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QBH St M County TImes Half Ad:Layout 1 3/1/11 3:28 PM Page 1 Members of the Calvert County Republican Central Committee and guests talk at the 2012 Lincoln Reagan Day Dinner on Thursday at the Hall in Huntingtown.
Joyce Darnell, center, launched Pets With Disabilities after one of her dogs suffered a broken back and putting the down was the only alternative offered. At right is Sharon Sirkis, who coordinates fundraising for the non-profit.
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extended to concealing the true nature of advertising payments that actually covered open bars, booze cruises, memberships and charitable donations, the audit showed. The audit was first sparked by an employee whistleblower who made allegations of policy violations at the arena back in July 2011. The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commissions Internal Audit Division (IAD) then began an investigation. Eventually six members of the arena staff were placed on paid administrative leave, three promptly retired. By September of last year, however, IAD reported to their superiors that it intended to terminate the investigation because of the potential for undue influence and threats resulting in impaired independence all originating outside of the Commission. The threats were not specified in the report, but the audit revealed that there were efforts by arena employees to deliberately hinder the investigation by deleting related e-mails. Officials at park and planning then hired the law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP to take up the work were IAD had left off. Their investigation finished in January of this year. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The saga between Dominion Energy Cove Point and the Sierra Club continues as Dominion seeks a judgment regarding the Sierra Clubs authority to block its proposed expansion. Dominion filed a complaint Friday for declaratory judgment in response to an erroneous claim by the Sierra Club that the club has the authority to block the expansion, a press release reads. The plain language of a 2005 agreement, to which Dominion and the Sierra Club are parties, specifically permits all the activities related to the planned liquefaction project, Dominion said in a complaint filed with the Circuit Court of Calvert County. This project is of immense value to Calvert County, the state of Maryland and the United States, said Dominion Energy CEO
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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Miranda Reichard had two friends commit suicide leaving her feeling helpless and frustrated. No one wants to hear about someone who feels the need to take their life, said Reichard. I would have done anything if Id known they were feeling hopeless. She discovered while there is a Teen dedicated Crisis Hotline in Calvert County, funding to keep it open 24/7 was lacking so she and her mother, Susan, decided to plan a fundraising event. On Sunday, the owners of Veras Beach Club provided the space for community members to come in and sell their wares, provide information and generally raise awareness about the availability of the crisis hotline. I didnt know there was a hotline, I figured most other teens dont either, Reichard said. Reichards grandmother, Rita Kovak, came up from Florida solely to support Reichard. Im so proud of her, said Kovak Part of the activities to raise funds included a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, donations from the vendors and a tour of Vera Freemans home.
Jessica Koehn said she makes cake pops and cowboy and cowgirl cookies to raise money for various causes mostly Relay for Life. She came out to support her friends, the Reichards.
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Initially only three hours of tours where scheduled, however towards the end of the day Reichard said, The tours are so popular that we are thinking about adding a 4 oclock (tour). Bernadette Villa-Morris, Community Health & Guidance Educator, manned the Calvert Health Department booth at the fundraiser. We are finding teens who have no hope. We are here today to tell everyone about our programs helping the young people to know that it is okay to ask for help, said Villa-Morris. The Calvert County Teen Crisis Hotline is 410-257-2216. Reichard hopes to start a club at Patuxent High School next year to support teens who feel hopeless whether from abuse, depression, bad home situations, or stress that there are people and resources available. corrin@sompublishing.net
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their civic duty to participate in jury duty. It is when jurisdictions pull from income tax records or other sources, that resistance to jury duty comes. Whether we pull from voter registration or tax records, it is still their civic duty, laughed Weise. Smith said it is rare to call in the sheriffs office to hunt down unresponsive potential jurists. But if they have to, a deputy will track them down. It may be they moved or are deceased. However, if they are just reluctant, the deputy comes with the questionnaire in hand and waits for the citizen to complete it before bringing it back to the Clerks office. On the day of jury selection, if they dont appear, Weise said a phone call is often enough to remind them to come to court. But again, a sheriffs deputy can be dispatched. Then the citizen could face fines and jail time. The Clerks website has very detailed information about jury duty at http://www. courts.state.md.us/clerks/calvert/index. html corrin@somdpublishing.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer When the state first began talking about shifting the cost of teacher pensions to the local level, the counties braced for the inevitability high cost to come. Now, after a special legislative session, the so-called Doomsday Budget is gone, the pension shift has happened, and the counties are dealing with the fallout. In Calvert, the shift was anticipated and already worked into the budget. Calvert Director of Budget and Finance Tim Hayden said the outcome was the one we were betting on and will cost the county an additional $2,835,938 next year. Some of the revenue will come from income tax increases, Hayden said. Between the state and the county level, Calvert is anticipating $1.7 million in additional revenue from that source, Hayden said. He said the pension shift model that was passed was the one that was nearly passed in April when legislatiors ran out of time, and the county had already written it into the budget. In a big win for the schools, the Geographic Cost of Education Index (GCEI) was put back into the states budget. Thats the good new that comes
out if it, Hayden said, adding Calverts schools stand to get $2.3 million through CGEI. Calvert County Public Schools Policy and Communication Specialist Gail Hoerauf-Bennett said the GCEI is additional money for schools in areas with a greater cost of living, such as in the Washington, D.C. metro area. She said the funding was in the governors proposed budget, but not in the Doomsday Budget. She said the shift is on par with what had been nearly decided in April and didnt have any surprises. From Calvert Countys perspective, its good they recovered and got it done, Hayden said. Delegate Tony ODonnell (R-29C) said he wasnt pleased to see the shift happen. It didnt need to happen, he said. Unfortunately, shifting of teacher pensions at this time, in my opinion, will force local governments to increase taxes. He said even without the extra GCEI funding, school funding is at historically high levels. The increased taxes will only serve to increase economic pressure on taxpayers, and he said the legislation should be balancing funding edu-
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Photos by Sarah Miller Members of the Calvert County Republican Central Committee gather at the Annual Lincoln-Regan Day Dinner.
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Local Republicans were fired up about the recently concluded special session and the upcoming elections during the 2012 Lincoln Reagan Day Dinner on Thursday at the Hall in Huntingtown. Weve got to send Obama back to Chicago, said Calvert County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) Frank McCabe during his opening address to the crowd. He said there has been a steady increase in the number of registered voters in Calvert, and registered Republicans overall. Delegate Mark Fisher (R-27B) briefed the crowd on the special session, telling them legislation passed showed the Democrats are against expansion, passing bills that increase taxes, especially for individuals in a higher earning bracket, and discouraging growth in general. This has got to stop and this has got to stop right now, Fisher said. Delegate Tony ODonnell (R-29C) echoed Fishers address, saying that unless action is taken to prevent it, there is no guarantee that we can save this nation, this world, from slipping into 1,000 years of darkness. Between the teacher pension shift from the state to the counties and increased taxes, the state is in a downward spiral, and there will be nothing left for the coming generations. Keynote speaker and Candidate for the US Senate Dan Bongino said the democrats always use the argument of whats fair and unfair, but nothing about the current administration is fair to the average citizens. This is our fight, the fairness fight, he said. Under the Democratic administration, he said it a guarantee that the nations children and grandchildren will be buried in debt. Were spending money with no value behind it whatsoever, he said. We dont have it. He said hes confident the country can get turned around. Were Americans, he said. We can fix everything, we always have. What worries him is the path to turn the economy around. He said he is also concerned about rising energy prices, and said instead of using tax money to build windmills that may or may not work, he said the focus should be on getting prices under control. Also during the meeting, the CCRCC named their man and woman of the year, Judy Randall and Calvert Steuart. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Women, grandmothers, mothers and daughters sipped tea and nibbled on cucumber sandwiches while overlooking the Patuxent River at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum on sunny Sunday afternoon.
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formal garden. Betty Seifert, curator, said the tea in the garden is an annual fundraiser. This year the money raised will help purchase wrought iron gates and possibly refinish the wrought iron sunroom furniture in the Pat- Toni Healy, in pink, goes through the buffet line with her daughter, Patra. terson home. The gate at the formal entrance was struck by a truck, she said. The other gate was at the entrance of the garden, off to the side of the homes entrance. Rose Greely, the first female licensed architect in Washington, D.C., designed the gardens for the Pattersons Point Farm home during 1933-1935. Seifert said volunteers have given their time working in the garden but bigger projects require financial and in-kind support. The goal is to complete restoration of the garden and make it available to the public, and for special occasions. Former Maryland Delegate Sue Kullen said she had picked up poison ivy after spending about five hours in the garden. Her husband, Steve, was one of the two men who sat down to tea, while the other men on the grounds seemed to prefer to be in the background carrying items back and forth to the tent. Arleen Strider brought her two daughters, Emma and Erin, who said they were enjoying the tea very much. Patra Healey, who wore black silk gloves, has participated in teas in London and New York with her mother, Toni. Seifert was pleased with the turnout, saying that while they had requested ticket sales in advance, a good number of guests purchased tickets at the door and everyone was able to receive enough tea and food. For additional information visit www.jefpat.org. Or call Betty Seifert at 410-586-8578. corrin@somdpublishing.net
Left to right: Arleen Strider, Emma Strider and Erin Strider, chose to sit under a tree instead of the banquet tent.
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event for the schools, Owens said. A similar event is the fall fair in October with safe trick or treating for children and activities for families. Appeal and Patuxent Elementary School split up nearly all the children from the Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Owens said, with Patuxent taking Kindergarten through second grade and Appeal taking third through fifth grade. All totaled, Owens said the school divides approximately 1,000 students. Appeal and Patuxent are the only schools in the county that subdivide the elementary grade students, she said.
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space stalls or pens but Darnell calls them apartments. Once inside the barn it is easy to see why. Above each apartment hangs framed colored photos of dogs and decorative shelves of collectible lunch boxes. Looking over the wooden walls into the apartment one sees a futon like bed with bedding and a steel water bowl. More than that, the lightcolored wood floors are immaculate. Then the realization sinks in. The barn doesnt smell like a barn at all. In fact, it doesnt smell like animals live in the structure. In the back of the barn, behind the apartments, are racks of towels and bedding, a washer and dry set, and a room off to the side that secures all the food and medication for daily care of the dogs. Darnell gives every apartment a top to bottom cleaning daily. She also does intermittent cleaning three times a day. Morning, afternoon and evening. As she cleans, the dog has the chance to play outside in the large fenced in area.
And a significant amount of time is spent keeping the peace. With as many as 20-25 dogs in her care at any time, she said their personalities are bound to clash. She has two Border Collies living in her house that bicker like a married couple. The female is wheelchair bound while the male is deaf. The barking, she said, can be overwhelming at times. Therefore she has a trailer on the property for human guests to stay, instead of in her house. A number of the dogs must stay in her house because of the close monitoring they need. The five wheelchair dogs she has cant control their bodily functions and are more prone to infections and health issues. We have everything here between a one eye-dog to one who cant use half its body, deaf dogs, blind dogs and even two cats with a feline disease. Five years ago, Sharon Sirkis was in a doctors office waiting for an appointment when she picked up a copy of the Ladies Home Journal to read a story about a couple rescuing pets with disabilities. After 30 years of working in the government, I finally found what I wanted to do, said Sirkis. She said she could connect with the story because she was suffering debilitating back problems. In fact, she recently retired after another round of emergency surgery. Never having been a fundraiser or event planner, Sirkis has taken on the responsibility of helping to raise money which allows Darnell to take care of the dogs. One of the first things she did was get the organization listed with the governments Combined Federal
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A Toast to Pets with Disabilities fundraiser is at the Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick on Friday, June 1, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost of tickets is $65. The organization would prefer people order in advance through their website, but they will also sell tickets at the door.
Campaign, which withdraws money out of paychecks, at the employees request, and sends it to an organization of their choice. Then Sirkis started smaller events. For example, she discovered the Orioles baseball team has community booths set up during the games. Sirkis picked the days which the team sets off fireworks because of the crowds drawn. Each game Pets with Disabilities has been able to collect about $500. Darnell said it costs about $2,000 to take care of each dog, this includes the vet bills. This year will be the third annual fundraising event at Running Hare Vineyards in Prince Frederick on June 1. Its our biggest fundraiser of the year, said Darnell. Its like a wedding reception only without the bride and groom. Though they cannot bring the animals themselves, Sirkis and Darnell have tables set up for the dogs which include photos and videos. The event is on the first Friday in June, a donation the owners of Running Hare offered half way through the first fundraiser, according to Sirkis. They said we could have this date and the hall free of charge for as long as we needed it, said Sirkis. During the evening, attendees can come casual, drink all the beer they want, receive a $10 bottle of wine from the vineyard, eat buffet style, dance (with hula hoops possibly), and participate in a silent auction. Darnell said they already have about 50 people coming in from out of state, which means the local hotels and restaurants are also benefiting from the fundraiser. Over a hundred other tickets were sold to locals already. But there are plenty more tickets available for purchase. We need a grant writer, said Sirkis. Someone who is willing to donate their time and expertise to apply for grants to help fund the organization. Also, Sirkis would love to have volunteers to help with event planning, administra-
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tive duties and fundraising. Joyce is really the only one who can take care of the dogs. So the more people who can take on other responsibilities, allows Darnell to continue giving the loving care she each one needs. Mark your calendars for June 7, and go online to vote in Toyotas 100 Cars for Good contest where voters will decide which 100 out of 500 non-profit organizations will receive new vehicles. Pets with Disabilities would like an SUV to help transport their animals. https://apps.facebook.com/carsforgood/ Also, when the Pets with Disabilities Facebook page receives 2,000 Likes a potential donator has agreed to give them a lot of good stuf. Their page is http://www.facebook.com/PetsWithDisabilities. Finally, go to their website. There are pictures, stories, videos and more ways to help get involved. www.petswithdisabilities.org. corrin@somdpublishing.net
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Sharon Chase, 59
Sharon Yvette (Fenwick) Chase or "Mickey", as she was fondly called by her family, 59 of District Heights, MD., (formerly of Chaptico, MD), departed this earthly life to ascend into glory on Sunday, May 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 18, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD., she was the fourth child born to the late Harry Buck P. Fenwick and the late Edna E. Fenwick (Dent). Mickey attended public schools in St. Marys County. She married George P. Chase, Jr. in March 1978, and has two daughters: Sherri L. Young and Tonya L. Chase. She worked at Regency Nursing Facility in Forestville, MD. Mickey was currently working as the Resident Manager at Spanish Village Apartments, and was one of the most well respected resident managers that they could have ever had. Mickey was quite the comedian; you could count on her to make a not so bad situation into something humorous. She enjoyed gambling. There wasnt a slot machine that wasnt her friend, or a family friendly card game that she wasnt coming out a winner. Traveling with her family was special to her; Rehoboth Beach, visiting family in North Carolina, and enjoying a Thanksgiving cruise to the Bahamas. Her favorite time was the weekend spent with her granddaughter and husband, adventuring to many shopping centers, restaurants, and parks. There was nothing that gave her more pleasure than shopping for and spoiling her granddaughter Sheridan. Mickey was fun-loving and always willing to give a helping hand to anyone whether it was sharing one of her wonderful home cooked meals or just being there to listen when it mattered the most. Mickey leaves fond memories in hearts of many, including her loving and devoted husband George P. Chase, Jr.; daughters Sherri L. Young, Tonya L. Chase, and a beautiful grand-daughter Sheridan L. Young. Four brothers, Harry P. Fenwick, Jr.(Pat) of District Heights, MD; James V. Fenwick (Diane) of Lusby, MD, Paul A. Fenwick (Lisa) of Bushwood, MD; Chris O. Fenwick of Lexington Park, MD; five sisters, Mary Susie A. Somerville (Woodley) of Hollywood, MD; Diane M. Fenwick of Hollywood, MD;
Dorothy L. Fenwick of District Heights, MD; Terri L. Fenwick of District Heights, MD; Toni F. Blackwell (Tim) of Lexington Park, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mickey was preceded in death by her parents and one brother James Sonnyboy E. Dent. Family and friends gathered for visitation from 9 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. Interment immediately followed at Sacred Heart Church Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home.
(Moochie) Rhodes and KeAndre Gant. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Joseph and Russell Dickens; and his paternal grandparents, Henry and Bessie Dickens, who raised him. Family and friends will unite on Friday, May 25, 2012 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. George's Catholic Church, 19199 St. George's Church Road, Valley Lee, MD. Interment following in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD
anna; great-nieces and nephews, Thomas, Ravyn, Stephen, Lauryn, Kira, Charlie, Kyle, Jr., Kori Lynne; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Thomas Leroy and Margaret Briscoe Hebb. Family and friends will unite for visitation on Thursday, May 24 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 38576 Brett Way, Mechanicsville, MD. Interment following at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Compton, MD. Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Waldorf, MD
Vincent Dickens, 75
Vincent George Dickens, 75, of Lexington Park, MD, also known to others as Pipe or Vince, quietly entered into eternal rest on May 15, 2012. Vincent was born on June 26, 1936, to the late James O. Dickens and Viola M. (Greene) Dickens in St. Georges Island, MD. He was the third oldest of eleven brothers and sisters. Vincent received his education at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Ridge, MD. He was a member of St. Georges Catholic Church until his illness began in December 2011. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1965. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he was employed with Local Union 657 in Washington, DC, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and Patuxent River Naval Air Station until his retirement. In his past time Vincent enjoyed listening to gospel music, and watching the Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles. Vincent leaves to cherish his memories one son, Stanley J. Robinson; four sisters, Cecelia Young (Joseph), Mary Stewart (George), Elaine Frederick and Elizabeth Barnes; four brothers, Ernest Dickens (Frances), James Dickens (Annette), Paul Dickens and Francis Dickens. He is also survived by a friend of many years Darlene McDowney, and her five children Kirsten (Pebbles) McDowney, Robert Lee McDowney, Corey McDowney, Damien (Shortstop) Bonds, Eric Bonds, and her two grandchildren Kemya
Paula Hobb, 55
Paula Marie Hebb departed this life on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Specialty Hospital in Washington, D.C. She was born on September 5, 1956 to the late Thomas Leroy Hebb and Margaret Briscoe Hebb in Washington, D.C. She was the second of five children born to this union and was loved dearly by her parents. Paula was an extremely outgoing child, who loved hanging out with her family and friends. Her smile would light up the room and she loved making people laugh. Paula graduated from Anacostia High School and attended the University of the District of Columbia. She worked at the Smithsonian Institute and later at the U.S. Postal Service for more than 30 years, until she retired in 2011. As a young child, Paula was involved in Karate and joined the community softball team. She later joined an acrobatic team, the Flying Nesbitts, which appeared as an opening act for various R&B groups and other social events around the D.C. area. While attending Sousa Jr. High School, Paula, her sister, and a group of friends decided to dance to the song Shaft in the schools talent show. The group enlisted the help of a community dance instructor, who immediately advised the group that Paula should be the lead dancer as Shaft, because of her personality. They entered the talent show and came in first place. The audience came alive to her performance and she became known as Shaft around school. We all teased her about it for years! Paula was very protective over her family and had a heart for those who were unable to defend themselves. The family use to joke with Paula, that she could beat us up whenever she pleased, but no one else could touch us. She would show her big smile, for which she was known, and say, you got that right! Also, anyone who knew Paula knew that she lived to play Bingo. Her love for Bingo was another running joke in the family. She would laugh at us and say, yeah, yall can laugh while Im counting my money too, which was an understatement, because she did very well at winning in Bingo! Paula leaves to cherish her memory, her loving son, Michael S. Gallion, Jr. (Jennifer), her grandchildren, Michael III, Mariah, Tynia, Malique, Marcel, Martinus, Monyae, Maciah, Manny and Michaela; sister, Deborah; brothers, Thomas Petie, Jr., Charles Brian, Sr. (Wanda) , Kevin (Mia); nephews, Thomas Putt (Edwina), Charles BJ, Jr., Elliott (deceased); nieces, Makeeta (Steve), Nikia, Kaya (Kyle), Tania, Tiffany and Bre-
Halston Jones, 70
Halston Jones, 70, of Great Mills, MD passed away on May 13, 2012 at his residence. Halston Jones, son of the late John and Virginia Jones, was born on December 1, 1941 in Calvert County, MD. Halston was known to his family and friends as "'Hal". He received his education in Calvert County Public School and graduated from Brooks High School. After graduation, Hal pursued his career as a Licensed Boiler Engineer. He performed engineering services for many years for apartment complexes throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. Hal was known for his neat appearance, his clothes and especially his cars. His first car was a black 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 with a white convertible top. When the road was muddy leaving from the house, Hal would drive his car to the end of the road and wash it. Then he would walk back to the house; get dressed and then tip toe back to the car, so he would not get his shoes and clothes dirty. Hal also managed a local band in Calvert County during the good ole days. He was preceded in death by one sister Vivian Ella (Jones) Wills and two brothers, Emory and Kenneth Graham Jones. Hal leaves to cherish his loving memory, one daughter, Tina Renee Jones, one son Jermaine Jones and two granddaughters, Ariana and Asia White; one sister, Lucy Viola (Jones) Kent, one brother Clifton Jones (Magnolia), sister-in-law Delores Jones (Emory), a devoted nephew Rodney Jones and a host of relatives and close friends. Memorial service was held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD with Pastor Ronald Titus officiating. The interment was Private. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Tyrone Jones, 44
Tyrone Anthony Jones, 44, of Temple Hills, MD passed away on May 15, 2012 at Tate Hospice House, Linthicum, MD. Tyrone Anthony Jones was born October 6, 1967 to the late Mervin Jones, Jr. and the late Elizabeth Mae Jones. Tyrone graduated from the Calvert County Public School System. He later joined
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at the coffee counter in Don's General Store every morning. He is preceded in passing by his wife Bessie May and daughter Anna May, brother George and sister Betty Sue and father Ralph and mother Mattie. He is survived by his daughter Patricia (Don) Goehle; son Marion S. (Kathy) Lewis Jr.; four grandchildren, Michael Lewis Goehle, Wendy Kirkpatrick, Marion Steven Lewis and Kimberly Brooks; and 8 great grandchildren, Nicholas and Carter Goehle, Stevie and Rayne Lewis and Maliyah, Madison, and Makayla Brooks and Emma Kirkpatrick. The family received friends on Monday May 21, 2012 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD, where services were held on Tuesday May 22, 2012. Interment followed in Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, MD .
Grandfather of Nathan and Kelsi Robinson, Justine, Allison, and Kacie Milstead, he is also survived by Sister Marion Puntigan and Brother Charles O. Robinson. The family received friends on Tuesday May 22, 2012 at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD, where services were held on Wednesday May 23, 2012. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Bill Rowe, 82
William David Bill Rowe, 82, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away May 16, 2012 at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA. He was born January 7, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey to Milton and Pauline (Strauss) Roethler. He was educated in New Jersey schools and graduated from Columbia High School in Newark, class of 1948. He attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, graduating in 1952. He then received his MBA from the University of Pittsburg, an in 1973, and later his Ph.D. in Business Administration from American University in Washington, D.C. He also received a diploma in theological studies. Bill was employed as an environmental consultant for Peak Performance of McLean, VA. He formerly was a self employed consultant operating Rowe Research and Engineering. Bill resided in northern Virginia until moving to Chesapeake Beach in 1995. He was an accomplished musician, managing and playing the drums for The Not So Modern Jazz Band. Bill was a member of the Masonic Order and Kena Shrine in Fairfax, VA, the Potomac River Jazz Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Northern Virginia. He was also a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Sunderland, MD. He was involved with the Twin Beach Players, Treasure of the Bay Business Group and often performed at the Wine and Arts Festival at All Saints Church. He was a brew master who enjoyed making his own beer. Bill was also very athletic and enjoyed jogging, lifting weights, swimming and biking. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by four children William D. Rowe, Jr. and wife Teresa of Annandale, VA, Andie Rowe and husband Robert Jones of Germantown, MD, Dede Rowe of Savannah, GA and Ryan Rowe and wife Sandra of Ft. Myers, FL. Also surviving are six grandchildren and a brother Howard Rowe of Indianapolis, IN. A memorial service for family and friends was held Monday, May 21, 2012 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland, MD. Interment is private. Memorial contributions in Bills name may be made to the North Beach Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714.
Melvin Kaplan, 79
Melvin David Kaplan, 79, of Port Republic, MD passed away on May 21, 2012 at his home. Melvin was born March 31, 1933 in Washington DC to the late David and Elizabeth Kaplan. Besides his parents, Melvin is also predeceased by his sister Shirley Barletta. He was the beloved husband of Hattie A. Kaplan, of Port Republic, MD and father of Anna Kostelni and her husband Jeff. of Williamsburg, VA. Brother of Frederick L. Kaplan of Port Republic, MD and Bobby Kaplan, of Mechanicsville, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Samantha and Christopher Kostelni, Lauren Caldwell and Melissa Pierce and three great grandchildren, Brandon Pierce and Christopher and Mikey Erwin. The family received friends on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD where services followed. Interment will take place on Tuesday May 29, 2012, 3PM at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Lenny Parness, 81
Leonard Lenny Parness of North Beach, Maryland, died on May 14, 2012, at home. Lenny was born on September 22, 1930, in Bronx, New York, Eli and Sally Parness. For 26 years, he was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Parness and the loving father of Deborah Gittleson and her husband, Gary; Holly Parness; Scott Parness and his wife, Karen; Justine Gulledge and Kristine Kelly. He was the devoted grandfather of Stacie, Brett, Blake, Jodie, Katie, Kevin, Sammy, Dylan and Shannon. He was the great-grandfather of Austin, Kelcie, Adison and Parker. Lenny is also survived by one brother, Myron Parness. Lenny and Elizabeth moved to North Beach, Maryland four years ago from Seabrook, Maryland. Lenny served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. He was a member of the North Beach Senior Center and loved playing cards, horse races, traveling, spending time in the pool and he was a New York Yankee fan. Family was the most important thing in his life, followed by lifelong and new friends he met at the Senior Center. Nothing brought him greater joy, than being with family and friends.
Albert Robinson, 70
Albert L. Robinson, 70, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away at his home on May 20, 2012. Albert was born in Prince Frederick, MD to the late James Briscoe and Della Gatton Robinson. Albert was a typical old time Calvert County man, he was born here, lived here all his life, farmed during the season and worked as a carpenter when not farming. He was also the first Chief of Huntingtown Vol. Fire Dept. Co. #6. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, James B. Robinson and Nellie Mae Carpenter. Albert is survived by his wife, Linda Lou Robinson, of Prince Frederick, father of David D. Robinson and his wife Cathy of Sunderland, and Tania D. Milstead and her husband Roy of Prince Frederick.
Marion Lewis, 90
Marion Sebree Lewis, 90, of Martinsville Va., formally of Broomes Island, Md. He was affectionately known as "Whitey" or "Pop" to all who knew him. Born on a farm outside Cincinnati Ohio April 4th 1922, his favorite stories were of his life growing up on the farm. "Pop" was a WWll Navy Vet., a gunners mate who crewed on several "Liberty Ships." He retired after 33 years working for the B&O Railroad. He was a 30-year life member of the Glen Burnie Elks Lodge and current member of Calvert Lodge #2620. He loved to go crabbing and fishing for flounder on the eastern shore in Md. and the outer banks. Many will remember talking to him
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COMMISSIONER CORNER
As the news about the recent actions of the Maryland General Assembly in the Special Budget Session hit the press, I have decided to discuss priorities. To re-cap, in shorthand, the Maryland Maryland Business for Responsive Government characterized the concluLegislature used the recent Special Session sion of the special session as yet another self-inflicted wound on the state's busion the budget to raise taxes on individuals, ness climate. The outcome of this special session, enabling the state to collect couples, and products including tobacco and $264 million in additional revenues, comes mostly through increases in the on banking transfers called I-Dots or indemindividual income tax. New tax brackets and reduced exemptions will hit those nity deeds as well as passing the teacher penwith annual incomes of $100,000 or greater and comes on the heels of such sions to the Counties along with so-called legendary ill-conceived tax policies including the 2007 tech-tax and its replaceoffsets, which are some of the effects of the ment - the millionaire's tax. just listed tax increases, as well as removal of This latest self-inflicted wound on our business climate could have been the requirement that the Counties pay back avoided if our state government lived within its means, said MBRG President their own portion of income tax revenue that Kimberly M. Burns. Instead, our top elected officials chose the politically exthe state borrowed. All of these contorted pedient route of continuing government spending at record levels and avoiding budgetary actions were to allow the state the difficult choices required of a fiscally-responsible approach to governing. to spend 2.7% more this fiscal year that beOver 80,000 businesses filed S-corporation tax returns in Maryland in gins July 1st with a projected $500 Million 2010, according to the state comptroller's office. Income from S-Corporations, structural budget deficit for the following fisLLCs, and sole proprietorships are taxed at personal income rates. Many busical year. 2.7% of Billions of dollars (about nesses will simply reduce employment levels or reduce costs elsewhere. $35.5 Billion) is a LOT of money. The state Robert Bauman, President of Trusted Systems, Inc. in Carroll County, and legislative leaders said that these budget aca member of MBRG, said businesses will adjust to tax increases in any number tions were necessary, in part, to maintain of ways including layoffs, pay cuts, raising prices or identifying other costthe States AAA bond rating. Clearly, the saving measures. actions of the state government demonstrate Many people don't realize that with this increase in the individual income that their priorities were to spend more, to tax, you are essentially taxing businesses at higher levels as well, said Baueliminate pension funding obligations and to man. It's foolish to think that won't impact hiring and stunt private sector job preserve the States AAA bond rating. Raisgrowth. ing taxes proves to the bond rating agencies that the state can afford to spend more, as does reducing the state-incurred pension obligations, so all three are intertwined. Are your priorities as a voter and a state resident aligned with those of the state government? What about Calvert County priorities? Given that the state has the power to make or break county budgets and has been doing so E-mail letters to: info@somdpublishing.net regularly for the last several years, and given that the economic downturn has resulted in sharpPublisher Thomas McKay ly decreased Associate Publisher Eric McKay county tax revEditor Sean Rice enues, meaning Graphic Artist Angie Stalcup that there is less Office Manager Tobie Pulliam available money Advertising sales@somdpublishing.net to spend for the Email info@somdpublishing.net foreseeable fuPhone 301-373-4125 ture, how does a County CommisStaff Writers sioner prioritize Guy Leonard Law Enforcement Sarah Miller Government, Education where to direct Corrin Howe Community, Business that limited revCarrie Munn Staff Writer enue? We cannot eliminate penContributing Writers sion funding obJoyce Baki Keith McGuire ligations. What Susan Shaw P. O. Box 250 . Hollywood, MD 20636 about the other Sherrod Sturrock two state priorities of spending The Calvert Gazette is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for the residents of Calmore and prevert County. The Calvert Gazette will be available on newsstands every Thursday. The paper is serving the bond published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, which is responsible for the form, content, and rating? policies of the newspaper. The Calvert Gazette does not espouse any political belief or endorse any The Calvert product or service in its news coverage. Articles and letters submitted for publication must be signed County Board and may be edited for length or content. The Calvert Gazette is not responsible for any claims made of County Comby its advertisers.
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Leadership Southern Marylands board of directors president Susan Vogel presents the groups inaugural Heritage Award to Wilson H. Parran, honoring his excellence in leadership which has impacted the region.
cooperation. In reality, we share common issues across these three counties and we share the ability to make to make a difference as well, Holcomb said. The Class of 2012s 35 graduates became LSMs fourth graduating class earlier in May. After their completion of the nine-month tuition-based program where local issues are at the forefront, Holcomb said, We are confident these individuals will apply their LSM experience in positive and dynamic ways to benefit the region. For more information on Leadership Southern Maryland, visit www.leadsomd.org. carriemunn@countytimes.net
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Posture Screenings, Fingerprinting and a Magic Show
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Photo by Sarah Miller Stephanie Marcino picks up some books at the Friends of the Library Gently Used Books Sale in Prince Frederick.
outside the capital budget. She said the money has gone to fund teen and tween programs. I like to think we put the cream and sugar in the coffee, Grahame said. The May sale is the only outdoor one that spans two days. She said they set up on Sunday in May to combine with a community event that takes place in the area between the Prince Frederick library and Panera Bread. For individuals disappointed because
they missed last weekends sale, there is no need to wait until September for another chance to buy quality books cheap. There is a Friends of the Library room at the Prince Frederick library, and small bookstores at other branches, that is continuously re-stocked with gently used books at the same price as the used book sale. Grahame said the money all goes to help the library. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer To balance health and safety awareness with a fun day out, the Alexander Chiropractic Center opened the doors of its Solomons Island office to welcome families to the 12th Annual Kids Day. Alexander Chiropractic Center Receptionist Melissa said this is the second time the Kids Day has been held at the Solomons Island office. She said they did it once before, but the facility was too small and they held it in their California office. Now, after expanding the office, they decided to try again. During the span of the day, 200 kids and 400-500 people came through the center. They had their fingerprints taken, got free posture and vision screenings and dental care information from Tidewater Dental. It wasnt all business during the afternoon. Between cotton candy, pictures in a fire truck and a comedy magic show by SuperMagicMan Reggie Rice, there was plenty to keep the children entertained outside. Dr. Larry Smallwood, one of the doctors performing posture screenings, said the afternoon is a way to interact with the community and introduce people to the benefits of chiropractors. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Memorial Day
By Joyce Baki Contributing Writer Memorial Day will be celebrated on Monday, May 28, 2012. It is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nations service. On this day thousands of volunteers across the nation place an American flag on the graves of those who have fought in our wars and a national moment of remembrance will take place at 3 p.m. local time. How did this tradition begin? After the Civil War, ladies in the South decorated graves of the Confederate dead. In 1868, General John A. Logan, commander-inchief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans organization, designated a day for the graves of Civil War soldiers to be decorated, calling it Decoration Day. It was observed the first time on May 30 and this date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of a battle. Twenty years later the name was changed to Memorial Day and became a holiday dedicated to the memory of all war dead. Memorial Day was declared the official name by federal law in 1967. Congress passed the Uniform Holidays Bill on June 28, 1968, moving three holidays from their traditional dates to a specified Monday to create three-day weekends. These holidays were Washingtons Birthday (which is now celebrated as Presidents Day), Veterans Day and Memorial Day. This law moved Memorial Day from May 30 to the last Monday in May. The law took effect at the federal level in 1971. Many Americans view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer. For this reason, the Veterans of Foreign Wars advocate returning the celebration of Memorial Day to May 30. The VFW stated in a 2002 Memorial Day Address: Changing the date merely to create three-day weekends has undermined the very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has contributed a lot to the general publics nonchalant observance of Memorial Day. Since 1987, Hawaiis Senator Daniel Inouye, a World War II veteran, has repeatedly introduced measures to return Memorial Day to its traditional date of May 30. In 1996 No Greater Love, a humanitarian organization, asked children why they thought there was a holiday on Memorial Day. The responses were all associated with barbecue and weekend parties, with one child saying that it was the day swimming pools opened. The organization lobbied for a National Moment of Remembrance to remind people of the real meaning of Memorial Day. Established by Congress, the National Moment of Remembrance requests Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time to pause in an act of national unity for one minute. While not replacing traditional Memorial Day events, this act allows all Americans to honor those who died in service to the United States. On Memorial Day, services will be held at the Veterans Memorial in Chesapeake Beach at 10 a.m. and on the lawn of the Calvert County Courthouse at 1 p.m. Participating in the services will be members of the American Legion Calvert Post 85, American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, American Legion Gray-Ray Post 220, American Legion Arick L. Lore Post 274, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8133, Veterans of Foreign Wars Twin Beaches Post and the Calvert County Fire & EMS Pipe and Drums. Calvert County has lost many fine men and women during wartime. On the courthouse lawn there are three memorials to those fallen soldiers. A visit revealed the following names: World War I George Armiger, Solomon Barnes, Alonza Brown, James Butler, Wallace Curtis, William T. Dorsey, John Gross, Thornton Gorman, Joseph S. Jones, Benjamin Kent, Arick L. Lore, William N. Marquess, Thomas J. Osborne, Murray A. Sherbert, Irving R. Stallings, Harry Sunderland and Charles W. Tongue. World War II Ralph Atkins, Philip D. Bowles, Mark Edward Buckler, Joseph M. Coates, Paul H. Cordell, Benson Curtis, C.O. Deakyne, Carlisle Denton, Henry F. Dodd, Isham Ford, Howard Andrew Fowler, Harvey Elliott Gray, Norman A. Gray, Edgar Hardesty, James Heigh, Felbert Jones, John Reese Kent, Ernest V. Kessler, William B. King Jr., James Monroe, Roosevelt Ray, August Siefried Jr., John L. Slivenick, James F. Stallings, Frederick C. Webster, Ralph L. Pierce Jr., Benjamin Earl Morsell, Orville Bellfield Putnam, William Van Arsdale Wilson, Jesse W. Williams, Maurice I. Bowen Jr. and James O. Reinhardt. Vietnam James Allen Parker, Stewart Charles Emerson, Robert Lee King, Sherwood Reynolds and William J. Sewell. At 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, stop what you are doing and reflect for a minute - say a prayer for our fallen and a word of thanks to the many brave men and women serving in our Armed Forces around the world.
Community
Museum Concert Season Kicks Off This Weekend
Good seats are still available for Bret Michaels, pop culture icon and lead singer of the band Poison, performing live the Calvert Marine Museums (CMM) PNC Waterside Pavilion on Sunday. Michaels will play his own hits as well as many Poison favorites. Special guests include local band One Louder performing 80s rock covers. Also appearing will be regional favorite Driven Livid, a CMM press release states. Tickets to see these three bands are $50 for premium seats and $40 for reserved; additional service fees apply. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 1-800-787-9454, in person at Prince Frederick Ford/Dodge, or online at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. As a rock and reality TV star, businessman, philanthropist, and father, Bret Michaels does more jobs in a single day than most do in an entire lifetime. Best known for hits like Nothing But a Good Time, Talk Dirty to Me and his #1 single and 80's Rock anthem, Every Rose Has It's Thorn, his current solo tour Get Your Rock On is selling out venues across the country. His reality TV Series Rock of Love is one of the most successful shows in VH1s history and Michaels emerged as the winning contestant on Donald Trumps Celebrity Apprentice. Bret Michaels is an advocate and spokesman for diabetes and supports an array of other charities and causes. Proceeds from the summer concert series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. Show time is 7:30 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m. with music, food, and drinks available on site. Chairs and coolers are not permitted. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit the museums website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff person, please call 410-326-2042 x 16, 17, or 18.
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Sunday, May 27
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Friday, June 1
First Friday Tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (1 p.m.) Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. 410-5868562 www.jefpat.org. Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses over 8 million artifacts including collections from every county in Maryland. The guided tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with our conservators and our collections. Reservations are not required. First Free Friday (5-8 p.m.) Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons. 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. The museum is open and free to the public. Entertainment will be provided by the musical duo Bob Pfeiffer and Eric Skow playing acoustic guitars and occasional harmonica. The galleries and Drum Point Lighthouse are open with trained interpreters on hand to answer questions. Free 30-minute cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison, sponsored by M&T Bank. Chesapeake Bay Moonlight Cruise (7:30 p.m.) Rod N Reel, 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach. 410-257-2230 www.chesapeake-beach.md.us The Town of Chesapeake Beach invites you to take a 2012 Moonlight Cruise on the Chesapeake Bay aboard the Miss Chesapeake Beach. Contact the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall to sign up for the cruise of your choice.
Saturday, June 2
Makers Market (9 a.m.-noon) Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons. 410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org The Makers Market is the place to find handmade, homemade or homegrown productscrafts, hanging baskets, organic skincare products, farm fresh produce, cut flowers, baked goods, batik and fleece clothing, handmade soaps and candles, herbal teas, ornaments, folk art, handmade gifts and more! Guided Canoe Trip (Noon-3 p.m.) American Chestnut Land Trust, Warriors Rest Sanctuary, Port Republic. 410414-3400 www.acltweb.org Depart from Warriors Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides) and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. Rain date is Sunday, June 3. Registration required. Kids Pirate Pizza Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons Dress like a pirate and eat pizza on board the W.B. Tennison! Cost is $12 per person. Registration is required by Thursday, May 31.
look for all the fire hydrants painted with Chesapeake Bay inspired designs.
Out&About
Saturday, June 9
Sunday, June 3
Childrens Day on the Farm (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) will welcome back Childrens Day on the Farm with a mix of classic favorites and new attractions. The event is free and offers a wide range of hands-on activities and demonstrations centered on Southern Maryland rural traditions. Childrens Day on the Farm will feature opportunities for visitors to learn about, and try their hand at many traditional rural skills, such as corn shelling, butter-churning, and weaving. Animal lovers will enjoy multiple petting zoos set up by local farms and 4H clubs, which will include chickens, goats, dogs, horses, and more. Oxen cart rides and pony rides will round out this day of barnyard fun! Antique tractors, cars, trucks, and farm machinery will be on display throughout the day. Little barrel train rides, pedal tractors, and small engines will complement the antique equipment. Musical performances by artists such as Ray Owens and Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition will take place throughout the day. Live childrens entertainment will include the Blue Sky Puppet Theater, storytelling with Horns Punch and Judy Show, magic with Ken the Magician, and the award-winning Old MacDonald Farm Heritage Show. For more information about Childrens Day on the Farm, contact us at 410-5868501 or jppm@mdp.state.md.us. Childrens Day on the Farm will be held rain or shine. North Beach House & Garden Tour and Art Show (1-5 p.m.) The Town of North Beach, 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. 410-257-9618 www.northbeachmd.org
Live Music: The Fuzz Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Too Many Mikes The Green Turtle (98 Solomons Island Rd., South Prince Frederick) 9 p.m. Live Music: Miles From Clever Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. Live Music: Three Notch Country Andersons Bar (23945 Colton Point Road, Clements) 8:30 p.m.
The first Sunday each June visitors flock to the North Beach House & Garden Club Tour and Art Show. The purpose of the tour is to share the architecture, garden designs and lifestyles of North Beachers and to promote tourism. The tour includes about eight houses, public buildings and refreshment stops.
Movie on the Beach: Cars (Dusk) The Town of North Beach, 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. 410-257-9618 www.northbeachmd.org Point Farm Garden Restoration (9 a.m.-noon) Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. 410-5868536 www.jefpat.org Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM). Join the JPPM Garden Club as they recreate the splendor of the main house gardens using the original plans of noted landscape architect Rose Greely. Founders Day and Opening Day for Summer Exhibit Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach. 410257-3892 www.cbrm.org 4th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Fox Run Shopping Center, K-Mart Parking Lot, 835 North Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick. 410-610-0454 www.pfvfd.org Join the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department for a car, truck and bike show! Enjoy food, music and door prizes. Admission is free! All proceeds benefit PFVFD.
Live Music: Dont Call Me Shirley Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Live Music: Bret Michaels Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) 6 p.m.
Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, May 24
Live Music: Rusty in the Middle Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Live Music: No Green JellyBeanz Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 7 p.m. Live Music: Jennifer Cooper & Carl Reichelt Stoneys Seafood House (14575 Solomons Island Rd. South, Solomons) 5 p.m. Live Music: Three Days of Rain Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Live Music: A Day Off Earth OCI Pub (45413 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point) 8 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Coach Scheibles Restaurant (48342 Wynne Rd., Ridge) 9 p.m.
Monday, May 28
Open Mic Night Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 5 p.m. Live Music: Slow Jim Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 3 p.m.
Friday, May 25
Live Music: Joe Martone Band Sea Breeze Restaurant & Crab House (27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Live Music: No Pants Dance Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 8:30 p.m. Live Music: Jennifer Cooper, Carl Reichelt & Alex Dean Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 6 p.m. Live Music: Dylan & Rusty Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: Country Memories Band St. Marys Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 7 p.m. Live Music: R & R Train Dennis Point Marina (46555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden) 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 26
Live Music: The Anthony Ryan Band Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Live Music: Facedown Sea Breeze Restaurant & Crab House (27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville) 8 p.m. Downtown Tunes Summer Concert Series: Jennifer Cooper & Groovespan Leonardtown Square Mainstage (Downtown Leonardtown) 6 p.m. Live Music: Bluegrass Gospel Express Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene (340 Washington Street, Leonardtown) 7 p.m. Live Music: A Day Off Earth Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 8 p.m. First Bikini Contest & Live Music: The Sam Grow Band Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 27
Live Music: The Three Amigos Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd., Abell) 5 p.m. Live Music: Patty Reese Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 3 p.m. Live Music: The New Romance Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: The 25th Hour Band Tall Timbers Marina (18521 Herring Creek Road, Tall Timbers) 4 p.m. Live Music: Three Day Ride Sea Breeze Restaurant & Crab House (27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville) 6 p.m. Live Music: The Piranhas Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 29
Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m. Live Music: Fair Warning DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Trivia with Cash Prizes Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 Merchants Lane, Leonardtown) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30
Live Music: Mason Sebastian DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch Road, California) 5 p.m. Auditions for New Direction Theaters The Murder Room Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby) 7 p.m.
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mission, and the best locations to catch stripers, flounder, hardhead, white perch, shad, and catfish. I have never witnessed a more comprehensive collection of valuable information on the Potomac River. Learn more about fishing with Captain Fleming at http:// www.fishamajigguideservice.com. The other meeting that was most beneficial was the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association held last Thursday evening. At this meeting, Captain Walleye Pete Dahlberg and Captain Brady Bounds teamed up to give a presentation on light tackle fishing tactics and techniques that would rival any video or book that you can buy. The information they provided was truly unmatched in terms of useable information for catching fish in our area. The only thing that might teach you more is to spend a day with either of these Captains. You can checkout Captain Walleye Pete at www.walleyepete. com. You can call Captain Brady Bounds at 301-904-0471 to talk about a trip. If youre an experienced kayak angler, ask Captain Bounds about his new services for kayakers. Remember to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with your story at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Christy Henderson at Buzzs Marina (www.buzzsmarina.com) in Ridge has been doing spring reconnaissance on the snakehead population in St. Jeromes Creek. She has seen at least 3 different fish, maybe more! On Monday morning her husband, Mike Henderson, decided to take a short kayak trip with a spinning rod rigged with a spinner bait to the head waters of the creek near their marina to make a few casts to see if he could roust out one of the beasts. In no time he had a snakehead on the hook and flipped out of the yak! Undaunted, he walked back to the dock with the fish, rod and kayak in tow and climbed up on the bank to pose for the picture taken by Christy. The fish stretched the tape at 30 and weighed 8 lbs 7 oz on his scale. The girth was 13 as big as a coffee can! Snakeheads have been chasing minnows around the Buzzs Marina dock all spring. Mike said that they herd the minnows right up onto the beach and gobble several of them up before they have the chance to flip back into the water. Mike caught a smaller snakehead last year. The occurrence of snakeheads in St. Jeromes Creek defies the behavioral characteristics described by Maryland DNR. They have reported that the most common places to find snakeheads are in brackish and fresh water areas. St. Jeromes Creek is a saltwater creek, and has tiny freshwater streams feeding it. Apparently, these streams provide enough fresh water to sustain the adaptable snakeheads around Buzzs Marina. The wind blew badly last weekend, keeping most of us ashore. Those who did venture out found fish or crabs willing to take their baits.
The meetings that I told you about last week were indeed worth the time. I can recall two meetings recently that were absolutely the most beneficial presentations that I have ever seen. One was last months meeting of the Patuxent River Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association where Captain Dennis Fleming gave a presentation on the Potomac River. His presentation outlined many subjects of interest about the river including the history of the river, the role of the Potomac River Fisheries Com-
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