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As many as 30,000 people are expected to attend the opening weekend for the Tiki Bar on Solomons Island, and hotels, restaurants and other shops are feeling the effects.
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Steve Waugh, right, candidate for Maryland state senate, was one of the politicians spotted at Solomons boardwalk pavilion April 10 during a Maryland Tax Day Tea Party organized by Americans for Prosperity a conservative advocacy group. SEE PAGES 4 and 7
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Singer Liz Chambers, 17, of Lusby, after a performance greets one of her fans, Kayleigh Coppins-Dutton, 4, of Lusby. SEE PAGE 14
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Kims Key Lime Pies, a popular destination on Solomons Island has opened with new owners: Kelly Guilfoyle and Amanda Comer, a pair who have been friends with former owner Kim Mowrer for years Mowrer, who opened the shop in 2003, is fighting off a second bout with cancer, after surviving breast cancer in 2005. Shes just resting and focusing on her family, Comer said. And it was time for her to pass it on, and we were so happy to take it over the opportunity came up at the right time. Comer has known Mowrer since 2007, when she took over the Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast, located behind Kims. Guilfoyle met MowPhoto by Sean Rice rer nearly 10 years ago Kim Mowrer, founder of Kims Key when they both worked at Lime Pies on Solomons Island. the Dry Dock restaurant.
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Photo by Sean Rice Steve Waugh, right, candidate for Maryland state senate, was one of the politicians spotted at Solomons boardwalk pavilion April 10 during a Maryland Tax Day Tea Party organized by Americans for Prosperity a conservative advocacy group.
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The following interview was conducted and published by The Southern Calvert Gazette in early June, 2009. Wisner, 79, who dedicated his life to writing and singing about the Chesapeake Bay, died of lung cancer on April 2 while living at the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House Tom Wisner sat down at his table and held his hand over a cup of black coffee, flanked by shelves lined with books and CD binders, paintings, sketches and photographs, including one impressive shot of a female crab he affectionately called Priscilla. He poised his hands over his keyboard as he talked, as though he were preparing to illustrate his words with songs, as is his habit. But several months ago, Tom was not smiling or painting or singing. He learned that he was dying of cancer, and since then the folk singer, artist, scientist, educator and activist has been trying to adapt to a slower pace. When I learned I was going to die, and they said very soon, I kind of got down into this cave. To think about it, it reminds me of a deep black hole in the earth somewhere, he said. I looked at death like that and it was very scary and through a period of time I got to a place where I thought, well, Im still alive, so Ive got to live. And living, according to Wisner, is a thing best done through creation. If I werent actively making something every day, then I wouldnt be alive, he said. I paint, I draw, I used to dance a lot, I make songs, and I play drums. Im always making something. Wisner, whose career has spanned more than four decades, was awarded a
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Since receiving new owners just last year, Spyros Bagels in Solomons Island has expanded to a second location in Solomons, and to a location across the Patuxent River in California. Now re-branded as Spyros Bakery and Caf, the store is expected this week to open a full-scale bakery within Woodburns of Solomons, confirms Jim Bland, general manager. That means well be the only grocery store in Southern Maryland that has an honest-to-God, fromscratch bakery in it, where everything you get is made right on the premises. And thats a big, big difference from something that was made someplace else with Photo by Sean Rice a lot of preservatives and Spyros General Manager Jim Bland holds a batch of fresh bread, made from scratch at the caf. frozen for who knows how long and then thawed out, scratch, said Bland, adding that includes of breads. Bland told The Southern Calvert Gazette. I think it will be a very good compliall their cakes and pastries to homemade Everything that we make is from butter cream and their 15 different types ment, he said. Were known for a brand of very, very high quality, which will fit well into the Woodburns model, which is also known for very high quality food. Bland said this is his first retail business, and things are going extremely well. Spyros opened a branch on Route 235 in California shortly after founding owners Stephanos and Stella Markakis sold and retired. Due to a brisk lunch crowd and Spyros growing reputation as a popular breakfast and lunch caterer to the areas defense contracting industry, the company is working on opening a larger location in California as well, Bland confirmed. We are in negotiations now for a very large location in California, right down the street from where our temporary location is. It will be a full-scale bakery with about 150 seats inside, Bland said. Theres a big lunch crowd over there, and people love our gyros our Rueben and our lunch sandwiches. You can taste the difference when eat fresh food, Bland said, but baking from scratch isnt easy. We knew that they had a very good reputation for a great bagel, and a great bagel sandwich, and we wanted to leverage that into a full scale from-scratch bakery and caf, he said. It takes a lot of discipline. We got a crew back there, honest-to-God bakers Its a process thats a lot different that having a bunch of frozen stuff that you stick in the oven. By Sean
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As the summer travel season nears it is once again time to remember that the number of motorists will increase as many folks take to the roads to go on vacation, visit historic sites, or just enjoy a weekend ride. More motorcycles and bicycles will be joining cars on the roadways of Calvert County. The Calvert County Sheriffs Office reminds all drivers to be courteous towards fellow motorists and remain vigilant when operating their vehicles. In the month of April Calvert County will host many events that will attract visitors from all over the United States. The events such as the Tiki Bar Opening Weekend in Solomons, Celtic Festival in St. Leonard are just the highlights of the busy month in Calvert County. The Calvert County Sheriffs Office participates in the Checkpoint Strikeforce initiative and will be conducting a DUI checkpoints as well as continued DUI enforcement and patrols between April 15 and April 30. The Sheriffs Office will distribute information about Maryland laws and penalties for driving while intoxicated or while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Motorists who are driving while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs will be caught, arrested and prosecuted, the Sheriffs Office said in a press release. Many county residents are motorcycle riders and enjoy riding on Calverts and Southern Maryland roadways. The Calvert County Sheriffs Office continues enforcement efforts to ensure motorcycle safety. Remember, that operating a motorcycle takes additional coordination and fine motor skills that are impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. I would like to remind our residents and visitors that traffic safety remains our top priority, said Sheriff Mike Evans, We do not take drunk driving lightly in Calvert County, the enforcement will continue to be aggressive and those who choose to drink and drive will face the consequences. The Calvert County Sheriffs Office asks you to report drunk driving by calling 911. If you see a drunk driver on the road, call police as soon as possible and be sure to provide a description of the vehicle including its make, model, tag number, color, location and direction of travel. Additional information can be found on the Maryland Impaired Driving Coalitions new website DUI is for Losers, which is designed to raise awareness of the negative outcomes from the decision to drive drunk. To learn more about the DUI is for Losers campaign, visit www.DUIisForLosers.com.
Every year about this time, millions of Americans across the nation race to make sure their federal and state tax filings for the previous year are complete and timely filed. Some U.S. Post Offices even offer extended operating hours on this date to accommodate last minute filings. The day often becomes a poignant reminder of how much we pay to sustain the cost of government services at various levels of government. Let there be no doubt that we enjoy many good things that make our country our state and our community stronger and safer which are paid for, in whole or in part, by our hard earned tax dollars. Public safety initiatives including police protection and fire and rescue and emergency medical services are easy examples. Good schools and universities, good roads and transportation systems, good public health services and a strong national defense system are some other examples of the many services our collected tax dollars pay for. As long as these dollars are spent wisely and sparingly, most people are willing to pay their share or contribution. The problem many people have with government spending and related tax collection is when people feel there is an unchecked raid on their hard-earned tax dollars by various levels of government who seem to forget where those dollars come from. Often times spending becomes a social effort to redistribute hard earned monies from one group of earners to other groups who did not earn those monies. This type of unfair taxation and redistribution goes right to the motivation for us creating our own country and breaking from England. The creation of our own system of self-governance, private property protections and free enterprise in the latter parts of the 18th century was largely fueled by a sense of the people that the government at the time (England) was unfairly taxing and redistributing those taxes back to the government without the consent of the governed. Today I sense a similar rise in the anxiety, and outright anger, of the people that government at various levels, especially at the state and federal level, are spending money without restraint and redistributing that money in a way that is unfair and harmful in the long run. As people find it increasingly difficult to make ends
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Photo by Andy Phillips Brian Miller, Aerospace Science Instructor with Chopticon High School Air Force JROTC, pins a set of Army Air Corps wings on World War II Army veteran Nicholas Nonnenmacher, while cadet look on. From left is Cadet/Airman 1st Class Kellen Polk, Cadet/Airman 1st Class Adam Harden, (Seated) Cadet/Technical Sergeant Christopher Young, Cadet/Airman 1st Class Travis Meador and Cadet/Staff Sergeant Joshua Sonntag.
Land Trust (ACLT) on Saturday, April 17. Volunteer crews will work along roadsides and on selected projects. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the ACLT south side trailhead barn off Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic. Lots of volunteers are needed and all will be rewarded for all their hard work with a picnic at noon. (www.acltweb.org) Have you ever wondered what archaeologists do? Join the staff of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum on Saturday, April 17 for the opening of their 2010 season with Discovering Archaeology Day. Learn the where, what and how of archaeology through demonstrations, tours, displays and hands-on activities for all ages. (www.jefpat.org) The Calvert Marine Museum features two new additions to its Speakers Series this month. On Saturday, April 17, at 3 p.m., Dr. William Ruddiman speaks on The Impact of Early Agriculture on Global Climate, and will discuss his hypothesis of how, from very early on, farming caused the release of carbon dioxide and methane that has had measurable effects on global climate. On Friday, April 23, the Calvert Marine Museum and the Leagues of Women Voters of Calvert and St. Marys Counties invite you to explore To the Last Drop: Our Looming Fresh Water Crisis. Dr. Robert Summers, Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment, will deliver the keynote address. A panel discussion, posters and displays will also be available. (www.calvertmarinemuseum.com) The 32nd Annual Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland will be held on Saturday, April 24. It is the oldest Celtic celebration in Maryland, highlighting the heritage of the Scots, Irish, Welsh, Manx, Breton, Cornish and British. More than 50 clans and societies will have information to share. Three performing stages offer continuous music and dance featuring internationally known recording artists and groups. Enjoy craft and country dance demonstrations. Listen to storytellers weave their tales while harp
and Scottish fiddlers play in the background. Competitions will occur throughout the day including pipers, fiddlers, highland dancers, athletes, drummers, pipe bands and Celtic harpers. After closing ceremonies there will be an evening ceili. (www.cssm.org) On Saturday, April 24, American Chestnut Land Trust hosts two guided hikes. A leisurely guided walk along Gravatt East will allow you to view wildflowers and early migratory birds. Bring binoculars and meet at 9 a.m. sharp at the south side trailhead barn off Scientists Cliffs Road. The hike will be held rain or shine, unless thunderstorms occur. At 10 a.m., bring the kids and enjoy a guided hike along the south side trails. The hike will last approximately two hours. For information or to register for an event at ACLT visit www.acltweb.org or call 410-414-3400. Celebrate Southern Maryland traditions at the Calvert Marine Museums Annual Maritime Festival on Saturday, May 1. Taste traditional foods, learn how to pick crabs and shuck oysters like the pros. Enjoy local gospel and old time music. See world-class water fowl carving and Chesapeake Bay retriever trials in action. Watch model boats skim the waters of the boat basin and talk with traditional crafts people as they demonstrate their skills. Kids will enjoy traditional games, races, toy boat building and more. (www. calvertmarinemuseum.com) The Lusby Business Association will host a Spring Fling on Saturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All four shopping complexes will provide fun for the entire family, including a moon bounce, facepainting, scavenger hunt, car show, live music, food samples, wine tasting, sidewalk sales, demonstrations and giveaways. For more information, visit www.shoplusby.com and learn the importance of shopping local. Visit www.ecalvert.com for more great events happening in Calvert County! Joyce Baki is a Tourism Specialist with the Calvert County Department of Economic Development.
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On Friday afternoon, April 16, the Tiki Bar in Solomons Island officially opens its doors for a 30th season as one of the islands top tourist destinations. The clubs owners expect 30,000 people will stop by the bar on
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Clarke, co-owner of the Tiki Bar. Were going to do some things to celebrate, and thank the people who have been here for 30 years, added General Manager Joe Kurley. Theres one small surprise we can give you; the Tiki King is going to ride around the island on a team of Clydesdales. As evening approaches on the typical Tiki opening day, the Tiki King would float ashore on a pontoon boat to grace the crowd, while the kings subjects throw down a bed of rose pedals for the king to walk on. Kurley said: Theres definitely a buzz this year, after the long cold winter and our 30th anniversary We want to make sure its about the people. Its the day after taxes are due, so youre celebrating that you didnt have to pay that much, or youre drinking for your sorrows because you had to pay too much, Clarke said. The spectacle of the Tiki Bar opening has come a long way in 30 years. The original owner made $43 dollars and 50 cents,
Kurley told The Southern Calvert Gazette. So thats our goal, to at least make that, Clarke added. Were still close with the old owner, John Taylor. He calls to wish us luck every year, and every once in a while hell give us a little tidbit like that to show how far weve come, Kurley said. Clarke said the annual opening day has even come a long way since 2005, when he and Pat Donovan took ownership. I think its grown each year The clientele has definitely changed, for the better, he said. When Taylor bought the property it was only a hotel until he added a small bar to the front of the property. At the back end of the property, flanking the Tiki courtyard, the doors to the former hotel rooms are still there, but Clarke said they have no plans to rent them out for lodging. That doesnt fit with the ambiance of what we want, Clarke said. Our goal is to turn them into little gift shops. For the last few years, Clarke and Don-
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but not quite yet for Saturday night. Shepherd had been at Holiday Inn for 20 years, and said its pretty typical that they sell out, and hes heard the same goes for other hotels in the area. If the weather is nice its our anticipation that well sell out for Saturday night as well, he said. Amanda Comer, owner of Blue Heron Bead and Breakfast, and co-owner of Kims Key Lime Pies, said it gets like summer vacation down here, on that weekend. Its crazy, its a nuthouse. But I really think its fascinating, its a phenomenon, she said. I think its a fantastic thing for the local economy, she said. As they say, it puts Solomons on the map. Its not only tourism and seasonalbased businesses that feel the benefits of the Tiki Bar opening. I think it benefits everybody because it does bring so many out of town people here, said Mary Beth Gates, owner of Peppers Pet Pantry. I see that it brings a lot of people to this area that would otherwise not be coming here. Gates, who is going into her third year owning the shop, said she gets customers who come in that are traveling with their pets and found out from her stores Web site that Peppers carries certain types of pet food. I really didnt know the owners or anybody that worked there, she said of when she first opened. But I have a whole different perspective of it now because now I them and I know that they are really professional there too. Clarke and Kurley said they strive to keep the event safe and under control, and with the help of local police, they think they have it nailed down pretty well, Clarke said. Its amazing, at the end of the night we have 15,000 people here and within 10 minutes theyre all gone.
In the last five years weve stepped up the game for everybody to not only have fun but to have fun safely, Kurley said. The bar will be holding its designated driver promotion again this year, which had 600 participants last year. We give a grand prize vacation and well as other door prizes for people who sign up, Kurley said. Plus is a booth out front where you can get information at the end of the night if you need a safe ride home. The Tiki Bar also tries to give as much back the community as possible throughout the year, Clarke said. In a typical season, we either donate or raise at least $100,000 for charitable organizations. We try to help them out where we can, Clarke said. I think were definitely more of a benefit than anything negative. By
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Several musicians took to the stage recently to lift their voices at My Brothers Place, a Christian community center in Waldorf, in a concert to benefit the Southern Maryland Food Bank. One of these voices belonged to Liz Chambers, 17, of Lusby, whose performance along with the likes of Scattered Leaves, the Waldorf SDA Singers and Russ Dean, echoed area talent with a spiritual edge. Taking the stage at such a venue just seems natural for Liz, as she said shes pretty much been training for a singing career since her earliest days. I sang in chorus, I sang in middle school, and I sang solos every now and again, and national anthems. And then it just kind of hit me that this is what I wanted to do with my life, she said, going on to describe her current career as a mix of national anthem performances (shes a regular at local stadiums across the region), performances with the band Scattered Leaves, and her own solo stylings, which she said are heavily influenced by country. I love Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride. I really love country music and I sing a lot of their stuff, she said. As for what made Liz jump into a career in music, she said it had always been a dream of hers, ever since she was 2 years old. When asked why she wanted to focus on Christian music, she said that part of her inspiration
been performing for a long time, Liz said she still has some anxious moments just before each show. I dont usually get nervous until a few minutes before Im about to go on, and then I start getting the butterflies and the clammy hands, she said, but when I start singing Photo By Lisa Dutton and getting into it, thats when the Singer Liz Chambers, 17, of Lusby, after a performance greets nerves just go away. By AndreA Shione of her fans, Kayleigh Coppins-Dutton, 4, of Lusby.
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Thomas, Nathaniel, and Frederica; ten grandchildren; one aunt, Mary Jones; three brothers, Lemuel (Ruth), Theodore (Clarice), and John Jr.; one sister, Alice Thompson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert and his sister, Mary Frances. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Blessed be those who dwell in the House of the Lord. Funeral service was held on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD with Elder Daniel Jones officiating. The interment was held at St. Edmonds Church Ernestine Jones Cemetery in Chesapeake Beach, MD. The pallbearers were Eldrick Brown, Calvin Gross, Charles Gross, Leslie Gross, Lovell Thompson, and Sean Thompson. The honorary pallbearers were Calvert Burley, Ernest Hutton, and Charles Sharps. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home of Prince Frederick, MD.
liott, Robert Bobby Elliott, Richard Ricky Elliott, and Steven Stevie Elliott all of Broomes Island, MD, and 5 grandchildren. The family received friends on Feb. 22, 2010 at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev. William Davis officiating. The family requests memorial contributions to be made to Hospice of Calvert, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or www.calverthospice.org.
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was what she did best. She leaves to cherish memories to nine children, Clifton Gross, Kathy Johnson, Leo Parker, Tracey Parker, Patty Earland (husband Vincent Earland), Darlene Parker, Sharon Parker; Bridgette Mason (husband Garland Mason), and Lynn Taylor (husband Dwight Taylor), three children who preceded her in death, Faith and Tony Parker and Delores Hawkins (husband Sherman Hawkins). Thirty-one grand-children and nine great-grandchildren. As well as one grandchild who preceded her in death, Toshawna Parker. Ms. Evelyn was the youngest of three sisters, and four brothers. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Willett (husband John Willett), brother, Bishop Robert Watts (wife Beulah-Betty Watts). Deceased brothers and sisters include: George, Charles, and Warren Parker; Bertina Greene, and Catherine Parker. She will be remembered by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Funeral service was held on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Carroll Western Methodist Church, Prince Frederick, MD with Pastor Roland Barnes officiating. The interment was held at Carroll Western United Methodist Church Cemetery in Prince Frederick, MD. The pallbearers were Allen Boyd, Benjamin Boyd, Leonard Green, Timothy Jacks, Milton Willet, and Sylvester Willet. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home of Prince Frederick, MD.
Henrietta Pritchard. He is survived by his son Louis Sievert of Lusby, MD; sister, Barbara Myron of Springfield, IL; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, MD with Pastor Steve Fehrman officiating. Interment will be private.
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This 3 bedroom 1 bath freshly painted single story rambler is located in the community of Drum Point (Lusby) about 20 minutes to PAX River and 15 minutes to the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant. The house is approximately 1050 sf. The home has CENTRAL heat/air, includes a WASHER and DRYER, a LARGE two-car garage capable of storing boat(s), and a fenced back yard with swing set. School bus stops in front of house. The community of Drum Point has a private beach on the Chesapeake Bay and a private boat launch. Pets negotiable. Available Nov 15, 2009. $1300.00 month + security deposit, and pet deposit if applicable. Strictly a non-smoking home. Call Janice 410.610.1459 or email jijacks@comcast.net.
Employment
Greenfield Engineering has an opening for an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Engineer at PAX River. Successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in an Engineering Field and minimum 1 year experience with IFF equipment. Working knowledge of IFF principals, Interrogator and Transponder Technologies for Naval platforms required. Flight test and data collection methods desired. Candidate must be a US citizen and capable of obtaining a security clearance. Greenfield Engineering offers great benefits including company paid health care and retirement fund, in a professional environment. Email resume for immediate consideration. weston_lisa@greenfieldeng.com.
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Thurs., Apr. 22
Girls Lacrosse Patuxent at Huntingtown, 6:30 p.m.
Fri., Apr. 16
Baseball Patuxent at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m. Boys Lacrosse Patuxent at Calvert, 6 p.m. Girls Lacrosse Huntingtown at Patuxent, 6:30 p.m. Softball Patuxent at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m. Tennis Patuxent at Great Mills, 4 p.m.
Fri., Apr. 23
Baseball Thomas Stone at Patuxent, 4:30 p.m. Boys Lacrosse Patuxent at Huntingtown, 6:30 p.m. Softball Thomas Stone at Patuxent, 4:30 p.m. Tennis Patuxent at Thomas Stone, 4 p.m.
Mon., Apr. 26
Baseball Calvert at Patuxent, 4:30 p.m. Boys Lacrosse Great Mills at Patuxent, 6:30 p.m. Softball Calvert at Patuxent, 4:30 p.m. Tennis Patuxent at Calvert, 4 p.m.
Patuxents Jacob Robertson fouls off a pitch during Mondays baseball game at Leonardtown.
Sat., Apr. 17
Boys Lacrosse Patuxent at Northern, 6:30 p.m.
Mon., Apr. 19
Girls Lacrosse Patuxent at Chopticon, 6:30 p.m.
Tues., Apr. 20
Boys Lacrosse Chopticon at Patuxent, 6:30 p.m. Track and Field Patuxent at Great Mills, 4:30 p.m.
Tues., Apr. 27
Girls Lacrosse Patuxent at Great Mills, 6:30 p.m. Track and Field Chopticon at Patuxent, 4:30 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 21
Baseball Patuxent at Northern, 4:30 p.m. Softball Patuxent at Northern, 4:30 p.m. Tennis Northern at Patuxent, 4 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 28
Baseball Patuxent at La Plata, 4:30 p.m. Softball Patuxent at La Plata, 4:30 p.m. Tennis La Plata at Patuxent, 4:30 p.m.
LEONARDTOWN Through six and two-thirds innings, Patuxent baseball coach Keith Powell felt the Panthers were doing everything they could to win except keeping their nerves calm. We tightened up at the end, Powell said after a 2-1 lead became a 3-2 loss to host Leonardtown Monday afternoon. Were a young team and were going to get over that, but we played kind of scared at the end. Patuxent received a strong pitching effort from senior Donnie Holtzclaw, who pitched the entire game. Holtzclaw had a no-hitter going into the sixth inning until the Raiders Brady Jameson broke through with a solid single with one out in the frame. Holtzclaw ended up striking out nine hitters and allowing just three hits in taking the hard-luck loss. Donnie is one of the hardest working kids Ive been around, coaching or playing, Powell said in praise of his senior leader. Hes been a four-year starter here and he is a winner. The Panthers also got help from the bottom third of their batting order, as freshman Brian Portillo, a call-up from junior varsity and batted in the eighth hole, smacked an RBI single in the top of the fourth. That hit scored sixth-place hitter Daniel Castro, who tied the game with an RBI single of his own two innings earlier. We really havent been hitting, Powell admitted. Our pitching and defense has carried us, but the bottom of order did well. Powell felt the team missed an opportunity in the top of the seventh with the bases loaded and a chance to put some insurance on the board. Raider pitcher Will Pagliarulo fought his way out of the jam to keep the score 2-1 going into the bottom half of the seventh. We had our hitters up and we just couldnt get the ball out of the infield, Powell said. The Raiders tied the game on a sacrifice bunt and Jonathan Beam hit an RBI single into right center field two batters latter to cap the comeback. Powell hopes its forgotten quickly, as the Panthers have several games this
week due to prior rainouts. Its tough when you have to play make-up games, Powell said. Theres nothing I can do as a coach. They have to get through it.
BY CHRIS STEVENS (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
Wed., Apr. 7
Baseball Huntingtown 14, Patuxent 3 (six innings) Softball Huntingtown 10, Patuxent 0 (six innings) Tennis Huntingtown 6, Patuxent 3
Sat., Apr. 3
Baseball Patuxent Classic St. Marys Ryken 9, Patuxent 0
Tues., Apr. 6
Baseball Calvert 2, Patuxent 0 Boys Lacrosse Patuxent 15, Great Mills 4
Sat., Apr. 10
Boys Lacrosse Leonardtown Tournament Leonardtown 12, Patuxent 4 Patuxent 11, Lake Braddock 8
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Out About
Saturday, April 18
25th Annual Opening Day Celebration, Discovering Archaeology Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our 25th season of activities and education at JPPM. Discover the where, what, and how of archaeology, as we highlight our new exhibit The FAQs of Archaeology. Tour the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Learn about archaeology through educational walks, activities, and demonstrations. For additional information call 410-586-8501, or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us. Free admission. Over 30 types of herbs will be available for purchase along with cultivated native wild flowers from Lower Marlboro Nursery. www.calvertparks.org
Friday, May 7
First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, from 5-8 p.m. The first Friday of every month will feature our First FREE Friday program. The museum is open free to the public from 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. with special entertainment and activities each month. Please visit the website for complete details. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Guided Canoe Trip American Chestnut Land Trust, Port republic, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Depart from Warriors Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call 410-414-3400 or email info@ acltweb.org for more information. Please note: 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. www.acltweb.org
Saturday, May 8
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum Celebration of National Train Day 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, Chesapeake Beach, from 1-4 p.m. Come celebrate National Train Day with special activities. www.cbrm.org Calvert Wine & Arts Fest All Saints Episcopal Church, Sunderland, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The juried show features some of the best artisans from Calvert, St. Marys and Charles Counties. Included will be Calvert Countys five wineries: Cove Point, Solomons Island, Fridays Creek, Perigeaux and Running Hare. Guests wishing to taste the wines will receive a commemorative wine glass for just $12. Musicians, dancers, childrens activities, baked goods and other great food add to the festivities. Tours will be available of this historic 1692 church and its labyrinth. www.allsaints1692.org Master Gardener Plant Sale 8:00 a.m. - Noon Calvert County Community Resources Building, Prince Frederick, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Buy from Master Gardeners who know and grow these vegetables, herbs, native plants and houseplants. Get answers to your questions about existing plants and problems, landscaping and soil requirements. Featuring the new Garden Fair learn Grow It, Eat It, composting, building rain barrels and salad boxes and much more. http://extension.umd. edu/gardening/mastergardeners/ local/calvert/
Sunday, May 9
Mothers Day Cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison Onboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Calvert Marine Museum, from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 57 p.m. Your choice of two special Mothers Day cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. The brunch cruise is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Mothers Day evening cruise runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with heavy hors doeuvres served. Preregistration required by Wednesday, May 5. For fees and registration call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Saturday, May 1
Maritime Festival Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Southern Maryland traditions and taste traditional foods, learn how to pick crabs and shuck oysters like the pros, enjoy local gospel and old time music, see world class water fowl carving, see Chesapeake Bay retriever trials in action, watch model boats skim the waters of the boat basin and talk with traditional crafts people as they demonstrate their skills. Kids will enjoy traditional games, races, toy boat building and more. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Lusby Business Association Spring Fling Lusby Town Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy moonbounce, facepainting, scavenger hunt, car show, live music, food samples, wine tasting, sidewalk sales, screenings, demonstrations and giveaways at our town center-wide event. www.shoplusby.com Makers Market Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center, Solomons, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Annmarie Garden hosts Makers Market on the first Saturday of the month, featuring vendors selling fresh produce, handmade crafts and products. www. annmariegarden.org Herb & Wildflower Sale Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Prince Frederick, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 2
Green Expo Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, St. Leonard, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come enjoy this event dedicated to creating a greener Calvert County. Informational displays, demonstrations, and lectures ongoing throughout the day. (Sponsored by Calvert County Citizens Green Team) www.calvertgreenexpo.org Sunday FunDay Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center, Solomons, from 1-3 p.m. Annmarie and the United Way are teaming up to present an afternoon of healthy and creative programs for all ages - take a walk, play with clay in the Ceramics Studio, and enjoy other fun family-friendly programs! www. annmariegarden.org
Wednesday, May 5
Point Farm House & Garden Tour Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, St. Leonard, from 2-3 p.m. Join us for a guided tour of Point Farm, estate home and retreat of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. Built in 1932, this Colonial Revival brick house by noted female architect Gertrude Sawyer. The gardens are being faithfully restored based on the original plans by landscape architect Rose Greely. Reservations
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sent from Sundays gig, but Mendez and Chambers filled his space well enough with a computer generated backing track, which may be good or bad, depending on your point of view. Theres always a place for sequencing programs that generate strings and back-up vocals, but it almost seems like overkill for two guys who could probably sound just as good if not better with a simple set of drums and one acoustic guitar. Even if theyre missing a member, they can play, so they dont seem to need all the extras. But well leave that to them. After all their years of experience onstage, they seem to know what theyre doing. Down River Band usually plays every Sunday at Veras White Sands Beach Club in Lusby, either starting at noon or 2 p.m. It is suggested you call the venue to confirm their scheduled play dates. The band does not yet have a website, but you can get more information and booking details by emailing billymendez@comcast. net. BY ANDREA SHIELL (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
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