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CPW-NW: Update on Lost Cocker Spaniel

zari — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:29:00 +0000

Dear Neighbors:

Good news! We’ve received the following report on the lost cocker spaniel:

Please remember that pets must be registered, and leashed with identification tags on them at all times when they are away from the owner’s property.

CPW-NW: Owner of Black Cocker Spaniel Sought

zari — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:45:39 +0000

Dear Neighbors:

We have received the following report from one of our Block Captains: << I found a beautiful black Cocker Spaniel — I am sure the owner is looking for him. I’ve called Animal Control, but was not able to reach Abigail [Lightning, the city's Animal Control Officer]. Will keep you posted.>>

If you know who the owner is, e-mail me at LHMalsawma@comcast.net with their contact info and i will ask the finder to contact them.

Zari Malsawma, CPW-NW Coordinator

Mosquito Spraying Starting This Week!

zari — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:58:37 +0000

Dear Neighbors:

We’re forwarding the following message for those of you who might be interested — please contact Stacey King (below) if you wish to be added to the mosquito spraying list.

—– Forwarded Message —–

I just got the confirmation letter from MD Dept of Agriculture, and surveillance/spraying is scheduled for Wednesday nights, starting this week. I have reported all spray requests that I have received so far, so provided the weather is cooperating, you may very well see MDA vehicles and/or technicians out conducting surveys and eventually spraying this Wednesday. Also attached is a newsletter MDA has developed to provide a little more education about mosquito control on individual properties. You may like to pass this around to your neighborhood contacts as well.

Thanks and have a nice afternoon,

Stacey

Stacey King

Administrative Assistant/Recycling Coordinator

City of College Park

Department of Public Works

9217 51st Avenue

College Park, MD 20740

Ph: 301.474.4194 ext. 211

Fax: 301.474.0825

sking@collegeparkmd.gov

www.collegeparkmd.gov

Mosquito Problems in CPW?

zari — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:51:10 +0000

Dear Neighbors:

We’re passing along the following message from Stacey King of Public Works:

We are quickly heading in the mosquito season, and MD Department of Agriculture (MDA) has begun the 2009 Mosquito Control Plan for the City of College Park by spreading larvicide granules in known potential mosquito breeding locations. Starting soon (not sure when yet), adult mosquito monitoring and spraying will take place on Wednesday nights. However, mosquito problems and spray requests must be made by residents in order for MDA to conduct surveys, and adult thresholds must be met and weather must be conducive for spraying to occur. I am the contact person for the City, so if any residents are noticing mosquito problems, want to put in a spray request, or have a spray objection, please call me at 301-474-4194 x 211, or email me at sking@collegeparkmd.gov.

When you call to make a spray request, please have in mind the following details:

1. name and address,

2. problem area,

3. time of day mosquitoes are worst, and

4. any areas of stagnant water

This information will help MDA get an idea of the spread of the problem and the best treatment method. Jeannine Dorothy, Entomologist with the MDA in charge of the Mosquito Control Program, has said to me recently that if she can get a group of residents who are experiencing a mosquito problem, she will come out and inspect the group of properties to help identify mosquito breeding areas that can be cleaned up or remedied. She is unable to make single-home visits, so the more neighbors you can get together the better. In the meantime, for anyone already experiencing problems, take a look around your yard to locate areas of standing water. Other practices to implement are to make sure your gutters are cleaned, change pet water dishes and bird baths once weekly, and store water-holding containers appropriately so they don’t catch water or remove them. You can also pick up a mosquito dunk (larvicide granules) from Public Works. The Asian Tiger mosquito only requires a very small amount of water to breed, and adults are active during the day rather than at dusk when spraying occurs. So for those nasty guys that bite you during the day, it is important to make every effort to eliminate standing water and the potential for them to breed.

Once I have been informed of the start date for adult survey and spraying, I’ll be sure to let you know, and the specific information will start to be posted in the Municipal Scene of the Gazette and on the Character Generator (ch. 71). So, please be sure to report problems, otherwise MDA may not spray.

Stacey King

Administrative Assistant/Recycling Coordinator

City of College Park

Department of Public Works

9217 51st Avenue

College Park, MD 20740

Ph: 301.474.4194 ext. 211

Fax: 301.474.0825

sking@collegeparkmd.gov

www.collegeparkmd.gov

White House Internship – deadline March 22, 2009

zari — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:00:33 +0000

We wanted to let you know of a great internship opportunity working for the Obama administration. President Obama has launched the White House Internship Program and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills.

Submission deadline for the Summer Internship Program is March 22, 2009. Applicants will be notified if they have been accepted by mid-April. The Summer Internship Program runs from May 22-August 14, 2009.

Please feel free to be in touch with us to share your concerns or whenever we can be of help.

Senator Jim Rosapepe
Delegate Barbara Frush
Delegate Ben Barnes
Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk

21st District Delegation
301 858 3141

President Obama Launches White House Internship Program:

The White House internship program provides a unique opportunity to gain job experience and an inside look at the life of the White House staff while developing leadership skills. “This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I’m proud that they will have this opportunity to serve,” said President Obama. “I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country.”

In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.

White House Internships are full-time unpaid positions and participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing for the duration of the program.

The 2009 Summer Internship program runs from May 22 to August 14, and the submission deadline is March 22, 2009.

Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:

US Citizens
Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship.
Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years.

Application for Summer 2009 Internship:

A completed application includes answers to three short essay questions, three letters of recommendation and an unofficial transcript. Applicants will be notified by mid-April of their acceptance into the White House internship program. The program will begin the end of May and end mid August. Application can be downloaded from website: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships

Presidential Departments:

Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship. Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.

White House Department of Scheduling and Advance
The Office of Cabinet Affairs
The White House Communications Department
The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Office of the First Lady
The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
The Office of Political Affairs
The Office of Management and Administration
The Office of White House Counsel
The Domestic Policy Council
The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
Office of the Vice President

For additional information, please visit the website: