SMECO Warns of Scam Calls
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative has received reports of scam calls, related to the installation of smart meters in homes. The co-op wants to warn customer-members to be safe and vigilant, especially at home.
Lynch Ends 33 Yrs. of Service at Walden
Walden Behavioral Health’s COO Gary Lynch is leaving the organization after 33 years of service.
College Scholarships Awarded by SMECO
Four high school seniors have been awarded scholarships by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. Every year, the co-op awards four college scholarships to students who live in its service area.
Chautauqua Brings Voices From WWI
Voices from World War I will speak at the annual Chautauqua series at the College of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus from July 11 to 13, 2017.
CSM Celebrates Gottfried’s Legacy
College of Southern Maryland and nearly 300 supporters celebrated on June 3 the legacy of retiring President Dr. Brad Gottfried. His 11-year tenure was highlighted during “Celebrating a Career, Building Futures” at the Center for Trades and Energy Training on the newly dedicated CSM Regional Hughesville Campus, one of Gottfried’s most recent visions realized.
MedStar Sessions Will Address Aphasia
Since June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will offer two sessions to help educate people about the communication disorder, which is estimated to affect approximately 2 million Americans. The sessions will be held June 27 and 29.
Focus Group to Consider Shed Exemptions
St. Mary’s County government is looking for public input on shed regulations.
Hospital Foundation Awards Scholarships
The St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital presented 10 students with scholarships totaling $180,000.
Candidates for SMECO Board Named
Five seats are up for election on the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Board of Directors, and the nominees for those seats have been announced. The SMECO board nominating committee met May 13 to decide on the candidates for this year’s election.
Youth Mapping Project Seeks Coordinator
Young people will conduct a block-by-block inventory of resources in the Lexington Park area this summer. They will comb the community, surveying the public in commercial areas, and interview representatives of agencies and local businesses to collect information on the community’s need for a youth center.
