The Southern Calvert Gazette, July 30, 2009

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Southern Calvert

July 2009

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Your Thoughts How Has the Recession Af fected You And Your Community?

Evelyn Shives, who lives in Huntingtown but is a regular visitor to Southern Calvert County, has noticed the effects of the recession around her.

“The prices of everything are going up,” she said.

Shives is also concerned that the current economic situation is taking its toll on local charity organizations. “[I think] charities are in need,” she commented. “If everybody would contribute a little, everyone would be fine.”

While she has concerns about the economy, Shives also added that the even bigger issue for her was health care.

“As a senior, I’m concerned about what health care reform will do for my husband and I,” she concluded.

Jim Evans of Lusby says that the evidence of the down economy are reflected in local real estate markets, with sales dwindling and property values decreasing.

“I’ve seen houses go on the market and stay on the market for 6-8 months,” he commented.

Steve Soucoup said it’s hard for an up-and-coming man to get his feet on the ground in today’s economy.

“I think it has affected me, because it’s hard for a younger person nowadays to come up and get their own place, because now you can’t get a two-bedroom apartment for less than $1,000 a month,” said Soucoup, who works two jobs to get by, at the Ruddy Duck in Solomons and Chef’s American Bistro in California.

“I went down to North Carolina last weekend and found out you can get a nice house on a golf course for like $800 a month,” he said.

“The living costs up here are pretty high.”

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Kim Mowrer, owner of Kim’s Key Lime Pies on Solomons Island, and good friend Ben Connelly, outside the shop.

Community

Local motorcycle enthusiasts helped make the annual Ronnie Marshall Memorial Poker Run for Multiple Myeloma Cancer a success on July 25. SEE PAGE 10

Michaela Pitcher, of Port Republic, sang a country number during her audition for “RU Calvert’s Next Idol.”

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EVENTS FOR EVENTS HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA, CHECK PAGE 26 IN OUT AND ABOUT

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The staff at The Frying Pan, from front left, Diana Owen, Lee Blankenship and Scott Adams. In back are Lisa Howard and Charlie Simmons. SEE PAGE 24

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hen National Night Out rolls around Aug. 4, sheriff’s deputies will be at every related event in Calvert County, said Sheriff Mike Evans on Monday.

The community event, which originally started 26 years ago as a way for crime-beleaguered communities to come together and take back their neighborhoods, has now evolved as a celebration of the fight back against crime, he said.

But that doesn’t mean the event doesn’t still bear fruit when it comes to making communities safer.

“You have your lights on and the community comes together to celebrate being crime free,” Evans told The Southern Calvert Gazette. “It puts the community together.”

And when that many people are together, Evans said, valuable information can come of it.

“Sometimes that information comes out that something suspicious is going on,” Evans said.

Residents at each of the county’s 11 night out events will get police presence as well as see various equipment demonstrations from law enforcement and sometimes from fire and rescue personnel, Evans said.

Deputies will also give out advice for residents to deter crime in their neighborhoods.

Evans said that deputies would be willing to talk to anyone with information about suspicious activities, but that the focus of the evening will be on

fellowship with the community.

“We’re willing to take any information we can get,” Evans said. “But there’s no pressure, it’s all mutual cooperation.”

St. Mary’s County Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said that National Night Out is successful at empowering communities.

“I think it’s natural for neighbors to look out for neighbors,” Cameron said.

Where communities had once started the night out activities to help push crime out of their neighborhoods, he said, they can now come together to see the fruit of their labors.

“It’s not a take-back of the community because they own it,” Cameron said. “It’s more fellowship than anything; it’s a good time.”

But perhaps the best benefit communities get out of National Night Out is that they get to know themselves better for one night out of the year, said Candace D’Agostino of the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse.

The alliance has been involved in sponsoring National Night Out events in Calvert for the past 15 years, she said.

“The focus for the event is to allow folks who don’t know their neighbors to get to know them,” D’Agostino said. “It’s a positive thing.” BY GUY LEONARD (CT)

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Photo by Sean Rice The Calvert Artists’ Guild held its ninth annual art show and sale at the gazebo on the boardwalk in Solomons on the afternoon of July 25. Local artists offered their original works of art and handcrafted items while mingling with visitors. The Calvert Artists Guild is holding its August Pot Luck Meeting & Program on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m., at Asbury/Solomons Clubhouse. To help celebrate their 30th Anniversary, the Guild will present the program “In Memory: Andrew Wyeth”. This will include a DVD movie, books & paintings on display. Photo by Sean Rice

Keep ‘Buy Local’ Going All Year Long

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n July 14, 2009, all five of the Calvert County Commissioners signed a proclamation encouraging Calvert County’s citizens to take the “Buy Local Challenge” during the week of July 18 through 26. The Challenge urged residents to support farmers and choose products from local farmlands by consuming at least one fresh, locally grown product each day for the entire week. The thought behind the Challenge is that local farms play an important role in our culture by providing economic benefit to our community and improving the quality of life for all of us through the fresh, affordable and wholesome products they provide. Farms also impact our community economically by offering career opportunities; in fact, farming families have been a part of Calvert County’s landscape since the county was first established more than 350 years ago.

Farms are also the “green” way to go – literally and figuratively. Southern Maryland’s farms provide the beautiful, green landscapes we all enjoy but buying from local farms also promotes clean air and water and reduces our carbon footprint on the planet. It is estimated that the average fruit or vegetable travels 1,500 miles to get to a consumer’s plate. And, in order to make that long journey and arrive at the supermarket in the perfect condition that shoppers demand, much of the produce is picked before it is even ripe and then chemically induced to ripen in time for sale. The produce you see at a typical supermarket may look good, but chances are that it is chemically enhanced and loaded with pesticides.

Local produce is fresh – usually picked within a few days if not a few hours of being sold – it is more nutritious and simply tastes better. Without the need for long-haul shipping, preservatives, packaging and fumigation, produce that is locally grown and sold provides the very best of nature’s bounty.

Keep in mind, too, the following fact provided by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission: If every Maryland household purchased just $12 worth of farm products during the eight-week summer season, over $200 million would be put back into the pockets of our local farmers.

This is proof that we can have a mighty impact on local farms for a very small effort.

So why confine the “Buy Local Challenge” to only one week per year? Why not extend your commitment to buy local produce year around? Maryland is blessed with a long and varied growing season. Of course, there are all the usual delights of summer – like watermelon, corn, tomatoes, peppers, peaches, cucumbers and berries – but the fall and winter bring gourds and pumpkins, apples, broccoli, sweet potatoes and Christmas trees. And early spring offers asparagus, turnips, strawberries and greens.

All locally grown, just miles from your home, and often harvested the very day you purchase them.

Eat healthy, eat local and, while you’re at it, thank your friendly neighborhood farmer.

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he hearing examiner assigned to consider Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), which is required from the Maryland Public Service Commission before a project can begin to upgrade a high-voltage line running through Calvert County, has issued a decision saying the permit should be granted.

The $110 million project would upgrade an existing transmission line from 69 kilovolts to 230 kilovolts. The line runs from Huntingtown south through Calvert County and crosses the Patuxent River to a substation in St. Mary’s County.

Hearing examiner Dennis H. Sober

wrote on July 14 that the CPCN is to be granted, because all laws and regulations have been met and a demonstrated need has been established.

Sober also wrote: Governing bodies from both counties approve of the project; the project will protect the safety of residents relying on power by decreasing the likelihood of extended power outages; it will meet growing demand for power in Southern Maryland; and it will benefit the local economy.

The hearing examiner’s order will become a final decision of the Public Service Commission on Aug. 14, unless an appeal is filed. The commission board will consider any appeal received before it issues a final decision. BY SEAN RICE (SCG)

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Excited anglers await the start of Bunky’s Charter Boats annual ‘Fishing for a Cure’ on the afternoon of July 22. It was the fifth annual event, which for the last three years has benefited the Infusion Center at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

“My family understands the importance of the Infusion Center at Calvert Memorial and we are happy to help support their efforts for area cancer patients,” said Brian VanDevander of Bunky’s Charters. The event is held each year in memory of his stepfather Bunky Connor who was an infusion center patient.

“We are so very appreciative of all Bunky’s Charter Boats’ efforts to raise funds for our Infusion Center,” said Barbara Polak, vice president of Clinical Services.

An awards dinner was held at the Naughty Gull Restaurant and Pub in Solomons after the three boats returned from three hours of fishing. Entertainment was be provided by local singer John Luskey.

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oting members of the Chesapeake Ranch Estates chose to keep John Eney president of the property owners’ association, in a 189-135 election win against challenger Jennie Schroeter. Eney took 58 percent of

the vote.

Residents of good standing had until July 17 and 18, respectively, to cast ballots for open board of directors seats and five other issue questions on the ballot.

The race for president was the only contested race for the board of director seats. Six other residents sucessfully ran unopposed, with the execption of write-in votes, for the following positions: - Vice President: June Mellinger, with 273 votes. Dan Hammer recieved 5 write-in votes.

- Secretary: Paul Shipper, 279 votes.

- Treasurer: Carol Cribbs, 288 votes.

- Directors: Peter M. Waters, 285 votes; Shirley Warring, 266 votes; Jacqueline Beckman, 262 votes; and Dan Hammer recieved 20 write-in votes.

On the issues side of the ballot, voters narrowly rejected, 185 to 162, an increase of the fee for maintenance and operation (M&O) by $82. The fee has not been raised since 1998.

Voters approved, 184 to 154, an annual adjustment to the M&O fee by a factor equal to the Consumer Price Index, which is put out by the U.S. Department of Labor. That will take effect in fiscal year 2011.

Voters also OK’d changes to the bylaws, extending all elected officer terms to two-year terms, and establishing a standing facilities committee.

The final issue decided by voters was rule that allows the board of directors to convert lots that are currently being held as open space to be sold to adjacent property owners, on a case-by-case basis. The conversions would have to meet approval of county agencies and the purchasing landowner would pay all associated fees.

The vote was 283 to 75 in favor. BY SEAN RICE (SCG)

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here has been quite a bit of talk and news lately with regards to the state’s fiscal problems, budget cuts, worker furloughs, and the large deficit that the state continues to experience in our operating budget. Although these fiscal problems are often described in what to many of us are unfamiliar terms, including the most often used term “structural deficit”, the root of the problem is really quite simple.

The problem is caused because the state has committed to spending more money than it is collecting in taxes. This has been going on for many years, and in the end if left uncorrected, it will jeopardize the entire well being of our state.

In November 2007, the General Assembly was called into an extraordinary special session just a little over 5 months after passing the state’s budget in the regular session that year.

The purpose of the special session was supposed to provide a long term fix to the state’s “structural deficit”. The Governor proposed what arguably ended up being the largest set of tax increases in the history of the state of Maryland. The state sales tax was increased 20%. Personal income taxes were increased.

Automobile excise taxes were increased by 20%. Tobacco taxes were increased. Corporate income taxes were increased. The state admissions and amusement tax was increased.

Real estate recordation and transfer taxes were increased. There was even a tax placed on the computer services industry. In total, almost $1.5 Billion in new taxes were passed onto Maryland’s families and businesses that were in addition to the high taxes they were already paying. I did not support these tax increases for several reasons.

First of all I believed then, as I do now, that Maryland’s fiscal problems were not created by a lack of taxes but that they were created by too much government spending.

In my opinion, we should have begun the process long ago of reigning in the growth of government spending and reducing the size of the huge state workforce. Secondly, we knew even back in the fall of 2007 that the economic forecasters were predicting a downturn in the economy. The economic storm clouds continued to gather on the horizon. This was not just a partisan position as the state’s top fiscal officer, Comptroller Peter Franchot (D), was saying the same basic thing as I was at the time.

Needless to say, the massive tax increases passed over my objections. Our fiscal problems are larger today than they were before the huge tax increases were passed. Last year the state of Maryland received $4 billion in federal “stimulus” bailout money which did

not go to stimulus at all, but instead was used to temporarily paper over our out-of-control spending at the state level. When these “stimulus” monies run out, and they will, there will be even larger holes to fill. This long term fiscal picture will threaten our ability to maintain and sustain many worthwhile programs including K-12 education funding and also meet our large transportation infrastructure needs such as building a new bridge from Calvert to St. Mary’s county. The pressures to shift the state fiscal problems to local county and municipal government budgets and to raise your state and local taxes even more will reappear with a vengeance. Our children’s and our grandchildren’s economic future is being mortgaged today.

The first step in solving these problems, in my opinion, is being completely honest with the citizens of Maryland with respect to the state’s budget. I find it completely disingenuous to for certain state leaders to claim they have helped cut the state’s budget. The other day I heard Governor O’Malley claim that since he had been in office he had cut over $4 billion from the state’s budget and he had done away with over 2800 state job positions.

This is the type of rhetorical sleight of hand that will actually make it seem more difficult to really fix the problem in the future.

The facts are actually as follows. In 2007 the state operating budget approved by the Legislature and the Governor was $29.6 billion, in the 2008 session it was $31.2 billion, and this year in 2009 it was $32.3 billion. As you can easily see the state’s operating budget has increased over a billion dollars each year over the last three years and has not been cut at all. In terms of the Governor claiming to have eliminated 2800 positions from state government, he may be technically correct that many unfilled positions were eliminated.

What he does not tell Marylanders though is that during this same time period almost as many new positions, over 2700, have also been created and authorized with a net decline of a meager 88 positions over 3 years.

Hardly an example of the type of tough decision making that the Governor wants to give the appearance of. The picture being drawn does not really exist, it is simply an optical illusion of sorts. These numbers are the hard and cold facts and come from the Governor’s own Department of Budget and Management and the non-partisan Department of Legislative Services.

Now it appears the state is going to be forced by harmful policy decisions and declining tax revenues to make some actual reductions to its budget and workforce. It is time for some straight talk. Unfortunately, this has not been the practice in Maryland government for far too long. I will continue to attempt to cut through the obfuscation and rhetorical clutter and bring you the true picture of our fiscal situation as I see it as we proceed through these difficult fiscal times. As always, please feel free to contact my office with questions about this or other matters at (410) 326-0081 or via email at anthony.odonnell@house.state.md.us

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om Harten, a CHESPAX teacher with Calvert County Public Schools, has been selected as one of the seven National Science Foundation’s summer scientists. He will be in northern Alaska near the Arctic Circle until Aug. 15 studying global bird migration patterns and populations.

Harten has already begun issuing reports from his travels, and says it will be an exciting month as a teacher-researcher. You can join him in his journey by following his periodic updates on his research blog, at www.polartrec.com/blog/191/feed.

Harten, and his team headed up by Rachael Orben, is conducting research on St. George and St. Paul Islands, which are located in the southwestern Bering Sea and are part of the state of Alaska. These Tom Harten shows off his first Kittiwake he carefully caught in the name of science, a couple islands, and two other much smaller ones, form a group of islands known as the Pribilof’s. There is a days after arriving at St. Paul Island, which is hundreds of miles north of the Aleutian Islands small town of approximately 150 people on St. George and one of approximately 500 on St. Paul. in the middle of the Bering Sea. Photos by PolarTREC 2009, courtesy of ARCUS Harten is traveling with a Calvert County flag and hopes to hoist it at what may very well be the northernmost point on the globe one has ever been flown.

Harten was included in a group of 17 teachers who were selected after a nationwide search to participate in PolarTREC, an educational research experience in which K-12 teachers participate in polar research, working closely with scientists as a pathway to improving science education. PolarTREC is managed by the Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS).

He was selected for the program after completing an application that focused on his teaching philosophy, experience in the outdoors and writing abilities. BY SEAN RICE (SCG)

Two Middle Schools Fail to Make ‘Adequate Yearly Progress’

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he reading and math achievement of Calvert County elementary and middle school students as measured by the Maryland School Assessments (MSA) continues to rise, school officials report.

Approximately 93% of elementary students are proficient or advanced in reading and math. For middle school, 90% of students are proficient or advanced in reading and over 83% are proficient or advanced in math.

“While we are pleased with our MSA results, we know that what is really important is that each of our students achieve his or her potential. So, we will continue to focus intensely on meeting the needs of each child,” said Jack Smith, superintendent of schools.

“By doing this, we know that the achievement gaps will continue to close and MSA scores will continue to rise.”

The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that schools meet annual “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP). This law states that students nationwide will be proficient in reading and mathematics by 2014.

All of the 13 Calvert County elementary schools made Adequate Yearly Progress for 2009. Four out of six Calvert County middle schools made Adequate Yearly Progress.

Calvert Middle School did not make AYP in the areas of special education reading and math and FARMS reading. Southern Middle School did not make AYP in the area of special education math.

Calvert and Southern middle schools will receive additional support from the school system during the 2009-2010 school year to further identify and implement student interventions in specific areas of need, school officials report. No state action will be taken since this is the first year that these two schools did not make AYP. “As we get closer to 2014 when NCLB requires that all students be proficient in reading and math, we will inevitably have more schools failing to make AYP,” Smith said.

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alvert County’s 143 annual Jousting Tournament is set for Saturday, Aug. 29, at Christ Church on Broomes Island Road in Port Republic.

Visitors are invited to come and enjoy the parade of riders from all levels at the oldest tournament of Maryland’s official state sport. Jousting starts at noon. Proceeds of the tournament and associated bazaar and country supper benefit the Christ Church.

The church bazaar will feature a “Quality Corner” as well as books, baked goods, toys, plants, crafts and more. Organ recitals and the country supper will be available throughout the day. The country supper offers fried chicken, deviled crab or ham as entrées with various sides, beverages and desserts from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Boxed suppers will be available starting at noon and continuing until 6 p.m.

Donations will be gratefully accepted for admission to the grounds for the tournament and bazaar.

Christ Church represents one of Calvert County’s oldest churches; which saw its beginnings in a log church originally built on the grounds as early as 1672. The present Christ Church dates from 1772.

For more information on the Jousting Tournament or Christ Church, see www.christchurchcalvert.org.

BY: SEAN RICE (SCG)

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Pictured is: 2007-08 Maryland State Champion Buddy Wooters.

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teaks on the grill, cucumber salad, big red heirloom tomatoes sliced and drizzled with basil vinaigrette dressing, hunks of watermelon – oh the days of summer. Jon and I love going to the farmer’s markets to pick up fresh vegetables and wonderful pies for my sweet tooth. Looking for fresh produce – visit one of Calvert County’s three farmer’s markets.

Thursday evenings the Solomons Farmer’s Market, located across the street from Our Lady Star of the Sea, is open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dally a while to watch the small boat races sponsored by the Southern Maryland Sailing Association. The boats meet in front of the Solomons Gazebo; races begin at 6:30 p.m.

Friday nights visit the North Beach Farmer’s Market and Classic Car Cruise-in, located at 5th Street and Bay Avenue. The market begins at 6 p.m. Stroll through the classic cars and visit some of the unique shops and restaurants found on the North Beach Loop.

Saturday mornings great produce can be found at the Prince Frederick Farmer’s Market, located at the Prince Frederick Shopping Center, open from 8 a.m. to noon.

Like flea markets? Visit the flea market at Calvert County Fairgrounds every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

I love church suppers. Saturday, August 1, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., All Saints Church, Sunderland, will hold their 66th annual Summer Supper, featuring homemade crab cakes, ham, chicken and more. For information visit www.allsaints1692. org. Saturday, August 22, Waters Memorial UMC will hold their annual Peach Festival featuring bulk or sliced peaches, ice cream, sandwiches and platters from noon to 4 p.m. A yard sale begins at 7 a.m. Call for more information – 410-586-1716.

Friday, August 7 is “First Free Friday” at Calvert Marine Museum. The museum is open free to the public from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy free half-hour cruises on the “Wm. B. Tennison” at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Docents are available in each gallery to discuss the exhibits. Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.org for more information.

Friday, August 7, join the Circle of Angels Initiative for a family-friendly, free summer event honoring those who served this country in WWII. The World War II USO Remembrance Day will be held at the Solomons Boardwalk Pavilion from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ironically, this year’s tribute falls on the 57th anniversary of the first invasion in the Pacific Solomon Islands - August 7, 1942. Enjoy live and original music from that era, dancing, donuts and coffee, and a wreath laying ceremony.

Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, gather at the Calvert County Fairgrounds for the 24th annual AIITCO PowWow. Join American Indians across the country to learn about Native American culture and watch as they perform their tribal dances. Craft vendors and native foods will be available. For more information visit www.aiitco.com.

Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center will host their annual Chalka-thon August 8th through the 16th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this annual summer tradition. Visit www. annmariegarden.org for more information.

Want to learn more about archaeologists? Thursday, August 13, Silas Hurry, Historic St. Mary’s City, will discuss what archaeologists do with artifacts after the excavations in “After the Digging is Done: Archaeological Discoveries in the Laboratory.” Lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory meeting room. More information can be found at www.jefpat.org.

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By Christel Libiot, volunteer for Calvert Hospice

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There wouldn’t be this particular Hospice in this particular county if it weren’t for volunteers,” said Marie Andrews, one of the founders of Calvert Hospice. Marie was talking with Executive Director Lynn Bonde in 1999 during an interview celebrating the 15th anniversary of Hospice in Calvert County.

When Calvert Hospice opened its doors in 1984, everything was done by volunteers, including care by professional nurses and social workers. Within 6 months the first volunteer training welcomed 22 people to the twenty-eight hour program. In 1985 volunteers who managed the entire operation donated 4,438 hours to meet the needs of those living their last days and those grieving the loss of someone close. Today, volunteers continue to be an intrinsic part of this organization. Even with all of the professional staff working with Hospice, in 2008 volunteers donated 6088 hours to meeting the needs of the community.

So what makes a volunteer come to Calvert Hospice? The answer is generally “I want to give back and help others,” from experienced volunteers and those new to the hospice training program. Year in and year out, volunteers join us for the now-33-hour training program and keep coming back to give of their time, energy and heart. Variations on this theme come from Ann Wolfgang, a former Hospice Board chair who has been a family service volunteer for several years, says: “Simply being a presence in a person’s life and journey is a privilege.” Russ Horton, another long-time family service volunteer says, “I volunteer because I get so much satisfaction from giving patient care.” Barbara Hunt, another long-time volunteer says, “My reason? To give back. After the death of my husband, I came to the drop in group and it was a life saver for me.”

Time and again members of the community have been touched by someone at Calvert Hospice and they decide to volunteer. Janie Stutzman said during one of her last training sessions, “The entire organization and all of the people I have met have been outstanding.” Betty Gowland adds, “So many good people are associated with Calvert Hospice and I would like to be a small part of it.”

So on behalf of all the staff at Calvert Hospice, thanks to you, the volunteers who have given so much to so many over the past 25 years.

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ne can just imagine the miles and miles of desert stretching like an ocean in Iraq, where U.S. troops are still roughing out their tours without most of the conveniences or pleasures they have at home. But a few Southern Marylanders are trying to give the troops a little more to do in their off hours.

DeeJay Gude, part owner of Southern Maryland online (www.somd.com), with partner David Noss, are finishing up a campaign to send golf balls to troops stationed in Iraq. The golf ball drive grew out of the launch of Web site’s new Internet radio station (www.radiosomd.fm), which is gaining popularity with troops from the area stationed overseas.

“David had been working with some local guys stationed in Iraq to open a streaming port so they could listen to our radio station over there,” Gude told The Southern Calvert Gazette. “Mike Davis, a [Department of Defense] contractor who works with soldiers of all ranks and nationalities

in Iraq and is from St. Mary’s County, mentioned that several of the camps had set up a driving range for R&R and were having a hard time getting golf balls … so that’s how Operation Iraqi Golf Balls came into being.”

“The guys in Iraq contacted me directly to ask if we could help them round up the balls. I had worked with them before trying get something in place so they could listen to radiosomd.fm while in Iraq,” Noss said about the collection. “They said they use somd.com all the time to stay in touch with their home. One guy actually e-mailed in a shout out to his wife on our first day of broadcasting, June 1,” he added.

Thousands of balls were collected at several locations in Southern Maryland, including Pepper’s Pet Pantry in Solomons.

“I want to thank everyone who was part of this, it was incredible,” Gude said of the drive, which ends July 31. “It was an enormous success.”

BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT)

Photo by Sean Rice Local motorcycle enthusiasts helped make the annual Ronnie Marshall Memorial Poker Run for Multiple Myeloma Cancer a success on July 25. The event started and ended at CJ’s Backroom in Lusby, where participants were treated to an after-party with food and entertainment. To play, riders and drivers travel to five checkpoints.

At each checkpoint, the rider draws a card and records the card on a score sheet. At the end of the route the person with the best poker hand is the winner.

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lishment not to burn wood because it releases carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Although this may be true, it also needs to be understood that a rotting tree releases the same amount of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere as a burning tree, it just happens slower. A real study of the effects of extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is more likely to confirm that plants grow faster than they used too. But that concept would not satisfy the goals of the environmental establishment.

Real science suggests that global warming, if or when it occurs, is a product of sun spot activity, not carbon dioxide. The environmental establishment wants to hide the solar global warming relationship because the sun is remote from human control. John Coleman, the founder of the Weather Channel, is one of many meteorology professionals that believe the whole carbon dioxide and earth temperature issue is a hoax. For more information you can read his report “The Amazing Story Behind the Global Warming Scam” that describes how a single scientist by the name of Roger Revelle started the issue in 1958 in an effort to justify more funding for his government sponsored research efforts. (1) Although the Revelle research efforts spawned new environmental programs including the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, he did not remain an advocate for his initial claims. In 1988 he wrote two cautionary letters to members of Congress stating, “My own personal belief is that we should wait another 10 or 20 years to really be convinced that the greenhouse effect is going to be important for human beings, in both positive and negative ways.” He added, “…we should be careful not to arouse too much alarm

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he letter below is the first of a three-part series. This first letter will explain why carbon dioxide cannot be a pollutant and should not be treated as such. The second letter will explain that this nation has plenty of petroleum resources and an untapped potential to lead the world in fossil fuel reserves. The third letter will describe how knowledge of the truth and changing our policy direction is the real first step toward fixing our economy.

For most of my life the US has led the world as a strong, dominant political and economic power. As I look at where the current trends are taking us I am disheartened. False motives built on lies are leading this nation toward mediocrity. The economy is currently weak and it is not recovering because we are living under the curse of too many lies. So what are some of these lies?

Is carbon dioxide a pollutant that causes global warming?

This cannot be true. Carbon dioxide is a part of the respiration equation developed by our Creator at the beginning of time to be used by all earth life forms. A similar equation is used with the burning of organic fuels. When oxygen combines with an organic fuel such as sugar, wood, or a fossil fuel it creates water plus carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide and water enters the atmosphere where they become the critical resources for plants. Plants reverse the process by the use of sunlight to create oxygen plus sugars from carbon dioxide and other nutrients. To consider carbon dioxide a pollutant is to believe that our Creator failed when He set in motion the basic processes that control life in the Universe.

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until the rate and amount of warming becomes clearer.”

Oh by the way, have you ever stopped to realize what part of our atmosphere is composed of carbon dioxide? When studies began in 1958, carbon dioxide was measured at 315 parts per million and has since increased to 385 parts per million by 2008. To put this in perspective there are about 600 molecules of oxygen in the atmosphere for every one of carbon dioxide. If you could talk to an oak tree it would likely tell you that the earth suffers from too much oxygen.

Man-made global warming is a politically motivated lie used to justify new taxes, more government control, and extreme regulation over humanity. Just like the fear of invasion was used as a means of making serfs out of free citizens after the collapse of Rome, the present day liberal elites want to make energy serfs out of common citizens by scaring us into believing the world is cycling into a dangerous warming trend caused by man. To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, “A man who would trade his energy freedom for a false security based on a lie, deserves neither”.

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Poker Run A Success To The Editor:

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alvert Hospice wishes I to thank everyone who participated in the 4th Annual Hospice Poker Run held on June 13, 2009. The event raised $7,200 for the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House.

We would especially like to thank Chris Bowen who has coordinated this successful event for the last four years. We are grateful to Mike Ricker of CJ’s Backroom Saloon who sponsored the event and hosted the post-run party. Tina Abel and Heather Scott also contributed greatly through their hard work in soliciting auction items and sponsorships. Thanks, too, to the individuals and businesses that supported the poker run and donated items to the silent auction. All of your support is helping to make the dream of the Hos-

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The Annual Hospice Poker Run is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn about the patient care and bereavement services of Calvert Hospice. Thanks to the support of the entire Calvert County community, we are able to provide Hospice care to anyone regardless of the individual’s ability to pay and bereavement services, free of charge, to any resident of Calvert County. With the opening of the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House this October, your help will allow us to add a new level of care to those in need.

We are deeply grateful that the community finds the work of Calvert Hospice worthy of their generous support.

Lynn Bonde Executive Director, Calvert Hospice

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n 1888, Joseph C. Lore came to Solomons to buy oysters for his brother’s packing house in New Jersey. Captain Lore first operation was from a waterfront location near the location where Our Lady Star of the Sea is located. Here Captain Lore bought and sold seafood. In 1922 he would build his own packing house, the J.C. Lore Oyster House just south of the tidebox. His first building would be lost to a hurricane in 1933. The current structure was built in 1934 and is now part of the Calvert Marine Museum. The packing house bought and sold crabs, oysters and fish that were shipped by truck and mail.

The building is an excellent example of an early 20th century seafood packing plant.

The structure is a large rectangle, two-story building with wood siding and a metal roof.

There is a one-story addition to one side of the building. In 1965 a concrete block addition was built on the rear side of the building that faces the Narrows.

The building was constructed on a large pile of oyster shells that had been discarded over the years. Inside the walls are horizontal planks with beaded tongue and groove ceilings. The floors are concrete and sloped for drainage. The structure has not had any major changes, but it has been adapted by the Calvert Marine Museum to house exhibits focusing on the history of watermen and the seafood industry.

In the building there would have been areas for receiving, shucking, processing and packing the oysters. The upper level provided office space and a storage area for cans and boxes. Outside there would have been an area for watermen to unload their catch. Oysters would be brought into the shucking area by wheelbarrow. The shucking rooms, long and narrow, could accommodate up to 50 shuckers at three-sided shucking stalls. Once shucked, the oysters went to a processing room where they were rinsed, weighed and tallied. Then they were sorted by size and packed in metal cans and steam-sterilized.

Shuckers were paid by the weight of what they produced. In 1924 oyster shuckers received 25 cents a gallon. In 1974 oyster shuckers were receiving $1.50 a gallon. The

experienced oyster shucker could open approximately ten to twelve gallons of oysters each day. Many of the workers and watermen would leave the industry in the mid1900’s when the government established training grounds in Southern Maryland during World War II. Joseph C. Lore died in 1945. His sons J.C. Lore, Jr. and Rupert Lore managed the business until 1961, when Rupert started his own company in St. Mary’s County. In 1962, Alton Kersey, the son-in-law of J.C. Lore, Jr., would become active in the management. In the late twentieth century a combination of pollution, disease and over-harvesting caused the harvests to decline. With that, and the shortage of labor, the company closed in 1978.

In October 1979, the Calvert Marine Museum acquired the J.C. Lore Oyster House with the help of a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Resources Service. In June 1984, the J.C. Lore & Sons Oyster House exhibit opened.

Currently closed for renovations, the Calvert Marine Museum plans to reopen the exhibit in 2010.

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Photo by Sean Rice Enjoying the Experimental Aircraft Association, Southern Maryland Chapter’s summer picnic on July 21 is Don Gates, left, Alex Landreth, 4, and Barbara Alder, all of Lusby. The three were among dozens of members and guests who attend the group’s annual picnic at Chapter President John Attebury’s hangar in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates. They are pictured during a paper airplane competition.

wenty-one young Calvert County singers in three age groups moved on from the first round of “RU Calvert’s Next Idol” to the finals, which are scheduled for Friday, July 31, at the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick.

Scores of contestants, ages 6 through 17, participated in the first round of the competition, held July 24. More than 200 visitors and participants crammed into a library multipurpose room for the competition, a first of its kind for Calvert County.

The program is a joint effort of the Calvert Library and Garrett Music Academy to provide an opportunity for young people to be recognized for their vocal ability.

Participants were separated in the three groups, youth, ages 6 – 9, ‘tween, ages 10 – 13, and teen, ages 14 – 17.

Styled after the hit TV show “American Idol”, a team of judges announced seven winners for each age group after watching their live performances in the first round. Winners are judged based on a variety of criteria, including technique, pitch, rhythm and intonation, and entertainment value.

One winner per category will record a free “demo tape” at a state-of-the art recording studio, as well as receive other gifts and prizes, including a professional photo shoot to accompany the recording session. BY SEAN RICE (SCG)

Michaela Pitcher, of Port Republic, sang a country number during her audition for “RU Calvert’s Next Idol.”

She participated in the “Tweens” age group, ages 10-13.

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he weather may be hot, but the coffee has been flowing steadily at Kim’s Key Lime very first e-mail about Kim’s diagnosis.

Pies on Solomons Island, as owner Kim Mowrer laughs with her customers.

“She really started it based on the fact that she said I was never going to ask anybody for It’s still the same charming shop it’s always been, with Drum Point Beanie help,” said Kim about the e-mail. “She knew I was stubborn, so she just went ahead and did it Bears, jewelry, perfumes, souvenirs, wind chimes, artwork, clothing and many other unique and got the ball rolling.” items lining the shelves, not to mention her famous pies (Key lime and others) that she ships to “Ben came and asked me if it was OK to try and pull something together, and it’s just been restaurants and other businesses all over the area. phenomenal,” Kim said. “I mean, he has been to every store, every restaurant, every fishing One wouldn’t expect her to be in such good spirits, since she was recently diagnosed with company, sailing company [to solicit help].” a second round of cancer, now in her bones (which comes after she survived her first incidence “Not one person turned me away,” Ben said, “and that’s the difference between living in of breast cancer in 2005). Because she splits her time between a small town and a big city, where I lived for a number of her kitchen and her doctor’s office, several businesses have years. I never would have gotten this much help in certain banded together to raise money to help her pay for chemo treatareas that I’ve lived before.” ments, which have climbed out of her affordability range.

And the support hasn’t stopped there.

“I’ve worked in the restaurant business since I was 13,” “I’m still getting phone calls and going to people that said Kim, explaining that she started as a dishwasher at a crab are wanting me to pick up gift certificates and the like,” Ben house and moved her way up to prep cooking. said. “People are giving me things for silent auctions like She worked at the Dry Dock making desserts for six Afghans and things like that.” years, where she forged her reputation and her business plan Now Kim said she is looking forward to the event, after a customer requested that she make her famous Key lime which will feature a raffle and a silent auction, as well as pie. musicians including Dave Houghton, the Swamp Dogs, From there she opened her own shop on Solomons Island Richard Wagner, Wildgood, Dennis Wilkerson, Fractal in 2003 and since then has forged personal relationships with Folk, Upstroke, David Norris and others. many of her customers and their families, many of whom are In the meantime Kim is still spending time at her shop joining with businesses in the area to help her raise money for with her parents, who have come to the area to help her run lifesaving treatments by holding a benefit on Sunday Aug. 2 the kitchen. at the Tiki Bar on Solomons Island.

“My mom and dad were in the kitchen making bagels None of these fundraising efforts would have come to with me this morning,” she said of her parents, who are in fruition if it weren’t for a few of her closest friends, however. their 70s. They also helped her during her first rounds of Photo by Sean Rice “I just kind of jumped on a ball that was already rolling chemotherapy in 2005, moving their boat to Solomons from works in the shop with Carly Malloy, left, who has been Kim’s right-hand- Annapolis and living out of it to help Kim at her shop. because of Catherine File,” said Kim’s close friend Ben Con- Kim woman through both her battles with cancer. “She’s been like family.” nelly about Catherine, a local baker and friend who sent the “They came and lived on their boat and worked here

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“We’ve worked together for a long time and I don’t know what I would do without them,” she said. BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT) Kim’s Cancer Benefit will be held on Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Tiki Bar on Solomons Island.

There will be two stages of live entertainment, gift raffles and 50/50 raffles. Many local businesses have donated gift certificates, including the Ruddy Duck, Hairport, Bob Evans, Maertens Jewelry, Calypso Bay, Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Boomerangs, C.D. Cafe, DiGiovanni’s, Sail Solomon’s, Vincenzo’s, The Blue Heron Inn and the Holiday Inn. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5 each or three for $10. Advance tickets can be purchased at Pepper’s Pet Pantry in Solomons.

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John Paul “JP” Girolamo Jr., 32, of Lusby, Md., formerly of White Plains, N.Y., passed away on July 16, 2009, in Cheverly, Md. He was born on Dec. 31, 1976, in White Plains, N.Y., to Paula Walker and John J. Girolamo. He was the beloved fiancé of Joy Woppert. John attended White Plains High School and graduated in 1995. He went on to attend Suny Purchase College and graduated in 1999. John was the Director of Restore/ Patuxent Habitat for Humanity. He loved playing the bass guitar, bicycling, riding his motorcycle and working with the people from Patuxent Habitat for Humanity. John is survived by his father, John J. Girolamo of Ossining, N.Y.; mother, Paula Walker; fiancé, Joy Woppert; son, John Ricardo “LJ” Girolamo; former spouse and mother of LJ, Tasha Skillen, all of Lusby, Md.; siblings, Tracy Tucker of Chandler, Ariz., Tom Walker Jr. of Kirkland, Wash., Whitney Elliott of Centennial, Colo., John Peter D’Angelo III, and Ray Valles, both of Ossining, N.Y. A Memorial Service was held Mon., July 20, 2009, at 3 p.m. in the California Elks Lodge #2092 with Pastor Bob Clipp officiating. Memorial Contributions can be made to The L.J Fund, c/o Paula Walker, 12951 Mills Creek Drive, Lusby, MD 20657. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, Md.

Myrtle Tettimer “Myrt” Hance, 65, of Prince Frederick, Md., passed away on July 12, 2009, in Wa s h i n g t o n , D.C. She was born on Nov. 16, 1943, in Prince Frederick, Md., to the late William Andrew Tettimer Sr. and Doris Woolford Tettimer.

She was the beloved wife of Thomas Lloyd Hance Jr. whom she married on Oct. 6, 1969, in LaPlata, Md. Myrt graduated from Calvert High School in 1961 and went to be the corporate secretary /treasurer for Thomas L. Hance Inc. for over 32 years. She was a member of the March of Dimes and the Calvert County Cruisers and enjoyed traveling to bird dog field trails with Tom and to her vacation villa in Florida with her dear friend Audrey. Myrt is survived by her mother, Doris W. Tettimer; husband, Thomas L. Hance Jr.; children, Thomas Hance III and wife Lanita and Tracy Hance Atherton and husband Jason, all of Prince Frederick, Md.; siblings, Doris Ann Weems, Patricia Tettimer and James Tettimer, all of Port Republic, Md., and Thomas Tettimer of Prince Frederick, Md.; grandchildren, LaToya Hance, Thomas Hance IV, Jacob Hance, Andrew Hance, Troy Hance, Samuel Atherton, and Grace Atherton. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother William Tettimer Jr. Pallbearers were Thomas Hance IV, Jacob Hance, Andrew Hance, Jason

Atherton, Thomas Tettimer and James Tettimer. The family received friends on Fri. July 17, 2009, from 2-4 and 68 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, Md. Funeral Services were held Sat., July 18, 2009, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. William Davis officiating. Interment followed in St. Paul United Methodist Cemetery, Lusby, Md. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society, Calvert County Unit, P.O. Box 752, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Christopher Allen “Chris” Mitterer, 27 Christopher Allen “Chris” Mitterer, 27, of Lusby, Md., passed away on July 20, 2009, in California, Md. He was born on July 9, 1982, in Richmond, Va., to Mary Debra and Joseph Leon Mitterer. Chris moved to Lusby from Richmond, Va., in May 1987 and went on to graduate from Patuxent High School in 2000. He was a carpenter with R&D Installations Inc. for the past 2 ½ years and loved to go fishing. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Edgar M. Smith and Rudy Mitterer. Chris is survived by his parents, Mary Debra Mitterer of Lusby, Md., and Joseph Leon Mitterer of Colonial Heights, Va.; grandmothers, Margaret H. Smith of Delaware and Thelma E. Mitterer of Virginia; sisters, Jen-

nifer Mitterer of Lusby, Md., and Tracy Penicook of Richmond, Va.; and fiancé, Casey Kachauska of California, Md. Pallbearers were Steve Cave, Matthew Smith, Ted Allen, Robbie Cave, Robert Smith and John King. Honorary Pallbearers were Kyle Kachauska, Devin Kachauska, Jerry Jimney, Matt Blankenship, and Mike Straughan. The family received friends on Sunday, July 26, 2009, from 2-4 p.m., in the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, Md., with Fr. Richard Gardiner officiating. Interment followed in the Chesapeake Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Port Republic, Md. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Skylar P. Mitterer & M. Debra Mitterer fund, c/o PNC Bank, P.O. Box 655, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Robert Cottingham “Bob” Stevenson, Jr., 84 Robert Cottingham “Bob” Stevenson, Jr., 84, of Lusby, Md., passed away on July 16, 2009, in Wa sh i ng t on , D.C. He was born on Jan. 17, 1925, in Portsmouth, Va., to the late Robert C. Stevenson Sr. and Pearl Thomas. He was the beloved husband of Mary Cleona Stevenson whom

he married on Jan. 23, 1951, in Forestville Methodist Church.

Bob served his country honorably in the U.S. Army from 1943–1946. He went on to be an Emergency Dispatcher for the D.C. Fire Department and retired in 1976 after 25 years of service. Bob moved to Lusby, Md., in 1977 from Prince George’s Co. He was a substitute school bus driver for Prince George Co. and Calvert Co., a volunteer with District Heights and Morningside Fire Departments,and a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for over 25 years. He served on the Southern Pines Senior Council Board of Directors, was a member of the American Legion Post 274, Solomons Civic Association, the Major of Gregg Drive in Lusby, and he loved roller skating. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Richard Stevenson, Harriett LeSuer, Alton Wood and William Wood. He was survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Cleona Stevenson of Lusby, Md.; children, Robert C. Stevenson III of Jacksonville, Fla.; Allen T Stevenson of Clinton, Md.; Elmer W. Stevenson of Dayton, Fla.; Russell Stevenson and Judy Lynn Meyers of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Cleona M. Stevenson of Lusby, Md.; siblings, Betty Moore and Marion Bailey of North Carolina, Chester Stevenson of LaPlata, Md., and John Stevenson of St. Leonard, Md.; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, July 24, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, Lusby, Md. Inurnment followed in the Maryland Veteran Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md.

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Delicious and Healthy Vegetables are Key for Summer Menus The weather is warm, the entertaining factor is high, and perhaps you’re looking for some light and delicious foods to serve at your next get-together. Vegetable dishes can be the ticket this time of year.

The warm weather season is one in which many vegetables are in season and at peak flavor. This could make menu creation as easy as picking a few treats from the garden or at your grocery store produce section. Avocadoes, zucchini, tomatoes, eggplant, and a host of other vegetables and fruits can be part of meal creation. The key is looking for the freshest varieties that are at their peak. Consider these tips:

Avocadoes

Nutrition: Potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, riboflavin, and more Selection/Storage: Color should be uniform without blemishes. Fruit should yield when gently pressed. Store at room temperature.

Green Beans

Nutrition: A very good source of fiber Selection/Storage: Choose beans that are bright in color without soft spots. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Beets

Nutrition: Excellent source of folate, potassium and vitamin C Selection/Storage: Small to medium size beets offer the best flavor. Look for beets with the greens still on, which signals freshness. Beets keep for a week in the refrigerator.

Corn

Nutrition: Source of fiber and vitamin C Selection/Storage: Choose moist, green husks and silks.

Look for plump, glossy kernels without spaces between them.

You can store them for a day or two in the husks.

Cucumber

Nutrition: High water content provides hydration during warm weather Selection/Storage: Look for dark green cucumbers that are firm to the touch. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Eggplant

Nutrition: A good source of fiber.

Selection/Storage: Choose ones that have a smooth, taut skin with a fresh looking green cap at the end. Eggplants should feel heavy. Avoid overgrown eggplants. Store in a cool room or in the refrigerator. They will bitter as they age.

Okra

Nutrition: Good source of vitamin C and folate.

Selection/Storage: Select short, less than 3 inch long pods with a velvety feel. Store refrigerated for up to four days.

Sweet Bell Peppers

Nutrition: Feature a lot of vitamin C, as well as vitamins A and B6 Selection/Storage: Look for deep colored peppers with firm skin and no bruises. Can keep refrigerated for three days or more.

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1 loaf crusty baguette or Italian bread (or your favorite bread variety) 1 eggplant, skinned and sliced into relatively thin strips 2 zucchini or summer squash, sliced medium thickness Bruschetta mixture 2 small tomatoes 1 small yellow or red onion 1 fresh mozzarella (or packaged if fresh is unavailable) Olive oil Few leaves of fresh basil Red wine or balsamic vinegar Salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings to taste

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Wash and slice the vegetables. Brush the eggplant and squash slices lightly with olive oil and grill (or pan sear) until they have softened, but are not falling apart.

An easy way to grill the smaller squash is to place it in an aluminum foil packet

Summer Squash (and Zucchini)

Nutrition: Good source of vitamin C Selection/Storage: Look for small squash with thin, glossy skin. Store refrigerated for a few days.

Tomatoes

Nutrition: A source of vitamins A and C and potassium Selection: Choose plump, firm tomatoes that are blemish-free. Store at room temperature, if possible. to prevent slices from falling through the slats. Remove from the grill and allow to cool.

For the bruschetta: Peel and chop half of the onion (or more if you desire a potent onion flavor). Chop the two tomatoes. Place the onions and tomato into a bowl and drizzle with 3 to 4 teaspoons of olive oil and a splash of the vinegar. Season to taste with the salt, pepper, Italian spices and fresh basil. Cover and allow to chill in the refrigerator until the flavors meld.

When ready to prepare the sandwiches, slice the bread lengthwise. Cut the mozzarella into thin slices. Place a layer of the cooled eggplant and squash on the bottom half of the bread. Top with the mozzarella and then garnish with the bruschetta mixture. Cover with the top of the bread and then cut into portions for guests. For a different take on the recipe, serve the sandwiches warm with the bread toasted and the cheese melted.

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One area in which home ownership trumps renting concerns space. Homeowners rarely lament their lack of space, while such complaints are common among the renting masses. For renters looking to make the most of their space, consider the following tips.

• Choose (multi) function over form. While everyone has their own individual style, renters should emphasize an item’s functionality over its form. For example, a storage ottoman is not only a great place to put your feet up, but a great place to store things as well. A bed also can be more than just a place to lay your head at night. A storage bed will allow for more open spaces in the bedroom, essentially replacing bulky dressers that take up so much room.

• De-clutter the kitchen. For those who share their apartment with a roommate or two, chances are you’ve doubled up on items in the kitchen. For instance, roommates typically each have their own set of dishes. As a result, much of that kitchenware simply collects dust while unnecessarily using valuable storage space as well. To make the most of that storage space, reduce the amount of dishes, glasses and silverware you keep or store in your kitchen, either by giving it away or selling

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Think family rooms, entertainment centers (shelves, video cabinets, mantels), study areas (desks, bookcases), and hobby areas (workspaces, storage). Besides kitchens, remodeling bathrooms can add the most value to your home and comfort to your life. Add a new vanity or tub, refreshed hardware, or coat of paint -- it’s easier than you think!

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• Use the air above you. Bathrooms tend to be especially small in apartments, but even the smallest of bathrooms likely has some under utilized space. That’s because the vertical space is rarely used to its maximum capacity. To use this space, place a shelving unit or cabinets behind and above the toilet. Store toiletries and personal cleaning items on such shelves, which will free up the cabinet area under the sink to be used as storage for cleaning items.

• Eschew financial savings for saving space.

While it’s always a good idea to save money, sometimes the money you save can cost you in other areas. Such is the case with apartment dwellers who buy common household items such as toilet paper and paper towels in bulk. Buying such items in bulk is a great way to save money, but storing them in a small apartment will cost you significant space that could be best utilized in other ways.

• Go to the bookstore and read for free. Common sights in tiny apartments across the country are the stack of old magazines and cluttered bookshelves. These tend to take up space and just keep growing over time. Rather than subscribing to all your favorite magazines (and as a result having that ugly stack taking up so much space), simply go to the bookstore and read them for free.

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hoy, fellow sailing enthusiasts! I’ve been asked to report twice a month on the activities and race results of our local sailing club, the Southern Maryland Sailing Association. SMSA offers something for everyone. There is racing, cruising, workshops, sailing camps for kids and a number of social events.

July has been a very unusual month as far as the weather. We’ve had beautiful sailing conditions this summer...plenty of breeze and low humidity. The members who stopped by the clubhouse on the 4th of July had a spectacular view of the Solomons fireworks. The following day was the Stars and Stripes race. Eight boats competed in the 7.2 nautical miles race.

Last Sunday was the first day of the Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge. SMSA has hosted this nationally renowned regatta since 1993. Boats from all over came to compete in this three-day regatta held July 1921. Once again LG Raley and Herb Reese put together a top-notch race committee. The Dog Days of Summer seemed to hold off a bit longer so we could enjoy some great racing.

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For a detailed listing of the race results please click on the screwpile link on the SMSA home page at www. smsa.com.

After the races on all three days SMSA had race results and rendezvous poolside at the Holiday Inn of Solomons. Racers enjoyed great music, good food, sailing vendors and liquid refreshments from Mt. Gay. It requires a large number of dedicated volunteers to run the regatta and we are grateful for them all. If you didn’t make it out on the water as a racer or spectator this time we hope to see you out there next year!

The club has two weeknights of racing on Wednesdays and Thursdays during sailing season. There are also longer course races on some weekends.

Detailed race results are available on our website. If you are interested in sailing or becoming a club member please visit www.smsa.com or come by the clubhouse on a Friday afternoon. We have happy hour then from 5-8 p.m. Come by and get acquainted with our members. We are located on the main street in Solomons across from the boardwalk gazebo.

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t 8:30 a.m. several men congregated outside The Frying Pan restaurant in Lusby, hands cupped around steaming mugs of coffee as they discussed food sales and business

in the area.

As each person filtered into the small restaurant, owner Scott Adams smiled and greeted them by name, asked after their health and families, and in some instances sparked long conversations with them.

Such is a typical morning scene at the place, which Adams calls a “Podunk country diner,” but customer loyalty and a varied menu of comfort food favorites has been enough to keep this establishment afloat even as the economy slides downhill, a fact for which Adams says he is grateful.

“My background is fine dining,” he said, opening the door for one of his customers. “I was in Newport, Rhode Island from fall of 1979 till the fall of 1980, and worked at a dining room … I started out as a bus boy in the fall of ’79 and then I became a waiter, and by the summer of 1980 I was a captain … the captain is basically the host of the dining room.”

Since then he said he learned the secrets of fine cooking, preparing tableside Caesar salads, steak tar tar and flambé for customers.

After working at several other places, in 1990 he bought The Frying Pan restaurant in Lusby, which had already been there long before he started his career as a restaurateur.

“This building was built in 1959 by the Pardoe family, and it was run as a snack bar from 1959 until 1969, and a couple by the name of Willy and June Ouellette,” he said. “They opened up the Frying Pan in March of ’69, iell and ran it as a family restaurant, Photo by Andrea Sh and Scott Ad- very similar to what we have Owen, Lee Blankenship From front left are Diana ard and Charlie Simmons. here today, for 19 years.” ams. In back are Lisa How “We are known for breakfast … we try to buy a quality product, cook it to order, and serve it for a reasonable price. That’s our goal here, that’s our mission,” Adams said. “In the dining room … we can have as many as 350 customers, and you have to see it to understand it. It’s quite the feat that my team accomplishes here,” he said, laughing.

With a menu that can be tweaked and changed to suit almost any palate, Adams said he relies on the magic of his head chef, Lisa Howard, who began working at the Frying Pan with her mother, and his devoted staff of efficient and friendly waitresses to keep things running smoothly.

“This woman drives all the way from Lexington Park every morning to eat here,” he said, greeting one of his regular customers as they passed. “I have the best customers in all of Southern Maryland … I mean to go all the way from Lexington Park to here seven days a week, what is that worth?” he exclaimed.

“We don’t sell food here,” he added as he welcomed another one of his regulars. “We sell hospitality.” BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT)

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The Frying Pan Restaurant is located at 9895 H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby, and is open for business from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Breakfast entrees from $3.29 to $12.99; appetizers from $3.99 to $6.99; sandwiches and burgers from $2.99 to 9.99; steak, chicken and pork entrees from $9.99 to $17.99; seafood entrees from $14.99 to $23.99; kids menu from $3.99; beer and wine available. Call 410-326-1125 for more information.

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Behind the Bar: Seth Gibson

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he doors had pretty much just opened at the Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill in Lusby and afternoon happy hour customers were filtering into the bar in groups, sitting by while the sunlight glinted off their samples of the area’s finest microbrews.

Seth Gibson smiled jovially as he poured 2-ounce samples of the brewery’s Indiana pale ale (IPA), which had just been brewed that morning, and which he said was his favorite of the bunch.

“I’m a big fan of microbrews, and I really like IPAs, the really hoppy beers … I’m a hop-head, I admit it,” he said, laughing as he poured a frothy sample of the slightly sweet and aggressive brew.

Seth put in several years bartending at Damon’s Grill in Lexington Park be-

Photo by Andrea Shiell

fore coming onboard at the Ruddy Duck, but about his job at Southern Maryland’s first and only brewery, he said it was high time that such a place opened in the area.

“I’ve spent a lot of time going to different breweries and I’m happy we have one here now,” Seth said. For two years I was driving by it and waiting for it to open, and when they started taking applications I jumped on it.”

Living in Mechanicsville and bartending for more than 7 years has had its advantages for Seth, who hopes to one day be a partner or own his own bar. In the meantime, he enjoys “slinging beer” for thirsty patrons, and says the only frustrating part of his job is when business is slow. ANDREA SHIELL (CT)

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On The Vine

The Great and Powerful Oz

By J Brown

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used to hate wine. Whenever I drank it I couldn’t understand what the big deal was. Someone would pour me a red wine that they enjoyed and they would go on and on about the different flavors and smells and I would think there must be something wrong with me because all I tasted was warm, bitter, sour fruit juice. I’d try again and again to see what all the fuss was about, but I just didn’t get it. I figured I just wasn’t one of those wine loving guys and that was fine by me. Then I got an invitation to a BBQ. I’m asked to bring a bottle of wine and of course I know nothing about wine and don’t even enjoy it, so I head over to a wine store that my brother used to work at that has a guy who knows all about wine and hope he takes pity on me (and won’t charge me an arm and leg). That’s where I met the Great and Powerful Oz. I explain to the man that I need a bottle for a BBQ and that I don’t know what to bring and that I don’t much care for wine so I don’t want to spend a lot. He asks me about the food being served and about the kind of foods I like to eat. I think he’s just being polite and chatting with me. He reaches over and hands me a bottle of Australian Red wine called a Shiraz /Grenache (for $9). Before I leave he asks me to do him a favor and taste the wine before eating and then with food and to come back and tell him what I think. I agree and with thoughts of BBQ and Corn on the Cob I’m out the door.

The food is great and the company is cool. We finally open my wine and I remember my promise. So I taste the wine and it’s lighter in style than what I’m used to and there is definitely fruit flavors in this wine-I’m interested. I have some BBQ and taste the wine again. The flavors just explode in my mouth. I taste all kinds of different fruits and the bitterness and sour flavors that I usually taste are completely gone. It tastes like the best fruit juice I’ve ever had! I love this, I’m getting it!

When I return to the shop and relate my experience he just smiles a knowing smile. He explains that the flavors that I didn’t like are called tannins and that they are in all red wines, but that some reds have more than others. I asked why the wine tasted so much better with the food and he told me that tannin is cut by protein (like cheese or meat) and that when the tannin is counteracted it reveals all of the hidden fruit flavors in the wine. He taught me the first rule of wine: Wine should taste like fruit, if it doesn’t something is wrong. That day my feet were firmly planted on the golden path that has led me to love and enjoy wines.

That simple inexpensive Australian red changed my life. I’ve tasted some pretty interesting stuff over the years and nothing brings a smile to my face quicker than remembering that moment when the world of wine opened up for me. More importantly I now understand that it is my turn to assist you on this journey as well. So if you think wine just isn’t for you or that you just don’t see what the big deal is-come and taste and see.

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Out&About Friday, Aug. 1

Car Wash and Cookout for SMILE - PNC bank, located inside the Lusby Giant, is holding a Car Wash and Cookout with the Giant Food store.

The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 1. All proceeds from the event will go to the local food bank, SMILE.

Sunday, Aug. 2

Fundraising benefit for Kim Mowrer of Kim’s Key Lime Pie - at the Tiki Bar on Solomons Island; who is fighting bone cancer and cannot afford chemotherapy. From 1 p.m. – close.

There will be 2 stages of live entertainment, gift raff les and 50/50 raff les. Many local businesses have donated some awesome gift certificates including the Ruddy Duck, Hairport, Bob Evans, Maertens Jewelry, Calypso Bay, Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Boomerangs, C.D. Cafe, DiGiovanni’s, Sail Solomon’s, Vincenzo’s, The Blue Heron Inn and more.

Raff le tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Advance tickets can be purchased at Pepper’s Pet Pantry in Solomons.

(410) 326-4006 Roast provided by the Grill Sergeant. Rain date is Aug. 9.

For more information, call Ben Connelly at (301) 996-8355

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Interactive Comedy Magic Show - Magician Mike Rose presents Creating Magic & Stuff! Mike Rose has performed his comedy and educational magic programs in many states as well as Canada. All of the magic in this new show will be themed around creativity and the arts to complement the library’s summer reading theme, “Be Creative @ Your Library.” For kids of all ages. 10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Southern Branch at Patuxent Elementary School, Lusby. Call 410326-5289 for more information.

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Imagination Station - 1st - 5th grade children drop by and “Be Creative @ Your Library.” with arts and crafts, games, puppet making and more. No registration required.

2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.

Thursday, Aug. 6

Children ages 3-5 are invited to participate in Little Minnows: Ocean Motion at the Calvert Marine Museum. 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The fee is $4 for members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited and preregistration is required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

of winter. Call 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862 for further information.

Friday, Aug. 7

Wednesday, Aug. 12

First FREE Friday: The museum is open free to the public from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tour the Drum Point Lighthouse, enjoy free 30 minutes cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.

Docents will be in every gallery talking about the exhibits. Complimentary coffee will be provided by the Lusby Starbucks. Amish farmer, Marvin Steiner, representing the Solomons Farmer’s Market will have produce, f lowers, and bake goods for sale.

Sat-Sun, Aug. 8-9

Native American Pow Wow at Calvert County Fairgrounds Gates open at 10.00 both days Contact 301-869-9381 or www. aiitco.com <http://www.aiitco.com

Saturday, Aug. 8

Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden presented by the Master Gardeners at Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 10:00-11:30am. With careful planning, a productive garden can be kept going right up to the edge

Tween Book Discussion: Tween and one adult family member are invited to attend. 7:00-8:00pm.– Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289 for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 15

Escape the heat and revel in the beautiful sunset over the Patuxent River on the Sunset Cruise from 58 p.m. aboard the Wm. B. Tennison from the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Adults are $30 and preregistration is required. Call 410-3262042, ext. 41.

Thursday, Aug. 19

Children ages 3-5 are invited to participate in Little Minnows: Beaks and Feet at the Calvert Marine Museum. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Space is limited and preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

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First Fridays are Happening in Leonardtown ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, HISTORIC LEONARDTOWN'S ART GALLERIES, RESTAURANTS, CAFE'S, GIFT SHOPS, ANTIQUE SHOPS, BOOKSTORE, ETC. OPEN THEIR DOORS TO SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS AND/OR SERVE SPECIALS AT THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS. THE TOWN HOSTS A FREE EVENING OF ART, ENTERTAINMENT, AND SPECIALS WHERE PEOPLE GATHER TO ENJOY LOCAL ART, THE COMPANY OF OTHERS, AND EVEN A FREE GLASS OF WINE.

First Friday in Leonardtown is Here!

Next big event is August 7 starting at 5:00 p.m.

ViSiT uPTOWN AND DOWNTOWN TO REDiSCOVER THE mANY TREASuRES OF HiSTORiC/NEW LEONARDTOWN! KayaK giveaWay!!!! enter to win a beautiFul hobie kayak, valued at $1,899. donated by leonardtown buSineSS aSSociation, St. mary’S county touriSm, and bluhaven pierS. viSit participatinG FirSt Friday buSineSSeS every day between now and auGuSt 7th From 5-8 p.m. to reGiSter to win! (See oFFicial ruleS at each buSineSS) *one entry per perSon per buSineSS. the KayaK Winner WiLL be draWn at 8:30 p.m. during the august 7 CeLebrate 375 First Friday on LeonardtoWn square. the Winner must be present to Win.

Below is a list of Participating Businesses that are offering August First Friday Evening Specials -> NORTH END GALLERY - 41652 Fenwick Street: CELEbRATiNG SummER – come and join the north end Gallery artiStS aS they celebrate Summer with a Show titled “WaterWays, Light and Land.” thiS Show will open on june 30, 2009 and will FiniSh on auGuSt 30 , 2009. we welcome

301-475-8040 Fax: 301-475-8658

all our FriendS to come in and enjoy the beauty

…look For a Special piece For yourSelF or aS a GiFt For Someone Special... or juSt Simply come in and viSit . you are alwayS welcome. During this time perioD we will be hosting an opening show anD First FriDay celebration on July 3, 2009 During the hours oF 5 until 8 p.m. our area artiStS have put toGether

-> CAFE DES ARTiSTES - 41655 Fenwick St: FEATuRED iTEmS: mOuLES mARiNiERE, CHiCkEN CORDON bLEu & PRimE Rib

41658 Fenwick St. Leonardtown, MD 20650

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-> THE WiNE bAR & CAFE - 22697 waShinGton St: the wine bar & caFe will be oFFerinG our Sample taStinGS oF Some oF our marylanD Fruit wines. Stop in try a GlaSS oF raspberry, peach or plum wines which are Grown & bottled riGht here in maryland! CompLimentary appetizers will be provided to enjoy with your wine. sample tastings: $3. Stop in and SiGn up For our martini taStinG, auGuSt 19th @ 7pm.

-> THE bREWiNG GROuNDS - 41658 Fenwick St: We WiLL be having some CeLebrate 375 speCiaLs!

-> THE GOOD EARTH NATuRAL FOODS COmPANY - 41765 park ave: come meet adam From reLiabLe ChurChiLL and Sample a Selection oF organiC and gLuten-Free beer From 4 pm 22720 WASHINGTON STREET • P.O. BOX 707 until 7 pm.

LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650 (301) 475-3151 • Toll Free: (800) 872-8010 • Fax: (301) 475-9029 -> ON A ROLL - (located on the corner, Fenwick and waShinGton St) this months speCiaL danburris@danburris.com • danburris.com

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‘Kraut and thousand isLand dressing. ServinG nathan’s Famous hot doGS with an extenSive variety oF toppinGS to chooSe From. FavoriteS include the Coney isLand, d.C., and the very popular ChiCago, topped with diced onionS, Sweet reliSh, a pickle Spear, two tomato wedGeS, banana pepperS, yellow muStard and a daSh oF celery Salt. alSo available, haLF smoKes From baltimore, homemade cajun bbq reliSh and chipS and drinkS to FiniSh it oFF. stop by For a classic Dog with unique taste at a great price. is a

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-> CRAZY FOR EWE - 22715 waShinGton Street: join uS For knittinG, liGht reFreShmentS, and yarn taStinG every FirSt Friday. aLL sampLed yarn at be 10% oFF. -> mARYLAND ANTiQuES CENTER - 26005 point lookout road: speCiaL 375th birthday CeLebration by the maryLand antiques Center, CreeK side gaLLery, and LeonardtoWn gaLLeria For the First Friday in august. Special SaleS throuGhout the complex with a raFFle at the end oF the eveninG oF a baSket oF GoodieS do-

nated From many oF the dealerS in the antiqueS

center and the two GallerieS. Come and enjoy a

sLiCe oF birthday CaKe, enjoy the Fine art, giFts and antiques, and taKe a ChanCe on our basKet oF goodies.

both creek Side Gallery and leonarGalleria will oFFer marked SpecialS, juSt For auGuSt FirSt Friday. dtown

-> SOuTHERN mARYLAND ARTiSANS CENTER - rte 5 at md. antiqueS center bldG 2: we’re a cooperative oF local artiSanS and craFtSmen oFFerinG handcraFted oriGinal work includinG jewelry, handwoven ScarveS

and ShawlS, Stained GlaSS, pottery, tableS, handSpun yarnS, and much more.

meet

the artisans

and WatCh spinning and Weaving demonstrations

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First Friday. the 375th Customer Wins a stained gLass Wind Chime! (the counter waS at 280 on june 10th.)

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-> TREADLES STuDiO – rte 5 at md. antiqueS center bldG 2: viSit a weaver’S workShop, watch a demonStration, try out weavinG on a loom! Come by on First Fridays For reFreshments and Conversation With peopLe Who Weave, spin, Knit, CroChet, seW, dye, and FeLt. -> LEONARDTOWN GALLERiA - (LoCated in the maryLand antiques Center) route 5. tba -> FENWiCk STREET uSED bOOkS & muSiC - 41655a Fenwick Street: Krys baKer and Kevin CoFod WiLL perForm From 5 to 7:15. we Specialize in uSed (current and claSSic Fiction, non-Fiction and childrenS/ younG adult literature), rare and antiquarian bookS. we alSo have dvd’S and vintaGe vinyL recordS. 10% oFF all purchaSeS! -> SHELbY’S CREATiVE FRAmiNG - 26005 point lookout rd. (route 5): md. antique center, bldG. 2. get your beaCh party WeeKend started here - seLeCted artWorK 20 - 30% oFF !! yeLLoW dot Frames 20% oFF -> COLLEEN’S DREAm - 41665 Fenwick Street: we take on conSiGnment quality women’S clothinG and acceSSorieS and vintaGe clothinG and acceSSorieS. we alSo have a variety oF new and conSiGned jewelry and GiFtS. visit our neW CLearanCe room!

-> ARiZONA PiZZA COmPANY - 40874 merchantS ln (rte 5): KaraoKe Contest - 1St prize $50 caSh, 2nd prize $25 GiFt certiFicate, 3rd prize $15 GiFt certiFicate. karaoke iS From 9 pm till?

Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 6 pm, Sunday Noon - 4 pm

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DJ John Hunt interviews representatives from the Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team.

DJ Hunt Brings Internet Radio to Southern Maryland

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DJ John Hunt interviewing Miss Maryland 2008, Louise Schlegel, at the recent St. Mary’s Crab Festival in Leonardtown. Photos courtesy of David Noss

wo months ago DJ John Hunt had a brainstorm. It was time, he said, for Southern Maryland to plug into the 21st century. “I’d been toying with the idea of Internet radio for a while … all of a sudden had a big brainstorm,” said Hunt, who floated the idea to DJ Gude of Somd.com.

“And they loved the idea, so I kind of jumped on it myself. I had a technical guy put the computers together, and we’ve been running with it ever since,” he said about the partnership with the Web site as a vehicle to reach more listeners.

From the looks of things, this new operation is turning some heads, too.

“It’s what I call adult alternative,” he said. “Some stations are vanilla, and they run the same 20 songs over and over again, and if you like vanilla, that’s cool. But I’m more of a 31 flavors, I guess,” he said.

Though he’s not done transferring his stacks of vinyl and CDs to mp3s, Hunt says the swelling playlist is already starting to sprawl between genres, covering everything from Johnny Cash to R.E.M. to Cage the Elephant, with more additions each day.

“We also play local artists; at least once an hour we’ll play a local artist that maybe hasn’t made it big, and some that have,” he said.

A seasoned DJ with more than 30 years of experience, Hunt started behind the switchboard at his first unpaid job as a disc jockey in high school.

“At Chopticon High School we built a radio station when I was a freshman, it was called WCHS, and I don’t know if it still exists, and then I got my first paid job working Monday through Thursday night, working from six till midnight at the old WKIK when it was just an AM station in Leonardtown,” he said, adding that he then went on to work for other local stations before going to Ohio to start a programming job.

“I’ve done radio in Ohio, Nevada, Texas and Georgia, and here. That’s kind of the path of the radio career, and it’s nice to be home in Southern Maryland,” he said.

It seems he’s carving an interesting niche for himself, building on a long evolution for a form of entertainment just starting to make its mark in Southern Maryland.

“There are guys in their basement who’ve been broadcasting for years to, like, five people,” said Hunt, adding that his operation runs just like any other radio station, except without broadcasting towers and fuzzy FM reception, and he has already amassed thousands of listeners.

What Hunt said he hoped for was to have more DJs join the station, and he said he’d be keeping an eye out for interesting show ideas, as well as suggestions for his own show, which airs from 7 a.m. to noon on weekdays.

FCC regulations don’t apply to Internet radio, including his broadcasts.

“If I feel the need – though I try to keep it relatively clean – but if I want to play the uncut version of something, then I can,” he said.

But of course, to listen it does require a little more than bunny ears, namely a computer and some speakers. Internet radio, as its name would suggest, operates via the Web, but visitors to the station’s Web site can find information on downloading media players, and even advice on devices that will stream the content to their Blackberries or iPhones.

To find out more, or to listen, check out the station’s Web site at www. radiosomd.fm. BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT)

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