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St. Mary’s Votes Down Study Of Shelter Air Conditioning

By Guy LeonardStaff Writer

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s have joined with Calvert and Charles counties in calling for new air conditioning to be installed at the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville but refused to pay for a study to see just how that system would be installed.

The lone vote for the study, which would cost a little over $12,000 split between all three coun-ties, was from Commissioner Todd Morgan.

He said the 4-to-1 concensus against paying the county’s share for the study seemed to be an abrogation of the memorandum of agreement between the three counties to run the shelter in concert.

“I’d hate to say St. Mary’s County won’t abide by the memorandum of agreement that we’ve had for years,” Morgan said.

Commissioner John O’Connor retorted that St. Mary’s County had to pay for a portion of funds for the operation of the Southern Mary-land Criminal Justice Academy that Charles County did not pay.

“Maybe this would be a good chance for them to pay us back,” O’Connor said. “It’s a horrible waste of money… there’s no need for a study to say it’s hot in there and we need air conditioning.”

The air conditioning issue was identified as

a top priority during a recent meeting of all three county governments in Prince Frederick, though, as Commissioner Tom Jarboe pointed out, there was some resistance from all three governments to spending the money on the study.

Many expressed the need to install more air conditioning before the summer months came.

G. Edward Tucker, chief of animal control in Charles County, was questioned by Commis-sioner Mike Hewitt about other possibly more important priorities at the shelter.

Hewitt said a volunteer veterinarian at the shelter had told leaders that animals could read-ily adapt to different temperature extremes and that having more full time employees on hand the shelter might be more important.

“I think they [full time employees] are right up there” as a priority, Tucker told Hewitt.

Hewitt reiterated his opposition to the study, since he believed a local contractor could pro-vide an estimate an installation at a much cheap-er price.

The $12,000 price tag for the study matches the actual square footage of the facility. Essen-tially the study would cost $1 per square foot to analyze, according to Charles County estimates.

“I can’t support this,” Hewitt said. “It’s too much money.”

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Officials with the Nuclear Regula-tory Commission say that Winter Storm Jonas’ wrath likely was the cause of an-other unplanned shutdown at the No. 1 reactor at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant Sunday.

“Power output at Calvert Cliffs Unit 1, in Southern Maryland, was reduced to just under 15 percent on Saturday eve-ning after an electrical cable associated with a main tranformer was found to be disconnected,” wrote NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan on a government sanc-tioned Internet post. “It was not imme-diately clear if the storm was responsible for the cable coming loose. The down-power was needed to facilitate repairs.”

Sheehan said in his post that Calvert Cliffs was perhaps the only nuclear re-actor in the Northeastern region admin-istered by the NRC that was “directly impacted by the blizzard.”

Sheehan said Tuesday afternoon that Calvert Cliffs Unit 1 was back up to 30 percent power at which time plants “usu-ally start to sync back to the grid.”

The cable disconnecting from an elec-trical transformer was not the only prob-lem at Calvert Cliffs, though.

Plant workers there also found that there was condenser tube leakage that could cause corrosion from seawater

from the Chesapeake Bay being mixed in to the plant’s steam system, Sheehan said.

“It’s essentially a very large heat ex-change system,” Sheehan said.

The storm did not appear to have any impact on the second incident at Calvert Cliffs despite occurring in the same time frame, he said.

This latest episode will likely not in-crease the NRC’s oversight at the nuclear plant, though, Sheehan said, since the average number of unplanned shutdowns per 7,000 hours of operation at either re-actor has not broken the three-incident threshold.

“It does not appear there will be any changes in our oversight,” Sheehan said. “But we’re still investigating this incident.”

The last time there was a dual shut-down of reactors was April of last year when a power transmission line leading into the plant from the grid failed.

Lacey Dean, communications director for the nuclear plant, said the storm was indeed the cause of the problem but the shutdown had been necessary in order to affect repairs.

“There was no risk to public health or safety at any time,” Dean stated in an e-mail to The County Times Tues-day afternoon. “All maintenance is now complete.”

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released state jobs and unemployment data earlier today. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland added 10,500 total jobs over-the-month. Maryland’s private sector added 10,600 jobs over-the-month. Maryland has recorded jobs gains in eight out of 12 months in 2015. Please note that Maryland’s preliminary jobs estimate for November was revised by BLS from a gain of 3,600 jobs to a loss of 200 jobs.

The Maryland December preliminary un-employment rate dropped by 0.1 percentage point to 5.1 percent from 5.2 percent (No-vember revised).

“We have seen several consecutive, ro-bust quarters and an improving state econ-omy over the past year, and our state is now adding jobs at one of the fastest rates in the entire country,” said Governor Hogan. “The addition of 10,500 new jobs in December continues that trend. It is more great news for Marylanders, as we continue to grow the private sector and put people back to work.”

“Again, this upward trend in jobs growth shows that Maryland’s economy is improv-ing and stabilizing. It indicates growing confidence in Governor Larry Hogan’s eco-nomic development policies and the direc-tion Maryland is going in,” said Kelly M.

Schulz, Secretary of the Maryland Depart-ment of Labor.

According to data released today, the Manufacturing sector gained 300 jobs. (The Durable goods subsector decreased by 100 jobs and the Non-Durable Goods subsector added 400 jobs.) The Trade, Transportation, and Utilities sector added 2,600 jobs. (The Wholesale Trade subsector decreased by 100 jobs, the Retail Trade subsector gained 1,300 jobs and the Transportation, Ware-housing, and Utilities subsector added 1,400 jobs.) Increases in Trade,

The Professional and Business Services sector added 900 jobs. (The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector added 100 jobs and the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Reme-diation Services subsector gained 800 jobs.)

The Education and Health Services sec-tor added 5,000 jobs. (The Educational Services subsector gained 700 jobs and the Health Care and Social Assistance subsec-tor gained 4,300 jobs). Increases Education

and Health Services appear to be driven by hospital hiring.

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) is com-mitted to safeguarding and protecting Marylanders. We’re proud to support the economic stability of the state by providing businesses, the workforce and the consum-ing public with high quality customer-fo-cused regulatory, employment and training services. For updates and information, fol-low DLLR on Twitter (@MD_DLLR), Face-book and visit our website.

Employment SituationNote: Data is spidered in on the DLLR

website directly from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) using Datazoa and a slight lag may exist as the database is refreshed.

For immediate access to this month’s jobs data please go to the Bureau of Labor Statis-tics (BLS) website.

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Maryland Adds 10,500 Jobs in DecemberSince January, Maryland Gained 54,600 Jobs

Governor Larry Hogan today introduced legislation that will help combat Maryland’s heroin and opioid epidemic by strengthen-ing the existing Prescription Drug Monitor-ing Program and facilitating the prosecution of drug trafficking as part of a criminal en-terprise. The proposed legislation is based on recommendations from the governor’s Heroin and Opioid Emergency Task Force, which submitted its final report to the ad-ministration in December 2015.

“Our administration is committed to do-ing everything in our power to bring all the various stakeholders together to find the best ideas, and to work toward solutions to the heroin and opioid crisis that has overtaken our state,” said Governor Hogan. “These two bills will give medical professionals and law enforcement the tools they need to attack this crisis from every direction, with everything we’ve got. This problem is real and it demands our full and immediate attention.”

Governor Hogan is proposing legislation that would amend Maryland’s Gang Statute to better model it after the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO). The federal RICO Act, originally

passed in 1970 to combat organized crime, has been expanded and used to go after a va-riety of organizations, from corrupt police departments to motorcycle gangs. Although 33 states have also adopted similar state RICO laws, Maryland has not.

The governor’s proposed changes would aid in the prosecution of, and provide civil penalties for, drug traffickers as part of an ongoing criminal enterprise.

Another crucial tool to combat the state’s heroin and opioid epidemic, the Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program was created to assist health professionals and law enforcement in identifying and investigating prescription drug use and abuse. However, despite consistent increases in user registra-tion and access since implementation, wide-spread adoption of the Monitoring Program has not yet occurred.

In order to make the Monitoring Program a more robust tool in the fight against pre-scription opioid abuse, Governor Hogan’s proposed bill would make improvements to the system while phasing in mandatory reg-istration and use.

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Governor Hogan Introduces Legislation to Combat

Maryland’s Heroin and Opioid Epidemic

Bills Provide for Stricter Drug Trafficking Penalties, Strengthen

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program


Celebrate Black History Month with Calvert Library! Calvert Library Prince Fred-erick is hosting an exhibit now through March celebrating the contributions of the Negro Leagues to America’s game of baseball. Some of the greatest baseball players to have played came from the Negro Leagues. While segregation kept black players from playing in the white major leagues, the Negro league games filled the stands with fans of top-notch ball. The exhibit includes photos and artifacts put together by Dwayne Renal Sims. Sims is the founder of Negro League Legends Hall of Fame and author of Scurlock “Negro Leagues.” The library will host Mr. Sims on Tuesday,

Feb. 23, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and the presenta-tion Negro Leagues Separate and Unequal will begin at 7 p.m. The presentation will be followed by a discussion and book signing. Come share your memories of baseball and learn about this important part of our history.

During the month of Feb-ruary, Calvert Library Prince Frederick will also host an exhibit developed by Michael Kent and the Calvert County NAACP about the Black Secret Societies of Calvert County. Be sure to stop by the library to check out these inter-esting exhibits.

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Celebrate Black History Month

Calvert Library programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For special needs, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event. 410-535-0291. calvertlibrary.info

Calvert County NAACPpresents

Blacks in Secret Societies

This exhibit covers the history of the Prince Hall Masons, Galilean Fisherman, and Odd Fellows in Calvert County before 1955.

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Negro Leagues...Separate and Unequal

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Negro League Legends Hall of Fame founder, Dwayne Renal Sims talks about the

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On Jan. 14, the Leadership Southern Mary-land (LSM) Class of 2016 participated in the third of nine educational sessions – Public Safety. The day began with an introduction and welcome by facilitator Don Bouchard LSM ’10 at College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata campus, and then a tour of Mary-land Fire and Rescue Institute’s, Southern Maryland Regional Training Center, where participants learned how the region’s fire and rescue volunteers are trained. Training at the facility that day was the Naval District Washington’s newly hired firefighters. The tour of the training center was led by its co-ordinator Dan Stevens, and by Tom Matting-ly, Sr. and Gerald Gardiner LSM ’15, both long-time volunteers with the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department.

The class then toured the Southern Mary-land Criminal Justice Academy in Nanje-moy, Maryland, where the region’s law en-forcement officers are trained and certified. Keith Hicks, director of the academy, gave an in-depth tour that included an opportu-nity to try the crime scene pursuit simulator. A lunch panel discussion at the Port Tobacco Marina Restaurant with Sheriff Mike Ev-ans (Calvert), Sheriff Troy Berry (Charles), Sheriff Tim Cameron (St. Mary’s) and Police Chief Carl Schinner (Town of La Plata) gave the class insights into the challenges each county’s law enforcement faces and how col-laboration on issues has mitigated certain criminal activities across the region.

The class met at the La Plata campus of the College of Southern Maryland for an after-noon introduction to the Southern Maryland Information Center, where law enforcement collects, evaluates and disseminates infor-

mation on known or suspected criminal vio-lators, groups or organizations for analytical exploitation. This was followed by an over-view of the operations of the Maryland Na-tional Guard by Brig. Gen. Tim Gowen LSM ’15 (Commander, Maryland Army National Guard).

The class wrapped up their day with a networking event that evening hosted at the LSM Alumni Association at the Greene Turtle in La Plata, Maryland. Class partici-pants were able to meet and interact with LSM alumni, more than 240 strong, as well as Leadership Maryland alumni living in the Southern Maryland region.

Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-based program and is de-signed and dedicated to educate and inspire a diverse group of current and emerging lead-ers to create collaborations and partnerships to impact the community needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties and incor-porates a cross-section of the region to in-clude diversity of geographic location, pro-fession, ethnicity and gender.

Leadership Southern Maryland is a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service (EIN#26-2989381). Contributions are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law.

For more information, please contact the Helen Mattingly Wernecke, Executive Di-rector Leadership Southern Maryland, 240-725-5469 via email [email protected] or visit www.leadershipsomd.org.

Press Release

Class of 2016 Experiences Public Safety

Leadership Southern Maryland’s Class of 2016 observes the Naval District Washington fighting a fire at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute’s Southern Maryland Regional Training Center, in La Plata on January 14, 2016.

Governor Larry Hogan today introduced legislation that will reform Maryland’s bro-ken redistricting process and put the state on a new path toward fair representation, election integrity, and transparency. Based on recom-mendations from the governor’s bipartisan Redistricting Reform Commission, the ad-ministration is proposing a nonpartisan Ap-portionment Commission to replace the exist-ing, governor-led redistricting process.

“An overwhelming majority of Maryland-ers favor an independent, nonpartisan panel for redistricting over the existing biased pro-cess,” said Governor Hogan. “For too long, fair elections and a healthy, strong, and com-petitive two-party system have been nearly impossible in our state. This is about recog-nizing a problem and choosing to do the right thing to solve it.”

Maryland’s congressional districts have been widely recognized as some of the most gerrymandered districts in the country, and Governor Hogan has remained outspoken in his commitment to redistricting reform. Last year, he established a bipartisanRedistricting Reform Commission, which diligently studied the issue and the states that have adopted in-dependent, nonpartisan redistricting commis-

sions, and therefore greatly reducing the poli-tics and partisanship that comes with redis-tricting. The Commission also held five public hearings across the state and received input from hundreds of Marylanders on the need for redistricting reform and ideas on how to implement a more fair and transparent system.

Today’s legislation is based on recommen-dations from that Commission and moves Maryland one step closer towards real and lasting reform. Governor Hogan is proposing a constitutional amendment that would repeal existing provisions relating to the redistricting process, and instead create the General As-sembly and Congressional Legislative Redis-tricting Apportionment Commission. Follow-ing the decennial census of the United States, this nonpartisan commission would be tasked with dividing the state into legislative and con-gressional districts, in accordance with state and federal constitutional provisions. This in-dependent process would result in more elec-tion districts being based on population, com-pactness, and natural boundaries, as opposed to politics and partisanship.

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Governor Hogan Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Gerrymandering in MarylandProposes Nonpartisan Redistricting Apportionment Commission, Constitutional Amendment

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Governor Larry Hogan continues to direct all state agencies in a coordi-nated effort to keep Marylanders safe and informed in the aftermath of the recent historic winter storm. The state response and recovery efforts are well underway and the governor is urging Marylanders to stay off the roads un-less absolutely necessary, and to be pa-tient as crews work diligently to clear roads.

The state of emergency enacted by Governor Hogan last Friday remains in effect and will remain in effect until further notice is provided. The execu-tive order signed by the governor con-tinues to allow the Maryland National Guard to assist law enforcement and local communities across the state.

“I want to thank the thousands of dedicated state employees, members of law enforcement, National Guard, emergency first responders, highway workers, as well as our local govern-ments and officials, utilities and line workers, and the countless volunteers who have been working around the clock in response to this historic win-ter storm,” said Governor Hogan. “I ask that Marylanders continue to be cautious, safe, and be on the roads as little as possible. Local authorities par-ticularly, will need time to dig out from this storm, and clear local and neigh-borhood roads.”

Yesterday, Governor Hogan held a press conference at the State Highway Administration Statewide Operations Center to update Marylanders about the statewide recovery efforts be-ing conducted. He was was joined by Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn, Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Bill Pallozzi, Maryland Na-tional Guard Adjutant General Linda Singh, and State Highway Adminis-trator Greg Johnson. Following the press conference, the governor toured the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barracks with Colonel Pallozzi and thanked troopers and guardsmen for their service during this emergency.

The Maryland Unites hotline, 1-888-756-7836, is still available for public inquiries into Department of Human Resources services including emer-gency shelter information and other human service needs.

Maryland Emergency Management Agency• Continuing to coordinate state re-sources that remain positioned around Maryland.• Working to appropriately han-

dle resource requests from local jurisdictions.• Preparing to assist in damage assess-ments, coordinate recovery efforts, and request federal assistance in order to expedite restoration of impacted communities.Maryland State Police• Since 3:00 PM Friday when the storm began, Maryland State Police have re-sponded to more than 1,800 calls for service. They have responded to 238 accidents, most of which were minor. Troopers have assisted more than 700 motorists.Maryland National Guard• There are more than 700 soldiers and personnel and 212 vehicles standing by across Maryland and responding to re-quest from across the state.• Maryland Department of Transportation• (MDOT) crews continue to clear 17,824 lane miles of the state’s high-ways and toll roads.State Highway Administration and Maryland Transportation Authority• At the height of the storm, SHA and MDTA had 3,100 pieces of equipment operating, using additional contract crews and out-of-state resources.• SHA estimates for salt usage is 66,000 tons with a remaining inven-tory of 300,000 tons.• MDTA estimates for salt usage on tunnels, bridges, and toll roads is 7,800 tons of salt with a remaining inventory of 37,800 tons.• Between Friday at 12:00 PM and Monday at 9:00 AM, CHART emer-gency patrols assisted 732 disabled vehicles, 130 crashes. No fatalities, 16 injuries.• Interstates and primary state roads are approximately 90% passable.Maryland Transit Administration• Free transit rides will be offered Mon-day, January 25, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM to accommodate riders faced with reduced service and schedule changes due to road, track and weather condi-tions. Local Bus service will not run exactly according to published sched-ules or timetables, but will operate as close to the published schedule as pos-sible depending on road conditions.• All Local Bus service will be sus-pended by 9:00 PM on Monday, Janu-ary 25.• Service recovery for Tuesday, Janu-ary 26, will be assessed and deter-mined today.

Press Release

Governor Hogan Announces Continued Statewide Recovery Efforts for Winter StormState Remains in Recovery Mode, Governor Urging Marylanders to Remain Cautious

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Thursday, January 28, 2016 9The Calvert County Times Crime

Burglary: On Jan. 20 at 9:55 a.m., Trooper Me-

gelick responded to the 900 block of Main St. for a reported burglary. A rear window of the home had been broken to gain entry into the residence. Items had been moved and some items were miss-ing from inside the home. Investigation

continues.

Possession With Intent to Distribute: On Jan. 20 at 6:28 p.m., Master Troop-

er Gill stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 south of Ball Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. The odor of fresh marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle.

A probable cause search revealed 24.5 grams of marijiuana. Matthew M. L. Truitt, 23 of St. Leonard, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Destruction of Property: On Jan. 21 at 9:16 a.m., Trooper First

Class Lewis responded to the 1100 block of Lake Ridge Dr. in Sunderland for a destruction of property complaint. The victim reported that an unknown ve-hicle had run off the road on his street and drove into his railroad ties which bordered his driveway causing damages. Investigation continues.

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Burglary Case #16-2636:On January 14, 2016 Deputy C. Calli-

son responded to German Chapel Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of an attempted burglary. An unknown male was seen running from the victim’s shed and was able to get away before Depu-ty’s arrived on the scene.

Burglary Case #16-2007:On January 11, 2016 Deputy A. Os-

tazeski responded to Mackall Road, in St. Leonard, for the report of a burglary. Sometime between noon and 3:30pm someone forced entry into the victim’s home and stole wallets, watches and a jewelry box.

Burglary Case #16-1968:

On January 11, 2016 Deputy A. Locke was dispatched to Santa Fe Trail, in Lus-by, for the report of a burglary. Between the hours of 9:20am - 11:30am someone forced entry into the victim’s home and stole prescription medications, money, collectable coins and lottery tickets.

CDS Violation Case #16-2740On January 15, 2016 Deputy W. Durn-

er conducted a traffic stop at the inter-section of Rt. 2/Skinners Turn Road, in Owings. One of the occupants, Bailey Walden, 19, of Dunkirk was found to be in possession of paraphernalia (plastic bag). He was transported to the Deten-tion Center where he was charged for the paraphernalia and also served an outstanding active Warrant.

CDS Violation Case #16-2098:

On January 12, 2016 Deputy K. Wil-liamson responded to the Detention Center upon receiving information that an inmate was in possession of an illegal substance. It was determined that Debo-rah Blevins, 45, of Chesapeake Beach, was in possession of CDS possession-not marijuana (Methadone). She was charged for possessing contraband in a place of confinement, possession or re-ceiving CDS while confined and also for possession of the Methadone.

CDS Violation Case #16-2019:

On January 11, 2016 Deputy B. Rob-inson was dispatched to the Detention Center for the report of an inmate in pos-session of an illegal substance. Thomas Roy Endal, 33, of Crofton, was charged with two (2) counts of CDS Possession-not marijuana (Buprenorphine).

Destruction of Property Case #16-2936:

On January 16, 2016 Deputy A. Locke was dispatched to Golden West Way, in Lusby, for the report of damage to a ve-hicle. Someone in the overnight hours slashed two (2) tires and egged a vehicle.


Deputy Y. Bortchevsky was dis-patched to Silverton Lane, in Chesa-peake Beach, for the report of a destruc-tion of property. On January 12, 2016 an unknown male posed as a heating/cool-ing repairman and rewired the victim’s heat pump, causing it to stop working.


Deputy A. Woodford responded to Bayside Road, in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a destruction of prop-erty report. Sometime between 7:00pm on January 10 - 9:00am on January 11 an unknown person slashed the vic-tim’s four (4) tires. If anyone saw any suspicious behavior in the area, they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Motor Vehicle theft Case #16-2918:On January 16, 2016 Deputy M.

Naecker responded to a call for a ve-hicle theft on Baker Street, in Owings. Sometime between 8:30pm on January 15 - 1:30am on January 16 two (2) cars were stolen from the victim’s driveway. A third vehicle was stolen but found nearby in a ditch. The keys had been left in the vehicles overnight.

Theft Case #16-3149:Deputy A. Ostazeski was dispatched

to Pilot Way, in Lusby, for the report of a theft. Sometime between 4:00pm on January 16 - 12:00pm on January 17, an unknown person stole the victim’s ve-hicle registration plate.

Theft Case #16-3037:On January 16, 2016 Deputy C. Ward

was called to the Sunkissed Tanning business on Southern MD Boulevard, in Dunkirk, for the report of a shoplift-ing. A female had removed multiple bottles of tanning supplies from the store shelves and left with the items in her purse.

Theft Case #16-2861:On January 15, 2016 Deputy B. Robin-

son was dispatched to a report of a theft. While the victim was shopping on West Dares Beach Road, in Prince Frederick, someone entered her unlocked vehicle and removed registration plates from the backseat of the vehicle.

Theft Case #16-2651:On January 14, 2016 Deputy T. Mohler

was dispatched to the Safeway store, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a shoplifting. A male was seen exiting the store with a full shopping cart and attempted to unload the items into a ve-hicle. The suspect was able to leave the area after partially unloading the cart full of seafood and cuts of meat.Theft Case #16-2447:

On January 13, 2016 Deputy A. Cur-tin was dispatched to Town Center Boulevard, in Dunkirk, for the report of a shoplifting. It was determined Walmart and the Olympia Sports store were both victims. Regina Wanzor, 49, and Lloyd Hill, 49, both from Washing-ton, DC, were detained for questioning. They were both arrested and charged with theft less than $1,000.00 and theft scheme less than $1,000.00. A third sus-pect involved will be served a criminal summons and also arrested on the same charges.

Theft Case #16-2359:

On January 13, 2016 Deputy B. Boe-rum responded to Solomons Island

Road, in Port Republic, for the report of a theft. Sometime between late Febru-ary 2015 and December 9, 2015 an un-known person stole twelve (12) Alcatel-Lucent batteries and damaged copper wires from a Sprint tower site. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Theft Case #16-2291:On January 13, 2016 Deputy C. Ward

was dispatched to Owings Hill Court, in Owings, for the report of a theft from ve-hicle. Someone had entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole money.Theft Case #16-1985:

On January 11, 2016 Deputy S. Redik-er was dispatched to St. Andrews Drive, in Chesapeake Beach, for a theft. An unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a debit card.Theft Case #16-1897:

On January 11, 2016 Deputy R. Evans was dispatched to Calvert Towne Road, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft. Sometime between 5:00pm on January 10 - 7:00am on January 11, an unknown suspect(s) stole four (4) tires, rims and chrome trim from a victim’s vehicle. The antenna was also damaged. If anyone observed suspicious behavior in the overnight hours at this location, they are asked to report it to the Sher-iff’s Office.

SHERIFF’S BLOTTERDuring the week of January 11 through Jan-

uary 18 deputies of the Calvert County Sher-iff’s Office responded to 1,548 calls for service

throughout the community. If you know who committed these crimes or

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Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indict-ment of a person involved in criminal activity.

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Myrtle Myers Rausch, 88Myrtle Myers

Rausch, a native of Annapolis and 41-year resident of Owings, passed away peace-fully at her residence January 22, 2016. Myrtle was born June 28, 1928, the middle child of nine children born to Harvey F. and Myrtle (Carr) Myers, in Annapolis where her family owned and operated the Myers Com-pany, a general and sundry store on West Street. She attended Germantown Elementary and was a graduate of An-napolis High School, class of 1945. For several years Myrtle was employed as a secretary at the US Naval Academy. She married John Owen “Ownie” Rausch November 21, 1951, and they resided in Annapolis where she was a homemaker and partner with her husband in several Annapolis business ventures. In 1974 they purchased an existing funeral home in Owings, MD, renamed it Rausch Fu-neral Home, where they relocated and remodeled the facility to include their residence. Myrtle was an active mem-ber of the Calvert Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for over 40 years, working at the information desk and spending countless hours knitting baby hats and sewing “Christmas Stockings” for new-borns. She was also a member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting, bak-ing, “Big Band” music, reading, and ge-nealogy. She loved spending time with all of her family, especially at holiday gatherings. She was preceded in death by her husband Ownie on November 19, 2000. She is survived by daughters Judy A. Gross and husband Bill of Ow-ings, Bobbi Rausch and husband Chris Marquess of St. Leonard; grandchildren Chris Gross (Rachael), Caroline Gross (Jonathan Cooper), Rebecca Gross (Mi-chael Demarest), Crystal and Matthew Marquess; great-grandchildren Sadie and Maddie Belle Gross and Dylan and Riley Ferrero. She is also survived by sisters Irene E. White, Beverly L. Ames (Don), and Joan C. Myers, a brother Martin H. Myers (Helga), a sister-in-law Rose Rausch of Annapolis, and numer-ous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers H. Fenton Myers, Jr. and John A. “Buck” Myers, and sisters Ivyl V. Rowland and Shirley A. Myers.

Russell Norman Stallings, 70

Russell Norman Stallings, 70, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on Janu-ary 21, 2016 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Russell was born on April 10, 1945 to Warren and Louise Cochrane Stallings. Russell was a life long resident of Cal-vert County and enjoyed spending time

with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Patricia A. Stallings, and his children Jenny Stallings-Thompson of Prince Frederick, MD; Kenneth Sutphin of Prince Frederick, MD; Tammy Wertz of Prince Frederick, MD. He is also sur-vived by his grandchildren Rusty and Scotty Barrett, Amanda and Jessica Sutphin and many siblings. The fam-ily received relatives and friends for a viewing and visitation on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, MD. A funeral service was offered the next day at Rausch Funeral Home at 11:00 AM. Interment followd the service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cem-etery in Prince Frederick, MD.

Thomas James “TJ” Hopkins, 41

Thomas James “TJ” Hopkins, 41, of Chesapeake Beach passed away January 15, 2016 in Rockford, IL. He was born Octo-ber 19, 1974 in Rock-ledge, FL to Thomas Young Hopkins and Babette (McConnell) Newman. TJ grew up in a Coast Guard family and lived in Florida, Georgia and Hawaii. He entered the Coast Guard in 1993 and attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School in 1994. TJ gradu-ated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1999 with a Bachelor’s de-gree in Government. He married Anna Katrina Hager in July of 2000 whom he met while attending the Naval Acad-emy Preparatory School. Following his graduation TJ served aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Rush out of Honolulu where he served as Deck Watch Officer and Boarding Officer. He later volun-teered to serve with Coast Guard forc-es in Operation Iraqi Freedom aboard Coast Guard Cutter Wrangell, home ported in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He also served as deputy of the Maritime Intelligence Center in Miami, FL. TJ received his Master’s degree in Stra-tegic Intelligence and was in charge of the counter smuggling analysis branch from June of 2009 until 2013. He then became the chief intelligence officer in San Francisco, a position he held from June of 2013 to November of 2014. TJ was an avid surfer and in his leisure time he enjoyed hiking, biking up Mt. Dia-blo, and trips to the beach. Most of all TJ loved his children and spending time with his family, especially his wife and kids. TJ is survived by his loving wife Anna Katrina Hopkins of Chesapeake Beach; daughter Sophia Hopkins and son Tristan Hopkins; brothers Joshua Hopkins of Ewa Beach, HI and George Kent of Savannah, GA and sister Rach-elle Diaz of Melbourne, FL. He is also survived by his mother Babette Newman and her husband Frank of Melbourne, FL and father Thomas Hopkins and his wife Debbie of Ewa Beach, HI; as well as his grandmother Peggy Green and her husband Bob of Cape Canaveral, FL and grandfather Thomas Hopkins also of Cape Canaveral, FL. A Memorial Mass

of Christian Burial for TJ was celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Av-enue, North Beach, MD. Interment ser-vices with Coast Guard Honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date, not yet determined.

Rudolph Eatman Evans, 88Rudolph Eatman Evans, 88, of Ow-

ings, MD died in his home on January 22, 2016. Rudolph was born on July 21, 1927 in North Carolina to the late Oscar and Sallie Eatman Evans. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was awarded two medals. He was employed as a mechanic at Wash-

ington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) from which he retired. He en-joyed small engine repair as a hobby. Ru-dolph is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rita; his daughter, Nancy Ridgeway of Prince Frederick, MD, seven grandchil-dren and seven great-grandchildren. His daughter, Peggy and son, Donnie prede-ceased him. Following the funeral ser-vice, interment will be held at Southern Memorial Gardens, 10155 Ward Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754. Memorial contri-butions may be made to Calvert Hos-pice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at calverthospice.org.

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At his heaviest John Kreuter, 30, weighed 516 pounds.

“I have been big my whole life and my entire life I have always wanted to lose weight. I have always wanted to be skin-ny,” he said.

Last March he decided to make a change, a big one, and has not looked back.

Behind him are four shirt sizes, 18 inch-es from his waist, and 200 pounds.

Kreuter said he decided to take the first step when he realized how difficult reme-dial tasks were becoming. He struggled with simple things like putting on shoes and socks, getting out of the shower, and finding clothes his size.

At one point, he decided enough was enough.

“I guess something just clicked, these are things that you shouldn’t have trouble with, these are things that should come easy,” said Kreuter.

His first thought was that he didn’t be-lieve he could lose weight on his own, so he made an appointment with a bariatric specialist to discuss the option of gastric bypass.

From that, he was referred to a dietician. “Just from talking to the dietician, I

came to the realization that my diet was the reason that I was as big as I was,” said Kreuter.

At his consolation, the dietician asked him what a typical day of food looked liked. Kreuter told her what he had eaten the night before.

“I remember it very vividly,” he said. From Checkers he ordered 20 chicken

wings, two chicken sandwiches, two large sweet teas, and chili cheese fries.

“When I told the dietician, who deals with bariatric patients all the time that are typically excessive eaters, her eyes opened wide,” said Kreuter.

She told him that he could have signifi-cant weight loss just from changing his diet and told him to start his change with just two simple steps.

The first was to eat breakfast, which he never used to do. The second was to stop drinking the almost gallon and a half of sweet tea he consumed daily.

“When I left there, I was motivated in-stantly. I think that’s part of my personal-ity, when I am dedicated to something I do it to the fullest,” said Kreuter.

He went home and wrote himself a diet plan.

“With any person my size, you try diet after diet, and you fall off. You might lose 20 pounds here, 10 pounds there, but even-tually you go back to your old habits,” said Kreuter.

He said he had, had success with the Atkins diet, so he tried to stay on their meal plans as well as implement the tips from the dietician.

Kreuter was told to eat five times a day, so every three hours he had a small meal. He began eating a lot of salads and ruffage and completely cut off sweet tea, which he had never been able to successfully do in the past.

“I didn’t add any exercise,” said Kreuter. “At my size, normal activity burned a ton of calories.”

After a month, he lost 30 pounds. “It just started melting away,” he said.Kreuter had two parts to his weight loss

journey. From March to November, he worked on his own and lost 130 pounds. He contributes it the fact that he stopped drinking sweet tea and carbonated bever-ages, stopped consuming sugar, stop con-suming caffeine, and ate a lot of salad and low fat, high protein foods.

“You get those late night cravings, it’s not like I didn’t crave food…the first month was really, really hard,” said Kreuter.

The second step was his surgery. The bariatric surgeon suggested he do the gas-tric sleeve and not the gastric bypass. This type of surgery, according to their con-versation, was less risky and had less of a chance for complications.

According to Kreuter, the gastric sleeve removes 80 percent of your stomach and leaves a continuous sleeve that goes down into the intestines.

The surgery was scheduled for Nov. 3 and Kreuter made sure he did the best he could with his own weight loss before his operation.

“It’s not a cure-all, it’s a step,” said Kreuter about his surgery. “It’s a tool that you can use for weight loss.”

He explained that the diet after the sur-gery is very similar to what he had been doing and he contributes his success and ease with the surgery to the fact that he came prepared.

“I made a lifestyle change,” he said. Another contribution to his success was

that, besides sleep apnea, he was a clean bill of health.

After the surgery, to avoid blood clots in his legs, he was told to walk.

Kreuter started with walking to the end of his driveway and then walking back to the house. After, he walked to his neigh-bor’s mailbox and walked back. He kept going farther and pushing himself as time went by.

“Now a buddy and I walk our dogs

around the neighborhood,” Kreuter said. “We walk a mile everyday, which is some-thing I would have never done before.”

He added that in the past it was hard for him to even walk and talk at the same time.

He is also happy to report that his sleep apnea is almost completely gone and since the surgery in November, he has lost 70 pounds.

He now weighs 316 pounds. “And I’m still going,” he said.Kreuter says his goal weight is 220

pounds, but he would be happy at 250 pounds.

To get there, he said, “It’s all about a life-style change, creating better habits and do-ing things better in your life,” said Kreuter.

Since the surgery, he has gotten a pleth-ora of positive feedback. He has received compliments from his co-workers at Papa John’s where he has worked for 12 years and holds the position of Area Supervisor for seven stores in Calvert and St. Mary’s. He has also surprised and motivated fam-ily and friends.

His life has been more positive as well. His knees don’t bother him at all anymore and neither do his feet. Kreuter said that he used to go through a pair of shoes a month and now he rarely has to purchase new ones.

He has gone from a 6X to a 2X in shirt sizes, he has saved money in food and clothing expenses, he dropped 18 inches in his waist, and he lost 200 pounds.

As he continues to lose weight, Kreuter has set his sights on some new goals. He would like to complete a 5K and work up to a 10K, he would like to compete in gun competition, he would like to go hunting, and he wants to build muscle and be more active overall.

“If there is one thing that I would tell anybody, is that you have to really decide that losing weight is what you want and you have to stick to it,” said Kreuter. “I would say to someone, start small, build on that, and take pride in the results that you get.”

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Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland is host-ing a Special Valentines Maker’s Mar-ket, indoors on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you have not been to Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center re-cently, now is your chance to experi-ence this delightful Arts Center for free. Celebrate the first Maker’s Market of the New Year inside the Murray Arts Building during the Valentine’s Maker’s Market. Valentine’s Maker’s Market kicks off the season supporting local artists and vendors by offering for sale, homemade, homegrown, and handmade goods! Valentine’s Maker’s Market will have a variety of wonderful items for sale including jewelry, drawings, paint-ings, fiber products, and glasswork. Ample, accessible and convenient park-ing is located in the parking lot and ad-jacent parking field. Handicap parking is available through the main gate. Begin your day in the comfort of the indoors, shop for a friend or yourself, enjoy art, peruse the artLAB, take a walk along the outdoor path, visit the Gift Shop at Annmarie, register for an art class, and learn more about Annmarie Garden, for free! For additional information visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640.

About Annmarie GardenAn affiliate of the Smithsonian In-

stitution, Annmarie Garden is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features a walking path that meanders through the forest past permanent and loaned sculpture, including more than 35 works of art on loan from the Smith-sonian Institution and the National Gal-lery of Art. Annmarie Garden also pres-ents a variety of award-winning special

events, gallery shows, and engaging public art programs. Annmarie Garden’s Studio School offers creative classes for all ages and abilities taught by a tal-ented faculty. Annmarie Garden is con-veniently located just off Route 2-4, on Dowell Road in Solomons, Maryland; open 9am-5pm daily; the Murray Arts Building and Gift Shop are open 10am-5pm daily. To learn more, visit www.an-nmariegarden.org.

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Eating Together MenuLunches 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 reserva-tion 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. Lunches are subject to change.

Monday, Feb. 1 Tuna Salad, Vegetable

Barley Soup, Sunny Slaw, Wheat Bread, Pears

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Pork BBQ, Tuscan Bean

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Pickled Beets, Kale, White Wheat Bread, Applesauce

Friday, Feb. 5Baked Ham, Vegetable

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Maryland Senior Citizen Hall of Fame Nominations will be accepted starting in February for the

Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. This organization hon-ors up to 50 Maryland senior citizens (a Maryland resident, 65 years or older ) who have made outstanding volunteer contri-butions affecting the lives of people in the state of Maryland. To nominate an individual go to mschf.org/nomination to view the nomination procedures and download the nomination form.

Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Inc. (FCCS)FCCS is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving

the quality of life for qualified Calvert County seniors by pro-viding funds which assist them to remain independent. FCCS is looking for a treasurer and members. The treasurer position works on a monthly report and is not required to complete tax paperwork. If interested, contact Susan Justice at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

AARP Tax-Aide ProgramTax-Aide Counselors will be available Monday, Feb. 8

through Friday, April 15, 2016 to prepare tax returns for low-to-moderate income senior citizens aged 50-plus. The three Calvert County senior centers will start taking calls Monday, Feb. 1 to schedule appointments to begin Feb. 8. Before making your appointment, please make sure you have all of the documentation necessary to complete your return. This would include last year’s tax return and any income and ex-pense documentation for 2015. If you, your spouse, or any of your dependents participated in any of the Affordable Care Act Health Exchanges (Obama Care) during any part of 2015, please bring all 1095 forms and other proof of insurance and receipts for any premium payments, waivers and exemption certificates for all individuals on the tax return. Bring a can-celled/voided check (for proof of direct deposit account) for any refunds/payments. For more information, contact Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Learn the basics at Facebook Training, Thursday, Feb. 4, 1

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North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)Celebrate Black History Month by listening to gospel,

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We always hear that drugs are bad, but do we talk about it enough?

With the rise of prescription pills and heroin ad-diction in the state of Maryland, Calvert County wants to ensure we do talk about these things. Start-ing in February 2016, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and Calvert County Health De-partment will hold monthly workshops to create a healthy, on-going dialogue about the realities of drug addiction, and the hope for the afflicted and ill.

The first meeting will be held on Feb. 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Courthouse Square Confer-ence Room, 205 Main St., Prince Frederick. The discussion is titled “’Let’s Talk’ Mental Illness and Substance Abuse” and will be led by Stephanie Newman, a dual-diagnosis counselor at local Cal-vert Behavioral Health Services. A dual-diagnosis counselor, like Newman, hopes to address two so-cial taboos: the illness of mood disorders - like de-pression or bipolar disorder - alongside the illness of substance abuse, while studying the complex re-lationship between the two.

At the first meeting, the critically acclaimed ani-mated HBO documentary “My Depression - The Up And Down Of It” will be shown. The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Steve Buscemi, and Fred Ar-

misen, and offers a message of hope to the millions of Americans who suffer from depression. The rea-son this film will start the workshop series? The ill-ness of depression, of course, is linked to the illness of drug addiction.

“CAASA [Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse] is pleased to partner with the Calvert Coun-ty Health Department for the ‘Let’s Talk’ Series,” says Debbie Mister, the President of CAASA, in the event’s official press release. “Substance abuse affects many families and it’s important to provide programs that offer information that is helpful with a family’s journey through addiction and recovery.”

After opening up the community discussion, there will be a second workshop targeting the ways to detect drug abuse, titled “‘Let’s Talk’ Signs and Symptoms of Opioid Abuse”, on March 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. also at the Courthouse Square Conference Room in Frederick.

Drug and alcohol addiction is often a daunting topic to discuss, but the “’Let’s Talk’ Series” will seek to do just that by offering a public platform for locals to open up about the hardships and hopes of our own, our families, and our friends.

The event is free, and refreshments will be pro-vided. Reservations must be made at 410-535-3733.

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Professor Robert Douglass, a Georgetown University political theorist, who is legend-ary for his abilities to explain complicated philosophical matters in a simple and concise manner will give four lectures at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

The first lecture will take place on Wednes-day, January 27 at 2:40 PM to 4:30 PM at Glendening Annex at SMCM. Three other lectures will take place on Wednesdays on February 3rd, 10th and 17th

Professor Douglass will explore ideas of major political and economic thinkers of the twentieth century, such as Friedrich Hayek, John Rawls, and Jürgen Habermas. He will discuss the implications of inequality for the quality of American democracy, economy and the system of justice.

Don’t miss this chance to take advantage of the free, open to public, lecture series that gives you a fresh perspective to the much-debated issue of in-equality. Come to learn how to communicate pro-foundly about important issues our democracy faces today.

Dr. Robert B. Douglass’ focus is in nineteenth and twentieth century Western political thought, with particular interest in the development of liberal and socialist thought. His work has appeared in Com-monwealth, the Journal of Politics, Political Theory, the Political Science Reviewer, the Review of Poli-tics, and The Responsive Community, among other journals. His publications also include: The Deeper Meaning of Economic Life (editor and contributor);

Liberalism and the Good (editor and con-tributor); and Catholicism and Liberalism--Contributions to American Public Phi-losophy (editor and contributor). He has been one of the editors of The Responsive Community.

Professors Douglass’ lectures are part of the 2-credit course (POSC385-

03) Challenges to Democracy: Is Liberal Democracy Losing Ground? that is offered in the Spring of 2016. Other guest lecturers in-clude Dr. Nasir M. Khilji, Senior Economist, U.S. Department of the Treasury; and William Glidden, J.D., author of The Supreme Court versus Congress. Disrupting the Balance of Power, 1789– 2014. Latecomers are welcomed to sign up.

Students enrolling in the course are offered an exciting opportunity to combine theory and practice in a way of invited participation in the two-day forum, United not Divided: Eco-nomic Inequality and Opportunity Gap that will be held at Baltimore Marriott Inner Har-bor at Camden Yards on March 30-31. The event is free of charge and open to the public, but we do ask that you register for the event at http://www.smcm.edu/democracy/.

For questions, please contact the Center for the Study of Democracy at (240) 895-6432 or [email protected].

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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 625 candidates for degrees and certificates during its 17th Winter Com-mencement held Jan. 21 at the La Plata Campus.

The college awarded 608 associate de-grees and 309 certificates: 42.9 percent of the students receiving awards are from Charles County, 28 percent are from St. Mary’s County and 24.3 percent are from Calvert County while 4.8 percent are from outside of the region. Nearly one-quarter of all degree candidates for graduation earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher.

Associate degrees were awarded pre-dominantly in the fields of general studies, arts and sciences, business administration and nursing, while general studies: transfer, criminal justice and emergency medical ser-vices-paramedic topped the list as the most popular certificates. Of the graduates, more than 60 percent are female, the oldest gradu-ate is 72 and the youngest graduate is 17.

CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried told family, friends and guests of graduates, “I’m inspired every time I walk into a classroom, but, especially, when I see the success of our students. What really impresses me is that I know that some of our students have come out of high school, come full time and graduate in two or three years. There are others, because of working conditions, because of family obligations, they are tak-ing one or two classes a semester and it may take eight, nine, 10 years to complete their degrees—and that makes their success that much sweeter.”

Highlights of the ceremony included key-note remarks by The Honorable Andrea R. S. Watkins and student speaker Heather Mur-phy, and the presentation of a Distinguished Service Award and a Faculty Excellence Award.

Oldest Graduate Bertha M. Cooks of White Plains, at age

72, earned an associate degree in early child-hood development.

“I have always loved working with chil-dren and although I had the experience, I did not have a degree. Now, I do and I am so happy,” Cooks said.

Cooks, one of 12 siblings growing up in Alabama, was the first in her family to grad-uate from high school. She began studies to-ward a teaching degree at Alabama A&M, but had to leave due to financial issues. “I was distraught,” Cooks said. When her fam-ily moved to Boston, she applied and was ac-cepted at Boston University, but was again unable to attend. For 25 years, Cooks ran a

daycare center and once she and her husband had put their children through college, she decided that it was her turn.

On numerous trips to visit her son at How-ard University, Cooks fell in love with the D.C. area and the milder winter climate, and she moved to Southern Maryland. While a senior staff employee at a local high school, Cooks was told that she couldn’t get the teaching staff position that was available, be-cause she didn’t have a degree.

“I welled up with emotion and decided right then, I would never allow someone to say that to me again,” she said. “I hadn’t been in school in 52 years and I was rusty in math, but with the help and patience of several in-structors and a tutor I made the Dean’s List and completed the required math courses with a ‘B’.” Cooks is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for community college students.

“As an educator myself, I realize that everyone has their own style and pace for learning. Many of my CSM instructors un-derstood that and helped me have faith in myself when I struggled. They helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel,” said Cooks. She also acknowledged her husband of 50 years who provided understanding, support and love while she pursued her degree.

Cooks plans to continue working, and playing, with children. “They have a way of keeping you young.”

Youngest Graduate

The youngest graduate is Kelly Mc-Gowan, 17, of, Charlotte Hall, who started her collegiate studies through an early col-lege program at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia. She transferred to CSM and completed a degree in arts and sciences with honors.

CSM provided McGowan the opportu-nity to explore a variety of subjects, includ-ing “fun classes” such as ceramics, theater costuming and botany, and “serious classes” such as astronomy, algebra, Western civili-zation and literature, she said.

“CSM was a highly convenient educa-tional institute and my professors definitely brought their ‘A-game’ to it,” said McGowan.

Following graduation, McGowan plans to work alongside her father in preparing tax returns in his accounting firm, while testing the waters of several career paths.

“After tax season is over, I’m going to see if I can try being a bank teller, a veterinar-ian assistant or possibly an organic grocery store associate—seeing what I might like to pursue and then working toward a bachelor’s degree in that field. I’m taking a year off to

fulfill a deferred childhood staple of ‘poking at 50 million different potential careers until you find one that sticks,’” said McGowan.

Student Speaker Heather MurphyPresenting the student address was Heath-

er Murphy, of Prince Frederick, who earned an associate degree in general studies with honors. This fall, Murphy will be transfer-ring to Chamberlain College of Nursing in Virginia, to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing and has plans to earn her Doctorate Nurse Practitioner in five years. She is the president of the Student Government Asso-ciation as well as a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) and Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor so-ciety for community college students.

“As we celebrate this success tonight, I want to ask you to consider encouraging oth-ers toward pursuing their dreams,” Murphy said to her fellow graduates. “Be an example to current students who are struggling or who lack confidence in their abilities. Share stories of how you persevered and how you didn’t let setbacks stop you.”

Keynote Speaker the Honorable Andrea R. S. Watkins

Commencement keynote speaker the Honorable Andrea R.S. Watkins, of Charles County told graduates and guests about her experiences as a student at then Charles County Community College and of the changes the college has been through since her graduation in 1981.

“The College of Southern Maryland has changed not only in name since I attended many years ago, but it has also changed in appearance and in its widening of scope and offerings to the Southern Maryland com-munity. The one thing it has not changed in, however, is in giving each and every student an opportunity to establish an integral foun-dation upon which to build his or her future,” said Watkins.

For more on Watkins, visit http://news.csmd.edu/news/archive/2016/2aa08f1b7a55a280704176b666d0dd7e5cdbc06d.html

Trustees’ Distinguished Service Award

The Board of Trustees recognized Joe Shannon, a longtime resident of Southern Maryland, for his exemplary and extended service to the college. Shannon served on CSM’s Board of Trustees from 1997 to 2007, serving as vice chair from 2002-03 and chair from 2003-07. During his board ser-vice, Shannon’s accomplishments included, CSM’s transition to a regional community college, contributions to foster dialogue and

programs with regard to diversity, selection of the college’s fourth president, and his gen-erosity and philanthropic efforts in Southern Maryland.

Faculty Excellence Award Honoring Ad-junct Faculty

The annual Faculty Excellence Award Honoring Adjunct Faculty was presented to Dr. Margaret Dowell from the Communica-tions, Arts and Humanities Division.

“Margaret Dowell is CSM’s best-kept secret. She is an instructional phenomenon with one of the most impressive records of accomplishment I’ve encountered. Three distinctions are important: her scholarship with artists suffering from drug addiction, her dedication of service to the art students of CSM and her personal artistic practice,” said Professor Andrew Wodzianski who nominated Dowell for the award.

Nursing Recognition

The 12th winter class of 37 nursing stu-dents participated in a recognition ceremony earlier in the day. Health Sciences Chair Dr. Laura Polk presented an Academic Achieve-ment in Nursing Award to Hannah Margaret Arnold, of Lexington Park, who graduated with high honors. Christine Nicole Hurry, of Clements, received the Achievement in Nursing Award which is given to a student who has demonstrated advanced clinical competence, service and dedication to the community, leadership within and outside of the classroom, and academic excellence.

Introduction of Ceremonial MaceThe creation of the CSM mace began in

the fall of 2015. The Student Government Association commissioned renowned wood-worker Pat Matranga to create a mace for the college. Handcrafted from African mahoga-ny, this custom-made mace is 48 inches long. At the head of the mace are pewter discs en-graved with the official seal of the College of Southern Maryland.

The 2016 Winter Commencement marks the first time the mace has been used in an official ceremony at the college. The mace was carried by English Professor Dr. Rich-ard Siciliano who has served the college for more than 47 years and is the most se-nior member of the college’s faculty. In the future, the CSM mace will be carried on all ceremonial occasions at the head of the aca-demic procession as a symbol of the college and its mission.

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Thursday, January 28, 2016 19The Calvert County Times Entertainment

Going OnIn Entertainment

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

[email protected].

Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

“Born To Entertain” Broadway Cabaret Presented At Indian

Head Black Box TheatreThursday, Jan. 28

Monthly Comedy NightThe Lounge at Bollywood (22576 MacArthur Blvd., California)

Friday, Jan. 29

Still StandingRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.

Last RemainsAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)

Saturday, Jan. 30

Comedy and Variety ShowThe Lime Lounge (22608 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park)- 10 p.m.

80s Night with WildgoodThe Lounge at Bollywood (22576 MacArthur Blvd., California)

Sunday, Jan. 31

Elks Special Deep Stack TournamentSt. Mary’s County Elks Lodge (45779 Fire Department Ln., Lexington Park)- 2 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 1

Pizza and Pint NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

Team TriviaRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.

Makhni MondayThe Lounge at Bollywood (22576 MacArthur Blvd., California)

Tuesday, Feb. 2

Burger and Pint NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

Team FeudRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.

Trivia Night with Cash PrizesThe Lounge at Bollywood (22576 MacArthur Blvd., California)- 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 3

Open Mic NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6 p.m.

Free Latin Dance ClassesThe Lounge at Bollywood (22576 MacArthur Blvd., California)- 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 4

Swamp CandyRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.

Born to Entertaina Broadway Cabaret

Saturday, February 6, 7 p.m.The Indian Head Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre organization dedicated to the cultural advancement of the region by providing a broad spectrum of performing arts programs. The Center encourages community interaction, supports economic development, enhances educational programs and provides a variety of opportunities for local residents and businesses. If you can’t attend the cabaret, consider making a donation today to support the ongoing community efforts at the Black Box. Contact Kerry Doss at [email protected] to donate.

www.IndianHeadBlackBox.org for tickets

Tickets: $10cash bar

presents Kristin Kauffman & Amelia Arrigo in

Join us at the Indian Head Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre for a Broadway style Cabaret on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. “Born to Entertain” stars Broadway hopefuls Amelia Ar-rigo and Kristin Kauffman, who will wow you with their brassy voices and hilarious patter. Meanwhile you’ll sit comfortably in the newly renovated Black Box Theatre, located at 4185 In-dian Head Hwy., Indian Head.

Kristin Kauffman of Great Mills, MD and Amelia Arrigo of Newtown, Pa. have been singing together for over 13 years. They’ve played sisters multiple times, they’ve directed each other, and they’ve sung duets together since their teenage years. Suffice it to say that these divas will dazzle, and not just because of the diamonds they wear. As the folks in New York say, there’s no business like show business, and these girls mean business!

In “Born to Entertain” you’ll enjoy classics from shows like Fiddler on the Roof, Annie Get Your Gun and Les

Miserables, peppered with more mod-ern showstoppers from Nunsense, Je-kyll and Hyde, and Hairspray. Watch-ing these two women switch from a high-energy comedic duet to an intro-spective dramatic song is captivating. Come out to see this flash-bam-Broad-way reunion at the Indian Head Black Box Theatre and you won’t be sorry.

The Indian Head Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre organiza-tion dedicated to the cultural advance-ment of the region by providing a broad spectrum of performing arts programs. The Center encourages community in-teraction, supports economic develop-ment, enhances educational programs and provides a variety of opportunities for local residents and businesses. If you can’t attend the cabaret, consider making a donation today to support the ongoing community efforts at the Black Box. Contact Kerry Doss at [email protected] to donate.

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CalendarMonth Long, January

CO. 7 Alarmers Friday Night BingoSt. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Res-cue (200 Calvert Beach Rd.) - 6 to 10 p.m.

Bingo every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m., early bird starts at 7 p.m., and regular bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Food is available for sale. Come to support the local fire department.

Artists in Action WorkshopAnnmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)

A few months each year, Annma-rie’s spectacular Main Gallery is transformed from exhibition space into artist studios, allowing visitors the opportunity to appreciate the ar-tistic process as well as the product. Annmarie seeks artists working in any media to submit proposals to set up a working studio space in the Main Gallery for one to two week periods. These studios utilize the artist’s own supplies and equipment. Artists work in their studios demonstrating their processes and techniques to curi-ous visitors. Artists are also afforded space to hang artwork for sale within the gallery for the duration of their stu-dio time. Dates: Feb. 7 to 13 and 15 to 21.

Friday, Jan. 29

Spaghetti DinnerAmerican Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 Route 260 (3330 Chesa-peake Beach Rd. E.) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Nam Knights of American Mo-torcycle Club will be hosting a Spa-ghetti Dinner with all the trimmings in the friendly atmosphere of the Lower Level Dining Room. Cost is $12 per person and the Public is warmly in-vited. Questions may be directed to Andy at 301-855-6466.

OLSS Dinner Theatre - Play OnOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Sol-omons) - 6 p.m.

Alumni Players Present Play On. Tickets: $40 (Includes beer, wine, soft drinks, buffet dinner and per-formance). Doors Open at 5:45. Pro-ceeds benefit the Arts Program at Our

Lady Star of the Sea School.

Saturday, Jan. 30

Texas Hold’ Em Poker - United Way of Calvert CountyElks Lodge (Prince Frederick) - 6 p.m.

Misty Gibson for Mardi Gras Queen presents Gamble for a Cause (Unit-ed Way of Calvert County)- Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. Check in begins at 6 p.m. Tournament be-gins at 7 p.m. Buy in of $125 includes $20,000 in chips, food and drinks. Purchase $10 50/50 raffle ticket and receive $3,000 in additional chips. For more information or to reserve your seat, please contact Tom Rogers- Cell 443-398-5223. All proceeds benefit The United Way of Calvert County and support Misty Gibson for 2016 Mardi Gras Queen.

OLSS Dinner Theatre - Play OnOur Lady Star of the Sea School (Sol-omons) - 6 p.m.

Alumni Players Present Play On. Tickets: $40 (Includes beer, wine, soft drinks, buffet dinner and per-formance). Doors Open at 5:45. Pro-ceeds benefit the Arts Program at Our Lady Star of the Sea School.

50’s 60’s 70’s Request NightAmerican Legion Stallings Williams Post Route 260 - 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

What’s your favorite tune? The Sons of the American Legion Stallings-Wil-liams Post 206 will host a 50’s 60’s 70’s Request Night with music by DJ Stephen Varney beginning at 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. The cost of $10 includes draft beer and sodas. Tickets available at the door. Public warmly welcomed. For information call 301-855-6466. www.ALPost206.org.

Sunday, Jan. 31

Chesapeake Community ChorusNorth Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) - 4 to 6 p.m.

The Chesapeake Community Cho-rus, an all-volunteer chorus which raises funds for Calvert County chari-ties, will have a practice session. We are looking for new singers and no

auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email at lbrown9601@verizon. net.

Monday, Feb. 1

“S” is for Snake--Session B (ages 18 months to 5 years; adult participa-tion is required)Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctu-ary (2880 Gray’s Rd., Prince Frederick) - 11 a.m. to Noon

Puppets will teach your children about snakes and other things that be-gin with the letter “S.” They will even meet one of the nature center’s live snakes. Registration required (see link provided). Free for members; $8/family for non-members.

Tuesday, Feb. 2

Living Well with DiabetesCalvert Pines Senior Center - 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Living Well with Diabetes is a 6-week workshop for adults with type II dia-betes and pre-diabetes. This class provides self-management tools for participants to maintain active and fulfilling lives. Friends, family and care-takers are welcome. Attendance at all 6 sessions is strongly recommended. Registration is required. Please call for questions and to register: (410) 535-5400 ext 459.

Steak Night American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 Route 260 - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Picky about your steak? Order your Steak direct from the Grill-Master and get it the way you want. The $15.00 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, in the lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call 301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 3

JobSource Mobile Career CenterMiddleham and St. Peter’s (10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Looking for employment and job search assistance? The JobSource Mobile Career Center and staff

are available to assist you the First Wednesday of Every Month, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Where? At SMILE Ecu-menical Ministries in the parking lot of Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish. The Southern Maryland JobSource Mo-bile Career Center is a free job search and placement resource. The Center makes job-hunting tools available to everyone in our community. Center staff helps you plan job searches, ap-ply for jobs on-line, create resumes and cover letters and answer career development questions. The center has 12 computer stations where you can search for local, state and national jobs. The Mobile Career Center is pro-vided by The Southern Maryland job-Source with the support of Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish and SMILE Ecumenical Ministries.

“Uppity Women of the Bible”Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish (10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 6:15 to 8 p.m.

A Three Week Study. The study will focus on the Book of Esther. Featured on DVD, the Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe will assist us in a lively and thoughtful ex-ploration of the Book of Esther, a story set in an exotic Persian kingdom com-plete with a dim-witted king, a defiant queen, an egotistical lieutenant, and a loyal uncle. The book is a fascinating study of power, corruption, violence, and courage. Can the beautiful and courageous Esther avert disaster for her people? Each Wednesday evening begins with an optional pot-luck sup-per. All are welcome, you do not need to be a parishioner.

Thursday, Feb. 4

American Legion Post 221 MeetingAmerican Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Rd., Ave.) - 8 to 9 p.m.

American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Visit our website at http://www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us at [email protected]. Call 301-884-4071 for more information. Tell them you saw the announcement on the SoMd Internet Calendar.


EventsThursday, January 28

•Shake It Out Music and MovementCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10 to 10:30 a.m.

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

•JobSource Mobile Career CenterCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 1 to 3 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, re-sume help, search for jobs and get con-nected with Southern Maryland Job-Source. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite inter-net access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state-of-the-art workforce applications and connec-tivity for wireless mobile device access.

•Drop-in Computer CodingCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun. It’s easy.

•Wiz KidsCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. For kids in grades 3-5, registration is required and opens one month before each event.

Friday, January 29

•On Pins and NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m.

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

Saturday, January 30

•Garden Smarter: The Herb SpiralCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to build it, plant it, and enjoy it! Get lots of delicious cooking herbs from a beautiful garden sculpture.

•Lego ManiaCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Lego enthusiasts will meet weekly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library.

Sunday, January 31

•Art at Calvert LibraryCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way

Joshua Owen presenting The Hum-ble Setting (Abstract, acrylic on can-vas) at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. JAX presenting Valentine Hugs through Art at Twin Beaches Branch. Patricia A. Troiani presenting watercolors and col-

lage at Southern Branch. Monday, February 1

•Monday Morning Movies and MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story!

•On Pins and NeedlesCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 p.m.


•Drop-in MinecraftCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Try your hand at building and partici-pate in special projects using minecraft.edu. No registration!

Tuesday, February 2

•Drop-in Computer CodingCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 5:30 o 6:30 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy. Younger children will need the help of an adult.

•Flying NeedlesCalvert 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.

•Writers by the Bay at the LibraryCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Looking for a writers’ group? All writ-ers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique and camaraderie.

•Manga Otaku Artist NightsCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

On the first Tuesday of every month, from 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Twin Beaches Branch, comics and manga fans from ages 10 to 17 gather to draw their own comics! Artist and illustrator (and Cal-vert librarian) McNevin Hayes will guide you through the basics of story layout, thumbnails, and character construc-tion. Please register.

Wednesday, February 3

•Cinema CaféCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us for a film based on the book The Power of One by Bryce Courte-nay..suspense, mysticism, psychology, magic, adventure and drama. A pow-erful message of how one person can bring change. Lights go down at 6:00 pm and popcorn will be served.

•Book Discussion - Lotus CaféCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Recurring monthly book discussion

held at Lotus Cafe. This month is The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters.

Thursday, February 4

•Shake It Out Music and MovementCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10 to 10:30 a.m.

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

•Drop-in Computer CodingCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 5 to 6 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy.

•A Night of Spells: Harry Potter Book NightCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Drop in any time to celebrate all things Harry Potter! We will have sta-tions with Harry Potter themed crafts, puzzles, games, trivia, photo booth and our own version of Quidditch! We will also provide Harry Potter themed re-freshments, including make your own potion and edible wand! Costumes are encouraged but not required. There will be prizes for best costume and first to find the hidden Golden Snitch. Com-plete all the stations to have another chance to win a prize. Registration re-quested but not required.

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

For 4th to 6th grade eyes only! 4th to 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 chap-ter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: A Dog’s Life. Please register.

Friday, February 5

•Intro to Finding GrantsCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Are you new to the field of grantseek-ing? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this newly revised class. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants including: Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations; What do funders re-ally want to know about the organiza-tions they are interested in funding; and how do you identify potential funders and make the first approach. Please register.

•JobSource Mobile Career CenterCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, re-sume help, search for jobs and get con-nected with Southern Maryland Job-Source. This 38’ mobile center features

11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite inter-net access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connec-tivity for wireless mobile device access.

•On Pins and NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m.


Saturday, February 6

•Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble and moreCalvert 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.

•Lego ChallengeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m.

Lego enthusiasts can visit the sto-rytime room to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos supplied by library. Registration not required.

Monday, February 8

•Monday Morning Movies and MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones for a movie and

a story!

•Zentangling, ZenDoodling, Coloring… Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Join guest teacher Kathleen Wer-wath, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teach-er) to learn the art of Zentangle at this month’s Zentangle, ZenDoodling, & Adult Coloring meetup. The library will supply regular copy paper, colored pencils and a few sharpies. If you would like to bring your own supplies, they are welcome! Learn more about Zentangle at www.Zentangle.com. Please register.

•On Pins and Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 p.m.


•Drop-in MinecraftCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Try your hand at building and partici-pate in special projects using minecraft.edu. No registration!

Contact your Local Library!Fairview: 410-257-2101Twin Beaches: 410-257-2411Prince Frederick : 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862Southern: 410-326-5289 www.calvert.lib.md.us


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