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Ilana Bittner's News – August 2009 Archive (13)

HCPSS Offering Free Flu Mist

The Howard County School System, in partnership with the Howard County Health Department, is offering free seasonal Flu Mist vaccine to elementary students, with parent permission. Elementary school students have been identified as the "target" population because flu is so common in elementary school-age children and this age group often spreads infection to their family and community.

Dose 1 will be administered to students in one-half of the elementary schools on September 22, 2009… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 31, 2009 at 12:11pm — 3 Comments

Preparation Underway for the AFLAC Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon

Columbia Triathlon Association staff is hard at work in the hot August sun as they set up the Centennial Lake venues for this Sunday's AFLAC Iron Girl Columbia Triathlon. The race, in its 4th year, encompasses a .62 mile swim in Centennial Lake, a 17.5 mile bike course through Western Howard County, and a 3.4 mile run through Centennial Park. The first racers hit the water at 6:45am on Sunday morning, followed by waves of women grouped by age. Most participants complete the course in under 4… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 20, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

HCPSS Welcomes New Howard County Teachers

With the first day of school fast approaching, approximately 150 newly hired teachers will attend the Howard County Public School System's New Teacher Orientation, August 18-20, at Reservoir High School, 11550 Scaggsville Road in Fulton. Participants include general education teachers, special educators and non-teaching staff such as counselors.

Day one of the orientation begins at 8:00 a.m. with an opening session followed by curriculum sessions. Teachers will spend Tuesday… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 17, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Parent Can Restrict the Release of Student Info

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act authorizes local school systems to disclose certain information from the education records of a student. This information is designated as directory information and includes basic biographical information only. It does not include student grades, test results, or any part of academic or discipline records. Parents who wish to restrict the release of one or more of these categories of information related to their children, must complete and sign the… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 13, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

HCC Launches New Virtual Management Program

Globalization and advanced technologies have created a new business reality - the virtual office - where employees access and contribute to the workplace anytime from anywhere by connecting and collaborating in cyberspace. Recognizing that new ways of doing business require new approaches to management, HCC has designed a program, “Management in the Virtual Environment,” to leverage the virtual business model for maximum impact on employees, customers, and the bottom line.

Beginning… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 12, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Rec & Parks Announces Deer Management Program

The Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks has announced its fall/winter schedule of managed deer hunts. The hunts will be held in an effort to help maintain a stable, balanced white-tailed deer population in our parks where deer browsing has been shown to reduce biodiversity.

Since the program began in 1998, there has been an observable improvement in habitat quality and vegetation abundance in many of the parks where managed hunting has taken place. This year’s managed… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 12, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

HCPSS Turns to Outside Company to Collect Bad Checks

While it may seem like a minor issue to some, processing of non-sufficient fund (NSF) checks is a time consuming and costly process for organizations and businesses. Due to the growing volume of uncollectible checks received by the Howard County Public School System, school officials have decided to use an outside company to recover returned checks in a more efficient and cost effective manner.

The school system receives over 800 NSF checks annually and following up on the collection… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 11, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Virgin Mobile FreeFest Changes Library Hours

Due to the extremely large crowds and heavy traffic congestion expected for the Virgin Mobile FreeFest in Columbia's Town Center, Howard County's Central Library will be closed and East Columbia Branch open on Sunday, August 30.

Sunday, August 30 Library hours:

Central Library – CLOSED

East Columbia Branch – 1:00 – 5:00 pm

Miller Branch – 1:00 – 5:00… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 11, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

High Temperature Health Alert

Howard County Health Officer Dr. Peter Beilenson has issued a Health Alert for Howard County. The alert has been issued for Monday, August 10. The high temperatures combined with high humidity will make outside temperatures feel even hotter and the heat index values to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Dr. Beilenson also recommends restricting strenuous outdoor activities and using caution when planning any outdoor activity.

The public is reminded that those in need of cooler shelter… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 10, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

CA Offers Virgin Free Fest Tix + Free Ben & Jerry's

The Columbia Athletic Club and Columbia Gym are hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, August 10, from 1 to 7 p.m. All blood drive participants will receive one ticket to Virgin Free Fest 2009 at Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 30. They will also receive a coupon for a free pint of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream.

CA members and non-members are welcome to participate. Appointments are recommended. Please call… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 5, 2009 at 4:47pm — No Comments

HoCo's First "WomenFest" For Seniors

Howard County’s Department of Citizen Services, Office on Aging presents their first ever WomenFest, a wellness event for women, on Thursday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way in Columbia. WomenFest is an interactive day that focuses on health, wellness, fashion and beauty, and is designed to inspire women to live more balanced, healthier and fuller lives. Admission is free.

This event will feature health screenings, demonstrations,… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 5, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

HoCo Police Department Receives Coveted “Flagship Agency” Designation

The Howard County Police Department was recognized last week as a “Flagship Agency” for meeting strict standards set by the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Police Chief William McMahon was presented with the Commission’s accreditation certification, which recognizes professional excellence in law enforcement agencies, at the group’s national conference.

CALEA’s law enforcement accreditation represents the successful completion of an internal… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 4, 2009 at 1:11pm — 1 Comment

Police Charge Columbia Man In Non-fatal Shooting

Howard County police have charged a Columbia man for an accidental shooting that occurred July 31 in Wilde Lake. Jamal Stevenson Strickland, 19, of no fixed address, has been charged with reckless endangerment, making false statements to police, illegal possession of a handgun and two other firearms charges.

The victim, 18-year-old Walter Richardson, of the 5500 block of Sheffield Court in Columbia, was visiting Strickland at an apartment in the 5000 block of Green Mountain Circle… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on August 1, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

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