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Bad roads lead to fatality on the Thomas Johnson Bridge on Feb. 16.

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T-Bone Style Crash Results in Fatality

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 16, around 6:30 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the top of the Thomas Johnson Bridge in response to a fatal accident involving a Toyota Camry and Jeep. Upon arrival, deputies requested the assistance of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Reconstruction Unit.

According to police, preliminary investigation revealed the Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on the bridge when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Toyota went into a sideways slide and crossed the centerline into the northbound lane of travel. The Jeep was traveling in the northbound lane and struck the Toyota in the passenger’s side causing severe intrusion into the passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no passengers in either vehicle and both drivers were transported to St. Mary’s MedStar.

The driver of the Toyota was pronounced decease and the driver of the Jeep was listed in stable condition, according to police. A third vehicle had minor contact with the rear end of the Jeep after the initial crash took place.

According to police, the Solomon’s Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Rescue Squad, Lexington Park Rescue Squad, Hollywood VFD, St. Leonard VFD and Rescue Squad, Calvert Advanced Life Support, State Highway Administration, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police worked together to clear the incident and to reopen the bridge.

Anyone with information pertaining to this crash is encouraged to contact Cpl. T. Phelps of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. lauren@somdpublishing.net Photos Provided by the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department

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Arc of Southern Maryland Goes to Bat for Budget

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Last year, the Maryland General Assembly passed a legislative mandate to increase finding to community-based developmental disability by 3.5 percent annually in fiscal year (FY) 2016-2019. In the governor’s proposed budget, the percent was cut in half.

This cut undermines efforts to keep support staff compensation competitive, said Arc of Southern Maryland Executive Director Terry Long. Support jobs, such as working in the residential homes, takes months of training and are hard work. If the minimum wage continues to creep up, individuals working in those support positions may decide they can take an easier job for the same pay.

The Arc of Southern Maryland has a 30 percent attrition rate, Long said, which is much lower than similar organizations statewide, but still disruptive, especially for the individuals the Arc provides services to, Long said. If they can’t keep pay rates competitive, Long anticipates the attrition rate rising.

Representatives from the Arc of Southern Maryland will be in Annapolis, Md., on Feb. 19 for Developmental Disabilities Day to speak to legislators about issues of concern, including the budget increases to keep wages competitive for support staff.

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Annual Polar Bear Plunge Raised Over $4,000 for The Autism Project

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The North Beach Annual Polar Bear Plunge, held on Jan. 1, raised over $4,000 for the non-profit organization, The Autism Project.

North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer and fellow council members, Mike Benton; Gregory McNeill; Mickey Hummel; Randy Hummel; Gwen Schiada; and Kenneth Wilcox presented the $4,200 check to a representive of the Autism Project at their monthly council meeting on Feb. 12.

The non-profit organization is in the process of establishing an independent home in North Beach, which was house four, adult men living with autism.

According to The Autism Project’s website, the organization works with “students on all level of the spectrum upon initial diagnosis through adulthood.”

The organization is planning on opening the independent home in March.

You can find more information on The Autism Project on their website, www.theautismproject.info/index.html.

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Science and Engineering EXPO

On Feb. 28, Calvert County Public Schools will host the 4th Annual Science and Engineering EXPO. The event will be held at Calvert High School from 11:00am-3:00pm. This family event is designed to be fun and engaging for children and adults of all ages. Come out to see what CCPS has to offer in the world of science and engineering. The EXPO will include robots, science fair projects, flight simulators, catapults, and much more for the entire family to enjoy.

Also, come and explore the Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center, located in the Arthur Storer Planetarium on the grounds of Calvert High School. The Museum’s Open House activities will include hands-on experience with a vertical wind tube, as well as many other STEM explorations and an exhibit highlighting manned spaceflight.

The Science and Engineering EXPO is open to the public. Families and students from pre-K through grade twelve are invited to attend. The event is designed foster student interest in science and engineering, with the hopes of increasing participation in STEM classes, clubs, and careers.

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Teaming up for TJ

Gently Family Dentistry and Poston’s Fitness for Life to take on the Warrior Dash

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Poston’s Fitness for Life and Gentle Family Dentistry are teaming up to run the Warrior Dash on May 16 in Mechanicsville, Md. at 10:15 a.m.

The team, dubbed the Dunkirk Destroyers, will be a participating in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Warrior Wave, which requires an additional $10 fee (to be donated directly to St. Jude’s) which is included in the $65 entry fee.

They will be running in honor of TJ Mauck, a three year-old Edgewater resident whose family is from Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties. He has been diagnosed with Embryonal Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of cancer that is extremely rare, one in millions.

Poston’s and Gentle Family Dentistry were both forming teams for the Warrior Dash, said Gentle Family Dentistry Marketing Specialist Dana Green, and when she heard about the Mauck family through Facebook, she suggested they run in honor of TJ. The Dunkirk Destroyers team has 58 participants, making it the largest team in Warrior Dash history, Green said. The previous record was 46.

In addition to signing up for the Warrior Dash, the team has raised $500 to be donated to the Mauck family, according to Poston’s Fitness Director of Athletic Performance and Programming Scott Chamberlin.

The Warrior Dash is not the first fundraiser for TJ. Vera’s White Sands Beach Club will host a fundraiser chili cook-off on March 7. When TJ had his third birthday, his family asked people to send cards. They were expecting 100 at most, said Alice Mauck, TJ’s mother. They got more than 2,000, and cards are still coming, she said.

“Can you believe people care so much?”

The majority of fundraisers have been organized by strangers who heard about TJ and want to help, Mauck said.

“It’s been overwhelming and amazing. It’s completely restored my faith in humanity,” she said.

For more information, visit postonsfitness.com. To get in touch with the Mauck family, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-TJ-Mauck/840283632656518.

Photo courtesy for Facebook – three year-old TJ Mauck is fighting cancer. A group from sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Dunkirk will be taking on the Warrior Dash in his honor.

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Calvert Cliffs Unit 2 Offline for Scheduled Refueling

Operators removed Calvert Cliffs Unit 2 from service early this morning for a planned refueling outage. While the unit is offline, technicians will replace nearly one-third of the reactor’s fuel and perform thousands of tests and preventive maintenance activities to keep the unit running safely and effectively for another two years. Most of this work cannot be performed while the unit is online.

“This year’s refueling outage represents Exelon’s continued investment in the future of safe and reliable operations at Calvert Cliffs,” said Site Vice President George Gellrich. “In addition to the thousands of safety inspections and preventative maintenance tasks underway this year, we are upgrading a host of key components that will help the station run more efficiently and effectively for many years to come.”

Calvert’s bi-annual Unit 2 refueling outage will bring an additional 1,500 highly trained technical workers to Southern Maryland. Many come back year after year to patronize area hotels, restaurants and businesses. The influx of outage workers helps support local businesses at a time when tourism is traditionally down.

Calvert Cliffs is located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County and is Maryland’s only nuclear energy facility. The station is home to two pressurized water reactors capable of generating 1,768 megawatts combined. Units 1 and 2 began commercial operation in 1975 and 1977, respectively.

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The Calvert Marine Museum is pleased to announce that the octopus picked her own name after a month long contest that built excitement and fun! The contest began in early January encouraging participants to visit the museum and leave their suggestion in the ballot box in the Museum Store for the chance to win an octopus basket full of goodies.

With over 600 entries submitted by January 30, the Store was flooded with children and adults. The top twelve names were selected and the CMM Board of Directors decided on the final three names. “Inky,” “Wiggles,” and “Squirt” were put in separate containers baited with shrimp and Inky chose her own name (or at least the Inky container) on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m.

Five-year old Brady Jordan from Hollywood, Maryland is the winner of the contest and basket full of goodies. Thank you to everyone that participated. Don’t miss seeing Inky on your next trip to the Calvert Marine Museum as she is very responsive and loves visitors!

Ad Hoc Sign Regulations Committee Meeting Rescheduled

The meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Sign Regulations has been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 23. The meeting will be held at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the conference room in the Courthouse Square building, located at 205 Main Street in Prince Frederick.

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Stolen Vehicle Involved in Police Pursuit

Suspect’s Identity Unknown

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer An unknown suspect operating a stolen Dodge Charger was injured in a police pursuit Sunday evening.

On Feb. 15, around 8 p.m., the Calvert County Control Center received a 911 call from a victim who stated his 2012 white Dodge Charger was stolen from Mint Ct. in Prince Frederick, according to police.

Deputy Ward, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, witnessed a vehicle matching the same description as the stolen vehicle traveling northbound on Md. Rt. Four in the vicinity of Calvert Memorial Hospital and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver accelerated the vehicle and a pursuit ensued. Sheriff’s Office units coordi-

Owings Man Arrested for Violating Protective Order

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer

Robert Corcoran, 72, of Owings, was arrested Feb. 7 for violating a protective order and telephone misuse after he allegedly called the Hair Cuttery, located in Dunkirk, multiple times asking for the victim in the case.

Trooper First Class J. Palumbo, of the Maryland State Police (MSP), responded to the Hair Cuttery and made contact with the victim’s daughter, Kelly Corcoran-Badues. Badues advised Palumbo that her father, Robert Corcoran had called the establishment multiple times in an attempt to locate the victim. The victim stated to police she has a temporary protective order against Corcoran.

Palumbo spoke to Rebecca Julie Hubbard, an employee at Hair Cuttery, who said she answered the suspect’s calls and said he called the business three to four times asking if the victim was in the establishment. Hubbard stated she told the suspect each time the victim was not there, but that he continued to call and interrupted the store employees from performing their work duties.

Badues told police the suspect arrived to the establishment shortly after they arrived and was waiting in the parking lot and parked in a handicapped space for around 30 minutes, but did not enter the Hair Cuttery. The victim stated she believed Corcoran was waiting for her to finish her hair appointment in order to make contact with her.

According to police, the protective order states Robert Corcoran shall not contact the victim by any other means. The suspect was located at his son-in-laws residence in Prince Frederick. Police arrested Corcoran and transported him to the MSP Prince Frederick Barrack and Calvert County Detention Center for further processing.

Corcoran is scheduled to appear in District Court on March 23.

If found guilty, Corcoran faces 90 days and/or a $1,000 for violating the protective order and three years and/or a $500 fine for telephone misuse/repeated calls. lauren@somdpublishing.net

nated the deployment of stop sticks in the area of Cherry Hill Road and Md. Rt. Four.

According to police, the stop sticks deflated the vehicle’s side front tire. The vehicle continued to travel northbound on Rt. Four; the tire that was deflated separated from the rim of the vehicle in the vicinity of Skinners Turn Rd. The vehicle continued driving north on only the rim at speeds in excess of 100 MPH, according to police.

The driver crossed county lines into Anne Arundel County and then into Prince George’s County. The driver took the exit for Water Street at the Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, where it crashed into a tree in the wooded area along the access ramp that leads back to Md. Route Four north, according to police. The unknown suspect fled the scene on foot. K-9 and a helicopter with FLIR were deployed in an effort to find the suspect, which were unsuccessful. Police found a substantial amount of blood around the crash scene and blood-drenched clothing was also found nearby indicating the suspect received a considerable amount of injury during the crash. The Prince George’s County Police Department responded to assist with the search and assumed the crash investigation. Maryland State Police assisted with the search as well.

Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of this suspect is encouraged to contact Deputy Ward at 410-535-2800. Calvert County Crime Solvers pays cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of suspects; you can contact crime solvers at 410-535-2880. lauren@somdpublishing.net

Sheriff’s Deputies Take Steps to Address Heroin Use

The number of heroin overdoses in Calvert County and across the nation continues to increase annually. Prescription drug abusers are finding it more difficult to get their hands on the often abused prescription pills and have subsequently turned to heroin as a cheaper more easily accessible alternative.

Fraudulent prescriptions continue to be a significant problem, in addition to the heroin epidemic.

As a result of the increase in heroin overdoses in Calvert County, the Sheriff’s Office has trained and equipped the majority of our patrol deputies with NARCAN. When deputies arrive on the scene of overdoses with unconscious subjects they administer NARCAN which reduces the side effects of the substance the individuals have overdosed on. Individuals who have overdosed and receive NARCAN are transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital where they are seen by a doctor before they are released. While the NARCAN takes the side effects away and brings the subjects out of their unconscious state, it does not take the substance out of their system. If the subjects “shoot up” or ingest heroin or other opiates after being administered NARCAN without being seen by a doctor, the potential for a fatal overdose is significantly increased. Individuals who call for assistance for subjects who have overdosed are exempt from facing criminal charges.

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office patrol personnel continue to make arrests for violations of the controlled dangerous substance laws. The CCSO Drug Enforcement Unit focuses on arresting and prosecuting those selling controlled dangerous substances. While law enforcement throughout the state continues to battle the heroin epidemic, it is a far bigger problem than law enforcement can address alone. Citizens are encouraged to contact Calvert County Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880 to report any tips on drug or illicit activity.

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The Federal Government is a system of systems in an environment of debate and compromise.

Many misuse the term Federal Government when they actually mean the National Government. The Federal Government consists of National, State, and Local Governments. Each performs a role; intended to have minimal overlapping of responsibilities, but clearly engaged with each other.

Evan K. The National Government is by de- Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) sign “constrained” with its powers listed within the U.S. Constitution. While debatable how far it grew from the constraints, certain powers are designated to the National Government. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

Following the logic, fewer powers are intended to exist within the National Government, but increasingly greater for the State and Local Governments, with the greatest resting with the Citizens.

As an elected official at the local level, it is humorous hearing reference to elected officials at the State and National levels as serving in “higher office.” Why isn’t serving at the “local” level the highest office as it is the closest to those truly holding power, the Citizens? Local officials get much more involved in the direct delivery of service to the Citizens. State and National elected officials are supposed to deal in broader matters often of further distance and interest from the day to day life of Citizens.

During these next few months when the State of Maryland legislature is in session, various bills will be proposed, debated, and some signed into law. Some of the bills will be well intended and yet may have negative consequences to the Local Government and to the Citizens.

Rest assured that when the Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) takes a position to support, oppose, or amend any particular State bill, any given position the BOCC takes will be based upon protecting citizen rights and ensuring the maximum amount of government services are delivered to the Citizens while taking the fewest amount of dollars from those Citizens.

The debates, sometimes in private, sometimes more publicly, where disagreements may occur should be based upon merit; not political party loyalty, nor deals to trade support of one for another. Some debates may occur within the BOCC and others may be with state legislators. The free exchange of ideas and positions is healthy as it means the interest of the Citizens is being addressed rather than the interest of the levels of government, special interest, or the individual elected official.

Citizens ought to worry more if they see/hear NO disagreements among the various levels of their Federal Government.

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Attacking the Drug Epidemic A Newly Formed Court Designed for Drug Addicts

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Calvert County has a new court aimed to deter drug use in the county – Treatment Court – commonly known as, Adult Drug Court. The court had its first hearing Thursday Feb. 5 and according to Treatment Court Coordinator Molly Owens, “it went really, really well.”

“We brought six people onto the drug court, which is pretty outstanding for the first go-around. There’s a lot of need out there, we’re getting a lot of referrals,” Owens said.

“We have more people applying to the program than we can handle under our current grant – that’s how great the need is right now,” State’s Attorney Laura Martin stated.

According to Owens, the program has received 28 referrals, but the program is only accepting 15 cases at this time. Currently, they have 11 people who are accepted into the Drug Court program.

The program is an alternative system made for non-violent offenders, who have a history of substance abuse, a chance to live a clean, healthy lifestyle. “[We’re] looking for somebody who is salvageable, [committed a] non-violent crime [and] facing jail time, so they’re going to be motivated to be successful in the program,” Martin said. “If they’re committing robberies, they’re going to prison, but if it’s the property crimes, then we’ll look at them for drug court. If we have a victim crime, like burglary or theft, we consult with the victim ahead of time to make sure that this is something they can get on board with, if they are not, [then] we don’t recommend them for drug court. We listen to what the victim wants,” she continued.

The Drug Court committee is made of up of the Treatment Court Coordinator Molly Owens, State’s Attorney Laura Martin, Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee, a representive from the Public Defender’s Office, a representive from the detention center, a representive from the Sheriff’s Office, a representive from Parole and Probation and a representive from the Health Department, according to Owens. Circuit Court Judge Marjorie Clagett is the person responsible for starting the Drug Court Program in Calvert County, according to Owens and Martin.

“This was really the brainchild of Judge Marjorie Clagett and she ought to get the credit for it,” Martin stated. “Judge Chandlee is running it, he is great because he has a wonderful perspective having been both prosecution and defense, and now he’s a judge so he has the whole well-rounded package, so he’s perfect for the position, but it was Marjorie that started it,” Martin continued.

Judge Chandlee is presiding over the Drug Court cases; the drug court program is a minimum of 18 months, followed by five years of supervised probation. One of the special conditions of their probation is to successfully complete the drug court program, should they fail to complete the program they have the original prison sentence hanging over their head.

“Right now, there’s obviously a problem with heroin in the community and a lot of the crimes being committed are because they are trying to get things to pay for their drug habit. If you can deal with the drug abuse then you’re going to curb the crime and that’s how we’re looking at it,” Owens said.

The program, which Martin and Owens describe as “intensive”, works in phases. The person will have a full drug court assessment before being accepted into the program, according to Owens. If the committee agrees to the person being accepted into Drug Court, then Owens will contact the Health Department to do a drug treatment assessment. Once the treatment assessment is set up then Owens will schedule their drug court date for their acceptance into the program. Once they are brought into the program, they will meet with Owens every week and begin their drug treatment, if they haven’t done so already. The participant will be drug-tested by multiple parties, including their treatment provider and the drug court committee. The participant is also assigned to the parole and probation officer who is apart of the drug court committee.

“It takes the entire team focusing on these few people and its that kind of oversight that I think is going to make this program a success. It’s very intensive, but it’s focused on that one individual,” Martin said.

“We have a lot of eyes looking at these people – a lot of supervision,” Owens said.

“There are different things they have to accomplish and be successful at to move to the different phases. The phases are designed to be very intense and then ease it up, as they get closer to the end of their 18 months,” she continued.

“We want to make sure that when you’re done with us that you’re set up in the community to be successful for the rest of your life, so that’s really what our emphasis is on. It’s not just concentrating on the 18 months,” Owens stated.

Owens stated the committee is looking for partnerships in the community in order for the participants to have a chance of starting careers after they finish the program.

Treatment Court Coordinator Molly Owens

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Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee

“These people need to have hope, they really need to have hope because this is circuit court – these are felons. There not going to apply for a job and get it over someone who doesn’t have anything on their background,” Owens stated. “Their background isn’t what you’d typically want to hire, but if you would take that risk with us, we’ll work with you in trying to make that person successful and a good employee for you,” she continued.

According to Owens, the Drug Court is funded through the Problem Solving Court grant. Judge Clagett also made room in the court’s budget for this program as well. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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Legislation Seeks to Eliminate Common Core State Standards

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Legislation currently before the Maryland General Assembly seeks to rescind Maryland’s involvement in the Common Core State Standards.

The bill aims to prohibit “…the State Board of Education and specified county boards of education from establishing specified educational policies, curriculum, and guidelines that include or are based on the Common Core State Standards”, prevent “…the State Board from entering into any agreements or joining any organizations that give control over educational matters to any entity other than the State,” and require “…the State Board to take specified steps to rescind the State Board’s adoption of the Common Core State Standards.”

According to Calvert County Superintendent of schools Daniel Curry, the state superintendent’s association is always aware of people who want to do away with the common core. One of the most detrimental misconceptions is that the common core is a set curriculum, he said. Instead, it is a set of targets for students to meet, but the methods used to get students to that level are up to teachers and counties, Curry said.

“There has been a huge investment in the US as a whole to prepare students and teachers,” Curry said, adding that there has been a national effort to develop standards for students.

Curry believes the common core will work if given a chance and said it would be difficult to find people who find nothing worthwhile in the common core.

“Unfortunately, its gotten wrapped up in politics,” Curry said.

Local delegates Tony O’Donnell (29C) and Matt Morgan (29A) are signed on the bill as sponsors. Neither returned calls for comment.

The hearing for HB 406 is scheduled for Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. For more information, or to see the full text of HB 406, visit mgaleg.maryland.gov or call 410-946-5400 or 301-970-5400. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Education

Calvert Library to Present Culture Night

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Candy, K-Pop and more – teens at the library know how to have fun! Come out and join the teens at Calvert Library Prince Frederick for Culture Night on Feb. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Culture Night was a project of the library’s Teen Advisory Council of Students (T.A.C.O.S.), said Assistant Teen Leader and Calvert Library Twin Beaches librarian Megan Timmens.

“We work with teens to plan events for teens,” she said.

Culture Night will be held, confidentially, on the Chinese New Year, Timmens said. The evening will include an international candy bar with items from Russia, Spain and China, among other places.

Korean pop music (K-Pop) has been gaining popularity in the

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Unites States, and teens will have a chance to browse YouTube and see music videos from all over the globe.

The T.A.C.O.S. is always actively involved in teen events.

“Their input makes it successful,” Timmens said, adding that such events give teens in the area a chance to hang out with other teens.

For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Eric Franklin Entrepreneurial Accelerator Graduates First Cohort

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer 12.

The Eric Franklin Entrepreneurial Accelerator’s first cohort graduated on Feb.

Launched in 2015, the Eric Franklin Entrepreneurial Accelerator (EFEA) is a partnership between the Southern Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and President and CEO of ERIMAX, Inc. Eric Franklin. The first cohort consisted of 10 people, Franklin said.

According to marylandsbdc.org, “The goal of the Accelerator is to build an entrepreneur platform for businesses in Southern Maryland to grow, thrive, and connect with other entrepreneur ecosystems across the country.”

The accelerator The EFEA curriculum is for executives and entrepreneurs who want to fasttrack their companies’ growth, sharpen their critical-thinking skills to successfully compete, and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the Southern Maryland startup community The SBDC has developed three targeted programs - CEO, growth, and strategic launch.

“Great leaders and entrepreneurs are targeted and recruited,” Franklin said.

The organization is developing ways to reach out to high school students and first time business owners in an effort to keep people from leaving Southern Maryland to find work, he said. The accelerator is designed to connect people to the resources they need to make their busuness succeed.

The SBDC is a partnership that links private enterprise, government, higher education and local economic development organizations to provide high-quality training, confidential consulting and market and industry research to small businesses in all stages of development. Founded in 1989, the SBDC provides assistance to more than 10,000 entrepreneurs each year through a combination of consulting, training and outreach events.

For more information, please contact Ellen Flowers Fields, EFlowers-Fields@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7580. sarahmiller@countytimes.net CEO Accelerator For 12 sessions (36 hours), business owners with revenue more than $500k, will work with peers of non-competing firms and certified executive coaches to master proven strategies that will increase profits and create a business that works without the owner.

Next Session Starts March 5, 2015 (sessions held once a week on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – noon for 12 weeks) Growth Accelerator Business owners with revenue less than $500k will develop a “Roadmap” to build a million dollar business, learning over 6 consecutive sessions how to generate prospects, increase profits, eliminate chaos, and motivate employees.

Next Session TBD – check with us for upcoming dates (sessions held once a week on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – noon for six weeks) Strategic Launch Early stage business owners with revenue less than $500k will develop a plan using the SBDC’s DOOR’s approach, a comprehensive system designed to help entrepreneurs Affirm Dreams, Understand Obstacles and Opportunities, identify Resources and outline Steps to success.

Next Session Starts July 16, 2015 (sessions held once a week on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – Noon for six weeks)

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The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Robert “Bob” George Isenberg, 50 Robert “Bob” George Isenberg, 50, of Augusta, W.V. and formerly of Southern Maryland passed away on Feb. 11, at Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, W.V. He was born on Feb. 22, 1964 to the late William R. Isenberg, Sr. and the late Mary K. (Koenig) Isenberg.

Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved to take camping trips with his wife, Betty and his two dogs. Bob and Betty had been together for 26 years and married for 13 years Oct. 25, 2001. Bob was currently working as a small engine mechanic at Mill Creek Saw Shop in West Virginia.

In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kimberly A. Kurtz and a great granddaughter, Brandy R. Spalding.

Bob is survived by his wife, Betty V. Isenberg; daughters, Donna K. Gatton (Jack), Karen M. Carroll, Tammy L. Dean and Jenny M. Buckler; brothers, William R. Isenberg, Jr. (Donna), Carl N. Isenberg (Sherry) and Lloyd H. Isenberg; sisters, Barbara K. Kitchens (William), Carrie L. Amaker (Anthony) and Arlene L. Isenberg; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, plus one on the way; a very special uncle, Donald Jack Isenberg; and friends and co-workers at Mill Creek Saw Shop.

Arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall. A Memorial Service will be held in Augusta, W.V. at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to help with funeral costs may be made to Betty Isenberg at HC 71 Box 169-I Augusta, W.V. 26704. Condolences may be made to the family at brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com

D. Shirley Mason, 89 D. Shirley Mason, 89, of Solomons, Md. passed away on Feb. 5, at Solomons Nursing Center.

Born Jan. 1, 1926 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Mason, Sr. and Rosa Dahlia Butler Mason.

Shirley graduated from McKinley High School in 1945. She served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1956. She was an insurance agent and also worked for the Department of Energy. Shirley enjoyed crafts, boating, and

bingo and was a member of the American Legion Post #274, Lusby.

Shirley is survived by her nieces, Diane Mason of SC, Sandra Hachem of W.V., and Rosa Rivera of Va., nephew, Owen Mason, Jr. of Fla., and her devoted friend Caroline C. Clarke of California, Md. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Walter L. Mason, Jr., Owen Deshield Mason and Phyllis Mae Mason.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Md. at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd., P.O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678, or Calvert Memorial Hospital, 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Condolences to the family may be made at rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Susan “TuTu” Lynn Kuenzel, 49 Susan “TuTu” Lynn Kuenzel, 49, after nearly a two year battle with cancer, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9, at her home in Owings, Md. Sue grew up in Bladensburg, Md. She was born in Easton, Md., the daughter of Helen Mae Olivia Kuenzel, who preceded her in death in 1994, and Edward Lee Kuenzel of Riverdale, Md. In addition to her father, she is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Danetta Kuenzel and their son, Landon of Christmas, Fla. and David and Catherine Kuenzel of Edgewater, Md. and their daughters Olivia and Sophia Kuenzel. She is also survived by her best friend of 41 years, Kelli Mulligan, and her children Susie and T.J. Sebastian.

Sue graduated from Bladensburg High School as part of the Class of 1983.

She had an 18-year career at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) in Washington, D.C. While rising to the rank of Assistant Director of Building Support Services, she was near and dear to many of her colleagues.

Sue will be remembered for her friendship, humor, strength, and independence. But most off all, she will be remembered for her kindness. She had a great heart and a kind soul. Simply put, she was the best daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

A Memorial Gathering and Services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, MD. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Saint Jude Children’s Hospital (stjude.org) or Calvert County Hospice (calverthospice. org). To view and sign the memorial guest book, go to leefuneralhomes.com.

Antonio “Tony” Guido, Jr. Antonio “Tony” Guido, Jr., of Elk-

ton, Md. and formerly of Calvert County, Md., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Tony was born in Morgantown, W.V. to Evelyn (Sampson) and Antonio Guido, Sr. When he was nine years old, the family moved to Washington, D.C., then to Capital Heights, Md., and then settled in Bladensburg, Md. Tony graduated from Bladensburg High School and joined the U. S. Navy right after. When Tony finished is service with the Navy, he settled in Calvert County.

He worked as a tile setter in Washington, D.C. and then went to work for the Washington Post. When the employees of the Post went on strike, Tony went to work for Pepco. After 23 years, he retired from there as the lead ship machinist. After his retirement, Tony dappled in the real estate business. He owned some property in Sunderland that he subdivided and sold. He enjoyed the thrill of investing and was known throughout Calvert County.

Tony was full of life and loved to talk. He was a loving, generous and very social man. Visits with the grandchildren always involved lots of laughter, teasing and tickling. To his family he was known as “Guido” and was very proud of his Italian heritage. He had a great love of animals and rescued a number of them throughout his life. His pride and joy was the African Gray Parrot he rescued as a hatchling and raised it to adulthood.

He was the beloved husband of Christine (Stanley) Guido, who he married in 2003. He was a loving father to Michael Guido, Kevin Guido, Paul Pinkard, Jr., Lorraine Pinkard and Roxanne Granberry. Tony was the devoted grandfather of 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Gloria Harris (Bobby), the son-in-law of Florence Stanley, the brother-in-law of Bruce, Albert and Roland Stanley, III and the uncle of Chrissy King and Jimmy Harris. He is also survived by numerous other friends and family.

A Memorial Gathering and Services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, Md. and interment is to be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to CAWL, P O Box 1660, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678.

Daniel “Danny” J. Eiler, Sr., 67 Daniel “Danny” J. Eiler, Sr., 67, of St. Leonard, Maryland passed away on Feb. 15 in Washington, D.C. He was born on Aug. 28, 1947, in Butler, Pennsylvania to Gisile and the late John Eiler. Danny retired in 2013 from the J. W. Graner Co. where he worked running Heavy Equipment. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved to vacation in Florida.

Danny is survived by his wife of 44 years Joyce A. Eiler. They were married on Sept. 30, 1970. Father of Daniel J. Eiler, Jr., the late Eric Christopher Eiler, and Thomas A. Barrett. Grandfather of Christopher Eiler, Danielle Eiler, Kevin Barrett and Anastasia Barrett, he is also survived by his mother, Gisile Eiler, and his siblings, JoAnne Shay (Don), Dixie Eiler, Michael Eiler (Linda), Christine Eiler, Laurie Thompson (Tim), and Jeffrey Eiler (Sherry) The family will receive friends on Friday Feb. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Maryland where services will be held at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow in Waters Memorial UMC Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department.

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Music and More!

Sign Up Now for the Third Round of the Battle of the Bands

There is still time to sign up for the Alchemical Records Battle of the Bands!

If you’re in a band, this could be your big break!

The Battle of the Bands is open to bands of all sizes.

There must be at least one live performer with vocals and instrumentation. So whether you’re a soloist with a guitar or a five piece band, come on out and show the world what you have to offer!

The battle will feature regional talent judged by a series of special guest judges using a point based rating system, all in the intimate setting of the Tree House Lounge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 7.

Bands will be scored based on professionalism, originality, audience participation and interaction.

To perform during the Battle of the Bands, participants are required to help sell tickets. Winning bands will move on to the semi-finals, to be scheduled in January or February.

The battle will feature regional talent judged by a series of special guest judges using a point-based

rating system. Prizes include studio recording time, radio promotion, magazine features and cold hard cash.

The price of admission is $10 in advance ($13 for individuals under 21) and $12 at the door ($15 for individuals under 21). The Tree House Lounge is located at 1006 Florida Avenue in Washington, D.C. The venue is located less than a mile from Redline Metro stops NoMA-Gallaudet Station and Union Station, and there is plenty of street parking in the area.

For more information, visit www.alchemicalrecords.com/event/botb-3rd-round/.

Featured Sponsors: Alchemical Records That-Guy-24/7 Belly Acres Studios Innovation Station Music Pretty Elektrik Company Flashband

Representatives of the Arts Councils From Southern Maryland Lobbied Legislators On Maryland Arts Day, Feb 10th In Annapolis

Senior Citizen News

SENIOR LIVING

Big Indoor Yard Sale There will be an indoor yard sale, Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W. Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick. Vendors can rent a table for a cost of $10. Registration with payment must be made

by March 16. Contact Calvert Pines for more information, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

2015 Senior Arts Competition If you are a Calvert County resident, aged 50 or older, you can submit your artwork for this year’s Senior Arts Competition, Wednesday, April 1, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Pick up a complete list of categories to choose from and the 2015 rules at your local senior center.

AARP Tax-Aide Program Tax-Aide Counselors are available now through Wednesday, April 15 to prepare tax returns for low-tomoderate income senior citizens aged 50-plus. Call your local senior center to schedule an appointment. Before making your appointment, make sure you have all of the documentation necessary to complete your return. This would include last year’s tax return and any income and expense documentation for 2014. If you, your spouse or any of your dependents participated in any of the Affordable Care Act Health Exchanges during any part of 2014, please bring all 1095 forms and other proof of insurance and receipts for any premium payments, waivers and exemption certificates for all individuals on the tax return. Bring a cancelled/voided check (for proof of direct deposit account) for any refunds/ payments. To make an appointment, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach Senior Center, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748.

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Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Enjoy a morning of CREATE! Bingo, Monday, Feb. 23, 10:30 a.m.

Watch as staff and seniors re-create the television show Dancing with the Stars with their version, Dancing with the Staff, Friday, Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Celebrate Black History Month with these events: Black Authors with Librarian Joannie Kilmon, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.; The Music of Famous Black Recording Artists, Wednesday, Feb. 25, all day; Black History Games, Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Learn the basics to make beautiful drawings at the Beginning Drawing class, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. Fee: $10.

This week’s Wednesday Remembrance will focus on Marian Anderson, one of the most celebrated AfricanAmerican singers of the twentieth century, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.

Eating Together Menu Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

The St. Mary’s County Arts Council plays a crucial role in supporting the arts. Members of the Southern Maryland’s delegation were reminded of the positive impact the arts have on economic development and tourism.

Monday, Feb. 23 Turkey with Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Coleslaw, Whole Wheat Bread, Pineapple Juice, Tropical Fruit Tuesday, Feb. 24 Baked Ham, Split Pea Soup, Summer Squash, Pickled Beets, Dinner Roll, Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, Feb. 25 Chicken Parmesan, Health Salad, Brown Rice, Whole Wheat Bread, Banana Thursday, Feb. 26 Hamburger, Tomato Soup, Mixed Fruit Cup Friday, Feb. 27 Fried Chicken Quarter, Great Northern Bean Soup, Coleslaw, Red Bliss Potatoes, Green Beans, Biscuit, Apple Crisp

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March Events at CSM

North End Gallery March and April 2015 - Fire and Ice

March brings us thoughts of spring and April is spring in force. But, there are years when winter lingers and snow falls on the crocus. It is a time of year when seasons collide and hence the title of the new show for the North End Gallery is “Fire and Ice”.

This is an All Member show and will run from March 4th until April 26th.

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The First Friday celebrations will be on March 6th and April 3 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallery in Leonardtown.

The North End gallery is located at 41652 Fenwick Street in Leonardtown. They may be reached at 301-475-3130 and the web address is www.northendgallery.org.

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Calvert County CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Holly Roadfeldt, piano. 3 p.m., March 1. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Piano soloist Holly Roadfeldt made her orchestral debut with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at the age of 13 and continues to be an active solo pianist and chamber musician performing standard and eclectic recital programs in the United States, Europe and Asia. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Limited seating. Free. rfleming@ csmd.edu, 443-550-6011, csmd. edu/Arts/WardVirts/index.html.

CSM Cause Theatre: All Out. 2:30 p.m., March 5. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. “All Out” follows contestants on a game show, but it turns out that everyone ends up a participant. The show begins as a typical contest, but as it peels away at the exterior of the contestants, the debasing price of success begins to be revealed. $5, all ages. Production may not be suitable for all ages. bxoffc@csmd. edu, 301-934-7828, csmd.edu/Arts/ CauseTheatre.html.

St. Mary’s County CSM Cause Theatre: All Out. 8 p.m., March 6. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. This play follows contestants on a game show, but it turns out that everyone ends up a participant. The show begins as a typical contest, but as it peels away at the exterior of the contestants, the debasing price of success begins to be revealed. $5, all ages. Production may not be suitable for all ages. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, w w w.csmd.edu /Ar ts/CauseTheatre.html.

Charles County Human Rights for Women and Girls. 2:30 to 4 p.m., March 3. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Campus Center (CC) Building, Room 100A, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The CSM Institutional Equity and Diversity Office hosts Malika Saada Saar, the executive director of Rights4Girls, as she discusses their efforts focused on the human rights of marginalized young women and girls in the U.S. Event is in partnership with CSM’s Integrated Learning Center. Free. Diversity@csmd. edu, 301-934-7659, www.csmd. edu/Diversity/.

CSM Connections Literary Series: Ron Capps and Dr. Fred Foote.

7:30 p.m., March 6. College of

Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Dr. John M. Sine Conference Room, BI-103, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Awardwinning writers and veterans Ron Capps and Dr. Fred Foote will discuss their time in the U.S. Military and how it has influenced their literary writing. Connections@csmd. edu, 301-934-7864, http://www. csmd.edu/connections/.

CSM Children’s Theatre: The Emperor’s New Clothes. 7 p.m., March 6; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., March 7. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Based on a short tale by Hans Christian Andersen, this performance is about two weavers who promise an emperor a new suit of clothes that is invisible to those unfit for their positions. $7 adults/seniors, $5 youth. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts/children/index.html.

Buffalo Soldier, William Cathay: An Oral History. 2:30 to 4 p.m., March 12. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Chaney Enterprises Conference Room, BI-113, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The CSM Institutional Equity and Diversity Office hosts an historical presentation on the first African-American female to enlist in the U.S. Army.

Posing as a man under the pseudonym William Cathay, she served for nearly two years before being medically discharged. Co-sponsored by CSM’s Veterans Organization. Free. Diversity@csmd.edu, 301-934-7659, www.csmd.edu/ Diversity/.

CSM Cause Theatre: All Out. 7:30 p.m., March 12, 8 p.m., March 13-14. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. This play follows contestants on a game show, but it turns out that everyone ends up a participant. The show begins as a typical contest, but as it peels away at the exterior of the contestants, the debasing price of success begins to be revealed. $5 all ages. Production may not be suitable for all ages. bxoffc@csmd. edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd. edu/Arts/CauseTheatre.html.

CSM Barbershop Extravaganza. 4 p.m., March 28. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.

Southern Mix, directed by Paul Douglass, will be joined by professional ensembles for an afternoon of barbershop harmony. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@ csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, csmd. edu/Arts/somix/index.html.

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An Enemy Impossible To Hate

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer The plan was to be on the University of Maryland campus at least two hours before tip-off. After that, our fate would be in the hands of the basketball gods.

We executed to precision. My buddy, a devout North Carolina fan, was decked out in Carolina blue; I rocked the best threads from my extensive Terrapins wardrobe. We were quite the visual contrast, but we shared a common dream: to find our way into Cole Field House to watch the Tar Heels play the always courageous, if not equally talented, Terps.

There was a fly in our basketball dream’s ointment: we lacked tickets. That would be a minor issue in today’s age of StubHub, but this game was played on Feb. 22, 1997. Game day scalpers controlled our fate.

There was another problem: we were young lads of limited means. We had eighty bucks. We were all-in.

After trolling around Cole for a while, we learned that many (affordable) scalped tickets were specially marked for students. To use them, you needed a Maryland ID. The regular tickets? They far exceeded our meager budget. It looked bleak for the little fans that could.

Dejected, we sat slumped on a curb holding out two fingers (a non-verbal demand signal for two tickets). Five minutes before tip, a voice from the heavens asked, “you guys need two?” Uh, yessir. We confirmed they weren’t student tickets and then asked the fateful question: “How much?”

“Gimme forty…for both.”

The seats were in the third row, a few feet from the baseline. Thieves were we.

Unfortunately, the game lacked the drama of our pre-game adventure. North Carolina, behind Vince Carter and Antwawn Jamison, cruised to a 93-81 victory. The 1996-97 season would prove to be long-time Carolina head coach Dean Smith’s last and this game his finale at legendary Cole Field House.

Nearly 18 years later – Feb. 8, to be exact – I was back on the Maryland campus to watch the women’s basketball team play Nebraska. At halftime I grabbed my wife’s phone and checked the sports headlines. Bad news. Dean Smith had died.

Smith, after 36 years on the bench, retired with then-record 879 Division 1 wins (many at Maryland’s expense). Before Duke became Duke, Maryland’s archrival, the thorn in the Terrapins’ shell, was Smith’s Tar Heels. North Carolina almost always had better talent, seemed to get all the calls and had a knack for break-yourheart late-game heroics.

I remember one game fondly, though. On Feb. 20, 1986 – maybe to the day you’re reading this – Len Bias scored 35 points to lead Maryland to a 77-72 overtime win over North Carolina, in Chapel Hill. It was the Tar Heels’ first loss at the glossy new Dean Smith Center.

But such victories were rare. Carolina was the big brother Maryland could rarely whip, the standard Maryland never reached.

This jaded, frustrating history should, by definition, mean that Smith is the enemy. He should be hated. Loathed. His image should incite rage.

Truth is, I love and respect Dean Smith. He was just so darn classy. He wasn’t flamboyant. He never sought attention or craved credit. Smith never tried to be bigger than his players, his opponent or the game – he sought only to blend in, despite his gigantic status. Character was something Smith possessed, not something he was. And this being Black History Month, it is important to remember his underpublicized (just as Smith would want it) contributions to desegregation. His progressive acts included being the first UNC coach to grant an athletic scholarship to an African American and crashing a previously all-white restaurant with an African American player shortly after the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Former All-American Maryland center and sworn on-court Smith adversary Len Elmore sent out the following tweet after Smith’s death: “A life well lived, a job well done. The game, society has lost an icon. God bless #The Dean.”

Elmore’s statement captures Smith’s legacy. A man whose profession demanded a winner and a loser died without a scant hint of an enemy. Dean Smith: a life well lived, a life to be emulated.

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Seahawk Men’s Basketball Cruises to Non-Conference Win in New York

Thirteen Seahawks scored as the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team stepped out of Capital Athletic Conference play and rolled to a 91-58 victory over the host Alfred State Pioneers Thursday evening.

Tonight’s triumph is the ninth straight for St. Mary’s (17-4) and puts Head Coach Chris Harney just one win away from his 200th career victory. Harney currently holds a 199-78 record in his 10 years.

The Seahawks, who rank sixth in the first edition of the NCAA Division III Middle Atlantic Region rankings, returned to league action Feb. 14 as Wesley College visits the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics & Recreation Center Arena. On Jan. 17, St. Mary’s recorded a 67-59 win over the Wolverines in Dover, beginning its ninegame win streak.

Before the start of Saturday’s action, the Seahawks recognized their three seniors – team captains MacGyver Biniak (Elkridge, Md./Howard), Lee Jordan, Jr. (Baltimore, Md./Baltimore Free Academy), and Nicholas LaGuerre (Baltimore, Md./Lansdowne) – on Senior Day. All men’s basketball alums were invited back as well to play in Saturday’s annual alumni game at noon.

LaGuerre led the way for the Seahawks with game-bests of 17 points and six rebounds while first-year guard Delaszo Smith (Baltimore, Md./Annapolis) came off the bench to contribute a dozen on 5-of-9 shooting from the field. Smith’s fellow classmate Trey Hawkins (Huntingtown, Md./Huntingtown) also scored in double figures as a reserve, chipping in 10 and game-high six boards.

St. Mary’s tenacious defense forced 26 Pioneer miscues, which resulted in 28 points while controlling the glass with a 41-36 rebounding margin. The Seahawk bench shined brightly tonight combining for 46 of the team’s 91 points.

The contest was close throughout the first half. Junior guard Justin Wallace (Mount Vernon, N.Y./Mount St. Michael) pulled Alfred State (5-19) within three with a triple at 8:37. St. Mary’s broke the game open by closing the half on a 24-4 from that point on for a 48-25 halftime lead.

LaGuerre collected all 17 of his points in the first 20 minutes to lead all scorers at intermission while Smith picked up 10 of his 12. Wallace paced the Pioneers with seven behind a pair of three-pointers.

Junior captain Troy Spurrier (Mt. Airy, Md./Glenelg) began the second stanza with a bang as Spurrier dunked 11 seconds in. The Seahawks would go on to increase their 23-point halftime lead to a 37-point margin with 3:44 left.

Alfred State was led by senior guard Tommy Hutson (Brooklyn, N.Y./Susan McKinney) as Hutson tallied a dozen in the Pioneers’ sixth straight loss.

St. Mary’s Men’s Lacrosse Home and Season-Opener Postponed

Head Coach Chris Hasbrouck announced Saturday afternoon that tomorrow’s home- and season-opener for the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team has been postponed.

The Seahawks were slated to open up the 2015 campaign at Seahawk Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 15 against No. 18 Roanoke College but the extreme cold weather conditions brought on by Winter Storm Neptune have caused the game’s postponement.

Both sides are currently working together to reschedule the matchup.

St. Mary’s now hopes to kick off its new season on Saturday, Feb. 21 as they take on Dickinson College at the St. Paul’s School in Brooklandville, Maryland.

The first face-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Entertainment

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Grand Finale Concert of the Season to Feature Award Winning Legend Doyle Lawson

Thursday, February 19, 2015

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Thursday, Feb. 19

DJ Captain Rich Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20 Three Sixty Band Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21 3 Days of Rain Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

The Piranhas Port Tobacco Marina (7536 Shirley Blvd, Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m.

Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Jay Armsworthy Stephen Burwell-fiddle, left, Eli Johnston-bass, Joe Dean-banjo, Doyle Lawson-mandolin, Dustin Pyrtleguitar, Josh Swift-Dobro. The photo is credited to: Sandlin Gaither and submitted by Jay Armsworthy.

What a way to close out a series of concerts with none other than, the maestro of the mandolin, Doyle Lawson, one of the lions in Bluegrass music. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will be appearing at the American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville, Md., on Sunday March 8. The doors open at noon and the show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $20 per person. The show is presented by Jay Armsworthy & The Sons of the American Legion.

Lawson, a Tennessee native from Sullivan County, near Kingsport, began playing the mandolin at age 11 with a borrowed mandolin from a family friend. Doyle cut his teeth listening to Bill Monroe on the radio playing the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday nights. The young boy from East Tennessee went on to become a Bluegrass legend whose achievements continue to soar. With nearly 40 albums to their credit, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (DLQ) have multiple Grammy, Dove, ICM, IBMA and SPBGMA Award nominations, and are 7-time winners of IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year.

In 2013, DLQ were crowned Bluegrass Gospel Artist of the Year at the 22nd Annual Diamond Awards, and Doyle Lawson received his sixth SPBGMA Mandolin Performer of the Year Award. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver reigned as the Inspirational Country Music Association (ICM) Vocal Group of the Year in 2012, the same year Lawson was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.

Lawson was honored in February 2012 by Governor Bill Haslam and the State of Tennessee for his contributions to the state and America through his music (Senate Joint Resolution 467).

Legendary in the Bluegrass genre and called a “mandolin virtuoso” with “perfectly silken harmony” by The New York Times, Doyle Lawson broke new ground in 2011 with a benchmark Children’s Hospital and Arena Tour, the first tour of its kind in any genre, combining National Anthem performances at major sporting arenas with performances for boys and girls at Children’s Hospitals in the same cities or regions. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver performed for nearly 108,000 people during six games in 2011 alone — not including Live broadcast audiences for the NBA and NCAA games — as well as for countless children, families, and staff in visits to children’s hospitals. DLQ sang their first NASCAR Anthem in 2012, kicking off Sprint All-Star Weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR’s second largest track with 165,000 screaming fans, as they performed the National Anthem for NASCAR’s Education Lottery 200 in May, with other superstars on hand for the weekend including Tim McGraw and Blake Shelton. That’s pretty impressive numbers and company from the little boy from Kingsport, who grew up to be a LEGEND. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advanced by sending a check or money order to Jay Armsworthy, P.O. Box 741, California, MD. They will be held at the door. Bar-B-Que Sandwich platters will be available for sale prior to the show. The American Legion is located on the corner of Maryland Rt. 381 and 231 in Hughesville, Md. For more information, visit www.americanlegionbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004.

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Sunday, Feb. 22 Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.

Great Country Music Port Tobacco Marina (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 9 p.m.

DJ Randy Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 23 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) –11 a.m.

Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

Karaoke All American Steak House (35 St. Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf) – 8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 27 Justin Myles Full Band Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

FUBAR Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

The Craze Live Band Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28 Vendetta Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 1 John Shaw Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.

Monday, March 2 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

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The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

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How To Remove Snow From Your Roof The beauty of winter landscapes is not foremost on the minds of homeowners who have roofs full of heavy snow and ice. What may seem beautiful elsewhere can cause anxiety when one's home is under a precipitation onslaught.

Excessive snow loads on a roof can cause the roof to leak or even collapse.

The weight, and not the depth, of the snow is what determines if it needs to be removed from the roof. Fluffy snow may not be problematic, as it can take around seven times as much dry snow to equal the weight of wet snow.

After a snowstorm, go outside and lift a few shovelfuls of snow. If it's backbreaking work, then the snow on your roof may be dangerous.

Homes built to code can typically handle the snow and ice load that comes with the winter season. However, homes that have undergone unapproved renovations, or those where load-bearing walls have been removed from the interior may be susceptible to catastrophic roof collapses.

Another problem homeowners face this time of year is ice dams, which occur when snow on the roof melts slightly and then refreezes, forming thick portions of ice usually at the edges of the roof by the gutters. Ice dams can divert melting snow in and under roofing shingles instead of through gutters and downspouts.

A common contributor to ice dams is inadequate ventilation and insulation in attics. Heat from the interior of the home that rises into the attic can cause the roof to warm up enough to melt the snow. This is easily remedied by having ample insulation and ensuring proper ventilation of the attic to maintain temperatures cool

Traumatic Loss Retreat

Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. – Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m.

enough to prevent underside melting of snow.

At Camp Maria Retreat Center 41290 Camp Maria Road Leonardtown, MD 20650

Signs of a problem If you experience any leaks from the ceiling or notice water coming down walls, a roof leak from excess snow or ice dams may be the culprit. Snow that is too heavy may create cracks in plaster and drywall and cause sagging that affects the framework of interior doorways. If you hear creaking or popping sounds, immediately exit the house, as these are strong indicators of an imminent collapse.

For those (18 years and older) who have lost a loved one to a sudden death… from accident, murder, suicide, drunk driving, drug overdose, war/military or any unexpected death from illness.

Meditation & Prayer Creative Arts Body Movement Music Spirituality & Wellness Exercises, Practice & Resources A Time of Healing, Growth & Relaxation Meeting & Sharing In the Beauty of Camp Maria Retreat Center

Clearing the roof The Better Business Bureau warns against going up on the roof if you cannot safely remove the snow with an ice rake or similar tool. You should not jeopardize your health by trying to remove snow and ice.

Confirm that contractors who remove snow have current liability and worker's compensation insurance before hiring them. Contractors will charge anywhere from $60 to $300 per hour to remove snow from the roof. Always inquire in advance as to what a fee covers.

Even after snow is removed, there's no guarantee it will not accumulate again.

Keep in mind that some snow and ice removal remedies can invalidate the warranty on recently installed roof shingles.

This is something that must be weighed before proceeding with snow removal.

Home insurance policies may or may not cover the cost of snow removal and damage. Call your insurance company to find out what your policy covers. Keep good records for the cost of all repairs to see if you can be reimbursed.

Facilitation led by Laura Webb, Recovery Support Services Director, Walden Sierra For questions? Contact Laura Webb at 301‐997‐1300 x 804 or lauraw@waldensierra.org Overnight Accommodations & Meals Provided Retreatants must provide their own towels and sheets

Retreat is free of cost. Funded by a Ministry Grant from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth To make reservations, contact MeMe Stauffer at 301‐475‐8330 or Reservations.CampMaria@gmail.com For CMRC/Program Information, contact Ann Kovalcik at 301‐475‐8330 or director@campmaria.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Complete & mail to CMRC at address above Attn: MeMe Stauffer or email: Reservations.CampMaria@gmail.com NAME _________________________________________________________ GENDER (for accommodations): M F ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE (HOME/WORK/CELL) ____________________________________ EMAIL ____________________________ ORGANIZATION/CHURCH/SCHOOL __________________________________________________________________ OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED: Yes No

Heavy snow accumulation on the roof can lead to problems like leaks or even complete roof collapse.

Deadline for Reservations for Traumatic Loss Retreat – Friday, March 6, 2015

Facebook – Friends of Camp Maria Retreat Center ~~ www.campmaria.org

Out&About Thursday, Feb. 19

NARFE Meeting Calvert Pines Senior Center, West Dares Beach Rd. Prince Frederick – 1 p.m.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 19, at the Calvert Pines Senior Center. There will be a presentation by Will Selman, Calvert Community Planning and Building on the Armory Square Development. This will be followed by a short business session. Also, join us for an early lunch at 11:30, this month at La Tolteca in Prince Frederick. Active and Retired Federal employees, current and prospective members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Information and Application, call 410-586-1441 or email NARFE1466@ gmail.com.

Friday, Feb. 20 Membership Meeting American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 7 p.m.

All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the general meeting, starting at 7 p.m., in the upper-level meeting hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call 301-855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org.

Seafood Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Chef will be dishing up this luscious entre with all the sides and a beverage beginning at 5:30 until 7 p.m. Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Auxiliary. This is a meal you won’t soon forget. In the lower level dining room, the cost is $10 including sides, salad, and beverage. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to 301-855-6466. The public is welcome.

Saturday, Feb. 21 Sculpting with Wire: Trees Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby – 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Join visiting artist Devin Mack, and explore the world of wire sculpture. Learn basic wire sculpting methods and practice applying various techniques to create a decorative wire tree. Each student will walk away with their own unique tree and the knowledge to continue working with wire at home. Class will be offered at two different times on Feb. 21. The first class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and the second class runs from 1 to 3 p.m., please specify which time at registration. Member Cost is $15, and Nonmember Cost is $20. A materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration required, please call (410) 326-4640.

Free Veterans Stand Down Event American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, LaPlata - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free Veterans Stand Down Event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, LaPlata. Open to all Active Duty, Military Veterans and their dependents. Focus of event is to connect Veterans with Agencies and service providers to assist Veterans with VA benefits, writing a resume, transition from military life to civilian

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life, assist the homeless and much more. Bring Military ID, VA ID or DD214 and if applying for initial benefits, DOD health records. Closest Van GO stop is Walgreens in LaPlata- a short walk to the American Legion Post 82.

Try Hockey For Free!

Capital Clubhouse, Waldorf Marketplace I, 3033 Waldorf Market Pl., Waldorf - 8 to 9:25 a.m.

USA Hockey and the Southern Maryland Sabres Hockey Club invite kids, ages 4 to 9, to try hockey for free! Rental equipment and instruction will be provided. No experience is needed and will be lots of fun for the little ones! Please register online at tryhockeyforfree.com.

Intro to Stained Glass: February Session Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn the fundamentals behind stained glass art from instructor Leza Hepler as students explore the copper foil technique.

Learn how to cut, shape and grind glass, as well as foiling and soldering techniques to make a small sun-catcher for your window. Class will be held on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a member cost of $50 and a nonmember cost of $55. All materials are included. Advanced registration is required, please call (410) 326-4640.

Shoppes at Asbury Sale Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons - 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Shoppes at Asbury will be holding a sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium and other marked sites in the building.

The sale will include Betty’s Closet a resale of gently used clothing and accessories. The library committee will have books and CDs at a fabulous price. Granny’s Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture and miscellaneous items. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For more information please call 410-394-3483.

Sunday, Feb. 22 Freedom Through Flight North Beach Town Hall, 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach - 2 to 3 p.m.

“Freedom Through Flight” presented

by Chris Haley. Mr. Haley gives an overview of slavery in Maryland and talks specifically about slaves who found freedom through flight from Calvert County, MD. Lecture Location: North Beach Town Hall. Free and open to the public. Adult Lecture Series “The World Around Us” sponsored by the Bayside History Museum.

Highlight Tours Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. South, Solomons - 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; Feb. 22 Celebrate Black History month with highlight tours in the Maritime History Hall at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Free with museum admission.

Metalworking: Riveted Bail Pendant Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby - 1 to 4 p.m.

Learn basic jewelry techniques from instructor Tricia Hall, such as metal-working, soldering, stamping, riveting, and bezelsetting a cabochon stone as students create artsy metal and gemstone pendants. No experience is necessary. Metal kit includes everything needed to create one pendant. The cost is $45; members $40, plus $35 materials

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Community Events fee. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

Recovery in Real Life: Celebrating the Voices of Hardship, Hope, and Healing from Eating Disorders The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, 6535 North Charles St. 300, Towson – 1 to 4 p.m.

The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt (eatingdisorder.org) will kick off National Eating Disorders Awareness Week with a unique, free community event on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event, “Recovery in Real Life: Celebrating the Voices of Hardship, Hope, and Healing from Eating Disorders,” will feature presentations by women and men who have all been on the journey of recovery from an eating disorder and know how difficult and rewarding recovery can be. Come hear their stories. Listen to the lessons they’ve learned. Gain inspiration from their hope. In addition to the main panel presentation, attendees may choose to attend one of several breakout sessions facilitated by panelists and CED clinical staff. Topics include: pregnancy/post-partum and eating disorders, body image, mindfulness and yoga, inclusion of men and minorities, and strategies for family members and support people.

Visit eatingdisorder.org for more information or to RSVP. Struggle for Freedom North Beach Town Hall, 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach – 2 p.m.

Bayside History Museum and Calvert Library will be hosting Chris Haley at the North Beach Town Hall for a presentation entitled, “Struggle for Freedom.” The event will be Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Chris Haley, actor, writer, historian, genealogist, and motivational speaker, will discuss our shared heritage, the history of slavery in the United States and the struggle for freedom. Haley is the Director of the Study of Slavery in Maryland at the Maryland State Archives research center and the nephew of Alex Haley, author of the famous Pulitzer Prize winning book, Roots: The Saga of an American Family. For more information, contact Bayside History Museum at 410-610-5970 or Calvert Library, at 410-535-0291.

Monday, Feb. 23 Support Groups and Crisis Counseling Crisis Intervention Center, 975 Solomons Island Rd. North, Prince Frederick – 9 a.m.

Crisis Intervention Center is pleased to announce the formation of support groups for survivors of intimate partner violence and abuse. Groups are free of charge. The Crisis Intervention Center services women, men and children who have been affected by intimate partner violence and abuse. Crisis Counselors and therapists are on site to help those who struggle with domestic abuse as well as sexual abuse and assault. Please call today; we are here to help. 410-535-1121.

Gospel Night at Calvert Library Prince Frederick Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 7 p.m.

In partnership with some very talented people, Calvert Library Prince Frederick is offering a special treat for the community on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. The Brooks United Methodist Men’s Choir and the Gospel Sisters will be lighting up the library with a gospel music performance. Between songs, Guffrie Smith will share a brief history of gospel mu-

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sic and insight into the history of specific pieces. If you love music, do not miss this event.

For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Tuesday, Feb. 24 Casual Tuesday Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The menu will feature shrimp. The cost is $10, including sides, salad, roll, and beverage. Call for more information at 301-855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org. The public is welcome.

Morning Mingle Holiday Inn Express, 355 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick - 8:30 a.m. $10 per person; Start off your business day with a lite breakfast and the chance to network! New members who have joined the Chamber since the last Morning Mingle in August have been invited to display promotional materials about their business.

Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Chaney Enterprises Conference Room, BI-113E, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. - 6 to 7:30 p.m.

A descendant of the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history, James DeWolf Perry will be on campus to discuss his family¹s discovery of their ancestors as well as answer questions about the documentary. This event is free. For more information please email mcanizales@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7659, or visit csmd.edu/Diversity.

Wednesday, Feb. 25 Homeschool Clay Series: Bobble Head Pinch Pots Annmarie Sculpture Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby - 1 to 3:30 p.m Join instructor Joanne Paskoff in a fun and informative new class! Students ages 8 to 14 learn popular hand-building techniques with clay as they create colorfully fun projects, keepsakes, and everyday items. In this class, students get creative with pinch pots as they design their own imaginary creatures and turn them into bobble heads. Learn decorative techniques and use various tools and underglazes to add personality to the creations.

Students will be called or emailed when ready for pickup 2 to 3 weeks after class. Class is offered on Feb. 25, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Class costs $40 for the first student with a sibling fee of $15 each, members: $35 for the first student with a sibling fee of $15 each. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org.

Thursday, Feb. 26 Little Minnows - Things that Go Bump in the Night Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons - 10 to 11 a.m.

Bat’s sonar, owl’s big ears, and raccoon’s sensitive paws – learn how animals use their senses to navigate the night. For children ages 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Free for Calvert Marine Museum members; $5 for non-members.

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

February Month Long • February: Art in the Stacks – Yang S. Hand, 3D Art Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way The show includes porcelain china painting, ceramic, and pottery. Ms. Hand learned her art in Korea and is certified for instruction in 3D Art and the art of Porcelain Linen Dolls.

She has won numerous awards through military art contests throughout the world for porcelain china painting, ceramics, and pottery.

Thursday, Feb. 19 • Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m.

This program will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. 410-326-5289 • T.A.C.O.S. Meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 5 to 6 p.m.

For teens (those of you ages 13-19) - Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things! Join T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students). Help make Calvert Library awesome! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Phillis Wheatle. Please register. 410-257-2411 • Homemakers Favorite Smart Phone Apps Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Presentation about smart phone tips and apps for health, coupons, shopping, discounts, ereading, navigation, travel, and internet privacy and safety. Please register. 410-257-2101 • Culture Night for Teens Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Visit the corners of the world on Culture Night. Try something new at our International Candy “Bar.” Watch cool pop music videos from other countries. Have fun with some cultural activities! Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • Family Night-Lego Mania!

Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8 p.m.

Fun family activity! For parents and kids K-5! Please register. 410-257-2101

Friday, Feb. 20 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, Feb. 21 • Garden Smarter: Rain Gardens and Techniques

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Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Capture and reuse rainwater on your property with rain gardens and other water saving techniques. You’ll have a lush and diverse landscape while keeping sediment and pollution out of the bay. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2101 • Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411 • Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Children’s MakerSpace Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons . 1:00-4:00pm. Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations.

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Monday, Feb. 23 • Books & Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

“Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes. Moms, dads, caregivers and your tots! Book club for adults, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289 • Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

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• Evening Family Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Family storytime for preschoolers. Program includes books, songs and flannelboard stories. Please register. 410-326-5289 • Performance and History of Gospel Music Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us to learn a bit about the history of gospel music from Guffrie Smith and hear the talented Men’s Gospel Choir of Brooks United Methodist Church and the Gospel Sisters of Prince Frederick perform. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, Feb. 24 • Calvert Career and Technology Academy Showcase Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us for an opportunity to see what an excellent resource Calvert County has in the Career and Technology Academy. If you have a middle-schooler who would benefit from hands-on education, be sure to come ask your questions and learn more about CTA. Call the Career and Technology Academy (410-5357450) for which programs will be featured.

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• Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289

Wednesday, Feb. 25 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:20 to 10:50 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289 • Dr. Seuss Evening Storytime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Come and join us for a celebration for Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! Books, songs, cake and lots of fun. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Song Circle/Jam Session Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

7-12 singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just enjoy the music. 410-326-5289

Thursday, Feb. 26 • Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m.

This program will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. 410-326-5289 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-326-5289 • Wiz Kids: Design in 3D! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. This month we’re going to be designing in 3D! For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Cadette Girl Scout Book Artist Badge Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Explore the art of bookbinding, take apart an old book, and try your hand at some book artist techniques. See how fun and interesting books can be … even when you aren’t reading them! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Dr. Seuss Evening Storytime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Come and join us for a celebration for Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! Books, songs, cake and lots of fun! 410-257-2411 • Wiz Kids: Design in 3D! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. This month we’re going to be designing in 3D! For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Dr. Seuss Evening Storytime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 7:45 p.m.

Come and join us for a celebration for Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! Books, songs, cake and lots of fun. 410-257-2101 • Dr. Seuss Evening Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m.

Come and join us for a celebration for Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! Books, songs, cake and lots of fun. 410-326-5289 For more information, visit calvert.lib. md.us

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From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown.

Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!

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Forest Stewardship Forest land is important to the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. Forests provide several layers, from the canopy to the forest floor, that act as filters, improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, remove nutrients, and regulate stream flow during storms.

Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest, most of it privately owned, cover approximately 42% of its land area. St. Mary’s County’s land area is about 50% forested, and has more than 400 miles of shoreline. Wooded buffers along these shorelines are critical to improving Bay health. Acre for acre, forested lands produced the least amount of runoff and pollution. The County occupies a forest transitional zone, where the dominant tree species vary from oak/ hickory to tulip poplar to sweet gum/red maple and loblolly pine.

Forests can be harvested on a sustainable basis for materials, including structural lumber, crates, shelving and furniture, flooring, mulch, and pulp for paper. Forests can, in most cases, provide these products while

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County residents with questions about woodland stewardship and management, as well as timber harvesting, should contact a certified forester. The State of Maryland maintains a database of private Licensed Professional Foresters (LPFs), who work cooperatively with

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also maintaining and even enhancing wildlife habitat, recreational activities, and soil conservation. Timber harvests are closely monitored by a partnership of agencies, including St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District and St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management.

Go to trees.maryland.gov for information on planting trees. There is a Recommended Tree List for the program Marylanders Plant Trees. There is a $25.00 coupon on the website for purchasing a tree. However, the tree must be on the eligible list of trees. There are 14 small trees, or 29 large trees on the list that is updated periodically.

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the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service to assist landowners with implementation of timber harvests. Lists of LPFs can be found at the DNR Web site below.

Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on help with managing your landscape by providing information, a site visit, and landscape certifications.

Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners can help guide you through it while offering suggestions to improve both the appearance and sustainability of your landscape.

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This is the twenty-eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!

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