Published April 19, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
A Freeland real estate appraiser has 250,000 new reasons to appraise the way he spends money.
Donald Eickhoff cashed in a Mega Millions lottery ticket last week that was worth $250,000.
Eickhoff bought the $5 ticket at the Maryland Line Inn on...
Published April 19, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Bill McDonnell, the first executive director of the Hunt Valley Business Forum, died on March 6.
Bill began as the executive director of the Hunt Valley Transportation Association in 1987. This organization was succeeded by the Hunt Valley Busi...
Published April 19, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
One of the chamber's nicest events is our Business and Community Recognition Awards breakfast which will begin at 8 a.m. April 25 at the North Oaks Retirement Community.
North Oaks sponsors this outstanding breakfast, and it is the perfect sett...
Published April 19, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Because of Dundalk's proximity to the Port of Baltimore, a family-owned and operated trucking company from the Midwest expanded its operation to the East Coast.
Fraley & Schilling Trucking, based in Rushville, Ind., first leased space in Baltimore...
Published April 19, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in News
Like they say, the melody lingers on.
But the Maryland State High School Band Championship sponsored by the Towson Rotary Foundation has been done in.
A tradition for 20 years, the band championship ended on a sour note in 2004, thanks ...
Published April 19, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in News
"The Rotary Club just did an outstanding job," said John Zieman, president of Baltimore's Marching Ravens band.
"They took this on when nobody wanted it. It was too much work. They nursed it and kept it healthy."
"I think the Rotary was more i...
Published April 19, 2006 by The Jeffersonian in Business
A Freeland real estate appraiser has 250,000 new reasons to appraise the way he spends money.
Donald Eickhoff cashed in a Mega Millions lottery ticket last week that was worth $250,000.
Eickhoff bought the $5 ticket at the Maryland Line Inn on...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Community
Trudy Bernice Keplinger of Phoenix died April 13 at age 70 at St. Joseph Medical Center following a prolonged illness.
Mrs. Keplinger, a career homemaker, was the wife of Irvin P. Keplinger Sr. and mother of Victoria Bailey, Lawrence and Randy ...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Community
The Fire Museum of Maryland won't open for the season until May 6.
The museum is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays from May through December.
In June, July and August, the museum is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Community
*You can send a check - donations are tax deductible - to the Fire
Museum of Maryland, 1301 York Road, Lutherville, MD 21093.
*You can buy a membership at the museum. Memberships range in price from $10 to $1,000.
*You can host a party...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Community
Food bank gets donation from Venturing Crew
Members of Venturing Crew 911 recently collected 260 pounds of food in the Hunt Ridge North Community.
The food was then given to the Cluster Food Bank at Pine Grove United Methodist Church.
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Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Community
The shoe is on the other foot now - and the walking is getting tough.
The Fire Museum of Maryland, which houses a historic collection of the firefighting apparatus that responded when the public called for help, is now calling for help itself.
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Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Community
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Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Community
Amelia Streett will know just what to do April 30 when she attends services to celebrate the 160th anniversary of Clynmalira United Methodist Church.
After all, she helped the Phoenix church mark its 150th, its 125th and its 100th anniversaries.
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Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Education
Baltimore County students interested in a possible career in the construction industry will get a chance to hear about future jobs from some industry experts April 25.
The Maryland Quality Initiative, a group composed of the State Highway Administrati...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Entertainment
New Movies
"American Dreamz" (PG-13). Not reviewed. Paul Weitz directs this farce about an out-of-touch American president whose political change-of-heart leads his chief of staff to book him as a guest judge on a television talent show. Dennis Quaid,...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Business
Raising money to fight cancer has never been easier.
It's simple: North County shoppers can help by shopping for groceries at Graul's Market in Hereford April 26. Graul's will donate 5 percent of its sales to the American Cancer Society.
Shopp...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Business
The Favorite Things store in Hereford has long been a big name in the world of miniatures. Faithful customers have visited the store for 34 years, buying everything for their dollhouses from wallpaper, flooring, and lights, to tiny beds, sofas, tables, ch...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Business
What: Favorite Things, sells dollhouses and miniatures for furnishing dollhouses as well as children's toys and books and other gift items.
Where: 16925 York Road, corner of Monkton and York roads in Monkton
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday th...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in Business
Ravens mascot - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Oriole bird - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Balloon magician - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Face-painter - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Hereford Volunteer Fire Company will bring fire engine for tours.
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Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in News
How many people know where they were the evening of March 14, 1986? How about the nights of Oct. 5, 1990, Dec. 10, 1999, or April 30, 2004?
Barry Hart can say with absolute certainty where he was on each of those dates. He was at Hereford Middle Schoo...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in News
Precinct holds ceremony to honor crime victims
Members of the Cockeysville precinct will participate in a ceremony honoring victims of crime at 11 a.m., April 25 in front of the Cockeysville Police Station, 111 Wight Ave.
Flowers will be plant...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in News
Way back when
Top songs at Teen Center, 1985-86:
"Power of Love" - Huey Lewis & The News
"Money for Nothing" - Dire Straits
"Walk like an Egyptian" - The Bangles
"Sledgehammer" - Peter Gabriel
Top Dances 198...
Published April 20, 2006 by North County News in News
What: The American Lung Association of Maryland's Free to Breathe Jam Fest 2006. Eight local college- and high school-aged bands screened from dozens of applicants will compete in the finals of a smoke-free battle of the bands finale.
To compete in th...