) join forces once again for this month-long celebration of the animals we love. Artworks is an artist cooperative 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, call 410-286-5278 or go to www.artworksat7th.com.

Join LAA Leadership Anne Arundel (LAA), which develops and nurtures community trustees who improve the quality of life in Anne Arundel County, is seeking applicants for its 2011 Flagship Program. The goal is to help participants develop essential leadership skills, expands their knowledge and awareness of issues and opportunities within the county, and connects them with other community leaders. For more information, contact Leadership Anne Arundel at (410) 571-9798. Applications can be accessed by visiting www.leadershipaa.org and must be submitted prior to the deadline of June 1.

Saturday, May 8

Beach Buccaneers sign-up will be held at the Northeast Community Center (NECC) in Chesapeake Beach from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Contact Jim Niland at (301) 812-0234 for more information. Deale Beach Garden Tour: The Deale Beach Garden Club invites the public to tour this peninsula community’s private gardens from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A variety of waterfront and inland gardens are featured, including weekend and yearround residences, a waterfall garden, and osprey nests. Registration is at the Deale Beach Community Hall on Main Street. Tickets are $10 and include the tour and light refreshments and pastries. Proceeds go to the Deale Beach Community Garden and Landscaping Project to beautify the community. Deale Beach is located near the junction of Routes 256 & 258, off Deale-Churchton Road. Take Deale Beach Road and turn left at the second left onto Main Street. For more information, contact Michele Tango at (410) 867-8859 or Julie Beal at (410) 86-9838. Calvert Wine & Arts Fest. Come to All Saints Episcopal Church for wine tastings from Calvert County’s five wineries and the works of some of the finest artisans in the area. Food, entertainment, musicians (including the Fathers and Sons Barbershop Quartet), dancers, children’s crafts, baked goods, tours of historic church and more! 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Also, take a tour of the historic church and labyrinth. At the intersection of Routes 2 and 4, in Sunderland. (410) 257-6306. www.allsaints1692.org. $12.00 admission per person. Celebration of National Train Day. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum will join with other railroad museums and sites around the country to pass on the rich history of railroading in America with this family festival. (www.cbrm.org). 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free. 4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach. Phone: (410) 2573892. Cancer Support Group: If you are a cancer patient and parent of a school-aged child (K-12), the new group Your Community Cares will

host its first event for you, your spouse or family friend and schoolaged children at the Northeast Community Center (Room A) in Chesapeake Beach from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. We will provide dinner, a topsecret Mother’s Day (or Father’s Day) craft, and supportive children’s books for your family to keep. There will be a counselor on hand to provide you with valuable information for discussing matters with your family. If you are not feeling up to this, you are welcome to send the spouse or family friend with the kids and enjoy a quiet house for a few hours. Contact Nancy Haley at Nancyah@ Comcast.net or phone (301) 855-4301 for more information about this support group.

Sunday, May 9 American Legion Auxiliary Mother’s Day Breakfast. Honor mom on this special day with all the trimmings including waffles, strawberries & cream, sausage, scrapple, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, and cream chipped beef. $12 for adults, kids 6-12 $6, under age 6 are free. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. American Legion Post 206, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach Road East, Main Hall. Phone 301-855-6466 for more information.

Thursday, May 13 Sidewalk Chalk-A-Thon preregistration deadline. Children ages 1-5 are invited to beautify the front entrance to the community center by drawing the great outdoors. The Calvert County Parks & Recreation Department provides the chalk, you the imagination! The event will be held May 20 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the North Beach Community Center (NBCC). Free. Call (410) 2572554 to pre-register.

Friday, May 14

neighbors and friends and meet new ones along the boardwalk. 5th Street between Bay and Chesapeake Avenues in the Town of North Beach, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00p.m. Free. Get here early because vendors sell out fast! Deadline to sign up for the May 19th Bike Rodeo. In honor of American Bike Month, the Calvert County Parks & Recreation Department will sponsor this event at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach (NECC) to show off biking skills and talent. Challenge the bikestacle and see who can stop on a dime in this cycling mar-a-thon. Have your bike inspected by Calvert County Sheriff’s Department for safety. For ages 7-12. Cost is $2.00 per child. Call (410) 257-2554 to pre-register. Talent Show registration deadline is May 14. Comedian, singer, dancer, etc.-whatever your talent, now is your time to shine at the Calvert County Parks & Recreation Talent Show to be held at the Mt. Hope Community Center (MHCC) on May 19 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. $5.00 registration fee. Open to all ages. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will receive a prize! Call (410) 257-6770 to pre-register.

Saturday, May 15 Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 25th Anniversary Celebration. 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m. Come to our open house! The Sanctuary is turning 25 this year so join the celebration and learn how to become a Jug Bay volunteer. Take a guided hike or a boardwalk tour. Nature activities for kids. www. jugbay.org Free. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is located at 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian. (410) 741-9330. North Beach Centennial KickOff. Welcome Back to North Beach for a season of fun at one of the

North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market, Classic Car CruiseIns & Wine Tastings are back for their 3rd season! Eat healthy while supporting local farm families, see

few remaining public beaches on the Chesapeake Bay. North Beach begins celebrating its 100th anniversary with this festival from 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 featuring a concert beginning at 5:00 p.m. with The Flea Bops (rockabilly, 50’s. Games and prizes for kids (hula hoop contest,

sack race, tug-of-war, etc.) on the sand. At the North Beach pier and bandstand, 5th & Bay Avenue, North Beach. Free. St. James’ Parish 2010 Spring Festival Crab Cake and Ham Dinner from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This is the annual church fundraiser; dinners are $20 for adults, $10 for age 10 and under. Meals include Maryland crab cakes, country style ham and honey baked ham, peas, cheese scalloped potatoes, home made bread and iced tea. Meals are served sit down family style, and also by carry out if you prefer. This year’s event will include a Blessing of the Mercedes and BMW club automobiles by Rev. William H.C. Ticknor. The festival also offers a bake sale, plant and flower sale, antique cars on display, children’s activities including a moon bounce, and lots more including the visit by the local Mercedes Benz Club. St. James’ Episcopal Church is located at 5757 Solomons Island Rd Lothian Maryland. This historic brick church located across from the park N ride lot on MD Route 2 in south Anne Arundel County. Bill Steiner Memorial Canoe Trip at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Friends of Jug Bay invite you to join Sanctuary director Chris Swarth and wetland scientist Andy Baldwin for an evening paddle along the marshes of the Patuxent River from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The trip is in honor of Bill Steiner, long-time volunteer, canoe guide, and FOJB president. Participants will learn about wetland ecology along the way. Wine and cheese will be served during the trip. Fee: $25.00. www.jugbay.org Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is located at 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian. (410) 741-9330.

Sunday, May 16 Ephemeral Spring Wildflower Walk at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Biologist Kerry Wixted leads a hike through the woods in search of nature’s most beautiful hidden treasures: spring wildflowers. The program will include a 15-minute presentation on native wildflowers followed by a one-hour hike through the woods. Please dress accordingly, and remember to wear comfortable shoes, long pants, and bring a water bottle. Beginners & experts are welcome to attend. To sign up for this program please call the sanctuary at: 410-741-9330. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary is located at 1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Join us at Broomes Island for some fun under the sun (and stars)!

Seafood Buffet Every Friday at 5 PM Beginning May 7th $32.95 per person Crab Legs~Steamed Shrimp, Mussels & Clams~Fried Fish, Clam Strips, Oysters Stoney始s Crab Balls Salads & Veggies

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Snow Crab Clusters Includes Side Salad & Hush Puppies

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