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Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper, August 14, 2010
Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper, August 14, 2010
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The AFRO
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city school’s CEO Dr. Andres school’s enrollment increased to have 100 percent of the
Alonso said he saved the best from 1,100 to 1,700 students,
announcement for last and new labs were created, Continued on A5
To Be Revisited
By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware
Special to the AFRO
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100 years
Jennifer Hudsonlater
and other
Hudson’s mother and brother.
The white, 1994 Chevrolet
the vehicle while walking his
dog. According to the Chicago
Sunday, Jennifer Hudson asked
for the public’s help in finding
SOLID
during the ceremony honoringamong the late the boxer’s
names submitted legacy to on group, saying, “Barack Obama in his grandmother’s home in which police and volunteers for what?”
Aug. 10 at thecandidate
Presidential Mount John Auburn Cemetery.
election officials. He received a Never Organized with ACORN.” the 7000 block of South Yale
proclamation
McCain’s attack from on ACORN the governor’s
– office,
Hurd saidacknowledging
those workers, who But Obama’s ties to ACORN run Avenue.
the importance of the Gans to Baltimore and things
Associated Community were doing those Maryland’swithout long and deep. He taught classes An Amber Alert – a desig-
Organization
history. for Reform Now – ACORN’s knowledge or permis- for ACORN. They even endorsed nation for high-risk missing
confirms the success of the sion, were fired. him for President. children – was issued Friday
organization, the head of the “The evidence that has sur- But now ACORN is in trouble. after Julian was discovered
By Dorothy
group says. Boulware adorned
faced so far withshowsphotos theyfromfaked his Reporter: There are at least IS AT PEACE
missing after the murders.
“Thistoisthe
Special AFRO to the work career
testimony forms toand getboxing
paid for gloves.
work they 11 investigations across the Police arrested William
we’ve done and success we’ve Jeanne
didn’t do, not Hitchcock,
to stuff ballot from country involving thousands of Balfour, the missing boy’s step-
On the 100th anniversary
had,” Maude Hurd, president of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s
boxes.” ACORN, she said, is the potentially fraudulent ACORN
of his death,
ACORN, saidaincommitted
an interview office,
victim of presented
fraud, notathe citation
perpetra- forms. IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE father and estranged husband
of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
group of fans gathered in
with the AFRO. tor of it.
as a tribute to “celebrate and Announcer: Massive voter Southside apartment several
the “When
heat atthis MountattackAuburn Hurd said thethe
started, we commemorate onlylife things
of and fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders.
had just announced
Cemetery to celebrate the that we had bogus areth the charges them-
the 100 anniversary of the paid more than $800,000 to an Balfour’s mother, Michele, has
registered 1.3 million new vot- selves. And factcheck. org ACORN front for get out the vote
legacy of Joseph Gans. He death of Joe Gans – a boxing told reporters that her son had
ers,” she said. “That’s just to say agrees. efforts.
is a little known Baltimore legend and a beacon of hope nothing to do with the slayings.
that someone’s running scared It concluded, “Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky Balfour remains a suspect in Jason Hudson
legend, and the ceremonies for
ACORNthe African-American
nor its employees have loans. Nationwide voter fraud.
because of ACORN’s success.”
on Aug. 10, were designed
McCain, who is running for to community.”
been found guilty of, or even Barack Obama. Bad judgment.
change
presidentallonthat. the Republican tick- charged Afterwith, the casting
ceremony, fraudulent Blind ambition. Too risky for
et, In
lasheda loose
out atrecreation
ACORN inofthe the funeral wagon led the
votes.” America.
his
finalburial,
debateaagainst
mock Barack
casket for procession
The problem fromcame the about
cemeterypri-
Gans
Obama, was brought the
contending in on a “is and
group marilymany because of those
of theassembled
way Since McCain’s comments, SQUARE HIGH
horse-drawn
on the verge offuneral maybe wagon
perpetrat- madeACORN their way toRather
operates. Perkins than ACORN’s 87 offices have been
and carried
ing one of thetogreatest
sit beforefraudshisin Square.
rely on volunteers, it pays peo- bombarded with threats and
massive
voter history headstone, already
in this country, ple,Asmany theofsmallthemgroup poor or unem- racist mail.
maybe destroying the fabric of ployed, to sign up new voters. The day after the presidential
Benefactors
democracy.” The idea was to help both those debate, vandals broke into the
Factcheck.org, a non-partisan being registered and those doing organization’s Boston and Seattle
Web site, found those claims to the registration. offices and stole computers.
Continued
be “exaggerated,” from A1 with “no evi- Maud explained, “We have a After a Cleveland representative BREAD NOT ON THE LIST
dence of any such democracy- zero tolerance policy for deliber- appeared on TV, an e-mail was
pools
destroyingwithfraud.”
$100 bills.” met with pushback,
ate falsification which
of registration.” sent to the local office saying she
According to Edward
Hurd believes the McCain he attributed to
Most news account neglecta point of to “is going to have her life ended.”
Gallagher,
charges were politically motivat- point out that ACORN is city
director of the contention between the A worker in Providence, R.I.,
Department
ed. of Finance, the council
required and by lawthetomayor’s
turn in all reg- received a threatening call say- LEFT RIGHT
stabilization fund currently
She said, “Because it’s low- office.
istration forms. And they also fail ing, “We know you get off work
has
and amoderate-income
balance of about $80
people, “I was
to note thattold,
it was‘It’s your
the organiza- at 9” and uttered racial epithets.
million and can only
and people of color, I believe the be used fault,
tion, inyoumany didn’t pass
instances, the
that first A caller to one office left a
by a recommendation
McCain campaign thinksfrom those budget
brought that I wanted
the phony to
registrations message on the answering
the
votersBoard of Estimates.
are going to vote “The pass’,” Kraft said,
to the attention relating the
of authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just
fund is a reserve
Democratic, whichofis city
not neces- mayor’s
The McCain response. camp apparently calling to let you know that
government,”
sarily true.” he said. “It’s isn’tGallagher
interested said in those he did
fine not Barack Obama needs to get
onlyACORNdealt with is noinstranger
the eventto receive a requesttofrom
points, preferring the
air mislead- hung. He’s a (expletive deleted)
of an extreme emergency or
controversy. ing ads to
mayor thatlook
seekfor to link Obama
additional nigger, and he’s a piece of
For 38
if there is years,
a budget the non-partisan to ACORN, thereby undercutting
deficit that funds. (expletive deleted). You guys are
organization has fought for social his political support. fraudulent, and you need to go to
we are not able to close.” “Last year no pools stayed
and economic justice for low- McCain: I’m John McCain hell. All the niggers on oak trees.
In 1992, $40 million open until Labor Day, due to
and moderate-income and I approve this message. They’re gonna get all hung hon-
was used to help offset the a $65 million budget
Announcer: Who is deficit,”
Barack eys, they’re going to get assassi-
1 BANANA
Americans. With 400,000 mem-
school
ber families organized into more Obama? A man withspokesman
system’s budget crisis said Brennan, the “a political nated, they’re gonna get killed.”
and
than$17 1,200million was used
neighborhood chap- for the mayor’s
baptism performedoffice. at warp Another message said, “You
last fiscal year to help
ters in 110 cities nationwide, offset “They’ve
speed.” Vast [city council]
ambition. After col- liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive
declining
ACORN has state
overrevenue
the years and seen known
lege, he for moveda very long time,
to Chicago. deleted). Welfare bums. You
to
its pay
sharefor of cleaning up record-
criticism while advo- andBecameit wasn’t until now,
a community for
organizer. Feeldeleted)
guys just (expletive at ease knowing that you’ve got your daily finances under control.
breaking snowstorms
cating for affordable housing, in the whatever reason
There, Obama met Madeleine [that they’ve come to our country, consume
region.
living wages, healthcare for the decided
Talbot, part to speak out]. During
of the Chicago every natural resource
When itthere is, to managing your money, the key is finding the right balance. SunTrust can help with
comes
Councilman
underserved— and James
whileKraft
organ- the budget
branch hearings
of ACORN. Heinwas Mayso and make a loteverything
of babies. That’s
from fast access to funds to daily balance alerts so you can budget effectively, save auto-
said
izinghe metregistration
voter with Gallagherdrives. nobody
impressive said
thatI heamwas committed
asked to all you guys do.matically
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suckmanage stress. To find out more about how you can stay in control of your finances, visit
on
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been that
withering to finding
train the ACORN funding to keep
staff. up the welfare suntrust.com/solid,
and expect every- call 800.SUNTRUST or stop by any branch to speak with a SunTrust representative.
the
andfinance
baselessdepartment
as this one. could pools
What open did until
ACORN Labor Day.
in Chicago one else to pay for your hospital
notWithlookthe forpresidential
money to election
keep There
engagewere a number
in? Bullying of
banks. bills for your kids. I jus’ say let
the
lesspools
than two open without
weeks away,the Intimidation tactics.
commitments Disruption
expressed by your kids die. That’s the best Before age five, every room is a classroom.
ACORN’s detractors
mayor’s permission. Kraft allege the of business. ACORN
the Council, but there forcedwere move. Just let your children die. Fun learning opportunities are everywhere. Simple things like
organization
said he e-mailed has engaged
the mayor in mas- no banks
times to issue
when risky home loans.
anybody Forget about paying for hospital counting and identifying shapes activate a child’s learning ability,
sive voter registration fraud after The same types of loans that bills for them. I’m not gonna do
asking for permission to look expressly said we want the and help them enter school more prepared. That’s why PNC
the reported discovery of bogus caused the financial crisis we’re it. You guys are lowlifes. And I
for additional funds and was pools open until Labor Day.” founded Grow Up Great and its Spanish-language equivalent Crezca
names, such as Mickey Mouse in today. hope you all die.”
con Éxito, a 10-year, $100 million program to help prepare young
Hurd thinks the hate calls will
children for school and life. Pick up a free bilingual Sesame Street™
cease soon.
“Happy, Healthy, Ready for School” kit at a PNC branch. It’s filled
“In two weeks, I think these
attacks will be over. But I think it with all kinds of simple, everyday things you can do to help a child
will be harder for us to get our learn. Together, we can work with our communities so an entire
name back on good graces generation won’t just grow up... but grow up great.
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‘The Avenue’
Continued from A1
Dressed in their Easter finery,
people converge at the
designated promenade area
Hines always wore the concentration went to the for the 1956 Easter Parade
latest styles, along with stage. “I watched every on Pennsylvania as the live
pointed toe shoes – some move,” said Rambling Rose, broadcast is taking place.
called them tiptoe blades – author, manager and writer
but was having none of the of an AFRO column bearing
hottest hairdo – the Conk. her moniker. “From the time
As for his date, Joan, now I hit the door, that’s all I was
his wife of many years, “We’d interested in. I liked to listen
put on our hoop skirts with to the singers.”
crinolines to make them stand She began to rattle off
out, and the black and white her own list, beginning with
saddle shoes with bobby Tommy Hunt, with whom she
socks.” Her favorites? “Jackie still converses. “I just talked
Wilson and Tommy Hunt.” to him last week. ‘Lord, why
Hines said the girls did you make me human?’
screamed for Tommy Hunt That’s the song he’s most
like he was Frank Sinatra. known for.”
Block by block Hines The Shirelles, Chantelles,
remembered the landmarks Martha Reeves and the
– the churches, pool rooms, Vandellas, were others she
lunch rooms and restaurants. named.
He didn’t remember Elder Pennsylvania Avenue was
Ruffin’s restaurant with such a renowned venue that,
its giblet stew, but he did for some time, the AFRO
remember Covington’s, which presented an entire column
hasn’t been closed that long. of that name penned by AFRO Archives Photo
“Mom’s Lunch Room – E.B. Rea. The column was a
the best egg sandwiches in the collection of news bits – the The Avenue range from tales of AMEZ Church, or going to
Sign
Continued from A1
and when he asked me to
meet with State’s Attorney
candidate Bregg Bernstein,”
Commissioner Bealefeld
was in his police uniform
and clearly on duty ... The
Taylor told me he and
Bealefeld are friends and
the commissioner attended a Poly Director
Billy Taylor said via e-mail. Commissioner and I have church service at New Shiloh Continued from A1
each and every one of us Taylor, a city resident has never talked by telephone Baptist Church on Monroe
students there graduate and go on to college.”
has, to express his political been one of the top music about anything.” Street Feb. 21 where Taylor,
Wilson said he still loved his former students and “will
views.” promoters in the region for Taylor’s email offered who is also a minister,
always have Poly pride deep inside.”
“Fred Bealefeld has the many years. “Commissioner details of his encounters with delivered a sermon.
The decision to move to a new school was not forced on
vantage point to the city’s Bealefeld told the press that Bealefeld, first at the studios Although Bealefeld and
him by the school board, he said. “About a year ago, I wanted
crime fight that no one has ... he made the request to me of Radio One on July 21 and Taylor may have crossed
to serve deeper in the community and so I thought at the time
and he’s made a decision to by telephone after work and then on July 22 at a press one of America’s staunchest
about maybe serving at Walbrook, which is from the area that I
endorse a political candidate when he was off duty. That is event in West Baltimore, lines of segregation – during
grew up in, or Douglass or Forest Park. So it wasn’t until about
that he thinks would be in the not true,” Taylor continued. which included Mayor Sunday worship service –
four or five weeks ago that I learned about Lewis. I wanted to
best interest of public safety.” I decided to call Taylor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. Taylor has made it clear he
serve the community at a deeper level. So Poly is doing well
And Guglielmi to verify the e-mail was Taylor’s e-mail also says has no intentions of crossing
but public servants serve. I want to make a difference at a
denied Bealefeld ever authentic and not the work of he met with Bernstein on to Bealefeld’s side and
school that deserves an opportunity for greatness.”
recruited anybody in his some “MD4Bush” type kook. Aug. 2, at the Evergreen supporting Bernstein.
Matthew Woolston, an administrator at Polytechnic Institute
official capacity as police And indeed, the email was Restaurant on Cold Spring “We have some facts on
for 16 years, was named the interim director and said students
commissioner. But, that sent by Taylor. Lane at Keswick Road and our side ... ,” Taylor said.
and parents can expect a smooth transition into the school year.
claim is now being disputed “I have never spoken with informed him he was a “And I believe those facts
“We’re going to continue on the proud position that Poly has
by the man Bealefeld Commissioner Bealefeld candidate for the Maryland will prevail. I believe Patricia
always had and hopefully I can be as successful as Dr. Wilson
allegedly attempted to recruit by telephone. Both of our House of Delegates in the Jessamy is going to win.”
has over the past six years.”
for Bernstein’s team. brief discussions about Mr. 44th District. But Taylor,
Alisha Trusty was also named as the new principal for
“Police Commissioner Bernstein were in person a Jessamy supporter, said Sean Yoes is a former staff
Western High School after the retirement of Eleanor Matthews.
Frederick Bealefeld is not and during regular work Bernstein never asked him reporter and contributing
The former Polytechnic graduate said she was excited about
telling the truth about how hours. On both occasions, for his support. writer to the AFRO.
her new position.
A6 The Afro-American, August 14, 2010 - August 20, 2010
Community Calendar
Aug. 13 coming to Baltimore on Sept.
CENTERSTAGE website
only: www.centerstage.org/
thewiz.
in an evening of music, fare
and fun at this special tribute
to the “fellas.” $30. For more
information: eventbrite.com.
Baltimore. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. In
this inspirational workshop,
learn how you can break
through emotional struggles.
Madison Ave., Baltimore.
12-8 p.m. The Annual Stone
Soul Picnic includes main
stage performances including
$49. For more information: national and local talent,
Pre-order Tickets for ‘The 29. Patrons who purchase Ladies of Like Minds-Date
813-373-8114. games, guest speakers and
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Sheraton Inner Harbor Baltimore Stone Soul Picnic www.magic959baltimore.
Calvert St., Baltimore. The seats available. All orders Milbrook Park Drive, 2010 com.
Baltimore. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Join Hotel, 300 S. Charles St.,
1975 Broadway hit The Wiz is must be purchased on the Druid Hill Park, 2600
FestAfrica 2010
Patterson Park at Linwood
save 4O -8O
Baltimore. Various times. This
festival will feature musical
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bands and artists, cultural
dances, fashion shows
and more. $5. For more
information: 410-608-0420.
off orig.*
prices Aug. 18
Warm Wednesdays
5 Seasons, 830 Guilford
when you take an extra 3O%off already reduced prices
Ave., Baltimore. 8:30 p.m.-2
a.m. Experience the ultimate
venue in spoken word from
many poets in the region. $5.
For more information: 410-
207-9832.
Aug. 19-22
Baltimore Fashion Week
2010
Sheraton Baltimore
North, 903 Dulaney Valley
Road, Towson, Md. Various
times. At Baltimore’s annual
high fashion event, view the
designs of local, national
and international designers.
For more information: www.
baltimorefashionweek.com.
Aug. 20
The B&O Railroad
Museum’s Kiddie Train Ride
The Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Museum, 901 W.
Pratt St., Baltimore. Various
times. The B&O Railroad
Museum is opening its new
selections for her: kiddie train ride experience
for children between the ages
of 2-12. $1 per ride or $5
sportswear for misses, petites & women • more for unlimited rides for one
day with paid admission.
Spirit of Dance
Reginald F. Lewis
Museum, 830 E. Pratt St.,
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August 14, 2010 - August 20, 2010, The Afro-American A7
Opinion
Idea to Repeal
14th Amendment
Sick, Desperate
Sociologists and historians their political levees against
would remind us that it is the the coming tide. Imagine
kind of thing to be expected what they would have done
Deborah Mathis when the country is in social with a 10-year head start on
upheaval and economic the “immigration problem.”
stress. Folks start looking for Only once in U.S.
scapegoats, and they usually point the finger of blame at some history has a constitutional
kind of “other” – other race, other gender, other region, other amendment been repealed.
religious group. Interestingly, it was the 19th
But even typical human behavior does not excuse the Amendment – prohibition –
conservatives’ latest reprehensible idea: To repeal the 14th that was later silenced by the
Amendment – the one that protects citizenship, due process and 21st Amendment, when the
equal protection; the one that gives the U.S. Constitution its right to booze was determined
integrity. to be supreme.
In a flat-out panic over the influx of Mexicans across U.S. The 14th Amendment was
borders, conservatives have done what people in panic usually hatched by Congress in 1866
do – they react with knee-jerk desperation, grabbing onto as a capstone to Emancipation
anything that looks like a solution, which, in hysteria, nearly and the end of the Civil War
anything might. and to grant citizenship to the
According to these cretins, pregnant Mexican women only millions of Black people who
(searches, arrests and seizures); the Eight Amendment (cruel
come over here to “drop” their babies so the children will be had been born on these shores during slavery. Two years later, it
and unusual punishment); the Sixteenth Amendment (income
entitled to the American bounty. Strip away the constitutional had been ratified by the requisite three-fourths of the states.
tax) and, of course, the blessed 14th Amendment. These same
guarantee that anyone born here is, by virtue of that fact, a U.S. The 14th Amendment has been challenged, violated and
people have tolerated, if not championed, abuse after abuse,
citizen, and those brown women will have one less reason to occasionally disgraced since then, but on the whole, it has
exception after exception, and offense after offense against the
sneak over here. prospered and prevailed. There has been no serious talk about
old girl they claim to love.
More than a decade ago, I was part of a newspaper project nixing it—until now.
Repealing the 14th Amendment is the sick invention of
about drastically changing demographic trends. The team Shamefully, many of the proponents of this repulsive idea
sick minds, and I’m counting on it going nowhere because we
reported that the population in much of the Midwest would have taken to calling themselves “constitutionalists,” and little
are capable of coming to our senses, even after long bouts of
slowly diminish; that the population of the South would swell, clubs of them have sprouted up all around the country. Right-
cultural upset.
especially among Black Americans; that the White birth rate wing talk radio is one of their regular haunts and there, you can
If I’m wrong and the Chicken Littles are able to persuade
would freeze; that the Latino birth rate would skyrocket; and hear them fawning over any one who claims to believe that the
the majority of people in 38 states to destroy one of the
that – here’s the big one – Whites would no longer be the Constitution is sacrosanct and virginal, never to be spoiled by
linchpins of the U.S. Constitution because they are afraid
majority race. modernity or new ideas. For example, they adore the ridiculous
people they think are different might get even a free whiff of
The series we ran drew a lot of praise in academic circles Sharon Angle, Nevada’s Republican nominee for the U.S.
the American Dream, then what’s the point? They would have
and seemed to intrigue the readership, but it didn’t exactly stop Senate, because she talks all that “strict constructionist” mumbo
lost their country anyway.
the presses – understandable, given that demographics is not jumbo and professes to worship the Constitution, as they do.
the sexiest topic. The poor Constitution must feel like it’s being stalked by
I suppose it’s a good thing that the articles did not start a fire unwanted suitors. She must know that, were she to fall into Deborah Mathis is a columnist with the news site,
because that would have only started the panic that much ahead their hands, they would love her to shreds – ruining her beauty, BlackAmericaWeb.com, where this article was originally
of the reality, giving the no-no’s that much more time to build which is based on her protections: The Fourth Amendment published.
join. The challengers were not aware that the incumbent takes
Letters to the Editor credit for initiatives that he had little input into.
Letter to Rawlings-Blake Admonishing Bealefeld
Endorsement
I have been an activist in this community for more than 30 I write to you today to express concern over Police
Candidate, Baltimore County’s 4th Disrict years. I am a policy, economic development and educational Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III’s endorsement of
I was omitted from your article, “Who will be the voice for specialist, the skills necessary to move the District forward. Baltimore City state’s attorney challenger Greg Bernstein.
the Black District on the Council,” dated Aug. 4, as a candidate None of the challengers have a background of activism in I completely support the commissioner’s right to make
for Baltimore County Council’s Fourth District. In an effort the community – legislative or political – and the acumen endorsements as a private citizen, however, the question
to correct the record, I would like to make it clear that I am in essential to be an effective legislator. I wrote the State of becomes whether or not his personal decisions as a private
fact a candidate for Baltimore County Council Fourth District. Maryland’s Small Business legislation and I have a concrete citizen have the ability to affect his professional life as a public
The reason I am running for office is, I am certain my plan to revitalize Randallstown and Woodlawn. I was the servant.
leadership abilities and experience will enable me to advance Baltimore County Barack Obama coordinator, served on the I assume that the commissioner’s actions have not
our community in areas of educating our children, providing Maryland for Obama Steering Committee and served as an violated any laws; however, I think that this situation should
much needed economic development which will bring jobs, Obama Delegate to the Democratic Convention in 2008. I am raise discussions regarding a “Code of Ethics” as it relates
improving public safety, and addressing other issues of recognized as a national and local political entity. I’m serving to political endorsements, particularly of cabinet officials.
importance to our community. my second term on the Baltimore County Democratic State Because cabinet officials typically represent the mayor, the
Leadership is the key. I have a proven history of Central Committee. question of who Bealefeld is representing comes into play.
demonstrating real leadership. As a division chief in the Fire The Fourth District cannot afford to suffer through a Furthermore, if Commissioner Bealefeld’s decision to endorse
Department, I quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the legislative learning curve for novices for the next four years. Mr. Bernstein was made in a private capacity, then the police
first African-American lieutenant, captain, battalion chief One must have a thorough knowledge of the local, state and spokesperson should not be making statements to provide
and division chief. Today, of the 1,000 employees in the national political landscape and the legislative process in order clarification—that should come from Bealefeld family.
department, there are only three above me. This does not to know the agendas of those who will come to the Council Also, with this e-mail I am wondering whether or not
happen without leadership abilities. When I joined the fire with agendas that may not benefit the district. The district has there should be an investigation into allegations of Bealefeld
department in 1985, I noticed the small number of African been deprived for too long already. campaigning on the clock for Bernstein—at the taxpayers’
Americans and women in the department. Leading a small I ask constituents to go to my Web site, www. expense.
group we formed the Anne Arundel County Professional Black pennymccrimmon.com and compare my qualifications to the And lastly, I am requesting that city officials strongly
Fire Fighters Association, of which I am president. We fought other candidates. There is no comparison. I ask for your vote consider informing their staff that there is a “no tolerance
for more inclusive policies in employment and promotions in because the Fourth District deserves a professional to work for policy” for partisan politics in city agencies.
Anne Arundel County and across the metropolitan area. We the professional families that populate the Fourth District.
have made tremendous improvements; however, we continue
to fight for true equal opportunities for minorities and women. Rev. Cortly “C.D.” Witherspoon Sr.
Penny McCrimmon
After hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, I was Baltimore, Md.
Candidate, Baltimore County Council Fourth District
part of a leadership team that lead a large group of firefighters,
paramedics, doctors, nurses and pharmacist from Maryland to Obama’s Tent
Candidate, Governor of Maryland
assist the citizens of New Orleans. My name is Ralph Jaffe. I am a political science teacher. As a freshman representative in Congress, Lyndon Johnson
At Hernwood Elementary School, I am the president of When I first started teaching in 1964 I told my students that studied under legendary House Speaker Sam Rayburn. Among
the PTA. I am in the school just about every day working with Maryland was one of the most corrupt states in the union. Fast other words of advice, he told him, (some words are changed)
parents, teachers, administrators and students to improve the forward to 2010 – nothing has changed. This is why I am now “It’s better to have someone inside your tent, urinating
quality of education our children receive. Last year we secured a candidate for governor in the September 2010 Democratic out, than to have someone outside your tent, urinating in.”
a new teacher to reduce class sizes, secured 50 new computers primary. I want to put a stop to the moral bankruptcy in President Obama needs an umbrella to contain the moisture
so our children can have the tools they need, raised over Maryland politics and replace it with a new word, ethics. inside as well as outside his tent.
$2,000 for new books for the school and funded educational My platform is based on five principles. If printed and televised reports are to be believed, outside
events during and after school. 1. I will not accept campaign contributions because they are of his inner circle, his support has the strength of tepid tea. The
I have been working with educators and various disguised bribes. Democrats make sounds, but no one gives the impression of
organizations to mentor children throughout the metropolitan 2. I will have no dealings with paid professional lobbyists. falling on their swords to save him. Perhaps, this is fueled, in
area for the past 25 years. As a mentor, I provide sound 3. I will serve one term only. This way I’m not in the part, by the fear of the upcoming mid term elections, with the
counseling, advice and present a strong positive role model for campaign for power, fame, or personal wealth, but rather to be clouds of defeat in the horizon. Even MSNBC, which salivated
our children. I encourage our children to strive for excellence a good public servant. over his “March to the White House,” seems, at times, like
in education and stay away from the pit falls that have derailed 4. I will tell the truth all of the time, not some of the time. Fox News. Republicans, who present a program of opposing
many of our youth. 5. I will serve free. I will set aside the $150,000 annual everything the Obama Administration proposes, lacking an
It takes real leadership to move a plan on paper to concrete salary of the governor for the purpose of trying to hire a alterative program in replacement, strut like roosters in the
results our community can see, feel and touch. This is the type combination of three teachers, firefighters and/or police barnyard, sensing victory.
of leadership I am offering our community. On Sept. 14, please officers. It’s difficult to win a war when the troops are in retreat
join me in my quest to make our community great by electing These five principles must be adhered to if we are ever while you are moving forward. Will he survive the slings and
me to Baltimore County Council. I am certain that if you join going to get true, ethical politicians. Electing me as the next arrows of outrageous foes as well as friends? Will the oil spill
me, together we can do better. governor in the state of Maryland would mark a major step in be his Waterloo? Will we, continually, accept the premise of
Julian Earl Jones Jr. the movement to compel future politicians to comply with the his supporters that a man of color must mask his emotions and
Randallstown, Md. above stated principles. not be compassionate because Americans see men of color
My sister, a retired teacher and librarian in the Baltimore in a negative light when anger rises to the surface? Is he so
Baltimore County Council Candidate County school system, is my running mate and has the same cool, he seems cold? Will the jobless obtain jobs? Will his
I’d like to take this opportunity to express why I’m running principles as I do. She will also serve only one term without emphasis on the middle class as the hope of America indicate
to be the Baltimore County councilperson for the Fourth pay. a rejection of those unable to achieve middle class status? Has
Councilmanic District. This is a peaceful revolution to get rid of corruption in he the intestinal fortitude to survive what amounts to a lonely
The incumbent councilperson approved a $300 million politics.I’m asking you to join this movement and make this crusade to take Americans to the next level, locally, nationally
construction project in Owings Mills with no minority goal a reality. Please call me at 410-602-1811 or e-mail me at and internationally? Will his tent be soaked?
participation. The YMCA wanted build the Community Center rjaffe4@verizon.net and help bring about true, ethical reform
in Randallstown but the incumbent councilman rejected this in our political system. McNair Taylor
offer, instead spending $12 million of taxpayer’s money to Ralph Jaffe Baltimore, Md.
construct the facility that charges citizens exorbitant fees to Pikesville, Md.
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R & B singer
The 2010 National Urban League (NUL)
Ledisi performs
Centennial Conference was held recently at the
Walter E. Washington Convention Center in
Washington, D.C. Under the leadership of NUL
chairman John D. Hofmeister and organization
CEO/President Marc H. Morial, conference
attendees were treated to a variety of events
celebrating the organization’s 100-year history.
The centennial theme, “Empowerment Time-
Past, Present & Future,” represents the league’s
100 years of empowering and changing lives.
The Greater Washington Urban league served
as the host chapter and is headed by Jerry Moore, board
John D. Hofmeister, living legend honoree; actress Alfre chairman and Maudine Cooper, president and CEO.
Some of the honorees and presenters included
Woodard and NUL President Marc Morial R & B singer Common and Dr. Maya Angelou at
actress Alfre Woodard, entrepreneur Earvin “Magic”
Johnson, Dr. Maya Angelou, Common and former the State of the Urban League Address at First
NUL leaders Vernon Jordan Jr., John Jacob Baptist Church of Glenarden
and Hugh Price.
President Barack Obama spoke to the
conference attendees and focused his
remarks heavily on education reform. The
conference ended with a grand reception
Several centenarians attended the gala. and gala with entertainment provided by
R & B singer Ledisi. The I AM EMPOWERED
campaign was highlighted at all
sessions and activities of the
conference as well during the
State of the Urban League Capt. Maurice Hickman, diversity officer, West Point;
Address given by Marc Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis King, retired Command Sgt.
Morial. Maj.Michele Jones and Maj. Michael Burns, minority
admissions officer, West Point
John D. Hofmeister,
Democratic Majority
Whip Congressman
James Clyburn, D-SC. Sherrille Mingo and
and Marc Morial Anita Reid from
Fannie Mae and
Reneè Allen, USDA
Marc Morial presents a plaque to Noel Hankins and his team Luinona Scott, Arlene Williams, Lolo Miller, on-air
for outstanding corporate support. personality for WWIN-FM 95.5 and Kimberly McCamey
AFRO D.C. Manager Edgar Brookins, Dr. Allison Hill, NUL Women of Power honorees: Laila Ali, professional boxer; Gale
Miss Black District of Columbia USA and Diane Hocker, V. King (standing), executive vice president and chief HR officer
AFRO community and public relations manager at Nationwide Insurance; Melanie Campbell, president and CEO
The Glenn Pearson Trio
of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and retired
Command Sgt. Maj. Michele S. Jones
The crowd gathered for the State of the Urban League Address at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland.
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For nearly 20 years, on the block Cali Swag “American Idol” alum Ruben
“Oh, how we danced on the night we were wed, we vowed our the District and Baltimore District, Jive recording artist Studdard.
true love though a word wasn’t said. The world was in bloom, metropolitan areas have K. Michelle, soulful singer The Stone Soul Picnic
there were stars in the skies, except for the few that were there in hosted the ultimate family Jazmine Sullivan and former will be hosted by Radio One
your eyes. The night seemed to fade into blossoming dawn; the barbecues. Replete with Immature star Marques personalities from WKYS
sun shone anew but the dance lingered on. Could we but relive famous entertainers, food, Houston set to take the stage 93.9, Majic, Spirit 1340, Praise
that sweet moment sublime, we’d find that our love is unaltered by and vendors, the Stone Soul in Baltimore on Aug. 14 at 104.1 and Newstalk 1450.
time.” – “The Anniversary Waltz,” Dubin Picnic attracts thousands Druid Hill Park.
of families from across the The following day, RFK Prince George’s County For more information on
The surprise 50th anniversary party given by my daughter region. stadium will rock with the native Ginuwine and the 19th Annual Stone Soul
Lisa and son-in-law Lt. Col. (retired) Gregory Packer at their The 2010 showcase will sounds of go-go music Baltimore-based singer Picnic, call 410-332-8200
home in Fairfax Station, Va., for grandparents, Benjamin and Jean be no different, with the legend Chuck Brown, Maysa will perform at or visit www.939wkys.com/
Johnson of Washington, D.C., was “simply the best.” Daddy legendary Original P Funk, “Overweight Lover” Heavy the annual Stone Soul home.asp and www.92q.com.
and Jean thought they were coming to a surprise retirement party Baltimore-based crooner D, DMV native Ginuwine, Picnic.
for Gregory. They recommitted themselves to God and each
other surrounded by my sister Cheryl Johnson, grandkids, great-
grandkids and relatives under the magnificent setting sun. Their weeping willow trees. Enjoying the event were Dora and Tyrone Stanley Tucker, Dr. Marie Washington, Sen. Verna Jones, Chuck
friend/pastor Rev. Morris Shearin, national board member of the Harris, Dean and Mert Evans, Dr. and Mrs. Walter Amprey, Thomas, Dr.Vallen Emery, Kevin Clark, Del. Talmadge Branch,
NAACP, performed the ceremony. Sarah and Eugene Smalley, William and Betty Dorsey, Dr. Councilman Warren Branch, John Howard and Sheriff John
Guy and Joclyn Alexander, Tobi and Damien Pulley, Rosemary Anderson joined the guests wishing the senator a happy birthday.
“You’re the wind beneath my wings.” My sister and I Atkinson, Robert Chambliss, Sandra Aldridge, Carolyn and Stevie The overflowing crowd packed the restaurant with animated
toasted our stepmom for her love and support. Wainwright, Jai Matthews and Myra and Albert Queen. conversation as the “sound of music” drifted throughout.
We were ecstatic that Jean’s best friend Clarice Philmore of The buffet with catfish, macaroni and cheese and more was
Washington, D.C., stood with Jean as she did 50 years ago. Jean Election Day is Tuesday, Sept. 14. “Do the right thing,” overwhelming. The fried catfish was so good I kissed chef/owner
and Clarice met when they both moved to Washington, D.C.; Jean VOTE! Casey Jenkins and went back for seconds.
from Dallas, Texas, and Clarice from Pittsburgh to work for the “The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and
federal government. lie about your age.” - Lucille Ball “I’ll be there.”
Celebration time! Happy birthday Sharon Pinder, Thurman -Valerie & the Friday Night Bunch
This was one of those rare occasions that everyone’s schedule Pinder and Joseph Zammarella.
permitted them to join in the festivities. Among the guests were Husband of the year award to Lt. Gen. Dennis Via for pulling
Col. (retired) and Mrs. James Peaco, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth off the surprise 50th birthday party for wife Linda at Maggiano’s
Sumpter, Jason Miller, members of Israel Baptist Church in in Chevy Chase. Linda was overjoyed when she saw so many
Washington, D.C., relatives from Havre de Grace, Md., grandsons friends in attendance including Gen. Kip and Joyce Ward.
Keith Lee of Randallstown, Michael Lee of Owings Mills and Maggiano’s is the best Italian restaurant, serving family style
Kevin Johnson of Catonsville. menus with humungous portions. The crab cakes, and pasta dishes
After the ceremony, we feasted on a southern style barbecue are superb the staff is wonderful.
with all the trimmings including spareribs, beef, pulled pork,
catered by Famous Dave. “Kinda Blue”—not if you were at Sen. Nathaniel McFadden’s
birthday celebration at Darker than Blue Café on Greenmount
“The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of Avenue. It was old home week as brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi,
eternity.”- Seneca
Prayers to Comptroller Joan Pratt on the death of her brother,
Johnnie Pratt, and Wilhelmina Gardner Brown on the death of her
mother, Wilhelmina Gardner. FREE BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR
“There is only one time that is important, NOW! It is the
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The parties for elected officials seeking reelection and people
seeking elections have begun. Longtime advocate and NAACP Where: the Avenue Market
officer Tessa Hill Aston announced her candidacy for president of (1700 Pennsylvania Ave )
the local chapter of the NAACP at Station Arts North Café. The Cost: FREE
event hosted by owners Kevin Brown, Bill Maughlin and Anthony
McCarthy, included members of the NAACP, radio host Larry
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Betty Brooks, Jackie Washington and John Jeffries. The standing-
room crowd enjoyed Bill’s newest creation blueberry pizza and Baltimore Metropolitan
other delicacies.
Later that evening we joined Kelly Fox of the 43rd district
Alumnae Chapter of Delta
at his fundraiser on Howard Street, where members of Phi Beta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma were in full force showing support for their Sigma brother.
for FREE school supplies,
“Here comes the judge.” The Wednesday Philosophy Faction, health screenings, - Along Baltimore’s Famous Pennsylvania Avenue -
Golfers & Friends hosted the Baltimore County judges at their - Main Stage: Lafayette & Pennsylvania Avenue -
Wednesday afternoon party. The judges enjoyed themselves and immunizations, and voter
posted the below message to their Web site: “Judges Alexander, 9/3: Join elected officials for Heritage Trail unveiling, plus
registration. The Spindels perform.
Bailey, Brobst and Nagle were warmly welcomed at a lively
house party at the home of Valerie Fraling in Randallstown. The 9/4: Cadillac Parade, 50s Music, Poetry In Motion Contest
large group of business people and retirees listened carefully as
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the judges introduced themselves, and promised their support and
encouragement. Thanks to Valerie and her large group of friends Metro Delta Torchbearer 9/5: Gospel celebration featuring the “Singing Sensations.”
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Community
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3,000 selected items to local schools chosen by customers. Md.), Severn River Middle School ($3,404 – Arnold, Md.),
For the sixth year, Safeway will host its Back to School The program also gives parents, teachers and education Westowne Elementary ($2,689 – Catonsville, Md.) and the
(BTS) program, an in-store initiative uniting numerous food support groups an opportunity to raise money for schools as Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware ($2,513 – Wilmington).
manufacturers as they support education and help schools budget shortfalls and economic concerns continue to threaten The five highest-earning schools will be eligible to receive a
systems fill budget gaps. educational resources. $1,000 bonus in addition to their overall donation. Schools can
The program runs through Sept. 14 and allows food The top five schools from last year’s Back-To-School earn up to $25,000 per year through the combined eScrip and
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Faith Pulse
Local Pastor Finds Familiar Story in a Strange Land
By Rev. Dorothy S. Apartheid Wall. rifles and suspicion from the hear the call to prayer that
Boulware More than just moment of his arrival. went throughout the town.
Special to the AFRO separating the two “I was the only man of In Bethlehem it rattled the
groups, it divides color traveling with the windows; that’s how strong it
The Israeli-Palestinian families within group and there were two was. People dropped whatever
conflict is nothing if not the Palestinian women. We quickly became they were doing and ran to
an enigma to anyone who community. It puts an alliance as we realized we prayer. Everything stops,”
tries to understand or take The Rev. Heber Brown a stranglehold on would be detained at every Rev. Brown said.
a stand. Is it the label of a town. In some opportunity. We were the only On their last day, five
“chosen people” taken to the places this wall is twice members of the group to be days following the Freedom
nth degree? Is it a struggle as tall as the Berlin Wall stopped.” Flotilla incident, the
for land or is it the result of and five times as long. In At one point the entire government prohibited men
ongoing disagreement on faith some places it might be a group intervened so he would ages 16-40 from entering the
tenets? It presents the kind of concrete wall and in other be allowed to continue with mosque for fear that they’d
challenge that makes many places an electrified fence. them. “I talked to some of the begin to plot some type of
shy away from it altogether. The government says it’s for soldiers about this situation, retribution.
It had been no different Courtesy Photo security, but it really divides how they could participate, “Men lined up at the
for the Rev. Heber Brown Muslims pray at the wall and they lined up outside the people and provides another considering they were of door of the mosque that
III, pastor of Pleasant Hope mosque, not to be denied their time of prayer. venue for occupation.” African descent. I asked if was guarded by soldiers
Baptist Church, until he So family members they’d heard of Dr. King and in riot gear. They showed
recently sojourned to the my elders, this place made who are the preferred citizens, endeavoring to make what the things he taught.” identification and pleaded to
Middle East, along with 29 me think…this is how my and one for everyone else. should be a 10-minute visit to The soldiers, Ethiopian get in,” Rev. Brown said.
others, courtesy of Interfaith grandmother must have felt.” And Palestinians are at the another relative might have to Jews, had been invited to “When they were not
Peace Builders, a group The third generation bottom of the totem pole,” travel an unnecessary stretch come to the homeland and allowed to enter, they laid
whose mission is education preacher said it quickly Rev. Brown said. of the wall, meeting with live with their Jewish brothers their prayer rugs on the street,
advocacy. “I traveled became a familiar place in “The myth was busted multiple security checks along and sisters. some lined up at the wall, and
thousands of miles from terms of a group of people for me that all Israelis think the way, with the possibility One soldier told Rev. bowed down to pray,” he said.
home to visit a foreign land being oppressed based on alike on the same issues. I met of having the trip totally Brown that as soon as he “It was as if they’d laid down
with foreign people, to places their ethnicity. Israelis and Jews who were disallowed, with no recourse could leave, he would “wash their anger and resentment
whose names I couldn’t Coupled with that, putting their necks on the line, or redress process. his brain,” because he’d seen with the thought, ‘We’re still
pronounce,” the young pastor there’s so much missing standing up for Palestinian “Different classes of so many horrible things. mad at y’all, but for right
said. from the daily newsfeeds of families. Even in this country, citizens are identified by But in the midst of the now, forget y’all. We’re going
“And yet when I landed on mainstream media. “They Rabbi Brian Walsh [executive differently colored license horror was the resounding call to pray.’”
the ground, the issue became don’t tell you that there are director of Rabbis for plates. While those with to prayer for those who are
very familiar. While I hadn’t Israelis and Palestinians Human Rights] calls a fast Israeli plates are allowed to practicing Muslims. Read Rev. Brown’s blog for
been in Birmingham and working together against an every Thursday to pray for travel freely, the others are Not being a Muslim, more photos and information
other sites of [the African- oppressive spirit in the Israeli Palestinians.” stopped at every checkpoint, the Baltimore pastor was on his trip and other writing
American] story that I’ve government. They don’t tell He talked about the wall – what would look like our toll unable to participate in at www.faithinactiononline.
studied, I’ve struggled to you that there are two sets of “Israelis call it the Separation booths,” said Rev. Brown, the community prayer. “It com.
learn and heard about through laws – one for Israeli Jews, Wall. Palestinians call it the who said he was greeted with was phenomenal just to
Obituaries
In 1976, Johnnie enlisted
in the U.S. Navy and was
honorably discharged.
Fannie M. Holly
The family of Fannie First Evangelical Lutheran
Through the years,
Johnnie Pratt Jr., 59 Johnnie grew spiritually and
M. Holley, devoted mother
of Claudette G. Royal and
Church of Odenton, 8397
Piney Orchard Parkway,
Harford County Department of Recreation gave his life totally to Christ,
Romerio Flemings, loving Odenton, Md. Burial takes
and Parks and worshipped with various
grandmother of eight, great- place at Interment Holy Cross
churches in Baltimore City. In
Johnnie Pratt Jr., son of grandmother of 19 and Cemetery.
2007, Johnnie visited friends
the late Johnnie Pratt Sr. and great-great grandmother For further
in Raytown, Mo. He found
the late Marie P. Harvey Pratt of eight, will celebrate her information, visit www.
it to be an idyllic place and
Person, was born on Dec. 20, life on Aug. 13, 10 a.m. at singletonfuneralhome.com.
purchased a home there. He
1950, in Baltimore. On Aug.1 became an active member of
at his home in Raytown, the First Baptist Church of
Mo., Johnnie quietly found
everlasting peace in God’s
Raytown. Johnnie fulfilled his
desire to help others who had
$5 After Five
loving arms. lost their way by chairing an FANNIE M. HOLLY Every Thursday
Johnnie was educated in Narcotics Anonymous group 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
the Baltimore City public meeting twice a week at the June - August 2010
schools and graduated from VA Hospital in Missouri. He
Northwestern High School derived great joy in doing
in 1969. He furthered his this. Free Service Meet famous Marylanders Thurgood Marshall,
education at the Community JOHNNIE PRATT JR.
All who knew Johnnie
College of Baltimore where was united in marriage to Obituaries are Cab Calloway, and Billie Holiday in our third floor
will remember him as a galleries, visit our special exhibition and enjoy a soul
he graduated in 1971. his childhood sweetheart, kind-hearted, compassionate, printed for free ‘
Throughout his school days, Rosalind Briscoe. From this food meal in our cafe!
union one son was born,
affectionate, soft-spoken, by the AFRO-
Johnnie was affectionately mild-mannered man who
called the “best dressed and Jonathan Pratt. Together they American On Third Thursdays (August 19)
intensely loved his sons,
handsomest” man in school. enjoyed many of Johnnie’s his sister, brother, family Newspapers.
interests. Johnnie was quite
enjoy live entertainment.
As a young man, having members, and was a Send funeral
acquired the work ethic an animal lover and they wonderful friend.
of his parents, Johnnie kept dogs and cats as part program and
Johnnie leaves to cherish
worked diligently in the of the family. Johnnie and his memory, sons, Jonathan picture to:
family grocery store in East Rosalind loved to travel and
attend concerts. Although the
Pratt, Aaron Troy Turner Obituaries,
Baltimore. In later years, he Pratt, and Aaric Trae Turner
became known as the “Shoe marriage ended in divorce, Baltimore
Pratt; sister, Joan M. Pratt;
Man,” as he worked for many Johnnie and Rosalind brother, Thurman O. Person AFRO-American
years in Florsheim Men’s remained the best of friends.
Johnnie’s interests varied,
Jr. (Diane); aunts Louise Newspaper
Shoe Store, Hahn’s and Hess Forrester and Emma Green; August 19 “Jazz in the Evening”
Shoe Stores. Always looking he was a competent artist, 2519 N. Charles St.
uncle, Frederick Harvey; featuring Eric Marner
for new opportunities and an avid reader and worked nephew, Kristopher Ryan , Baltimore, Md.
challenges, Johnnie worked on inventions that would
improve everyday living. He
Person; cousin, Martha 21218
in various capacities with the Higgs (James); step-mother,
Harford County Department loved history and research, Or fax to: Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Lillian Person; step-brother, 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
of Recreation and Parks, Joan especially researching Nathan Gundy; close friends, 1-877-570-9297 (two blocks east of Inner Harbor)
Pratt and Associates and other his family tree. However, Rosalind Briscoe and Sheila (443) 263-1800
companies. Johnnie’s greatest passion Fonkwa and a host of other www.AfricanAmericanCulture.org
On April 25, 1974, Johnnie was fast cars. relatives and friends.
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MUCH MORE! COURT 1 Col. col. inch (an inch consists of up to 20 words).
OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR Inch Mail in your ad on form below along with
COURT DIVISION
TO ADVERTISE IN THE BALTIMORE AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS, DEADLINES ARE:
BEFORE THE Up to CHECK or MONEY ORDER to: AFRO-AMERI-
CLERK CAN CO., 2519 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD
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Petitioner
GEORGE CLAY, JR.,
-- CONTRACT RATES AVAILABLE GINA -- CLAY, ETAL.
Respondents. 1 2 3 4 5
TO: Troy Clay and the
HOUSE FOR AD NETWORK AD NETWORK unknown, LEGALunnamedNOTICES and
6 7 8 9 10
SALE unascertained heirs of
for $795. Can deliver. miles to the open waters the deceased, George
240-482-8721 of the Chesapeake Bay on Clay, Sr.:
2007 KENNEDY AVE Virginia's Eastern Shore. TAKE NOTICE that a HOUSING
11 AUTHORITY
12 OF BALTIMORE13CITY 14 15
BALTIMORE MD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
LEATHER LIVING ROOM Lots are 1 to 11 acres in pleading seeking relief OPERATION OF A CHILD DAY CARE CENTER
3BR, 1 & 1/2 BATH SET. In original plastic, size and some also against you has been
LIVING DINING HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY
ROOMS KITCHEN never used. Orig price include boat dock and pri- filed in the Superior 16 17 B-1630-10
RFP NUMBER: 18 19 INVITATION FOR
20BIDS
Court of Mecklenburg ELECTRICAL SERVICES
GAS HEAT $3000, Sacrifice $975. vate pond. Near the Town
County, North Carolina
$39,500.00 Can deliver. Call Bill 301- of Onancock, Va and less in the above-entitled ac- The Housing Authority of Baltimore City
CALL 301-864-6665 (”HABC”) will accept proposals from IFB NUMBER: B-1631-10
afro.com
841-7565 then 2 miles by boat to tion. The nature of the
ASK FOR HARRY Eastern Shore Country relief being sought is interested and qualified vendors to operate
a child day care center (”CDCC”) located at The Housing Authority of Baltimore City
HELP WANTED Club with 18 hole golf partitioning of real estate NAME_________________________________________________
(”HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids
ROOM FOR course. New home also located in the Morning Pleasant View Gardens, 1116 E. Fayette
- TRUCK available. Best priced lots Star Township, Mat- ADDRESS_____________________________________________
Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. (”IFB”) for qualified and interested vendors
RENT thews, North Carolina: to submit sealed bids to provide design-build
TRUCK DRIVERS on the bay in many years! You arc required to PHONE
PROPOSALS NO.___________________________________________
WILL BE DUE no later than electrical services at twenty (20) scattered
WANTED! MORE HOME- 7 lots priced at only make defense to such site dwelling units.
EAST SIDE FULLY 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Septem-
CLASSIFICATION_______________________________________
FURNISHED TIME! TOP PAY! EXCEL- $98,000. Call (757)710- pleading not later than ber 10, 2010.
1ST AND 3RD LENT BENEFITS! 4726 or email: vabay- September 22, 2010, (Room, Apt.,House, etc.) INSERTION
BIDS WILLDATE:_____________
BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m.
FLOOR. NEWER EQUIPMENT! lot@yahoo.com such date being forty Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 7,
(40) days from first pub- A non-mandatory pre-proposals conference
6 BLOCKS Up to $.48/mile company will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 2010.
FROM JHH. drivers! HEARTLAND LEGAL NOTICES lication of this notice. 10:00 a.m., at 417 E. Fayette Street, Room
OLDER GENTS Upon your failure to do
EXPRESS 1-800-441- so, the Petitioner will ap- 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held
PREFERRED. IN THE CIRCUIT LEGAL NOTICES on Tuesday, LEGAL NOTICES
August 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.,
SS ACCEPTED 4353 www.heartlandex- ply to the Court for the
COURT FOR relief sought. at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E.
CALL EDNA press.com BALTIMORE CITY HABC has established a minimum goal of
410-539-6295 This the 12th day of Au- twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore,
Case No.: gust, 2010. Maryland, 21202.
24D10002238 amount of the proposed contract for Minority
HELP WANTED- MARSHALL A. Business Enterprise (”MBE”) utilization, ap-
ONE BEDROOM IN THE MATTER OF SWANN HABC has established a minimum goal of
DRIVERS MONIA RAE Attorney for Petitioner
plicable to all minority and non-minority
APT NORTH EAST businesses proposing to provide the re- twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar
BALTIMORE DRIVERS- Owner STURDIVANT 6201 Fairview Rd., amount of the proposed contract for Minority
Ste 200 quested services as the prime contractor. No
410-235-3565 Operators. $1000 Sign- FOR CHANGE OF goal has been established for participation of Business Enterprise (”MBE”) utilization, ap-
Charlotte, NC 28210
On Bonus paid in 60 days! NAME TO Women-owned businesses (”WBEs”), how- plicable to all minority and non-minority
(704)554-0826
Excellent Rates and Paid MONA RAE businesses proposing to provide the re-
HEALTH FSC. Home Daily-- No STURDIVANT
8/13, 8/20, 8/27 ever, HABC strongly encourages and affir-
quested services as the prime contractor. No
ORDER FOR matively promotes the use of WBEs in all
Layover. Call Comtrak at HABC contracts. goal has been established for participation of
AFFORDABLE 866-722-0291, or apply NOTICE BY ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND Women-owned businesses (”WBEs”), how-
DENTAL + HEALTH PUBLICATION Annapolis, Maryland
PLANS. CALL online at www.comtraklo- Responders shall also comply with all ap- ever, HABC strongly encourages and affir-
The object of this suit matively promotes the use of WBEs in all
410-298-0706 gistics.com
is to officially change ANNOUNCEMENT plicable requirements of Section 3 of the
TO SIGN UP NOW! Housing and Urban Development Act of HABC contracts.
REPS NEEDED the name of the peti-
tioner from REQUEST FOR BIDS 1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u.
ALSO MISC. Responders shall also comply with all ap-
Monia Rae plicable requirements of Section 3 of the
AIRLINE MECHANIC – Sturdivant ”Notice to Contractors” for the H464501, The RFP may be obtained on or after Mon-
day, August 16, 2010, at the following loca- Housing and Urban Development Act of
AD NETWORK Train for high paying to Dicus Mill Road Bridge over Severn Run is 1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u.
Mona Rae Sturdivant available online at the Purchasing Office tion:
Aviation Maintenance
Career. FAA approved It is this 6th day of website www.aacounty.org and www. The IFB may be obtained on or after Tues-
Ad Network August, 2010 by the ebidmarketplace.com. On or after August 9, Housing Authority of Baltimore City
program. Financial aid if Division of Fiscal Operations, day, August 17, 2010, at the following loca-
Classifieds qualified - Job placement Circuit Court for Bal- 2010, Plans and Specifications may be
Purchasing Department tion:
timore City, examined or purchased at the Department of
are published in assistance. CALL Aviation
ORDERED, that pub- Public Works, Heritage Office Complex, 2662 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414
Institute of Maintenance Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Housing Authority of Baltimore City
65 (866) 823-6729.
lication be given one Riva Road, 3rd Floor/Suite 350, Annapolis,
Attention: John Airey, Division of Fiscal Operations,
time in a newspaper of MD 21401, 410-222-7543. Copies of these Purchasing Department
newspapers. general circulation in documents may be obtained upon payment Chief of Contracting Services
Tel: (410) 396-3261 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414
MISC. FOR Baltimore City on or of $40.00 payable to Anne Arundel County. Baltimore, Maryland 21202
before the 21 day of And is non refundable. Bids will be received Fax: (410) 962-1586
25 words $175 SALE Attention: John Airey,
August, 2010, which until time/date shown below, at the Purchas- Chief of Contracting Services
(For more than shall warn all ing Office, Heritage Office Complex, 2660 Questions regarding the RFP should be di-
HOMEOWNERS WANT- Tel: (410) 396-3261
interested persons to Riva Road, 3rd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401. rected in writing to the address and individual
25 words there ED! Kayak Pools looking indicated above, and must include the refer- Fax: (410) 962-1586
for Demo homesites to file an affidavit in op- Bids received after the date and time set will
is an additional position to the relief be rejected. ence: HABC RFP Number B-1613-10
display new maintenance- Questions regarding the IFB should be di-
requested on or be- rected in writing to the address and individual
charge of free Kayak pools. Save
fore the 6 day of Due by 1:30 p.m.
thousands of $$. Unique HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY indicated above, and must include the refer-
$7 per word.) opportunity! 100% financ- September, 2010. Local Time, Tuesday, September 14, 2010
INVITATION FOR BIDS ence: HABC IFB Number B-1631-10.
Frank M. Conaway Project No.: H464501 PLUMBING SERVICES
ing available. 1-877-377-
Clerk Contact: Dennis Fretz 410-222-7345
7665. website: info
Call @kayakpoolsoutheast.
8/13 IFB NUMBER: B-1632-10 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY
William L. Schull, C.P.M., CPPB INVITATION FOR BIDS
(410) 554-8200 com IN THE CIRCUIT Purchasing Agent The Housing Authority of Baltimore City ELECTRICAL SERVICES
COURT FOR (”HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids IFB NUMBER: B-1634-10
BALTIMORE CITY (”IFB”) for qualified and interested vendors
All ads must MISC./TRAINING Case No.: Baltimore City Public Schools. to submit sealed bids to provide design-build The Housing Authority of Baltimore City
be prepaid MASSAGE THERAPY – 24D10002132 plumbing services at twenty (20) scattered (”HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids
Learn fast, earn fast. IN THE MATTER OF INVITATION FOR BIDS: site dwelling units. (”IFB”) for qualified and interested vendors
Financial aid if qualified. A SONYA LENORA BCS-11011 to submit sealed bids to provide ”on-call”
new career is at your ROBINSON Provide Elevator Replacement Services at BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m. electrical services at various HABC develop-
fingertips. Call Centura FOR CHANGE OF William S. Baer Elementary School #301 Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 7, ments as requested by HABC.
College 877-206-3353
NAME TO 2010.
APRIL LENORA The Baltimore City Board of School Commis- BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m.
ROBINSON sioners is inviting interested companies to A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Eastern Time on Friday, September 17,
OUT OF STATE ORDER FOR submit bids to: BCS-11011. on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 12:00 p.m., 2010.
AUTOMOBILE NOTICE BY
REAL ESTATE at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E.
DONATION PUBLICATION In order to participate, interested bidders Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore, A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held
BANK FORCED The object of this suit need to visit eMaryland Marketplace website Maryland, 21202. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 10:00
DONATE VEHICLE: is to officially change
Receive $1000 GRO- BID/OFFER SALE! at https://ebidmarketplace.com a.m., at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417
Smoky Mtn. Lake the name of the peti- HABC has established a minimum goal of E. Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore,
CERY COUPONS, Your tioner from
Choice. NOAH'S ARC, Property,Tenn. Solicitation BCS-11011 will be available for twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar Maryland, 21202.
Pick your lot ,then summit Sonya Lenora review commencing Friday, August 6, 2010. amount of the proposed contract for Minority
NO KILL Animal Shelters. Robinson
your offer! Gated Business Enterprise (MBE) utilization, ap- HABC has established a minimum goal of
Advanced Veterinary to The Bid Due Date is Thursday, August 26,
w/Amenities! Hurry, plicable to all minority and non-minority twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar
Treatments. Free Towing, April Lenora Robinson 2010 at 11:00 a.m. local time. No bids will amount of the proposed contract for Minority
Register now, First 75 businesses proposing to provide the re-
IRS TAX DEDUCTION. It is this 30th day of be accepted after that time. Any questions quested services as the prime contractor. No Business Enterprise (”MBE”) utilization, ap-
Non-runners 1-866-912- only! 877-644-4647 ext.# July, 2010 by the Cir-
303 related to this solicitation should be directed goal has been established for participation of plicable to all minority and non-minority
GIVE cuit Court for Bal- to the Buyer. Women-owned businesses (”WBEs”), how- businesses proposing to provide the re-
timore City, ever, HABC strongly encourages and affir- quested services as the prime contractor. No
PET SUPPLIES ORDERED, that pub- matively promotes the use of WBEs in all goal has been established for participation of
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plicable requirements of Section 3 of the HABC contracts.
chemicals or costly exter- before the 30th day of Sealed proposals addressed to the Board of
Mammograms, Breast
Housing and Urban Development Act of
minators. Results August, 2010, which Estimates of Baltimore, will be received until, 1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u. Responders shall also comply with all ap-
Cancer Info www.ubcf.info overnight! At Southern shall warn all but not later than 11:00 a.m. local time on plicable requirements of Section 3 of the
FREE Towing, Tax States, www.happyjack- interested persons to the following date(s) for the stated The IFB may be obtained on or after Tues- Housing and Urban Development Act of
Deductible, Non-Runners inc.com file an affidavit in op- requirements: day, August 17, 2010, at the following loca- 1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u.
Accepted, 1-888-468-
position to the relief tion:
requested on or be- AUGUST 25, 2010 The IFB may be obtained on or after Monday,
5964 REAL ESTATE fore the 15th day of PROVIDE LABORATORY CHEMICALS, Housing Authority of Baltimore City August 23, 2010, at the following location:
September, 2010 GASES AND RELATED SUPPLIES Division of Fiscal Operations,
DONATE AUTOS, Retirement and future Frank M. Conaway
TRUCKS, RV'S. move? Discover B50001558 Purchasing Department Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Clerk LARGE WATER METER TESTING, 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414 Division of Fiscal Operations,
LUTHERAN MISSION Delaware and our gated 8/13
community. Manufactured
REPAIRIANG AND REPLACING B50001595 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Purchasing Department
SOCIETY. Your donation
homes from the mid 50's State of South Attention: John Airey, 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414
helps local families with THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT
Carolina County of Chief of Contracting Services Baltimore, Maryland 21202
food, clothing, shelter. Tax to low 100's. Brochures
Mecklenburg CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWN LOADED BY Tel: (410) 396-3261 Attention: John Airey,
deductible. MVA licensed. available 1-866-629-0770 in the General court VISITING THE CITYS WEB SITE: Chief of Contracting Services
Fax: (410) 962-1586
LutheranMissionSociety.o Or search www.cool- of Tel: (410) 396-3261
rg 410-636-0123 or toll- branch.com Justice www.baltimorecitibuy.org Questions regarding the IFB should be di- Fax: (410) 962-1586
free 1-877-737-8567. Superior Court rected in writing to the address and individual
Division Before
indicated above, and must include the refer- Questions regarding the IFB should be di-
VACATION the Clerk
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY ence: HABC IFB Number B-1632-10. rected in writing to the address and individual
CARS FOR NOTICE OF
RENTALS SERVICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS indicated above, and must include the refer-
SALE PROCESS BY OPERATION OF A CHILD DAY CARE CENTER ence: HABC IFB Number B-1634-10.
OCEAN CITY, MARY- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY
PUBLICATION
CAR TROUBLES? 100% LAND. Best selection of STATE OF NORTH RFP NUMBER: B-1630-10 INVITATION FOR BIDS
of COVERED Repairs affordable rentals. Full/ CAROLINA COUNTY ELECTRICAL SERVICES REVISED NOTICE
PAID,130,000 miles or partial weeks. Call for OF MECKLENBURG IN The Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Less, 24 Hr Roadside FREE brochure. Open THE GENERAL (”HABC”) will accept proposals from IFB NUMBER: B-1631-10 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY
A s s i s t a n c e / To w i n g daily. Holiday Real Estate. COURT interested and qualified vendors to operate INVITATION FOR BIDS
1-800-638-2102. Online OF JUSTICE a child day care center (”CDCC”) located at The Housing Authority of Baltimore City HVAC SERVICES
Coverage. Rental Car SUPERIOR
reservations: Pleasant View Gardens, 1116 E. Fayette (”HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids
Reimbursement. Free COURT DIVISION Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. (”IFB”) for qualified and interested vendors IFB NUMBER: B-1629-10
Quote 888-364-3313 www.holidayoc.com BEFORE THE to submit sealed bids to provide design-build
CLERK PROPOSALS WILL BE DUE no later than electrical services at twenty (20) scattered The Housing Authority of Baltimore City
10-SP-6046 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Septem- site dwelling units. (”HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids
FURNITURE WATERFRONT ROSA STEWART (”IFB”) for qualified and interested vendors
RAY, ber 10, 2010.
PROPERTIES Petitioner BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m. to submit sealed bids to provide design-build
Cherry Bedroom Set. A non-mandatory pre-proposals conference Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 7, HVAC services at twenty (20) scattered site
Solid Wood, never used, Amazing Chesapeake GEORGE CLAY, JR.,
GINA CLAY, ETAL. will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 2010. dwelling units.
brand new in factory Bay Waterfront lots- 10 10:00 a.m., at 417 E. Fayette Street, Room
Respondents.
boxes. English Dovetail. lots in a private gated TO: Troy Clay and the 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m.
Original cost $4500. Sell compound all with boat- unknown, unnamed and on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 7,
able water and just 2 unascertained heirs of HABC has established a minimum goal of at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. 2010.
the deceased, George twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore,
Clay, Sr.: amount of the proposed contract for Minority Maryland, 21202. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held
TAKE NOTICE that a on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.,
pleading seeking relief
Business Enterprise (”MBE”) utilization, ap-
plicable to all minority and non-minority HABC has established a minimum goal of at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E.
against you has been
August 14, 2010 - August 20, 2010, The Afro-American B7
LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held PUR-1134
on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., INVITATION TO BID
at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E.
Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore, WASHINGTON COUNTY CENTRAL LIBRARY
Maryland, 21202. RENOVATION & EXPANSION
SUPPORT OUR
plicable to all minority and non-minority
ADVERTISERS
businesses proposing to provide the re- 140-28. Bids will be received and time-stamped in the Washington AIRPORT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (8427)
quested services as the prime contractor. No County Purchasing Department, Washington County Administration
goal has been established for participation of Building, 100 West Washington Street, Third Floor, Room #320,
Women-owned businesses (”WBEs”), how- Hagerstown, MD 21740-4748, until no later than 2:00 P.M. on Wednes- The Maryland Aviation Administration is accepting applica-
ever, HABC strongly encourages and affir- day, September 22, 2010, after which time they will be publicly opened tions for Airport Management Assistant. This is the admin-
matively promotes the use of WBEs in all in the Second Floor Conference Room #255 of the County Administration istrative and operational work assisting in the monitoring
HABC contracts. Building. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. of landside and terminal activities at a large international
Responders shall also comply with all ap- Qualified Contractors may obtain drawings and specifications from the airport. Employees in this classification monitor landside
plicable requirements of Section 3 of the Washington County Purchasing Department, County Administration and terminal operations, safety, security, ground
Housing and Urban Development Act of Building, 100 West Washington Street, Third Floor, Room #320 transportation and other activities related to the welfare of
1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u. Hagerstown, MD 21740-4748, (Telephone 240-313-2330), for a NON- passengers, airlines, tenants and the general public under
REFUNDABLE fee of $275.00 for each complete set. For mail requests, the supervision of an administrative officer. Candidates
The IFB may be obtained on or after Tues- which must be made in writing, an additional $60.00 per set must be must possess a Bachelor´s Degree or an Associate´s
day, August 17, 2010, at the following loca- included, along with a full mailing address, contact person with e-mail
tion: address, and phone / fax number. All deposit checks for bidding Degree from an accredited college with major course work
documents shall be made payable to the Washington County Treasurer in aviation management, aviation business administration,
Housing Authority of Baltimore City and sent to the Washington County Purchasing Department at the or airport management and Two years of general airport
Division of Fiscal Operations, above address. If Contractor wishes to supply a FedEx or UPS account operations experience.. Please inquire further for details
Purchasing Department number in lieu of the additional mailing fee, this is acceptable. Payment and substitutions for min. qualifications when requesting
417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414 must be received before the copies can be mailed. The Owner will
Baltimore, Maryland 21202 provide successful bidder up to Fifteen (15) sets of plans and an application. Salary $29,855 - $49,599 w/excellent bene-
Attention: John Airey, specifications at no cost. Additional copies, or portions thereof, may be fits. Applications may be obtained by calling (410)
Chief of Contracting Services charged at established printing costs. 859-77618, TTY (410) 859-7227, the MD Relay Service at
Tel: (410) 396-3261 1-800-210-7165 or visit the MDOT web site https://jobs.
Fax: (410) 962-1586 Bid security in the form of a cashier´s check, certified check, or bid bond mdot.state.md.us.. Submit application by August 31, 2010
in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid amount shall be submitted
Questions regarding the IFB should be di- with Contractor´s bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish to: Ken Acker, Recruitment and Examinations, MD Aviation
rected in writing to the address and individual satisfactory Payment and Performance Bonds for the full amount of the Admin. Human Resources Section, PO Box 8766, BWI
indicated above, and must include the refer- Contract. Bids shall be executed on bid forms provided with the bidding Airport MD 21240-0766. EOE
ence: HABC IFB Number B-1631-10 documents in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
To
Book, One set of six (6) paper copies of Construction Drawings and
Four (4) Compact Disks (CD´s) with all of the required drawings. The
CD´s will be in PDF and/or MPG format. Contractors and Sub-
Contractors can purchase paper copies of the drawings from Baltimore
County - OIT - Central Printing located in the Basement of the COB,
RM G-9 for $1.50 a copy.
The proposed work consists of:
call
which time they will be publicly opened and read.
The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals
410-554-8200
or bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed
best for the interest of the County.
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