Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Unintentionally Funny Quote of the Day
"Harford County is beyond race." State Sen. Nancy Jacobs in today's Aegis.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Happy Birthday to Us!
Today is TAA's first anniversary. It seems like just yesterday we started writing about traffic, over-development and hopes for an elected school board.
As always, we welcome your feedback and are interested in what you'd like to read about in TAA.
Thanks -- and keep reading!
As always, we welcome your feedback and are interested in what you'd like to read about in TAA.
Thanks -- and keep reading!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Voting FAQ
The Maryland Board of Elections has posted a helpful FAQ on its site to address some of the rumors concerning your odds being turned away at the polls. If you are concerned about any of these issues it might be helpful to print out this page and take it to the polling place with you. Don't assume that the poll workers are familiar with these issues. We at TAA are not encouraged, especially after the primary and the confusion over the voting machines, and the expected high turnout for the general election.
The FAQ addresses what you can wear to the polls, provisional ballots, absentee ballots, etc. To check it out, click here.
The FAQ addresses what you can wear to the polls, provisional ballots, absentee ballots, etc. To check it out, click here.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Abingdon Library. They had lots of books last year at reasonable prices. Support the library and do some Christmas shopping. Many of these books are in really good shape. TAA loves getting books for Christmas!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Abingdon Armed Robbery
It's an acknowledged pattern that when the economy goes down crime goes up. We just wish it wasn't happening so close to us here at TAA.
On 12:30 a.m. Sunday while a couple slept in their townhome on Longridge Court in Abingdon, two armed men entered through a basement door. According to The Aegis, the couple heard a noise and the man went to investigate and saw the intruders. The robbers brandished a handgun and ordered the resident upstairs, and the intruders ransacked the bedroom and the rest of the house. Police aren't detailing what was stolen and are asking anyone with information call 1-888-540-TIPS.
The police told The Aegis they believe the home was targeted. Police also said they didn't think the crime was gang-related, but there could be a possible drug connection.
Not to be alarmist, but keep those doors locked.
On 12:30 a.m. Sunday while a couple slept in their townhome on Longridge Court in Abingdon, two armed men entered through a basement door. According to The Aegis, the couple heard a noise and the man went to investigate and saw the intruders. The robbers brandished a handgun and ordered the resident upstairs, and the intruders ransacked the bedroom and the rest of the house. Police aren't detailing what was stolen and are asking anyone with information call 1-888-540-TIPS.
The police told The Aegis they believe the home was targeted. Police also said they didn't think the crime was gang-related, but there could be a possible drug connection.
Not to be alarmist, but keep those doors locked.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Last Chance to Register to Vote
Got this from the Maryland Board of Elections:
The deadline to register to vote is October 14th at 9:00 p.m. The Voter Registration Application must be delivered in person to the State Board of Elections, a Local Board of Elections, or must be postmarked by October 14th to be eligible to vote in the 2008 Presidential General Election.
For more information click here.
The deadline to register to vote is October 14th at 9:00 p.m. The Voter Registration Application must be delivered in person to the State Board of Elections, a Local Board of Elections, or must be postmarked by October 14th to be eligible to vote in the 2008 Presidential General Election.
For more information click here.
Delaying the Uniforms Again
Just got this in our inbox:
Dear Parents:
Due to economic constraints, all School Uniform Parent Community Meetings are cancelled and will be rescheduled. At this time, the Board of Education of Harford County is deferring the school uniform exploration process, as well as other new initiatives, in order to focus on current budgetary issues. The Board is analyzing all current initiatives in the operating budget and realize the need to focus their energies at this time. No decisions have been made regarding school uniforms and the process will continue at a later date. As soon as that timeline is available, it will be communicated promptly. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Teri Kranefeld, manager of communications
Harford County Public Schools
Dear Parents:
Due to economic constraints, all School Uniform Parent Community Meetings are cancelled and will be rescheduled. At this time, the Board of Education of Harford County is deferring the school uniform exploration process, as well as other new initiatives, in order to focus on current budgetary issues. The Board is analyzing all current initiatives in the operating budget and realize the need to focus their energies at this time. No decisions have been made regarding school uniforms and the process will continue at a later date. As soon as that timeline is available, it will be communicated promptly. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Teri Kranefeld, manager of communications
Harford County Public Schools
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