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June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 1 Inside the Monocle A Biweekly Newspaper June 3, 2005 Volume 2, Number 7 Mercury SpoĴ ed At Dickerson Incinerator A Mystery History in Barnesville? By Rande Davis The RRF will operate just two Steps taken to analyze and test See Page 17. incinerators for the time being until the environment in and around the Early Sunday morning, an employee tests and analyses can be performed incinerator will be taken throughout at the Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) to make sure that there is no envi- in the coming weeks. The EPA’s toxic in Dickerson spo ed some liquid Mer- ronmental problem in restarting the characteristic leach procedures (TCLP) cury at the incinerator site, triggering a will be utilized to monitor any pos- series of HAZMAT events that resulted sible impact from this incident. in shu ing down one of the three burn- More standardized testing of ers on site. employees’ blood and of the build- A er notifying the Maryland ing and offi ces will continue so as to Department of Environment (MDE) safeguard workers at the site. LaDana a HAZMAT team from Montgomery does not think there is any signifi cant County Fire and Rescue came to the concern for the general public outside An All-County tribute on Page 23. site to assess the situation and begin of the facility. However, analyses will the process of isolating the incident and continue so as to be on the safe side. initiating the cleanup process. The incinerator most likely will not be It is not uncommon for mercury to The Montgomery County Resource Recovery back in operation for at least a couple show up at the incinerator through trash Facility, where the mercury was recovered. of more weeks. collection, according to Joseph LaDana, Emphasizing again that it is not Montgomery County’s senior on-site en- burner. Residual ash from Sunday uncommon for mercury to show up, gineer. What made this unusual was the night’s burn did not indicate any Mr. LaDana could only speculate as large quantity. Offi cials have estimated particular problem and tests in area to the source of such a large amount. the amount of mercury to be at about ponds as of Friday, May 27, showed An individual or company that was twenty pounds. Mercury is a heavy that there were no traceable levels “dumping” a large quantity of prod- substance and twenty pounds would of mercury in the water. Any proce- ucts that include mercury through the be approximately what could be held dure of testing fi sh will have to wait residential trash removal system is a An Eagle Scout tribute on Page 23. in two hands cupped together, stated enough time for the mercury to show strong possibility at this point. Trans- LaDana. up in their system. fer stations and beauty spots have col- The incinerator has carbon fi ltering Mercury is a very toxic and heavy lection facilities that should have been system to address this type of environ- substance that ordinarily does not used rather than simply dumping the mental pollution concern. In the fi nal pose a major threat unless it is inhaled mercury-containing product. Most analysis, the incident is not expected to in a vaporized state. Individuals are fi rms handling large quantities of mer- be of major concern. The burner was o en exposed to it through fl orescent cury are generally well versed in their only operating at seventy percent capac- lighting, fi llings, thermometers and disposal procedures. At this point the ity Sunday morning, and as a safety even in the new children’s running cleanup in and around the incinerator pre-caution, an increase in carbon was shoes that have fl ashing lights, accord- site will be completed within the com- introduced to mitigate any potential ing to LaDana. ing days and the operation at the RRF eff ects. should be back to normal soon. Is this how many people it takes to put on Monocacy’s Monocacy Aqueduct: As Good As New fi nest bull roast? Not nearly. By Rande Davis persons Roscoe Bartle and Connie See Family Album on Page 2. this seven-arched structure is the larg- Morella, the federal dollars required est of the eleven all-stone aqueducts A large group of supporters of the to pull this project off was earmarked on the 100 miles of the canal. Monocacy Aqueduct and the C&O Ca- in the national budget. A partnership of the C&O Canal nal Association showed up on Saturday, Association, American Society of May 21 to celebrate the renovation of the Civil Engineers, and National Trust aqueduct, which is the end result of a six —Continued on Page 16 for Historical Preservation joined million dollar, seven year project. forces to rebuild what was to be Built in 1833, the aqueduct was designated in 1998 as one of the engineered by Benjamin Wright, “father most endangered historical sites in of American engineering,” who learned the nation. this trade through on-the-job training Through bi-partisan political on the Erie Canal in New York. Built The cemetery wall is repaired, Route support spearheaded by Senator to maintain an unimpeded path for the 28 is open, Big Woods Road returns Paul Sarbanes and Congress- C&O canal over the Monocacy River, to normal. If they do this again they’re going to need a new banner. June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 2 Family Album State Delegate Rick Weldon, Frederick County Director of Tourism John Fiesler, Vice President, Board of County Commissioners Mike Cady, and Frederick County Commissioner John Lovell, at the Monocacy Basket Bingo was operated by the The Aqueduct rededication. Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes at the MGs queued up at White’s Ferry. Monocacy Aqueduct rededication. Photo by Ed Lunsford The Craft y Ladies and Gents at the Students from Monocacy Elementary Poolesvile Memorial United Methodist School at the Monocacy Ge ing ready for the show, specifi cally John Poole Middle School’s Church Bull Roast. Aqueduct rededication. performance of Sahara Nights. Sales/Account Rep Needed Poolesville Lawn Maint/Landscaping Firm needs sales person. Good people skills. No cold calls, fl exible hours, p/t, good commissions. Retiree preferred, no experience needed. Will train. 301-972-7191 June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 3 June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 4 June 3, 2005 The Monocacy Monocle Page 5 but they still have an innocence about At Your Service them. He enjoys helping and watching them grow and develop an apprecia- Singing in a Round tion for the arts. Bill has also enjoyed By Marcie Gross the great support from the school. However, he says that his biggest Life imitates art. Do you remem- satisfaction is that many of the parents ber singing “Row, Row, Row Your at the school today were his former Boat” in a round as a child? It’s the students. He is overjoyed when they same words over and over again – a come in to visit and express their hap- cycle – and everyone loves it because piness that he is still at Poolesville El- it is fun. Well, for Mr. Bill Harris, the ementary and teaching their children. well-known and loved music teacher Mr. Harris loves to teach all at Poolesville types of music. He feels it is impor- Elementary School, tant to teach the his life is like a multicultural round. He started aspects of mu- with a love of music sic. In addition, singing. Music has patriotic songs been a constant in such as “The Star his entire life, and Spangled Banner” now he has started teach children the singing again. history behind Not only does he the music, too. have music in his Bill also exposes own heart, but has the children to a brought music into li le music theory, the hearts of others music history, through teaching and some sight and performing. Al- reading. The kids low me to tell you seem to love it the story of a man Bill Harris all. Somehow, Bill who let music guide even fi nds time to his way. work with Poolesville High School on Bill Harris is a native Washing- their productions. tonian. He says that he inherited his Bill is not only a music teacher. Published by Monocacy Press, LLC Grandfather’s legacy as a singer. As a This man loves to travel and has been P.O. Box 175 young boy, Bill was happy to sing in fortunate enough to travel all over the Poolesville, MD 20837 the Children’s Choir and had his fi rst world. Of course, he picked up musi- 301 349-0070 • FAX 301 349-5646 solo at nine years old. He gives great cal facts and artifacts along the way. John Clayton credit to his church choir directors and When asked what his favorite President and Publisher The Monocacy Monocle is teachers including Be y Holton and types of music are, Bill narrowed Managing Editor an independently owned and Joy McLean, who were and remain it down to the following: Classical, (301) 349-0071 operated publication of Mono- big infl uences on his life. He is proud mainly the Romantic Period from the [email protected] cacy Press, LLC which is solely to have been exposed to all types of 1800s including works by Beethoven responsible for its content. music growing up in the Washington and Brahms; American Folk; Opera; Rande Davis Monocacy Press LLC does not area.

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