Caroline County Maryland

Governor O'Malley Names Members of Task Force to Study Septic Pollution

(Media-Newswire.com) - Annapolis, MD ( June 21, 2011 ) – Governor O’Malley today named a broad cross-section of representatives from business, agriculture, science, environmental advocacy and government from throughout Maryland to study the issue of the use of on-site sewage disposal systems, commonly known as septic systems.  The Executive Order creating the Task Force on Sustainable Growth and Wastewater Disposal followed a vigorous debate on the issue during the 2011 legislative session over the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act ( SB 846 and HB 1107 ).
“I am charging this task force with examining this issue in greater depth and we look forward to its conclusions,” said Governor O’Malley.  “We must continue the progress we are making toward restoring the Chesapeake Bay and other waterways.  This effort is not about stopping growth - it is about stemming the tide of major housing developments built on septic systems to generate clean water and protect our environment and public health.”

Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Chair of the House Environmental Matters Committee, will lead the Task Force on Sustainable Growth and Wastewater Disposal.  Jon Laria, partner in the law firm of Ballard Spahr and Chair of the Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission, will serve as vice chair.

Other members are Erik Fisher, land use planner with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Fred Tutman, executive director of the Patuxent Riverkeepers and a member of the Patuxent River Commission; Robert Mitchell, administrator of the Environmental Programs Division of Worcester County; C.R. Bailey, vice president of Marrick Properties; Worcester County Commissioner Madison “Jimmy” Bunting, Jr.; Rob Etgen, executive director of the  Eastern Shore Land Conservancy; Pat Langenfelder, president of the Maryland Farm Bureau; Talbot County farmer Richard Hutchinson; Jim Rapp, executive director of Delmarva Low-Impact Tourism Experiences; Robert Sheesley, owner of Eco-Sense Inc. environmental consultancy; Dr. Kelton ( Kelly ) Clark, director of the Morgan State University Estuarine Research Center in St. Leonard and chair of the Patuxent River Commission; attorney Brian Hammock of Venable LLC; and Robin Truiett-Theodorson, member and former president of the Abell Improvement Association.

Additional members, as specified in the Executive Order, are State Senator Paul G.

Caroline Summerfest 2011 Will be “Out of this World” for Area ...

Despite a sluggish economy and challenging local budgets Caroline Summerfest, now in its 23rd year, has remained steadfast to its commitment to provide a top notch, fun two-day free family festival to area festivalgoers. In fact, if anything, the economy has inspired the festival organizers to be even more creative and entrepreneurial in its execution of the festival, which has consistently attracted between 12,000-14,000 attendees during the past three years.

Just like most small businesses and organizations, festival organizers reviewed and tightened budgets while also developing strategies to retain corporate sponsorships, and it has worked.

“We managed to retain the integrity and energy of this much-loved family event by infusing our planning with creative programming and marketing ideas. Three years ago when the federal government developed its stimulus package we created our own which continues this year,” says Sue Simmons, event coordinator and director of Caroline County Recreation & Parks.

“Summerfest corporate sponsors are entered into a drawing for a $1,200.00 media marketing package that includes radio and print advertising as well as public relations consulting. This tactic created a value-added element for both businesses renewing their support as well as new businesses that were looking for ways to do community outreach while being attentive to their bottom line,” she adds.

The fact that corporate sponsorship is the fastest growing marketing medium didn’t hurt either. According to IEG, a global leader in the sponsorship industry, sponsorships are particularly attractive to businesses because they not only get their business name out (visibility and brand), but also do so using a technique that consumers will respond to, thereby deepening their relationship with a desired target market.

Caroline Summerfest has become a long-standing tradition for area families as their last hooray before summer’s end, making it a great promotional vehicle for “the cradle to the grave” businesses that market to families. This year’s event — with an outer space theme — is set for Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20, Sponsorships are still available and begin at $250.00. Sponsorships that include an information booth at the festival begin at $375.00. Booth space must be reserved in advance and are available on a first come, first served basis with a suggested deadline of July 8.

Current sponsors Caroline Summerfest 2011: Space Odyssey sponsors at press time include: American Legion Post 29; Arby’s and Goosecreek Markets; Branson and Branson; Carmean Grain, Inc.; Choptank Electric; Choptank Supply; CNB; Comcast Cable Television of Delmarva, Inc.; Lifetime Well Drilling; Moore Funeral Home; PNC Bank; Preston Automotive Group; Prettyman Manor; Sisk Fullfillment Center; Smiles by Holsinger & Higgins; Towers Concrete; and Vitech Consulting Services.

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History of Caroline County, Maryland, from Its Beginning

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