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The Calvert Board of County Commissioners is working with the Budget and Finance Staff to address more than $9 million funding gap in the fiscal year 2016 budget, which is currently under development. Staff will present the recommended budget on March 24.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer In hopes of making roads in the county safer, the Board of County Commissions requested the sheriff’s office research installing speed cameras in school zones. The school zone camera is not a new concept in Calvert. There is one located at Beach Elementary School, which has successfully decreased the amount of traffic speeding on Bayside Road, according to information provided at the March 3 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The cameras record vehicles going more than 12 mph over the speed limit. The tickets are civil penalties and cannot exceed $40, according to the sheriff’s office presentation. Putting cameras on county owned roads is easier than getting them on state owned roads, said Sheriff Mike Evans. There are 13 schools on county owned roads, he said.
Of those schools, he recommends putting cameras at Mutual Elementary School on Ball Road and Mt. Harmony Elementary School on Mt. Harmony Road. Commissioner Tom Hejl, former assistant sheriff, said the common misconception is that speed cameras are a money making scheme on the part of law enforcement. Ideally, the cameras would deter drivers from speeding, he said. If that were to be the case, the sheriff’s office wouldn’t see any profit from the cameras. The commissioners voted unanimously to ask the sheriff’s office to move forward in drafting policy to install speed cameras in school zones. “It’s going to save lives,” said Commissioner Mike Hart. “It’s going to protect kids.” sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Child Shot With Arrow Flown to Children’s Hospital
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
A juvenile, 12, was flown to Children’s Hospital on Thursday morning after he was shot with an arrow in his leg. On Feb. 26, around 11:45 a.m., authorities from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Valley Lee Court in Prince Frederick in reference to the incident. According to police, on scene investigation revealed the victim and his friend were playing when his friend pulled the bow back and released the arrow in the victim’s direction. Police stated the victim was alert and responding to police and medical personnel on scene. The juvenile was transported via Maryland State Police helicopter to Children’s Hospital in order to have the impaled object removed. The juvenile is listed in stable condition and police have ruled this incident as accidental. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Annapolis Welcomes Legislators, Community Leaders
The Southern Maryland delegation met with non-profit leaders, current and former politicians, and concerned citizens during the annual Southern Maryland Legislative Reception in Annapolis on Feb. 26. The Tri County Council of Southern Maryland and local chambers of commerce helped in planning the reception.
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Calvert County Business Leader Named President/CEO Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced on Monday the appointment of William R. Chambers as President/CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, effective March 16. Chambers has 35 years of experience as a professional manager, a proven track record of working collegially with business leaders, elected officials and officials of association and governing bodies. He served as Executive Director of the Arts Council of Calvert County since 2012 and General Manager of The Show Place Arena and Prince George’s Equestrian Center from 1979 to 2011. Mr. Chambers has demonstrated his ability to develop profitable partnerships and forming alliances. “In accepting this position I see the challenges as membership retention, finding the balance for small, medium and large businesses in meeting our mission to educate, advocate and connect business. We also need to create opportunities for our young vibrant members,” Chambers said. The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving the busi-
ness community of Calvert County by providing non-partisan, and focused leadership on both the county and state level. Key to providing this leadership is having exceptional staff who can carry out the Chamber’s mission of being the trusted voice for the Calvert County Chamber. “We are excited and pleased that after careful and extended deliberation, our Board voted unanimously to appoint a Calvert County Business Leader as the new President/CEO of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce,” said Chair of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Lillie Mattingly, Mattingly expressed appreciation to Joan Hatfield, Interim President/CEO for providing professional leadership for the last four months. “I am proud to pass the baton to Bill Chambers knowing the Chamber is financially sound, membership driven, and led by an outstanding Board of Directors,” Hatfield said.
Calvert County Delegation Seeks to Memorialize Harriet Elizabeth Brown House Bill Set to Commemorate Local Civil Rights Hero
The Calvert County Delegation has introduced House Bill 354, that seeks to memorialize the accomplishments of local civil rights hero, Harriet Elizabeth Brown. Brown was a teacher at Mt. Hope Elementary School in Sunderland, MD. She discovered that as an African American teacher she was paid $600 a year compared to the $1,100 earned by her white counterparts. In 1937, she sued the Calvert County School Board, with the help of her attorney Thurgood Marshall, to equalize the salaries of all teachers regardless of race. Ms. Brown won her case that paved the way for other civil rights cases across the State of Maryland and the Country. Delegate Mark N. Fisher (R-27C), the Chair of the Calvert County Delegation, said “It took enormous courage for Harriet Brown to take on the issue of pay inequality. Her strength of character opened doors for thousands of people across our
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State and led to the Maryland Teachers Pay Equalization Law.” House Bill 354 would create a task force to study the commemoration of Ms. Brown. She is recognized in Calvert County by a small historical marker on Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland. However, if you did not know it was there already, you probably would not have known it existed. “We are trying to find a way to appropriately memorialize and commemorate a Calvert Educator who was a leader and visionary”, said Delegate Tony O’Donnell (District 29C). Ms. Brown was a true Civil Rights trailblazer before the Civil Rights movement had even begun. This bill would ensure that Ms. Brown receives the statewide recognition she deserves. “That is great and I am pleased to have a small role in it.”
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On March 2, at Henderson’s Wharf Inn in Fells Point, Md. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) announced she has decided not to run for re-election. Senator Mikulski, who will complete her 5th term in office in January, 2017, says she wants to focus for the next two years on working for her constituents and for the nation. “Because every day, I want to wake up thinking about you -- the little guys and gals, the watermen, automobile workers, researchers, small business owners and families,” Senator Mikulski said. “I want to give you 120 percent of my time with all of my energy focused on you and your futures. Because it’s always been about you, never about me. That’s what it takes to be a good senator by my expectations and by my standards.” Senator Mikulski was the first Democratic woman Senator elected in her own right, and was one of only two women Senators serving when she took office in 1987. On January 5, 2011, she became the longest-serving woman in U.S. Senate history when she was sworn in to the 112th Congress, breaking the record previously held by Senator Margaret Chase Smith (R-Maine.) Senator Mikulski has said she shares many things in common with Senator Smith, including a strong belief in constituent service. On Saturday, March 17, 2012, she surpassed Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers as the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Congress. In 1976, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as the Congresswoman from Maryland’s third district. Senator Mikulski holds many other “firsts,” including being the first Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, a post she took on Dec. 20, 2012. Throughout her time in elected office, she has fought to uphold the values she learned growing up in East Baltimore. She continues to fight for a stronger economy and safer America every day. Fellow politicians will miss Senator Mikulski and wish her well. “Throughout her trailblazing career in public service, Barbara Mikulski has always been a fierce champion for Maryland’s children, women and working families, and a powerful voice for Americans who otherwise would have been forgotten and left behind. Our state and our country are far better off today because of Senator Mikulski’s leadership. I am grateful for the opportunity to know this extraordinary woman and to have worked with her throughout our years in elected office, and I know that she will continue to fight for those values to which she’s dedicated her life,” said Comptroller Peter Franchot in a press release. The Maryland Democratic Party send an email statewide thanking Senator Mikulski for her efforts on behalf of Maryland’s working families, children and all of her constituents. For more information, visit www.mikulski.senate.gov.
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A vehicle, reported as stolen, was found engulfed in flames Thursday evening. On Feb. 26, around 11:25 p.m., a citizen traveling on Bel-Alton Newtowne Rd. alerted authorities after noticing a 2013 Ford Taurus on fire. Four volunteer firefighters from the Bel-Alton Volunteer Fire Department and authorities from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and requested the assistance of the State Fire Marshal’s Office. According to Deputy Fire Marshall Don Brenneman, who reported to the scene, the owner of the vehicle was identified as Derrick Smith, of Waldorf. The incendiary fire caused an estimated $15,000 in damage to the vehicle and firefighters were able to control the blaze within five minutes. This incident is being investigated and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 443-550-6835. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Man Sentenced to Five Years for Drug Charges By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
A Prince Frederick man was sentenced to five years and one day at the Division of Corrections Monday afternoon. On March 2, Circuit Court Judge Gregory Wells sentenced Oscar Chew III, 24, to five years and one day for possession with the intent to distribute heroin and conspiracy to distribute Adderall. Jacqueline Swanson, Chew’s attorney, requested that the judge give her client no prison time, but a chance at rehabilitation. She stated her client was a “non-violent offender” and said the state showed no evidence of him selling drugs, claiming he was an addict. “He’s ready to face punishment, but he’s asking for help; he needs help,” Swanson stated to the court. Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Ridge, who prosecuted the case, stated the defendant’s cell phone showed proof of people contacting the defendant, via text messages, asking for heroin. Ridge stated there was no evidence of the defendant asking for drugs for his own use. “Mr. Chew is a businessman and his business is dealing heroin,” Ridge stated. The state also rebutted the defense by stating during a house search in June of 2014, police
found “quantity” amounts of drugs, including heroin, and the defendant took responsibility for the narcotics. “They [heroin] are killing our young people and he is contributing to that,” Ridge stated to the court. The state also claimed the defendant was found with his girlfriend’s Adderall bottle and was counting out the pills and sold the Adderall to an undercover officer. “He’s earning his income by selling heroin on the street as well as his girlfriend’s Adderall,” Ridge stated to the court. During the defendant’s address to the court, he stated he was sorry and wanted help for his addiction, to which the judge asked him what exactly he was sorry for. “[The] damage I caused and [the] harm to myself and other families,” Chew responded. “I can’t turn a blind eye…you have two prior convictions. It’s a big deal in this county [and] throughout the state, folks are dying because of that,” the judge stated. The judge told the defendant if he does well in prison he would bring him back for a chance of early release. lauren@somdpublishing.net
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. During the week of February 23 through March 1 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,303 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 DUI / Possession of Marijuana: On Feb. 24, at 1:25 a.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle near the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons for traffic violations. The driver, Jonathan R. Lord, 20 of Lexington Park, was arrested for DUI. Lord also received a civil citation for possessing marijuana less than 10 grams. He was transported to the Maryland State Police Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. DUI / Destruction of Property: On Feb. 24, at 4:59 p.m., Trooper Warrick was flagged down by a citizen and she advised she was just involved in a hit and run accident in Charles County. She provided a description of the involved vehicle and a MD registration number. The vehicle was a work van and the owner was contacted who advised Marvin N. Duckett was operating the vehicle. Cpl. Gibson and TPR. Warrick responded to Duckett’s residence in Brandywine. They made contact with Duckett, who was intoxicated. He admitted to being involved in the incident. Duckett became very combative while the officers were placing him under arrest. He was taken to the Maryland State Police Barrack in La Plata for processing. Possession of Marijuana: On Feb. 25, at 3:07 p.m., Trooper Kaitz responded to the Day Market on Dares Beach Rd. in response to a subject wanted for twoofficers criminal warrants. Brian P. Parran, 30 of Prince Frederick was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center.
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.
During a search, marijuana was found in his possession. He was incarcerated on the warrant charges and additionally issued a civil citation for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana. Destruction of Property: On Feb. 25, at 3:55 p.m., Trooper Jones responded to 250 Shore Acres Way for a reported malicious destruction of property. The victim reported that Nzinga S. T. Austin, 21 of Prince Frederick, threw her printer off a balcony during a dispute. Austin was not at the scene upon troopers arrival,. Criminal charges are pending Possession of Marijuana: On Feb. 26, at 8:37 p.m., Trooper Jones stopped a vehicle on Brickhouse Rd. in Dunkirk for traffic violations. The driver, Maxwell J. Curting, 18 of Rose Haven, and a passenger, David C. Gettmann, 21 of Shady Side, were arrested for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana. They were both issued the appropriate civil citations. Theft of Mail: On Feb. 28, at 4:45 a.m., Trooper First Class Smith responded to a report of male observed carrying a large amount of mail under his coat on Catalina Drive in Lusby. Jameh A. K. Freeman, 36 of Lusby, was found to be in possession of mail from four different residences. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Possession of Oxycodone: On Feb. 28, at 12:10 p.m., Trooper Kaitz responded to the Marriott Springhills Suites in Prince Frederick for a reported disorderly subject. Kathleen S. Bauman, 51 of Chesapeake Beach, was found to be smoking in a non-smoking room. Bauman was also in possession of Oxycodone hydrochloride that she did not have a prescription for. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. False Statement to Police: On Feb. 28, at 3:27 p.m., Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Church Street in Prince Frederick. The driver provided a name that TFC Costello was able to determine was false. Trayvon A. Berry, 29 of Lusby, was arrested for False Statement to Peace Officer and Person driving motor vehicle on a suspended license and privilege. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Marijuana: On March 1 at 1:43 a.m., Trooper First Class Newcomer stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Huntingtown for traffic violations. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Justin A. Marr Wilson, 29 of Davidsonville, was arrested for possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and was issued the appropriate civil citation and was released.
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There is a story once about a popular local government who made one er- Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) ror. That government failed to clear the roads during a snowstorm. Many elected officials there were quickly defeated. In the end, providing proper service to the citizens is paramount. Speaking of roads; during a recent Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) budget meeting, the subject of roads was discussed. Years ago, the State of Maryland provided to the counties a share of the tax revenue the state collected through taxing driver’s purchase of gasoline. Calvert County received about $6 million each year (known as highway user revenues) to assist in keeping county roads repaired and resurfaced, but the state reduced that amount to a significantly lower amount of about $500,000 each year. Many new State projects, including transit, were added into the state Consolidated Transportation Plan, while local governments continued to struggle to maintain and preserve their roadways. The state also increased the amount citizens paid in taxes by routinely increasing gasoline tax rates. Those who live in rural areas and tend to drive greater distances were seeing more and more of their hard earned dollars being sent off to higher density areas supplementing mass transit projects for those areas. Over the years, Calvert County attempted to continue providing road repair and resurfacing services for the citizens. It tried taking creative steps such as laying down a sealer to prolong the time until the next resurfacing. Most recently, the BOCC for the first time ever began seeking bonding authority (meaning taking out a loan instead of paying as we go) for paving projects because of decreased funding the county receives from the state in highway user revenues. Across the State of Maryland, local governments again lobby the state legislature and the new administration to restore the State’s transportation funding plan with restoration of the revenues for local use. It does not look likely that this year that restoring local funding will occur, but optimistically some relief may be seen in the upcoming years. Our county receives many compliments in getting the roads cleared from snow. In the meantime, however, with the winter thaw likely to occur over the upcoming weeks, drivers throughout the state can anticipate seeing continued road deterioration, pot holes, and increased frustration. Perhaps citizens could assist the commissioners by contacting many State legislators and asking for reinstatement of highway user fees. Here is a link that lists those state officials: http://mgaleg.maryland. gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6. Board of County Commissioners Board Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) 3rd District Representative
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County Gears Up for Budget Presentation By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “We’re going to have to be careful in the next couple of years,” said County Commissioner Mike Hart of the fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget, which is currently under development. The Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is working with Department of Budget and Finance Staff to address a more than $9 million funding gap in the fiscal year 2016 budget, which is currently under development. Staff will present the recommended budget at a public hearing at the Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick at 7 p.m. on March 24. Right now, the commissioners and Department of Finance and Budget staff are working to balance the budget without serious implications to the staff, said Commissioner Tom Hejl. According to documents from Department of Finance and Budget staff, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 has provided disappointing revenue results. Specifically the income tax has shown very little growth. These results have to be considered in the FY 2016 projections and beyond. The FY 2015 adopted budget had a planned use of fund balance of $5,862,640. Today’s projection reports a $12.8 million anticipated use of fund balance in this current year. The FY 2016 projection, for the year that will start on July 1, reports a $9.8 million deficit. Projections can and will change. “The next two years look bleak unless we get innovative,” Hejl said. Innovation can come in a variety of forms. Commissioner Pat Nutter recommends putting emphasis on economic development and make changes to draw more business into the county for additional revenue
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Nutter said. “You can’t have the tax payers bear all the burden all the time,” he said. Hart echoed Nutter’s statement, but warned that even if large businesses choose to locate in Calvert, the county won’t see revenue overnight, he said. There is no need to raise taxes in the coming year, but county government will need to rearrange priori-
ties to keep what is needed and trim only where is practical. Budget categories such as education and public safety remain funding priorities, he said. Nutter cautions against continuing to use fund balance money to fill funding gaps. “You can’t just use up all your fund balance,” he said. Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr., suggests a more extreme approach. Since be was elected to the BOCC in 2010, he has advocated for a zero-based budget approach, allowing the county to start with a clean slate every year and build the budget with the money they have instead of basing it off the previous year’s budget. He recommends looking at every department within the county government and streamlining by eliminating duplicated services. If needed, the county will mothball facilities. He said county government has to be ready for the worst case scenario. “We may have to have ourselves prepared to lay off staff is necessary,” Slaughenhoupt said. All of the commissioners agree that the next two budgets will be tight. When money comes in from Dominion Cove Point, following the export project construction currently underway, both Slaughenhoupt and Hart advocate creating a list of priorities for the funds. Slaughenhoupt intends to hold a number of community meetings before the money comes in. “We owe it to the community to let them see the list and have a say in the priorities,” Slaughenhoupt said. For more information, visit www.co.cal.md.us/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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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.
Eugene “Gene” Francis Zwahlen, 74 Eugene “Gene” Francis Zwahlen of Lusby, Md., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the age of 74. He was born in Kenosha, Wis., on June 29, 1940 to Angoline Marie (Koos) and Silas Zwahlen. Gene was the beloved husband of the late Flora “Sissy” (Gray) Zwahlen and the loving brother of Donald, Bob, Terry and the late Jerry and Dennis Zwahlen. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Eva (Gray) DeSarno and Susan Gray, brothers-in-law Robert and Ronald Gray, aunt Mary Ann Jillson and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Gene also left behind his three faithful and loving companions…Rocky, Cisco and Buddy. Gene was one of the Green Bay Packer’s biggest fans and he never missed a game. In his younger days, he was one of the best pinball and pool players and seldom lost. He really enjoyed playing the lottery, bingo and cards. He loved to go to the movies, out to dinner and collected model cars and trucks. Christmas was a big deal to Gene and Sissy, he loved to dress up and play Santa. No matter what was happening around the world or the weather, they were always there on Christmas Eve. Family was the center and the most important part of their lives. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md., 20678.
Robert “Sonny” B. McDaniel, 75 Robert “Sonny” B. McDaniel of St. Leonard, Md., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the age of 75. Sonny was born in Fredericksburg, Va., on Sept. 30, 1939, to Edith Mae (Perkins) and Robert B. McDaniel. Sonny was a paratrooper in the
U.S. Army and received his license as a private pilot years later. In 1970, he met Norma Sisk Vaught and they were married in 1971. Along with his love of flying, Sonny also enjoyed listening to Bluegrass music and gardening in his yard. Sonny is survived by his beloved wife, Norma McDaniel, his mother, Edith Mae McDaniel and other family members. He is predeceased by his daughter, Renee McDaniel and his father, Robert McDaniel. Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert on Tuesday, March 3 for services. Interment took place at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md.
Katherine Helen Eisler, 76 Katherine Helen Eisler, also lovingly known as, “Kay”, “Aunt Kay” and “Ms. Kay”, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the age of 76. Kay was born in Fairfax, Va., on June 8, 1938 to Vernal and Frederick “Fred” Eisler. She was the eldest sister to Carl Eisler of Owings, Md., and the late Kenneth Eisler of Edgewater, Md. Kay did not marry or have any children of her own, but that did not stop her from treating her nephews and nieces as her own. Before the age of three, the family moved to Foley, AL for a short period before moving back to Virginia. After a few more moves, the family settled in Washington, D.C. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1956, Kay worked in the customer service field for Peoples Drug Store, Garfinkles, Ginns and CTL. She moved to Dunkirk, Md., after she retired and became involved at the North Beach Senior Center. She made many friends and enjoyed some great times. In her younger years, Kay enjoyed traveling, cake decorating, making flower arrangements and boating with friends. She really enjoyed being with her family, especially during holidays and birthdays. Many special and happy
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memories were made during these special occasions. In April 2013, Kay had a nasty fall that required skilled nursing care. She was welcomed with open arms at Asbury of Solomons and enjoyed her last few years making more friends and being involved in the day-to-day activities. She will be remembered by many for her laughter and bright smile. She was a daughter, sister, aunt and friend and will live on in the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. A viewing and Funeral Services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, Md. Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to Asbury Solomons Benevolent Fund, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, Md., 20688.
John Conrad Stemski, III, 26 John Conrad Stemski, III, age 26, of Lusby, Md., passed away on Feb. 21 at his residence. John was born on March 16, 1988 in LaPlata, Md. He graduated from Patuxent High School in 2006. John was the owner/operator of Accurate Garage Doors. He enjoyed sports and fishing and loved listening to music. He was a very loving person who enjoyed being with his family and friends. He always had a sense of humor and could bring a smile to your face and make you laugh. But most of all, he loved being a dad. His children were his motivation in life. John is survived by his parents, Carol and Paul Castro of Lusby, MD and John and Jane Stemski of Rosedale, MD; his children, Summer and Dakota Stemski of Lusby, MD; his siblings, Sharon Reynolds (Dave) of Bryantown, MD, Victoria Hoffman of Myrtle Beach, SC, William Hoffman of Port Republic, MD, Daniel Castro of Lusby, MD, Gabriel Castro of Lusby, MD, Erica Stemski of Rosedale, MD and Monica Stemski of Rosedale, MD; and five nieces and nephews. Family will received friends on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. 20657. A funeral service was held at 12 p.m. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md. Serving as pallbearers will be Zachary Milcarzyk, Nicholas Rapp, Jason Osborne, Brandon Facchina, Brandon Blitch and Nicholas Hoffman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at www.gofundme.com/n20sak. All donations will be used to establish a trust fund for John’s children, Summer and Dakota Stemski. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.
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Crystal Celesta “Lesty” Vogt, 89 Crystal Celesta “Lesty” Vogt, 89, of Leonardtown, Md., formerly of Virginia Beach, Va., passed away on February 6, 2015 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born April 24, 1925 in Lockwood, Mo, she was the daughter of the late W. Arthur Kerr and Ethel (Johnson) Kerr. Lesty graduated from Republic High School in Missouri in 1943. She married John Franklin Vogt on April 15, 1943 and was a homemaker. Lesty moved to the area from Boynton Beach, Fla., in 2003. Lesty is survived by her children, John Frederick Vogt of Virginia Beach, Va., Steven Wayne Vogt of Duck, N.C., and Debra Lucille Barton of Lusby, Md.; six grandsons, Douglas Vogt, Michael Vogt, Charles G. Vogt, Christopher R. Barton, Alexander R. Barton, and John Duncan Barton; two great-grandsons, Brenden Vogt and Ethan Vogt; and siblings, John Kerr of Lockwood, Mo., Kenneth Kerr of Kansas City, Mo., Wendall Kerr of Springfield, Mo., Helen Dixon of West Plains, Mo., and Ruth Harvey of Lawrence, Kan. In addition to her parents and husband, Lesty was preceded in death by her siblings, Coble Kerr, Raymond Kerr, Rawleigh Kerr, Linda Lupardus, May Atkisson, and Evelyn Wingett. Services will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., on a date to be determined. Memorial contributions may be made to The Cedar Lane Senior Living Community at Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown, Md., 20650. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.
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Record Numbers Turn Out for Education Science and Engineering Expo
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer More than 800 students and parents came out for the fourth annual Calvert County Public Schools Science and Engineering Expo. The number of attendees has been growing for years, according to CCPS Supervisor of Secondary Science, STEM and Science EXPO Yovanda Kolo. This year, the fair was moved from Calvert Middle School to Calvert High School for more space. Participants has an opportunity to check out the new Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center, located in the Arthur Storer Planetarium on the Calvert High School campus. In addition to naming the winners of the science fair, a variety of local defense contractors, CCPS teachers and more set up interactive demonstrations. Photos by Sarah Miller
sarahmiller@countytimes.net Calvert County Science Fair Winners 2015
What Are You Really Eating? NMS
Senior Grand Award Winners
Zoey Masters Sydney Krakat It Just Makes Cents NMS
Nicholas Shrocco and Brady Sanferre Homeopathic vs. Allopathic Treatment CHS
Special Awards
Junior Grand Award Winners
Anonymous Engineering Donor
Rachel Evans Electromagnetic Cannon SMS
Rachel Evans Electromagnetic Cannon SMS
Awards of Excellence
Chris Crunkleton Exosuits for the Common Man NHS
Gayu Plakkot Vitamin C - How much is too much? An investigation on the pro-oxidant properties of Vitamin C in varying doses. HHS Paul Kenny From Waste to Watts: Using a Microbial Fuel Cell to Harness the Power of Bacterial Reactions HHS Catherine Bubser Alternative Energy: Manure or Compost NMS
Calvert County Agricultural Commission Erin McPhillips and Serena Jones Bringing Back the Chesapeake Bay HHS Catherine Bubser Alternative Energy: Manure or Compost NMS Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust
James Yoe, Jeff Davis, and Anthony Fealy Particle Accelerating Coil Gun HHS Catherine Bubser Alternative Energy: Manure or Compost NMS
Dezmon Estep Shape Matters to Windmill Blades SMS
Catherine Bubser Alternative Energy: Manure or Compost NMS
Daniel Carey Space Cannon WHMS
Dezmon Estep Shape Matters to Windmill Blades SMS
Southern Maryland Association of Realtors
Rachel Evans Electromagnetic Cannon SMS
Nicholas Shrocco and Brady Sanferre Homeopathic vs. Allopathic Treatment CHS Southern Maryland Audubon Society
Awards of Merit ($25 and certificate) Kaliyah Gorman The Race to Rehydrate HHS
Erin McPhillips and Serena Jones Bringing Back the Chesapeake Bay HHS
Catherine Bubser Alternative Energy: Manure or Compost NMS
Chelsea Ireland Sports Vs Stamina HHS
Catherine Bubser Alternative Energy: Manure or Compost NMS
Southern Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Board, Inc.
Emily Morgan and Kaitlyn Hinds Remembering Sequences: colors, numbers, and shapes HHS
Dezmon Estep Shape Matters to Windmill Blades SMS
Mae Howlin, Sarah Donaldson, Gabriella Nastasi
Rachel Evans Electromagnetic Cannon SMS
The Patuxent Partnership/Wyle Erin McPhillips and Serena Jones Bringing Back the Chesapeake Bay HHS
Nicholas Shrocco and Brady Sanferre Homeopathic vs. Allopathic Treatment CHS
Chris Crunkleton Exosuits for the Common Man NHS
Daniel Carey Space Cannon WHMS
Ava Kneale Can One Lemon Power the World? WHMS
Paul Kenny From Waste to Watts: Using a Microbial Fuel Cell to Harness the Power of Bacterial Reactions HHS
Johns Hopkins Engineering Alumni
Spaceflight American Museum and Science Center
Paul Kenny From Waste to Watts: Using a Microbial Fuel Cell to Harness the Power of Bacterial Reactions HHS Catherine Bubser Alternative Energy: Manure or Compost NMS
Chris Crunkleton Exosuits for the Common Man NHS Catherine Bubser Alternative Energy: Manure or Compost NMS Paul Kenny From Waste to Watts: Using a Microbial Fuel Cell to Harness the Power of Bacterial Reactions HHS Emily Morgan and Kaitlyn Hinds Remembering Sequences: colors, numbers, and shapes HHS Water and Waste Operators Association of MD, DE, and DC Inc. Paul Kenny From Waste to Watts: Using a Microbial Fuel Cell to Harness the Power of Bacterial Reactions HHS Catherine Bubser Alternative Energy: Manure or Compost
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Getting Ready for Summer Camp By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Calvert Library presents Summer Camp Fair 2015
The Calvert Library Prince Frederick is gearing up for the annual Summer Camp Fair, scheduled for March 9 at 6:30 p.m. The Calvert County Parent Teacher Association (PTA) used to host the Summer Camp Fair as a fundraiser, selling table space and soliciting advertising for a booklet they had printed. After a few years, the fair became too much work for the volunteer organization to continue hosting it. The library stepped in at that point, with continued financial contribution from the Calvert PTA. “It’s a wonderful opportunity and resource for parents and campers,” said Calvert Library Public Relations Coordinator Robyn Truslow, adding that they will get a chance to meet camp councilors and find the right activity for the summer. Currently, there are more than 20 camps scheduled to have representatives
Gather materials and meet many local camp providers. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Monday March 9, 6:30 - 8:00 pm For more information visit calvertlibrary.info or call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Calvert Library programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For special needs, please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Flyer courtesy of Robyn Truslow, Calvert County Public Library
at the Summer Camp Fair, including Calvert Parks and Recreation, Volanz Aerospace and various day cares. For parents and campers who can’t make it to the fair, contact information for the camps will be posted on the Calvert County Library website. For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Making Prom Memorable for All
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
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Students with the Patuxent High School National Honor Society (NHS) are working to ensure everyone can afford to go to prom if they want to by collecting donations for a prom dress giveaway. This is the first time the Patuxent NHS has hosted a prom dress drive, said Patuxent High School English teacher and NHS advisor Kelly Poteet. Their goal is to collect at least 200 dresses, in addition to shoes, handbags and accessories. Local businesses can support the dress drive by donating services, such as pedicures, manicures, hair appointments and more. The school has donated prom tickets. The prom dress giveaway will be April 11 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Patuxent High School. Everything donated will be available for free, Poteet said. Donated services will be raffled off as door prizes. For more information, visit dressdrive.weebly.com or email
PHS National Honor Society’s 1st Annual PROM DRESS DRIVE April 11th: 12-4 pm Collecting new and gently used:
Prom/Party Dresses
Evening Gowns/Bridesmaid Gowns
Shoes
Jewelry Accessories (including shawls, clutches, purses, etc.) Unused makeup, nail polish ALL SIZES ARE ACCEPTED! To arrange donation collection:
Email: poteetk@calvertnet.k12.md.us Phone: 4105357865
Items must be clean and age appropriate. Donations will be accepted until April 3rd, 2015.
Flier courtesy of Kelly Poteet, Patuxent High School
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In Our Community
Announcing First Scorpion Brewing Homebrew Competition
Location: Scorpion Brewing, 929 Skinners Turn Rd, Suite 100, Owings, Md. Judging Date: Saturday, March 21 at 5 p.m. Scorpion Brewing is pleased to announce a Homebrew Beer Competition with judging on Saturday, March 21. Open to anyone 21 years of age and over, any style will be allowed. Entrants will be judged based upon style with the highest points winning. The Grand Prize Winner will get to brew their winning beer at Scorpion Brewing, guest serve it at the Scorpion Brewing Tasting room and design a tap handle that will be used at the tasting room. For full rules and details, please visit http://scorpionbrewing.com/homebrewcontest.html.
Trinity United Methodist Church
Cordially invites you to our 33nd Annual
Spaghetti Dinner All Proceeds to Trinity United Methodist Church Tickets: $12.00 per adult $ 8.00 per Senior Citizen $ 5.00 for children ages 4 – 10 Children 3 and under free
Please join us for fun, fellowship and an all-youcan-eat dinner.
March 21, 2015 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. 90 Church Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Church Office: 410-535-1782 Email: churchoffice@trinityumchurch.org Web: www.trinityumchurch.org
Senior Citizen News
SENIOR LIVING
Big Indoor Yard Sale Table reservations are being accepted for the 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, 410535-4606 or 301-855-1170. AARP Tax-Aide Program Tax-Aide Counselors are available now through Wednesday, April 15, 2015 to prepare tax returns for low-to-moderate 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. To make an appointment, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach -2549; Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748. Upcoming Trips Enjoy a trip to Dumbarton Oaks Gardens and Museum in Washington, DC, Wednesday, May 6. The $53 fee includes transportation, admission and buffet lunch at Old Country Buffet. Take a luncheon cruise aboard Nina’s Dandy on the historic Potomac River, Thursday, June 4. The $80 fee includes transportation and luncheon cruise. Reservations are now being taken for both trips. Sign up early! Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) In honor of National Plant a Flower Day, join us as we plant a flower to grow this spring, Thursday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner followed by the movie Blended, Thursday, March 12, 5 p.m. Pre-registration required. Fee: $6 North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) A representative from North Beach Dental Care will discuss Implants, Thursday, March 12, 10:45 a.m. Celebrate National Nutrition Month by wearing a Splash of Color each day during Nutrition Week. On Monday, March 9, wear Yellow (Lemons); Tuesday, March 10, Blue (Blueberries); Wednesday, March 11, Green (Kale); Thursday, March 12, Pink, (Grapefruit); Friday, March 13, Purple (Eggplant). Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Learn the art of watercolor painting at the Drop-In Watercolor class, Thursday, March 12, 12:30 p.m. Fee: $10. A Legal Aid representative will be available Thursday, March 12, 1 – 3 p.m. for issues dealing with SSI, benefit denials, disability payments and more. Contact the center for an appointment and more information. 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 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, March 9 Southwest Chicken, Mexican Rice, Collards, Wheat Bread, Diced Pears Tuesday, March 10 Pork Chop with Gravy, Tomato Soup, Mashed Potatoes, White Bread, Pineapple Chunks Wednesday, March 11 Sliced Turkey, Beef Barley Soup, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Salsa, Italian Bread, Apple Thursday, March 12 Hot Dog, Vegetable Soup, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Diced Peaches Friday, March 13 Macaroni and Cheese, Spring Salad, Stewed Tomatoes, Wheat Bread, Mixed Fruit Cocktail
Entertainment
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Maryland Day at Historic St. Mary’s City
Celebrate the Founding of Maryland Celebrate Maryland’s 381st anniversary on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in the city where it all began. Bring your kites – and let them soar from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. followed by watching our annual ceremony at 1 p.m., featuring students from across Maryland and local dignitaries. Explore the world of early Maryland or create a craft of today. Visit the museum on us! Admission is free in honor of the day. For information, contact 240-895-4990 or info@hsmcdigshistory.org. Special activities are ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Start your visit at the HSMC Visitor Center (18751 Hogaboom Lane). For more information about this event or the museum, call 1-800-762-1634, 240-8954990, or visit www.HSMCdigshistory.org.
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Team Trivia Leonardtown Grille (25470 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11
The Shift Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6 Big Money Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. 24/7 Band Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7 Karaoke Leonardtown Grille (25470 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. Random Impact Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 8 Swing Away Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
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Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Karaoke All American Steak House and Sports Theater (35 St. Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf) – 8 p.m. Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) –7 p.m.
Thursday, March 12 Team Trivia Leonardtown Grille (25470 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m. Dylan Galvin Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 13 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 Karaoke Leonardtown Grille (25470 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.
Monday, March 9
Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 15
Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Joe Martone Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 10
Country Music St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m.
Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) –11 a.m.
Monday, March 16
DJ Spitfire Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road,
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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BLEACHERS A View From The Wilted Rose
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer
When I close my eyes, the visual is of him dribbling nonchalantly at the top of the key, the ball transitioning between his hands with each slow, rhythmic bounce. As the shot clock reaches 10 seconds, the crowd begins an alarmed countdown, but he doesn’t seem to notice. Slightly bent at the waist, his eyes are calm, his body is relaxed and his expression is neither fearful nor threatening. As the crescendo-ing verbal chant reaches “six”, his dribble gets more deliberate and his chiseled body launches into motion. A quick crossover and he is by the overmatched on-ball defender. Entering the lane, a pack of large defenders collapses on him. No matter. He slashes by the first and seven feet from the basket he takes off with rare explosion. Rising into the air he contorts his body in inhuman ways, splits the final two defenders in mid-flight and violently dunks the basketball. The crowd leaps to its feet in adulation while a deflated opponent fetches the ball from under the basket. Derrick Rose, having put an exclamation point on another routine act of jaw-dropping athleticism, cracks a wry smile and meanders back up court. That daydream was once everyday life with Rose. In 2008, Rose led a Memphis Tigers team, coached by John Calipari, within a single point of a national championship and nearly busted my golden March Madness bracket in the process. Memphis eventually lost to Kansas in overtime, but not before Rose, clearly the best player on the floor, scared the bejesus out of me, Dorothy, Toto and anyone else with a real or financial connection with Jayhawk-nation. Later that summer, Rose, a Chicago native, was the first pick in the NBA Draft…by the Chicago Bulls. By 2010 he was an All-Star. In 2011, at the ripe old age of 22, he unseated former Washington Bullets center Wes Unseld as the youngest MVP in league history. The fairytale overloaded in the opening game of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. Penetrating the paint with reckless abandon (much like the story that lurks in my memory), Rose jump-stopped short of the rim. Instead of finishing with trademark explosion, he grasped at his left knee in mid-air and collapsed near the baseline. The verdict: torn ACL. Rose missed the entire 2012-13 season and a meniscus injury to his right knee cost him all but 10 games of the 2013-14 season. This year was his latest attempt to regain the ferocious, carefree form that once had him among the NBA’s elite. It was going okay…but after another injury and surgery last week to his right knee, that fabulous version of Rose, the supreme athlete that’s stuck in my head, will likely never be reality again. Rose’s terrible and unfair demise will change the way I follow sports, the final stage of an on-going process. I like heroes and villains – we all do. I like to love and hate and to cheer “my guys” and boo “their guys.” The love and adulation for members of the home team will remain; it’s the utter disdain - for such things as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Duke Blue Devils and everything Dallas Cowboys – that’s waning. As a Wizards fan, I shouldn’t like Derrick Rose - but I do. I should find some sick pleasure in his myriad of career-sapping leg injuries - but I don’t. Rose made the NBA better and basketball more fun to watch. He never wore a Wizards jersey, but my goodness his skills were breathtaking (past tense, I’m afraid)…and I took them for granted. I figured Derrick Rose would be Derrick Rose for years, just like I thought Bo Jackson would dominate the NFL and Tiger Woods would lay waste to Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major championships. I’m a fool. Athleticism isn’t just finite; it is terribly fragile. One wrong step, one awkward fall and a career can be altered or ended. Assume nothing; maximize every opportunity; appreciate every moment - even if it means admiring a so-called enemy. I supposed that’s the lesson in the scars all over Derrick Rose’s knees, a place where sports- and life-wisdom apparently intersect. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
Sports
Kline Highlights All-CAC Team for St. Mary’s Women’s Basketball
First-year Kerri Kline (Hagerstown, Md./Saint James School) was tabbed as the 2014-15 Capital Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Year and is one of two Seahawks to represent St. Mary’s College of Maryland on this year’s All-CAC Team as announced March 2 afternoon by the conference office. Sophomore Nina Haller (Chevy Chase, Md./Bethesda-Chevy Chase) was also honored by the conference coaches with a second team nod in her first season as a Seahawk. Kline was the only first-year player to be honored by the CAC coaches. She is just the third St. Mary’s standout to gain the CAC Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Year award, joining the ranks of Catherine Blakely who won it in 2003 and Stephanie Saint-Aubin who earned the award in 2007. The 5-8 guard was one of the Seahawks’ top players throughout the season. Kline finished her rookie campaign ranked 10th in the conference with 12.4 points per game. She led the team in free throw percentage (62.8 percent) while ranking second in field goal percentage (34.5 percent), three-point field goal percentage (27.5 percent), scoring, steals per game (1.6 average). Starting all 25 games for the Seahawks, Kline notched 15 double-digit scoring games, including five 20-point contests. She tallied a season-best 25 in a 67-59 road win over Southern Virginia University on January 10th. Kline was also fourth on the team in rebounding with a 4.6 average and assists with 1.4 helpers per game. Haller transferred in from Washington College and became an impact player for St. Mary’s right away, earning a starting role after the fifth game of the season. The 6-3 center finished second in the league with
2.0 blocks per game while ranking seventh in scoring (13.4 PPG) and rebounding (8.3 RPG). She led the team in scoring, rebounding, blocks, and field goal percentage (39.4 percent). Haller collected seven double-doubles to pace the Seahawks while scoring in double-figures 22 times, including a pair of 20-point performances. She also tallied eight double-digit rebounding efforts. Haller scored a career-best 24 points against Christopher Newport University on February 18th and grabbed career-high 14 boards twice. She was also second on the team in free throw percentage (61.8 percent). St. Mary’s (7-18, 7-11 CAC) secured the sixth seed in this year’s CAC Tournament, marking the fourth consecutive season the Seahawks have made the conference playoffs under fourth-year Head Coach Crystal Gibson.
Out&About March Month Long “Bay Side Buddies” Artworks@7th Studio, 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach - 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; March 5 to 29 So come on out and see the creativity and talent that will be on display. The show is called “Bay Side Buddies,” and will run from March 5 – 29. There will be an Opening Reception with complimentary refreshments on Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. Artworks@7th is located at 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach. Gallery Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our telephone number is 410-286-5278 or you can visit our website at artworksat7th.com. Itchin’ to Scratch: Into to Scratchboard Winter Session Annmarie Sculpture Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; March 27 and 28 Sometimes called “the art of taking away,” scratchboard is a medium that allows for amazing detail. In this class, students will learn the basic techniques for working on scratchboard from instructor Carmelo Ciancio. Learn to use knives or other abrasives to remove the black ink and reveal the white surface. Also learn how to achieve textures and subtle details in your work. This 2-class series is offered on March 27 and 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The class costs $90; members $85, plus a $25 materials fee. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-3264640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org. Chesapeake Community Chorus Rehearsals Huntingtown United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown - 4 to 6 p.m.; March 1 North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach - 4 to 6 p.m.; March 15 The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net for more information. Girls’ Night out: Wine & Dish! Woven Platters or Baskets Annmarie Sculpture Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; March 9 and 23 Grab your favorite beverage and join instructor Sarah Houde for a fun night out as students use clay slabs to create woven clay platters or baskets perfect for holding fruit, bread, or decorative items. Sign up with a friend and make it a true girls’ night out! This is a 2-class series, offered on March 9 and 23, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. both nights. Students must be at least 21 years old. The cost is $85; members $80, and all materials included. Advanced registration required, call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org. Intro to Glass Bead-Making Annmarie Sculpture Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby - March 9, 16, and 23 Explore with instructor Robyn Strayer, the art of making glass beads using a Hot Head torch and Moretti glass rods. Students learn studio safety as well as glass rods on mandrel bead techniques. Each student will make several beads of various shapes and surface decorations including stringer use and application. This is a 3-class series offered on March 9, 16, and 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. (last class runs 6 to 9 p.m.). The cost is $125; members $110, and all
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materials are provided. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org. CalvART Gallery presents “White on White» CalvART Gallery, 10 Solomons Island Rd. South, Prince Frederick - Feb. 11 to March 8 CalvART Gallery’s February Show White on White challenged gallery artists to respond to this theme with imaginative works of art. The result is elegant, contemporary, and thought provoking. We recommend this exhibit for art lovers of all media. The special White on White pieces created over the past three months pulled the artists slightly out of their normal working mode (in color) and into endeavors using no color… or should we say “all color?” The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 4 and 231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Cafe . For more information, go to calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252.
Thursday, March 5 Breaking and Making: Computer Coding for Tweens Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick - 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ever wonder how computers know how to do all the cool things they do? What if you were the one telling a computer what to do? Coding is the key! Join us at Calvert Library for a fun evening of breaking and making computer code! Garrison LeMasters, Visiting Assistant Professor in the Program in Communication, Culture and Technology at Georgetown University will teach us about the code behind the popular computer game, “Brick Breaker.” Next we will “break” that code, and re-write the code to “make” it our own! This event is for tweens in grades 5 to 7 and will be held at Calvert Library in Prince Frederick. Registration is required. Space is limited so sign up today at calvertlibrary. info or call 410-535-0291! Space is limited.
Friday, March 6 JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., 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. For more information contact Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at 410-257-2411 or at calvertlibrary. info.
Saturday, March 7 Circle Weaving Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come weave with instructor Erica Daley! Use scraps of fabric, yarn, and ribbon to create circular art that can be used for many different things, such as wall hangings, coasters, potholders, pillows, and more. Participants will be able to choose what they would like to make with their own circles and the instructor will provide many examples for inspiration and ideas. Class is offered on March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a cost of $35; members $30. There is a $20 to $40 materials fee due at the
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Community Events start of class. Materials fee ranges based upon the fabrics and fibers chosen from the instructor’s supply, but feel free to bring your own unique yarns, ribbons, and fabric scraps as well. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org. Celtic Star Pendant Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby – 2 to 4:30 p.m. Learn from instructor Jerry Garnsey, how to weave a Celtic star pendant from metal wire using the ancient art of chainmaille. Chainmaille is the process of weaving together individual metal rings to create metal designs and mesh-like patterns. No experience is necessary—kit includes everything needed to create one pendant. Class is offered on March 7, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $40; members $35, plus a $15 materials fee due at the start of class. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org. “Flying Wild” Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center, 2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Led by Kerry Wixted, Biologist II, Maryland DNR Wildlife & Heritage Service, this program is aimed at teachers, educators, scout leaders and camp directors. Learn how to teach elementary and middle school age students about birds using the Flying Wild Curriculum. Flying Wild is a hands-on set of lessons designed to teach about birds and their migration habits and what people can do to help birds survive. Learn more at dnr.stste. md.us/wildlife/Education/ProjectWildFlyingWild.asp. There is no fee for this class but online pre-registration is required by March 1 at somdaudubon.org or contact Melissa Boyle at melissaboyle3@gmail.com. “Bluebird Box Workshop” Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Center, 2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick –2 to 4 p.m. Led by Andy Brown and Melissa Boyle, gardeners, birders and nature lovers aged 8 and up will love this adventure! You will learn about the beautiful eastern Bluebird and its habitat requirements while we help you build your own Bluebird nest box. The workshop will also instruct you on how to place, install and maintain your nest box so you will be ready to enjoy your efforts this spring. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee to cover materials is $15. Register by March 1 by email to Melissa Boyle: melissaboyle3@ gmail.com
Sunday, March 8 Intro to Zentangle: Meditative Drawing Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby – 10:30 a.m. to noon Let’s explore Zentangle—a meditative drawing style using structured patterns in a mindful and relaxing way to kindle creativity, build self-confidence, and create beautiful artwork. Learn the basics from instructor Jill Smithson in the morning workshop, then continue building your skills in the afternoon session! A materials fee of $5 provides everything you need to get started. Class is offered March 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The cost is $25; members $20. Advanced registration required, call 410-326-4640 or email: studioschool@annmariegarden.org. ZIA: Zentangle Inspired Art Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby – 1 to 3 p.m.
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Explore the next level of Zentangle with instructor Jill Smithson! Expand your foundation skills and learn to let them flow into your art. We will focus on free-flowing, challenging, and naturally occurring elemental patterns, adding them to our foundational palette to create pieces known as ZIAs. Some Zentangle experience is required. Materials fee is $10, or $5 for those participating in the morning intro class. Take the a.m. and p.m. classes together and save $5 off tuition fee! Class is offered March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. with a cost of $30; members $25, plus $10 materials fee. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org.
Monday, March 9 Summer Camp Fair Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick - 6:30 to 8 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick is hosting its annual Summer Camp Fair on Monday, March 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The library expects dozens of camps, vacation bible schools, sports clubs, scouting organizations and many other fun summer providers to be present at the Fair. If you are looking for enriching activities for your children this summer, come on out to this event! For more information, visit CalvertLibrary. info or contact Janice Kenney at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, March 10 Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 6 to 9 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. For more information contact Calvert Library Southern Branch at 410-326-5289 or at calvertlibrary.info.
Wednesday, March 11 Free Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles, 15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville – 7 p.m. The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland offer FREE beginner Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday night from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at Hotel Charles. Guests may stay and watch, or even participate in, the more advanced practice session that follows the beginner lessons. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons can contact us through the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland website at: www.bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com.
Thursday, March 12 Orientation-Calvert One Stop Career Center 200 Duke Street, Rm 1400, Prince Frederick - 9 a.m. This orientation will give job seekers a full overview of services offered through the One Stop Career Center. Jobseekers can receive free assistance with registration on the Maryland Workforce Exchange, job referrals, and job related information such available job readiness workshops, Workforce Investment Act eligibility, Veteran Services and services provided through various community resources. There are no fees for services provided. Call 443-550-6750 to register.
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Library Events March Month Long
• Art in the Stacks 150 Years of Alice: Alice is Everywhere Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Whether you’ve read the book or not, we all know the story. Images of Wonderland are ubiquitous in our cultural lexicon. Few stories have taken on such a big life past their original telling. Visit for an extensive display of Alice-inspired art and memorabilia. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Artist of the Month: Lee Anne Shontere Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach A Southern Maryland photographer who loves to document the world around her - both here and abroad! 410-257-2411
Thursday, March 5 • Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m. 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 • Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Breaking and Making: Coding for Tweens Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ever wonder how computers know how to do all the cool things they do? What if you were the one telling a computer what to do? Coding is the key! Garrison LeMasters of Georgetown University will show us the code behind the popular computer game, “Brick Breaker.” Then we will have fun “breaking” that code, and re-writing the code to “make” it our own! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 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: New York, New York. Please register. 410-257-2411
Friday, March 6 • 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, March 7 • Garden Smarter: Propagation Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Want to expand your garden without the expense of buying new plants? Learn how to start new plants from seed, by division, and cuttings. 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 nonbattery 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 nonbattery 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. 410-5350291 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
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ternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411 • Summer Camp Fair 2015 Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come explore the variety of summer camps offered in our area. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Full STEAM Ahead Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley 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 • 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 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Life of Pi by Yann Martel. After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger. 410-257-2411
Tuesday, March 10 • Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6 to 9 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, March 11 • 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
• 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
• 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 nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289
• 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 af-
• JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 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’
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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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 doublespaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • US Navy Band Country Current Quintet Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. The United States Navy Band Country Current is the Navy’s premiere countrybluegrass ensemble. The band is nationally renowned for its versatility and “eye-popping” musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. Don’t miss it! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, March 12 • Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 10 to 11 a.m. 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 • Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m. 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 • Lego Mania Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme: Coral Reef. 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.
Friday, March 13 • 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 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. Where to get help with… FOREST STEWARDSHIP QUESTIONS • Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, dnr.maryland.gov/forests/
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!
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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301-475-4120 extension.umd.edu/baywise
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The Calvert County Times
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Calvert County Aging and Disability Resource Center Office on Aging
Senior Centers Benefits Counseling Caregiver Resources and Assistance Insurance Education and Assistance Health and Wellness Programs Volunteer Opportunities Eligibility: Age 18 or Older with a Disability • Age 50 and Over Caregivers for Seniors or Adults with a Disability 450 West Dares Beach Road • Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-4606 or (301) 855-1170
MD Relay: 1-800-735-2258 Email: ooa@co.cal.md.us Website: www.marylandaccesspoint.info
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