EDGEWOOD News
EDGEWOOD: Better with EVERYONE’S Help!
A Thriving, Diverse and Compassionate Community that Welcomes All Citizens!
March 2009 Edition
What’s in This Issue
Councilman Dion Guthrie’s News
Cordish Company
Waste-to-Energy Facility
Home Foreclosure Assistance
Edgewood Schools News
Young Author’s Writing Contest Awards and Recognition
Art Fair Winners
Drama Play, Anything Goes, March 13,14,& 15
Tull Memorial Run and Walk, April 18,
Dr. Seuss Day
Stand Up and Recognize Your Destiny
Greater Edgewood Education Foundation
Message from the President
Business After Hours Student Art Exhibition and Sale, March 11
Scholarship applications and opportunities
Edgewood Recreation Council
State Delegate Dan Riley
Jacqueline C. Haas Memorial Scholarship Fund
Route 40 Business Association
Edgewood Alliance News
Spring Family Dinner
Friday Movie nights
American Legion (AL) News
Dance, March 14
Easter Bunny Pictures, April 5
AL Riders 1st Anniversary, April 18
Senior Center Programs
Registration period
Sheriff’s Office Guidance
Annual Christmas Drive report
2009 Sheriff’s Youth Academy
Sheriff’s Office new website
False Alarm Updates
Land Lord Legislation Proposal
Community Survey Results
Persons to Contact
Edgewood Recreation Center Programs
Programs
Fitness room
Sports
Edgewood Public Library Programs
Teen programs
Preschool programs
LEAP programs
Community News and Information Sources
www.daggerpress.com.
editor@bracwatch.com
http://town.edgewood.md.us
http://www.myedgewoodmd.com
http://www.hcps.org
Did You Know?
Foreign Student Exchange
Farmer’s Market Dates
Volunteer Opportunities
Open Letter-Edgewood Baseball/Softball
Edgewood Recreation Center Flyer
Councilman Dion Guthrie’s Report
Cordish Company
Since my last report on the Cordish Company and their lack of improvements to the Edgewood Shopping Center, the following has been accomplished. We met with Mr. Cordish at the Edgewood Shopping Center to discuss the lack of capital improvements to the facility. Mr. Cordish has agreed to put a facelift on the entire shopping center and will start that part of the project by late spring or early summer. He also has agreed to tear down the two buildings that are separate from the shopping center near the Southern Precinct Police Station. In addition, he also has agreed to allow us to have our carnival this year on his parking lot in front of the old Giant store. Last year we made that request and were turned down. I am hoping that this will take place and that we are not getting the run around. I have no reason to believe this won’t take place but we are all keeping our fingers crossed.
Waste-to-Energy Facility
As you all know, the State, County and APG are planning to build an extension to the waste-to-energy facility which now exists at the end of Rt. 152, just before you enter APG. This new facility will “dwarf” the existing facility. It will be 4 times larger than the existing facility. Right now we burn about 360 tons of trash a day. When the new facility is built, it will increase to 1,500 tons a day, which will mean an estimated increase in truck traffic on Rt. 152. In addition, trucks will now run 24/6. That means 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. Right now the trucks only run day light hours. I am trying to get a road cut in off of Rt. 24 to enter the rear of the incinerator plant. My meetings with Garrison Commander Colonel Jeffrey Wiseman have indicated that he also favors such a road. APG is donating 34 acres to the State and the County to build the new plant. He also agrees to donate the land needed to put in the road coming to the rear of the facility.
The Administration of the County stated that they were opposed to my amendments on this bill that would create this facility because they stated that APG was opposed to it. Not true. The Garrison Commander, Colonel Wiseman, after attending the open meeting on this subject at Magnolia Middle School, was firmly in favor of it. The funding to build the roads is the question. I have met with County Executive Jim Smith of Baltimore County and he has agreed to come forward with $1.5 million for the new road. I am also working with Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger to find out if there can’t be some money in the “Stimulus Package” for this project. The entire road would be on APG property. We will need to bring this to a head no later than March 10, 2009 as that is the last day that these bills for this plant can be voted on by the County Council.
Harford County Offers Assistance to Those Facing Foreclosure
Harford County is taking action to help curb the number of potential foreclosures facing homeowners in Harford County. The initiative is a joint effort of the Harford County Housing Agency, the Law Department, the Treasury Department, and the Department of Community Services.
During this period of economic turmoil, citizens are looking to government to help them find ways to keep from losing their homes. Difficult times require leadership and the County is stepping up our efforts to help individuals and families keep their dreams alive and maintain ownership of their homes.
The multi-faceted approach includes counseling services by HUD certified counselors with the Harford County Housing Agency. The Housing Agency will work with families to help find solutions and advises them of their rights and obligations. All counseling is private and confidential in nature.
Attorneys with the Harford County Law Department will continue to provide assistance regarding foreclosures to the staff of the Housing Agency. The Law Department will also be working with the Housing Agency to help identify foreclosure scams. Often elderly and distressed families who cannot meet or who have fallen behind in their mortgage payments are the target of predatory scams.
Residents, who may be in danger of losing their homes because they cannot pay their property taxes, will have the opportunity to enroll in a deferred tax program of the Harford County Department of Treasury. This program allows qualified residents to establish a payment schedule with the County. Applications for this initiative will be available in March of 2009.
Additionally, HUD has provided the Department of Housing and Community development with more than $26,704,000 to distribute under Federal Law HR 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The Harford County Department of Community Services and the Housing Agency are working together to obtain resources provided under HR 3221 to assist County residents.
Harford County is working hard to support families in need during these difficult times. It is important to remember two things: first, help is available; secondly, the sooner you contact the Housing Agency, the better chance one has of avoiding foreclosure. Also additional help can be found with foreclosure avoidance by going to www.mdhope.org.
During the first quarter of 2008, Harford County recorded 321 property foreclosure events, accounting for 2.8% of the total in the State. Additionally, this represented a 13% increase over the 284 recorded property foreclosure events during the fourth quarter of 2007.
It is my hope that we can revise the trend in coming months, particularly with the President’s Stimulus Package.
Edgewood Schools News
Harford County Reading Council’s 28th Annual Young Authors Writing Contest
The distinguished honor as a winning author is quite an accomplishment for seventy nine Harford County authors and poets. We received hundreds of pieces of writing, and only three were chosen from each grade level for each category. This year we have a two part celebration starting on March 11, 2009 with the winners appearing before the Education Board meeting at the A. A. Roberty Building in Bel Air to receive certificates and be honored by the Harford County Reading Council’s Young Authors Writing Committee. The celebration will continue on March 14, 2009 at Barnes and Noble book store in Bel Air where the student will read the winning entries, meet famous authors, receive prizes, awards, and special surprises. The following students from the Edgewood School family entered and were winners. Congratulations!
Edgewood Middle School:
6th grade- Poetry–1st place–Jasmine Spellman
6th grade- Short Story– 2nd place–Sara Merlock
7th grade- Short Story–3rd place—Katie Stuempfle
More Edgewood Middle School Good News
Congratulations go to Emma Maddock, Chelsea Venker, and Chaelin Despres. They have artwork that will be on display at the Countywide Student Art Exhibit III from March 9 to May 15. There will be a reception for the artists on March 14 from 9 to 11 am at the Board of Education Administration Building in Bel Air.
Edgewood High School Drama Department
proudly presents Anything Goes.
Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER
Lights, camera, well… you get the idea. Spend a family fun evening being dazzled and entertained by an Edgewood High School Drama Production.
March 13 & 14, 7:30pm
March 15, 2:00pm
EHS Auditorium Adults, $8 Students, $6
You won’t find a better show in town and the price of admission makes an evening out with the family very affordable – a great bargain!
Reserved seating may be arranged if a ticket request form is turned in by Wednesday, March 11. After that date tickets will be available at the door. Call the main office for additional information at 410-612-1500.
3rd Annual Franklin L. Tull Memorial
5K Run and 1 Mile Walk for Student Success
Where: Lakeview Drive and Edgewood Road
Lakeview Business Park
When: Saturday, April 18
Donation: $15.00 per entrant
Time: Run begins at 9:00 a.m.
Walk begins at 9:10 a.m
Onsite registration from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Register online at
https://www.active. com/event_detail. cfm?event_ id=1711864
William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary School sponsors Dr. Seuss Day
“Motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful readers. Research has shown that children who are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school.” (nea.org)
The National Education Association is calling for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday (March 2, 1904).
With the help of community members, families and community grants, William Paca/ Old Post Road Elementary School will be doing it in a BIG way!! “We are expecting over 400 families to join us for breakfast, including families from our sister school St. Margaret’s, where they will spend quality time sharing their favorite book with their children. It’s a great way to start the day!”, stated Carinda Raftery, Family Liaison. Throughout the day, wonderful, caring role models will visit our school to read for thirty minutes to our fifty two classes.
“Thanks to Colonel Carlevaro of the Harford County Sheriff’s office and Mr. Bruce Lewis of The Total Urgent Care Clinic (as well as a parent), who sent e-mails to their friends and colleagues, our schedule was filled quickly!” Members of the Harford County Sheriff’s Department will be reading to 19 of the classes. We will also have caring representatives from Harford Community College, Upper Chesapeake Health Center, Harford County Public Schools, the Harford County Library, Parents, Edgewood Middle School, former teachers and Harford County Transportation just to name a few. The day will conclude with a fifteen minute Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.) time. Everyone will stop and dedicate fifteen minutes for reading! As for the icing on the cake, grants were awarded from both Kleins and Walmart so that every class will receive a gift of new books for their classroom libraries. At the sound of the dismissal bell, it is estimated that over 1500 books will have been read this day!! Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Stand Up and Recognize Your Destiny
March 14, 2009; 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Sponsored by Harford County Alliance of Black School Educators In partnership with FACE-IT and Harford County Office of Community Services
Objectives:
To engage young men and women in grades 6th – 12th grade in activities focused on leadership, self-sufficiency, and goal setting
To promote professionalism and personal excellence through mentoring and networking
To provide parents and educators an opportunity to obtain resources, share best practices, and promote networking among those with a vested interest in student achievement
Location: Edgewood Middle School, 2311 Willoughby Beach Rd, Edgewood, MD 21040
Program Format:
General Session for youth, parents, and educators to address objectives.
All participants will attend general session then each directed to break out sessions (A.M.) and (P.M.).
Time: 10:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Participants will receive a welcome packet of gifts and resources and participate in roundtable sessions on leadership, self-sufficiency, mentoring, and networking. To obtain a registration form (submit form by March 9th) or if you have any questions or to request disability-related accommodations, please contact Robin Rossbach or Carol Taylor at 410-638-3333 or email: rarossbach@harfordcounty.gov
Please Join Us.
Greater Edgewood Education Foundation
Building Partnerships ~ Achieving Dreams
Message from the President
If you were to ask our students what their intentions are after they graduate from high school, 95% of the students would say they are going to college. But the reality is that only about 63% of our students continue on to an institution of higher education.
There are various factors that play a role in the outcome of students achieving their desire of moving beyond high school and into the realm of college. Some of these factors include: student aspiration and academic achievement; parental encouragement, family income and socioeconomic status; peer support; and student knowledge of the college entrance process. Looking at these indicators gives us background into the barriers students face in making college a reality.
Through our College Pathways program, the Greater Edgewood Education Foundation builds social capacity for the students and families to engage in learning, begin talking about post-secondary opportunities as early as elementary school, foster leadership skills and self confidence, and provide the tools and resources that demystify the college entrance process.
Currently over 200 students have been actively engaged in our College Pathways programs. The opportunity for involvement is open to all students and families in the Edgewood Feeder Schools. Last year, the Foundation was able to financially support seven graduating seniors in achieving their dreams by awarding scholarships. With your support, we know we can do so much more for so many. The Foundation’s ultimate goal is to give a scholarship to every student that graduates from Edgewood High School.
Families engaged in learning strengthens the social and economic capacity of the entire community. The Foundation might be a small pocket of change, but the ripple effects will undoubtedly reach out to strengthen the larger community.
Future e-newsletters will share more information about each individual program that comprises College Pathways.
With warm regards,
Deb Merlock
President
Greater Edgewood Education Foundation
Business After Hours
Student Art Exhibition and Sale
The Greater Edgewood Education Foundation, Inc. will be holding its Business After Hours Student Art Exhibition and Sale to Benefit Education in Edgewood on March 11, 2008 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood. This event, which is being sponsored by Provident Bank, will feature student artists from each of the six Edgewood schools: Edgewood Elementary, Deerfield Elementary, Abingdon Elementary, William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary, Edgewood Middle School and Edgewood High School. The show will include works of art in a variety of formats, including paint, sketch, sculpture, and charcoal. The art are representative of student talent from the Edgewood Area Schools and the show provides a unique glimpse into the educational and aesthetic approaches taught by the Art Instructors at each of the Edgewood Schools and as advocated by the Harford County Public Schools.
Proceeds will benefit scholarships for Edgewood High School students. Table sponsors include Harmony Hearing and Audiology, McComas Funeral Home, Chesapeake Business Consultants, Hess Hotels Group, and Total Urgent Care.
Tickets are $25.00 and include food, wine, and beverages.
Proceeds from the exhibition will benefit the Greater Edgewood Education Foundation’s College Pathways program which provides scholarship support to first-generation college-bound students. Visit www.geefinc.com
Scholarship Applications and Opportunities
Attention High School Seniors:
The Edgewood Recreation Council, Inc. is offering one $500.00 scholarship to a graduating senior for the 2008-09 school year. The scholarship will be awarded to the student for use at the institute of his/her choice. Only high school seniors who have actively participated in an Edgewood Recreation Council program are eligible. Scholarship to be awarded in May. Contact Michelle Wolff at 443-922-7260 for more information.
State Delegate Dan Riley informs the Newsletter that scholarship money is available. For information, go to his website: www.bdanielriley.com and click on scholarship. Information must be submitted by April 1.
The Jacqueline C. Haas Memorial Scholarship Fund created in honor of recently deceased former public school system leader will enable a Harford County Public School student with a 3.2+ GPA or adults enrolling in the Education Program to receive up to $5,000 ($2,500 awarded per semester) to put toward higher education at Harford Community College. The first scholarship will be awarded in fall 2009 and will be administered by the Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. Donations may be made to the Foundation by mailing checks payable to:
Harford Community College Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Development Office
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
Youth College Scholarships Available – Each year the Route 40 Business Association awards two $1000 scholarships to local corridor graduating youth planning to attend college and major in business. Scholarships will be available at Edgewood High School Guidance Office in April. If you are a young person, graduating this year and planning to major in business, be sure to pick up an application. The winners are announced at the Association’s May 13 luncheon. For more details visit our website: “route40business.com”.
Edgewood Alliance News
The Edgewood Alliance will again sponsor a Spring Family Dinner and Fun Night to be held Tuesday, May 19, 6pm – 8pm, at the American Legion Edgewood. Menu will include spaghetti, salad/dressings, rolls, beverages and dessert. Cost is $2 per person, $10 per family household, under 7 and over 70 free. Includes entertainment! Make plans to attend now!
FREE summer movie series will be held every other Friday in June, July, and August at the Edgewood Boys and Girls Club. The movies are a super way for a family to spend a Friday evening together. Current planned movie dates are Fridays, June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, and August 7 & 21. We need volunteers to help with setup, concessions, and breakdown! If you are interested – it’s really not hard work – please call Alan @ 410-679-2997, ext. 203.
The mission of the Edgewood Alliance is to be an involved, diverse group of citizens committed to the positive image and growth of the Edgewood community by working to instill a high quality of life, maintain a strong business environment, and enhance the entire community through a variety of entertainment, educational, and economic development initiatives. Our vision is to promote the Edgewood community as a desirable community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods through events and programs which will enhance our image within the community, county, and region. Call us at 410-893-4493 or email us at edgewoodalliance@yahoo.com.
American Legion Edgewood Service Post 17 News
415 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD 21040, 410-676-1147
March 14, 2009, 7pm until 11pm, SPRING DANCE, $10/person, pay at the door, Draft Beer/Sodas, chips/pretzel provided, NO BYOB, Music by HOUND DOG PRODUCTIONS, 50/60/70’s Trivia Contest prizes awarded,
Come have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny on April 5, 2009, 1pm – 3-pm. Drink/cupcakes and goody bags for all. For more information call Carol 443-506-6561.
April 18, 2009 7pm-12pm, Come help the American Legion Riders ALR 17 celebrate their 1st Anniversary. Music by Hound Dog Productions, food 7pm-10pm, draft Beer/Sodas, Pit Beef/Pit Ham, Meat Balls Pork and Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, $15/person.
Senior Center Programs
The Edgewood Senior Center is located at 1000 Gateway Road and you are welcome to attend all events when you are 50 years or older. Spring classes begin on April 6th through June 12th. Registration is on-going until March 20th.
Further information, please call Chuck 410-612-1622 and for other scheduled activities and lunch services, please visit the Center.
Sheriff’s Office News
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to release that the 26th Annual Christmas Drive was once again a resounding success. Despite the largest increase in numbers seen in several years, the Sheriff’s Drive was able to help 198 families (421 children and 266 adults) in need throughout the county this holiday season. Special thanks go out to the many individuals and partners that contributed to the effort, especially the Festival at Bel Air, Forest Hill Mini Storage, Mason Dixon Community Services, Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association, St James UME Church in Darlington, Karen Tracy, Drayer’s Physical Therapy in Bel Air, the Young Marines, HCSO Explorers Post 6600, the Boy Scouts, Merrill Lynch in Bel Air, Tiny Toes, Dollar General in Churchville, Bel Air Elementary School, the many deputies and civilian volunteers of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the citizens of Harford County.
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is currently establishing a list of Harford County high school students interested in attending the 2009 Sheriff’s Youth Academy. This is a tremendous opportunity for students to learn about law enforcement. Attendees of the Youth Academy spend five days and four nights at Harford Glenn Environmental Education Center at no cost*. This program is being offered, June 22-26, 2009 and August 3 – 7, 2009. Students are provided classroom instructions and hands on activities that encompass a broad spectrum of law enforcement responsibilities. A tour of the Harford County Detention Center is an example of just one of the planned activities. Traditional summer camp activities included canoeing and Ropes course team building initiatives.
If you would like to be included in the interest list for the summer of 2009 Youth Academy, simply contact the School Police Resource Officer assigned to your high school or call the Harford County Sheriff’s Office School Policing Team at 410-638-3969.
There will be a $ 25.00 application fee which will be fully refundable to all applicants, except those students that are accepted into the program and fail to notify the Sheriff’s School Policing team, at least two weeks in advance of the start of the Youth Academy, that they will be unable to attend or those that fail to complete the academy.
If you have not, please visit the Harford County Sheriff’s Office new website at www.harfordsheriff.org. Utilize such tools as Crime Reports which makes it simple and easy for you to receive timely and important local crime data for your neighborhood. Check out the “Wanted” section for information regarding suspects being sought, now providing you the opportunity to offer tips on line. Or choose to keep up to date with community news and safety reports specific to your interests by joining the Harford County Sheriff’s Office community email list. Simple log on to the home page of www.harfordsheriff.org and look for the “Stay Informed” sign up box and indicate what reports and information you would like to receive.
False Alarm Updates
Alarms are an effective tool in preventing crime; however, unless alarms are used and maintained properly, they can cause time-consuming, potentially dangerous and expensive false alarms. In 2007, the Harford County Council acted to reduce false alarms by providing for the establishment of service fees for excessive false alarms. The law requires the Sheriff’s Office to carefully track false alarms to assure that the law is fairly and uniformly enforced.
False Alarms include signals that are:
Negligent or accidental.
Caused by malfunctioning, or improperly maintained equipment.
Purposely activated to summon police in non-emergency situations.
False Alarms do NOT include:
Signals activated by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, electrical storms or violent conditions beyond the control of the alarm user or the alarm contractor.
Signals activated during the initial 60 day period following new installation.
Help Prevent False Alarms
Develop a routine for turning your alarm system on and off so you don’t overlook necessary steps.
Make sure all doors, windows, and other protection points are securely closed.
Check all lights and switches at your system’s control point. If your system can be set several ways, be sure you have selected the proper setting.
Make sure the system is “ready” before turning it ON. (Many systems have indicator lights to tell you when they are active.)
Make sure everyone with permission to access your alarm system is trained on how to use it. Review the proper operation with them periodically.
Follow all instructions furnished by your alarm company for use, repairs, maintenance, etc.
Maintain a properly charged battery backup to support a power outage of up to four hours.
Secure pets in areas not monitored by alarm systems to avoid accidental activation.
The False Alarm Law
The Harford County Code Chapter 62: Alarm Systems, mandates service fees shall be charged to any alarm user if the number of false alarms to which the Sheriff’s Office responds exceeds:
2 False Alarms within one calendar year
The Service Fees charged by Harford County Government will be:
$100.00 for the 3rd False Alarm in a calendar year
$150.00 for the 4th False Alarm in a calendar year
$200.00 for the 5th and each additional False Alarm in a calendar year
Questions regarding the law or its enforcement should be directed to the ALARM LIAISON DEPUTY at 410-836-5451.
Land Lord Legislation Proposal
The following legislation proposal dealing with Land Lord owned residential properties was prepared by Jansen Robinson and has been submitted to the ECC for review and comments. A copy was sent to Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie and to The DaggerPress:
“From Jansen Robinson, Chairman of the Edgewood Community Council.
On behalf of the Edgewood Community Council, I am requesting that you pursue county legislation that would require land lords to register their residential rental property with the Harford County Government prior to renting to perspective tenants, or renewing the leases of current tenants.
Furthermore, I am requesting that as a condition of renting any residential property that land lords be required to conduct criminal background checks on perspective tenants.
That land lords be required to authorize Harford County Government to enact similar provisions as applied to Section 8 housing voucher recipients.
That these rental units be subjected to random quality of life inspections to include lease enforcement and that the results of these inspections be provided to Harford County Government. The cost of such inspections shall be borne by the land lord.
That land lords be required to provide Harford County Government in a sworn affidavit that the landlord is in compliance with the Harford County Rental Property Ordinance.
That owners and managers of apartment complexes be required to comply with the same.
That land lords be held civilly liable for criminal activity committed by persons having rented residential property from them.”
Community Opinion Survey Results
The following opinion survey was conducted by Rick Impallaria, State Delegate, District 7, Rick.Impallaria@house.state.md.us 410-841-3334. His letter follows:
“Thanks to all of you who answered my survey. Your thoughts are important to me, and help me to clarify issues with my colleagues. So, I am pleased to present to you the results of the 2009 Opinion Survey.
We received a phenomenal 26.5% response rate – the highest ever. I take this as an indication of how dissatisfied people are with the status quo, and how desirous they are of making their opinions heard.
The respondents are, perhaps, primarily from my District 7, but many reside all over Maryland. Also, we do not cherry-pick – everyone who contacts me eventually gets on the email list – so, people on both sides of issues are represented in the data base.
Please feel free to share this with others.” The results were also sent to every member of the
General Assembly, the Governor, Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Treasurer, and the Dept. of Business and Economic Development. Comptroller Peter Franchot sent a reply and stated he “was especially interested in the responses regarding the lowering of taxes.”
Yes No Undecided
Do You Support the Death Penalty? 81% 11% 5.33%
More Less Equal Undecided
Are you in favor of having a budget less than last year’s, more than last year’s, or equal to last year’s? 0.33% 79.67% 8.67% 5.33%
More Less Equal Undecided
Referring to the previous question, which do you think the state will pick? 70% 10.33% 9% 5.67%
Continue Discontinue Undecided
Do you believe the state should continue to give benefits to illegal alien or cut then off? 5% 88% 3%
Yes No Undecided
Do you believe the General Assembly should lower taxes to bring in additional revenue? 51% 33.33% 11%
Yes No Undecided
Do you support a “right to carry” law? 67% 18% 12.67%
Increased Decreased Undecided
Do you believe state funding for horse racing should be increased or decreased? 12.67% 53% 30%
Yes No Undecided
Do you support the bailouts the federal government issued? 10.67% 76% 8%
Yes No Undecided
Do you believe the bailouts are working? 2.67% 79% 14.67%
1 yr. 2 yrs. 3 yrs. 4 yrs. More
How many years do you think it will take the economy to turn back around? 3.33% 29.33% 12.67% 12% 30%
Yes No Undecided
Do you believe global warming/climate change exists? 55.67% 31.67% 9.67%
Man-Made Natural Both Undecided
If yes, do you believe it is man-made or a natural cycle? 16.67% 43% 27% 1.33%
What taxes do you believe the state should lower in order to stimulate the economy?
Sales Tax – 110
Income Tax – 66
Property Tax – 60
Gasoline Tax – 38
Corporate Tax – 30
All Taxes – 15
Real Estate Transfer Tax – 13
Tobacco Tax – 11
None – 6
Auto Tax – 5
Clothing Tax – 4
State Tax – 3
Death Tax – 1
Capital Gains – 1
Employment Tax – 1
Impact Fees – 1
Luxury Tax – 1
Energy Tax – 1
Persons to Contact.
Dion F. Guthrie: District A County Council Representative for Edgewood/Joppatowne. 410-638-4109 x1403 or via e-mail: dfguthrie@harfordcountymd.gov.
Jane Walker: Harford County Office of Government and Community Relations.
410-638-3355/410-838-4284(fax) or via email: jlwalker@harfordcountymd.com
Jansen Robinson: Chairman, Edgewood Community Council. 410-676-1589 (h),
410-258-4552 (cell) or via email: jmrobinson4@hotmail.com.
Sen. Nancy Jacobs welcomes everyone to contact her about state issues and legislative issues at nancy.jacobs@senate.state.md.us or at 410-841-3158.
2nd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democrat)
District Office: The Atrium
375 W. Padonia Road, Suite 200
Timonium MD 21093
Phone: 410.628.2701
Fax: 202.225.3094
34A LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT STATE SENATOR
Nancy Jacobs (Republican)
403 James Senate Office Building
Annapolis MD 21401
Phone: 410.841.3158 or 1.800.492.7122 Ext. 3158
Email: Nancy.Jacobs@senate.state.md.us
34A LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT STATE DELEGATE
Mary-Dulaney James (Democrat)
404 Lowe House Office Building
Annapolis MD 21401
Phone: 410.841.3289 or 1.800.492.7122 Ext. 3289
Email: Mary.Dulany.James@house.state.md.us
District Office:
131 S. Union Avenue Suite A
Havre de Grace MD 21078
Phone: 410.939.7501
34A LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT STATE DELEGATE
B. Daniel Riley, State Delegate (Democrat)
326 Lowe House Office Building
Annapolis MD Annapolis
Phone: 410.841.3289 or 1.800.492.7122 Ext. 3289
Email: Daniel.Riley@house.state.md.us
Art Stuempfle, Editor, Edgewood Newsletter stuempfle@aol.com
Edgewood Recreation Council & Community Center Programs Spring-Summer 2009
Limited openings still available for:
Typing 101 – held on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30am starting on March 3.
Introduction to Microsoft Word – held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting March 3.
Adult Volleyball (30 and older) – held on Thursdays, 10am-2pm.
18 and older Morning Basketball – held Tuesdays from 8:30-10am starting on March 3
18 and older Afternoon Basketball – held on Thursdays from 2-3:30pm starting on March 5.
All programs cost $2.00 each.
Also, available:
Come join the fitness room. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-9pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 pm. Join now and pay only $20.00 for the remainder of the year.
Baseball/Softball – Ages 4-20. Contact Joe Nance to register at 410-671-6511.
Cheerleading & Football – Ages 5-14. Practice starts early August. Fees due at Registration: $110.00/per child/$75.00/each additional family member (must live in same household). Registration: Edgewood Middle School Cafeteria, on Thurs., 4/2/09, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Also, at Joppatowne High School Cafeteria, on Tues., 4/7/09 & Wed., 4/8/09, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Limited Registration on a first come, first served basis. Interested coaches should contact Patty or Danny Jahn at 410-679-1567, or Carmela Perez at 443-307-3335 for more information, or www.ejs.org.
Gymnastics – Ages 2-17. Meets at Edgewood Elementary School. Registration is on Wed., 3/18/09, at Edgewood Elem. School, from 6:00pm–7:00pm. Please use the side entrance of the building. This session runs from 3/31/09 thru 6/3/09.
Karate – Ages 5 & up. Meets at Edgewood Recreation & Community Center, on Wednesdays & Fridays. Classes meet between 6:00-7:30pm. Cost: $30.00/month/per person. On site registration anytime during school year. Contact Eric Koch, at 443-504-4220.
Soccer – Boys and Girls ages 4-16. Program begins in August. Registration will be held at Edgewood Middle School (outside) on Wednesdays, 5/20/09, 5/27/09 & 6/3/09, from 6:00-7:30pm. Also, on Saturdays, 5/30/09 & 6/6/09, from 10:00am to Noon. Cost: $65.00 for all children ages 6-16; $35.00 for all children ages 4 & 5 in the clinic program. Child must be at least 4 years old by July 31, 2009. Contact Sam or Michelle @ 443-922-7260 or e-mail edgsoccer@comcast.net with any questions. Always looking for volunteers and Coaches.
Shape-Up for Adults – Meets on Mondays and Thursdays, at Deerfield Elem. School, begins Mon., 3/23/09, from 7:00-8:00pm. Fee: $42.00. Call Cindy Orlando at 410-679-8682, or Alicia Orlando at 410-679-7361.
Volleyball – Ages 18 & over. Program meets on Monday & Thursday at the Edgewood Recreation & Community Center, from 7:00-9:30pm. Try it one night for free, $5.00 for the season. Register on site. Contact Phil Eichensehr, 410-676-2961.
For more information on any of the above programs please call 410-612-1606.
Ellen Pearce, Administrative Assistant
Harford County Department of Parks & Recreation
1980 Brookside Drive
Edgewood, Maryland 21040
410-612-1606
Website Address: www.harfordcountymd.gov
Edgewood Public Library Programs
During the month of March, the Edgewood Branch Library has planned a variety of activities for all ages. Call us at 410-612-1600 for more information or to register.
Teens can enjoy the following:
Anime Club
Teens discuss Anime and Manga.
Tuesday Mar 3 4:00-5:00 PM Grades 6-12
Game On! @ Your Library
Match your skills against fellow gamers. Play of Xbox or Nintendo Wii.
Tuesday Mar 24 3:30-5:30 PM Grades 6-12
TAG! (Teen Advisory Group)
Make a difference in the library, have your voice heard! Bring your friends and meet new ones.
Saturday Mar 28 12:00-12:30 PM
Yu-Gi-Oh Dueling Club
Activities include beginning instruction, tournaments and free play.
Grades 5 and up
Saturday Mar 28 12:30-4:30 PM Grades 5 and up
All ages can enjoy Chess Club held on Thursdays at 6:00 PM
Or sign up for computer instruction during Computing By Appointment.
Programs for Preschool Children include:
Babies Love Books
Playgroup follows for meeting and mingling.
Ages 6-24 months
Friday Mar 6 10:30 AM
Friday Mar 20 10:30 AM
It’s Story Time!
All ages
Thursdays at 10:45 AM
Shamrocks and Leprechauns
Ages 2-K
Tuesday Mar 17 6:30 PM
And last, but certainly not least, we offer our LEAP Science is Fun programming. In March we will have
LEAP: Investigating Horseshoe Crabs
Horseshoe crabs have been around for over 400 million years. Investigate an animal with blue blood and six eyes.
Grades 3-8
Wednesday Mar 11 6:30-7:30 PM Grade 3~8 This program is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services
LEAP: Scope Out Science
Wondering what’s new in science? Want to know how to use the latest take-home science kits? Need help in science? Drop in to talk with a LEAP expert!
Grades 3-8
Thursday Mar 5-May 14 6:00-7:45 PM All
LEAP: The Future is Mine! Fair
Would you like to build robots as a career? Develop new medicines? Work with animals? We’ll have all sorts of people who can tell you about getting jobs in science and technology. Drop in and learn more about high school contests, internships, college requirements and more.
All ages
Saturday Mar 7 11:00-2:00 PM 3rd grade and up This program is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services
Our Edgewood Friends of HCPL
Will meet on Monday, Mar 23 at 6:30 PM to plan for our upcoming Book Sale to be held April 2 – 4.
Community News and Information Sources
The Dagger Press website covers happenings in Harford County and usually prints our newsletters. Please subscribe and check then out at www.daggerpress.com.
BRACWatch.com is a free subscription for email information on what you need to know about BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) and its effect on business, government and home. Subscribe at: editor@bracwatch.com
For more news about Edgewood check out Dave Stansbury’s website for our community that provides many links to other sources of interesting information. On the Web at http://town.edgewood.md.us
The Greater Edgewood Education Foundation website includes information pertinent to our community. Check out http://www.myedgewoodmd.com and visit the home page of the Greater Edgewood Education Foundation at www.geefinc.com for more information.
The Harford County Public Schools website is located at “www.hcps.org” and provides information on the special programs at Edgewood schools. BE PROUD to be part of Edgewood, of our schools and of our status in this county.
Did You Know?
That the Village at Lakeview Neighborhood Network Community Center has a Foreign Student Exchange Program with children who attend school in Haiti. For information, please contact : alewis@valnncc.org
Edgewood Farmers Market. The Market opens the first Thursday after Mother’s Day – May 14. The market is open through late October, every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm. For more information contact Route 40 Business Association at rt40ba@aol.com or call Alan Doran @ 410-679-2997, ext. 203.
Volunteer Opportunities
Discover how you can make a difference in our community. The Expo provides the perfect chance to hear from numerous organizations and agencies about volunteer opportunities available!
Sign up to volunteer on the spot – hundreds of exciting and rewarding volunteer opportunities are available. Funded by the Harford County Department of Community Services and the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
9 AM – Noon
Patterson Mill Middle-High School
85 Patterson Mill Road, Bel Air
Who should attend?
Individuals, families, youth groups, scout
troops – everyone is welcome!
Cost: FREE and open to the public.
Information: 410-638-3389 or 410-638-4444
or www.harfordcountymd.gov/services
Next ECC Meeting
The next ECC meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesdays, March 11th and April 8th, 2009 in the Edgewood Recreation and Community Center (ERC), 1980 Brookside Drive. Mark you calendar and plan to attend and support YOUR community.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.