Crofton Civic Association, Inc. and Senior Citizen Events

JULY 2010

Crofton Town Hall    1576 Crofton Parkway

410-721-2301

JULY 5

TOWN HALL CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY

JULY 11

SUMMER CONCERT: RUTH CAPOBIANCO 6-8 PM CROFTON VILLAGE GREEN   

JULY 18

SUMMER CONCERT: BIG BAND CALIENTE 6-8 PM CROFTON VILLAGE GREEN

JULY 25

SUMMER CONCERT: ANNAPOLIS BLUEGRASS COALITION 6-8 PM CROFTON VILLAGE GREEN

JULY 31

CROFTON REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER BULL ROAST AT THE ELKS 7-11 PM TICKETS $30.  CALL 410-721-0050 FOR TICKETS 

AUGUST 1

SUMMER CONCERT: POCKET CHANGE 6-8 PM CROFTON VILLAGE GREEN

AUGUST 3

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: CROFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 5-9 PM.  CONTACT BRENDA REIBER FOR MORE INFORMATION 410-222-1095

NOTICE*

Annual Oral Rabies Vaccination Project Begins September 8, 2010

For the twelfth year in Anne Arundel County, the Department of Health will conduct the Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination (ORV) Project.  Beginning Wednesday, September 8, baits will be placed throughout Anne Arundel County to vaccinate raccoons against rabies.  The project should be completed by the end of September, weather permitting.  For more information call 410-222-7168 or visit the ORV Project at  www.aahealth.org

AA Co Executive News:

MONTH IN REVIEW- COUNTY EXECUTIVE              www.aacounty.org

COVENANTS

COVENANT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING. (4TH TUES OF MONTH).  IF YOU HAVE A REQUEST TO BUILD ONTO YOUR HOME, ADD A FENCE OR OTHER CHANGES, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST TO THE COMMITTEE AT TOWN HALL FOR REVIEW.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL.

NOTICE                         NOTICE                                     NOTICE                         NOTICE

MOSQUITO CONTROL 2010

This notice is to inform the residents of the Crofton Special Community Benefit District of mosquito control services that are being provided by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Anne Arundel County Government, for the 2010 season.  The services that will be provided this year include the following.  Between March and October a county wide surveillance and control of larval mosquitoes will be conducted.  Surveillance and control of adult mosquitoes will be conducted between June 1 through September.

Spraying for adult mosquitoes will be done only if a State inspector determines it is necessary.  The frequency of ULV spray treatments will be based on the level of mosquito infestation and the resources available.  Please note that ULV spray treatment of adult tiger mosquitoes is most effective when conducted in conjunction with community clean up efforts to remove standing water containers.  Birdbaths and containers under potted plants should be flushed twice a week.  Old tires should be properly disposed of and not stored in yards.  Roof gutters and down spouts should be kept clean.  Dripping outdoor faucets should be repaired.  Collections of water in tarps or grill covers should be drained.  If stored outside or under decks, items like pails, wading pools, wheelbarrows and such should be turned upside down.

Spray treatment for mosquito larvae will be conducted Mondays between the hours of 7:30 PM and 3:00 AM.  Please note that the spraying will not necessarily occur at the same time every week.  Services will start beginning on June 7th and run through September 27th.  While a technician will visit every week, spraying will only occur if the appropriate conditions are met.    Spraying will not be conducted if it is raining, the winds exceed 12 MPH or the temperature exceeds 89 degrees.

Residents who would like their property to be EXEMPT from adult mosquito control services must notify either the Crofton Civic Association or the Maryland Department of Agriculture (preferably both) in writing, using the Department of Agriculture's request form.  The Request Form, as well as other information on the program, is available from the Department and the Crofton Town Hall for Special Community Benefit District residents.  Further information and the request form can be secured at the Department of Agriculture website:  www.mda.state.md.us/plants-pests/mosquito.

Larry Schweinsburg,  Town Manager

COVENANTS:

Please considering contributing to the CCA  Covenant fund!  Your support is important!  The Covenant Review Committee (CRC) has sent letters to all residents of the Crofton Triangle/Special Taxing District to ask for your help in raising funds to use for covenant enforcement!  Your help is needed.  Please contribute. 

If you are planning on making changes to your home or adding fence or storage shed, you must contact CRC for approval and may do so through Town Hall.  

FINGER PRINT INFO

* CHANGE*

THE CROFTON POLICE FINGERPRINT FROM 4:00-4:30 P.M.  MONDAY TO FRIDAY, PROVIDING AN OFFICER IS AVAILABLE. ( Motor Vehicles Driving License Department in Glen Burnie offers fingerprinting service.  Western District Police, Odenton, also fingerprint on Wednesday 4-7 pm and Saturday, 9-1, providing a booking officer is available.  For more information call them at 410-222-6155).

YOU MUST SUPPLY YOUR OWN CARDS, ID IS REQUIRED, FEE IS $9 PER CARD.  NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED.  YOU MAY WANT TO CALL FIRST TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE AN OFFICER SCHEDULED TO FINGERPRINT, 410-721-2301

All criminal background checks are done through Maryland State Police.                            

GENERAL INFORMATION

BOOKS ON SALE  $15 PLUS S/H

History of Crofton- "From Sotweed to Suburbia" Dr. Joseph Browne, available for $24.95 + tax.  Get your copy now!  Makes great Christmas gift and funds used to restore Linthicum Walks house project.   Call 301-261-3426 (Daniels Printing) to get your copy, or thru the Rotary Club.  (Books at Town Hall also)

CROFTON FLAG FUND!  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CROFTON FLAG FUND.  CONTACT TOWN HALL OR CROFTON KIWANIS CLUB.   410-721-2301  HELP KEEP THE FLAGS FLYING AROUND THE PARKWAY.

50/50 Challenge

Recycle More!  Take the Challenge:  RecycleMoreOften.com

NOTICE:  CRAFT FAIR ON CROFTON COUNTRY CLUB GROUNDS

APRIL & SEPTEMBER

TO CONTACT THE TOWN CLUB  FOR THIS EVENT, VISIT THEIR WEB SITE AT www.croftontownclub.com  and go to the Craft Fair link. 

THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE CROFTON TOWN CLUB.

ON LINE COUNTY SNOW REMOVAL SERVICE REQUEST!

GO TO   www.aacounty.org/dpw/snowinformation   to request snow removal from your street. They are responsible for all snow removal from roads.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-  410-222-7940 (CENTRAL DISTRICT)

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Highways, performs snow removal operations on County owned roads utilizing the following offices:  Northern, Central, Southern Districts.

Road Operations Storm Center- Activated in storms of 4" or more, 410-222-4040

Notice   

Yard Waste Collection Year Round as of March 1, 2001!

The Department of Public Works announces that weekly collection of leaves, grass and brush will begin again for curbside customers on March 1, 2001.  The service is so popular among Anne Arundel County residents that the Department has expanded to year-round service.

Place leaves, brush, small tree limbs and grass clippings in the container of your choice, and curb yard  waste containers by 6 am of your regular recycling day beginning March 2001.

Mark bags or reusable containers (such as trash cans) with an "X" so collection crews know it's recycling.

Be sure NOT to place trash, stones, or other debris in your yard waste container.

Limit the weight  of the yard waste containers to 40 lbs.  (for your safety and the safety of our collection crews).

Cut long tree limbs and brush to 4 feet lengths or less (so they'll easily fit in our trucks)

 For more information on trash or recycling, call 410-222-6100, ext 3009 or visit the website at www.aadpw.org

Recycle.More.Often.  Take the 50/50 Challenge!

The Town Hall staff does not have CAC sports program registration forms.   Forms are at the Crofton Library or may be downloaded from croftonsports.com  Forms must be mailed to the CAC, they may not be left at Town Hall.  

COUNTY WEBSITE

CCServices@aacounty.org

FOR SENIORS

 THE O'MALLEY CENTER (410-222-6227 or 410-621-9515) 

Email: omalleycenter@aacounty.org   

 2010

PLEASE CONTACT THE O'MALLEY SENIOR CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE GREAT PROGRAMS THEY OFFER EACH MONTH.  

1275 ODENTON ROAD, 410-222-6227 OR 301-621-9515

PLEASE CONTACT THE CENTER FOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS OR TO BE PLACED ON THEIR MAILING LIST.

*NOTICE*   

Foot Screening- available the second Tuesday of every month , free, but an appointment is required. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) assistance available the second and fourth Thursdays of each month; Legal Counsel available on first Monday of month. Hearing Screening programs available the first Wednesday of each month, appointment needed.  

AA Co Dept of Aging Transportation provides van transportation for seniors 55 years of age and older to senior centers, nutrition sites and medical appointments.  No fee, but donations are accepted, call 410-222-4826 for more information.

Senior Center Plus- available at the Center Tuesday & Thursday. An activity program that addresses the functional limitations and nutritional needs of frail elderly.  Contact Susan: Update, Program Coordinator @ 410-222-4464.

Get the O'Malley Senior Center Calendar of Events newsletter. E-mail address:  omalleycenter@aacounty.org

FINANCIAL SERVICES, by appointment, no fee

CONFLICT MEDIATOR: Beverly Love, trained mediator with Anne Arundel Co will be available by appointment.

                                 NOTARY PUBLIC DAILY  2:00-3:00 BY APPOINTMENT

* Nurse on Duty, 9-11, Nurse Pat Durning to check Blood Pressure & Glucose Monitoring

* Senior Services, Carolyn Scurry of Dept of Aging, 9-12:00 to answer questions and help with referrals when needed.

Visit the Department of Aging's Web site   http://aging.aacpl.lib.md.us