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Different Hair And Waist Lines, But Still Smiling 20 Years After High School Graduation

By Dell

I find myself on the eve of my 20 year high school reunion, staring at a beautifully composed and formatted invitation and memory book questionnaire, looking back and wondering, “Where did the time go?”

More importantly, I guess, where did that 18-year-old kid in all these pictures run off to? The kid with all the hair (many follicular scholars have opined that I was sporting a mullet in 1988. While I admit that I had some locally based commerce occurring in the front, and an informal gathering of acquaintances in the back, it was by no stretch of the imagination a mullet as defined, but I digress), the “devil may care” attitude, and the 32 inch waist. Where’d he go? Continue reading Different Hair And Waist Lines, But Still Smiling 20 Years After High School Graduation

Convicted Sex Offender Formerly of Edgewood Hit With New Charges, Police Seek Other Victims

Irvine Gary Oelke, 74, formerly of Edgewood, Maryland was arraigned on 23 September 2008 in the Circuit Court for Harford County before Judge William O. Carr, on charges stemming from an indictment by the Grand Jury for Harford County on July 29, 2008.

The Indictment charges Oelke with Sexual Child Abuse, Sexual Child Abuse/ Continuing Course of Conduct and Sexual Solicitation of a minor. The victim was eight years old at the time the crimes were committed. The crimes occurred in 2003 and 2004.

Oelke is presently incarcerated in the Maryland Department of Corrections for the 2008 Baltimore County conviction for the Attempted Kidnapping of a minor under the age of 12. In 2004, Oelke was convicted of Sexual Child Abuse in Cecil County and is a registered sex offender.

The police believe that there may be other victims from that time who have not come forward

The case is being investigated by the Harford County Child Advocacy Center and anyone with any information concerning this case is urged to contact the Center at 410.638.3294.

Del. McDonough: Mayo’s Electric Shock

First, the fairy tale. Constellation Energy is the victim of difficult economic times which resulted in the demise of the company. Fortunately, through the leadership of Mayo Shattuck, the company was saved from total destruction by a white knight named Warren Buffett. That’s the fairy tale. Continue reading Del. McDonough: Mayo’s Electric Shock

Harford Men’s Soccer Blanked, 2-0, by Catonsville

From Harford Community College Sports Information

BEL AIR, Md.—The Harford men’s soccer team fired 10 shots on goal, but couldn’t sneak one past the keeper as it fell, 2-0, to CCBC-Catonsville on a wet and windy Friday night at Harford Stadium.

The Fighting Owls (4-6-1, 2-5-1 MDJUCO) held a 17-12 advantage over the Cardinals (5-3-0, 4-2-0 MDJUCO) in total shots, with 10 of those shots on target, compared to four by Catonsville.
The game was a tale of two halves as the Owls dominated play in the first half, firing a total of 12 shots to Catonsville’s four, but the Cardinals scored twice in the second half and held an 8-5 advantage on shots.

The first, and eventual game-wining, goal came just 42 seconds into the second half as David Grimes gathered a ball from Nick Finnegan during a scramble in the box and snuck it past freshman goalie Ta ylor Dize (Bel Air, Md./Salem Christian) to give the Cardinals a 1-0 advantage.

Ryan Young added an insurance goal about 15 minutes later as sloppy defense by the Owls let a ball from the 18 yard line dribble past Dize into the lower right corner to give Catonsville the 2-0 win.

Harford had plenty of scoring chances but just couldn’t put the ball past Mike Warejko who totaled 10 saves on the day. Dize came up with two saves, while the Owls held a 5-3 advantage on corner kicks.
The Fighting Owls return to action on Tuesday, Sept. 30 when they travel to Anne Arundel for a 4:00 p.m. match.

Late First Half Goal by Runk Propels Harford Women’s Soccer to 1-0 Win Over Howard

From Harford Community College Sports Information

BEL AIR, Md.—Freshman forward Tiffany Runk (Abingdon, Md./Kenwood) scored her sixth goal of the season as the Harford women’s soccer team notched a 1-0 win over Howard on a wet and windy Friday evening at Harford Stadium.

The Fighting Owls (4-3-0, 3-1-0 MDJUCO) outshot the Dragons (3-8-0, 2-3-0 MDJUCO), 12-9, but only four of those shots were on target, including Runk’s score late in the first half.
Runk maneuvered around a Howard defender in the box and fired from 10 yards out into the upper left to give the Owls the 1-0 advantage at the 42:59 mark.

The goal would be the only one of the game as sophomore goalie Jessica Stumpf (Baltimore, Md./Perry Hall) made five saves in the 90:00 and her counterpart, Jess Fainberg totaled three saves.

Harford picked up the only cautions of the game as sophomore forward Terry Buontempo (Nottingham, Md./Perry Hall) received a yellow at the 85:42 mark and freshma n forward Lauren Ward (Bel Air, Md./Fallston) took one in the 88th minute.

The Fighting Owls also held a 4-1 advantage on corner kicks and return to action on Monday, Sept. 29 when they host Gloucester for a 4:00 p.m. game at Harford Stadium.

Patterson Mill Middle High School parents concerned about effects of CSSRP, rising enrollment

Sometimes you CAN judge a book by its cover, or at least a building. Parents at the new Patterson Mill Middle High School in Bel Air have plenty of concerns about the walkways, fields and facilities on school grounds. Meetings with school officials are ongoing. But now that the building has been open for a year, it turns out there are problems on the inside too.

The school might have some of the latest technology, but something as simple as lockers are scarce. Patterson Mill was planned to handle 1,600 students and 1,672 lockers were installed. Continue reading Patterson Mill Middle High School parents concerned about effects of CSSRP, rising enrollment

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Suspicious Incident in Fallston

Suspicious Incident in Fallston Cleared

(Fallston, MD – September 29, 2008) - Harford County Sheriff’s deputies investigating the suspicious incident which occurred in the 2400 block of Munford Drive, Fallston, MD., have located and identified the subject involved.

On Thursday September 25, 2008 at approximately 5:00 pm, a 10 year old boy and several friends were outside playing in the area of Munford Drive and Winsted Drive. They noticed a suspicious dark blue or black hatchback style station wagon drive slowly past. The car returned and the driver asked the boys if they would help him look for his dog. After a brief conversation regarding what kind of dog the man was looking for, the 10 year old boy and his friends ran from the area.

On Saturday September 27, 2008 the Sheriff’s Office received a telephone call from a neighbor in the area advising he was the driver of the vehicle. Deputies responded to his nearby residence and are confident he had been looking for his dog in the area of Munford Drive. His vehicle, as well as his dog, matched the description provided by the 10 year old boy. The Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage citizens to report suspicious activity and maintain adult supervision of children. Citizens can help one another by forming neighborhood watch groups and building community relationships.
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(Fallston, MD – September 26, 2008) - Harford County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a suspicious incident which occurred in the 2400 block of Munford Drive, Fallston, MD.

On Thursday September 25, 2008 at approximately 5:00 pm a 10 year old boy and several friends were outside playing in the area of Munford Drive and Winsted Drive. They noticed a suspicious dark blue or black hatchback style station wagon drive slowly by them.

The car then returned and the driver asked the boys if they would help him look for his dog. After a brief conversation regarding what kind of dog the man was looking for, the 10 year old boy and his friends ran from the area.

The driver is described as a white male, mid forties, grayish hair, wearing a navy blue or brown hooded sweatshirt. Deputies canvassed the area, however they were unable to locate the vehicle or driver.

The Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage citizens to report suspicious activity and maintain adult supervision of children. Anyone with information regarding the suspiciousperson or the incident described is asked to contact the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Northern Precinct at 410-692-7880.

Delegation Dispute Over Receptionist Could Lead To Power Play For Chairmanship

Harford County’s delegates to the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis are apparently engaged in an increasingly bitter dispute over delegation office management.

Delegation Chair Susan McComas has hired her aide from the 2008 session to be the delegation receptionist for the 2009. As the chair, she has the final word on choosing a receptionist, but others in the delegation wish they were consulted. Now some of the delegates say that no receptionist is needed. They are threatening not to contribute to the receptionist’s salary. Continue reading Delegation Dispute Over Receptionist Could Lead To Power Play For Chairmanship

Help Needed For Democratic Voter Registration Drive

Help needed - Voter Registration Drive by New Harford Democratic Club, Harford Democratic Central Committee, Young Democrats and Obama Supporters.

Saturday September 27th, assemble 9:30 a.m., Edgewater Village Shopping Center Parkinig Lot, 1900 Block of Pulaski Hwy in Edgewood.

Look for the truck with the Obama signs. We will be canvassing neighborhoods and shopping areas along Route 40 (West Shore, Bay View and others).

Short training and explanation provided.

Contact person - Senator Art Helton 410-808-7847

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