County Connections MAY Districts 1 & 2 HOW TO BUILD COMMUNITY. Candy Fontz

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1 County Connections MAY Candy Fontz Proudly serving the communities of Brooklyn Park, Ferndale, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Harundale, Linthicum, Pumphrey and Severn Districts 1 & 2 HOW TO BUILD COMMUNITY Community and Constituent Services CFontz@aacounty.org Connect with County Executive Laura Neuman Like her on Facebook Follow her on While muddling around online a few years ago, I came across the picture shown above and it just clicked for me. It literally made me pause and read each item, providing me with a clear picture of what is needed to help us create and maintain the communities that we want. It s simple it takes action! I m not suggesting that each person don a super-hero cape or anything else too adventurous; simply get involved in one way or another. As warm weather fights to gain a foothold in our area, many community associations are finalizing plans for Community Yard Sales, Clean-Up Days and Community Appreciation Days. I encourage each of you to participate, when possible and get involved! Typically, these events are planned by a few volunteers but require participation from many in order to have an impact and to be successful. If you don t have the time or ability to help with the planning portion, do your best to participate in some way. These events help to promote a true sense of community. This is your opportunity to get to know your neighbors better and discuss items of mutual interest. You ve heard it before, this is the only world we have. Of course we might not be able to fix everything but we can certainly make improvements in our small portion of the world. What s stopping you? Let s work on this together!

2 MAKE SURE THE UTILITY WORKER AT YOUR DOOR IS REALLY A UTILITY WORKER ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST JOB FAIR Protect yourself, your family and your property by never letting a stranger in your home no matter who they claim to be. Call 911 immediately to report any and all suspicious activity on or near your property. Always be cautious and remember the following: Bureau of Utilities crews are not authorized to enter you home without your permission. Bureau of Utilities workers will not ask to enter your home without scheduling an appointment first. Bureau of Utilities workers wear uniforms and have photo IDs. Always ask to see an Anne Arundel County Bureau of Utilities ID card. If you doubt the authenticity of the individual or the ID card, do not let them in and call DPW at for verification. AACC SPRING JOB FAIR EMPLOYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER FOR BOOTHS. Anne Arundel Community College will host its annual Spring Job Fair on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from noon until 4pm in the David S. Jenkins Gymnasium on the Arnold Campus. The event is open to all job seekers and typically attracts more than 1,000 students, alumni, and county residents. Participating private employers and government agencies expected to attend include those offering entry-level positions, as well as mid- and senior-level jobs, and those that require security clearances at the top secret or secret levels. Employers are strongly encouraged to sign up for booths. For employer registration and booth information, visit ; call or ; or CTRC@aacc.edu. For more information about these events, call , or CTRC@aacc.edu

3 Anne Arundel County Farmers Market Celebrates 34 th Season! The Anne Arundel County Farmers Market has come a long way since their humble beginnings back in the summer of Join them for another season of the best local products that Annapolis and Anne Arundel County have to offer. Department of Health Provides Rabies Prevention Presentations at County Libraries in Annapolis, Deale, Odenton and Pasadena The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will host four rabies prevention presentations in May at Anne Arundel County Public Libraries around the County. May is Anne Arundel County Rabies Prevention Awareness Month. The presentations will include information on rabies symptoms, transmission and exposure, prevention methods, and educational resources Market Hours Saturdays 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Apr 5th - Dec 20 th Tuesdays 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM May 27th - Sep 30th We encourage you to check out the great selection of local products, which include cheese, eggs, beef, lamb, vegetables, and herbs. You ll also find bread and baked goods, crafts, honey, jams and jellies, wine and more! Visit the Farmers Market at 275 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FNMP) - Checks from the WIC and Senior FNMP program are accepted at both the Tuesday and Saturday markets by vendors who participate in the program. Learn more about the FNMP The presentations, which will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will be at the following locations: Wednesday, May 7 Annapolis Area Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD Thursday, May 8 West County Area Library, 1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD Thursday, May 15 Mountain Road Community Library, 4730 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD Tuesday, May 20 Deale Community Library, 5490 Deale-Churchton Road, Deale, MD In Anne Arundel County, there were 40 confirmed cases of animal rabies reported in The Department of Health provides prevention resources, conducts surveillance, and sends out alerts about confirmed rabid animals that may have had human contact. Group presentations on rabies can be scheduled by request. To schedule a presentation for your community group this spring, call the Department s Epidemiology Program at For more information about rabies, visit

4 Celebrate Older Americans Month Throughout Anne Arundel County FORMER GLEN BURNIE RESIDENT HONORED AS LIFE TIME MEMBER Spring is here! May is Older Americans Month and the Department of Aging and Disabilities plans to celebrate with a Kickoff in the Heritage Courtyard, a Garden Party at Pascal Senior Center, an Open House at O Malley Senior Center and more! For additional information, please call extension PSA Highlights Services and Resources The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, a Maryland Access Point (MAP) agency, is pleased to release a new Public Service Announcement to highlight the services and resources available to Anne Arundel County residents. This PSA, which showcases the Department s Making the Link philosophy, is being launched at Anne Arundel Medical Center Primary Care offices, as well as Anne Arundel TV (Verizon channel 38, and Comcast channel 98). The video is also available for viewing on our website at The PSA is closed captioned and reinforces the importance of connecting Anne Arundel County residents with Department of Aging and Disabilities services. The PSA is being used by the Fire and Police Departments, in addition to the medical community. This is a great example of how important it is to have strong partnerships with our business community, like Anne Arundel Medical Center, and how it can benefit and serve members of our community," said County Executive Laura Neuman. I would like to thank Anne Arundel Medical Center and the Department of Aging and Disabilities for collaborating on this project in an effort to assist individuals with getting connected with essential services. The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is very excited about this partnership with the Anne Arundel Medical Center, said Pam Jordan, Director, Department of Aging and Disabilities. Making the Link is an important initiative to help us share vital services and information with older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers. For more information on the resources and programs that the Department of Aging and Disabilities/MAP offers, please visit us at or call GBIA Lifetime Member Muriel Carter, with son, Bill Carter, and daughter, Candy Morrison. The Glen Burnie Improvement Association recently recognized Mrs. Muriel Carter as a lifetime member of the GBIA, in recognition of her longstanding dedication to the association and the Glen Burnie community. Mrs. Carter was one of the first female association members and maintained a very active involvement in the Glen Burnie Improvement Association for over 40 years. She has served in a variety of positions, including President, Treasurer, Board Member, Carnival Chairman, as well as numerous other duties. Mrs. Carter celebrated the honor along with children, Candy Morrison and Bill Carter, their spouses and her grandson, Walter Morrison. The Glen Burnie Improvement Association meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For additional information on upcoming events or meetings, please contact the Glen Burnie Improvement Association at , or find them on Facebook at The Glen Burnie Improvement Association.

5 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY RECOGNIZES HEALTH HEROES In observance of Public Health Week, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health recently held the Second Annual Public Health Hero Awards. The 2014 Public Health Hero Award recipients are from left, front row: Freetown Elementary School Nurse and Supervisor Pat Kelleher; Alcohol and Drug Prevention Supervisor Heather Eshleman; Healthy Start Interpreter Ino Hamilton; Severna Park Middle School Health Assistant Michele Duncan; School Health Certified Nursing Assistant Sherry Kelly; back row, WIC Acting Program Manager Katherine Harmon; Adolescent and Family Services Clinical Supervisor Jason Sutton; Public Information Director Elin Jones; HIV/AIDS Case Manager Joseph Rock; Sanitary Engineering GIS Specialist Tom Burja; and presenter Deputy Health Officer Dr. David Rose. Public Health Heroes were nominated by Department staff based on them "going above and beyond their regular work duties to make a significant difference in the lives of the people they work with and the County residents they serve." The award recipients have used their skills to build their programs' strengths and assets, and to encourage individuals and groups to work collaboratively and cooperatively. The Public Health Heroes have exhibited exemplary leadership and diligence in promoting public health services, and they have impacted the community s health in positive ways. STATE S ATTORNEY S OFFICE OFFERS INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM TO COMMUNITYGROUPS Representatives from the State s Attorney s Office are happy to come to speak to your school, community association or organization. They have a variety of programs that can present or speak to a specific topic of concern for your group. These topics include, but aren t limited to: Communities Against Senior Exploitation (CASE) This innovative program, Communities Against Senior Exploitation (CASE), provides county residents the tools they need to empower themselves against ID theft, fraud, scams and exploitation. The State s Attorney s Office offers seminars countywide that provide numerous warning signs for the issues relating to these matters and offer preventative tips as well. Community groups, faith-based organizations, senior centers and others can contact the office to have a representative present the seminar for weekday as well as weekend meetings. Seminar participants receive a Power Against Fraud handbook that provides invaluable resources to protect you against ID thieves and scam artists. There is no cost for this seminar. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Internet crimes against children are growing exponentially. Protecting our county s children from those who engage in these crimes will take a team approach and we need you on that team. Talking to your children and being aware of what they are doing online is the first step in our fight against these despicable criminals. The Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office is part of a group of law enforcement agencies from all over the country in the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This partnership allows for a unified effort to stop the victimization of children. Our office offers an in-depth seminar on the dangers that lurk online to educate parents, teachers and students. This program focuses on the many devices on which children live their online lives including: mobile phones, computers, Itouches, and even gaming devices such as XBox Live. Please contact Communications Director Heather Stone to arrange for a speaker for your group at (410) ext or saston13@aacounty.org.

6 County Executive Neuman Releases Fiscal Year 2015 Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets Proposed budget provides for first property tax rate cut in five years ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFERS CPR CLASSES Annapolis, Maryland (May 1, 2014) Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman today released her recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets, which include a property tax rate cut with no increase in service fees or new positions outside public safety. The FY15 proposed budget focuses on continued improvement in the County s business practices, processes and services during the upcoming fiscal year. This is a fiscally conservative budget that represents my priorities to save taxpayers money, invest in public safety, maximize our reserve funds, put an end to years of structural debt, plan for our future, and improve service delivery and efficiencies throughout the County, said County Executive Neuman. It focuses on the progress we have made during the past 14 months and the work we still have ahead of us to modernize our government and improve the public s access to our services. June 10, p.m. July 28, p.m. American Heart Association Friends and Family Class The Family & Friends CPR Course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR and relief of choking in an adult, child or infant. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment by using the AHA s research-proven practice-whilewatching technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible. Target Audience Family & Friends CPR is for people who want to learn CPR, but do not need a course completion card in CPR for their job. This course is ideal for schools and students, new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning how to save a life. For more information or to register call the CPR Coordinator at (410) or atfdcpr@aacounty.org. All CPR classes are held at 415 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD The $1.3 billion Operating Budget and the $244 million Capital Budget must be approved by June 15. The County Council will hold public hearings to discuss the departmental budgets at North County High School on Thursday, May 8 th and in Council Chambers on Monday, May 12 th. Sign-ups to speak begin at 6pm and the hearings begin at 7pm. Complete budget documents are available online at: Please be aware that AAFD does not offer the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED or American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider classes. For additional information on where these classes are offered, please visit 1 jfldwso for complete details.

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8 Lifeline 100 Century Ride and Community Health Fair at Kinder Farm Park (Sunday, October 19, 2014) Heritage Crest Senior Community Unveiled On a beautiful Saturday morning in April, a number of Anne Arundel County agencies and local non-profit leaders announced the first ever Anne Arundel Lifeline 100 Century Ride. In addition to the ride, the County will host the Making Health Happen Community Health Fair at Kinder Farm Park in Millersville on October 19. Both events are made possible through a partnership between the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation & Parks, nonprofit Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis & Anne Arundel County ( BikeAAA ) and the Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition. Anne Arundel County is proud to host the Lifeline 100 Century Ride. This first of its kind initiative emphasizes the health and economic benefits of safe bicycling in the County," stated County Executive Neuman. I would like to thank the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Department of Recreation & Parks and BikeAAA for partnering to make these events possible. It is through their dedication and cooperation we are making Anne Arundel County a better place to live and play in every day. The Anne Arundel County Lifeline 100 Century Ride offers a great opportunity for cyclists of all levels with 100, 56 and 15 (trail-only) mile route options. Bike routes will wind throughout scenic Anne Arundel County including downtown Annapolis, the Severn River, southern Anne Arundel County, BWI/Marshall airport and the B&A Trail. Heritage Crest, a project of the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County (HCAAC) and Pennrose Properties, officially opened on Thursday, April 24 at a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by state and local officials, residents, and representatives from the development team. The original Burwood Garden apartment complex was built in 1974 to help house Anne Arundel County s growing elderly population. Under the just-finished Phase I contract, four apartment buildings were torn down and replaced with the new energy-efficient fourstory wood frame building. It includes one- and twobedroom apartments, common spaces, and amenities that include a salon, fitness center, computer room, and library. Jon Korin, founding president of BikeAAA ( ), a new all-volunteer 501c3 dedicated to promoting safe cycling for recreation and transportation, provided details about the ride which includes north, south, east and west portions of the County. The ride will offer food/drink rest stops for cyclists. Proceeds from the ride will be donated to County non-profit organizations. The community is also invited to participate in a free allday Make Health Happen Community Health Fair at Kinder Farm Park with representatives from the Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition, local hospitals and public agencies. The fair will offer health screenings, fun activities for kids, families and more. April s kick-off announcement was made by Richard Rook Rogers, Anne Arundel County Chief of Staff, Police Chief Kevin Davis, Recreation & Parks Director Rick Anthony and BikeAAA President Jon Korin. For more details about ride registration and sponsorships, please visit For additional information, please contact the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County at or by phone at x3000. To watch clips from the April 5 th press announcement, please visit

9 Be an Anne Arundel County Election Judge Election Judges are being recruited to work the first four days or the last four days of the eight Early Voting days as well as the Primary and General Election days. Election Judges are needed for five Early Voting sites and one hundred and sixty-one (161) polling places throughout Anne Arundel County for the June 24, 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election and the November 4, 2014 Gubernatorial General Election. Early Voting for the Primary Election will occur Thursday, June 12, 2014, through Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Early Voting for the General Election will occur Thursday, October 23, 2014, through Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. DUTIES: Election Judges play a very important role in the electoral process. They are responsible for administrating voting procedures in their Early Voting site and/or polling place, while ensuring a fair and equitable election for all eligible voters. Specific duties include setting up and breaking down an Early Voting site and/or polling place before and after voting hours. Other duties may include checking-in voters, assisting voters with using the voting units, and overseeing all election procedures throughout the Early Voting site and/or polling place. Additionally, Election Judges must make sure that qualified voters who are properly registered are able to cast their vote in a safe and secure environment. Election Judges represent the entire electoral process and may be the only people a voter has contact with when exercising his or her right to vote. Therefore, the Election Judge must be reliable, courteous, and able to follow procedures exactly, and above all, possess good judgment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be an Election Judge, you must be: 1. A registered voter in the State of Maryland and be able to speak, read, and write English; 2. Willing to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification; 3. Physically and mentally able to work at least a 12 to 15 hour day; 4. Able to lift at least 25 pounds; 5. Able to sit and/or stand for an extended period; and 6. Able to attend a four hour hands-on training class. Additionally, you cannot be an Election Judge and a: 1. Candidate or currently hold a public or political office, including state and county political party Central committees; 2. Chairman, campaign manager, or treasurer for a political or candidate committee; or 3. Engage in any partisan or political activity while on duty. No experience is required; we will provide comprehensive training. Knowledge of computers is not mandatory, but preferred. Bilingual speakers are encouraged to apply. All Election Judges are compensated for their services for Early Voting, Election Day, and attending a training class. Chief Judges are paid $200 per day. Check-in, Voting Unit, Line Management and Provisional Judges are paid $150 per day. All Election Judges are required to attend a mandatory training class. Election Judges will be paid $25 for attending training ($25 training class is contingent upon you working as an Election Judge.) All Election Judges can expect payment six to eight weeks after the Primary Election and General Election. TO APPLY: Please complete the attached application and submit to the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections. For more information, please call the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections at (410) EXT or electionjudges@aacounty.org. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Prior service does not guarantee placement due to the high number of applications received. Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors.

10 COMMUNITY & CONSTITUENT SERVICES Hope Stewart (Director) or Candy Fontz (North) Serving Brooklyn Park, Ferndale, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Harundale, Jessup, Linthicum, Marley, Pumphrey, and Severn or Amy Leahy (East) Serving Pasadena, Severna Park, Arnold, Cape St. Claire, Curtis Bay, and Broadneck or Kristy Altomare (South) Serving Greater Annapolis, Crofton, Edgewater, Mayo, Davidsonville, and South County or Ashley Ricker (West) Serving Crofton, Crownsville, Gambrills, Hanover, Jessup, Laurel, Maryland City, Millersville, Odenton, and Piney Orchard or SPOTLIGHT ON H.O.P.E. for All County Executive Neuman recently had the opportunity to tour the warehouses of HOPE For All, Inc., which offers collection and distribution of school supplies, clothing, shoes, furniture and household items to families in need or through other organizations. Their goal is to assist families and children who lack the basic necessities of life when leaving a shelter, homelessness, living out of motels and their cars. It is called the HOUSES INTO HOMES PROGRAM. Since its inception, they have assisted over 1,000 families. They assist our Public School System through a referral process for children and families who have clothing and household item issues. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Sarah Francisco Boards and Commissions SFrancisco@AACounty.org or COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANTS Maria Casasco ExCasa01@AACounty.org or They also provide school supplies to 12 Title 1 Schools and partner with Sarah s House, Arundel House of Hope, all branches of Social Services, the Department of Aging, the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County, and a number of other agencies. To learn more about H.O.P.E., to make donations or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please visit HopeForAll.us or call