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May Is National Police Officer and Corrections

Officer’s Month “These Deputies Not Only Protect and Serve You But They Are Your Neighbors and Your Friends”, Sheriff Bane

May 6, 2014 by Dagger News Service

There are approximately 900,000 law enforcement officers and 460,000 corrections officers serving in communities

across the United States. Each year 60,000 assaults against police are reported

resulting in approximately 16,000 injuries. A staggering 20,000 police officers

have been killed in the line of duty since 1791. Over 33.5% of all assaults in

prisons and jails are committed by inmates against staff and overall Corrections

Officers have the second highest mortality rate of any occupation. Given

statistics such as these one wonders why anyone would want to take on such a

job.

The men and women of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office do not take on the

responsibility of being a police officer or corrections officer with the expectation of being injured or killed. They do

not take on this enormous responsibility because it is just a job. They take on this responsibility because it is an

avocation. It is a passion and a willingness to serve their community and dedicate their lives to protecting her, and

her citizens, from people who want to cause physical, emotional and financial harm. These men and women place

themselves in harm’s way every day so that people can go about their daily lives safely. For that we will always be

thankful.

But did you know these men and women are part of your community? Our Sheriff’s deputies not only have a vested

interest in your safety and well-being but they are vested in the communities they serve. Our deputies are volunteer

firefighters and EMTs, Scout, church and civic leaders. They dedicate their free time to coaching and mentoring our

youth in programs such as Boys 2 Men. They coordinate such programs as Badges for Baseball and Youth Explorer

Camps. They participate in and actively support programs such as Special Olympics, March of Dimes, and Read

across America, the Boys and Girls Clubs, the Sheriff’s Office Christmas Drive, and the Sexual Assault/Spouse

Abuse Resource Center (SARC). These deputies not only protect and serve you but they are your neighbors and

your friends.

That is why the month of May, and more specifically the weeks of May 6-11 and May 11-17 2014, is recognized as

National Corrections Officer and National Police Week. It is during this time we honor and remember those who

have given their lives in the line of duty. It is also during this month that we encourage our communities to say thank

you to those police and corrections officers for the job they do. It is a difficult job fraught with the challenges of an

ever changing society. But these men and women persevere to maintain the level of excellence our citizens have

May 7, 2014

Brought to you by your Abingdon Community Council

come to know and appreciate. I am proud of the men and women who serve within the ranks of the Harford County

Sheriff’s Office. I know and understand their passion and dedication. Please join with me during May, and

throughout the year, and thank them for the sacrifices they make and for their commitment to our County. It is those

sacrifices and commitment that make our communities safer and stronger.

(Source: reprinted, with permission from The Dagger, www.daggerpress.com, some changes were made)

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Lions Club Strides Against Diabetes Walk/Run

May 11 at Friends Park in Forest Hill

The combined Lions clubs of Harford County and Lions District 22A are sponsoring a “Strides” event to help community

members become more aware of the complications of diabetes.

What is Strides: Lions for Diabetes Awareness?

A Strides event is a highly visible, family-friendly activity that combines fun with service. It

is an effective way for you to:

engage and empower your community in the fight against diabetes

show your support for those living with diabetes and their families

raise funds (optional) for diabetes projects in your club or district

Strides promote diabetes awareness and the importance of healthy exercise for people with

diabetes or those at risk for the disease. Strides events can include:

Walking

Dancing

Cycling

Running

Dog walking

Other physical activities that promote healthy exercise.

It will be held on May 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Friends Ma & Pa Trail Park on Jarrettsville Road in

Forest Hill.

STRIDES pins, pedometers, snacks and water will be provided for walkers. There will be information on living a

healthy life style. Upper Chesapeake Hospital personnel will be available to answer questions. Members from the

area’s LIONS clubs will be on hand to share the many ways LIONS clubs carry out their mission of “We Serve”.

Funds raised from this walk will be used to sponsor diabetic children to attend Camp Possibilities located in our

county. May 11th is Mother’s Day and what a better way to start the celebration than bringing your friends and

family outside to walk together.

For additional information go to, Projects @: http://www.belairlions.org/Home.html. Or call Bobbie Whitlock,

Lions Diabetes Awareness Chair at 410-838-3555.

Abingdon Community Council (No May Meeting)

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June23, 2014

6:30pm -7:30pm at the Abingdon Public Library,

2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon, MD 21009

Members:

Cynthia Hergenhahn, Chairperson

C. David Copenhaver • Carlin Cook

Recording Secretary: Donna Copenhaver