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Articles by Sue Trainor
Examining the fairness of a floating zone for data centers
On Oct. 8, the Frederick County Council will begin considering two bills pertaining to data centers in Frederick County. The bills were forwarded to the council by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater, following through on recommendations from the county’s Data Centers Workgroup.
Data centers aren't necessarily good neighbors
Thanks for the coverage of the Amazon data center issue. I’m grateful that the Frederick County zoning process worked, although I continue to be distressed about the secrecy involved. Happily, the current administration followed the law rather than upend well-laid county land management plans. Kudos to Jan Gardner, the County Council and the land management planning staff for that.
It's not good government to keep secrets
Thanks for the article, “Maryland board finds Frederick County Council Violated Open Meetings Act.” According to the report, County Council Chair Keegan-Ayer declined to comment further on what happened in the illegally closed meetings. “She said the body will work to provide more detailed accounts of future closed meetings.” That’s an odd response.
Modern design meets functional storage in this commercial cabinet
Designer Sue Trainor, Closet Works, submitted this project in the 2018 Top Shelf Design Awards. Titled “Disappearing Storage Cabinet,” this project features a modern design style and seamless functional storage options. Here’s how Trainor described the project: The client recently opened a commercial space — a tutoring center in Chicago — and needed extra storage for books, boxes of school supplies, paper, electronic equipment, light bulbs, cleaning supplies, etc.
Shoe spinner and tall wardrobe doors enlarge this small, walk-in closet
This custom "Ladies' Dressing Room" designed by Sue Trainor, Closet Works, Elmhurst, Illinois, maximizes the challenges of working in small space. The project was a winner in the Closet laminate under 18 linear feet in the 2016 Top Shelf Closet Design Awards. The designer was asked to help create a space for a ladies’ dressing room and to maximize the best storage for a room that was only 9 feet by 8 feet.
Moving more is one of the easiest secrets to healthy aging
Editor’s note: The following is part of the Active Life special section.Many health problems associated with aging can be reduced or avoided altogether by staying active. Those who suffer from chronic conditions like arthritis, or diseases such as diabetes or heart disease, can all benefit from simply moving more often.
People Centre’d on Diabetes: Get moving and stay active
In recognition of World Diabetes Day, the State College Area School District’s Delta Program held its fourth annual walk, this year called “Delta Moves.” The walk wound through the streets of downtown State College on Nov. 13 to raise awareness about diabetes and people making healthy living choices. More than 200 students and staff walked, wearing T-shirts designed by eleventh-grader Emy Boz. Emy’s design won Delta art teacher Holly Foy’s class competition.
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