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stating the suspect had been caught without incident. Earlier that day a liquor store in Solomons was robbed. A K-9 unit tracked the suspect down Newtown Road, behind the Solomons Food Lion to the parking lot of Ritas where the dog lost the scent. At press time, no further information was available about this situation. From staff reports.
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Bobby Fenwick, emergency management director for Calvert County, talks with members of the media about the countys emergency response plans in the event of a radiation release from Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Behind Fenwick is an electronic display of a 10-mile radius for predicted fallout around the plant.
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Shoreline Preservation Meeting
Calvert County residents with property on the Chesapeake Bay are invited to a community meeting on shoreline erosion control on Saturday, April 2, at 10 a.m. at Crossroad Christian Church, Route 4 & Ball Rd., Saint Leonard. Planned by an ad hoc group of interested county residents, the meeting will explore your rights and possible remedial action you can take to save your home. Hear what actions have been taken by government officials in the past year since Del. Tony ODonnell hosted a town hall meeting on erosion control. Learn more about applying for a permit to control erosion. Find out what constitutes a taking of your property, which reduces its market value. Hear what DC attorneys with Saltman & Stevens, PC, think can be done to help Chesapeake Bay homeowners in Calvert County. For additional information or questions, contact protectourcliffproperty@gmail.com
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Photo by Guy Leonard During a meeting at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home on Monday, Gov. Martin OMalley (D) talked about progress on veterans issues and ongoing opportunities for further collaboration to support troops returning home from service.
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We know who we are, what we do, and we not only do it well, we enjoy every minute of it, says Swanzy. We have been doing this for so long, we have relationships with some of the best reps in the business giving us access to amazing products from all over the world. It is nothing for us to call one of our tile reps and say we need the perfect glass tile that is turquoise, with a touch of amber and it needs to sparkle like diamonds. We expect the best from ourselves as well as those that we work closely with. In this economic downPhoto by Sean Rice turn, with the housing market Anissa Swanzy, left, and Kelly Downs are co-owners of SKD Studios in Lusby Commons, and now decline, it could be also in Dunkirk. that the home you You dont have to go to Annapolis or Washington DC any more for great design services, says Anissa love is undervalued. While youre staying Swanzy of SKD Studios. Were no longer Southern put, your kitchen and master bath are outdated, and you need a change. Or, it could Marylands best kept secret, either! In fact, it now works the other way around. Their be that youre a new homeowner, just havclients are now coming out here for help in creating ing purchased a home in the area, perhaps on a river or creek, for a great price in this beautiful spaces in DC and Annapolis. Swanzy, Kelly Downs and their creative, talented market. The only drawback to the deal is team of assistants now has a Northern Calvert office the dated kitchen and bathrooms. Thats where we can help tremenin Dunkirk. Their Southern Calvert Studio houses dously, Swanzy adds. SKD Studios will an extensive showroom in the new Lusby Commons come out for a complimentary consultation Shopping Center. Their firm offers world class design, as well as of your kitchen and/or bathroom spaces guidance and support for area homeowners desiring to include design suggestions and a home a renovation of their kitchens, bathrooms or any other measure. If you are wondering if you can afford space in their home. to call us, think of it this way, can you afThese days, you go into a flooring store and they are selling cabinets in the back, or you go into a cabi- ford not to? The amount you spend depends net store and they have flooring samples all over the greatly on the desired result, and at SKD Studios we offer you a product you will place. Thats not the case with SKD Designs. love, on a budget you can afford, in a time
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All Calvert County artists age 50 and older are encouraged to submit artworks for the annual Senior Arts Competition, a juried competition and exhibit organized by the Calvert County Office on Aging. Artwork submissions are due by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 1. Seniors will compete across 53 overall categories in seven divisions: Fiber Arts, Two Dimensional, Paper Art, Hand Crafts, Three Dimensional, Ceramics and Just For Show. Ribbons will be award for first, second and third places in each category. The top three winners will be invited to showcase their works at the CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick. Winners in the Best in Division category will receive $100 from the senior center councils and an opportunity to showcase their works at the CalvART Gallery. A Best in Show winner will receive a $500 check from the Arts Council of Calvert County and will also be invited to showcase their works. An Instructors Wall (Just for Show category) will display artworks not in competition. A Volunteer Appreciation Party hosted by Artwork must have been Patuxent Habitat for Humanity was held on Saturday, completed between April 2010 March 5, at Middleham St. Peters Parish in Lusby to and March 2011. Two-dimenthank all volunteers and businesses that support Habi- sional artwork must be ready for tats mission for affordable housing in Calvert and St. display and properly framed with Marys Counties. More than 100 volunteers attended hook and wire. Three-dimenthe event, which included prizes and over 70 awards. sional artwork must have its own Music was provided by DJ Johnny G! All of the food stand, be stable and have a cleanly and refreshments were donated by the following local finished businesses: Bob Evans, Bear Creek BBQ, Giant/First base. Artwork size must not Colony, WalMart, B.J.s Wholesale, Guy Distributing, exceed 30 inches by 30 inches. Target, Panera, Applebees, Ruby Tuesday, Olive Gar- Entry forms must be completed den, WaWa , Starbucks, Food Lion/Lusby, Food Lion/ for each entry and entries are California, McKays, Cheeseburger in Paradise and limited to one per category. AdChick Fil-A. ditional rules are available at local senior centers. Southern Pines Senior Center 20 Appeal Lane Lusby, Md. 20657 410-586-2748 Awards will be presented by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners at an awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 17, 1 p.m., to be held at the Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick. For information on events offered by the Calvert County Office on Aging, contact Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 or visit www.co.cal.md.us/residents/health/aging/ default.asp.
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The Humane Society of Calvert County reports that the second annual Rock-n-Roll for Rescues a success. This event featured the Fabulous Hubcaps and fans came from as far away as Delaware and Pennsylvania to see and hear them. All the proceeds benefit the animals waiting for permanent homes at the HSCC, aprs release states. The event was made successful by sponsors, including: Abby Bell-Mills, PNC Mortgage; Jason McGee, McGee Fence and Deck; Mike Tennity, Century 21 New Millennium; Mary Beth Gates, Peppers Pet Pantry, Jack and Barbara Brown and Holiday Inn Select Solomons. Sponsors helped defer expenses and raise more money for the rescued animals in our care. A special thanks goes to Jeff Shepherd, Melissa Bless, and David Sarkissian. Along with the Holiday Inn we would like to thank Jim Godbold, Calvert Countys own Rockin Elvis, for donating his time and talent for the evening. As usual he rocked the house! Maggie Mudd-Stewart of Maggie Mudd Photography graciously donated her time and took many pictures throughout the evening. And a big thank you to Becky Phillips-Heuman for offering to teach swing dance lessons
during our Meet and Greet with the band. Thank you to Peppers Pet Pantry for selling tickets. The SPOT Thriftshop also sold tickets and donated many of the essentials we needed to make the evening a success. HSCC would also like to thank everyone who donated items to our silent auction that evening. Cheryl Golden; Maertens Fine Jewelry and Gifts; David Lewis; Countryside Pet Paradise; Viviane Flaherty; Sherry Dennison-Sherrys Dance Center; Washington Redskins; Baltimore Ravens; Lee Ammenhauser; Betty Mudd-Bettes Bags; Tinder Box in Waldorf; Tiki Bar; EmbroiderMe; Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center; Diane Nape; Robert and Sandy Meicht; The Fabulous Hubcaps; Outback Steakhouse; Don Reedman Mark of The Fabulous Hubcaps; Bonny Woltz; the Prom family; Pat Harvey; Digiovannis; Jerrys Place; Barbara Barker; Dunkirk Wine and Spirits; Dudley and Gail Prisel; Kerry Prisel of Kerry Out Designs; Bowie Baysox; World Gym; Julie Jacobus-Training By Julie; Sally Lounsbury; Sheron Watson; Kelly St.Marie; Sacchetti Music; and Debbie and Becky Samler. To all of HSCCs dedicated volunteers, thank you so much for all your help in the planning and putting together of this fantastic event. A big thank you to Abby BellMills, Gail Prisel, Kelly St. Marie, Sally Lounsbury, Sarah Lounsbury Jill Lee, Gary Lee, Sheron Watson, Kristy Anderson, Elleen Kane, Steve Donaldson, Debbie Samler, and Janet Gibson. Visit our website for pictures of the event, www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org. By the Humane Society of Calvert County Fundraising Committee.
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) announces that it will be updating the printed version of the So. Maryland, So Good Farm Guide. Since 2002, the Farm Guide has been a popular and proven resource for connecting the areas farming community with consumers. The guide is a comprehensive listing of Southern Maryland farms (including equine farms), and also of restaurants, stores and other institutions that feature Southern Maryland farm products, a press release states. SMADC is now accepting applications for new participants and also renewal applications for those currently listed in the guide. There is no charge to farms and businesses to be listed in the guide; however, advertising opportunities are available for participants and any other interested businesses at affordable rates. From arugula and alpacas to zinnias and beyond, the So. Maryland, So Good Farm Guide provides a remarkable inventory of the vibrant diversity of Southern Marylands agricultural community, and directs customers to some of the regions finest and freshest farm products and services. To be listed in the farm guide, or to purchase ad space, download an application at www.smadc.com or call SMADC staff at (301) 274-1922. The deadline for applications is April 4, 2011.
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Please join us for the 3rd Annual Southern Maryland Hunger Conference. This event is being hosted by the Southern Maryland Food Bank. If you are a food service provider such as a pantry, soup kitchen, shelter, non-profit or government agency, then we encourage you to attend for a day of learning and fellowship !
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The Hunger Conference will consist of informational guest speakers and presentations relating to the increasing issues of hunger in Southern Maryland and what we, as providers, are and can do to meet the growing demand. It will offer a great opportunity to network with fellow providers in and around Southern Maryland!
Date: April 20, 2011 Where: Calvert County Fair Grounds 140 Calvert Fair Drive Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Time: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Program Fair: 8:00am - 9:15am (sign in during this time) Guest Speakers begin at 9:30am Light Lunch Provided Seating is limited, to register for this FREE event or for more information please call 301-274-0695 or email Brenda.DiCarlo@CatholicCharitiesDC.org RSVP by April 6th!
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As a Christian, I was very pleased to hear that the same-sex marriage bill was withdrawn in the House of Delegates, effectively killing it for this session of the General Assembly. I was even more pleased to hear that some churches finally got off their pews and opposed this sin. For too long many churches have remained silent on sins, such as homosexuality and abortion. This is especially true of black churches, who supposedly have influence in the black community. And yet, 90 percent of black votes go to the pro-homosexuality, pro-abortion Democrat party. Thats the party that recently cancelled the Dont ask, dont tell policy and that controls the Maryland General Assembly where the gay marriage bill was almost passed and is expected to pass in the future. And Democrat President Obama has told his Attorney General not to defend the Defense of Marriage Act. The Democrats are also the party that supports abortion and funds Planned Parenthood, who sets up abortion facilities in poor and minority (black) neighborhoods. By 2010 approximately 18,000,000 abortions (35% of 52,000,000) had been performed on black women since the Supreme Court decisions in 1973. Besides decreasing the black population, many women suffer physical, medical, emotional/spiritual harm from abortions. And since most blacks are Christian, unless they repent they will have a very difficult time explaining to God at the Last Judgment why they murdered their innocent unborn babies. It is good that the black churches are finally awakening and taking a stand against homosexuality. They should also open their eyes and see the damage that abortion has done and is still doing to their community. And they should also remember that God is merciful and forgiving. If you are truly sorry, repent and ask His forgiveness for your involvement with abortion/homosexuality, He will forgive you. Lent is an appropriate time for a Christian revival in this country. I hope the churches opposition to the same-sex marriage bill is the beginning of one. Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, MD Publisher Associate Publisher Editor Office Manager Graphic Artist Advertising Email Phone
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The Spring Fling Tennis Tournament will be held at Cove Point Park on April 16th and 17th. There are mens singles, 3.5 mens singles, womens singles along with womens doubles and mens doubles. There will also be mixed doubles. The proceeds from this event will fund clinics for mentally and physically challenged. To find more information check out our web site at www. calverttennis.com or call Pete Siegert at 410 326 4822. Also you can call Bryan Howell at 410 586 3115.
The Sabres Midget U18 team took home the CBHL Patrick Lower A Division Championship trophy on March 6 by defeating the Metro Maple Leafs 7-3. Under the leadership of first-time head coach Brian McCarthy, assisted by coaches Dean Schultz and Brian Keelan, the Midgets finished the regular season in 2nd place behind the
Saturday April 9, Team AIP (Anything is Possible) will be hosting the 2nd annual celebrity basketball game at Patuxent High School in Lusby to raise money for Autism awareness. Team AIP was founded in 2001 by world renown basketball star Patrick Robinson aka Pat the Roc in hopes to inspire kids to utilize their talents and pursue their dreams. Team AIP hosted the 1st annual game last February and sold out the gym. Players consist of streetball stars, NFL players, and entertainers. Pat the Roc, Baby Shaq, White Choc-
olate, Kyle Arrington (New England Patriots), Bobby Maze (Univ of Tennessee), and more. Come on out and support the cause. There will also be a $5 clinic for kids prior to the game from 3-4pm hosted by the streetballers. Merchandise, giveaways, and raffles available at the game. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with a local All Star game at 6 p.m. and the celebrity game at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $7 for students, $10 for the public and $12 for VIP tickets. Call 401-535-7865 for information.
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Here is an empty bowl, Project ECHOs Executive Director Trisha Gipson laughed in a mild panic as she looked at the clock. Its only 5:30 and weve already sold 341 tickets. We have an hour and a half left. I hope we have enough food. The 11th Annual Empty Bowl Supper fundraiser for Project ECHO packed Prince Fredericks St. John Vianneys Family Life Center on Saturday, March. All the tables were filled. People sat in six rows of blue bleachers balancing their pottery bowls of soup and salad while a dozen teenagers quickly served a double line of people backed out the gym doors. More people lined two sides of the gym walls looking at silent auction items while additional teenagers walked around serving spicy smelling hot wings from Hooters in Waldorf. Paul America entertained the room with the melancholy song Music of the Night from Phantom of the Opera. America was just one of several students from Huntingtown High Schools musical/theater group performing the first 30 minutes. We set up 26 tables which seat seven each. We also have the bleachers pulled out, but I dont think we are going to have enough room. Next year well have to find a bigger place. Or some other solution, said past Board of Director President Bill Stanton who has participated in all the homeless shelters annual fundraisers. The first year (11 years ago) we raised $500. Last year we raised $22,000. This year we hope to raise at least that much, he said. Gipson said the Empty Bowl Supper is the largest fundraiser they hold all year. The money raised goes toward paying for maintenance at the homeless shelter, which is approximately $200,000 a year. New ECHO Board of Director President Henry Trentman wrote in the program, We will also have two new fundraisers this year Camp Out for Calvert and an Annual Appeal campaign. The first one will be lots of fun and educational to boot. According to Stanton, Project ECHO provides temporary shelter up to 90 days for 20 men and a combination of 20 women and children. Although the Empty Bowl Supper does not raise all the funds necessary, he is proud of the fact that everything they raise is pure profit. Everyone one involved in the dinner was quick to point out that everything was donated and everyone was a volunteer. Approximately 19 local restaurants donated soups, breads, salads and cakes. I picked up soup from one restaurant who said the pot they gave us was the equivalent of $700 worth of soup, said Craig Langrall, one of ECHOs Board of Directors, whose job for the day was providing transportation and any needed manual labor. The unsung heroes are the restaurants. It is amazing to get so much food. There were plenty of heroic efforts to pull off the event, according to Gipson. The $20 price of admission buys a handcrafted bowl. Made from dirt, water and a potters wheel. Thirty-seven individuals listed in four different organizations and Huntingtown High School Donna Bakers class made 600 bowls available this year. Sharon Sirman brought her three daughters to the Empty Bowl Supper for the fifth year in a row. Sofia, 4, said she likes to come for the bowl and desserts. Sirman and her daughters spent their time walking up and down the table full of bowls picking out the right one. She says the girls have their own collection of bowls, which they use all year long. Lynn and Brett Hanson, of Lusby, said they missed last year, but have been attending the fundraiser for four or five
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years now. I think this is the most people Ive ever seen of our parents for helping out at the shelter, said Katie. here, said Brett. Gipson mentioned the community efforts also includStanton said the last couple of years the function has ed public student art work used for placemats, Girl Scout averaged 225 to 250 people. Although the formula for their Troop 3144 walking around to make sure everyone received event is essentially the same this year, we added a time for an original piece of art, the catholic churchs donation of appetizers. The first half hour, as people gathered, found the building, the local performers and artists who donated their bowls and places to sit, they could help themselves works to the silent auction. to one of the many types of appetizers floating around the Project ECHOs dependence upon volunteers and doroom. nations doesnt stop at the Empty Bowl Supper. Recently A lot of people come year after year. And they dont someone donated all the necessary equipment to keep the leave until 7, said Stanton, who bounced a baby girl on his grounds around the house. Between staff and residents, lap. Gipson said this saves them $75 each time they had to hire The rest of the money to fund Project ECHOs elec- someone to take care of the yard. tricity, insurance, utilities, and other typical household exThree hundred and sixty five hot meals come from the penses come from federal, state and county grants, private community each year. organizations, estates, and Calvert Interfaith Council, to Gipson said on Monday, following the fundraiser, name a few sources. they sold 400 admissions and know they collected at least Both Gipson and Stanton were excited to be announc- $32,000 but might be closer to $38,000 by the time they ing a $10,000 donation from HELP at the end of the evening. finish counting the money. This included the $10,000 check Norma Houston, President of HELP Association, Inc., from HELP. a thrift store in the beaches said her 40 member organizaWe exceeded what we brought in last year even withtion votes where they want to give their profits. A non-profit out the donation from HELP. By Corrin M. Howe (SCG) info@ since 1973, the organization sells new and gently used cloth- somdpublishing.net ing, housewares, books and more and then gives the money Photos by Victor Marquart back to Calvert County. She had never been to the Empty Bowl Supper before and wanted to come Marissa Cirillo, of Huntingtown, while holding and see it for herself. her brother Andrew, found a suitable bowl to Besides money, her organization has given use. Project ECHO blankets and coats to the residents who needed them. Weve given to 90 organizations but by far we give the most to End Hunger in Calvert and Project ECHO. The silent auction is a relatively new addition to the event, according to Stanton. This year they limited the number of items because many things didnt sell well in the past. Among one of the featured items was an authenticated signed ice hockey puck from Capitols Alex Ovechkin. Project ECHOs Executive Director was also excited about a starter guitar donated by a former resident of the house who has gone on to do well for himself. Four years ago he got down on his luck. He was an alcoholic or drug addict, according to Gipson. He came in for a couple weeks and got the help he needed to get back on his feet. Little stories like this really make the event, she said. Katie and Danny Tress, children of ECHO board members/volunteers Kathy and Neil Tress, were roped into helping out at the event. Katie, a graduate of Northern High School, walked around the tables selling raffle tickets for the 32 inch Samsung television while her brother, a student at Huntingtown High School, alternated between following his sister with a roll of tickets or serving salad. I think its a great cause. We are really proud
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Among the few men in the room were U.S. Senator Mike Miller, a male representative for Maryland Delegate Mark Fishers representative, and Calvert County Commissioners Evan Slaughenhopt and Pat Nutter, who formed a receiving line to congratulate the dozen honorees. Barbara Milkulski sent a letter which mentioned her recent accomplishment as the longest serving woman in the U.S. Senate. I took on City Hall to stop a road from destroying Baltimores ethic and black home ownership neighborhoods. In other countries they put protesters in jail. In American, they put you in public office, she wrote. The days guest speaker Jane Walters resume listed a 40-year history of firsts, including being the first woman in an engineering world dominated by men. I was often the only woman in the meeting. She briefly shared her secrets to success saying she learned to ask permission, be resilient, do good work and be flexible. Praising women in business for already being collaborative, inclusive, flexible and emphatic, Photos by Corrin Howe Walters encouraged women to do a better job WOW Guest Speaker Jane Walters, who is a Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton and at networking, developing a personal brand, tak- Founding Member of Women in Defense. ing credit for what you do and assuming leadership roles. Former Maryland Delegate Sue Kullen received the only standing ovation during the ceremony. Stating she was humbled by the response, she stepped up to the podium and said, Hell hath no fury like a woman American Association of University Women honoree Norma scorned. Powers Next years Women of the Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer honoree Kasia World celebration planning is alSweeney ready underway with intentions to Calvert County Commission for Women honorees: combine the U.S. Girl Scouts 100th Advocacy: Sue Kullen Anniversary and the 10th Annual Business: Carolyn McHugh WOW Awards Luncheon. By Corrin M. Howe (SCG) info@somdpublishing. Advocacy: Rev. Margaret VanAuker net Calvert Chamber of Commerce honoree Victoria Ronan Community Medication Center honoree Vicki Rhodes Concerned Black Women honoree Annette Funn Daughters of Abraham of Southern Maryland honoree Julie Wizorek Girl Scouts honorees Laura Belkofer and Carol Harrision League of Women Voters honoree Sue Kullen
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In the center is Concerned Black Women honoree Annette Funn, who has an extensive 40 history of volunteering, leading and managing. She believes the best in life is yet to come.
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Katina Giles, 66
Katina Wills Giles, 66, of Forestville, Maryland, was born on January 17, 1945, to the late Edward and Lola Wills. She was coined Aunt Tee by family and friends. On January 29, 2011, God sent an angel to take her home. Her physical body that is before us will one day be changed into a perfect glorified body. Katina was educated in the Calvert County Public School system. Earlier in life, she attended Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. Later in life, she attended special events at various churches. However, God was merciful. He stood waiting with outstretched hands beckoning to her, Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Family and friends we announce to you that Christine, Elizabeth, Diane, Carla, Pastor Titus, and Joanie can attest to the fact that on January , 2011, on her hospital bed at Prince Georges Hospital Center, Aunt Tee accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She was gloriously saved and her soul is in heaven today. From that day forward, she requested from those who visited her prayer and Bible reading. When she went home from the hospital, her niece, Carla, went to
her bedroom to check on her. To Carlas surprise she was alone and singing, this is The Day That the Lord Has Made. Aunt Tee was showing those around her that Gods Word, found in 2 Corinthians 5:17, is true. Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. She had been given the grace to leave this world and enter into her eternal abode - Heaven. Aunt Tee was proud of her youthful days and loved telling us about her mischievous ways. She wanted her hair short and asked permission from her mother to cut it. She was told no and was promised a whooping - not a spanking - if she were to cut her hair. Aunt Tee was not threatened by the promise from her mother. So, she cut her hair and took her whooping from her mother. She was proud of the fact that she hated doing chores - especially getting water from the well. Aunt Tee knew her parents werent going to let her go to the well after dark alone so she purposefully waited until dark to go to the well. Her sisters were made to go with her. They too got into trouble because she waited too late to get the water. Her parents had a rule that the girls, when going out, must go out together. One night her mother told her that she could not go out with her sisters. Aunt Tee cried all night long. In the morning her eyes were swollen and her pillow was soaking wet. Her mother thought she was sick and began attending to her - hoping she would feel better. Aunt Tee loved the special attention she got that day. Therefore, she saw no need to set the record straight. Aunt Tee loved life and had fun living it. Her family was very special to her. She made it a point to attend all family gatherings and she was the life of every one of them. She instituted a sisters night out and looked forward to it each time they got together. She loved sports and enjoyed watching tennis with her sister, Elizabeth. In her younger years, A u n t
Tee attempted various jobs. The most memorable one she talked about was driving a metro bus for Montgomery County Department of Transportation - the passengers got on her nerves - so she quit. In November of 1984, she was hired by the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC. During her 21- year tenure there, she worked in radiology and fiscal services performing a variety of duties. She retired from there in 2005. It was Gods divine plan that she retire. Aunt Tee was needed to take care of her baby sister, Audrey Mae, whose health was failing. She leaves to mourn: one brother - Lee S. Wills (Melvalee) of Upper Marlboro; four sisters-Geraldine Holloway (Roy) of Sunderland, Christine Wills of Forestville, and Madeline Spriggs of Dunkirk; two god-children, Jynell Madison and JaJeanna Eason; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She had a special place in her heart for the Giles family (Edwin, Glenn, and Benjamin; Gilbert and Margie Ann Booth; Wilbert and Mary Booth; and James and Thelma Barnett. She also loved and adored the Shields family and considered them to be some of her dearest friends. Preceding her in death were her parents Lola and Edward Wills; four brothers, Carroll and Nathaniel Holland, Leroy Jones, and Montgomery Wills; and two sisters, Rita Wills and Audrey Hall. Funeral service was held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, Huntingtown, MD with Pastor Ronald A. Titus officiating. The interment was held at Brooks United Methodist Church Cemetery in Saint Leonard, MD. The pallbearers were Greg Clark, Robert Hall, Damian Wills, Lynn Holloway, Derrick Spriggs, and Dwayne
Spriggs. The honorary pallbearers were Rodrickus Spriggs, Donald Rawlings, and Andre Williams. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
June Gott, 84
June Frances (Moreland) Gott, passed away peacefully, on March 14, 2011, at Asbury Retirement Community in Solomons, MD. She was born on June 5, 1926, in Owensville, MD, and grew up on the family farm in Lothian, MD. June graduated from Southern High School in 1943, and graduated from Church Home Hospital as a registered nurse in 1946. She worked as a nurse at Calvert Memorial Hospital for five years. Later she became a teachers aide at Tracys Landing Elementary School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing games, making arts and crafts, and cooking. June married Edgar Leslie Gott, of Owings, MD, on June 7, 1947. She is survived by her three children, Edgar L. Gott, Jr. (Nancy) of Lusby, MD, Linda Horsmon (Frank) of Solomons,
MD, and Dennis Gott (Loren) of Dunkirk, MD. She was the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, and step great granddaughter. She took great pride in her family, with whom she enjoyed spending time. She was preceded in death by her mother, Minnie Rogers Moreland, father, Benjamin Wallace Moreland, and brother David Moreland. She is survived by her husband, Edgar Leslie Gott of Solomons, MD, brothers Benjamin Moreland of Annapolis, MD, and Everett Moreland of Lothian, MD, and her sister, Betty Rae Gott of Lothian, MD. Viewing for friends and family was at Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD, on Thursday, March 24, 2011. A celebration of Junes life was held on Friday, March 25, 2011, at Asbury~Solomons Auditorium, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD. Interment followed at Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, Owings. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Asbury~Solomons Benevolent Care Fund, c/o Melissa Carnes, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD, 20688.
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Joseph Ennis Jones, 74, known as Paddle Head was born December 27, 1936 to the late Warren E. Jones and Blanche E. Jones of Hunting Creek, Maryland. He departed this life on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Community Hospices in Washington, D.C. He was united in holy matrimony to Shirley C. Harvey. Out of this union six children were born. Joseph was educated in the public schools of Calvert County. He attended Youngs United Methodist Church at an early age. He worked as a construction worker for many years until his health began to failed. He was a member of Local Union 657, formerly Local Union 74. He was an avid sports fan, although wrestling was his favorite. He was also a great sports commentator in the presence of his living room. He would often call Francis, Sharon and Tawana after the games were over to comment on the highlights or just to tease them if their favorite team lost. He also loved to hunt and fish and would travel lengthy distances to get a good catch. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Warren, Wallace and Wesley Jones and sisters, Mary and Janie Jones and Marian Fauntleroy. The memory of Joseph Ennis Jones will live forever in the hearts and minds of: three sons, Joseph Michael of Prince Frederick, MD, Francis of Port Republic, MD and Nathan Jones of Tacoma, WA; three daughters, Shirlene Jones of Baltimore, MD, Sharon Jones of Prince Frederick, MD and Tawana Daniel of Baltimore, MD; one brother, James Samuel Jones of Huntingtown, MD; three sisters, Gertrude of Baltimore, MD, Maude of Lusby, MD and Alice of Washington, DC; one sister-in-law, Eva Jones of Huntingtown, MD; two daughter-in-laws, Gladys and Frances Jones; thirteen grandchildren, Jermaine, Laverne, Joseph, Jr., Brian, Marcus, Andrea, Asiha, Tyrone, Rudy Lee, Nyesha, Trey, Denzel and Andre; twelve great grandchildren; a long-time friend, Margaret Roberts and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service was held on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Patuxent UM Church, Huntingtown, MD with Rev. Tunde E.O. Davies, eulogist. The interment was at Patuxent UMC Cemetery, Hunting-
town, MD. The pallbearers were Dwight Giles, Laveille Jones, Clarence Hall, Rusty Jones, Douglas Jones, and Tyrone Jones. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
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Mrs. Mildred Delores Pennington, 84, of Port Republic, MD died at her home on March 15, 2011. She was born on December 9, 1926 in Mitchellville, MD to the late Francis and Jessie Farrell Hall. She had lived in Calvert County for 25 years and had worked as a bank manager. Her hobbies included watching the game show network and sewing. She is survived by her son, Donald Beyer of Port Republic and his former wife, Karen Pitcher; daughters, Sharon and husband Larry Cooper of Romney, WV and Ann and husband Tom Parker of Loveville, MD; sister Margaret Smith of Lewes, DE; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her husband, Clarence Pennington predeceased her. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Raymond-Wood Funeral Home. Deacon Ed Chrzanowski of St. John Vianney Catholic Church officiated. Entombment followed at Southern Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Dereck Hall, John Hurley, Michael Cooper, Larry Cooper, Jr., Michael Cooper and Donald Michael. Arrangements provided by
Helen Marie Tippet, age 87, of Huntingtown, Maryland died on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Calvert County Nursing Center. Helen was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Beulah and Paul Andresen, on March 21, 1923. In 1947, Helen married the late Paul E. Tippet. While residAlice Plater, 86 ing in Elkhart, Indiana, Helen attended Nursing School and reAlice Gilbert Plater, 86, of ceived her RN degree. She was Sunderland, MD passed away on the loving mother of Michael A. March 1, 2011 at Holy Cross HosTippet, Carol Ann Raffensperger pital, Silver Spring, MD. She was and Paula Marie Fogleman. She born Alice Gilbert on December was a devoted grandmother of 14, 1924 in Limestone Co., AlaSteven Tippet, Harvey Raffens- bama. Alice was the youngest of perger, Christina Cox, Danielle 9 children born to the late William Raffensperger and Susan Marie and Gentry Gilbert. All of her sibFogleman. Helen was the lov- ling preceded her in death. ing great-grandmother of five Alice left home at an early great-grandchildren. age to obtain employment in LouIn 1958 the family moved to isville, KY. While living there the DC area, then to the David- she met her soul-mate Wardell sonville area in 1971. In 1997, W. Plater who was serving in the Paul and Helen celebrated their United States Army. They were 50th Wedding Anniversary. Af- married on April 8, 1944 in Fort ter 54 years of marriage, Paul passed away in 2001. Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated Helen was always busy. As a member of the Blackeyed Susan Cat Club, she demonstrated her love of Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, animals, espeCremation Services and Pre-Need Planning cially her cats. Family Owned and Operated by She enjoyed Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross bowling at the Dodge Park www.RauschFuneralHomes.com Bowling Alley, watching the wild birds 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 20 American Lane in her yard and 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 410-326-9400 crocheting nu-
merous items for her family. All of these brought much joy to her life. Helen was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Huntingtown, Maryland and a former member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. To know Helen was to love her and witness her love of God, family and life. The love Helen had for and received from her family enabled her to get through many difficult times. It also gave her many blessings, wonderful memories and lots of laughter. A Memorial Service was held at the First Lutheran Church in Huntingtown, Maryland on Friday, March 18, 2011. Memorial contributions may be made in Helens memory to: ASPCA, 520 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10018, 800-628-0028. Friends are welcome to visit the Lee Funeral Home Website at leefuneralhomes.com to sign Helens memorial register book under the obituary section of our home page.
Knox, KY. From this union they were blessed with 9 children. Alice heard about the Gospel of Jesus Christ at Bethel Way of the Cross Church by the late Bishop Jacob Green. The words of life pierced her heart and soul and lead her to be baptized in the precious name of Jesus Christ in 1961. She later received the gift of the Holy Ghost. In 1996 she moved her membership to Mount Gethsemane Holiness Church in Huntingtown, MD. She leaves to cherish her memories: two devoted daughters, Casaundra (Nathaniel Easton), Gloria (Elder Caroll Spriggs); seven sons, Eugene (Gurlene), Terry (Alice), Elsworth (Regina), Dwight (Monica), Wardell (Cheryl), William (Gloria), Scotwyn Plater (Virginia); one sister-in-law Willa Mae Plater; Learlean Cannon, her niece whom she grew up with as a sister; forty grand- children; fifty great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews cousins, and her church family and friends. Mother Plater leaves her earthly family to join her husband Wardell Plater that preceded her in death in January 1992. Funeral service was held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Bethel Way of the Cross Church, Huntingtown, MD with Bishop Darnell Easton officiating. The interment followed in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Ronnie Plater, Edwin Plater, Tony Plater, Gerald Plater, Kenneth Plater, and Tyrone Plater. The honorary pallbearers were Deacon Chester Mackall, Brother Jeffrey Long, Deacon John Long, and Deacon Irving Cook.
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Careful Catch
By Keith McGuire
The trophy rockfish season opens on April 16th to kick off the fishing year for most anglers. Purveyors of products needed to support our sport are fully stocked and ready to sell. If you have done your homework like I suggested last week, you will be ready for the Fishing Fair at the Solomons Fire Hall on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM till 3:00 PM. All manner of fishing and boating products will be sold. Look for me at The Tackle Box booth. Also last week, I told you about the terrific catch and release opportunity at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. The attached picture is my son, Scott McGuire, posed with a fine fish that was caught and subsequently released last Friday. Jigging was the name of the game. He used a ounce jig head adorned with a 10 Bass Kandy Delight for the bigger fish and a 6 Bass Kandy Delight for smaller ones. Capt Steve Seigel will have a complete selection of BKDs at the Solomons show. Stop by his booth and check them out. Scott practices Careful Catch with the stripers a method of hooking, landing and releasing the fish unharmed. He uses a barbless hook and does not use a net. The barbless hook allows for easy hook removal because there is no barb to prevent the hook from easily backing out. Scott frequently chooses to remove the hook from the fish while it is still in the water beside the boat a
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task that is only practical with barbless hooks. When he pulls a fish onto the boat for a picture, he grabs the lower jaw of the fish with his left hand and pulls it out of the water with the support of his right hand under the body of the fish. The hook is quickly removed, a picture is taken, wows are exchanged and the fish is gently lowered back into the water in a matter of seconds. His guideline is holding his breath. If Scott has to breathe during the process, he has had the fish out of water too long. A glove makes the process easier and prevents unnecessary abrasions to fingers and thumbs. Youll notice in the picture that hes using a glove on his left hand that is marketed by Rick Long of Pax River Products called the Fish-Off Glove. Look for Rick at the Solomons Fishing Fair this weekend for good demonstration of the specialized glove. Should you decide to try catch and release fishing be-
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fore the season begins and decide to use a net, use one of the rubberized or knotless nets available from our local tackle shops. These nets will also be available at the Fishing Fair. Unlike a regular landing net, these nets do less harm to the protective slime that coats the sides of fish. Lots of folks believe that catch and release fishing harms the fish, but the harm is most often nonfatal when done correctly. Every sport fishery in the country can and does benefit from catch and release fishing. For the best practices in catch and release fishing check out www.carefulcatchmaryland.com, a website sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Boat U.S. Foundation and others. These techniques can even be used during the regular season starting in April. riverdancekeith@hotmail.com.
Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
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Join the Calvert Marine Museum as they celebrate Kite Day Saturday, April 2. Wings Over Washington returns to Solomons to fly kites in Glascock Field, directly across the street from the museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your own kite or make one at the museum. You may purchase a kit for $5 (cash only). (www. calvertmarinemuseum.com) Spring Temptations offers the irresistible art of Ellen Robinson and Megan Richard at CalvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Shopping Center. Primarily a watercolor artist, Megan finds inspiration from the natural world. Hours spent walking in the woods behind her home, hiking with her husband and three children and long summers spent on Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron have all influenced her work. A ceramic artist, and a retired art teacher, Ellen Robinson is known for her functional pottery as well as her textural crab dishes. Ellens new works are rich in color, dynamic and very useful. The show will run from April 6 to May 1. Join the artists for their opening reception on Saturday, April 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. (www.calvartgallery.com) The Calvert Library will host an American Girl Tea Party at each of their branches for doll lovers ages 7 to 11. Learn about the life and times of Felicity through activity, craft and a tea party. American Girl dolls are welcomed. Dress as your favorite doll and bring along other generations of doll lovers from your family. Because this activity is so popular, the Calvert Library will offer it at all of their locations. On Saturday, April 9, tea parties will be hosted at the Prince Frederick Branch at 10 a.m. and the Southern Branch beginning at 2 p.m. On Saturday, April 16, the Fairview Branch will host their tea party at 10 a.m. and the Twin Beach Branch tea party will begin at 2 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information or to register please call 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862 or 410-257-2411. (http:// calvert.lib.md.us/)
Swing into Spring with the Chesapeake Swing Band at the Calvert Elks Lodge, Saturday, April 9, from 7 to 10 p.m. This alcohol-free event, sponsored by Kellys Tree and Landscaping, will benefit the Adult Day Care of Calvert County. Hot and cold hors doeuvres will be available. Tickets are $20 per person and each ticket purchased enters you to win a free iPad, donated by Delegate Mark Fisher. To buy or reserve tickets call 410-535-0133. (www.adcofcalvertcounty.org) Did you know that parrots make up their own jokes and mice giggle when theyre tickled? On Sunday, April 10, journey into the world of animals to learn how they communicate, play and survive at the Calvert Marine Museum. The Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors series will conclude with Dr. Karen Shanor, neuropsychologist and co-author of Bats Sing, Mice Giggle at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. The book explores the surprising science of the inner lives of animals. Books are available in the museum store and a book signing will follow the presentation. (www.calvertmarinemuseum.com) On Sunday, April 10, the College of Southern Maryland Ward Virts Concert Series presents Keith Wright on flute accompanied by pianist Stephen Johnson. A faculty member at the College of Southern Maryland, Wright received a doctorate at the University of Kansas with a focus on applied flute, music appreciation, chamber music and music technology. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. at the Prince Frederick campus, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. For more information call 443-550-6011. Ever wonder what archaeologists do? Join the staff at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Saturday, April 16, for Discovering Archaeology Day. Discover the where, what and how of archaeology. Tours of the museum grounds and the Maryland Archaeological Con-
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servation Lab will be available. Stop by the Knap-in at the Indian Village to discover how stone tools are made. Visit the ongoing excavations of an 18th century plantation site. The park will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with demonstrations, tours, displays and handson activities for all ages. Admission is free. (www. jefpat.org) Celebrate Earth Day and Honor Arbor Day with Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center on Saturday, April 16. Kids and their families can bring a white T-shirt, pillowcase or large sheet to paint and hug their way to a fabulous tree-bark printed painting. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. join the Calvert Master Gardeners to learn how to plant and care for native plant species. You will paint your own unique terracotta starter pot. Groove with the Gourd Orchestra and Gourd Petting Zoo from 1 to 4 p.m. The Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra is a band of musicians with dirt under their fingernails who put the culture back into agriculture. All of these tree-mendous activities are FREE with admission. (www.annmariegarden.org) A new event comes to Chesapeake Beach this spring! The Chesapeake Beach Easter Festival will feature a 45-foot inflated caterpillar that children may crawl through, pony rides, a moon bounce and a trackless train. Headlining the event will be the Easter Bunny along with other characters from around town to pass out Easter eggs to the children. There will be a wide variety of games and prizes to add to the fun. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 16, noon to 1:30 p.m. and dont forget an Easter basket to gather your treats. For more information, contact Town Hall, 410-257-2230 or 301-855-8398. (Rain date - April 23) (http://chesapeake-beach.md.us/)
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By Joyce Baki
The town of Solomons covers the area south of Dowell Road and is surrounded by water Back Creek and the Patuxent as it winds its way to the Chesapeake Bay. In 1680 the island of Solomons was known as Bournes Island, the name taken from the family that owned the land. When the Somervell family bought the land around 1740, the name would change to Somervell Island. In 1865 records show Solomons as an area of roughly 80 acres called Sandy Island when it was sold to Isaac Solomon for $6000. Isaac Solomon, born in 1819, dealt in oysters. He had established a canning factory in Baltimore in the early 1860s and was expanding his business. According to Islands in a River a book written by Richard Dodds, this was the first large-scale canning factory on the Patuxent River, and in addition to the cannery business included a wharf, lime kilns, marine railway, and housing for 200 workers. The home of Isaac Solomon is believed to be the building owned by the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory on the end of the island known as Old Solomons House. Solomons Methodist Church would become the first church in Solomons. It was built in 1870 and dedicated in June 1871 as the Solomons Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1968 it would be renamed the Solomons United Methodist Church. The first Catholic Church was Our Lady Star of the Sea, established in 1888. The first site of the church is marked by a cemetery in an area of Solomons that was known as Avondale. The church was moved to its present site in the 1920s. St. Peters Protestant Episcopal Church was built in 1889. It is the only surviving board-and-batten, Gothic style church in Calvert County. Board and batten is a style of exterior siding that has alternating wide boards and narrow strips, called battens. The boards are generally one foot wide, while the battens are usually inch wide and placed over the seams between the boards. Shipyards developed to support the
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Ok, he never found God in a flower but it sounded cool. Despite that, he does talk about deeply personal experiences in a way that relates to everyone. As an actor, Laurence has landed roles on both Law & Order: CI and Forensic Files. His film work includes Shooter with Mark Wahlberg along with key roles in Indie films like Sheep Skin and Karma. He is currently working on the sitcom pilot Get a Grip with 3PPG Productions. For more information, or to make a reservation, call Mattingly at 301-475-5966 or email Rogr69@verizon.net. By Sarah Miller (CT) info@somdpublishing.net
He said he does between 60 and 80 shows a year, in addition to appearing at 120 schools across the country. He said its rewarding to go to a place hes been in the past and find that people are still talking about what happened the year before. Its really great to go back for a second year, he said. Linett is being brought to Calvert High School by the Parent, Teachers and Student Association (PTSA). For more information on Linett and his show, visit www.jasonlinett.com. For individuals whose thirst for laughter hasnt been quenched by Linett on Friday night, there will be a double dose of comedy at the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday. Doors open at 6 p.m. for Attitude Adjustment, followed by dinner and two really awesome comedians, said Roger Mattingly, who helped to coordinate the event for the fire department. For $50, Mattingly said people can come have dinner, which consists of round of beef, crab imperial and roasted turkey and all of the trimmings. There will also
be an open bar all evening. All proceeds benefit the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department. Mattingly said the show is meant for an adult audience and, while he said they steer clear of anything obscene, he would give the evening a PG-13 rating. He also said it is best to purchase tickets in advance. The comedians making an appearance at the fire department will be Laurence Mullaney and headliner Scott Angrave. Angraves website, www.comedymax.com, names him Englands funniest export. According to the website, Scott Angrave is a college graduate, a former accountant and a not-so-perfect English gentleman. Born in Liverpool some fortyodd years ago, he is often asked about his connection to The Beatles. His only claim to fame to the Fab Four is that he was born the same year George Harrison finally reached puberty. Since 1987 he has spent approximately seven months out of every year touring the United States making fun of the people that inhabit his home away from home. Angrave also has a book published called How To Speak Proper English (Like What I Do). Mullaney is an actor as well as a comedian and will be taking the stage first to get he audience warmed up, Mattingly said. According to his website, www.laurencemullaney.com, audiences are drawn to Laurences signature intensity as he explores topics from being in the Marine Corps to finding God in a flower.
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