Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Education
When the social studies department at Towson High School needed a current set of world maps, a former student came to the rescue.
The unidentified former student, who lives in California, sent a check for $1,300 to cover the cost of the maps....
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
PARKTON
Robyn Anderson has cried a bucket of tears since her son Norm was deployed to Afghanistan in May with his Marine unit.
But the tears of apprehension are mere drops in the bucket compared to her tears of appreciation for the generosity ...
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
On June 17, the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce closed its fiscal year with a fabulous event, "You're On the List."
The event was held at the Baltimore Country Club to honor Baltimore County's economic engines: its largest employers and largest t...
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
>MIDDLE RIVER
When pro anglers come to town for major bass fishing tournaments, they leave a little something behind: their money.
Tim Sherman, a local fishing enthusiast and freelance writer, hopes to bring some of that money and fishing e...
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Most of the truck drivers -- many of them from Baltimore County -- who lost their jobs when USF Corporation closed its Red Star trucking terminal in Halethope in May will be rehired when the terminal reopens this fall, Teamsters expect.
"They s...
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Widening, tolls considered for stretch of Interstate 95
Drivers concerned by traffic that moves too fast or doesn't move at all on Interstate 95 had an opportunity to give the go-ahead to a possible solution last week.
Officials from the Maryl...
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
The phone rings. The caller asks for a donation to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Many consider contributing; some do.
But area residents were surprised to learn that recent solicitors saying they were from the White Marsh volunteer co...
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Dr. Robert Caret, president of Towson University, was our keynote speaker at GTC's 25th annual meeting.
Caret spoke eloquently about his plans for the University and the many bridges being built between the community and TU.
The annual meeting...
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
The Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Glyndon Chamber of Commerce is very active - and has several programs coming up for its members.
On July 15, the chamber will host its 15th annual crab feast and barbecue at the North Star Tavern in Reisterstown. This is ...
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Monday, July 12
>The Towson Business Association's "Congressional Update Breakfast" will be held 7:45-9:15 a.m. at the Burkshire Marriott, 10 W. Burke Ave. in Towson. Guest Speaker: Congressman Benjamin Cardin. TBA members $15, others $20; Reservat...
Published July 6, 2004 by The Jeffersonian in News
Accounting
>Stoy, Malone & Co., a Towson-based regional accounting and business consulting firm, promoted Amie Spurlock of Middle River to senior accountant.
nonprofits
>Literacy Works Inc. has appointed the following people ...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Sports
Some of the best stunt motorcycle riding this side of Evel Knevil will be on display when the Crusty Demons Global Assault Tour roars into the 1st Mariner Arena Sunday, July 11, at 7:30 pm.
The one-night-only event will showcase some of the best frees...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Sports
The Dirt Devils won the Catonsville Rec and Parks 9-10 Slo-pitch championship by beating the Blue Bombs 11-8 in the championship game.
Bria Williams hit a two-run homer in the third inning to get the scoring started.
In the fourth, singles by ...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Opinion
Links to sexuality Web sites break library's own criteria
I'm glad to read ("Sexuality links on library Web site draw fire," June 30) that Mrs. Popiel agrees with me that the sexuality links on the BCTeen.info website are disgusting. "They (young peop...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Community
On July 4 we celebrate our identity as citizens of one united nation, but the strength of that nation is built on the incredible diversity we bring to our union.
On Sunday, July 11, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 6950 Dogwood Road, will celebrate that s...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Community
George Cavey
George Levi Cavey died of a massive stroke June 29 in St. Agnes Hospital. He was 91.
Although born in Ellicott City in 1913, Mr. Cavey spent most of his life in Catonsville. He graduated in 1931 from Catonsville High School, where...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Community
A pedestrian trying to cross Frederick Road at Mellor Avenue took an unexpected detour last week _ to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.
Witnesses told Baltimore County police the victim had entered the crosswalk and was headed toward the...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in News
Crime log is compiled from police reports. It is the policy of the Catonsville Times to include a description of suspects only when it contributes to identification.
Catonsville
Merrell Road, unit block, 1:10 p.m. June 30. A DVD player, DVDs, ...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in News
Twenty-six-year-old Jessica Soto Perez was well on her way to a career in teaching and research, hoping to serve as a role model for other Hispanic women, when she was gunned down last week in a roadway at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
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Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in News
Art Erdman likes to recall the day he and another scuba diver came nose to nose with a snapping turtle.
As part of a training exercise, the two men had dived under a Patapsco River dam and were proceeding shoulder-to-shoulder in close quarters when th...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Sports
In last week's article on the Catonsville Cubs' 5-6 championship in the Linthicum-Ferndale Invitational, third baseman Lee Wolfe's name was omitted.
Wolfe's stellar defense at the hot corner contributed to the title.
...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Community
Banjo and bluegrass fans have a treat in store this weekend in Catonsville.
World-renowned banjo player Ross Nickerson, who is also a Catonsville resident, will lead his four-piece Bluegrass Road Show at Lurman Woodlands Theatre at 6 p.m. Saturday....
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Community
The Catonsville Senior Center, 501 N. Rolling Road, will now be open the third Thursday of each month for dinner, activities and classes from 5 to 8:30 pm.
Featured will be an informal "Carve-In" for area woodcarvers to come and carve with fellow wood...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Community
Camps
>The Seton Keough Soccer Camp will be held at Seton Keough High School Aug. 9-13. The first session, from 9 a.m. to noon, is open to boys and girls ages 5-15. The second session, from 5 to 8 p.m., is open to girls ages 12-17. Call 410-719-288...
Published July 7, 2004 by Catonsville Times in Community
One hundred years ago, the July 9, 1904, edition of The Argus noted how this community's environment benefitted the ill.
>St. Lukeland Sanitarium, conducted under the auspices of the Hospital Relief Association, was opened last Saturday for the sum...