Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Boy Scout Troop 1910 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of its newest Eagle, my son, Patrick Spliedt.
Patrick started on the trail to Eagle in September 1996 when he joined Cub Scout Pack 337. He earned the He...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Cheers erupted in front of Santa House in Arbutus the evening of Nov. 27 when a loudspeaker announced, "Santa has been spotted on East Drive."
The crowd, which began forming at 5:45 p.m. and had reached to Linden Avenue a half-hour later, had been wai...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Kaia Brown
Kaia Morgan Moten Brown, two weeks old, succumbed to sudden infant death syndrome Nov. 16. She was born Nov. 2.
She was the daughter of Bruce and Ami (Shah) Brown of Halethorpe; the granddaughter of Stuart and Charlotte Brown, and R...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
American Education Week found a number of community members, business representatives and parents visiting Lansdowne High School. On Monday, Nov. 15, an art class from Lansdowne-Baltimore Highlands Senior Center brought their art supplies to the school fo...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Opening
"Closer" (R). Not reviewed. Mike Nichols directs this drama about the relationship between two couples, based on the play by Patrick Marber (who wrote the screenplay). The all-star cast features Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Clive Owen and Julia ...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Providing kids with time to read, a place to read and discussions of what they've read seems to be paying off at Lansdowne Elementary School.
First-grade teacher Laurie Okum, for example, was recently helping a small group of children write about thei...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
It's a holiday ritual for the Winslow family.
For the past 15 years, every Thanksgiving weekend, family members head out to make sure they get the best selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees.
"We walk through the rows of trees and tie ribbons ...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
The nursing program at the Community College of Baltimore County could graduate more nurses _ if only the college could attract more nursing teachers.
Every year the school turns away more than 1,000 potential students because there aren't enough nurs...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Ongoing changes to Annapolis Road were the chief topic of discussion when more than 45 people attended the November meeting of the Greater Baltimore Highlands Community Association.
State Del. James Malone reported on changes to Annapolis Road, includ...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Arbutus. On Nov. 13, volunteers from the Arbutus Business and Professional Association started decorating the East Drive business district, placing flags and wreaths. Santa himself arrived with much fanfa...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Dreaming of a "White Christmas?" How about watching it on stage?
The Senior Star Showcase production of "White Christmas" will be staged Dec. 3, 4, 5 and 8 in the Q Building Theatre at the Community College of Baltimore County- Catonsville.
Ka...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Community
Baltimore County
>All Timber Hill Farm, 19937 Old York Road in Parkton/White Hall. Call 410-343-1940. Open through Dec. 19, Thursday-Monday; weekends, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. From Interstate 83, take Exit 36 (Route ...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in News
Fire-Rescue Log is compiled from reports provided by the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department.
From Thursday, Nov. 18, to Thursday, Nov. 25, AVFD received 58 calls for medical service and 17 calls for fire-rescue, including the following:
Westvie...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in News
Crime log is compiled from police reports. It is the policy of the Arbutus Times to include a description of suspects only when it contributes to identification.
Arbutus
Shelbourne Road, 5500 block, between noon Nov. 17 and 9:30 a.m. Nov. 25. ...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in News
Matthew Timothy McCullough, 18, of Owings Mills, will have to wait until Jan. 27 to hear his sentence. He faces a maximum of 100 years in jail after a jury in Baltimore County Circuit Court found him guilty Nov. 23 of four counts of first-degree assault i...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in News
A county loan program that helps businesses make exterior improvements has marked a milestone: 100 loans totalling $1.2 million.
The county celebrated the milestone of the Building Investment Loan Program Nov. 23 at Ships Cafe and Sports Pub, now a la...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in News
If you want to meet poverty face to face, stop by the east corner of Frederick Road and Paradise Avenue any night about 7 o'clock.
You'll likely see a dozen or more people standing there, waiting for a ride to the Community Assistance Network's overni...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in News
Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plans to spend more than $22 million to expand its Owings Mills plant and hire about 75 more people by the end of next year.
The company, which employs about 225 people at the Owings Mills plant, is adding to the facility o...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Sports
>Catonsville Youth Baseball is hosting a baseball coaching clinic Sunday, Jan. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bloomsbury Rec Center.
Frozen Ropes Training Center will be holding the clinic for coaches and volunteers. Cost is $30. Sign up information is ava...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Sports
Boys Basketball
Cardinal Gibbons at Lansdowne, Monday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Local private school mixes it up with nearest public school rival.
Western Tech at Catonsville, Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Opening tipoff for both are...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Sports
It's the play that can change the momentum of a basketball game in a swat of a second.
A high-flying forward comes from the weak side and blocks a shot that leads to an easy layup at the other end of the floor.
The intimidating play gets the f...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
The screams and sighs emanating from Maryland physicians this week reflect their terror and their hope.
The terror is their reaction to the bills just mailed out by their medical malpractice insurers.
The sighs represent their hope that Annapo...
Published December 1, 2004 by Arbutus Times in Opinion
Needy and hungry looking for a Good Samaritan
I am a member of the Greater Arbutus Ministerial Association. The month of November is National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week.
On Nov. 18, our group of clergy came together and listened to the...
Published December 1, 2004 by North County News in Sports
Wrestling
Dulaney at Parkville, Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Lions return defending Class 3A/2A 112-pound champion James Knox to lead one of the county's top squads.
Hereford at Chesapeake, Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
State ru...