Harford’s Food Facility Inspection Violations for July 2008

Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities. Some pass, some fail. These are their stories…

Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in July, 2008. We are focusing on the restaurants and eating establishments, so we are conveniently leaving the convenience and grocery stores off of our list. Continue reading Harford’s Food Facility Inspection Violations for July 2008

The Dagger Debate 2008: Now We Know The Candidates - Tell Us What You Think

McCain/Palin vs. Obama/Biden

While the announcement by Senator John McCain introducing Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate puts to rest the speculation of the selection, it sure opens up a new battleground full of interesting scenarios. We are asking readers of The Dagger to share their opinions, in a civil manner of course, on the following questions, as well as on all the other issues facing the candidates. Continue reading The Dagger Debate 2008: Now We Know The Candidates - Tell Us What You Think

Four Juveniles Arrested In Abingdon Car Theft And Burglary

Four Arrested for Car Theft and Burglary

(Abingdon, MD – August 27, 2008) – Harford County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested four juveniles for motor vehicle theft, theft over $500.00, and first degree burglary.

On Sunday August 24, 2008 at approximately 3:15 am, Sheriff’s deputies were called to Laurel Woods Court, Abingdon, MD in reference to four suspects tampering with vehicles in the area. While investigating, deputies determined several items had been stolen from at least one vehicle in the 100 block of Laurel Woods Court. A vehicle in the area, which had been stolen by the suspects, was also located on Laurel Woods Court. Continue reading Four Juveniles Arrested In Abingdon Car Theft And Burglary

Aberdeen Council Votes 3 – 2 In Favor Of Racism: Choosing Exclusionary Zoning Over Workforce Housing

By Dave Yensan

On Monday, August 12th, the Aberdeen City Council voted to impose “draconian” standards for future townhouse development. The Planning and Zoning Commission began working on this ordinance in late 2006, but was told that it would not get past the City Council as the three needed votes would not be there. Continue reading Aberdeen Council Votes 3 – 2 In Favor Of Racism: Choosing Exclusionary Zoning Over Workforce Housing

Director of Operations Robbed and Kidnapped At Ripken Stadium In Aberdeen Thursday Morning

Police investigate reported kidnapping and robbery

(Aberdeen, Maryland) August 28, 2008 - At about 02:25 hrs the Baltimore County Police received a call of an injured subject in the area of Ebenezer Road and Pulaski Highway.

Arriving officers found 30 year old Brian Baynes suffering from a serious arm injury. Baynes is an employee for the restaurant concession at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen.

Baynes was finishing up nightly duties in an office area when a male entered, displayed a handgun and demanded money. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money the male forced Baynes into his vehicle and forced him to drive from the area. The in area of Ebenezer Road and Pulaski Highway Baynes exited his vehicle and ran into a wooded area.

During the incident Baynes suffered a laceration type injury to his arm. He is being treated at Bayview Hospital. The Aberdeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Section is conducting the investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the section at 410-272-2121.

The Ripken Stadium web site has Baynes’ full biography:

An owner of two successful restaurants in Baltimore and Carroll Counties, Brian’s experience as a restaurateur also includes affiliations with such corporate chains as Glory Days Grill. Since joining the Levy Restaurants management team in December 2007, Brian has already become an integral member of Levy’s sports and entertainment venues throughout the region, contributing to the opening of the Mall of America for Nickelodeon, the NCAA playoffs at Verizon Center, and operations at Wrigley Field, Texas Motor Speedway and Churchill Downs on behalf of the Kentucky Derby.

Armchair Coach: America Wins By Showing Passion At The Olympic Games

For the past two weeks many of us have watched the Olympics with great interest. I am sure many of you, like myself, have been paying attention to the race with China in the medal count. The USA finished the games with more medals than China 110-100. Unfortunately the USA was unable to keep up with China in the gold medal count, with China winning 51-36. Continue reading Armchair Coach: America Wins By Showing Passion At The Olympic Games

Sobriety Checkpoint In Aberdeen On Friday Aims To Curb Drinking and Driving

Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled

(Aberdeen, MD – August 25, 2008) As part of their continuing efforts to curb incidents of drinking and driving, Harford County Sheriff’s deputies and the Aberdeen Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Friday August 29, 2008.

The checkpoint is grant funded by the Harford County Highway Safety Office and the Maryland Highway Safety Office. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the Aberdeen Police Department in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Mid-Atlantic Region, state and local transportation and law enforcement agencies from the Mid-Atlantic States are continuing Checkpoint Strikeforce, the nation’s border-to-border sobriety checkpoint initiative.

The checkpoint is an ongoing enforcement action to remove impaired drivers from our county roads. Assistance will be provided by the Maryland State Highway Administration and representatives from MADD will also be in attendance.

“We encourage people to plan ahead and select a designated driver or plan for alternative transportation,” said Sgt. Joseph VanSeeters, Supervisor of the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit.

For more information about Checkpoint Strikeforce contact the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit at 410-692-7872 or visit the Checkpoint Strikeforce website at www.checkpointstrikeforce.net.

Chew On This Poll: Favorite Reality TV Cooking Show

In essence, all cooking shows are “reality tv”. What we are talking about in this poll are cooking shows that are competition-based and end with a single winner.

While it is a true cooking competition, I decided to leave out Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, due to the one-off competitions on each show.

Here are the candidates (with wikipedia or tv.com descriptions): Continue reading Chew On This Poll: Favorite Reality TV Cooking Show

Raymond J. Dombrowski, 79, Longtime Bel Air Band Leader

Raymond J. Dombrowski
Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jul. 3, 1929
Departed on Aug. 25, 2008 and resided in Bel Air, MD. Continue reading Raymond J. Dombrowski, 79, Longtime Bel Air Band Leader

Conroy Scholarship Fully Funded For All Applicants on Waiting List

Delegate Susan McComas’ office tells The Dagger that the Conroy scholarships, for the families of injured or fallen law enforcement officers and fire fighters as well as 9/11 victims who have fallen in the line of duty, will be fully funded.

On Monday, August 25, letters were mailed to all 40 applicants for the scholarship, who had been previously promised the financial assistance only to recently find out the state’s funding allocation for the program had run dry. Continue reading Conroy Scholarship Fully Funded For All Applicants on Waiting List

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