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Business owners received an update recently from the State Highway Administration on progress in planning for a replacement Thomas Johnson Bridge.
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J. Raymond Ray Lankford, center, a member of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department for 54 years, accepts a $1,000 donation from the Tiki Bar. SEE PAGE 5
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Eating fresh and eating local will be easier than ever this year at four Calvert County farmers markets. SEE PAGE 7
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Visitors to Solomons Paint the Town will encounter artists set up all over the Solomons community painting outdoor scenes. SEE PAGE 8.
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Nuclear Regulator Issues Environmental Approval For Third Reactor
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission based in Rockville has issued a draft environmental impact study that recommends allowing UniStar Nuclear Energy to receive a portion of its license to proceed with building a third nuclear reactor in Calvert County. The study, issued in mid April, was the result of nearly two years of environmental research into the impacts that the third reactor would bring to the Calvert Cliffs plant, according to UniStar, which is a joint venture between Constellation Energy and lectricit de France. The draft report is now up for public comment and will be discussed by officials from the regulatory commission with the public May 25 at the Holiday Inn on Solomons Island. The full public comment period will be open for 75 days. Public comments will be part of the final impact study that UniStar states they expect to have by the end of the year. This is a significant milestone in our licensing efforts for the project and another step towards meeting the regions energy needs through secure, reliable, carbonfree electricity generation, said George Va n d e r h e y den, CEO of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant UniStar. Public ofas 4,000 temporary construction ficials on both sides of the Patuxent River have jobs to the region. This is very significant, voiced their support for the third reactor. The immediate infu- and is another example of steady sion of $130 million in business progress towards bringing closer related tax dollars into the state to reality the project to build a government was viewed as an in- third reactor at Calvert Cliffs, centive by elected officials, while said Delegate Anthony ODonnell the project is set to bring as many (R. Dist. 29C).
But UniStar, which is comprised of a French corporation and regionally- based Constellation Energy, is still waiting for the federal government to commit to a guaranteed loan to help finance the project, which could as much as $10 billion to build. Its an important part of
moving the project forward, said Kelly Biemer, a spokeswoman for UniStar. We remain hopeful that we will be a candidate to receive a conditional commitment from the Department of Energy for a loan guarantee. By Guy Leonard (CT)
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J. Raymond Ray Lankford, center, a member of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department for 54 years, accepts a $1,000 donation from the Tiki Bar. Co-owner Terry Clarke, right, and General Manager Joe Kurley are shown handing the ceremonial check to Lankford, who is a past president of the department, and current fundraising chairman. This is the fifth year the Tiki Bar has donated a $1,000 to Lankford and the department, in exchange for parking an ambulance in the back lot during the bars annual opening day.
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LOCAL NEWS
St. Leonard Man Killed in Charles Crash
On Tuesday, David Michael Krankowski, 20, of St. Leonard, died in a two vehicle accident in Hughesville. Maryland State Police report Krankowski was driving a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse westbound on Maryland Route 231 and was passing other westbound vehicles in a no passing zone. Krankowski lost control and subsequently collided with an oncoming 2004 Ford Econoline van driven by Dean Allen Justice, 52, of Huntingtown, police say. Justice was transported to Prince Georges Hospital Trauma Center via Trooper 7 with non-life threatening injuries. Krankowski was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital and was pronounced deceased. The accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police, La Plata Barrack.
Women Build
More than 50 volunteers (most of whom were women) spent Saturday working with Patuxent Habitat for Humanity at Chesapeake Ranch Estates on the areas first-ever Women Build, finishing their framing in record time. Future homeowners Chris and Crystal Jones and their children helped with the building effort, which is to take place on Saturdays for the next 12 to 16 weeks, or until the house is done.
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Eating fresh and eating local will be easier than ever this year at four Calvert County farmers markets. Offering a host of Southern Maryland produce, the countys outdoor markets open on the following schedule: Solomons Island on the Riverwalk, Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., from May 6 through Nov. 18 Prince Frederick at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m., from May 4 through Nov. 23; Prince Frederick at Calvert Fairgrounds, Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., from May 8 through Nov. 27; and North Beach at 5th Street, Fridays, 6-9 p.m., from May 14 through Oct. 8. Late spring markets include items like bedding plants (vegetable, herbs and flowers), hanging baskets and tasty salad greens, asparagus, kale and strawberries. Markets will include many of the favorite vendors from last year with plenty of fresh produce, baked goods, seafood and cut flowers. Calvert County farmers markets are unique because each is a producer-only market. The vendors are only allowed to sell produce raised by a local farmer and each market sells products that are regionally available seasonally. To find a list of seasonally available produce, visit www.somarylandsogood.com/ inseason/index.asp. All county farmers markets accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. For more information on Calvert Countys agricultural community, visit www.calvertag. com.
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Fossil Field Experience Programs Start This Month Solomons Paint the Town Kicks Off Today
From Thursday, May 13 through Sunday, May 23, the Solomons Business Association will present, Solomons Paint the Town, a plein air festival. Visitors to Solomons Paint the Town will encounter artists set up all over the Solomons community painting outdoor scenes. The words plein air comes from the French term en plein air which translates as in the open air. Well known artists, including Claude Monet and Pierre-August Renoir, created some of their best and most famous works in this style. Thirteen locations around Solomons have been established as areas where the artists (who must pre-register) can paint and where visitors can visit and watch the artists at work. Artists may choose to paint interesting buildings, boats, the bridge, blooming azaleas, sculpture, harbors, and marina scenes whatever captures their imagination. The second annual Solomons Paint the Town art festival draws artist from not only the East coast but as far as Chicago to paint the beautiful sites of our community. Artists will paint Thursday through Saturday at a variety of locations throughout Solomons. Their artwork will then be submitted to be hung and judged in an art show and reception at Annmarie Garden beginning Sunday, May 16. The artwork will hang and be on sale at the gallery for a period of one week. Artists and budding artists are also invited to participate in a Quick Draw on Saturday, May 15 at Calvert Marine Museum. Over a period of 2 hours, artists will create scenes of Solomons. After being judged, the artwork will be on display and available to purchase. Many of the festival activities will take place at Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center on Dowell Road, in Solomons. For a complete schedule of events for Solomons Paint the Town, visit w w w. s o l o m o n s maryland.com/solomons-pai nt-the town-details.html.
Would you like to find and identify your own fossils? Did you know that the largest exposed seam of Miocene fossils in North America is here in Calvert County at Calvert Cliffs? This explains why even the casual beachcomber finds fossilized sharks teeth millions of years old. Learn more about this remarkable natural resource and what it can teach you about our prehistoric past at the Calvert Marine Museum. The Fossil Field Experience programs are Saturday, May 15, June 12, July 24, August 21, and continue monthly through the fall. The program begins at the Calvert Marine Museum at 11:00 a.m. with a guided exploration of the newly completed paleontology hall at the museum.
This background will help you understand why there are layers in the cliffs, and how it is that we find the fossilized remains of sharks, crocodiles, camels, and whales on our shores. At 1:30 p.m., the program continues at a local beach where a museum interpreter helps participants learn how to find and identify fossils. The fee for the Fossil Field Experience is $20 per person, ages 8 and over. An adult must accompany any child under the age of 18. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, please contact Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042 x41, or visit the museums Web site at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
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After the event, parent volunteer Suzanne Suzanne Pucciarella, left, announced the winners of the raffle as follows: Linda Ratica - a 2010 Fender Electric Guitar from Sacchetti Music; Ashley Cahill - a necklace from Maertens Jewelry; Mrs. Timmons - a Ruby Tuesday Gift Card; Fr. Gardiner - D&D Auto Detailing certificate; Teagan Stanley - Golf at Chesapeake Hills; Crystal Moore a Spyros Chocolate Torte; Ciara Ward a Jake and Als Gift Card; and Cassie Bishop a Tennison cruise for four at the Calvert Marine Museum.
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State Highway Administration officials, during a recent meeting with Solomons Business Association, dispelled rumors that if the Thomas Johnson Bridge is replaced the plans would include the closure of several exit ramps on the Calvert County side. I want to stress. I understand there were some rumors that we were looking to close off [additional exits off Route 4] and make everybody go up to Patuxent Boulevard. I have never ever, ever, ever heard that. Since Ive been involved with the project, theres been no proposal for that, said Russell Anderson, a transportation engineer for SHAs Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering. Anderson gave a presentation May 5 on the progress of state planning for the Solomons bridge replacement to a joint meeting of
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projects that look like the word you cant say, Anderson responded. We do have concepts that avoid the visitors center we do have the landscape architects, we do have a design team that does soften the impact as much as we can. We come up with solutions: the bridge design itself, the lighting on the bridge, down to the shade of paint on the bridge, it all pretty much gets done by collaboration. Swann and others raised questions about how a second bridge span would look, because Anderson said the potential height of the second span is still being considered. The current bridge is 140 feet high, and proposals for a second span could put a second bridge as low as 70 feet high. You have a 140-foot bridge, and youre talking about one thats 70 feet next to it. The aesthetics of that would be terrible, Swann said. The current bridge thats here theres paintings of it, drawings of it. This is not something thats going to be designed behind closed doors, Anderson said, adding that the purpose of collecting public comments is to come up the a design that pleases everyone. We work tirelessly through the process and through the design process to make sure that there is a quality product, he said. Another person is the audience said planning the aesthetics of a new bridge has to be a major concern for SHA, and you really cant
divorce aesthetics and economic impact. The Solomons tourism industry is dependent on the aesthetics of Solomons. It sounds that though youre keeping aesthetics as one of those intangibles out there, but its really not, the man said. Anderson disagreed. Were looking at several alternatives and we are going to make the decision based on feedback, he said. We are not going to make the decision and say aesthetics arent a factor. Others in the audience questioned if a
new bridge will ever happen, due to the high price tag. Anderson explained that cost estimates for a new bridge range from near $550 million to near $950 million. So far, only the planning stages are funded, through 2012. The $950 million figure was estimated using a worst case senario, with prices inflated to year 2020 dollars, Anderson said, which includes all the most expensive aspects of the alternatives. That includes a new four-lane bridge, widening four miles of Route 4 in St. Marys County and the most expensive intersection alternative for the inPhoto By Sean Rice tersection of Route 4 and 235. Russell Anderson, a transportation engineer for SHAs Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering, explains aspects of the Were approaching that project to a citizen. B number right there, so money coming down, said Jerry Clark, a your congressman or your senator, just drop were not dealing with some Calvert County Commissioner, and chairman it in their ear and let them know, he said. By chump change. Sean Rice (ScG) info@somdpublishing.net I think for this thing to go forward at of the Tri-County Council. Anybody whos out there, if you see some point in time, it will need some federal
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David Franklin Kefauver, 84, of Lusby, MD formerly of Bethesda, MD, passed away on April 25, 2010 at the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on May 1, 1925 in Frederick, MD to the late William Joseph Kefauver and Margaret Eva Delauter. He was the loving husband to Marlyn L. Kefauver whom he married on April 4, 1970 in Bethesda, MD. David graduated from Middletown High School and went on to graduate from the University of Maryland College. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946 receiving the American Theater Ribbon and Victory Medal. David spent the majority of his life though working for the U.S. Government as the Health Science Administrator retiring in 1980 after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; children, David J. Kefauver and John W. Kefauver; siblings, Harold Kefauver, Lee Kefauver, and Dorothy K. MacElwee. David is survived by his wife of 40 years Marlyn L. Kefauver of Lusby, MD; children, William D. Kefauver of Florida, Marie K. Peck of California, and Joseph L. Kefauver of Florida; brother, Kenneth Kefauver of Frederick, MD; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. All services were private. Memorial Contributions may be made in Davids memory to Calvert Hospice, www. calverthospice.org, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.
of Christian Burial was held May 11, 2010 at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church. Inurnment followed at Saint John Vianney Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Davids memory to Boy Scout Troop 430, C/O St. John Vianney, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Mary Reynolds, 97
Mary Alice Reynolds, 97, of Saint Leonard, MD passed away on April 27, 2010 at the Calvert County Nursing Center, Prince Frederick. Mary Alice Reynolds was born on June 13, 1912 in Calvert County, to the late Walter and Florence Graham. She attended the public schools of Calvert County. Mary Alice was the second oldest of her siblings. Mary Alice and family were members of St. Luke Methodist church and she was baptized at an early age. Mary Alice met and married her soul mate, Dudley Reynolds in 1938. To this union they were blessed with three sons and three daughters: Dudley Jr., Mary Thelma, Annie, Ethel, Johnny and Briscoe. Mary Alice joined the Brooks Methodist Church, where her husband, Dudley was a member. Mary Alice was a Godly woman, a devoted wife and mother. She was also a surrogate mother to her younger siblings. Mary Alice worked as a domestic worker occasionally, to help out with the family income. She and Dudley loved working together in their vegetable garden. She canned vegetables and preserved fruits for the winter. Mary Alice enjoyed sharing her canned produce with family, friends and neighbors. In September, 1967 Mary Alice joined the Greater Bible Way Church and was baptized there and was a faithful member. She was an usher, sang on the choir and was in the Willing Workers Ministry. April 1989, Mary Alice joined the Cross Roads Christian Church, where her son, Johnny & daughter-in law Bonnie are members. She was a faithful member and attendant until 2002 when her health started to fail. We will miss her love and caring for us in her own special way. And we will always remember the delicious Sunday dinners (greens, cabbage, potato salad, fried chicken, ham, homemade rolls and chocolate cake) that were prepared with love. Mary Alice was predeceased by father and mother, Walter& Florence Graham, husband, Dudley, seven brothers, Harry, Nathaniel, Norman, Fred, Herman, Walter, and James; Five sisters, Florence, Mamie, Antoinette, Pearl and Odessa. Mary Alice leaves to cherish her memories: Six children, Dudley Jr., Mary Thelma, Annie, Ethel, Johnny and Briscoe; nine grandchildren: Dwayne, Timothy, Kar-
en, Shrnique, Stheisha, LaKisha, John, Juan and Julia. She also leaves behind Seventeen great- grandchildren and three great -great grandchildren; one sister, Mattie Barge; Two brothers, John and Briscoe. One son in-law, Ernest Williams, two daughters-in-law, Bonnie and Olivia, one brother-in-law, Bishop Barge, two sisters-in- law, Rozelia and Cora and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service was held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 12:00 pm at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD with Rev. George Baxter eulogist. The interment was at Brooks United Methodist Church Cemetery, St. Leonard.
John Stratchko, 21
John Alton Stratchko, 21, of Broomes Island, MD passed away on May 3, 2010 in Prince Frederick, MD. John was born on December 8, 1988 in Columbia, MD to James A. and Alesia Forehand Stratchko. He moved to Broomes Island and loved his life in the country. He was a warm, kind and spirited young
man who enjoyed the big outdoors, with his passions centering on hunting, fishing, crabbing, motorcycles and cars. After graduating from Calvert High School in 2007, John went to work as an electrician for two years before entering college to study for a degree in electrical engineering. He is the beloved son of Alesia K. and James A. Stratchko of Broomes Island, MD., brother of Jimmy E. Stratchko also of Broomes Island, MD; Grandson of Julia and Eugene Stratchko, of Greenbelt, MD and Helen M. Forehand of Chaddsford, PA. John leaves behind his girl friend, Natalie Miller of Huntingtown, MD. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, David and Susan Stratchko of Georgia, Gary and Karen Stratchko of Bowie, MD, Steven and Diana Stratchko of Essex, MD, Edward and Katy Stratchko of Bowie, MD, Debra Gohr of Greenbelt, MD. , Cindy and James Nelson of Chaddsford Penn. and many cousins, David, Danny, Christy, Jenny, Steven, Hunter, Brittany, Nick, Gina, Chris, Peter, Ashley, and Samantha. The family received friends on Friday May 7, 2010 at the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD where services were held on Saturday May 8, 2010. Interment followed in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, MD. Memorial contributions may be made in Johns memory to Adult Day Care P.O. Box 1659 Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
David Krankowski, 20
David Michael Krankowski, 20, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on May 4, 2010 in Prince Frederick, MD. He was born on December 6, 1989 in Prince Frederick, MD to David Wayne and Cheryl Lynn Krankowski. David graduated from Calvert High School in 2007 and was currently attending the College of Southern Maryland. He worked for Perigveux Vineyards for four years and Horsmon Farms for three years. He was a member of the Boy Scout Troop 430, Prince Frederick, MD and Club 3G. He enjoyed photography, farming, and hiking. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Annetta L. Dunlap. David is survived by his parents, David Wayne and Cheryl Lynn Krankowski of St. Leonard, MD; brother, Jake Thomas Krankowski of St. Leonard, MD; grandparents, Felix G. and June C. Krankowski of Annapolis, MD, and James M. Thorne of Berryville, VA. A memorial service was held May 8, 2010 at Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby. Mass
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Track and Field SMAC finals at North Point High School Note: The MPSSAA playoff draws were announced Monday May 10, Tuesday May 11 and Wednesday May 12. For dates, times and locations of playoff games for the Patuxent high school baseball, softball and lacrosse teams, go to www.mpssaa.org
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Girls Lacrosse Leonardtown 19, Patxuent 3 Track and Field Boys Patuxent 101 Westlake 64 La Plata 45 Lackey 43 Girls Patuxent 73 Lackey 66 La Plata 63 Westlake 38
Photo By Chris Stevens Leonardtowns Megan Fairgrieve protects the ball from defensive pressure by the Panthers Grace McDougal during last Tuesdays SMAC girls lacrosse match.
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Baseball Patuxent 11, Westlake 4
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Boys Lacrosse Northern 19, Patuxent 2
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Baseball Leonardtown 8, Patuxent 1 Softball Patuxent 2, Leonardtown 1 Tennis Leonardtown 7, Patuxent 2
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Baseball Patuxent 5, North Point 4 Boys Lacrosse Leonardtown 14, Patuxent 3
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By Joyce Baki
Thursday, May 13 through Saturday May 15, visitors to Solomons will encounter more than 30 artists and their easels set up throughout the community painting outdoor scenes. It is the annual Solomons Paint the Town a Plein Air Festival. There are also programs and activities offered at various locations throughout Solomons, including a Quick Draw competition at the Calvert Marine Museum and artsy activities at Annmarie Garden. Highlighting the event will be the awards reception on Sunday, May 16 from 1 - 1:30 p.m. at Annmarie Garden. The Exhibition & Sale of artwork begins on Sunday, May 16, and continues through Sunday, May 23. It is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a work of art that you watched being created. For a complete schedule of events for Solomons Paint the Town, please visit www.solomonsmaryland. com/solomons-paint-the-town-details.html.
and many of the outbuildings were designed by noted female architect Gertrude Sawyer. The gardens were just beginning to bloom and these gardens are being faithfully restored based on the original plans by landscape architect Rose Greely. The next tour is Sunday, May 16, at 2 p.m.; reservations are requested. The fee is $10 per person; $8 for seniors 55 or older. If you cant make this date, tours are scheduled throughout the summer. Special arrangements can also be made for small groups like garden clubs and Red Hat Ladies. For more information on this and other programs at Jefferson Patterson Park, call 410-586-8501 or visit www. jefpat.org. Also on Sunday, May 16, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum will present another program in their new History for Young Children series Colonial Spinning and Weaving. Learn about colonial clothing, how it was made and from what materials. Watch demonstrations by the Calvert Spinners and Weavers Guild and have the chance to create your own wool art! The program runs from 1 2:30 p.m. and is suggested for ages 4-7. The cost is $5 per participant and registration is required. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org. Saturday, May 22, celebrate the start of summer aboard the Wm. B. Tennison at the Calvert Marine Museum from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. This cruise is for the young and the young at heart. Eat pizza, get your face painted and enjoy balloon animals, all while taking in the gentle breezes of the Patuxent River. For information on costs and to register, contact 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or e-mail mccormmj@co.cal.md.us.
On Friday, May 21, make a date with Annmarie Garden to enjoy an evening of plein air art and wine with live music by Joseph Norris & Catfish Joe. From 6 9 p.m. enjoy complimentary appetizers courtesy of Saphron Restaurant and view the exhibition of works from Solomons Paint the Town. The cost is $5 per person, and it makes the perfect before- or after-dinner treat! (www.annmariegarden.org) Did you know that the largest exposed seam of Miocene fossils in North America is here in Calvert County at Calvert Cliffs? The Calvert Marine Museum begins its Fossil Field Experience programs on Saturday, May 15, and they continue through fall. Programs will begin with a guided exploration of the newly completed paleontology hall and then continue at a local beach where an interpreter will help participants learn how to find and identify fossils. For more information on fees and how to register, contact Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042 x41, or visit the museums Web site at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Last week my mother and I took the Point Farm House & Garden Tour at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. What a delightful afternoon! Point Farm was the estate home and retreat of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. The Colonial Revival brick house
6 10 p.m. to raise much needed operational funds. All the animals at Pets with Disabilities have special needs; some were abandoned, rejected or somehow no longer able to fit in but these animals need our help to transition to a new life. Tickets for the fundraiser are $65 per person and must be purchased in advance. Enjoy a great evening with wine tastings, silent auctions, music, food and drink. For more information, visit www.petswithdisabilities.org. For more events happening throughout Calvert County, visit online at www.ecalvert.com. Waters Memorial United Methodist Church at 5400 Mackall Road in St. Leonard will host a Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 22, from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy ice cream with sliced strawberries, sandwiches, platters and crafts. Buy bulk strawberries to take home maybe for homemade strawberry shortcake - yummy. There will also be a yard sale starting at 7 a.m. For more information, call 410-586-1716.
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