Published December 29, 2004 by Catonsville Times in News
The Liberty Road Business Association's newly appointed executive director hopes to strengthen bonds with members and plan for the possible arrival of a Home Depot and a Wal-Mart, she said.
Randallstown resident Dena Jackson started in the job Dec. 6,...
Published December 29, 2004 by Catonsville Times in News
He smoked his first joint as a young teenager in seventh or eighth grade.
Now 32 and "clean" for almost a decade, Hank (not his real name) can't remember exactly when, where or how he acquired that marijuana cigarette.
But he replaced it, in s...
Published December 29, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Sports
The biggest challenge for golfers, amateur or professional, is being able to forget the bad shots and build on the good ones.
This past year, Catonsville resident Mark Evenson thrived after a great shot at the Club Pro Championship (CPC) helped him fu...
Published December 29, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Sports
The matchup between UMBC and Loyola College last week featured two teams in full-blown rebuilding modes with new coaches at the helm.
So far, UMBC is much further along in the process, and it showed against Loyola.
The Retrievers rallied from ...
Published December 29, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Sports
>The Shedguys will host Casino Night 2005, Friday, Jan. 28 from 7 p.m.-12. a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1010 Frederick Road.
Proceeds will benefit the Catonsville Celebrations Committee.
Evening will feature Vegas-style casino gamb...
Published December 29, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Business
Just because something is new doesn't mean that it is necessarily better. What do I mean? The new year is upon us, and with it comes an avalanche of magazines with catchy covers like "8 Stocks to Buy for 2005," "Where to Put Your Money Now," "The 2005 Wal...
Published December 29, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Opinion
The last week of a turbulent year brought us tons of expert talk in Annapolis about medical malpractice insurance and in Washington, D.C., about Social Security. It was enough to remind us of the late Charlie Eckman's definition of an expert.
"An expe...
Published December 29, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Opinion
Sign enumerating war dead betrayal of soldiers' efforts
As I drove recently on Centennial Lane in Howard County, I noticed lights that I took to be Christmas decorations. I later learned that they were not lights in celebration of the season but a ser...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Community
Oh, woe. Poe disappeared.
But now her dog Poe, a 4-year-old mixed breed "of what, it's hard to say," is safe at home because of a tiny microchip the size of a grain of rice, said Granite resident Ann Inglis.
"But I really don't believe anybody...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Community
It wasn't as if David and Sylvia Spring of Cockeysville had no place to go for Christmas dinner. They could have just stayed home, for that matter.
Instead, the couple ended up enjoying an early Christmas Day dinner of stuffed chicken breast with pump...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Community
Francesca Borrelli Johnson
Francesca Borrelli Johnson, 35, of Cockeysville, formerly of Westminster, died Dec. 26, at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center of injuries received in an automobile accident.
Born Aug. 8, 1969, in Towson, ...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Community
> BYKOTA Senior Center, 611 Central Ave., offers a New Year's celebration with a performance from Richard Heyman, 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30. Free, advance registration required. Call 410-887-3094 to register.
> First Lutheran Church, 40 E. Burk...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Community
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Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Business
Just because something is new doesn't mean that it is necessarily better. What do I mean? The new year is upon us, and with it comes an avalanche of magazines with catchy covers like "8 Stocks to Buy for 2005," "Where to Put Your Money Now," "The 2005 Wal...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Community
Lutherville is looking very festive with all the beautifully decorated and illuminated homes. Several of our community associations have outdoor decorating contests, and here are the winners. Make sure you check out these great displays.
Winners of th...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Community
All neighbors are invited to the Candlelight Epiphany Concert at St. Pius X Church, 4 p.m Jan. 2.
Karen Rupprecht, director of Children's Ministry, tells us that the parish choir will perform and, following the concert, there will be an open house wit...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Community
The Church of the Nativity, 20 East Ridgely Road, celebrated its annual "Display of Giving" the weekend of Dec. 11-12.
Each year this display enables parishoners to come together after weekend Masses to see - through the gifts displayed - the number o...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times 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 2nd, 3rd and 5th councilmanic districts:
Department of Permits and Development Management...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in News
Car crash claims life of Cockeysville woman
A Cockeysville woman was killed and her husband seriously injured in a traffic accident early in the morning after Christmas on Dulaney Valley Road north of Pot Spring Road, according to Baltimore County Pol...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in News
Crime log is compiled from police reports from the Towson and Cockeysville precincts. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to assist police in making an arrest.
Cockeysville
Sherwood Road, 400 block, between n...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Opinion
Politics must take back seat on malpractice insurance
I was encouraged to hear Gov. Ehrlich call a special session to address the medical malpractice insurance crisis, even without agreement on the terms of the bill. I appreciate his leadership on thi...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Opinion
The last week of a turbulent year brought us tons of expert talk in Annapolis about medical malpractice insurance and in Washington, D.C., about Social Security. It was enough to remind us of the late Charlie Eckman's definition of an expert.
"An expe...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Opinion
The new year is upon us. Amazingly, it's 2005 (didn't we just finish dealing with the Y2K problem?). Our New Year's resolutions and wish list have nothing to do with losing weight or giving up vices (although we could stand a dose of both).
Here's a p...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Sports
In wrestling, eight isn't enough.
Loch Raven comes up short of fielding a complete lineup.
The Raiders only fill eight of 14 weight classes, but the wrestlers Coach Anthony Menegatti has can hold their own with many of the county's top grapple...
Published December 29, 2004 by Towson Times in Sports
Recreation
> The Baltimore Blizzard women's ice hockey organization is looking for a coach with hockey knowledge and coaching experience for a paid position. Call 410-472-4528.
Teams
Basketball
> The Baltimore Blue Devils...