Johnny Unitas would be proud…as would Raymond Berry, Jerry Hill, Don Shinnick, Bill Pellington, Andy Nelson…all of the Baltimore Colts of the Gilded Age in the town they loved to play for, and the state that loved them and never quite got over the ‘kidnapping in the snow storm’ many years ago.
Working for the Colts, and Ernie Acorsi and “Dixie” Walker, I was afforded the chance to be ever so close to the team of greats as they played home games inside the world’s ‘largest insane asylum’….
From 1966 through 1974…..my photographic skills were highly regarded by the Colts organization…then based in Hunt Valley.
Working on the sidelines, many times during the game, as close as the person sitting next to you in your car…I did my job, respected my subjects and came away with an intimate understanding of the word ‘teamwork’ those men so proudly displayed on the field and off…in ...Continue Reading
The following was received from the campaign of Patrick McGrady:
Patrick McGrady, candidate for State Delegate in District 34A, held a campaign kick-off BBQ fundraiser this past Sunday, September 27th. More than 100 people attended the event at the historic Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House in Havre de Grace.
Mr. McGrady spoke about recent tax increases in Maryland, including a 20% increase in sales taxes and an 18% increase in the corporate tax.
He pledged never to vote for tax increases when in Annapolis. Knowing that Harford County has the third highest property tax rate in the state of Maryland, McGrady also pledged to seek internal changes to fix the Property Tax Assessment system in Maryland.
US Senate candidate Jim Rutledge spoke about McGrady’s dedication to action, citing an instance where he called Patrick to attend a rally in southern Maryland with only 10 minutes notice. Rutledge said McGrady’s response was “Where do ...Continue Reading
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office has revealed that the results of its independent investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the misconduct and civil right violations alleged against members of the Aberdeen Police Department.
The violations, which allegedly included excessive force and false arrest, were brought forth against Aberdeen police officers by the local chapter of the NAACP following a February incident at the Boys and Girls Club.
Here is a release from the Aberdeen Police Department:
Results of Harford County Sheriff’s Office Investigation
On February 11th, 2009 several arrests were made after an incident at the Boys and Girls Club on East Bel Air Avenue in Aberdeen. The local chapter of the NAACP requested an independent investigation of the incident alleging officer misconduct.
The results of an impartial and thorough investigation conducted by the Office of Professional Standards of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office have been released. The Professional Standards Office concluded there ...Continue Reading
Pharmacist Thomas Patrick Evans of Fallston was appointed today to the Harford County Board of Education by Gov. Martin O’Malley.
Evans, who will fill the vacancy created when Pat Hess resigned, has previously served as the pharmacist representative member of the State Advisory Council on Medical Privacy and Confidentiality. He is married to Carolyn Evans, an attorney/partner with the Bel Air law firm of Sengstacke & Evans.
Evans’ term expires in June 2011 and his position is one of the seats being converted to an elected position (District B/Fallston) in the 2010 elections.
Governor Martin O’Malley Appoints Members to Harford and Wicomico County Boards of Education
ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 29, 2009) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointments of two new members to the Boards of Education for Harford and Wicomico Counties. Governor O’Malley named Thomas P. Evans to Harford County Board of Education and ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig has proclaimed September 26 – October 3, 2009 as Wellness Week in Harford County. The County Executive made the announcement prior to the start of a 5K walk/run in Havre de Grace on Saturday.
“This week Harford County Government joins with a coalition of more than 20 businesses and non-profit organizations and agencies in support of a healthier Harford County,” County Executive Craig stated. “It is our goal to help promote healthier lifestyles, improving nutrition and physical activity habits,” remarked the County Executive.
Overweight and obesity are among the most critical health issues of our time and affect a growing number of Harford Countians. Excessive weight is a contributing factor in the leading cause of death in Harford County – heart disease.
County Executive Craig was joined by Mayor Wayne Dougherty of Havre de Grace, Senator Barry Glassman and ...Continue Reading
(Bel Air, MD) – - The Harford County Department of Community Services, Office on Aging, through SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Programs), provides free, unbiased Medicare information and counseling to help those turning 65 celebrate their birthday instead of worrying about what comes next.
Please join the Office on Aging at the free “Welcome to Medicare 65th Birthday!” event, being held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Harford County Office on Aging, located at 145 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air.
Call to RSVP; seating is limited. For more information and/or to reserve your space, contact Janet Wright at 410-638-3025. For more information on the SHIP program, visit www.harfordcountymd.gov/services.
The Harford County Office on Aging is a division within the Department of Community Services.
From October 3rd to October 10th the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company will be celebrating Fire Prevention Week. This is a time not only to educate the public on fire prevention and life safety issues but also to broaden their understanding of the fire service as a whole. The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned!”
Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company Chief Bill Snyder says, “Each year roughly 3,000 people die as a result of home fires and burns, and more than 200,000 individuals are seen in the nation’s emergency rooms for burn injuries. These statistics are unacceptable. Safety starts with you. I encourage everyone to install and maintain smoke alarms on every floor of their home, consider installing a fire sprinkler system in their home, and take the time to practice their home fire escape ...Continue Reading
BEL AIR, Md.—The Harford women’s tennis team is on track to repeat its feat from one year ago, when it posted a perfect, 10-0 season. After opening the 2009 season with an 8-1 win at Hagerstown on September 14, the Fighting Owls (4-0, 2-0 MDJUCO) notched three more dual match victories in the last two weeks, in addition to claiming the Harford Invitational and Wilson/ITA Northeast Regional Championship titles.
Harford extended its unbeaten streak to 14 straight matches over the course of two years as it notched a 9-0 victory against Mercer at home on September 18, a 9-0 win at Montgomery College-Rockville on September 22 and an 8-1 decision at Mercer on September 24. Harford’s last dual meet loss dates back to October 23, 2007 when they fell to Cecil, 6-3.
In the midst of their dual match dominance, the Owls also claimed the Harford ...Continue Reading
So here’s the big announcement we teased last week: The Dagger will host and moderate Aberdeen’s Meet the Candidates Forum, scheduled for Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 128 in Aberdeen.
Also, the forum will be streamed LIVE exclusively on www.daggerpress.com.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the forum will begin at 7 p.m. Questions will concern issues facing Aberdeen, and candidates’ answers will be limited to 90 to 120 seconds. Click on the e-mail link below to send your question to us for consideration.
Invitations have gone out to the mayoral and council candidates who have already filed, and we’ll post a final list of those participating after the RSVP deadline next month.
The forum is sponsored by the Harford County Municipal Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 128.
Keep an eye on The Dagger in coming weeks, we’re preparing a comprehensive election guide for all the Harford races.
(Bel Air, MD) – - Harford County Executive David R. Craig was among several local and state elected officials that participated in the ShopRite “Help Bag Hunger” event at Klein’s ShopRite in the Festival in Bel Air on September 23. The county executive helped bag groceries to raise money and awareness of the issue of hunger in Harford County.
Throughout the day, various elected officials, including County Executive Craig, helped bag groceries to assist cashiers who were collecting donations for the ShopRite Partners In Caring Fund. Last year, locally ShopRite donated $70,000 to the Maryland Food Bank.
“It was an honor and pleasure for me to help support such a worthy cause as the “Help Bag Hunger” event with Klein’s ShopRite,” stated County Executive David R. Craig. “Unfortunately there are too many families in Harford County that don’t have enough food. Events such as this help to raise the ...Continue Reading
