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The student body of Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons Island stands on the steps of the old church on Monday with teachers and staff. The school is in the middle of a big fundraising drive to ensure the school stays open and independent.
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Calvert County is being honored by the Americas Promise Alliance as one of the Best 100 Communities in the US for Young People. How and why is our area is such a great place for children and families? SEE PAGE 15
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Dee Wunder gives away samples of pepper jelly made from garden produce of the Chesapeake Ranch Estates community Garden during the Dowell Elementary School vender/craft fair last weekend. SEE PAGE 8
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n the wake of a draft report that recommended a In the next two years well have homes in the bay, two-year study of ways to shore up the eroding face Waugh, who ran an unsuccessful bid for state senator, said of Calvert Cliffs, which puts 20 homes in immedi- Monday. We do not have two years to wait for a feasibility ate danger of going over the edge in the Chesapeake Bay, study. homeowners there are looking for the county government Waugh said his property was still about 65 feet away to issue emergency zoning permits to harden the cliff face from the cliff, so he still and others still had more time to on their own. come up with a solution than the Ectors. Were really just asking for permits to preserve our Im two hurricanes and a deluge from being threatproperty, were not asking for money, said David Ector, ened, Waugh said. But the Ectors, they dont have two whose home on Laramie Lane is a scant six feet from the years. By Guy Leonard (CT) info@somdpublishing.net edge of the cliff. The draft report released in late October by a committee of local, state and federal officials recommended that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers take two years to study the situation at the t approximately 1:30 a.m. Oct. 31, units from cliffs and come up with long-term sothe Calvert County Sheriffs Office and the lutions to the erosion there; the report Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Baralso recommended the county aprack responded to Calypso Bay Bar & Grille located at ply for $3 million in grants from the 120 Charles Street in Solomons for a report of a stabbing. Maryland Emergency Management Dep. A. Locke arrived on the scene and made contact Agency to possibly help buy-out and with an employee of the establishment who advised that relocate some of the residents in most his brother had just been stabbed. immediate danger. Dep. Locke observed the victim, Terry E. Bailey, 26 The idea of waiting two years for a of Lusby, sitting behind the bar holding his abdomen with solution from government authorities, a large amount of blood on his pants, police report. The Ector said, was not something he had victim advised he had been stabbed by an unknown black much faith in. male. The victim was transported to PG Shock Trauma My concern is that theyll take $1 by Trooper 7 helicopter. million of the $3 million and use it to Det. J. Ewig of the C.I.T. conducted an investigafund the study, he said. Youd end up tion and determined a second individual suffered a stab burning money instead of using it. wound to the leg as the suspect descended the stairs while We dont have the time. Were fleeing the scene. That wound was not life-threatening. looking for the county to stand up to Bailey underwent surgery for his injuries. the state and the federal government The investigation is continuing. Anyone with inforPhoto by Sean Rice on this. mation is asked to contact Det. Ewig at 410-535-2800. Dave and Lidia Ector look over the eroding cliff face that is eating away their back yard. Cliff homeowners, 234 in all, that face eventual catastrophic erosion of the cliffs have been denied permits to seek methods to shore up the cliff face because of the population of Puritan tiger beetles believed to call the cliff face home. The species is named in the federal Endangered Species Act as protected, but homeowners there dispute that claim since the face of the cliff has never been officially designated as habitat for the beetle. But that appears to have changed, said county planning and zoning director Gregory Bowen, because planners now are seeking to help homeowners get through the process with state and federal agencies to declare an incidental Gary Simpson taking of the land where the tiger Katie Facchina beetle resides. 7480 Crain Highway But, Bowen said, that allowLa Plata, MD 20646 ance could be contingent upon 301-934-8437 finding new habitat for the tiger beetle to compensate for their loss of habitat. Homeowners would also have April Hancock to submit engineering plans that PO Box 407 An Independent Agent Representing: ERIE INSURANCE GROUP would ensure no more damage to Standing: Dan Burris, Jake Kuntz, Seated: Lisa Squires, Bryans Road, MD 20616 the cliffs would take place due do Susan Ennis, Donna Burris 301-743-9000 to their shoring it up. Steven Waugh, who lives on Laramie Lane next to Ectors home, said that waiting two years Auto - Home - Business - Life could be an environmental caLeonardtown & LaPlata Bus: (301) 475-3151 tastrophe as well as a disaster for www.danburris.com homeowners.
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he Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) reports that the body of missing boater, Timothy Dale Bourne, 50 from Port Republic, was recovered at 1:30 pm on Nov. 7, approximately 120 yards south from where the vessel sank in the Patuxent River. Recovery was made by members of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and the Calvert County Dive team. Bourne has been the object of an intense search by NRP, Coast Guard and area fire companies since his disappearance after a boating accident on Nov. 6, at 6:30 pm. Bourne was a passenger in the vessel that sank when a wave came over the stern of the vessel. NRP report that on Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m., Thomas Eric Johnson, 46 from Hollywood, Md was returning from fishing in his 20-foot Wellcraft when the vessel experienced engine trouble. Johnson anchored the vessel and called a nearby marina for assistance. While Johnson and the other two occupants, Julius Lamond Camp, 37 from Leonardtown and Bourne waited for assistance, the vessel took a large wave over the stern causing it to sink. All three occupants put on life jackets and jumped into the water. A jet skier, who heard the victims call for help responded to their location. The skier was able to relay Johnson and Camp to shore. The jet skier could not locate Bourne, who was separated from the others due to the strong current in the river. Johnson and Camp were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital for hyperthermia. Officers from the Natural Resources Police, Coast Guard, and members from St. Leonard VFD, Prince Frederick VFD, Solomons VFD, and Benedict VFD search the area by vessel. The Maryland State Police aviation searched the area by air. Bournes body was sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy. NRP Special Operation Division is continuing the investigation into the cause of the accident.
loan funds for entrepreneurs and watermen to start aquaculture projects targeted for restoring the states struggling oyster population, but leaders of the local seafood harvesting industry say that the risks might make watermen shy away. Aquaculture is the practice of growing oysters from larval seed for later harvesting instead of relying on natural production. Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert County Watermens Association in Calvert County, said that oysters are now commanding about $40 to $45 per bushel basket with traditional watermen bringing up about 10 bushels per boat. By the time oysters reach the market they could sell at retail for close to $60 or $70 a bushel. While watermen who use manually operated shaft tongs are struggling due to sanctuary restrictions, the opening of power dredging on parts of the St. Marys River and the Chesapeake Bay could change the outlook for the season, Zinn said. Were not sure how thats going to work out, he said. Watermen would likely shy away from state loans for aquaculture, Zinn said, because many already deal with debt in keeping and maintaining their boats. I think its very high risk to borrow money to plant oys-
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ters, Zinn said. Theres too many variables that could wipe out the loan. The intention was good but the common sense factor would make you reluctant to do it. Robert Brown, president of the St. Marys County Watermens Association, said that the oyster harvest is already looking less abundant this season because of the states imposition of sanctuaries on some of the most productive bottom. Its going to be scarce, Brown told The Southern Calvert Gazette, one month after the season opened. Its definitely a scarce harvest. Brown said that moving to aquaculture would be difficult for local watermen because of the liability he loans would place on them. The new loan program is designed to ensure that those applying for the money have a reasonable chance of success when using state-leased land, said Mike Naylor, the Shellfish Program director for the states Department of Natural Resources. Were looking for people with a real business plan and a real production plan, Naylor said. This will present a challenge to someone whos never thought about aquaculture. Naylor said that the application process for the loans was pretty elaborate and no one as yet has completed an application, though some in the harvesting industry have expressed interest. Because they are state-supported loans, grantees will only be required to repay roughly 60 percent of the loan plus interest, Naylor said, with the size of the loan and the term open to negotiation. By Guy Leonard
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Watermen like Tommy Zinn, of Calvert County, are worried that oyster harvests may suffer due to restrictive sanctuary laws that went into effect recently, and many established watermen will not get in the field of aquaculture.
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eppers Pet Pantry is opening a second branch in Callaway in order to better serve people living in St. Marys County. Mary Beth Gates, the owner and operator of Peppers Pet Pantry in Solomons, said she and her husband Don have been working on getting the new location ready for a grand opening for about a month. The new store will be located at 20865 Callaway Village Way and is scheduled to open Nov. 20. Were trying to get it open as fast as possible, Gates said. She first started the business while she was living in California, and sold items on-line. She said the whole idea started when she began making organic treats for a stray dog that wandered into my life named Pepper. Peppers Pet Pantry was started in 2002. When Gates and moved across the country to Maryland, she got the chance to own the first brick and mortar store. When this place came available, I inquired and jumped on it, Gates said. Her new branch will cater to people who live on the other side of the bridge, in St. Marys County. The idea to open a branch in St. Marys County came from All Kinds Veterinary Hospital, which often sends customers to Gates store to buy food for their pets. The second branch of Peppers will be right next to All Kinds. Gates said about half of her clientele comes from the other side of the bridge. The problem is, while many people from Calvert County go to St. Marys for shopping and other
owners, the Jones Family, partnered with PHH and spent many hours working on their home with a team of volunteers from Lowes and the community. Representatives of the St. Marys County Lowes store, local businesses and many dedicated volunteers will join the PHH board and staff at the dedication, a press release states. The predominantly female volunteer team helped construct the new home.
reasons, there arent as many people from St. Marys who travel to Calvert. Running her own store is not easy, but Gates enjoys what she does. Its a lot of hard work, but its worth it, Gates said. Gates also said its difficult for small businesses to stay open in the face of larger chain stores, but a lot of people are coming to realize they have to support small business. Gates said a lot of the success of her store comes from the fact that she takes the time to get to know her customers and caters to their specific needs. She carries good quality food and pet treats, as well as pet-lover gift items. Peppers Pet Pantry also gets involved in several fundraisers, such as That Dog Gone Tiki Bar Family Pet Day. We pretty much work with all the local rescue groups, Gates said. In addition to the fundraisers, Gates regularly hosts people from the Patuxent Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), who often come into the store with animals who are available for adoption. Emily Conrad, one of the representative form PAWS who was at Peppers Pantry on Saturday afternoon, said she likes coming to Peppers Pet pantry with the cats. I think its adorable, and its a nice environment for the cats, Conrad said. She said PAWS also brings animals to Petco, but there are dogs there who make the cats more nervous.
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The Jones family, Crystal, left, Amber and Chris (daughter Sarah is not pictured) are working on the site of their new home being built in the Patuxent Habitat for Humanitys firstever Womens Build project.
Mary Beth Gates, owner of Peppers Pet Pantry, talks to a customer on Saturday at the Solomons store. Photo by Sarah Miller
The Women Build program underwritten by Lowes recruits educates and nurtures women to build and advocate for simple, decent and affordable houses in their communities. A national supporter of Habitat since 2003, Lowes provided Patuxent Habitat for Humanity a $55,000 grant from Lowes to build the house. PHH received extensive support from the employees of the local Lowes Store in California, MD. This home continues PHHs effort to build greener, environmentally friendly homes, he release states. The entire southern Maryland community is invited to attend the dedication and tour the home. Construction on the home began in May. Up-and-coming homeowner Crystal Jones, a caregiver who moved to Southern Maryland from Nebraska in February 2000, described the new house as a blessing for herself and her husband Chris, who have lived in a tiny rented space with their daughters Sarah and Amber for the last several years. We came here to try to make a better life for my kids and myself. My mother had passed on just a few months before, and my brother and sister were out here, so we decided to get together, she said. Weve just been living in a small place no bedrooms, but its got a loft, she told The Southern Calvert Gazette. Crystals husband Chris, has 26 years of construction experience which helped him construct his familys home. All told, Chris said the most unusual part of his experience with Habitat for Humanity had been the number of people who had offered to help. Thats unusual, just having all this help, he said. But its wonderful to have it. For more information on Habitat for Humanity, call 301-863-6227 or email info@patuxenthabitat.org.
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BODY. Although overstated for humor, I always reflect with a smile on Georges little sign at election time. We should never forget however that our freedom to have self government and to vote in regular and periodic elections have come at a very high price. When we exercise our constitutional freedoms by participating and voting in elections we should remember that these same freedoms have been secured and paid in blood and sacrifice by our United States Military and our fighting men and women for well over 200 years. Since the founding of our nation brave fighting men and women have indeed secured the blessings of liberty for us and for posterity. Delegate Tony ODonnell This column will be published on District 29C Calvert and St. Marys Thursday, November 11. This day every year has been set aside as a national holiy last day, Veterans Day, to honor that sacrifice c o l - of all military veterans. Parades will occur u m n in small towns and large cities all across in the Southern our wonderful nation. The precise time Calvert Gazette of our celebration coincides with the end was in an edition of World War One and which officially in early July. As occurred on the 11th hour of the 11th day the filing deadline of the 11th month of the year. Originally, for running for of- what was then known as Armistice Day fice had just passed was later changed to Veterans Day so that and the election all military veterans from all of this nacycle was starting tions wars could be honored on a regular to crank up to full national holiday. speed, I took a break from writing this colSo as we think about what the recent umn so that full attention could be paid to elections mean to each of us in our own the election process. I also concurred that way, one thing we should all be able to it was only fair to take a break until the agree upon is that the right of free elecelection was over. tions, indeed all of our constitutional liberWell, the election is indeed now over. ties, have been protected by those special men THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IN STANDING and women of our military. Over the course FOR ELECTION AND SITTING FOR ELECTROCUTION IS THE DEGREE OF of this nations history and continuing even SHOCK TO THE MIND AND BODY today both at home and abroad, these fine men and women have sacriOn November 2, 2010 we exercised our ficed for all of us. We should never forget right and responsibility by electing those this throughout the entire year, but should federal, state, and local representatives give it even more attention and emphasis who will represent us until such time as we on Veterans Day. have another periodic election. For U.S. Please go out of your way to acknowlHouse of Representatives and for our other edge the service of a military veteran. You U.S. Senator that next election will occur in might be surprised to learn that a simple, two years from now in 2012. For just about Thank you for your service, will mean so all other county and state officials the next very much to our veterans. It is the least election will be in four years in 2014. we all can do considering all that they have In this past election we all know candidates who were successful and others who were not. Credit goes to all who participated as candidates, successful or not, as it a daunting process that is not always kind to the mind or body. My good friend, former Delegate and former Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs George Owings, a proud United States Marine in his younger years, used to have a little sign in his office that humorously described the election process for candidates. The sign went something like this, done for us. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IN STANDAs always, feel free to contact my local legisING FOR ELECTION AND SITTING lative office at (410) 326-0081 or email at anthony. FOR ELECTROCUTION IS THE DE- odonnell@house.state.md.us with questions, comGREE OF SHOCK TO THE MIND AND ments or concerns regarding these items or other matters.
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.The annual Festival of Trees takes place in Huntingtown High School, and is open to the public 0n Friday, Nov. 26 from 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. The costs are: Adults $5, Seniors $3, Children (ages 4-12) $1, Chidren 3 and under are free. STAR 98.3s T-Bone and Heather will broadcast live from the Festival on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Do the Christmas Rock with Rockin Elvis, Jim Godbold on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Additional entertainment will be provided throughout the weekend by local churches, schools and community groups. New to the Festival this year is a concert featuring the Sojourner Band, taking place Saturday evening at 8 p.m. at Huntingtown High Schools auditorium. Sojourner will perform popular music from the 1940s to the present including music by Willy Nelson, Hank Williams, The Allman Brothers, Bonnie Raitt and more. Musical surprises are in store for all ages, from toddlers to seniors. Bring your family and neighbors to sing and dance along! Tickets cost $15 for adults and $7.50 for children 4 through 12 and are available at the Calvert Hospice office, located at 238 Merrimac Court in Prince Frederick or at the door. The Festival of Trees invites community member to honor or remember a loved one by purchasing a beautiful poinsettia, which will become part of the lovely multi-tiered poinsettia tree display at the Festival. Poinsettias can be taken home after the event. To purchase a poinsettia or for other information about sponsoring the event, visit www.calverthospice.org or call 410-535-0892.
he small meeting room slowly filled until overflowing with women prepared for the last meeting of the Festival of Trees Steering Committee. More than 20 women sat around the board room table in the Calvert Hospice office, spilling over to a side couch, hastily erected folding chairs and standing along the walls during the 90 minute meeting. Once the meeting started it begged the question where would the other half dozen or so absent committee members have fit? This is the 22nd year of the Festival of Trees and the volunteers conduct their event with the passion and precision of a philharmonic orchestra. This years Steering Committee President Jeanne Coonan arrived with aid of a walker. This is one of her first times out of the house since breaking two hips. She sits down at the head of the table, and if one cared to imagine, she symbolically arranges her music in front of her and taps the wooden podium in front of her. She kept the meeting running, limiting unnecessary rabbit trails, giving reports for people not in attendance and recommending a compromise when the meeting started to derail over a minor issue. Coonan points to the business ads committee to hear their solo piece which lists all the large ads for the evening program have been sold, bringing in over $4,500. Next, the conductor Coonan points to the Breakfast and Lunch with Santa group. They announce Southern Maryland Caterers won the contract bid and that students from Northern and Huntingtown high schools and the College of Southern Maryland will help supervise and entertain the kids with crafts. Moving on to the tree decorators, Coonan learns they have 27 volunteers for decorating trees but need to set aside meeting to assign undecorated trees to decorating teams. And so she orchestras the meeting moves along until the final notes. Its not going to be perfect. Just be flex-
ible, Coonan exhorts her team at the end of the meeting. They break with a plan to meet at the high school the day before Thanksgiving to set up for their big event. The Festival of Trees starts the day after Thanksgiving and runs through the weekend. On Friday, Nov. 26 Huntingtown High School turns into a holiday wonderland of 70 uniquely decorated trees, three large rooms of vendor crafts, specialty goods and arts. On Saturday children are invited to eat breakfast or lunch with Santa or have their picture taken with him throughout the weekend. Reservations are required, so visit www.calverthospice.org and click the green Festival tree. The goal of this annual event is to raise $100,000 for the Burnett-Calvert Hospice house general budget and to fund Child/Teen bereavement programs throughout the year. The local hospice care provides quality, compassionate care for people facing an incurable illness or injury. This care is provided in patient homes, hospital, nursing homes and/or the Burnett-Calvert Hospice house, which can support six patients at a time. By
Festival of Trees Crafters who met every Wednesday at Huntingtown United Methodist Church from March to November to make crafts to sell at the annual event.
ith refreshments fit for a Queen, Julia Rawlings, owner of Julia & Company in Solomons, hosted the grand opening of their gift shop, Sundries on the Side, on Nov. 5, in conjunction with the shops annual Happy Hour event. Rawlings circulated among her friends and patrons as they browsed and Ohd and Ahhd over the beautiful displays and diversity of handmade offerings. It is our goal to meet the changing needs of our clients and the community at large, said Julia in a press release. When room in her salon/day spa opened up, she realized she could fill a niche in the Solomons area that would not only serve customers but also would support local artists by filling her shop with as many local products as possible.
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people and their world in Stone Age America. He will show and talk about his impressive collection of stone, bone, and shell tools, including knives, axes, adzes, drills, awls, scrapers, and razors. See the prehistoric weaponry such as the war club, lance, and spear throwers. Throughout the day, Mr. Abbott will demonstrate his skill with the javelin and bow and arrow. His collection also includes native animal hides, pelts and
robes, baskets, textiles, pottery, gourd and shell containers, stone mortar, and model prehistoric houses. Complimenting Daniel Firehawk Abbotts displays and demonstrations, staff from Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum will be on hand to show some of the archaeological remains from native cultures dating back thousands of years that have been found on their site. This exciting opportunity has been made possible through a grant from The Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, with additional support from Liz Halvosa and The Holiday Inn Solomons. Join the Calvert Marine Museum in celebrating 40 years of excellence in 2010. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2 for children ages 5 12; children under 5 are free. For a complete listing of museum activities and programs, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042 for more information.
et ready for the holidays with a class at Annmarie and create beautiful, unique gifts for family and friends. Whether you are a beginner, a part-time crafter or an experienced artists looking to take your skill to the next level, the gifted instructors at Annmarie can develop your talent and unleash your imagination in a number of art media. Designing Original Holiday Cards Saturday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Create beautiful and artsy greeting cards with acrylic or watercolor paints. Girls Night Out: Wine and Dish Holiday Platters Monday, Nov. 15 and Nov. 29 from 6:30 9:30 p.m. Grab a friend and get ready to get festive as we use soft clay slabs and coils to make traditional or whimsical holiday platters. Makes a great gift too. Party Bracelets Saturday, Dec. 4, 12 4 p.m. Come learn this version of macrame to use a riot of beads-- big and little, even odd shapes--- and create a party on your wrist! Great for gift giving.
All About Pop Art Wednesday, Nov. 24, - 9 a.m. 4 p.m., grades 1- 3. Join us for a day of art inspired by things we see every day. Learn all about Andy Warhol and his Pop Art movement, and then make art inspired by your favorite cartoon, your favorite toy, and even your favorite breakfast cereal. Pack a lunch, dress for a mess, and get ready to get creative. Winter Break Camp - Painterly Printmaking Monday Dec. 27-31, 9 a.m. 4 p.m., Grades 4-6. Join us over your winter break to explore the exciting world of printmaking. From painting, collaging, and carving, learn how to make your printing plate and combine it with inks to create artwork that you can replicate over and over again. Learn how to bind your prints into books, and even swap a few like trading cards with your winter camp friends. For complete details and registration information please visit www.annmariegarden.org
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he November meeting of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Patuxent River Branch, will be on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Prince Frederick campus of the College of Southern Maryland in Room 119. The program will be a presentation on preparing pathways to professional careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM. Joann Roberts, STEM coordinator for the Calvert County Public Schools, will moderate a panel of three young STEM professionals working at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station who will share their career experiences. Also, Vincent Hungerford, director of the College of Southern Maryland STEM Institute,
will explain the role of the Institute in advancing the careers in STEM. This free program is open to all students in middle school, high school, and College of Southern Maryland to learn and ask questions about careers in these fields. Parents are encouraged to attend. Professionals in STEM careers and other experts will explain how to pursue professional jobs in these fields. For 130 years, AAUWs members have been advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW meetings are open; please join us. For details about this program, call Marie Andrews at 410.394.3441. Check the web-site for information about AAUW: www. aauw-paxriv.org .
he Arts Council of Calvert County recently presented a grant check to Mill Creek Middle School in Lusby. This presentation is a part of the Arts Councils Arts in Education Grant
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arents, teachers and alumni of Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons are rallying together for a major fundraising drive to raise $165,000 by January to assure the school stays open and independent. The school and church parishioners found out on Oct. 7 that a merger consideration is on the table that could potentially join Our Lady and St. Johns School in Hollywood into one school being one potential solution to lagging enrollment and revenues. The next morning, we all started brainstorming, said Carmen Gerber, a Spanish teacher at Our Lady Star of the Sea school and the chair person of the fundraising taskforce. Gerber also has a younger brother attending the school. We are going to do everything in our Beth Oster power to reach that goal, Gerber said. She said the school is currently approximately one third of the way to their goal, and have several more fundraisers planned before the first of the year. Were in the process of finalizing all the fundraiser events that were doing, Gerber said. Some current planned fundraisers include a School Roy
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he Patuxent boys soccer team hopped on a bus three times and went on and exciting an encouraging ride through the 2A South region playoffs before falling to county rival Calvert 5-4 in overtime last Friday evening in the semifinals. The Panthers successful tournament run was encouraging in the eyes of first-year head coach Brett Hansen. I was very happy and proud, especially for our seniors, in the way the team played on Friday against Calvert, he said. When the team, not just individuals, demonstrate on the field all that they have been taught and practiced, keep a positive attitude and play with integrity, leaving it all on the field, that is a victory in itself and should be celebrated, regardless of score. The Panthers started with a 2-1 victory over Long Reach and then upset third-seeded Gwynn Park 4-3 on Nov. 2 before losing to the Cavaliers after holding a 4-2 lead in the second half. Both games were closer than we wanted them to be, not that we thought they would be blow-outs but they remained very competitive until the final whistle. That is the way it should be in the playoffs but we probably could have controlled the entire game a bit better, Hansen said of the two wins, adding that the Calvert game was something to work on for next season. The key to those games was the teams at-
titude they wanted to win and wanted to keep playing deep into the playoffs. The Calvert contest was well attended and Patuxent was excited for it since finding out on the bus ride from Gwynn Park that the Cavaliers shocked second-seeded Central 3-1 the same day. The energy for the Calvert game had been building since Tuesday when we heard they beat Central. Many of the players on the two teams know each other so there was some talk (and texting) going on between them, Hansen said. The game was hard-fought and well-played; both sides demonstrated great sportsmanship and play, a good rivalry game. Hansen once again credited his assistant coaches Randy Sapp and Arthur Vale for their contributions to the teams success and the players for buying into the program. I was not as successful as I wanted to be but I think we established a solid foundation to build off of. Much of that foundation is due to Coach Sapp and Vail. Without their knowledge of the game and coaching experience I think we would have much less firm ground to build off of, he said. The team had many games throughout the season with different adversities and changes where this same level of play was demonstrated and I want to thank the guys for the great effort.
Travez Lee scored three touchdowns in Patuxents 34-21 loss to Eastern Tech last Friday night.
he Patuxent High School football team ended its season with a 4-6 record after a 34-21 loss to playoffbound Eastern Tech last Friday night at Panther Stadium. The Panthers were led by 96 yards rush-
ing and 85 yards passing from sophomore quarterback Travez Lee. Lee ran for all three Patuxent scores and Eric Chacons made all three extra point attempts. Tyler Austin was the leading receiver with four catches for 36 yards.
Powell Jess Williford of Patuxent and Glenelgs Stephanie Asher chase down the ball during last Wednesdays 2A South field hockey championship game.
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alvert County is glowing with accolades from a national group lauding it as one of the best places in the US for children, youth and families. The efforts of local civic and community leaders were honored when Americas Promise Alliance (the Alliance), the nations largest partnership organization dedicated to youth and children, announced the county had been named a winner of the Alliances 100 Best Communities for Young People (100 Best) competition presented by ING, a global financial services company and leading provider of retirement plans and programs for teachers. Its 2010 recognition, based on an application initiated and coordinated by the Calvert Crusade for Children, Inc., marks the first win for Calvert County in the competition. The 100 Best is part of the Alliances Grad Nation campaign, a 10-year initiative to mobilize all Americans to end the dropout crisis. More than 7,000 students drop out each school day in the U.S., resulting in 1.3 million young people a year. To help decrease these numbers, the Alliance is recognizing communities regardless of size, location or history that are taking significant steps to help more young people stay in school and graduate. The 100 Best also honors communities that implement programs that also help prepare young people for college and the 21st century workforce. The entire 2010 list of 100 Best Communities for Young People and their accomplishments can be found at www.americaspromise. org/100Best. Through its innovative and far-reaching programs, Calvert County is taking bold and effective steps to help their young people graduate and lead healthy, productive lives, Marguerite Kondracke, Americas Promise Alliance president and CEO, said in a press release. Calvert County serves as an example to inspire and educate other communities across the nation to tackle the challenges facing their city and children, and to implement initiatives that give them the essential resources they need to succeed in life. Calvert won the honor because it makes young people a priority, according to the group, investing in their futures to ensure the success of the entire community. By collaborating with agencies, community organizations, nonprofits and faith communities, Calvert County makes certain young peoples needs are met. For instance, the Calvert County Interagency Council for Children and Families (IAC) is an organization that identifies and addresses service gaps for young people and
Calvert County groups showed up in force at a ceremony in Washington DC to accept the Americas Promise Alliances 100 Best Communities for Young People award presented by ING, an international financial services firm.
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Delha Barwick, 66
Delha Herrick Barwick, 66 of S olo m o n s , MD passed away on October 28, 2010. Delha was born on Febr u a r y 6, 1944 in Rockville Centre, NY to the late Harriett Seibert and Howard J. Herrick, Jr. She retired from the Prince Georges County Public School System where she taught for 30 years. She was a very active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Port Republic and a member of the Daughters of the King and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed playing with her three dogs. Beloved mother of William Allen Barwick, III and Katharine Alice Barwick. Grandmother of Tai-Shan Barwick. She is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth Putnam Flagg. Visitation was held Monday November 1, 2010 at Christ Epicopal Church, Port Republic, MD where a service was held on Tuesday November 2, 2010. Interment will be held in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, Port Republic, MD.
Navy, TV Repair man, and an avid grass cutter. He didnt really have any hobbies, because he came from a time when you had to work hard to support your family. There was no time left for hobbies, but if you had to come up with some, they would be gardening, both flowers and vegetables, reading his Bible, and spending time with his family. Charles was the beloved father of Diane Hayes and her husband Richard of Huntingtown, MD, William Robert Blackburn of Haymarket, VA, Charles Edward Blackburn, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Waldorf, MD, Peggy Braham and her husband Eduardo of Prince Frederick, MD, and Richard L Blackburn and his wife Diane of Huntingtown, MD. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, on Tuesday November 2, 2010, where services were held on Wednesday November 3, 2010. Interment followed in St. Pauls United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lusby. Pallbearers were Richard Blackburn, Charles Blackburn, Jr., William Robert Blackburn, Richard Hayes, Eduardo Braham, and Richard Hayes, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to Research for Macular Degeneration, P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, Nevada 89053 Tel: 888-633-3937.
as an auxiliary bus driver. They resided in Berwyn Heights before moving to Owings in 2004. Bill attended Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, was a member of the American Legion Post #136 in Greenbelt, Elks Lodge # 1778 in Riverdale and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #3700 in College Park. Bill was preceded in death by his brother Gilbert Duffy. Surviving are his wife Mary C. Duffy, daughter Linda M. Dodson of Owings, MD, sons, Stephen C Duffy of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Robert W Duffy and his wife Denise of Lothian, MD, James M. Duffy of St. Leonard, MD and Edward J. Duffy and his wife Nina of Port Republic, MD. Bill is also survived by eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A funeral service was held Oct. 29 at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings. Internement was at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Memorial contributions can be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. www.calverthospice.org
NH; great niece, Barbara Cox and great nephew, Christopher Brown both of Salem, MA. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions are made in Rosabelles memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 731231718 or the American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby. Inurnment will be private.
Vernell Johnson, 67
Ve r n e l l Virginia Johnson, 67, of Huntingtown, MD departed this life on October 13, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, Maryland. Vernell was born September 27, 1943 to the late Charles Contee Mackall and Marie Kyler -Mackall. She worked as a Cafeteria Worker at both Calvert Senior and Northern Middle schools where she became close friends with many of her co-workers. Vernell retired in 2009 after 30 years of service. On May 23, 1970 she was united in marriage to her sweetheart Charles Wesley Johnson, Sr. They became proud parents of Lonnell , Ricky, Cedric, Charles, Jr. and Vernell. What an amazing woman; she was a mediator of peace, with a heart of gold that shared laughter and love for her family. She was beautiful, kind-hearted, sweet, and very outgoing. Vernell was a devoted, loving wife to her husband and children. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, sharing time among family and friends, and educating her grand and great grandchildren. Along with her sisters she ensured that the Mackall family re-union continued and took pride in the cooking they did to feed all. At an early age, she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and became a member of Youngs United Methodist Church. She later moved her church membership to Zion Hill Church of God in Christ to be with her husband and children. She participated in many church activities and was a faithful member the Usher Board.
Rosabelle French, 85
Rosabelle Brown French, 85, of Lusby, MD formerly of Hinsdale, NH passed away peacefully at her residence on November 3, 2010. She was born on December 11, 1924 in Hinsdale, NH to the late Flora C. and Hubert L. Brown. She was the beloved wife of Ian M. French, Sr. whom she married on February 20, 1949 in Hinsdale, NH. Rosabelle graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1942 and went on to graduate from the University of New Hampshire in 1948. She worked at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, DC as an Occupational Therapist until her retirement. Rosabelle moved to Lusby, MD from Suitland, MD in 1990. She always enjoyed cooking, entertaining, gardening, reading, holidays, and most of all her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Rachel E. Brown and Ronald Brown. Rosabelle is survived by her husband of 61 years Ian M. French Sr. of Lusby, MD; children, Ian M. French, Jr. of Lusby, MD and Elizabeth Gelestino of Lexington Park, MD; grandchildren, Martha B. Homan of Lusby, MD and David M. Brent of California, MD; niece, Bonnie Brown of Lynn, MA; nephew, Philip Brown of
William Duffy, 81
William LeRoy Duffy, 81, of Owings, MD died October 22, 2010 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1929 in Washington, DC to Charles Wray and Avis Adena (Lambert) Duffy. Bill attended schools in Washington DC as well as Fishburne Military Academy in Charlottesville, VA. He joined the United States Marine Corps September 17, 1946 and was discharged August 10, 1951 as a Sergeant. Bill was married November 19, 1955 to Mary C. Garrity in St. Gabriels Church in NW Washington, DC. Duffy joined the Washington DC police force in 1957 and retired due to medical conditions in 1970. He later worked for the Prince Georges County School Board
Vernell was preceded in death by her husband Charles, her parents Charles Contee and Marie Mackall.; 2 brothers; Hilton Penroe Mackall and Rodell Estep Mackall; 2 sisters; Genevieve Mackall and Loretta E. Mackall. Beautiful memories of Vernell will be cherished by sons Lonnell Mackall (Adrienne), Ricky Mackall (Wanda), Cedric Mackall( Ella) and Charles Johnson (Chris); daughter, Vernell Johnson (Terry Rodney); 6 brothers; Charles Mackall, Kenneth Mackall, Wilson Mackall (Viola), Odell Mackall(Juanita), Frederick Mackall (Alice), Sherman Mackall; 3 Sisters; Dorothy Wheatley, Minnie Stepney, Shirley Harris; Sisters-in-Law, Gertrude Holland,(John) Hester Irene Swales, Maryellen Mackall (Rodell) and Kathy Johnson; BrotherIn-Law Clifton Johnson (Diane); 31 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She had two very special friends Rose and Viola. Funeral service was held on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at Dunkirk Baptist Church, Dunkirk, MD with Elder Darnell Easton, eulogist. The interment was at Zion Hill Cemetery, Lusby, MD. The pallbearers were Robert Chase, Anthony Greenfield, Christopher Russell, Richard Hicks, Jr., Kim Stepney, and Stevie Stepney. The honorary pallbearers were George Campbell, Jr. and Donald Stepney. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Irma Mitchell, 53
Irma Virginia Ann Mitchell, 53, of North Beach, MD died suddenly October 27, 2010 at her home. Ann was born January 23, 1957 in Baltimore to Ralph Chester and Irma Adelaide (Hale) Mitchell. She grew up in Sykesville and attended high school in Baltimore. Ann was employed by the Carpenters Local 1110, which has since become Local 491, as a trade show technician until being injured in 1998. Ann enjoyed ceramics, Christmas decorating and collecting angels. During the summertime she enjoyed work-
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ing in her yard and was especially fond of tending to her roses. Ann was a very giving person who was very willing to help others. She dearly loved and enjoyed her sons and grandsons. Surviving are her two sons, John E. Piner and his wife Leighann of Lusby, MD and Kenneth W. Piner of Lothian, MD; three grandsons, John E. Jr., Ryan A. and Jacob R. Piner; and two sisters, Linda Pennifill and her husband Charles of Lothian, MD and Barbara A. Mitchell of Prince Frederick, MD. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Edward Mitchell and Ralph Chester Mitchell. Funeral services were held Nov. 1 at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings. Internment was provate. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 752 Calvert County Unit, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Celestine Shirley, 87
Celestine Elaine Moorman Shirley, 87, of Scotland, MD passed away on October 24, 2010 at her residence. She was born on May 19, 1923 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to the late Lucinda Breadon Moorman and Samual A. Moorman. She is survived by her children, Deborah J. Chandler of St. Leonard, MD; Joyce A. Shiner of Harwood, MD; Peggy E. Pickeral of Scotland, MD and George B. Shirley, Jr. of Greenville, TN; eleven grandchildren, thirty one great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. The family received friends on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD where a funeral service was held on Friday, October 29 at with Father John Ball officiating. Interment will be private. Should friends desire contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of St. Marys, P. O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD www.hospiceofst20650 marys.org.
Earl Sutton, 75
Earl Sutton, 75, of Lusby, MD
passed away on September 8, 2010 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Earl was born in Calvert County, Maryland to the late Margaret Chase and Nathaniel Ned Sutton. He received his education in Calvert County. Earl was brought up in a Christian home and he accepted his salvation in 2003. Earl worked for Griffin Construction for over 25 years and became foreman until he retired. He was an excellent back Scatcher during his years playing baseball. On April 9, 1960 Earl married Ann Watts. From this union six children were born; Lynda, Alexander, Margie, Hazel, Val and Jackie. Earl departed this life on September 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his brotherinlaw, Clarence Watts, his soninlaw, Herbert Campbell, Sr.; favorite cousins, Myrtle Butler, Eunice Weems, Kenny Sutton and a special friend Alex Johnson, Sr. Cherishing his precious memories are his wife of 50 years, Ann, children, Lynda (Herbert Campbell, Sr. - deceased), Earl Alex, Margie (Lawrence Chew), Hazel Haz (Wade Sewell), Val Mookie, Jackie, Marilyn (Leroy Little), Everett Johnson, LaVern Sutton and Cindy Gross; grandchildren, LaToya Ping Ping, Keisha, Kelli, Devon, Chicago, Shawn, Devon (Devona Hutchins), Lynnae, Tiarra, Chavon, Herbert, Jr., and Malcolm and 19 greatgrandchildren; special cousins, Gertrude Johnson, Marie Gross, Delores Torney and Thelma Sutton; special friends; RosaLee Washington, Ronald Garner, George Daniels, Joe and John Harrod and Eugene Lake; devoted sonlike cousins, Phillip Sutton, Willie Buck, Sr., and Desi Weems. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, with Pastor Irving Beverly, officiating. The interment was at Sutton Cemetery, Lusby, MD. The pallbearers were Earl Tiny Butler, George Daniels, Eugene Lake, Phillip Sutton, Effren Washington, and Terrence TT Washington. The honorary pallbearers were Roosevelt Buck, Willie Buck, Sr., Daniel Butler, Sr., Chicago Garner, Redmond Janey, Sr., Dwayne Roberts, Brad
Georgia Wallace, 87
Georgia A Wallace, 87, of Owings, MD was called from labor to rest on October 6, 2010 at Calvert County Nursing Center, Prince Frederick, MD. Georgia Anna Adams (affectionately known as Big Sis or Sister) was born on June 10, 1923 in Calvert County, Maryland to the late John and Georgia Giles Adams. She was educated in the Calvert County Public School System. Georgia was a domestic worker and embraced the families she worked for as if they were her own family. She enjoyed her work and had superb work ethics. Georgia was the proud mother of Clyde Curtis Bobby. Later in life she united in Holy Matrimony on December 12, 1945 to the late John Johnnie Wallace. From this union were born three sons, Lemerton, Freddie, and Irving. Georgia truly loved her family and was a top notch mom and homemaker. Georgia began fellowshipping with The Church of God. In 1951, she dedicated her life to Christ and became a member of The Church of God. She loved church and enjoyed working and serving the Lord and her church family until her health failed. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, John, son, Lemerton, and loving and caring daughter-in-law, Phyllis Wallace. She leaves to cherish her memory three devoted sons, Clyde Curtis, Freddie, and Irving;
a grandson who was like a son to her, Roland Wallace; 15 plus grandchildren; great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Curtis; a sister, Martha Strouther; 4 brothers, Joseph, Lemuel, Thurman, and James Adams; 3 brothers-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law; a special friend and beautician, Dorothy Adams, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Church of God, Lothian, MD with Elder Derek Hawkins officiating. The interment was at Moses Cemetery, Lothian, MD. The pallbearers were Stewart Adams, Mark Adams, Linwood Adams, Sylvester Simms, Rodney Nelson, and Lawrence Heard. The honorary pallbearers were Bob Adams and Laufiatte Adams. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Melvin Walls, 91
Melvin Gilbert Walls, 91 of Lusby, MD passed away peacefully October 26, 2010 at his residence in Lusby, MD. Melvin was born August
9, 1919 in Berkley Springs, West Virginia to George G. Walls and Grace Householder Walls. Melvin was born and raised in Berkley Springs, West Virginia. He later joined the war effort during World War II by joining the U.S. Army. While in Berkley Springs Melvin married Genevieve Smith and started a family. After being discharged from the Army Melvin moved to Calvert County, Maryland and became a logger. He worked for himself and Bolt and Sutton Saw Mill. They raised three children consisting of two boys and one girl. Though Melvin spent his entire adult life in Calvert County, he would always look forward to his trips back home to Berkley Springs, to visit relatives and friends. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Genevieve and his son Tee Walls as well as his sisters Dorothy Reed and Pauline Yost. He is survived by his daughter Darlene Elliot Speciale (Jim) of Lusby, MD. and son Gilbert G. Walls (Sharon) of Lusby, MD. He is also survived by his grandchildren Tracy Sears, Krista Elliott, Gilbert G. Walls, Jr., Christopher Walls, and his great-grandchildren Cody, Kyle, and Kelsey Sears, Ashley Lopez, and Jadan Elliott. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Berkley Springs, West Virginia. Arrangements were provided by the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Port Republic.
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Honoring military veterans, Veterans Day is an annual federal holiday in the United States. Observed on November 11, it is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world. The date is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I, which was signed by the Germans at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. World War I was known as The Great War. It was to be the war to end all wars. It officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. But fighting had ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, a temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on November 11, 1918. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. Proclaiming the holiday he said: To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with lots of pride in the heroism of those who died in the countrys service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations. Seven years later, on June 4, 1926, Congress passed a resolution requesting President Calvin Coolidge issue a proclamation to observe November 11 with ceremonies. An act approved on May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November a legal holiday, a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as Armistice Day. It was a store owner in Emporia, Kansas, that had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who served in World War I. Alfred King had been actively involved with a group known as the American War Dads during World War II. With the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Education, they enlisted the help of U.S. Rep. Ed Rees and a bill for the
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holiday was pushed through Congress. It was signed into law by President Dwight Eisenhower on May 26, 1954. Congress amended the act on June 1, 1954, replacing Armistice with Veterans, and it has been known as Veterans Day since. Although originally scheduled for celebration on November 11 of every year, starting in 1971 in accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October. In 1978 it was moved back to its original celebration on November 11. It focuses attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day to celebrate and honor Americas veterans for their patriotism, their love of country and their willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Let us salute the men and women who have served and are serving our great country.
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overnor Martin OMalley recently announced a shellfish aquaculture loan program, with the State of Maryland directing $10.6 million to support oyster restoration, aquaculture and green jobs in fiscal year 2011. The governors office says the new program to provide affordable financing to watermen and others interested in launching or expanding commercial shellfish aquaculture operations in Maryland. Of the States $10.6 million oyster restoration budget for fiscal year 2011, $2.2 million in subsidized loans will be available for aquaculture projects through a partnership between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO). When we announced our visionary plan to restore our native oyster last December, we promised to support our watermen and other working Marylanders interested in transitioning to aquaculture the major source of shellfish production around the world, Gov. OMalley said in a press release. Maryland now offers a mix of State and Federal funding to support a revolving loan fund administered by MARBIDCO. The University of Maryland Extension (UME) and the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) are also contributing to this effort, providing training and business planning assistance to current and prospective shellfish growers. More than two-thirds of the funding for this program comes from a $15 million federal blue crab fishery disaster allocation to Maryland. The National Marine Fisheries Service award, which was requested by Governor OMalley and advocated for by Senator Mikulski and Marylands Congressional delegation in 2008, has supported a variety of watermen work programs as well as a program to retire inactive commercial limited crab catcher licenses. Enacted in September, Marylands Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Development plan increases Marylands network of oyster sanctuaries from nine percent to 24 percent of remaining quality habitat; increases areas open
Marylands new Shelfish Aquaculture loans offers more than $2 million in loans to encourage new oyster farmers along the states waterways.
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Are you a budding writer wishing to meet published authors? Have you always wanted to own a signed copy of your favorite local authors books? Come learn of the trials and tribulations authors face in finding the path to getting their works published and share your own stories. The Calvert County Library, Prince Frederick Branch, offers a day of featured speakers, panels, exhibitors, book selling and signings as they celebrate The Writers Journey on Saturday, November 20. The bonus locally written books make great holiday gifts! http://www.calvert.lib.md.us/author. html
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and arrow. Complementing Daniel Firehawk Abbotts displays and demonstrations, staff from Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum will be on hand to show some of the archaeological remains from native cultures dating back thousands of years that have been found on their site. www.calToo young to drive but feeling the need for speed? Calvert Library Prince Frederick is partnering with Lusby Play n Trade to offer a MarioKart Wii Tournament on National Gaming Day which is Saturday, Nov. 13. There will be two events; drivers ages 6-12 will compete at 10am and ages 13-17 will start at 1:30pm. First prize in each age category is $50 in store credit at the Play n Trade. It will be a single elimination tournament and competitors will be limited to only standard characters and vehicles. You can bring your own controller if you want. Go to the Calvert Library website (calvert.
Campus. Laverty is an award-winning artist who began his musical career playing piano when he was five years old and studied with Jane Allen at the St. Louis Conservatory and Veronica Jochum at the New England Conservatory. Lavertys performance is the second of six in the concert series which is held at CSMs Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Admission is free and seating is open but limited. Contact 443-550-6011, rfleming@ csmd.edu or www.csmd.edu/Arts. On Saturday, November 20, engineer some holiday fun with the Sweet Treat Express. The Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum will help you and your children make Rice Krispie train engines. The fun will happen at the Northeast Community Center, Cheasapeake Beach, from 1 3 p.m. www.cbrm.org
On November 21, during Calvert Marine Museums Sunday Conversations with Maryland Authors, meet Lucie Snodgrass who has created a culinary portrait of Maryland in her new cookbook, Dishing Up Maryland: 150 Recipes from Alleghenies to the Chesapeake Bay. In the cookbook, she shares her stories of the people and the places where she found her recipes. The presentation will begin at 2 p.m. in the lounge. Samples from the cookbook will be served after the talk. www.calvertmarinemusuem.com
food, photo with Santa, crafts and a whole lot of fun (reservations are required)! Dont miss our own Rockin Elvis, Jim Godbold, performing Saturday at 1:30 p.m. On Saturday night enjoy a very special concert featuring the Sojourner Band. For a complete schedule visit www.calverthospice.org/c/112/festival-of-trees. Chesapeake Beach lights up the town for the holidays on Sunday, November 28. Tens of thousands of holiday lights will twinkle in Chesapeake Beach to make it the Brightest Beacon on the Bay. Bring your family to the official start of the holiday season where all of the lights are lit magically from the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall by our own Mother Christmas. Plan to ride through Town to enjoy the holiday sights which will be displayed until the week after the New Year. www. chesapeake-beach.md.us There is always something to see or do in Calvert County. Visit www.ecalvert. com for more great events. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
View one-of-a-kind ornaments at the 3rd Annual Ornament Show & Sale at Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center. These beautiful hand-crafted ornaments are created by talented artists from across the region. On display beginning November 23, Annmarie Garden makes a great stop for your holiday shopping. Find that special gift in their amazing gift shop. www.annmariegarden.org. Mark your calendars for the annual Hospice Festival of Trees, Friday, November 26 through Sunday, November 28. The festival features beautifully decorated Christmas trees and the Festival Shoppes with wonderful vendors offering merchandise, art and unique crafts great for holiday presents. On Saturday, children can enjoy either breakfast or lunch with Santa which includes
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Keith Hare Sr. shows off his 22-point buck with a 24 inch spread, which he bagged in Charles County near Dentsville. Photo courtesy of The Tackle Box.
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he latest play to come to Three Notch Theater, Table Manners by Alan Ayckbourn, opened to the public November 5. The play revolves around six characters, Annie, played by Emily Funderburk, Tom (Richard Eccleston), Sarah (Stacy Reynolds Oosterink), Reg (George R. Johnson), Ruth (Kristie Lyn Curley) and Norman (Randy Geck), and the often mentioned but never seen mother upstairs. With the exception of Tom, all the characters are related by either blood or marriage, which makes things even more interesting when Annie reveals to her sister-in-law, Sarah, that she was planning to run off for a weekend with her sister Ruths husband Norman. Ruth does her best to put a halt to Annies plans and pair her off with her neighbor, Tom, whos biggest apparent characteristic is that hes a veterinarian who often looks after Annies cat. Each of the characters has their individual flaws, from Norman, who it the most unlikely sort of Don Juan, to Sarah, who always seems to be looking for the imperfections in situations and people then taking those imperfections personally. These flaws make their performances all the more believable. There is little to nothing to tie the play to a certain period in time, so though the play was written in the 1970s, it could easily be taking place in present time. This lack of time-sensitive material makes the play easier to connect to for the audience. In the end, a person isnt sure whom they should be supporting, but all the characters seem to have a reason to be rooted for. Table Manners is one part of a trilogy called The Norman Conquests. The three are written so they can be preformed individually, as is the case with Table Manners at three Notch Theatre, or consecutively. According to www.thenormanconquests.alanayckbourn.net, Ayckbourn began and finished writing the plays in May 1973. The first performance of Table Manners, then known as Fancy Meeting You Here, was on June 18, 1973, which was also the first time any of the three to hit the stage. Rehearsals for Table Manners at Three Notch Theatre in Lexington Park started in August, said Larry Silvestro, the director of the play, and the selection process for the play itself began a year ago. He said that he got the position of director because there was a need for one when rehearsals began. Ive been wanting to try my hand at that (directing), Silvestro said. According to the Web site, Table Manners is meant to be the most humorous of the trilogy, but Silvestro said the comedy in Table Manners isnt anything like Monty Python, or Benny Hill. Its subtle British humor, Silvestro said. What this means is that the cast doesnt rely on shock value, slapstick comedy or vulgar language to be funny. This makes it more of a challenge for the cast, but Silvestro said hes confident the cast will pull it off well. I have no doubt they can to the job, he said. From a technical aspect, Table Manners is less complicated than some other productions. According to Amie Gilligan, one of the sound technicians for the play, there are no microphones used because the theatre is so small that the actors can be heard without them. To use microphones would make things more complicated than necessary. Volunteers are also always welcome. There are openings for volunteers in costume design, stage and set design and building, ushers and actors, among other things. People interested in seeing the play or volunteering with Three Notch Theatre can purchase tickets at www.newtowneplayers.org. Ticket prices are $15 for adult admission, $12 for seniors, students and members of the military and $10 for Thursday admissions. By Sarah Miller
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