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Protecting Your Family Starts With You This Mother’s Day, give your mom the peace of mind of knowing you are protected and safe from COVID-19 by getting vaccinated. Go to http://vaccines.gov or text your ZIP code to 438829 to find vaccine near you! Posted by HSS Secretary Xavier Becerra.   Clematis, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Face Covering Requirements in Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County, Maryland, follows the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) face covering guidance.Face coverings must be worn in Restaurants Indoors: Except when eating or drinking Outdoors: If unvaccinated--except when eating or drinking Pools Indoors: Except when swimming Outdoors: If unvaccinated--except when eating or drinking Grocery stores Child care centers Retail businesses Religious services Hair salons & barbershops Gyms & fitness centers, including when exercising Public transportation -- Ride On, Metro and ride sharing All other open businesses and services Face coverings are not required for Children under the age of 2 years; Persons with a disability who cannot wear a mask, or cannot safely wear a ...
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Cell Phone Upgrade Required for Hearing Aids Chef Dolores ordered new Oticon hearing aids to replace her old ones that are six years old. She discovered that her new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is not compatible with the new hearing aids. We went to Verizon and upgraded her phone to the new Samsung Galaxy S215G. By the way, the $6,000+ cost of new hearing aids is not covered by Medicare. Can you imagine the number of seniors who are unable to afford these expenses? Peony, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Sally Buzbee to The Washington Post Newsroom  "The Washington Post has named longtime journalist Sally Buzbee of the Associated Press as its executive editor, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to lead the 143-year-old news organization.   Buzbee, AP’s executive editor and senior vice president, will take over leadership of The Post’s nearly 1,000-person newsroom next month, said publisher Fred Ryan, who made the announcement to the newspaper’s staff on Tuesday. She succeeds Martin Baron, who retired at the end of February after serving as editor since 2013. Her appointment ended a search that began 10 weeks ago, following Baron’s retirement. Buzbee, 55, has headed AP’s news operations since 2017, and has been with the organization since she began her career as a journali...
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Marylanders Age 12 to 15 Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine Today is a big day: Marylanders age 12 to 15 are now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine. To schedule an appointment at one of our mass vaccination sites, visit http://covidvax.maryland.gov or call 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829). This message was posted by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.  Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 2498Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Gaithersburg, Maryland 2021 Elections – Candidate Packets Available Election Day is November 2nd Interested in running for Mayor or City Council? 2021 Election packets are now available online here or can be picked up at City Hall by appointment. Candidate Petitions must be filed by August 19. Candidates will be certified by the Board of Supervisors of Elections on August 24. This year the City will use a hybrid process that allows for mail-in or in-person voting. If you are a registered voter, you will be mailed an application, inviting you to apply for a mail-in ballot. You can also request one online. Return the ballot by mail or drop it in one of six secure vote boxes that will be scattered throughout the City. If you’d rather vote in person, you can do so on two Early Voting days o...
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Montgomery County, Maryland COVID-19 Update 5/12/2021County to Offer Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to Residents 12-15 Years OldThe Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available to anyone 12 and older. Pfizer is the only vaccine that has been given emergency use authorization for young people who are 12 – 15 years old.If you preregistered on the County website, we will invite you to schedule an appointment. We will contact people on the preregistration list, including 12- to 15-year-olds, within the next week.  Registrants who are 12 to 18 years old must have permission from a parent or guardian to receive a dose of the vaccine and provide proof of their age when they arrive at a vaccination clinic. We will begin vaccinating this age group at County sites on Thursday,May 13.NEW! Scheduling Website ...
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Recommended Facebook Group: American Orchid Society If you enjoy orchids, you may wish to join the Facebook group for the American Orchid Society. Click on the link to reach the public group which has over 60,300 members. Facebook groups are free and you have the opportunity to network with others who share your interests.   Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USAIMG 4347Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Montgomery County, Maryland Vaccine Distribution Update Please continue to encourage your family and friends to get vaccinated. As of today, more than 592,900 Montgomery County, Maryland residents have received their 1st dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and more than 454,800 people are fully vaccinated. buff.ly/3uPSBqyThis announcement was posted by Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich.  Spring Blossoms, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 2920Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Spring HVAC Service Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing took care of our spring HVAC service this morning. We always recommend an annual service contract and this is the company that we have used for over 25 years. Tuckers provides outstanding service and we highly recommend them.  Columbine, Kentlands Spring Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Beer Selection: Shiner Cerveza, Spoetzl Brewery My afternoon beer selection was Shiner Cerveza from Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas. This is a Mexican style lager brewed with agave. This is a lighter beer that is a good selection after doing some yard work on a warm day. Drink responsibly. 4.5% Alc. by Vol.   Orchid, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 4368Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Beer Selection: Sierra Nevada Fantastic Haze Imperial IPA I was reading In Her Tracks by Robert Dugoni and decided to have a beer. My selection was the Sierra Nevada Fantastic Haze Imperial IPA. If you enjoy, IPAs, this is one to include on your shopping list. Drink responsibly. 9% Alc. by Vol. You will also want to read the book, #8 in the series featuring Detective Tracy Crosswhite. The DetailsWe were in search of something fantastic. Something juicy, something hazy, something ripe with notes of mango, melon and citrus. So we said, "Reason be damned," and filled our kettles with five hop varieties and loads of malt, oats and wheat. Some may call that absurd. We call it absurdly fantastic. Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 4374Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by...
By Roy Kelley
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Exhibit "Scientists Who Are Artists" at the Arts Barn Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents “Scientists Who Are Artists,” an invitational exhibit featuring the work of Craig Cavin, Thomas Germer, Shyam Rele, Robert Strasser, Paul Tooley, and Richard Weiblinger. This exhibit is on display May 7 through June 26, 2021 at the Arts Barn Gallery, 311 Kent Square Road, Kentlands, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. Viewing hours are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and select Saturdays. Please call 301-258-6394.  The exhibit was curated by Mary Weiss-Waldhorn. Craig Cavin’s large, beautiful representational images of orchids and water lilies, as well as prints of fish created using the Japanese method of Gyotaku, are on display in this exhibit. Craig’s work has b...
By Roy Kelley
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National Capital Dahlia Society Tuber & Plant Sale John Spangenberg and National Capital Dahlia Society announced a tuber and plant sale that will take place tomorrow, Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of the Brookside Gardens Visitors Center at 1800 Glenallan Avenue,  Wheaton, Maryland 20902Plan to stop by and pick up some more tubers for your garden and help support the National Capital Dahlia Society too. Tubers were grown in local gardens and are dahlias that do well in our area.   Dahlia and Bee, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton Regional Park, Montgomery County, Maryland USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Our Visit to Shoppers It was time to get a new supply of wine and beer and I decided to visit our local Shoppers Food Warehouse store in Germantown, Maryland. They have a nice selection of wine and beer. Chef Dolores went with me to do some grocery shopping. It was her first time in a grocery store since last March. How times have changed when a trip to a grocery store becomes a special outing.During the pandemic, we have relied upon family shoppers and delivery services for most of our needs. Now, Dolores is anxious to visit Trader Joe's. Poppy, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Beer Selection: Sierra Nevada Hop Bullet Double IPA Chef Dolores served grilled cheese sandwiches for our lunch at home. Our beer selection was the Sierra Nevada Hop Bullet Double IPA. Drink responsibly. 8% Alc. by Vol.   Dahlia, National Capital Dahlia Society Show, Brookside Gardens,Wheaton, Maryland USA IMG 3055Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Kathie Durbin is the New Alcohol Beverage Services Director Kathie Durbin was confirmed as the new director of Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS). County Executive Marc Elrich’s nominee was confirmed by the County Council, making her the first woman to lead the department and one of the few women to lead a similar department in the country.  Ms. Durbin joined Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (formerly the Department of Liquor Control) in 2002 as a Community Outreach Manager. In 2007, she accepted the position of Division Chief of Licensure, Regulation and Education supervising alcohol licensing, policy, education and compliance. Durbin has spent more than a decade working as an advocate for legislative initiatives that support th...
By Roy Kelley
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No Arm Left Behind in Maryland: Vaccinations Without Appointments At today’s meeting of the Board of Public Works, Governor Larry Hogan announced that, as part of the state’s “No Arm Left Behind” initiative, eligible Marylanders can now get vaccinated without an appointment at any of the state’s 13 mass vaccination sites.As of today, Maryland has reported 4,996,199 total vaccinations. According to official CDC data, 62.5% of Marylanders 18 and older, and 85% of Marylanders 65 and older, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.“We are in a new phase of our vaccination effort where we are focused on making sure that no arm is left behind,” said Governor Hogan. “Walk-ups have been an incredibly successful tool, and we are now able to make them available at all of our mass vac...
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Icelandic Poppies, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA This photograph was well received when I posted it in several Facebook groups this morning. I hope you enjoy it as well. You may wish to include Longwood Gardens in your travel plans. Icelandic Poppies, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Maryland Magicicada Months: May and June, 2021 The approaching emergence of billions of 17-year cicadas in Maryland and nearby states will provide fodder for scientists to study, allow residents to help researchers spot the swarms, and may liven up dining since there are even recipes featuring the insects. Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday issued a proclamation declaring May and June 2021 as Maryland Magicicada Months to generate public awareness about the insects. Brood X periodical cicadas are only found in the eastern United States and emerge once every 17 years. In Maryland, they will begin to emerge in early May and will die off by the end of June. "I encourage all Marylanders to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about these remarkable, harmless creatures," Hogan said in a news ...
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Montgomery County, Maryland COVID-19 Update 5/4/2021COVID-19 Vaccine:  By the NumbersAs of Tuesday, May 4, Montgomery County reports 566,796 Montgomery County residents (53.9%) received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 401,121 residents (38.2%) are fully vaccinated.Although the County’s numbers are encouraging and we are making great progress, COVID-19 is still circulating in the community. We need more residents to get vaccinated and tested. See the Montgomery County COVID-19 Data Dashboard for key indicators and more details.Getting a Vaccination is Even EasierNEW! You can now schedule your own 1st dose appointments for residents age 16 and older at several County clinics and the Germantown mass vaccination site. No preregistration needed! Many of the other State-run clin...
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May is National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month  May is National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. AAPI Heritage Month celebrates their history, heritage and contributions here in Montgomery County, Maryland and beyond and observes the challenges, past and present, they've faced. For more info, click here.  This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Orchids, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USACanon PowerShot S90 CameraPhotograph by Dolores KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Free Deck Inspections in Montgomery County, Maryland May is Building Safety Month! If you live in Montgomery County, Maryland, and have a deck on your property, our Dept. of Permitting Services is offering Free Deck Maintenance inspections. Call 311 or 240-777-0311 to schedule or fill out a request directly using: https://buff.ly/3u93P8U This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.  Allium, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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Maryland Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Count Cicadas  If your fascination with the upcoming emergence of billions of 17-year cicadas in Maryland exceeds your tolerance level for creepy-crawly things, you have an opportunity to become part of what may become an unprecedented citizen-scientist effort. Researchers say billions of Brood X 17-year cicadas will emerge in May or June in several states, including Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. But an expert said Maryland will be in the thick of it all. An app will allow you to help count the insects. In our state, the cicadas are expected to emerge from mid-May to mid-June. Dr. Michael Raupp, known for his Bug Guy blog and a professor emeritus of entomology at the University of Maryland, said Mar...

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