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They should be able to protect their homes. I grew up on the water in Chesapeake Beach, and we actually lost 15 feet of land during that last hurricane, Isabel. I think people should be able to protect their homes, said Jake Rupard, a Ranch Club resident. Im all about endangered species, Id like for them to be able to protect them, but I cant imagine loosing an investment like a home Im sure theres some kind of medium there that wont destroy the habitat of the beetle. I live in the Ranch Club and I feel so bad for those people, said Sheila Dillon. The people who approved those permits to allow those homes to be built should pay for it. They approved it and now theyre just letting those people loose their houses. As for the tiger beetle, Dillon asked why couldnt they be moved up the shoreline near the protected land b y Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant? I dont know why they cant move them to another cliff, another habitat, they move endangered species all the time.
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A home owned by Bill Carmichael saw its Jacuzzi platform fall off the cliff face after a 15-foot landslide on Thanksgiving. The platform is seen halfway down the cliff under the home on the left. Photo courtesy of Tony Vajda.
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Second grade students took part in Our Lady Star of the Seas school-wide effort to reach out to the less fortunate in Calvert County. SEE PAGE 10
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Patuxents Tiana Forbes looks to pass while Dani McLoughlin (34) and Kate Finkleston of Leonardtown apply defensive pressure. SEE PAGE 19
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Stephen Rumpf (Nick) is helped by his family after collapsing in the Newtowne Players production of Over the River and Through the Woods. SEE PAGE 22
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LOCAL NEWS
George Owings, a former Calvert County state delegate and Secretary of Veterans Affairs under the Robert Ehrlich administration, formally announced he is running in the Democratic primary to unseat Gov. Martin OMalley. Owings made his announcement at the Calvert County courthouse complex and quickly took to criticizing what he called the OMalley administrations bent for taxation, spending and attacking business interests. The time to return to a day of good government is upon us, Owings said to a crowd of about 100 supporters and media. The phrase often repeated Government that works has turned into a veiled and empty promise. Owings said that tax increases implemented by OMalleys administration in its early days had the opposite affect on the state budget it had expected. It killed business, Owings said, adding that if elected governor he would institute a budget process that would focus our eyes
on necessities and not luxuries. Owings key example of this was OMalleys pressure on the Public Service Commission to examine the deal between power provider Constellation Energy and Electricite de France to construct a new reactor at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Local officials in favor of the deal said that OMalleys insistence on rate concessions for BG&E customers could have scuttled the deal. That would have cost Southern Maryland 4,000 construction jobs, Owings said. Owings candidacy comes at a time when OMalleys popularity seems to have weakened; according to a recent Clarus Research Group poll only 39 percent of residents polled wanted to see him remain governor, while 48 percent wanted someone else as Marylands chief executive. Governor OMalley is now below 50 percent across-the-board in the triple crown of re-election poll metrics: trial heat, generic reelect, and job approval, said Ron
Photo By Guy Leonard George Owings during his announcement at the courthouse in Prince Frederick.
OMalley would certainly be the front runner in the primary but in no way would I say OMalleys seat is safe, Eberly said. Owings, 64, of Dunkirk, said that he could not promise there would be no tax increases in coming fiscal years government had its costs, he told reporters
but there were things in the state budget that needed to be removed to save money. One example, he said, was in duplication of services in agencies like the Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources. By Guy Leonard (CT) guyleonard@countytimes.net
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When Jim Seymour, owner of Catamarans Restaurant on Solomons Island, took a close look at his establishment, he decided he needed to make some serious changes. The place had lost its way and become more of a nightspot than a fine dining destination, and sales were slumping as a result. Sales were not good, the place wasnt doing enough business, and we were really hurting, he said. And that was when he decided to bring in celebrity Chef Robert Hesse to breathe new life into the place. Hesse, formerly known for his spot on season five of the Fox network reality show, Hells Kitchen, accepted the job, explaining that he wanted to work in an area with personality and potential, so his meeting with Seymour (who had been looking for a new chef for over a year) proved a great boon for both of them. It is also helping Hesse to expand his fine dining repertoire, which also includes his four-star restaurant in the Hamptons called Georgica, to creating upscale casual dining, which features a modern spin on classic comfort dishes. Hesse would never call himself privileged though, having grown up enduring a violent and troubled childhood. He described his path to becoming a formidable contender in the world of cooking as a long but rewarding one. I wont lie, I had problems, said Hesse. Id been involved with drugs and gangs and I was really messed up and cooking got me out of that, it turned things around for me.
On Jan. 2 at 12:11 p.m., Trooper Logsdon responded to the 700 block of Planters Wharf Road in Lusby for a reported suspicious person. A homeowner discovered an unidentified male in his home and ordered him to leave. Police investigation revealed that Lucas A. Johns, 24 of Lusby, entered the home after knocking and thinking no one was home. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
On Jan. 7 at 9:40 p.m., Trooper Parker responded to the 500 block of Barnacle Lane in Lusby for a report of a motor vehicle theft. The victim reported that a black 1996 Nissan Maxima was stolen from the driveway.
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Unknown suspects stole a black Walther .22 caliber pistol valued at $350 from an unlocked vehicle while it was parked outside a home on Buffalo Road in Lusby overnight between Jan. 7 and 8. Calvert County Sheriffs Deputy Jason Lord is investigating.
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Two RCA 7 inch screens to a mobile DVD system worth $250 were stolen from inside an unlocked vehicle outside a home on Dry Creek Court in Lusby between 5:45 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC Aaron Locke at 410-535-2800.
On Jan. 10 at 2:00 p.m., Trooper First Class Hunt responded to the 12600 block of Deerfield Road in Lusby for a reported theft from a vehicle. A GPS system was stolen from the vehicle.
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The Calvert County Economic Development Commission is currently seeking Calvert County Business of the Year Award nominations for the 2010 Leading Edge Awards. Founded in 2001, the College of Southern Marylands Leading Edge Awards program is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by businesses in Southern Maryland. Nominations must be re-
local tax liabilities and with no outstanding regulatory issues); Have been in operation for a minimum of two years; and Submit a nomination package that addresses the award criteria. For complete nomination instructions and additional information, visit online at www. ecalvert.com or contact Danita Boonchaisri at 410-535-4583 or by e-mail at danitab@co.cal. md.us.
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Southern Calvert Countys representaStormwater management regulations tive in the Maryland House of Delegates says passed by the state in 2007 and pressed into the top challenge for the legislature in An- adoption by local jurisdictions have raised napolis this year will be tackling the budget concerns that costs of development will be shortfall that at best tallies up to $2 billion significantly increased. and at worst puts the state $3 billion in the It has the potential to stop all develophole. ment in the Chesapeake Bay Cuts are in order, said watershed, ODonnell said House Minority Leader Anof more stringent measures thony ODonnell (R-Dist. they would consider in An29C), and no particular part napolis. Hopefully well be of the budget is safe, which able to turn that around. means that local government While the legislature can expect money enough will be forced to make drasonly to get by. tic cuts, ODonnell said, Were beyond certain the spending of Gov. Marprograms being at risk, tin OMalleys administraODonnell said. tion coupled with recent tax He said that cuts to hikes in the past several years Photo By Frank Marquart helped to swamp the states education, public safety and nearly every other budget House Minority Leader Anthony economy. ODonnell (R-Dist. 29C). item were on the table. I think that overspendYouve got to cut somewhere, you can ing has placed all of our priorities in jeopeither raise taxes or make cuts. ardy, ODonnell said, adding that cutting ODonnell said that legislators must the state budget was drastic and reactionary. also take a close look at storm water manageThats an irresponsible way to govment regulations that the federal government ern, he said. Massive tax increases made is pressing that he said could restrict devel- the states problems worse. By Guy Leonopment more than regulations currently do ard (CT) guyleonard@countytimes.net now.
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The Maryland General Assembly convened for its 427th session on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. The legislature will be in session per the Maryland Constitution for 90 days and, barring any extraordinary special session, will adjourn on Monday, April 12, 2010 at midnight. The legislature will consider changes to Marylands laws and pass the state government budget during the 90-day legislative session. The Maryland General Assembly is a bi-cameral body which means it consists of two chambers. One is the Maryland House of Delegates and the other is the Maryland Senate. The House of Delegates has 141 members, 104 Democrats and 37 Republicans, and is presided over by the Speaker of the House. The Maryland Senate has 47 members, 33 Democrats and 14 Republicans, and is presided over by the President of the Senate. Any legislation that is proposed to change Maryland law must pass through the legislative process in both chambers within the 90-day session for presentation to the Governor, or the proposal dies until it can be presented in the next years session. Maryland has what is called an executive budget process, which means the dominant force in setting the states budget priorities is the Governor or chief executive of the state. The Governor is required to submit his state budget proposal to the legislature for consideration in accordance with the state constitution by a date certain which this year was Wednesday, January 20, 2010. The legislature will then begin review and adjustment to the state budget and must pass it by the end of the session. Since Maryland has an executive budget process, the legislature can only reduce portions of what the Governor has submitted but it cannot increase any portion of the budget. Most observers believe Marylands Governor has the most sweeping budgetary authority of all 50 state governors. The state operating budget was about $32 billion last year. In December and prior to the legislative session the General Assembly makes a non-binding recommendation to the Governor called the Maryland Spending Affordability recommendation. This recommendation to the chief executive tells the Governor what the majority of members of the legislative Spending Affordability Committee believe that the state can afford to fund in its upcoming operating budget. This year the Spending Affordability Committee
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of Calvert County are welcome to attend any or all of these 3 sessions at no charge. Please call 410-535-0892 or 301-855-1226 to register or for more information.
Time to Heal is a series of specialized grief support groups for adults. This group brings parents together who have lost a child. It doesnt matter if your child was a baby or 60+ years at the time of his/her death. Parents never expect to outlive their children and facing the death of your child can bring with it profound life altering grief. Most say the death of a child is the worst imaginable pain. The program will begin Feb. 9 and will continue until March 30 on Tuesday evenings 6-7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church St. Prince Frederick. Registration is required. Call (410) 5350892 or (301) 855-1226 for more information or to register. All Calvert Hospice bereavement programs are available to Calvert County residents at no charge. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more info visit www.calverthospice.org.
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Photo By Joany Nazdin Clyde Chick enjoys Tractors company at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.
All that changed when Chick had a visit from Hippy, Birdie and Tractor. Steven Hippy Hietpas and his wife Sheree, also known as Birdie, brought their 10-year-old Sheltie named Tractor for a long-promised visit to the man who had bonded with the dog when Chick was a patient at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Chick, 84, who is from Dunkirk, served in WWII as an anti-aircraft gunner, and is a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge. Tractor is my friend, Chick said. What makes Tractor special is that besides being a patient, loving and willing to make-friends-with-anyone sort of dog, he was born with three legs. It may have been his first visit to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, but Trac-
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The Calvert County Democratic Central Committee, and the Calvert County Republican Central Committee have scheduled an information seminar for potential Calvert County Board of Education candidates. The seminar, which is also sponsored by the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, will include information about the role of the Board of Education, the time commitment required of Board members, and practical information about the election process. Calvert County residents who are interested in learning more about running for election to the Calvert County Board of Education in November, 2010, are invited to attend, though participation in this seminar in no way obligates an individual
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The Calvert County Board of Education elected new officers for calendar year 2010. Effective Jan. 1, Board of Education officers are William J. Phalen, Sr., President, and William R. Chambers, Vice President. The remaining members of the five-member board are Rose C. Crunkleton, Eugene M. Karol, and Tracy H. McGuire. Justin Astafanous, a junior at Calvert High School, will continue as the Student Member until his term expires on May 31, 2010. The Board elects officers annually during the December meeting; officers serve one-year terms.
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When will the 5 commissioners sit down with DPPOA and settle on a new STD operating agreement for 2010? When will they reaffirm the truths of the past 12 years of STDs at Drum Point? The first step is to stop listening to erroneous letters and accusations from dissident members of the community who continue their lies totally unsupported by history or fact. Maria Miller (et al) continue to expound upon figments of their imaginations about the purpose of STD. For 16 years, I have volunteered thousands of hours on the road committees and board of DPPOA. What have any of the dissidents ever volunteered except disparagement? There were never any goals, much less conditions for takeover of the roads by the county. The BOCC by their recent actions appear to accept those misconceptions as truth. By the way, we are no longer under STD I or STD II and it is unclear whether there is an STD III amended or not. STD IV certainly never happened. The BOCC is at risk for not properly handling public hearings regarding the passage of STD III (amended) or its negotiations over a new budget. There is certainly no current agreement governing STD funds at this time. There are no legitimate guidelines or contracts or budget as to what can or cannot be done by Drum Point. Why dont we discuss the present and not the past? Ms. Miller refers to halftruths by DPPOA. This is a total lie on her part. DPPOA newsletters, BOD meetings and memberships meetings (and directors) have freely conveyed all essential
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In Lusby the Chesapeake Ranch Estates development is among the largest in the region, with about 4,000 homes and 67 miles of roadways all maintained as part of a private community. But part of that community is in danger of falling off the shoreline cliffs and right into the Chesapeake Bay. About 90 homes are at the frontline of the erosion problem along Calvert Countys shoreline, say officials of POACRE, the ranch clubs property management board, but federal and state mandates prevent those homeowners from finding ways to harden the shoreline and slow the erosion, which has been happening for thousands of years, because of a tiny inhabitant in the cliffs known as the Puritan tiger beetle, they say. Named in the federal and state endangered species laws the beetle has been singled out for protection it needs the eroding cliff habitat to continue its life cycle, but that means that property owners at the ranch estates may see their homes fall over the cliff edge eventually, says the organizations president. We are prevented any means from bracing this shoreline, John Eney, president of POACRE said, adding that numerous meetings with officials to try and ameliorate the problem have met with resistance. All Ive seen is their dedication to preserving the beetles and not one ounce of sympathy for the property owners, Eney said, who added that residents are considering suing the federal government for impeding them from taking action to reinforce the cliff face. According to an Oct. 9, 2009 letter from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources an application for stone revetment construction along Taos Trail to Monterey Road was rejected because it would disturb the habitat of the Puritan tiger beetle. Grading and stabilization of the cliff face as proposed in this application would adversely impact the Puritan tiger beetle by
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including that it disturbed the beetles habitat and created more danger of erosion. But perhaps their biggest claim, according to court filings, was that the landowner the museum consulted was not in actual possession of the land at the cliff face; the property belonged to the ranch estates as a whole. In their lawsuit, the ranch estates claimed what is known as conversion or the taking of property without express permission, court filings state. The lawyer defending both the county and the marine museum in the suit, Daniel Karp, said that the suit has dragged on and will be making its rounds in court again. Court filings show that POACREs initial attempts at getting an injunction against the removal of the whale skeleton back in 2008 were rejected because it had already been accomplished by the time of trial. Mediation ordered before a Prince Georges County judge also failed, Karp said. We were unable to settle, Karp said. Now, according to association newsletters written by Eney, the ranch club is suing for compensation of attorneys fees and they also want relief from prohibitions against construction of stabilization systems needed to stop the cliff erosion. Karp said that the lawsuit POACRE currently had on file was not the way to save part of their community from going over the cliffs edge. He even said that the court case could reveal that the marine museum mistakenly took the skeleton without the property boards permission and may have technically committed trespass, but not maliciously. Its probable POACRE does own that land, Karp said without conceding the point. But this is the tail wagging the dog. They believe the county and state have the obligation to fix it [the cliff erosion problem] or let them fix it themselves. Eventually things are going to erode and fall on the beach. The relief they need can be found in the legislature and even the ballot box, Karp said, and not in the courtroom. This lawsuit is not the way to do it, its a waste of time, Karp House Minority Leader Tony ODonnell (R-Dist. 29C) would not speak on the impact of the whale skeleton case, but he did say that the erosion problem goes far beyond the Chesapeake Ranch Estates and extends all along the western shore of Maryland where the cliffs are prominent. He said that legislation he offered in 2005 that was passed that would have allowed residents to take action, but so far the state has resisted any measures to slow the problem, except wave breaks off shore that ODonnell believed to be ineffective at stopping the erosion. Kevin Smith, director of Restoration Services with natural resources, said that off shore structures like breakwaters and artificial reef constructs could work. Breakwaters can be effective in halting erosion altogether, Smith said. Theyve been very effective in reducing erosion. While the problem has gotten worse for the Lusby community ODonnell said, it has also been found farther north in St. Leonard where the endangered beetle is not an issue; there, too, he said, the state has resisted measures that would directly slow the erosion of the cliffs. The bureaucratic intransigence is incredible, ODonnell said, adding that it would take more residents from outside the ranch club to come together around the problem to get any action from government. Weve got to help these people save their homes. If home do fall off the cliffs and into the bay, ODonnell said, it would actually hurt the environment of the states most important said. marine resource. Not only would the rubble and debris from the collapsed homes harm the bay, ODonnell said, but the continued sediment leaching off the cliffs and the shoreline piles up the nutrient load in the bay, which kills off marine plant and animal life. Its part of the downward spiral of the bay, ODonnell said. Eney said that the two controversies the community faces, the beetles on the one hand and the excavation of the skeleton on the other, have taken their toll. Its an aggravation of an already open wound, Eney said. We feel rejected and abandoned by the county and ignored by the federal government.
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A home owned by Bill Carmichael saw its Jacuzzi platform fall off the cliff face after a 15-foot landslide on Thanksgiving. The platform is seen in this summer picture, and shown halfway down the cliff in the inset photo.
Photo By Guy Leonard Golden West Way in the Ranch Club is closed due to cliff erosion.
destroying the cliff habitat that is essential for larvae therefore the project would appreciably reduce the likelihood of survival or recovery for this species and it would not meet criteria noted above. The letter goes on to state that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concurred with the states assessment. But thats not the only problem the community is facing.
They are also embroiled in a lawsuit with Calvert County and the Calvert Marine Museum, one of the biggest attractions for the area, over a whale skeleton scientists dug out of the cliff face back in 2008 after consulting one of the property owners at the ranch club. When other members of the ranch club found out, they tried to get the scientists to stop the excavation for numerous reasons,
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In 1912, Calvert Countys first library opened. The small library was not public. It was located next door to the Calvert County Court House and held a collection of books owned by Judge Duke. Forty years later a group of citizens, headed by Mrs. Hilmer Nelson who was president of the Calvert County Council of Parents and Teachers, began discussing plans for a public library. Calvert Countys population at this time was approximately 12,000 people. After consulting with the state library, a bookmobile was recommended which could be borrowed from the St. Marys County library system. The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the plan and, unfortunately, decided that the County could not afford a library or bookmobile. Congress passed the Library Services Act and it was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 19, 1956. The Act provided incentive funds to establish rural library services. Two years later Calvert County became the third member of a cooperative library system with Charles and St. Marys Counties. The cooperative allowed the counties to meet requirements of the Maryland State Library Law and receive aid from the State. A Board of Library Trustees was selected by Governor Theodore McKeldin in 1958. The group includes Mrs. Earl Hicks, Mrs. Edwin Ward, Mrs. R.B. Smoot, Mr. T.H. Williams, Mr. Arthur Dowell, Mrs. Carl Breland and Mrs. Lola Parks. A year later the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association was created and included Calvert, St. Marys and Charles counties. Judge Dukes library building was donated for the site of the new library and was open every Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The librarian was Mrs. Mildred Hairston. A bookmobile provided service to the northern and southern ends of the County. The library grew quickly and it was not long before more space was needed. In 1961 the library was literally lifted off its foundation, moved down Fourth Street (now Duke Street) and put onto a newly built basement on land donated by Grace and Shemwell Parran. This building still exists and houses the Calvert County Extension Service and Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse. By 1964 the library would triple its space with a new wing. Still growing, the library added a new wing in 1973. The wing allowed separate reference, fiction, non-fiction and childrens departments in the building. A microfiche reader and microfiche plates were available to show the holdings of every large library in the State. Patrons found it easy to use the interlibrary loan and borrow books from libraries across the State. The Childrens Department took on a life of its own, becoming child-friendly with small chairs, tables and short bookcases that made reading fun and easy. In 1981 it was determined that there was a need for a library in the northern end of Calvert County. The population has grown and now needs more service than the bookmobile, which only comes every two weeks, can provide. The first branch, Twin Beach Library opened in the Twin Beaches Community Center, Dayton and 4th Street. Also that year, the library would open a second branch in the old Fairview Elementary School. This branch also holds a visitor center and substation for the Sheriffs Office and State Police.
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Featuring: The southern part of Calvert County was also growing. In 1988 the southern branch of the library opened in the Southern Community Center. That Saturday, February 27, 2010 same year the old bookmobile would be replaced by a new vehicle and Rolling Tomes would begin service 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. that included licensed day care providers. The Twin Beaches branch celebrated its 10th An(doors open at 7:30 p.m.) niversary in 1991 and moved to a new larger space in Chesapeake Beach. Holiday Inn Solomons The following year the computerized version of Tickets: $30 per person the card catalog went into use. COSMOS, Collections 155 Holiday Drive Pick up tickets at will call of Southern Maryland On-line System, included bar Solomons, MD 20688 Proceeds bene t the HSCC coding of all books which made the delivery of interlibrary loan materials faster. Calvert Library staff re* discounted rooms for overnight guests ceived training on the internet in 1993. This new tool * food & drink available for purchase helped them to answer reference questions faster and with more efficiency. * silent auction & raffles COSMOS underwent many changes over the late 90s. With upgrades, librarians and customers To order a custom poodle skirt could now view eleven Southern Maryland libraries with your favorite breed, and see if items were on the shelf. Customers could call Jill at 410-353-7670 also request books and materials, review their library accounts for due dates and renew items themselves. Computers were added and made available for public access. Librarians spent time helping their customers use the internet and the on-line catalog. Maryland now had a statewide interlibrary loan system called For more event information, vist www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org or call 410-286-2679 MARINA which allowed users to request materials from public libraries over the internet. Calvert County continued to grow and in 2004 over 44,000 Calvert County residents had library cards. The small library on Duke Street had outgrown its space. A new library was planned and in 2006, Calvert Librarys Serving Southern Maryland for 30 years main branch moved to a beautiful new location at 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. The grand opening was held on Halloween 2006. More computers are available for public use and computer classes are offered. Free WIFI is available throughout the library. Ample shelving was added to allow for the growth of books and materials. The mezzanine holds a special childrens area and includes a story room. Throughout the building you find lots of seating and quiet study areas. The Friends of the Library have a space for gently used book sales and a gift shop. Meeting facilities are available to the public. The library celebrated its anniversary in 2009 it is Fit, Fun & 50! If you would like to support your library, consider joining the Friends of Calvert Library. This group serves as an advocate for library programs and promotes *Kendall Jackson Chardonnay not included the library within the community. For more information visit Ph. 410-326-2525 14090 H G Trueman Rd www.calvertlib.md.us or call Solomons, MD 20688 410-535-0291.
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today. Marjorie was the matriarch of the Brooks Family. Although the oldest living member of Plum Point United Methodist Church, Marjorie was an active fundraiser for several local churches. For years, however, the Annual Brooks Day rally was her primary fundraising focus. She was a loving homemaker and domestic to many prominent families on Dares Beach. Also, Marjorie and Albert worked the land together, side by side, raising tobacco and harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables into their late years. She was a great storyteller who readily shared her faith and wisdom with her legacy. She treasured spending time at home, daily participating in a vast telephone ministry with Hazel, Geneva, Cousin Dorothy, Brother Reynolds and Alice. Like her family, in her leisure time Marjorie was an avid baseball fan. Marjorie will most be remembered for her deep love and devotion to children. She and her husband opened their hearts and home to many relatives children including Faye (deceased), Barbara, Velma, Dwight, Roxy, Dean, Derrick, and infant Sharon (deceased), her late sister Emmas children. They also considered as sons Bill Washington, Billy Brooks and Little Dennis Brooks among others. Much later,
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she would be adopted by her son, James Moseley and daughter, Louise Harris. Marjorie and Albert received numerous awards and citations on the local, state and national levels for their strong position on childrens advocacy. In 1977, they received a citation from Governor Marvin Mandel for outstanding foster care. In 1987, Governor William Donald Schaeffer named them Calvert Countys Most Beautiful People in the pilot Maryland You Are Beautiful campaign. Thereafter, she and her husband founded a scholarship fund awarded to select Calvert High School seniors. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Chancy; daughter, June Mickey; son-in-law, Oswald; and daughter-in-law, Shirley. Carrying memories forward are her sons Albert (Gertrude), Langston (Vernice), Sidney and Kermit Chuck (Maxine) of Prince Frederick; three daughters, Gail Peaches of Prince Frederick, June Dinah of Washington, DC and Ari (Alazar) of Silver Spring; a brother George Broome Harrod of Huntingtown and sister Weltha Birdie Pegues of Chesapeake Beach; 19 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren; 12 foster children; 25 nieces; 13 nephews; and a multitude of other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Plum Point UM Church, Huntingtown, MD with Rev. Tunde E.O. Davies officiating. The interment was at Plum Point UM Church Cemetery, Huntingtown, MD. The pallbearers were Shawn Brooks, Sr., Sidney Brooks, Jr., Steven Brooks, James Brooks, Vada Brooks, and Charles Harrod, Jr. The honorary pallbearers were Anthwan Brooks, Sr., Samuel Brooks, John Mackall, James Moseley, and Alazar Woldeab. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
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In September 1952, Big Wes enlisted in The United States Army. He served in the Korean War and returned home on May 11, 1954. Big Wes entered the Masonic Victory Lodge 71 in June 1972. He was a Past Master and a 32nd Degree. Big Wes was a Business Agent for Local 832 Labor Union. He worked as a Security Guard for Seagull Beach, he worked as a well digger and he helped build the Calvert Cliff Nuclear Power Plant. Big Wes loved watching the Dallas Cowboys defeat the Washington Redskins. He loved playing cards, watching Bill OReilly (The OReilly Factor), visiting family and friends and driving people around. From May to October, Big Wes loved to hold court on the front porch of The Office. He loved talking to people; he loved giving advice for everything and to everyone. He had a love for teaching and learning new things. Most of all, Big Wes always had encouraging words for everyone. Big Wes married his beloved wife Mary S. Boome on November 14, 1958 and recently celebrated 51years of marriage on November 14, 2009. In this union, they had nine children. Mary Frances Harrod (Earl), William Randolph Kyler, Warren Thomas Claggett (Nina), Gloria Jean Foster (James), John Wesley Gross III, Carrie Elizabeth Gross, Charles Wilson Gross and Lyndon Baines Gross (LB) (Amanda); fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great- grandchildren and 1 great great- grandchild; He also leaves one sister, Marion Russell and a special niece Florence Howard (Emmaline); two sisters in-law, Angeline Boome and LeAudrey Boome. Preceded him in death; one son James Claggett; two brothers Wilson and Charles Gross; three sisters Mary Palmer, Troby Hodge and Sarah Simon. He also leaves a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and two devoted friends; William (Buncie) Bourne and Harry Gray. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive UM Church, Prince Frederick, MD with Pastor Patricia Berry officiating. The interment was at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. The pallbearers were members of the Masonic Victoria Lodge #71. The honorary pallbearers were members of the American Legion Post #220. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
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Ernestine E. Johnson, 93, of Port Republic, MD passed away on November 24, 2009 at her residence. Ernestine Eisman (Gray) Johnson was born on July 1, 1916 to the late
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Thomas Sr. and Helen Gray. Ernestine grew up in Mutual, Calvert County, Maryland and attended the old public school there. She began working at the age of twelve years old as a domestic worker cleaning house for the Latimers family. Ernestine was a nanny for many children. She also worked shucking clams, oysters, and crab picking. Then God open the door were she got the job of her choice as a Dietary Aide at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Ernestine retired after twelve years of service with honors and came home to join her husband in retirement on June 30, 1981. You could always find them outside, daddy would be cleaning off land for mama to plant trees and flowers. She was united in Holy matrimony to John Albert Johnson, Sr. for 67 years and from this union eight children were born, 4 sons and 4 daughters. She was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who raised her children in the church because of the way she was raised. She was never ashamed to praise the Lord. She was a member of the Brooks Chorus and Senior Choirs and attended church faithfully until her health failed. She loved singing songs of praise. She always sung at home and prayed all the time. Anyone that came into her house was prayed for before they left. All through her sickness was Alzheimers, the one thing she did not forget was how to pray. She read her bible every night before going to bed, reading herself to sleep. Ernestine never forgot how to sing her favorite hymns, His Eyes is on the Sparrow, Jesus Keep me Near the Cross, Precious Lord Take my Hand, Just a Closer Walk with Thee. and If I Could Hear my Mother Pray Again. She leaves to cherish her sweet life four daughters, Eliza Gantt (William), Susie Johnson, Mamie Jones (Herbert Sr.) and Annie Reddic; one son, Thomas Johnson (Lois Jean); a daughter-in-law, Amelia Johnson. She also leaves one devoted sister Mary Bourne and two brothers, Thomas Gray and Harry Gray (Christine). She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; 3 sisters, Sarah Bourne, Sadie Parker, and Annie Ridgely; three sons, James, John, and Benjamin; a son-in-law, George Reddic; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn; a Great grandson, Rodney Gray, Jr; a great-great grandson, Anthony Plater. She also leaves behind 55 grandchildren, 104 great grandchildren, and 51 great great grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her life many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Seven grandchildren that she helped to raise: Jimmy, Paula, Keith, Sharlene, Dale, and Charnice who stayed at home with her during the day until the end. Special great grandson, Tremayne who gave up his time to stay in the house after school, evenings, and weekends to watch to keep her safe. Tremayne was a blessing and very devoted to his grandma. Thank you Gilbert (grandson) who would say Pretty Girl, Pretty Girl to mama and great grandson Darius who always made her laugh with their presents. To Pastor Joshel McArthur for you many phone calls
and prayers with her over the phone. Ernestines favorite scripture that was marked off in her bible was Ecclesiastes 3:1-11. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Brooks UM Church, St. Leonard, MD with Pastor Jason L. Robinson officiating. The interment was at Brooks U M Church Cemetery, St. Leonard, MD. The pallbearers were Antonio Gantt, Keith Gantt, Dale Johnson, Dwan Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Jr., and Gilbert Jones. The honorary pallbearers were Joshua Booker, Jr., Ralph Broome, Jr., Thomas Broome, Jr., Marco Gantt, Richard Hicks, Sharlene Hicks, and Darius Weems. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
empty stomach. Over the years, Cecil also enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling with her family. When not on the water, gardening or traveling, Cecil would find the time to relax on the porch, taking in the sun rays and sharing stories with family and friends. She also enjoyed playing bingo and visiting casinos. Cecil was a very unselfish and caring person, always willing to lend a helping hand. A testament of her love for others speaks volumes when Cecil, while in rehab, took the initiative to feed an elderly person who could not feed herself. She was a very soft-spoken person that was quick to make a concession and never had a cross-word with anyone. Cecil was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Parker; three children; William Clifton, Clarence Edward and Herbert Elzia Parker. She leaves to cherish her memory, four daughters; Joyce Stafford (Harold) of Clinton, Maryland, Milda Williams of Fairmont Heights, Maryland, Alberta Nichols (James) of Washington, D.C. and Rochell Hawkins (Alphonso) of Huntingtown, Maryland; three sisters; Nannie P. Cade of St. Leonard, Maryland, Ola Alexander of South Hill, Virginia and Eunice King of South Hill, Virginia; one sister-in-law; Alice Kellibrew of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; one brother-in-law, Robert King of South Hill, Virginia and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She also leaves an extended family that adopted her as Momma; John P. Jenkins, H. Kay Bradby, Tony Bradby, Beverly Robinson, Jackie Carter, Tony Pratt, Wanda James, Sharmelle Williams, Alton Dixon and Burkett Lyburn. Funeral service was held on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Kettering Baptist Church, Upper Marlboro, MD with Pastor Bucas Sterling, III officiating. The interment was at Harmony Memorial Park, Landover, MD. The pallbearers were Angelo Johnson, Eliza Johnson, Nathaniel Johnson, Tony Pratt, Carliss Smallwood, and Anthony White. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
School in Lanham, MD and went on to retire in 2005 after working for over 25 years as an Auto Mechanic. He moved to Lusby from Beltsville in 2005. He loved baseball, football, NASCAR racing, and bowling. Chuck is survived by his siblings, Pam Garner and Terry Swaniger both of Lusby, MD; nephews, Joe, Charles, Austin, and Gary; and great nieces and nephews, Joe, Derek, Natalia, Cowan, Love, Shyre, Mary, and Cam. A Memorial Service was held on January 9, 2010 in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, Lusby, MD with Pastor Steve Fehrman officiating. The family request in lieu of flowers for contributions to be made in Chucks memory to the American Diabetes Association, ATTN: National Call Center, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311, or to Calvert Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
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Lynette Thomas, 35, of Bowie, MD passed away on December 23, 2009 at the Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. Lynette Herbert Thomas, daughter of Robert and Gloria Herbert was born February 23, 1974 in Baltimore, Maryland. Lynette received her education in the Calvert County Public School System. She enjoyed reading as a young child and always excelled in school. Lynette graduated from Northern High School, Owings, MD. Upon graduation she enrolled in college at Towson State University, Towson, MD. She majored in English and received her Bachelors degree. Because Lynette valued education she received her Masters degree as well. Lynette taught High School until her illness forced her to retire. Lynette was joined in marriage to Enoch Thomas III, the love of her life on August 8, 1998. And from this union a son was born, Elijah. She gave her life to Christ in 2006 and was active in her church until her illness prevented her from serving. Lynette was preceded in death by her grandparents, an uncle and aunt. She leaves to cherish in her fond memory her beloved husband, Enoch Thomas III and son Elijah Steven Thomas. She also leaves her parents, Robert and Gloria Herbert; one brother Robert T. Herbert (LaSonia); four nieces, one nephew; motherin-law Annie Lee Jackson, father-in-law Enoch Thomas; sixteen aunts, seven uncles and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. The Memorial service was held on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD with Bishop Darnell Easton officiating.
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Located on a private, wooded, double lot this well maintained home with tiered decks, spectacular wooded views,seasonal lake views and lake access from lot, is updated and priced to sell. A huge master suite with sitting room. walk in closet and bath. Two additional bedrooms, baths, and family room. The open flow of the spacious livingroom with a cathederal ceiling, adjoining dining room and updated kitchen, makes entertaining a breeze! Newer windows, HVAC, laminate wood floors. Be home for the holidays! Price: $250,000. If interested, please email trish.lea@c21nm.com.
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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.
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Photo By Frank Marquart Patuxents Tiana Forbes looks to pass while Dani McLoughlin (34) and Kate Finkleston of Leonardtown apply defensive pressure.
Achilles heel all year for us have been turnovers and free throws, Turlington said after the Panthers edged Leonardtown 42-39. I was very pleased to see us knock some down because it changes the way the game is played. Forbes free throw was key because it gave Patuxent a six-point lead with 35 seconds to go, forcing Leonardtown to go for three-pointers on every possession coming down the stretch. The Panthers (2-9 on the season) got 12 points from Amy Samilton and 10 from Megan Sears as they rallied from an early 10-1 hole to take the lead and hold off the Raiders and their aggressive pressure defense. We settled down and handled
as many as eight points in the games final minute. Another key was the Panthers ability to not panic when forward LaChrisha Hill and center Kaitlyn Lloyd were hampered by foul trouble. I thought we had five decent shooters, so it was point and counterpoint, Turlington said as Lloyd and Hill played with four fouls late in the game. We went small, which created some match-up problems for us but we had quickness. Lloyd came back in with four fouls, and the Panthers, in Turlingtons words, were able to hide her in the middle and she pulled down crucial rebounds and scored on a layup with 1 minute left to give Patuxent
Photo By Frank Marquart The Panthers LaChrisha Hill leaps for the jump ball to start Friday nights girls basketball game against visiting Leonardotwn.
a 41-33 lead. The quest to improve continues for Patuxent, who have already won more games this season (two) then they have in the last three seasons (one). It makes coming to practice a little easier because everybody feels good, Turlington said. People are starting to get excited now. By Chris
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Photo By Frank Marquart Amy Samilton scored 12 points to lift Patuxent to a 42-39 victory over Leonardtown Friday night.
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Out About
Friday, Jan. 22 Friday, Jan. 29
Chicken Noodle Soup Cook-off Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, starting at 10 a.m. We are in search of the best chicken noodle soup around town. If you think youve got it then bring it on! Please include your recipe with the delivery of your soup. Great prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. For more information call 410-586-1101. A Fashion Show Project Runway Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, starting at 7:15 p.m. So youve got that New York City style and you rock that hip-hop fashion. This event is designed just for you! High school, middle school and college students this is the event to show off your fabulous fashion sense. For more information call (410) 586-1101. Follow on the Water: A Celebration of the Bays Life in Story and Song
erick, on Friday, Jan. 29 from 7. 9 p.m. Tickets are $25. What a great way to support your library, with a festive evening of conversation, music, food and drink. For more information or to buy tickets visit your local branch of the Calvert County Library.
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programming for teens, as well as, suggest materials that would interest teens, 3:30-4:40pm. This is volunteer work that counts towards community service hours. If you are a teen interested in making a difference for other teens in your community, please contact Rachel Hummel. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Next Steps for a Sustainable Calvert The Good Life without the Commute: Are you interested in changing your lifestyle to support a sustainable community? Join us to talk about the possibilities, pitfalls and promises. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Vine Vindicator Work Day The American Chestnut Land Trust You can explore American Chestnut Land Trusts selfguided hiking trails or join one of their guided experiences throughout the year. Saturday, January 23 the group will hold Vine Vindicator Work Day. Members of the organization will be on hand to identify and remove non-native invasive plant species and would love your help! Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please register by calling 410-414-3400 or visit their website at www. acltweb.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Poetry Caf Join other poets and lyricwriters in a convivial session of discussion, editing and support. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
The United States Navy Band performs at Patuxent High School, Lusby, on Saturday Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Come early and enjoy the dessert table provided by the Patuxent High School Band Boosters. Visit the band website at www.patuxentband.com or call the band office, 410-535-7806, for more information.
The Alumni Players next production, Ill Get My Man, is Feb. 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th. Dinner catered by Thompsons Seafood. Tickets are $30 per person. For reservations, please call 410-326-3008 and leave your name, phone number, date of show and how many in your party. We will call you back to confirm your order. Ticket includes dinner and show. Located at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Solomons, MD. (410) 326-3008.
Saturday, Feb. 27
The Fabulous Hubcaps Fundraiser Do you like a little bit of Rock-N-Roll and have a passion for animals? The Fabulous Hubcaps will be hosting a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Calvert County February 27th at the Holiday Inn Solomons from 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 each and can be purchased at the Fishing Creek Kennel, 2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There will also be a silent auction and raffle items. For more information on this event, please contact 410-286-2679 or visit their website www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org.
Sunday, Feb. 14
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Sunday, Jan. 31
Will be performed live on Friday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum indoor auditorium. Celebrate the life and work of Tom Wisner with Mac Walter, John Cronin, Teresa Whitaker, and Frank Schwartz. Tickets are $20/advance and $25/door and may be purchased at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or at the Development Office at the museum. For more information, call 410-326-2042 ext. 32. Books and Bubbly Like great food, good wine and entertainment? The Friends of the Calvert County will host Books and Bubbly at the Calvert County Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Fred Southern Maryland Barn restoration Calvert County historically was a rural farming community. You are invited to attend a presentation about the past, present and future of the many tobacco barns in Southern Maryland on Sunday, Jan. 31 at the Calvert County Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Beginning at 1:00 p.m., hear presentations on the history of the barns and efforts that have been made to save and restore some of them. The meeting is sponsored by the Southern Maryland Heritage Area, Maryland Historical Trust, Preservation Maryland, and Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St. Marys Counties.
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Valentines Day is coming up (hint, hint darling husband). Want to make a big splash with your sweetheart? For a donation of $50 to Calvert Hospice, the quartet Fathers and Sons will serenade your sweetheart at home, work or any other venue in Calvert County. For less than the cost of a dozen roses you receive your choice of two songs plus a rose and candy that will be presented to your special someone. For more information visit www.calverthospice.org. 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.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Portraits in a Book with Truffles, Fudge and Hot Chocolate Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, starting at 1 p.m. This event is designed for seniors. Join us for a winter craft and an afternoon of superb desserts. Create a special keepsake item for yourself or give away as a gift. Beautiful portraits outlined in a book. A one-of-a-kind spectacular creation! For more information call 410-586-1101.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Tacos Meeting Teen Advisory Council of Students meets with Calvert Library staff to help plan and market
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It May Be Chilly Out, But Theres Lots of Warm Things To Do
By Joyce Baki
The American Chestnut Land Trust was founded in 1986 to save a small parcel of land containing the states largest American chestnut tree. This small parcel has grown to a 3,000 acre preserved area surrounding the beautiful watersheds of Parkers Creek and Governors Run along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. You can explore ACLTs self-guided hiking trails or join one of their guided experiences throughout the year. Saturday, January 23 the group will hold Vine Vindicator Work Day. Members of the organization will be on hand to identify and remove non-native invasive plant species and would love your help! Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please register by calling 410-414-3400 or visit their website at www.acltweb.org. Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, hosts Legends and Lore Tours Saturday, January 23. Take an eerie after-hours Mansion tour with spirit sighting stories of past and present. Hear legends and unexplained occurrences at Sotterley Plantation. Ask those questions that you have always wanted answers; or perhaps you have an unexplained experience. Reservations are required. Call 301-3732280 or visit www.sotterley.org for more information. Like great food, good wine and entertainment? The Friends of the Calvert County will host Books and Bubbly at the Calvert County Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, on Friday, January 29 from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $25. What a great way to support your library, with a festive evening of conversation, music, food and drink. For more information or to buy tickets visit your local branch of the Calvert County Library. Friday, January 29, celebrate the life and work of local artist Tom Wisner with a live concert at the Calvert Marine Museum Follow on the Water: A Celebration of the Bays Life in Story & Song. Wisner has dedicated his life to chronicling the rich traditions of our regional waterways. He will be joined on stage by local musicians and long-time friends and associates, including Frank Schwartz, Teresa Whitaker, Mac Walter, and John Cronin. Seating is limited, and I guarantee this concert will sell out, so call now 410-326-2042, ext. 32 to get your tickets. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit www. calvertmarinemuseum.com for more information. The United States Navy Band performs at Patuxent High School, Lusby, on Saturday January 30 at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Come early and enjoy the dessert table provided by the Patuxent High School Band Boosters. Visit the band website at www.patuxentband.com or call the band office, 410-535-7806, for more information. Calvert County historically was a rural farming community. You are invited to attend a presentation about the past, present and future of the many tobacco barns in Southern Maryland on Sunday, January 31 at the Calvert County Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Beginning at 1:00 p.m., hear presentations on the history of the barns and efforts that have been made to save and restore some of them. The meeting is sponsored by the Southern Maryland Heritage Area, Maryland Historical Trust, Preservation Maryland, and Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St. Marys Counties. The first Friday of every month is the First FREE Friday program at the Calvert Marine Museum. The museum is open free to the public from 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Each month special entertainment and activities will be featured. Performing In February is the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition. Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for details. Valentines Day is coming up (hint, hint darling husband). Want to make a big splash with your sweetheart? For a donation of $50 to Calvert Hospice, the quartet Fathers and Sons will serenade your sweetheart at home, work or any other venue in Calvert County. For less than the cost of a dozen roses you receive your choice of two songs plus a rose and candy that will be presented to your special someone. For more information visit www.calverthospice.org. Do you like a little bit of Rock-NRoll and have a passion for animals? The Fabulous Hubcaps will be hosting a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Calvert County February 27th at the Holiday Inn Solomons from 8:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 each and can be purchased at the Fishing Creek Kennel, 2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There will also be a silent auction and raffle items. For more information on this event, please contact 410286-2679 or visit their website www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org.
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To Grandmothers House We Go
Newtowne Players Tackle Faith, Family and Food
You cant choose your family. And for someone like Nick Cristano, the main character in Over the River and Through the Woods, this is both a blessing and a curse, and the Newtowne Players have worked hard to bring both sides of the issue to Three Notch Theater in their production of Joe DiPietros comedy, which starts on Jan. 22 in Lexington Park. Both couples are a the picture of Italian-American hilarity. Frank is an old-school Italian immigrant who wont admit hes a bad driver, and his wife Aida is constantly running to and from the kitchen because she always thinks her guests look hungry. And the other set, Nunzio and Emma, are the loudest people Ive ever met, as Nick puts it. His story picks up as he announces that hes been offered a dream job in Seattle, and from there things get more twisted than rotini as the grandparents draft a scheme to get him to stay. Of course Nick struggles with the question of whats to keep him so close to his relatives. After all, these are people who never turn on the air conditioning but always keep the oven working, who enjoy debating pointless anecdotes and hassling the youngsters about settling down and getting married, and who never let any visitor leave without taking home some leftover veal. They are loud, obnoxious, nosy and overbearing. You know the types old and adorable. In fact, if you grew up near New York or New Jersey, Newtowne Players director Tom Esposito will swear that you have run into a family just like this one, and he said he relished the idea of bringing these famous old stereotypical Italian-American archetypes to life. Stephen Rumpf plays an anxious and exasperated Nick, and does well conveying his characters insecurities (though youd think that a character like Nick would be a little less functional and a little more neurotic), and Joanne McDonald is sure to remind everyone of their own grandmother you know, the one thats always trying to feed the guests, even when they arent hungry. One person to watch is Dawn Weber, who plays the
Photo By Sean Rice John Giuseppe Giusti (Frank) and Stephen Rumpf (Nick) share a family moment in the Newtowne Players production of Over the River and Through the Woods.
loud and lively Emma with a great Jersey drawl. Playing her husband Nunzio is James LePore, who does well playing a character struggling with his own announcement to the family. All told, the story makes for a good laugh, but hidden within its lines are a lot of pressing questions, said Esposito, whos making his directorial debut with this production. The show gives a lot of laughs, and thats the vehicle that the play uses to deliver a very powerful and poignant message, and one that we all have to deal with, regardless of nationality, he said. What do we owe our parents and our grandparents, who spent a lifetime of devotion raising us, and where do we draw the line in repaying their devotion to us and making our own life. Universal questions, to be sure, but the play delivers this message with a great balance, stressing both the hilarity and horror of dealing with relatives, and the warmth and glory of just having them around. Tengo famiglia! By AndreA Shiell (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
Nick Cristano, a single 29-year-old marketing executive working in Manhattan whose only close relatives are his two sets of grandparents in New Jersey is a faithful and long-suffering grandson, eating dinner with his relatives every Sunday, but he swears he must have been adopted.
Over the River and Through the Woods will be showing at Three Notch Theater in Lexington Park from Jan. 22 to Feb. 7. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 301-737-5447 or go to www.newtowneplayers.org.
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By Sherrod Sturrock
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We all die one of the ineluctable truths of life. The question is, how do we live? In the case of Tom Wisner and my mom, the answer comes in the hundreds of -Tom Wisner in an interview with Joe Norris people whose lives have been February, 2009 touched by theirs. Both of them, in their In the last issue, the Gazette ran an article about Tom Wisner, our lo- own way, have made a difference. cal bard of the Chesapeake. Tom is Tom wrote songs, recorded voices of dying of lung cancer, and instead people telling of now faded traditions of sinking into depression or rag- before it was too late; he continues to ing about the unfairness of fate, he bring people together and to make us is working very hard to ensure that see this place in a new way. My mom people remember his lifes work his inspired those around her, showed absolute commitment to this place people - especially women - that they that he loves. He is facing death very could achieve anything, encouraged much the way he faces life with them to accomplish more than they a philosophical matter-of-factness ever thought possible. Face into the and a sense of curiosity about what wind, she said, take it a step at the time. Tom said, I call it carrying it comes next. This strikes a particularly poi- on taking the lessons I learned and gnant note with me. On January 5, teaching others to care. There are as many ways of taking I lost my mom, Martha Turnage. up that challenge as there are people Although she died unexpectedly of a massive stroke, in the last few but I know one thing for certain. Its months she seemed to be meditat- not about accumulating wealth or posing on the final adventure to come. sessions or power. Its about building Alzheimers had chewed away her relationships, and having the courage brilliant mind and forceful personal- to act on your convictions. Every ity, leaving a docile elderly woman one of us carries the capacity to as I hardly recognized. My mom who one friend put it create islands of strode through life, facing into the decency: to make a difference in our wind, courageous in the face of prej- homes, our neighborhoods, our comudice, bigotry, tragedy, and hard- munities. Its really about living, in ship; this woman who broke barrier the end, isnt it? Sherrod Sturrock is the Deputy after barrier in her field, and left evDirector of the Calvert Marine Museery place better than she found it - is um. She can be reached at sturrosa@ gone. co.cal.md.us.
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