Thank You Laura Foerster

by hillary on March 2, 2010

What a gracious hostess!  Laura Foerster, a teacher residing in the Huntsmoor North neighborhood of Arbutus, opened her home to her family, friends and neighbors last Thursday night.  She invited them to meet and mingle with Steve, to get to know more about him and what he stands for.
Amidst an amazing spread of food and [...]

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If you’re ever been to the Rosedale branch library then you know what we’re talking about.  The first Storyville was built as a separate addition to the library and is specifically designed for children under the age of 5.   The original Storyville draws in thousands of young and pre-readers from all over the county, so [...]

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Scholarships Available to High School Students

by hillary on February 19, 2010

Scholarship season is just around the corner, and I wanted to make you aware of the many great scholarship opportunities available here at the Baltimore Community Foundation for graduating high school seniors in your communities.
The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) offers 12 different scholarship programs, all through one application form (attached to this email). Last year, [...]

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Would Like Some Cheese With That Wine?

by hillary on February 17, 2010

Seriously, cause we have both.  Come and enjoy some fine wine an exquisite array of cheeses at our upcoming reception on March 14th at Matthew’s 1600 in Catonsville.
Of course you know this by now, elections cost money.  However, at Team Whisler, we believe that raising it should be enjoyable.  This event will be no different.  [...]

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Community Event: Super Saturday FREE H1N1 Shots

by hillary on February 2, 2010

This Saturday, February 6 from 10 – 4, Baltimore County is offering FREE H1N1 Flu Shots at several locations around the county.
For more specific information or if you need a ride, visit the Baltimore County website.
All clinics will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Baltimore-Highlands-Lansdowne
Health Center
3902 Annapolis Rd.
Baltimore 21227
Bloomsbury Community Center
106 Bloomsbury Ave.
Catonsville 21228
Cockeysville [...]

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They’re Finally Catching On

by hillary on January 21, 2010

This is not a new topic.  However, even with Councilman Kamenetz’ reform bill in place, county council pension is still a hot topic.  In an article published in the Baltimore Sun today, Mary Gail Hare characterizes the efforts of the sitting county councilmen to reform as modest.  I would probably use the word, “safe” more [...]

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Bake Sale for Haiti Relief

by BMerena on January 18, 2010

When I was a kid, I used to have bake sales all the time with my neighborhood friends. But what we were doing was earning extra pocket money, not raising money to help the needy. Not so for the kids I met today. A local 6th grader named Claire has a finely tuned global view. [...]

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Mr. Chairman and members of the Council, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to offer comments about much-needed reforms to the pension plan now enjoyed by our elected officials.
I’m please to see you take action to reform pension plans, which are far too generous and out of touch with those offered to federal and [...]

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Our County Auditor, Mary Allen, released a budget analysis last Friday, and the results were not good.  It seems we’ve managed to create a $138 million dollar gap.  Bryan Sears explains more in a recent article, and below you’ll find Steve’s response.  Well put, Steve.  This is why we need you.
“Unfortunately, the public has become [...]

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How High Is Too High?

by hillary on January 7, 2010

Steve sent the following letter to Patuxent Publishing and asked that it be distributed (AKA printed) in papers around the region, such as the Catonsville & Arbutus Times.  I’ll let you know if they print it, but I thought you might want to know exactly where your tax dollars go.  What do you think about [...]

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