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Hundreds turned out for Saturday’s fifth annual Ignite the Night, Southern Maryland’s free Christian music festival. In addition to music and on-stage acts, there was face painting, food vendors and volleyball. Here, Stephanie Marcino and Elly Tyson show off the work of local face-painting artists.

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Crowd Protests Ranch Club Special Tax District

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer A proposed new Special Tax District (STD) drew in a crowd for a June 14 hearing at the Southern Community Center in Lusby.

The public hearing was for a fourth renewal of the Ranch Estates STD, proposed to last five years. Though some spoke in favor of the STD, or at least what the STD is designed to do, most of the people who signed up to speak were against the tax.

“I 100 percent oppose this,” said the first speaker of the evening, Tommy Nogle, setting a tone for several speakers to follow.

The proposed STD would collect $260 per year from each lot in the Ranch Estates.

Of the money collected, the petition states $250 will “support roads life cycle efforts to: maintain, repair, reconstruct and improve roads, improve storm water management, maintain and install safety devices, and replace infrastructure and equipment integral to the sustainability of community roads.”

The remaining $10 of the assessment per lot will be used to improve common area amenities for the benefit of the community’s youth. The proposed program would begin in 2013 and end in the year 2018, according to the petition.

Other community members expressed concern about monies unspent from the previous year’s budget, and misuse and mismanagement of funds.

Chesapeake Ranch Estates Board Liaison for Roads, Michael Matters, said there is money left, but the board has to get approval from the county commissioners before they can spend it.

“We don’t have a blank check,” he said.

Other speakers suggested making the Ranch Estates a township similar to North Beach and Chesapeake Beach, saying there are enough people to warrant such a change.

John Eney, a past president of the Ranch Estates Board of Directors, supported the STD during the meeting. He said to people upset about the sporadic paving of the roads and the condition of the Ranch

Estates as a whole that the community was never meant to be a full time residential area. Originally, it was designed to be a vacation community, and the engineering they contend with reflects that.

“It’s a maze of bad engineering,” he said.

The Board of County Commissioners left the record open for further submitted comment until June 15, and will make a decision regarding the STD at a future meeting. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Prince Fredrick Next on Master Plan Update List

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The master plan for Prince Frederick was first adopted in 1989, with an update completed s in 2002. Now, 10 years later, the Prince Frederick plan is due for another update.

During the June 14 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Principal Planner Jenny Plummer-Welker and Planning and Zoning Director Chuck Johnston made the presentation to the commissioners. There are a number of districts within Prince Frederick, including Old Town, Old Town Residential, Fairgrounds, Entry District, and the Village District.

Johnston said there are pressing concerns about the growth of Prince Frederick that are urging the county to more forward to re-vamp the master plan. He said a lot has changed since the last master plan was completed, including the addition of the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick campus, that has affected the growth in unforeseen ways.

Commissioner President Jerry Clark said he would be apprehensive about using consultants for the project, saying it’s

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Johnston said consultants are valuable resources for parts of the master plan project, and they would not be put in charge of the entire project.

Commissioner Susan Shaw also said she’s hesitant about moving forward with a master plan if there are still questions about the former armory, which could potentially effect the master plan. She said the property would be an “integral part” of the New Town District, and she would like to see the matter settled.

Shaw also said she would like to see pedestrian and bike paths integrated into the plan moving forward.

Johnston said he wants the updated master plan to be completed in the next two years to accommodate and control the rapid development in Prince Frederick. He and staff will take the commissioners’ comments into account and bring the issue back before the commissioners at future meetings. sarahmiller@coutytimes.net

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Artists Flock to Solomons for Plein Air Festival

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Artists flocked to Solomons Island this weekend for the forth annual Plein Air Festival.

This year’s festival saw a few changes. Instead of being at Annmarie Gardens, the artists were on the main strip down Solomons Island.

Carmen Lee Nance Gambrill, owner of Carmen’s Gallery and chairperson for the Pelin Air Festival, said having the artists in more visible locations, in conjunction with having the festival later in the year, “generated some excitement.”

With the whole event contained to Solomons Island, Gambrill said visitors could watch the artists for a while, visit the festival tents and easily return to see the artists progress. During the quick draw competition, people could watch a painting take shape from start to finish in two hours.

Gambrill said the festival was also timed so it culminated with the Affaire of the Arts Saturday evening, after the quick draw creations and other paintings were judged.

Eileen Eder said it was her second year at the Plein Art Festival, and she was happy to see how it had grown in just one year.

“It’s great fun to hear how excited the passersby are,” she said.

Sylvia Koskey with Carmen’s Gallery also said she was excited to see how the event had grown in such a short period of time. She said “the quality of the work is amazing,” and the two best pieces from each of the artists is displayed in the gallery, along with other pieces on sale.

The Solomons Business Association in conjunction with the College of Southern Maryland and Carmen’s gallery, along with others, sponsored the event.

“It’s an effort from a lot of different people,” Gambrill said.

She said the sponsors this year were a combination of longtime backers and brand new businesses getting involved.

Without the sponsors, she said the festival wouldn’t be as successful, nor draw such a wide variety of art-

ists from all over the country. She said artists come from places like New Orleans and Chicago to participate in the competition.

Profits from the festival go to fund prizes for the winning artists, pay for the Affaire of the Arts and to help the Solomons Business Association pay for signature events like the Plein Air Festival, the Fourth of July fireworks, Taste of Solomons, and the Solomons Christmas Walk, Gambrill said.

“Months and months and months of planning goes into this,” she said. In addition to being the chairperson for the event, Gambrill opened her home to four artists. She said housing artists is a unique opportunity to get to know the artists.

For more information, including sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, call Carmen's Gallery at 410-3262549 or email carmen@carmensgallery.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Van Lands in McConkey’s Nursery Last Friday morning Kelly McConkey walked out to his business mailbox first thing and found a blue van flipped on its side about 30 feet into his nursery off Brickhouse Road, in Dunkirk.

He posted the picture of rescue workers on his Facebook page by 10 a.m. with the comment, “Came into work to see a flipped over truck in my nursery. Nobody to be found. How the driver survived and walk away is amazing. I sure hope they are ok.”

Later, he said that he noticed his fence was down. His sprinkler had been on the entire time so the ground was wet.

Submitted photo The accident was Kelly McConkey, owner of Kelly’s Nursery on Brickhouse Road in Dunkirk, came to work last estimated to have hap- Thursday and found an overturned van 30 yards into his nursery. pened between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. that morning. Twelve hours later the driver of the vehicle came back to the scene to look for his wallet and cell phone, he said.

“Not a scratch on him,” McConkey said, adding that he didn’t know how the driver walked away.

Within two hours of posting the picture on his Facebook wall, Mcconkey had 29 comments, including those asking him if there would be discounts on anything under the van. The fence is already repaired and McConkey is trying to track down the driver’s insurance for reimbursement. Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was unable to provide any information on the driver as of Tuesday. By Corrin M. Howe

Police Charge Man After Standoff

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Calvert County sheriff’s deputies took a suspect into custody Monday after police say he fired shots into the air the night before during a standoff in Lusby.

According to police reports, sheriff’s deputies and state troopers responded to a residence on Round Up Road in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates community for a domestic disturbance call that escalated into a barricade situation after the suspect Joshua Bruce fired a shotgun in the air and then went into the home.

Lt. Steve Jones, commander of the Calvert Investigative Team, said Bruce fired the shot just before police arrived to the domestic call.

“He was in a verbal altercation with his girlfriend and in anger went outside and fired a shot into the air,” Jones said.

Bruce, 26, of Lusby has since been charged with reckless endangerment and firing a weapon within 150 feet of a dwelling, Jones said.

Bruce has been released on bond, Jones said.

Officers tried to establish contact with Bruce, according to police reports, but when those attempts failed, police declared the incident a barricade situation and called in crisis negotiators along with tactical team members.

Eventually police realized that Bruce had already fled on foot and officers were unable to locate him, but the suspect turned himself in to the sheriff’s office headquarters Monday, police said.

When police began their search for Bruce they found a shotgun that they believe was the one used to fire the round in the air, Jones said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Hot Licks Guitars Packing It In

By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer After five years in the Prince Frederick Market Square, Hot Licks Guitar store is returning to its home base in Waldorf. The last day of business is Saturday.

Until then, they are having a moving sale. “Everything must go.”

“We wanted to combine and make it a superstore,” said manager Tim Mohler. The other store is

eight times the size of the Prince Frederick store in the same shopping center as Nick’s of Calvert and the Prince Frederick branch of the Calvert Library.

“Nothing changes” for those customers who rented instruments for their students from the Calvert location – except for having to go to Waldorf to turn the instrument in.

Calvert residents will also receive free shipping when they make an online purchase more than $19.95 from www.hotlicksguitarshop.net.

Mohler said there will be a press release soon about all the “awesome changes” the store has planned, but he did not know exactly when the information will be announced.

“We are really excited about the move.”

The location will be 3250 Old Washington Road in Waldorf. The phone number is 301-843-2799.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

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5th Annual Ignite the Night

Hundreds turned out for Saturday’s fifth annual Ignite the Night in Leonardtown, Southern Maryland’s free Christian music festival. In addition to music and on-stage acts, there was face painting, food vendors and volleyball. The festival’s planning committee is looking for new members to help plan and run Ignite the Night for 2013. For more information about Ignite the Night, visit www.ignitethenight.com or e-mail info@ ignitethenight.com. Pictured at right, The Barton Brothers return for a second engagement at Ignite the Night. Left, Stephanie Marcino and Elly Tyson show off the work of local face-painting artists.

Spotlight on Volunteers ‘Bunny Magic’ Rescues Rabbits

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With the abundance of rabbits in the wild, popping up in gardens and lawns, some forget that others view rabbits as pets not pests, and like dogs and cats, there is a need for rabbit rescues.

Carole VanWie runs Bunny Magic, a

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VanWie said she takes in rabbits from shelters, and answers requests from citizens and animal control officers to find them homes.

“We try to take them from death row in a shelter,” VanWie said.

Many rabbits in shelters come from homes experiencing hard times during the economic downturn.

“The first thing to go is your pet when you’re having money problems,” VanWie said.

Families also give up rabbits when they discover the animal is not compatible with a family member.

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“One of the biggest reasons people give them up is allergies,” VanWie said. Other times, it’s not the rabbit that’s causing allergic reactions but the hay or other associated materials.

She said when adopting a rabbit, it’s important to make sure everyone in the family is on board with the new pet, and the responsibility they will be taking on. She said there are relatively few veterinarians who can take care of rabbits, and she has driven up to 100 miles to find one.

Currently, Bunny Magic houses 100 rabbits. VanWie said they are cared for by herself and regular volunteers that come in during the day. She also gets high school students in during he year for various service projects. One time, she said a youth group from Middleham Chapel came out to lend a hand.

“Every year’s different,” she said.

While people with experience with rabbits are preferable, VanWie said they will train volunteers who want to help out.

To learn more about Bunny Magic, including contact information to adopt or volunteer, visit www.bunnymagic.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Photo by Sarah Miller The W.S. Brooks All Class Reunion Committee arranged for a cover to be custom ordered for a Chickering Piano dating back to the 1960s, currently housed at the Calvert County Administration building.

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer In the mid 1960s, the community rallied to purchase a Chickering Piano for W.S. Brooks High School, then the county’s all African American school. Now, after more than 30 years bouncing around the community, the piano has returned to the property and is being well cared for.

During a ceremony June 14, the W.S. Brooks High All Class Reunion Committee donated a piano cover custom made for the instrument, which now stands in the Calvert County Public Schools administration building, which formerly housed the W.S. Brooks school.

Committee secretary and W.S. Brooks School alum Malcom Funn said the cover was special ordered from www.pianocoversonline.com. They placed the order in January, but a response asking for measurements went undiscovered in Funn’s email for a couple months. It turned out they didn’t have the pattern for the piano. Funn said he was given instructions and had to get the measurements for everything from the keyboard to the height of the piano. He had to trace the measurements on butcher paper, which he mailed to the manufacturer so they could make a cover especially for the instrument.

The piano was used at the school until it closed as a school in 1975, said past supervisor of W.S. Brooks, Ruth Reid, during a speech at the presentation. She said the piano was then moved to Calvert Elementary School until 1977, then was moved back to a storage closet at the W.S. Brooks building when Calvert Elementary needed more space for regular activities.

In the late 1980s, Reid said the piano was slated for disposal as surplus material. She said she stepped in and requested to take the piano.

“I was informed that Board of Education property could not be given away, it had to be purchased,” Reid said. She said she told the deputy superintendent at the time that the piano had been purchased by the community, and an agreement was made for her to take the piano. Until two years ago, Reid said the piano had a home at Plum Point United Methodist Church. When church renovations began, Superintendent Jack Smith agreed to house the piano at the administration building once more.

Funn said Smith made arrangements to have the piano restored, from new keys to re-finishing the exterior, and the piano cover will help protect the piece of Calvert County history. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

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Elementary, Middle Schools Celebrate Departing Students

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Graduating seniors aren’t the only students starting a new chapter in their lives. Every spring, fifth and eighth grade students also prepare to transition to middle school and high school.

Teachers recognize what a big step their students are taking, and several schools set aside time to celebrate the achievements of their fifth and eighth grade students. At Dowell Elementary in Lusby, the fifth grade teachers put together an Photos courtesy of Cindy Illar evening celebration at Patuxent High School.

Dowell Elementary fifth grade teacher Kelly Hawks said Dowell Elementary School fifth graders receive awards. the staff works together to plan the theme for the celebration, and a book they read aloud to the students. Last year they read straight A’s for three years. Muirgheal Wheeler got the school’s Dr. Seuss’s “Oh the Places You’ll Go” and this year they read Becky Byzet award for her love of reading.

“It’s a really nice morning for them,” said Windy Hill Eric Litwin’s “Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons.”

Every year’s theme is based on a book all the teachers fo- principal Karen Burnett.

She said the ceremonies are as much for students’ families cused on. This year’s theme was based on Suzanne Collins’s “The Hunger Games,” with one of the teachers dressing up and friends, and to commemorate the students’ growth during as character Effie Trinket to call names for students receiving their time at the school. The ceremonies are important for the students because it gives them a chance to reflect and gives awards.

Julia Illar, one of the rising sixth graders who will attend them closure during a time of change. Burnett said students Mill Creek Middle School in the fall, said she enjoyed the send need to be taught to look back on their past and use their successes and failures to shape the coming off from the teachers. years, and set goals as they enter middle “It’s sad because we’re leavand high school. ing them, but it’s a good memory to “They’re not going to do that all on have of your last time in elementary their own,” Burnett said. school,” she said.

Cindy Illar said the celebrations are The celebration for the eighth a nice and thoughtful way to commend graders at Windy Hill Middle School the students, allowing teachers to recogin Owings was held on the morning of nize student accomplishments and stutheir last day of school. Family, friends dents to end a chapter in their lives “on and students were invited to attend an a happy note.” assembly at the school. Some students received special awards, like DeElementary fifth grade teachers make sarahmiller@countytimes.net Valyé Scott for never missing a day of Dowell reading “Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Butschool and Jessica Mosley for earning tons” into a full production.

Board of Education Swears in New Student Member

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

some, such as departing student member Kelsey Miller, have served two terms.

Bennett said once the candidate All but one of the Board of Educahas been chosen, they are brought in to tion members have a multi-year term discuss the position and duties, as well after they are voted in. The student as shadowing Bennett during a meeting member of the board is voted in by to see how they are run. The students are their peers, and their term ends with the encouraged to not attend work sessions, school year. which are held during the regular school On Thursday, Christine Lukban, day, though they are welcome to attend was sworn in as the new student memat their discretion if there is an item for ber of the board of education for the discussion they have an interest in.

Photo by Sarah Miller 2012-2013 school year.

Once per month the student misses With more than 16,000 students Christine Lukban is sworn in Thursday as the their last class period to attend the board in Calvert schools, Board of Education 2012-2013 student Board of Education member. meeting held later in the day, which President Rose Crunkleton said it is vital to have a student voice Bennett said is arranged with the student’s teacher and principal on the board. so there is not negative impact on the student.

“They are our customers, so we need to know what’s on the Student board members have adopted causes of their own minds of the students,” she said. and lobbied to increase communication between the adminisShe said the elected board members don’t influence the stu- tration and the student body. Other student board member projdent board member selection process. According to the policies ects have included surveying students about food services and governing the student board member position, students select improving orientation for students. their nominee from the individual schools, and then the Calvert Bennett said being on the board of education looks good to Association of Student Councils chooses a candidate from those colleges, but she finds the students often run because they want nominees to be the student board member. to serve their community. Padding their résumé is a secondary To qualify, applicants must be either a rising junior or se- thought, she said. nior, have a 70 percent or greater overall grade average and ob“It’s really a great experience for the students,” Bennett tain written parental consent. said.

Student board member mentor and school spokesperson Gail Bennett said most student board members serve one term, but sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Newsmakers Students Sweep SkillsUSA Firefighting Competition

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After taking the top three slots in the regional competition, Phillip Ward, Greg Foard and Willie Gray took first, second and third places respectively at the 39th annual SkillsUSA Maryland Leadership and Skills Conference in the firefighting category.

Ward, a volunteer with the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (NBVFD), will be heading to Kansas City in June to compete at the national SkillsUSA event.

Foard, a volunteer with the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) in Charles County and recent Calvert High School graduate, said he and the other students were tested in safety, breathing apparatus, fire control and emergency medical care and Photos courtesy of Phillip Ward rescue. They also had to demonstrate Phillip Ward with members at North Beach after a fire their ability with ropes and ladders, and in January. other equipment in addition to a written Stephens said Foard was texting him test. The regional competition was held at the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Depart- with updates throughout the day, and let ment, while the state competition was held him know right away when the results were at the Anne Arundel firefighter training in.

“He puts his full effort into everything facility.

Ward recently graduated from Hun- he does,” Stephens said. “We were very imtingtown High School. He said he has been pressed, but not surprised.”

Foard has been with BVFD since he with NBVFD for two years. He said he first joined when he was 16, having seen his fa- was 16, having started as a junior member. He said is parents were in a volunteer ther and some friends get involved.

Ward said he got “loads of support” fire department when he was a child, and from his colleagues at the fire department, he can’t remember not wanting to be a and everyone tried to help him in some way. firefighter.

Foard said Calvert County’s showing Foard echoed Ward’s statement, saying “the guys pushed me to do better and in the SkillsUSA competition spoke highly of the training firefighters in Southern work hard.”

Foard’s co-workers are also pleased Maryland receive. He said he, Ward and with his accomplishments, and not shy Gray have been friends for a long time, and went through training together. about saying so.

“People down here take it a lot more “Greg is my little protégé,” said BVFD fire division captain Drew Stephens, add- seriously than other people do,” he said.

Ward said he would like to make a caing Foard is “one of the best young members we’ve had here in the last couple reer out of firefighting, and would eventuyears” and often takes initiative to learn ally work his way into a paid position with a fire department. about equipment and technology.

Gray, a recent graduate from Calvert High School, has been with the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department (PFVFD) since he was 12 and became a riding member when he was 16.

“I was always there as a kid and I just fell in love with it,” he said.

Gray came in first at the regional competition then third at the state, and said he and the other young men owe their success to the training they received from county volunteers and the Calvert Career and Technology Center.

For more information on SkillsUSA, visit www.skillsusa.org.

Phillip Ward, top, Greg Foard and Willie Gray at the Skills USA Competition.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

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Kalmar Nyckel Returns to Solomons for Tours

Whether Southern Maryland residents chose to take a free tour of the Tall Ship of Delaware or pay for one of its five sails, they will have no choice but to interact with the crew, according to Betsy Montanio.

“Passengers will haul lines and sing,” Montanio said. She became a volunteer crewmember after the last time the Kalmar Nyckel docked in Solomons several years ago for a reenactment of the War of 1812.

Kalmar Nyckel is an authentic recreation of a 17th century Dutch built vessel that brought Delaware’s first settlers in 1638.

“The ship’s historical accuracy reflects the sailing methodology of the early 1600’s, which passengers can experience for themselves. The ship has 8 sails, 8 miles of rigging, and a crew of dedicated volunteer sailors to make the trip exciting for all,” according to a press release.

Montanio boasts of fine details and craftsmanship. “It’s magnificent. When I first saw it sailing on the ocean, I thought I was seeing a mirage.”

All crew members are volunteers representing all the trades necessary to sail it.

In order to become a volunteer, a person must undergo two weeks on board the ship during the summer or ten weekends during the winter, according to Montanio.

The Kalmar Nyckel will arrive in Solomons on Wednesday after being part of the War of 1812 events down in Norfolk. It will be in Solomons until June 24.

The Kalmar Nyckel will dock at Watermen’s Wharf, Solomons, located next to the Chesapeake Biological Lab Visitors Center and will offer pirate sails from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and sunset sails from 5 – 7:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday.

On Sunday the Kalmar Nyckel will host free ship tours open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a pirate sail from 3 – 5:30 p.m.

All sails are $60 for adults and $40 for ages 17 and younger. For tickets and more information, please contact the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation office at (302) 429-7447 (toll free at 866-659-7447 or www.kalmarnyckel.org.

“A sail on the Kalmar Nyckel is a unique way to learn about the ship’s maritime and cultural history as well as experience what it is really like to sail a Tall Ship.

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Once Again Calvert In The Middle of The War of 1812

By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer

While Paul and Linda Rhodes of Huntingtown attended Baltimore’s Sailabration this past weekend, they discovered the same ships would be sailing past the Twin Beaches. They invited lifelong Calvert native Larry Phelps and his wife Sue to meet them at the Boardwalk Café for lunch to watch the ships go by.

Shortly after noon, the two couples had seen at least one naval vessel past in the distance. However, the grey haze and the grey color of the ship only allowed spectators to see two naval ships moving along at a fairly quick pace.

Staff from the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa greeted guests and show live tracking of the Sailabration fleet on www.marinetraffic.com. The tall ships everyone was waiting to see were still shown in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

The overcast weather made the wait cooler as restaurant patrons ate and drank and listened to live jazz music.

“It’s nice. The Rod ‘N Reel is always great to us,” Nellie Bolton said.

She and her friend Sandy Farrell came down from North Beach Senior Center Apartments to the “boat party.”

The city of Baltimore, along with many other partners, launched a weeklong Sailabration, the kick-off the bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812.

June marked the 200 year anniversary of when President James Madison declared war on Britain.

According to literature posted on

the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission website, the significance of the war was a test of America’s ability to defend itself against the world’s most powerful navy at the time.

The result of the war was to “confirm the legitimacy of the Revolution: establish clear boundaries between eastern Canada and the United States; set conditions for control of the Oregon Territory; and free international trade from the constraints that had led to the war. America emerged from the war with an enhanced standing among the countries of the world.”

The opportunities to learn more about the war will continue over the next five years, according to the commission.

The National Park Service, along with county governments, businesses and non-profits, have mapped out trails marking significant “places, people and events that led to the birth of the National Anthem.”

The land trail starts in Solomons and ends at Fort McHenry, taking several side trips throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The water routes begin in Tanger Island in Virginia and follow the Potomac and Patuxent river, and the Chesapeake Bay ending near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

The trails focus on four major events: “the British advance and withdrawal on the Patuxent, the British campaign for Washington, the Battle of Baltimore and various di-

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versionary raids and feints around the Chesapeake,” according to the brochure found at Fairview Visitor Center.

The brochure also states one of the reasons for providing the trail is so that the “trail stories and experiences provided through museums, historic sites, parks and refuges … will inspire people to reflect on this turbulent time and the people and events that led to the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner.

The commission was the result of an executive order issued by Governor Martin O’Malley in Sept 2007 for a “multi-year cultural tourism and educational initiative to commemorate Maryland’s unique contributions to the defense and heritage of the nation including the pivotal clash that ensured American victory, an iconic flag, and our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Brochures for Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail can be found in Calvert at: Solomons and Fairview Visitors Centers, and Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum; and in St. Mary’s at Sotterley Plantation and Charlotte Hall Visitor’s Center. corrin@somdpublishing.net

The tall ship Gloria was part of the Sailabration. It is the official flagship and sail-training ship of the Colombian Navy, is home-ported in Cartagena.

The Star-Spangled Banner Historic Trail Signs began appearing along Route 4 this week to mark the beginning of the land route spotlighting for major events of the War of 1812.

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Preston Bowen, 22 Preston Allen Bowen, 22 of Prince Frederick MD. passed away peacefully on June 12, 2012, with his family by his side at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC. Preston was born on July 19, 1989 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore MD. He was the son of David and Tammy Bowen.

Preston had Cerebral Palsy, yet he still found ways of expressing his love and affection to those that were near and dear to him.

As he grew older, the admiration of him by others grew even stronger as it was evident that he was an extraordinary and a special one-of-a-kind person. Loved by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him during his natural life; it was a great honor to have him as part of our life, words cannot say how much he was loved and how much he will be missed. He was an inspiration to those he touched and there will always be a special place in our hearts for the goodness and kindness that he brought to others to be forever treasured.

Preston is predeceased by his loving Grandmother Betty Jane Bowen and Maternal Grandfather Robert Reece Sr. Preston is survived by his father David Bowen (Donna Thayer) of Prince Frederick, MD., and his mother Tammy Bowen of Callaway, MD., and his brother Justin Bowen of Prince Frederick, MD. He is also survived by paternal grandfather Raymond D. Bowen Prince Frederick, MD., and maternal grandmother Shirley Parcel Lexington Park, MD. Preston also leaves behind many aunts and uncles, Raymond L (Ebba) Bowen Orlando, FL, Larry (Connie) Prince Frederick MD, Robert Reece JR. (Sandy Wathen) Hollywood MD, Tommy (Betty Lou) Reece Lexington Park MD, Scottie (Beth) Reece Lexington Park MD, Lisa (Tom) Raley Lexington Park MD., Brian (Marie) Corbin Ridge MD, Mary Beth Reece (Aunt), and too many cousins and friends to name.

Pallbearers are Raymond L Bowen, Robert Reece Jr., Larry Bowen, Matthew Bowen, Brian (Scooter) Corbin and Brandon Reece.

Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Reece, Scottie Reece, Joshua Bowen, Jason Bowen, Travis Bowen, Lisa Raley and Laurie Stone.

The family received friends June 18 at Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, where a funeral service was held on June 19.

Memorial contributions may be made in Preston’s name to the ARC of Prince Georges County 3116 Teal Lane, Bowie, MD 20715.

Douglas Carroll, 73 Douglas Frederick Carroll of Owings, MD passed away suddenly June 16, 2012 in Honey Brook, PA. He was born October 19, 1938 in Washington, DC to Calvert Wesley and Alice Dorothy (Gibbons) Carroll.

He received his education in Washington, DC schools and graduated from Anacostia High School in 1954 . While in high school he worked at the Sears Donut Kitchen on Bladensburg Road. He received his Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of Maryland and his Masters Degree in Finance from George Washington University. Doug served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Saratoga in the Mediterranean Sea from September 1963 until being discharged as a Petty Officer 3rd Class in August 1965.

He married Maureen Patricia Milan in Niagara Falls, NY on August 10, 1968.

Doug’s professional career began in 1965 as a desk officer in the Commerce Department’s Africa Division. Doug saw many changes at the Commerce Department during his career becoming editor of Commerce America in 1978 and in 1980 it’s current name Business America. He retired as editor on June 3, 1998 after 34 years of service.

Doug was a member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd Church, Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Southern Prince George’s County and a member of the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, MD. In his leisure Doug enjoyed genealogy and astronomy. He was a doting grandfather

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Surviving are his wife Maureen Patricia Carroll; three daughters, Allison Smith and her husband Justin of Tucson, AZ, Rebecca Clemens and her husband Craig of Eldersburg, MD, and Jennifer Carroll of Silver Spring, MD; five grandchildren, Mykala and Evan Smith and Colton, Kyle and Alyssa Clemens; and a sister Patricia Aldersley of Annapolis, MD. Doug is also survived by two nieces Lynn Bowers and Susan Aldersley, one nephew David Aldersly and three cousins Millie Daniels, Robert Tyler and Annette Carlton.

Relatives and friends were received from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd, 1601 West Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, MD 20736. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland MD. Memorial contributions may be made to The Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd Church or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

Ola Council, 92 Elizabeth Viola “Ola” Council, 92, of Leona rdtow n, MD died peacefully on June 13, 2012 at her home in Leonardtown.

Born November 7, 1919 in Hughesville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frank Schultz and Irene Jameson Schultz.

Ola was married to the late Donald Earl Council, Sr. in 1945. She was a life-long resident of Charles and St. Mary's County.

She had lived in California, Maryland prior to her last residence in Cedar Lane Apartments in Leonardtown, MD. Ola was a graduate of Strayer Business School. She was a civilian employee on the Patuxent Naval Air Station and retired from the Personnel Department of Public Works after 27 years of dedicated service.

Throughout her lifetime, she always gave back to the community as a volunteer and officer in the Power Squadron, Lions Club, National Association of Professional Women, and many other local organizations.

Ola was very creative and loved arts and crafts projects, many of which she donated for fundraisers, gave as gifts and used in decorating her home. She looked forward to teaching and sharing with others who also had the same interests in crafts, quilting, sewing, cooking, crocheting, knitting, and gardening. She was an avid reader of romance novels and The Washington Post.

Her other favorite pastimes included playing cards (Pitch and Rummy), completing crossword puzzles and simply spending time with friends and neighbors. Above all, Ola will be remembered as a very caring and giving "people" person - always wanting to put a smile on everyone's face and telling jokes when least expected. Fond memories of her wonderful nature will re-

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She is survived by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Council of Plantation, FL; her daughter-in-law, Betty Council of Vienna, MO; her granddaughter Nicole Council of Gainesville, FL, Angie Council Wathen of Leonardtown, MD, Chris Council of Vienna, MO, Jeff Council of Vichy, MO, Donna Council Knox of Corpus Christi, TX, Todd Mattingly of Callaway, MD, and Sherri Bradley of New Orleans, LA; her sister, Elsie Dent of Millersville, MD; stepgrandsons, David, Shannon and Brandon; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; nieces and nephews, Jane Schultz Collins, Paul "Pete" Dent, Irene Dent, Howard Dent and Sophie Mahoney. In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Donald "Snake" Earl Council, Jr. and her brother, Jimmie Schultz.

The family received friends for Ola's Life Celebration on Monday, June 18, 2012, at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, Leonardtown. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown, MD with Reverend John Dakes, pastor of the church, as the celebrant. Interment followed in Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Cedar Lane Retirement Community, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Angela Long, 46 Angela Karen "Boo-Boo" Long, 46 of Mechanicsville, MD and formerly of Clements, passed away at her residence on June 18, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.

Born January 16, 1966 in Leona rdtow n, MD., she was the daughter of the late Albert Vivian "Sonnie" Lyon and Lucille Thompson Lyon.

She was the loving wife of Stanley L. "Vernie" Long, whom she married on January 6, 1984 in Holy Angels Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children Brandon A. Long and his wife Melissa, Samantha M. Long, Colin A. Long and a grand daughter Hailey Joy Long all of Mechanicsville, MD., and her siblings Albert Lyon, Ronnie Lyon (Melinda), Kathy Lawrence (Mac) and Brenda Gardiner (Mike) all of Clements, MD. She was preceded in death by her sister in-law Donna Lyon and her nephew Albert L. "Speedy" Lyon, Jr. Boo-Boo was a member of the Chopticon High School graduating class of 1984.

She was employed as a Buyer III for BAE System for 28 yrs. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a supporter of Relay for Life fundraisers.

The family received friends on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:00AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville,

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MD with Father John Mattingly officiating.

Pallbearers will be "Lil" Mac Lawrence, Pat Lyon, Adam Lyon, Frank Long, George Coppage and Josh Colliflower. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Johnson, Speedy Lyon, Dustin Gilbert, Ray Quade, Danny Rhodes and Kevin Mann.

Craig Mellies, 63 Craig Leonard Mellies, 63, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 16, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 24, 1949 in Peoria, IL, he was the son of the late Russell Mellies and Ruby (Mellies) Hodgson, and stepfather Paul Hodgson.

Craig was the loving husband of Wanda Faye Norris Mellies, whom he married on May 21, 2005 in Callaway, MD. Craig is survived by his children Benjamin Paul Mellies (Amy) of Reisterstown, MD, Joshua Aaron Mellies of California, MD, Christina Leigh Mellies of Hollywood, MD, and 2 grandchildren Destiny and Ian Mellies. Craig is also survived by his sisters Gloria (Mellies) Dill (Robert) of Wichita, KS, and Sylvia (Mellies) Wagerle (Craig) of West Chester, PA, a stepsister Sharon Hildreth and stepbrother Roger Hodgson, both of Hutchinson, KS. Craig was preceded in death by stepsisters Janalyn McMurphy and Marilyn Gooch.

Craig graduated from Sterling High School in KS in 1967. He joined the United States Navy in May of 1967, duty stations included Vietnam (swiftboat river rats) and Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD, retiring after 20+ years of service. Craig belonged to the VFW and the Patuxent Moose Lodge, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

The family received friends on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A funeral service followed on June 20, 2012, in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating.

Pallbearers were Robert Dill, Craig Wagerle, Ralph Heard, Wade Norris, Troy Norris, and John Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearers were Jerry Norris, Perry Guy, Alex Sogn, and Brennon Norris.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 629 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home 29449 Charlotte Hall Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.

Bernie Norris Jr., 56 Robert Bernard “Bernie” Norris Jr., 56, died on June 12, 2012 at his home in Hollywood, MD, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

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Born May 18, 1956, in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Helen G. Norris of Hollywood, MD and the late Robert B. Norris, Sr. Bernie married his beloved wife, Debora Annette Garner Norris on December 17, 1977 at St. John’s Church in Hollywood, MD. Together they had five children. He retired in April 2012 from St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works as a Highway Foreman. He was also employed by the State Highway Administration and worked with his son, Brian, doing excavating and farm work. His lifelong hobby was farming.

In addition to his mother and wife, Bernie is also survived by his children, Lisa Marie Ledman (Chris) of Hollywood, MD, Kelly Lynn Norris of Hollywood, MD, Melissa Ann Dean (Ryan) of Chaptico, MD, Robert Bernard “Robbie” Norris III, Hollywood, MD, Brian Manning Norris of Hollywood, MD; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Shawn, Kerri, Devin, Tyra, Kyle and Jason; four sisters, Rose Miller of Hollywood, MD, Mary Norris-Goddard (Paul) of Hollywood, MD, Patricia Norris of Hollywood, MD, and Saraha Norris (Paul) St. Mary’s City, MD. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Manning Joseph Norris.

Family received friends for Bernie’s Life Celebration on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidt on Friday, June 15, 2012 at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. Interment followed in St. John’s Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were be Doc Dillow, Charles Garner, Jimmy Garner, Glenn Norris, John Raley, and Chris Yates. Honorary Pallbearers were his grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Charlene Sparrow, 69 Charlene Farrall Sparrow, 69, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on June 14, 2012 in Prince Frederick, MD. Charlene was born June 21, 1942 to Ferdinand and Cecelia Farrell in LaPlata, Maryland. She moved to Calvert County in 1976. Charlene enjoyed many activities, but she really enjoyed being in the Red Hat Society of Prince Frederick, MD. She was also very involved in her church, St. John Vianney. One of her favorite past times was to play cards, but poker was her game.

When Charlene stepped into the kitchen you knew there was going to be something special ending up on your plate; you could only wish it was her famous fried chicken.

Charlene was predeceased by her parents, her husband Douglas Sparrow, Sr. and her son Douglas Sparrow, Jr. She is survived by her children Jan McAnallen of Bixby, OK, Stan Sparrow, of Annapolis, MD, and Susan Higgs of Prince

Frederick, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jeremiah and Christina Sparrow, Whitney and Hannah McAnallen, and Cynthia, Billy, and Taylor Higgs.

The family received friends on June 18, 2012 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 470 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. A mass of Christian Burial was offered on June 19, 2012 at the church.

Interment followed after the mass in the church cemetery.

Contributions may be made in Charlene's name to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

Curtis Wertz, 73 Curtis Brian Wertz, 73, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on June 14, 2012 at the Mandrin House in Harwood, Maryland.

He was born on November 25, 1938 in Washington Boro, Penn., to the late Joseph and Anna Mae Kilheffer Wertz, Jr. Besides his parents, Curtis was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis J. Wertz and siblings Joseph Wertz III and Irene M. Sauders.

Curtis received an honorable discharge from the Navy after serving 10 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He helped start

Dunkirk Supply, working as a manager, then went on to become Vice President.

After his first retirement from there, he went back to work there as a truss designer.

He worked for 35 years with Ed Howlin/ Dunkirk Supply. He loved to play golf, and was a member of the GMA Golfing Group.

Curtis was a member of the American Legion Post #206 Chesapeake Beach, and a very active member of the Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lee Walker of Port Republic, Maryland, father of Steven B. Wertz (Sheila) of Huntingtown, Maryland and Stephanie J. Morris (Michael) of Deltona, Florida. Stepfather of Shelley L. Combs (William), of Port St. Lucie, Florida and Nicolette K. May (Daniel) of Port Republic, Maryland. Step Grandfather of Danielle Philipps, Keith May, Rachael May, Dana May, and Scott Combs, he is also survived by a brother, Robert B. Wertz of Washington Boro, Pennsylvania and sisters Janet Gerlach of Landisville, Pennsylvania, and Doris L. Wertz of Columbia, Penn.

The family received friends on Tuesday June 19, 2012 at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday June 20, 2012, 11 A.M. at Christ Episcopal Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road Port Republic, Maryland 20676. Inurnment followed in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Maryland.

Memorial contributions may be made to either Christ Episcopal Church Comfort Givers, 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland 20676 or Mandrin House, 3675 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, Maryland 20776.

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‘It’s a Small World’

By Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr. Calvert County Commissioner, District 3 Recently, a conversation with a few Maryland State Police officers reminded me of the saying, “It’s a small world”. Our conversation focused upon an upcoming summer camp for kids these Troopers call “Camp COPS”, being held at King’s Landing Park July 16 – 20, 2012.

In an actual training camp that simulates the same courses state troopers are required to complete before they serve the public, youth experience a brief study of the physical training, self discipline and courtesy each trooper undertakes in one week.

Each camper is instructed by troopers who know the value of reinforcing good choices and giving direction to those who choose the right path to follow.

The concept for this camp is to instill in the minds of youth that the police are truly interested in their well being and not interested in arresting them. The police realize that the greatest natural resource is the youth, for the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. They are doing their part to close any gaps between young people and the police by effectively putting to use the Police-Community Relations aspect of preventing problems before they develop.

The camp is an opportunity to provide youth with a positive attitude toward the law enforcement profession, while building self-confidence, selfesteem, self-discipline, self-respect and respect for others.

The efforts of many dedicated volunteers and state and local law enforcement personnel, these and other similar programs continue to be a positive experience for all involved.

At the conclusion of this rewarding program, each camper participates in a graduation ceremony. These camps have even sparked the interest in following the career choice of those law enforcement personnel who prove to be a positive influence in their life.

So, you wonder how the conversation about Camp COPS made for the assertion that, “It’s a small world”?

Today’s children have their own challenges, debatable if on par with the social unrest, violence and disrespect for law enforcement that was prominent during my youth, the late 1960’s.

Facing challenges during those days, now Retired Trooper Albert R. Vish, Community Relations Officer of the Pennsylvania State Police, along with Troopers John Prandy (deceased) and Robert Price (retired), conceived of an opportunity called Camp Cadet, first held in 1970, and then turned their vision into reality for youth to participate in a program that removed false images of law enforcement.

The creation of Camp Cadet became a model for other states with the Maryland State Police Barracks U, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, adopting the Camp Cadet model creating in 1998, Camp COPS. Growing up in Pennsylvania, I was a year too old to attend the first Camp Cadet, but the following year and for several years served as a camp counselor and staff officer. Imagine my surprise when I learned that camp for which I devoted much time and energy in the 1970’s later became the model for our own Camp COPS here in Calvert County.

I predict the graduating ceremony for Camp COPS this year will be unique and memorable.

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By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, 2nd District Recently, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held two public hearings on Special Tax Districts or STD’s.

(Yes, there is another kind of STD.) A Special Tax District (STD) is a financing mechanism whereby a community with commonly owned infrastructure (often called a private community) can petition the BOCC to assess a special tax on each property owner in the community’s property tax bill to maintain and upgrade the common infrastructure. Recent petitions were received from the Drum Point Property Owners Association (DPPOA) and the Property Owner’s Association of the Chesapeake Ranch Estates (POACRE).

Each of these communities was established during the 1940’s and 1950’s primarily as summer or second home communities.

Covenant fees, required by the original deeds, were permanently set at $10 per lot. Yet, each of these communities’ commonly owned infrastructure includes roads, dams or causeways, lakes, beaches, and more. Drum Point comprises about 1200 lots and about 800 (more or less) lot owners. POACRE is comprised of about 4800 owners. They were built before road standards with dirt or gravel roads and no storm water management, sometimes on steep slopes or cliffs overlooking the water. The $10 covenant fee became insufficient to perform routine maintenance like grass mowing, trash pick-up, or entrance lighting decades ago, let alone dealing with the roads, dams, causeways, and community areas, which are extensive at POACRE and include an airport, two beaches, a stables, a camping area, ball fields, playgrounds, Lake Lariat, lake and beach amenities, an administration building, a club house building, parking areas, entrances, gardens, maintenance buildings, and more, all aging.

Paving and maintaining these private roads for safety, access, convenience, and property values could not be done without some sort of special assessment or tax. Storm water management is integrally tied to road grading and paving. With increased standards and regulations, especially from the state legislature, the costs of engineering the improvements, meeting the Critical Area regulations along the waterfront, and meeting increasingly stringent storm water regulations has sky-rocketed, increasing the need for STD’s to pay for the improvements and the maintenance of those improvements.

Drum Point roads are paved using previous STD money.

Paved roads require maintenance and, eventually, re-paving.

Storm water is being addressed. Should the property owners be taxed via the STD for other community upgrades and to pay for community administration, management, and staffing of a community-owned building? Over 300 property owners signed a petition seeking to hold the costs down. A majority of those in attendance at the public hearing (a small percentage of the number of petition-signers) advocated for paying more to cover more, including more administration.

POACRE has been struggling to pave their roads, all 66 miles of them! That is a LOT of road mileage. Engineering the road improvements and the required storm water retrofits is very expensive and time-consuming because the roads were designed without standards, without adequate widths and setbacks, and on challenging topography. Three successive 5 year STDs have allowed POACRE to pave almost half of their roads, with permits obtained and STD funds available for many more. At the public hearing on the petition for another 5 year STD, the majority who came out to testify, which was about 1% of the owners, cared less about safety, access, convenience, and property values than about what was affordable in their decreased economic circumstances.

What about the other 99%? Did they assume that the STD would continue without their in-put?

What would YOU do, were you a County Commissioner?

Would you listen to those who testified? Those who signed the petition? Try to guess where the 99% silent majority stood, in the case of POACRE? Stay tuned for the vote.

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North Beach Hosts Eat, Drink, Go Local

By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer The Town of North Beach and the Maryland Wineries Association hosted its Second Annual Eat, Drink, Go Local on the boardwalk Saturday.

During Maryland Wine Week, the association celebrated local wines and produce in themed events throughout the state.

“We pair quality restaurants and wine shops to celebrate local wine and produce,” said Jade Ostner, event coordinator. Besides local farmers and a few other venders, Ostner said there were four local restaurant/caterers which prepared meals with local products. Sixteen Maryland wineries were represented, including four of the five Calvert wineries were represented as well as Port of Leonardtown Winery.

The weather was slightly warm and humid, but with a breeze as small groups clustered around the tents.

Attendees had the choice of purchasing a Tasting Pass for $15, which provided them a sampling glass and samples

of wines at the various booths. For $25, they received a Food and Wine Pairing Pass which included the same with the addition of food samples and a six-bottle carrier.

Joyce Sleeper and her son, Scott, were down from Pennsylvania to help their cousins, Zachary and Kailyn Cox sell produce from White Oak Point Farm. Zachary said they are at the boardwalk every Friday night during the Farmer’s Market season.

Alan and Su Crutchfield, from Fridays Creek Winery in Owings, pour samples.

Ron Brunson, a regular of Fridays Creek Winery in Owings, said, “We buy almost all our wine exclusively from Fri-

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One Month Shy of 20 Years, Medart Galleries Changes Locations to Take the Next Step

By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer

Teresa Schrodel, designer for Medart Galleries, works with John Moran on a frame to display his son’s great accomplishment.

“Hugs ‘Goodbye,’” Teresa Schrodel says as she gives a young female client a hug and turns to an middle-aged man, “And hugs ‘Hello.’”

Designer and co-owner of Medart Galleries in Dunkirk, Schrodel is a ball of energy and affection. She says it is because of the Italian in her. Her father met and married her mother in Italy.

Schrodel and John Moran, a long time customer, lean over a badge, a paper certificate and what looked like an engraved KA-Bar knife. They are discussing mat colors and frame designs.

Moran is looking to surprise his son, who recently earned a Combat Action Badge.

At one point, Moran says, “good enough.”

Schrodel turns and walks to a wall of frame corners Velcroed to the wall. “I don’t like that. Good enough is not a word I use,” she said.

A few minutes later, she says, “let me do my thing.”

He agrees, “I trust you.”

In between decisions, Schrodel asks Moran about his job, his wife and his son. Her conversation indicates that she knows what he used to do, how long he did it and what he is doing now.

When she’s not asking about him about the project, she is telling him about the store’s move across the street behind the Giant in Dunkirk.

“Frank (her brother and co-owner) found a space across the street. You know he’s been building frames out of my parent’s basement for 20 years,” she said.

She goes on to explain how the move is going to double their space and allow Frank to be on location without paying the rent usually involved in retail space. Dunkirk Gateway Business Center originally started off as commercial but now it has mixed usage, including a hardware store, a pottery shop, personal trainer and offices spaces.

“It was time for a positive change,” said Schrodel.

Carmen Schrodel, daughter, and Danielle Otranto, neighbor, are wrapping pictures to move to the new location.

She and her brother had reached the point in their business when they had to decide whether or not they wanted to take the next step.

“We are sad to leave the (current) shopping center. We are like family. We looked out for each other.”

However, she is looking forward to forging similar relationships with the occupants at the new location, where they will carry new lines. These include new artists, new artwork and fused glassware.

A few weeks away from the move, she is surprised at how busy her current location continues to be. The current location, in the same shopping center as Safeway, closes on June 30, but she’s not sure they will be open on July 1 at 10735 Town Center Blvd. Suite 1.

Her parents, William “Bill” and Annamaria Radosevic, opened the first retail location in 1979 on Andrews Air Force Base. They opened their Dunkirk location in 1992.

For a full history of the store, including the original partner and logo, go to their website at www.medartgallaries.com.

She said her parents have given Frank and her their support and guidance. At 82-years-old, her father is moving furniture in the new location, while her mother, 78, is spackling.

“We are so excited,” Schrodel said. “This has been a very positive experience. I’m keeping other businesses very busy.”

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More Than a Feeling – Boston Performing Live

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It’s been such a “Long Time”, but even after all these years, Boston remains a rock classic. See the band on Thursday, Aug. 16 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets went on sale Tuesday, June 19 to CMM members and to the public on Tuesday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Tickets for the concert are $50 for premium seats and $40 for reserved; additional service fees apply. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 1-800-787-9454, in person at Prince Frederick Ford/ Dodge, or online at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Calvert Marine Museum members receive special perks and the opportunity to purchase the best seats, a release states.

Centered on guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz, the band Boston is a staple of classic rock radio playlists. Boston’s best-known works include the songs More Than a Feeling, Peace of Mind, We're Ready, Foreplay/Long Time, Rock and Roll Band, Smokin', Don't Look Back and Amanda.

They have sold over 31 million albums in the United States. Distinguished for their ability to perform live with no pre-recorded materials, Boston concerts are celebrated for their crowd-pleasing showmanship and high energy. Gary Pihl, lead guitar; Tommy DeCarlo, vocals, percussion, keyboards; David Victor, vocals, guitar; Tracy Ferrie, bass guitar; Curly Smith, drums (lineup subject to change.)

Proceeds from the summer concert series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum, a release states. This event would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses.

Waterside 2012 sponsors include Prince Frederick Ford/Dodge, PNC Bank, All American Harley- Davidson and many others.

Gates open at 6 p.m. with music, food, and drinks available on site. Chairs and coolers are not permitted. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit the museum’s website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff person, please call 410-326-2042 x 16, 17, or 18.

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Rachel Dean shows Gabriel and Tim Orteiz how to identify crabs during the Waterman for a Day at the J. C. Lore Oyster House. People had the chance to ride with Rachel, her husband Simon Dean and her bother, Jason Williams and check traps. The Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society (SMOCS) was also on hand to answer questions. For more information about the Dean family, their operation and tours visit www.solomonsislandheritagetours.com. For more information about SMOCS, visit www. smocs.org.

Local Competes for National Cheerleader of the Year

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Twelve years of hard work and dedication to cheerleading paid off for Sarah Watterson, who was one of 20 cheerleaders nationwide to compete as a finalist in the 2012 National Cheerleader of the Year Scholarship Competition in Fayetteville, NC. Watterson said the competition was “really fun and a little nerve wracking, to tell the truth.”

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While didn’t win the scholarship, Watterson said she was invited to work as a camp councilor with other young cheerleaders next summer, when she is 18. Watterson said she intends to accept the invitation to be a councilor, but she’s not sure if she will apply to the Cheerleader of the Year competition next year. She said she enjoyed her experience this year, and wants to make sure other cheerleaders can have the same experience.

According to Lisa Thompson with Cheer Ltd., Watterson placed 9th overall, 5th in her Technical Performance and tied for 12th in overall interview.

“Sarah is an amazing cheerleader,” Thompson said.

Watterson will be entering her senior year at Northern High School in the fall.

She started cheerleading when she was 5 years old, and is an honors student and Varsity cheerleader at Northern.

Not one to rest on her laurels, Watterson was at the competition last weekend, made the six hour trip home from North Carolina on Monday and went straight to practice with her school’s cheerleading squad as soon as she got home. She will

Photos courtesy of Gayle Watterson The 20 finalists at to the 2012 National Cheerleader of the Year Scholarship Competition.

also be attending a Christian sports camp in Pennsylvania starting July 8.

At the competition, Watterson said there was a photo shoot and two rounds of interviews. She said each girl then got some mat time to practice before performing on Sunday. Watterson said her mother, a junior varsity cheerleading coach with Northern High School, was the one who recommended she apply for the competition. She said

she sent in a DVD audition to the Cheer Ltd. headquarters. She was “honored to be chosen” out of all the applicants countrywide.

Watterson said cheerleading is a positive activity that can make a student “more than just an athlete but a leader and a good citizen.” sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Calvert Systems Engineering on the ‘Leading Edge’ Southern Maryland celebrated businesses and executives for their demonstrated excellence at the 12th annual Leading Edge Awards, June 13 at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center.

Honoring individuals and businesses that spur economic growth within the region, the event showcases those who exemplify the qualities synonymous with business success: performance excellence, innovation and an unwavering dedication to customers and staff, Dr. Daniel Mosser, vice president of the College of Southern Maryland’s Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, said in a press release.

Honored during the 12th Leading Edge Awards were, from left, Chaney EnAmong other tri-county award terprises President and CEO William F. Childs IV as CEO of the Year; Christine winners, Calvert Systems Engi- Wray for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital as CSM Partnership in Education; Glen for Sabre Systems, Inc. as The Patuxent Partnership Member Firm of the Year; neering, Inc. was awarded Calvert Ives Aaron Krebeck for Charles County Public Library as Charles County Technology County Business of the Year.

Company of the Year; Brian Keesee, president of Crown Trophy of Waldorf and Calvert Systems Engineering, co-owner of Pothole Pros, as SBDC Small Business Person of the Year; and Donna Inc. is a women-owned engineer- Croll for Calvert Systems Engineering, Inc. as Calvert County Business of the Year. ing and consulting services firm that provides software and systems engineering, configuration management, quality assurance and program management. Headquartered in Prince Frederick, it has experienced tremendous growth while providing superior value with unparalleled commitment to customer and community service.

Co-hosting and presenting awards were Calvert County Technology Council, Charles County Technology Council, The Patuxent Partnership, Small Business Development Center for the Southern Region of Maryland (SBDC), The Corporate Center at CSM and CSM Foundation. Platinum sponsors included Chaney Enterprises, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, the Greater Waldorf Jaycees and CSM. For information about the Leading Edge Awards, visit www.corporatecenter.csmd.edu.

Cub Scouts Working for Pinewood Derby Track

Community Waiting for Little Hands

Colorful feathers, balloons, beads, crayons and markets along with Lego kits, science tools and lots of glue await the start of the College of Southern Maryland’s Kids College Monday at all three campuses. Kids College offers half-day and full-day camps as well as before and after care for youngsters of working parents through August 16. In addition to arts and crafts camps, Kids College offers music and theater, science, sports and athletics, engineering and information technology, languages and literature, and math and game strategies. For information and schedule, visit www.csmd. edu/KidsCollege.

Business After Hours Raises Money for End Hunger

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Boys form Cub Scout Pack 262 gathered at the Prince Frederick Elk’s Lodge for a carwash fundraiser to purchase a new pinewood derby track. For four hours Saturday morning, the boys waved in cars from Dares Beach Road to take part in the fundraiser.

Cub Scout Chris Kulp said they need a new track because during the last pinewood derby race, the cars kept falling off the track and other mechanisms didn’t work right. He said the races are held every January, so they have some time to achieve their goal.

Pack leader Dina Kulp said holding fundraisers like the carwash teaches scouts “they have to give something to get something back.” Instead of having the track handed to them, they are working hard to earn it. As a whole, she said scouting teaches the boys leadership skills, which they will use their whole lives long.

Cub Scouts from Pack 262 wash cars to raise money for a pinewood derby track.

Photos By Sarah Miller Pack 262 shows off their pinewood derby cars and awards.

Chris Kulp said he had fun during the carwash, because he and his friends got to use bug sponges and hoses and have fun with each other. Scout Tyler Smith said they had a similar fundraiser last year.

The summer won’t be all work and no play for the boys. Soon they will be heading off to camp, where they will learn how to shoot a BB Gun and use a bow and arrow. Smith and Chris Kulp said they will be partners during the trip.

Dina Kulp said Pack 262 is welcoming new members. Pack meetings are held monthly. For more information, visit www.pack262huntingtown.scoutlander.com or contact Dina Kulp at dina@baylimited.com or Karrin Alman at jakada02@msn.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Larry Wechbaugh of Constellation Energy is one of the business men who attended the monthly Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours sponsored by Curtis Homes’. In addition to money raised for the chamber’s student scholarship fund, $700 was raised for End Hunger of Calvert County.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

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The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature!

To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.

Absinthe: ‘Grab a Piece of the Circus’

By Carrie Munn Staff Writer Southern Maryland five-piece Absinthe formed in 2005, when brothers-inlaw Mike a.k.a. Hannibal and Hyde Von Hitchcock decided to re-invent the cover band.

Finding more like-minded musicians, that not only rock musically but understand the importance of an entertaining live show, they’ve built up a fan base throughout the region and play bars and pubs, as well as big stages like Ram’s Head Live.

Vocalist Hyde Von Hitchcock is from Calvert County and in addition to being Absinthe’s lively frontman, is a full-time father and owner of Hitchcock Automotive and Custom Exhaust. He calls himself an “extreme entertainer” and names David Bowie, Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots/Velvet Revolver, and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails as a few of many musical influences.

Hannibal, originally from Bowie, has been a guitarist for 26 years and said he drew influence from axe icons Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eddie Van Halen. He told The County Times that he’s a dad and husband first, and has a day job, but music has always been his passion and he’d love the opportunity to play full-time.

The band’s name, he said, was inspired by one of Hyde’s favorite actors drinking absinthe in the movie “From Hell”. Hyde explained further that absinthe is “one of the most artistically prolific muse-filled drinks of all time.” He said it

had gotten a bad wrap in the late 19th century, labeled deadly and falsely perceived as a hallucinogenic, causing it to be banned in many places. The drink was recently reintroduced in America and the stigmas attached found to be completely false.

Drummer Billy the Kid said he’s been keeping beats “forever.” He said Absinthe shows are crazy, because you never know what’s going to happen. He said he has too many influences to name and would love to become a national act.

Munky-Bonez, the bassist, hales from Friendship and has been mastering his instrument for 8 years. He said Pantera, Nine Inch Nails and Rob Zombie have been influential on his music.

He is a full-time musician, audio engineer and producer and describes an Absinthe show as “sweet melodic mayhem packed with high energy performances.”

Jason, who plays guitar with the group as Dr. X, said he’s been playing for 22 years. He said his influences include Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, The Who and Hendrix.

When asked to describe the band, he said, “We don’t follow what the rest of the world does … we have our own standards of what is acceptable entertainment.”

Hyde told The County Times, “We have a vision to express artistically,” adding their very unconventional array of music offers something for everyone. While it might not be songs the audience recognizes or expects, many like what they hear and seek out the material they play after hearing Absinthe’s version.

He said fans of DC 101 and 98 Rock will dig their always changing setlist that includes covers from groups like Alice In Chains, Tool and Radiohead. “We have a simple drive to not only entertain, but put on an intense show,” he said.

While their gigs are covers, all band members said they’re gradually working on originals. Munky-Bonez said “great things take time,” explaining the group is taking its time to produce work they can

Photos Courtesy of Absinthe

take pride in and offering originals that will have a bigger impact on the crowds.

“We have big dreams on a little budget, and work days, but no road is without turns,” Hyde said. “We have exciting things in the works.”

Catch a sonically and visually entertaining performance by Absinthe this weekend with a show at Budd’s Creek in Mechanicsville on Friday, June 15 at 7 p.m. or Saturday night, the 16th, at Apehanger’s in Bel Alton at 9 p.m.

To find out more about the band, visit their website at absinthehrawk.com. For booking info or to share your comments, email the high energy quintet at trueabsinthe@hotmail.com. carriemunn@countytimes.net

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The Calvert Gazette

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Library Events Thursday, June 21

Friday, June 22

• Dream Big. 2:30-3:30pm. Learn about the careers of people who have changed the world by dreaming big! Dream Big focuses on designers, musicians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs and visionaries. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration not required. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

• Chick-fil-A in Southern MD to Host A Search for “Lost Cows” Throughout Southern Maryland To kick-off their celebration of Cow Appreciation Week, the Chick-fil-A restaurants in all of Southern Maryland and Prince George’s counties will host a search for Lost Cows starting Friday, June 22. Southern Maryland chicken lovers are invited to search the community for hundreds of plush Chick-fil-A “Eat Mor Chikin” Cows and redeem them at the restaurants for free food. Hidden in locations in St. Mary’s and Calvert, Charles and Prince George’s Counties (grocery stores, doctor’s offices, hotels, banks, etc.), the plush Cows will be marked with colored tags. Each cow can be redeemed for a FREE meal. Chickfil-A encourages the community to find their lost cows. They hope this event will be fun for people of all ages and we are excited to hear the stories of how people searched for and found the cows. Cows can be redeemed any time from Friday, June 22 until Friday, July 13 at the Chickfil-A restaurants in Brandywine, Capital Center, First Colony Center, LaPlata, St. Charles Towne Center, Steeplechase, and Waldorf.

• Dream Big. 2:30-3:30pm. Learn about the careers of people who have changed the world by dreaming big! Dream Big focuses on designers, musicians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs and visionaries. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration not required. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.

• The First Military Railroad. 7:008:30pm. Presented by: Art Candenquist, Civil War Scholar In the persona of Captain Thomas R. Sharp. Candenquist will provide insight into the importance of the railroad to the Confederacy during the early years of the Civil War. You’ll also get to know some of the major players in the region including Colonel Thomas J. Jackson (later known as Stonewall), Generals P.G.T. Beauregard and Joseph E. Johnston, and, of course, Captain Sharp. Through tales of grand schemes and long odds, you will see how the men of the Confederate Army accomplished surprising feats that increased the mobility of goods and men. Presented in partnership with Jefferson Patterson Parks & Museum. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Saturday, June 23

Out&About

23 at 1pm, Calvert Library will face-off with other libraries across the country for SMASH 6, an online gaming tournament started by Ann Arbor District Library in Michigan. The first 20 competitors to sign in on Saturday morning will compete for Calvert Library. Doors open at 9 a.m. If there is any question about who was there first, registration order will be used so get registered now through the Calvert Library website or by calling 410535-0291. Attendees must be 13 or older or accompanied by a parent/guardian who must give permission to participate.

There will be plenty of other brawling going on besides the tournament so everyone will have the opportunity to play.

There will be ten matches where two players from Calvert Library will play two players from another library. Those twenty scores make up Calvert Library’s total score to determine whether Calvert Library advances to the Finals. The rules are available on the library website at calvert.lib.md.us. Bring your own controller if you like and costumes are welcome.

This tournament is sponsored by Friends of Calvert Library. For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

• Free Concert on the Pavilion: The Commodores U.S. Navy Band (6 p.m.)

North Beach Pavilion, North Beach 410257-9618 • www.northbeachmd.org

• Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament Prince Frederick Library (850 Costley Friday June 22-24 Way, Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m.

Calvert Library is calling all great • Kalmar Nyckel Tours Smash Bros. Brawl talent for a National In association with the Calvert MaWii Tournament! On Saturday, June rine Museum, Kalmar Nyckel, queen of the tall ship fleet, will be on Solomons Island offering public sails and tours June 22-24.

The Kalmar Nyckel will dock at Watermen’s Wharf, Solomons, located next to the Chesapeake Biological Lab Visitors Center and will offer pirate sails from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and sunset sails from 5 – 7:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday.

On Sunday the Kalmar Nyckel will host free ship tours open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a pirate sail from 3 – 5:30 p.m. All sails are $60 for adults and $40 for ages 17 and younger. For tickets and more information, please contact the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation office at (302) 429-7447 (toll free at 866-659-7447 or www.kalmarnyckel.org.

Live Sharks Return Sharkfest 2012

The Calvert Marine Museum will once again highlight the ultimate apex predator of the marine world during SHARKFEST 2012 on Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m.

– 5 p.m. Regular museum admissions applies, CMM members are free.

Sharks are one of the world’s most fascinating creatures. Live sharks and sturgeon will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion. The museum will be full of hands-on opportunities to explore the diversity of sharks and their remarkable history on planet Earth. Learn fascinating shark facts at interactive Sharkfact Stations (did you know that chain dogfish sharks glow in the dark?), examine evidence of prehistoric sharks, paint a shark mural, make a shark hat, get your face painted ($5 fee), take your picture in the jaws of a Megalodon shark, and attend “Shark Bites” – short curator talks on sharks in the auditorium at 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. GenOn Aquaculture Facility staff will be on hand to bring visitors up close and personal with Chesapeake Bay native Atlantic sturgeon. The award winning Museum Store will be fully stocked with all things shark for the occasion.

Both vilified and ruthlessly hunted, this keystone species is becoming seriously threatened. Evidence of sharks dates back 450 million years, and shark fossils similar to modern species date back over 100 million years. Sharks are highly adaptable and now live in every ocean in the world in warm, temperate, and cold waters. Learn why preserving these ancient and animals is critical to the health of our oceans. What we do above the waters of the Chesapeake Bay trickles into neighboring oceans, even to the great ocean depths where the chain dogfish shark makes its residence off the coast of Maryland.

Complimentary museum passes will not be honored and strollers are not allowed in the museum. There will be food vendors on site.

Monday, June 25 • Title IX Panel (7 p.m.)

Calvert Library Prince Frederick The public is invited to attend an all-star panel discussion: “Title IX: The Rocky Road to Progress for Women and Girls in Education”, at 7 p.m.

Sponsored by the Calvert County Commission for Women and Calvert Library, panelists will include: • County Commissioner Susan Shaw; • Margaret Dunkle, Calvert County Commission for Women and Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame, 2012; • Kim Roof, Calvert County Public Schools Director of Student Services; • Robert Earl Radford, Northern High School Head Softball Coach, Director of the Bayside Blues, and proud Title IX Dad;

• Gladys Pedersen Bowers, Calvert County High School Class of 1950 and Former Member of the US Marine Corps; and, • Danielle Cummings, 2011 Graduate of Northern High School and a Sophomore at Mount St. Mary’s College (Softball Scholarship).

Calvert County Commission for Women Chair Margaret Dunkle will lead off the panel with a description of what Title IX is and what things were like before Title IX became law in 1972. Each panelist will tell his or her personal Title IX story. Bring your own story, and your kids or grandkids to understand this important piece of Calvert County history.

Wednesday June 27 • NARFE Meet and Greet (12 p.m.)

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter, will meet on June 27th at 12 p.m. at the Dunkirk Park, Shelter #4. Meet and greet fellow federal employees and neighbors and enjoy a summertime meal of chicken or BBQ. This is a joint affair with the Bay Area Chapter. Members, non-members, current federal employees and guests are welcome. Bring a salad, side dish, veggie or dessert to share. For NARFE membership Information and Application, Call 410-586-1441

Saturday, June 30 • Movie on Main Street: “The Muppets” (8 p.m) Duke and Main Streets, Prince Frederick, 703-577-3044 View “The Muppets” under the stars! Burgers, hot dogs, soda and candy will be provided. Don’t forget to bring something to sit on!

• Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Northern Bay (7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, 410-3262042, ext. 41 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Lighthouse lovers are invited to this popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruise aboard a private charter vessel. Enjoy the northern route and visit Cove Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point and Sharpe’s Island lighthouses. The lunch location is to be determined. Participants will meet at the Calvert Marine Museum under the Drum Point Lighthouse. The cost is $130; museum members pay $120. Space is limited.

• Asbury Sale There will be a sale on June 30 from 9am to 3pm at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons, in the auditorium. This will include Betty’s Closet a resale of new and gently used clothing, accessories and jewelry.

The library committee will also have many books for sale at wonderful prices.

Grannies Treasures will also be selling housewares, furniture and many miscellaneous items.

All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For more information call 410-394-3483

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

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The Calvert Gazette

Conditional Fishing The Ordinary

Angler

By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer A friend told me that he was so disappointed in the fishing around here that he was going to go to a different region of the Bay where the fishing might be better. That may be one way to put fish in the box, but the anglers who know how to fish the conditions around here are catching fish every day.

There are some fun fish to catch out there right now. If we wait for conditions to be perfect, or for a certain species of fish to show up, then we might as well mow the grass again.

My favorite fish to catch is flounder.

They haven’t been around these parts of the Bay in good fishable numbers for more

than 2 years now. I keep hoping that they will return to 2007/2008 patterns and I’m convinced that if I’m patient, that is exactly what they’ll do. In the mean time, there are plenty of other species out there to catch including bluefish, striped bass, croakers, and white perch.

Summer weather conditions – complete with light winds – should set in soon.

It may be hot and humid, but that’s OK if the wind doesn’t blow a gale! Most people fish when work schedules and other commitments allow, consequently, the conditions that exist on the day and time that they go are what they have to live with.

Really good anglers learn to make the best

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If weather conditions are good enough to get the boat on the water, the keys to finding fish are clear water, current and structure. Even on a slack tide, water is moving (or will soon move) somewhere. If you explore the areas that are available to you on any given day, moving water will soon become obvious. Remember, tides mark the level of the water. Current is the movement of the water.

Current is what you want to look for. Structure can be anything from an oyster bar, a dock piling, or a shady area.

White perch are now jumping on small jigs and spinner baits from shore or boat. Croakers are almost everywhere in decent sizes Scott McGuire - big perch, small boat, breezy day. and numbers. Trollers are catching stripers and bluefish in the Bay of whatever conditions they encounter on and the Potomac. Light tackle anthe days that they can fish. glers are having success by casting jigs and When the wind blows, look for areas crankbaits for stripers now. With warmer in the lee of a big structure or land mass weather and calm winds, breaking fish that provides some shelter, and then target should become more abundant and topwathe species of fish that you expect to be in ter plugs cast around shorelines and rocky that area. For example: if the winds are out outcrops should work. of the east, then the areas west of Solomons Catch’em! Cook’em! Eat’em up! on the Patuxent River are one of the regions Remember to take a picture of your that I might explore for white perch or strip- catch and send it to me with your story at ers. The same is true on the Potomac where riverdancekeith@gmail.com.

St. Clements Bay, Herring Creek or Stuart’s Keith has been a recreational angler Wharf might provide shelter from the wind. on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries A strong west wind allows fishing some of for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his the Bay coast sections of St. Mary’s or Cal- small boat during the season, and spends vert County. Other locations might be good his free time supporting local conservation on a strong north or south wind. organizations.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

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