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Firefighters hurt in Calvert house blaze As flames swept through a Calvert County "mega-mansion" early Sunday, fire officials sounded evacuation tones and firefighters jumped from windows to escape the heat. Study: Manassas Park and Calvert County have most efficient schools in D.C. area The Center for American Progress' new analysis of spending patterns and test scores in school systems nationwide found a surprising result: Manassas Park and Calvert County have the most efficient schools in the Washington area. Study: Manassas Park and Calvert County have most efficient schools in D.C. area Even when tax revenue is scarce, lawmakers rarely ask a key question before they vote on education budgets: Which public schools produce the most bang for the buck? Southern Maryland deaths These deaths were reported by funeral homes in Southern Maryland: Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Project Echo, a shelter for homeless people in Prince Frederick, needs volunteers to staff a shift or help serve a meal. Volunteers must commit to four hours a month. Call Lori Hony at 410-257-0003 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. or leave a message noting the best time to be contacted. At the Calvert Library, needlework creates a close-knit group The informal group began as six women who met to quilt. Over the next 15 years, the group gradually grew to include nine members and expanded its needlework to include knitting and crocheting. Southern Maryland community calendar, Dec. 23 to Dec. 30 Daily mall walks, supervised indoor walking, 8-10 a.m., with blood pressure monitoring weekdays. St. Charles Towne Center, 1200 Mall Cir., Waldorf. Free. 301-877-5700 or 301-870-6997. Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities St. Mary's County Meals on Wheels needs drivers and substitutes to deliver meals to homebound people once a week. 301-475-4200,Ext. 1050. Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Calvert County Board of Commissioners is seeking residents for committees. Applications can be picked up at the commissioners' office at 175 Main St., Room 205, Prince Frederick; any public library; by calling 410-535-1600, Ext. 2214; or at www.co.cal.md.us/references/getinvolved . Southern Maryland community calendar, Dec. 16-Dec. 23, 2010 Job counseling, 30-minute sessions with mediator and job coordinator Sandra Holler. 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Dozens of dogs rescued from house fire in Calvert County When the firefighters arrived at the burning house in Southern Maryland early Sunday, they could hear the cries coming from inside. It "sounded like children," said Jonathan Riffe, chief of the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. Southern Maryland community calendar, Dec. 9 to Dec. 16 Daily mall walking, supervised indoor walks with blood pressure monitoring weekdays. 8-10 a.m., St. Charles Towne Center, 1200 Mall Cir., Waldorf. Free. 301-877-5700 or 301-870-6997. Where to get reduced-fee pet licenses in Calvert County Calvert County animal control officers will offer pet licenses at a reduced price at the following times and locations: Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Spring Dell Center needs volunteers to assist developmentally disabled people during lunch. Debbie at 301-870-3758 or 301-932-1601. Calvert to reduce pet license fees in second annual amnesty week The Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville is full, and the last thing Calvert animal control officers say they want to do is pick up a pet mistaken for a stray and leave it at the shelter, where it could be euthanized. Women are principal builders of Patuxent Habitat project in Lusby Members of the Jones family had a lot to be thankful for at Thanksgiving, including their new home in Lusby. When holidays end, Southern Maryland food banks' needs will not As more people in Southern Maryland struggle to pay bills and feed their families, the need for donations to food banks is likely to continue long after this year's holiday season, officials of area nonprofit groups say. Southern Maryland community calendar, Dec. 2 to Dec. 9, 2010 Daily mall walking, supervised indoor walks, 8-10 a.m.; with blood pressure monitoring on weekdays. St. Charles Towne Center, 1200 Mall Cir., Waldorf. Free. 301-877-5700 or 301-870-6997. Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Hospice of St. Mary's is looking for volunteers for patient care, office work, meal preparation in the hospice house and special events. Training is required. Katy Crowell, 301-994-3075, or mary_crowell@smhwecare.com . Southern Maryland crime report These were among reports received by the Calvert County Sheriff's Office and the Maryland State Police. Anyone with information about these crimes should call the Criminal Investigation Division, 410-535-2800 or 301-855-1194, or the Crime Solvers line, 410-535-2880. You can also call the Prince... Calvert County Board of Commissioners candidates continued on page 26 Calvert County Board of Commissioners candidates Continued on Page 27 Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Newtowne Players at Three Notch Theatre need volunteers to help with daily operations and main-stage productions. Linda, 301-997-0853. Southern Maryland community calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4, 2010 DAILY MALL WALKING, supervised indoor walks, 8-10 a.m., with blood pressure monitoring weekdays. St. Charles Towne Center, 1200 Mall Cir., Waldorf. Free. 301-877-5700 or 301-870-6997. Southern Maryland crime report These were among reports received by the Calvert County Sheriff's Office and the Maryland State Police. Anyone with information about these crimes should call the Criminal Investigation Division, 410-535-2800 or 301-855-1194, or the Crime Solvers line, 410-535-2880. You can also call the Prince...