Merry Christmas

Savage Mill Extended Holiday Hours!

Extended Holiday Hours!
For all that last minute Holiday shopping!
Host: Savage Mill <---click here to learn more.

Location: Historic Savage Mill
Street: 8600 Foundry Street
City/Town: Savage, MD

Phone: 1-800-788-6455
Email: info@savagemill.com

Savage Park Closed Due to Furlough 12/25 - 1/4/10

The Savage community will have to keep an eye on Savage Park as it will not be staffed between Christmas and January 4, 2010.

Proposed Design for the New Savage Fire House

The Design Advisory Panel reviewed the Savage Fire Station project last night, 12/9/09. This is an image of the project submitted by the applicant. The panel recommended the applicant consider a few design changes to the building. The applicant now has the opportunity to make design changes or to respond to the recommendations.

Howard County Design Advisory Panel Contacts:
Dace Blaumanis - 410-313-4324
Mary Smith - 410-313-4352


The Design Advisory Panel (DAP) reviews development, redevelopment and construction projects within the US Route 1 Corridor and age restricted adult housing that requires a conditional use permit.

Purpose: To improve design compatibility with surrounding development, to promote revitalization, and to enhance property values, the DAP process encourages excellence in the project’s architecture and site design.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Savage, Maryland in the Snow Storm

Submit your photos of Savage Neighbors Helping Neighbors to janis.markopoulos@yahoo.com to be posted on this blog. Please check on your senior neighbors and single moms.

Free Event: Savage, MD: A Walk Through Bethlehem

Presenting A…
Walk Through Bethlehem
Follow the Star to Bethlehem December 18 – 20 in Savage, MD

Experience the sights, the sounds, the amazement of that very first Christmas; experience the night Jesus was born with a Walk Through Bethlehem…

Click HERE to see a slide show with music of the 2008 Walk Through Bethlehem.

Where: First Baptist Church of Savage, MD
8901 Washington Street, Savage, MD
Date: Friday, Dec. 18th – Sunday, Dec. 20th
Time: Enter the gates anytime between 6pm and 8pm
Admission: Free! Including complimentary hot chocolate!
Joy Received: Priceless!

As always, thank you so very much for your prayers and support as we work together to lift the Name of Jesus higher in the Savage, Jessup, Laurel, and Columbia communities.

Blood Drive at Bethel Assembly of God 12/19/09

Saturday, 12/19/09 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bethel Assembly of God
9001 Vollmerhausen Road
Jessup, MD 20763
301.498.3344
410.792.8334
churchoffice@teambethel.org

Call Brenda Doles at 410-241-3144 to schedule your donation. Donate blood and be enetered into a raffle to win a Wal-Mart Gift Card!

Howard County police to conduct sobriety checkpoint

NEWS RELEASE
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For release: Contacts:
Dec. 14, 2009 Sherry Llewellyn, Elizabeth Schroen
410-313-2236

Howard County police to conduct sobriety checkpoint

The Howard County Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location this week to promote awareness and reduce the number of alcohol-impaired drivers on the roads.

The checkpoint will be clearly marked with signs, lights and uniformed officers. Officers will be checking for violations including driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to use seat belts and failure to use child safety seats. The department conducts several checkpoints throughout the year, in addition to utilizing special enforcement details specifically targeting drunken and drugged drivers. Last year in Howard County, alcohol was a factor in eight fatal collisions, and 1,296 people were arrested for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated.

This holiday season, police will be aggressively enforcing traffic laws with attention to impaired driving, speeding and violations of seat belt and child safety seat laws. To combat holiday drinking and driving, police will be conducting numerous DUI saturation patrols throughout the next month. Police will also be paying special attention to underage drinking, which increases during the holidays when students are on winter break.

By promoting awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving, police hope to reduce the number of drivers under the influence and related collisions and injuries. Police remind citizens to always designate a sober driver or refrain from drinking alcohol if they will be driving. If you see a drunk driver on the road, please call 911.

Check Out the "Urban Art" at Centennial Skate Park

Click HERE to Read the Explore Howard Story.

Photo credit: Nicole Martyn / Explore Howard.

Howard County Receives Energy Block Grant

Howard County Receives Energy Block Grant
Click HERE to Read About IT.

Make Your Voice Heard for Savage

Click HERE to submit your testimony for the FY2011 budget hearings. Let our County Executive, Ken Ulman hear you. Tell him what is important to you and your family for Savage and the south eastern corner of the county.

Bethel Assembly of God - Christmas Story December 12-13, 2009

Bethel Assembly of God
9001 Vollmerhausen Road
Jessup, MD 20763
301.498.3344
December 12, 2009 at 7 p.m.
December 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.
Click HERE for Details.

Interactive Dinner Theatre - Savage United Methodist Church

Friday-Sunday, December 11-13 - Christmas at Uncle Phil's Diner "No Room at the Diner"

Our favorite diner is back for an evening of food and fun from the fabulous 50's. Come and join us as we take a trip back to the 50's for an evening of Food, Music, and Fun. Put on your Poodle Skirts and Leather Jackets and come ready to enjoy some classic diner food and an evening of Christmas entertainment unlike anything you've ever seen. So invite your friends and family and come on down to the hottest spot in town! Diner will be served. Uncle Phil is also having a canned food drive. Please bring two or more canned goods for donation to the Bread of Life Food Pantry located at the First Baptist Church of Savage.

Friday December 11 @ 6:00 p.m.
Saturday December 12 @ 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Sunday December 13 @ 1:00 p.m.
$10/Advance, $12/Door.

Call the office at 301-725-7630 to order tickets.

Christmas at Uncle Phil's Diner: No Room at the Diner
Interactive Dinner Theatre for Outreach
By: Dave Avanzino, Coley Fisher, Craig Wilson

It's Christmas at Uncle Phil's! Third in the Uncle Phil's Diner series, this play continues the excitement with interactive scenes, holiday food, and 50's fun.

The diner is packed because P.J., Uncle Phil's nephew, has overbooked the restaurant with Christmas parties. New and familiar characters navigate the chaos by keeping the crowd entertained with music, games and holiday spirit. The wait staff even throws in a nostalgic gift for Uncle Phil and stages the Nativity as a final touch to the evening. Join in on the fun!

D.C. man charged in Jessup bank robbery

Great JOB Howard County Police Department!

NEWS RELEASE
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For release: Dec. 10, 2009 Contacts: Sherry Llewellyn, Elizabeth Schroen
410-313-2236
D.C. man charged in Jessup bank robbery
Howard County police have charged a D.C. man for an armed robbery of Bank of America in Jessup that occurred Wednesday.
Paul E. Frazier, 28, of 3997 Alabama Avenue in Washington, D.C., was charged Wednesday with armed robbery, robbery, first- and second-degree assault, using a handgun in the commission of a felony, a handgun violation, reckless endangerment, theft and fourth-degree burglary.

Police were called to the 7300 block of Assateague Drive by an employee at approximately 11:43 a.m. Wednesday for an armed robbery in progress. The suspect confronted a bank employee, displayed a gun and demanded cash. The employee complied, and the suspect went behind the counter and stole money. There were approximately 10 employees and customers in the bank at the time of the robbery. No one was injured.

The suspect fled on foot, followed by several customers and passersby, who began to chase after him. The suspect entered a green Range Rover parked nearby, turned into a parking lot near the intersection of U.S. 1 and Assateague Drive, exited the car and fled into a wooded area on foot as police pursued him.

Howard County officers, aided by Anne Arundel County Police and Maryland State Police, set up a perimeter and searched the area with the help of K9 and a police helicopter. Investigators believe the suspect then broke into a home on the 7300 block of Wye Avenue, where he was spotted by an occupant. The suspect fled into the back yard, where he was captured by police.

Police recovered a gun and stolen money in the wooded area.
Frazier is being held at Howard County Detention Center on $250,000 bond.

Counties to join forces in water emergencies

Photos from the media event announcing multi-jurisdictional agreement to provide assistance in water emergencies. More information here:

By Larry Carson | larry.carson@baltsun.com
Baltimore Sun reporter

Howard Technology Council December Networking Event

December 17, 2009
Howard Technology Council December Networking Event

Come out and network with the leaders of the Howard County Technology community at the Pub Dog, on Thursday, December 17, 2009, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Pub Dog Restaurant, 8865 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21045 (Phone: 410-872-0364).

Enjoy holiday cheer with the Howard Technology Council. This is an opportunity to meet your next business partner and meet many of the technology leaders in the Howard County area.

Pre-registration is required for this event . To register online, click here.

The Howard Technology Council is the premier resource for business growth in Howard County. The HTC provides vision, awareness, forum and focus for informative programs and business networking opportunities that promote technology businesses in Howard County.

Location:
Pub Dog Restaurant
8865 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21045

For more information, please contact:
Larry O. Collins, Exec. Dir., Howard Tech. Council
Ph: 410-313-6550
Em: lcollins@howardtechcouncil.org

Symphony of Lights - $5 Off

Symphony of Lights
Click HERE for a $5 off coupon for Howard County General Hospital's Symphyony of Lights.

An outing to the Symphony of Lights, now in its 16th year, is a long-standing tradition for Howard and neighboring county residents. A spectacular display of more than 70 larger-than-life, animated and stationary light creations, it is a “must-see” during the holiday season.

Conveniently located in downtown Columbia's Symphony Woods, the display is open for vehicles from Monday, November 23, 2009 through Sunday, January 3, 2010.

Hours of operation:
Open 7 days a week, including holidays: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Driving through the display does not require a reservation.

Admission costs:
Minivans and other vehicles that hold up to 6 passengers: $20 per vehicle
Vans and other vehicles that hold 7 to 24 passengers: $35 per vehicle
Vehicles that hold 25 or more passengers: $125 per bus

Directions to Symphony of Lights at Symphony Woods, Columbia, Maryland:
From I-95, take Rt. 32 West (Exit 38-B) toward Columbia; exit at Rt. 29 North (Columbia Town Center); proceed to Exit 18-B (Broken Land Parkway) and follow signs to Merriweather Post Pavilion entrance on the right. Mapping your route? Symphony of Lights is located at the intersection of Brokenland Parkway and Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia, MD 21044.

New! “Walk thrus” :
Walk thrus are now available for groups of 25 or more. Take in the lights on foot, for a special holiday evening. $5.00 per person. “Walk thrus” are available from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. each day that Symphony of Lights is in operation. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 410-740-7840 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.).

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Savage Volunteer Fire Company

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturday December 19, 2009
8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

Come join us for Pancakes, Sauage, Eggs, Pastries and Assorted Beverages
Children (Ages 4-10) $5.00
Adults $7.00
Children under 3 years old eat free

Merry Mulch Program @ Savage Park - Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Pay Off Your Mortgage in Half the Time

Meet Carlton Murray with the National Mortgage Store. Carlton is local and has a free newsletter about real estate, finances and how it will effect you! He also provides complimentary mortgage acceleration analysis to determine your eligibility to pay your mortgage off in 1/2 to 1/3 the time. He provides renovation and energy efficient mortgages for improvements as well as refinancing services. With rates as low as they are today, it is definately time to refi!

Contact Carlton at carlton@natlmortgagestore.com or at 410-964-3325 X 140. His mobile number is 410-807-1976. The National Mortgage Store is located at 5556 High Tor Hill, Columbia, MD 21045

Holiday Specials at Good Life Wellness Center in Savage Mill

Click HERE to see what Good Life Wellness is doing for the community for the holidays.

For Savage Residents! Save 25% Purchase a gift card for a friend or family member worth $75 and up, and get yourself a 1 hour service for 25% off! Present the gift card receipt along with this coupon at your next visit, and get 25% off of the cost of your service.


Not valid with other coupons or discounts.

Karate $35 month @ Carroll Baldwin Hall in Savage - Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Contact Kevin via email senseikevin2000@aol.com for more information.
Only $35 a month.

Design Advisory Panel Meeting 12/9/09 at 7:30 p.m.

The next Design Advisory Panel meeting will be Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the County’s offices, 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia 21045. The Design Advisory Panel will review two projects at that meeting: the Savage Fire Station plans and the Laurel Park Station plans. The meeting is open to the public. The Design Advisory Panel Rules of Procedure state that participation by members of the public is limited to submission of comments in writing on design issues in advance of the Design Advisory Panel meeting.

If you have questions or if you would like to see the submitted plans in the DPZ offices, please contact Dace Blaumanis at dblaumanis@howardcountymd.gov or 410-313-4324. Ms. Blaumanis will be out of the office from Nov. 26-Dec. 4, so during that period please contact Randy Clay at rclay@howardcountymd.gov or 410-313-4381.

Been Thinking About eMarketing or eSurveys for Your Organization? Try Constant Contact for FREE

Trusted Email Marketing

and Online Surveys

Email Marketing by Constant Contact® is the easy, effective, and highly affordable way to get your message out to your customers, clients, or members. You'll create high-impact, professional-looking emails—quickly and with no technical expertise. And, most importantly, you'll build strong connections with your audience that lead to referrals, repeat business and loyalty.

Sign up for a FREE 60-Day Trial of Email Marketing today.
No risk. No obligation. No credit card.

With Email Marketing by Constant Contact, you can:

*Choose from more than 300 easily customized email templates—or create your own from scratch.
*Create highly visual, professional-looking email newsletters and promotions in just minutes.
*Drive more traffic to your website with focused, targeted email communications.
*Build and manage your email list: import existing customer lists, add names individually, or capture contact information from website visitors.
*Measure your email campaign results instantly-check click-through rates, review new subscribers, and see who opened and clicked on each link so you can tailor your follow-up communications.
*Send automated communications to new sign-ups via an autoresponder tool.
*Communicate with your audience with confidence, knowing that Constant Contact will take care of getting your email delivered and keep you CAN-SPAM compliant.
*Discover how the power of Email Marketing by Constant Contact can help you better connect with your customers, strengthen your relationships with them, and grow your organization.

Business Mixer - Relationship Marketing Center 12/14/09 @ Homewood Suites in Columbia 6-9 p.m.

Mark your calendars for December 14, 2009 from 6-9 p.m., to join us for an RMC Holiday Business Mixer at Homewood Suites in Columbia, Maryland. If you're local please join us and meet our members. We will have a special networking lesson to kick things off, then an opportunity to get to know each other.

Please RSVP by sending an email to glenn@glenngarnes.com, and indicate how many people will will be attending with you.

Blood Drive 12/21/09 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bain Senior Center in Columbia

With the holiday season upon us, thoughts of gifts are on the minds of many. This year, consider giving the greatest gift of all – the gift of life.

Building on its Summer of Service partnership with the American Red Cross, Howard County Government is sponsoring a special Iron Heart Blood Drive at the Florence Bain Senior Center in Columbia on December 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Although all blood drives provide great opportunities to give blood, this one is special because you’ll have the chance to meet an incredible young man whose story of survival wouldn’t be possible without donors like you. Shortly after finishing high school in the summer of 2004, Brian Boyle – a.k.a. “Iron Heart” – was in a near-fatal traffic accident. After dying on the operating table eight times and receiving 36 blood transfusions later, he pulled through and by 2007 completed his first Ironman Triathlon. He has since completed several more and is currently a spokesperson for the Red Cross and a Nike/Livestrong athlete.

At the blood drive you’ll have a chance to speak with Brian and receive a limited edition copy of his book, Iron Heart. Space is limited and appointments are required, so sign up today at: https://www.membersforlife.org/rccm/mobilesch/login.php?sponsorcode=16087

Hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.


Ian Kennedy
Howard County Government

Take the Plunge Savage!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
January 30, 2010

What's the Plunge?
Experience the coolest event of the year!
Experience the 2010 Polar Bear Plunge and you’ll be exposed to a spectacle like no other! For just $50 in pledges, Plunge participants take a quick dip in the Chesapeake Bay to raise funds for Special Olympics Maryland, the state’s largest year-round organization devoted to sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Anyone can participate! (Under 18 requires parent or guardian signature.)

Cool Prizes For Plungers
With just $50 in pledges, Plungers automatically get the official Polar Bear Plunge Sweatshirt, a fabulous lunch courtesy of The Greene Turtle, a photo gift, and bragging rights over all the people who couldn't bear it. Plus, the more money Plungers raise, the more cool stuff they can get - like essential Plunge gear.

Personal Plunge Page
Plungers can create their own Plunge Web Page so that friends, family and co-workers can visit and donate right online.

The event is open to the public, and all spectators are welcome free of charge. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Maryland.

Savage Historical Society Next Meets January 18th 7 p.m.

The Savage Historical Society WILL NOT MEET December 21st as previously scheduled.

However, please mark your calendar for January 18th - 7:00 PM as we are planning an open house with an agenda that will include displays of historical donations previously made to the Society. Questions: Secretary 301-725-1241 or 301-466-0408.

Thanks,
Helen Rushing
Secretary

Increased police patrols aimed at crime prevention during the holiday season

NEWS RELEASE
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For release: Nov. 24, 2009 Contact: Sherry Llewellyn, Elizabeth Schroen
410-313-2236
Howard County police preparing for safe holiday season
Increased patrols aimed at crime prevention

As the holiday shopping season begins, Howard County police are increasing the police presence at local businesses. Officers will be patrolling in cars, on foot and on bicycles, both in uniform and in plainclothes, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.

The increased police presence aims to deter robberies, shoplifting, theft and associated crimes. Officers will also focus on parking violations, including fire lane parking violations and improper use of handicapped parking.

This holiday season, police will be aggressively enforcing traffic laws with attention to impaired driving, speeding and violations of seat belt and child safety seat laws. To combat holiday drinking and driving, police will be conducting numerous DUI saturation patrols throughout the next month. Police will also be paying special attention to underage drinking, which increases during the holidays when students are on winter break.

County residents are advised to be more careful, prepared and alert during the holiday season. McGruff the Crime Dog who will be visiting local shopping centers to share crime prevention messages, including the following tips.

• When shopping, travel with a group or in pairs, and schedule shopping trips during the day.
• Stay alert, especially when carrying packages or walking on a parking lot or in a garage.
• Avoid carrying too many packages, and leave one hand free to access keys or a phone quickly.
• Park in a well-lighted parking space, and select an area where there are other cars and foot traffic.
• Don’t leave cell phones, purses or other valuables in a parked car – especially in plain view.
• When loading packages into the car, use the trunk instead of the back seat, or make an extra trip home in between shopping trips to unload packages.
• Beware of strangers approaching you unsolicited. If you feel uncomfortable, walk in another direction. It possible, walk back toward the store or toward another person.
• Shop only with reputable online retailers that offer secure transactions.
• If you are expecting a delivery, ask a neighbor to bring the packages inside if you will not be home.
• When the holidays are over, don’t put boxes for electronics or valuables in plain view on garbage
day. Collapse boxes, and hide them in a dark garbage bag to prevent becoming a victim of a break in.

Editor’s Note: Photo and video opportunities of McGruff the Crime Dog are available. Please call 410-313-2236 to arrange to cover one of McGruff’s visits to area shopping centers.

Walk Through Bethelem

"Walk Through Bethlehem," Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 18th, 19th, and 20th, 6pm - 8pm on the grounds of First Baptist Church:

The First Baptist Church of Savage is looking forward to once again working with Countryside Fellowship, Savage Methodist Church, Bethel Assembly of God, and Saint Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church in the 2009 production of "Walk Through Bethlehem!"

Meetings and rehearsals for the 2009 production will be on Wednesdays at 7:45 pm in the First Baptist Church sanctuary, beginning Wednesday, November 11th.

Questions, contact the church office at 301-725-3944.

Happy Thanksgiving from Savage, Maryland

A Suggestion on How To Observe Thanksgiving in Savage

Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead
of your losses.

Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes.

Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of
your fears.

Count your full years instead of your lean; Count your kind deeds
instead of your mean.

Count your health instead of your wealth; Count on God instead of
yourself.

Burke Family Concert @ First Baptist Church of Savage - TONIGHT!

The Burke Family Concert at First Baptist Church of Savage
Saturday, November 21, 2009
6:30pm
Please Bring an 2 Items for the Savage "Bread of Life" Food Pantry,
located at First Baptist Church of Savage, 8901 Washington Street, Savage, MD

Thank You to the Bethel Christian Academy Who Reached Out to Wholeheartedly Serve the Savage Community

Today, team of students from Bethel Christian Academy served our community by raking and bagging leaves along Savage Guilford Road and other areas around Savage and Jessup. What a wonderful thing for one of our local churches to do for the community. THANK YOU to Bethel Christian Academy and the Bethel Assembly of God for setting such a giving example and loving our community.

Let's work together as a community to thank them by donating food to the Bread of Life Food Pantry. Happy Thanksgiving!

Ephesians 6:6-8 (New International Version)
Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. 7Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, 8because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

Savage News in the Laural Gazette

Click HERE to read this week's Savage, MD news in the Laurel Gazette.

Burke Family Concert Coming First Baptist Church of Savage

The Burke Family Concert at First Baptist Church of Savage
Saturday, November 21, 2009
6:30pm
Please Bring an 2 Items for the Savage Food Pantry

Howard County Double Cross - HoCo2xCx

Howard County Double Cross - HoCo2xCx

The fast-growing and wildly entertaining combination of on and off road bicycle racing returns to Howard County. Howard County Double Cross features two days of cyclecross races for men, women, boys and girls of all ages and abilities, including a free "Lil' Belgains" kids' fun race for ages 10 and under. Spectate for free as elite, national-caliber racers compete for a total purse of over $2,000 and series points in race Nos. 7 and 8 of the 9-race MABRAcross Series, which spans Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Annual USA Cycling license required for Category 1, 2 and 3 riders. One-day licenses available for Category 4, junior and master riders. Hosted by Howard County Recreation & Parks, C3-Sollay.com and Team BBC. Cost: $25 for Elites, $20 for Seniors and Masters, $10 for Juniors and Kids are free. For more information visit www.HoCo2xCx.

Schooley Mill Park, 12975 Hall Shop Rd, Highland / 9 am to 4 pm / Contact: Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 410-313-4700

Terrapin Adventures Supports the Savage Community Food Bank in a HUGE Way!

Terrapin Adventures donated 240 cans of food to the food bank at the Savage First Baptist Church after its popular cans for zips campaign Nov 14th & 15th. Canned food was also donated to Grass Roots Crisis Center.

Matt Baker
Chief Adventure Officer
Terrapin Adventures
8600 Foundry St.
#50 New Weave Building
Savage, MD 20763
301-725-1313 (W)
301-725-0445 (Fax)
410-925-9574 (M)
mbaker@terrapinadventures.com
www.terrapinadventures.com

If you too would like to support the Savage Food Bank, call First Baptist Church of Savage at 301-725-3944 to schedule a drop off time at 8901 Washington St, Savage, MD.

If you know of a family in need, the pantry hours are Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30, and Saturday mornings, 8:30 to 10:00. Everyone is welcome; only a photo i.d. is required. One visit per month.

Thanks again to Terrapin Adventures for being so supportive of our community. Click the link above to check out their upcoming events, including Thrill & Chill: Fri. 11/27, 2-6pm. Two hrs on course then on to Ramshead Tavern.

Elevate America (including Savage) with FREE Microsoft Training

Governor Martin O'Malley Announces Job Training Partnership with Microsoft
Microsoft to provide 13,500 vouchers to the citizens of Maryland to provide free technology training. Click HERE to read the details.

Wanted! Reward Offered

Click HERE to Read the HCPD news release.

Howard County drivers advised to Click It or Ticket

NEWS RELEASE
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For release: Nov. 16, 2009 Contact: Sherry Llewellyn
Elizabeth Schroen
410-313-2236
Howard County drivers advised to Click It or Ticket
Holiday seat belt enforcement being conducted

Howard County police today begin a seat belt enforcement effort that will span through the Thanksgiving holiday, ending on Nov. 29. Click It or Ticket is an education and enforcement campaign designed to raise awareness about the lifesaving and injury-reducing benefits of seat belt use. When used correctly, lap and shoulder belts reduce the risk of fatal or serious injury to front seat passengers by 45 to 55percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

So far this year, there have been 17 fatal crashes in the county, resulting in 19 deaths. Five of those who died were not wearing seat belts. The Howard County Police Department has asked all officers to place special focus on seat belt and child safety seat enforcement efforts during the coming weeks. The department will be conducting periodic seat belt and child safety seat checkpoints and inspections throughout the county.

Maryland is one of 16 states with seat belt compliance of 90 percent of more. Maryland drivers buckled up 93.3 percent of the time last year. A Howard County study conducted this year showed even higher compliance at 96 percent.

Click It or Ticket has traditionally featured a one-month enforcement push during the spring. During this spring’s effort, Howard County officers issued 3,578 citations for seat belt and child passenger restraint violations.

The campaign has expanded to include additional waves of heightened enforcement throughout the year, such as this holiday enforcement effort.

Howard County police ask everyone to always buckle up and make seat belt use a habit for life.

FIRN Bridging Cultures Building Community

Do you have a neighbor in Savage that is foreign born and you suspect needs a helping hand? Check out FIRN. What is FIRN?

FIRN is a nonprofit organization in Howard County, Maryland that empowers immigrants, refugees, asylees and other foreign-born individuals by helping them to access community resources and opportunities. FIRN provides immigration counseling and citizenship classes, interpreting & translation services, employment counseling, English tutoring, information and referrals, and a variety of workshops.

Be a good neighbor and print the appropriate language PDF to share with your neighbor. Community is all about welcoming new neighbors into Savage.

Deer Management Reminder - Savage Park - Tuesday 11/17/09

Click HERE to see all Deer Management dates / places. Savage Park has 3 Deer Mgmt dates scheduled. 2 in the coming month of October 2009 and 1 in November 2009.

Wincopin Trail Area at Savage Park:
Oct. 13 and 26, Nov. 17 -- shotgun

Methodone Clinic Coming to the Area

Click HERE to read the article.

Weekly Savage News - Explore Howard

Click HERE to Read Darla's Article in the Howard County Times.

Job/Career Fair @ HCC November 13th

Job / Career Fair
Friday, November 13, 2009
Howard Community College Burrill Galleria
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Students, Alumni and Community Members are welcome to attend.

Come in business attire and bring copies of your resume!

For More Information Call 410-772-4840

Weekly Savage News in the Laurel Gazette

Click HERE for this week's Gazette article featuring Savage community events, including the upcoming Savage Historical Society Meeting discussing Sears Home Kits.

Hammond High School Fall Play - The Importance of Being Earnest

Hammond High School's Theatre Department proudly presents it's fall play: The Importance of Being Earnest

Get your tickets in advance from school or a cast
member for $7, or buy them at the door for $9!

Performances will be held on:
Thursday, November 12 at 7:00pm
Friday, November 13 2009 at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 14 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

See you there! (Please go to the Theatre Department Page for more details.)

Police offering behind-the-wheel Collision Avoidance Training for teens

Elizabeth Schroen
Office of Public Affairs
Howard County Police
410-313-2236

Police offering behind-the-wheel Collision Avoidance Training for teens

Howard County police are offering a new program for teen drivers who could benefit from more specialized experience on the road. Collision Avoidance Training, taught by law enforcement officers and adapted from police training, will prepare teens for various road hazards and driving conditions. The program consists of a four-hour classroom session and an eight-hour practical lesson for behind-the-wheel experience. The training features exercises in evasive maneuvers, emergency braking, cornering, backing, skid recovery, steering, acceleration and more. Participants must possess a driver’s license and bring a vehicle to drive for the practical portion. The inaugural class – the first to be offered in the state -- will be held Friday, Nov. 13, from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m.-4p.m. at the James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, 2200 Scott Wheeler Drive, Marriottsville. The class costs $195. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up, call 410-313-3750.

A Message from the Governor - Honoring Our Veterans

A Message from the Governor
Honoring Our Veterans

This week as we recognize Veterans Day, we pause to honor those brave soldiers who have defended our nation throughout history. Tomorrow, I'll share the holiday first with area educators who will be receiving training on the unique needs of military children, particularly those whose parents are deployed on active duty. Later, I'll join my wife Katie where she will accept letters of gratitude from over 300 students to be sent to military veterans and their families as part of "Operation Appreciation." Students from around the state will write letters of appreciation to our nation's veterans.

Our nation is built upon the generations of brave men and women who squared their shoulders against the forces of fear and tyranny so that we could continue to enjoy the blessings of this nation and our way of life.

Just as these veterans have always been there for us – through times of turmoil and tranquility, through famine, flood and war – we as a people are committed to being there for them. Last year, we signed into law legislation that ensures that Maryland's veterans receive the reintegration services they deserve. In addition to providing crisis services and better behavioral benefits for our veterans, this legislation helps those veterans obtain access to mental health services upon their return home from deployment.

Currently, more than 370 troops from Maryland remain active in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are husbands and wives, parents and friends. To those currently serving, and to the veterans of America: Thank you.

Martin O'Malley
Governor

And...Happy Veterans Day to all Savage residents who are Veterans! Thank you for serving our country.

FREE Zipline ride!! November 14th and 15th

Zips for cans - FREE Zipline ride!!
November 14th and 15th

Update: This event is full.

After a successful season, Matt and Jeryl would like to give something back to the community. Bring 5 cans of food or a new boardgame that we will donate to Grassroots Crisis Center and get a free zipline ride. Just call for a promotional code to book your adventure.

Savage Mill | 8600 Foundry Street | Savage, MD 20763 | Email Us! | Tel. 301.725.1313

Savage UMC Annual Fall Festival, Saturday November 14

Savage UMC Annual Fall Festival,
9050 Baltimore St, Savage
sumc@iloveyoulord.com, 301-725-7630

Saturday November 14
11 am - 4 pm
Homemade Soups - chicken noodle, vegetable, chicken corn chowder, bean
Sandwiches - ham, chicken salad, pulled pork
hot dog and chips

Bake Sale, Craft Fair, White Elephant Room

Vollmerhausen Road - Sewer Progress

Wonder what's going on along Vollmerhausen Road with so many trees being cleared along the Patuxent River?

Click HERE to learn more.










See this Howard County Media Release from September 10th.

September 10, 2009

Media Contacts:
Kevin Enright, Director, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
Wes Daub, Project Manager, Department of Public Works, 410-313-6194

Little Patuxent Parallel Sewer Interceptor
Construction Continues

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – A Howard County construction project to replace aging sewer main in the vicinity of Vollmerhausen Road and Savage Guilford Road in the Savage/Huntington East area, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, September 14. The project will include construction of more than 3,600 linear feet of sanitary sewer main. Weather permitting, the project should be completed by late December 2010.

During the project, Vollmerhausen Road will be subject to a brief closure while pipe is installed. Flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic as needed, and signs will be posted to guide motorists.

This project will require the use of underground explosives. Small, controlled blasts will be used to fracture rock encountered in the sanitary sewer trench during excavation. All planned blasts will be posted and monitored per Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and Howard County regulations. Homeowners within the impacted areas will be notified in advance by the contractor of planned blasts.

For questions or concerns about this Capital Project S-6175, contact Lisa Brightwell, Public Works Customer Service, at 410-313-3440, or by e-mail to publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.

Weekly Savage News in the Laurel Gazette

Click HERE to read this week's article.

More than BASKET BINGO!!

Murray Hill Middle School
Music Boosters are sponsoring
More than BASKET BINGO!!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:15 PM

Tickets are $13.00 with advance reservation
$15.00 at the door

Contact Joan Jenkins for reservations
301-725-1383 or mhmsbingo@yahoo.com
Bingo will be 16 games with 2 Specials, 2 Raffle prizes and lots of door prizes!!
Refreshments will be available.
Bingo will be held at

Murray Hill Middle School

Pumpkin Chunkin’!

Pumpkin Chunkin’!
Use pumpkins to show skills in the laws of physics, engineering, and gravity! Bring your own pumpkins to Clark’s Elioak Farm for a weekend of pumpkin chunkin’ on the weekend of November 7-8.

“We have a specially-designed catapult that will launch your pumpkin across the farm,” says owner Martha Clark.

Clark’s Elioak Farm offers visitors the opportunity to pick their own pumpkins through Sunday, November 8.

Intro to Emotional Freedom Technique - A natural healing technique

Join Helen MacMillian, NOVEMBER 8th 2009 from 4-7pm

Spend an evening learning the self healing technique, EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique

Intro to EFT - A natural healing technique $45

Please join Helen MacMillian on November 8th from 4pm-7pm, and enhance your quality of life. This workshop will bring you closer to your mind body connection, and will help you release those things that no longer serve your greater good.

We are very excited to bring this offering to you and hope that you take advantage of this opportunity. Please Click here if you would like to register now www.good-life-wellness.com, (select appointments, login, and select the EFT event at the bottom of the page to register).

Good Life Wellness Calendar of Events

Help Hammond High School

Sally Foster Gift Wrap Sale 2009-10
New! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO PLACE A SALLY FOSTER ORDER ONLINE!!! We receive 50% profit on ALL online orders. If you place your order by December 15th, it will count towards our sales figures and help boost our profit margin.

Just go to http://www.sallyfoster.com/, click on "support a fundraiser"
at the top right of page; click "give credit to a school/group"; then type in 507245 (Hammond's Code). Once you are taken to the main page you should see "Hammond High School" noted in the top right hand corner.
Be sure to share the sale information with family and friends who may
like to help as well. Thank you for your continued support! If you have
any questions, please call Melissa Ferraro at MelandMike89@aol.com.

Click HERE for an EMAIL flyer.
Click HERE for a flyer.

Police continue to utilize reverse prostitution operations

NEWS RELEASE
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For release: Nov. 3, 2009 Contact: Sherry Llewellyn
Elizabeth Schroen
410-313-2236

Police continue to utilize reverse prostitution operations
13 men arrested in Jessup

Howard County police are continuing to utilize reverse prostitution operations with success. The most recent undercover effort resulted in 13 men being charged with solicitation of prostitution in Jessup.

Detectives and female officers worked to identify suspects soliciting prostitutes along U.S. 1 in Jessup on Oct. 31. Female officers in plain clothes worked undercover in areas targeted by citizen complaints to determine whether they would be approached and offered money for sex.

Suspects who approached the female officers and made such offers were arrested.
The following suspects, listed in alphabetical order, were arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution:

• Kenneth Osaretin Aghedo, 41, of Laurel
• Nicanor Claure, 36, of Arlington
• Frank Kennedy Halley III, 55, of Crofton
• Mohamed Kanu, 41, of Laurel
• Zourab Kobakhidze, 48, of Baltimore
• James Patrick Marshall, 56, of Jessup
• Jerome McGlothen, 46, of Elkridge
• Hector Danidel Ramirez, 29, of Silver Spring
• Fransisco Aguilar Rojas, 31, of Riverdale
• Joseph Tawiah Sackey, 40, of Laurel
• Antione Maurice Simon, 26, of Baltimore
• Edilberto Munoz Villagomez, 21, of Elkridge
• Jason Lee Wentzel, 37, of Salisbury

Police will continue to address prostitution and related criminal activity in the county. Citizens are encouraged to call 410-313-3200 with tips or information. Callers may remain anonymous.

Support The Hammond High School Volleyball Team

Nov. 4: 2-9pm - Three Brothers Night - Volleyball
Three Brothers Italian Rstrnt
www.threebrotherspizza.com
(410) 309-5944Menu
7090 Deepage Dr
Columbia, MD

Savage Historical Society Meeting Information

Savage Historical Society Meeting
Monday, November 16, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
Faith & Ministry Ctr, 9032 Baltimore St.
(please use side entrance off Foundry St)
Savage, MD 20763
TOPIC: COULD YOUR MILL HOUSE BE A SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO HOME KIT?"
PRESENTER: Helen Rushing-Secretary
Questions: Contact Secretary - 301-725-1241

Bollman Bridge Elementary School PTA Meeting 11/18/09 6 p.m.

November Wednesday Nov. 18 6:00-8:00pm
BBES Media
Center
MD State Delegate
Shane Pendergrass

News from Courtesy on the Road

Click HERE to Read Recent News from Courtesy on the Road.



Congratulations to this week's winner!!!
Lindsey Klassen, Howard High

Lindsey wins:

-a $50 gas card
-One month of free training at Integrity Martial Arts
-2 Columbia association passes (good for Columbia gyms, swim center, splash down, ice rink, sports park skate park, tennis club)
-$15 off hair service, facial, or massage at Biago salon and day spa
-Free Chicken Nuggets from Chic-Fil-A

County Council Meeting Tonight 11/2/09

Council Legislative Session
November 02, 2009 - 7:30 PM Agenda

Department of Planning and Zoning to Present Downtown Columbia Fiscal Impact Analysis
November 02, 2009 - 8:30 PM Agenda

Click HERE to Watch it LIVE!

Weekly Savage News in the Laurel Gazette

Click HERE to read Liz's weekly article, including details on Fall Festivals around town on Saturday.

Murder Mystery with Dinner and Adventurous Twist - Postponed Til 10/30 Due to Expected Rain

Terrapin Adventures UPCOMING EVENTS

Murder Mystery with Dinner and Adventurous Twist
This Friday, October 23rd 6:30-10pm

Update: Terrapin Adventures Murder Mystery Event has been POSTPONED due to potential rain until next Friday, October 30, 2009!! Spaces still available and reservations are required.

A fun-filled evening of adventure while solving a murder mystery! The catch? You will have to zip, swing, and climb to find the answers that will help solve this clue-based mystery! Work as a team or go it alone. Your night includes zany characters, appetizers, dinner and drinks at Rams Head Tavern in the Historic Savage Mill, and prizes are awarded to the winners! Tickets are $75 per person. Book online as reservations are required.

8th Annual Fall Festival - First Baptist Church of Savage

Come Join First Baptist Church of Savage, Maryland
8th Annual Fall Festival!
For Children Up Through 5th Grade!

DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST!
TIME: 6:30PM – 9:00PM!
PLACE: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of SAVAGE!
8901 Washington Street, Savage, MD
(Rain or Shine – The Event’s Inside!)*

Games! Free Food! Moonbounces! Costume Contests! Door Prizes!
Face Painting!
Great Family Fun for All!!

Contact: FBC Savage Church Office 301-725-3944

Halloween News Release from HCPD

NEWS RELEASE
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For Release: Oct. 28, 2008 Contact: Sherry Llewellyn, (410) 313-2236 sllewellyn@howardcountymd.gov

Howard County Police Prepare for Safe Halloween

Howard County police will be out in force Halloween weekend to help ensure a safe and fun holiday for residents. Officers will target residential neighborhoods to be visible to citizens and make sure children stay safe. They also will be alert for vandalism, theft and destruction of property.

Officers will conduct speed enforcement activities and be on the lookout for drunk or impaired drivers.

In an effort to prepare for a safe Halloween, the Howard County Police Department offers the following tips to parents and children:

• Encourage children to trick-or-treat before dark. After dark, an adult chaperone should carry a flashlight and choose well-lighted streets.

• Wear costumes that are short, snug and flame retardant. Flowing sleeves, capes and skirts can cause children to trip and can catch fire if they brush against candle flames. Also be sure to wear light colors or reflective tape.

• Avoid masks that can obstruct vision. Use face paint instead or make sure mask eye holes are wide enough.

• Discourage the use of fake knives, guns and swords, as they may result in aggressive behavior. If these types of props are used, be sure they are made of flexible materials such as foam or rubber.

• Stay in groups while trick-or-treating and make sure young children always are accompanied by adults.

• Teach children that they should NEVER go into a stranger’s home or car.

• Eat dinner before trick-or-treating to prevent the urge to eat treats before they have been inspected by parents. Never eat treats that have been opened.

• Leave porch or other outside lights on to make clear that trick-or-treaters are welcome.

The police department wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

Seasonal Thoughts from Savage, Maryland

Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin.

God lifts you up, takes you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the yucky stuff-- including the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, fear, prejudices, etc. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see.

Happy Fall to all of our Savage neighbors!

HAUNTED EXPERIENCE at ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK

HAUNTED EXPERIENCE at ROCKBURN BRANCH PARK
Presented by: Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks & Elkridge Adult Athletic Association

An ink black night will set the stage for a spooky hay ride through ghostly trails. Haunting tales of ghosts and goblins and horror that will tingle the spine await you in the park!

(The above activity is not recommended for children under the age of 7)

Date: Friday, Oct 30th 7-10pm
Fee: $10 per person

Directions to Rockburn Branch Park- West Area
6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge

From Rte. 29, take Rte. 100 east to Md. 103 exit. Go around the circle and cross over Rte. 100; proceed through next circle. At the first signal light, make a right on Montgomery Road. Proceed to signal light and make a left to remain on Montgomery Road. Travel about a mile; make a left onto Rockburn Branch Park Road and proceed to park.


For more information, call 410-313-4624.
Inclement Weather Recording- 410-313-4452.
For accessible transportation, call 410-313-4629 (requires 72hrs. notice);
TTY 410-313-4665.

Police investigating recent spate of residential burglaries

NEWS RELEASE
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For release: Oct. 27, 2009
Contact: Sherry Llewellyn or Elizabeth Schroen, 410-313-2236

Police investigating recent spate of residential burglaries

Tips leading to an arrest could earn up to $500

Howard County police are investigating a recent spate of residential burglaries throughout the county. Police have identified 27 residential burglaries in the past month that fit into several patterns, primarily targeting single family homes. Although the number of cases has risen in recent weeks, the county has seen a 21 percent drop overall in burglaries year-to-date compared to 2008.

Police are asking county residents to be vigilant and alert. Anyone who observes suspicious people or activities is asked to call police. Common suspicious activities include:
• A person knocking on a residential door and then leaving the area after the door is answered
• A person standing in front of an unoccupied home
• Commercial vans or trucks parked in the driveway of an unoccupied home
• Unfamiliar vehicles parked in a neighborhood, especially if they are occupied
• Vehicles moving slowly through a neighborhood with no headlights and no deliberate path
• Unusual noises, such as glass breaking or dogs barking
• A person carrying items of value or loading them into a vehicle

When reporting suspicious people or activities to police, it is helpful to note:
• A description of the vehicle, including tag number, make, model and color
• The exact location of the suspicious person or activity
• The suspicious person or vehicle’s direction of travel
• A description of the person, including gender, race, age, height, weight, hair color, clothing and distinguishing features

Citizens are encouraged to be proactive and take steps to make their homes less desirable targets for burglars.
• Make your home look and sound occupied. If you have a spare car, park it in the driveway instead of the garage. Leave lamps or a television on when you are not home.
• If you will be away from home for several days, ask a neighbor to collect mail and newspapers.
• Always secure windows and doors. Consider installing a deadbolt on your front door and a Charley bar on your sliding glass door.
• Don’t open your door to any unsolicited repairmen, deliverymen or salesmen.

Police are offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to an arrest of a burglary suspect. Anyone with information should call 410-313-3200. Callers may remain anonymous.

Costume Party Savage United Methodist Church

Costume Party
OCTOBER 25TH!!!
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Savage UMC Fellowship Hall

There will be refreshments, games and a costume contest!

All ages are invited
Bring a Friend(s) and something
for the food pantry!

The UMC of Savage
9050 Baltimore Street
Savage MD 20763
301-725-7630

News from Courtesy on the Road - Kelsie Hitesman, Hammond High School Wins This Week!

Congrats to This Week's Winner!!
Kelsie Hitesman, Hammond High School

Kelsie wins:
-a $50 gas card
-One month of free training at Integrity Martial Arts
-2 Columbia association passes (good for Columbia gyms, swim center, splash down, ice rink, sports park skate park, tennis club)
-$15 off hair service, facial, or massage at Biago salon and day spa
-Free Chicken Nuggets from Chic-Fil-A

Click HERE to Read All About COR's Harvest Party

Harvest Fest Costume Party!

October 30th, 2009 7-9PM
Bring the whole family and all your friends to COR's Harvest FestCostume Party/Battle of the Bands at The Other Barn in Oakland Mills!

Food, games, live music, dancing, free give-aways, costume contests, and more will make this year's Battle of the Bands the most unforgettable one yet, so mark your calendars!

RSVP today (send us an email!) for a guaranteed ticket to this year's Battle of the Bands/Harvest Fest Costume Party. By RSVP-ing, you are automatically entered into the raffle at the event.

Get creative with the costumes! The most original costume will win a prize in our Costume Contest. For safety reasons, no masks please. Face paint is fine. No weapons either, so pirates, leave the swords at home.

$5 admission or $4 plus a bag of candy. Tickets help raise money for Courtesy on the Road, a nonprofit organization committed to advocating safe teen driving.

To volunteer at the event (parents or students who need community service hours), please email Courtesy on the Road as soon as possible.

Skate Park on Wheels Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather

The Skate Park on Wheels scheduled for tomorrow, 1-4pm at Savage Park has been cancelled due to inclement weather that is expected beginning this evening and lasting throughout the day tomorrow.

Unfortunately, parks and recreation staff would not be able to set up the equipment, nor would it be safe for skaters to participate in the rain.

Sincerely,
Stephanie Haas
Recreation Coordinator
Howard County Recreation & Parks
7120 Oakland Mills Road
Columbia, MD 21046
Ph: 410-313-4719
Fax: 410-313-4646

How to protect kids from predators, kidnappers

Let's get this information out to all parents in Savage and surrounding areas.

Click HERE to read this Today MSNBC.com article.

Skate Park Returns to Savage Park 10/24/09

SKATEPARK ON WHEELS
Skate Park Returns to Savage Park 10/24/09 1-4 p.m.This is a FREE skatepark! That's right, no admission prices, no tokens, no tickets to buy - it's truely FREE.

Catch air and test your skills with ramps, fun boxes, rails and more. Bring your own in-line skates and/or skateboard.

Helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads required. (wrist guards not needed for skateboarders)

SPACE IS LIMITED! First come first serve so get there early!!
The Howard County Skate Park on Wheels will be visiting Savage Park on Saturday, Sept 12th from 9am-12pm. For the complete schedule visit: http://www.hcrpsports.com/skatepark.htm.

Permission forms and safety gear required.

Thanks!
Dawn Thomas
Outdoor Recreation Manager
Howard County Recreation and Parks
410-313-4623
www.howardcountymd.gov/rap
www.hcrpsports.com

Legislation Proposed for Maintenance of Cable Equipment

Please see this note from our county council woman, Jen Terrasa.
--------------
Good afternoon,
I am pleased to announce legislation that I believe will address concerns that many of you have raised about your experience with some of our local cable companies. The concerns we have heard include a lack of responsiveness generally, and the inability to get some companies to repair and maintain their property in a responsive and timely manner.

Council Bill 60-2009 would require companies which operate cable franchises in Howard County to maintain their equipment in a way that causes minimal interference with property owners. It would require companies to ensure that cabinets are properly secured and bolted and that temporary lines be buried within 15 days of installation. If a cable company needs an extension, it would have to notify in writing the impacted home or business owner if an extension is requested. One crucial part of this legislation is it allows the Cable Administrator to impose civil penalties for violations of the Howard County Cable Television Systems Franchise Act.

Council Bill 60-2009 will be formally introduced on Monday, November 2, 2009. To view the bill, please click on this link, http://www.co.ho.md.us/CountyCouncil/CCdocs/CB60-2009.pdf. The public hearing for this legislation will take place on Monday, November 16, 2009, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Board of Education, 10910 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042. If you wish to testify in person before the Council on this bill, you may use the electronic sign-up as of November 3, 2009. Please visit the Council’s home webpage at http://www.co.ho.md.us/CountyCouncil/CC_HomePage.htm and click on “Testify” button to the left.

As a reminder for those of you who can’t join us in person, the sessions will be televised on GTv. In addition, you can watch the sessions live or at your convenience online at http://www.co.ho.md.us/CountyCouncil/CC_Watch_The_Council.htm.

Written comments are also welcome as always. You can send your comments to me at jterrasa@howardcountymd.gov or to the entire Council at councilmail@howardcountymd.gov. You can also reach me or my assistant, Mary Clay, at (410) 313-2001. As always, I look forward to your comments as we move forward on this legislation.

Feel free to share this email with anyone who may be interested.

All the best,
Jen
Jennifer Terrasa
Vice Chairperson
Howard County Council, District 3
Phone: 410.313.2001
Email: jterrasa@howardcountymd.gov

The blog author has added this photo to give you an idea of what we are talking about here.

Recent Savage News in the Laurel Gazette

Click HERE to read this week's Laurel Gazette Article with Savage News and Events.

Recent Savage News in the Laurel Gazette

Click HERE to read Liz' article in the gazette.

Fall Festival Saturday - Community United Methodist Church

Community United Methodist Church, 300 Brock Bridge Road, will host its fall festival this Saturday, Oct 17, from 9 am - 2 pm. There will be pie sales, apples, fall floral designs, Halloween decorations, vendors, jewelry, and more. Lunch is available. Please come join the fun!

HOWARD TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER

HOWARD TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL EVENTS FOR OCTOBER

The Howard Technology Council is hosting the following events during October. For further information and to register, please contact The Center for Business and Technology Development at 410-313-6550 or visit www.hceda.org/thecenter/busEvents.aspx.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.Cloud Computing Forum for Business and Government
The Howard Technology Council is hosting a Cloud Computing Forum for Business and Government, on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m., at The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia, MD 21045.

Given today's turbulent times - it is critical to keep up with current and emerging IT service offerings that provide innovative technology strategies. Local industry leaders from the public and private sectors will be part of the panel forum exploring the issues surrounding cloud computing services.

Participants at this event will hear how the rapidly emerging cloud computing model is changing IT service delivery by shortening time to results, reducing costs, and adding value to the business needs. The forum will be discussing the challenges in considering this evolving technology services model.

Registration is required but there is no charge for admission. To register online, click here.

Thursday, October 22, 2009, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Howard Technology Council October Networking Event

Come out and network with the leaders of the Howard County Technology community on Thursday, October 22, 2009, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Pub Dog Restaurant, 8865 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21045.

Our last event, the “End of Summer Blast,” saw a great turnout with over 125 people in attendance. It received extensive press coverage and was featured in the Baltimore Business Journal’s "Out and About" page! This is an opportunity to meet your next business partner and meet many of the technology leaders in the Howard County area.

Pre-registration is required for this event . To register online, click here.

Thursday, October 29, 2009, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.Executive Breakfast, Build Your Business to Sell

The Howard Technology Council is hosting an Executive Breakfast, Build Your Business to Sell, on Thursday, October 29, 2009, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. at The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia MD 21045.

What is the exit strategy for your business? Will you pass it on to an heir? A successor? Sell it to your employees? Or sell it outright?

A panel of experts will cover all of the issues and concerns related to positioning your business fo sale or succession. This discussion panel, moderated by Ira Levy, will be comprised of a business owner that built her business to sell, Mergers and Acquisitions (M & A) experts and an M & A attorney. Bring you questions and get answers to the question,"What is the exit strategy for my business?"

An executive chef will be present to prepare a full breakfast. Pre-registration is required. To register online, click here.

About the Howard Technology Council: The Howard Technology Council is the premier resource for business growth in Howard County. The HTC provides vision, awareness, forum and focus for informative programs and business networking opportunities that promote technology businesses in Howard County.

The Howard Technology Council is a component of The Howard County Economic Development Authority whose purpose is to encourage business growth and develop educational programs for the technology community of Howard County. The Howard Technology Council is headquartered at the Center for Business and Technology Development. To learn more about the Howard Technology Council please contact Larry Collins Executive Director, Howard Technology Council lcollins@hceda.org.

General Growth Properties' Proposal for Downtown Columbia Plan

General Growth Properties presented its proposal for Downtown Columbia Plan to the Council last night on 10/13/09.

The documents (GPA and ZRA) they presented to the Council are now available on the Council’s website:

GPA: http://www.co.ho.md.us/CountyCouncil/CCdocs/Downtown%20Columbia%20Plan(GPA).pdf

ZRA: http://www.co.ho.md.us/CountyCouncil/CCdocs/ZRA%20113%20Legislative%20Text.pdf

Last night's briefing began at 7 p.m. at the Board of Education, 10910 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

As a reminder for those of you who couldn't be there in person, the briefing will be televised on GTv. In addition, you can watch the briefing live or in the future, via our web-streaming technology, Granicus. Please follow the link to http://www.co.ho.md.us/CountyCouncil/CC_Watch_The_Council.htm.

Beer and Fear, Guys Night Out

Beer and Fear, Guys Night Out
Saturday, October 10th 8:00-11:00pm
Soar on the Zipline and Giant Swing, then it is inside to the famous Rams Head Tavern for a sampling of five different beers paired with delicious small plates. Then add a full pint of the beer you liked best. $50.00 Book Now !

4th Annual HIS Fest - Christian Music Festival and Motorcycle Ministry - Savage, MD

4th Annual HIS Fest - Christian Music Festival and Motorcycle Ministry - Savage, MD

HIS Fest - Christian Festival - Saturday, 10/10/09 Noon to 5 p.m. Carroll Baldwin Hall - FREE Admission - Please Bring Canned Goods for Food Pantry

To register your bike, click HERE.

Sponsored by Saturday Saturday, a place to listen to music, meet and make new friends, have a cup of coffee,and -- most importantly -- discover the grace and love of Jesus Christ.

Howard County Celebration of Sports

7th Annual Celebration of Sports Awards Banquet
Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 6:00pm
Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City

A limited number of tickets are still available, $30 per person or a table of 10 for $275. Tickets include a delicious buffet dinner, Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Good Sports awards presentation, and keynote address. To purchase tickets, call 410-313-7275.

Click HERE to learn more.

CHOOSE CIVILITY SYMPOSIUM

CHOOSE CIVILITY SYMPOSIUM

Join us for the second annual Choose Civility Symposium featuring U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, keynote speaker Jack Marshall, breakout sessions, and presentation of the inaugural Choose Civility Awards.

Breakout sessions include:

Mean Girls: Queen Bees, Gamma Girls, and Surviving the Female Hierarchy
"There Oughta Be a Law"
Gracism: the Art of Inclusion
Respect, Bias and Civility: the Art of Ethical Advocacy in a Polarized Society
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 7:45 am to 12:30 pm (See the complete schedule)

Cost: Free ($10 suggested donation)

APL Kossiakoff Center, 11100 Johns Hopkins Rd, Laurel, MD 20723

Could Savage Benefit from C.E.R.T. Training?

Could Savage Benefit from C.E.R.T. Training? Are our community leaders, emergency providers and residents ready? C.E.R.T could help.

C.E.R.T is a program designed educate local residents about disaster preparedness for hazards and emergencies –both natural and man-made that may strike their local area.

The goal of C.E.R.T in Howard County is to train residents in basic disaster response skills such as light fire suppression, team organization, disaster medical operations and household utility control.

Click HERE to register for this valuable training.

Volunteer Opportunities at Grass Roots of Howard County

Click HERE to read about volunteer opportunities at Grass Roots. There are so many way you or your community group can help.

Zoning Meeting Tonight for Savage Residents 10/7/09

Case - ZB 1072M Dominic and Tracy Totaro
To amend the zoning map to reclassify from R-SC (Residential:Single Cluster) to B-1 (Business:Local) with documented site plan. (9012 Route 1) - 10/07/09, 7:00 p.m.

ALL ZONING BOARD HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AT 8930 STANFORD BLVD., COLUMBIA, MARYLAND.

Update 11 p.m.: The zoning board denied the petition. Several Savage residents were present at the hearing and were allowed to present testimony as individual citizens.

Forum on Emergency Preparedness - Tuesday 10/6/09 7 p.m.

League of Women Voters’ Forum on Emergency Preparedness

The League of Women Voters will host a panel representing departments and agencies that support emergency responses in times of disaster. Learn more about the County’s emergency preparedness plans and steps you can take to prepare your family.
Howard County Department of Education Board Room
For information, call 301-596-5460

Hats off to the Howard County League of Women Voters for thinking ahead and helping our communities to be prepared.

Update: 10/7/09 - I was the sole representation of Savage at this very important discussion last evening regarding emergency preparations for our neighborhood in the event of a natural or man made emergency. I was very impressed with the collaboration between departments and plan to gather more information to share with my neighbors.

Please ask yourself, what am I doing to prepare my family and my neighborhood for an emergency. It is the responsibility of community associations to coordinate these types of forums to provide this information to citizens and it is the responsibility of citizens to prepare. Click HERE to learn more or to coordinate training for your community.

As reported by Melissa Dunkerson, Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness, Dept. of Health, for information on flu vaccinations, check out the Health Department's Website.

Thank you to the following for coming out to meet w/ community leaders who are playing an active role in community readiness.

William Goddard, Fire Chief, Dept. of Fire & Rescue
Ryan Miller, Deputy Director, Office of Emergency
Management, Dept. of Fire & Rescue
William McMahon, Chief, Dept. of Police
Melissa Dunkerson, Director, Office of Emergency
Preparedness, Dept. of Health
Susan Rosenbaum, Director, Dept. of Citizen Services

And thank you to The League of Women Voters for hosting.

Media coverage of this event will be broadcast on GTV in October. Friday, October 9th at 4 p.m. and others dates.

Presubmission Community Meeting - Savage Library 10/7/09 at 6 p.m.

Please see the information below on a pre-submission community meeting for a proposed development of land owned by Laurel Race Track owners. This proposal for is for their land in Howard County, adjacent to Route 1 and the Laurel train station.

Presubmission Community Meeting

Project Information
Name: Laurel Park
Project Request: Residential Plan
Units: 775
Acres: 63.844
Sign Code: R08
Sign Year: 10

Meeting Information
Date: 10/7/2009
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Savage Public Library - Meeting Room
9525 Durness Lane
Laurel 20723

Contact Information
Person: Megan Brett
Phone: 410-461-7666


Here is the link to the County's website to look at the information which is pasted above: http://gis.howardcountymd.gov/GSearchPlans/GSearchPlans.asp.

Mary Clay
Special Assistant to Councilwoman Jennifer Terrasa
Howard County Council
410-313-2001
mclay@howardcountymd.gov

Virtual Crime Alerts

Keep yourself informed by setting up an automated email service with Spot Crime to alert you of crimes happening within a 2 mile radius of your address.

Vote for the Savage Blog

The Savage Blog has been nominated as one of the best community blogs in the Baltimore area. Please vote for the Savage blog!

Howard County police to conduct sobriety checkpoint

NEWS RELEASE
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For release: Contacts:
Oct. 6, 2009 Sherry Llewellyn, Elizabeth Schroen
410-313-2236
Howard County police to conduct sobriety checkpoint

The Howard County Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location this week to promote awareness and reduce the number of alcohol-impaired drivers on the roads.

The checkpoint will be clearly marked with signs, lights and uniformed officers. Officers will be checking for violations including driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to use seat belts and failure to use child safety seats.

The department conducts several checkpoints throughout the year, in addition to utilizing special enforcement details specifically targeting drunken and drugged drivers. Last year in Howard County, alcohol was a factor in eight fatal collisions, and 1,296 people were arrested for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated.

By promoting awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving, police hope to reduce the number of drivers under the influence and related collisions and injuries. Police remind citizens to always designate a sober driver or refrain from drinking alcohol if they will be driving.

Congratuations to Howard County Council

Tonight's council meeting was shown live across the web. Click HERE to watch council meetings live or on demand. Now residents can be in the loop.

Thank you Jen and team for making this happen.

Watch the Howard County Council LIVE Tonight at 7:30 p.m. on Streaming Video

Monday, October 5th, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Click HERE

Thank you to our councilwoman, Jen Terrasa, the rest of the council and the Howard County I.T. team for bringing information to residents of Savage and the rest of the county.

Highlights of Informal Meeting - Vollmerhausen and Guilford Road Changes

Subject: Rt 1 and Vollmerhausen
Submitted by: Mrs. Pitts, a Savage resident who attended a recent meeting on the topic.

We hope some of you went up to Bollman Elem. School to look at the proposed improvements to Guilford Rd. If you didn't get there here's the highlights:

Guilford Rd will be widened and eventually there will be sidewalks all the way to Rt 1 from Guilford/Oakland Mills Rd. Guilford Rd west: The hill and curve that is on your left as you sit at end of Vollmerhausen Rd will be graded and straightened so it's not so dangerous to get out of Vollmerhausen Rd onto Guilford. The grading for the hill/curve is budgeted and should be done in a year. There will be a TRAFFIC LIGHT at Vollmerhausen & Guilford Rd -- at last! Sidewalks will take a bit longer because engineers will have to get residents' approval to grade land to put in sidewalks.

Public Meeting re: Laurel Park Raceway

An article in Friday's Washington Post (Metro section) owners of Laurel Park Raceway are looking to build on 64 acres, 775 homes in the area near the entrance to the track off of Rt 1. There is a huge parking lot ( in the area behind the strip mall on Rt 1 north, across from McDonalds) that would be part of this development. This proposal calls for residential units (apts and some townhouses) with some commercial space. There will be a public meeting hosted by Magna's parent company, MI Developments of Ontario, on 7 Oct at the Savage Library (no time indicated, but these sort of meetings are usually at 7 p.m.)

New Tool for Community Groups to Keep Up with Planning and Zoning

Electronic Community Registration: This tool expands public notice about pre-submission community meetings and allows community organizations and homeowners associations to request notification about proposed developments in their communities. This web mapping tool was developed in partnership with the County’s GIS Division.

Police continue to utilize reverse prostitution operations

NEWS RELEASE
HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
For Release: Oct. 5, 2009
Contact: Sherry Llewellyn
410-313-2236

Police continue to utilize reverse prostitution operations

Howard County police are continuing to utilize reverse prostitution operations with success. The most recent undercover effort resulted in 19 men being charged with solicitation of prostitution in Laurel.

Detectives and female officers worked to identify suspects soliciting prostitutes along U.S. 1 in Laurel Oct. 2. Female officers in plain clothes worked undercover in areas targeted by citizen complaints to determine whether they would be approached and offered money for sex. Suspects who approached the female officers and made such offers were arrested.

The following suspects were arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution:
-Patrick Lloyd Nelson, 54, of Washington D.C.
-Stefan Stan, 31, of Hyattsville, Md.
-Roman Dan Gruia, 27, of Tacoma, Md.
-Riguelme De Jesus Rios-Umana, 30, of Laurel, Md.
-Jeffery Allen Sopher , 37, of Marbury, Md.
-Keith Thomas Wrightson, 32, of Worchester, Mass.
-Christopher Edward Capuano, 48, of Centerville, Md.
-Troy Danley, 46, of Conyes, Ga.
-Michael Allen Clark, 46, of Elkridge, Md.
-Michael Edward Marshall, 55, of Laurel, Md.
-Jose Noe Herrera, 26, of Silver Spring, Md.
-Jorge Perez Monteros, 31, of College Park, Md. (Also charged for being in possession of false identification.)
-Jose Luis Muniz-Ramirez, 30, of Manassas, Va.
-Thomas Edward Kindrock, 56, of Laurel, Md.
-Sammie Wactor Jr., 36, of Washington D.C.
-Walter Ricardo Garcia, 37, of Germantown, Md.
-Fransisco Garcia Monteino, 45, of Silver Spring, Md.
-James Monroe Gunther, 33, of Laurel, Md.
-Timothy Winni Otugha, 29, of Laurel, Md.

Police will continue to address prostitution and related criminal activity in the county. Citizens are encouraged to call 410-313-3200 with tips or information. Callers may remain anonymous.

Falling for the Great Outdoors

Click HERE for Howard County Recreation and Parks Fall Programs. Spaces still available for Fall '09 Outdoor Recreation Programs