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Legislative Wednesday, October 13 CONNECT TO JACK
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Everyday Heroes: Building Dreams in Cherry Hill Dear Baltimoreans, There are heroes in Baltimore who walk around every day unrecognized. Their philanthropy stems from a deep-rooted desire to leave their community and the City of Baltimore a better place. My work as City Council President puts me in touch with countless individuals whose daily work improves the lives of everyday Baltimoreans and strengthens our city. Fanon Hill, a 34-year-old Cleveland, OH, native, has been working with Baltimore youth for more than five years, and he is making a noticeable impact in his South Baltimore Cherry Hill was founded in 1945 as a community for African Americans returning home from serving in World War II, according to Hill. Historically, the dreams conjured by children in Cherry Hill have produced political leaders, lawyers, doctors, ministers, and hard-working educators. Hill’s six-week program exposed campers to musical theory and taught them how to express themselves through music. The students also studied foreign languages, and explored other forms of art that focused on the importance of civic engagement. A group of young boys with troubled backgrounds learned to express their frustrations and anger through music by learning to play the guitar, Hill said. “What we recognized was that philanthropy does not have to be rooted simply in dollars and cents, but it can also be rooted in neighborhood-based collective work and responsibility,” Hill said. “Everyone has a skill set that they can offer.” The free camp, called “A Dream in Cherry Hill,” moved forward without any public or private funding and taught students unity through civic engagement. Peer mentors from around Baltimore taught leadership skills through cultural pride. Together, the groups talked about how young people can overcome poverty, family troubles, gang violence, drugs and other obstacles. “We want to teach that there is a possibility to overcome struggles, and we created a bridge for them to understand civic engagement. Life is never easy, and when you’re faced with struggles and challenges, you should look for a support system to help you,” Hill said. “And the community often can provide that opportunity.” Baltimoreans like Fanon Hill are helping to improve our great city.
City Councilman Reisinger's Father Missing
Anyone with information in reference to the above missing person is asked to call the Missing Persons Unit at 443-984-7385 or 911.
Southern District Police Officer Appreciation Day City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young urges all Baltimoreans to take time this week to thank the hard-working men and women of the Baltimore City Police Department. Council President Young, along with his colleagues on the City Council and the citizens of Baltimore, would like to thank Baltimore's finest for their unyielding loyalty and effort.
The SDPCRC is serving breakfast to the Southern District officers working the morning shift and dinner to those working the evening shift. This event is possible because of the kind donations from citizens, neighborhood associations and businesses in the Southern District. Citizens can stop by the station on their way to work to thank these fine officers. Council Pres. to Examine Trash/Recycling Effectiveness On Monday, October 4, 2010, City Council President Young introduced a resolution to examine the effectiveness of the city’s trash collection methods. The bill was referred to the Baltimore City has made exceptional progress in eliminating street litter, increasing recycling and complying with trash laws that help keep a check on the unwanted rodent population. While remarkable progress has been achieved, there is always room for improvement. Council President Young’s resolution will provide Baltimoreans with an opportunity to publicly address any concerns involving the city’s handling of waste to the Director of the Department of Public Works, the Commissioner of Housing, the Chief of the Bureau of Solid Waste and the Deputy Commissioner for Code Enforcement. Please be sure to visit www.baltimorecitycouncil.com for a hearing date and time.
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neighborhood of Cherry Hill. Working with the Cherry Hill Tenants Council and Cherry Hill Homes Management, Hill and the non-profit organization he founded – the Baltimore City Youth Resiliency Institute – held a free summer camp on July 6 to teach young adults about the vibrant past of their community.
The father of City Councilman Ed Reisinger III, Ed Reisinger Jr., was reported missing by the Baltimore Police Department on Tuesday, October 5. He was last seen on Friday, October 1 at 3 p.m. 
Today, October 6, 2010, is Police Officer Appreciation Day for the Southern District. Hosted by the Southern District Police and Community Relations Council (SDPCRC), Police Officer Appreciation Day provides a great chance for citizens to show our appreciation to the entire Baltimore City Police Department..
City Council’s Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Committee, and a hearing date will soon be set.