Published July 24, 2007 by The Jeffersonian in Business
Fifty years ago this week, the Exchange Club of Catonsville announced its existence.
Today, it's holding on for survival.
Don D'Alfonzo, 82, is the last survivor of more than 20 charter members of the organization.
"We really had a bun...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Education
While summer camps evoke images of sports, campfires and fun and games, Anna-Lisa Macon decided to offer a different sort of camp this summer.
The rising senior at Catonsville High School founded the Catonsville High School Summer Debate Institute, a ...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Education
Sarah Gregg graduated cum laude from Washington College in May, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies while earning departmental honors and honors on her senior thesis.
She was chosen as the 2007 senior class speaker.
An alumna...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Education
"Policy" is a team event in which members debate the merits and laws of public policies.
"Public forum" is a team event in which members advocate for or against a resolution.
"Lincoln-Douglas" is an individual event in which issues of values a...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
German director Werner Herzog has made both feature films and documentaries throughout his celebrated and quirky career, but it's his English-language documentary output that has been most impressive in recent years. Watch a documentary like "Grizzly Man"...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
Two band leaders who have taken their ensembles through significant transformations will be featured on the Lurman Woodland Theatre stage this weekend as the annual summer concert series continues with 6 p.m. shows July 28 and 29.
Saturday, Alibi will...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
Cara Costantini and Jonathan Waller
Brian and Jeanne Costantini, of Catonsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Cara Danielle Costantini, to Jonathan Waller, son of Kennedy and Wanda Waller, of Westminster.
A graduate of McDonogh S...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
Navy Ensign Kathryn Neff and Navy Ensign Michael Brown graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis with Bachelor of Science degrees.
The two learned basic skills in seamanship, navigation, infantry, marksmanship and sailing, in addition to academic ...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
Carole Bowen
Catonsville resident Carole Marlene Altvater Bowen died June 29, 2007. She was 76.
Mrs. Bowen was born during a snowstorm Feb. 1, 1931, unable to wait for the doctor's arrival.
Mrs. Bowen skipped half of the fifth grade an...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
Well-fed fire not the only obstacle firefighters faced
A fire posed a challenge for firemen seeking to save their firehose, as well as the buildings, since the fire was across railroad tracks from a water source, according to The Argus published July ...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
Once a month, a bus filled to capacity leaves Arbutus and heads for Atlantic City.
On board, its 57 occupants enjoy drinks and snacks and play bingo.
"It's a nice trip and we have a good time," said Sara Cousins, one of the monthly trip's regu...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
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Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
Children's views of joy on exhibit at area gallery
The Let There Be Art community gallery will host "Pure Joy," an exhibition though Sept. 8 on what gives a child a feeling of pure joy.
Children from the McKim Center Summer Arts Program create...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
According to Money magazine, the top five communities with populations between 7,500 and 50,000 in which to live in the United States are:
1. Middleton, Wis. (pop. 17,400)
2. Hanover, N.H. (pop. 8,500)
3. Louisville, Colo. (pop. 19,500...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Police trying to lower the number of vehicle thefts have an unwitting opponent, according to Detective Sgt. Robert Jagoe of Baltimore County police.
The owner.
Far too often the owner himself could have prevented the theft by simply taking the...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Residents asking police to enforce a law against panhandling on the sidewalks of downtown Catonsville are asking the impossible.
That's because there is no such law, according to Councilman Sam Moxley.
"I don't know how there could be," Moxley...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Supporters of a proposed change to the County Charter that would allow council members to work for the state might not have enough votes to put the measure on the 2008 ballot.
Councilmen Vince Gardina and John Olszewski, both Democrats, are sponsoring...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Three months after their insurance plans ended in April for the year, 36 county PTAs hadn't renewed their policies.
Although most PTAs have now continued their policies, the Baltimore County PTA is working hard to get the last few groups covered.
...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Harry Potter never even made it to the bookshelves at local libraries.
The seventh and final book in the series on the young wizard, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," became available at libraries July 21.
The Baltimore County Public Lib...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Councilman Sam Moxley said that county prohibitions against soliciting money in the streets are based on traffic safety.
He said he was surprised, and disappointed, to hear that the recent county law criminalizing the solicitation of donations in the ...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
The following is compiled from police reports.
The Catonsville Times includes descriptions of perpetrators only when the description makes identification possible.
If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Precinct at 41...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Motorists in Maryland may not leave their cars unattended until the engine is stopped, the ignition locked, the key removed from the ignition and the brake effectively set.
The only exception applies to on-duty police or animal control officers, who a...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Fire-rescue log is compiled from reports provided by the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department.
Times listed refer to calls for service.
For information about the department, go to www.arbutusvfd.org.
Westview
Baltimore National Pi...
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
School system hosts fair for support-service jobs
Baltimore County Public Schools will host a job fair for individuals interested in applying for support-services positions Aug. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Loch Raven High School, 1212 Cowpens Ave....
Published July 25, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Neal McDonald grew up in Texas and has lived in three other states.
He and his wife, Ericka, an Ohio native, plan to move to Catonsville this week after looking at several other communities.
"I really wanted to live in an older, well-establish...