PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGITION WEEK... The public service employees who help make Montgomery County a great place to live were saluted on May 8 as the Montgomery County Council joined in recognition of the 27th annual national Public Employees Service Week. Those representing their fellow employees at ceremonies in Rockville included, left to right: Merle Cuttitta of Service Employees International Union Local 500; Jennifer Connors, principal of Rolling Terrace Elementary School; Anna Treadway, media assistant at Rolling Terrace Elementary School; Commander Don Johnson of Montgomery County Police; Helen Smedley and Rosalie Mesa of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); Officer Ryan Street; Nadim Khan of HHS; Councilmember Valerie Ervin, who presented proclamations on behalf of the Council; JoAnn Barnes and Carla Miller of Children, Youth and Family Services; and Fire Chief Richie Bowers.