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WHAT: Public hearing on the siting and construction of a publicly owned Waste To Energy plant, or incinerator that generates electricity, in FrederickCounty
WHEN: 7 p.m., Dec. 11
WHERE: Winchester Hall, 12 E. Church Street, Frederick
Members of the nonprofit citizen organizations Friends of Frederick County and the Waste Study Group went door-to-door last weekend. They will continue their efforts this week, encouraging residents to take action against the incinerator.
The Frederick County Commissioners will hold a hearing on the incinerator, also called a waste to energy plant, next week.
The citizen advocacy groups encourage residents to testify at the hearing, sign a petition, send in post cards and e-mail the commissioners, said Friends of FrederickCounty Executive Director Janice Wiles.
The groups favor aiming for recycling rates as high as 65 percent to 75 percent instead of building an expensive incinerator that they say will produce toxic air pollution.
A regional waste-to-energy plant, shared with CarrollCounty, could cost $323 million. FrederickCounty would pay $194 million of that, and with bond interest, the total shared cost of the plant would be close to $600 million, they said.
All meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month. If an afternoon meeting, it will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.; if an evening meeting, it will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., in Room 003/004 of the CountyOfficeBuilding unless otherwise noted.
Notice of each meeting will be sent to local media prior to each meeting and will also appear on the website (ccgov.carr.org under meetings/agendas).
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of November 13, 2007 Minutes
3. Communications
4. Open Forum – An opportunity for County residents to express concerns or propose issues not already before the Council, as futureEAC Agenda items; three (3) minutes per presentation
5. Unfinished or Ongoing Business
a. MTBE monthly update – CCHD
b. Review Council “priorities” list developed May 3, 2006
6. Committee/Work Team Reports/Recommendations
a. Environmental Awareness Awards update – Kim Petry
b. Cool Counties update – Dan Andrews
7. New Business
8. Council members – Issues for future consideration
9. Announcements from the Chair
a. The January, 2008 meeting will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2008, @ 3:00 p.m. in Room 003/004, CountyOfficeBuilding
b. Financial Disclosures will be mailed to EAC members in December, 2007. Must be returned to Ethics Commission by 1/31/08
10. Adjourn
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Ms. Jolene Sullivan, the Carroll County Government Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator, at 410-386-3600/1-888-302-8978 or TTY No. 410-848-9747. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland21157.
CarrollCounty Office of Public Safety Snow Event information for Dec. 5, 2007
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SNOW EVENT
December 5, 2007
The National Weather Service has issued a snow advisory for Central Maryland for Wednesday and Wednesday evening. Light snow likely on Wednesday with a high near 32 beginning around rush hour. West winds at 6 mph becoming easterly. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches is possible.
On Wednesday night there is a chance of snow before midnight then gradual clearing, with a low around 23. North wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
The CarrollCounty Arts Council is pleased to report that the 10th Anniversary of their Festival of Wreaths raised $27,684 and attracted thousands of visitors throughout the week. “It was a spectacular display of a record-breaking 229 entries and we are delighted with the generosity and creativity exhibited by our decorators,” reports Sandy Oxx, Executive Director. “In our minds, every entry is a winner, but the public does select their favorites and we want to make sure those special entries are acknowledged.” The awards for 2007 are as follows:
Perfect “10” Award – “Tin for the Tenth “ by Susan Williamson
Favorite Traditional – “Reason for the Season” by Amanda Funkhouser of Betty’s Boutique of Blossoms
Most Unique – “An Inconvenient Wreath” Heather Hodge & Clark Shaffer, Esq.
Fruitcake Award – “Junk Food Junkie” – The Leister Family
Au Naturelle – “Wooden Wonderland” by Michael Perlin
Gentleman’s Choice – “Go Fish” by Cub Scout Pack 381
Not a Wreath But Wonderful! - “Counting “till Christmas” Advent Wreath Tree by Steve & Renee Rada
Christmas Past – “Christmas Through the Window” by Westminster Rescue Mission
Year Round Favorite – “Fall Into the Season” by Cigarette Restitution & Health Ed Program
Spirit of Peace – “World Peace of Mind” by Martha Bubert for Mercer Carpet One
Fit for a Queen Award – “Frost & Finery” by Jutz Moreland Faux Finish
Tiny Tim Award – “A Very Hungry Wreath” by Mrs. Krebs Kindergarten Class
Ladies Love It – “So Many Polishes” by Tangles Hair Salon
Mayor’s Choice – “Tribute to Dove House” by Jill Rosner
Sponsor’s Choice (PNC Bank) – “12 Days of Christmas” by Margaret Langdon
Sponsor’s Choice (CC Times) – “Phoenix Rising” by Mt. Airy Main Street Association
Director’s Choice Award – “Oceans Apart” by The Hickory Stick
Spirit of Generosity Award – The Hanyok-Henderson Family for their wreaths and their bidding
Artistic Excellence – Masterpiece St. Nicholas by Shelley Steinle & Ain’t That a Frame; Woodland Masterpiece by Sally Wooldridge for Bank of Hanover; Grapes of Uniontown by Nick Vincent of Nathan’s Forge, “Snowflake Stained Glass” by John Rohrer.
The wreath that raised the most money was Nick Vincent’s “Grapes of Uniontown,” which sold for $1,250.
Decorators interested in participating next year should contact the ArtsCenter in October.
I think everyone needs to see this. I'm sick and tired of the whole "happy holidays" thing. Go Fish explains it much better than I ever could. This is more for the song, as I have provided the lyrics in the video. Enjoy.:D
In 1998, DartmouthCollege was at the forefront of campus e-mail. Its homegrown system, BlitzMail, reflected the college’s reputation for being ahead of the curve on technology.
Dartmouth students still rely on BlitzMail today, downloading their messages with a traditional Windows- or Mac-based client. But nearly 10 years later, even David L. Bucciero, the director of technical services, calls the service “archaic.” It lacks some of the “bells and whistles,” he said, that most students take for granted with the personal Web-based e-mail accounts they take with them to college. Such features might include the ability to view and compose messages in HTML, which allows the customization of fonts and colors, or virtually unlimited storage space.
Those inadequacies — combined with occasional downtime — explain why Dartmouth might go back to the drawing board. And in rethinking its e-mail strategy, officials there will confront similar issues as many other colleges and universities in a time of rapid shifts in messaging habits and in the economics of Internet applications. Bucciero and a planned study group will soon consider whether it’s worthwhile to continue maintaining BlitzMail, or whether Dartmouth should consider for e-mail what colleges routinely do for many other basic operational functions: outsource it.
In the world of e-mail, outsourcing means two things: Google or Microsoft. Both have been marketing Web-based messaging services to small businesses, nonprofits and other groups, and they’ve focused more intensely on the higher education market over the past year. Besides services that are completely free and interfaces that are familiar to students, they offer a wide array of features, tools that let people collaborate in real time — and of course, the cool factor.
Most peace loving people would like to see this conference ending in success. However, there are so many factors going against the Annapolis Peace Conference even before the delegates enter the conference venue for its first meeting. This is sad but one has to be realistic. It is really Hobson’s choice for both Prime Minister Olmert and President Mahmoud Abbas. It is a matter of both sides not being allowed to be winners or losers each for their own reasons.
Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding joined Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski and Wal Mart employee, Debbie Sabock on Friday, November 16, 2007 to kick off the 4th annual "Shop With A Cop" Christmas program:
In addition to the Angel Tree, folks may make a donation to the “Westminster Police Department Shop With A Cop” program year round…
The address is:
Shop With A Cop
Westminster Police Department
36 Locust Street
P. O. Box 300
Westminster, MD21158
For more information please call (410) 848-4646 and ask for a soft a cuddly police office who may be able to tell you more about the Shop With A Cop program.
Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding joined Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski and Wal Mart employee, Debbie Sabock on Friday, November 16, 2007 to kick off the 4th annual "Shop With A Cop" Christmas program:
Below, please find the long version of the article as it was submitted to the newspaper.
Westminster Police Department and Wal Mart kick off 4th annual Shop With A Cop program
Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding joined Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski and Wal Mart employee, Debbie Sabock last Friday to kick off the 4th annual “Shop With A Cop” Christmas program.
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Of Christmas Angels and soft and cuddly police officers.
November 16th, 2007 by Kevin Dayhoff (634 words)
Last Friday, November 16th, 2007, Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding and Westminster Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski kicked off the 4th annual “Shop With A Cop” Christmas program at the Westminster Wal Mart.
They were joined by Bill Gereny - the owner of The Water Depot, Lori Graham representing the Night Train Foundation, members of the Westminster Police Department and curious shoppers.
In his remarks, Spaulding explained that the “Shop With A Cop is a program that allows our community to reach out to and help less fortunate children and families in our community and ensure that they have a great holiday season.”
The program which has helped 34 families and 72 children have a special Christmas in the past 3 years has designated 11 families and 24 children to be helped by this year’s efforts.
Spaulding said, “We are kicking off our celebration with the placement of this Angel Tree here at Wal-Mart.Each ornament on this tree represents a need for a needy child or family in our community.We are here today to invite the members of our community to be an ‘Angel’ and take one or more ornaments of the tree – purchase the gift – and leave the gift in this box here at the store.We will ensure that the gift is wrapped and delivered to the family in time for the holidays.”
The program was initiated by Wal Mart 4 years ago, said Spaulding.“Wal-Mart approached us in the fall of 2004 and asked if we would be interested in partnering with them on this effort.We jumped at the opportunity and we haven’t looked back. They also provided the initial seed money to make it a reality.Without their corporate citizenship – and the efforts of their hardworking and dedicated staff – we wouldn’t be standing here today.”
Anuszewski said he was “looking forward to seeing all the smiles on the excited childrens’ faces” at this year’s Christmas at Wal Mart event.“We here at Wal Mart believe in giving back to the community as part of our ‘Good Works and Good Neighbors’ initiative.”He went to say that he has “been impressed with how the (Westminster) police officers are really in tune with the families.”
Spaulding noted that Shop With A Cop “allows these children to bond with our police officers in a positive and non-threatening environment – and it provides our officers and staff with the opportunity to give back to the community we serve while building what can be long-term relationships with some of our youngest citizens.”
Westminster Police Sergeant Keith Benfer said that last year more than 80 different businesses made donations to Shop With A Cop.This year, in addition to Wal Mart, the Night Train Foundation, and The Water Depot, other contributors include the Carroll County Technology Council, that is donating computers and the Westminster Fire Department and Fire Police, who are donating bicycles.Some of the other contributors in the community are the Greater Westminster Development Corporation and Tom Riggin.
Westminster Police dispatcher Linda Knott and Westminster Police Administrative Assistant Karen Bullock were all smiles as they traded notes and made plans with Lori Graham for shopping with the families and police officers on December 15 and the holiday party which follows.
It was remembered that at last year’s event, (as mentioned in a Westminster Eagle article by Kym Byrnes,) one of the children who was partnered with Westminster Officer Steve Launchi, declared him “soft and cuddly.”
As folks chatted together after the event, many nodded their heads in agreement as Graham remarked that “is truly remarkable the sense of community and holiday spirit in Westminster.”
And how everyone is looking forward to December 15 to witness the “soft and cuddly” police officers help bring the spirit of Christmas to some Westminster families.
Carroll could get speeding cameras by Kathryn Leiter
I usually like most any technology that enhances safety.And speeding is a constant citizen complaint – especially in residential neighborhoods.But I just am not comfortable the idea of being charged with a crime by a computer - - - about getting a speeding ticket from a computer – and the statistics are all over the map as to the efficacy of the red light cameras or speeding cameras - - except of course, for raising money…Any way:
Maryland Municipal League creating bill to add devices
Carroll County drivers may soon be facing an increase of police enforcement in residential areas, but not in the form of additional officers.
The Maryland Municipal League is drawing up a bill that would allow Maryland municipalities to use cameras to crack down on speeding in residential areas and school zones.
The bill would go before the 2008 legislative session, said MML Director of Government Relations Candace Donoho.
If passed, it would be up to each municipality to decide whether they use the new equipment, she said. If a town doesn’t have its own police department, the town would have to go to the county to work with them, she said.
“I would certainly support it, and I would love to see it,” said Chief John Williams Jr. of the Sykesville Police Department.
The CarrollCounty Sherriff’s office is also in favor of the added enforcement, said spokesman Lt. Phil Kasten.
“We support the various alternatives,” Kasten said. “Photo enforcement encourages motorists to be responsible.”
CNN (The Clinton News Network) plants another questioner to question GOP candidates in YouTube Debate.Not that any of us were surprised.She will do anything – say anything to be president…
CNN/YouTube - Nov. 28: Retired Brig. Gen. Keith Kerr as he appeared during the CNN/YouTube Republican debate.
A CNN host acknowledged the participation of a retired Army colonel linked to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in a televised Republican debate Wednesday.
Keith Kerr of Santa Rosa, Calif., who revealed himself as gay, challenged the eight candidates via video message and on stage at the CNN/YouTube debate in Florida on the right of gays and lesbians to serve openly in the U.S. military.
The broadcast, however, failed to mention that Kerr, who served as a brigadier general in the reserves, is a member of a gay and lesbian steering committee for Democratic candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Clinton spokesman Phil Singer has denied that the campaign had any knowledge ahead of time that Kerr was going to participate in the debate, and Kerr said he did not inform the campaign of his plans.
It turns out Kerr wasn't the only Democraticsupporter asking questions. One woman who identified herself as Journey from Texas, and who has a Web page in which she goes by the name Paperserenade asked the candidates about whether they would prosecute women and doctors if abortion were made illegal and the practice continued. After the debate, she posted a Web video wearing a John Edwards '08 T-shirt. In the posting, she said she was disappointed by the responses she got, particularly from Fred Thompson, though it's the answer she expected.
Another questioner, Leeann Anderson, asked about the danger of lead toys from China. Anderson, an activist on the issue, is reportedly an assistant to Leo Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers of America. The union endorsed Edwards earlier this month, and Anderson's question is posted on the steelworkers' YouTube pagenext to a picture of Edwards.
As for Kerr, he has been an activist against the military's don't-ask-don't-tell policy for years. He appeared on CNN twice in 2003 discussing his opposition to the policy that says service men and women will be dismissed from service for revealing their gay orientation. But as if reading from that policy Wednesday, Kerr told FOX News that CNN "never asked" him if he is a Clinton supporter so he "never told."
Kerr submitted the question for Republican candidates at the video debate "a couple months ago," and said last Saturday CNN called him and said they'd like him to come to the debate. He said the cable news network paid for his flight, his hotel and his transportation to and from the event.
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Following the debate, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper said in a broadcast statement that Kerr's political ties to Clinton were unknown to the network.
"We don't know if he is still on it," said Cooper. "We are trying to find out that information. Certainly, had we had that information we would have acknowledged that in using his question, if we had used it all."
BALTIMORE - Kelsey Volkmann, The Examiner 2007-11-27
Students have yet another reason to stay out of debt, avoid arrests and earn good grades.
They need clean financial, police and school records if they hope to earn the security clearances required for many of the military-related jobs coming to Maryland in the next few years as part of Base Realignment and Closure.
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State education officials have met with leaders from school systems across the state to create a syllabus for a consumer literacy course called Personal Resource Management. The class, which would launch statewide next school year, would teach students about financial planning and how to maintain good credit.
Some school systems, including CarrollCounty, already require students to complete a financial literacy class to graduate high school.
The state also plans to launch a Web site next year that will give parents and students tips on how to attain security clearances.
For all the constant talk about the immigration issue, it's amazing how shallow and superficial the discussion about it remains both locally and nationally.
In yesterday’s column I wrote that with the passage of this tax package by the General Assembly, there are now more than ever two Marylands: a rural Maryland that exists to provide quality of life and common sense for the other Maryland – the urbanized areas where reason and common sense have taken a holiday.
The ink had hardly dried on Gov. Martin O’Malley’s signature on November 19 when the peripatetic gerbils powering the Maryland media spin machines went into high gear.
There is a dire warning in a past issue of The Wall Street Journal. Does it foretell a major stock crash? Will the dollar sink below the Indonesian Rupiah, now trading at about 10,000 per?
Politics' infection has not reached the center of my consciousness. As the Friday morning visits with WFMD Radio's Bob Miller demonstrate week after week, I believe there is much more to life than tracking officials and keeping tabs on wannabes.
In this space two weeks ago, I referred readers to three of the 10 dumbest questions that we of the motorcycling fraternity regularly field. In my 37 years on motorized two wheel contraptions, I’ve been asked all of these questions. So much so that I’ve developed some “smart-allecky” replies to them. We paused after Question #3, so now I’m continuing.
The special session is over, and the Thanksgiving break has given me much-needed physical and emotional separation from Annapolis, the State House, and the political process.
"What are we, in the Dark Ages? This is absolutely ridiculous." That was a Baltimore Catholic woman's reaction to the news that the new archbishop had forced the resignation of her pastor.
Thanksgiving is a word that evokes many thoughts and memories for each of us. Some have the vision once pictured in elementary school, of Pilgrims and Indians seated at a wooden table piled with food and eyes cast skyward.
No amount of prognostication could have seen the mess that this special session became. Called by Gov. Martin O’Malley to address the structural deficit, we found ourselves in the midst of a political test of wills between the House and Senate.
Happy Thanksgiving. We have so many things for which to be thankful. The first of which is our men and women in uniform who continue to perform admirably in difficult circumstances.
One of the hardest things during the Christmas season is deciding what to get the parents. I have just finished an article for the local OceanCity fish wrapper about infections in the elderly and I have some suggestions.
In a curious way Jennifer Dougherty's dive back into election campaigning may be related to the example set by James E. McClellan. The ex-mayor could have been inspired by Frederick's former political boss.
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it is a time of reflection for us all. Family, friends, health, rights, and many other freedoms we enjoy and should be thankful to have in this most incredible of nations. Only because we were fortunate enough to have God’s blessing and be born in this country do we have the bounty of these privileges and the freedoms that accompany them.
I’ve considered giving up my land line phone for quite some time – and just have not quite been able to let go…I’m curious as to what other folks are doing?
Almost a fifth of European households use a mobile as their only phone, reveals research.
Lithuania heads the nations who have turned against landlines with 48% of households replacing a fixed phone with a mobile. Finland was second with 47%.
The figures from Eurostat, the EC's in-house statistical office, show how mobile phones have become essential to everyday European life.
It reports there are now 95 mobile phones for every 100 Europeans.
