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Board of County Commissioners members are, from left,
Pat Nutter, Mike Hart, President Tom Hejl,
Steven R. Weems and Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr.
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Calvert County Animal Shelter Named in Honor of Linda Kelley
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners joined the community in mourning the passing of Owings resident and former County Commissioner Linda Kelley (1942 - 2017). She was an icon, a force and a woman of deep compassion and conviction who cared deeply for our county and everyone who lived here. 
The board announced Jan. 24, 2017 it will dedicate the new Prince Frederick animal shelter in honor of Kelley. The Owings resident is widely known as a vocal and committed animal rights advocate. The Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter will save all healthy and treatable animals, even when the shelter is full. Only terminally ill animals or those considered dangerous to public safety will be euthanized.
"Linda Kelley led Calvert County's charge for many years to build its own animal shelter and end its investment in the regional tri-county shelter," said Board President Tom Hejl. "This is her dream, she helped bring it to reality and her name belongs on it."
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Public Encouraged to Attend Third Round of Meetings on Comprehensive Plan Update
On behalf of the Calvert County Planning Commission, the Department of Community Planning and Building (CPB) is holding the third round of public meetings aimed at updating the county's Comprehensive Plan. The workshops are underway, each focused on a different key issue. Citizens are encouraged to attend the workshops and take an active role in this process. All workshops will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus. Mark your calendars and plan to participate in the following remaining workshops:
* Wednesday, Feb. 22, Building A, Room 119, Supporting Options in Community Character
* Thursday, March 9, Building A, Room 119, Strengthening Economic Vitality and Tourism
* Monday, March 27, Building B, Room 104, Fostering Communities with Multi-Generational Opportunities
* Thursday, April 6, Building A, Room 119, Preserving Rural Character and Directing Growth to Existing Population CentersDoors will open 30 minutes before each workshop for an open house. Maps, graphs and other information will be on display. Staff will be available to answer questions during the open house and after the workshop. To share your ideas, view presentations and read the summary of the Fall 2016 workshops, visit the FutureCalvert webpage.
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Buckler Named 2016 Calvert County Employee of the Year
Ruthie Buckler is pictured here holding her award with Calvert County Administrator Terry Shannon and the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners.
Department of Economic Development Program Specialist Ruthie Buckler was named the 2016 Employee of the Year during the Calvert County Government Annual Employee Service Awards ceremony.
Ruthie was chosen after receiving the Employee of the Month Award last May for spending many hours of personal time researching, summarizing and giving employees a means to express their thoughts and concerns about health insurance benefits and potential changes.
"She has gone above and beyond her normal duties to advocate for Calvert County employees, having served as chairwoman for the Calvert County Employee Representative Committee for many years," said Calvert County Administrator Terry Shannon. "When Ruthie learned of proposed health insurance plan changes, she immediately got to work making inquiries, fielding questions from concerned employees and meeting with representatives from CareFirst. She made sure all employees' concerns were mutually understood."
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Sincerely,
Tom Hejl, President
Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr., Vice President
Mike Hart
Pat Nutter
Steven R. Weems
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners
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Starts This Weekend!
We are days away from the 2017 Calvert County Restaurant Week! Have you plotted out your dining tour of Calvert County's participating restaurants?
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Connecting the Community
The Calvert County Parks and Recreation Division will hold the first of three Summer Job Fairs next week.
Mark your calendar for the following:
Feb. 21, 3-5 p.m.
Northeast Community Center
4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach
March 31, 10 a.m.-noon
Southern Community Center
20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
March 31, 2-4 p.m.
Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick High school and college students are encouraged to tighten up their resumes and attend one or all three events, but the job fairs are now open to anyone of legal working age. For more information, visit online.
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2017 Visitors Guide Hits the Streets
The 2017 Calvert County Visitors Guide is now available. Use the Visitors Guide to find information on shopping, restaurants and visitor attractions like Calvert Cliffs State Park, Breezy Point Beach & Campground, Calvert Marine Museum, the Patuxent Wine Trail and much more.  The guide also features contact information and details on charter boating, marinas, boat ramps, campgrounds, golf courses, antique stores as well as a listing of major events throughout the year.
Whether you come to comb for shark's teeth or tour historic churches, discover amazing adventures and unspoiled beauty in Southern Maryland's Calvert County. For a copy of the 2017 Visitors Guide, or for more information, visit online.______________________
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Program Offers Veterans Free Business Classes
Are you a veteran who has an existing business or needs help starting a business? Project Opportunity is offering free entrepreneurship classes for veterans in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties.
The 10-week program offers an intensive curriculum teaching skills to begin and grow veteran-owned businesses. Classes will be held one night a week for three hours beginning Monday, April 3. For more information or to register, visit online. |
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