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State Seeks Nominees For Farmers' Hall of Fame
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is accepting nominations of farmers and farm families for the Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Any family that derives its income mainly from farming is eligible. Since 1991, when the Hall of Fame was established, 39 families from 21 counties have been inducted. Nomination forms are available from the Agriculture Department or cooperative extension offices.
A local committee will review nominees and forward a selection to a state committee. The local nominations are due to the state by Aug. 21.
For information or a nomination form, contact Buddy Bowling at 410-841-5891 or bowlingo@mda.state.md.us, a University of Maryland Extension office or http:/
Youths Invited to Audition For 'Idol'-Style Contest
The Calvert County Library is teaming with Garrett Music Academy to present a youth version of "American Idol."
Singers will compete in three age categories, 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17. The auditions will be held at 6 p.m. July 24 at the library branch in Prince Frederick. Participants must register by July 17 at http:/
The judges will comment on the performances and might interact with contestants. After the last contestant has auditioned, the judges will go into a closed-door session to pick the winners. Among the judges will be a music producer from Nashville and local musicians.
One winner per category will receive a free recording session in a studio and a professional photo shoot. For more information, call the Prince Frederick library at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
State Highway Agency Revamps Web Site
The Maryland State Highway Administration's Web site, http:/
The site has bookmarks with links to MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. It also links directly to the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team, the agency's traffic control and monitoring center. Also at the site, visitors can order maps, learn how to drive in a roundabout and watch videos on topics such as work zone safety.
The agency is encouraging users to comment about the site at communications@sha.state.md.us.
Cove Point Lighthouse Announces Summer Hours
The Calvert Marine Museum's Cove Point Lighthouse has reopened for the summer. The grounds are open from 1 to 4 p.m. daily through next month. In September, the site will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on weekends.
The lighthouse, at 3500 Lighthouse Blvd. (Route 497) in Lusby, was built by John Donahoo of Havre de Grace in 1828. It was designed to mark one of the most narrow parts of the Chesapeake Bay and to guide ships into the Patuxent River.
In addition to the tower-style lighthouse, visitors can see the Keeper's House, a duplex where the lighthouse keeper and his assistant and their families lived; the fog signal building, which has been renovated as an education center; a radio station building; and an observation deck overlooking the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.
Cove Point is Maryland's oldest continuously operating lighthouse. Overnight stays are available for families and Scout troops. For information, call 410-326-2042 or visit http:/
Online Guide Outlines Md. Roadside Farm Stands
Maryland's Best, a branding program for state products, is offering a map of farm stands along routes to beaches and mountains. Most stands are within five miles of major highways.
To see the map and list of stands, go to http:/
