Hunt for eggs and enjoy games and prizes. Each egg hunt will be divided into different age groups (see below). There will be fun for the whole family! Bring your own basket and don’t be late.

Date:  Saturday, March 27th
Time:  10:00 am – Noon

Approximate Egg Hunt Times:

Cost:  $5 per child.
Ages:  2-10 years.

Locations
Catoctin Rec Center
Centerville Rec Center
Oakdale Rec Center
Tuscarora Rec Center
Register

Contact
For more information on events, call (301) 600-2936.

Town Council Meeting for the month of February will be held tonight at the Town Hall @ 7 p.m..

To recapture some lost instructional time: Feb 23 will be a full day of instruction (no early dismissal). March 1 and 2 Parent-Teacher Conferences are canceled; students will attend full days. March 31, April 1, June 11 & 14 – schools open; snow make-up days.

MEDIA ADVISORY

Due to inclement weather, the Frederick Board of County Commissioners has cancelled tonight’s meeting with the Town of New Market officials to discuss the draft Countywide Comprehensive Plan.  The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

Citizens may check the Frederick County Government website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/schedule for a listing of upcoming meetings and events.

For further information or updates on the status of county government, call the public information line at 301-600-3000, tune to FCG TV (cable channel 19), visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov or listen to a local radio or television station.

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This media advisory is also distributed to the following:  Frederick Board of County Commissioners, Board of Education, Frederick County Congressional Delegation, Frederick County State Delegation, municipal officials and staff, those listed on the Frederick County Government organizational chart, BOCC Executive Assistants, County Manager’s Office and others who are interested in county issues.

*All county employee e-mail*

Robin Santangelo
Public Information Officer
Frederick County Government
12 East Church Street
Frederick, MD  21701
301-600-2590, FAX 301-600-1050

FCG TV

Frederick County Department of

Solid Waste Management

MEDIA ADVISORY

February 9, 2010

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CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION

CANCELLED FOR REMAINDER OF WEEK

Winter Storms Disrupt Residential Recycling Collection: February 10-13, 2010

Frederick County, Md. – The Department of Solid Waste Management has cancelled curbside recycling collections for the remainder of this week.  This decision has been made in an effort to assist the Frederick County Office of Highway Operations with their continuing snow removal efforts and also in response to the forecast of additional snowfall within the next 36 hours.

This period of cancelled service extends from Wednesday, February 10 through Saturday, February 13.  Residential recycling collection will begin again on Monday, February 15, and follow the program’s normal biweekly collection schedule.  Please note: this means that those areas impacted by this week’s cancellation of service will resume curbside recycling during the week of February 22, 2010.

All residents are asked to assist with ongoing snow removal efforts by placing their recycling carts and bins a reasonable distance from the edge of roadways.  As a reminder, there is no limit to the amount of recyclable materials that may be set out for collection.  Excess recyclables that do not fit in a blue bin or cart may be placed alongside a County-issued container, in cardboard boxes, paper bags or open-top containers, on the next scheduled collection day.  Single stream materials are not accepted for collection in plastic bags.

Further information and updates on the status Department of Solid Waste Management programs can be found online by visiting: www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/recycle or by calling 301-600-2960 to hear regularly updated voice recordings.

Please remember if your home has a heat pump, clear the ice and snow away from the unit so air can circulate properly.

Thanks,

Mayor and Council

Once the snow has stopped we will be out to remove the snow from the sidewalks and helping out our neighbors.  If you need help shoveling out,  please feel free to send an email to Councilman Rossman (shanerossman@gmail.com).  Be safe and warm!

Thank you,

Mayor and Council

Quick Tips for Safer Snow-Shoveling  

• Shovel early and often. Newly fallen snow is lighter than heavily packed or partially melted snow. Before you begin shoveling, warm up your muscles for 10 minutes with light exercise. 
• Push the snow instead of lifting it. Keep the shovel close to your body. Space your hands on the shovel. It increases your leverage. 
• If you must lift the snow, lift it properly. Squat with your legs apart, knees bent and back straight. Lift with your legs. Do not bend at the waist. Scoop small amounts of snow into the shovel and walk to where you want to dump it. Holding a shovelful of snow with your arms outstretched puts too much weight on your spine.Never remove deep snow all at once; do it piecemeal. Shovel an inch or two, then take another inch off. Rest, and repeat if necessary.
• Do not throw the snow over your shoulder or to the side. This action requires a twisting motion that stresses your back. 
• See what you are shoveling. Do not let a hat or scarf block your vision. Watch out for ice patches and uneven surfaces. Avoid falls by wearing shoes/boots that have slip-resistant soles. 
• Use a shovel that feels comfortable for your height and strength. Avoid a shovel that is too heavy or too long. 
• Pace yourself. Shoveling snow is an aerobic activity, comparable to weightlifting. Take frequent breaks and replenish fluids to prevent dehydration, which affects muscles. 
• Check with your doctor. If you have a medical condition or do not exercise regularly, talk with your doctor before shoveling. If necessary, hire someone to remove the snow.

The potential for musculoskeletal injury is high among inexperienced snow-shovelers, as well as those who have shoveled so many times during the winter that they don’t bother to think about snow safety, AAOS noted.

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