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"Investing
Where Baltimore Lives" |
December
21, 2007 |
Dear
Friends:
This holiday season, so many of us will get caught up in the holiday shuffle of dinners, gifts and travel. I would like to take this opportunity to remind city residents to practice fire safety as the days grow colder. The winter months are the most dangerous for fires, and this year Baltimore has had 31 fire fatalities, the highest total since 1998. Below are some helpful tips to keep you and your family safe this winter.
Christmas trees and candles
If ignited, a dry tree can become engulfed in flames in a matter of seconds, so keep trees well watered, and dispose of them after four weeks.
Exercise caution with candles. Each year, Christmas Day is frequently the day with the highest number of reported home candle fires. Candles should be placed away from things that can burn, and should also be kept away from children and pets to avoid the risk of having them accidentally tipped over.
Heaters
Turn off space heaters whenever the room they are in is unoccupied. Do not use your oven to heat your home.
Smoke detectors
Make sure your home has functioning smoke detectors on each floor of your home. Batteries should be replaced at least twice a year, when you change your clocks for daylight saving time.
Develop a fire emergency evacuation plan for your home that includes fire drills with the entire family.
These few simple steps can pay great dividends in keeping your family and home safe this winter. I wish you all a happy and safe holiday season.
Stephanie
Rawlings-Blake
President, Baltimore City Council
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Each
week in the President's
SchoolSpot,
Council President Stephanie
Rawlings-Blake highlights the outstanding
accomplishments of Baltimore City Schools students
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The Dunbar Poets Celebrate Another Winning Football Season and a State Championship
In late August, a week before the football season began, Dunbar High School’s beloved football coach Ben Eaton died suddenly. The goal of new head coach Lawrence Smith and his team was to win another championship in Eaton’s memory. Smith stressed, "Our whole season is dedicated in honor of Coach Eaton."
On December 8 at M&T Bank Stadium, the #2-ranked team reached their goal by defeating Allegany, 58-34, in the Class 1A state championship. It was the Poets’ second state title in a row and the first state title for Coach Smith. Dunbar went undefeated this season, 14-0 and in its four playoff games this season, Dunbar scored 186 points, a new state record. The Poets also have won 24 straight games, dating to last season.
Coach Smith has another reason to celebrate. The Baltimore Ravens have named him their 2007 High School Coach of the Year. The Ravens’ award program honors Baltimore-area high school coaches who have made a significant impact on their athletes. A panel of area high school experts made the selection. Smith received a $6,000 donation to Dunbar’s football program, a specially designed hat, and an award certificate signed by Ravens head coach Brian Billick, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Director of Football Development Gene Washington.
Congratulations to Dunbar junior Tavon Austin for being named the All-Metro Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight year and to senior Keon Redhead, who is the Defensive Player of the Year. |
Have
an exciting news item on achievements
in
Baltimore City Public Schools?
Let us
know so that we can feature them in the President's
SchoolSpot. Call Council President
Rawlings-Blake's office at 410-396-4804 or send an
e-mail to Marva Williams at
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City
Council This Week
The City Council has recessed until January 28, 2008.
 Help Bring HGTV to Baltimore!
Rebuilding Together Baltimore and Home & Garden Television have teamed up with the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the HGTV Change the World. Start at Home. campaign. Baltimore is competing to be one of five cities whose volunteer projects will be televised in 2008. Winners will be announced during HGTV coverage of the Rose Parade. Please Vote for Baltimore! |
Sunday, December 23
Last Day for Baltimore Farmers’ Market
Holliday and Saratoga Streets, 8am-noon
Monday, December 24
Prisoners Aid Association of Maryland Christmas Giveaway
204 E. 25th St., 11:30am. Gifts, food and toys will be distributed to those in need.
Tuesday, December 25
CHRISTMAS DAY -Baltimore City Public Works’ offices closed. No municipal trash pickup or recycling. Parking meters will not be in effect.
Wednesday, December 26
Winter Break at The Walters
Through Jan. 1. Free activities for children 3-13 years old, afternoon hours, The Walters Art Gallery, www.thewalters.org
T’ai Chi for Seniors
A health and relaxation event, Woman’s Club of Roland Park, 4500 Roland Ave., You must pre-register, 410-296-4944.
Family Movie Time
Enoch Pratt Library Forest Park Branch, 3023 Garrison Blvd., 410-396-0942.
Buena Casa, Buena Brasa, Mother Goose on the Loose in Spanish
Enoch Pratt Library Southeast Anchor Branch, 3601 Eastern Ave., 410-396-1580.
Thursday, December 27
67th Annual Doll Show
Dominic "Mimi" DiPietro Family Skating Center, 200 S. Linwood Ave., 12 noon, (410) 396-9392.
Upcoming/Ongoing
Baltimore Main Streets presents Miracle on Main Street
As you are making your plans for festive fun and holiday shopping, don’t forget to support your local merchants. There is a lot to see and do on Baltimore’s Main Streets this season – bring the family, get some hot chocolate, and enjoy an old-fashioned holiday in our historic commercial districts. Details at www.baltimoremainstreets.com
Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks Holiday Display
December 8 - January 6, Purchase your perfect poinsettia. There’s an array of colors with many varieties of poinsettias, holly, pine roping and festive bows. Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Garden of Baltimore, 10am-4pm, 410-396-0008. Opens Tuesday through Sunday. FREE, but a $2 donation is encouraged.
Miracle on 34th Street
In Hampden between Keswick Rd. and Chestnut Ave. Baltimore's most unforgettable holiday light display. 6pm nightly through Dec. 31.
MTA Holiday Train Garden “Subway City” is on display at the Mondawmin Metro station mezzanine level through Jan. 2.
Ports America/Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular
Dec. 31, 9pm-12:20 am, Inner Harbor. Live bands, fireworks and more. Free. 1-877-BALTIMORE.
Baltimore Healthcare Access, Inc. is announcing a new initiative to protect the health and well-being of city residents. Through this initiative, city residents can call 311 for screening and referral to a range of health insurance programs and low-cost healthcare options.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, January 23, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Malcolm X Youth Center Basketball League is holding open registration until
January 5, 2008 for boys and girls ages 5-8, 410-961-7739.
Port Discovery Children's Museum: Five Friends from
Japan!
October 13, 2007 - February 3, 2008, Port
Discovery Children's Museum, 35 Market Place. No passport? No
problem! Meet five special friends from Japan and learn about
their similarities to and differences from you!
Project Reach One holds SAT Prep classes
every Monday and Wednesday, 6pm-8pm, at Mt. Royal Recreation
Ctr., 120 W. Mosher St. Free 410-396-0848.
Sweet Thursdays-Dessert and Art Showings by
Sculptor Herman Williams
130 S. Highland Ave.,
410-732-1189, Free.
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