(the following is a message from Del. Susan Aumann regarding the upcoming law taking effect 10/1/2010)
Dear Constituents,
A new law takes effect Friday, October 1st, 2010, banning a driver from using a handheld telephone when his or her vehicle is in motion. Similar laws are found in seven other states and the District of Columbia.
A driver can only use his or her hands to start or end a call and to turn the phone off or on. The ban does not apply to emergency situations such as 911 calls or law enforcement and emergency workers during their official duties.
The law is only enforceable as a secondary offense, however, meaning a driver would have to be stopped for another reason besides holding a cell phone, like speeding or negligent driving.
A first offense will carry a maximum $40 fine which can be waived if the person produces evidence of getting a hands-free device. Second and subsequent offenses will carry fines of $100 and a point for the driver's license and, if a violator causes a crash, he or she could get three points.
Very truly yours,
Delegate Susan L.M. Aumann
District 42 - Baltimore County
303 Lowe House Office Building
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3258; FAX 410-841-3163
susan.aumann@house.state.md.us
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
How Are Our Schools Doing? (Survey)
The Baltimore County Public School System wants to know what you think about the quality of the services they provide. If you are a parent, student, employee or community stakeholder in the BCPS then please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below. The survey is being conducted online through October 15th, 2010.
Click here for the survey!
Click here for the survey!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
MARYLAND HISTORICAL TRUST RECEIVES PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT
Trust to Improve Public Access to Maryland Historic Property Database
Crownsville (September 22, 2010) - The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) received a $78,761 grant from the Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) through the Preserve America (PA) grant program, for "Improving Public Access to Maryland's Inventory of Historic Properties," an ambitious project to provide on-line public access to the entire Maryland inventory.
The Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (MIHP) is a broad-based repository of information on districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects of known or potential value to the prehistory, history, archeology, architecture, engineering, or culture of the State of Maryland. The inventory, created shortly after the Trust was founded in 1961, now includes data on more than 12,000 archeological sites and 80,000 historic and architectural resources. Since 1992, MHT has been developing a comprehensive database and geographic information system (GIS) to improve access to this vast store of information.
There is currently limited public access to National Register information through MHT's website but most of the records are only available internally to staff and on-site library users. Due to high expectations and increasing demand for on-line access, the grant project would provide internet access to the entire, updated library of documentation contained in the Maryland Inventory, including National Register forms, determinations of eligibility, and inventory form text, photos, and maps. Making these records available through the internet will serve to directly educate the public about the historic resources in their own communities. It will also create increased opportunity for Preserve America communities, historic preservation commissions, heritage areas, Main Streets, and others to utilize historic property information to support their resource protection and heritage tourism development goals.
The public is invited to contribute to the development of the web-user interface for the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties by visiting the Trust website at MHT.Maryland.gov. There the Trust will solicit input through an online survey regarding how to provide historic property data in a manner that best suits the public's needs.
Thirty-one Preserve America grants totaling $2.9 million were awarded during the first round of the 2010 grant competition. With these funds, communities and agencies support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education, and historic preservation planning. Through these grant projects our country gains a greater shared knowledge about the Nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities.
For more information on this project, please contact Maureen Kavanagh via email at mkavanagh@mdp.state.md.us. For questions regarding the PA grant program, or to comment on this or any other proposed PA project, please contact Hampton Tucker, Chief, Historic Preservation Grants, NPS, at 202-354-2067 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 202-354-2067 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Baltimore County Dept. of Public Works: The Re-Source Newsletter
Baltimore County's Solid Waste REduction, REuse, REcycling, and REfuse Disposal newsletter. Inside, you'll find information pertaining to recycling, waste prevention, special events, and more.
In the September 2010 (PDF) issue:
* Statewide Leadership Award Presented
* County Public Schools Make Recycling Easy
* Sports Teams Catch the Recycling Spirit
* Go On An Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
* And other interesting information!
Click here to check it out!
In the September 2010 (PDF) issue:
* Statewide Leadership Award Presented
* County Public Schools Make Recycling Easy
* Sports Teams Catch the Recycling Spirit
* Go On An Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
* And other interesting information!
Click here to check it out!
Monday, September 20, 2010
BCPD - Significant Events Report - Week ending 9/19/2010
Nothing of note this week in the Forge and general vicinity. Please click the link below for the report.
Report
BALTIMORE COUNTY REMINDS RESIDENTS NOT TO RAKE OR BLOW LEAVES INTO THE STREET
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION:
September 17, 2010 Charles Reighart 410-887-3188
Baltimore County residents are reminded that raking or blowing leaves into the gutter or street is unsafe,
potentially damaging to the Chesapeake Bay, and illegal. Leaves in the gutter can lead to fires and endanger
children who might try to play in the leaves. Leaves can also clog drains and, if the leaves do get to the bay,
cause algae blooms. Algae blooms absorb oxygen and light that fish and aquatic plants need to survive.
Instead of raking or blowing the leaves into the gutter, the County suggests that residents compost the leaves.
Composting leaves is an easy way to produce an environmentally friendly soil additive for use in gardens.
Another option for Baltimore County residents is to simply mulch the fallen leaves with a lawn mower and
leave them on the ground, providing a great natural fertilizer for lawns as the leaves decompose. Mulched
leaves can also be collected and used around plants, garden beds, under shrubs and hedges, and under trees.
The mulch will keep the soil moist and protect the roots of the plants.
Baltimore County residents who choose to bag their yard materials should put them out where they normally
place their trash, in accordance with their trash and recycling collection schedule.
For more information on how to handle yard materials at home, residents may visit
www.baltimorecountymd.gov/recycling or call 410-887-2000.
September 17, 2010 Charles Reighart 410-887-3188
Baltimore County residents are reminded that raking or blowing leaves into the gutter or street is unsafe,
potentially damaging to the Chesapeake Bay, and illegal. Leaves in the gutter can lead to fires and endanger
children who might try to play in the leaves. Leaves can also clog drains and, if the leaves do get to the bay,
cause algae blooms. Algae blooms absorb oxygen and light that fish and aquatic plants need to survive.
Instead of raking or blowing the leaves into the gutter, the County suggests that residents compost the leaves.
Composting leaves is an easy way to produce an environmentally friendly soil additive for use in gardens.
Another option for Baltimore County residents is to simply mulch the fallen leaves with a lawn mower and
leave them on the ground, providing a great natural fertilizer for lawns as the leaves decompose. Mulched
leaves can also be collected and used around plants, garden beds, under shrubs and hedges, and under trees.
The mulch will keep the soil moist and protect the roots of the plants.
Baltimore County residents who choose to bag their yard materials should put them out where they normally
place their trash, in accordance with their trash and recycling collection schedule.
For more information on how to handle yard materials at home, residents may visit
www.baltimorecountymd.gov/recycling or call 410-887-2000.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
GBMC President/CEO Speaks On Health Care Reform
John B. Chessare, M.D. Guest Speaker For GBMC Foundation Perspectives In Medicine Dinner & Lecture - Health Care Reform: Improving Care For The People In Our Community
BALTIMORE, Md. – September 15, 2010 – John B. Chessare, M.D., MPH, FACHE, president & chief executive officer of GBMC HealthCare, will be the guest speaker at the GBMC Foundation Perspectives In Medicine Dinner & Lecture on November 3, 6 p.m. Dr. Chessare will be speaking on the topic of Health Care Reform: Improving Care For The People In Our Community.
Health care reform is coming, what will be the impact at GBMC? Dr. Chessare uncovers the myths and facts about health care reform and shares GBMC's forward thinking plans to be the health care system of the future - today.
A series of dinners featuring lectures by GBMC physicians, focusing on health-related topics and evolving health care issues of community interest, Perspectives In Medicine is held four times a year, October through May. The dinner and lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Civiletti Conference Center. Cost is $20 per person and seating is limited.
Registration is available online at http://foundation.gbmc.org/attend or by calling 443-849-3766.
BALTIMORE, Md. – September 15, 2010 – John B. Chessare, M.D., MPH, FACHE, president & chief executive officer of GBMC HealthCare, will be the guest speaker at the GBMC Foundation Perspectives In Medicine Dinner & Lecture on November 3, 6 p.m. Dr. Chessare will be speaking on the topic of Health Care Reform: Improving Care For The People In Our Community.
Health care reform is coming, what will be the impact at GBMC? Dr. Chessare uncovers the myths and facts about health care reform and shares GBMC's forward thinking plans to be the health care system of the future - today.
A series of dinners featuring lectures by GBMC physicians, focusing on health-related topics and evolving health care issues of community interest, Perspectives In Medicine is held four times a year, October through May. The dinner and lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Civiletti Conference Center. Cost is $20 per person and seating is limited.
Registration is available online at http://foundation.gbmc.org/attend or by calling 443-849-3766.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Delegate Lafferty's letter to RFC, Inc. and GTCCA re TU Fireworks
A letter from Delegate Lafferty re TU fireworks:
Dear Janice and Ed,
Last week I received an email from a resident of Rodgers Forge as a result of Towson University’s notification of two events in September where fireworks would be set off. The questions were:
“Are fireworks at a university football game a wise use of taxpayers money? Isn't there a better use for this money? I don't really see how fireworks would be contributing to anyone's education.”
I checked with Towson University and my response was:
I have learned that the Towson University Unitas Stadium was leased for the September 4th, I-95 Football Classic, a High School football event. The cost of the fireworks will be paid by the promoters of that event.
On September 11th, Towson University will host their first home football game and it will also be “Community Night” with fireworks after the game. The fireworks will be paid for by the Towson University Athletics Department which is funded by the University, boosters, concessions and rental income from leases on the Stadium.
Please let me know if you have additional questions on this issue.
Sincerely,
Steve
Stephen Lafferty
Delegate
District 42 - Baltimore County
Dear Janice and Ed,
Last week I received an email from a resident of Rodgers Forge as a result of Towson University’s notification of two events in September where fireworks would be set off. The questions were:
“Are fireworks at a university football game a wise use of taxpayers money? Isn't there a better use for this money? I don't really see how fireworks would be contributing to anyone's education.”
I checked with Towson University and my response was:
I have learned that the Towson University Unitas Stadium was leased for the September 4th, I-95 Football Classic, a High School football event. The cost of the fireworks will be paid by the promoters of that event.
On September 11th, Towson University will host their first home football game and it will also be “Community Night” with fireworks after the game. The fireworks will be paid for by the Towson University Athletics Department which is funded by the University, boosters, concessions and rental income from leases on the Stadium.
Please let me know if you have additional questions on this issue.
Sincerely,
Steve
Stephen Lafferty
Delegate
District 42 - Baltimore County
Thursday, September 2, 2010
REMINDER - Annual Community Open Meeting on Wednesday, September 8th.
Please be sure to attend this year's annual meeting at 7:00pm in the Rodgers Forge Elementary Cafetorium!
Click on the image below for an enlarged view of the flyer.
TU Saturday Morning Science Programs
From Towson University:
Kids of all ages -
Towson Univeristy is sponsoring the Saturday Morning Science programs. >They are free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. The events are held >Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. Located at Smith Hall in the middle of >the TU campus.
For more info, go to
http://www.towson.edu/HackermanAcademy/Calendar_of_Events/index.asp
Enjoy
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Saturday Morning Science at Towson University
September 11, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
"The Life and Death of Stars: >From the Sun to Supernovae and Blackholes"
Dr. Jason Kalirai
Astronomer
Space Telescope Science Institute
Much like humans, stars exhibit a diverse range of properties and evolve as they age. They are born, age, and finally burn out and die. The most famous star, our Sun, is an average star in terms of its age, mass, and temperature and is near mid-life, with another 4.5 billion years to go! Learn how stars are formed, how and why they age, and how some end their lives as a supernova or black hole.
September 25, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Repairing the Hubble Space >Telescope”
Dr. John Grunsfeld
Former NASA Astronaut
Associate Director of the Space Telescope Science Institute
In May 2009 the Space Shuttle made its final visit to the Hubble Space Telescope. Astronaut John Grunsfeld, who visited the Hubble on three different missions, will take us along into space and will discuss his numerous spacewalks and the challenges of working on Hubble.
October 9, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Radioactive Scientist: The Life and Discoveries of Madame Marie Curie”
Susan Fowler
Actor and Professional Storyteller
Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist, a pioneer in the field of radioactivity, and the first person honored with two Nobel Prizes. This “living history” presentation will bring her to life once again as she discusses her life and scientific discoveries.
October 23, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
To be announced.
November 6, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Wildlife on the Edge”
Valerie Garcia
Naturalist, Wildlife Adventures
What types of challenges do different animals have in their quest for survival? A range of live animals will be brought in to discuss habitats and the impacts humans have on wildlife in Maryland.
November 20, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Synaptic Fire ! Activating the Brain and Body”
Karen Campbell Kuebler
Department of Dance
Towson University
Join us as we explore the anatomy of the brain and the heart in this movement oriented scientific exploration. Using simple movements based on a series of exercises known as BrainDance, we will explore how various patterns help wire our central nervous system and look at connections between the heart and brain.
December 4, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Commercial Space Travel: Reality or Just Science Fiction?”
Dr. Don Thomas
Former NASA Astronaut
Towson University
Since the beginning of the Space Age over 500 people have traveled into space. When will the average citizen be able to make such voyages? This program will look at several individuals and companies trying to turn this dream into reality and provide commercials trips to space in the near future.
All aboard!
Kids of all ages -
Towson Univeristy is sponsoring the Saturday Morning Science programs. >They are free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. The events are held >Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. Located at Smith Hall in the middle of >the TU campus.
For more info, go to
http://www.towson.edu/HackermanAcademy/Calendar_of_Events/index.asp
Enjoy
-----------------------------------------
Saturday Morning Science at Towson University
September 11, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
"The Life and Death of Stars: >From the Sun to Supernovae and Blackholes"
Dr. Jason Kalirai
Astronomer
Space Telescope Science Institute
Much like humans, stars exhibit a diverse range of properties and evolve as they age. They are born, age, and finally burn out and die. The most famous star, our Sun, is an average star in terms of its age, mass, and temperature and is near mid-life, with another 4.5 billion years to go! Learn how stars are formed, how and why they age, and how some end their lives as a supernova or black hole.
September 25, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Repairing the Hubble Space >Telescope”
Dr. John Grunsfeld
Former NASA Astronaut
Associate Director of the Space Telescope Science Institute
In May 2009 the Space Shuttle made its final visit to the Hubble Space Telescope. Astronaut John Grunsfeld, who visited the Hubble on three different missions, will take us along into space and will discuss his numerous spacewalks and the challenges of working on Hubble.
October 9, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Radioactive Scientist: The Life and Discoveries of Madame Marie Curie”
Susan Fowler
Actor and Professional Storyteller
Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist, a pioneer in the field of radioactivity, and the first person honored with two Nobel Prizes. This “living history” presentation will bring her to life once again as she discusses her life and scientific discoveries.
October 23, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
To be announced.
November 6, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Wildlife on the Edge”
Valerie Garcia
Naturalist, Wildlife Adventures
What types of challenges do different animals have in their quest for survival? A range of live animals will be brought in to discuss habitats and the impacts humans have on wildlife in Maryland.
November 20, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Synaptic Fire ! Activating the Brain and Body”
Karen Campbell Kuebler
Department of Dance
Towson University
Join us as we explore the anatomy of the brain and the heart in this movement oriented scientific exploration. Using simple movements based on a series of exercises known as BrainDance, we will explore how various patterns help wire our central nervous system and look at connections between the heart and brain.
December 4, 2010 (10:00 am and 12:00 noon)
“Commercial Space Travel: Reality or Just Science Fiction?”
Dr. Don Thomas
Former NASA Astronaut
Towson University
Since the beginning of the Space Age over 500 people have traveled into space. When will the average citizen be able to make such voyages? This program will look at several individuals and companies trying to turn this dream into reality and provide commercials trips to space in the near future.
All aboard!
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