THE ABERDEEN ADVOCATE
City of Aberdeen
60 N. Parke Street Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 272-1600
November 05, 2018
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 Veterans Day
While WWI officially ended on June 28, 1919, the actually fighting had ended several months earlier with the Armistice, which went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In 1954, Armistice Day was officially changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans.
In Aberdeen, there are roughly 19,000 veterans and in total, there are roughly 22 million living vets in the U.S. When you notice an individual in their uniform, or with a ballcap that represents their time serving, be sure to thank them for their service. Better yet, take the time to sit down with a veteran, get to know them, and ask them about serving their country.
On that note, you are cordially invited to attend the Veteran's Day Ceremony taking place on November 11th, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Ceremony will be held in Veteran's Memorial Park, located by the Aberdeen Library and Main Fire Station. We hope to see our community attend, and show support for our veterans.
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 No Shave November, Join the Fight Against Cancer!
Officers of the Aberdeen Police Department are putting down their razors in the month of November! Each day, 22,000 people die from cancer worldwide. There's a good chance that someone you know and love will be affected by this disease. Nearly half of cancer diagnoses and deaths are preventable. No-Shave November's mission is to not only raise funds for cancer research and treatment but to educate the population about preventative measures. We will be posting "weekly whisker updates" on our Facebook page. Vote for your favorite officer by donating & helping the fight against cancer! To make a donation, click here.
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 Aberdeen Lions Club Sales
Your Aberdeen Lions Club is now selling gourmet nuts! Cans are 2 lbs, 4 oz. and the assortment includes almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and pecans roasted and seasoned with sea-salt. What a great gift to take to mom and dad’s for Thanksgiving or as stocking stuffers for Christmas. They're only $20! To order your can, please visit the Lions Club on their Facebook page found here or contact a Lions member. Not a fan of nuts but still looking for a special treat? The Lions are also holding their Annual Fruit Sale! Oranges, tangelos, grapefruit, clementine's, apples, trio gift boxes of fruit, fresh fruit samplers, pears, and cheesecake. Prices start at just $17. To place your order, visit the Aberdeen Lions Club website here and click "Fundraisers" on the left-hand side.
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 What's Going Near Wal*Mart?
It's a question that folks at City Hall have been asked a lot this week. Once open ground off Old Philadelphia Road, this will soon be home to the new Aberdeen Logistics Center, a 500,000 square warehousing facility. When available, we will keep you up to date on any progress. Aberdeen is on the move!
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 Veterans Day Concert
Join Major General Randy Taylor, Senior Mission Commander of Aberdeen Proving Ground along with other APG and Fort Meade officials at the Veterans Day Concert 2018! You do not want to miss this sure-to-be-memorable event, which takes place at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront on Sunday, November 10, 2018 at 5:30 pm. Enjoy a patriotic concert performance by the Maryland Conservatory of Music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, and a special presentation honoring active military members and veterans. Proceeds benefit the following local organizations: Blind Industries & Services of Maryland (www.bism.org), Warriors on the Green (http://www.warriorsonthegreen.org/), and Sound Minds USA, a division of the Maryland Conservatory of Music (http://www.musicismagic.com/).
Tickets can be purchased at www.bism.org/veterans. Active military and veterans receive free admission (registration is required). No tickets sold at the door.
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 Holiday Schedule Change
Please be advised, due to Veteran's Day, trash and recycling will be one day delayed the week of 11/11/2018. There will be no bulk pickup and yard waste will be moved to Saturday (11/17).
City Hall will be closed on Monday November 12th in observance of the holiday. If you need to pay your water & sewer bill, please feel free to leave a check in our night deposit box, or save yourself the trip and pay online! Our new online platform allows you to create an account, pay bills, view past bills and more. To sign up today, click here.
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 F.O.G.'s
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, families hold large dinners. Indulge in the turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, and gravy. . . but be careful when cleaning up. Your sewer system is designed to handle normal waste discharge. When fats, oils, and grease (FOG’s) are poured down the sink, they cool and build up on the interior walls of your pipes. This can ruin your pipes, cause blockage, and a sewer backup in your home. Unless you want to deal with an expensive cleanup/fix, be sure to dispose of FOG’s properly.
What item’s are considered to be FOG’s? Typically, they are items such as butter, cooking oil, grease, food scraps, lard, margarine, meat scraps, and shortening. Holiday foods like gravy would be in this category.
How do you safely dispose of these? Always scrape plates into the trashcan before sitting them in the sink. Not only will this save your pipes, but you won’t have to touch old food when washing your dishes. If you have grease from a frying pan, wait until it solidifies and wipe it in the trashcan or pour it into an old coffee can. Once the can is full, place it in your trashcan.
Not sure if your item is a FOG? When it doubt… just throw it out! Your wallet will thank you.
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 Stream Live Council Meetings
Can't make it to a Council Meeting but want to stay informed? Just visit the City's webpage (www.AberdeenMD.gov) and click on "Legislative Sessions". Here, you can watch Council Meetings in real time! Interested in the new Upper Chesapeake freestanding medical treatment plan in Aberdeen? Again, your City's webpage has all the information being presented to the Council.
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If there’s something you would like to see in an upcoming Advocate, email us at fbanuelos@aberdeenmd.com. Also, please invite your family and friends to keep up with news from around the city by signing up for the Advocate. Just go to the City’s homepage (www.aberdeenmd.gov) and click on the “City Newsletter” button at the top left of the page.
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 Unplug at the Library
Put down the electronics and step away! Join the Aberdeen Library during International Games Week to play some new and older family board games. Events will take place on November 5th beginning at 4:00 p.m. While you're there, make sure you check out all of the cool books the Library has to offer.
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 Community Blood Drive
The City of Aberdeen is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross. On November 8th, we encourage you to stop by City Hall and donate. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. You could potentially save a life. The blood drive will take place at 60 N. Parke Street from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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 Veteran's Day Celebration
Join members of your community on November 11th as they honor all veteran's. Celebration will take place in Veteran's Memorial Park, which is at the bottom of the Rogers Street ramp. Start time is 11:00 a.m. prompt.
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 Cookie With A Cop
If you missed the last Cookie With A Cop event, here's your chance to sit down with members of the Aberdeen Police Department, ask questions, have fun, and indulge in a free cookie! In partnership with Chick-Fil-A, APD invites you to join them on November 13th from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Aberdeen Chick-Fil-A location for their next Cookie With A Cop night. Your kids will have a blast talking to officers, coloring, and issuing fake tickets to officers.
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 Harford Community College Open House
Start your college planning early with a visit to the new HCC campus on November 18, 10 AM-2 PM at the APGFCU Arena. Faculty and staff from all programs will share interactive presentations and discuss opportunities for prospective students. Admissions and advising staff will answer questions and assist with the registration process. Campus tours will also be offered. For more information, please click here.
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 B-I-N-G-O
Come one, come all! Bingo is held at the American Legion every Thursday and 2nd Sunday of the month. This event is open to the public, so be sure to grab your friends and head on over. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Bingo starts at 6:15 p.m. and Sunday Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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