From Tony Passaro and Cindy Sharretts: Americans have the freedom to choose their associations, and the activity of those associations. Employees’ wages and compensation are paid for from economic activity. Private businesses create economic activity. Government only spends the proceeds of that activity, does not itself create wealth, and continually taxes the American people in […]
Archives for February 2011
Tito’s Netflix Queue: “Twelve and Holding,” “Son of Rambow”
By Mark Special to The Dagger The Queue is a monthly feature designed to showcase critically-acclaimed films that had limited commercial release and/or success. Each feature highlights films that focus on a specific theme, genre, or technique designed to provide a greater understanding of film as an entertainment and art form. If there is one […]
Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk” Feb. 25: Fortune Telling, Bel Air Chocolate Festival, Kite Day, Easter Egg Hunt
From the office of Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: I have been getting lots of inquiries regarding Bill 11-03, the fortune teller legislation. I want to explain what is happening with regard to Mr. Guthries’ Bill 11-03 In June of 2010 the Maryland Court of appeals struck down a Montgomery County Law to ban Fortune […]
Dagger Money Talk: Make the Most of Your Money
By Adam Freeland Special to The Dagger “Most people don’t plan to fail; they fail to plan.” – John L. Beckley Legendary 49ers coach Bill Walsh said it’s wrong to think the world is made up of winners and losers. Really, he believed, the world is full of winners and people who want to win, […]
Del. Szeliga: “I am Convinced that Marriage Should be Reserved and Preserved for One Man and One Woman”
From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends, On Friday, February 25, the 2011 General Assembly passed the halfway point in its 90-day session. Adjournment sine die is April 11 at midnight. At the halfway point, 2,234 bills and 16 resolutions are in the legislative pipeline. There are 937 Senate bills and 6 Senate […]
Harford County Cultural Arts Board Hosts Arts Gathering at Liriodendron Mansion
From the Harford County Cultural Arts Board: The Harford County Cultural Arts Board is holding an Arts Gathering at the Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon St. Bel Air, MD 21014 on Thursday, March 24th from 5-7:00 PM. The Arts Gathering is free and open to Arts Organization administration, staff, board members and volunteers. The evening […]
Harford County Sponsors Free Agricultural Land Preservation Seminar
From Harford County government: The Agricultural Land Preservation program of the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning is sponsoring an informational seminar on the options and benefits available to landowners interested in preserving their farms for future generations. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, March 16th at the Highland Presbyterian Church from 8 […]
High Winds Down Trees and Utility Lines; Close Portions of Routes 24 and 924 in Bel Air
From Harford County government: A portion of Maryland Route 24 (Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway) has been temporarily closed in both directions between Bel Air South Parkway and Ring Factory Road due to downed trees and utility lines. This portion of highway is expected to be closed until approximately 9:00 PM Friday evening. In addition, a […]
