I mentioned in my introductory biographical paragraph that I am a Jonathan Franzen enthusiast, and that was probably an understatement. I believe he is a true wordsmith who describes his characters with a nuanced flair that makes them both unique but also immediately recognizable. In his hands, mundane quotidian conversation between characters pulsates with emotion […]
Archives for February 2011
Aberdeen Communities Together: Get Involved on Property Tax Forgiveness Bill
From Aberdeen Communities Together: Dear Concerned Citizen(s): If you haven’t been reading the recent local newspapers, the Retirement Community of Carsins Run (AKA: Presbyterian Homes) and their lobbyist(s) have convinced Mary-Delany James to propose a bill that would again REQUIRE the County and the City to wave (forgive) property taxes on *ALL* of their planed […]
Students Participate in 4th Annual North East Theatre Festival
From the North East Theatre Festival: This past weekend, Feb. 18-19, drama students from around the region participated in the Fourth Annual North East Theatre Festival, at Bel Air High School. The students and their teachers joined theatre professionals and college professors for various workshops, competitions and performances for each other. Participating schools included: Aberdeen […]
Sen. Jennings: “Illegal Immigrants Would Essentially be Taking Seats in a Classroom Away from Taxpaying Residents”
From the office of Sen. J.B. Jennings: In-state tuition for illegal immigration is certainly not a new issue in Maryland. In 2003, the General Assembly passed a bill (HB253) that not only entitled illegal immigrants to in-state tuition rates but also expanded the scope to United States military personnel and their children. Then former Governor […]
Harford County Public Library Names Daria Parry New Associate Director
From Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – February 23, 2011) Effective January 12, 2011, Daria A. Parry became the new Associate Director at Harford County Public Library. Daria has extensive background in libraries. She previously held the position of Chief, Public Libraries and State Networking Branch for the Maryland State Department of Education. Prior […]
Dr. Barbara Slusher to be Awarded John Carroll’s Riepe Alumni Award
From The John Carroll School: Bel Air, MD: The John Carroll School announces that Dr. Barbara (Stauch) Slusher of the class of 1982 will be awarded the Rev. Charles K. Riepe Alumni Award for 2011. Dr. Slusher exemplifies the four outcomes of a John Carroll education: a strong sense of self, excellence in achievement of […]
Whiteley: “The Real Estate Market is Still in a Dramatic Downward Spiral…However, Assessments Do Not Reflect Those Conditions”
From H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr., Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Dear Governor O’Malley, Occasionally you have ventured out to support specific legislation that you feel benefits the State. WE URGE YOU TO TAKE THAT STEP BY LOOKING AT SB 498 – Task Force to Review Property Tax Assessment and Appeals Process. Every day we […]
Edgewood, Aberdeen Residents Among 17 Baltimore City Officers Arrested in Extortion Scheme
Four Edgewood residents and one Aberdeen resident were among 17 Baltimore City police officers charged Wednesday in an extortion conspiracy. According to U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein, the officers were paid by an unauthorized towing company to arrange for their company to provide various services. Each instance netted an officer approximately $300, with total payouts […]
