The Cool Spring Terrace Civic Association is having a virtual meeting on June 25 at 11:00 Am via Zoom. Please see your email or contact the CSTCA Vice President at cbaurcivic@gmail.com for Zoom information.
Date: February 26, 2022, 11 AM- Noon
Officers in Attendance: President Kim Crews, Vice President Cynthia Baur, Treasurer Andrea Kenner, Secretary Ted Hull
Members in Attendance: Dennis Chesters, Carol Hurwitch, Jon Robinson, Johnette Anderson
Vice President Baur called the meeting to order at 11:09. She thanked everyone for their work to keep the community clean and safe.
Adjournment at 12:05 pm
Next meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2022.
You Have 2 Ways to Vote– and Your Vote Really Counts.
1) Remotely: Request a “Mail-In” Ballot to vote via USPS Mail or official Maryland Drop Box
2) Or, you can Vote In-Person
Consider being an election judge.
The state and county has called out for election administration assistance to replenish their ranks of election judges. Any U.S. citizen over 18 years old can help smooth the way for their fellow citizens,’ as they cast their ballots at polling places during Early Voting and on Election Day. Due to the pandemic, many older poll workers have stepped aside. Additionally with Primary election date delays, there are many more vacancies than usual this election cycle.
At the October 23, 2021, CSCTA General Membership meeting, the Association moved to oppose the County Council’s amendment to Resolution CR-123-2021 and the boundaries depicted on the “Davis Map”and instead adopt the original map recommended by the Redistricting Commission. The CSTCA bases our objection on
The CSTCA Board will submit a letter to the County Council voicing our objection to the Davis Map and the process in advance of the public hearing scheduled for November 16. The Redistricting Commission map is the only map that has followed best practices of having scrutiny and input by the County’s residents and having minimal changes in the boundaries.
To learn more, here is recent news coverage of this issue.
● Article from the DiamondBack
· Article from Maryland Matters on redistricting news.
· Article from the Washington Post on redistricting in Prince George’s County
On November 16, the Council will hold a public hearing on the Amended Davis Map, CR-123-2021. You can sign up to comment here and at least a day before the hearing. We encourage you to contact Councilwoman Deni Taveras and the two at-large councilpersons Mel Franklin and Calvin Hawkins to voice your opinion.
Mel Franklin Council Member (At-Large)
MFranklin1@co.pg.md.us
At-LargeMemberFranklin@co.pg.md.us
Phone: (301) 952-2638
Calvin S. Hawkins, II Chair, Council Member (At-Large)
At-LargeMemberHawkins@co.pg.md.us
Phone: (301) 952- 2195
Deni Taveras Vice-Chair, Council Member (District 2)
DLTaveras@co.pg.md.us
Councildistrict2@co.pg.md.us
Phone: (301) 952-4436
For more FY 23 County Budget information, including additional Council-initiated budget enhancements and the Chair’s remarks, visit the Council’s FY 23 Budget Portal.
Please join us for the next Cool Spring Terrace Civic Association (CSTCA) General Membership meeting. It is scheduled for Saturday October 23, 2021, 11 AM-Noon via ZOOM. We will have a number of updates on County initiatives and expect a visit from our local Prince George’s County police patrol officer. For the ZOOM meeting link and sign on information, see your email or contact VP Cynthia Baur — cbaurcivic@gmail.com
Agenda
Treasurer’s Report
Minutes from June Meeting
Discussion of Redistricting Proposal for Prince George’s County
COVID Updates
Report from Officer Brown
Review of the State of the District Meeting
Other topics
On Wednesday, August 18th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Prince George’s County Public Schools will be hosting a virtual community town hall about the logistics of delivering the New Cherokee Lane Elementary School (CLES Modular Delivery Town Hall). Some of the topics for discussion include the schedule, traffic flow, street closures, and community impacts. This will be a great opportunity to share your input and ask questions. To register, click here
Dear Neighbor,
Are you, someone in your family, or someone you know thinking about getting a Covid-19 vaccine? It’s a very good idea! If everyone gets the vaccine, our neighborhood is safer. Your family is less likely to suffer from the long-term consequences of COVID or experience unnecessary and premature deaths.
If you are unvaccinated: wearing a mask, washing hands and social distancing are all good as well — definitely keep doing that. And — the very best way to protect from this disease is to get vaccinated. And now, people 12 years and older are eligible for the very effective, widely available, and FREE Covid-19 vaccines.
Maybe you were taking a bit of time to decide, or it wasn’t convenient to your schedule, and now you are ready to go!
Check out this calendar to find a nearby mobile vaccine unit coming close to our neighborhood soon.
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=80
Or find another place convenient to you with this vaccine site locator:
Do you need a ride to get your shot?
Please see the link below for a ride to a vaccine site with Uber or Lyft (maybe free if you qualify) —- or contact neighbor Carol Hurwitch 240-461-9238 for help.
https://www.uber.com/us/en/coronavirus/
https://www.lyft.com/vaccine-access
Or maybe you still have questions about the vaccines….
Talk to your doctor or health care provider—they are very knowledgeable about this disease. They will give you the facts based on science and help you make a healthy decision that’s best for you, your family and your community. There is a lot of misinformation out on social media. Talk with people you trust.
The Prince George’s County Health Department has a lot of useful information:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDPGC/bulletins/2e780d7
Why do indeed to get the vaccine?
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/34529/Why-Get-The-Vaccine-English-PDF
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/34530/Why-Get-The-Vaccine-Spanish-PDF
4 Things to Know about the Covid-19 Vaccine
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/34521/Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-English-PDF
https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/34522/Vaccine-Fact-Sheet-Spanish-PDF
About the Cool Spring Terrace Civic Association. Your local community’s civic association is providing you with this information as a reminder because we care about you, our neighbor. We understand that it is not always easy for everyone to get a vaccine, for different reasons, and would like to help.
Let us help you, or someone you know, find your way to easily get a Covid-19 vaccine and help get rid of this pandemic once and for all.
If you have other questions, please contact
Carol Hurwitch
240-461-9238
Of your neighborhood Cool Spring Terrace Civic Association
We have three winners! You still have time to walk the neighborhood and see the festive displays in the neighborhood. Thanks to Carol Hurwitch and Jon Robinson for supplying the images and Eric Euell for joining us on the walk. We enjoyed walking the neighborhood and viewing the delightful displays on this cold winter evening. We hope you will enter the contest next year and appreciate the new annual event with your neighbors. The Winners
BEST HOLIDAY SPIRIT with FESTIVE LIGHTS: Miguel Velasquez
BEST CURBSIDE APPEAL with FESTIVE SURPRISES: Glenn Kirkland
BEST UNIFIED FESTIVE HOLIDAY STORY: Oscar Perez and Family
Honorable Mention: Brenda Trinidad and Elias Hernandez and Family
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BEST HOLIDAY SPIRIT with FESTIVE LIGHTS
This winner on Curry Drive features a walkway lit by regal lampposts. Large majestic structures including raised lampposts at intervals on the low fence and huge wreaths on the upper story truly festivize this home. Each regal element lifts the viewer into the spirit of the holidays as they scan across the lawn and along house-front. Walk down the sidewalk in front and you’ll feel cheered as if in a processional. From any angle, it’s both welcoming and stunning.
BEST CURBSIDE APPEAL with FESTIVE SURPRISES
A real curbside holiday treasure hunt on Rambler! Taking full advantage of a corner lot, a neighbor is likely to walk from front to side to notice the many wonderful surprises! There is clearly much thoughtfulness in placement of so many details. The surprises include everything from blue and gold little glittering lights on bushes, huge round ornaments on a tiny tree, a big bowed lamppost that is sentry to a candy cane lined driveway running into the glowing red carport — to delicate moving lights projected across the side and bright snowflakes cheerfully dangling from the upper deck. This winner is unified by all windows on both sides with a flickering candle and every door a welcome wreath. Check out the photos, but visit in person.
Walk around again and again to be sure you don’t miss a glowing treasure.
BEST UNIFIED FESTIVE HOLIDAY STORY
Ho, Ho, Ho! What’s atop the roof? And where’s Santa? Maybe he’s inside this serene and cozy home on Rambler Drive. This winner is wrapped in a tasteful display of elegantly strung and projected lights. The three trees on curb strip are not forgotten–they are festively graced with golden lights too. It’s magical from many angles, yet all eyes go right back to the roof….neighbors are thinking ‘Yes! I remember now clearly how this story goes!’
Thanks to the other entries and other neighbors with decorated homes.
Rotating Santa heads and wreaths. Candy canes that change colors. Festive and fun!
Stick around to see what happens next.
Kim Crews, President, Cool Spring Terrace Civic Association
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