Around Crownsville

From your councilman Josh Cohen — information from the Department of Health concerning H1N1 Flu Vaccinations.  Additional information is available on the county website: (e.g., priority groups, symptoms and prevention). Continue reading H1N1 Shot Clinic Update

A good blogger writes original content for readers.  When the content is as important as a really big job fair, I think it’s best to provide the words straight from the organizer.  Below is the press release provided by Mr. Jerome Duncan.  His information is as follows:

The following is a press release provided by Jerome Duncan, Business Resource Representative/Workforce Specialist, State of Maryland, Department of Labor Licensing and Regulations/DLLR, Anne Arundel One Stop Career Center/AAWDC for an upcoming job fair. Continue reading Job Fair Scheduled for September 9 at Ft. Meade

The May meeting of the Generals Highway Council of Community Associations met on Tuesday, May 12 with a pleasant change of venue.  Every corner of Historic Baldwin Hall was filled with a variety of community activities.   The GHCCA’s usual basement meeting room was no exception so we were able to meet in the historic reconstructed schoolhouse behind Baldwin Hall – a delightful place for our meetings.

Among the items on the evening’s agenda was a report on zoning and development.   The Fisher property in Crownsville has requested a zoning change; however, the information on the request has not been publicly available.    Dutton Farm, next to Carriage Hills has posted a sign advertising hot tubs and spas creating a zoning question.

The main agenda item for the evening was guest speaker, Delegate James King from district 33A.   Del. King has represented the district since January 2007.  His presentation for the evening recapped the most recent legislative session. Continue reading Del. King Speaks at GHCCA Meeting

Peanut butter cookies take me back to my childhood.  My mother made them, and I got to do the cross-hatched smooshing down of the cookie ball with a fork.  They were delicious.    I don’t make them much anymore.  Mostly, because I don’t need to eat cookies, but primarily because if I’m going to go to the trouble of making cookies, they’ll be chocolate chip.

This recipe has changed my mind.  The cookies happen to be flourless which is great for those with gluten issues, but mostly they happen to be easy and delicious.  My daughter-in-law, Christina,  found the recipe on the site, Joy the Baker, a great site for anyone who loves to bake or eat or both.  The recipe has only four simple ingredients and takes almost no time to assemble.  Unfortunately, it takes almost no time to eat the two dozen cookies that you get!

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies from Joy the Baker

• 1 cup all-natural chunky or smooth peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar (1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease a baking sheet with butter and set aside.  In a mixer combine peanut butter and sugars until well combined, about 2 minutes.  Add egg and baking soda and mix for another 2 minutes.  Roll into walnut sized balls and create a criss-cross pattern with a fork.  If you’d like, add a few chocolate pieces to the top of the cookies. (My son Stefan just mixed chocolate chips right into the batter.) Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly browned.  Cool on a baking sheet for two minutes, minutes. Enjoy!

Crownsville, April 14: The basement of Historic Baldwin Hall is a rather stark place for a meeting.  The ambience created by the cinder block walls is accented or rather punctuated by the thumbing on the ceiling of what I’m sure are graceful dancers upstairs in the main room.

It really doesn’t matter though because the information and the exchanges bring the place right to life.  This month’s guests provided information and insight into opportunities and issues affecting your quality of life.  Below are some of the highlights from the evening: Hammond’s Connection at the Dairy Farm; Brenda Reiber from the County Executive’s Office;  Gail Smith from County Councilman Josh Cohen’s Office; GHCCA President Richard Falk; and Sara Caldes from Severn Riverkeepers; Don Yeskey, County Affordability Committee. Continue reading GHCCA Meeting Full of Info Important to You

LATE SEASON STORM CALLS FOR PREPAREDNESS
Public are Partners in their own Safety

Millersville (MD) … Anne Arundel County fire officials are calling on
citizens to be prepared by contributing to their own safety in the
shadow of an impending winter storm.  The National Weather Service is
predicting a significant weather event beginning today and extending
through tomorrow.  The Fire Department has convened an Incident
Management Team and is actively planning for an increased call volume
coupled with common challenges associated with severe winter weather.
Volunteer firefirefighters have been requested to staff their stations,
particularly with four-wheel drive vehicles equipped with plows to clear
pathways for emergency responders. Continue reading Fire-fighters call for Late Season Storm Preparedness

Josh Cohen, our 6th district Anne Arundel County councilman,  graciously gave me an interview.  We talked about growing up here, getting elected, the issues, and getting involved. Here’s what we talked about.  If you’d like to hear what he has to say in person and ask your own questions, plan to attend the next GHCCA meeting on February 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Baldwin Hall. Continue reading Meet Josh Cohen -6th District County Councilman

An update on GHCCA actvities on February 10,  including the GDP, Crownsville Hospital Center , Arrow Cove, area crime– in your back yard.  President Richard Falk runs a tight meeting beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. in Baldwin Hall’s basement (enter from the south side) moving through the agenda with ample time for discussion before adjournment at approximately 9:00 p.m.  This meeting features guest Josh Cohen and Jamie Benoit, 6th and 4th District Councilmen, respectively. It’s an evening well worth the time. Continue reading This is about you – GHCCA

The GDP Forum scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, 1/28,  at Old Mill High School has been cancelled due to inclement weather.  Watch for rescheduling at http://www.aacounty.org/PlanZone/LongRange/GDP.cfm