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Volume I Issue #37 October, 2014 C. David Copenhaver,

Editor


Welcome to our latest issue of the ACC eNews. This eNews has been developed in an effort to reach out to the residents of
Abingdon. Our purpose is to provide you an opportunity to become more informed and to encourage more
participation at our monthly meetings! Please share this eNews with your neighbors. Why not plan to
join us at our next meeting on Monday, October 27, 2014 from 6:30pm -7:30pm at the Abingdon Public
Library, 2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD 21009. Join us and participate; take that leap of faith, you
may find it rewarding! (For additional information, contact me at abingdoncc@gmail.com.)

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Abingdons Treasures: The Bel Air Lions Club
District 22-A was created to serve as a part of a Multiple District. I t is composed of 35 Lions Clubs with nearly 1200
members, serving six counties in the Central Maryland area, including all of Harford County.

The Bel Air Lions Club has been serving the greater Bel Air community since 1942. Their community outreach
programs and youth initiatives are designed to help those in need. They do not require that you
belong to any particular religious affiliation or financially support the organization in any way.
They do ask that you return one good deed with another and perform an act of kindness. This way,
the cycle of compassion and goodwill continue indefinitely. They are always looking for
volunteers. You will find that through volunteering, you will find happiness and strength.
Their doors are always open. You are invited to attend, as their guest, a dinner meetings. The meetings are held at
the Richlin Ballroom, Edgewood Road on the 1st and 3
rd
Tuesday of each month at 6:20 PM.

Lions Clubs International, a service membership organization of 1,368,683 members world-wide, was founded in
the United States on June 7, 1917, by Melvin Jones, a Chicago businessman. Jones asked, with regard to his
colleagues, "What if these men who are successful because of their drive, intelligence and ambition, were to put
their talents to work improving their communities?" Jones' personal code, "You can't get very far until you start
doing something for somebody else," reminds many Lions of the importance of community service.

The Lions motto is We Serve. Local Lions Club programs include sight conservation, hearing and speech
conservation, diabetes awareness, youth outreach, international relations, environmental issues, and many other
programs.

Lions club members volunteer their time and talents to meet needs wherever they exist. Lions are especially
dedicated to serving the blind and visually impaired, a commitment made after Helen Keller challenged the
members to become her "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" on June 30, 1925 during the
International convention held in Cedar Point, Ohio.

The Bel Air Lions Club Mission:
To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.
To promote the principles of good government and good citizenship.
To take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
To unite the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
To provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest provided however, that
partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members.
To encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to
encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public
works and private endeavors.

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Dates to Ponder:
First Fridays
October 3, 2014
5:00pm 8:00pm
Main & Office Streets, Harford County's BEST block party-local, live music, beer & wine, delicious food
vendors, face painting, and more! Band: The Klassix. Call 443.823.1797 or visit www.downtownbelair.com

Farmers Market
October 4, 2014
7:00am 11:00am
Mary Risteau Courthouse Parking Lot, Thomas & Bond Streets. The market sells only fresh, local produce and
fruit in season, locally raised beef, chicken, pork, milk, eggs, cheese, flowers and shrubs. Includes three organic
vendors. Specialty vendors to include hummus, salsa, baked goods, jams/jellies, and more. Sponsored by the
Town of Bel Air, Bel Air Farmers Market, Inc., and Harford County Office of Economic Development. For
current market information, please refer to the website at www.belairfarmersmarket.com
farmers@belairfarmersmarket.com.

Darlington Apple Festival
October 4, 2014
10:00am 5:00pm
Village of Darlington, The Darlington Apple Festival is an annual event held the first Saturday in October, rain or
shine, in the quaint village of Darlington, Maryland in the north-east corner of Harford County. The festival
includes an outdoor stage with all day entertainment, hundreds of country crafters exhibiting and selling their
work, a fall harvest of mums, pumpkins, and of course, Apples! There is also a children's area with games and
kids can even stuff their own scarecrows. There are also hayrides for the whole family all day long. And Food!
All the usual things plus pit beef, barbecue, seafood, apple fritters, apple cake, candy apples, "Apple Delight" and
more! No Dogs or other pets are allowed on the festival site with the exception of handicapped assistance dogs,
dogs used by law enforcement and dogs displayed at the festival site under the restriction and control of qualified
handlers. FREE. www.darlingtonapplefest.org

Its a Mystery Bag Bingo
October 11, 2014
6:30pm...
Bel Air Armory, 37 Main St., Bel Air. Doors open at 6:30pm. Games begin at 7pm. Bring your family and friends
to a twist on the usual bingo games. The mystery bags, valued over $50 each, will be filled with items from Vera
Bradley, Thirty-One, Willow House, Stella & Dot as well as gift cards to local restaurants and shops. The evening
will include 20 regular bingos, 3 special ones and a 50/50 raffle. Drinks and food will be available. $15 in
advance, $18 at the door. 410.836.0333 info@lasos.org www.lasos.org

Last Day to Register to Vote
October 14, 2014
Last Day to Register to Vote
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Early Voting Begins
October 23, 2014

Striking out Homelessness Bowl-A-Thon
October 25. 2014
3:30pm-7:00pm
Forest Hill Lanes, 1 Maurice Drive, Forest Hill, Striking out Homelessness annual fundraising bowl-a-thon to
benefit the Welcome One Emergency Shelter and Havens of Hope Housing Program. Your $20 registration fee
includes 3 games and shoe rental. Each bowler is encouraged to obtain pledges, those collecting $100 or more
will receive a free event t-shirt. A variety of trophies will be awarded. For additional information on registering
you, your family or group, please contact Marie Dekowski 410.371.5825 marie.dekowski@gmail.com
www.welcomeoneshelter.com

Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot
October 28, 2014

Halloween
October 31, 2014
The municipalities listed below have recommended the following Trick-or-Treat times: City of Aberdeen - 5pm
to 8pm, Town of Bel Air 5:00pm to 8:00pm, City of Havre de Grace 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Outside these municipalities, Harford County Sheriffs Office recommends trick or treaters go out between the
hours of 6pm to 8pm. Law enforcement agencies will have additional patrol officers working on October 31st to
assist the community and to help insure you have a safe and Happy Halloween. Citizens are encouraged to report
unusual or suspicious activity to the Sheriffs Office by calling 410-838-6600. In cases of emergency, call 9-1-1

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Thirteen Helpful Tips to Make Sure Your Kids
Have a Healthy and Happy Halloween.


Getting all dressed in your costume to go trick-or-treating? Pure spooky joy. To keep it fun, everyone
needs to stay safe.
1. Have adult supervision. Accompany your kids if you dont think theyre old enough to trick-or-treat on
their own.
2. There is safety in numbers. If theyre old enough to trick-or-treat without an adult, tell your kids to stay
in a group.
3. Map out your plan. Designate a route before your kids begin trick-or-treating, and make sure they stick
to it.
4. Take the long way 'round. Have your kids trick-or-treat in areas where there are a lot of people around.
They should also avoid taking short-cuts through alleys and parking lots.
5. Try tick-or-treat-friendly homes. Ensure your kids only visit houses with lights on. And, you might
also suggest the houses they visit have some sort of Halloween decoration on the porch.
6. Stay outside. Make sure your kids dont go inside someones house. They can get their candy from the
porch.
7. Remain visible. Dress your kids in a bright costume so others can see them. If their costume is dark,
have your kids wear reflective strips or carry a glow stick or flashlight.
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8. Remember, shorter = safer. Goes without saying but just in case you forget, ensure your kids costumes
arent so long that they can trip over them.
9. Don't cover the face. Instead of masks, have your kids wear make-up so they can see better.
10. Quality-check treats. Check your kids candy before they eat it. Throw out any candy that is not in its
original wrapper or looks like it has been tampered with.
11. Say "no" to strangers. Tell your kids to never accept a ride or go anywhere with a stranger.
12. Obey the law. Encourage your kids to follow all the regular rules for walking around. That includes
looking both ways before crossing, obeying all traffic laws and using cross walks and crossing lights
where available.
13. Have a great time! Finally, make sure your kids have tons of fun and get lots and lots of candy.
(Source: Kaboose.com, some changes were made.)
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Next Meeting:
Abingdon Community Council
October 27, 2014
Abingdon Public Library
6:30pm 7:30pm
2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD.




Special Guest Speaker:

Jeff Karberg
Identity Theft Program Administrator at Office of the Maryland Attorney General

Protect yourself from identity theft: The Attorney General's Identity Theft Unit has
tools available to help victims of identity theft address their problems, and to help all
consumers protect themselves from identity thieves.

A Must attend opportunity...
What is Identity Theft?
How to Protect Yourself from ID Theft.
How to Tell If You Are a Victim.
How to Recover From ID Theft.
Additional Resources.


Members
Cynthia Hergenhahn, Chairperson
C. David Copenhaver
Recording Secretary: Donna Copenhaver