News for Calvert County Government Employees

Volume V, Issue XIV October 3, 2014 Halloween Contest Promises Chills and Thrills he Employee Recognition Committee Office decorations will T(ERC) is sponsoring a Halloween contest be judged by the county for all county employees. Decorate your office, commissioners. wear a Halloween costume to work and trick- Members of the ERC or-treat to other offices! will judge costumes by The best decorated office and the best noon on Oct. 31. Email your Employee costume will each win $50 prizes. Office photographs to Kim Gott by Fall Feast decorations and costumes must be appropriate 10 a.m. Oct. 31. for the workplace. Employees who wear uniforms Saturday, Oct. 18 Offices can be decorated by Wednesday, must consult with their supervisor on 6:30–9 p.m. Oct. 22. Submit up to six photographs to Kim participation. Calvert Elks Lodge Gott in Emergency Management by Oct. 22. Participation is optional. $20 per person Only 200 tickets available Two 1-lb. Maine Lobsters Taking Out the Trash Fried Chicken The Sept. 9 employee summer luncheon featured the Parsley Potatoes opportunity for five emplyees to win a day off while the county Green Beans Rolls commissioners took Cheese Balls with Crackers over their duties. County Assorted Desserts Administrator Terry Shannon wanted in on Cash Bar the action and spent the 50/50 Raffle day Oct. 2 at the Mt. Hope Music and entertainment Convenience Center doing Casey Dillard's job. Her Tickets must be purchased partner Deseré Marshall by Oct.10, 2014. even let her operate the Contact any of the ERC trash compactor. members below for tickets: Pete Carlson, Susan Evans, Kim Gott, Dean Hamilton, Cynthia Harris, Leza Hepler, Quarterly Siren Test is Oct. 6 Sharon Hudson, Steve Jones, The Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division, Francis T. Jones, Wes LaPre, will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout Anita Maher, Lisa Tolomei, southern Calvert and St. Mary’s counties on Monday, Oct. 6, at noon. Burgess Wood, Kay Zinn The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Please The ERC is still accepting applications for talented remember the scheduled testing and relay the information to friends, employees to perform at the family and neighbors. Fall Feast! The testing is conducted to enhance siren operation and increase public awareness of the alert Please respond by Oct. 8. and notification siren system. Contact the Division of Emergency Management at 410-535-1600, ext. 2638, for additional emergency or disaster preparedness information. ON TAP Calvert Marine Museum

Grand Opening of River to Bay: Reflections and Connections Saturday, Oct. 11 Don’t miss the grand opening of our new estuarine biology exhibit River to Bay: Reflections and Connections. The new 14-aquarium exhibit will be an immersive experience introducing guests to the amazing diversity of animal life found in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The exhibit highlights three unique bay habitats: the deep, open waters; the brackish coastal shallows; and freshwaters of the coastal plains. Visitors can explore how bay creatures are connected to their surroundings, to each other and to humans.

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) Arts and crafts fair, local food vendors, music, free boat rides on the Tennison and Dee of St. Mary's, Bounty of the Patuxent featuring local wines, homemade goods, fresh produce, jams, jellies and more. Environmental activities and displays on the Patuxent River and many activities for children and their families all weekend. The music stage will host live performances. Parade on Sunday at 2 p.m. Free. Visit www.pradinc.org for more information.

Maritime Performance Series: The Eastport Oyster Boys Friday, Oct. 17 (7:30 p.m.) The Maritime Performance Series presents The Eastport Oyster Boys, a troupe of Chesapeake Bay troubadours celebrating life here in the "Land of Pleasant Living" and along the shores of the Chesapeake. The Eastport Oyster Boys have been acclaimed as the Musical Goodwill Ambassadors from the City of Annapolis, the Maritime Republic of Eastport and the Chesapeake.

Cove Point Lighthouse is available for your next event Book your 3-, 4- or 7-day winter family gathering today! Dates are still available in November, December and January. The Cove Point Lighthouse is a wonderful place to gather with friends and family for the holidays. The private duplex can be rented to include all six bedrooms or divided into two separate, three-bedroom homes for a more economical stay.

The Cove Point Lighthouse is a beautifully renovated private four- acre bay-front site with Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art kitchens, a mix of new and historic furnishings and all of the conveniences of home in Lusby. Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-474-5370 for more information.

Call 410-326-2042 ext.41or www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

Job Openings Information is available on the county website or by calling the Personnel Office at extension 2359.

Position Closing Date Lifeguard Continuous Water Safety Instructor - Indoor Aquatic Center Continuous Emergency Medical Services Specialist 10/15/14 Water and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor 10/15/14 DISCOVERING NATURE Natural Resources

KINGS LANDING PARK WARD ROAD PROPERTY Pumpkin Chunkin! Jr Rangers - Fall Hike Friday, Oct. 17 (10 a.m.-noon) Saturday, Oct. 18 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) Learn how different mechanisms work to toss pumpkins Fall is here – trees are changing colors and the air is cool in the World and crispy. Join new Championship Punkin’ friends and old for this Chunkin’ Competition. exploration around the We will talk about the new Ward Property. way different machines Dress for the weather. work – torsion, Bring a snack, lunch and catapults, trebuchets water. Directions will and centrifugal force! be provided to those Then we will try to who register. Wear build our own and toss comfortable clothes and a few pumpkins. Bring sneakers. Bring a lunch, a bagged lunch and a a water bottle and a refillable water bottle. snack. For ages 12-16. No Ages 10-13, adult adult required. Free for participation not BCNES members, $8 for required. Free for nonmembers. BCNES members, $8 for nonmembers.

Call 410-535-5327 email [email protected] or visit www.calvertparks.org.

IN BRIEF Office on Aging Senior Group Wins Buy Local Challenge This summer the annual Buy Local Challenge asked participants to pledge to buy local during the week of July 19-27. Applicants were encouraged to be creative when using the items they purchased. The North Beach Red Hat group, Queen B’s, took the challenge and are the proud winners. Each Queen B member made something from local produce. They then gathered and had lunch. The judges chose their favorite fun and creative photo which portrayed the spirit of the Buy Local Challenge. The prize was presented to the Queen B’s Sept. 16 at the North Beach Senior Center. The seniors received a gift certificate good on the Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail, valued at $100, and a package of assorted goodies sponsored by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission and Maryland Department of Agriculture. The Office on Aging congratulates the Queen B’s on their winnings. Pictured left to right are Lucy Poudrier, Bonnie Dilley, Sheila Poole, Marguerite Suite, Kathy Baron, Sally Donaldson, Susan Brown and Louise Sullivan MILESTONES Promotions Departures Marc C. Limburg, Laura C. Holbein Office Assistant II, Recreation Emergency Planning Specialist, Emergency Management Benjamin R. Wood Laurie A. Lago Buildings & Grounds Lead Worker, Recreation Office Aide, Treasurer’s Office Sandra L. Neville Retirement Recycling Program Specialist, Solid Waste Christine S. Lewis Long Term Care Coordinator, Office on Aging

SPOTLIGHT On Training

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010 Presented by Keep it Simple Computer Training Friday, Oct. 24 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Courthouse Annex-Computer Lab Topics include performing edits Clifton Scott on multiple sheets, creating formulas that link sheets, The Employee Recognition creating summary or rollup Committee is pleased to sheets and how to use cell, announce that Clifton Scott is worksheet and workbook protection. Become proficient the October birthday winner! in sorting data, filtering lists using Autofilter and using The lucky winner receives hyperlinks to access frequently changing data. a $25 check and A course outline is available on the S Drive at S:/ two movie tickets compliments Personnel/Excel_Intermed_Outline.pdf of Apex Cinemas in Please contact June Colie by email at [email protected] Prince Frederick. or call extension 2401 to reserve your seat.

Symphonic 13” color TV w/remote. Cable ready. $25 Toshiba 32” TV. Model CF32G50; cable ready w/remote. $45 Frigidaire 50-pint Energy Star Dehumidifier, Model FAD 504 DWD. New in box. Paid $195 + tax; asking $175 Dewalt Planer 3-1/8” Model DW675 w/metal case, instruction manual and standard accessories; mint condition. $75 Bally Big Betty’s Truckstop Pinball Machine Completely reconditioned in 2013 at a cost of $1,200. $2,400 Vaughan bedroom suite. Wood w/cherry finish. King-size headboard/footboard w/rails and frame; triple dresser w/ mirror; chest of drawers; armoire; two nightstands. Great condition. Paid $2,700; asking $950 Please contact Norma Buas at [email protected]

Send your Trading Post items to [email protected]. Note that all items will be posted for two consecutive newsletters only. Division of Emergency Management Eye Injury Prevention Month: Eye Safety in the Workplace

ye injuries in the workplace are very common. Every Types of Eye Protection Eday an estimated 1,000 people suffer an eye injury at All protective eyewear used in the workplace must work. Approximately 10 percent of these injuries are severe comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards. The primary types of enough to require days away from work to recover. eye protection available for use are: While the financial cost of these injuries is substantial, no Safety Glasses: Safety glasses are the most common form dollar figure can adequately reflect the personal toll these of eye protection. They often look like regular glasses, but incidents take on the injured employee. are equipped with impact-resistant frames and Common Eye Hazards lenses. Proper fit of safety glasses is Research conducted by the Bureau critical. The closer the eyewear fits of Labor and Statistics (BLS) has to the user’s face, the less potential shown that almost 70 percent of exists for an object to reach the eye injuries result from flying or eye. A good fit is also important falling objects striking the eye. because it makes employees more Nearly three-fifths of these likely to wear safety glasses. objects were smaller than a pin Safety Goggles: Goggles head and most of the particles offer the most complete impact were traveling faster than a hand- protection because they form a thrown item. The other significant seal around the eye area. They are source of eye injuries is chemical designed to prevent small dust contact. BLS has estimated that particles and chemical splashes chemical contact causes one-fifth of from reaching the eyes. There are all eye injuries. three main types of goggles: directly vented, indirectly vented and non- Contributing Factors vented. Failure to wear eye protection is the key Directly vented goggles offer protection from impact factor in most eye injuries. Wearing the wrong type of eye only and should not be used when a splash or vapor protection (such as wearing glasses with no side shields) hazard exists. also contributes to a significant number of incidents. Indirectly vented goggles offer the same impact Protective Measures protection as direct vents, but are “capped” to allow Placing emphasis on the following three measures will for air movement while preventing the passage of help to prevent eye injuries in the workplace: liquid. • Identify all potential eye hazards by completing a Non-vented goggles have no venting of any kind thorough assessment of the workplace. and will offer protection against the passage of dusts, • Eliminate eye hazards through engineering controls mists, liquids, and vapors. whenever possible (such as enclosing processes, It should be noted that face shields are not considered a providing local ventilation, using shields, etc). primary form of eye protection. These devices are intended • Use proper eye protection if the hazard cannot be to shield the user’s face from certain hazards and must completely eliminated. always be used in conjunction with either safety glasses or goggles.

Health Department Offers Free Rabies Clinics Saturday, Oct. 4 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Northern High School Saturday, Oct. 18 (10 a.m.- 12 p.m.) Huntingtown High School Saturday, Oct. 25 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Patuxent High School The Calvert County Health Department is sponsoring a series of free rabies clinic throughout October. Proof of prior vaccination is required to receive the three-year vaccine. Eligible pets include cats, dogs and ferrets in carriers or on leashes and muzzled if necessary. Feral or stray animals cannot be accommodated. Calvert County pet licenses will also be available with proof that pets have been spayed or neutered. Around Town ... Calvert County Events Calendar 4th Annual Bay Harvestfest CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: entertainment, vendors and exhibits. Saturday, Oct. 4 (12-6 p.m.) Brian Ganz All Saints Episcopal Church will also 9023 Bay Ave., North Beach Sunday, Oct. 5 (3 p.m.) provide tours on Saturday. Free. College of Southern Maryland The streets overlooking the Chesapeake Beach Railway Chesapeake Bay will be adorned with The Ward Virts Concert Series Museum Bay Breeze Concert festive, fall decorations. Craft and presents classical pianist Brian Ganz. Sunday, Oct. 12 (1-4 p.m.) food vendors will line the streets to A graduate of the Peabody Institute Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum sell their fare. Gather on the pavilion of Johns Hopkins University, Ganz has to enjoy live music throughout the performed with numerous orchestras Bay Breeze concerts are held on day. Festival goers can also enjoy such as the St. Louis Symphony, the the porch of the Chesapeake Beach crabs, shrimp and beer. There will be St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the Railway Museum. Free. children's activities throughout the Baltimore Symphony. Free. Halloween in the Garden day. Pig and duck races presented Saturday, Oct. 25 by Southern Maryland Barnyard (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) Runners. Annmarie Sculpture Garden Guided Canoe Trip and Arts Center Oct. 4 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) Looking for something Oct. 18 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) SPOOKtackular to do American Chestnut Land Trust for Halloween? Annmarie Depart from Warrior's Rest Garden will host the and enjoy a scenic tour of 15th Annual Halloween Parkers Creek. Reservations in the Garden. More are required. Canoe trips are than 70 community physically strenuous, requiring organizations and business paddling for three hours representatives will (frequently against wind decorate booths, don and tides), and may require costumes and hand out participants to help carry a candy and treats to all canoe for up to one-quarter the children. Free ooky, mile over sand to access the spooky art activities creek. Rain date is Sunday, will be provided and Oct. 19. $15 donation devilishly delicious food suggested. vendors will be present. Proceeds will benefit Tea in the Garden local charities including the Sunday, Oct. 5 (1-4 p.m.) Lower Marlboro Freedom Day Holiday Food Basket Program, the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Saturday, Oct. 11 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) Annmarie Program Fund and others. Enjoy this rare opportunity to tour Lower Marlboro United Methodist Parking is free and will be located the home of Jefferson Patterson and Church and Lower Marlboro Hall in the field adjacent to the garden. have tea in the garden at Point Farm. Commemorate the freedom of people Dress the whole family and enjoy a The funds raised will be used to who fled slavery during the War of day of trick-or-treating, art activities, benefit restoration of the Patterson 1812 with the help of the British. On lunch and more. Don’t forget to bring screened porch and furniture. To make Friday, Oct. 10, there will be an opening your camera. Free trick or treat bags reservations call 410-586-8578. $25 reception at Bayside History Museum. handed out to every guest! Rain or for adults, $10 per child. On Saturday the museum will offer shine. Please no pets! Cost is $1 per a children’s program. Also Saturday a person. daylong celebration in Lower Marlboro will include a walking tour, speakers,

For more events, visit www.choosecalvert.com. FAMILY FUN Parks and Recreation

Sunrise Yoga on the Beach Hypno Fitness Fridays, Oct. 3-24 (6:45-7:45 a.m.) Saturday, Oct. 18 (2-3:30 p.m.) North Beach Welcome Center Northeast Community Center Greet the new day with Sun Salutations and Turn on your drive to exercise through hypnosis. Flowing Vinyasa Hatha Yoga! All skill levels. Ages Forty-five-minute lecture with 45-minute actual 18+. Cost is $40. treatment induction. Ages 18+. Cost is $39.

TR Tots Fall Cooking New York City Shopping/Sightseeing Monday, Oct. 6 (10-10:45 a.m.) Trip Southern Community Center Saturdays, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 6 Join TRS as we have fun making a fall (7 a.m.-11:59 p.m.) treat designed for ages 2-5 with various Enjoy NYC on your own! Enjoy shopping, disabilities and their siblings or friends. sightseeing, a Broadway show or fine dining. Please notify us of any food allergies prior to event. Ages Charter bus will depart Prince Frederick Shopping Center 2-5. Free. at 7 a.m. and Sunderland Park and Ride at 7:20 a.m. Bus will depart NYC at 6 p.m. Preregistration is required. Ages 17 EE Stress Relief and Meditation and under must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $56. Tuesday, Oct. 7 (7-9:30 p.m.) Southern Community Center Monster Mash Dance Yoga breathing meditation stress relief class. In this 2.5- Wednesday, Oct. 22 (1-2 p.m.) hour class, learn Eiro Olas (EE) breathing techniques. It will Mt. Hope Community Center reduce stress, relieve anxiety and promote health. Class Come dance to the season of fall and Halloween. Light meets once a month. Ages 18+. Free. refreshments will be served so please notify us of any food allergies prior to event. This program is designed for Ballroom Dance - Beginner individuals with disabilities and their peers. Ages 18+. Free. Thursdays, Oct. 9-30 (7-8 p.m.) Northeast Community Center Stained Glass Pumpkin This class is designed for the new dancer who wants to Saturday, Oct. 25 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) learn the basics and experience the joy of dancing. Partner Mt. Hope Community Center required. Ages 16+. Cost is $72. Learn the Tiffany method in this workshop and take home a beautiful pumpkin. All tools and materials included. Tap/Ballet - Beginner Closed-toe shoes required. Ages 18+. Cost is $54. Thursdays, Oct. 9-30 (4:30-5:15 p.m.) Mt. Hope Community Center Mini Monster Mash This is a creative and fun beginner class for young Thursday, Oct. 30 (10-10:45 a.m.) dancers. It is a two-part class offering tap and Mt. Hope Community Center ballet. Dancers will learn proper stretching and Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a mini technique, basic composition and progressions monster mash! We will have a costume parade, across the floor. For the end-of-the-year snacks and a limbo fun! Ages 1-5. Free. performance, a choreographed dance will be taught for both tap and ballet. Ages 4-7. Cost Halloween Bash is $39. Friday, Oct. 31 (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Southern Community Center Social Security Lil’ monsters are invited to celebrate Tuesday, Oct. 14 (10-11 a.m.) Halloween with games, crafts, a costume Mt. Hope Community Center contest and fun Halloween treats. Pre- Do you have Social Security questions? registration required. Ages 2-5. Join us as we discuss how Social Cost is $6. Security may fit into your retirement income plan, when to start taking benefits and what about taxes. Ages 18+. Free.