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Southern Calvert
August 2009
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Everything Solomons, Lusby, Dowell, and St. Leonard
Spiggy & Friends At It Again PAGE 14
Opening a Farm Stand is a Calling Story Page 6
Photo by Frank Marquart
Missionaries Row From Cleveland to Solomons Story Page 4
Our Lady School Has New Principal
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Your Paper... Your Thoughts Why Do You Buy Local Produce?
Sara Carpien with her son, Jaden
“I’m originally from northern California, and buying locally and organic is a way of life there. First of all, when you buy homegrown food, everything tastes better,” said Sara Carpien, of Shady Side. “We knew where our food was coming from and we knew what happened to it between the time it was grown and the time it touched our lips. I would rather buy local if I have the option.”
“My wife and I buy local produce weekly, said Gary Pavis, of St. Leonard. “We do it to support the local farmers more than anything. My wife also likes to buy organic produce, because she thinks it’s healthier for us.”
“I buy locally whenever I can. I do it to support our neighborhood. We buy from our neighbors to acknowledge their hard work and to give back a little of what they put into their work.” said Mickie Anderson, of Lusby. “It’s the same when we need a plumber, or any kind of work. I will always try to support a local business before I will look elsewhere. I would hope that’s how everyone feels.”
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Dave Spigler, aka “Spiggy” poses for the camera after throwing out the first pitch at a Blue Crabs game during Redskins Night this summer.
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Tripp Wilcox, left, Charles Kirby, and Denny Pardoe, got together for an ad-hoc performance in St. Leonard on Aug. 22 at the annual Peach Festival in St. Leonard. SEE PAGE 5
Larry Ulm stands by his 1931 Ford Tudor, during a fundraising benefit for Theresa Parsons of Lusby, a single mom who died July 29 of breast cancer at only 28-years-old. SEE PAGE 9
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Jacob Sunderland, right, sells produce to Mickie Anderson at Linda’s Greenhouse’s roadside stand on Broomes Island Road. SEE PAGE 6
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Does the idea of completing the Great Commission by establishing churches worldwide, and doing missions work such as communications, medical work, translation, and aid for relief and development - interests you? Are you interested in building a new community of faith in Lusby which is committed to living this call?
September 4 - September 6 2009
If so come on September 26, at 6:00PM to the Theatre Conference Room at the Holiday Inn Solomons, 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, Maryland, to find out more about the world wide ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. What started as a five-member team in Congo, has now expanded to missionaries in over 58 nations, and churches in 81 countries. Find out more about The Alliance in Lusby by going to www.cmamad.org/Lusby
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pair of young men on a mission to do volunteer work in towns across the Eastern U.S. while rowing a boat from Cleveland, Ohio, to Key West, Fla., stopped in St. Leonard and Solomons Island last week. Tom Kotula, a 26-year-old mechanical engineer from Cleveland, thought up the idea earlier this year as a way to make a difference volunteering and to spread the message of volunteerism and helping your fellow man, he told The Southern Calvert Gazette. He shoved off from Cleveland with a friend in June and plans to reach Key West in December. A series of friends are joining Kotula, one at a time on different legs of the trip, to help perform work and row the 19-foot, modified 1972 sailboat, which sleeps two. “I guess the big part, the volunteering part, is that I’ve been working for a while and I’ve been wanting to give more than just going into the office and work, so I wanted to take time off to volunteer,” Kotula said while talking a break from painting at Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons. His plan is to stop at more than a dozen Habitat for Humanity locations and help with building projects. On Friday, Aug. 22, Kotula and shipmate Andrew Somrack, 27, were forced to wait out the weather for a day in Solomons Island. “So we came over to the 7:30 Mass (at Our Lady Star of the Sea) and after I asked Father if there’s
anything we can do,” Kotula said, and Father Gardiner assigned them some last-minute painting at the school. Kotula and Somrack are both graduates of Cleveland State in the engineering program. Kotula, who was on the rowing team for four years and is a volunteer coach, figured he could save a bunch of money on gas and hotels by rowing instead of driving. “The coolest part of the trip so far has been all the great people we’ve met along the way. Everybody has just been so helpful and willing to lend a hand with anything,” Kotula said. “We thought we were going to come out here and help people, and it feels like we’re getting more than we’re giving.” “Last night, our dock fee was paid by one of the guys who has a house boat and heard our story,” Somrack said. “And the owner at [Calypso Bar in Solomons] paid for our meals.” Kotula’s route so far has taken him 200 miles across Lake Erie, across New York on the Erie Canal, down the Hudson River past New York City, down the New Jersey shore and into the Chesapeake Bay. In Norfolk, Va., he will drop off Somrack and pick up another friend to travel the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to Key West. Find more information about Kotula’s mission, including pictures and a blog, on his Web site at www.habitatcrew.com. BY SEAN RICE (SCG)
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coalition of environmental groups is appealing a decision that favors UniStar and Constellation Energy, the partnership seeking to build a third nuclear reactor at Calvert Cliffs. The decision dismissed allegations the partnership could not afford to decommission the reactor once it reached the end of its service life. The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, part of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, rendered its decision July 30 after deliberating the arguments of a coalition of groups that oppose the building of the reactor. Michael Mariotte, director of Nuclear Information and Resource Services, who said the appeal was recently filed with the nuclear regulatory body, said the regulations say that the cost of decommissioning a reactor cannot be more than one-sixth of the total worth of the company. Since Constellation Energy has five other nuclear plants around the country it will eventually have to decommission, its liabilities are closer to half of the company’s entire worth, Mariotte claimed. Mariotte admitted, however, that appealing the board’s decision and winning with their argument would be difficult. “We’ll see what happens,” he told
The Southern Calvert Gazette. To counter the groups’ various claims, UniStar, according to the decision, argued that it would use ties with Constellation Energy, whose net worth was about $4.7 billion, as well as letters of credit to insure that the reactor would be safely decommissioned. The estimated cost for decommissioning the reactor was $378 million, according to the decision rendered by the regulatory board. While the coalition opposes the construction of the reactor, the state Public Service Commission has signed off on a certificate of need for the reactor, and the project has received the blessings of local and state officials. French companies that are not privately owned, but rather have foreign government inf luence, have fronted large amounts of money towards the project, Mariotte claimed. “There’s a large amount of foreign involvement in this project,” Mariotte said. Constellation Energy representatives said they would continue with the hearing process as ordered by the board in March. “We continue to review the ASLB order on this particular matter,” said Constellation spokeswoman Maureen Brown. BY GUY LEONARD (CT)
Tripp Wilcox, left, who is in Kirby of Prince Frederick, an together for an ad-hoc perfo at the Waters Memorial Unit Participants enjoyed home c peaches.
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Tom Kotula, foreground, and Andrew Somrack, work on some last-minute painting at Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons Island as they wait out a spell of bad weather before headed down the Chesapeake Bay in a row boat. Photo by Sean Rice
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ith the 2009 hurricane season upon us, having your business prepared is essential. I wanted to share with you some quick tips for businesses to consider during the hurricane season. Verify Employee Contact Information · Accurate contact information is one of the most important components of any business operation and it is even more critical in an emergency. Knowing how to reach your employees and vendors is a vital part of helping your business to quickly recover from a disaster. · Send a memo asking employees to update their contact information. This will help you to check on their well-being and share next steps for resuming normal business operations. · Update your supplier and vendor contact information, as well as other important contacts such as your bank or insurance carriers. Update Critical Business Functions · Critical business functions can change from year to year. Review your existing disaster plan to account for any changes such as the addition of new business systems, products and employees. Here are some questions to get you started: 1. How much downtime can my business tolerate without a significant financial impact? 2. Which functions are necessary in order to 6.875 in. fulfill legal or regulatory obligations? 3. What business functions are essential for maintaining market share and reputation?
· Be sure to prioritize each function (high, medium or low) and determine who among your staff is responsible. · Record detailed notes outlining the steps that should be taken in common disaster scenarios, such as power outages, damage to equipment or natural disasters. · Work with your employees so that they fully understand the procedures for recovering critical business functions. Name an alternate employee to take charge should the primary employee be unavailable to perform the function. Advance planning will help everyone recognize their responsibilities.
Prepare Your Recovery Location If your plans include the use of a recovery location, which is an alternative site for business operations, take time to review your needs to be certain the location is still adequate. Be sure the location is equipped with any special supplies or equipment that will be needed to continue business operations. It is also a good idea to contact the recovery location provider before the season starts so that you can review plans and ensure that your requirements are still being met. For more guidance in protecting your business following a hurricane or weather event, visit www.
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outhern Maryland Electric Cooperative has applied for a $40.5 million grant under the federal stimulus package guidelines. If the Department of Energy awards the grant, SMECO will use it to adopt and install technologies for the implementation of a Smart Grid. SMECO’s plans to install advanced meters on customers’ homes and businesses, technologies that provide two-way communications, and hardware that responds to electronic communication. Ken Capps, SMECO’s senior vice president of engineering and operations, said with Smart Grid, “We can get realtime, detailed data so we can monitor our
system at every level: from switching stations and substations, to individual service lines and homes. We can control our network and monitor end-of-line voltage. We can determine, right from a SMECO office, if a customer’s power is out.” Another major component of a Smart Grid system is the system can measure and report customer usage data. “Just having the ability to see and collect data that we can’t get now will move us ahead and help SMECO and its customermembers to better understand and control the flow of energy. And that will help everyone reduce energy usage,” Capps said in a press release.
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s a young girl, Linda Sunderland Sunderland and her family work seven knew a man who sold corn from days a week, nine months a year, growing a stand on the side of the road. okra, eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, squash, This sparked a dream she carried with her cucumbers, watermelons and many differthrough her childhood and into adulthood. ent kinds of flowers, among other things, at At 28 years old, Sunderland was married, their Port Republic home on Broomes Island with a promising career, but continued to Road. They then sell the produce and flowcarry her dream with her. One day, she took the first step to realizing her dream. “I went out and sold corn out of the back of my pickup on the side of the road, just like the man I had admired,” said Sunderland. “I sold five dozen ears that day.” Eventually, Sunderland’s husband Bryan convinced her that she would need to grow her own produce to sell if she really wanted to be successful. Bryan had been a tobacco farmer, but had taken an incentive from the state to discontinue that career. This gave the Photo by Sara Campbell Sunderlands the startup money Sunderland’s son, Jacob Sunderland, right, sells produce and the farmland necessary to Linda to Mickie Anderson at Linda’s Greenhouse’s roadside stand on build a successful business. Broomes Island Road near the intersection with Route 4. From those first five dozen ears of corn, Linda’s Greenhouse has grown ers at a roadside stand a few miles away near to selling 5,000 hanging baskets and 180,000 the intersection of Broomes Island Road and plants each year. Route 4. All of their advertisements are “I remember I cried on my last day of through word of mouth. work, 18 years ago,” said Sunderland. “I “A few of our neighbors started buying was so scared to be putting all of my faith from us and they told others and those people into this farm. Fortunately, it paid off.” told more people, and now we’re where we Sunderland acknowledges that much of are today,” said Sunderland. “If you’re nice Linda’s Greenhouse’s success is due to her to people, they’ll be nice to you. That’s the family. only way to run a business.” “I was blessed with three sons and a Sunderland finds it easy to be nice these farmer husband who do a lot of the manual days. “I’m doing what I’ve always wanted to labor,” she said. “I also owe a lot to my un- do in life,” she says. “How many people can cle. I would never have gotten this far with- say that?” BY SARA CAMPBELL FOR SCG out his help.”
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Photo by Sean Rice The new sanctuary for Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Church in Solomons Island is progressing quickly. The projected completion date was by Easter 2010, but due to the economy and less construction jobs under way, work is getting done. When completed, a cupola will rise above the pictured structural outline.
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his column will be devoted to giving an update on some of the issues raised in previous editions. I will periodically try to update some of these items when new or additional information becomes available.
Southern Connector Boulevard
The new road continues to be used more often with through traffic relieving some of the congestion in the Lusby town center. I am told by a county official that there are concerns about making any name changes to the road at this time due to costs associated with changing the addresses for the Board of Education facilities. Any consideration of name change in the future must be formally requested through the Calvert County Planning Commission, with no requests pending as of this date. Don’t look for a name change to the Southern Connector Boulevard any time in the near future. As to locating a new trash compactor site on the new road, I am told by the county that this proposal is on hold due to concerns raised by the local citizens. It seems like the county heard the concerns and as of this point has suspended moving forward on this new site. I will monitor this item as we move forward for any further developments.
Oyster Restoration
It seems as though more and more people continue to ramp up attention to
this important matter. I say the more attention this issue receives the better for our environment. Recent press accounts chronicle everyone from our congressman to local community groups and individuals getting involved and expressing the importance of restoring oysters to Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. These are great activities and I commend all involved. Remember, individuals can receive a complete tax credit for up to $500 for installing oyster floats at their waterfront properties.
Mercury Switches in Automobiles
Unfortunately, General Motors has pulled out of the national voluntary mercury recovery program as a result of its restructuring under federal bankruptcy laws. In June this column discussed the Maryland program for recovering these mercury switches and fortunately GM should still be required to comply with its provisions in Maryland. Virginia also has a state program, but it appears both Pennsylvania and New York do not. This means there is still the potential for mercury to enter the Chesapeake Bay watershed in the future by our neighbors to the north coming from GM scrapped automobiles.
Maryland State Operating Budget
The state continues to experience significant declines in revenue. The Board of Public Works recently approved over $280 million in budget adjustments with more expected to be announced this month. This does not even begin to fix the problems for next years budget and when the federal stimulus monies run out, the problem will get even larger. I will continue to put as much pressure on curtailing spending in Annapolis as possible, but with the current political makeup of the General Assembly and governor it continues to be an uphill battle. As always, feel free to contact my local legislative office at (410) 326-0081 or e-mail at anthony.odonnell@house.state.md.us with questions, comments or concerns regarding these items or other matters.
Judge Kills Sports Betting
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal appeals court ruled Monday that sports betting in Delaware would violate a 1992 federal ban on such wagering, essentially halting the state’s plans to start taking bets next month. The plan was opposed by the professional sports leagues and the NCAA, which claimed it violated the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, would harm their reputations and expose young people to gambling. Delaware Gov. Jack Markell had pushed for sports betting as a way to help resolve an unprecedented shortfall in state
tax revenues and balance the state budget. Attorneys who argued the case for the state appeared stunned by the ruling. “We’re very disappointed with today’s ruling,” said Michael Barlow, the governor’s legal counsel. During Monday’s arguments, the judge questioned what would happen if the state began sports betting in September, then had it declared illegal by the district court several months later. Individual bettors would have lost hundreds or thousands of dollars on what essentially was an illegal state scheme, he said.
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Photo by Sean Rice The 11th school year at Dowell Elementary School got under way with Principal Jennifer L. Young welcoming new students during an orientation day Friday Aug. 21. Seated in front of Mrs. Young, who is in her 6th year as principal, is student New’Vari Williams, and seen in the back is English Language Learner teacher Nancy Radcliff.
he school year for Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons Island started Aug. 25 along with all public schools in Calvert County. New this year to the Catholic school are two teachers and the promotion of Sister Carolyn Marie Betsch to principal. After 15 years, Sister Rosella Summe retired as principal this year, making room for Sister Carolyn, who has taught at Catholic schools since 1970, to move up to “the big desk.” “I’ve been a teacher here for seven years, so I knew the ropes, but not on this side of the desk,” Sister Carolyn told The Southern Calvert Gazette. “And, well, it’s a big desk. It’s a big responsibility.” Sister Carolyn is up to the task, as the Sister of Divine Providence has a long history teaching and administrating at schools in Maryland, Kentucky and Georgia, including several years in principal positions. “It’s been a fluidity between teaching and administration,” Sister Carolyn said of her career. “I’m not to far from teaching, so I know what the teachers go through, and I’ve also been on the otherside of the desk.” Sister Carolyn said school officials are looking forward to implementing a new reading and writing program, which “levels” students based on their abilities, similar to the school’s current math program. “Last year we had one little student in kindergarten, and the rest of the kindergardners were doing A,B,C and he was sitting in the corner reading Harry Potter,” she said. Our Lady is also welcoming two new teachers to the K-8 school. Tracie Padilla is teaching fifth grade, and Beth Robinson is teaching first grade. “Back to School” night is Sept. 10, where parents can come in and see classrooms, meet teachers, find out about the curriculum and learn about plans for the year. BY SEAN RICE (SCG)
Photo by Sean Rice Sister Carolyn Marie Betsch, principal, talks about academic changes this year at Our Lady Star of the Sea School on Solomons Island.
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ach year the Calvert County Public Schools publishes a school calendar and handbook that contains calendar dates and important school system information. Instead of distributing the 2009-2010 School Calendar and Handbook to every student this year, Calvert County Public Schools is asking parents and community members to access this document through the school system web site. “We have found that most of our parents have Internet access,” said Gail Bennett, school system spokesperson. “Posting
the document online will give our parents immediate access to important information and will save the school system thousands of dollars,” she said. Each school will have a small supply of the 2009-2010 School Calendar and Handbook for parents who do not have access to the Internet and request a hard copy. The 2009-2010 School Calendar and Handbook is available on the homepage of the Calvert County Public Schools web site at www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.
PRAD Float Contest Under Way
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ommunity residents can join in the fun and start building a float to be entered in the Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) Parade Float Contest. The parade is Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. on Solomons Island. Prizes will be awarded for creativity, beauty and charm. Celebrated annually for more than 30 years, PRAD is a two-day celebration of the Patuxent River in Solomons. Sponsored by the Calvert County Board of Commissioners, Calvert Marine Museum, Pa-Po-Peake Shrine Club and various other civic and fraternal organizations, this year’s event is Oct. 10-11, 2009. There will be free Calvert Marine Museum admission, boat rides, toy boat building, arts and crafts, music, great food and games offer fun for everyone on both days. Sunday’s highlight is the annual milelong parade organized by Pa-Po-Peake Shrine Club. Groups are encouraged to participate and build a float. First prize is $300, second prize is $200, and $100 for third prize. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 11. Contact Gerald Burandt at 301904-3177 or e-mail burajd@verizon.net to register. For more information and complete details about Patuxent River Appreciation Days, please visit www.pradinc.com.
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Photo by Sean Rice Larry Ulm, left, and Brian Corbin show off their custom rides Saturday, Aug. 22, at a fundraising car show and bikini car wash in Callaway to benefit the 13-year-old son of Theresa Parsons of Lusby, a single mom who died July 29 of breast cancer at only 28-years-old. Additional donations for Theresa’s son can be sent to 17107 Clairfield Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, C/O Terry Parsons. At left, Ulm, of Compton, stands by his 1931 Ford Tudor, and Brian Corbin, of Lexington Park, is with his 2004 custom Scion XB. The event was sponsored by Wicked Intentions Automotive Customs.
he seventh annual Pet Day 5K run/walk to benefit the Humane Society of Calvert County, a no-kill animal shelter, will be Saturday, Sept. 19. The run/walk starts at 8:30 a.m. on scenic Solomons Island at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The cost is $30 for adults, $25 for children aged 6 to 12, and children aged 5 and under are free. Receive a $5 discount if you pre-register online. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend, but no retractable leashes please. There will be cash prizes for the top male and female runners. Online registration is available at www.active. com (search for Pet Day 5K), and www.HumaneSocietyofCalvertCounty.org.
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all is just around the corner with its cool nights and brisk days, but right now the weather is great and the evenings are still warm - so get outside and enjoy the end of summer. Here are just a few places to go over the next couple of weeks that will help you close out summer with a bang. The Calvert County Jousting Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at Christ Episcopal Church, Port Republic. The official sport of the State of Maryland, this will be the 143rd time that the tournament will be held. In ring jousting the object is to “spear” - from horseback - 3 rings hung from 3 successive arches 30 yards apart. Riders, except the novice class, must travel the course in 9 seconds or less. Each rider will make three charges at the prize; a perfect score is 9 rings. Start early – there is a great bazaar, beginning at 10 a.m., with an old-fashioned white elephant table (for you young ones it is similar to a yard sale), crafts table, plants, baked goods and a great used book section, which is where I always start. The tournament starts at noon. Mom and I make sure we stay to enjoy the country supper, offering fried chicken, deviled crab or ham, which begins at 2:30 p.m., located on the grounds of Christ Church is Port Republic School Number 7, the county’s only remaining one-room schoolhouse. The Calvert Retired Teachers Association will have the schoolhouse open for tours throughout the day. Produce is plentiful, all you have to do is visit one of Calvert County’s three farmer’s markets or a roadside produce stand. The Solomons
The legendary Steve Miller Band played in between the raindrops Friday, Aug. 21 at Calvert Marine Museum to a sold out crowd of more than 5,000. It was one of the biggest crowds ever for a concert there and the largest of this year. All tickets were completely sold out, including a few hundred standing-room-only tickets, and no tickets were available for sale at the gate. Photo by Sean Rice
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Farmer’s Market is open Thursday evenings from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the parking lot directly across the street from Our Lady Star of the Sea. Friday nights visit the North Beach Farmer’s Market and Classic Car Cruise-in. Located at 5th Street and Bay Avenue the market begin’s 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. There are two Ken Enfield, Knight of Excalibur, is shown in this Marygreat concerts com- land Jousting Tournament Association photo. ing to the Bayside Toyota Pavilion at St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department. Phil Vassar & Little Big Town will perform on Saturday, Aug. 29. Hear his greatest hits – “Carlene,” “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “Love is a Beautiful Thing.” Gates open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. On Sunday, September 20, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department presents Alan Jackson with special guest Kellie Pickler. Alan Jackson will sing favorites like “Country Boy,” “Remember When,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” and “Little Man.” Tickets for both concerts can be purchased through TicketMaster. Concerts are sponsored by Bayside Toyota. Proceeds benefit the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department. Get outdoors! The American Chestnut Land Trust offers a guided canoe trip on Sunday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, September 13. Enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek with their guides. Reservations are required. For more information call 410-414-3400 or visit their web site at www. acltweb.org. To find more things to do this summer, visit www.ecalvert.com.
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n Saturday, Aug. 29, members of the Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society (SMOCS) will work with Calvert Marine Museum staff using their historic boats to deposit more than 200,000 oysters on test sites in the Mill Creek Watershed. These sites will enable scientists to identify locations most likely to support the return of viable oyster communities to our creeks. This activity is the completion of a full one-year cycle of oyster restoration. In August 2008, SMOCS set spat (young oysters) on clean oyster shells. When they were ready, SMOCS delivered the spat to members for placement under their docks in BOCSes (Buoyant Oyster Cultivation Systems: pronounced boxes). It is now time for them to be deposited on prepared test sites to grow in a natural environment and be scientifically monitored to assess their growth and health. “This milestone is particularly exciting because we are not only restoring native oysters to the local creeks where members raised them, but also because we are following the practice of putting young oysters on mounds of shells. Recent scientific observations suggest that a mound structure is likely to enhance their chances of survival,” said Len Zuza, Chairman of SMOCS. “We are able to take this dramatic step through the generous support of individuals and businesses in the local community,” he added.
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The Curse of Too Many Lies, Part 3
Kathleen Schmatz, President his letter is the third of a three-part and CEO series. The first letter explained why Automotive Aftermarket Induscarbon dioxide cannot be a pollutant try Association and should not be treated as such. This second Bethesda, Md. letter explained that this nation has plenty of petroleum resources and an untapped potential to lead the world in fossil fuel reserves. This third letter will describe how knowledge of the truth and changing many of our national policy directions is the real first step toward fixing our economy. Do we need to replace internal combustion engines with other sources of energy? This is another lie perpetrated by those who have no concern for the true needs of the American family or the economic system that supports them. The internal combustion engine is a mature, affordable technology. While it is appropriate to make these engines as clean and efficient as possible, there is no compelling need to replace them unless traditional consumer market forces are the driving force New alternative energy sources such as wind and solar have the potential for supplying electricity to the grid. But these same sources
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are not realistic for the trucks and automobiles that are commonly used on US highways. Liquid fuels such as gasoline, diesel, or compressed natural gas should remain the primary energy sources for our automobiles. Consumers need to be confident that our nation has the petroleum resources to support this reality. Once the U.S. citizens are armed with the truth they need to choose political leaders that do not establish policies based on the lie that carbon dioxide is a pollutant or the lie that there is a longterm shortage of petroleum resources. So what does the truth lead too? American industry should continue to build a great variety of automobiles of all sizes according to the specific needs of the consumer. America should also commit to producing all the petroleum it needs and bring a permanent end to dependence on foreign oil. These policies will encourage economic growth, national debt reduction, and the return of the U.S. dollar as the most stable and valuable currency for exchange throughout the world again. D.R. Statter Lusby, Md.
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small building has stood in a shady grove next to Christ Episcopal Church for 149 years. Port Republic School No. 7, a one-room schoolhouse, was built in 1860. Calvert County originally built 59 one-room schoolhouses in Calvert County. These schools would teach students from Calvert County through the early 1900’s. The schools were built approximately 3 miles apart, due in part to the thought that a six-year old child should not have to walk more than 2 miles to school. At each school there would be approximately one teacher and 30 students. The students would sit at wooden desks around a teacher’s platform. They learned to write on slates and eat mid-day meals from tin lunch pails. Students read out of red and tan McGuffey’s Readers. McGuffey’s Readers were among the first textbooks in America that were designed to become progressively more challenging as the student would read through the series. The books emphasized spelling, vocabulary and formal public speaking. Teachers were also encouraged to read aloud to their students.
During recess the children played “Over Annie,” “Fox and Hound,” “Bug in a Gully,” and dodge ball. “Over Annie” is similar to tag ball. To play, two teams would gather on each side of the schoolhouse. One team would throw the ball over the building. The other team would catch it and run around the building to try to tag as many people as they could on the opposing team. One former student said that you did not see any heavy children because they played outside and had to walk at least 2 miles to get to school. Seven grades of boys and girls would be taught in a single classroom by one teacher. They learned reading, writing and arithmetic in a classroom that at times could become so crowded that students sat along the edge of the teacher’s platform. In the winter, their warm bodies would supplement the heat that would radiate from iron stoves in the center of the room. Calvert County began consolidating one-room and tworoom schoolhouses in the early 1900’s. In 1932 Port Republic School No. 7 was closed. It was abandoned and almost forgotten. Colonies of bees sought refuge beneath its dilapidated roof and poison ivy crawled and
Port Republic School No. 7 wound over its neglected walls. In 1976 the Calvert Retired Teachers Association was looking for a Bicentennial Year project. They decided to restore Port Republic School Number 7. After months of hard work by teachers and community volunteers, the old school bell rang out once more. On July 24, 1977, Public School No. 7 was ready for visitors. Port Republic School Number 7 is located on the grounds of Christ Episcopal Church on Broomes Island Road (Route 264) in Port Republic. The building is open on Sundays from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Volunteers at the schoolhouse are members of the Calvert Retired Teachers Association.
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here is a conflict resolution group in Calvert event held last year with the Calvert Library. That event County that is working with a large team of featured talks about race relations, affordable housdedicated volunteers to provide mediation ing and other “hot button” issues. Rork said they are services for residents. planning another similar event this year with the library “We’re a well kept secret in Calvert County,” said called “Voices of Calvert.” Susan Rork, executive director of Community Mediation Center of Calvert County, adding that their team of 22 volunteers are the picture of diversity, with women and men, young and old. “[Our diversity] is hugely important, as cases are referred from all segments of the community and we can provide the best-qualified mediators for the situation and the county,” Rork told the Southern Calvert Gazette. The mediation center is funded by the State Judiciary and is going into its third year offering free confidential services to the community. There are 17 state-funded mediation centers in Maryland, and Mediators in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties are trained Mediation volunteers, standing from left, Linda Martin, Brenda Shields, Carrie Kelly, Ming jointly. Diaz, Susan Fletcher, Anne Harrison, Dusty Rhoades, Ernie Wormwood, Claudette Jordan “Our whole goal, and Lindsey Bradley, Bill Waggoner. Seated is Vicki Rhoades, left, Ernestine Brooks, Michelle the goal of the state funding, Brooks, Susan Rork is to keep people from getting into the court system – to “Last year’s program drew the community togethunclog the courts,” Rork said. er, even though there were opposing views during the The group provided 78 mediations last year for discussion,” Rork said. court cases, as well as several “facilitations”. FacilitaThe center is hosting its third annual open house on tions are used when an organization wants to bring in a Oct. 16, marking Conflict Resolution Day. neutral party to resolve an issue. See www.calvert-mediation.org for more informaThe organization also partners with local agencies tion. BY SEAN RICE (SCG) for special events, such as the “Sustainable Calvert,”
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Choose The No Kill Alternative By Jean Radeackar
Since I responded to the call from the Southern Calvert Gazette for a member of the humane rescue community to write a column, I have been thinking about what to write about first. It’s like arriving home after a busy day with your arms full, the phone ringing, your husband calling to you, and the dogs and cats all wanting to be first. So, I am a retired teacher and have been doing humane rescue for more than 30 years. I am currently the treasurer of Patuxent Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). PAWS is presently working very hard to open the first low-cost spay/neuter/wellness clinic in Calvert County. I also seem to have become the cross between a general contractor and beggar for donated work and items. (My mother always worried about what I’d do for my causes.) The community has been WONDERFUL with help. We hope to open in October. What I want to write about today is the No Kill Alternatives for Southern Maryland. No Kill is the concept that each born cat and dog is one that will find a loving, forever home.
A feral cat TNRM (Trap-Neuter-Release- Maintain) program is one in which feral cats and their kittens are trapped, then neutered and given vaccinations and their ear is tipped, a universal sign the cat is being cared for. The cat is then released back into its environment or moved to a safe environment. The last step, maintain, the cats are fed daily, observed for any medical needs, and retrapped yearly for annual vaccinations. TNRM takes lots of very dedicated volunteers and money. All of the rescue groups help with TNRM, but the group founded for that cause is Friends of Felines, Inc. Since it’s founding in 2001, FoF has aided thousands of Calvert County cats. They counsel owners; trap; help drive the Pet Taxi, a weekly run from Calvert County to a low-cost spay/neuter clinic in Waldorf; provide medical care; and help relocate free-roaming cats. They also have foster homes and an adoption program. Volunteers will drive long distances out of county to place cats in barn homes. If you’d like help or to help, pls call FoF at 410-414-2122. Anyone with comments, suggests, donations or volunteers can please call me at 410-326-1616 or email mdpawspet@hotmail.com.
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alvert County’s own Dave For a guy who’s not a celebrity, skins game, [he] has to be really in Spigler, a Redskins “Ho- he’s been on TV several times, in a it,” he said. gette”, is up to his snout national Visa commercial, and has He does scores of charity even with charity events as he approaches met countless players, celebrities, each year as Spiggy, and tries to a his 16th year holding his signature politicians and fans. tend all home games, and even a fe event in Lusby; it will held Sept. 27. “I’m on a first-name basis with away games. “I have to, it’s my job. Spigler, who morphs into his al- a good 10 of them,” Spiggy said of Spigler grew up in the Distric ter ego “Spiggy” when he puts on a his favorite hall-of-fame Redskins and has been a fan since about ag wig, dress and pig snout, said his life players. 6 or 7 when he learned how to sin as a cross-dressing cheerleader has Spiggy says he is merely the “Hail to the Redskins.” He served 2 helped him lead a “rich and reward- public face for Spiggy & Friends, years in the U.S. Navy as a maint ing life,” filled with friends, fun and the nonprofit group of devoted indi- nance officer. a kind of inner peace that comes by viduals who are the backbone of his “I went all over the world an giving a boost to those who need it personal fundraising efforts, some of wherever I went I was always the bi most. whom have been with him 16 years. gest Redskins fan,” Spiggy said du Last year, nearly $60,000 was “It’s not about me, it’s about ing an interview in “Hog Heaven” raised at Spiggy’s benefit for chil- Spiggy & Friends, and we’re not in his house in Lusby, where the enti dren at the American Legion post in it for the rewards, we’re in it because lower level of his house is set up Lusby, and his accompanying golf we know it’s bringing some good to a Hogette headquarters and Redski tournament (to be held this year on the community,” he said. “None of the shrine. Sept. 25). money ever goes into our pockets, we His home is loaded with picture The Hogettes, which formed in haven’t kept a cent of all the money plaques, memorabilia and rough 1983 (Spiggy joined the “team” in that has come in over the years.” 500 toy pigs, of which some even sin 1993), have raised more than $130 What helped turn Spigler into and dance. million for various children’s chari- Spiggy is his status as a die-hard, He currently works out of h ties over the years. ultimate Redskins fan, even a bigger home as an agent for Towne Hom In his own words, Spiggy’s life fan than the guy who shows up at the Real Estate. has been a real “from rags to rags” story. “You know you’ve hit the big time when you have your own bobblehead” (which is coming this fall to a dashboard near you). His life as Spiggy turned him into a quasicelebrity, allowing him to achieve local fame and his “15 minutes” in the national spotlight. But that has nothing to do with it, they are just the perks, Spiggy says. It’s all about loving football, and putting all his humanly abilities to work at helping the less fortunate, especially sick and disabled children. “I’m one of the luckiest people in the world,” Spiggy told The Southern Calvert Gazette. “I get to root for my favorite team since childhood, but for the most part I get to take care of sick kids and needy families, it just doesn’t get any better than that.” He doesn’t consider Photo by Sean R himself a celebrity, just Dave Spigler stands outside of “Hog Heaven” at his house in Lusby. part of a group of “guys in dresses trying to help sick kids,” he said. “One of the perks, I mean, I was nobody, and I’m game with his bare chest painted … While Spigler was stationed still nobody, but putting on that dress the kind of guy who shows up in a Naval Air Station Patuxent River, h and doing good things for Children’s dress and a wig. started impersonating the Hogett Hospital has given me some notoriety “And for a guy as big as me and for a couple years, doing low-key h … so I get to meet people.” as old as me to wear a dress to a Red- dog sales and fundraisers.
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Dorothy “Scottie” Moncla Roberts, 83, of Lusby, MD departed this life peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Aug. 16, 2009. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana on December 22, 1925. She was the beloved mother of Renee Maree Roberts (Lafayette, LA), Robin Andrew Roberts (Alexandria, VA), Craig Gerard Roberts (Grand Junction CO.), devoted partner, Phillip Patrick Teeter, admired grandmother of Sasha, Garret, Zach, Ben, Rebecca and great grandmother of Elliot. Scottie led a life of steadfast determination and generosity. She wove those attributes into every segment of her life as a prolific artist, a patient educator, a lover of the outdoors, a constant traveler and a devoted friend of people from all walks of like.
She will be remembered for her sweet soft laugh, colorful gardens and celebrations for every achievement. As a Navy wife she relocated often but was always ready to share Gumbo. Scottie was a life long learner and her patient attitude contributed to the love of learning that she instilled in all children she came in contact with. A Mass and Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 12noon at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, MD. Memorial contributions, in lieu of f lowers, can be made to Ann’s Circle LLC, c/o Annmarie Gardens, P.O. Box 99, Dowell, MD. 20629.
Mafalda Cervi Lochow, 91 Mafalda Cervi Lochow, 91, of Solomons, died on August 10, 2009, after a long illness. She is survived by her children, Lucinda Lochow MacArthur, of Lusby, MD, and Robert Henry Lochow, Jr., of Beacon, New York; by grandchildren Todd Thomas Stritter, of Vallejo, California, and Sarah Stritter Murgel, of Oakland, California; and by four great-grandchildren, Tobias and Elijah Stritter and Nicolas and Lucas Murgel. Mrs. Lochow was born in Victoria, British Columbia, on August 13, 1917 but spent her girlhood and young adulthood in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from the University of Washington School of Nursing in Seattle in 1940. The same year she married Robert H. Lochow, also of Seattle, who remained her husband
until his death in 1994. Mrs. Lochow’s long career as a professional nurse encompassed almost every type of nursing. She worked as an OR nurse, an ER nurse, a visiting nurse, a school nurse, and a company nurse, on both coasts and in the Midwest. In 1971 she was appointed Director of Outpatient Nursing at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a position she held until her retirement in 1979. Muffy, as she was known all her life, will be missed and remembered not only as a devoted professional, but also as a loving mother and grandmother. She loved cooking, entertaining, and red convertibles. She was a vigorous, fun-loving person with a keen sense of humor. A memorial service will be held on September 19, 2009 at Middleham Chapel in Lusby, MD at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to SMILE Ecumenical Ministries, Inc., at 10290 H. G. Trueman Road, P. O. Box 1276, Solomons, MD 206880403.
Peggy Gainey, 67 Margaret “Peggy” Gainey, nee Shumaker, 67, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on August 7, 2009 at her residence, one day after her 49th wedding anniversary, Peggy Gainey died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Diagnosed with cancer our “tough girl” fought the fight for five years. Born in Washington D.C., Peggy was raised in Riverdale Maryland. She attended St. Jerome’s Elementary School in Hyattsville and St. Anthony’s high School
in Washington, D.C. graduating in 1959. She met husband Jerry on a blind date and they were married August 6, 1960. Thirty live years ago, Peggy and Jerry opened a seafood restaurant in Seabrook Maryland. Operating on a shoe string the restaurant was manned by their, then, young children Jerry Jr., Eileen and little Debbie. Debbie was so small she would stand on a box in order to turn the crab cakes cooking on the stove top. Nephew Lloyd was their 8 year old dishwasher! Peggy, Jerry and the kids took turns cooking, waiting and bussing tables and playing hostess. Peggy worked tirelessly beside Jerry on a 24/7 schedule. There was no job too beneath her. Her employees would look at her work ethic and follow her example. The restaurant found its notoriety when it was discovered by Phyllis Richman, then the food critic for the Washington Post. Eight years ago Jerry and Peggy moved to St. Leonard and in January 2007, opened
“Jerry’s Place” another seafood restaurant in Prince Frederick, MD. Once again the restaurant is manned by their children but now it also employs their grandchildren as well as an assortment of nieces, nephews, cousins and some extended family! The Gainey clan are folks who love a good meal. As an example most every telephone conversation between its members begins with, “What are you having for dinner?” Peggy was a phenomenal cook and her brood has followed in her footsteps. Recipes are constantly being exchanged or tweaked or made up. No matter the topic, every conversation will eventually end up with a discussion of food. Peggy loved her Washington Redskins, her little dogs Max and Gracie and her books. “Casablanca” was her all time favorite movie with ‘Some Like It Hot” a close second. Peggy was born on November 2, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to the late Francis X. and Marion Shumaker. She was preceded in death by her sister Maureen Frances “Bitsy” Shumaker. Peggy is survived by her devoted husband Jerome “Jerry” Philip Gainey, Sr.; loving mother of Jerome Philip Gainey, Jr. of St. Leonard, MD.; Eileen Gainey Ricker and her husband Patrick of Stevensville, MD. and Deborah Gainey Nelson and her husband Aaron of Bowie, MD.; sisters of Mary Louise “Bunny” Marsico and her husband Eric of Port Republic, MD; aunt of Lloyd Francis Khan of St. Leonard, MD; beloved grandmother of Eileen Ricker Granzow and her hus-
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band Bernie of Bowie, MD.; Lauren Ricker Coe and her husband Steve of Stevensville, MD.; Patrick Quinn Ricker, Jr. of Stevensville, MD.; Brandon Troy Rice of Springfield, MO.; Dominic Andrew Gonzalez of Bowie, MD. and Kristyn Morgan Nelson of Bowie, MD.; great grandmother of Bernie Joseph Granzow, Kevin Fulton Coe and John “Jack” Louis Granzow. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 10:00 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 470 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 with the Reverend Peter Daly officiating. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. “Donations are encouraged on-line at www.calverthospice.org“. Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD.
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Theresa Michelle Parsons, 28, of Lusby, died in Leonardtown n July 29, 2009. She was born in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, on Jan. 27, 1981, to Terry and Bonita Isenberg Parsons. She is survived by her father, Terry (Melissa Cann) Parsons of Upper Marlboro, and mother, Bonita (Louis) Kavades of Lusby; a son, Joey Parsons of Lusby; brothers, Terry Jr. and Jonathan Parsons of Lusby; sisters, Jessica Parsons of Dunkirk, Sheila Parsons of Lusby and Brynn
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Parsons of Upper Marlboro; the “love of her life” Garland Wilkerson of Lusby; and many supportive family members and friends. She worked as a restaurant manager and was known for her devotion to family, outgoing personality and great courage. Funeral services were held Aug. 7, 2009 at Southern Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Ron Titus of Corner Stone Baptist Church officiating. Internment followed at the cemetery. Pallbearers were Joey, Jordan, Jon and TJ Parsons, CJ Simpson, Chris Childs and Brett Burleson. Memorial contributions can be made to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Attn” Gift Mgt. Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway #250, Dallas TX 75244. Arrangements provided by Raymond-Wood Funeral Home, Dunkirk.
music, and singing - using any gadget as a microphone. Over the years, Billy was employed at the FBI as a cook; this is where he met his longtime companion Marvelene “Dimples” Simpkins. He also worked as a parking lot attendant at the Washington Hospital Center, until his health began to deteriorate. Billy was preceded in death by his mother and Marvelene. He leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Andrew and Michael McRae (Yvonne); two sisters, Helen Ferguson and Rita Lewis; an aunt, Audrey Mackall; an
William Franklin Paye, 73 William Franklin Paye, 73, of Washington, D.C. passed away on July 24, 2009 at George Washington Hospital, Washington, D.C. God in His infinite wisdom, saw fit to call our brother, cousin and friend home. “Billy”, as he was known, had endured a lengthy illness. Billy, the son of the late Frances Coby McRae, was born in Plum Point, Maryland on July 7, 1936. He was educated in the Public Schools of Calvert County. As a teenager, Billy had a paper route, delivering the Washington Post to patrons in the Plum Point area. He would transport the newspapers in a little wooden wagon, sometimes attaching the wagon to his bike. While in high school, Billy was known as somewhat of a “jokester”; but he also cultivated his gift of creative writing. One of his poems was featured in his yearbook. He graduated from William Sampson Brooks High School, and eventually moved to Washington, DC in his early twenties. Billy loved gospel music and was known to sometimes travel to southern states to attend gospel shows. A favorite pastime of his was playing horseshoes. He also enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to
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uncle, Robert Coby; a special cousin, Cindy Jones; and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD with Rev. Kevin B. Smalls officiating. The interment was private.
Rev. Mervin Clyde Gray, 82 Rev. Mervin Clyde Gray, 82, of Lusby, MD passed away on July 19, 2009 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. He pastored three Maryland churches during his lifetime. One of nine children, Gray was born on July 4, 1927 in Warsaw, Virginia to Alex and Charity Gray. After graduating from Richmond County High School, Gray matriculated at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952. Gray was a survival instruc-
tor from 1952-1956. He was honorably discharged in 1960. From 1960-1965 Gray served with the Maryland Department of Corrections. In 1965 Gray founded and directed a community food store designed to provide employment and mentoring to low income and undereducated youth. On June 23, 1969 Gray was awarded licensure to preach for the United Methodist Church of the Baltimore Southwest District of the Baltimore Annual Conference. He was appointed as pastor to Strawbridge United Methodist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. While at Strawbridge he worked with the Kennedy Center to establish the Strawbridge United Methodist Daycare Center devoted to upgrading the I.Q.’s of preschool mentally retarded children. On February 3, 1979 he was united in holy matrimony to Diane Davis. From this union one child was born, Vashti Gray. In 1980 he was appointed as pastor of Eastern and St. John United Methodist Churches in Lusby, Maryland. One of the most notable of his many accomplishments during his tenure from 1980-1989 was the establishment of the East-John Youth Center, a facility designed for the provision of learning and recreation for children. After his retirement he continued to play an active role in the community. He organized the West-Lusby Appeal Community Association and the Coalition of South County Community Associations. He was an active member of Brooks United Methodist Church. Gray is survived by his wife, Diane; one daughter,
Vashti Gray-Sadjedy; one stepdaughter, Angela DavisDrew; two grandsons Elijah Sadjedy and Kevin Drew; one granddaughter, Charlotte Drew; two sons-in-law, Christopfer Sadjedy and Duchene Drew; one brother, John Gray; one sister, Elsie Jones; three sisters-in-law Christine Gray, Audrey Owino, Zelda Davis; five brothers-in-law, Sherman Davis, Dennis Davis (Nelita), Freeman Davis, Earl Davis, Jr. (Norma) Kenneth Davis (April); mother-in-law, Edith Davis and a host of many relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Brooks UM Church, St. Leonard, MD with Rev. Jason L. Robinson officiating. The interment was at Brooks UM Church Cemetery, St. Leonard, MD. The pallbearers were Alonzo Brooks, Anthony Gantt, Allen Johnson, Vaughn Johnson, Sr., Linwood Reynolds, and Leonard White. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
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Tech Items for Today’s Students There used to be a time when a student could make the grade with a loose leaf binder and a few pens and pencils. Today’s students lean toward a higher-tech arsenal of gadgets to ensure a good grade point average. Here are some gadgets and gizmos many students prefer that can make school time fun, efficient and downright techy. 1. Digital voice recorders: Students of all ages are recognizing the benefits of recording class lessons for future playback. Recording teachers’ dictation can serve as a backup to handwritten notes, or allow students to transcribe their notes at a later time. It’s also a good way to retrace steps and prepare for midterm or periodic tests that run the gamut of classroom material. Olympus makes a variety of digital voice recorders that can quickly transfer digital files to a computer for future playback. Or for an even more efficient way of note taking, explore the possibilities with the Live scribe Pulse Digital Smart pen. This digital pen creates digital copies of everything you write by hand while recording audio at the same time. It can also link the audio with your notes. Files are uploaded to a computer where the Live scribe software archives and makes your notes fully searchable. 2. Laptop computer: Students are continually understanding the benefits of investing in a laptop computer for school - work -- not just for updating MySpace or Facebook posts. They can always have assignments a mouse click away, and are able to easily type notes and start on assignments in free time. For students who ride a bus or train to school, or carpool with friends, make the most of that downtime by organizing files and working on homework. Most laptops come with an array of software that can easily be used for school purposes. For example, use calendar functions to keep track of assignments and other school to-do lists. Manage friends and teacher contact information in your address book, then simply link to your e-mail program for quick notes and assignment questions. Bookmark teacher assignment Web sites or your school homepage to keep track of the latest news -- right from your Web browser. You can even purchase voice recognition software so you can dictate term papers and other assignments rather than having to type them -- ideal if your typing speed needs improvement. 3. Mobile phone: You’d probably be hard-pressed to find a student who
didn’t have a mobile phone these days, but there still are the rare students who have managed to survive without one until now. However, as many school districts broadcast emergency news over a phone- or e-mail-based informa-
tion system, having a cell phone takes on a new security-minded role. While no one wants to think about a potential security threat on campus, the reality is their prevalence has increased in recent years. Having a phone close by to receive either a call or an e-mail alert can help save lives. 4. DVR: Students are busier than ever, which means that television and recreation time can often compete with necessary school work. Digital video recorders (DVR), made popular when TiVo came on the market, are now available from many cable and satellite television providers for a nominal charge per month. Students can simply program their favorite programs to record and watch them later on when homework is done and the time is more convenient. If your teacher frequently assigns work that involves watching presidential speeches, history programs and the like, record these shows so that you can watch and rewatch to complete assignments. 5. MP3 player: These handheld gadgets store and play back hundreds of songs and movies, and can even store pictures. While the entertainment factor is certainly there, there’s an educational potential as well. Transfer those audio files you recorded of class lectures to your player to listen to on your way to school or as part of your study time, for even more lesson reinforcement.
Greening Your Dorm Room Come the back-toschool season, parents may have mixed emotions about sending their child off to college. It’s a bittersweet moment, one in which a parent is proud and accepts their son or daughter is ready for independence. It is also a time when parents worry about what the next few months will bring. Shopping for college dorm supplies is one way to bond while parents and students count down the days to the start of the semester. When purchasing necessities and extras, think about making ecofriendly choices. Many of the items college students need or want for their school dorm can be substituted with greener options. • Choose all-natural, organic linens for the bed and bath and skip synthetic comforters and the like. Today it’s possible to find inexpensive, natural fiber options right next to the less earth-friendly ones. • Skip the fire hazard halogen lamps in lieu of light fixtures that can accept compact fluorescent Equip your dorm room with eco-friendly products that enable you to go green at bulbs. school. • Invest in a power strip so that the myriad • Dorm food is rarely the healthiest, and electronics students rely upon can be turned late-night junk food runs are the staple of many off in one step. This eliminates phantom loads -- power being used even when devices are in a co-ed’s diet. However, instill lessons in choosing whole foods free of preservatives instead the off position. • This may be a student’s first foray into of chemical- and calorie-laden convenience laundry duty. Stock up on “free and clear” laun- snacks. For a coffee pick-me-up, suggest fair dry products. Also, give lessons about washing trade coffees. • Instead of stocking up on bottled water, in cold water to conserve on energy. • Skip the chemical-laden air fresheners invest in a table-top water filter that can be used for all-natural options like regular baking soda to filter tap water for drinking. • Try buying as many products as possible to combat dorm-room odors. For students who locally near the school campus. This eliminates are responsible enough to have candles in their the need to ship or transport the supplies, wastroom (and if the dorm allows), choose beeswax candles scented with essential oils over paraffin ing gas and creating a bigger carbon footprint. • Instead of buying everything new, don’t candles with artificial scents. be shy about accepting hand-me-downs or gen• Stock up on houseplants that filter the air and can beautify bland dorm rooms. Plants tly used items from friends and family. Be creespecially effective at filtering the air and pro- ative about recycling some items into new ones. viding balanced indoor humidity include areca For example, old blankets or sheets can be used palm, Boston fern, English ivy, Peace lily, and as pillow covers or even curtains on the cheap. a Rubber plant.
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Large, level, corner lot is the setting of this roomy colonial with many features. Pergo in foyer, separate living and dining room with fireplace. Kitchen with upgraded appliances, pantry, and table space. Laundry is easy in this cozy utility room. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Master is large with walk-in closet. New screened porch, shed with electric and phone, concrete driveway, wrap porch, new a/c and heat pump. Room for garage. Call 301-672-0840. $252,500.
Real Estate Rentals Elegantly furnished two bedroom, two-bath waterfront condo, with spacious kitchen, living room and den. For more info, call Phil (the owner) at 301-751-5800 or or email, phil_thorn@comcast. net. Condo features a fireplace in living room, a spa-tub in master bathroom, a den and a wet bar off the living room, and a porch with a nice view. High speed internet is included. With resort-style waterfront living, community amenities include: marina, pool, lighted tennis courts, nature trails, & well equipped, exercise room. Right around the corner from the fine shops and restaurants of Solomons Island. Available for short or long term lease. $1950/month for lease of 2 or more months; $2100 for single month lease. Condo will be shown on request by a local professional realtor. This is a non-smoking/no pet unit.
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The Calvert County Historical Society, a 350 member, non-profit organization, located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. The 30 hour per week, $33,000 per year position, involves grant writing, coordinating volunteers, events planning, managing financial accounts, leading workshops and fundraising. Project management experience and educational background consistent with the above are required. Resumes may be forwarded to: CCHS, P. O.Box 358, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or cchsadmin@calverthistory.org
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Local Charter Captains Are Water Ambassadors of the Bay By Capt. Sonney
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formed in 1985 by about 20 charter operators after the opening of the Striped Bass (Rockfish) Moratorium to promote Charter Fishing. During the Rockfish Moratorium, Charter Fishing business fell drastically. Some went out of business or were forced into other work. Those remaining formed the SCCA to promote Charter Fishing, which is an important part of tourism in Maryland. Charter Captains are all individual business operators in a seasonal occupation, from April through December. They are truly sports fishermen that have become professionals at the sport. They know where to go, what to do, how to do it and when is the best time or tide. I was told “you can’t beat a man at his own game”. These professional anglers are very good at what they do. Sport Fishermen, Professionals and Businessmen … yes, they are all of them. Having fished the Chesapeake Bay from the Bay Bridge to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel over the years, I know that all the Captains’ have an understanding of the water, ecology, culture and heritage. They are educators to both young and old in how it was and how it is today. The Maryland Governor declared a proclamation that all Charter Captains of Maryland be known as “Ambassadors of the Chesapeake”. All were given plaques to post on their vessels for all to see. Captains
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or nearly 10 years DiGiovanni’s Dock of the Bay restaurant on Solomons Island has been the premier destination for all things Italian for residents and visitors to the tri-county area, and rightfully so. After all, where else can you sit in a cozy, family-friendly dining room in Calvert County while gazing out at the water and feasting on authentic, freshly made black linguini? Owner Gerri DiGiovanni-Epps, who opened the restaurant 10 years ago on Sept. 3, said she had stumbled into the restaurant business by accident, having grown up in New York and taking a job in Washington D.C. She came to Solomons for a weekend and ended up falling in love with the area. DiGiovanni’s Dock of the Bay Though her mother was from Nais located at 14556 Solomons Is- ples and her father was from Sicily, she said land Road and is open Tuesday she didn’t learn a whole lot of cooking at home. through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., “My father basically was the cook of the family, so I never really Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9:30 learned how to cook,” she said, “so when I opened the restaurant, I p.m. Sunday brunch is offered from knew I needed to find somebody who knew how to cook.” 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with dinner The person she ended up hiring as her head chef, Anna Mahours from 4 to 8 p.m. ria DeGennaro, an executive chef who hails from Venice, joined her Appetizers range from $6.95 when she first started and has been offering a diverse and delectable to $10.95; Salads from $4.95 to menu of authentic Italian dishes ever since. $10.95; Light fare (Weight WatchThough the restaurant specializes in Italian seafood entrees iners-friendly) items are $18.95; Reg- cluding fresh mussels, scallops, crab and salmon, it also has a diverse ular entrees (beef, veal, chicken, offering of authentic beef and chicken entrees and freshly made paspasta and seafood) from $13.95 to ta, including its popular “Linguini Neri,” which is made from black $24.95; Brunch items from $4.95 to linguini (made with squid ink) and dressed with pan-seared jumbo $10.95. A full bar is available. scallops and homemade pesto cream sauce. Reservations and inquiries are In addition to its house specialties, DiGiovanni’s has also introaccepted by email at info@digio- duced a seasonal “stimulus” menu that includes a salad and a choice vannisrestaurant.com or by calling of entrees for $9.95. Hungry guests can also cash in on Wednesday the restaurant at 410-394-6400. night all-you-can-eat mussels and Thursday night pizza specials with Catering for luncheons and recep- salad for $12.95. tions is also available. For more And like most great Italian places, DiGiovanni’s is a family afinformation see www.digiovannis- fair, as Epps explained when she described how she met her husband, restaurant.com. Seth, after she opened the place in 1999. “We met here because I was single when I opened the restaurant, and he used to come in to visit the bartender, and we met and we married about two years after … He became the bartender, the general manager, the maintenance man and the landscaper,” she said with a laugh. “He’s been very helpful.” For their 10th anniversary Gerri plans to offer free cordials as after-dinner drinks on Sept. 3, and the restaurant will host an open house on Saturday, Sept. 5, where visitors can sample appetizers and light fare as well as the restaurant’s selection of handpicked wines. “We’re in the business of pleasing people … I tell the staff every night before we open that we’re going to spread the love to everyone that comes in here, because we want everyone to have a really good experience, and we want everyone to come back,” she said. BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT)
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Behind the Bar: Jim Talbot Photo by Andrea Shiell
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im Talbot, part owner of Calypso Bay Crab House in Solomons, said he’s been open for business at that location for almost two years, but he and his partners have two other locations across Southern Maryland: Calypso Bay Dock Bar in Tracey’s Landing and Mango’s Bar and Grill in Rose Haven. He said he’s not really a bartender, but he enjoys drinking Mai Tais during his off-hours and helping behind the bar when he’s not acting in a managerial capacity. “Our house specialty is the Orange Crush,” he said, “and that has Triple Sec, orange vodka, Sprite and fresh squeezed orange juice.” He said his main hobbies are “working, working, and more working,” but when he’s not at work he said he hangs out with his daughter and girlfriend. As for his favorite part of the job, he said he enjoys meeting people. “That’s what gets me through,” he said, smiling. BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT)
Calypso Bay Crab House is located at 120 Charles Street in Solomons. They feature a menu of steak and seafood entrees from $15 to $30. No reservations are required. For more information call 443-404-5125, or visit their Myspace page at www.myspace.com/ calypsobaycrabhouse.
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Summery Watermelon Salad is Salty and Sweet When Jacques Pepin prepares this summer salad, he uses a melon baller to cut the watermelon into small rounds. But the watermelon also could be cut into cubes. Prepare this salad just before serving to prevent it from getting watery.
WATERMELON SALAD WITH FETA AND MINT Start to finish: 25 minutes Servings: 12 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper One 8-pound seedless watermelon, scooped into
balls with a melon baller or cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (10 cups), chilled 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups) 1 1/4 cups pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (optional) 1 small sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, hot sauce and pepper. Add the watermelon, feta, olives and onion and gently toss. Garnish with the mint and serve. (Recipe from Jacques Pepin in the July 2009 issue of Food & Wine magazine)
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The peak of the backyard gardening season makes it easy to eat lots of fresh produce, but the onslaught of an abundant harvest can also lead to culinary fatigue. If you’re not into canning or don’t have the extra freezer space, you’ll need some creative ideas to keep all that food from going to waste. The first step is to look for new dishes and times (such as breakfast) to add vegetables to the menu.
An omelet loaded with diced tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and onions is an obvious choice. But there are plenty of other options, too. Try making an open-faced breakfast sandwich by topping a piece of toast with sliced tomato, melted reduced-fat cheddar cheese and even an egg, if you like. The amount of vitamin C in tomatoes rivals that of the traditional glass of orange juice. Grilled slices of eggplant have a smoky flavor that makes them a perfect stand-in for bacon in a lightened version of eggs Benedict.
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• Pet Adoption Pepper’s Pet Pantry is hosting a pet adoption event from 12-3:30 p.m., sponsored by the St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League. They have a wide variety of wonderful animals looking for great homes. Pepper’s Pet Pantry is located at 13858 Solomons Island Rd in Solomons; in the strip mall next to Boomerang’s Ribs. Look for the bright yellow “PET ADOPTIONS TODAY” banner or call (410) 326-4006 for directions.
Thursday, Sept. 3 • It Takes Two Book Discussion “The BFG”, by Roald Dahl. Book discussion program for 3rd - 5th graders and an adult. 7:00-8:00pm. Calvert Library, Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby. 410-326-5289.
Saturday, Sept. 5 • Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Dept Bake/
Yard Sale. 7am - 12noon 13150 H.G. Trueman Rd, Solomons, MD. Spaces available for $10 per space. Call Jeanette at 240-2986884
• Calvert Library Customer Appreciation Day: ALL BRANCHES - `Stop by and have a yummy snack as our thank you for being a loyal library customer!
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Saturday, Sept. 12
• Kids Just Want to Have Fun--Butterflies: Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. 7:00-8:00 pm. Calvert Library, Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby. 410-3265289.
• Darwin, Science, and Society Symposium at Calvert Marine Museum. Speakers will talk about how the work of Charles Darwin has influenced both scientific and religious thinking. Lectures include Evolution and Original Sin: The ‘Problem of Evil’ Solved by Dr. Daryl P. Domning; The Structure of the Universe through the Eyes of the Bible by Dr. Stephen J. Godfrey; and Questions in Genesis: Creationism and Biblical Interpretation by Rev. Dr. Christopher R. Smith. Admission is FREE in the museum auditorium at 2:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11 • Restoring the Lady Katie Well known waterman and model maker from the Eastern Shore, Scott Todd will present Restoring the Lady Katie at Calvert Marine Museum. Mr. Todd will be talking about his restoration of the full-size skipjack Lady Katie which is docked in Cambridge, Maryland. The lecture is FREE in the museum auditorium at 8 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17 • Book Discussion: All of Maryland is reading Song
Yet Sung by James McBride. This exceptional book by the best-selling author is a story of slavery on the Eastern Shore of MD, and also a tale of freedom, hope, redemption, and identity, with a generous dose of commentary on modern American society. Let’s talk about it! 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library, Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, MD 410-3265289.
Saturday, Sept. 19 – Sunday, Sept. 20 • Maryland Lighthouse Challenge. Discover a piece of Maryland’s maritime history and see how many Chesapeake Bay lighthouses you can visit in one weekend. For complete information, visit www.cheslights. org/challenge.htm. Don’t miss the custom Lighthouse Challenge socks in the Calvert Marine Museum Store.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 • Little Minnows: Wetland Detective at Calvert Marine Museum. Walking through the marsh, children will look for the clues about the animals that live there. Using a magnifying glass, binoculars, and other tools, we will become wetland detectives. 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The fee is $4 for members, $5 for nonmembers. Space is limited and pre-registration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
Saturday, Sept. 26 • Fossil Field Experience at Calvert Marine Museum. Become a fossil hunter with the museum’s Fossil Field Experience from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn about the prehistoric past of this region, explore a local beach for fossils with a museum interpreter, and learn how to find and identify fossils. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Children must be eight years or older to participate. Cost is $20 per person. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
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Too Many Mikes? … Or Just Enough?
ock music theorists such as “yours truly” believe there’s a cover band born every 20 minutes in the United States of America, since it takes about that long to learn the guitar tablature for one average-length rock song (give or take a few flourishes and a short solo). But it IS a fact that there is a Michael born every 20 minutes. And you can’t dispute the math here, either. If you look at the average number of Michaels born over the last five years (about 22,756 Mikes per year) and crunch the numbers accordingly, it equals about three born every hour, officially making for too many Mikes in the country … and that’s to say nothing of worldwide statistics. This amusing factoid may have been the crux of Too Many Mikes’ band name, or it may have just been a joke, since there were four Mikes in the band when they first started out. “Every time I’d say, ‘Hey Mike,’ they’d all say, ‘What?’ so there were too many Mikes in the band,” said front man Joe Henry. “Now we’re down to one [Mike], and that’s still too many,” he added with a laugh. Joe, a rock veteran who got his start singing Led Zeppelin at karaoke nights (winning competitions in the process), started the band by placing ads on somd.com, and after spending four months deployed in Afghanistan, he came back ready to rock and roll. He explained that flaring personality conflicts have changed the band’s lineup several times since they first started in 2006, but they seem to have hit on a winning combination with Mike Burns on lead guitar (who criticizes himself for tapping the frets like Eddie Van Halen too much, while his band mates criticize him for not doing it enough), Shane Khoury on keyboard and rhythm/ lead guitar (a young Iron Maiden enthusiast who actually started playing guitar because he couldn’t stand the sight of his family’s acoustic collecting dust in a forgotten corner of the living room), Vince Telly on bass (who
decided to pursue a spot in the rhythm section after noticing that, like there being too many Mikes in the world, there were also too many guitarists), and Dave Fox (formerly of Vagrant, For Pete’s Sake and The Roof Dogs) keeping a steady pulse on the drums. It’s hard to deny that they have a loyal following (complete with T-shirts), and rightly so. After all, few cover bands would dare attempt Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle,” much less make it sound good, and the quintet also tears through a set list spanning an eclectic selection of hits by the likes of Cheap Trick, Ratt, Van Halen, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and even the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bush, Green Day, Incubus, 3 Doors Down and Nickelback. The only nit-picking critique this reviewer has is that with their great musicianship and stage presence, it almost seems a waste for them to stick so rigidly to the rock cover formula and not expand to include more original material. They’ve certainly proven they can master the masters, so it would be exciting to see what masterful elements they can blend on their own.
So there may be too many cover bands on the planet, just as there are certainly too many Mikes, but since these guys do what they do so well, it’s easy to forgive them, and Southern Maryland seems ready to sing along. The band is playing at Vera’s White Sands Beach Club in White Sands on Sept. 11 and Oct. 3. For more information and performance schedules, see www. toomanymikes.com. BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT)
Photo Courtesy of www.toomanymikes.com. Too Many Mikes offer one of their thunderous sets at Calypso Bay in Solomons.
From left to right: Shane Khoury, Dave Fox, Vince Telly, Joe Henry and Mike Burns. Photo by Andrea Shiell
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