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Board of County Commissioners members are, from left,
Pat Nutter, Mike Hart, President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr., Steven R. Weems and Vice President Tom Hejl.
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11th Annual Business Appreciation Week Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs May 2-6
According to the 2012 U.S. Census, women own 36 percent of all businesses, a 30 percent increase over 2007. At the local level, women entrepreneurs are a driving force in the small business sector.
 Calvert County celebrates Business Appreciation Week 2016 with a salute to women entrepreneurs. During the first full week of May, the Calvert County Department of Economic Development is organizing a series of events focusing on the vital role of women business owners in our local economy.
Join the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners for this week of special events, workshops, networking activities and personal visits with county business owners. To view the schedule and register for events, visit the Department of Economic Development online at www.ecalvert.com.
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Southern Pines Senior Center Celebrates Dining Area Expansion
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners joined the staff of the Southern Pines Senior Center and its clients last week to celebrate a recent expansion at the facility. More than 60 attendees were on hand for the ribbon cutting and reveal of the new center dining room.
Funded by a $131,000 block grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and $40,000 from Calvert County Government, the center improvement addressed overcrowding issues by adding 918 square feet to the dining area. On average, the center serves lunch to more than 35 Calvert County senior citizens every weekday.
"We have already seen the benefits of this expansion area," explained Ed Sullivan, program specialist with the Calvert County Office on Aging. "Because of this additional space, our seniors can more easily maneuver through our dining room, particularly those with walkers."
Learn more about the Calvert County Office on Aging's three seniors centers and the many services they provide by visiting them online.
Pictured here during the ribbon cutting, from left, are Calvert County Office on Aging Office Assistant Aimee Badeaux-Hamm; Calvert County Commissioner Pat Nutter; S E Davis Construction owner Sue Davis; Southern Pines Senior Council Member Kathy Baker; President of the Southern Pines Senior Council Rose Barrett; Calvert County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr.; Calvert County Office on Aging Division Chief Susan Justice; Calvert County Department of Community Resources Director Maureen Hoffman; Calvert County Commissioners Tom Hejl, Mike Hart and Steve Weems; Community Resource Specialist Curt Hules; President of the Calvert County Commission on Aging Nancy Lehman; Calvert County Administrator Terry Shannon; and Calvert County Office on Aging Program Specialist Ed Sullivan.
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Rockfish Season Opens April 16
Showing off his 2015 trophy rockfish, Garn Godwin V, of Aquasco, Maryland, is surrounded by his family: son Garn Godwin IV, dad Garn Godwin VI, and wife Dianne Godwin.
The state's spring rockfish season begins this Saturday, April 16, and anglers are encouraged to set out for the Chesapeake Bay. Calvert County is home to the bay's largest charter boat fleet that is guided by experienced boat captains standing by to help fishing enthusiasts reel in "the big one."
Just ask Garn Godwin V, of Aquasco, Maryland. Last year, during the height of the season, Godwin arrived at a Solomons Island check-in station with an award-winning rockfish that measured 52 inches and weighed 53 pounds. The fight earned him the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association Spring Tournament's $65,437 purse. The 2016 trophy season runs through May 15. Anglers may catch one striped bass per day measuring 35 inches or larger. Learn more about Calvert County's charter boat opportunities, or where to launch your own boat, by visiting www.choosecalvert.com.
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Calvert County Earns Top Budget Award for 15th Year in a Row
The Calvert County Department of Finance & Budget received the "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" for the 15th year in a row from the Government Finance Officers Association.
The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. Pictured here with the county commissioners in recognition of this achievement, from left, are Department of Finance & Budget's Deputy Director Joan Thorp, Director Tim Hayden, Budget Analyst Dawn Leavell, Grants Coordinator Rachel Griffith, Accountant Elizabeth Lang and Capital Projects Analyst Julie Paluda.
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Farmers Markets Seek Local Vendors
The farmers markets open in May and now it is time for local farmers, vendors and watermen to sign up to sell their wares. The Calvert County Farmers Market Association is seeking vendors for three locations: Calvert Memorial Hospital, Calvert County Fairgrounds and Solomons. These are "producers-only" markets, meaning all products sold at the markets must be grown/produced by a local farmer. Learn more! |
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Tech Transfer Study Underway
Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties, along with the Maryland Department of Commerce, are supporting a program of work to examine the extent to which the transfer of technology from the military installations of the region can further contribute to the economic vitality of our region.
If you are interested in the program or want to learn more, contact Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Business Retention Specialist, Calvert County Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583
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County Offers Rain Barrel Discounts for Green Living Event
The Calvert Green Living event will feature multiple workshops and demonstrations focused on sustainable living and environmental stewardship.
This free community event will be held April 30 from 1-4 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center.
The Calvert County Department of Public Works is offering a discount on rain barrels for its workshop. Each 55-gallon rain barrel is priced at $30 for workshop attendees instead of the regular $90. Get your rain barrel and pre-register online at go.umd.edu/rainbarrel.
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Nominate the History Keepers
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces that nominations are now being accepted for the 28th Annual Calvert County Historic Preservation Awards.
Have you noticed an old house or tobacco barn being restored? Do you know someone who records local history or the stories and memories of our residents?
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Sincerely,
Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. President
Tom Hejl, Vice President
Mike Hart
Pat Nutter
Steve Weems
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners
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