By Adam Freeland, CFP and Evelyn Ishmael Special to The Dagger “People don’t plan to fail. They fail to plan.” Save money? “Impossible,” you say, with gas and food prices shooting up! You’re right, money is tight. But have you heard of the “Pay Yourself First” strategy? It’s a way to get control of your […]
Archives for April 2011
Opening Day at the Lock House in Havre de Grace
Built in 1840, the Lock House is recognized as a national landmark and considered an invaluable institution of the community. Since 1982, the Lock House has been operated by the Susquehanna Museum. Each year the museum heightens its partnership with the community by involving individuals from the region to take part in historical preservation and […]
Rep. Harris: “We Shouldn’t Need a Government Shutdown”
From the office of Rep. Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is a statement from Rep. Andy Harris regarding the possibility of a government shutdown: “We shouldn’t need a government shutdown. At the same time, Marylanders sent me to Congress this year to end Washington’s spending spree in order to get the economy moving […]
Fallston High Choruses to Present “Journey to Compassion” to Benefit Outreach International
From Harford County Public Schools: Fallston High School choruses will present “Journey to Compassion” on April 12, 2011, at 7:00 pm at Fallston High School. Suggested donation of $5.00 will be accepted in lieu of ticket sales, and proceeds will go to Outreach International, a non-profit organization that supports global communities in their journey out […]
Harford Schools Honor Outstanding Student Athletes
From Harford County Public Schools: At the conclusion of each season, the Board of Education honors those Harford County Public Schools athletic teams and individual student-athletes who win State or Regional Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association (MPSSAA) championships. State champions are invited to a Board meeting where they are presented with certificates recognizing their […]
Harford County Government’s “Generations Online” Senior Computer Program Holds Graduation
From Harford County Government, Department of Community Services: On Tuesday, March 29, 2011, nearly fifty Harford County senior citizens graduated from Generations Online, a training program designed to introduce seniors to the basics of using the computer to access the internet and navigate email. The Harford County Department of Community Services’ Office on Aging has […]
What Annapolis is Doing about Westboro Baptist Church: Sen. Jennings Co-Sponsors Bill to Keep Military Funeral Picketers At Bay
From the office of Sen. J.B. Jennings: The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that hateful military funeral picketers are protected by the First Amendment’s freedom of speech provision, but that doesn’t mean that groups such as Westboro Baptist Church deserve free reign in Maryland. Senator J.B. Jennings has co-sponsored Senate Bill 977 to increase the […]
Maryland State Police Search for Armed Robber of Churchville CVS Pharmacy
From Maryland State Police: The Bel Air Barrack is investigating an ARMED ROBBERY at the CVS Pharmacy – 1221 Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD on 4/6/11 at approximately 3:45 a.m. A white male, between 18-25 years of age, approx. 5 feet 7 inches tall and 160 pounds, entered the store while concealing his face. The […]
