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WALTHERSON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING When: February 1st, 2012 @ 7:45 PM Where: Harbel 5807 Harford Rd

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February 2012

Bottles Cans and Paper Every Tuesday! Trash every Thursday! Bulk Trash (Call 311 to schedule)

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Next Meeting:

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Our next meeting will be at 7:45 PM on February 1st at Harbel. We will have Councilman Curran out again as well as an individual who has put in a request to open a Hookah Bar at 5009 Harford Rd near the intersection of Ailsa Ave. We will also have out Deputy Major Rutherford of the Northeast district to discuss an incident that occurred on Arabia Ave on Friday, January 20th where residents reported an armed man and a firearm discharge.

Presidents Letter

Hello folks, I wanted to let everyone know there is an application for a permit to open a Hookah Bar on Harford road near Ailsa Ave. We talked about this briefly at our last meeting and the individual who put in the application will be attending to answer any questions from the community. If you have any questions or concerns about this please attend and please spread the word to your neighbors. I would like to let everyone know that we will be having a survey sent around. We would like for folks to complete it and bring it to the next meeting. If you can't make it to this meeting, please send it to P.O Box below:
Waltherson Improvement Association P.O. Box 3622 Baltimore, MD 21214

Looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

Note about Styrofoam Recycling

If you want to recycle Styrofoam but cannot make it to the sanitation yard, Waltherson member Louise Harmony has offered to drop it off. Please get in touch with Robert Walshe at a meeting or by e-mailing us at mailbox@waltherson.org if you are interested. Please be patient, we will reply to e-mail towards the end of the month. You can also leave a message for us on Facebook or tweet us @WalthersonAssoc.

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WALTHERSON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, Inc. P.O. Box 3622 Baltimore, Maryland 21214 mailbox@waltherson.org The Waltherson Improvement Association, Inc. (WIA) is a nonprofit community association that has served our neighborhood since 1943. We represent the interests of all residents and the entire business community within its geographic boundaries, which are shown in the picture to the right. As a resident, you are eligible and invited to join. Regular WIA membership meetings are scheduled on the first Wednesday of every month (except July), at 7:45 p.m. at the HARBEL building at 5807 Harford Road. Dues for membership are $10 for a household or $7 for senior citizens; joining will allow you to have a voice in all community decisions. Below is a short survey that will help us to address issues that concern you. We ask that you kindly fill it out and bring it with you to a meeting. Please share your opinions and help us to make our neighborhood stronger, safer, and more vibrant. Please join us and make a difference!

1) Why do you like living in this neighborhood?_______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2) Where do you see room for improvement here?____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3) What types of businesses or services would you like to see on the Belair or Harford Road Corridors? Which road? __________ What business or service?_______________________________________ 4) What type of events would you be interested in participating in? (Circle all that apply): Community Garden Community Meetings Cleanup Efforts Emergency Response Team Youth Services Citizens on Patrol Block Parties

Senior Services

Business Development

Other__________________________________________________ 5) Do you have any additional feedback for us? ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ When/how often would you like association meetings to take place?:_____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Please visit our website at: www.waltherson.org

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IN AND AROUND WALTHERSON Goodfellas Bar @ 4919 Belair Road to be auctioned

February 2011

Eli Neger the owner of Goodfellas at 4919 Belair Rd. contacted me by phone. He indicated it is his intent to auction the building and the liquor license at a yet to be set date in February of 2012. Please check our website for updates.

Event: MAYORS FY2013 BUDGET WORKSHOP with Mayor STEPHANIE RAWLINGSBLAKE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED Date: Rescheduled to: February 4, 2012 Day of Week: Saturday Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 Noon Location: Cylburn Arboretum Vollmer Center, 4915 Greenspring Ave. The Mayors Budget Workshops provide an opportunity for citizens to roll up their sleeves and help Mayor Rawlings-Blake with the tough decisions she faces in closing a $50 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year. The workshop will begin with a short presentation and Q&A about the Citys fiscal situation. Participants will then complete a realistic budget balancing exercise: deciding which services to cut, and which ones to protect. The workshop will conclude with participants making recommendations to the Mayor about how to craft a budget that keeps the City moving forward at a time of unprecedented fiscal stress. City Neighbors Schools Open Houses City Neighbors Charter School 4301 Raspe Avenue Baltimore, MD 21206 410-325-2627 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE: January 23: 6:30 PM, February 3: 9:00 AM, February 13: 6:30 PM City Neighbors Hamilton Grades K through 6 5609 Sefton Avenue Baltimore, MD 21214 443-642-2052 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE: January 25: 9:00 -10:30 AM, February 2: 1:00 - 2:30 PM, February 15: 6:30 - 8:00 PM Enrollment Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2011 through 3 PM on February 17, 2012. Enrollment Applications must be submitted to each school separately. To download an Enrollment Application and for more information, please visit our websites: www.cityneighbors.org and www.cityneighborshamilton.org

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****************************************************************************** The CollegeBound Foundation Baltimore, Maryland-The CollegeBound Foundation awards over $1.25 million in college scholarships for eligible Baltimore City public school students and for public school students in some surrounding counties. Each year, the CollegeBound Foundation awards over 200 deserving students with grant and scholarship money for college. The applicant pool is much smaller for CollegeBound awards, as opposed to statewide or nationwide scholarships, because CollegeBound awards are only available to Baltimore area students. This means that students have great opportunity to win a CollegeBound award! The Competitive Scholarships require completion of a common application, which can be used for over 50 scholarships, sponsored by individuals, organizations, foundations, and businesses and awarded through the CollegeBound Foundation. The criteria differ for each award, but students can apply for as many as they desire. Some awards reward community service efforts or academic accomplishments; others are for students pursuing specific career goals while other awards are college-specific. Some examples of scholarships include the $5,000 Baltimore Ravens Scholarship, $1,000 Khia DJ K-Swift Edgerton Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 Managerial and Professional Society (MAPS) of Baltimore Merit and Service Awards, the Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel Scholarship Fund for up to $3,000 per year, and the Carmen V. DAnna/ Mars Supermarket Scholarship for up to $10,000per year, as well as many, many more! The Last Dollar Grant is a need-based award for Baltimore City public high school seniors only. Applicants must plan to attend a four-year public or private college in Maryland to be considered. Students who are eligible may receive a grant up to $3,000 per year, renewable for up to five (5) years of college or the maximum amount of $15,000. All applications must be completed through our online scholarship portal at: http://scholarships.mycbf.net/stars The deadline to submit applications for both programs is March 1, 2012. The CollegeBound Foundation is a non-profit college access program dedicated to assisting and encouraging Baltimore City public high school students to attend college. One of the many ways in which CollegeBound helps students is by providing last-dollar funding and competitive scholarships to supplement the rising cost of a college education. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Deana Carr-Davis, Associate Program Director, Scholarship Programs Tel.: 410.783.2905 EXT. 207 Email: dcarr-davis@collegeboundfoundation.org

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Delegate Cheryl Glenns Pre-Legislative Session

February 2011

Delegate Glenn held her annual pre-legislative session community conversation Saturday, January 7th. Her priority legislative agenda for the 2012 session is as follows: HB2 Public School Buildings Carbon Monoxide Detection and Warning Equipment This would force public schools to have Carbon Monoxide detectors HB11 Criminal Law Third Degree Sexual Offense Person in Position of Authority Broadens definition of sexual offense HB12 Baltimore City 45th Legislative District Liquor Stores Premises Near Places of Worship or Schools HB13 Baltimore City 45th Legislative District Alcoholic Beverages Landlords Licensed Premises These came about as a result of the incident where there was a church at Frankford & Belair and the landlord rented space in the same building to a liquor store; it strengthens existing laws. HB14 Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Selection of Members Local Referendum (Democracy in Education Act of 2012) This would put two community representatives from Baltimore City on the School Board. HB15 Maryland Medical Marijuana Act This would allow doctors to prescribe marijuana for medical reasons (Such as an appetite stimulant for cancer patients). HB17 Crimes Elder Abuse or Neglect Increased Penalties and Restrictions on Pretrail Release The John H. Taylor Act This strengthens existing laws on mistreatment of the elderly HB1175 (2011 Session) Vehicle Laws Provisional Drivers Licenses Driver Education Requirements Increases training/education requirements for new drivers such as those who learn to drive later in life. HB1010 (2011 Session) Video Lottery Terminals Expansion to Alcoholic Beverages Licensed Establishments This allows lessens restrictions on gambling. Delegate Glenn also expressed support for Table Games in Maryland. General Assembly (2011 Session) Members Constituent Services Fund This establishes a state fund for constituent services. Delegate Glenn also expressed her opposition to same-sex marriage due to her faith. She also expressed opposition to new taxes such as the Gasoline tax, water and septic system taxes, and paper and plastic bag taxes as well as being opposed to any shifting of teacher pension systems to local subdivisions. *Note: these notes were taken by a WIA representative at Delegate Glenns meeting and no research was done by WIA on any of the above. If you have any questions about these issues please contact her office at 410-563-0228 or by e-mail at cheryl.glenn@house.state.md.us. Delegate Glenn is the representative for both the 21214 and 21206 sides of Waltherson.

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Councilman Scott*, Council President Young Call for Oversight Hearing on Police Training Programs
BALTIMORE, MD City Councilman Brandon M. Scott (District 2) will introduce legislation that calls for a legislative oversight hearing into two training programs used by the Baltimore City Police Department. City Council President Bernard C. Jack Young is a co-sponsor of the important oversight initiative. Over the past year the training of Baltimore Police Department officers has come under increased scrutiny due to several high profile events. This legislation is being introduced on the anniversary of an incident that left a police officer dead due to friendly fire. In addition, recent City Council hearings revealed that the city spent $10.4 million over the past three years defending the police department against lawsuits. The legislation, Council Resolution 12-0006R, Legislative Oversight-Police Training Programs, will examine all aspects of the Baltimore Police Departments third-party trainers, Diamond Standard Training and Hicks Training, including how they can be improved and operated more cost-effectively. Diamond Standard Training is not widely used by municipal law enforcement agencies, raising questions about the effectiveness and appropriateness of its methods. Legislative oversight of city agencies is one of the most important duties of the City Council, Councilman Scott said. I look forward to having a productive hearing that ensures that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively to benefit both our employees and citizens. The men and women of the police department have a tough job to do, and we must ensure that we are giving them the proper training to carry out their duty to protect the citizens of Baltimore. The vast majority of our police officers consistently do the right thing, but it only takes a few mistakes to tarnish the departments effectiveness and credibility, Council President Young said. I fully support my colleagues legislation because solidifying the police departments training helps prevent errors and ensures that our officers can properly protect Baltimore residents. COUNCILMAN SCOTT* INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE POLICE TRANSPARENCY Ordinance calls for crime statistics to be posted online. BALTIMOREToday, Councilman Brandon M. Scott will introduce a City Council Ordinance that if passed would require the Baltimore Police Department to disclose monthly preliminary crime statistics on its website in an effort to provide a greater level of transparency. In an effort to be more transparent and technology driven, police departments across the nation have begun to provide crime and arrest statistics via the internet. For example the Dallas Police Department provides weekly crime statistics for each district via the internet. The Baltimore Police Department has made tremendous progress in the use of technology and being more transparent in recent years. Posting crime and arrest statistics online is a simple but important step in the police departments continued mission to strengthen its relationship with the public. Although we have increased our use of technology and level of transparency in recent years, its obvious when you compare Baltimore to other major cities that we should be doing more, Scott said. *Councilman Scott is the representative for the 21206 side of Waltherson.

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ONEY FOR COLLEGE AVAILABLE TO BALTIMORE AREA STUDENTS! Over $1.25 million in scholarships available. Deadline to apply is March 1st. Baltimore, Maryland-The CollegeBound Foundation awards over $1.25 million in college scholarships for eligible Baltimore City public school students and for public school students in some surrounding counties. Each year, the CollegeBound Foundation awards over 200 deserving students with grant and scholarship money for college. The applicant pool is much smaller for CollegeBound awards, as opposed to statewide or nationwide scholarships, because CollegeBound awards are only available to Baltimore area students. This means that students have great opportunity to win a CollegeBound award! The Competitive Scholarships require completion of a common application, which can be used for over 50 scholarships, sponsored by individuals, organizations, foundations, and businesses and awarded through the CollegeBound Foundation. The criteria differ for each award, but students can apply for as many as they desire. Some awards reward community service efforts or academic accomplishments; others are for students pursuing specific career goals while other awards are college-specific. Some examples of scholarships include the $5,000 Baltimore Ravens Scholarship, $1,000 Khia DJ K-Swift Edgerton Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 Managerial and Professional Society (MAPS) of Baltimore Merit and Service Awards, the Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel Scholarship Fund for up to $3,000 per year, and the Carmen V. DAnna/ Mars Supermarket Scholarship for up to $10,000per year, as well as many, many more! The Last Dollar Grant is a need-based award for Baltimore City public high school seniors only. Applicants must plan to attend a four-year public or private college in Maryland to be considered. Students who are eligible may receive a grant up to $3,000 per year, renewable for up to five (5) years of college or the maximum amount of $15,000.

All applications must be completed through our online scholarship portal at: http://scholarships.mycbf.net/stars
The deadline to submit applications for both programs is March 1, 2012. The CollegeBound Foundation is a non-profit college access program dedicated to assisting and encouraging Baltimore City public high school students to attend college. One of the many ways in which CollegeBound helps students is by providing last-dollar funding and competitive scholarships to supplement the rising cost of a college education.

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Here are some tips concerning Burglary Prevention:

February 2011

1. Doors secured with single cylinder deadbolts. Mail and newspapers are not accumulating on the porch or in front of home. 2. Windows locked. In 70% of the burglaries committed in Northeast Baltimore entrance is gained via a rear or side window. 3. Keep Blinds and Shades closed. Do not leave your wallet, car keys, or other valuables in plain view 4. Trees and shrubs are trimmed short enough so that all windows and doors are visible from the street and people cannot hide behind them. 5. When leaving the house for vacation, lights are connected to timers that go on and off during evening hours. Newspapers and mail are being held and are not accumulating on the lawn, porch, and steps 6. Front and rear porch lights are left on throughout the night so that the front and back of the house is constantly lit and visible. 7. If you are out of your home, leave radios on at the front and back doors of your house that are tuned to a talk radio station, and if you are away for an extended period of time, place the radios on timers. 8. If you see suspicious persons walking down the street with unboxed TVs or computers, leaving a neighbors home, or entering the rear window of your neighbors home. Call 911. 9. It has been learned the burglars often survey or case their targets by posing as either carpenters or home repair persons. They also have been known to call their targets by phone to determine when they are not home, and they will hang up immediately if you answer the phone. 10. If you are going away for a period of time, call the Northeast District at 410-396-2444 and ask the police pay special attention to the home while you are away. 11. Engrave your valuables with your Maryland Drivers License Number known as your Soundex Number 12. The interview of a burglar charged with numerous burglaries in Northeast Baltimore revealed silent alarms did not deter him. However, if he activated an audible alarm when he entered his target, he fled immediately. If you install an alarm, consider ensuring it has an audible alarm component.

You can borrow an engraver to engrave your property with your drivers license or Soundex Number by calling the Northeast Police District Community Relations Unit at 410-889-6499 or E-mailing Sgt. Chris Tserkis at chris.tserkis@baltimorepolice.org Officer Dave Blumberg at david.blumberg@baltimorepolice.org, or Officer Joe Banks at Joseph.Banks@baltimorepolice.org.

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