Joe Smith

Editor: I support and endorse, without qualification, Joseph Smith, candidate for the Havre de Grace City Council. I like what he wrote in the following statement: One primary theme that I am stressing during this campaign is that people in Bulle Rock moved here because we feel a strong connection to the community and want to be here. We want to be considered a part of the community, regardless of where we are from or how long we've lived here. We offer much in terms of diversity, experiences, skills and interests.

Editor: I support and endorse, without qualification, Joseph Smith, candidate for the Havre de Grace City Council. I like what he wrote in the following statement: One primary theme that I am stressing during this campaign is that people in Bulle Rock moved here because we feel a strong connection to the community and want to be here. We want to be considered a part of the community, regardless of where we are from or how long we've lived here. We offer much in terms of diversity, experiences, skills and interests.

Joe Smith's next significant court date was supposed to be Nov. 1, when the former University of Maryland All-American is scheduled to begin his second NBA season as a member of the Golden State Warriors. Instead, it will come Monday -- in a Chesapeake, Va., courtroom.Smith is expected to appear there in General District Court for a preliminary hearing after being charged with malicious wounding, a Class 3 felony offense. The charge stems from a July 26 brawl allegedly involving Smith and a male dancer at a local club.

Johnny Rhodes has often been overlooked in the discussion of Maryland's greatest all-time players. That is not surprising, since Rhodes rarely got a ton of credit even as he helped the Terps begin their turnaround under Gary Williams during the mid-1990s. As much as Joe Smith and Keith Booth were the most celebrated players by fans and the media, and for good reason, Rhodes was just as respected by his teammates and coaches. Rhodes finished his career in College Park as one of the best all-around players in program history.

It was an ordinary early season NBA game and Joe Smith was, indeed, an ordinary Joe. The Maryland alumnus scored five points, shooting just 2-for-12 from the field, in the Detroit Pistons' 103-93 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 1. The Pistons probably could have invited anyone named Joe Smith down from The Palace of Auburn Hills crowd and gotten similar production. Any one of the 32 Joe Smiths in attendance, that is. Dec. 1 had been declared "Joe Smith Night," with anyone named Joe or Smith being admitted for $1 and earning a chance at a free trip to Cancun, Mexico.

Joe Smith for Governor!

Johnny Rhodes has often been overlooked in the discussion of Maryland's greatest all-time players. That is not surprising, since Rhodes rarely got a ton of credit even as he helped the Terps begin their turnaround under Gary Williams during the mid-1990s. As much as Joe Smith and Keith Booth were the most celebrated players by fans and the media, and for good reason, Rhodes was just as respected by his teammates and coaches. Rhodes finished his career in College Park as one of the best all-around players in program history.

On December 25, 2006, CALVIN J. "Joe" SMITH. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Ave. on Thursday after 8 A.M., with Family Hour from 5 to 7 P.M., where the family will receive friends on Friday at 8:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 9 A.M.

How did all this happen at Maryland?How did the Terps run up a 17-4 record and become one of the top 10 basketball teams in the country? They're No. 8 this week.How did Maryland, which was only 8-8 in the Atlantic Coast Conference last year (7-2 now), get to where it is -- facing No. 1 North Carolina at College Park tonight in a game that could tie the Terps for first place in the ACC?The students at Maryland obviously think Joe Smith is the answer.At the Virginia game last week, a banner was unfurled at Cole Field House that said: "On the eighth day God created Joe Smith."

THE RECENT decision by University of Maryland basketball star Joe Smith to forgo his final two seasons of eligibility at Maryland and enter the NBA draft is lamentable.Joe Smith is just another in a long line of black athletes who have failed to use their athletic scholarships to complete college. More than 60 percent of black athletes enrolled in predominantly white colleges fail to receive degrees.Sunday was the deadline for underclassmen to declare themselves eligible for the NBA draft.

On September 19, 2008, MARY LENE JORDAN, devoted mother of Colonel "Obie" Smith, (Georgianna), Benjamin "Benny" Smith (Barbara), Evan "Joe" Smith (Florine), Gladys "Dutches" Cooper, Mary "Theresa" Smith, Everett Jordan (Cynthia). She is also survived by sister Lula Gault, ten grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Ave. on Thursday after 8:30 A.M. where the family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. The family will receive friends on Friday at Good Shepard Baptist Church, 3459 Park Heights Ave. at 10:30 A.M., followed by funeral service at 11 A.M.

COLLEGE PARK -- A few people asked Jerome Burney about his choice of jersey numbers when he showed up at Maryland in the fall of 2006. At first, Burney didn't fully understand the fuss because the number (32) was picked randomly. Burney knew the legendary Julius Erving once wore it, but not Joe Smith. One of those who educated Burney about his number was assistant coach Keith Booth, who came in as a freshman as part of the same recruiting class as Smith, the last Maryland player to wear it. Maryland@Wake Forest Tonight, 8, chs. 54, 20, 1300 AM, 105.7 FM Records: Maryland (17-11, 7-6 ACC)

CLEVELAND -- Short-handed, undermanned, inadequate. The Cleveland Cavaliers weren't themselves last night, nowhere close. And it didn't matter. LeBron James was still around. James made two free throws with 7.8 seconds left and scored 33 points as the Cavaliers, playing with just eight one day after a huge trade, had enough to beat the Washington Wizards, 90-89. "As long as I'm on the court, I expect us to win," James said. As they say, it ain't braggin' if you can back it up. Said Cavaliers coach Mike James: "I've said it a million times.

Jarrett Jack drove for a go-ahead basket and converted a three-point play with 19 seconds left in the second overtime last night and the Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the host Chicago Bulls, 115-109, for their 15th win in 16 games. Brandon Roy had 25 points and Travis Outlaw added 21 for Portland, 2-0 since its 13-game winning streak was ended Monday by the Utah Jazz. Ben Gordon scored 32 points to lead the Bulls and veteran Joe Smith (Maryland) added a season-high 31 as Chicago dropped to 3-2 since Jim Boylan was appointed interim coach after the firing of Scott Skiles.

On December 25, 2006, CALVIN J. "Joe" SMITH. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1101 E. North Ave. on Thursday after 8 A.M., with Family Hour from 5 to 7 P.M., where the family will receive friends on Friday at 8:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 9 A.M.

COLLEGE PARK - They range from the serviceable Mike Mardesich to the steady Lonny Baxter to the superstar Joe Smith. The list includes Obinna Ekezie, who went from project to pro prospect in College Park; Keith Booth, who returns to his alma mater as an assistant coach this season; and, most recently, Jamar Smith, who led the team in rebounding and was second in scoring a season ago. Such post players have been critical to Gary Williams' success as...

What: NCAA West Regional semifinalWhere: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, Calif.When: Tonight, approximately 10:35How they got there: Maryland beat Gonzaga, 87-63, and Texas, 82-68; Connecticut beat Tennessee-Chattanooga, 100-71, and Cincinnati, 96-91Outlook: This will be a matchup of the best inside player in the country -- Maryland's Joe Smith -- against a team with one of the best perimeter players -- Connecticut's Ray Allen. Whoever gets the most support will likely make it to Saturday's regional final.

On September 19, 2008, MARY LENE JORDAN, devoted mother of Colonel "Obie" Smith, (Georgianna), Benjamin "Benny" Smith (Barbara), Evan "Joe" Smith (Florine), Gladys "Dutches" Cooper, Mary "Theresa" Smith, Everett Jordan (Cynthia). She is also survived by sister Lula Gault, ten grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Ave. on Thursday after 8:30 A.M. where the family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. The family will receive friends on Friday at Good Shepard Baptist Church, 3459 Park Heights Ave. at 10:30 A.M., followed by funeral service at 11 A.M.

MILWAUKEE - A reminder of Joe Smith's two seasons as a college star at Maryland is branded into his chest. There, on the left side, a tattoo reads "Da Beast." As the figurine depicted in ink had faded over the years, so had Smith. He earned national college Player of the Year honors as a sophomore and was taken by the Golden State Warriors with the No. 1 overall pick in the 1995 draft, but he soon became an NBA journeyman, with stops in Philadelphia, Detroit and two stints in Minnesota.

It was an ordinary early season NBA game and Joe Smith was, indeed, an ordinary Joe. The Maryland alumnus scored five points, shooting just 2-for-12 from the field, in the Detroit Pistons' 103-93 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 1. The Pistons probably could have invited anyone named Joe Smith down from The Palace of Auburn Hills crowd and gotten similar production. Any one of the 32 Joe Smiths in attendance, that is. Dec. 1 had been declared "Joe Smith Night," with anyone named Joe or Smith being admitted for $1 and earning a chance at a free trip to Cancun, Mexico.