InfoFlow Episode 7.012 – 9/23/21
| [Infoflow intro] + [pledge of allegiance] |
| SIENA: Welcome back, Blazers, today is Thursday, September 23rd. I’m Siena. |
| BELLA: And I’m Bella. According to the D.C city administrator, 419 of the 475 applications for religious exemption from the covid-19 vaccine come from people working in the fire department and EMS. D.C. has ordered that all licensed health care workers, including firefighters, must get at least one dose of the vaccine by September 30th, or risk losing their licenses and their jobs. |
| SIENA: On Monday, the Montgomery County Board of elections approved two new early voting sites, one in White Oak and one in North Potomac. A third site could also be opened, if the board reaches an agreement with the County Council and the County Executive. Local boards must submit a plan by late november outlining proposed early voting locations, which they will approve or deny by December 28th. |
| BELLA: The family of Patricia O’Neill, a longtime member of the Montgomery County school board, urges people to contributeå to the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation. O’Neill was first elected in 1998 and served all the way up to her death last week, at age 71. According to the school board’s handbook, the remaining members will choose a “qualified individual to fill the vacancy” who will serve the remainder of O’Neill’s term. |
| SIENA: And now, let’s go to Lauren and Aileen to check out Blair’s new renovations! |
| School Updates pack (Lauren and Eileen) |
| SIENA: Thanks Lauren and Aileen. Tune in soon for a closer look at the new chemistry lab. |
| BELLA: For a place to expand your music horizons come to Blair Album Club! You can share your favorite albums and artists with others, but also learn about the history behind them. Every week, they listen to another album and discuss it the following week. Their first meeting is Friday in room 261 during lunch and they welcome everyone to join them. |
| SIENA: The deadline to apply to the National Honor Society has been extended until October 1st. If you are a Junior or Senior who is dedicated to academics, leadership and service you can access the information sheet and application through the link below. [https://bit.ly/3yoclT1] |
| BELLA: And that’s all for today’s show! Check out our website at bnconline.net to submit any announcements, and follow us @bnc_blair on instagram and on twitter @bncblair. Please keep wearing your mask and be mindful of covid safety measures. Have a thoughtful Thursday, and we’ll be back tomorrow, Blazers! |
