Edgewood Community News: Feb 2009

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EDGEWOOD: Better with EVERYONE’S Help!

A Thriving, Diverse and Compassionate Community that Welcomes All Citizens!

February 2009 Edition

What’s Been Happening?

Many gracious thanks to the volunteers who in January helped clear the area behind the Edgewood Post Office of the litter and debris that has been such an eyesore! The area had become a dangerous situation involving drug trafficking and loitering, lighting of can fires, and a general dumping ground of useless items. Our thanks to Kecia Bell-Smith for coordinating this Second Saturday Serve Clean-up of Edgewood.

Jim Havlin and Stacy St. John, Co-owners of Clarence’s Taste of New Orleans restaurant near the MARC train station had an interesting story to tell regarding the effect that the “Obama Slow Down Through Edgewood” had on their establishment in Edgewood. As posted on the DaggerPress website of 24 Jan 2009, they talk about all of the preparations that took place as dozens of Secret Service, Inauguration and security personnel checked out the Edgewood Station and surrounding properties including Clarence’s. The Secret Service briefed the restaurant owners Clarence Hill, Stacy St. John and Jim Havlin to be prepared for a large crowd that turned out to be almost 1300 folks. Clarence’s served as the headquarters for celebrities and crews from NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, regional newspapers, the AP and even a Japanese television crew. Sandwiches, chili, gumbo, hot chocolate and coffee were served inside Clarence’s to the crews that had been braving cold temperatures of the day. Clarence’s served hot chocolate and coffee, shrimp, and homemade Louisiana gumbo for very reasonable prices. You can read about the details of the preparations and security at http://www.daggerpress.com/2009/01/24/obama-slow-down-through-edgewood-provides-local-stimulus-package/#more-2893. Incidentally, the Dagger Press website covers happenings in Harford County and has printed our January newsletter, so please subscribe and check then out at www.daggerpress.com.

The 2009 Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day Celebration Planning committee began its work on Jan 29 at the office of Paul Diggs All State Insurance Office. There are many ways to assist to ensure that this yearly function is a successful celebration so think about becoming involved. More information will be forthcoming as plans progress.

Service – Volunteer Opportunities

Second Saturday Serve is a program initiated by Mt. Christian Church that undertakes neighborhood beautification projects. This important volunteer effort has cleaned up tons of trash and debris in various neighborhoods! The Grime Squad Clean-Up campaign takes place every second Saturday of the month. Your help is requested. This month clean-up is an area of the Starlite Plaza. Join the Serve-Fest Grime Abatement Campaign, call Kecia Bell-Smith, 443-371-8267-or 443-712-3785-(cell).

The Edgewood Community Council volunteers are working to make our community a better place to live. Many hands are needed and we hope you will become involved and support our activities. There are many committees and subcommittees that can use your help. Will you volunteer your talents? Please contact Jansen Robinson: Chairman, Edgewood Community Council. 410-676-1589 (h),

410-258-4552 (cell) or via email: jmrobinson4@hotmail.com.

Volunteers/ Edgewood Youth Fair Planning Session
This is an opportunity to showcase what Edgewood has to offer to our youth. We are trying to put together a Youth Fair where school age kids can register for football, cheerleading, karate, and/or scouts; sign-up to volunteer at homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and with civic organizations that impact their community; or for teenagers to have the opportunity to fill out applications for jobs. The idea is to have numerous organizations and businesses set up booths on a Super Saturday Sign-Up day when our kids can go around and register for all of the activities they are interested in. One goal is to make sure these children have something to do before summer arrives. Volunteers are needed to help plan this out as well as contact groups who may be willing to participate. If you can help, please contact Karla Simon
kleverwerks@yahoo.com

Anna’s House – Assistance for Homeless Women and Children

Anna’s House is a transitional and permanent housing program for homeless women and children. Volunteers and donations are needed to help the families on a journey to independence. To learn more about Anna’s House please contact Patsy Jackson at (410) 803-2130 or email pjackson@cc-md.org.

Sharing Table

The Sharing Table is a non-profit coalition of churches dedicated to reaching out to fellow citizens in need. For the past 17 years, the Sharing Table has provided one hot meal and bags of groceries to an average of 83 persons per week. The Sharing Table is held at the Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Willoughby Beach Road on Saturdays. Unfortunately, the United Way, without explanation, denied the 2008 Federal Emergency Food Surplus Program grant request of $5,500 that had been received every year since 1993. A serious short fall in funding resources is anticipated while service needs are on the increase. Donations are appreciated. Anyone willing to volunteer to help in fundraising or serve as a driver or purchaser/inventory manager is urged to contact Michael Perrone, Jr. at 410-652-9572 or email to:sharingtableinfo@gmail.com.

What’s Up Next?

The next ECC meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday February 11th, 2009 in the Edgewood Recreation and Community Center (ERC), 1980 Brookside Drive. Mark you calendar for later monthly meetings on March 11th and April 8th at the ERC.

The Edgewood High School PTSA will host a “Bring Your Family to School Night” Tuesday evening, Feb 3rd from 6:30-8:30 pm. For additional information please contact Larissa Santos, Principal, 410-612-1500

BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) Job Fair – Susquehanna Workforce Network, Inc., CECOM LCMC and Army Team C4ISR will be holding a BRAC Job Fair on Saturday, February 7, 2009, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Harford Community College Chesapeake Center, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD. Registration at www.swnetwork.org is REQUIRED in order to attend. For further information, call (410)939-4240.

The Sons of the American Legion and The American Legion Auxiliary Edgewood Service Post Unit 17 located on Edgewood Road will hold a Quarter Auction on Saturday, February 7th. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the Auction starts 6:00 p.m.

Call Keith 410-937-3421 or ksandlass@comcast.net

Hearts for Humanity

Southern Harford County Rotary Club

Invites you to their 2nd Annual Bull & Oyster Roast Fundraiser to be held Sunday, February 15, 2009

Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Place: Richlin Ballroom, Edgewood, MD

Cost: $40.00 Donation Per Person

FMI or Tickets Contact:

Marlon E. Gittens by phone 443-653-2091 or e-Mail: Andre1239@comcast.net

Proceeds to Benefit the Youth of

Southern Harford County

Fountain of Life Fellowship Church

Annual Sweethearts Ball, February 14th, 7:30 pm at 1918 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood. A night to remember and presented by the church’s marriage ministry that will include dinner, dancing, and entertainment. $50.00 per couple. For information call 410-538-7633.

On April 18th, The Greater Edgewood Education Foundation will sponsor the 3rd Annual Franklin L. Tull Memorial 5K run. This year’s event will include a “Laps for Learning” program at each of the local schools during the week prior to the event. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Edgewood High School graduates. More on that in next month’s issue.

Department of Community Services will present the 1st Annual Volunteer Expo on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at the Patterson Mill Middle-High School, 85 Patterson Mill Road in Bel Air. Volunteer Expo is designed to inform the community about volunteer opportunities available throughout Harford County. The fair will be open to the public with free admission. The cost to participate as a vendor is $20. Space is limited; registration is due by February 6, 2009. Registration forms are available on the web site at www.harfordcountymd.gov/services.

If you are interested in being part of the Volunteer Expo, have any questions or require disability accommodations, please contact Jen Davis at 410-638-4444 or jmdavis@harfordcountymd.gov.

Edgewood Library Programs

Our Edgewood Branch Library has a full range of excellent programs for all ages. The library is located at 629 Edgewood Road. Included later in this Newsletter is an invited feature article on LEAP (Learn, Explore, and Play) and a listing of various programs of interest being offered during February and March. Some sessions require advanced registration so please note.

Senior Center Programs

The Edgewood Senior Center is located at 1000 Gateway Road and you are welcome to attend all events when you are 50 years or older. Some of the activities you can enjoy are:

Feb 10th – Secret Bingo-each participant brings a wrapped gift for the table.

Feb 13th – Hearing Screening – sign up is required. 10-12 am.

Feb 24th – Valentine dance – $2.00/pp. Reservation required – no walk-ins.

Feb 27th – Arthritis seminar – free to anyone over 50 years of age.

Further information, please call

Chuck 410-612-1622 and for other scheduled activities and lunch services, please visit the Center.

What Else is New?

Elected Officials listing.

For your convenience, we’ve appended at the end of this newsletter a listing of our various elected or appointed officials whom you may contact with concerns, comments or problems in need of resolution.

Information Resources of Interest

For more news about Edgewood check out Dave Stansbury’s website for our community that provides many links to other sources of interesting information. On the Web at http://town.edgewood.md.us

The Greater Edgewood Education Foundation website includes information pertinent to our community. Check out http://www.myedgewoodmd.com and visit the home page of the Greater Edgewood Education Foundation at www.geefinc.com for more information.

The Harford County Public Schools website is located at “www.hcps.org” and provides information on the special programs at Edgewood schools. BE PROUD to be part of Edgewood, of our schools and of our status in this county.

daggerpress.com. This community based website provides daily updates of local information and news. You can check out the website and weigh in with your comments and concerns.

harfordneighbors.net: This Harford County Community Website provides information and news such as:

What’s Going On? – News and events from all around Harford County
Shop, Dine & Save – Harford County Businesses, Menus and Coupons
Local Resources – Harford County Facilities, Services & Groups

FREE Classifieds – Buy & Sell, Jobs, Lost & Found in Harford County
Relocation Center – Buy, Sell or Rent in Harford County

Community Calendar and Blog

The following information appeared in the Baltimore Examiner newspaper and is reprinted with permission:

What is government up to?

By Citizen Watchdog 1/22/09

Citizen Watchdog is a growing compilation of Web resources to help you hold your local, state and federal government more accountable. If you have a suggestion for a new link, please email Marta Hummel Mossburg at mhummel@baltimoreexaminer.com.

(Editor’s note: Unfortunately, the Baltimore Examiner newspaper will cease operations on February 15th)

Citizen Watchdog — your tool box for holding government accountable.

Maryland Funding Accountability Web site
This is a public web site which allows citizens of Maryland and visitors to search and view summary information on payments made to vendors that received $25,000 or more for the respective fiscal year. Information is currently available for Fiscal Year 2008.

Government spending
A searchable Web site run by a nonprofit group that tracks federal spending.

Government spending
A searchable Web site run by the federal government that allows users to track government contracts, grants and other awards.

Maryland General Assembly home page
This site provides links to bill information and status, hearing schedules, member contact information and committees.

Baltimore Metropolitan Council
The organization of the Baltimore region’s elected executives, representing Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties

Department of Legislative Services Offices of Legislative Audits
The site offers downloadable financial audits of state agencies and departments.

Open Secrets.org
A nonpartisan guide to money’s influence on U.S. elections and public policy.

The Maryland State Board of Elections
This site provides access to a campaign finance database for Maryland candidates and a host of other information on voter turnout and other statistics, as well as forms for those who are running for office.

Common Cause Maryland
Common Cause Maryland, a branch of the national organization, seeks to limit the influence of money in politics and advocates for clean government

The Maryland Public Policy Institute
The mission of the Maryland Public Policy Institute is to formulate and promote public policies at all levels of government based on principles of free enterprise, limited government, and civil society.

The Free State Foundation
The Free State Foundation is a nonprofit Maryland-based think tank. Its purpose is to promote, through research and educational activities, understanding of free market, limited government, and rule of law principles at the federal level and in Maryland.

Advocates for Children and Youth
ACY’s mission has remained unchanged since its founding — to identify problems, promote policies and programs that improve results for Maryland children in measurable and meaningful ways, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and policies for the state’s children and youth.

The Calvert Institute for Policy Research
The Calvert Institute for Policy Research is a non-partisan, educational institution dedicated to the research and propagation of solutions to Maryland state and local public-policy concerns based upon the principles of free markets and personal responsibility. It is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The institute is named for George Calvert, founder of the Maryland colony, and the author of its experiment in freedom of conscience. The institute seeks to replicate his vision of a Maryland where a diversity of views is encouraged and disseminated.

1000 Friends of Maryland
1000 Friends supports, in its words, a new pattern of development that we can afford – socially, economically, environmentally.

Journalist’s Tool Box
A site sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists that lists more than 10,000 Web resources and links organized by industry topic.

How can I Help?

Service Opportunities!

Attend the next ECC meeting and learn about ongoing projects and programs: volunteer to record the meeting minutes.

Help is needed on our special project to create a positive image of Edgewood with the development of a “Why Edgewood” booklet/brochure. This will be MOST important considering the anticipated influx of BRAC personnel. See the “Why Edgewood Program” ideas summary found later in this newsletter.

Support our Edgewood merchants and the Route 40 corridor Business Associates.

Take your family to a place of worship of your choice and become more involved.

Support our volunteer Fire Departments. Only 20% of our community households donate during their annual appeal for dollars to be used for equipment and training. Support those who protect us and respond if we have a fire and also become a volunteer fireman or woman if you are able to do so.

American Legion Post 17 News

415 Edgewood Road, Edgewood,

Come have breakfast with us on the 3rd Sunday of every month, $7.00, children under 6 free, 9am – 12pm,

Do you like Bingo; looking for something new and different? Come join us every Sunday, doors open 5:00 pm, games now begin at 6:00pm, new games, new program, progressive jackpot is back, and more! Any questions please call Carol 443-506-6561 or email to countrycamper@mris.com

Joppa-Magnolia V.F.C.

1403 Old Mountain Road South

Joppa, Md.

410-679-1055 or 410-676-0887

Bingo. Every Wednesday evening at

Doors open 6:00 pm. Bingo starts at 7pm.

Refreshments are available.

Sponsored by the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company ladies auxiliary. Bingo is cancelled if the snow emergency plan is in

effect or schools are closed.

Route 40 Business Association News

Farmers Market – It may be snowing outside, but spring really will be here before you know it and with that come fresh vegetables and fruits, market packs of annuals and herbs, home baked goods and desserts, honey, and more can all be found at the Edgewood Farmers Market. The Market opens the first Thursday after Mother’s Day – May 14. The market is open through late October, every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm. Come see what’s growing at the Edgewood Farmers Market! For more information contact Route 40 Business Association at rt40ba@aol.com or call Alan Doran @ 410-679-2997, ext. 203.

Youth College Scholarships Available – Each year the Association awards two $1000 scholarships to local corridor graduating youth planning to attend college and major in business. Scholarships will be available at Edgewood High School Guidance Office in April. If you are a young person, graduating this year and planning to major in business, be sure to pick up an application. The winners are announced at the Association’s May 13 luncheon. For more details visit our website: “route40business.com”.

Business Networking Opportunity – A great benefit of being a part of the Route 40 Business Association is its networking opportunities. Be sure to attend February’s Meet and Eat at the Ramada Conference Center located at 1700 Van Bibber Road right here in Edgewood, Wednesday, February 11, 5pm – 7pm. It will be a good opportunity to meet with friends, associates, and prospects and let them know all about you and your business or organization. The cost is one business card, but bring plenty for networking!

Edgewood Alliance News

The Edgewood Alliance is a fine group of people working to do good things for the Edgewood community. Our mission is to be an involved, diverse group of citizens committed to the positive image and growth of the Edgewood community by working to instill a high quality of life, maintain a strong business environment, and enhance the entire community through a variety of entertainment, educational, and economic development initiatives. Our vision is to promote the Edgewood community as a desirable community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods through events and programs which will enhance our image within the community, county, and region.

Spring Family Dinner and Fun Night – If you attended last spring then you know it was a wonderful event with nearly 170 people coming out for dinner and fun. This year’s dinner will be held Tuesday, May 19, 6pm – 8pm, at the American Legion Edgewood. Menu will include spaghetti, salad/dressings, rolls, beverages and dessert. Cost is $2 per person, $10 per family household, under 7 and over 70 free. Includes entertainment! Make plans to attend now! Call us at 410-893-4493 or email us at edgewoodalliance@yahoo.com.

FREE Summer Movie Series – Another great event is our FREE summer movie series. Held every other Friday in June, July, and August at the Edgewood Boys and Girls Club, the movies are a super way for a family to spend a Friday evening. Current planned movie dates are Fridays, June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, and August 7 & 21. We need volunteers to help with setup, concessions, and breakdown! If you are interested – it’s really not hard work – please call Alan @ 410-679-2997, ext. 203.

County Council Representative

Dion Guthrie’s Report

Cordish Company

All of you know that the Cordish Company, headed by Mr. David Cordish, owns both the Joppatowne Shopping Center and the Edgewood Shopping Center. To date our efforts to get him to refurbish those centers so that it would be attractive enough for new businesses to rent the facilities and keep existing businesses in those facilities, has fallen on deaf ears. Numerous meetings with their “powers to be” have literally gotten us nowhere; however, I noticed in a recent article in “The Daily Record Business Writer” on January 28th, Mr. Cordish is involved in the “slots” issue in the State of Maryland and is even interested in bidding on one of the five slated sites in the State of Maryland. Cordish, who has multi-million dollar investments literally all over the world, continues to turn his back on Edgewood and Joppatowne and will be bidding on a slots facility in Anne Arundel County and will be competing with the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park Race Track. He will need to put $3 million upfront for the license and commit to another $25 million in capital investments for every 500 machines put in place. That investment could be as high as $185 million.

Comprehensive Rezoning

As you know, we have recently completed the re-write of the Zoning Code which had not been re-written for over 20 years. We now will move to the comprehensive rezoning which is the rezoning of property as requested by the owners of property in Harford County. You can go online on the Harford County website and look at the properties that have been request to be rezoned. There are 327 properties that have been requested for rezoning with approximately 28 in District A. Property owners who sought out zoning change to their property were required to file a request by December 15, 2008 and a fee of $800 was assessed for each application.

The timeline for this process will begin with the introduction on June 16th and the first work sessions on July 14th, with the final passage of the legislation being required on August 11th at the County Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Inauguration Day

It certainly was an honor and a privilege to attend both the Maryland State Inaugural Ball and the inauguration ceremony of our new President. Though both events were extremely crowded, I was glad to be there. The inauguration, of which I attended with my grandson and Mildred Samy and her granddaughter, the four of us spent the day together “walking” throughout Washington, D.C. trying to get to our assigned viewing point. We had Mildred and her granddaughter stay overnight at my house, for the night before, so we all could get up at 2:00 a.m. to catch the bus at 3:45 a.m. Arriving in Washington at 6:00 a.m. our journey began. We walked and we walked and we walked some more. God bless Mildred Samy’s 9 year old granddaughter because she hung in there with us through the entire trip. Every street we took, every place we went, ran into nothing but detours and had to go in another direction. Trying to make a long story short, we finally arrived at our gate after walking about 5 hours and 18 miles only to find our gate was locked at about 11:15 a.m. and we could not get in. So we didn’t get to see our new President being sworn in nor did we have an opportunity to hear any of it except the cannon that went off 21 times. We realized it was over and, at 12:30 p.m., we started back to Baltimore to arrive home at 9:30 p.m. It was certainly a trip that my grandson, Mildred Samy, her granddaughter and I will never forget.

Our Seasoned Citizens

I think we need to find some type of legislation to protect our “seasoned” citizens. They cannot afford these constant increases in real estate taxes with the fact that property values are dropping. Those two things don’t make any sense.

I recently received a letter from a couple who are 84 and 87 years old respectively. They live in our County and during their working years, worked 70 and 80 hours a week for 50 years in order to buy their home site, build their house, and pay it off. They are on fixed incomes and cannot afford these steady increases, particularly since their retirement funds, have dropped because of the economy, over 50%. I am looking at drafting legislation to try to put a fixed amount on the real estate taxes for people over a certain age until they sell their home. We cannot and will not tax our seasoned citizens out of their homes.

Information from Sheriff Jesse Bane

Citizen’s Police Academy Accepting Applications

REMINDER: The deadline to submit applications to attend the 15-week Citizen’s Police Academy program is February 27, 2009 and enrollment is limited to 25 students so apply ASAP! The academy is free of charge to residents of the county and will be held every Wednesday evening beginning March 4th and will continue through June 11, 2009. The academy is open to any Harford County resident 18 years of age or older.

Classroom instruction includes overviews of the Sheriff’s Office activities and services, field trips to various facilities and use of the the agency’s Firearms Training System (FATS).

Application forms are available from the Sheriff’s office, Attn: Cpl James Pangratz 410-638-3860 or pangratzj@harfordsheriff.org.

Neighborhood Watch programs in our community are designed to reduce criminal opportunity and prevent crime through awareness, education, and cooperation with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. To learn more about Neighborhood Watch, contact the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Unit at “neighborhoodwatch@harfordsheriff.org”.

In addition, be sure to check out www.crimereports.com for an up-to-date listing of crime in your neighborhood.

Why Edgewood Program

Edgewood: A Thriving and Compassionate Community that Welcomes All Citizens! What are all of the things you love about Edgewood and Why do you find this a great place to live and work? We are in the process of developing a booklet or summary of facts and reasons to live in Edgewood. Here are some ideas and what other input can you provide that highlight and are attractive features of our community? Please send ideas and comments to: Stuempfle@aol.com. Your input is earnestly requested!

Educational Opportunities
New school buildings for HS and Elementary grades with major up-grades to Middle school.
Harford Community College classes in Edgewood Library.
Modern library.
Overall a good reputation…need to identify “Firsts” from schools and note some important results, e.g., excellent music program, math, magnet school, G&T program, AP classes.
Edgewood Senior Center and Department of Aging classes

Affordable housing for all levels of income.
Diverse neighborhoods (show map of the communities with average price ranges of housing therein…ranges from $100K to 600K or more).
Use Google Maps for pictures of communities with “hat-pin” points for ease of location finding.

Convenient to everything!
Live near your work, no time spent fighting traffic and spending huge sums for gas.
Short driving distances and times to popular locations, e.g., 45 minutes to The Ravens Stadium, Oriole Park, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Myerhoff, the National Zoo in Baltimore, the Aquarium, Inner Harbor; 90 minutes to Amish Country Shopping Centers (Hagerstown, Reading PA, or Lancaster) and a couple hours to Philadelphia, or the Ocean.

Churches and faith-based programs
Listing of churches by Denomination and maps of locations
S.C.U.B.E. D.O. Extreme Family Outreach
Sharing Table at Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Church or others, Saturdays.
Faith Communities and Civic Agencies United (FCCAU), shelter at 2813 Pulaski Hwy.
The Harford County Community Action Agency (HCAA), 1321-B Woodbridge Station Way, Fuel Fund and other programs.
F.I.S.H. (Friends in Self Help) 410-836-6442. Food support
“Welcome One Fellowship Center”, New Hope Christian Fellowship, 3503 Sandpiper Ct. Day shelter with lunch served.

Transportation
a. Easy and quick access to I-95
b. Convenient Local Harford County bus stops.
c. MARC train station.

Restaurants (listing with map and pictures?)
a. Fine dining
b. Fast foods.
c. Carry-outs

Shopping and Businesses
List by type, e.g., Grocery stores, gasoline stations, clothing stores,
Hair dressers, laundry
Farmer’s Market

Attractions
Flying Point Park
Swimming pool?
Nature trails
Historical areas, first church building on APG, WWII German grave yard, etc
American Legion, Lions Club
Edgewood Community Center and New Gymnasium

Excellent Police and Fire Protection
New Precinct substation for police
Low per capita crime level.
Two very proud volunteer Fire Companies with X amount of equipment and N number of volunteers.
APG Fire Department personnel and equipment respond if needed or requested.
Neighborhood Watch programs

Community Relations
Edgewood Community Council monthly, Edgewood Senior Center
District A Advisory Council monthly meetings, Edgewood Community Center.
County Council Member newsletter input
State Representative from District input

Current Events and Calendar
Summary of recent highlights
Up-coming events and dates

Established Edgewood Internet Website maintained by Dave Stansbury.
Website is: http://town.edgewood.md.us/

Edgewood Tourism website information for Edgewood, Maryland.

Greater Edgewood Education

Foundation News

By Deb Merlock, Executive Director

Career Pathways Parent Information Session

The Greater Edgewood Education Foundation (GEEF) is hosting a parent informational session on Career Pathways. Career Pathways gives our students a “fast track” tool that connects their knowledge and skills to career goals and real world outcomes. You can learn about Career Pathways and assist your student in their planning for the upcoming course registration:

When: Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Where: Edgewood High School Cafeteria

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

The information session will give an overview on:

How to support your student in identifying a pathway
What to consider in choosing a career pathway
What are the minimum expectations
What career pathway supports the college bound student
What is a CTE Career Completer Program
Can student’s change his/her pathway
Question and answer time

The first forty parents will receive a USB Flash Drive containing information on

Career Pathways from EHS Guidance.

Each parent will participate in a raffle to win one of four $10 iTunes Gift Cards or one of five homework supply tool kits.

Career Cluster Day at Edgewood High School

The GEEF has planned a Career Cluster Day for 9th grade students at Edgewood High School. This will be held on February 11th during the school day. The event will give the students an opportunity to learn

about the four career pathways and job opportunities that are available in each

pathway. Business leaders representing each of the career pathways will present

an overview of the skills and aptitudes required to work in each career and what

students need to do today to work toward their career goals.

Business After Hours Student Art Exhibition and Sale

The GEEF is showcasing the Student Talents of the Edgewood Area Schools.

When: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Where: Richlin Ballroom – Edgewood, MD

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Admission – $25.00 includes food, beverages, wine and cash bar

The 3rd annual Student Art Exhibition and Sale features a variety of art works fabricated from a wide range of media. The contribution of art pieces range from elementary to high school students and is representative of student talent from the Edgewood Area Schools*. The show provides a unique glimpse into the educational and aesthetic approaches taught by the Art Instructors at each of the Edgewood Schools and advocated by the Harford County Public Schools. Proceeds from the exhibition will benefit the Greater Edgewood Education Foundation’s College Pathways program which provides scholarship support to first-generation college-bound students. Visit www.geefinc.com for more information. Entertainment provided by Edgewood High School Strings Quartet and Jazz Band.

For more information about GEEF events, contact Deb Merlock at www.geefinc.com

*The Edgewood Area Schools include Abingdon, Deerfield, Edgewood, William Paca Old Post Rd. Elementary Schools; Edgewood Middle; and Edgewood High School.

Vital Information for High School Students

2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

George Washington University Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) – Applications due: Feb. 27, 2009 – This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS environment. It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: http://www.usaeop.com. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student’s responsibility. Program runs from June 22 – August 14, 2009.

FREE!! The National Center for Health Marketing’s Global Health Odyssey Museum is pleased to offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2009-2010 school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation’s health. The camp will be offered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply to go www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm. Deadline is April 20.

FREE!! The American Legion sponsors a week-long summer leadership program called Boys State. This year’s program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior interested in a leadership opportunity see your guidance counselor right away for more information.

The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students completing their sophomore or junior year, and the other for male students completing their senior year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership skills. The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00 and the application deadline is February 20. To apply, go to www.morehouse.edu. Application access is listed under “Events at the Leadership Center.”

NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program, a 6 week summer internship at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. It is open to students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade by June 2009, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are available in the Career Center or online at www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html Apply now! The application must be postmarked by February 17, 2009.

University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18 or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283.

University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 – 31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr

CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) – Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org or email: cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.

Edgewood Community News: Feb 2009

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