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!