Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in Community
The year 2002 provided North County and the world with a profusion of news events and newsmakers. From poignant anniversaries to redistricted elections that ushered in much new local leadership - including Republican Gov.-elected Robert Ehrlich and Baltim...
Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in Community
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Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in Community
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Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in Community
Yes, the rich are different from you and me. At least they were when they were dining at Hampton mansion, the home of the wealthy Ridgely family, in the early years of the 19th century.
The term "sumptuous" comes to mind. French wallpaper, English car...
Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in News
The firing of the county's longtime ``Drug Czar" has not gone unnoticed by many county residents who are now expressing their displeasure to County Executive Jim Smith through phone calls and petitions.
At least two groups have forwarded petitions to ...
Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in News
A Baltimore County Public Schools investigation of illegally enrolled students generated more questions than answers last week when it was presented to the Board of Education.
The report, presented last Tuesday, revealed few actual enrollment problems...
Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in News
Development plans for the Sanctuary at Hunt Valley, a 42-house project proposed off York and Phoenix roads in Sparks, will be reviewed for final development approval on Jan. 2 and 3.
The Toll Brothers development will be built on 214 RC4 (watershed) a...
Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in News
Edward Dudley was vaccinated for smallpox 33 years ago, when he was about a year old, but he recently rolled up his sleeve and volunteered to receive the vaccine a second time.
There is an outside chance thatthe vaccine he received could give Dudley s...
Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in Sports
Over the summer, they endured grueling two-hour workouts every other day in the weight room at Hereford High _ with sprint work and distance running on the other days.
In the fall, there were games and practices in the cold and the mud.
And, a...
Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in Sports
Hereford under-9 boys
Playing for coaches David Vosvick, Terrance Anderson and Bill Jones, the Hereford under-9 boys soccer team worked extremely hard in the first year they had ever played together as a team.
The squad placed first in the Get...
Published December 23, 2002 by North County News in Opinion
About this time of the year something usually crops up to remind me of my favorite Santa Claus. I met him years ago in the old Stewart's department store on York Road, which in its latest reincarnation has become a county office complex.
I thought par...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Community
education
>Archbishop Curley High School Band offers the following:
*The Choir and Band Longaberger Basket Bingo Fund-raiser, Jan. 14, noon-5 p.m. Tickets are $12. Call 410-633-5636.
>St. Michael the Archangel School will hold it...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Community
If every time a bell rings, an angel gets wings, there could hardly be a wingless angel left thanks to the perseverance of some very dedicated Salvation Army workers. You've encountered these extraordinary individuals with bright, red buckets collecting f...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Community
You think it's hard to find time and energy to decorate a house for Christmas?
Try decorating an entire church.
It is help from faithful committee members, volunteers and families that gets the job done.
"There is a whole lot of carryi...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Business
It's that time of year again, when cookies (intended for Santa) lead to eggnog and pie, leading to a hastily made resolution to lose weight.
But fitness centers can be intimidating, with their sensory overload of frenetic classes and loud machines _ n...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
The Perry Hall Improvement Association is opposed to Zoning Commissioner Lawrence Schmidt's recent approval of the Lauren Woods development, claiming Forge Road has yet to undergo improvements dictated by the Honeygo Plan.
"We're concerned about the q...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
The firing of the county's longtime anti-drug director has not gone unnoticed by many county residents who are now expressing their displeasure to County Executive Jim Smith through phone calls and petitions.
At least two groups have forwarded petitio...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
Eric, Kyle and Kenny - America's favorite foul-mouthed third-graders - were just a few of the unusual cast of characters for whom county residents cast write-in votes in November's elections.
The kids from "South Park, the edgy cartoon series, were am...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
Nine new officers join White Marsh precinct
Nearly 60 new police officers will hit the streets after completing 33 weeks of training and graduating last week from the county's police academy.
Nine new officers will join the White Marsh precinc...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
The following crime reports are gathered from the White Marsh and Parkville precincts. It is the policy of the Northeast Booster to include descriptions, including race, only when there is enough detail to contribute to identification.
Beeson Court, u...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
The following is a synopsis of local planning cases as they make their way through the Baltimore County planning process. These cases involve projects within the 4th and 6th Councilmanic Districts:
Development Plan Conference:
Dec. 30 at 9 a.m...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Sports
>The Overlea-Fullerton Recreation Council will hold ongoing registration beginning Jan. 11 for an adult volleyball program at the Fullerton Community Center, 7209 Belair Road on Saturdays from 7-10 p.m.
Call Tammy Dawson at 410-529-1463 or the rec ...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Sports
>Parkville High hosts the Parkville Holiday Hoopfest on Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28.
First round girls varsity games feature Lansdowne against John Carroll (2 p.m.) and Western Tech against Parkville (6 p.m.).
First round varsity...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Opinion
The decision of the Maryland State Department of Education not to release composite scores for the Maryland School Performance Assessment Program tests smacks of the same kind of paternalism we see all too often in the county school authorities.
Throu...
Published December 23, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Opinion
About this time of the year something usually crops up to remind me of my favorite Santa Claus. I met him years ago in the old Stewart's department store on York Road, which in its latest reincarnation has become a county office complex.
I thought par...