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Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Ed Nicholson, founder and president of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, will give the keynote address at the College of Southern Maryland’s winter graduation ceremony on Jan. 15.

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Arc of Southern Maryland Prepares for 2015 Legislative Session By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Arc of Southern Maryland is gearing up for the 2015 Legislative Session, and one of the biggest challenges they are coming up against is ensuring fair compensation for Arc employees and ensuring individuals with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to live as independently as possible. One of the biggest goals of the legislative session is to maintain the 30 percent buffer above minimum wage for all direct care employees, according to Executive Director Terry Z. Long. During the past legislative session, a pay increase of 3.5 percent per year was agreed on for direct care employees, Long said, but there is a provision that allows the governor to cut that increase in order to balance the budget. “We’ll know when the governors budget comes out,” Long said. The budget will be available at the end of January. Direct care employees and employers statewide are being asked to advocate for the pay increase to be left intact, and the bug push will begin after the budget comes out.

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In addition to maintaining the pay level for direct care staff, the Arc will be working to ensure high school graduates will be fully funded when they enter the adult system in July, Long said. Along with assuring future funding, the Arc will continue to advocate for the state to continue downsizing institutions and easing the transition into group homes. The goal is to allow individuals with intellectual disabilities to live independently, whether that means getting them into an apartment or into a group home. “It’s exciting to see them open up,” Long said. “Just getting to decide that to eat gets them excited.” Arc representatives have two trips to Annapolis planned in the coming months. The first will be Calendar Distribution Day on Jan. 15, 2015, and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day on Feb. 19, 2015. For more information, visit www.arcsomd. org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Recycle your used electronic equipment at this free event. X-ray and MRI films are also accepted. Materials from residents and businesses are accepted; proof of residency required.

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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Thursday, Dec. 25 at 12:46 p.m., 30 firefighters from the Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAS) Fire Department, Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Lowes Home Improvement Store in California. Authorities were alerted to the fire after the fire alarm was activated – the fire was ruled accidental and it originated in a trash container located in an aisle of the store, according to Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) Melissa Decker, who responded to the scene. The store lost an estimated $10,000 in store merchandise, but the blaze caused no structural damage to the commercial building, according to DFM Decker. Authorities ruled the preliminary cause of the fire to be combustibles within a trash container, which ignited and spread to sheets of foam and plywood in the area. “The fire extended to nearby foam sheets and plywood, which resulted in the activation of the sprinkler system, which quickly extinguished the fire,” according to DFM Decker. According to officials, no injuries were sustained from the fire. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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House Completely Destroyed in Fire By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Thursday, Dec. 24, at 3:58 p.m., 47 volunteer firefighters from the Marbury, Potomac Heights, Nanjemoy, La Plata, Accokeek, Indian Head, Bryans Road, NSWC, Waldorf and Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Departments, responded to a residence in Indian Head after a nearby family member alerted authorities to a house fire, according to officials from the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Deputy Fire Marshals D. Brenneman and Melissa Decker responded to the fire, which took firefighters 45 minutes to extinguish, according to officials. The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the single-family home, which completely destroyed the house, according to DFM Brenneman. According to witnesses, the fire originated in the chimney/attic areas and the owner reportedly left the house earlier in the day with a fire burning in the fireplace. Officials identified the owner as John M. Fuchs, who is currently being assisted by family members. The preliminary cause of the fire is currently under investigation. No injuries resulted from the fire and no arrests have been made. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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Efforts Underway to Update Fire and Rescue Benefits By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Fire and Rescue Association is working to update the Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) during the upcoming legislative session in Annapolis. There are four changes proposed for Calvert County - to allow LOSAP eligible recipients to name an alternate beneficiary, to reduce LOSAP eligibility from age 55 to age 50, to increase additional payments from $4 per month to $10 per month and to remove the provision that the maximum benefit per month be $500. The LOSAP program, as it exists now, started in 1986, according to Fire, Rescue and EMS Coordinator Jim Richardson Richardson has known people who reach the age of collection and worry that they will no longer be allowed to volunteer. This is absolutely not the case, Richardson said. There are people who put 50 years or more volunteering with one of the fire and rescue squads. Currently, “members of Calvert County volunteer fire companies or volunteer rescue squad who reach the age of 55 and completed 25 years of certified active volunteer service in Calvert County are eligible to receive $400 per month for life. An additional $4 per month shall be added to the benefit for each full year

of active certified volunteer service in excess of 25 years with a maximum benefit of $500 per month for life. Calvert County’s LOSAP monthly stipend is one of the highest in Maryland,” according to the Calvert County Public Safety Website. The age of eligibility for LOSAP is a moving target. At the end of the legislative session, if it changes, it could either be 50 or 52. The goal is to avoid any tax repercussions, Richardson said. Currently, if a volunteer who is receiving LOSAP benefits dies, their spouse will continue to receive half the benefit amount for 10 years. There is a movement to allow volunteers to name a beneficiary, Richardson said. Not all volunteers are married, or their spouse may already be deceased. Richardson anticipates there being some limitations put on who can be named a beneficiary, such as limiting it to direct relatives only. The changes to the LOSAP program will come with a cost, but it will certainly be far less than implementing a career service program, Richardson said. For more information, visit calvertfirerescueems.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Streams in Your Neighborhood Need Help From My Backyard to Our Bay is a small but powerful booklet that was first developed by the Baltimore Soil Conservation District. From there, several counties republished a version tailored to their county resources. Calvert County’s booklet was developed by the Citizens Green Team. FREE COPIES can be obtained at Annmarie Gardens, at local libraries, or downloaded at calvertgreenexpo.org. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health.

Streams flowing through suburban areas need special care. As urban areas develop, natural stream channels are forced to handle a higher volume of stormwater due to the new expanses of impervious surfaces (roofs, parking lots, and streets). This destroys the natural state of the stream and causes the stream channel to increase in size. High, turbulent waters scour stream channels and undercut the banks until the tops of the stream banks cave in and are carried away, degrading the stream with tons of sediment. Stream banks should be protected with vegetation and trees. Streamside vegetation acts as a filter for runoff flowing from upland areas and is very effective at trapping and absorbing runoff and associated pollutants. The shade from trees and shrubs whose canopies overhang the stream keeps the water cool to protect streamdwelling organisms. Buffers also provide excellent habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Landowners should bear in mind that any grading or significant change within the stream channel that would affect the flow or cross-section of the channel requires a state permit. This permit is granted only if the landowner can prove that the proposed change will not negatively impact the environment or the stream’s ability to convey stormwater. The best protection for streams is a riparian buffer, a protected area extending beyond the stream banks that is densely planted in grasses, shrubs, and trees. Many nonprofit organizations have stream buffer cleanup projects. You can volunteer to help with these projects. Contact Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning for more information on installing buffers.

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On the Bay side, contact Project Clean Stream, organized by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, cleanstream. allianceforthebay.org/. On the river side of the County, Patuxent Riverkeeper organizes the only watershed wide clean up, paxriverkeeper.org/get-involved/annual-patuxentcleanup/. Or you can contact Citizens Green Team at calvertgreenexpo@gmail.com, and they will put you in contact with the right person.

This is the seventh in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of this powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next week’s Calvert Gazette!

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Recycle Your Christmas Trees at County Convenience Centers

Calvert County residents can take their live Christmas trees and wreaths to county convenience centers for recycling at no charge through Jan. 31, 2015. After Jan. 31, all trees must be brought to the Appeal landfill and standard fees will apply. Trees and wreaths must have all decorations, metal frames, lights and metal stands removed. Trees and wreaths may not be in plastic bags. Trees are accepted whole. All materials will be taken to the Appeal landfill to be mulched. Mulch is available to county residents for free. Wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, holiday cards and other paper are accepted at the convenience centers for recycling at no cost, any time of the year. Cardboard boxes should be flattened and all packing materials, ribbons and Styrofoam must be removed for trash disposal. Locations of the six convenience centers and their hours are listed on the county website at www.co.cal.md.us/recycle. For more information call 410-326-0210. Find Calvert County Government on Facebook. Calvert County Government Press Release

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Calvert County Emergency Management Division to Test Alert and Notification System Sirens on Jan. 5 The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division, will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout southern Calvert and St. Mary’s counties on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at noon. The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All citizens are asked to remember the scheduled testing and relay the information to friends, family and neighbors. The testing is conducted to check siren operation and increase public awareness of the alert and notification siren system. If the sirens sound at any other time, residents should tune to one of the local radio stations listed below for information and instructions. Emergency Alert System stations include: WPTX 1690 AM Lexington Park WYRX 97.7 FM Lexington Park WTOP 103.5 FM Frederick, D.C. WKIK 1560 AM La Plata WKIK 102.9 FM California WPRS 104.1 FM La Plata WSMD 98.3 FM Mechanicsville

WNNT 100.9 FM Warsaw WGOP 540 AM Pocomoke WCEM 1240 AM Cambridge WCEM 106.3 FM Cambridge WCEI 96.7 FM Easton WRAR 105.5 FM Tappahannock WEMD 1460 AM Easton Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Calvert County ALERT to receive timely information about various emergency and non-emergency situations in the county. Calvert County ALERT messages can be sent by a variety of methods – cell phone, landline, email, text messaging, fax, pager and more. Sign up for Calvert County ALERT online at www.co.cal.md.us/ and click on the Emergency Alerts button. Those without Internet can contact the Calvert County Division of Emergency Management at 410-535-1600, ext. 2638, to sign up or for additional emergency preparedness information. For information on Calvert County Government, visit www.co.cal.md.us or like us on Facebook. Calvert County Government Press Release

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Important Deadlines Set for Maryland Conservation Programs Maryland farmers and forest land owners can now apply for assistance to protect the health and productivity of their land under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Agricultural Management Program (AMA) administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). EQIP is one of USDA’s most popular Farm Bill conservation programs. Under this program, NRCS offers technical and financial assistance to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland and non-industrial private forestland. In 2014, NRCS provided more than $10 million in EQIP contracts to help Maryland farmers improve water quality, soil quality and wildlife habitat. In 2015, Maryland NRCS will offer AMA to help with water management and irrigation systems and seasonal high tunnels. Farmers can sign up for conservation programs throughout the year, but funding selections are made at specific times. The FY15 cutoff dates are January 16 and March 20. Tom Morgart, NRCS Maryland Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, noted it is important for farmers to get program applications in early to be eligible for limited funding. “Conservation plans must be developed for the area that is included in an EQIP or AMA contract,” he said. “When farmers develop a complete conservation plan for their farm, it speeds up the application process and allows for conservation to be applied in a strategic manner.” Eligible producers who sign up for the program

may receive a payment based on the statewide average cost for installing planned conservation practices. Socially disadvantaged, limited resource and beginning farmers and ranchers are eligible for a higher payment rate. Veteran farmers who are also beginning farmers and socially disadvantaged farmers receive the higher payment rate. Special pools are also available for On-Farm Energy, Organic and Seasonal High Tunnel conservation practices, as well as a number of landscape-based initiatives. All offer technical and financial assistance through the EQIP program. Wildlife concerns are included in the EQIP Program and a minimum of five percent of the available EQIP funding is used for wildlife purposes. Landowners interested in establishing wildlife practices or pollinator habitat can apply under the EQIP program. If you are interested in Farm Bill programs, contact your local NRCS office to identify and plan the conservation measures you would like to implement on your land. NRCS staff will help you develop a plan, identify recommended practices, and pursue funding through one of the many Farm Bill program options available. USDA service center locations are listed online at http://offices.usda.gov or in the phone book under Federal Government, U.S. Department of Agriculture. General program information is available on the NRCS Maryland website at www.md.nrcs.usda.gov. United States Department of Agriculture Press Release

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Recycle Electronics and More at Three January E-Cycling Events Calvert County residents can dispose of their used electronic equipment at three free e-cycling events in January. Xrays and MRI films are also being accepted. The events will occur rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations: • Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at the County Services Plaza, 150 Main St., Prince Frederick, and Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Road, Lusby • Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall, 8200 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach • Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville Road, Owings Examples of electronic equipment are televisions, radios, computers, cell phones, VCRs, power supply cords, printers, monitors, keyboards and scanners. Material from residents and businesses are accepted and proof of residency is required. Household appliances will not be accepted. For more information about recycling in Calvert County, please visit the county website at http://www.co.cal.md.us/recycle or find Calvert County Government on Facebook. Calvert County Government Press Release

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Arson on Christmas Day

By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Thursday, Dec. 25 at 2:45 a.m., five volunteer firefighters from the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department responded to Catchpenny Place and Billingsley Road in Charles County, after authorities were alerted by a passerby to an arson attempt of a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The incendiary fire was ignited in the front passenger compartment of the vehicle, causing an estimated $10,000 in damage to the Hyundai, according to Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) Melissa Decker, who responded to the scene. The blaze was extinguished within one minute and no injuries occurred as a result of the fire, according to DFM Decker. No arrests have been made at this time and the car owner was identified as Andre Wittington, according to officials. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Region, at 443-550-6820. lauren@somdpublishing.net

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Sheriff’s Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

During the week of December 22 through December 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,215 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Theft of Mail Case #14-71789:

A resident in the 7400 block of Stone Court in St. Leonard advised Dep. L. Kelly that someone stole two pieces of outgoing mail sometime between Dec. 21 and 22 that he had placed in his mailbox for pick up.

Burglary Case #14-71864:

Unknown suspect(s) stole an air conditioning unit as well as copper piping from a home in the 11700 block of Big Bear Lane in Lusby. Dep. N. Gilmore is investigating the crime that occurred between Oct. 10 and Nov. 7. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. Gilmore at 410-535-2800.

Burglary Case #14-71966:

Someone entered a home in the 5100 block of Rosemary Drive in Chesapeake Beach on Dec. 20 and stole two Smith and Wesson guns and a Glock gun along with ammunition and some cash. DFC P. Aurich is investigating.

Theft Case #14-72008:

A victim reported to Dep. N. Gilmore that someone stole a PlayStation gaming system, controllers and games from his home Dec. 23. The investigation is continuing.

CDS Violation Case #14-72142:

Dep. A. Ostazeski conducted a traffic stop on Dec. 24 at 11:38 p.m. on H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby and found that the driver, Andrew Scott Wilson, 24 of Lusby, was driving on a suspended license. Wilson was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was searched and found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Wilson was charged with possession of Tramadol and possession of contraband in a place of confinement.

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Maryland State Police Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. Resisting Arrest:

On Dec. 20 at 11:24 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and Rousby Hall Rd. in Solomons for traffic violations. Eugenia Cousineau, 51 of Solomons, was arrested for DUI. While attempting to arrest Ms. Cousineau, she began resisting and was ordered to stop. She failed to obey the order and was additionally charged with resisting arrest and failure to obey a lawful order. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana:

On Dec. 25 at 12:54 p.m., Trooper Palumbo stopped a vehicle on Main St. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. An odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed both marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Samantha I. Brower, 21 of Prince Frederick, was issued a Civil Citation and was released.

Possession of Marijuana:

On Dec. 25 at 2:37 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on Plum Point Rd. near Whippoorwill Way in Huntingtown for traffic violations. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana. Gregory A. Reeves, 32 of Waldorf, was issued a Civil Citation and was released.

Possession of Marijuana:

On Dec. 28 at 12:09 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to a residence in the 1900 block of Constitution Dr. in St. Leonard for a CDS complaint. The homeowner reported smelling the odor of marijuana inside the home. Andrew O Truitt, 19 of St. Leonard, was issued a Civil Citation and was released.

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What if Judges and Editor Parole Boards Took Excuse Notes Seriously?

While it may seem hard to believe in an age of oversteps its bounds. He’ll focus his anger in a more economic uncertainty and mega -terrorism, a TV productive manner in the future – Jennifer McVeigh series called “Welcome Back, Kotter” was once the Please excuse what happened years ago at the scourge of suburbia. Ambassador Hotel, but it was Senator Kennedy’s fault Set in Brooklyn, the series starred Gabe Kaplan for selling those F-14s to Israel. PS: there are 21 of us as a night school teacher fictitious “James Buchannan occupying the same body, and no one knows which of High School,” and featured a coterie of unmotivated, us pulled the trigger that night. So, it’s wrong to keep problem students. The wife of our general practioner all of us in prison. - Sirhan Sirhan seemed to feel that the nation’s youth (but not her Please excuse my client, Lyle, and his brothgrandchild for some reason) would emulate the wise- er Eric. They’re orphans, after all. - Leslie H. cracks and bad behavior on the show. Others thought Abramson, attorney Kotter was a horrifying representative of the teaching “Me no speak English” – Patrick Donavan (Tiki profession. (“Welcome Back, Kotter,” the astute read- Bar co-owner), charged with misuse of a telephone. er will by now have divined, didn’t get much respect from the parents). Edward C. Davenport, As much a regular staple of the series as KaDrum Point, Md. plan’s pitiful “uncle” jokes was a hoodlum named Juan Epstein who proffered notes to Mr. Kotter, generally offering some laughable excuse for unfinished homework assignments (“Please excuse Epstein from creative writing 101. He has morning sickness real bad. Signed, Epstein’s Doctor.”) I found myself reflecting back on Epstein’s excuse notes recently • Residental • Commerical as I watched a segment of “ e True Hollywood Story,” in which an • Wall Coverings • Power Washing actor – who shall remain nameless in this context - seemed to attribute his life-long battle with alcoholism to his friendship with the late John Wayne. I gather from the interview that it was that horrible Duke Wayne and not his own lifestyle choices which ended his 38 YEARS IN BUSINESS career. LICENSED & INSURED Which got me to wondering: what if judges and parole boards took these excuse notes seriously? Anna Mae Dean - annadean7@aol.com Please excuse my brother, Timothy. He’s a very patriotic Gulf War hero, but he doesn’t manage his anger well, and he gets upset 301-994-1513 (f) • 301-481-4182 (c) sometimes when the government

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CSM Holds Auditions for Spring Production, Jan. 26-27

The College of Southern Maryland’s Fine Arts Department is holding open auditions beginning at 6 p.m., Jan. 26-27 for its upcoming spring production “All Out.” “All Out” will be performed on all three campuses on March 5-6 and March 12-14. The comedy follows a group of game show contestants on their quest to win big money. It starts as a typical show, but as the game progresses, layers and layers of the contestants’ exteriors are exposed. “All Out” poses the question: What extremes will people go to, to win a prize of $100,000? This production may not be suitable for younger audiences. Auditions will be in the Fine Arts Center Theater, located on the La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Those auditioning should prepare a one-minute monologue. For information, visit www.csmd.edu/Arts or call the Box Office at 301-934-7828. College of Southern Maryland Press Release

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Mark Willis Graduates from Leadership Maryland

Calvert County Government Employee and Prince Frederick Resident Recognized at Dec. 2 Ceremony Leadership Maryland announced earlier this month that Mark Willis, deputy director, enterprise fund operations for the Calvert County Government, recently completed the professional development program dedicated to building a stronger Maryland by educating, cultivating and connecting our state’s brightest leaders. Leadership Maryland honored Willis, a resident of Prince Frederick, and the entire Class of 2014 at its 22nd annual graduation ceremony held Dec. 2 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Willis was one of 51 applicants chosen by a selection committee to complete Leadership Maryland’s eight-month hands-on learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues. The Class of 2014 reflects a cross-section of the state, including diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender. “To be informed about statewide and regional issues, and having the opportunity to engage and interact with leaders who put themselves on the front line every day, has prepared these individuals to be the catalyst for positive change in Maryland,” said Leadership Maryland Board Chairman William B. Grant, Esq., C.F.P. ‘02, president and CEO, First United Bank & Trust. “These are the leaders to watch now and in the future,” said Renée M. Winsky ‘05, president and Chief Executive Officer, Leadership Maryland. “Their experience confirms that the quality of leadership affects the success of the solutions. Problems are solved when committed, dynamic and informed leaders, with vision and passion, are willing to take the risk to lead.” Leadership Maryland is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers and/or their communities. Ideal Leadership Maryland members have a desire to learn more about Maryland’s most critical issues and a personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, their communities, and their state. For more information about Leadership Maryland, please visit www.LeadershipMD.org, call 410-841-2101 or email Info@LeadershipMD.org. Leadership Maryland Press Release

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Project Healing Waters Founder to be Keynote Speaker at CSM’s 16th Winter Commencement The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees and certificates during its 16th Winter Commencement Jan. 15 at the La Plata Campus. A keynote address will be provided by retired Navy Capt. Ed Nicholson, founder and president of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military personnel and disabled veterans. After graduating from the University of North Carolina in 1964, Nicholson received a commission as an ensign. He served on seven ships including a tour as commander of a destroyer and a tour as commander of a frigate. Nicholson attended the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California, served a tour as a Riverine Advisor in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, attended the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island where he earned a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies, and commanded Naval Ordnance Station Indian Head. Nicholson retired from the Navy with more than 30 years of service. Following retirement, he worked for Applied Ordinance Technologies in Waldorf. The genesis for PHWFF came in 2005 during a stay at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where Nicholson saw the returning wounded from the conflict in Iraq. A desire to offer a fun outing to recovering injured and wounded service members blossomed into a program that includes not only those seeking medical care at Walter Reed, but to other disabled veterans at military and veterans hospitals in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. In recognition of PHWFF’s work, Nicholson was selected by the cable network as a CNN Hero in 2009. He was honored as a recipient of the Purpose Prize in 2013 and was recognized by “Field and Stream Maga-

zine” with a Hero of Conservation Award last March. His keynote will be part of winter commencement activities Jan. 15. CSM’s Nursing Recognition Ceremony will be at 1 p.m. in the Physical Education (PE) Center on the La Plata Campus with a reception immediately following on the upper level of the PE Center. The Winter Commencement Ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the PE Center and tickets are required. Ticketholders are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the ceremony begins. Doors will close when the procession begins, and guests without tickets or arriving after the doors close may view the ceremony from the Fine Arts (FA) Center which will carry a live streaming broadcast. A reception immediately following commencement will be in the Center for Business and Industry (BI), Chaney Enterprises Conference Room BI-113. In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be announced and posted at www.csmd.edu if commencement activities will be held the following day, Jan. 16. Graduates and guests may also call the inclement weather hotline at 301-369-1999 or 800-650-4023. The safety of CSM students, guests and employees is of utmost importance. CSM will conduct bag checks at commencement, and all individuals may be subject to a bag check before entry. CSM Public Safety officials encourage guests to leave large secondary bags, diaper bags and backpacks in their vehicles or at home as these will be subject to the bag check process at the door. For information on commencement, visit www.csmd.edu/commencement. College of Southern Maryland Press Release

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An Investment in the Future

A Look into the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Programs Available in the School System and Local Library By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are nothing new to the Calvert library and the county’s school system, but combine these subjects together and STEM is created. “It’s not that STEM is new; it’s that we’re really focusing on it more,” Calvert Library Public Relations Coordinator Robyn Truslow said. “It’s interesting because we talk about the future of technology, but kids are growing up with devices in their hands. Technology is less of a thing now and more apart of whom everybody is,” she continued. Truslow said the Calvert library offers a wide variety of innovative programs for every age group – whether you are a toddler, teen or adult.

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“We’ve actually been doing STEM programming forever. The library is always a place to learn and it’s a place for people to come for lifelong learning – no matter if they’re preschoolers, two year olds, all the way up to 90 year olds,” Truslow said. The STEM programs available at the library are free to the public thanks to funding from the Friends of the Calvert Library, the Calvert Library Foundation, Inc. and local grants. Truslow explained how the library is now teaching the innovative subject of computer coding to preschoolers. “They’re sponges at that age…if you’re teaching languages at that age, because computer coding is a language, that is when they’re most open to it so we’re going to take advantage of that,” she said. Truslow believes the popularity of the STEM programs have grown each year. “We’re really casting this [as] a learning opportunity – it’s going to be fun, but it’s going to be a learning opportunity; I think because the schools have really focused on it, I think parents are more aware of it,” Truslow said. “The library just expanded to make that learning available to everybody, whatever that format is, and sometimes it’s in these fun programs that we do,” she said. Unlike the library, the school system only implemented STEM into the classroom six years ago, according to Science and STEM Supervisor Yovonda Kolo. “The original start up was about six years ago and it started at Calvert High and Calvert Middle and then it fazed into every school from there and it was a fazed in process because of funding,” Kolo explained. “We’re very fortunate that we do have those opportunities for students in all of the schools.” According to Kolo, students in kindergarten through eighth grade are exposed to embedded transdisciplinary STEM activities, as well as, after school programs, such as, MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement), Jr. Lego League and Robotics. However, these after school programs are only available when the necessary sponsorships and funding are accessible. Each middle school in the county has the Project Lead the Way (PLTW): Gateway to Technology Program and

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each high school has the PLTW: Gateway to Engineering or Biomedical Programs. “It is available to all students and just like any class would have a prerequisite, there are prerequisites that students should have before entering the course, but it is available,” Kolo said. “All of the programs provide students with early access to STEM; it gives them an opportunity to apply their knowledge learned in their science, math and technology courses so they can be more creative and innovative at a young age and hopefully it would transfer to careers and opportunities in STEM as they move forward,” she continued. The funding for the STEM programs in the school system is generated through a combination of grants, the Maryland State Department of Education and local funding. Calvert High School is hosting the Science and Engineering EXPO on Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “That day is kind of like an accumulation of all of the STEM activities that we have going on in Calvert County… it’s a really fun day,” Kolo said. “The main thing is access, early exposure and early engagement – with the hopes of students moving forward to do creative, innovative things in their lifetime.” lauren@somdpublishing.net

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In Our Community By Terri Schlichenmeyer Contributing Writer So many books, so little time. It’s easy to feel that way when faced with an entire bookstore full of possibilities. How do you pick? How do you know what’s good? Start here, with the Bookworm’s Best of 2014… Let’s start with FICTION. Throughout the year, every time something bad happens, you’re reminded to hug the ones you love. “Five Days Left” by Julie Lawson Timmer, the story of a woman who is at the end stages of a terminal disease, and a man in another state who has fallen in love with a child he’s fostering, will actually make you want to do that. Bring tissues. That’s all I’m saying. My list wouldn’t be complete without my annual nod to Emma Donoghue. Her novel “Frog Music,” a big story of murder and lust set in 1870s San Francisco is a must-read for this year. It’s a gauzy tale – in fact, it seems at times like a dream, as though the main character, Blanche Beunon has imagined the whole friendship she had with Jenny Bonnet and the reason for Jenny’s death. Bonus: it’s based loosely on a true event. I almost guarantee that you won’t see “The Last Time I Died” by Joe Nelms on any other Best Of list. It’s here because it was one of those books that just struck me: Christian Franco, a loser in life and love, learns that he can re-visit his childhood by being brought back from the edge of death. Early trauma left him with holes in his memory. Reviving gave him answers. But he had to die again and again and you won’t be able to put this book down until you know what happens. They say we all have a doppelganger, and “Recognition” by O.H. Bennett is based on that idea: on a rainy night, as a young widow heads home to pick up her son, she sees a beggar who is her late husband’s double. Many years ago, he went missing and was presumed drowned – but did he? You’ll wonder, too... And finally, a tie: “A Wanted Woman” by Eric Jerome Dickey and “I Am Pilgrim” by Terry Hayes are both thrillers; I couldn’t decide which I liked better. Be aware that the Dickey book leans toward violence and profanity, while the Hayes book is more espionage-like. Both kept me on the edge of

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The Best of 2014

my seat for days… And then there are my NONFICTION PICKS… “The Baby Boom” by P.J. O’Rourke will bring back memories for anyone born between 1947 and 1964. O’Rourke recalls the usual things that Boomers will remember – playing outside til dark, getting that first Color TV – but the real appeal comes when he finds something you’ve long-forgotten, and he expounds upon it. This book is like time-travelling to your childhood. Lovers of the Old (or new) West will love “Badluck Way” by Bryce Andrews, the story of cowboying, ranch life, and the end of both. It’s also a tale of conservation: wolves were a big problem on the ranch where Andrews worked, and they cost his employer a good amount of money. But where’s the happy medium between raising cattle and being a steward to the land and its wildlife? This book doesn’t have all the answers, but it’ll make you think. I’m normally not a big fan of biographies that include “recreations,” but “Death of a King” by Tavis Smiley was a great exception. In this book, Smiley envisions the last year of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: his friendships, his dilemmas, the heartbreak he knew and caused, the work he did, and that which he might’ve wished he didn’t do. I liked this book because it’s thoughtful, and because it makes Dr. King into an ordinary man. Smiley makes King approachable. If you’ve read other Best Of lists this year, you’ve probably found “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande there – and for good reason. It’s about the end-of-life, aging, and how medicine perceives both. Gawande urges readers to take charge of the end of their lives. That’s powerful stuff, in a powerful book. And lastly, another tie: “The Removers” by Andrew Meredith, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by Caitlin Doughty, and “The Skeleton Crew” by Deborah Halber all deal with bodies. Dead ones. The Meredith book is a fatherson memoir in a comingof-age way; the Doughty book is a memoir about her years working in a crematory; and the Halber book is about how everyday people spend their time comparing missing persons lists with online lists of unclaimed bodies. I liked ‘em all. I couldn’t decide … And then my Best of CHILDREN’S BOOKS: For the littlest kid, “Don’t Push the Button” by Bill Cotter is a near-guaranteed gigglefest. There’s a monster inside this book, and a

red button. Whatever you do, well, read the book with your favorite 3-to-6-year-old and see. Post-apocalyptic novels have been done to death, but “H2O” by Virginia Bergin really struck me as unusual. The premise of this book is that planetary dust has caused contaminated rain. Anybody who gets wet dies – bloody, painfully, and fast. That includes the heroine’s parents, sibling, friends, neighbors, and everyone she loves. Or maybe not, because there’s a wicked cliffhanger here and I loved it. I also liked “Noggin” by John Corey Whaley, a disturbi ngly plausible book about a young man who’s suffering a terminal illness. His only hope is to have his head cryonically frozen, and to wait for a donor body. But can everybody in his life wait for him to return? As I read “Endangered” by Jean Love Cush, I wasn’t sure whether or not it was an adult book or a teen read. I decided it was both: it’s the story of a young teen who gets arrested for a murder he didn’t commit, but it’s also the story of his mother, who tackles the justice system, the law, and everything she never thought she’d have to deal with on behalf of her son. Timely and sobering, this is another one of those books you just can’t put down. And finally, “Skink No Surrender” by Carl Hiaasen is a great way to introduce your teen to the humor of this adult author. In this book, a teen goes missing and it’s up to her cousin and a Vietnamveteran-for mer-mayor-possibly-insane-conser vationminded madman to find her. What’s not to like, hm? And there you are: fifteen books you just can’t miss. The Best of the Year. Happy Reading!

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SPORTS

CSM Women’s Soccer sophomore Taylor Superior of Leonardtown.

CSM Men’s Soccer sophomore Sean Bucior of Mechanicsville.

CSM Women’s Cross Country sophomore Jacqueline Clark of La Plata.

CSM Students Recognized for Athletic, Academic Ability Two Named to NJCAA All-American Teams, One Athlete-ofthe-Month

Two student athletes from the College of Southern Maryland have been named to National Junior College Athletics Association’s (NJCAA) All-American Teams for their respective sport. All-American Team selections are nominated by coaches and then selected by the NJCAA’s sport committee. Recipients of this honor are chosen based on athletic ability as well as academic excellence. Sophomore Taylor Superior of Leonardtown was named to the NJCAA Women’s Soccer All-American First Team. “The coaching staff and team are extremely excited for Taylor,” said Head Coach Adam Sanchez. “Earning NJCAA First Team All-American is the highest award a women’s soccer player can receive individually and it is a reflection of the hard work and commitment she has given to the CSM Women’s Soccer Program. It is a great milestone for the program as Taylor is the first, First Team AllAmerican selection from the NJCAA in program history. She not only merits the selection, but embodies the ideal attributes of an NJCAA All-American.” Sophomore Sean Bucior of Mechanicsville was named to the NJCAA Men’s Soccer All-American Second Team. “After a stellar freshman season, during which he received First Team All-American honors, Sean returned to submit an equally impressive performance in his sophomore year,” said Head Coach Derek Dyson. “Sean has emerged as a leader of this team and a great example of the type of student-athlete we hope to produce on the field and in the classroom. I am excited to see what his future holds when he gets to the next level.” Sophomore Jacqueline Clark of La Plata was one of five Maryland athletes named Athlete of the Month for October by the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MDJUCO). Clark was the 2014 MDJUCO and Region XX Champion for women’s cross country with a time of 20:41 in the 5K race. In CSM’s first year of the program, she was the individual medalist. For information on CSM’s athletics, visit http://www. csmd.edu/athletics/. College of Southern Maryland Press Release

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New Food Service Vendor Starting Monday, January 5, 2015, a new food vendor, Overlea Catering, will be providing the food for the nutrition program. Overlea has been in business for many years and has extensive experience catering for senior centers. Overlea offers a wide array of new choices with new menus developed each month. Due to our newsletter production schedule, there may be months or days that the menu will not be final at time of print. In that event, menus will be posted at each senior center and advertised in the local newspaper. If you have any comments, feel free to call Keri Lipperini at 410-5354606 or 301-855-1170. Do You Need Help Paying for Heat or Electric? The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. You must be income-eligible to apply. If eligible, be prepared to provide the following for every person in the home: proof of all monthly income, a social security card, and a photo identification card. You will also need a current heating bill, electric bill, and lease (if renting). For more information and to schedule an appointment, call: CPSC at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; SPSC on Thursdays at 410-586-2748; NBSC on Fridays at 410-257-2549 Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) We are now offering a Computer Class every other week beginning Thursday, January 8, 9 a.m. No registration required. There are seven laptops available for students on a first come, first served basis. There is unlimited seating. It’s Elvis’ birthday! Enjoy a classic Elvis movie with some friends, Thursday, January 8, 12:45 p.m. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) If you want to know the who, why, what and when of the center, have a cup of coffee with staff at the Center Happenings Coffee Time, Friday, January 2, 9:30 a.m. and get your questions answered. Enjoy the Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii concert performance and a sampling of his music, Thursday, January 8, 11 a.m. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Join us for refreshments while we play a friendly game of Wheel of Fortune on the Wii Gaming System to celebrate the debut of this beloved game show, Tuesday, January 6, 12:45 p.m. Elvis Presley was born on this date in 1935. Join the Celebration of Elvis by enjoying peanut butter and banana sandwiches and listening to his music, Thursday, January 8, 12:45 p.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 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-2572549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, January 5 Macaroni Ham and Cheese, Health Salad, Stewed Tomatoes, Wheat Bread, Sliced Pears Tuesday, January 6 Pulled Chicken BBQ on Whole Wheat Bun, Salad, Broccoli, Tropical Fruit Wednesday, January 7 Swedish Meatballs, Brown Rice, Sunny Slaw, Peas, Wheat Bread, Fruited Gelatin Thursday, January 8 Baked Chicken with Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrot Raisin Salad, Oriental Vegetables, Wheat Bread, Pumpkin Pudding Friday, January 9 Potato Crusted Fish, Hearty Bean Soup, Mixed Vegetables, Coleslaw, Whole Wheat Bread, Applesauce

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

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.

Richard Sean Ramp, 44 Richard Sean Ramp, 44 of Randall’s Cliff, Md. passed away Dec. 26. He was born in Annapolis, Md. on March 22, 1970. He was the son of Ella Clarke (Gotsis) Ramp and the late Richard Paul Ramp. Sean was raised in Chesapeake Beach and attended Northern High School in Owings, Md. Sean worked as a very well respected tattoo artist. He had an extreme passion for all forms of art, with the ability to convey his ideas and emotion in every piece he created. Sean craved knowledge- he could often be found playing a game of scrabble or watching Jeopardy, usually winning. Sean’s quest for knowledge led him to notoriety when in 1984 he and a friend discovered the remains of a long extinct whale, making headlines in the Washington Post. Sean was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan that displayed his love daily, through his in depth knowledge of statistics and wide range of attire. Sean spent his free

time working on his art, reading books and enjoying the company of family and friends. Sean is survived by his mother Ella Clarke (Gotsis) Ramp of Chesapeake Beach, Md. Aunt Cathy Simmons of Pumfred, MD, Uncle Edward Kropke Jr. of Chesapeake Beach, Md. Aunt Peggy (Wayne) Matkins of Little River, SC, Aunt Ruth (Peter) Savage of Little River, S.C., Aunt Frances Raymond of Little River, S.C., Aunt Barbara Maurer of Richmond, VA and numerous cousins and many friends. Friends may call on Friday, Jan. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. where a service and celebration of Sean’s life will follow at 3 p.m.

Donna Mae Brady, 67 Donna Mae Brady, 67 passed away on Dec. 28 in Orlando, Fl. Donna was born on Aug. 26, 1947 in Worcester Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her father Francis

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A. Eagleton, Sr. and mother, Cindy Eagleton and two sisters: Ann Toscano and Kathleen Eagleton. Donna is survived by her partner, R. Herbert Simmons, four children, Stephen D. Brady, John F. Brady and wife Bridget Brady, Marsha Heath and husband Ronald L. Heath, Jr. and James E. Brady, Jr. Donna was also blessed with eight grandchildren, Ryan Brady, Jessica Brady, Timothy Brady, Kristin Brady, Ronald L. Heath III, Kyle Brady, Tony Brady and Ellie Heath, and three great-grandchildren Thomas Jenkins, Ryleigh McLaughlin and Haley Brady. Donna was a loving companion, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be sorely missed. The family will receive friends on Friday Jan. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. where services will be held on Saturday January 3, 2015 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Asbury Cemetery.

Zachary “Zach” Mason Hummer, 22 Zachary “Zach” Mason Hummer, 22 of Lusby, Md. passed away at his residence on Dec. 18. He was born on Feb. 26, 1992 in Prince Frederick, Md. to Paula Larsen and Kerry Mason Hummer. Zach was a life long resident of Calvert County, Md. were he attended Patuxent High School. He worked as a welder and dreamed of becoming a commercial diver and underwater welder. He also attended Santa Monica Community College Zach is survived by his father, Kerry Mason Hummer, of Port Republic, Md., his mother, Paula Larsen

Hummer, of Lusby, Md., his sister Gavin S. Hummer, of Lusby, Md., Grandparents, Janet Larsen, Paul Larsen, Geneva Allison and Charles Hummer. Zach will also be dearly missed by four aunts, two uncles, a nephew, numerous cousins and many friends. Family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. 20657 on Monday, Dec. 22 at 2:30 p.m. A service celebrating Zach’s life was held at 5 p.m. Interment will be private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.

Marshall Leon Jones, Sr. Marshall Leon Jones, Sr., passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, at his home in Clinton, Md. He was beloved husband of 47 years to Nancy Marie; devoted father to son Marshall Jr. and; daughter LaTia; grandfather to Breyanna; and brother to Annette Jones Funn and Carolyn Jones Gray; brother-in-law to Malcolm L. Funn. Viewing will be held 9 to 11 a.m. and Funeral Service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3 at the Alfred Street Baptist Church located at 301 So. Alfred Street, Alexandria, Va. Messages of sympathy may be sent to P.O. Box 97, Chesapeake Beach, Md. 20732. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements handled by Sewell Funeral Home, 1451 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, Md. 20678. For more information, contact 410-286-7113.

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• Use paints, stains, dyes, finishes, and related products to reinvigorate the wood throughout your home, including doors, shutters, walls and furniture. • Add molding or other trim to give walls an upscale look. • Expand storage space with wall-hung or free-standing shelving in as many rooms and areas as possible, matching shapes, hardware and color to each room’s décor. • Replace or upcycle kitchen, bathroom or garage cabinets, as well as outdated bathroom vanities. • Add a wood deck, patio or porch to your outdoor area, and repair/revive or build outdoor benches and other furniture. “If the changes you envision involve unfamiliar tasks, do some research,” says Woodcraft product manager Ben Bice. “We offer books about home improvement topics, as well as ‘Woodcraft Magazine’ technique downloads and how-to videos for many products online. Or get some expert advice at your nearest Woodcraft store.”

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based paint/stain directly from the can via a 13’ hose to the gun for covering large surfaces. • The QuikBENCH Portable Workbench holds 300 pounds alone; add another to form a sawhorse to hold 2,000 pounds. Or connect several for a larger workstation. If you need a scaffold, choose the portable Vika Twofold Workbench and Scaffold. Both benches include power strips. • The EZ Pro Crown King Crown Molding Jig from General Tools works with a mitersaw to cut crown molding joints precisely without difficult angle calculations and compound angle cuts. • 3M PSA-Backed Veneer is real wood veneer permanently bonded to 3M Pressure Sensitive Adhesive. It can be applied to MDF, particleboard, plywood, and drywall with excellent results. The veneer is used for furniture repair, countertops, shelves, and architectural applications. • Fein’s MultiMaster Q Start Kit is equipped for sawing, rasping, scraping, removing grout, sanding, polishing, and cutting, all powered by a 250-watt, variablespeed motor. • “Transforming Your Kitchen with Stock Cabinetry” is a 160-page softcover book by cabinetmaker Jonathan Benson and his wife, Sherry Benson, a chef, that shows how to transform a kitchen using moneysaving stock cabinetry and a well-thoughtout plan. • Grex 18-Gauge 2” Nailer — Green Buddy is a precision nailer that fires 1⁄2” to 2” 18-gauge nails for trim and moldings, cabinet assembly, furniture and cabinet finish work, jig fixtures, light wood assembly and more. • The Kreg Jig® K5 Pocket Hole System offers an easy way to use pocket hole joints in your furniture and home projects, such as decks and porches. • M1 Tape Measure features patented Sight Scribe that allows you to measure and mark without a pencil. Lock your measurement with the M1 blade lock, and take it wherever you need to mark. To learn more about these products and others that can help you update your home, visit your local Woodcraft store, call (800) 535-4482 or visit www.woodcraft.com.

To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call Jennifer at 301-373-4125.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Entertainment

Happy New Year!

Other Ways to Ring in the New Year By Madeleine Buckley Contributing Writer “3, 2, 1, Happy New Year!” you shout, alcohol in hand, celebrating in a crowded bar or restaurant with a group of friends. To many, this is the definition of “going out” on New Years Eve. And while the Southern Maryland area has a wide selection of traditional celebrations at such venues, they may not be the ideal events for those with children or those looking to stay sober. However, other events throughout the area will be catering exactly to these needs. Here are four new events on Dec. 31 that offer an alternative to staying home.

For those with small children… The Calvert Marine Museum will be hosting the NOON Year’s Eve party from 10 a.m. to noon. For a $2 fee, young children will have the opportunity to ring in the New Year at an earlier time. At the event, children will make crafts, hear a story, and have a dance party with Squeak the Otter. “I don't know of a lot of places down here that are actually doing a program like this,” said Mindy Quinn, Director of Chesapeake Bay Field Lab Programs at the museum. “I think it's kind of cool that the kids get a chance to celebrate because most kids aren't able to quite make it all the way to see the ball drop, no matter how hard they try.”

For teens who want a fun, safe New Year’s party… Faith Bible Church in Mechanicsville will be hosting a Youth New Year’s Party for those in grades 7-12. The event goes from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. and is free. Participants will partake in “The Price is Right,” “Minute to Win It,” and an original game called “Elimination Chamber.” Prizes include a North Face jacket, Beats headphones, and more. “We are a church, so we will also be doing a 15- or 20- minute message presenting the Gospel to any of the kids that come,” said Carl Hager, a volunteer youth worker. “We wanted to show them that while being a Christian you can have fun.” Snacks will be provided at the events, as well as rides home for the youth.

For families, and those looking for an alcohol-free event… The Beacon of Hope Community Center in Lexington Park will be hosting a New Year’s Sober Celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The event is free and will include free food served at 5:30

p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The event also will feature a band that was formed at the community center. The event is family friendly and focuses on safety and positivity during the holidays. “At midnight, we will have a gratitude countdown of things that we were grateful for about 2014 and, for a great 2015,” said Laura Webb, a Director of Recovery Support at the center. For more information, contact the center at 301-751-7258.

For adults seeking an alcohol-free event… The Hollywood Church of the Nazarene in Hollywood will be hosting a free special event in its Upper Room Connection Café starting at 8:30 p.m. The Connection Cafe is a venue that hosts events every Friday night. “We offer a safe, non-alcoholic place to just hang out and enjoy,” said Terri Palmer, co-manager of the Connection Cafe. “But it's the first time that we've ever had the Connection Café open for New Year's Eve.” At this casual event, there will be free food and drink, including non-alcoholic versions of popular alcoholic drinks. “Of course there is going to be plenty of eats, and our pastor’s son will probably be doing some [musical] entertaining,” Palmer said. For more information regarding this event, call 301-884-8082. contributing@countytimes.net

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Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Some Assembly The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 9 a.m. New Year’s Eve Party Brass Rail Sports Bar (20331 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3 Hydra FX Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 4 John Shaw Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.

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Monday, Jan 5 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 Wolf’s Blues Jam Londontowne Pub (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8 Mercy Creek Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9 Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10

Cotton Candy Machine Serve the stuff memories are made of. Be sure to invite these portable machines to your next party or event!

Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 12 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

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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Out&About January Month Long The Alumni Players presents Contempt of Court Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander St., Solomons – Jan. 30-31, Feb. 6-7 The Alumni Players of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, Maryland invite you to their latest comedy offering, “Contempt of Court,” playing Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 6 and 7. Tickets are $35 each, which includes the performance, buffet dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks. Call 410-231-1003 to reserve you tickets today! Annual Giant Gently Used Book Sale Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick It is that time of year again! The Annual Giant Gently Used Book Sale hosted by Friends of Calvert Library will begin with a membersonly preview night on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. You can join at the door with $10 for an individual and $15 for a family membership. The sale opens to the public on Friday, Jan. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. and will also be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is in the meeting rooms at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick and there will be thousands of books in good to excellent condition. The books range from classic fiction and the latest best-sellers to non-fiction titles of all types: self-help, military, biography, cooking, politics, history, you name it. The sale is also well-stocked with children’s books and videos for all ages - toddlers to young adult - so this would be the perfect opportunity to pick up a bagful of books to encourage reading in the kids you know. The proceeds of the sale are used by the Friends of the Library to provide financial support to many of the events and workshops the library offers and to enable the library to offer services and products beyond the reach of tax dollars. For more information call 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Artworks@7th’s 2015 Celebration Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 8 to Jan. 31 Artworks@7th will welcome 2015 with a special two month extravaganza to thank and celebrate our valued friends and customers, both current and new, and featuring works by all the Gallery’s talented and acclaimed artists. Beginning Jan. 8 and running through to Jan. 31, the Gallery artists will feature special event reduced pricing on select works and popular favorites. They will follow that up in February with another special group show featuring all new works never before displayed in the Gallery. This special follow-up show will run from Feb. 5 thru March 1. So come on out and peruse the distinctive works, both old and new, of the Gallery’s creative and talented local artists – you might just find that special piece of jewelry, pottery, fabric, sculpture, painting, photograph, or other unique work of art that you have been looking for. There will be an Opening Reception with complimentary refreshments on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m.. Artworks@7th is located at 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach. Gallery Hours are Thursday thru Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our telephone number is 410-286-5278 or you can visit our website at artworksat7th.com. CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Erin Wiersma, Liminal Territories College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Rd.,

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La Plata - Jan. 26 to March 20 Erin Wiersma’s current work explores what exists beyond the edges of the surface, beyond the image itself. In these new drawings she seeks to address the liminal within her work to reconnect with the performance of making, seeking a confluence between the spiritual and material aspects of being. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wiersma will discuss her work at a Gallery Talk on Feb. 10. Admission is free. For more information please email bxoffc@csmd. edu, call (301) 934-7828, or visit csmd.edu/ Arts/HungerfordGallery.html. CSM Open Auditions for Spring Productions College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata - 6 p.m., Jan. 26 to 27 The College of Southern Maryland will hold auditions for All Out and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Prepare a one-minute monologue. Performances will take place between March 15 and April 26. Please email HHight@ csmd.edu, call (301) 934-7828, or visit csmd. edu/Arts for more information. CSM Children¹s Theatre: Treasure Island College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata 7 p.m., Jan. 30. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Jan. 31. Treasure Island is the story of a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At the center of it all are young Jim Hawkins, a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. Cost is $7 for adults and seniors, and $5 for youth. For more information please email bxoffc@csmd.edu, call (301) 934-7828, or visit csmd.edu/Arts.

Thursday, Jan. 1 Deep Stack Hold’Em Tourney (IHMD) Indian Head Moose Lodge, 11 Town St., Indian Head – 1 p.m. Registration will be held from noon to 1 p.m. and cards are in the air at 1 p.m. $150 Buy-in = 20K chips $10 50/50 (50/50 split with prize) = 5K extra (optional) This is the end of our 6-month “Bad-Beat Pool”. There is $1,000 in the pot, which will be added to the prize pool for this tournament. For those who played 9 or more games in the 6-month period, your entry fee is paid. If you played during the 6-month period but didn’t play 9 games, we deduct $10 for every game you played (list will be available at signin). There will be no add-ons or re-buys. Late Players will be accepted through the first 3 levels and 30 minute Blinds for first 3 levels, then 20 minute blinds. There will be breaks after every 3 levels. For more information call John at 240-286-5260.

Friday, Jan. 2 Lions Club Morning Bingo Lions Club, 9370 Crain Highway, Bel Alton – 10:30 a.m. We play on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Our early birds begin at 10. This nonprofit event supports the local Lions Club. Regular games pay $50, specials $100. For more information please visit lionsclubbingo.net/wp/.

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Community Events Saturday, Jan. 3 Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – noon 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. For more information please call (410) 535-0291 or (301) 8551862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.

Sunday, Jan. 4 Last Day! 29th Annual Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Rd., Colton’s Point – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point presents a holiday exhibit themed “Christmas by the Bay.” Exhibits will feature special doll collections from the Black-eyed Susan and Southern Maryland Doll Clubs. Dolls will be arranged to depict Christmas scenes and vignettes of Chesapeake coastal living in the early 20th century. Other highlights include working miniature trains and a hands-on train set that children can operate. The Crab Claw Museum Store will be brimming with holiday gifts and for the one who has everything, consider a Museum Gift Membership! Museum members enjoy a 10% discount! Don’t miss the Crab Pot Christmas Trees! This is one-stop-shopping at its best! Proceeds benefit museum programs, projects, and exhibits! Shop where your dollars make a difference! Admission: $3 adults, $2 senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, $1.50 students 6 to 18, FREE for children 5 and under. The museum building and grounds are handicap accessible. Take Route 242 south 9 miles to the end from Clements intersection on Route 234. For more information, go online to stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums or call (301) 769-2222.

Monday, Jan. 5 Pickleball Leonard Hall Recreation Center, 23145 Leonard Hall Dr., Leonardtown – 8 to 10 a.m. Pickleball is the up and coming sport in the United States for older adults. The game has grown in popularity in St. Mary’s County over the past couple of years and offers a great way to exercise while having fun. Equipment is available for use. Fees should be paid in advance at the Garvey Senior Activity Center. Players may register for Mondays, Wednesdays, or both days. Cost: $24. Register early because space is limited. For more information, call (301) 475-4200, ext. 1050.

Tuesday, Jan. 6 Senior Matters Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall– 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. On the first and third Tuesday of the month come share what’s on your mind. This casual, informal gathering is a welcomed discussion group. Topics are open from anything that interests you like current events or something in the community that affects you personally. Feel free to bring topics to the group or come and talk things out for a listening.

Steak Dinner American Legion, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Particular about your Steak? At the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach, you order it directly from the Grill-Master. Serving from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the $15 price tag includes sides, salad, beverage, and roll. Public welcome. For information call 301-855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 7 “Sea Turtles of the Chesapeake” Presenter: Andy Brown Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary Nature Center, 2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick - 7 to 9 p.m. Join us as Andy Brown of Calvert Natural Resources Division enlightens us about the life history of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle and other related species found in the Mid Atlantic Region and the conservation methods undertaken to preserve these ancient mariners. Presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. but come early to socialize with fellow birders and friends. Contact SMAS President, Michael Patterson, at 301-752-5763, or Michael. Patterson@pgparks.com.

Thursday, Jan. 8 Lyme Disease Support and Discussion Group Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall – 2 to 3 p.m. The sequel “Emergence” follows up the award-winning documentary, Under Our Skin. This film takes the viewer on a journey from horror to hope. It covers the disease’s persistence and reach, promising new research, and conflicts that continue to impede progress. We revisit the characters from Under Our Skin as they emerge into better health, reclaiming their lives and dignity, and offering hope to the legions now suffering. Reserve your seat by contacting 301-4754002, Ext. 1001.

Friday, Jan. 9 Health Presentation and Blood Pressure Screenings Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall- 1 to 2 p.m. Free Blood Pressure checks are available at all Senior Activity Centers. Anyone wishing to have their blood pressure checked is welcome to stop by. No appointment necessary.

Saturday, Jan. 10 Country Dance American Legion, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 8 p.m. to midnight Time to Boogie, come to the Country Dance at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight. The Modest price of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public welcome. For information call 301-855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org

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Library Events Wednesday, Dec. 31 • Library closes at 5 p.m. for New Year’s Eve

January – All Month • Art in the Stacks-Sue Belmore Watercolor Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way

Scenes of Southern Maryland, such as blue crabs, Allen’s Fresh, Charles County, old local tobacco barns, blue herons, and wild flowers. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, Jan. 1 • Closed for New Year’s Day

Friday, Jan. 2 • 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

• JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 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. 410-257-2411

Saturday, Jan. 3 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – noon 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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, Jan. 5 • Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 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. 410-257-2411

Tuesday, Jan. 6 • Writers by the Bay @ the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

• 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

• How to Get Library eBooks to Your Device Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8 p.m.

Learn how to use Maryland’s Digital eLibrary and the OverDrive Media Console to check out, download and read library ebooks on your tablet, smartphone, ereader or computer. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Wednesday, Jan. 7 • 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

• Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us for a film about five high school students with nothing in common, who meet in detention, share their hopes and fears, and discover that they’re not as different as they thought. Lights go down at 6 p.m. followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 pm. Popcorn will be served. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, Jan. 8 • Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

301-855-1862

• Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: Roll Over Beethoven. Please register. 410-257-2411

• Family Night Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m. Bring the family for a fantastic evening out with books. Each month we will explore a new title through fun filled activities and crafts. Please register. 410-326-5289

Friday, Jan. 9 • Friends of Library Gently Used Book Sale Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-

ley Way – noon to 3 p.m.

Thousands of used books available at great prices. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• 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

• Learn Mahjongg Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289

• Paws to Read Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 4 p.m.

Children read to furry friends and they listen! This event is for beginning and reluctant readers. Reading with a trained therapy dog is a great way for children to improve their reading skills and confidence. www. therapypetsunlimited.org. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, Jan. 12 • Monday Morning Movies & More

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-

ley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

• Friends of Library Gently Used Book Sale Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.

Thousands of used books available at great prices. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 a.m. to noon

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

• Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Preview night/reception for Friends of the Library Members. 410-535-0291 or

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

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Meet new friends and hear old stories OR meet old friends and hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! 410-257-2411

• Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale Preview Night Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 5 to 7 p.m.

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

Saturday, Jan. 10

Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts—please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! Please register. 410-257-2411

Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. 410-326-5289

• Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411

• Full STEAM Ahead

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-

ley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-7. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Book Discussion

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819

Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

“Empty Mansions” by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr. The mysterious life of Huguette Clark and the spending of a great American fortune. 410-257-2411 For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us

CLUES ACROSS

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