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June 2006
CLERGY LUNCHEON
 
Thirty leaders of faith congregations attended a Clergy Leaders Luncheon on May 23rd to learn about community issues and express their concerns. The luncheon, hosted by the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center and the East County Citizens Advisory Board, provided the faith community of East County a forum for information on immigration, safety and security and the status of Katrina affects. Guest speakers included County Council Vice President Marilyn Praisner, County Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger, and Gilchrest Center Director Elizabeth Ortega-Lohmeyer. Following the presentations, clergy leaders discussed and shared key issues of concern to them. The event was seen as a significant benefit and attendees asked that it be repeated on a semi-annual basis.
 
A very special thank you goes out to Eggspectation restaurant, downtown Silver Spring, for their generous contribution to the Clergy Luncheon event.
BOARD VACANCY
County Executive Douglas M. Duncan is seeking applicants to fill nine vacancies on the Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities. Three vacancies must be filled by representatives of organizations or agencies that provide services to people with disabilities; five vacancies must be filled by representatives of people with disabilities; and one representative must be filled by a parent of a person with disabilities. Seven incumbents are eligible to apply for reappointment (three organization representatives; three people with disabilities representatives and one parent representative).
The Commission advises the County Executive on programs and services concerning the nearly 160,000 residents with disabilities.
Members serve three-year terms without compensation, meeting the second Wednesday evening of each month. Members are expected to serve on at least one committee or work group that meets approximately once every month on its own schedule. For more information about the Commission, contact Betsy Luecking at 240-777-1256 voice/TTY.
Applicants should write by June 16 to County Executive Douglas M. Duncan at the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850 or send an e-mail to Douglas.Duncan@montgomerycountymd.gov. A brief resume, including home and work telephone numbers, should be enclosed detailing pertinent experience and business, civic or community group association. The cover letter should indicate the type of slot the applicant is applying for. Those applying for reappointment must indicate current employment or send an updated resume with your application letter. Members of County boards, committees, and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Members of this Commission are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended.
COUNTY NEWS
Commemorate Memorial Day in Bethesda’s Veteran’s Park
The 36th annual Bethesda Memorial Day Observance will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday in Veteran’s Park at the intersection of Woodmont and Norfolk Avenues in downtown Bethesda.
Navy Capt. William L. Self (Ret.) currently State Surgeon of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Maryland, will speak on honoring the dead. Representatives from more than 20 organizations will also participate in the observance.
Redevelopment of Parking Lot #31
The Montgomery County Planning Board public hearing on the Redevelopment of Parking Lot #31 in Bethesda has been rescheduled from June 15 to June 22. Please check the Planning Board Agenda at http://www.mc-mncppc.org/board/agenda/agenda_home.htm or call 301-495-4600 to confirm the date and time. For information on Planning Board meetings in progress, please call the recorded hotline at 301-495-1333.
Local Young Readers Invited to Sign Up for Summer Reading Programs at County Public Libraries – to learn more go to: http://montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?ItemID=2185
Montgomery County Public Libraries to Offer Summer Reading Program for Adults – to learn more go to: http://montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?ItemID=2184
Commission for Women to Host Fundraiser for Immigrant Working Women's Rights Campaign – to learn more go to: http://montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?ItemID=2186
Montgomery County Hosts Juneteenth Celebration - Montgomery County Executive Douglas M. Duncan invites the public to the County’s 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m., at the Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. This year’s celebration will include world renowned smooth jazz recording artist Marcus Johnson. Jazz ensembles from John F. Kennedy, James Hurbert Blake and Montgomery Blair high schools will also perform.
Juneteenth was first celebrated on June 19, 1865, to mark the liberation of African American slaves in the U.S. by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. The program is sponsored by the County Executive’s Office of Community Outreach. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 240-777-2500.
The American Red Cross will have a Bloodmobile Drive at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department on June 9, 2006 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Donors can sign-up by calling 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Party Affiliation Change Deadline For Registered Voters. To view go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?ItemID=2173
Election Judges Needed For 2006 Elections. To view go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?ItemID=2175
Duncan Congratulates Newest Graduates from County’s Incubator Program; NetImmune is first graduate from Silver Spring Innovation Center; Applied Cell Sciences continues MTDC’s track record of success. To view go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?ItemID=2171
FAIRLAND LIBRARY JUNE EVENTS
ONLINE DATABASE TUTORIAL: A hands-on introduction to using the MCPL’s many online subscription information databases for homework, business and general research. Held Saturday, June 10 and 24 at 10 a.m. Call 240-773-9460 to register.
FAMILY STORYTIME: Stories, songs and fingerplays on Saturdays 10:30 a.m., June 3 and 17. Ages 3-6. Registration is not required.
FAIRLAND LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Saturday June 17, where bargains can be had for 50 cents to $1 and up. The sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Books in good condition donated for the sale are accepted at Fairland Library only the week prior to the date of the book sale. Call 240-773-9460 for information.
For a complete listing of all Fairland Library events, please follow this link.
2006 SOLAR ENERGY GRANT PROGRAM
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) will begin accepting applications for solar energy grants on June 1st, 2006. This year $1.5 million, the most ever committed to solar energy by the Maryland State Government, will be available for residential, business, and local government installations. Incentives cover 20 percent of system cost in three categories: Solar water heating grants up to $2,000; Residential photovoltaic solar grants up to $3,000; Non-residential photovoltaic solar grants up to $5,000. For more information on solar energy opportunities visit the Maryland Energy Administration’s Solar Energy Grant Program Web site at www.energy.maryland.gov/programs/renewable/solargrant, call 1-800-723-6374, or email meainfo@energy.state.md.us. 
If you are a Montgomery County resident that installed a solar energy system in 2006 or 2007 tell DEP about it. Email us your story and any pictures to dep.askdep@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Dept of Environmental Protection, Eric Coffman,
(240) 777-7754
eric.coffman@montgomerycountymd.gov
COUNTY COUNCIL LEGISTATIVE UPDATES
The following legislation was introduced May 25, 2006:
Expedited Bill 20-06, Soccer Plex – Lease Amendments – A public hearing is scheduled for June 13, 2006.
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/council/pdf/agenda/col/2006/060525/20060525_23.pdf
Bill 21-06, Retirement Savings Plan – Distribution of Benefit – A public hearing has been tentatively scheduled for June 13, 2006.
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/council/pdf/agenda/col/2006/060525/20060525_24.pdf
Special Capital Improvement Projects:
Bill 23-06, Judicial Center Annex
Bill 24-06, Silver Spring Library
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/council/pdf/agenda/col/2006/060525/20060525_26-
27.pdf
Bill 25-06, Procurement – Exemptions – A public hearing is scheduled for June 13, 2006
No background material available
Expedited Bill 26-06, Personnel – Retirement – Miscellaneous Amendments – A public hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2006
No background material available
The following Zoning Text Amendment was introduced May 25, 2006:
ZTA 06-17, Accessibility Improvements Exemption – A public hearing is scheduled for July 11, 2006. http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/council/pdf/agenda/col/2006/060525/20060525_33.pdf
FREE RAIN BARRELS!
 Saturday, June 3, 9:00-11:00 a.m. In partnership with Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, the Coca Cola Bottling Plant in Silver Spring, and through the support of the National Fish & Wildlife Federation, the Rainscapes Program is making 55-gallon Rain Barrels available for free to individuals. Assembly required. Barrels have been pre-drilled; all hardware provided except for an overflow hose (sump pump hose). One barrel per family. Brookside Gardens is located within Wheaton Regional Park at1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, Maryland. Call 301.962.1400 for directions. Please note: barrels are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Our friends at Brookside Gardens will provide rain checks (rain barrel checks?) if the supply is exhausted before 11:00 a.m. And fear not! Future distribution programs are coming!
Would you like more information about rain barrels and rain gardens? Learn more by visiting DEP’s website: rainscapes.org.
ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The African American Health Program administered by The People's Community Baptist Church and funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to offer mini-grants (ranging from $1,000 to $4,900) to community groups for specific health related projects geared to the African-American population of Montgomery County, Maryland. The grants must be used to educate target groups about specific health issues and encourage changes in individual behaviors, health services or policies that will promote improved health outcomes among African Americans. The approved grants will be in health areas consistent with the current priorities of the African American Health Program. We encourage projects that are linked to ongoing health related activities of the group seeking the mini-grant.
For a complete description of this program please follow this link.
DREAM DINNERS
The Maryland Small Business Development Center Capital Region is proud to announce the grand  opening of Dream Dinners. After extensive research and assistance from SBDC Counselor Damon Penn, Ms. Yihung Mohs is now the proud owner of the new franchise located on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly.
Dream Dinners is a unique company founded on a mission of bringing families together around the dinner table. They provide everything you need to assemble great dinners to enjoy as you relax and talk about the events of the day. They offer freedom from the hassles surrounding the planning and preparation of meals night after night. And they give friends and family an opportunity to come together in a fun-filled setting to assemble their Dream Dinners in just two quick hours.
If you have items that you would like to include in our newsletter please forward them to:
Eastco.citizen@Montgomerycountymd.gov
Our next meeting of the East County Citizens Advisory Board (ECCAB) will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 7:15PM at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, Md.
Residents and guests are invited to attend as the first 15 minutes of each meeting are reserved for Residents to address their concerns to the ECCAB.
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