Local Voices: Drunk Driving, Flood Insurance, Pets of the Week

Here are the best of this week's Local Voices posts from our Patch sites in Anne Arundel County. Want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or entertainment? Click "Start a Blog" under the top stories on your Patch homepage.

Welcome to new blogger Patrick Connolly with his posts: Improving Athletic Performance With Chiropractic Care and Was your test for Gluten reactivity complete?

Teacher's Luncheon Skunked: Pasadena Local Voices blogger Jane Reville wrote about a memorable lunch to celebrate the end of the school year with an uninvited guest.
Criminal defense attorney Drew Cochran tackles drunk driving laws in Maryland’s Drunk Driving Laws and What Are The Penalties for Drunken Boating In Maryland? 

Pets of the Week: See this week's pets available at the Anne Arundel County Animal Control in Millersville. Click the link for pet photos and descriptions, along with visiting hours.

Hundreds Pack Church to Hear Opponents' View of Crystal Spring Proposal: Local Voices blogger Tom Zolper wrote about the proposed Crystal Spring development on Forest Drive in Annapolis. 
Accounting for Growth: The South River Federation wrote about Maryland calling for the development of an “Accounting for Growth” program as part of its Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) submittal to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  

Jeff Greene offered insurance tips with his posts Why Flood Insurance Rates Are On The Rise and What Are the International Private Yacht Insurance Requirements?

Swim Safe in the South River this Weekend! The South River Federation blogs about bacteria levels in local waterways so you can plan for swimming and boating fun.    

Book by Book: Have your kids started their summer reading? Local Voices blogger Katie Lenehan remembers participating in the summer reading program as a child and writes about taking her kids to sign up.

Approaching Grilling Season in a Safe Way: Love to grill? Read these tips from insurance agent Alexander Yuille about staying safe.

Rude Ranch Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Sheldon! Looking to adopt a pet? See what pets are available through the Rude Ranch Animal Rescue.

Mutts Matter: Gentle Jack: Meet Jack, the pet of the week. To learn more about Jack, go to the Mutts Matter Adoption Page and fill out an application.

Anne Arundel’s Next Superintendent Should Restore Integrity to SMOB Elections: Local Voices blogger Jim Snider expresses his views on the electoral process for the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. What would you like to see from a new school superintendent? Tell us in the comments or write your own blog post.

Health Risks Rise with the Heat: Patient First offers tips about keeping cool when the temperature rises. Learn how to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion.

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