Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Community
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>The Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region will hold a camp for children 8-16 with a primary diagnosis of epilepsy Aug. 18-23, Camp Letts, Edgewater. Scholarships available. Call 410-828-7700.
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>The Perry Hal...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Community
Never mind if my age increased by one year since I wrote my last column. The pleasure of adding another candle to the birthday bonfire atop the cake eludes me. Ever since I turned the big 4-0 a few years ago to the taunts of "Lordy, lordy, Shelley's 40," ...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Community
Every 15 seconds, a woman in the United States is battered by her husband, boyfriend or live-in partner.
That startling statistic made Preston Mitchum Jr. of Rosedale take action and do something for domestic violence victims.
The 28-year-old ...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Community
The Greater Kingsville Association announces the winners of its Annual July Fourth Parade:
Best Marching Unit:
Company A 27th Regiment North Carolina Volunteer Troops _ John C. Houck
Antique Vehicles:
1st: 1953 Hardtop Model 25...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Education
Results of the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills are in _ or at least that is what the general population believes.
However, the recently released scores for what many refer to as the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills were actually the results of th...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in Education
>Linda Holloway, of Kingsville, has received the Bank of Baltimore Internship Award for the summer of 2002. Holloway will intern at the American Visionary Art Museum.
>Scott Robert Novak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Novak, has received a bache...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
The following crime reports are gathered from the White Marsh and Parkville precincts.
Hazelwood Avenue, 5100 block, between 4:30 p.m. July 12 and 6 a.m. July 15. Two trailer windows and flourescent lights were broken and a spot-a-pot turned over....
Published July 24, 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 5th and 6th Councilmanic Districts:
Development Review Committee:
July 27 at 1:30...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
Summer and swimming lessons. The combination is as predictable as snowcones and hot weather, but far more important.
"Our main goal is safety," said Elissa Perrera, owner of the Hillcrest Swim Club in Parkville. "If a child falls in the water, we hope...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
A recent rash of commercial burglaries along Belair Road has left several shop owners frustrated.
"It is discouraging," said Donna Nugen, owner of Queens Nails and Tanning Salon in the 7600 block of Belair Road, who plans to upgrade her security measu...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
Overlook at Perry Hall may be scaled down
Because of opposition from several Perry Hall residents, developers of The Overlook at Perry Hall say they will submit revised plans for the single-family housing development off Philadelphia and Holter Road i...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Booster in News
Responding to Robert Ehrlich's most recent calls for an early debate, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend says OK, but not now.
In a statement issued from her campaign headquarters, the Democratic lieutenant governor declared that she will participate in a head...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in News
Local principal to be part of city schools program
Edward Cozzolino, principal of Shady Spring Elementary, is one of three principals chosen for the Maryland Distinguished Principal Fellowship Program.
Cozzolino has been assigned to Brehm's La...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in News
Responding to a series of recent escapes, the Maryland Department of Juvenile Justice is assessing security at the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School.
The state is also withholding payments to the company that runs the Cub Hill facility for juvenile offende...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in Sports
Ravens effort at the top of the charts in Nashville
The Baltimore Ravens 11-and-under Girls Basketball team, sponsored by the Greater Loch Raven Recreation Council, won the Silver Bracket of the National Invitational Championship held in Nashville, Te...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in Sports
The women's lacrosse program at Loyola College isn't losing a head coach.
It's gaining an associate head coach.
The school announced recently that Kerri Johnson has been formally promoted to become Coach Diane Geppi-Aikens' right-hand woman fo...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in Sports
Soccer Notices
>The Parkville Predators under-12 girls team will hold tryouts for the fall season. Call Willy (410-592-7124) or Jim (410-512-4581).
>Team registrations being taken for the Baltimore Challenge 7V7 and 6V6 Soccer Cup Aug. 9...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in Sports
>The LPGA USGA Girls Golf Program for girls ages 7-17 will hold a Ravens Training Camp Tournament on Monday, Aug. 5, at 4 p.m. at the Elkridge Club.
Registration deadline is July 28.
For information, see website (www.baltimoregirlsgolf.org)...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in Opinion
Just like the Baltimore Ravens football team, Baltimore County will start next year's legislative session with a new quarterback and a team of different players.
In football parlance, County Executive C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger has been the quarterback ...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in Community
Midsummer musings while waiting for those little green tomatoes to ripen on the vine. ... It's a family ritual-_ late in the spring, Dan's brother Mike, who lives in Virginia, brings up some of the tomato plants he has started lovingly from scratch. This ...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in News
Summer and swimming lessons. The combination is as predictable as snowcones and hot weather, but far more important.
"Our main goal is safety," said Elissa Perrera, owner of the Hillcrest Swim Club in Parkville. "If a child falls in the water, we hope...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in News
With a Baltimore County code enforcement hearing held last week and a special exception hearing scheduled today, the Whiz Car Wash's zoning problems may soon be washed away.
Last week, Benson Rice, president of the Whiz Car Wash Corportation, asked th...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in News
Crime reports are gathered from the Parkville and Towson precincts.
Pinemount Place, unit block, between 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. July 16. A DVD player and other items were removed from a residence.
Wilson Avenue, 7800 block, between 11 a.m. a...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in Sports
>The Maryland Fly Anglers will host a free fly-casting clinic and fly-tying night at the Ridge Garden Apartments on Old Harford Road in Parkville Wednesday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m.
Call Jim Evans (410-284-7843).
>The Mountain Club of Maryl...
Published July 24, 2002 by Northeast Reporter in Opinion
The media advisory for Bob Ehrlich's crab feast asked, "Isn't it ironic?" It then noted that the "old fashioned Maryland crab feast" was scheduled for last Saturday, the same day that Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend slated an "old fashioned lobster and...