2019 Central Region Torch Run Plans
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2019 Central Region Torch Run Plans Howard County Primary Contact: PFC William Harris 410-313-0275 [email protected] Secondary Contact: Sgt. Adrienne Thomas 410-313-2207 Torch Run: Thursday, June 6th 2019 at 9:00 a.m Centennial Park (South Entrance) 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042 The Howard County Police Department is hosting their 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run at Centennial Park (South Entrance @ the Amphitheater) to benefit Special Olympics Maryland. Law Enforcement officers, Special Olympic athletes and other runners from across the county will run the Flame of Hope through a 6.2 mile run around Ellicott City in celebration of its 35th year involvement. There will also be 2.4 fun run/walk around Centennial Lake. Participants are encouraged to join us for food and drinks following the run. Participants should arrive between 8am and 9am. The Opening Ceremony begins at 9am followed by the swearing in and proclamation. The 6.2 run begins at 10am and the fun run/walk begins at 10:05am. Partnering agencies include, Maryland State Police-Waterloo Barracks, Howard County Sheriff's Office, Howard County State’s Attorney Office, and the Howard County Department of Corrections. Montgomery County Primary Contact: Police Officer III Barbara Natoli Montgomery County Police Department Work # (240) 543-9374 [email protected] th Torch Run: Wednesday May 29 , 2019 at Noon Montgomery County will be holding their Torch Run within the confines of Rock Creek Regional Park - Lake Needwood (located on Needwood Drive in Derwood, Maryland at Picnic Area 1). The event begins with a brief ceremony in the park at noon, and then runners will use the running trail and can choose their distance length. Walkers, runners, bicyclists are all welcome. Families are encouraged to attend. DJ will be present to play some fun tunes for all to enjoy. There will be a picnic in the park for all participants who have purchased and are wearing a 2019 shirt or hat immediately following the run. It is anticipated that officers from the Montgomery County Police, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Rockville City Police, Gaithersburg City Police, Chevy Chase Village Police, Maryland- National Capital Park Police, Takoma Park Police, Montgomery County Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, National Institutes of Health Police and National Institute of Standards and Technology Police will participate in the event. This event is also open to the public, as well, as its purpose is to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Maryland. To purchase your 2019 Torch Run shirt or hat, please contact POIII Barbara Natoli (contact information above) or go to: https://tinyurl.com/2019MDLETR Cecil County Contacts: Cpl. Michael Cox MSP – Northeast Barrack Ofc# (410) 996-7800 Cell# 443-386-0927 [email protected] Corporal Michael G. Kalinsky, Community Resources Unit & Social Media Coordinator Cecil County Sheriff’s Office 107 Chesapeake Blvd. Ste. 112 Elkton, MD 21921 Cell: 443-309-0262 [email protected] Torch Run: Monday June 3, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. Automotive BLVD: Start Line To Delancy Road…………..0.2 miles To Melbourne BLVD……..0.8 miles To Delaware Ave……………1 mile To Whitehall Road…………1.9 miles To MD RT 213…………………2.3 miles To Landing Lane………………3 miles To MD RT 279…………………3.8 miles To Mechanics Valley Road…..8 miles Brief stopping and regrouping area (WAWA) To MD RT 272…………………….8.9 miles Make left from W/B RT 40 onto S/B RT 272 To MD RT 7…………………….9.5 miles To Walnut Street…………….10.1 miles Make right from S/B RT 272 onto Walnut Street To North East Town Park……..10.3 miles ENDING POINT: NORTH EAST TOWN PARK The course will terminate at the North East Town Park where there will be a cook out. The Torch will be transported by boat over the North East River from the park to a Harford County Liaison. Harford County Contacts: LT. Will Reiber Aberdeen Police Department [email protected] Deputy T.J. French Harford County Sheriff’s Office Cell# (410) 983-1077 [email protected] Cpl. Dan Petz Havre de Grace Police Department [email protected] Torch Run: Tuesday – June 4, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. The run starts with a small ceremony at North Park in Havre de Grace at 7:30 a.m. There will be a brief ceremony at the park attended by local dignitaries. They will then run through several business areas in town before reaching Route 40. The runners proceed south on Route 40 to Joppatown where they will turn the torch over to Baltimore County (18 miles total). They expect to complete the run around 1:00 p.m. MTA- Contact: Lt. Timothy Torrence MTA Police Department Ofc# (410) 454-1644 Cell# (443) 610-4111 [email protected] Torch Run: Thursday – June 6, 2019 @ 11:00 a.m. A small group of participants and Special Olympics Athletes will gather at the Reisterstown Plaza Metro station, lot C. The 1.5 mile run/walk will begin at Police Headquarters/ Northern District and end at our Police Headquarters/Northern District. At the conclusion of the run/walk, the MTA Police Department will host a luncheon at their Headquarters facility. Baltimore City Contact: Toni Duncan [email protected] Tom Jugan [email protected] Torch Run: Tuesday June 4, 2019 at Noon START: RASH FIELD Begin at Rash Field toward Science Center Continue along Inner Harbor Promenade Across Harbor Bridge Walk (at Phillips Restaurant) Around Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse Continue west on the Inner Harbor Promenade to Rash Field FINISH: Rash Field Carroll County Contact: Detective Sergeant Mike Knight Maryland State Police - Westminster Barrack Work# (410) 386-3048 Cell# (443) 789-0489 [email protected] Torch Run: Wednesday - June 5, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. Five (5) runs will begin between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. in Mt. Airy (7:30 a.m.), Union Bridge (9:00 a.m.), Taneytown (7:45 a.m.), Sykesville (7:30 a.m.) and Manchester (8:30 a.m.). These runs will all converge at McDaniel College in Westminster where their flames will be united into one. This unified flame will depart McDaniel College at 11:30 a.m., travel through Westminster to West Middle school where a group of middle school runners will join the Torch Run, then continue on to Westminster City Hall on Longwell Avenue where there will be a ceremony commencing at noon. This ceremony will be attended by the Mayor and other prominent City and County officials. Additionally, law enforcement executives from each agency in the county will participate in the ceremony as we celebrate and recognize 16 (sixteen) Special Olympics Athletes who participated in the Carroll County Torch Run. Following the ceremony, there will be a picnic for all participants in Westminster City Park. AGAIN THIS YEAR THERE WILL ALSO BE A FUN WALK ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT – “THE TORCH RUN TREK”. “TREKKERS” WILL LEAVE THE CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM @ 10:00 A.M. AND WALK TO MCDANIEL COLLEGE. AFTER A SHORT REST BREAK, THEY WILL CONTINUE ON TO WESTMINSTER CITY HALL WHERE THEY WILL GREET THE TORCH RUNNERS WHEN THEY ARRIVE. Ceremony: At approximately noon Sheriff Jim DeWees, Westminster’s Mayor Joe Dominick and County Commissioner Steve Wantz will welcome those in attendance at the ceremony at City Hall. Special Olympics Athletes participating in the Torch Run will be presented with certificates and gifts from the local police agencies. Baltimore County Contacts: Officer Tyler Rivers Baltimore County Police Department Cell # (443)-846-9332 [email protected] Captain Wes Fischer Baltimore County Police Department Cell# (717)-818-5900 [email protected] Officer Lori Fischer Baltimore County Police Department Cell# (717) 818-5892 [email protected] Torch Run: Thursday - June 6, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. Runners will meet at the Shoppers Food Warehouse parking lot (Joppa Road and Goucher Boulevard) at 10:15a.m. where they will be bused to the Harford Hills Elementary School. The run starts at Harford Hills Elementary School at 8902 Old Harford Road at approximately 11:00 a.m. They will run south on Joppa Road to Police Headquarters where there will be a ceremony and picnic at 11:30 a.m. The Chief of Police and other members of the Command Staff are anticipated to participate in the ceremony. Calvert County Contact: Sarah Jernigan [email protected] 410-535-2800 ext2772 Torch Run: Tuesday June 4, 2019 Run will commence at 11am from the Harriet E. Brown Community Center, proceed around downtown Prince Frederick approximately 2 miles, then conclude at the Calvert Country School for meet and greet with special needs students. Lunch will be provided after the event back at the community center for participants and volunteers. Ceremony: Harriet E. Brown Community Center 901 Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick MD Charles County Contact: Sgt. Gus Proctor Charles County Sheriff’s Office 240-299-5207 [email protected] Torch Run: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Run will start at 9:00 am at the Texas Roadhouse located at 103 Drury Drive, La Plata, MD. 20646 The run will start from the parking lot of the Texas Roadhouse. We will run 3.5 miles through downtown La Plata back to the parking lot of the Texas Roadhouse. We will also have a 3 mile walk. Ceremony: At the conclusion of the event the Texas Roadhouse, Chick-fil-A and T & J BBQ, Ruccis Deli are going to provide a catered lunch for participants. In attendance: US Marines (1000+/-) Officers, General Public, numerous students from area schools and Charles County Commissioners.