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Fall Tree & Shrub Sale

We are excited to announce the launch of our first annual Fall Tree & Shrub Sale.
If you did not know, fall is the best time to plant a tree! We are taking orders
NOW though September 19
for 15 species of native trees and shrubs; pick up is on Saturday, October 4. Our trees and shrubs are one year old and come in easy-to-transport three gallon plastic containers. They are hardy, drought-tolerant and will establish themselves quickly. The cost is $45 per tree/shrub. (Community greening organizations and watershed associations receive promotional pricing of $35.)
We are also offering a Tree Planting & Care Workshop on October 7 at 6:30pm. Learn basic care and maintenance from a nursery professional. The cost is $5 with the purchase of a tree.
Call Jessica Walbridge at 410-448-5663, ext. 115 to sign up.
Please visit our website for more information or to place an order:
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I had a really neat one today.

[From Bike Forums:]
While riding thru a downtown area, with very light traffic. I was in the right hand lane of a 4 lane street, about 4′ off the car doors. A young (considering my 62) woman came roaring up behind me, layed on the horn, and yelled something profane at me as she passed. I almost yelled back, but she went by too quickly.
The really cool part, was that she failed to recognize the bicycle cop next to her in the other lane, waiting to turn left….
He flipped on his go fast lights, and siren, (color me surprised!)and pulled her over about a block down the street, when she caught the next red – and then stopped me too as I rode by. He just wanted my name and phone number as a witness, to add to her summons for aggressive driving…..
We do have a fair sized contingent of bicycle cops in the town where I frequently ride, see them on the trails, parks, and downtown areas frequently. They always wave, and exchange pleasantries.
That had to be the coolest thing I ever saw happen!!!!!!!
I sure hope I get to go to court!!!!!!!
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Essex Trike Stolen

[From Craig’s list:]

My handi-capped son had his adult Trike stolen from him. The bike was a Miami brand 24" trike, beige in color with a basket on the back. It had Mountain bike tires on it and no fenders.It was a single speed trike and it worked well for him with his handi-capped issues. He was physically thrown off the bike and the kid rode away on it. The boy had blond hair and was about 15 years old. It happened around Sussex School. The police have never found the bike and my sone is heart broken. If you have any information as to the where abouts of this bike please email me and it will be kept in strict confidence. I really just want to get the bike back for my son.
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Anti-cyclist bias admitted by Post’s Ombudsman

[From the Bike Washington DC list:]
Please take action!
I wrote the ombudsman of the Washington Post to complain about the anti-cyclist bias apparent in its titling of the original letter to the editor ["Why Do Bicyclists Dice With Death?"] and this is the answer I received. Everything makes sense now. Poor little Deborah Howell drives on MacArthur Blvd ever morning and also feels victimized by nasty cyclists who won’t get out of the way. Quote:
"Ms. Taylor, I drive daily on MacArthur Blvd. and it happens to me all the time. I don’t disagree with Mr. Arundel. Deborah
Deborah Howell
Washington Post Ombudsman"
Below is the complaint I wrote to Ms. Howell:
"I am writing specifically about a letter to the editor titled "Why Do Bicyclists Dice With Death?" published on August 15. The author of this letter complains about bicyclists riding on MacArthur Blvd instead of on the [very terrible] side path. In my opinion, the author is an ignorant bully, but his attitude is unfortunately all too common amongst DC area drivers. However, my complaint tonight is not about this man’s opinion so much as it is about the title given to his letter. By asserting that cyclists are doing something risky [when they are not], the _Post_ gives undue weight to this man’s view and essentially blames the victim.
Mr. Arundel seems to assert that cyclists _force_ him to drive in an unsafe manner, when the responsibility is Mr. Arundel’s alone. The inflammatory title to the letter endorses Mr. Arundel’s absurd point of view.
Please try to tone down the anti-cyclist rhetoric.
Nancy Taylor"
I urge every one of you to write Ms. Howell [ombudsman AT washpost DOT com] and complain about her using her position as a soapbox for her own opinions.
In a follow up to Ms. Howell I asked her to explain exactly what IT is that happens to her and how it harms her. [She sees cyclists?]
–Nancy
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24 Hours of Booty

24 Hours of Booty, Inc., which runs the Official 24-Hour Cycling Event of the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the only 24-hour road cycling charity event in the country, will be hosting the 24 Hours of Booty of Columbia, Md. on the “Booty Loop” at the Gateway Business Park from Noon, Saturday, Sept. 6 to Noon, Sunday, Sept. 7.
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Second Baltimore Area Transit Advocacy Summit set for September 4th

Our second Baltimore Area Transit Advocacy Summit will be held at the Knott Foundation, 3904 Hickory Avenue in Hampden on September 4th from 9 AM to 1 PM. We’ll be focusing on creating a workable vision for transit in the Baltimore area and discussing a legislative agenda for the 2009 General Assembly session.

Seating for this summit is very limited. Please contact rchambers"at"onelesscar.org if you are interested in attending.