July 2015

Board of County Commissioners members are, from left,
Pat Nutter, Mike Hart, President Steven R. Weems,
Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. and Tom Hejl.

 

Urgent Arrival Handled with Care


The Board of County Commissioners recently recognized a group of county public safety employees for working together to help deliver a baby boy who wanted to arrive during the commute to the hospital.

 

From left: Maj. Dave McDowell, Sheriff Mike Evans, Dfc. Mike Tomlinson, Cpl. Eric Basham, Control Center Dispatcher Crystal Klinedinst, Communications Chief Yvette Myers, Control Center Dispatcher Michelle Weems, Sgt. Joe Hollinger and Dfc. Aaron Locke.

 

The story unfolded quickly April 25, 2015, when Public Safety Dispatcher II Crystal Klinedinst took a frantic 911 call from the soon-to-be dad at 2:45 a.m. He let her know that his wife was in active labor, in the car, on the shoulder of MD Route 231, nearing Prince Frederick.

 

Klinedinst immediately gave the husband instructions over the phone on how to deliver the baby. At the same time, Public Dispatcher I Michelle Weems dispatched nearby Sheriff Cpl. Eric Basham and Sheriff Dfc. Aaron Locke, who is also a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician. The deputies arrived and three minutes after the call came into 911, a healthy baby boy entered the world. Mom, dad and baby are doing well. 


New Video Highlights Highway Crews

 

The Calvert County Highway Maintenance Division is a relatively small group with an outsized mission: keeping more than 900 lane miles of county roads safe and in good condition. Whether it is summer mowing, wintertime snow removal, tree trimming, litter control and much more, county highway crews are out in force daily maintaining local roadways.

A new video highlights the work of the Highway Maintenance Division and lets residents know how to report problems. View the video, along with others on county services, at the online Videos on Demand portal.


BOCC Pursues Acquisition of Former SMECO Property 

  

The Board of County Commissioners voted last month to exercise a purchase option on the former SMECO district office complex on Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick.

 

The 20-acre property includes a 14,000-square-feet office building and other structures. The funds for the $2.6-million purchase price would be bonded if the purchase moves forward.

 

Acquisition of the property will give the county several options as the Prince Frederick Town Center is further developed, including the potential for a community center. A public hearing on the acquisition will be held prior to the purchase.

 


Take the Pledge to Eat Fresh!


It will be proclaimed that July 18-26 is "Buy Local Agriculture Week" in Calvert County and residents are 
encouraged to take the pledge to eat at least one thing every day from a local farm during the week.

 

As part of the week's celebrations, residents can shop at a temporary farmers market on the lawn of the Calvert County Circuit Courthouse on Main Street in Prince Frederick every Wednesday in July from 12 to 4 p.m.  

 

Stop by any of the county's farmers markets on the following days:

 

* Tuesdays, 3 to 7 p.m., Calvert Memorial Hospital parking lot in Prince Frederick

 
* Thursdays, 4 to 8 p.m., Calvert Library Southern Branch parking lot in Solomons


* Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m., at 5th and 7th streets and Bay Avenue in North Beach  


* Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to noon, at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Prince Frederick  

 

For more information, visit www.calvertag.com or www.buy-local-challenge.com.
 

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Cove Point Lighthouse Earns World Acclaim

 

Calvert County's Cove Point Lighthouse was just named one of the 15 Picturesque Lighthouse Hotels Around the World by Fodor's Travel.

 

Calvert County hopes you'll catch its drift and learn for yourself what makes our community one of the most charming aspects of the Chesapeake Bay's western shore lifestyle. Learn more at www.choosecalvert.com.

 

 

Paula Gray To Lead Office of Personnel

 

Paula Grover Gray was promoted to the position of director of the Calvert County Office of Personnel. Gray replaces Gail Davis Bourdon, who retired in June after 26 years of service. Gray has worked for Calvert County Government for 35 years.

 

For information about the Office of Personnel call 410-535-1600 or 301-855-1243 or visit online at www.co.cal.md.us.

 

  

Welcome new, relocated and expanded businesses. Visit them and help support your local economy.

 

Pet Paradise Salon & Spa

25 Dalrymple Road, Suite 105, Sunderland

443-646-5291

 

Edward Jones

9120 Chesapeake Ave., Suite 200, North Beach

410-257-1321

 

Thai Mama

10318 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk

410-257-5000

 

The Clubhouse Childcare Center

4190 Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown

410-414-8048

 

Community Bank of the Chesapeake

200 Market Square Drive, Prince Frederick

410-535-2265 

 

 

Kenny Hoofnagle is Employee of the Month  
Congratulations to Kenny Hoofnagle, a part-time ranger at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, for being the Calvert County Employee of the Month. Hoofnagle, right, is pictured here with Calvert County Commissioner Pat Nutter.

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