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Hes getting a wonderful parish. Hes a very lucky man to have great people and a great spot to live, said Rev. Richard E. Gardiner of his successor for pastor at Our Lady Star of The Sea. Father Gardiner came to the Solomons Catholic church 28 years ago when it had 200 attending families. Since he took over, the parish has grown to over 1,000 families, built a new worship center, purchased a new rectory for the priest and modernized Our Lady Star of the Sea school. They (the parishioners) have been tremendous. They have accomplished and supported everything Ive presented to them these 28 years, Gardiner said. Hes also seen Southern Maryland grow over the years, including the additions of Patuxent High, Middle Creek Middle, and Dowell Elementary schools. He was one of the founding pastors for SMILE, an ecumenical ministry established 20 years ago to serve the physical and spiritual needs of the community. The founding of SMILE he considers one of his great accomplishments aside from OLSS. He is proud to say 50 to 60 of his parishioners volunteer for the organization. His church is very involved in the com-
munity. For example, it has a school, Knights of Columbus, Ladies Auxiliary, an active Bereavement Committee, and RCI (a program for adults wanting to become Catholic). The grounds are available for the Alumni Players productions and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. They financially support Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Christmas in April, Safe Nights, Project Echo and others. In fact, their chapter of the Knights of Columbus gave Care Net Pregnancy center a new sonogram this year. Within his church responsibilities, hes baptized 1,215 infants and adults, given First Communion to 1,120 and married 418 couples. Im at the point where I am marrying infants I baptized, said Gardiner. He will give his final mass over the fourth of July weekend and the parish is having a retirement party for him. Then he will take two days to drive down to Florida where he will live with his younger sister for a while. There he plans to read, walk the beach and become active in the senior center. He will probably get involved in the local church, but not right away. Msgr. Michael Wilson from St. Marys
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Catholic Church in Laurel will take over for Gardiner. Wilson has been down to visit his new church. Gardiner served in three other parishes in Washington, D.C. prior to moving down to Solomons. He agreed it is unusual for a priest to remain in one church for as long as he has; however, since the church has always been growing and building, the Diocese did not change leadership. During his years down in Solomons the youth he worked with in inner city churches have traveled down to see him. These men and women grew up to be policemen, doctors, lawyers and teachers. From the time he arrived until now, Gardiner said the Sisters of the Divine Providence have been very good to him. They are very fine people. And of his parishioners he says, I am really grateful to everyone. I wish everybody the best and Ill be back for visits. By Corrin M.
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Lusby Woman Killed in Crash
At approximately 2:26 a.m. June 19, a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT, being operated by Victoria Elizabeth Monaco, 25 of Lusby, failed to stop for a flashing red signal at the intersection of Point Lookout Road and Medleys Neck Road, police reported. As the vehicle entered Point Lookout Road, it traveled into the path of a 1999 Honda Accord, operated by Craig Wesley Norton, 40 of Lexington Park, which was traveling southbound on Point Lookout Road. Norton did not sustain any injuries and the three passengers of Nortons vehicle were transported to St Marys Hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Monaco succumbed to her injuries on scene prior to being transported to the hospital. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor and the case is being investigated by the Sheriffs Office Crash Reconstruction Team. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact Dfc. William Watters at (301) 475-4200 Ext. 9114.
Photo by Sarah Miller Commissioner of Social Security Michael Astrue was in Charlotte Hall last week to cut a ribbon opening the U.S. Social Security Administrations newest office serving Southern Maryland. The new office is located at 30071 Business Center Drive. For more information, go to www.socialsecurity.gov.
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On June 8, the One-Room School Committee of the Calvert Retired School Personnel Association and the Friends of the One-Room Schoolhouse held their annual Celebration Luncheon. This is a time for honoring the teachers, trail guides and volunteers who give generously of their time and talents, ensuring that the 4th grade students of Calvert County will have a memorable visit to the One-Room Joan Gott accepts a plaque from Jack Fringer, Friends of the One-Room Schoolhouse. Schoolhouse, following a slideshow tribute prepared by Carol Khalili, This year those present paid One-Room Schoolhouse Chair, at right. special recognition to Joan Gott, outstanding volunteer and creator of the Youth Outreach created a visual history of the many activities conducted Program. The program that she created is still used with by Joan with her husband, Walter, always at her side. students today. Surrounded by family and friends Joan Their fun-filled experiences for children were always rich with activities that taught about life in rural Calvert received tributes for her many years of work. Elaine Dunkle vividly retold the story of how Joan County. The pictures brought back many wonderful used initiative, creativity, and determination to develop memories and a tear to Joans eye. Jack Fringer, President of the Friends of the Onethe program that brought the Port Republic One-Room Room School, presented an engraved plaque to Joan, Schoolhouse to life. A slide show of pictures and text was presented that expressing love and appreciation for all that Joan did in creating the Youth Outreach Program.
The 2011 Nominating Committee for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) met on Saturday, June 4, and chose candidates for the five available seats up for election on SMECOs Board of Directors. The list of nominations follows: Calvert County Raymond Chin, Dennis J. DiBello, Nancy W. Zinn; Charles County Gregory V. Billups, John H. Bloom; Prince Georges County Daniel W. Dyer; and St. Marys County Joseph D. Frederick, Joseph V. Stone, Jr., Frederick A. Tepel III In addition to nominations made by the Nominating Committee, any 15 or more SMECO members acting together may make other nominations by petition. SMECO customer-members running by petition should also complete and submit a Board of Directors Candidate Application. To obtain a candidate application and petition, contact Patty Tennyson at 301-274-4489 or Patty.Tennyson@smeco.coop. Completed candidate applications and petitions must be submitted or mailed to SMECO, Attention: Joseph Densford, Board Attorney, 15045 Burnt Store Road, P.O. Box 1937, Hughesville, Maryland 20637 by Friday, June 24, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. Nominations will be posted in each SMECO office and mailed to each member with the Annual Meeting notice. SMECO customer-members will elect five directors to serve three-year terms by voting for one Board seat in Calvert County, one seat in Charles County, one seat in Prince Georges County, and two seats in St. Marys County. Members may vote in person at SMECOs 2011 Annual Members Meeting on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. Absentee mail-in ballots are also available to members who wish to vote but cannot attend the meeting. To request an absentee mail-in ballot, call 1-888-440-3311, extension 4722, or visit the Co-ops website at www.smeco.coop. Requests for absentee mail-in ballots must be made by 4 p.m., Thursday, August 11. SMECO will mail Annual Meeting notices with registration cards, details about the meeting, and candidate biographies to each customer-member by the end of July 2011.
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Their decisions are not arbitrary, but must conform to national safety standards. However, they can share the criteria on which they base their decisions. Some solutions for slowing down traffic have unintended consequences. For example, a speed bump can generate a lot of noise, as can rumble strips. Both increase snow removal costs and complexity. Traffic calming is a science of its own. There are standardized criteria for guardrails and for streetlights. Homeowners can arrange for their own streetlights at a reasonable rate from the utility company when the criteria are not met for a publicly funded streetlight. Many times, the way County staff becomes aware of a particular problem is because a constituent called or emailed to alert us. Signage on roads is another topic of frequent discussion. The State Highway Administration (SHA) has strict rules for signage on state roads. SHA determines if a sign is warranted and can be placed in the state highway right-of-way. SHA signs are standardized. An example is the golfer symbol on a sign for a golf course. Another example is the grapes symbol for a winery. Signs on County roads require a permit. If the sign is in a town center, there are town ordinances and an architectural review committee made up of local residents who weigh in on the design. A committee is currently taking a comprehensive look at all County signage regulations to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Despite these austere economic times for government, the County is continuing to make our roads safer. Work will be underway soon on Boyds Turn Road from Route 261 to the Anne Arundel County line past the entrance for Windy Hill Elementary and Middle School. The work will be done in two phases. Right of way acquisition is complete followed by utility relo-
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cation prior to phase one of the two-phase project beginning. This road is narrow with no shoulders, sheets over with ice in winter, and has poor alignment, with the schools entrance being hidden. Many other projects are currently in he works as well. - In Huntingtown, Wilson Road ranks high in fatal accidents. Alignment will be corrected at Wilson Road and Allday Road. - Farther south, the intersection of Route 231 and Williams Road at the College of Southern Maryland will be made wider and safer with more lanes starting very soon. - A study of a second road into St. Leonard is planned. - Armory Road in Prince Frederick is becoming part of the Prince Frederick loop road with alignment addressed and a new, straighter section of road called Chesapeake Avenue approaching Dares Beach Road. Right of way acquisition has been steady and is almost complete. Utility location is being addressed. Building or correcting a road is a long and expensive process with safety a top priority for use of your tax dollars.
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In collaboration with local farmers, chefs, and wineries, the Maryland Wineries Association will be hosting a series of three open-air, market style events to take place in downtown venues across the state, with a goal of featuring agriculture and the pairing of local wine, seasonal ingredients and regional chefs. The event dates, times and locations are as follows: EatDrinkGo LOCAL Frederick; July 9 at Carroll Creek Park in Frederick EatDrinkGo LOCAL North Beach; August 13 in downtown North Beach EatDrinkGo LOCAL Silver Spring; October 22 in downtown Silver Spring These events will bring together farmers, chefs, and wineries in three different communities and will support the movement to buy locally grown goods Jade Ostner, event coordinator for the Maryland Wineries Association, said in a press release. Event attendees will see how Maryland wine can bring out the best flavors in recipes featuring Maryland grown ingredients. Entry into all three of the EatDrinkGo LOCAL events is free of charge, and attendees can shop the market and enjoy chef cooking demonstrations throughout the day. For $15, event attendees can purchase a Tasting Pass, which includes a stemless glass and samples of local wine. Attendees can upgrade to the Food and Wine Pairing Pass, which includes the benefits of the Tasting Pass as well as pairings of selected seasonal ingredients and wine, and a reusable 6-bottle wine carrier good for carrying your wine and produce! Food and Wine Pairing Passes are available for $25. Both passes will be available in advance via Marylandwine.com and BrownPaperTickets.com. EatDrinkGo LOCAL is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Frederick County Tourism, Frederick County Office of Economic Development, Calvert County Tourism, The North Beach Loop in partnership with the Town of North Beach and Calvert County Economic Development, Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland Life Magazine and various local businesses, restaurants, farmers and the wineries of Maryland. Tasting Pass and Food and Wine Pairing Pass are only available to guests who are 21 and older. Event will take place rain or shine. More information and tickets available at MarylandWine.com.
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Although there was a passing cloud and a few rumbles of thunder, fair weather prevailed for the 150 players that competed at Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundations 22nd Annual Golf Classic. Through the gracious support of our sponsors, golfers, volunteers and donors we raised over $50,000, said foundation spokesperson Diane Tarhan. This event is so much more than a fundraiser, said CMH Foundation President Kathy Dickinson in a press release. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with our supporters and friends. The proceeds will be used to purchase remote telemetry equipment that allows continuous monitoring of patients who leave the cardiac unit for diagnostic testing elsewhere in the hospital. Since the tournament began in 1990, it has raised over $812,500. Last years proceeds were used to upgrade technology in the hospitals endoscopy center for the early detection of colon cancer. Whether you golfed, donated or volunteered, said event chair Pat Petricko, this is your success. This tournament could not take place without your help and support. Petricko, who joined the golf com- Larry Sanders, left, John Broach, Jan Miller and Mike Goode first place mittee 22 years ago, has served as chair since 2004. took Classic. in Division I at the 22nd Annual CMH Benefit Golf CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis extended special thanks to breakfast sponsor Lake Presidential MedStar Health Systems along with Open sponsors Golf Club, lunch sponsor Ricoh Americas Corp. and American Radiology Services, Bank of America dinner sponsor Freedom Office Products. He also Merrill Lynch, Capital Food Service, Crothall, Grace thanked Hole in One sponsors Dickinson Jewelers Care, Wanda and Michael King, Marathon Capital and Networking Concepts and Putting Content spon- Management, Walgreens and Wilmot Sanz. Taking first place in Division I was Jan Miller, sor Pat Petricko/Remax 100. During his remarks at the awards dinner, Michael Goode, Larry Sanders and John Broach. Xinis recognized Ryder sponsors AAA Transport, Leach Wallace capped the top slot in Division II and Allscripts, KPMG, Leach Wallace Associates and Jon S. Frank & Associates outpaced all contenders in Division III.
Two of the four winners of Rotary scholarships of $2,000, Brendan Glowacki, Northern High, center, and Leah Wilkinson, CSM, stand with club president, Stovy Brown, right, and Scholarship Committee Chair, Eugene Karol, second from left. Leah will complete her college studies with two years at Towson University. Michelle Paisson, Huntingtown High, was away, but her mother, Clare Paisson, holds her award. Michelle plans to study finance and business management at the Univeristy of South Carolina. The Brian Albright Environmental Scholarship winner, Dylan Kletter, Calvert High, was also away and could not be present. Dylan will attend Coastal Carolina University and major in environmental sciences.
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On Solomons Island in the 1950s, Woodburns Market was the anchor store for local folks to get groceries, fishing gear and whatever else they needed. Residents had to travel 30 miles to find a similar general store. Now, 55 years later, faced with rapid expansion of retail shopping districts in Lusby, where true anchor stores are draining profits from Solomons Islands small businesses, Woodburns is being forced to adapt and relocate to survive, the stores owners tell The Southern Calvert Gazette. In the last 10 years, a handful of shopping plazas have sprung up in Lusby, bringing national chain stores like Giant, Food Lion and Walgreens. With this retail boom, Woodburns has lost millions of dollars in revenue to these new stores. The center of retail shifted in the last 10 years from Solomons to Lusby, said Thomas McKay, who co-owns Woodburns with his sister, Betty Johnson. Ten years ago Woodburns had approximately $5 million in sales annually. Last year the store had $2 million in sales, according to McKay. When these larger companies come into the community, like Giant and Food Lion and Wal-Mart, they take a toll on the local businesses, theres no question about it, McKay said. After shutting the doors earlier this year in an effort to scale down and reinvent the business, negotiations with the landowner failed, McKay said, and they decided the only way to survive was to relocate. He said they began talking to the larger supermarkets about leasing space inside one of these stores, and have struck a deal with Food Lion in Lusby to open a Woodburns Market within the existing store. So this is sort of a unique effort to kind of join forces, if you will, with one of those chain stores. And rather than have that small local business just go away, were looking at how we can actually enhance the chain store so the community is better served, said McKay. Thats what small businesses do, sometimes they sell out to large businesses, sometimes they go away. Those that do nothing are the ones that end up going away for sure, he said. McKay said the agreement with the Lusby Food Lion includes leasing about 3,000 square feet of space within the store to open a Woodburns Market. McKay said the new Woodburns will sell beer and wine, specialty chesses and other specialty foods that will
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June is Abortion Awareness Month in the Black Community. Many pro-lifers are hoping blacks will finally wake up to the devastating effect abortion has had and is continuing to have on their community. As part of this effort, Charles County Right to Life will have an information table at the Juneteenth celebration on 18 June at ODonnell Lake in Waldorf. So, where do blacks stand on abortion? There are few black pro-life organizations, and blacks are noticeably absent at the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. and other pro-life activities. Since abortion became legal in 1973, approximately 18,000,000 (35% of 52,000,000) abortions have been performed on black women. That number is equal to 47% (almost half) of the 37,700,000 blacks counted in the 2010 census. The black population in the U. S. would be 1/3 larger if those babies hadnt been aborted. (Actually, the 1/3 larger population is an underestimation. It doesnt take into account the babies from the estimated 4,000,000 women who would have been in their childbearing years if they hadnt been aborted.) Based on their lack of interest and the number of abortions performed on black women, blacks seem to be pro-abortion. This is further confirmed by the fact that 90 percent of their votes go to the pro-abortion Democrat Party that supports keeping abortion legal, weak prolife laws, taxpayers funding of abortions and Planned Parenthood, etc. It is amazing that most blacks are so loyal to the Democrats, whose abortion policies are killing off many members of their future generations. Most blacks also reject the pro-life Republicans who are trying to convince them not to abort their unborn babies. You have to figure out for yourselves why blacks voluntary do this to themselves; it is too complicated for me. The injustices of slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, etc. that occurred in the past will almost certainly be highlighted in some Juneteenth celebrations. But if the recent past is any indication, little if anything will be said about abortion. This time in black history may be an even darker period than any of those with the injustices mentioned, because while those abominations were forced on blacks, abortion is a choice many of them freely make. Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, MD
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Carol Deiso, 67
C a r o l Anne Deiso, 67, of Owings, Maryland, died on June 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family after battling COPD for many years. She was born on September 19, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Leonard and Helen Patrick. She is the beloved wife of James Deiso, whom she married on March 13, 1985. They moved to Calvert County in 1999 and fell in love with the area. She was a communicant of St. Nicolas Lutheran Church in Huntingtown. Carol graduated from Brookfield High School in 1961 and spent two years at Ripon College. After relocating to Maryland, while raising her two children, she became involved with the schools and community of South Bowie. While living in Prince Georges County, she created fine pottery and participated in mid-Atlantic craft shows and had a space at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA. While living in Crofton, she spent several years as a real estate agent for Merril Lynch Realtors and Prudential Realtors, where she enjoyed helping families purchase homes. Later she happily worked side-by-side with her husband at their transportation company, Beltway Transportation Service in Forestville, MD. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she also struggled with arthritic challenges. This did not slow her down as a homemaker and in her lifelong passion for gardening, the arts, decorating and creating special memories for her family. Her talents in the kitchen made for many wonderful holiday celebrations and all her family, friends and neighbors will miss her cookie baking talents, particularly at Christmas. She is survived by her husband James Deiso, her brother, Thomas Patrick of Phoenix, AZ, and children Jon Hansen of Alexandria, VA and Lisa Hansen of Baltimore, Jim Deiso of Bastrop, TX, Tina Fincher of Mechanicsburg, PA, and Gina King of Edgewater. She is also survived by six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends. She is also survived by her dear cousin Jane Manke from Lodi, WI. An earlier marriage to Kenneth Hansen ended in
divorce. The family received friends on June 9th at the Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings. Funeral services were held at 11 am on Friday, June 10th at St. Nicolas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Rd in Huntingtown, MD 20639. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639.
Madolynne Dodson, 91
Madolynne Laura Dodson, 91, of Olivet, MD, died at Solomons Nursing Center, Solomons, MD on Sunday, June 12, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Eugene C. Bunks Dodson, and her three siblings, Herbert Buckmaster, Jr., Hazel Bowen and Doris Souder. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Cox of Palm Harbor, FL and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, on Saturday, June 18, 2011, with Rev. Faith Lewis officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department, 13150 HG Trueman Rd., P.O. Box 189, Solomons, Md. 20688.
honorably discharged and then join the Reserves and served during the Korean War. After Williams military service, he became a Building Inspector and worked for the Washington DC government for twenty seven years until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Jay DuBost and Elsie DuBost. William is survived by his wife of sixty years, Pat DuBost of Solomons, MD; children, Pamela M. DuBost of Prince Frederick, MD and Linda K. DuBost of Solomons, MD; brother, Robert DuBost of Titusville, FL, and four grandchildren. The family received friends on Monday, June 20, 2011 from 10 ~ 11 AM in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, Lusby, MD where a Celebration of Life Service was be held at 11 AM with Rev. John Williams and Rev. Meridith Wilkins-Arnold officiating. Interment will be on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 1PM in the MD Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. The family request memorial contributions to be made in Williams memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.
Shirley Langley, 80
S h i r ley Elizabeth Langley, 80, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Cumberland, MD passed away on June 17, 2011 in Solomons, MD. She was born on January 1, 1931 in Cumberland, MD to the late John William McKenzie and Mary Teresa Nies. She was the beloved wife to the late Robert Lee Langley whom she married on February 12, 1949 in Cumberland, MD. Shirley moved to Calvert Co. from Cumberland in 1949. She was a Charter Member of the Solomons VFD Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, William T. McKenzie. Shirley is survived by her children, John L. Langley and wife Stephanie of Warrenton, VA, Bobbie L. Herring and husband Edward of Leonardtown, MD, and Kenneth R. Langley, Sr. of Solomons, MD; Siblings, Milnor C. McKenzie and Helen Gorsuch both of Cumberland, MD; grandchildren, Kristie L. McCalla and husband Ray, Susan Langley, Breann L. Brown and husband David, Jessica Davidson and husband Gregory, Erin Langley, and Kenneth R. Langley, Jr.; great grandchildren, Jadon Patrick Preston, and McKenzie Ann Brown. Pallbearers will be Joseph McKenzie, Michael Gorsuch, Doug McKenzie, Marty Sealey, Jay Lankford, and Wayne Duley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ray McCalla and David Brown. The family received friends on Monday, June 20, 2011 from 6 ~ 8 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby MD, where a Prayer Service was offered at 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 11 AM in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, MD with Fr. Richard Gardiner officiating. Interment followed in the Solomons UMC Cemetery, Solomons, MD. The family request contributions to be made in Shirleys name to the Solomons Vol. Rescue
Squad and Fire Department, P.O. Box 189, Solomons, MD 20688 and / or the St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, donors@stjude.org.
Michael Lee, 61
Michael Alfred Lee, 61, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on May 26, 2011, with his family by his side at Calvert Memorial Hospital. His final days were spent surrounded by family. Mike was born in Alexandria, VA on February 6, 1950 to his late parents James Alfred Lee and Audrey Ruth Lee. He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Teresa Lee, his children, Daphne Inman, James Lee and Christine Lee, and sisters, Michelle Shifflett and Audrey Lee. Mike had a special ability to put a smile on everyones face. His hobby was to make those around him laugh and to lighten even the most difficult situation. He was adored by everyone who had the honor to meet and know him. He was a great leader in both his personal and professional life. Mike enjoyed watching movies, boating, working, and dreaming big. His wife never knew what adventure he would take her on next. The family received friends at Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church St. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 where the Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, June 1. Memorial contributions can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2142 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 and to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic, MD 20676.
Syble Gieswein, 85
S y b l e Mae Gieswein, 85, of Silver Spring, MD passed away at her home on June 12, 2011. She was born in Hartwell, Georgia on September 1, 1925 to Amie and Adason Nixon. She is survived by her husband; Lt. Colonel (retired) Charles F. Gieswein of Silver Spring, MD and a daughter, Carol Ann Benke and her husband Mark Benke of Port Republic, MD, a son Robert E. Neumeister of Reston, VA. In addition, she is survived by two granddaughters, Kristin Benke of Port Republic, MD and Elizabeth Singhaus of Reston, VA, and one grandson, Robert C. Neumeister of Reston, VA. The family received friends for a viewing and visitation on June 21, 2011 from 1- 2 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD, with a prayer service at 2 p.m.. Interment will be held at Ar-
William DuBost, 83
William Joseph DuBost, 83, of Solomons, MD, formerly of District Heights, MD passed away of June 17, 2011 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on February 29, 1928 to the late Jules Joseph and Florence Withey DuBost. He married his beloved wife Pat DuBost on July 15, 1950 in Forestville, MD. William graduated from Maryland Park High School in 1945 and when on to join the Marines. He served in the Marines from 1946 to 1948 when he was
Julia Petrilla, 77
J u l i a Petrilla, 77, of St. Leonard, MD passed away at her home on June 4, 2011. She was
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born on July 19, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jerry and Helen Selichar. She later married John Petrilla on July 8, 1961 and had a total of 49 years of marriage with John. Out of that marriage they raised three daughters. Julia and John had moved from Stichney Illinois to Calvert County in 1991 to be closer with family. Julia had a strong affection for panda bears and for doing word find puzzles. Beside her parents Julia is predeceased by her daughter Emma Murphy. She is survived by her husband, John Petrilla and her two daughters, Helen Apostte (Patrick) of Antioch, Illinois and Patsy Spolar (John) of St. Leonard, Maryland. She is also survived by her Granddaughters Monique Lewis of Huntsville, AL; Kristen Spolar of St. Leonard, MD; Elizabeth Allen (Chris) of, CO; Crystal Spolar of Concordia, KS; Ashley McCann of Antioch, IL and 7 Great-Grandchildren. The family received friends on Wednesday June 15, 2011 from 10-11 AM at the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic. Interment followed in Chesapeake Highland Memorial Gardens.
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On Friday, May 27, 2011 our Angel Brinetta Savoy, better known to everyone as Shynea, our little soldier girl was called to rest at Childrens National Medical Center. The daughter of Jacqueline Long and Bryan Savoy was born February 21, 1992 at Calvert Memorial. Shynea attended Calvert County Schools. Her favorite color was pink and she loved butterflies. Her response of blinking her eyes one time for yes, two times for no, she would ignore you by closing her eyes or pulling something over her face. An Angel from the start. She will always be in our heart and in this world she is our soldier girl. Shynea will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Shynea leaves to mourn, her devoted Mother, Jacqueline Marlene Long, Father Bryan Twayne Savoy; one Brother Malike Savoy; Step-father Bobby Harris (Bo Pop-Pop); one Step-brother Matthew Jones; four Step-sisters:
Lamekia Gantt, Kanthan Harris, Shonata Harris and Dineshae Coates; Grandparents: Mazie Holland, Pop-Pop Frederick Holland, Irene Gross and Leonard Savoy; Great-Grandfather Sidney Savoy; thirteen Aunts: Muriel Hicks, Frances Wallace, Cleo Rawlings (Maurice), Sherry Johnson (Cleggett), Marsha Brown (Gregory), Ethel Long, Verlene Johnson (Lester), Gladys Long, Sharon Burton (Stan), Cheryl Savoy, Latonya Chew, Ikia Gross and Kimberly Chew; nine Uncles: Yardell Gross, Eric Savoy, Samuel Mackell (Arlene), Howard Long, Garland Long (Valerie), Ronnie Long (Rita), Ronald Long (Ida), Gene Long (Anna), James Long (Tierria), Thurston Claggett (Inez), Thomas Holland (Penny) ; God-Parents: Towanda Mackall and Verlene Johnson and her special nurse Cheryl Hoyle of 14 years who was known as one of the family, a special friend Aysia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her Grandfather Howard Long Jr., Great-Grandmother Evelyn Johnson, and Aunt Della Wallace. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive UM Church, Prince Frederick, MD with Pastor Patricia M. Berry officiating. The interment was at Mt. Olive UM Church Cemetery, Prince Frederick, MD. The pallbearers were Duane Smith, Allen Smith, Tommy Hicks, Yardell Gross, Leon Willett, and Troy Smith. The honorary pallbearers were Donald Chew and Oscar Chew. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Christine Smith, 51
Christine B. Smith, 51, of Annapolis, MD departed this life peacefully on April 15, 2011 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis,
MD.
Christine Barbara Smith, the beloved daughter of the late Geneive and Edward Smith, was born on September 1, 1959. She departed this life peacefully on April 15, 2011, after a brief illness. Tina, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was educated in the Calvert County Public Schools. She had several
family and friends. Floral bearers include sons-in-law, a daughteroccupations. She was very dedicated to her were family and friends. in-law, grandchildren and greatFuneral arrangements provid- grandchildren. She was an avid family and helpful with homework assignments. She was a loving ed by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince reader and enjoyed keeping up and giving individual who had a Frederick, MD. with current events. Marion also great sense of humor. She always enjoyed traveling, particularly in had words of encouragement for the company of family and friends, others to lighten their spirits. She to England Marion Sprecher, 88 and had been retirement. and was willing to lend a helping hand France after her whenever she could. Throughout She is survived by her chilMarion her brief illness, she spoke of her Hunt Sprecher, dren: sons John Sprecher of Ellicott trust in God and kept a positive a longtime City, MD and Stephen Sprecher of attitude. resident of Ca- Columbia, MD, and by two daughHer hobbies included danctonsville, MD ters, Patricia Page of Catonsville, ing, singing, drawing, reading, died on Sunday, MD and Suzanne Smith of Lusby, and watching her favorite football June 12, 2011 in MD, as well as by her sons-in-law, team, the Dallas Cowboys. Calvert County Gary Page and Steven Smith, and Tina was preceded in death by Nursing Center, her daughter-in-law Mary Helen one sister, Dorothy Woodland; and Prince Freder- Sprecher. She is also survived by two brother-in-laws, Walter Louis ick. She was 88 years old. three grandchildren, Stacey HuffFields and James Black. Marion was born on Decem- man of Great Falls, MT, Astin She leaves to mourn two sons, ber 25, 1922 to the late Lealand and Lindsey Smith of Lusby, MD, Elvis Hurley, Jr. (Junior) and Lan- Carlos Hunt and Eugenia Deas and by three great-grandchildren, dis Ricardo Brown (Gilbert); one Hunt in Charlotte, North Carolina. Keeley, Kennedy and Drake Huffgrandson, Tylik Ricardo Brown; Marion graduated from Furman man, as well as by her grandsontwo granddaughters, Rakkyah University in Greenville, South in-law, Keefe Huffman. Additional Daniel Hurley (Kyah) and Logan Carolina. She received her Mas- survivors include a sister, Eugenia Christine Brown; one great-grand- ters degree from the University of H. Bryan of Greenville, SC. son, Rashad James Hamlin (Jigga Maryland College Park. She was a The family received friends Man); six sisters, Bertha Fields of lifelong employee of the Baltimore at St. Bartholomews Episcopal Sunderland, Gladys Black of Seat County School system where she Church, Baltimore, on Saturday, Pleasant, Algea Gray of Annapo- was a school librarian in a number June 18, where a service celebratlis, Paulette Commodore (Charles) of schools, including Merritt Point ing her life was held. Interment is of Port Republic, Diane Smith of Elementary, Edmondson Heights private. Baltimore, and Roberta Smith of Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary Should friends desire contriAnnapolis; five brothers, Edward and Catonsville Elementary. butions may be made in Marion Smith of Prince Frederick, Joseph In 1944, she married Lane s memory to Dachshund Rescue Smith (Martha) of Annapolis, Melvin Sprecher and the couple lat- of North America, www.drna.org/ Chester Smith (Christine) of Prince er moved to Catonsville, MD. Her donate.php, World Wildlife Fund, Frederick, Louis Smith (Brenda) of husband died in 1978. She had four 1250 24th St., N.W., Washington Sunderland, and Spike Smith (Sta- children (two sons and two daugh- , DC 20090, www.worldwildlife. cey) of Sunderland; and a loving ters) and was active in the com- org or to the American Cancer Soand devoted special family mem- munity, including serving on the ciety, 8219 Town Center Dr , Baltiber, Ruby Smith; as well as a host Altar Guild at St. Bartholomews more, MD 21236, www.cancer. of nieces, nephews, other family Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD org. members, and dear friends. Arrangements by the Rausch and as a member of the Womans She was a cherished member Club of Catonsville, MD and the Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby. of the family and will be greatly Catonsville Garden Club. missed by all who came in contact She enjoyed cooking, garwith her. To know her was to love dening, and entertaining her large her. extended family, which grew to Funeral service was held on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at 11:00 AM Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated at Calvary United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic in Su nderland, MD with Elder Michael D. Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, Fields officiatCremation Services and Pre-Need Planning ing. The interment was held Family Owned and Operated by at Mt. Hope Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross United Methwww.RauschFuneralHomes.com odist Church Cemetery in Su nderland, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 20 American Lane MD. 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 410-326-9400 The pallbearers were
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For the past two years crab populations and subsequent harvests have improved since dwindling numbers led to a disaster declaration for Maryland blue crab. But, despite tough restrictions on harvesting the iconic creature from the Chesapeake Bay, which were designed to boost its numbers, local crabbers and retailers arent seeing a return to the days when they were cheap and plentiful. They say that prices for crabs this year, as well as the harvest, will be on a par with last years conditions meaning customers can expect to pay between $30 or even $40 a dozen for the heaviest crabs. Bushels of crabs, said Denise Ching, of Thompsons Seafood Corner Carryout in Mechanicsville, are currently selling from her store cooked at about $150 each. While people are still willing to pay top dollar for crabs, local customers are buying less than out-of-town buyers who are making up most of Chings sales, she said. The real issue surrounding crabs is the costs associated with harvesting them, Ching said, and price increases in boat fuel, bait and equipment are pushing watermen to harvest less. Itll never comeback, Ching said of the heyday of local crabbing. Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert County Watermens Association, said that the crab harvest was looking good this year but the costs of going out on the water to bring them to market had increased substantially.
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Fresh. Fun.
Visit a Calvert County farmers market for a taste of the good life.
THURSDAYS in Solomons
4-8 p.m., May 5 - Nov. 17 Solomons Riverwalk parking lot
SATURDAYS in Barstow
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., May 7 - Nov. 26 Calvert County Fairgrounds 140 Calvert Fair Drive
The Ordinary
Angler
By Keith McGuire
Schools out , and the fish are biting! Most anyone who ventures to the water can catch croakers, white perch, and spot when bottom fishing on the Bay or the rivers. Upriver, you can add catfish to the mix. Specialized bottom fishing is now producing flounder, although the 18 minimum could be a problem. I caught three flounder at the mouth of the Patuxent River last week, but the biggest was just 17 inches. You can bet that Ill be trying again this week. Stripers are beginning to succumb to
jigs adorned with sassy shads and Bass Kandy Delights when fished over and around structure. Poppers and top water plugs should soon begin to work on early morning high tides. One of my favorite ways to fish for rockfish is to catch them chasing baitfish to the surface. We call this breaking fish and it is a feeding frenzy that you have to see to believe. The only way to attack this feeding frenzy is to skirt the school wide, shut down your outboard and drift through the melee. Motoring into the middle of the school of fish will scatter them. Do it wrong and you may not see them again. Breaking fish have been seen at Ce-
Participation limited to Calvert County residents ONLY! Proof of county residency is required. Commercial businesses are prohibited.
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The summer Maritime Performance Series at the Calvert Marine Museum kicks off on Saturday, June 25, with a performance by Magpie at 7 p.m. in the museum auditorium. This well-known duo features the remarkable talents of Terry Leonino
Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner
Beach Railway then help lay your own tracks. On Thursday, July 7, cast a line in their fishing pool to learn about the many species of fish in the Chesapeake Bay. These morning programs run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Chesapeake Beach Rail-
Out& About
and garden artists and vendors, dress-up tours of the fairy house exhibit, fantasy face painting, magical music, a fairy and gnome obstacle course for kids and fairytale story times. You can also build your own fairy or gnome house. Food and drinks will be available by Dugues Catering and the Rotary Club of Prince Frederick. Also, browse more than 50 booths in the Makers Market; many of the vendors will be selling specialty items in honor of the festival. Admission for the festival is $5 for adults (ages 12 & up); $4 for children (ages 11 & under); $4 for members. Regular admission fees apply for non-participating guests. www.annmariegarden.org You have lots of options for fireworks this Independence Day weekend! On Sunday, July 3, travel to Chesapeake Beach and spend the afternoon playing at the water park or at one of the public beaches. Join family, neighbors and friends for their special fireworks display on the beach at dusk. The Chesapeake Beach Water Park is open until 10 p.m. for this event. On Monday, July 4, the Solomons Business Association proudly sponsors the Solomons fireworks display beginning around 9 p.m. The fireworks are shot from a barge in the Patuxent River and can be viewed from the Riverwalk. New this year will be a 4th of July Street Faire. The Solomons Business Association will provide music, vendors, snacks, a Moonbounce and much more from 4 to 8 p.m. (Raindate: Tuesday, July 5) www.solomonsmaryland.com Join the staff of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) on the first Wednesday of every month as they do backto-back tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) and Point Farms house and gardens. The next tour date is Wednesday, July 6, at 12:30 p.m. Located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, discover all that JPPM has to offer, from state-of-the-art science to local history and lore. For more information visit www.jefpat.org or call 410-586-8501. Cruise the Patuxent River to Clarkes Landing with Bunkys Charters Dinner Cruise on Friday, July 8. You and your favorite partner can enjoy the serenity of the Patuxent River, a great dinner and a beautiful sunset for $60. The boat will leave the dock at 6 p.m. and return at 9 p.m. Dinner options include New York strip, chicken, crab cake, fried shrimp or fresh fish of the day with a salad and side dish. The price includes server gratuity but does not include alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks. For more information, contact Bunkys Charterboats at 410-326-3241. Sharkfest- A Fresh Attack! Dont miss this popular family event on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year features the incredible work of underwater shark photographer Nick Caloyianis who, along with his daring diving partner Clarita Berger, will share his experiences diving with sharks around the world. Experience the shark cage used for their underwater photography and take your picture inside the cage swimming with the sharks ($2 fee). See incredible shark film footage, play shark games, enjoy fish face painting ($5 fee), paint a shark mural, make a shark craft and see incredible shark fossils collected by the Fossil Club. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Are you ready for a night of rock and roll? Then join the Calvert Marine Museum for an evening filled with songs from ZZ Top and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will start off the evening with hits like I Love Rock-n-Roll, I Hate Myself for Loving You, Crimson & Clover and Bad Reputation. Then, back by popular demand, ZZ Top will top-off the night with Legs, Cheap Sunglasses, Sharp Dressed Man and many more. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., June 28, to museum members, and July 5 at 10 a.m. to the general public. Museum members receive year-round benefits including: free museum admission, Museum Store discounts and the opportunity to purchase concert tickets before the general public. If you are interested in supporting the museum, join online (www.calvertmarinemuseum.com) or call 410-326-2042, ext. 16.
Crowds at Annmarie Garden
and Greg Artzner who began to play music together in 1973. They have traveled and toured extensively, performed in concerts, at folk clubs and festivals around the world and recorded many times. Tickets are $5 and sold only at the door. Lite bites prepared by Lotus Kitchen, along with beer, wine, lemonade and water will be for sale in the lobby. (www.calvertmarinemuseum. com) On Saturday, June 25, the Town of North Beach presents Seldom Scene, an American Bluegrass band. The concert will be held on the pavilion overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Seldom Scene was formed in 1971 in Bethesda and excels in bluegrass; their CD, Scenechronized, was nominated for a Grammy award. Premium seating is available for $20 per seat and can be purchased by contacting Stacy WIlkerson at 301-855-6681 or 410-257-9618. (www.northbeachmd.org) Are you adventurous? Do you crave finding something to build your muscles as well as your senses? Check out the American Chestnut Land Trust where they will conduct several guided canoe trips and hikes throughout the summer. Upcoming canoe trips are scheduled for Sunday, June 26, and Sunday, July 10. Reservations are required. Visit their website at www.acltweb.org, call 410-414-3400, or email info@ acltweb.org for more information. Kids will love the Summer Fun Days Childrens Programs at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. On Thursday, June 30, learn the route of the Chesapeake
way Museum, 4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach. For more information visit www.cbrm.org or call 410-257-3892. On Friday, July 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., kick off the holiday weekend with a bang at First Free Friday. The Calvert Marine Museum is open and free to the public with docents in every gallery. Cruise aboard the Wm. B. Tennison with free 30-minute boat rides sponsored by M&T Bank. The 257th Army Band, also known as the Band of the Nations Capitol, will play on the outdoor stage starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy some great music. (www.calvertmarinemuseum.com) Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center hosts their 1st annual Fairy & Gnome Home Festival & Tour on Saturday, July 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival highlights Annmaries spectacular summer exhibit of 45 handmade fairy and gnome homes. Activities include fabulous fairy, gnome
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Patriotic cities
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. The document, a justification of the American Revolution, cited grievances against the King of England, George III. It also affirmed that all people have certain natural rights which could not be violated. Written by Thomas Jefferson, it was revised by Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston and John Adams. Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Signing this document showed great courage because by announcing independence from Great Britain they committed an act of treason against the King, for which the punishment was death. The colonies actually voted to accept the document on July 2, 1776. John Adams, who first proposed the idea of declaring independence from England, wrote in a letter to his wife Abigail, The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more. Interesting Independence Day facts: The formal signing of the Declaration of Independence did not occur until August 2, 1776. Maryland signers were Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Thomas Stone, Samuel Chase and William Paca. Charles Carroll, the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, was also the last survivor of the signers, dying in 1832 at the age of 95. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson also served on the committee that picked the Bald Eagle for the national seal, although Franklin wanted a turkey. Bald Eagles live only in North America and have few natural enemies. A Bald Eagle will get their white head and tail feathers when they reach 4-5 years of age. The Bald Eagle mates for life and it is a felony to shoot a Bald Eagle. More than $3.0 million worth of flags were imported to the United States in 2009. The largest amount ($2.5 million) was U.S. flags made in China. The United States exported $920,277 worth of flags in 2009. The leading customer was Mexico purchasing $333,882 worth of flags. (Source: Foreign Trade Statistics
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/)
In the United States, 31 cities have liberty in their name. You can find Liberty in Missouri, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Kentucky, Indiana, Kansas, Illinois, Mississippi and Maine. Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty are all found in Iowa. Eight townships and two boroughs are named Liberty in Pennsylvania. Eleven places have independence in their name. Most famous is Independence, Missouri; but you can also find Independence in Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Ohio, California, Oregon and Louisiana. Surprisingly enough there are two towns of Independence in Minnesota, one near Duluth and the other near Minneapolis/St. Paul. If you are looking for Freedom, you can find it in California, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Kentucky; as well as in our own backyard of Maryland in Carroll County. Folks from Patriot hail from Indiana and Ohio. America can be found in Alabama, Indiana, Illinois and Oklahoma. American Fork is in Utah.
The chances are 7 in 10 that the tomatoes in your salad will come from Florida or California, which combined accounted for 70 percent of the nations fresh-market tomato production last year.
(Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service)
tistics Service)
About 1 in 6 is the chance that the beef hamburger on the grill came from Texas, which is nations leader in cattle production. Cooking chicken? The top broiler-producing states are North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Arkansas and Alabama. (Source: USDA National Agricultural StaAnd 76 million Americans say they took part in a barbecue at some point during the summer of 2009. (Source: Mediamark Research & Intelligence, as
(Sources: Population estimates http://www.census.gov/ popest /c ities /SU B - EST 20 0 8 - 4 . html and American FactFinder www.census.gov)
What are the chances? More than 1 in 4, that the hot dogs and pork sausages consumed on the 4th of July originated in Iowa. The Hawkeye State produces more than 18.9 million hogs and pigs, representing more than onefourth of the nations total. Runners-up are North Carolina with 9.1 million and Minnesota with 7.2 million. (Source:
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service)
In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation was 2.5 million. It is estimated that the population of the United States this July will be 309.6 million. (Source: http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/statab.html and http://www.census.gov/ main/www/popclock.html)
National Service)
About 1 in 3, that your baked beans originated in North Dakota. North Dakota produced 34 percent of the United States dry, edible beans in 2009. (Source: USDA
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Ignite the Night started as a vision of Mike and Vicky Baileys as they were driving home from a Christian concert a few years ago. Vicky Bailey said she and her husband thought it would be a good idea to have something like that for the teenagers and young adults in Southern Maryland. We knew we couldnt do it by ourselves, Bailey said.
Elly Tyson shows off her painted face during Ignite the Night.
ing the artists to play. Bailey said this is the first year that a talent competition was held for local youths to get a chance to play at Ignite the Night. We were able to find incredible talent, Bailey said. The talent search was held over two evenings in April, with a competition on each side of the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge. Bailey said the judges for Calvert County were from St. Marys and vice versa, to ensure the impartiality of the judging. The top winner of the talent competition was also given $100 to donate to a ministry of their choosing. Bailey said the charities could include their own youth groups or larger community organizations. The winning group, Finally Here, chose to donate the money to Care Net Pregnancy Center, The talent show went very well and Bailey said she was pleased with the results and the turnout at the competition. She said the winners were on stage until 2 p.m. It amazes me, said Tori Lindquist, one of the teens at the event. Lindquist said this is her second year attending Ignite the Night, and she has every intention of coming back for the 2012 concert. Bailey said Saturdays event went well, especially considering the limited budget Ignite the Night had to work with.
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