Published October 22, 2003 by Owings Mills Times in Community
St. John's United Methodist Church in Lutherville was packed last Friday when services were held for former Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Wheeler.
A county educator for 40 years and a lifelong member of the church, Wheeler died...
Published October 22, 2003 by Owings Mills Times in Community
An Owings Mills resident stood out _ and above the crowd _ in New York's Time Square Oct. 19 when his photo appeared on the NBC Astrovision screen.
Summit Park Elementary School second-grader Kyrell Abraham's picture was chosen by the National Down Sy...
Published October 22, 2003 by The Jeffersonian in News
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Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
The Hereford High School 50th anniversary committee is gathering memories from students over the past five decades, and the North County News is joining the celebration.
Over the course of this 50th anniversary year, we'll ask readers to send in their...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
Jacksonville scouts celebrate Court of Honor
On Oct. 12, Troop 444 of Jacksonville held its Fall Court of Honor ceremony.
The Court of Honor is traditionally when the boys are awarded merit badges they've achieved over the past several months,...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
Our Lady of Grace School in Parkton this week moved into the second phase of its accreditation process through the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
"Accreditation benchmarks the school with its standards for quality education," said ...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
Parishioners at St. James Episcopal Church in Parkton had dual reasons to celebrate Oct. 12.
First, the church marked the formal dedication of its new education wing, an expansion of the parish hall completed exactly one year from the date of its grou...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
A group of North County kids were movie stars for a day when a film they made this summer premiered Oct. 19 at the Senator Theatre in Baltimore.
The movie, "Three on a Match," is based on the Walt Disney movie "Parent Trap." About 30 children spent mu...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
Crop circles have nothing on Patrick Rodgers, manager of North Run Farm in Stevenson.
Last year, Rodgers impressed visitors with a Maryland-pride crab maze comprising two miles of pathways.
This year he's ready to wow those who dare to enter h...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
When Carson Satterfield, 11, was chosen from 845 applicants to become one of 15 reporters for Time for Kids, she knew she might be asked to interview politicians or celebrities for the children's magazine from the creators of Time.
So she held her bre...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
Boordy Vineyards is teaming up with a local land preservation group to present "Long Green Valley Day" at the vineyards in Hydes on Sunday, Oct. 26, 1 to 5 p.m.
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Long Green Valley Conservancy, a land trust organ...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in News
Phoenix
Sweet Air Road, 3400 block, McDonald's, at 10:45 p.m. Oct. 8. Two men entered the restaurant through an unlocked rear door. The first man displayed a handgun and forced employees into a freezer. He held the freezer door closed while the other ...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Sports
Runners used to racing sideways on hills and through muddy dips at Hereford High School will get a change of pace this year for the Baltimore County Cross Country Championships.
In an announcement yesterday, the meet was officially moved from Hereford...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
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Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
Recreation
>The North Baltimore Wrestling Club offers competitive wrestling for ages 6-15, novice-advanced. Season runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Nov. 4-February, 6:30-8 p.m., Gilman and Friends schools. Call 410-649-3241.
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Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Community
The threat of rain had worried Hereford's volunteer firefighters the night before Saturday's fund-raiser, but the fifth annual Hereford Fall Festival proved to be the ultimate autumn day.
A sparkling sun warmed a crisp breeze for almost 1,400 people a...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in News
Hereford High School's 50th anniversary celebration kicks into high gear at Friday's homecoming football game against Towson High at 7 p.m.
The game is the first of many events to which all Hereford alumni are invited. Hereford High graduates are aske...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in News
Planners, residents file 400 requests in CZMP
The first big wave of requests to rezone property in Baltimore County are in - a total of 404 rezoning requests or "issues" were filed by the public and the planning department by the Oct. 15 deadli...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in News
Community concerns about a convicted sex offender living near schools in Rodgers Forge could result in state legislation prohibiting such offenders from residing near schools and other high-traffic areas for children.
State Sen. James Brochin said he ...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in News
Last-minute maneuvers by County Council members resulted in approval Monday for the creation of a county Commission on Veterans Affairs.
But some veterans who came to the council chambers in Towson weren't satisfied with the result, saying many in the...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in News
For now, there will be only one liquor store in Hereford.
The 66 people who came to oppose Tom Graul's bid to build a liquor store in Hereford erupted into applause on Monday when the Baltimore County Liquor Board denied his request after a 2 1/2-hour...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Sports
Only hours after the Baltimore County championship game, officials picked the draw for this week's state tournament.
For Dulaney High coach Karen Casperite and her players, it was a good thing.
They wanted to put their performance in the count...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Sports
Field hockey
Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference playoffs, Friday, Oct. 24, Tuesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 30.
Private schools vie for crown shared by Roland Park Country School and St. Paul's School for Girls la...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Opinion
When the advertising geniuses at DuPont promised us "better living through chemistry," they were referring to such miracles as plastic wrap and Teflon, not to such victims as Timothy Leary and Rush Limbaugh.
Never mind. Leary is now dead, a 1996 victi...
Published October 23, 2003 by North County News in Opinion
Unity in opposition to Loyola plan is appreciated
I'd like to pass on my gratitude to all of those concerned citizens who made the effort to come out to be a part of the Loyola community input meeting on Oct. 9.
I, along with most of my neighb...