From Michael I . Blum, Parade Chairman, Vice President, Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: To the Editor: On behalf of the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., I wish to thank the greater Bel Air and Harford County community for its response to this year’s parade. The weather was just beautiful, wasn’t it? A […]
Upper Chesapeake Health President Sheldon on Sepsis Rates: “The Analysis We have Done to Date Assures Us that This is Not a Quality of Care Issue”
The following letter was sent from Upper Chesapeake Health President/CEO Lyle E. Sheldon to The Dagger’s Cindy Mumby, in response to her story “Sepsis Infection Rates at Upper Chesapeake Health Hospitals in Harford County Among Highest in Maryland.” Dear Cindy: Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the public information on sepsis rates that appeared […]
“The Midnight Ride for American Independence”
From Derek J. Howell: This time of year I am reminded of an American hero, Caesar Rodney, and his midnight ride for independence. Although Caesar Rodney is unfortunately forgotten by many teachers and textbook writers today, his midnight ride to Philadelphia forever changed American history; as he cast the tie breaking vote to deliver us […]
Del. Glass: “I Hope to Carry on Senator Jacob’s Legacy, and I Am Thankful for the Chance to Continue Her Fights”
From Del. Glen Glass: Dear Editor, I was surprised by the recent announcement from my Senator, the Honorable Nancy Jacobs, that after 20 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Harford County, she would not be seeking re-election for another term. I am proud to have had her as my representative in Annapolis, and […]
Lovett: Upper Chesapeake Sepsis Rates Extremely High Related to Other Maryland Hospitals
The following letter was sent to Ben Steffen, Executive Director of the Maryland Health Care Commission, by Patrick Lovett of Bel Air. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Mr. Steffen, During the past few weeks I’ve been reviewing the US governments Medicare Provider Charge data. This file http://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/Medicare-Provider-Charge-Data/index.html allows the public […]
Patrick: “Why the Harford Board of Education is Cutting Teacher Jobs”
From Andrew Patrick: Like many of you, I remember hearing earlier this year that teachers in Harford County were finally going to get a raise next year. So I was rather surprised to read yesterday that not only was that not going to happen, but instead 80 teacher positions would be lost, and fees created […]
First Saturdays Harford County Republican Activism this Saturday June 1 in Havre de Grace
From Carol MacCubbin: Do you want to grow a stronger Republican Party? I know I do. Do you Republicans to work harder to win in Maryland? Here’s your chance to help and get involved. Every First Saturday of every month, Harford County Republicans are working somewhere in Harford County to grow the party. Join us […]
Burbey: “Mr. Craig, You Do Not Understand What Education Has Become Since You Dedicated Yourself to Politics Full-Time”
From Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey: Dear Mr Craig, I am writing to address your recent press release/letter regarding education funding in our county. While I welcome and appreciate the effort to make sure that all county residents are aware of the relevant data, it appears that there are numerous oversights in your […]
