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County Measuring the Cost of Snow Removal Story Page 4
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Bank Robbery Suspects Sought Story Page 6
The Death of the Waterman
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Your Paper... Your Thoughts How do you think Calvert County is doing with snow cleanup efforts this year?
Anissa Swanzi, 38, co-owner of SKD Studios in Lusby, said, “We’re in a neighborhood where we haven’t been plowed by the county. They came through one time, but we have a lot of guys in our neighborhood who have helped with cleanup, and if we didn’t have that, we never would have been able to get out … I would say that maybe they’re doing the best they can, but they need to focus a bit more on the side streets.” “I think they’re doing the best they can,” said Cheryl Glockland, 48, a teacher from Lusby, adding that the snow had kept her and many others out of school. “That’s hard to deal with, but I think that having over two feet of snow in Maryland is very unusual, so they don’t have the equipment to take care of all of that.”
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Phillip Garrett, 23, who lives at the Ranch Club, said the County was doing a fair job. “They’re doing the best they can … there’s a lot of snow out there, so I think they’re doing as much as they can do.”
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Minority Leader in the Maryland House of Delegates Anthony O’Donnell (D-29C) sits at his desk on the floor of the General Assembly as this year’s session began.
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An armed gunman rushed into the Solomon branch of Maryland Bank and Trust on Feb. 11, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. SEE PAGE 6
Dozens of children and adults enjoyed a mountain of snow on a hill behind Lusby Fastop gas station after the back to back snowstorms the area saw.. SEE PAGE 5
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LOCAL NEWS
County Still Digging Out From Blizzards
Calvert County officials say that they received For the past three to four years, she said, the nearly two feet of snow in some areas of the county annual budget for snow removal was set at about during the first snowstorm and as much as a foot af- $400,000. So with all four years tallied to just $1.2 ter the second storm hit the Southern Maryland area million, she said, the county was still looking at a last week. shortfall of nearly $800,000 to clean up the mess. The total snowfall for the county came to about “The past three or four years we’ve not hardly 26.5 inches and 34.4 inches in some areas, county touched it. This was an unusual year,” she said. officials told The Southern Calvert Gazette. She said that snow drifts were also growing in But they are reasonably sure about the stagger- height as crews continued to push back snow from the ing cost of clearing away all of the snow; County roads; the county needed to start employing grading Administrator Terry Shannon said that the entire bill equipment to push those snow drifts even further to will come to about $1.75 million. prevent their tumbling down back onto the roads. The first storm cost $750,000 to clear, Shannon County Commissioner President Jerry Clark said, while the latest storm will likely reach $1 mil- (R-Lusby) said that the final cost of the storm was lion in cost. not fully tallied yet but he was sure that the county County road crews and contractors worked would have to dip into what reserves it had to plug around the clock to deal with a storm that was, she the snow removal deficit. said, of a “historic proportion.” “I’m sure we spent our budget,” Clark said, not Still, she said, main roads were clear and coun- knowing exactly where the county would draw the ty government was reopened on Friday after the money. “It’s going to have to come from somewhere.” By Guy Leonard (CT) info@somdpublishing.net storm. “ We ’r e managing. Our roads are in good Photo By Sean Rice shape,” ShanConstruction crews pick up the pieces of the collapsed boat shed at Beacon Marina non said. George Owings III, former delegate, then Gov. William Donald Schaeffer’s $0.05 in Solomons. state veterans affairs secretary and now cent gas tax and thus against the overall Democratic candidate to unseat Gov. Mar- state budget in the final analysis. tin O’Malley, told political science students That was 1991, he said, and the govwhat motivated him to run for the state’s ernor removed funding for a much needed chief executive office. “I like Martin O’Malley, but the way he’s led this state, led me down a path at my age to think about why I wanted to run for governor,” Owings said recently during a talk with St. Mary’s College of Maryland students. “We had an historic tax increase [in 2007] and then he took already inflated salaries of cabinet members and increased them by $600,000. “Then I watch the economy go south.” Owings said that the state’s budget problems needed better leadership to deal with both decreased revenues and what some in opposition to O’Malley have stated is out of control spending. Photo By Guy Leonard “You cannot just cut a budget Owings addresses a political science class at St. Mary’s and make things work,” Owings an- College of Maryland. swered. “You have to raise taxes… but there has to be a sustainable balance between the two.” over pass in Anne Arundel County at WayOwings has said that he is not against son’s Corner for their lack of support. raising taxes to pay for government but that The lesson he learned, he told students, massive tax increases in the past several was that legislators took an oath to pass a Susan Culbert years had hampered Maryland’s economy. balanced state budget and should always Independent Consultant 1st order over $50 Owings also leveled with students vote to support it, even if there were parts in ID # 0057790 about some votes in his political past he it they did not like. Cell: 240.286.7714 regretted. Owings praised public servants for sculbert@comcast.net For instance the government’s push to their work at the state level and told students regulate electricity rates in the recent past if they really to test their mettle they should for seven years in the hopes of fostering seek elected office. competition, he said, and eventually bringThough he poked some fun at the acing rates down. colades associated with political life, speIt was a flop, he said. cifically the “honorable” title delegates “Did it work? Hell, no it didn’t work! received. And I was part of it,” Owings said. “It took an act of the legislature for me He also remembered the time he and to be called honorable,” Owings joked. By www.tastefullysimple.com/web/sculbert former Sen. Bernie Fowler voted against Guy Leonard (CT) guyleonard@countytimes.net
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LOCAL NEWS
Adm. Venlet May Lead Joint Strike Fighter Program
Defense Secretary, Robert M. Gates recently announced a restructuring of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter office to provide increased oversight of a program he said has fallen behind in meeting key benchmarks, the American Forces Press Service reports. Gates also announced that he has withheld $614 million in performance fees from the lead contractor, Lockheed-Martin, “since the taxpayers should not have to bear the entire burden of getting the JSF program on track.” “ W e have restrucAdm. David J. Venlet tured the F35 program and believe it is on track to become the backbone of U.S. air superiority for the next genera-
tion,” Gates said during a Pentagon news conference. “Nonetheless, the progress and performance of F-35, over the last two years, has not been what it should, as a number of key goals and benchmarks were not met.” The Joint Strike Fighter is being tested at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. To fix the situation, Gates announced a change in leadership at the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, which had been headed by Marine Maj. Gen. David R. Heinz. A three-star officer yet to be named will replace him, Gates said, the higher rank reflecting the importance of the program to the future of military aviation. The New York Times, and other news agencies, reported that according to inside sources, Heinz’s replacement may be Vice Adm. David J. Venlet, commander of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Adm. Venlet did not return calls from The Southern Calvert Gazette seeking comment. The problems facing the program aren’t insurmountable, with proper steps taken, Gates said. “I believe that we are in a position to now move forward with this program in a realistic way,” he said. “But by the same token, one cannot absorb the additional costs that we have in this program and the delays without people being held accountable.” By Sean Rice (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net
Sledding on a Snow Day
Photo By Sean Rice Dozens of children and adults enjoyed a mountain of snow on a hill behind Lusby Fastop gas station after the back to back snowstorms the area saw.
Bill Would Allow Cliff Residents Leverage Against Erosion A bill introduced by Delegate Anthony O’Donnell would compel the head of the state’s Department of Natural Resources to allow property owners facing erosion problems near their homes to take steps to stabilize the problem, even if a rare, endangered beetle calls the land its home. For years residents in Calvert County, particularly in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates area of Lusby, have been in danger of their homes falling into the Chesapeake Bay due to erosion of the Calvert Cliffs shoreline. The presence of the federally and state protected Puritan Tiger beetle, which is known to need the eroding cliff face as part of its habitat necessary for survival, has kept residents from taking any measures to strengthen the cliff face or the shoreline because of the Endangered Species Act. Residents there say their calls for help from the state and federal government have been refused. J o h n Eney, president of the home owners association at the ranch estates, said that this year’s bill only has one small change in the wording that differentiates it from a similar bill O’D o n n el l int roduced and got passed several years ago to address the problem It changes the “may” language regarding the Photo By Sean Rice natural resources secretary’s role in approving a homeowners plan to shore up the cliffs to “shall.” “The nickname for this bill is the ‘shall bill’,” Eney said, who added that his community’s story has received national media attention over the past two months. “We’re being contacted by engineering firms who want to work on the cliffs and lawyers who want to defend us,” Eney said. But that all might be for nothing even if the bill passes, he said, because the federal law would supercede anything done at the state level. But he said the efforts in the state legislature were still encouraging. “It’s a necessary first step… but the real problem is defusing the federal law,” Eney said. O’Donnell is sponsoring a public meeting at the Crossroads Christian Church in Lusby Feb. 20 for the public to learn more about the problem and ask questions of public officials involved with preserving natural resources. By Guy Leonard (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
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Bank Robbery Suspects Sought
Tourism Reps Pressure Legislators For Full Funding More than 20 representatives of the tourism industry of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties converged on Annapolis on Feb. 5 as part of a statewide effort of the Maryland Tourism Council to urge state lawmakers to not go through with a proposed cut in budgeted tourism spending. Beverly Brown, Director of Sales for the Hampton Inn Lexington Park, and chairperson of the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce’s Tourism Advisory Coun-
said in her remarks to lawmakers. “In these economic times, I cannot imagine any other investment that can produce such a rate of return.” Brown said tourism officials specifically asked Southern Maryland legislators to reconsider the planned closing of the Crain Memorial Welcome Center in May 2010. The welcome center is located on Rt. 301 just north of the Potomac River Bridge. This welcome center helps all of Southern Maryland, Brown
Photos By Sean Rice An armed gunman rushed into the Solomon branch of Maryland Bank and Trust on Feb. 11, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Calvert Investigative Team detectives are still seeking suspects in a bank robbery that took place at 9:50 a.m. Feb. 11 at Maryland Bank and Trust, in Solomons. Police say a man entered the bank on that Thursday morning and robbed bank employees at gunpoint. The male then fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as a white male approximately 6feet-tall and was wearing beige canvas work pants, hooded beige can- Surveillance photos vas jacket, a camouflage face mask and a black stocking cap. The Maryland State Police and Calvert County Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene a short time later, and the Calvert Investigative Team continues the investigation. Citizens can anonymous provide tips on this crime by calling Crime Solvers at (410) 535-2880. A local St. Mary’s County bank also fell victim to a snowy bank robbery less than a week before the Solomons’ robbery. In that case, police say robbery two black males entered Community Bank of Tri-County in Charlotte Hall, armed with at least one firearm, and demanded money from the bank tellers. The men reportedly made off with near $20,000. By Sean Rice (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net
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Photo Submitted by Beverly Brown Southern Maryland tourism industry officials at Annapolis for Tourism Day on Feb. 5
cil, said the goal of the trip was to urge legislators to fully fund the $6 million dollar budget for the Tourism Development Board, which provides $3.5 million for the state tourism office and $2.5 million to be distributed to the counties and visitor’s bureaus for their marketing grants. “Without these funds, our county tourism offices would be hugely disadvantaged in the mission they carry out,” Brown said. “Investment in tourism is a sure bet. The most recent data concludes that for every dollar invested into tourism, the return on that investment is $36,” Brown
said, by diverting travelers off Rt. 301 and guiding them throughout the Southern Maryland region to visit historical sites and attractions, eat in local restaurants, and spend nights in local hotels. “This is one of four remaining of 13 state-run welcome centers in Maryland,” Brown said. “At a time when the newly elected Governor of the State of Virginia has vowed to reopen its welcome centers, I cannot understand the decision to close ours.” By Sean Rice (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net
Bills Seeks to Ban Brain-Altering Chemical in Plastic Child and family advocates, nurses, environmental organizations and business representatives urged a Maryland House committee to support a bill banning a common chemical from infant and children’s products. The bill would prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of products containing bisphenol-A, for children younger than 4. The chemical, also known as BPA, is used to make hard plastic, and is found in common household products such as baby bottles, plastic food containers and the lining of food cans. BPA has been used for more than 40 years, and a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed traces of the chemical in the urine of more than 90 percent of people tested -- indicating most of the U.S. population has been exposed. The Food and Drug Administration and the National Toxicology Program at the National Institutes of Health recently released reports indicating they have “some concern about the potential effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate gland in fetuses, infants and young children.” Delegate James W. Hubbard, DPrince George’s, said he hopes the federal reports will help him pass his bill. This is the fourth year he has introduced the ban in children’s products; last year, it passed the House of Delegates, but died in the Senate. Dr. Ted Schettler, science director of the Science and Environmental Health Network, said the bill addresses “a significant public health issue” because the chemical is “nearly ubiquitous.” “With over 90 percent of the population exposed to this chemical, you do not want to be wrong,” he told the committee. Many retailers are already voluntarily
pulling products made with BPA off the shelves, Gil Genn said. The bill would be effective July 1, and would give retailers until Jan. 1, 2012, to remove prohibited products from shelves, Hubbard said. Jenny Levin, an environmental health advocate with the Maryland Public Interest Research Group, said children are more vulnerable to BPA than adults because their brains and other organs are still developing. “They are not able to flush it out of their systems and get rid of it like adults can,” she said. “Developing fetuses and young children... are especially vulnerable to toxins.” In a written statement to Capital News Service, a spokeswoman from the American Chemistry Council said it believes decisions about regulation of consumer products “belong at the federal level.” “In their recent statements, the FDA reiterated that BPA is not proven to harm children or adults, called for more research, and provide consumers with information on how to minimize infant exposure to BPA, if parents wish to do so,” Kathryn Murray St. John said in the statement. “FDA officials stated that if they thought BPA was unsafe, they would be taking strong regulatory action,” the statement said. If mothers want to avoid exposing their infants to BPA, they should breast feed if possible, or consider using powdered formula instead of liquid, said Anila Jacob, a senior scientist with the Environmental Working Group. Jacob also recommends families look for BPA-free bottles. Parents of older children should avoid “sippy cups” or other plastic drink containers with BPA, Jacob said. And people of all ages can avoid microwaving food in plastic containers, reduce use of plas-
tic water bottles and avoid canned food, Jacob said. Plastic products with the recycling code “7” on the bottom generally contain BPA, but not always, Jacob said. And some products that contain BPA may not have a 7 on the bottom, she said. BPA is an endocrine disruptor, which means it can disrupt hormone systems, Jacob said. Laboratory animal studies showed that low-level exposure to BPA during development can cause changes in the brain and behavior, and is associated with effects on the prostate gland, according to the National Toxicology Program’s report on the chemical. More research is needed, but “because these effects in animals occur at (BPA) exposure levels similar to those experienced by humans, the possibility that (BPA) may alter human development cannot be dismissed,” the report’s conclusion states. Canada banned BPA in baby
bottles in 2008. Minnesota, Connecticut, Chicago, and four counties in New York have also passed some type of BPA ban. By Jennifer Hlad (Capital News Service)
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MLK Days Collaborative Collage on View Homelessness Awareness Event This Weekend In From the Cold: A Homelessness Awareness Event & Vigil, is planed at St. John Vianney Family Life Center on Feb. 21st from 4:30-6 p.m. This free, public event is offered by Safe Nights in collaboration with Project Echo, with assistance from members and friends of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake. A short program sharing stories of homelessness in Calvert County and information about programs and services will be followed by an outdoor vigil. For those of us who are sitting in our homes looking out at the “blizzard”, it is a reminder of why we should be aware of homelessness. Our recent snowy weather is an excellent indicator of why Safe Nights and Project ECHO is so important for our county’s homeless residents, said Katie Grover of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Lusby. At Safe Nights’ request, the Calvert County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16, that declared Feb. 21 as Calvert County Homelessness Awareness Day. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake (UUCC) has organized this event to bring awareness to our community of our homeless. Help is still needed to make luminaries for the vigil or sign up to share a story during the program. Please contact Laura Webb at re.coord@theuucc.org or at 240-577-5566 if you’d like to help with the event.
Witness the collaborative art project created at Annmarie Garden during MLK Days on display through February. More than 108 individual collages were joined to create on large public art project. During Black History Month, listen, explore and experience the challenges that were presented and overcome by the African American community. Also commemorating Black History Month, is Calvert County’s own Delphine Williams with her “Forty Blossoms from the Bouquet,” an African – American Tribute Expo. This mini-exhibit features portraits of over forty African- American women, who have made an impression in Calvert County. This extraordinary collection of paintings by Williams pays tribute to the African-American woman for her contributions and sacrifices guiding the Calvert County community and society as a whole. One example from the Forty Blossom collections is Harriet Elizabeth Brown. On Nov. 11, 1937, Ms. Brown filed in the circuit court of Calvert County a petition seeking a writ of mandamus to complete the Calvert County Board of Education “to adopt and establish salary schedules for teachers and principals without distinction as to race or color of the teacher.”
Her suit was settled with the board of education, putting the county at the leading edge of ending raciallybiased compensation for educators. Another example of an influential African American portrait showcased in the Forty Blossom’s exhibit, is Doris Spencer. This energetic woman participates locally, regionally and nationally at all levels of community involvement; locally as the Chairwoman of Southern MD Consortium of African American Community Organizations; regionally Spencer participates in The League of Woman Voters; and nationally as the 2004 Maryland Delegate to the Democratic National Convention. In addition to “Forty Blossoms,” are Williams’ portraits of “Brothers and Pastors,” commemorating the legacy and life of influential African American men in Calvert County. Celebrate their life, community, and spirit during this special month. Admission to Annmarie Garden is $3 for adults; $2 for seniors; $2 for children ages 5-12; kids under 5 are free; AMG members are free. For complete hours and to learn more about Annmarie Garden, visit www. annmariegarden.org.
A sample of Southern Maryland artist Delphine Siggers Williams’ collection, Forty Blossoms from the Bouquet, a celebration of prominent African-American women in our community.
Master Gardener Training Offered
Do you have a love of gardening and want to share with others? The Calvert County office of the University of Maryland Extension will be offering Master Gardener training in March/April. Trainees (also known as interns) are screened, interviewed and accepted into the program. Once they complete the course and final exam with a passing score, they must provide 40 hours of volunteer service to the program within 12 months to be certified as a Master Gardener. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, March 2 – April 8, 2010 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Room 105, Prince Frederick,
MD 20678. Two Saturday field trips are planned. The cost is $150, which includes a Maryland Master Gardener Handbook and other materials needed to teach the course. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin. If you have a disability that requires special assistance for your participation, please contact us. For more information, call University of Maryland Extension at 410-535-3662 or 301-855-1150. Class size is limited and the deadline to register is Feb. 19.
PRAD Accepting Grant Applications
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Patuxent River Appreciaton Day, Inc., through proceeds from its annual October festival, makes grant awards to non-profit organizations for 2010. If you provide educational programs or conduct research activities focusing on the Patuxent River or Patuxent River Basin, you are eligible to apply. Awards are made on a competitive basis by the P.R.A.D. Inc. Board and will not exceed $1,000 per organization in any one year. To request an application for a P.R.A.D. Inc. grant, please call Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or email mccormmj@co.cal.md.us. You must provide the name of the non-profit organization, a contact person’s name, a complete mailing address and a daytime telephone number or email address. Deadline for receipt of completed applications is March 22, 2010.
Valentine’s Day is Officially Extended!
By Joyce Baki
I knew that someday someone would realize the importance of Valentine’s Day – other than it is my birthday. Due to the impact that the back-to-back snowstorms have had on businesses and families across the State, Governor Martin O’Malley has extended Valentine’s Day through Feb. 21. There are some wonderful things going on in the county that you can enjoy with those special people in your life. The Tri County Dart Association presents the Tricoda Open XXII Feb.1921 at the Holiday Inn Solomons. More than $6500 will be offered during this dart tournament sanctioned by the American Darts Organization. Sponsored by the Tri-County Dart Association, Holiday Inn Solomons, Isaac’s Restaurant and B&B Dart Supplies, the competition has three days of events, including youth events on Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s. For more information contact Chuggy Raley, 301-997-4066 or bkraley@msn. com. Looking for an opportunity to laugh out loud? Isaac’s Restaurant at the Holiday Inn Solomons will hold Comedy Night with Matt Kazam on Saturday, Feb.20, from 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Why do you recognize that name? Matt Kazam is a veteran comic with credits like Comedy Central where he has a comedy special entitled “Stand-up and Sit-Down with Matt Kazam.” Kazam has also been featured on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and Fox’s “Big Red Couch,” and has served as the opening act for such notable comedians as Chris Rock, Pauly Shore, Kevin James, Robin Williams and Drew Carey. Forget the snow for an eve-
ning and laugh at his antics on stage at Isaac’s Restaurant. For tickets call 410326-6311, ext. 2134 or visit their website at www.isaacsrestaurant.com. Due to the snow the Holiday Inn Solomons, Conference Center and Marina will hold their Annual Bridal Showcase on Sunday, Feb.28. Visit with a variety of wedding service providers; enjoy sample tastings, strolling fashions and door prizes from noon to 4:00 p.m. The Holiday Inn Solomons is located at 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons. For more information call 410-326-6311, ext. 2170. The Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland presents Voices of the People. Enjoy our local talent featuring young artist, Jessica Lyons on violin in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, Copland’s Rodeo, Anderson’s The Typewriter, and Britten’s Guide to the Orchestra. The concert will be shown at Leonardtown High School on Saturday, Feb.27 at 7 p.m. and at Huntingtown High School on Sunday, Feb.28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. For information or to purchase tickets call 410-414-7036 or visit their website www.cosmicmusic.org. The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland proudly presents a Celtic Concert featuring Le Vent du Nord on Sunday, March 7 at the Calvert Marine Museum beginning at 7:30 p.m. Since the band’s inception in August 2002, Le Vent du Nord has enjoyed a rocketing success. They have received several prestigious awards, including a Juno. Their songs come from both traditional folk repertoire and original compositions. The members of this ensemble have a keen sense of their local history, seeking to recover, restore, and reinvigorate Canada’s deep musical roots, so that they may blossom once again in a modern setting.
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The band will offer workshops in fiddle and feet, guitar and accordion during the day. For more information on the concert and workshops, please visit www. cssm.org or call 443-975-0972. Do you think you have what it takes to solve a mystery? Well get ready to collect the clues because on March 1214, 2010 the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa presents its very first Murder Mystery Weekend. This all-inclusive weekend includes overnight accommodations for two nights at the Chesapeake Beach Hotel; welcome cocktail reception and dinner on Friday evening; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; brunch on Sunday; and a thrilling experience you’re not likely to forget soon...that is, if you make it out alive! For more information or to make your reservations call 410-257-5596 or visit www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com. There are great restaurants throughout our area – get out and try one. Many restaurants are offering great specials. Jon and I had a wonderful dinner for our weekly “date night” on Thursday at the Naughty Gull Restaurant & Pub. Thursday night the Naughty Gull offers a Dinner for 2 special, where you can choose 2 meals from a special menu offering four great entrees for only $25.99. Last week we took advantage of a coupon we received in the mail to try out the new chef at Catamaran’s Restaurant. Both of our steaks were delicious and the desserts were amazing! Get out of the house and reconnect with someone – you will be glad you did. Remember, the first day of spring – March 21st - is only a few short weeks away!
From Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14, the Fathers and Sons quartet traveled throughout Calvert County performing singing Valentines and raising money for Calvert Hospice. The female quintet, the Song Birds, joined the group at several venues during some of their Saturday performances. Fathers and Sons sang at private homes, churches, restaurants, workplaces and assisted living facilities. A total of a little over $1200 was raised for Calvert Hospice. That brings the group’s four year total to near $6200. Below the group poses after singing for Doris Tettimer at Calvert County Nursing center in Prince Frederick.
What Really Happens at a Cemetery By Marci Kreamer Have you ever had to make cemetery arrangements for a loved one? If not, then you might be surprised to learn that there is actually a list of 49 things that need to be done for funeral and cemetery arrangements. Death is still a taboo subject in our society; it’s something people simply do not like to talk about. It is my goal with this series to alleviate some of the mystery surrounding the operations of a cemetery to make you a more informed and prepared consumer. A cemetery may seem to be rather simple on the surface, but it is in fact a very precise and extremely detail oriented operation. Most people have no idea what to expect when they need to make arrangements for a loved one, but being informed can help to ease any apprehension. First, one must understand the basics of what happens when someone walks into our office. It is not always known if a family is there to make pre-need arrangements or if someone they love has just passed, known as at-need arrangements. So, the purpose of the visit must be gently ascertained. At-need clients are offered condolences, directed to a private consultation room and offered refreshments. The purpose of a family service consultant is to act as a professional listener and a professional guide, helping the family make an informed decision to best suit their needs. After receiving a general price list, the first decision to be made for burial is whether or not an upright monument space or a flat marker space will be needed. At some cemeteries there are no options. No matter what the weather, the physical location of the space must be viewed and verified by the family. Once the site is chosen, the contract will be reviewed and the necessary paperwork completed. The family is prepared on exactly what will happen on the day of the service. For example, where the clergy will stand, where the cemetery consultant will stand and how traffic will be directed. The family service consultant coordinates with the funeral director concerning the procession and will stay with the casket until it is lowered into the vault. Though not necessary, sometimes the family prefers to stay and watch this process. After the service is completed, the family service consultant stands at the head of the grave as a show of honor and respect as the family leaves the cemetery. The process is made to be as simple as possible for At-Need families because there is so much going on in the days surrounding the burial and families will need a circle of care to go through this process. This circle may include family, friends, clergy, funeral directors, hospice and the family service consultant at the cemetery. The professionals in this circle of care are all guides, listeners, and confidants who uphold any disclosed information with the highest integrity. Please join us for our next article in this series which will discuss how you and your family can benefit from making pre-arrangements. Marci Kreamer is General Manager of Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens. www.chesapeakehighlands.com
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For the second time, the Navy sponsored two local teams to attend the Military Child Education Coalition’s Student to Student (S2S) Training held in San Antonio, Texas. Both Calvert and St. Mary’s counties sent teams. With the hiring of School Liaison Officers worldwide, and locally at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, the Navy has a conduit through which to advertise and offer this training to local schools’ students and staff. Between Jan. 28-31, eight schools attended. Schools from South Carolina, Washington, Florida, and Maryland were represented this session. Attending from Patuxent High School was: Barbara Redgate (teacher and sponsor),
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Scott Goldstein (teacher and sponsor), and students Christopher Gay, and Katie Dunigan. S2S is a unique, student-led, school-managed program that confronts the challenges of school transition for new students and provides training for providing new students the best possible transition experience, a press release states. During S2S training the school liaison officer, school personnel, and students are trained in three transition areas of concern: academics, relationships, and finding the way (campus, community, and culture). 100 percent acceptance of all students is encouraged. Through lectures, interactive activities, discussion, and student-created presentations the trainees study the variety of needs and issues to address for the new students at each school. Students receive 24 service learning hours, and sponsors receive 24 clock hours for continuing education
credits. Before the teams depart on the last day, they develop and present their local action plan for implementing their school’s S2S program, including how to recruit and train S2S sponsors in their school and how to find new students who are both military and non-military connected. The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) was formed in 2003 to provide school transition support to military-connected youth. Locally, the NAS Patuxent River School Liaison Officer hosted a Transition Counselor Institute Phase One on Jan. 21 and 22. There is another offering on Feb. 18-19, 2010 at the JT Daughterty Center. Any public and private school staff, along with community and base personnel who work with school aged children who are highly mobile are welcome to attend. Register at www.militarychild. org under the Upcoming Trainings tab. Contact the NAS Patuxent River School Liaison Officer, Brooke Fallon, with any questions about MCEC, S2S, and TCI at 301-757-1875 or email brooke.fallon@navy.mil.
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The Death of the Watermen Governor O’Malley, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, plans to submit a regulatory proposal in February 2010 to address the Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Development Plan. If adopted, the regulation may be effective as early as May 31, 2010. I oppose this plan. From 1994 to 2007, the State and Federal governments combined invested $39.7 million on inthe-water oyster recoveries in Maryland. Maryland oystermen and dealers have helped fund these State oyster restoration projects by paying taxes directly to the Department of Natural Resources on every bushel of oysters they sell. The Department of Natural Resources has been unable to show any sustainable increase in the oyster population on their sanctuaries, as a result of the management of these resources, and merely cite their success in restoring oyster habitat. Unfortunately, the lack of success in sustainable oyster populations has been the result of misguided resource management and watermen are going to pay the price. The Department of Natural Resources has developed and proposed a 10-point plan that will reduce the number of public oyster bars open to commercial harvesting. This regulatory proposal will be submitted in early February. The 10-point Plan calls for the state of Maryland to close 24% of natural oyster bars and designate these areas as sanctuaries. The plan also calls for Maryland watermen to shift towards commercial oyster aquaculture. The Department of Natural Resources claims if more bars are designated as sanctuaries, then oysters will prosper. This myth is going to allow our natural oyster population to continue to suffocate. Times have changed. We can no longer expect oysters to grow and replenish themselves when we are dumping so much sediment in the bay. The methods that oystermen use to harvest oysters combat this dilemma. By harvesting oysters, using patent tongs, shaft tongs, and dredges, oystermen turnover the bottom of our rivers and the Bay. Last year the Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Oyster Recovery Partnership, paid watermen across the state to dredge the oyster bottom. Watermen turned over oysters and shell and moved oysters to other bars throughout the State. The Department of Natural Resources and the Oyster Recovery Partnership have scheduled to use this same technique in 2010. Would this technique be used by the State if it was proven to be detrimental? If dredging is detrimental, then this is another example of misused resources. Instead of harvesting wild oysters, the State is proposing watermen invest in aquaculture. Aquaculture is not a practical enterprise for watermen. The State has proposed reserving a quarter of the designated aquaculture enterprise zones for watermen. This allocation seems generous, until the logistics of undertaking such an enterprise are closely examined.
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First, watermen will have to purchase oyster shell to lay the foundation for an oyster bar. They can not harvest shell from the bottom, because Maryland law prohibits the harvesting of shell. Reports from the Department of Natural Resources describe the difficulties in obtaining shell. Without an easily obtainable shell supply, or an alternative substrate, a sustainable oyster bar will not be formed. As of January 2010, the State has been unable to identify a substitute for natural oyster shell that can be economically manufactured. If watermen can purchase shell, it will then be a race to obtain spat, or young oysters. The State of Maryland will not be able to provide growers with spat, because it is extremely costly and difficult to grow. The Department of Natural Resources was able to produce 350-750 million spat last year (a very broad number) and claims it will need up to 2 billion spat per year to meet the demands of their own restoration program. Once the spat is secured, watermen will have to fabricate ways to contain their spat (baby oysters) on the bottom or suspend them in the water column of their designated area. These aquaculture areas will be in unprotected waters and will be exposed to the elements and poachers. Lately there have been reports of watermen who have received citations from the NRP. It is not by coincidence that NRP is putting the heat on watermen. This seems to further O’Malley’s political agenda by portraying watermen as a lawless group. Money allocated for the proposed oyster plan would be better spent on staffing the Natural Resource Police, who can protect our natural oyster bars. If watermen are successful in obtaining a lease, purchasing oyster shells, buying spat, and protecting their investment, it will leave little room for profit. The Department of Natural Resources is quick to downplay the number of watermen who will be affected by the proposed plan. The Department claims on average there are only 550 remaining oystermen in the State and 18 oyster processing companies. In reality there are over 2,000 watermen who hold a license reserving them the capability to become an active oysterman. Unfortunately, watermen are seldom given a voice. They are not the sole reason for the decline of oysters. They are just the last in a long line including: sediment, disease, failed (and expensive) State restoration efforts, pollution, and poor resource management. Watermen really need the media, lawmakPublisher ers, and the public to see Associate Publisher there is a large number of Editor the “little man” who are Office Manager going to be financially Graphic Artist devastated, during a time Advertising where there is already Email economic hardships, if the Phone Governor’s plan does not consider their future. Staff Writers Rachel Dean Lusby, MD
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O’Malley’s “State of the State”: Heavy In Rhetoric, Light In Substance
Some folks remember a time when the General Assembly would anxiously await the governor’s annual “State of the State” address. The job of the governor would be to lay out to the assembly members his administration’s current view of the health and welfare of the state. And then he would announce to the assembly his administration’s plans and needs that would allow him, once the assembly of senators and delegates return home after the 90 day session, to do the work of the people, and to maintain and improve the health and welfare of the state. The annual “State of the State” address was, at one time meaningful and offered solutions to solve the state’s problems. But those were the days when governors acted like responsible CEO’s who job it was to leave the “company” better off than they found it when they got there. And that was a time when the state legislature understood their actions had consequences, as such they felt responsible to act and they took responsibility for those actions. Recently Governor O’Malley delivered his fourth and final “State of the State” address for this four year term. O’Malley will be up for reelection in November, assuming he receives his party’s nomination for a second term. Once again, O’Malley has delivered a campaign style message full of fancy rhetoric with lofty words intended as poetic inspiration, however baseless in terms of policy initiatives. Words like “and with us always are the quiet prayers of gratitude and encouragement of future generations watching”. Oh really, future generations are “quietly” encouraging Maryland’s government to ring up a $2 billion dollar deficit over the next two years because the governor and legislature doesn’t feel the need to be fiscally responsible? They will just let that quiet future generation worry about that. Words like a mysterious “dark thing that has penetrated deep into our collective soul”. The governor was referring to the pessimism that so many Marylanders are feeling. He goes on to say it is a pessimism that he rejects “with every fiber of my being” Maybe if the governor would accept our pessimism rather than reject it he would offer some forms of solutions that would leave the folks less pessimistic. Or how about words like “the rivers, forests, shores and waters of this extraordinary state are ever our allies.” Tell that to the tens of thousands of Marylander’s who every year are leaving Maryland because they can no longer afford the extraordinary rivers, forests, and shores, leaving the rest of us to carry even a larger burden for the privilege of living in Maryland. But the governor did at least offer assurance that his solution-less message would, for this year at least, leave the state not much worse for the wear as we would once again rely on the federal government to pump millions of dollars into Maryland to save us from ourselves. Thomas McKay Eric McKay Sean Rice Tobie Pulliam Angie Stalcup Preston Pratt info@somdpublishing.net 301-373-4125 Government Correspondent Community Correspondent Sports Correspondent
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When Southern Calvert County’s representative in the Maryland House of Delegates, Anthony O’Donnell, was elected to office in 1994 he was raring to go. Saying that he wanted to change the world might be an overstatement, but he certainly wanted to change Maryland. Now almost 16 years later, the minority leader in the Maryland House of Delegates is still fighting to change Maryland. “When Tony first got there, he was full if vim and vinegar,” said George Owings, former Democratic Calvert County delegate (D-27B) and Secretary of Veterans Affairs under Republican Governor Bob Ehrlich. “He was set in his ideals, and that’s the way it was going to be … and over the years I watched him evolve into a true leader, not only of his party, but a leader in general.” “Very often when people get elected to legislative offices, we want to make dramatic changes, and of course you can’t do that as a single, freshmen member … it takes a long time, but like anything else, experience is the best teacher,’ said O’Donnell (R-29C). O’Donnell has “understood what it was to become an effective legislator,” Owings said. “He is effective, as effective as he can be in the system that Maryland currently lives under.” O’Donnell is the lone Republican state legislator in Southern Maryland, an area that voter registration records show is not as overwhelmingly Democrat as reflected by officials holding office. In Calvert County as of Feb. 1, Democrats only squeak ahead with more registered voters: 22,990 to 21,632 Republicans. Undeclared “swing” voters totaling 9,086 erode that margin. O’Donnell, 48, arrived in Southern Maryland by chance, taking a job at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. After graduating high school in Middletown, Penn (the home of Three Mile Island), he began an enlisted Navy career in nuclear propulsion. “That accident at ThreeMile Island happened when I was 18 years old, a senior in high school ... it was confirmation that I wanted to learn much more about nuclear power,” O’Donnell told The Southern Calvert Gazette.
He served onboard the USS South Carolina, a nuclear power guided missile cruiser, then went on to be an instructor for the Navy at Knowles Atomic Power Laboratory, in Ballston Spa, New York. He could have had a full career with the Navy, but with two small children at the time, he was due to rotate back to sea duty. Even with an offer to attain a chief petty officer rank, O’Donnell decided to not reenlist. “I was a difficult decision because I really enjoyed my time in the Navy and was doing very well,” he said. After that point he was offered the job at Calvert Cliffs, and came on as a instrumentation control technician. He and his wife Lori originally thought they would come to Maryland for the commercial nuclear power experience and eventually move back to central Pennsylvania. “In reality, we fell in love with this area and we quickly realized it was an excellent place to raise children,” O’Donnell said. “And we decided to stay here and raise our family here.” At Calvert Cliffs, O’Donnell went on to become a supervisor after a couple years, and his last position was director of emergency preparedness. When O’Donnell was fresh out of high school, Ronald Reagan provided his political inspiration. But he said never thought he would actually set out to seek elected office. “Ronald Reagan has always been an inspiration to me … I am convinced that his inspiration brought me to the Republican Party and helped me formulate my political perspective,” O’Donnell said. His political career began in 1990 when he got involved in the local Republican party on behalf of a former Navy colleague, Barry Sullivan, who had asked his help with a race for the 1st district U.S. Congressional seat. Sullican lost an 8-way Republican primary, and Wayne Gilchrest went on the defeat incumbent Roy Dyson. O’Donnell continued to work for the local party, and as a result of the 1990 Maryland redistricting a new delegate district was created, district 29C,
Photo By Frank Marquart Delegate Anthony O’Donnell, center, talks with other members of the Southern Maryland Delegation, Delegates John Wood (D-29A) and John Bohanan (D-29C)
which includes Southern Calvert County and a small portion of St. Mary’s County including Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The seat did not have an incumbent and O’Donnell won a extremely close race against Thomas Michael Pelagatti, winning by only 32 votes. On that election night in 1994, O’Donnell was behind when the votes were counted, but after all absentee ballots came in they put O’Donnell over the top. Pelagatti challenged in court, lost and then appealed and lost again, in an ultimately unsuccessful bid to have the absentee ballots thrown out. Over the years in the Maryland House of Delegates, O’Donnell has worked on many pieces of legislation that he is proud of and considers highlights of his political career. Some of
those include a law that required local board of education members to be elected instead of appointed, and the enactment of Kinship Care, a
state program for grandparent’s rights. The law requires the state to see if grandparents are available before moving children from their homes into foster care. O’Donnell also points to the key role he played in the election of Robert Ehrlich as one of the more important things he accomplished, organizing support in Southern Maryland in the former governor’s campaign. Would he help Ehrlich reclaim the governorship? He would if he was called. “Maryland desperately needs to change the course that it’s on. In my opinion if we continue on the road we’re on the state will eventually be spent into the ground,” he said. “So yes I very much hope to play a role in the course that Maryland is on.” It’s a tough road ahead he’s charted, being the leader of the minority party with only 36 Republican colleagues in the House and 14 Republicans in the Senate, but one he says is of dire importance. “The unchecked growth of government will eventually threaten all of our priorities,” O’Donnell said, pointing to the 2007 special legislative session when the largest tax increase in state history was passed. “And there’s still not enough money to run the programs that have been created ... So my goal is to help get that under control. “The minority voice is very, very important in making sure that dissenting voices are heard,’ he said. “If you have a single-party system where everybody says ‘yes sir, yes sir, three bags full’ … and nobody challenges anything, you can get in trouble very fast.” As House minority leader, and formerly as minority whip,
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Blues Legend to Headline United Way Mardi Gras
Telecaster enthusiasts across the world should be familiar with his music, which comprises a blend of hard rock and blues, even establishing him as a “great unsung hero” of the genre. Based in Washington, D.C., The Tom Principato Band includes front man, Tom Principato, joined by Joe Wells on drums, Josh Howell on congos and Steve Wolf on bass. With 23 Wammie awards from the Washington Area Music Association, and “steady appearances at renowned venues like the Birchmere, Ram’s Head, and Blues Alley” under his belt, Principato has definitely carved an impressive niche of fans, both on the East Coast and in Europe. He’s also coming home after an extensive European tour, which has included a performance on the famed German television music program “Ohne Filter” with Guitar legend Albert Lee. Looking back, it’s been a hectic journey since Principato first picked up a Sears Sivertone guitar 46 years ago. Starting when he was only 11, he credits his parents’ extensive record collection, a singular devotion to mastering the guitar in his teen de Tra Energy Medicine & Tools for the years, and his adoration of the great B.B. King as his major influences. . Inc py, Chaney’s Physical Thera “I’ve often been pigeonholed as a blues artist, but I think that’s because B.B.’s soulful influLaura Pezold-Gallagher CQTP/I, RM-TP, HTP4, SM ence was always at the core of everything,” said Pain/Stress Management & Deep Relaxation Principato in a press release from United Way of Energetic - Integrative - Holistic Therapy Calvert County. 301-475-5538 or visit healinghearts.health.officelive.com Principato gained national attention in the lpezoldgal@hotmail.com 1970s, when he led the legendary band Power Chaney’s Physical Therapy, Inc. • 26045 Sotterley Heights Rd. • Hollywood, MD 20636 House. Since embarking on a solo career in the 301-373-5827 Front Desk - Chaney’s • 301-475-5358 Appointments - Home /Office - Laura early 1980s, he produced 11 solo albums and Office Location: (pass Vista Rd & Sotterley Plantation, close to the water - continue past yellow ‘No Outlet’ sign.) engaged in numerous collaborations, including performances with music legends Stevie Ray Vaughn, Danny Gatton and Chuck Leavell. “I like performing with artists that have complimentary differences of tastes and influences,” said Principato. And even though he’s been pigeonholed as a Rn, lPn, C.n.a., C.n.a.
Carnival season is nearly upon us, and as people the world over are dusting off their pancake griddles for Fat Tuesday, and unearthing their masks and costumes for yet another hot and wild Mardi Gras, it’s only fitting that New Orleans rock and blues legend Tom Principato will take center stage with his band at the 10th anniversary Mardi Gras benefit for United Way of Calvert County. United Way CEO Kelly Chambers has said, “We feel really fortunate to have booked Tom, just coming off his European tour … his caliber and New Orleans-style are perfect for our event.” This gala event, which is set up to benefit 36 human service programs in Calvert County, will be held on Saturday, March 13 at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, from 7 pm to 11 pm. For tickets, visit www. unitedwaymardigras.com, call (410) 286-0100 or visit any Ticketmaster location in Washington, D.C. or Maryland.
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blues man, one review of his “Raising the Roof” album in Down Beat Magazine credited his sound as a “diverse musical palette with blues, and complements of funk, jazz, Latin, rock and New Orleans R&B,” so he may be gaining more recognition for his own diversity, and as his popularity and tour schedule have continued to gain momentum, a new project is taking shape, an album of 100% original music with collaborators like the Memphis Horns, Sonny Landreth and Willy Weeks. “I made a decision with this record, that I wanted to raise eyebrows,” he said. And that’s precisely what he’s likely to do at this year’s 10th Anniversary Mardi Gras celebration, which will also feature magic shows courtesy of Fantasy World Entertainment, New Orleans style cuisine and cocktails by Maryland Country Caterers, an extensive live and silent auction, a Maertens Razzle Dazzle Jewelry Raffle, and the drawing for a Mercedes Benz SLK Convertible donated by Family Auto Care.
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“One of the original parishes of the Province of Maryland and Calvert County’s oldest continuously worshipping congregation, Christ Church began with a log church standing as early as 1672. Christ Church Parish, 1692, included all the land south of Hunting Creek. The present church dates from 1772.” - Maryland Historical Society Marker This simple marker stands in front of one of Calvert County’s historic churches, Christ Church. An Episcopal church, it is located in Port Republic, on Broomes Island Road. Imagine the late 1600’s or the early 1700’s – a person living in Calvert County would have a difficult time getting around. The area was heavily wooded, most travel was done by water. And yet, a very determined group of people built a church in an area where there were no towns, no roads, and
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homes that were widely scattered. Christ Church is Calvert County’s oldest continuously worshipping congregation. It is one of the original parishes in Maryland. While no written records remain, it is believed that Christ Church existed before 1670. There is evidence that it was in existence by 1672, from early Parish Registers which can be found in the Maryland Hall of Records, located in Annapolis. In 1692, the Act of Establishment, which created the Province of Maryland became law. Christ Church Parish is one of the original 30 parishes in colonial Maryland and the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. The Act of Establishment gave Christ Church Parish charge of the lower portion of Calvert County – from Hunting Creek on the north to Solomons on the south. The Patuxent River served as the western boundary with the Chesapeake Bay as the eastern boundary. The original church was a log
structure. In 1731 a fire destroyed the log church. A new brick building was constructed and was completed by 1735. However, by 1769 this building was in such bad shape that it needed repair. The Maryland General assembly gave support in the construction of the building that is now in use. This building was completed in 1772. Middleham Chapel, located in Lusby, was started from this congregation. It was known as a Chapel of Ease, a church building other than the parish church that was built within the bounds of the parish to provide parishioners who would have difficulties attending the main church access to services. The church is a beige stucco covered structure. The use of exterior stucco covering the brick walls dates to the 1772 building. The church features stained glass in most of the tall paired roundarched sash windows. There are five paired windows down each side of the building. The front door is framed by two windows. It is considered the mother Episco-
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pal Church of Calvert County and has the oldest continually wo r s h i p p i n g cong regat ion in the County. In 1975, Christ Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Throughout the years there have been renovations in the building. In 1988, maintenance work un- Christ Church covered what is probably the foundation of the log structure which was the church that burned in 1731, directly under where the congregation worships today. A walk through the cemetery provides a who’s who of the early settlers of Calvert County. Names include Parran, Dorsey, Freeland, Duke, Ireland, Sedwick, Bond,
Weems, Hance, Williams, Briscoe and Cochrane. The last Saturday in August, Christ Church will host the 144th Annual Calvert County Jousting Tournament. Jousting is Maryland’s official state sport. The tournament begins at noon. A church bazaar starts at 10 a.m. and a delicious church supper is served at 2:30 p.m.
Built to Last As if the threat of hurricane conditions aren’t enough to make a homeowner question their home’s structure, imagine a wildfire racing through your neighborhood. “I’ve seen homes with cedar shake shingles destroyed in minutes by fast-moving wildfires,” says Coleman, co-host of the home improvement radio show, MyFixItUpLife. “And then, right next to it will be an untouched home with synthetic DaVinci roofing tiles. These tiles have a Class A rating for fire retardance. The roofs can also withstand major hail storms and Category 4 hurricane-force winds. That’s impressive.” Like many homeowners, Coleman is intrigued by the assembly and “inner workings” of building products. “It’s remarkable to see the components of a product like a decorative glass window,” says Coleman. “One of the Private Elegance windows I’ve seen from Hy-Lite/U S
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Mattie A. Green, 72 Mattie A. Green, 72, of Suitland, MD passed away on December 19, 2009 at Southern Maryland Hospital, Clinton, MD. Mattie Arnetta Green was born to the late Bishop John Jacob Green and the late Mother Arnetta Green on February 3, 1937. She was the oldest child of four children. Mattie attended DC public schools. Later in life at the age of 48, Mattie received her GED after taking a home course. Mattie was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ at the Way of the Cross Church at 4th and Virginia Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. at an early age; she received the gift of the Holy Ghost shortly thereafter. Mattie attended church faithfully at the Way of the Cross (Mother Church) located at 4th and Virginia Avenue until her father was selected to preach the Word of God at a mission in Calvert County, Maryland. The Mission grew to become the Bethel Way of the Cross Church of Christ where she attended faithfully until her health kept her from at-
tending on a regular basis. While attending church, Mattie was a Sunday school teacher, Assistant Choir Directress of the Angelic Voices, she was a member of the Usher Board and the Senior Choir. While on the Senior Choir, she blessed the church with one of her favorite songs (My Witness is in Heaven). Mattie loved to laugh and smile. She has always been a person to keep you laughing and smiling. For many years Mattie was employed as a teacher’s aide at Morgan Elementary School until her family moved to Capitol Heights, Maryland in 1974. After her family moved to Capitol Heights Maryland, she started working for District Photo where she worked 14 years. Mattie leaves to cherish her memories, four children, Gwendolyn Davis (Patrick), Anthony Green, Jack Barlow (Linda) and Theresa Green, three brothers, Jacob, James and Robert Green, ten grandchildren, Emanuel (Sharmaine), Lawanda, Leora, Jacob, Arnitra, Lanitra, Jacqueline, Jack Jr., Justin and Jordan, two great grandchildren, Kiara Green and Zacari Hawkins Barlow, three godchildren, Pamela Glover, Paul Simms and Phillip Simms, a special aunt, Mander Lee Green, and one god sister, Ella Harris, three special friends, Clarice Jones, Sophia Bishop, and Carrie Hall, and a host of other family members and friends. She
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also leaves her memories to be cherished by her church family - Bethel Way of the Cross Church of Christ. Funeral service was held on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Bethel Way of the Cross Church, Huntingtown, MD with Bishop Darnell Easton officiating. The interment was at Bethel Way of the Cross Church, Huntingtown, MD. The pallbearers were Nathaniel Herbert, Kevin Williams, Robert Chase, Charles Murray, Dwight Brown, and Alvin Jones, Jr. The honorary pallbearers were Bethel’s Deacon Board. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Frances Cole Johnson, 65 Frances Cole Johnson, 65, affectionately known as MawFink of Port Republic, MD departed this life peacefully on January 9, 2010 at her residence in Port Republic, MD. She was raised by her devoted grandparents, the late Frederick and Sarah Smothers, of Brunswick, MD, was raised in the Catholic faith, and educated in the public schools of Frederick, MD. She attended a real one room school named Horsey Elementary and always the trailblazer; she graduated from Middletown High school. She was the daughter of the late Harry Henry Cole and Frances Christine Elizabeth Smothers, of Frederick, MD. Education was always important to Frances and she never missed an opportunity to deposit something into the lives of someone she met. She received her formal education at the Coppin State University and her advanced education at Bowie State University. Her love of crafts was known throughout the county and many of you have a “Frankie” scarf or blanket in your homes today. She loved all sports and to knit, crochet, and needlepoint. Surviving her is her loving husband of 42 years, Clifton Allen “Daddy” Johnson Jr, a son, Tige C. Johnson, one daughter, Trinita M. Johnson McCall, one son in law, William P. McCall III, a grandson, Antoine Parrish, an adopted son, Phillip Foote and three grandpups, Maxi, Mysian and Muri. She is also survived by three brothers, Phillip Smothers and his wife, Judy; James Cole and Ernest Cole. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Mary Cole and Catherine M. Cole, and a loving godfather, William Brown. She also leaves remember her life a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was held on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Prince
Frederick, MD with Pastor Peter J. Daly officiating. The interment was at Brooks United Methodist Church Cemetery, St. Leonard, MD. The pallbearers were James Cole, Allen Smothers, Irving Cole, Jason Prowinski, Chris Nickerson, and Michael Johnson Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Madeline Jones, 69 Madeline Jones, 69, of Hyattsville, MD passed away on Friday January 29, 2010 at 9:30 am at Prince George’s Hospital, Cheverly, MD. The angels around the throne sang the homecoming song for Sister Madeline and Sister Madeline with a song in her heart bore her wings to glory. Madeline Jones was born on April 22, 1940 to the late James and Ethel Holland in Calvert County, Maryland where she was educated in the county public schools. She was a lifelong resident of Prince Georges County. Madeline dedicated her life to enriching the lives of everyone she met and was thought of as the “Mother” of her family. Her kindness was extended to all she could assist, often times giving to others and going without. She often took others into her home and provided care and nurtured for them in their elderly years. Her compassion and hospitable personality extended even to her church family. Often times, these many acts of kindness were not known to others as she wished for no accolades for her love. She was a hard worker and spent over 30 years working for Kay Management. Upon leaving Kay Management, she worked at Almost Family, an adult daycare center. During that same period of time, she worked for the Prince George’s County Public Schools where she was employed at the time of her passing. She was very dedicated and committed to her job and never wanted to take a day off. Madeline was a lifelong member of St. Edmonds United Methodist Church, where she was very active. She was the Senior Choir President, sang with the Sensational Singers, and also a member of the Flower Circle, all for more than 20 years. In addition she served as the kitchen committee coordinator which included catering many weddings, and organizing other functions at St. Edmonds. Madeline enjoyed family and friends, but her first love and passion was GOD. Her faith and undying commitment to the Lord was exemplified in her witnessing and presence in the community. She was known affectionately for her love of singing, and often times her singing would usher in the presence of the Holy Spirit that was burning
inside the members’ spirits. She leaves with loving memories, two children; Nathaniel Hurley (Barbara), and Delphine Marbley (Darren); three grandchildren; Nathaniel III, Justin, and Kennedi and one great grandchild; TaiVaughn; four brothers; Stanley, Oliver, Leroy, and James; five sisters; Bertina, Virginia, Charlene, Donna and Rose; five sisters-in-law; Dorothy Mae, Mary Catherine, Marthalene, Catora, and Inez; one brother-in-law; William Thomas; five special friends; Angie, Audrey, Kim, Reba, Veronica and a host of nieces, nephews and many other friends and family. She was preceded in death by her sisters Marie, Gladys, and Elizabeth; brother, Oscar; and granddaughter, Danielle. Funeral service was held on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11:00 am at St. Edmonds United Methodist Church, Chesapeake Beach, MD with Pastor Joan Jones officiating. The interment was at Ernestine Jones Cemetery, Chesapeake Beach, MD. The pallbearers were David Dayhoff, Lorenzo Holland, Samuel Holland, Cornell Holland, McKinley Holland, and Clifton Stepney. The honorary pallbearers were Reggie Baker, John Jones, Sylvester Harris, and Howard Lee Scayles, Jr. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
John Wayne McKnett, 75 John Wayne McKnett, 75, of St. Leonard MD passed away on January 31, 2010 in Prince Frederick, MD. Mr. McKnett was born December 19, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John W. and Marion E. Fawthorp McKnett. He joined the Navy in 1951 serving aboard the USS Owen during the Korean conflict and received his GED. He attended the University of Houston and the University of Maryland. Mr. McKnett worked for the Columbia LNG, Cove Point Plant and was a member of Local Union #26 IBEW. He was a member of the Solomons Charter Boat Captains Association and owned “The Tavern” in St. Leonard. His hobbies were fishing and singing Irish tunes. Beloved husband of Patricia A. McKnett of St. Leonard, father of Kevin W. McKnett of Lusby, MD and Wesley McKnett of St. Leonard, MD. The family received friends on Friday February 5, 2010 from 10- 11 AM with services following at 11 AM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Leonard Vol. Fire and Rescue Department, P.O. Box 101 St. Leonard, MD 20685 or SPOT, 4860 St. Leonard Rd. St. Leonard, MD 20685.
Luigi Pietro Rossi, 86 Luigi Pietro Rossi, 86, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away Feb 6, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Born January 23, 1924 in New York, New York to the late Joseph A. and Theresa Bertorino Rossi. Mr. Rossi is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shannon V. Rossi, two sisters and one brother, two sons, four daughters, 1 daughter in law, four sons in laws, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were private. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home P.A., Port Republic, MD.
Leon Matthew Smith, 82 Leon Matthew Smith, 82, of Lusby, MD passed away on January 20, 2010 at his residence in Lusby, MD. He was born on May 11, 1927 in Calvert County Maryland to the late Nathan Earl Smith and Annette Gross Smith. He was one of eleven children. Leon affectionately known as “Grandbubby” to his family was called home from labor to his heavenly home. He was educated in the Calvert County Public Schools. In 1941, Leon entered into the United States Army and served until he was honorably discharged in 1945. After returning from the military, he was employed by the Federal Government at Patuxent Naval Air Station until his retirement. On February 26, 1953, He married Cora Lee Elizabeth Murray. From this union, eight children were born; Linwood, Patsy, Francis, Cordelia, Allen, George, Lisa, and Tyseeke. Leon was a special uncle to William Smith, Vicki Smith, and Kym Massenburg. He cherished them as if they were his own children. Hazel Sutton, is a close friend of the family, whom Leon took under his wing as a daughter. Preceding him in death were two children George and Francis Smith. Two brothers, Eugene & Rondell Smith; Three sisters Patsy Smith, Estelle Smith, and Lottie Adams. Leon was a faithful member of Saint John’s United Methodist Church. He was a willing worker for the Lord. Leon was a member of the Senior Choir, Intermediate Choir and the Methodist Men Choir. He was a devoted Sunday School teacher, Lay Speaker, and Usher. Leon was devoted to worshiping with the sick and shut-in, and regularly attended the Wednesday night bible study and worship service. Leon and Eugene shared being advent gardeners. They would grow all kinds of fruits and vegetables, and didn’t mind sharing them with others. He also had great joy in teaching the bible. He was a member of Gray-Ray American Legion Post 220,
Prince Frederick, MD. He shared a passion in the Feed the Children Foundation. He sponsored one child through Feed the Children, and sponsored a number of children through World Vision. This clearly shows that Leon loved and had compassion for many. Through love for the Lord he was able to take his love and turn it into our love. He would preach from the Bible at any given time or moment especially at family gatherings to give thanks when praise was due. He loved to share the word with anyone and everyone who wanted to hear the gospel of the Lord. When he was no longer physically able to attend church he accepted his church family and congregation into his home for prayer and bible teachings. Leon was blessed to have a devoted and dedicated wife, Cora Lee, who supported and cared for him during his long illness. Leon leaves to cherish precious memories and his love for God; Cora Lee his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, affectionately known to him as “Darling Jill”; six children Linwood (special friend Kimberly), Patsy, Cordelia (Bruce), Allen (Nicole), Lisa, and Tyseeke (Everette); 3 sisters, Maire Gray, Violet Brown, and Annie Pearl Smith; 2 brothers, James and Roland Smith; 4 sisters-in- law; Laura Smith, Bonita Smith, Nancy Smith and Rachel Smith; 15 grandchildren; Anthony, Trawn, Nicholas, Christina, Lakia, Courtney, Gill, Whitney, Sharee, Portia, Antwoin, Nicole, Desiree, Jordan, and Kennedy; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM at St. John United Methodist Church, Lusby, MD with Rev. Dr. Samson Nortey officiating. The interment was at St. John UM Church Cemetery, Lusby, MD. The pallbearers were Gill Washington, Courtney Washington, Trawn Smith, Jordan Edwards, Antwoin Smith, and Anthony Smith. The honorary pallbearers were Nathan Smith, Timothy Smith, William Smith, James Johnson, Ollie Johnson, Douglas Smith, and Eric Murray. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Robert I. Wood, 78 Robert Isaac Wood, 78, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on February 8, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Robert was born July 26, 1931 in Calvert County, MD to the late Isaac Vivian and Lorena Stafford Wood. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife Ellen Wood and a loving companion of 26 years, Ernestine Taylor. He served in the Army during the Korean War, and received the National Defense Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal wit 2 Bronze Stars and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He had a great passion for his farm and farming itself. He was also very involved with the Calvert County 4 H and loved his 4 H kids. Robert is survived by his children, Bonnie Bates of Calvert County, MD, Robert Brent Wood of Prince Frederick, MD and Ellen Dwan Hardesty and her husband Rick of Prince Frederick, MD. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Robin, Keith, Lorena Wood, and Holly and Blake Hardesty, and two cousins Paul “Shockie” Wood and Eddie Wood both of Prince Frederick, MD. The family received friends on Thursday February 11, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD where services were held on Friday February 12, 2010, 11 A.M. Interment followed in Asbury Cemetery Barstow, MD. Pallbearers were Steve Fox, Kevin Wood, Jeff Wood, Blake Hardesty, Gasper Martinez, and Jimmy Wood.Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert County 4 H, Maryland Cooperative Extension, 30 Duke Street P.O. Box 486, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
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Dollars Stretch With Recycled Parts While the down economy may be hurting most retail stores, Southern Maryland Used Auto Parts, the St. Mary’s branch of Brandywine Automotive Centers, has seen more customers seeking out used parts to save money. “With the way the economy is, people are leaning more toward recycled parts instead of new parts,” said Randy Whitley, sales manager at Southern Maryland Used Auto Parts on Route 235 in Mechanicsville. Recycled parts can be bought for as much as 75 percent less that the cost Photo By Sean Rice of buying new, sometimes Randy Whitley, sales manager at Southern Maryland Used Auto Parts in Mechanicsville, stands next to racks of motors at the recycle yard. more, Whitley said. For example, car batWhitley said he sees many people buying minor teries cost near $90 new, but $25 at the recycle yard. parts to install themselves, and even has seen increase A typical engine would cost between $1,700 and $2,000 new, but one can be had for as little as $200 in sales of larger parts like motors and transmissions, which he thinks is a direct result of the economy. from one of Brandywine’s stores, Whitley said. “It’s always been said buy used and save,” he Brandywine Automotive has 15 locations said. throughout Maryland and Virginia, and the Mechan“What we do see is people are coming to buy icville store focuses mainly on trucks, vans, SUV, parts and before they were having service stations and Honda and Toyota vehicles. “But just about any part somebody needs we etc putting the parts on for them, and now they’re can get it in between our stores,” Whitley said. “ If kind of going back and putting the parts on themwe don’t have a part at this location, we can get it in selves again, trying to save that little extra money,” said Woody Meinhardt, president of Brandywine by the next day, sometimes the same day.” By Sean Rice (SCG) info@somdpubHe also works with a network of recycled part Automotive Centers. lishing.net dealers across the country, and can literally get any part a customer needs.
Cap’n Randy’s Celebrates Grand Opening
Cap’n Randy’s Steak and Seafood celebrated a grand opening on Feb. 12, introducing Chef Sterling Swan and their family-friendly menu, which includes an “all you can eat” menu on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. Pictured is Owner William Stewart, left, and General Manager Karen Boecher with Chef Swan.
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The Calvert County law firm of Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Keffler, LLC is joining forces with Cash Flow Plus, Inc. to present a business forum on the topic of identity theft and PCI compliance. If your business is accepting checks and credit cards, or gathers any personal information about your customers, you should consider attended this complimentary seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at the Springhill Suites in Prince Frederick. The seminar will begin at 9 a.m. and a light breakfast will be available. The seminar will cover the dangers of identity theft and fraud, review business obligations of protecting personal identifying information, outline Federal and State requirements, penalties and potential liability for non-compliance, and requirements of PCI compliance. “In today’s challenging market, it is difficult to juggle the responsibilities of managing the daily requirements of offering consumer goods and services.” Tim Manley, President of Cash Flow Plus, Inc., said in a press release. “Teaming up with Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Keffler, LLC to offer this seminar provides an excellent opportunity for our local merchants to learn about the importance of protecting personal identification.” Special invited guests include representatives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department, Calvert County’s State’s Attorney, Laura Martin and Robert Heimrich for PCI Compliance. To reserve your seat today, please contact Elizabeth Gannon by calling 410-535-1780 or e-mail: info@DavisUpton.com. For more information about Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Keffler, LLC, one of the largest law firms in Southern Maryland, visit www. DavisUpton.com.
Jim Kettler Picked As Local VP of Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Jim Kettler, owner and operator of Kettler Brothers Homes, LLC, was installed as Vice President/Calvert County of the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association (MNCBIA) on Jan. 28, at the Bethesda Marriott in Bethesda. Maryland Delegate John F. Wood, Jr. conducted the installation. MNCBIA’s jurisdiction includes Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s Counties in Maryland and Washington, DC. The major focus of Kettler and the Calvert County Liaison Committee in the coming year will be on increasing the Jim Kettler Association’s strength and influence in the county and expanding opportunities for affordable homeownership. During the officers’ installation in Bethesda, Edward “Guy” Curley, III president of Liberty Home Builder, Inc., of Great Mills, was installed as the 49th President of the MNCBIA. Anthony J. O’Donnell, Minority Leader, Maryland House of Delegates conducted the installation. The MNCBIA is a regional organization of 600 building and development companies representing the interests of more than 15,000 employees of the building industry and its affiliated professional and service firms operat- Guy Curley ing in the Maryland counties of Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s and in the city of Washington DC. For more information visit www.mncbia.org.
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Out About Friday, Feb. 19-21
• Tricoda Open XXII The Tri County Dart Association presents the Tricoda Open XXII February 19-21 at the Holiday Inn Solomons. More than $6500 will be offered during this dart tournament sanctioned by the American Darts Organization. The competition has three days of events, including youth events on Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of St. Mary’s. For more information contact Chuggy Raley, 301-997-4066 or bkraley@msn.com.
difference for other teens in your community, please contact Rachel Hummel. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Next Steps for a Sustainable Calvert The Good Life without the Commute: Are you interested in changing your lifestyle to support a sustainable community? Join us to talk about the possibilities, pitfalls and promises. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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Tuesday, Feb. 23 • Tacos Meeting Teen Advisory Council of Students meets with Calvert Library staff to help plan and market programming for teens, as well as, suggest materials that would interest teens, 3:30-4:40pm. This is volunteer work that counts towards community service hours. If you are a teen interested in making a
• The Fabulous Hubcaps Fundraiser Do you like a little bit of Rock-N-Roll and have a passion for animals? The Fabulous Hubcaps will be hosting a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Calvert County February 27th at the Holiday Inn Solomons from 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 each and can be purchased at the
Fishing Creek Kennel, 2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There will also be a silent auction and raffle items. For more information on this event, please contact 410-286-2679 or visit their website www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org.
Sunday, Feb. 28 • COSMIC Symphony – Voices of the People Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown. 4 – 6 p.m. The Chamber Orchestra of Southern Maryland in Concert presents Voices of the People featuring Jessica Lyons. Be delighted by the 5th Annual Young Artists Competition winners, Brahms Rhapsody and Copland’s Rodeo featuring Ballet Caliente. Tickets: $10, $8 seniors and students, $25 for a family pass. Tickets available at www.cosmicmusic.org, Educate & Celebrate and Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts. 410-414-7036.
Sunday, March 7 • Celtic Concert featuring Le Vent du Nord The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland proudly presents a Celtic Concert featuring Le Vent du Nord on Sunday, March 7 at the Calvert Marine Museum beginning at 7:30 p.m. The band will offer workshops in fiddle and feet, guitar and accordion during the day. For more information on the concert and workshops, please visit www.cssm.org or call 443975-0972.
Monday, April 5 • Otter Breakfast Learn about otter enrichment, habitat, and the mischief these mammals get into with their playful curiosity at the Calvert Marine Museum beginning at 9 a.m.. Go behind the scenes to talk with a keeper and observe a feeding. A continental breakfast will be provided. Children must be 8 years old and accompanied
by an adult to participate. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Fee is $15 per person, $10 for members, and includes museum admission. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.
Saturday, April 18 • 25th Annual Opening Day Celebration, Discovering Archaeology Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our 25th season of activities and education at JPPM. Discover the where, what, and how of archaeology, as we highlight our new exhibit “The FAQ’s of Archaeology”. Tour the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Learn about archaeology through educational walks, activities, and demonstrations. For additional information call 410-586-8501, or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us. Free admission.
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Climate Change? Or Just a Lot of Snow? By Sherrod Sturrock
As I sit here watching the relentlessly falling snow and contemplating its ultimate depth with some trepidation, I am reminded of the bleak midwinter carol where “snow had fallen snow on snow...” One of the consequences of climate change, the experts tell us, is more severe weather. This winter certainly seems to be a harbinger. My brilliant friend Dr. Peter Vogt bah humbugs such talk saying that the variations within one season – One year or a couple of years – don’t count as “climate change.” It is the trend over time, at minimum 20 – 30 years, that tells the tale. Peter it must be said thinks in “deep time,” connoting millions of years, and sometimes in “near time” – the last 50,000 years or so that homo sapiens started moving around. Most of us dwell within the realm of our experience. It is perhaps this inability to grasp such a yawning leap of time that places the topic of climate change so low on most people’s priority list. If it’s not happening in my lifetime, why should I care? And what can I possibly do about it anyway? During the course of the PEM Talks Climate Change series at the museum, we are grappling with these ideas, exploring how gradual changes over time affect us. We
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humans are such ephemeral creatures, registering on the geologic timeline. Compare our mere 150,000 years of existence to a horseshoe crab, for example, which has existed more or less in its current form for over 400 million years. I rest my case. It is nearly impossible for us to imagine the dynamic status of a planet in constant flux because our own perceptions are so limited. That is precisely what the climate change speakers endeavor to do, however. The first speaker, Dr. Darrin Lowery, gave a sweeping perspective on ancient archaeological sites; many he has discovered, are now found below water level due to rising seas. The next speaker, on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m., is Dr. Ralph Eshelman who promises to help us “see” that the landscape we pass every day was – and still is being shaped by the powerful forces of shifting continents and rising and falling seas. Then on Saturday, March 13, Mike Tidwell, environmental writer for the Washington Post, startles us with his challenge: “If you want to save the planet, STOP going green!.” And finally in April, we look at the challenge of supplying a dwindling supply of clean drinking water to a growing population in a symposium sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties. PEM Talks references the museum’s three themes: Paleontology, the Environment, and Maritime History. It is an important part of our mission to raise the difficult questions and challenge our audience to think, and to act. Whether exploring the myth and reality of Captain John Smith, explor-
ing the largely unknown War of 1812, coming to terms with our love hate relationship with sharks, or challenging ourselves to be better stewards of the environment, the museum PEM Talks will rock your world, or at least stimulate it. Join us, won’t you? Sherrod Sturrock is the Deputy Director of the Calvert Marine Museum. She can be reached atsturrosa@co.cal.md.us.
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Higher Ed Center Bringing the World to Southern Maryland Win Two Tickets for ‘Le Vent du Nord’ The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland in partnership with the Calvert Marine Museum proudly presents Le Vent du Nord from Montreal, Canada. Three of the band members will offer workshops in fiddle/ feet, guitar and accordion during the afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. The evening concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 7. The Photo from www.leventdunord.com. workshops and concert will be held at the Calvert Marine Museum Auditorium on Solomons Island. Tickets are $25 and are available online at www.cssm.org/tickets. Three lucky winners will win two tickets to see this award-winning group. Enter only once per day. Three winners will be drawn on Friday, February 26, 2010 and notified by email. For more information about the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland, visit their website at www.cssm.org.
Of all the perks of living in Southern Maryland, foreign films don’t tend to top the list. It may be for that reason that Dr. Mel Powell, Executive Director for the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, is excited that the center will be hosting a foreign film festival that’s sure to open eyes and ears to other corners of the globe. This is the first time that the “Bridges to the World” foreign film festival has come to Southern Maryland, but Powell said he is certain it won’t be the last. “They had a festival last year, and they had it at four institutions … and this year they added Southern Maryland,” he said, explaining that the center’s success in presenting the Sister-State Art Show, which featured landscape artists from Maryland, may have been the reason for its selection. As the center turns its attention to film, Powell admitted he had not seen any of the five films that would be screened, but all have received critical praise. “I think they were looking for high quality films … two of the films had been nominated for Oscars for Best Foreign Language Films,” said Powell. “In fact, one of them (December Heat, a film from Estonia) has been nominated for 2010 … and the leading actress from the Korean film (My Dear Enemy) won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival.” The festival, which is a statewide initiative intended to recognize global influences on art and film, originated at the International Division of Maryland’s Office of the Secretary of State, and will be operating this year in conjunction with the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Frostburg University, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Salisbury Uni-
versity and Towson University, which are all inviting the public to attend free screenings of five international films, one each from Russia, Korea, Argentina, Estonia and Nigeria. The films were chosen by the embassies of the respective countries, and each film will be introduced, screened, and followed by a discussion. The series is scheduled to run for five weeks, on Wednesday Evenings, from February 10 through March 10 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in the Center Hall, Building II, and Presentations begin at 7:00 p.m. All films will be shown with English subtitles.
The schedule is as follows:
• Feb. 10: “The Island” (Russia). This “fictional biography” about a 20th Century Eastern Orthodox monk was selected as Best Russian Picture of the year in 2006. • Feb. 17: “My Dear Enemy” (Korea). This character comedy garnered a best actress award for actress Jeon Do-yeon at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. • Feb. 24: “Son of the Bride” (Argentina). This comedy-drama about the trials and triumphs of family life was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Langauge Film in 2002.
• March 3: “December Heat” (Estonia). This powerful war drama was submitted for the 2010 Nomination for an Academy Award for Best Foreign film.
• March 10: “Royal Messengers” (Nigeria). This 2007 “Nollywood” comedy about a king with 21 daughters and no heir to his throne serves as an example of the second-fastest growing film industry in the world.
Tickets are not required for these free screenings; however seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Inclement weather may change the viewing schedule, so people are advised to call and confirm screenings. For more information on the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center call 301-737-2500 or go to www.smhec.org. By AndreA Shiell (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
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Do you enjoy live performances but not a long drive into D.C.? Looking for an opportunity to introduce your family to the orchestra? Come enjoy the local musicians of the COSMIC Symphony on Sunday, Feb. 28th, at 4 p.m. at Huntingtown High School. The 6th Annual Young Artist Competition winner, Jessica Lyon, is featured performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor. Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide
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to the Orchestra” narrated by Jack Williamson, Copland’s “Rodeo”, and Leroy Anderson’s “The Typewriter” round out this family friendly concert. Tickets are available at www.cosmicmusic.org, Educate & Celebrate, Sacchetti Music, Maertens Gifts & Jewelry in Calvert and Allegro Music, the Pax River MWR and, Stevens Studio in St. Mary’s. The cost is $10, or $8 for seniors and students, or $25 per family.
Cures for Leash Walking Woes By Julie Jacobus Many owners come to me with the same issue- help teach my dog to walk nicely on the leash. Walking your dog is good for your dog and good for you. Walking keeps both of you healthy, entertained, and strong. However, when leash walking is unpleasant, our walks become battles, or worse, do not happen at all. There are many devices available on the market to deter pulling. For most dogs I recommend using a standard buckle collar. If your dog is a serious puller, I will recommend the Easy Walk harness by Premier. This is a front clip harness that requires no adjustment time (as head halters often do) and reduces the leverage needed to pull. The dogs can no longer use their body weight to drag you down the street. If your dog can “Houdini” out of collars or harnesses, you can try a limited slip or “martingale” style collar. It fits looser than a standard collar, but will tighten just enough if they attempt to back out that it will get caught behind their ears. These are often used by owners of Greyhounds, Shepherds, or any dog whose neck is as wide as their head. Consistency, a few tasty treats, and a little patience are the most important tools needed. If your dog has ever pulled you and got to go where it wanted to go, your dog learned that pulling works. Dogs also have an opposition reflex; if you pull on your dog, your dog will automatically pull back. We must retrain your dog to pay attention to you, and you will both be rewarded with a pleasant walk. Some dogs start getting a little nutty as soon as they see the leash. As you reach for the leash, ask your dog to sit. If your dog refuses (ask only once!) put down the leash, and walk
away. Wait five seconds, come back to your dog, and ask for a sit again. If your dog complies, attach the leash. If not, repeat walking away. You are teaching your dog silly behavior gets them nowhere, but calmly following your cue gets them what they want. Step out of your house. Chances are your dog is already starting to pull! There are two techniques you will practice. The first technique is called “being a tree.” If your dog pulls, do not move. Say your dog’s name to get his/ her attention. If you get any looseness in the leash, say “good dog!”, and try to start walking again. If your dog pulls again, stop moving again, repeating the technique. Your dog will learn the only way he or she will get anywhere is when there is looseness in the leash. The second technique is changing directions. In this technique, if your dog starts forging ahead, say your dog’s name, turn in the opposite direction, and walk in that direction. There will be slight tension in the leash, but your dog will turn around and come back to you. As you dog catches up to you, say “good dog!” and attempt to continue walking. In both techniques, you are only saying your dog’s name and “good dog.” We want to catch your dog doing well. I mentioned bringing a few treats. We do not want your dog reliant on treats, but if you say your dog’s name and he or she gives you eye contact and has a loose leash, reward that behavior! I do not recommend correction- based devices such as choke chains or prong collars. While some dogs will respond to these devices, some will ignore them, and keep yanking on you. More sensitive dogs may develop a correlation between painful corrections to their neck with what they see. (When your dog tried to say hello to that oth-
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er dog, they got a horrible pinch to their neck thus associating other dogs with making bad things happen.) Many leash aggressive dogs I have worked with had training histories involving these collars. I hope utilizing these techniques will help you and your dog enjoy some much de-
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