Leadership Maryland seeks applicants for Class of 2018

Leadership Maryland, the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2018. Leadership Maryland’s selection committee will choose 52 applicants to complete an eight-month hands-on learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues.

Applications are open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in their careers and/or their communities. Ideal Leadership Maryland applicants will have a desire to learn more about Maryland’s most critical issues and a personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, their communities, and their state. The chosen class will reflect a cross-section of the state by including diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender.

To be considered for the Class of 2018, application packages must include:

• Completed application, available online only at www.LeadershipMD.org;

• Paid application fee of $250;

• Two references;

• One letter of recommendation;

• Authorizing official statement from applicant’s supervisor or CEO (unless applicant is self-employed or are their own supervisor); and

• Professional color photo.

Completed application packages and registration fees must be received by Leadership Mar yland, 134 Holiday Court, Suite 318, Annapolis, Md. 21401, by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Upon acceptance of the application, candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview with members of the Leadership Mar yland selection committee. The selected Class of 2018 will be announced in early Feb. 2018.

Full information regarding Leadership Maryland’s application instructions, selection process, tuition and financial assistance, 2018 program dates and locations, and attendance policy are available at www.LeadershipMD.org. Anyone with questions may contact Leadership Maryland at 410-841-2101 or Info@LeadershipMD.org.

Tri-County Animal Shelter announces August promotions

The Tri-County Animal Shelter has announced the following August monthly promotions and reminders:

Clear the Shelter Adoption Day (Saturday, Aug. 19)

The shelter is participating in the Clear the Shelter adoption event and will waive all adoption fees on this day. Clear the Shelter helps address overcrowding in shelters and offers local families the opportunity to adopt an animal in need.

Warm weather reminder

During the warm weather, remember to never leave pets in cars. Your vehicle can quickly reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious illness and even death. Anytime your pet is outside, protect them from the heat and sun, and provide access to shade and plenty of fresh water.

Free spay/neuter clinics

Call Paw Prints Animal Hospital at 301-885-0263 or Humane Society of Charles County at 301645-8181 for more details.

Volunteers are needed

The shelter is in need of volunteers, ages 14 and older, to assist with caring for the many animals at our facility. There are several volunteer duties offered, including walking shelter dogs, spending time with the cats, taking photos of adoptable pets, general housekeeping, washing dishes and toys, cleaning kennels, and assisting with laundry. Volunteer as little or as much as you’d like. Call the shelter at 301-932-1713 for additional information and volunteer paperwork.

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is located at 6707 Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville. Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-9031992. Adoption hours are Monday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To view animals available for adoption, go to www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/ES/AnimalShelter/ Tri-County-Animal-Shelter or www.petfinder.com/shelters/MD112.html. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Residents: Use caution in the heat

The Charles County Department of Emergency Ser vices would like to remind residents to prepare their families for hot weather this week.

Child safety: Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children. On average, every 10 days a child dies from heatstroke in a vehicle. Reduce the number of deaths from heatstroke by remembering to ACT.

A — Avoid heatstroke related injury and death by never leaving your child alone in a car, not even for a minute;

C — Create reminders by putting something in the back of your car next to your child such as a briefcase, a purse or a cell phone that is needed at your final destination; and

T — Take action. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations. One call could save a life.

Pet safety: Animals get stressed from the heat and it’s important to keep pets cool, comfortable, and healthy.

• Never leave an animal in a parked car. Even when it’s only 80 degrees outside, the inside of a car can heat up to more than 120 degrees in just minutes. Leaving the windows partially rolled down won’t do the trick. Even if you plan to be in the store for “just a minute,” your pet is at risk of a heat stroke.

• If you will be walking with your pet, remember that while paw pads are “tough,” they are also sensitive, and can be burned while walking on hot pavement and tar. If possible, walk on grass or dirt, and check your pet’s paw pads to make sure there isn’t any redness or pain.

• Keep fresh water in the shade. Secure the water dish to avoid an accidental spill.

• If your pet must be outside, make sure that shade is available at all times.

Anyone staying outdoors for extended amounts of time should be kept out of the sun and strenuous activities should be eliminated. Drink plenty of water and wear light-colored, lightweight clothing. Cooling centers are available during the summer months at several county locations. Go to http://bit.ly/2tHph4Z for a list of cooling centers.

Residents should call 911 in the event of any emergency, heat-related or otherwise. For additional preparedness information, go to: www.ready.gov/heat or www. nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/index.shtml. Information on heat illnesses can be found at dhmh.maryland.gov/extremeheat/SitePages/Home.aspx.