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report from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation says the waters in the bay and its watershed have become so polluted that residents risk serious illness if they live in close proximity. The pollutants that are hurting the aquatic system, the fish, the oyster, the crabs, are also threatening human health, said Kim Coble, the Maryland executive director for the foundation. And, Coble said, the evidence so far seems to show that more people may be getting sickened from coming into close contact with the bays waters rife with contaminants. It does seem anecdotally that the impact is increasing, Coble said. The reports said that as many as 17 million people could be at risk of contracting blood infections, skin diseases and intestinal illnesses from the bay and its watershed from what is known as vibrio bacteria. Cyanobacteria, another bacteria in the bay, the report said, can cause liver disease, skin rashes, nausea and vomiting. Cryptosporidium, a pathogen, has been responsible for multiple beach closings over the past year. According to the Calvert County health depart-
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n a world dominated by fast food, authentic- fication by choosing from over 50 offerings of bagels, ity can be hard to find in todays food indus- breads, Boars Head meats, cheeses, and condiments. try. But thats exactly what visitors to Spyros Bland hopes that with the affordable breakfast, lunch, Bagels, Bakery, and More in Solomons will find and light-fare dinner selections offered, Spyros will when they enter. serve as an alternative to traditional pre-packaged fast Nestled in the corner of the Solomons Town food. Centre, Spyros has served authentic, New York baHe also hopes that the success of Spyros will soon gels to customers for more than ten years. Owned expand into a national franchise, and potential sites by Stephanos and Stella Markakis since its opening, for additional shops are already being considered. management of the shop was recently taken over by We wanted to do a unique local business, that Southern Maryland Original Foods upon the couples could be grown locally and expanded nationally retirement. through franchising under selected owner-operators, Under the direction of Jim Bland, general man- he explained. ager, Spyros underwent a whirlwind week of total We have a lot of fun in here, Bland laughed. remodeling and opened on July 2 with a brand new Ive been blessed with this crew. Theyre the best in atmosphere, crew, and marketing strategy. the world and have all put their heart and soul into the Since we opened, it just hasnt stopped! Bland new Spyros Bagels, Bakery, and More business! said. Lines have stretched out the door and over to BY MONICA MEINERT (SCG) Food Lion since opening day, and the crew has served the crowds the same fresh authentic New York bagels that previous patrons of Spyros enjoyed. We continue to see new customers every day and they continue to return and refer their friends as well Bland said. When making the managerial transition, Bland and his company worked closely with the Markakises to learn the ropes of authentic New York bagel-making and to make sure that the close, personal atmosphere of the shop was preserved. However, the new Spyros hasnt come without a few changes. Weve expanded the menu, Bland said, pointing out a new selection of baked goods, salads, and sandwiches, including a build your own sandwich option, which gives each Photo by Monica Meinert customer the ability to create their The crew of Spyros Bagels, from left, Jim Bland, Ken Abate, Steve Rebarchick, Linda own sandwich exactly to their speci- Bedell, Elinore Pearson, Julie Wallace, Bridget Bland, and Amanda Bland. Not pictured is baker Clara Gilley.
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Photo by Sean Rice Ed Bryner, a 17-year-old Boy Scout working toward his Eagle Scout rank, held a fundraising golf tournament July 10 at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course. The event, which attracted about 50 players including Sheriff Mike Evans, helped fund Bryners Eagle Scout project environmental project at the golf course. Part of the project includes installing 10 bat houses at the course. That will help keep the mosquito population down so they dont have to use as many pesticides, Bryner said.
centers; and Architectural and parking standards may be tailored for each town center. It has taken a consistent effort and a lot of work over the past 25 years to maintain our focus while the county has undergone an explosion of growth and development. Even though the decisions and choices we have made have not always been easy, I believe that the end result has helped us maintain a place that we can be proud to call home and has enabled us to create a valuable legacy for our children. Even though Calvert Countys population has increased by 137 percent over the past 25 years, todays youngsters still enjoy many of the same small-town, close-knit experiences that their parents did a generation ago. There are not many places left in the state that can make that claim today. Currently, Solomons, St. Leonard and Lusby are undergoing review of their master plans and zoning ordinances and decisions are being made that will affect citizens over the next 25 years. Do you have ideas or a vision for what your town center should look like? What services, amenities or features would you like Solomons, St. Leonard or Lusby to offer in 2034? How will these town centers meet the needs of our residents and what types of shops and landscapes do you want to see? Once an area is over developed, or improperly developed, it is generally lost forever. Public involvement in the design and creation of our town centers is crucial to maintaining our heritage, creating a vibrant economy, providing transportation and housing options, preserving natural resources and maintaining the overall appearance of our county. Your input is encouraged and welcomed, so get involved, attend informational meetings and visit online at www.co.cal.md.us/business/planning/towncenters/. Your involvement now will allow you to take credit for the beauty and charm of Calvert County 25 years from now.
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he Calvert Marine Museums Cove Point Lighthouse, located at the end of Cove Point Road, has reopened for the summer season. During the months of July and August, the lighthouse grounds are open daily from 1 to 4 p.m. During the month of September, the lighthouse is open on weekends only from 1 to 4 p.m. Cove Point Lighthouse is Marylands oldest continuously operating lighthouse. It was built by John Donahoo of Havre de Grace in 1828. It was designed to mark one of the narrowest parts of the Chesapeake Bay and to guide ships safely into the Patuxent
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frastructure needs should be addressed. By November 1, 2001, the task force was to submit a report to the County Commissioners of Calvert County and the Calvert County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly on its preliminary findings. By December 31, 2002, the task force was to submit a final report. Delegate Tony ODonnell The work of this task force commenced District 29C Calvert and St. Marys in 2001 and continued well into 2002. The task force produced an interim report in 2002 The Southern Calvert County communiand due to the complicated matters before it ty is no different than many areas of Maryland requested additional time from the legislature when it comes to the existence of homeowners to complete its work and its final report. In associations, condominium associations, and the 2002 session of the Maryland General Ascommon ownership and common infrastruc- sembly a bill was passed, again sponsored by ture communities. What is somewhat dif- myself and Delegate Owings, to extend the ferent for us here in Southern Calvert is the report deadline of the task force to December mix and nature of these communities. While 31, 2003. That bill was HB-265 (2002). In we have all of the more modern and common 2003 the task force completed its work and communities that came along with the advent produced a comprehensive report to the Counof and popularity of condominiums and small- ty Commissioners and the Calvert County er homeowner associations and subdivisions Delegation. The task force work and report just like the rest of the state, we are somewhat took more than two years and many meetings unique in another way. We have some of the to complete. I believe that there are still useful largest and oldest common ownership com- recommendations and important information munities in the state. which could be helpful to these communities In Maryland, communities of the age, even today. We have had this comprehensive scale of size, and history of such communities report available to us for about six years since as Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Drum Point, its completion. Anyone wishing copies of White Sands, Calvert Beach, Long Beach, this report can contact my office at (410) 326and Scientists Cliffs are fairly less common. 0081 and we will obtain a copy for you. My These older common infrastructure commu- office can be emailed at Anthony.ODonnell@ nities, previously referred to as private com- house.state.md.us for additional inquiries on munities, have their own unique needs and this or other matters as well. problems. Many have roadway infrastructure As a side note, each year the Maryland larger than many cities in Maryland. The chal- General Assembly considers many pieces of lenges with managing these type of communi- legislations which potentially affects all conties are large and sometimes daunting. Often dominium associations, homeowners associthese communities are managed by volunteer ations, and common ownership communities. boards of directors who work very hard, and For example, a quick search of the Maryland often thanklessly, to make sure their commu- General Assembly web site at www.mlis. nities are the best they can possibly be. state.md.us indicates under the search subRecognizing the unique needs and press- ject code Homeowners Associations that ing issues of these communities, and with a over the last three sessions of the General large amount of input from the communities Assembly there were 66 pieces of legislation themselves as well as the Calvert County submitted which show up under this search government, a bill was introduced more than code. Of these 66 bills, 15 actually passed eight years ago to establish a task force for the legislature and were signed into law by these communities. The bill was HB-1222 the Governor. There is much activity on this (2001), and was sponsored by myself and co- subject matter from across the state. I expect sponsored by former Delegate George Ow- this trend will continue in future years and ings. This bill established a nine-member should be monitored by all with an interest Task Force to Study the Infrastructure Needs in this subject. of Private Communities in Calvert County. Finally, I want to take a moment to The task force was directed to: (1) conduct thank all of the volunteer boards members, a comprehensive survey of the infrastruc- committee members, and active participants ture needs of private communities in Calvert working for the betterment of their respective County; (2) hold public hearings to solicit in- homeowners associations and communities. put from residents of Calvert County on issues These volunteers often put in many hours of relating to private communities infrastruc- daunting work which very often goes unrecture needs; (3) determine what State and local ognized. They help strengthen our commugovernment resources are available, and what nities and make them a better place to live. additional resources are needed, to address the For this I say thank you to all those volunteeridentified infrastructure needs; and (4) make ing and in many ways carrying out the quasirecommendations on how available resources governmental activities we could not othercan be used to meet the identified infrastruc- wise afford. You deserve to be recognized ture needs, and on the order by which the in- and commeded for your efforts. Thank You!
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operation. The preparation and storage of the countless fossils and maritime artifacts in our collection is a monumental task. The programs we run, and events we put on, the classes and lectures we offer consume hours of staff and volunteer time. And whats it all for? Its all for you. Its to ensure that when you walk through our doors there is always something new, exciting, challenging, and fun to keep you coming back. Last week I ran into an old friend visiting with her daughter and grandchildren. She lives 15 minutes down the road. She and her family are fully engaged members of the community, but she said she had not been to the museum in over 20 years! She was completely blown away by what she found, and couldnt wait to come back with her husband and other family members. We are here for you, every day. Dont wait 20 years to discover this amazing treasure in your own backyard. Spending a night in the museum is certainly one unusual way to discover us, but we have lots to offer in the day time too. Its not just for when company comes to town its for you. Everyday. Sherrod Sturrock is the Deputy Director of the Calvert Marine Museum. She can be reached at sturrosa@ co.cal.md.us.
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alvert Countys heritage is steeped in water and farmland. It is these stunning water vistas and beautiful rolling farmlands that draw visitors to our area. Tobacco, known as the money crop, was an important crop in Southern Maryland. The loamy soil that once grew the thick green fields that dotted the landscape is excellent for what could become our next cash crop. A close approximation of the famed Tuscany region of Italy, Southern Marylands soil and climate allow our local wine makers to create sumptuous award-winning wines that will rival those anywhere. Every aspect of the regions natural wonders is on display at the five wineries on the Patuxent Wine Trail. In Northern Calvert County, Fridays Creek Winery (www.fridayscreek.com) is situated on a working farm near the narrow reaches of the Patuxent River. As you pull into the winery you are greeted in a converted tobacco barn, built in the 1920s. The tasting room is located on the ground level, where you can sample from their lengthy wine list. Make sure you visit the second floor which features local art, antiques and collectibles. Set on a 300-acre farm reminiscent of Italys Tuscany region you will find Running Hare Vineyard (www.runningharevineyard.com) in Prince Frederick. Nestled in the folds of the vineyard is an outdoor tasting room where you can sip wines that have won accolades in recent international competitions. Specializing in red wines is Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery (www. perigeaux.com) located in St. Leonard. A small family-owned enterprise began
planting in 2001 and now offers wine under three labels from the grapes grown in their vineyards. The tasting room is currently housed in a stately brick building that offers a bit of old-world charm. In the southern portion of Calvert County, the Patuxent Wine Trail will lead you to Cove Point Winery (www.covepointwinery.com). This micro-winery in Lusby features wine made from grapes grown on site and also from fruit purchased from local farmers. Their award winning varieties include reds, whites, fruit blends and dessert wines. Perched along the banks of Hungerford Creek, just north of Solomons Island, is Solomons Island Winery (www.solomonsislandwinery.com). This picturesque site includes a small vineyard and tasting room where you can sample a variety of reds, whites and fruit blends, including the recently released Mendana, a red blend named for the Spanish explorer lvaro de Mendaa who discovered the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. Visitors who sojourn along the Patuxent Wine Trail will come to know why Calvert County is called the Pleasant Peninsula. The Patuxent Wine Trail is a great way to tour this gorgeous county and experience the local wine craft, said Calvert County Tourism Specialist Joyce Baki. Calvert County is host to the only wineries in Southern Maryland. These vibrant businesses are showing that viticulture is a natural extension of our agricultural heritage, and that Southern Maryland wines can offer quality and diversity with a distinctly local flavor. More information on the Patuxent Wine Trail can be found at area visitors centers, or visit the website, www.patuxentwinetrail.com.
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n Friday, July 17 over 100 sailboats will depart from the Severn River and race to Solomons. Sponsored by the Eastport Yacht Club of Annapolis, the Solomons Island Invitational is in its 29th year. The Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge Sunday comes to Solomons Monday, July 19 through Tuesday, July 21. This annual event, sponsored by the Southern Maryland Sailing Association and Mount Gay Rum, is known as one of the best regattas in the country. Bringing in the best of the best, captains and crew will test their skills on the Chesapeake Bay for three days with around the buoys racing. After racing festivities will be held each night at the Holiday Inn Solomons. Take the Buy Local Challenge. Buying local is good for you, good for the local economy and good for the planet. Why would you want to buy local? You will get fresh and nutritional food that tastes better. You will support our local family farms creating a stronger economy. According to the Buy Local Challenge Website (www.buy-local-challenge.com), in Maryland, if every household purchased just $12 worth of farm products for eight weeks, over $200 million would be put back into the pockets of our farmers. And you will help to protect the environment. How do you buy local? Visit one of our Farmers Markets. You can find them throughout the County. Thursdays, purchase seasonal delights at the Farmers Market Solomons, in the Riverwalk Parking Lot, north of the Solomons Pavilion, across the street from Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The market is open seasonally from May to November on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. From this vantage point you can also watch the Southern Maryland Sailing Associations small boat races which start at 6 p.m. Fridays, visit the North Beach Friday Night Farmers Market and Classic Car Cruise-In. Located at 5th Street and Bay Avenue, you not only get to buy local, you can also view classic cars set up along the beachfront. And the stores stay open late! The market is open seasonally May to October Fridays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday mornings, drop into the Prince Frederick Shopping Center parking lot, between Church and Duke Streets (and the location of the Greene Turtle). The Calvert County Farmers Market is open seasonally, May to November from 9 a.m. to Noon. The American Chestnut Land Trust will host a guided canoe trip on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The group will depart from Warriors Rest and will enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Reservations are required. Saturday, July 25, work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plant species during their Vine Vindicator Work Day. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Registration requested. For more information on these events and more, visit their website for more information, www.acltweb.org. Want to learn about fossils? The Calvert Marine Museum will hold a Fossil Field Experience on Saturday, July 25. Begin your experience at 11 a.m. at the museum where you will learn to identify fossils. Then travel with a museum interpreter to a nearby beach to explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs. Space is limited and is for ages 8 and up. Preregistration is required visit their website for more information, www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Saturday, July 25, there are two opportunities for you to see a movie for free out in the open air! Sponsored by Mar-Ber Development Corporation, Movies on Main Street will show Ghostbusters at the corner of Duke and Main Streets. Music will begin at 8 p.m. with the movie beginning at 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair! Also that night the Town of North Beach invites you to view Grease as part of their Movie on the Beach series. Enter the beach at 5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. The movie begins at dusk. And like I said earlier its free!
Support Calvert Hospice at the Shoppe for Hospice. Donations of womens and childrens clothing are accepted every Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. at the Shoppe in the Kaine Industrial Park, 4130 Old Town Rd. Huntingtown, MD. Donations are not accepted at any other time. Tax deductions are allowed in accordance with IRS guidelines. Clean out your closets, then come back to shop! The Shoppe for Hospice will open on Thursday July 23rd and will be open Thursdays - 12 Noon to 7:00 PM and Fridays and Saturdays - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information call (410) 535-0892 or (301) 855-1226 or go to www.calverthospice.org
he annual Monitoring the Future of Maryland, A Survey of Highway Safety Issues is underway in Calvert County. Residents have the opportunity to document their concerns and attitudes regarding traffic-related issues, such as enforcement priorities and driver behaviors. More than 650 Calvert County residents participated in the survey during the 2007 calendar year. A review of local results determined that local residents traffic safety priorities included drunk driving and speeding/aggressive driving. When asked what countermeasures they would most like to see occur, continued speed enforcement efforts, especially on Route 2/4 was listed most often. Since then, more than $60,000 in Calvert County
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e all know far too many people whose lives have been touched by cancer. That is why Sara and I are pleased to serve as the Honorary Chairs of the 28th Annual Celebration of Life gala, August 6, 2009, at the Rod N Reel Restaurant. However, Sara and I believe that we can do more. So do the many folks at Community Bank of tri-County, the presenting sponsor of the Gala. As president of Community Bank of tri-County for over 30 years, I know what a difference companies can make when they embrace a worthy cause. At Community Bank, we are driven by our mission and our support of this Gala is especially important to us as it embraces our community-focused value. The evening of the gala promises to be filled with friends, fellowship, live mu-
sic, dancing, waterside dining, desserts and much more. We invite you to join us as we celebrate life, honor the memories of our loved ones, and help in the fight against cancer. We hope that you will give with your heart and your wallet. Proceeds from this event will fund cancer research, education, patient services, advocacy and numerous efforts of the American Cancer society. Sara and I are very excited to lead our team in its support of this event which has raised over three million dollars for cancer research since it began in 1982. We invite you to join us to support the American Cancer society and help make a difference in the fight against cancer. Mike and Sara Middleton Honorary Chairs 2009
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d like to express my deepest gratitude for the warmth and hospitality of the people of Calvert County recently, when I along with Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and members of our Executive Cabinet officially declared the County Marylands Capital for a Day. Joined by Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D-Calvert, Prince Georges), Calvert County Board of County Commissioners President Wilson Parran (D), and other state and local leaders, we declared Calvert County Marylands Capital for a Day at the picturesque Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard, along the banks of the Patuxent River. Since our capacity for progress is not limited to the walls of the State House, neither, therefore, should our State Capital. By bringing the State Capital to the towns, farms and shores of our state, in every corner of Maryland, we continue the ongoing dialogue we began with the people of Maryland well over two and a half years ago. It is a dialogue that promises an engaging, efficient and effective government; one that works on behalf of the people of Calvert County and all Marylanders. Through tough decisions and an adherence to the principles of fiscal responsibility, weve protected the shared priorities of Marylands middle class, putting families first even in tough economic times. The county is budgeted to receive
more than $101 million for K-12 education in Fiscal Year 2010, representing an increase of 23 percent since FY2007. Since taking office, over $28 million has been allocated to Calvert County by the OMalley-Brown Administration for school construction, representing a 43 percent increase over the entire four years of the previous administration. Our day also took us through Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Prince Frederick and St. Leonard and throughout our day, we met with leaders of the faith and business communities, farmers and medical professionals, and citizens from all walks of life who call Calvert County home. We helped cut the ribbon for the newly constructed Calvert Medical Arts Center, toured the wonderfully enriching exhibits of the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum and held an official cabinet meeting where members of our Executive Cabinet reported back the many meetings with their local counterparts they participated in throughout the day. We look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to benefit all Marylanders. On behalf of the Cabinet, and all who shared in our celebration, thank you for your hospitality, and for sharing your beautiful county and its history with us. Gov. Martin OMalley, Annapolis
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he Coastal Conservation Association Marylands (CCA MD) Patuxent River Chapter began efforts on Saturday to distribute nearly 1.5 mil-
lion oysters in several tributaries of the Patuxent River with the help of Calvin Davies, a 13-year-old from Lusby who is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout. About a dozen Boy Scouts, most from Troop 427 of Solomons Island, were on hand at K.B. Derr and Son Marina to help Calvin fill and distribute 250 cages of oyster spat on shell, that will be attached to piers of 48 homeowners in Calvert Countys Mill Creek. I wanted to start early and get a jump on it, Calvin said about working toward his Eagle Scout rank at the young age of 13. I heard from a couple people in my troop that once you get into high school you get pretty busy, so Im trying to knock it out of the way as soon as possible. Calvins Eagle Scout project is part of a larger effort by the CCA MD, which will include additional creeks in Calvert and St. Marys County, as part of the Governors Marylanders Grow Oysters program. The program is supported locally by a $25,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dominion Resources, which operates the Cove Point liquefied natural gas facility. Its not just a group of recreational fishermen, its a group of a whole lot of people coming together to do something good for the Bay, said Lew Armistead, communications chairman for Costal Conservation Association Maryland. We want to support the community, but what were looking for is things that are actually going to make a difference for the health of the Bay, said Michael D. Frederick, director of operations at Dominion Cove Point. This is something thats actually in the water, mak-
ing a difference, thats the reason why were involved. Last year, the CCA MD Patuxent River Chaprter planted 64,000 oysters in two Patuxent River tributaries. We are anxious to start oyster projects anywhere in the Patuxent watershed south of Battle Creek, said Scott McGuire, president of the local chapter. Anyone living on a Patuxent tributary in either Calvert or St. Marys counties and wishes to participate should contact us. Our goal is to distribute 1,500 cages to 375 residents this year. The oysters Future Eagle Scout Calvin Davies briefs his felare attached to low scouts on the task at hand. piers and suspended just below the surface in cages. After they grow to adult size, CCA members will move them to permanent sanctuaries on the floor of the Patuxent River.
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We werent really trying to win very much, just trying to get all our younger players some playing time, said team member Darius Jones. It was just everybody playing together, with no arguing, pitcher Brandon Durbin said was one of the things that made the team so successful. We are looking to go to the next level and see where it goes from there, said Jeff Morgan, shortstop for the Prowlers, who will be playing for the varsity team at Patuxent High School. All but two of the players on the Prowlers are current or future ball players at Patuxent High School in Lusby. The grueling summer schedule for the Prowlers included games nearly everyPhoto by Frank Marquart day of the week. With make-up games, and games for the Hughesville Warriors Daniel Castro steals second base, sliding in safely. traveling league, some weeks during the summer this squad played nine and ten games in one week. Man these kids, they show up everyday, its like wow, Coach Jones said. I t was surprises all around when the Patuxent Prowlgot there at 3 p.m. today, and hour before the game, and I had 15 ball players sitting ers baseball team, in the Calvert County American there waiting. Its awesome. Legion Junior League, won a berth to the Legions Jones spoke to the Southern Calvert Gazette on July 11, after the team finished up a doublestate tournament for the second year in a row. header against the Huntingtown team. The Prowlers won the first game 11-0 and the second That was surprising for me, to learn were going to game 7-4. the states, said head coach Cleon Jones. Thats one thing I can say about my kids, they never give up, they keep going until the last For Coach Jones and his players, the summer leagues inning, Jones said. And I think that comes from playing a lot. serve as a venue for these young athletes to keep their skills Playing a lot and playing with a team mentality are the keys to success, according to sharp by playing ball during the off-season of school-sanc- Morgan. tioned baseball. But without trying to be champions, they You cant be looking out for yourself, and just your own stats, you got to wiling to look out did just that. for not only your friends, but everybody on the team, young or old, he said.
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Margaret Ann (Ramsey) Cole, 67, of Prince Frederick, Md., passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was born and raised in Calvert County. Margaret was a wonderful and caring fianc, wife, mother, sister and friend, and she will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Dick) Cole and sister Betty Cochrane.
She is survived by her fianc Ralph Buckmaster; sons William (Billy) Cole and wife Belinda, Walter (Ray) Cole and wife Annette, John Wayne Cole and wife Kristy and daughter-in-law Susan Cole; grandchildren Christopher, Mikayla, Tori, Brianna and John Jr.; brother Mansfield (James) Gott of Florida, Mary Stinnett of Huntingtown and Shirley May Smith of Prince Frederick and many nieces and nephews. The family received friends at Rausch Funeral Home 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, on Wednesday July 1, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. where services were held at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1250 Emmanuel Church Road, Huntingtown, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the ICU Unit at Calvert Memorial Hospital.
Church, 8505 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, Md. A separate Celebration of Jeremys Life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Ranch Club Clubhouse, Lusby, Md. The family has requested no flowers. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, Md.
Teresa Marie Sciascia and Fred James Guensch. Jeremy graduated from Chopticon High School in 1999 and went on to be a tower crane operator for Miller and Long Inc. He enjoyed boating, fishing and his family. Jeremy is survived by his parents, Teresa M. Sciascia of Valley Lee, Md., and Fred J. Guensch of Lusby, Md.; son Jordan Styles Guensch of Lusby, Md.; brother Marc Anthony Sciascia; and close friend Heather Swann. A Memorial Service was held Friday, July 10, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. in Hughesville Baptist
of Powhaton Point, Ohio, passed away on June 26, 2009, at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. Louie was born on Sept. 23, 1930, in Moundsville, West Va., to the late Katherine Tolza and Louis Vanek Sr. Mr. Vanek was also preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann Danford Vanek whom he married on March 23, 1954, in Washington D.C., and two brothers, Joe and Donald Vanek. He served in the Army spending time in Germany from 1950 to 1954; when he was discharged, he had obtained the rank of sergeant. Louie retired from Safeway in 1992 after 22 years of employment as a meat cutter. Father of Thomas Vanek of Washington D.C, Cynthia Vanek of Mechanicsville, Md., and Sheldon Vanek of Port Republic, Md.; brother of Barbra Wigley of Tennessee. He is also survived by four grandchildren. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md., on Wednesday July 1, 2009, from 10 to 11 a.m., with services following at 11 a.m.. Interment was in Asbury Cemetery, Barstow, Md.
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blowing inside your home. Use air conditioning instead to dry and cool the air. The same holds true for car windows. Pollen is usually emitted between 5-10 a.m., so minimize your early morning activities, if possible. Stay inside when the pollen count or humidity is high and on windy days. Schedule your vacation during the height of pollen season. More pollen-free areas include beaches and oceans. Avoid mowing the lawn, being around freshly cut grass and raking leaves. These activities stir up pollen and mold. Do not hang sheets or clothing out to dry because pollens and molds may collect in them. Do not grow too many, or over water, indoor plants if you are allergic to mold. Wet soil encourages mold growth. St. Marys Hospital has two board-certified allergists and immunologists on staff Dr. Pradeep Simlote and Dr. Kannarkat P. Verghese. These doctors focus on the function of the human immune system and the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders. To contact the hospitals Medical Staff Office, call 301-475-6088.
ith beach season in full swing, many men and women are trying to put their best body forward to appeal to others. However, according to a February 2009 survey from the American Dental Association and Crest(R) and Oral B(R) the smile outranks eyes, hair and the body as the most attractive physical feature on a person. Therefore, taking care of your teeth and smile is essential. Men and women differ when it comes to taking care of their teeth and gums. A nationwide survey of 1,000 Americans ages 18 and older found 86 percent of women brush their teeth twice or more a day, yet only 66 percent of men do so. The survey also found that women say they change their toothbrush or power toothbrush head every 3 to 4 months on average, yet men hang on to theirs an average of 5 months. The ADA recommends replacing toothbrushes every 3 to 4 months or when the bristles become frayed since frayed and worn bristles decrease cleaning effectiveness. Most people need to do a better job of flossing their teeth. Only half of those surveyed (49 percent) say they floss their teeth once a day or more often. And 1 out of 3 people surveyed think a little blood in the sink after brushing their teeth is normal, yet its not -- it could signal gum disease or another health problem. Oral health is an important part of overall health. Regular dental check-ups are important not only to diagnose and treat gum disease and tooth decay, but also because some diseases or medical conditions, such as oral cancer, have symptoms that can appear in the mouth. Growing research indicates there may be an association between oral health and serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, underscoring the importance of good oral hygiene habits. We need to constantly get the word out how impor-
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before todays super markets came to be. most successful people where those that took their hobbies to School in the fall ended all the free time and brought the next level and went professional like golfers. So I tallied about the fall changes to the Oyster season, which I was not up my seamanship time and got a clean health record, along fond of as a youngster. During the week it was school work, with much paper work and sat for my license. I took a week dinner and helping load the shells in the truck with of training on how to pass the test questions and made my brother Patrick John, PJ we called him. the grade. My good friend Capt. Jim Gray, owner But on weekends I would go with my faof the Mary R in Ridge and I celebrated with ther to hand tong oysters all day. At 7 drinks at the Tiki Bar that evening some 30 a.m. we would be in the boat going up years ago. We both have been fishing the the creek breaking skim ice it was Bay ever since. so cold. Many times never seeing It was then I changed jobs titles it get above zero degrees. Ice to Occupational Safety & Health Inwould be on the apron all day spector for the Navy. With an early and fall off when I stood up. It out retirement offered, at age 47, I was then I knew I did not want was going fishing full time. My to be a waterman all my life. wife, and business partner, Charlene So I stayed in school, so I could built a new inspected charter boat get an education and hopefully called Fin Finder and operated it make something of my life. After for 15 years, until buying it in 2006. my short career in the U.S. Army, I operated it for Capt. Greg Buckner my obligation to my country behind the current owner until June 5 this year, me and fading memories of Vietnam while all my customers got to know the becoming distant, I went to work for the new Captain, Andrew Turner. Navy as a Fire Fighter, increasing in my Now I am starting over, again. I have the skill, leadership and education while gaining Reel Relief, a twin engine 2660 Sailfish center conCapt. Sonney rank to Fire Investigator/Inspector. sole which I fish every day, weather permitting, but do it It was during this time I took up fishing again, as I loved for hire, while still enjoying the fun of teach others the joys of the Bay and being on the water, yet not working on it. I used fishing the Chesapeake Bay and all its treasures. Since I heard a twin-engine center console Mako 20 and fished every other that the Good Lord does not count the days you fish, I am planday, weather permitting, just for the fun of it. That was when I ning on being here as long as I can, until that day I cross over got my act together. I read in Readers Digest that some of the the bar for the last time.
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t may very well be the first thing that weary travelers see when they darken the doors of the Holday Inn Select in Solomons, a restaurant boasting a newly renovated dining room, historical memorabilia (including a Skiff and prints) from the Calvert Marine Museum down the street, and of course a revamped menu with classics like chicken Isaacs chef Joe Hall next to a historical skiff Chesapeake, seafood at the restaurant chowder, and a whole plethora of sandwiches, salads, steaks and fresh seafood. For Isaacs chef Joe Hall, this well-situated eatery has grown up with the island as well as helping him grow his own career. Ive been working here officially for nine years, and I started off in catering as a server, actually, said Hall. Chef Ben [Bensaide] asked me if I wanted to start working in the kitchen, so I started off as a prep cook and pretty much learned everything he wanted to teach me. Now that he commands the kitchen floor, Hall said that his favorite dishes to make are the Chicken Chesapeake, a lightly breaded chicken breast sauted and stuffed with four ounce crab cake our crab cakes are made fresh and a marsala cream sauce, and Isaacs Seafood Chowder, just because its not challenging, but its really fun to make it and its one of the first things I took a lot of time trying to learn from the chef how to make it. A big part of his business is also providing catering services for the more than 20 weddings the hotel hosts each year. Most of our weddings are in the summer and fall, he said, explaining that guest lists could sometimes swell upwards of 400 people. As for the challenges involved in running the kitchen for both a restaurant and a banquet hall, Hall said that it was often easier to establish rapport with wedding parties than with regular restaurant customers because you have them for a little while. You have them for about four hours so you get to know them and they get to know you its almost like just being a part of their lives, he said, adding that he had seen many ceremonies in the hotels courtyard. As for which area of the restaurant he prefers, Hall said he was often torn between the back and the front of the house. I like to be in front of guests. Its fun to do the whole show thing, to be a part of letting people experience what you do. Once a year we have the Taste of Solomons event where I do a demonstration. People buy tickets and they donate money to restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, so they come from Viriginia and Maryland, and I do a cooking presentation so thats fun. Still, Hall said he has a soft spot in his heart for the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, which he describes a well-oiled machine. The back of the house is probably what I love the most, because thats where all the action happens. BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT)
Isaacs Restaurant is located at the Holiday Inn Select (155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, Md.) and is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Breakfast items (omelettes, pancakes, continental buffet) are from 3.25 to 15.75. Appetizers (crab dip, scallops, wings) range from $3.25 to $17.95. Soups and salads and fried baskets are from $5.95 to $7.95, and sandwiches (burgers, crab cake, shrimp salad) are from $8.95 to $11.95. Entrees (Chicken Chesapeake, filet mignon) range from $15.95 to $23.95. For more information call 410-326-6311.
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usby native Janel Baki leaned and arched her back as she smiled and picked up an orange from one of two large buckets she had at her fingertips. Working behind the bar at Solomons Pier Restaurant on Solomons Island, she said she could go through as many as four five-gallon buckets of oranges on any given day as she served up the bars most popular house specialty, the Orange Crush, a refreshing blend of orange vodka, Triple Sec and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Though the orange crush is her favorite drink to make, she said her least favorite would probably be a mojito, because of the labor intensity of the drink. I actually dont really mind making mojitos, but I think its like an unwritten bartender law that the mojitos are everyones least favorite, she said, laughing. Ive lived my entire life in Calvert County, and this is my 15th summer with the restaurant, and my fourth summer here behind the bar, said Janel, adding that she enjoys her regular crowd of laid back, great locals and her interactions with outdoor bar patrons at
the restaurant, which overlooks a picturesque view of the water. I love bartending, and talking with people. Its always been a lot of fun for me, she said, though she went on to admit that she doesnt partake of any of the spirits herself. I dont drink, she said, but if I did I guess Id go for a rum runner about now. BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT)
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CSM Twilight Performance Series - Unity Reggae Band will perform as part of the Twilight Performance Series. Each week the series features a different performance on each campus. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or a blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted). Free. 6:30 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick www.csmd.
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Experimental Aircraft Association Summer Picnic - Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 478 will hold its summer picnic on Tuesday, July 21 starting at 5 p.m. with a social hour, followed by the start of the picnic at 6 p.m. The picnic will be held at Atteburys Hangar on Crystal Rock Road in Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Bring a dish, salad, chips and dips, dessert or something else to share. The chapter will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, tri-tips, ranch beans and drinks. Bring a camping chair/folding table if you have one. For directions, go to www.eaachapter478.org.
Tuesday, July 21
CSM Twilight Performance Series - The Joshua Walker Jazz Trio will perform as part of the Twilight Performance Series. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or a blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted). Free. 6:30 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. www.csmd.edu/FineArts.
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is the perfect time to meet local artists and select an original piece of art for your home or business. For additional information, please contact Rex Miller (410-326-2604) or Cindy Pond (410-326-2453)
Date Night at Annmarie Garden - Looking for something new to do with your friends or significant other? Enjoy evening hours at Annmarie Garden with great art, wine tasting, music and special gift shop discounts. Adults only. Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org
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Fossil Field Experience - Explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs by traveling to a nearby beach with a museum interpreter. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) For ages 8 and up. Cost is $20 and space is limited; preregistration required. 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Calvert Marine Museum, 14150 Solomons Island Road, Solomons www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
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Calvert Artists Guild Gazebo Art show and Sale - The Calvert Artists Guild will hold its ninth annual art show and sale at the boardwalk in Solomons. The event will run from noon until 6 p.m., rain or shine. This
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CSM Twilight Performance Series - Darcy Nair, performing with Craig Williams and Chelle Fulk, will provide a Celtic evening of music as part of the weekly summer series. Bring a picnic with a lawn chair or a blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted). Free. 6:30 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. www.csmd.edu/FineArts.
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be sold nightly at each concert. This years schedule at the Prince Frederick Campus is as follows: July 16: Unity Reggae Band This Baltimore-based band has been playing together for nearly two decades, with an extensive collection of original works and cover songs, as well as four album releases and three national tours. Theyve also shared the stage with well-known reggae artists The Wailers, Yellowman and Eek-A-Mouse. July 23: The Joshua Walker Jazz Trio This group will perform a variety of jazz styles as well as original compositions by Walker, a jazz guitarist and composer who studied at Virginia Commonwealth University before pursuing postgraduate studies at The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Joshuas first album, Inertia, features his compositions performed by his working quartet of the last two years. July 30: Darcy Nair with Chelle Fulk and Craig Williams Celtic Trio Specializing in hammer dulcimer and mandolin, Nair has performed as a soloist and with a variety of folk groups with a repertoire including historic and modern music from Ireland, Scotland, Great Britain and Wales. This years Twilight Performance Series is sponsored in part by Comcast; Raley, Watts & ONeil; Ed and Candice Kelly; The Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery; Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Keffler, LLC, Taylor Gas Company Inc.; Computer Sciences Corporation, as well as by a grant from the Community Foundation of Charles County. Also, this series is made possible in part by a grant from the St. Marys County Arts Council, awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council. The Twilight Performance Series is also supported by in-kind donations from community partnerships with Kool Productions LLC, and the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance. For more information on CSMs Twilight Performance Series, call 301-934-7861 or go to www.csm.edu/FineArts. BY ANDREA
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