Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Community
Frank Mirabile
Frank C. Mirabile Sr. died Thursday, Nov. 14, of cancer and a stroke. He was 80.
Born in Baltimore's Little Italy, he resided in Catonsville for 51 years, where he passed away at home surrounded by his wife, children and grandch...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Community
As the region thawed out from the first snowstorm of the season last weekend, the Catonsville Historical Society offered a bit of holiday warmth at its annual Holiday Open House.
"Silver Bells" was the theme of this year's event, held Friday, Dec. 6, ...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in News
Attorney's office won't pursue accused priest
The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office said last week that it will not pursue criminal charges against a former Catonsville priest accused of sexual abuse for alleged incidents in the 1960s.
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Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in News
Developer Brian Macari received a show of measured support last week for his latest plan to build 15 homes on an extension to Quilting Bee Road, in west Catonsville.
"The plan looks a lot better than it did last year," said Greg Morgan, a neighboring ...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in News
Joseph P. (Phillip) Berrigan, a peace activist who was a member of the Catonsville Nine during the Vietnam war, died Friday of liver and kidney cancer at his Baltimore home. He was 79 years old.
"I die with the conviction, held since 1968 (in) Catonsv...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Business
The halls were decked, but rather empty last weekend at the Holiday Open House at Antique Row and The Shoppes of Historic Oella Mill.
Contrary to the past, when customers overflowed stores, perusing the rare items and buying seasonal gifts, the four-d...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Business
>Lisa Ducote of Catonsville has become a consultant for Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct sales company based in Alexandria, Minn. She will conduct in-home, taste-testing presentations of upscale, convenience gourmet foods, plus meal ideas, rec...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Opinion
'Ned' Malone left behind a tough legacy to follow
It has taken me sometime to write this letter about former delegate and county sheriff James "Ned" Malone, who passed away in October.
It has not been easy collecting my thoughts. When I heard ...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Opinion
Let's say his name is Tom Breadbox because it isn't. But four summers ago, he stood in the Baltimore Convention Center among hundreds of contributors attending a fund-raiser for Eileen Rehrmann's Democratic campaign for governor.
His hope, he explaine...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Community
It's a party - a holiday party - and you're invited. Join with Catonsville-based Maryland State Poetry & Literary Society for its annual Christmas party at the Minas Gallery in Fells Point on Ann Street this Sunday, Dec. 15, beginning at 4 p.m.
Br...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Education
The parents who sponsored the Winter Holiday Family Extravaganza in Catonsville must be big believers in the phrase, "the show must go on."
Despite chilly temperatures on the outside and no heat in the auditorium at Catonsville High School on Dec. 1, ...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Education
The release of Maryland School Performance Assessment Program (MSPAP) test scores last week was almost a non-event for Baltimore County Public Schools, which has shifted its attention to a new batch of tests scheduled to be implemented next spring.
Ev...
Published December 11, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Education
As close to 20 Johnnycake Elementary third graders sat crossed-legged on floor of their classroom, a Tai Chi instructor talked with them about the importance of discipline, focus and balance.
"Now I want all of you to keep your eyes closed and think a...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
Feel like you are related to the Grinch or Scrooge this time of year?
You're not alone, says a mental health official at Sheppard Pratt Health Systems who specializes in avoiding holiday depression and stress.
Senior clinical research nurse Ca...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Sports
The holidays mean more to some people than passing heaping plates of food around a table.
December also brings the beginning of another annual rite of passage, that of a crisp outlet, a give-and-go or feeding the post.
It's basketball season a...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Opinion
Let's say his name is Tom Breadbox because it isn't. But four summers ago, he stood in the Baltimore Convention Center among hundreds of contributors attending a fund-raiser for Eileen Rehrmann's Democratic campaign for governor.
His hope, he explaine...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
Well, the economy might be in a slump nationwide, but Hampden just experienced a mini-gain in finances. No, I'm not talking about the holiday shopping season and the merchants on The Avenue; I'm talking about the fleet of self-employed lawnmower pushers w...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
Allow me to introduce myself as your new Guilford community columnist. With the blessing of my good friend, Amy Fink, who has finally decided that she simply must devote her time to other matters, I will be reporting on neighborhood activities in the Mess...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
It came over the Radnor-Winston e-mail list serve. First, Nick Sheridan raved about it. Then Steve Albinak seconded the compliments _ the new Bombay Garden restaurant on York Road is terrific. A few of us who like to support local businesses decided to ch...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
Although we're going to miss seeing the students' Christmas artwork on the windows of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart School this holiday season, we can anticipate a whole new look to the school building come next spring. Principal Marcy Pierorazio says co...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
Gregory Rogers savors the salvation of second chances.
So the former Calvert Hall High School College and Towson University football star, whose drug addiction lured him away from a chance to play professionally, was in his glory when he helped secure...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
Joseph P. Berrigan, a peace activist who was a member of the Catonsville Nine during the Viet Nam war, died Friday of liver and kidney cancer at his Baltimore home. He was 79 years old.
"I die with the conviction, held since 1968 and Catonsville, that...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
With pieces both from its past and present, the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra will celebrate the season with holiday concerts next week that feature special input from a pair of North Baltimore residents.
The pinnacle of this year's holiday concert is a...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
A North Baltimore community's almost 20 year battle to ensure that a parcel of land there remains green open space came to an end last week.
On Dec. 5, the state Board of Public Works approved the use of $150,000 in Project Open Space funds to purchas...
Published December 11, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
If you like to warm up the car while you're in the house getting ready to head out to work or school, don't be surprised if you go outside to find your car missing.
Police say up to 25 percent of stolen autos are taken while the keys are left dangling...