2010-08-05 Southern Calvert Gazette by Southern Maryland Online

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Southern Calvert

August July 2010

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Everything Solomons, Lusby, Dowell, and St. Leonard

A Little Bit Country A Little Bit Rock-n-Roll

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New $200K ‘Smart Buoy’ Buzzard Head-Sending What’s Holding Up New Put To Work in Bay Candidate Arrested – Again Plant at Calvert Cliffs? Story Page 4

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Reba McEntire with special guest Melissa Peterman will be performing at St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department’s Bayside Toyota Pavilion on Aug. 19. This picture is from Reba’s concert on July 4, 2008 at Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, Calif. Photo courtesy of Dwight McCann/ Chumash Casino Resort.

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David Dean, an assistant of Michael Shwedick, of Reptile World Inc., shows children an alligator snapping turtle during one of the Calvert Library-sponsored Reptile World Shows at Patuxent Elementary School. SEE PAGE 9

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“We’re basically a hair metal band without the hair,” said Dave Spencer, vocalist for the band Hate the Toy, a band playing their blend of 70s rock, 80s metal, 90s alternative and newer classics. SEE PAGE 21

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Connor Davies, right, receives her $1,000 Democratic scholarship check at a meeting of the Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club on July 21. Davies is show with her mom, Colleen. SEE PAGE 5

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LOCAL NEWS New ‘Smart Buoy’ Put In Operation at Dominion Gooses Reef

By Capt. Sonney Forrest

ast Tuesday, with calm seas, the Motor Vessel John C. Widener placed the ninth buoy at the Gooses Reef site in the Chesapeake Bay. The buoy is part of the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS) deployed by the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). So what is the CBIBS? It is the first water trail system in the National Park Service’s National Trail System. This is a newly installed buoy trail system being deployed by NOAA. This new buoy was funded by Dominion Foundation Resources through the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative (MARI), which first placed barge loads of crushed concrete from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge there to make a man-made reef. After seeding it with oyster spat it should be a productive fishing reef site for all. The big yellow buoy is known as a “Smart Buoy” and costs over $200,000. One of the primary functions of the buoy is safety, first and foremost, because it can provide real time data on the conditions found at that site located in the middle of the Bay off the Little Choptank River. Its location is 38.33.375 N/ 076.24.882 W for boaters who want to physically see it. Mariners can call it up at 877-BUOY-BAY. You can get the wind direction, speed, gusts, wave height, water temperature and tide direction for starters. Using a computer, you can obtain a history graph of past conditions to tell if it is better or getting worse. You can find out if the water temperature is freezing cold, and if protective suits are needed, or if it is real hot, humidity is high and there’s no wind. Check it out at www. buoybay.gov.

So what all about all the scientific stuff it does? Briefly, it has 34 different items it reports on in real–time with a data history recorded. It does it all from top to bottom, truly. You get the surface water temperature and what it is near the bottom. The salinity, Ooygen, Ph levels and many more are recorded at the top and bottom for comparisons, all with a data history for study. The dissolved oxygen levels are so important to know because they affect the overall well being of the Bay. Fishermen will love this Buoy more and more over time for what it does. I mentioned what a mariner needs, but there is also the barometric pressure and what affects it has on fish. The water currents’ direction and speed which may be different than the wind. This can cause bigger than normal waves. Water salinity affects fishing – too low and no bait and no fish. Check it out at www.buoybay. gov for all the information. CBIBS is a system of buoys placed along the route taken in 1608 by Capt. John Smith when discovering and mapping the Chesapeake Bay. It is a National Historic Trail that you can follow on the water. Learn all of what he saw and did during several trips up and down the Bay as part of our National History of America. When near one of the nine buoys dial up 877-286-9229 for a recording by John Page Williams, Senior Naturalist and Historian, telling you all Capt. Smith experienced on that spot on the Bay in 1608. Capt. Sonney Forrest has been a charter fisherman for 34 years on the Chesapeake Bay and runs Reel Relief Charters out of Solomons Island. Call Captain Sonney at (443) 532-0836 or email captain@captainsonney.com.

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LOCAL NEWS

Sneade’s Hits 35 Year Mark

neade’s ACE Home Center, located in Lusby and Owings, is celebrating its 35th year in

business. To commemorate this milestone, Sneade’s has been offering special deals, such as a large sale last weekend where everything in the store, including lumber, was 20 percent off. Sneade’s was established in 1975 in North Beach, said to Retail Marketing Programs Manager Patricia Willis, adding Sneade’s success can be attributed to its excellent customer service and involvement in the community. “What we really pride ourselves in is customer service,” Willis said. Their customer service includes helping a person locate and purchase what they need for all their home improvement projects, from lumber to locks. “We can build your house,” Willis said. Sneade’s also prides itself in giving back to the community. Examples of their Photo by Sarah Miller involvement in the community involves their sponsoring sports teams and the Boy and Girl Scouts, donating to non-profit organizations and participating in the Relay for Life, Willis said. “Every Eagle Scout, and I’m serious, comes in here for help,” she said. “We’re definitely here for the community and we’re here for the long run,” Willis said. For location and store information, visit www.sneades.com By Sarah Miller (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net

Connor Davies Wins Democratic Scholarship

onnor Davies of Lusby, a 2010 graduate of Patuxent High School, was awarded this year’s Calvert County Democratic Scholarship of $1,000 during the most recent meeting of the Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club. Davies was recently a finalist in the National History Fair competition. She plans to attend Mary Washington University this fall. She was accompanied by her parents, Collen and Chris Davies. Davies was selected from a number of candidates, all seniors graduating from high schools in the county this past May. Her answer to the question about the importance of the principles of the Democratic Party impressed the selection committee and resulted in her receiving the award. The selection committee consisted of Stovy Brown of St. Leonard, chair, Ann Brown of Port Republic, Karen Zuza of Lusby, and Larry Titus of Prince Frederick. The Democratic scholarship is awarded annually to a high school senior from Calvert County going on to a four-year academic institution. Various organizations in the Democratic Party in the County contribute to this annual award, including the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee, the Calvert County Democratic Club, the Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club, and the Riverside Democratic Club. Connor Davies, (center with check) receives her $1,000 Democratic scholarship check at a meeting of the Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club on July 21. From left is Stovy Brown, Secretary, Calvert County Democratic Central Committee, Chris Davies, Connor’s father and candidate for Maryland House of Delegates for District 29C, Colleen Davies, Connor’s mother, Connor Davies, scholarship winner, Barbara Stinnett, Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and President, Calvert County Women’s Democratic Club, Senator Roy Dyson, Maryland State Senator for District 29.

Candidate for County Commissioner Arrested

urtis Litten of Huntingtown, who recently filed papers to run for Calvert County Commissioner as a Democrat, was arrested on an illegal dumping complaint related to the old Sunderland Post Office. On June 11, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 6401 Southern Maryland Blvd, where the post office used to be located, Curtis Litten on an illegal dumping complaint. Upon arrival, an officer observed a large pile of litter illegally dumped there, just days after the county moved to clean it up. Following an investigation, detectives learned that the litter had allegedly been dumped there at the direction of Curtis Litten, previous owner of the property. Litten, 47, of Huntingtown, had been cited for several zoning violations during the time he owned the property and was also found guilty in October 2009 of criminal charges including attempted second-degree assault and harassment on two Calvert County Commissioners. Litten was found guilty of harassing Commissioner Linda Kelley, and guilty of

second-degree assault for attempting to send Commissioner Jerry Clark a package containing a vulture’s head and feet with a threatening note. On the new charge, Litten was arrested and charged with illegal littering/dumping, and was incarcerated at the Calvert Detention Center. He was later released on bond. Sheriff’s deputies are also investigating Litten for an incident at the Board of Elections. Officials say after he filed his papers to run for county commissioner, several small stickers with comments about Commissioner Linda Kelley were found. By Diane Burr (CC) info@somdpublishing.net

Clipper’s Donates For Doggie Oxygen Masks

lipper’s Canine Café recently held a fundraiser to outfit four local firehouses with oxygen masks for animals that get caught in house fires. “I saw an article about [the masks] in Whole Dog Journal in the March issue,” said Ann Bowman, owner of Clipper’s Canine Café. The article, entitled “Organization Facilitates Donations of Pet Oxygen Masks”, gave statistics for the number of pets involved in house fires and how rescue workers have difficulties giving oxygen to animals because the masks weren’t designed for them. Bowman, after reading the article, decided to do her part in equipping firehouses with the tools necessary to help the pets in house fires. In conjunction with Clipper’s Canine Café’s 5th anniversary in June, they had a donation jar, a raffle for a free bag of dog food and a silent auction for a dog bed and two baskets of merchandise from the store. In total, the masks cost around $260 and Clipper’s Canine Café contributed around $90. The masks come from Wag’n Enterprises, which specializes in offering “pet par-

ents and first responders the necessary gear, supplies and training to effectively mitigate, prepare and respond to emergencies that impact pet health and safety,” according to the website. Wag’n Enterprises also offers bulletproof vests for police dogs, which Bowman said might be purchased during another fundraiser in the fall. The next fundraiser will be held in conjunction with a search and rescue demonstration, the date of which is still to be determined. The masks came in a set of three, with a large, medium and small mask, along with an orange, six foot leash, an instructional DVD entitled “O2 Fur Life” and a laminated card with instructions for animal CPR and the use of the masks and decals for the fire trucks to let people know they have the equipment onboard. The firehouses that received the equipment were, Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department, Prince Frederick Fire Department and St. Mary’s Fire Department. People interested in donating should contact Ann Bowman at 410-326-9294. By Sarah Miller (SCG) info@somdpublishing.net

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LOCAL NEWS

Man Charged With Distributing Child Pornography

n Owings man faces more than 40 years in prison if he is convicted of all charges against him for allegedly promoting and distributing some 24 separate videos and images of child pornography. Investigators in Calvert County began an under cover operation aimed at Paul Stanley, 20, at the beginning of July, court papers state where they were able to download files of child pornography from Stanley’s alleged internet provider address. The court papers detail four videos and images out of those downloaded depicting graphic sexual abuse of children. The first video, court papers stated, was of two “very young boys” being sexually abused by an older boy with children’s music being played in the background. The second video shows an adult male sexually abusing a young girl, charging documents state. The third and fourth images show much the same type of abuse, charging documents state. In mid-July as the investigation continued investigators were informed by Verizon that Jeanette Spicer, the mother of the suspect, was the subscriber to the internet service used to download the files and detectives searched her home, but Spicer said Stanley was staying with friends in Chesapeake Beach and had his

laptop computer with him. When an investigator spoke to Stanley after the first search warrant, Stanley told him that he Paul Stanley had given his laptop to a friend six months prior to being questioned, police state. Investigators questioned the owner of the home where Stanley was staying in Chesapeake Beach, Tamara Myers, who told them she had seen Stanley with the laptop computer in her residence the day before she was questioned, charging documents stated. A second warrant search on the Chesapeake Beach address turned up Stanley’s laptop downstairs hidden under a dresser, charging documents had stated, with the screen smashed and an unknown liquid poured over it. Stanley was later released on a 10 percent of a $7,500 bond and told to avoid all contact with minors. Stanley was charged with four counts of promoting or distributing child pornography, obstructing and hindering an investigation and making a false statement to a police officer. By Guy Leonard (CT) info@somdpublishing.net

Saphron Moving to Historic Old Field House In Prince Frederick

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love food and I love cooking for people.” What better reasons could there be for Charleen Obal to go into business as the owner of her own restaurant? For the past three years Saphron Restaurant has been located in Central Square Shopping Center but will soon be relocating to Old Field House in Prince Fredrick. Saphron Restaurant at Old Field House is slated to open in early August, but the exact date has not yet been set. The initial theme of the restaurant is “Lowcountry”, but Obal described the restaurant’s menu as “eclectic”. “We have a little bit of everything,” she said. The cuisine started out as Lowcountry fare, which is Old Field House native to South Carolina and Georgia, and expanded to include Italian and African dishes as well, among other things. “We even have fried chicken,” Obal said. Obal is a native of Charleston, South Carolina, so the Lowcountry cooking is something she grew up with. One of the defining features of Lowcountry cooking is that is uses foods that are in season and all fresh ingredients from farmers in the area, which means the menu will be constantly refreshed with featured items coming and going with the seasons, Obal said. The choice to move the Saphron Restaurant to the Old Field House “came by happenstance.” She was looking to move the restau-

rant to St. Mary’s County and when the building opened in May, when the Old Field Inn moved out, she saw it as a good opportunity. According to her, the new location is “convenient and it’s well known.” She also liked the fact that the building has been

around for a long time and has historical roots. The house was built in 1850 and the family that once lived there was well known, according to Obal. “We anticipate having some of [Old Field Inn’s] customers,” Obal said. “In this area we all kind of share customers.” The Saphron Restaurant at Old Field House will be keeping up with the upscale tradition it established at its old location, which is similar to other locations in the area. Obal looks forward to opening in the new location and “the fact we’re in the Old Field House makes it even more wonderful.” By Sarah Miller (SCG) info@somdpublishing. net

Calvert Unemployment Rate Edges Upward

Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders can’t be wrong!

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fter a spring of the lowest unemployment rate all year, the number of jobless in Calvert County has edged back up above 6 percent. The state’s Division of Labor, Licensing and Regulation released a report for the month of June that showed unemployment in Calvert has risen to 6.2 percent, which is four-tenths of a percent higher than May. The lowest rate so far this year in Calvert was 5.7 percent, or 2,733 people without work. Currently there are 2,997 people actively seeking work but still without a job, the latest report states. The entire county labor force now stands at 48,189, according to the report, with 45,192 working. While the jobless rate in Calvert has increased in just two months after seasonal hiring has receded, the tri-county region still remains among the least affected in the

state by the recession that began in 2007. The only counties with lower jobless rates are Howard and Montgomery counties at about 5.5 percent. Gerald Clark, president of the Calvert Board of County Commissioners, said Monday that the unemployment rate in the county reflected how important the summer months were to the local economy, especially in the Solomons Island area. “Our summer time sales have been pretty good but it hasn’t been what it’s been in the past,” Clark, who owns a restaurant and liquor store said. “Retail [in Solomons] is still very soft… which translates into unemployment.” Clark said his sales have at least not dropped below what they were last year. “We’re not growing but we’re holding our own.” By Guy Leonard (CT) info@somdpublishing.net

It’s All Political

What’s Holding Up Calvert Cliffs? By Nick Garrett

f politicians used Twitter in the 1960’s and 70’s, there would certainly have been a buzz about construction of the Calvert Cliffs power plant since it would create nearly 750 new permanent jobs and scores of temporary ones. Farmers even came out of the fields, leaving their tobacco knives behind for this work. In large part, the birth of zoning in Calvert County is attributable to planning the first phase at Calvert Cliffs. The late great Louie Goldstein’s land sale, BG&E’s desire to build, and the commissioners’ foresight doubled the county’s budget overnight. It set us on a course that has made us one of the wealthiest counties in the country. In the 1980’s, the relationship between BG&E, the commissioners, and residents had ups and downs like any, but still we prospered. More jobs and greater opportunity led to waves of growth. Thirty-somethings, myself included, vividly remember knowing that the PC’s in our school computer labs were paid for by our community partner, BG&E. Now, the plant’s expansion with a third reactor brings to mind the great benefits of the first 40 years of partnership. So who slammed on the brakes? Some say that the tough economy made the pitch for expansion a little hard to swallow in the private sector, while others point to the fact that Congress didn’t include enough funds in the 2005 Federal Energy Policy Act to cover all projects. This prevents Unistar from guaranteeing a loan for the expansion. With a 10,000-page report on just the potential environmental impact, many studies, and several public hearings, one would think this “issue” would have surfaced sooner. Especially considering the work already done on construction plans. This includes a plume abatement

technology that prevents visible steam and reduces potential psychological impact on tourism, an on-sight desalinization plant to bring water from the Bay, strip the salt, and use it to cool rods, and revolutionary strategies for soil testing. The new reactor would also be capable of using recycled fuel. This is particularly noteworthy considering US energy policy has been criticized because no initiative has succeeded to fund the construction of facilities for recycling fuel anywhere in the country. Our power plant, like many, is burdened with having to self-store spent fuel rods while the safe, the preferred method is to recycle or store them in a national repository. Construction of a third reactor at Calvert Cliffs is projected to create more than 4,000 temporary jobs and over 400 new permanent ones. (Some estimates are 5,000 temporary and 500 permanent new jobs). An industrial construction degree program was even developed with the College of Southern Maryland that would train students in how power plants are built, coinciding with the vision that a resident can get educated and work in the same place they live. Many leaders and small business owners are eager because of the impact the expansion would have on Calvert County’s economy with such an inf lux of workers. The idea of cruise ships in the Bay to house the temporary workers was even f loated. An additional $40 million in annual tax revenue was projected to be added to the county coffers by the project until a deal was struck to offer a 50% per annum tax credit for 15 years if ground breaks on the project. This was done to entice those charged with choosing among three locations for the reactor. Some believe that the tax credit erodes the chances of Pennsylvania and New York to get the project and ensures our plant at Calvert Cliffs. Years of public hearings, reports, community meet-

ings, hoops, bells, and whistles, but now we are on hold again! Now the parties involved are holding tight to see the status of an amendment on the current war-spending bill in Congress that would raise the loan guarantee amount by $9 billion to allow the plant expansion under that 2005 law and secure what is necessary to proceed. Some in Congress believe this is as good as a guarantee for the Calvert Cliffs project. The catch is that Speaker Pelosi wanted to add a $9 billion guarantee increase for renewable energy in order to gain her support to go along with it. With the public sentiment against earmarks and politics, this puts two things in perspective. First, we may need to evaluate our criticism of the process because in this case it benefits our county. Second, whether we particularly care for the plant or not, its impact on the county’s economy cannot be ignored. Imagine the benefit of 4,000 people buying food and living necessities daily in our stores, visiting our tourism sites, and using our services. It’s not really a stretch to say that without partnerships like the ones with Calvert Cliffs and Dominion, our taxes could

be a lot higher and quality of life lower. There are always some who oppose the plant being here in the first place, but when the bulk of the criticism comes from political action committees whose members don’t even live here, we have to believe that with a few exceptions, this is what we want for Calvert County. One issue that people can certainly become aware of is the lack of permanent storage of spent nuclear fuel. What this also means is that we may have take a look deep inside our own ideologies to determine whether we are ok with the good old fashioned Congressional “compromise” that we currently criticize but can only hope will result in a fix that allows us to proceed with this expansion. About the Author: Nick Garrett is the owner of The Garrett Music Academy in Owings, a published author, and currently serves on various boards and commissions in Calvert County.

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Thursday, August-2010

Vendors Needed for Bayfest

he Town of North Beach is seeking quality artists, crafters and vendors for the 26th annual Bayfest, Saturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29 from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. Upwards of 30,000 people annually attend this two-day event along the Chesapeake Bay, and because of record beach attendance this year, attendance is expected to be even greater. Crafters from all over the Eastern U.S. participate. Bayfest is a family event featuring con-

tinuous live music on several stages on the North Beach boardwalk along Bay Avenue from 1st to 7th streets, A Waterman’s Association Crab and Shrimp Feast at the end of the pier, and fun and games for children. High-quality vendors interested in having a booth must submit photos of their products, and should call the Town of North Beach at (301) 855-6681 for application information. A vendor contract is also available on the official Town of North Beach web site at www. ci.north-beach.md.us.

Shipwreck Found Near World Trade Center Coming to St. Leonard

he Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC lab) has been contracted to conserve and reassemble the remains of a late 18th or early 19th century ship recently found at the construction site of the World Trade Center in New York City. A conservation team from the MAC lab led by its Head Conservator, Nichole Doub, is assisting in the extraction of the ship for transport to the lab in Calvert County next week. “Maryland’s foresight in creating the MAC lab demonstrates our dedication to the role of preserving our nation’s past,” commented Governor Martin O’Malley. “I have visited the lab and met the conservators. I am elated that Maryland’s nationally recognized conservation laboratory was chosen for the exciting project of recovering and reassembling this important find.” This week work began at the World Trade Center site with project lead, AKRF, a New York-based environmental, planning and engineering firm. The ship is being safely extracted, wrapped and labeled pieceby-piece for transport to MAC lab where it will undergo conservation treatment and reassembly for study. The recovery effort is scheduled for completion by the end of this week so that the pieces can be sent to Maryland and conservation work can begin as quickly as possible. “It has been a very unique and exciting experience, excavating an 18th century ship at the World Trade Center site,” said Doub. “The crew has been working long days to record, lift and package the ship’s timbers in preparation for transport to the MAC lab.”

AKRF’s archaeologists unearthed remains of the ship while working for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation monitoring excavations at the World Trade Center (WTC) Vehicle Security Center (VSC) and Tour Bus Parking Facility site. The last time archaeological trove of this significance was found was in 1982, when an 18th-century cargo ship was uncovered at 175 Water Street. “Our conservation lab was designed with the treatment of shipwrecks in mind,” added Dr. Patricia Samford, Director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. “Our conservators have a great deal of experience with recovering and conserving waterlogged timbers, such as those found at the World Trade Center site. We are much honored to be working on this internationally spotlighted project.” The Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) and the MAC lab are proud to be participating in this historic project. The MAC lab is a state-of-the-art archaeological research, conservation, and curation facility located at JPPM, the State Museum of Archaeology, in southern Maryland. The MAC lab serves as a clearinghouse for archaeological collections recovered from land-based and underwater projects conducted by State and Federal agencies throughout Maryland. The lab also houses a number of major collections acquired through private donation to the Maryland Historical Trust. All of these collections are available for research, education, and exhibit purposes to students, scholars, museum curators, and educators.

Patuxent Voices Seeking Voices

ove to sing? Looking for an outlet for your talent? Then consider auditioning for Patuxent Voices, Southern Maryland’s premiere women’s a cappella group. Auditions are open to all women who can read music, are

able to blend with existing members, and love to sing. Call Linda at 240-925-6739 to set up an audition during the month of August. You can also visit our web site, www.patuxentvoices.com or see us on Facebook.

Thursday, August-2010

New Crop of Winners Take ‘RU Calvert’s Next Idol’

alvert Library and Garrett Music Academy hosted RU Calvert’s Next Idol and the young talent in Calvert County came out of the woodwork, reports Beverly Izzi Children’s Coordinator for Calvert Library. Auditions were held on Friday, July 30 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick with over 40 contestants competing. The youth competed by age category and the top performers went on to compete at the Finals on July 31. While the winners will not necessarily be signed by a record label at the end of the event, they will be offered the opportunity to create a professional demo recording at The Garrett Music Academy’s studio and have a professional photo shoot. Heavenly Chicken sponsored gift cards for each of the finalists. There were six competitors in the 7-10 age category for the Finals: Dakota Seek, Valentina Nazzaro, Helena Jost, Nahlo Gueue, Samantha Fowler and Aaron Fowler. With a crowd of over 200, these young people had to be brave as well as talented…and they were. Leah Maloney, one of the judges was heard to say, “They are all so talented, it is hard to choose just one.” Aaron Fowler walked away with the first place prize in this category. He engaged the crowd with his moving rendition of “Temporary Home.” The tween category had seven contestants in the Finals: Shelby Tugwell, Emma Raphael, Noah Queen, Michaela Pitcher, Sandie Goldstein, Francis Ford and Niki Elliot. The judges found themselves hardpressed to select a winner from the wide array of talent in this age group. Selections included the inspiring song of the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament “Waving Flag” (Noah Queen). After hearing naturally-talented Michaela Pitcher sing Lady Antebellum’s “American Honey,” judge and Nashville producer Tom Dahrens asked, “Are you sure you’re from Calvert County and not Nashville?” The winner in the tween cat-

egory (11-14 years old) was musical prodigy, Emma Raphael, who sang the crowd-pleasing 1960’s Etta James classic “At Last.” Her performance showcased a genuine musical genius. The last group of performers included many return contestants from last year’s Idol competition. The teen group, ages 15-17, had seven performers selected to participate in the Finals: Randi Wright, Jackie Reading, Summerlynn Mealing, Carly Geiger, Jimmy Fagan, Caitlan Fagan and Ben Cooper. Again, the talent made for a great show and the audience got into the performances. Song choices ranged from Randi Wright performing show tune “How Could I Ever Know?” from “The Secret Garden,” Jimmy Fagan performing 50’s doo-wop selection “Rama Lama Ding Dong”, to singer/songwriter Carly Geiger’s original “Storm.” Summerlynn Mealing took the prize in this category with a top-notched performance. The multitalented Mealing showcased her musical versatility as she played piano while belting out “Ain’t No Sunshine” in true bluesy fashion. The competition had three judges with strong music backgrounds. Nashville producer Tom Dahrens is also a music writer and has produced dozens of artists in Nashville and worked in the area’s most prestigious studios. Music videographer, Charles Harris from Southern Maryland has worked with many nationally known rap artists such as P. Diddy and Lil’ Kim. Calvert’s own Leah Maloney rounded out the panel. Maloney with a music education degree from the University of Maryland has spent her music career living and working in Maryland. If you missed the event, you can see samples of the performances of all the competitors on Calvert Library’s Flickr site which you can access through calvert.lib.md.us. Start making plans for next year because RU Calvert’s Next Idol is sure to be renewed for the next season.

In the back row is Tom Dahrens, Charles Harris, Nick Garrett, Leah Maloney. in the front row are winners Aaron Fowler, Emma Raphael and Summerlynn Mealing. Submitted Photo

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Master Gardiner Training Available

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WWII USO Remembrance Day On The Riverwalk

he WWII USO Remembrance Day (USO Night) will be held Friday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., in Solomons, on the boardwalk

pavilion. The public is invited to this USO-style celebration hosted by the Circle of Angels Initiative, Inc. Enjoy live and recorded “jump n jive” WWII period music and share the experiences of real WWII veterans at the annual USO Night. Recorded music from original artists will be punctuated with live performances by John Pomerville and Joyce Kinser at USO Night. Captain (Retired) John R. Pomerville, Medical Service Corps, United States Navy, a twenty four year Navy Veteran will be performing World War II era as well as other wartime songs and service songs. “Cap’n John” still works for the Department of Defense in his day job and in his spare time, performs Celtic/Irish/ Scottish music every Wednesday night at D.B. McMillan’s Pub and Grill in Hollywood, MD. Local vocalist, Joyce Kinser, performs for a variety of community fundraisers, church and other events in southern Maryland. She recently sang jazz standards for art show receptions at CalvArt Gallery and Annmarie Garden. She sings professionally at weddings, special romantic dinners, and church solos.

USO Night is an event held to honor those who trained at WWII Solomons, especially those who never returned to their families. Sheriff Mike Evans will conduct a solemn wreath laying to honor all who have died in the service of our country. The Red Cross will give the talk on the historical perspective. “We want to carry on the tradition begun by Calvert Marine Museum,” Roseanna Vogt, Director of the Circle of Angels, said in a press release. “With our memorial, we honor what citizens did through the USO in WWII,” said Vogt. “We want to honor our veterans and our active duty service men and women.” August 7, 1942 is the actual day of the first Pacific island invasion, ironically from training on Solomon Island in Maryland to landing on the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific.

o 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 October/November 2010. 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. 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. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Oct. 12 – Nov. 18, 2010 from 6:15 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 $175 which includes a Maryland Master Gardener Handbook and other materials needed to teach the course. 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 or visit our website at http://calvert.umd.edu. Class size is limited and the deadline to register is Sept. 30.

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Thursday, August-2010

Student Transfer Policy Going Under Review

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Maryland Named As Finalist in ‘Race to the Top’

aryland last week was named a finalist for the federal government’s $4.3 billion Race to the Top (RTTT) education initiative. Education Secretary Arne Duncan made the announcement at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The federal program is aimed at boosting student achievement, reducing gaps in achievement among student subgroups, turning around struggling schools, and improving the teaching profession. Maryland is eligible for up to $250 million in the grant program’s second round. A delegation led by Governor Martin O’Malley and State Superintendent of Schools Nancy S. Grasmick will head to Washington, DC next month to be interviewed by U.S. Department of Education officials as part of the grant selection process. “To Maryland, this process has always been about more than simply a race for education dollars. We are developing long-term, strategic policies that ensure every child in Maryland receives the worldclass education they deserve,” Governor O’Malley said in a press release. “Mary-

land remains the nation’s number one public school system, and it’s our goal to allow every Maryland student the opportunity to complete globally.” State Superintendent of Schools Nancy S. Grasmick said Maryland’s plan builds on the state’s strengths as the nation’s leading public school system, while targeting areas that have vexed all states: strengthening achievement for all students and reducing gaps in performance among student subgroups. “Our reforms have already had a positive effect on student growth over the past several years. In this third wave of reform, we intend to maintain our momentum through strengthened data systems, improved instruction, and attracting and maintaining a stronger educational workforce,” Grasmick said. Federal officials are expected to award the next round of RTTT grants in September. Delaware and Tennessee were the only grantees selected in the first round of the RTTT initiative earlier this year. Maryland did not apply in the first round of the competition.

his fall the Calvert County The Board will include the informaBoard of Education will conduct tion received from the committee in its its regular review of the Student review of the student transfer policy. The Transfer Policy. As part of this review, the Board believes broad input will help proBoard may make changes to the existing duce a policy that best meets the needs of policy (including the elimination of certain the Calvert County community as well as provisions, such as, but not limited to, day- the school system. care transfers), or it may determine no changes are necessary. In order for the Board to The committee will hold the following six have as much community input public hearings: as possible on the policy before it takes up the issue, the Board has • Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at Northern Middle School; established a committee of com• Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at Calvert Middle School; munity members to solicit public • Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at Southern Middle School; input over the course of the fall. • Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at Plum Point Middle School; The committee established by • Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Windy Hill Middle School; the Board of Education is asking • Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at Mill Creek Middle School. parents and community members to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns about student transfers in Calvert public schools. Citizens can send Individuals must sign-up at the door written comments to the committee or they prior to the hearing if they wish to speak. can speak during public hearings this fall. Individuals may speak for 2 minutes. If Currently, parents can request that they are speaking for a group, individuals their child attend a school other than the are allotted 5 minutes. Each group may one they are normally assigned. Requests only have one speaker. The committee will are granted if they meet specific criteria, accept written comments at the public hearincluding course of study, child care needs ings, by mail and by email. Comments must for elementary and middle school students, be received or postmarked no later than Friand health-related needs. The criteria and day, October 8, 2010. process for requesting a student transfer Please submit written comments to: are explained in the Student Transfer Policy Ad Hoc Transfer Committee c/o Gail and Student Transfer Procedure. Bennett After gathering broad community Board of Education input, the committee will write a report 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Fredto the Board identifying as many issues erick, MD 20678 bennettg@calvertnet. and perspectives as possible about student k12.md.us transfers. The report will also discuss the For more information, contact Gail impact of student transfers on families, Bennett at 410-535-7620. schools and communities.

Phalen Recognized for Excellence in Board Service

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illiam J. Phalen, Sr., president of the Calvert County Board of Education, was selected by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education as the 2010 recipient of the Charles W. Willis Award. Through the award, MABE annually recognizes one current or past Board of Education member in Maryland for outstanding service at the local and state level. “We are all pleased that this recognition has been granted to Bill,” William Chambers, vice president of the Board of Education, said in a press release. “Bill has tirelessly served the students, families and staff of Calvert County for seventeen years as a member of the Board.” In addition to serving on the Calvert Board, Phalen held a variety of officer positions on the state board association, presented at the national school board conference, and has been involved in numerous civic and community organizations. Jack Smith, superintendent of schools, said Phalen is the ideal recipient of this award.

“Bill has spent more than two decades working on behalf of the students in this community and in support of the school system,” said Smith. “He is a servant leader in every sense of the word, and he consistently acts in the best interest of students. He is respected in this county and across Maryland for his work in support of public education. He is the ideal recipient for this award.” MABE Photo

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teny Hoyer has evolved into a rank partisan supporting the left wing policies of the Democrat leadership, but some say we should re-elect him because he has brought so many jobs to Southern Maryland, but Hoyer gets too much cretit for this. Mr. Hoyer deserves credit for supporting the Military Bases, but let’s not give him more credit than he deserves. Specifically, The Base Realignment And Closure(BRAC) Commissions were “independent”, and politics did not enter the BRAC decisions to move the Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters, or other Activities such as the Naval functions at Warminster, Pa, along with all the many jobs, to PAX. Before I retired, I headed a group that provided data inputs to the BRAC Commissions and decisions were based solely upon Mission Requirements, Technical Aspects, and Cost Savings. I worked at Pax as an engineer and manager for over 40 years. Fortunately for our Country,and Southern Maryland, politicians were not involved, so Mr. Hoyer can not take credit for these job gains for Southern Maryland, but rather these new functions with the many new jobs were a direct result of the hard work of the dedicated workforce at Pax and the factual inputs to BRAC. Certainly, Mr. Hoyer has supported the ongoing mission at PAX and other Bases in his

District, but why wouldn’t he? We should not, in any way, imply that only Mr. Hoyer would provide this support. Charles Lollar, a US Marine Reserve Officer, is a strong advocate of our National Defense, and he has many other things going for him that Steny Hoyer does not. Here are the 3 main reasons that work and jobs will continue to come to PAX. (1) highly educated, highly trained civilian Engineers, Scientists, and Technicians; dedicated Military Officers and Enlisted; and, the Great Support Contractors.(2) Unique Test Facilities such as the Man-Flight Simulator, Shielded Hanger, and many many others. For a period of time, I headed a group at Pax that helped put in place some of these Military Construction projects. (3) geographic location to the Atlantic Test Ranges for Testing Aircraft and Weapon Systems. The biggest threats to PAX and jobs would not be loosing Steny Hoyer as our Congressman, but it would be electing too many left wingers who do not believe in a Strong National Defense, and “Encroachment” which our local elected officials must guard against. Our Country needs new leadership. Vote for Charles Lollar, a Fiscal Conservative, Businessman, Family man, US Marine Reserve Officer who believes a Strong National Defense, Term Limits, our Constitution, and the Values our Country was found-

ed upon. Joe Wible Sr. Leonardtown, MD

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he sweltering summer sun never seems to squelch the desire to hear your favorite singer, and this year music fans may be braving the heat in record numbers as national recording acts grace two if the biggest stages in Calvert County. One look at both the Calvert Marine Museum and St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department’s biggest fundraisers can speak volumes about how both organizations have worked to fill the local need for great entertainment while boosting their own fundraising efforts. Calvert Marine Museum reawakened itself as a concert venue in the 1990s, and since then they’ve hosted international recording artists including Bob Dylan, The Allman Brothers, Chicago, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr., Styx, 38 Special and the Steve Miller Band, among others. This year the venue will wecome 80s recording icons Pat Benetar and REO Speedwagon on September 3, with guitar virtuoso Tyler Bryant opening the show. “This is actually our 25th anniversary,” said Vanessa Gill, Director of the Calvert Marine Museum Society, going on to comment on the museum’s pre-1995 concert era, when their biggest fundraiser featured “sea chanters” performing at a Memorial Day nautical music event for just a couple hundred listeners.

“We’d be out on a little barge on the water and people would line up with lawn chairs on the boardwalk,” said Gill, “and that was our biggest event then … but people were really seeking out music here,” so it made sense for the museum to expand its offerings. After hosting California recording artists Los Lobos, Calvert Marine Museum lined itself up with sponsors and built a new stage. Now the venue boasts 5,200 seats, all of which Gill expects to fill with this year’s 30th anniversary show for Pat Benetar and REO Speedwagon during their “Love on the Run” tour. “Ticket sales are really good for this one. I think we’ve got a lot of 80s music fanatics in this area,” said Gill, adding though that –despite the buzz— there are still some tickets available, so concert-goers should act fast. Tickets are $50 for premium seats and $40 for reserved seats, and can be purchased online at www. calvertmarinemuseum.com, by phone at 1-800787-9454, or in person at Prince Frederick Ford/Dodge. To become a museum member and get your tickets in advance, call 410-326-2042, ext. 16. Just down the street, another venue is gearing up for the large summer crowds expected for this year’s concert

series. St. Leonard Vol their 5,500-seat facility ing act One Louder on special guest Melissa P Aldean with special gu 19. Since its start in M Department has grown with one fire truck and more than 100 member bulances and equipmen And for the last fi have been hosting conc house with national re land, Hootie and the Bl ers helping to fashion of the area’s most popu performers. “We have some g think it’s a great fundra partment’s Fundraising Co-Chair Bill Lankfor together. “For us the challen tickets to maintain our g

Photo by Dwight McCann/Chumash Casino Resort The crowd at St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department’s Bayside Toyota Pavilion eagerly awaits concert to begin during last year’s season. Reo Speedwagon

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eonard Volunteer Fire Department will use eat facility to host Foreigner with local openLouder on August 14, Reba McEntire with t Melissa Peterman on August 19, and Jason special guest Uncle Kracker on September

s start in March 1987, St. Leonard Vol. Fire has grown from a small group of volunteers e truck and one ambulance to a force with 00 members and a whole fleet of trucks, amd equipment. r the last five years St. Leonard’s volunteers osting concerts at the pavilion near the firenational recording acts Huey Lewis, Sugarand the Blowfish, Lynyrd Skynyrd and othto fashion the department’s pavilion as one most popular venues for the nation’s biggest

ave some great names, and a lot of people reat fundraiser,” said Roberta Baker, the deFundraising Chair who’s been working with ll Lankford to put this year’s concert series

the challenge is to raise funds and sell enough intain our goal,” she said, going on to explain

that the concerts all serve as the department’s biggest source of funding for equipment and trainPhoto by Heidy Escobar ing, and she’s Pat Benatar been happy to see that attendance has been good despite the downturn in the economy. “Some years are challenging, and some shows are better than others,” Baker said, “but every bit of money we raise, 100 percent of it goes back into the community.”

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General public sales for this year’s concerts are still being held, with tickets costing $45 for premium seats and $40 for reserved seats. Tickets can be purchased at St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., at Bayside Toyota in Prince Frederick, or by calling TicketMaster at 410-547-SEAT. By Andrea Shiell (CT) info@ somdpublishing.net

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Wagner Scores Convincing Win Friday at Potomac

echanicsville’s Tommy Wagner Jr. scored his second feature win of the season in last Friday night’s 20-lap limited late model feature at Potomac Speedway. The win for Wagner, the defending and twotime limited late model track champion, was his eighth career trimph at Potomac. Wagner drew the pole for the feature and would lead the field down to the green flag. Wagner would then dart into the race lead and eventually lead all 20 laps of the event to post the win. As Wagner led, the race for second was quite intense. Current points leader Derrick Quade first took up the chase as he hounded Wagner for the first 11 laps before fifth-starting Paul Cursey took over the runner-up slot on lap 12. Cursey would get close to Wagner on several occasions, but he would have to settle for second-place money. “We’ve really been struggling the past few weeks,” Wagner stated. “We went back to the basics with the car and tonight it was as good as it’s been all season.” Cursey’s late race rush was Wagner’s only worry during the event. “I knew Paul was back there,” he said. “There’s a lot of good cars in this class and we really had to be on our toes to beat those guys tonight.” Quade settled for third, P.J. Hatcher was fourth and J.T. McGlanigan completed the top-five. Heats went to Cursey and Kyle Lear. Winchester Va.’s Mike Corbin, the defending Winchester Speedway pure stock track champion, made his first Potomac Speedway start a good one as he scored the win in the 25-lap Potomac/Winchester challenge event for the Street Stocks. Eric Johnson lead the first two laps of the race before a flat tire ended his night. Defending Potomac street stock champion Kyle Nelson then took the top spot and would lead the event for the next six laps. Meanwhile, 10th-starting Mike Corbin had reached second by the fifth lap and would then wrestle the lead for good from Nelson on lap-nine. Corbin would then have to survive a late race flurry by current point leader Kurt Zimmerman to score his second career Potomac feature win. “Roy Anderson gave us a great car tonight,” Corbin stated. “There’s a lot of good cars here tonight and I’m glad we were able to get the win.” Mike Bennett placed third, Mike Reynolds was fourth and Scott Wilson rounded out the top five. Heats for the 26 cars on hand went to Bennett, Johnson and David Kaiser. In other action, Rusty Alton scored his second feature win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main, Larry Fuchs rolled to his fourth win of the season and career 31st in the 15lap four-cylinder feature and Will Nelson annexed the 15-lap U-car feature. (By Doug Watson, Potomac Speedway)

Limited Late Models (20 laps) 1. Tommy Wagner Jr. 2. Paul Cursey 3. Derrick Quade 4. PJ Hatcher 5. JT McGlanigan 6. Kenny Moreland 7. Roy Skaggs 8. Dave Adams 9. Louie Littlepage 10. Chris McGlanigan 11. Kyle Lear 12. Jr Carter

Street Stocks (25 laps) 1. Mike Corbin 2. Kurt Zimmerman 3. Mike Bennett 4. Mike Reynolds 5. Scott Wilson 6. Troy Kassiris 7. Tony Archer 8. James Sparks 9. Dale Reamy 10. Teddy Dickson 11. Kyle Nelson 12. Buddy Wilson 13. Barry Williams Jr. 14. Stephen Quade 15. Sam Archer 16. Terry Staton 17. Donnie Smith 18. David Kaiser 19. Scottie Nelson 20. Jason Murphy 21. Eric Johnson 22. Walt Homberg 23. Michael Carter 24. Craig Parrill 25. James Gray 26. Billy Crouse (DNS)

Pax River Rugby’s Christian Echols looks to pass to an open teammate.

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Youth Rugby Teaches Teamwork

ven with temperatures hovering around 100 enjoys watching his daughters Kaelyn (age 12) and Alexa degrees last Saturday morning, the Pax River (age 8) run around on the field, and he also has a chance to Rugby 11 and under team enthusiastically took socialize with other parents who come to watch their kids to the pitch at Clark’s Landing, ready to do battle with play. the South River Seahawks of Edgewater, Anne Arundel “I’ve made some really good friends that I wouldn’t County. have met otherwise,” Grabarek says. “It’s nice to interact The children’s enthusiasm is channeled from league with other adults.” president Justin Thomson, who noticed that there wasn’t a He believes his daughters enjoy it beyouth program for rugby in the Southern Maryland region cause of the all-inclusive nature of rugby. and decided to take action. “The team aspect of the game is enjoyable,” he said. “Ev“We’re the closest youth program before the Annapo- erybody gets to play and it’s nice to see your kids do somelis area,” Thomson said before Saturday morning’s match. thing fun.” “We had 14 kids come out last year and this year we have Another factor is the low cost. With a fee of 40 dollars 41.” largely going back to the kids (who are given red and yelThomson and his teammates on the men’s rugby low rugby shirts as well as their own ball), the youth league squad, as well as members of the women’s team, lend their is a labor of love, giving kids an opportunity to experience support and expertise to the younger players, as well as something different. rules and lessons that every player must adhere to. Thomson hopes that the popularity of the league will “Every kid has to touch the ball, we don’t promote expand and provide opportunities for each Southern Maryshowboating,” he says. “Only the captain is allowed to talk land county to have their own separate teams. to the official – rugby is still a game of chivalry.” “We have kids from Calvert and St. Mary’s playing The youth rugby program has two teams of two age now. In three to five years, I’d like to have teams in all three levels, 11 and under and 13 and under. They practice twice counties, then travel on Saturdays to play other teams,” he a week at Clark’s Landing (Tuesdays and Thursdays from says. More information can be found at www.paxrugby. 6 to 7:30 p.m.), so their time isn’t monopolized by the game, com. By Chris Stevens (CT) info@somdpublishing.net making it easier for them to stick with it. Kelsey Gieseler and Cody Coppins “I’ve had a few parents tell me that are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. their kids have quit every sport they’ve put them in, but this is the one they’ve stuck with,” Thomson said. Born He believes the kids July 15, 2010 are sticking with the sport because of the at 7:53 pm at rewards of playing together as a team. Calvert “They see it Memorial pays off – you don’t have to have just one Hospital. superstar out there,” Weighing he says. For Brian Grab6 lbs 8.1 oz’s. arek of Lusby, he

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Agnes Allegra, 77 Agnes Marie “Aggie” Allegra, 77, of Lusby, MD passed away on July 16, 2010 in Wa s h i n g ton, DC. She was born on April 1, 1933 in Lusby, MD to the late Madeline and Malcolm Dowell. She was the beloved wife of Anthony J. Allegra whom she married on September 16, 1953 in Washington, DC. Aggie was a life-long Calvert County resident and graduated from Calvert High School in 1950. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, cooking, reading the bible, books, and scrapbooking. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Virginia Mishou. Aggie is survived by her husband of 56 years, Anthony J. Allegra of Lusby, MD; children, Joseph S. Allegra and his wife Susan of Lusby, MD, Madeline M. Hooven and her husband Richard of Milford, DE, Aleta D. Farrell and her husband Benjamin of Avenue, MD, and Vincent A. Allegra and his wife Tracy of Rumford, ME; siblings, Eula Mae McCready of Lusby, MD and Donald Dowell of Sunderland, MD; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The family received friends on Friday, July 23, 2010 in the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, MD. A Memorial Mass

was held on Saturday, July 24, 2010 in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, MD with Fr. John Mudd officiating. Inurnment followed in the Middleham Chapel Cemetery, Lusby, MD.

Andrea Baker, 37 Andrea “Dee” Devon Baker, 37, of Lexington Park, MD, died July 25, 2010. Dee was born on December 28, 1972 in The Women’s Center, Washington, DC. She was the daughter of Delores E. Clinton and James A. Berry both of Lexington Park, MD. She was the loving wife of John A. Baker whom she married on September 25, 2004 in the Leonardtown Courthouse, Leonardtown, MD. She is also survived by her children; Kevin Berry, Keena Berry and Kanisha Berry all of St. Mary’s County, MD, her grandson Kevin Berry, as well as her sisters; Diane Height of Calvert County, MD and Theresa Kauffman of Virginia. Dee was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County and attended Great Mills High School, Great Mills, MD. Dee was a cashier for several years working for St. James Store in Lexington Park, MD. She also worked for B & B Maintenance for one year as a custodian. Dee loved spending time with her family and watching football. She especially enjoyed watch-

ing the Redskins play. The family received friends on Monday, August 2, 2010 in St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, St. Inigoes, MD where a Mass was celebrated Fr. Scott Woods officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Darryl L. Miles, James Baker, Joseph Baker, William Baker, Robert Berry and Jeffery Carter. Timmy Bush was an Honorary Pallbearer.

James Brady, Jr., 40

James Edward Brady, Jr., “Brady” 40, of Lusby, Maryland, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. Brady was the beloved husband of 15 years to Michelle Brady and the loving father of Jennifer, Christina, Allison and Jacob Brady. He was the son of the late Alice Richards and James E. Brady, Sr. Brady is also survived by a brother, Russell Richards, Jr. a sister, Mildred Fowler and a nephew Douglas Fowler, Jr. Brady lived in the Lusby area over 14 years and was the owner of Brady’s Carpet Service. He was also a member of the Harley Owners Group and loved riding his Harley and traveling to Myrtle Beach for Bike Week. He also had built a custom Springer. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and boating, but was known Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated to everyone as a wonderful husband, father an all around great family man and was truly loved by Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, many. Cremation Services and Pre-Need Planning A meFamily Owned and Operated by morial serBarbara Rausch and Bill Gross vice was held on Saturday, www.RauschFuneralHomes.com July 24, 2010 at the Lee Funeral Home 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 20 American Lane Calvert, 8125 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 410-326-9400 Southern

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Oliver Brown, 74 O l i ver (Ollie) Brown was born on April 20, 1936 in Calvert Cou nt y, Mar yland to the late War ren and Emma Brown. Oliver departed this life on July 24, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Oliver attended Calvert County Public Schools. From early age he attended Patuxent United Methodist Church. Oliver’s work career began at an early age assisting his father and brothers on the farms in Calvert County. Oliver’s first job away from the farm was detailing cars at Dorsey Gray Ford, that work experience lit a fire for his love of automobiles. Oliver sought other employment working as a laborer for many years in Labor’s Local # 74. However he could never get rid of that love for automobiles. Subsequently Oliver started his own Auto Detailing Shop in Forestville, Maryland. Oliver’s detailing career afforded him many opportunities to design and build his own custom cars. In 1974 Oliver organized the first auto show held in Calvert County; from that first auto show he sponsored numerous auto shows throughout the metropolitan area. Oliver was a member of the Metro Corvette Club and the World of Wheels. Oliver loved clothes his favorite color was purple and green, if there were 20 shades of purple and green you can bet Oliver had it in his closet.

Oliver loved to eat on weekends; he would visit his sister Kizzie knowing that she would have half of Bowen Grocery Food prepared for his Sunday dinner. Oliver leaves to mourn two brothers, William McKinley Brown (wife Vivian) and Joseph Brown (wife Glenda). Three sisters, Irene Wallace (husband James, deceased), Kizzie Jones (husband Arthur, deceased), Willie Mae Cook (husband Irving), four sons Anthony, Keith, Tyrone and Matthew, two daughters Carolyn and Marie, grand and greatgrand children. Oliver was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Emma Brown, four brothers, Wilford, Warren, Robert and Leroy, three sister-in-laws, Mary Bell, Pearl, and, Edna and two daughters Ann and Missy. Oliver also leaves a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends including a very special sister-in-law Vivian Brown, nephews Les and Larry Brown and a very special friend Thelma Sutton. Oliver believed in, accepted and loved God. He never missed the Sunday Morning Gospel program on WHUR. The family received friends on July 29 at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD, followed by a funeral service at the funeral home. Burial followed at the Patuxent UM Church Cemetery, Huntingtown.

Henry Burkman, 86 Henry Leroy “Pete Burkman, 86 of Port Republic, MD passed away on July 26, 2010 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born December 16, 1923 in Baltimore, MD to the late Katherine Rausch Burkman and the late Henry William Burkman. Pete worked as a carpenter for a time but his love was farming and he worked on the family farm until his death. He was the father of Marvin William Burkman (Jeanine) of Lusby, MD, Leroy K. Burkman (Melodie) of Port Republic, MD, James R. Burkman (Belinda) of Charlotte Hall, MD, Mildred E. “Cookie” Cronshaw (Pat) of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Margaret Pilkins (George Boswell) of Port Republic, MD. Grandfather of Patrick Burkman, Lisa Solier, Leroy K.,

Franklin, and Makayla Burkman Leann Boyce, Kathleen “Katie” Tippet, Brandi and Ethan Gonzalez, Brandy Rustin, and Joe Bateman, he is also survived by 9 great grandchildren and a sister Kathleen Otto of Leesburg, Fla. The family received friends on Thursday July 29, 2010, at the Church by the Chesapeake, 3255 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD where services followed. Interment was in Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Church by the Chesapeake, 3255 Broomes Island Rd. Port Republic, MD 20676.

William Durnbaugh, Jr., 74 W i l liam Franklin Durnbaugh, Jr., “Billy”, 74, of Broomes Island, Md. passed away on July 20, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Billy was born January 19, 1936 in Washington DC to the late Hazel Gray and William Durnbaugh, Sr. Billy is also predeceased by his wife Brenda Gail Durnbaugh who passed away on July 17, 2010. Father of Jeffery McCarty ( Lori) of Broomes Island, MD, Dennis McCarty of Austin Texas, William Durnbaugh, III, ( Theresa) of Columbia, MD and Clinton Durnbaugh of Broomes Island, MD. Brother of Joyce Durnbaugh-Hullings and Leonard Durnbaugh, he is also survived by his grandchildren, Samantha McCarty, Liam and Sarah Durnbaugh, Jeffrey, Christopher, and Robert

Denton, and great grandchild, Thomas Denton. The family received friends on Thursday July 22, 2010 at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, where services were held on Friday July 23, 2010. Interment for both Brenda and Billy followed in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, MD Memorial contributions may be made to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Richard Emelio, 70 Richard William “Bill” Emelio, 70, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Lothian, MD and North B e a c h , MD, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE after a long and painful struggle with cancer. Bill was the fifth child of Richard and Josephine Smith Emelio, born September 27, 1939 in Washington, D.C. Bill is survived by a large and extended family, first and foremost his beloved wife Gina (Shull) Emelio; his three children Mary Joanne Emelio of Lancaster, PA, Richard “Rick” Emelio and his wife Linda of La Plata, MD and Angela Donovan of Churchville, MD; his grandchildren Gabriel, Dominic and Christina Emelio and Alyssa and Grace Webster; his step-children Matthew Rusch of Lusby, MD, Alicia “Niki” Hurrey and husband Scott of Charlestown, WV and Lucas Roberts and wife Shannon of Crofton, MD; and step-grandchildren Sabrina Rusch, Eliza-

beth Johnson, Gina Rusch, Jackson and Marlee Hurrey and Alexander Roberts. Bill is also survived by his sister Toni Emelio Doucette of Chesapeake Beach, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his four older siblings Mary Elwood, Joanne Cunningham, Dominic Emelio and Carol Newton. To mourn his passing Bill leaves numerous nieces, nephews and cousins as well as many friends in Delaware and in Calvert County. During his working career Bill owned and operated Emelio Painting Company for over 30 years, working throughout the metropolitan Washington area in residential and commercial establishments. Upon his retirement several years ago Bill and Gina moved from Lothian, MD to the small community of Millsboro, DE to enjoy the ocean, drive through the neighborhood in their golf cart, and live their lives with their two special “children”–Manny, their Black Labrador retriever and Moe, a typical “Heinz 57” variety dog. Bill had a lifelong love of Harley Davidson motorcycles, vintage street rods and muscle cars. He was truly a child of the 1950’s. The family received friends on July 26, 2010 at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, where a funeral service was held. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in Bill’s name may be made to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. The caring, concern and love shown to Bill, Gina, the entire Emelio family and Bill’s many visitors will never be forgotten, and will forever remain in their hearts.

Mary Pope, 88 Mary Cecilia (Abell) Pope, 88, of Redgate, Maryland

p a s s e d away on July 12, 2010 with her family by her side at St. M a r y’s Nursing Center after a long battle with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Born on July 12, 1922 in Redgate (Leonardtown), she was the daughter of the late Robert McGuire Abell and Laura Alice (Owens) Abell. Mary Cecilia was preceded in death by her husband James Jerry Pope, Sr. in 1980 and her daughter Lois Marie Pope in 1962. She is survived by her children Mary Germaine (Pope), Geary and fiancé Jimmy Burroughs, Phyllis Ann (Pope), Burroughs (Bobby) of Mechanicsville, James Jerry Pope, Jr., (Rhonda) John McGuire, (Jackie) Pope (Mary Pat) of Leonardtown and Charles Donald (Donnie) Pope, (Kim) of St. Mary’s, Ga. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Dennis Michael Pope of Pontchatoula, LA, Jeffrey Scott Burroughs (Robyn) of Huntingtown, MD, Jason Ray Burroughs, (Amanda) of Hollywood, MD, Jennifer Ann (Burroughs) Murphy, (Matt) of Lusby, MD, Heidi Marie Pope (Scott) of Port Charlotte, FL, Eric McGuire Pope, Shannon Leigh Pope of Leonardtown, MD, Taylor Autumn Pope of St. Mary’s, Ga.; and seven greatgrandchildren. Mary Cecilia graduated from Great Mills high School Class of 1941. After graduation from high school she worked at Duke’s Restaurant in Leonardtown. When contractors arrived at Cedar Point ( Patuxent Naval Air Station) she applied for and got a job as a clerk on the base and worked there for a period of

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Namaste: Yoga By Sitar

n a recent Sunday afternoon, 23 people rolled out their mats at Galesville Memorial Hall for a very different yoga session with well-known area instructor Satyam and his sitar-playing sidekick, Anthony Malatesta. Each participant left the two-hour session smiling and glowing. The good vibes spread to the RenYoga.com blog, where several later wrote: “The music and the asanas came together in perfect harmony. The class had great energy. I left feeling like I was floating at least three feet off the ground. I slept so well Sunday night. Wish I slept like that every night. I’m still on such a natural high.” “The class was fabulous. Listening to Satyam’s witty and humorous, yet peaceful voice as I was guided through the enriching practice was rejuvenating and strengthening both spiritually and physically. Anthony’s skill on the sitar offered a rich intertwine of live music vibration and breath. I felt an inner sense of peace and an outer sense of invigoration afterward.” “This was my first journey with Satyam into such a deeply meditative program and it was everything I was hoping for and much more. The breathing practices, meditation, poses, and sitar music all combined to bring a level of introspection and nurturing of our inner consciousness that until then, I had not experienced. Thanks to Satyam it was really very spiritual as well as physically strengthening and relaxing. Thank you so much to Anthony for the beautiful accompaniment to our practice. I intend to do some of this at home and will hopefully try to achieve the same level of meditation and peace.” Satyam says he established Renaissance Yoga in 2005 to offer authentic yoga classes and seminars at affordable prices for people of all levels and backgrounds in Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties. All offerings incorporate a holistic approach to the practice of Raja Yoga including an overview of yogic philosophy, Sanskrit terminology, ancient life principles, health guidelines, inspirational stories, and more. Satyam is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance of North America. During the 1990’s, he pursued and completed his yoga teacher training in India. He has been practicing yoga and meditation daily for 19 years and has been teaching yoga for 14

years, including the last five in Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties. Satyam holds an undergraduate degree in philosophy as well as a professional degree (M.S. Ed.) in Educational Leadership & Community Education. Malatesta was born in Leonardtown and grew up in Calvert County. His mom still lives in St. Leonard. He now lives on Capitol Hill, yet gives guitar lessons Garrett Music Academy in Owings where he also has one sitar student. “I became interested in Eastern mystical music and the sitar because of an instructor while I was at Berklee College of Music studying Jazz guitar,” Malatesta says. “He encouraged me to go to India, after I graduated, which I did. I then went to the University of London for a Master’s degree in Classical Indian Music, graduating 2007.” After Malatesta came home, and was married, he met Satyam. “We became friends and in 2008, we had a lot of these classes. Recently, we’ve both had other things going on so they’ve tapered off, but we still have them occasionally, and every time, people really enjoy them.” He and Satyam have since collaborated on a CD called, “Renaissance Yoga Divanishi: A Yoga Practice for Day & Night.” The sitar is the most popular stringed instrument in India, dating back to the 13th century. In that culture, sitars are just as respected as pianos and guitars are here. Sitars are crafted from seasoned gourd, teak, and have 13 strings. Malatesta bought his at House of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park. “This one was about $1,000, but there’s a wide range of prices,” he says. His is a beautiful and unique instrument, with rosewood tuning pegs handcrafted bone and ink designs on the body and neck. Their unique yoga session is based on traditional yoga poses for relaxation and restoration, along with sound, rhythm and harmony. Breathing is another important element. It lasts two hours, longer than most traditional yoga sessions, to allow more time to concentrate on both body and soul. As one participant said, “I just floated the whole time.” By Diane Burr (CC) info@somdpublishing.net

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Out About Go on Safari this summer! Annmarie Garden presents Summer Safari for GREEN. Working with their new summer exhibit, GREEN: Art with the Earth in Mind, Annmarie Garden challenges you to visit safari sites all over Calvert County to answer nature-related questions. Those intrepid explorers who answer all the questions correctly will be entered into a grand prize d r aw i n g to win a Chesap e a ke Beach Resort & Spa Fa m ily Fun Package. The package includes overnight accommodations at the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa for two adults and two children, four Chesapeake Beach Waterpark passes, two large one topping pizzas from Papa John’s, four passes to the public beach in North Beach and four Smokey Joe’s milkshake vouchers. Pick up your passport at Annmarie Garden and start your safari today! (www.annmariegarden.org)

Welcome Summer!

Calvert Marine Museum hosts “First Free Friday” on Friday, August 6, with the museum open free to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy free half-hour cruises on the “Wm. B. Tennison” sponsored by M&T Bank.

Hear the smooth sounds of the Navy Cruisers at 7 p.m. in the auditorium, featuring eight of the Navy’s most dynamic performers playing music ranging from jazz, rhythm & blues, classic rock, adult contemporary and pop, as well as original material. (www. calvertmarinemuseum.org)

Saturday, August 7, the Calvert Marine Museum celebrates National Lighthouse Day. Celebrate the Cove Point Lighthouse and Drum Point Lighthouse with special activities, crafts and musical performances. The museum store will feature special lighthouse items for sale. Cove Point Lighthouse will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and free access will be provided to the Drum Point Lighthouse.

to 2:30 p.m. and is suggested for ages 4-7. The cost is $5 per participant and registration is required. (www.jefpat. org)

On Friday, August 6, join the Circle of Angels Initiative for a family-friendly, free summer event honoring those who served this country in WWII and other periods. The World War II USO Remembrance Day will be held at the Solomons Boardwalk Pavilion from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live and original music from that era, dancing, donuts and coffee and a wreath-laying ceremony. (www.circleofangels.org)

as Ice,” “Juke Box Hero” and “Waiting for a Girl Like You.” The opening act is One Louder, playing 80s rock. Gates open at 5 p.m. and proceeds benefit the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department. Ticket information can be found at www.slvfd.com.

On Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8, gather at the Calvert County Fairgrounds for the 25th annual AIITCO PowWow. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy American Indian dancers from across the country, listen to the sound of their drums and learn about Native American culture. Craft vendors with jewelry, pottery, books, music and native foods will be available. Admission is $6 for adults. (www.aiitco. com) On Sunday, August 8, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum presents another program in their History for Young Children series – Natural Dyes. As they hike around the park, children will discover how Native Americans and early colonists used natural plants to dye wool for clothing. They will also get the chance to dye their very own shirt using natural plant dye. The program runs from 1

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Then on Saturday, August 14, the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department Concert Series presents Foreigner at the Bayside Toyota Pavilion. Foreigner will play favorites like “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Cold

On the weekend of Sept. 18-19 visit ARTSFEST ‘10 Fine Arts Festival at Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center. Recognized as Southern Maryland’s finest outdoor arts festival, Artsfest offers a weekend of art, music, food, wine, fine brews, and free art activities for all ages. 10 am - 5 pm. www.annmariegarden. org/Events/Artsfest/index.htm From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, stop by Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum for the The War of 1812 Reenactment. Discover and experience the site of Maryland’s largest Naval engagement! All ages will enjoy this living history event with American and “British” Reenactors demonstrating battle reenactments and camp life. Historic craft demonstrations and hands-on activitie

Making it With Hate The Toy

canning interview tapes with the members of the local band Hate the Toy can be kind of maddening for the simple fact that one member can’t answer a question without ripping on another member, at times so mercilessly that the conversation devolves into wailing laughter. It’s like a frat party with musical instruments, but as vocalist Dave Spencer said before the band’s performance at Apehangers Bar in Bel Alton last Saturday, they wouldn’t have it any other way. “We don’t really take ourselves that seriously,” he said, “and you probably won’t be able to print most of this.” They do take the music seriously, however, playing their blend of 70s rock, 80s metal, 90s alternative and newer classics by the likes of Linkin Park and Buckcherry. And they may not be the only band covering Guns ‘N’ Roses, but they do make it sound pretty good. Joined by guitarists Don Bragunier and Pat Courter, bassist Phil Mahoney and drummer Greg Menke, “we’re basically a hair metal band without the hair,” said Dave, laughing. Spencer himself caught the singing bug rather early, first performing a song he refused to name at a talent show in grade school. “I just started singing along with records when I was six or seven years old, like The Band, The Who, Credence Clearwater Revival, just things my parents listened to,” he said, going on to add that he never missed a chance to play some of the louder, cruder records in his collection, often to his parents’ chagrin. “The first song I played was the last part of Free Bird, and the last song I learned was something pretty obscure … it was some old blues song but I can’t remember the name of it,” said Courter, who tends to switch off between lead guitar, rhythm guitar and keyboards during the band’s sets.

Mahoney, like most bassists, started out by playing guitar when he was 12, later moving on to bass at the age of 14 or 15 with a neighborhood band, mastering a playful swagger in the process. Drummer Greg Menke said that there was a time when Hate the Toy was heavy on the Baltimore circuit, but after several years together they are more or less part timers now, playing most of their shows in the southern stretches of the state. “I’ve played with lots of people, and some have gone up and some have gone down. Some have even gone to California to make their dreams come true, and it didn’t happen,” he said, “but some have made it.” Like many rock bands, Hate the Toy fashioned their name on a personal note, though the person who came up with the name is no longer playing with the band. “[Our bassist] had this guy who was a facility guy that he worked with who called himself ‘the toy’ so I’d get emails saying things like ‘the toy is in the building’,” said Bragunier, “so that’s how it started. We all hated the toy.” When all is said and done, the question of whether Hate the Toy will “make it” naturally depends on the listener’s point of view. As musicians, they sound practiced enough. But as performers, it’s their passion (and humor) that makes them stand out the most. So their next gig may be the only thing they really need to “make it” to. Hate the Toy is playing next at Murphy’s Pub in Bryans Road on August 6. For more information on the band and a look at their whole performance schedule, go to www. hatethetoy.com. By Andrea Shiell (CT)

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Sure, I’ll Be There! By Keith McGuire We’ve all listened with envy as retirees lament the passing of time. “I don’t know how I found the time to work,” they say. Five and a half years into retirement, I now understand the reason for that conundrum. When I worked, life revolved around my work schedule and everything else was either family obligation or spontaneous fun. Work was a rigid schedule and easy to plan around, so it was easy to find time for other important things in life. When a person retires, life is turned upside down. Family obligations and fun become the anchor activities and everything else has to be scheduled around them. I have joked many times that my full-time job is now fishing and hunting, while everything else is a hobby. Each week of summer my fishing trips are planned before any other event and all other daily activities are scheduled around those trips. Similar planning goes into the hunting season. When there

are schedule conf licts, hunting and fishing get the priority because, after all, that is my job! When I commit to some activity with, “Sure, I’ll be there,” I’m telling you that your activity conforms to my weekly hunting or fishing schedule and I can make it. A lot has been written recently about the good fishing opportunities that exist at this time of year. Indeed, it is a great time of year for fishing and it is getting better every day. However, each trip needs to be carefully planned, and tides, currents and weather forecasts need to be taken into account. There are no “sure catches” out there for the novice and poor planning can produce an unsuccessful trip on the boat or to the pier and beach. Early mornings, for example, are prime times to find breaking fish and for top water casting to structure for stripers. Bright sunlight and changing tidal currents are prime times for f lounder. Calm evenings on shell bottoms are great times to find big croakers. Rainy days and spinner baits: White

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Perch. Conditions don’t have to match these examples perfectly, but they will provide the most realistic opportunities and should be considered when planning your next trip. If you find yourself at the water’s edge on a day when you haven’t matched any of these conditions, the day will become a test of your fishing skills. But if you approach the situation realistically and manage your expectations accordingly, you should be able to salvage the day. I was recently asked, “What do I need to catch a shark in the Bay?” My answer: “A lot of sunscreen!” Please plan accordingly! Spot, croakers, white perch, bluefish, rockfish, Spanish mackerel, red drum, and cobia are all being caught now. Captain Brady Bounds proves that casting top water plugs early in the morning or late in the evening around structure should produce stripers now. Spanish mackerel are just beginning to show up in the

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