Published July 2, 2002 by Catonsville Times in Opinion
Two weeks ago the Times asked residents to offer their thoughts on "What America Means to Me" in anticipation of the Fourth of July. The following represent the responses, ranging from a mother's pride over her son's service to a teenager's feelings of...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
Opening the door to Need Ice Cream on West Cold Spring Lane is like opening a door to the past.
Shelves sparkle and shine with a rainbow assortment of treats, from old fashioned horehound and peppermint "penny candy" sticks -- a dime each -- to pastel...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
Barely unpacked from their Italian honeymoon, Carter and Krista Smith are packing up again for a longer sojourn across the pond as they embark on an exciting adventure in England for three years.
Mr. and Mrs. since Feb. 16, they met four and a half ye...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
Baltimore City schools' scores on a test of basic skills improved greatly this year, allowing several area schools _ including Roland Park Elementary/Middle and Mt. Washington Elementary schools _ to announce their highest scores in four years.
The Te...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
Residents of north Baltimore are predicting that the loss of shared city-county districts will damage the city even though many accept that the city's declining population no longer justifies the voice it once had in Annapolis.
"On a purely numerical ...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Sports
Joe Franz never played so much golf in one day in his life.
Franz, the head professional at Elkridge Hunt Club, completed 200 holes recently on his home course to raise money for junior golfers.
His marathon effort, which began at 5:20 a.m. an...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Opinion
"God," said Albert Einstein, "does not play dice with the universe." But what did he know? He was only one of the most brilliant minds of humankind. So what does his opinion matter when compared with that of the federal appellate judges who agreed with an...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
This year's Alonsoville Festival _ the annual bacchanal we all love to attend to hobnob _ was once again a complete success. Carol Herndon and Anne Burger who wielded baseball bats to collect neighborhood dues from frightened attendees, some who don't eve...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Community
Lex and Steven Davis of Stony Run Lane have been involved this summer in the city's ``Safe and Sound Program." The program was designed to make the city safe for children and is promoted citywide by a performing group called Nu World Productions.
Stev...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
On Sept. 11 and weeks following, it was near to impossible to get inside a Red Cross blood donation center to donate blood.
Lines circled outside the various centers around the Baltimore area and the phones never stopped ringing.
Now it's a fa...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in News
With their surprising choices as running mates aboard, Robert Ehrlich and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend have stepped up their campaigns for governor.
Ehrlich's schedule called for him to complete his selection process Monday, just hours before the deadlin...
Published July 2, 2002 by Baltimore Messenger in Opinion
In the beginning was the flip-flop, and the flip-flop was simple, and simple was the flip-flop. All flip-flops were pretty much the same.
All flip-flops had white sponge-rubber inner soles. The rubber thongs between the toes were of a limited color se...
Published July 2, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
Patrick Brennan is Boy Scout Troop 711's newest Eagle Scout.
He received his rank June 17 in a ceremony in the Towson Circuit Court Building, where his grandfather, retired Judge Alfred Brennan, presided for many years.
Patrick's Eagle project...
Published July 2, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
Oh dear, yet another upscale assemblage of households in the greater Towson area. Where are the Norma Rae-villes when you need them?
This group is the Kids &Cul-de-Sacs gang, according to the Claritas PRIZM system, which dissects neighborhoods and...
Published July 2, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
>Maria Majer, of Towson, has received an Emmy Award in the category of writing composite.
Majer is a creative services writer and producer for ABC2 News.
>Brian Comotto has received an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Achievement in M...
Published July 2, 2002 by Towson Times in Community
Evelyn E. Southard
Evelyn E. Southard died June 5 at the Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, Pa. She was 91.
Formerly of Towson, Southard most recently resided in Pennsylvania.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard E. Southard...
A portion of Providence Road will be closed for a month as a Glen Arm-based construction crew works to straighten a portion of the road in anticipation of a traffic signal installation.
Ed Adams, director of the Department of Public Works, says Provid...
What do the the Campbell Building that now stands on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Steiber's store that once stood on Allegheny Avenue, the Finkelstein Building that still stands on York Road and the Stebbins-Anderson hardware emporium that once stood on York ...
With their surprising choices as running mates aboard, Robert Ehrlich and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend have stepped up their campaigns for governor.
Ehrlich's schedule called for him to complete his selection process Monday, just hours before the deadlin...
A chiropractor has received approval from Baltimore County to set up shop in the residentially zoned house in Wiltondale at 7407 York Road.
But the approval came with caveats designed to minimize the impact of the practice on the surrounding residenti...
The grand reception last week for the opening of the newly revamped Baltimore County Historical Society library in Cockeysville doesn't mark an end to the group's revitalization and expansion efforts.
In fact, the newly renovated quarters on the first...
"Have a heart" is not just a phrase that implores someone to be compassionate.
It's real.
Steve Jones, a former professional golfer at Hayfields Country Club, knows all about it, after last weekend's U.S. Transplant Games in Orlando.
T...
Representatives of Towson's American Legion Post 22 will be in the forefront of the Towson Area Fourth of July Parade when it marches this Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Well, since it's an election year, maybe not exactly the forefront.
Shortly after...
>The Towsontowne Recreation Council will host the following:
Bases Loaded Baseball for ages 6-13 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 8-12.
America In-Line Skating for ages 6-12 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 12-16.
Call the rec office (41...
Joe Franz never played so much golf in one day in his life.
Franz, the head professional at Elkridge Hunt Club, completed 200 holes recently on his home course to raise money for junior golfers.
His marathon effort, which began at 5:20 a.m. an...