Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Opinion
After demonstrating her affinity for horse racing, outlandish hats and American hospitality, Queen Elizabeth II has safely departed for home.
During her six-day stay in this former colony, she burnished her reputation as a gracious and, at 81, remarka...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Opinion
Presence of pastels on path a way to tell winter is past
As I walked up the street to Hillcrest Elementary School, I was amazed at all the colors in nature.
How welcome after a dreary brown and gray winter!
I saw deep pink and white do...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Education
Justin Holmes, a Catonsville High School senior, has very little free time.
School, playing varsity lacrosse -- he's a team co-captain -- and planning a trip to the Gulf Coast this summer allow few opportunities to relax.
But unlike many of hi...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Education
With friends and family cheering on their favorites, vehicles zipped around the race course, taking the turns sharply and barreling down the straightaways.
It might not have been Talladega Superspeedway, but for mechanical engineering students at the ...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Education
While some college students will leave school for temporary jobs this summer, a few will embark on a multi-continental adventure without paying a dime.
Catonsville native Brendan Hart is among the latter.
The 2005 Mount St. Joseph High School ...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Education
Westowne Elementary School experienced a revolutionary revival last week, in addition to creating its own museum.
Fifth-grade students at the school on Harlem Lane performed a choral reading called "American Spirit" centered around events that took pl...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Education
Time to tell school board what local schools need
The Southwest Area Educational Advisory Council will host a public hearing at 7 p.m. May 16 at Catonsville Elementary School to discuss the 2009 capital budget.
Community members who want to te...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Education
On April 27, top scholars at McDonogh School, including senior Lauren Elliott and junior Lisa Tostanoski, both of Catonsville, were inducted into the school's chapter of the Cum Laude Society, a national honor society recognizing academic achievement.
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Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
NEW MOVIES
"Black Book" (R). Dutch-born director Paul Verhoeven basically sold out when he made such slick Hollywood movies as "Basic Instinct" and "Showgirls," so it's encouraging that he returns to the Netherlands for this World War II drama about a...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
For a mini-survey of European art from the 16th through the 20th centuries, you could do a lot worse than the National Gallery of Art's exhibit "Private Treasures: Four Centuries of European Master Drawings."
The 100 exhibited drawings belong to an an...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
Singing the praises of an opera's set design can be a polite way of saying that the rest of the show ain't so hot. Fortunately, the Baltimore Opera Company's production of "Tosca" at the Lyric Opera House earns applause for more than its soaring sets by A...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
There's no doubt that "Doubt" is worth seeing at the Hippodrome Theatre. John Patrick Shanley's rewarding drama certainly has the awards to bolster that claim. It won both a Tony Award and a Pulitzer Prize as best play in 2005; star Cherry Jones won a Ton...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
"Brutal," "dark" and "scary" are words you don't hear in regard to fairy tales much outside the writings of Bruno Bettleheim. You certainly don't hear them in relation to Hollywood adaptations. But Mexican-born director Guillermo del Toro took them to hea...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Entertainment
If "Lucky You" seemed like a sure bet, it's because this poker drama held so many favorable cards.
The director and co-writer, Curtis Hanson, has made such confident movies as "L.A. Confidential."
Its eclectic cast includes Eric Bana, Drew Bar...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
Owner decides to sell Maiden Choice Lane land
The Argus circulated May 11, 1907, notified readers of the following real estate transaction:
> Tanglewood, the former residence of Mr. Wesley M. Oler of New York, president of the American Ice ...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
More than a ton of garlic mustard was pulled by eager volunteers May 6 at the 8th Annual Garlic Mustard Challenge in Patapsco Valley State Park, according to event organizer Betsy McMillion.
Teams of volunteers eagerly pulled 2,025 pounds of the invas...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
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Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
Dr. Joseph Treadwell has been selected as Podiatrist of the Year for his service and leadership in the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association.
He is also being recognized for his contributions to the advancement of foot and ankle medicine and surge...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in Community
John Davis Jr.
Former county councilman John K. Davis Jr. died April 17, 2007, at his home in Heritage Harbour, Annapolis.
He was 82.
He had operated the accounting firm of Davis and Davis in Catonsville with his brother Harold.
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Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
The current and proposed salaries for freshman State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger were "in line compared to other state's attorneys in the region," county spokesman Don Mohler said in an interview.
Told of salaries for state's attorneys in several o...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Soon after taking office Jan. 2, county State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger gave himself a big raise.
The annual pay for the position, as set in the this year's county budget, is $128,000.
But Shellenberger's salary over the first six months ...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
State law sets the salary for the Baltimore County state's attorney. Two different interpretations have led to questions about the law's intent.
"In Baltimore County, subject to the provisions of Article III, section 35 of the Constitution of Maryland...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
After five years and four renovations, Jim Andrews and his wife, Sharon, have completed their vision for Ships Cafe Restaurant and Crab House on Frederick Road in Catonsville.
"I'm done," he said last week as workers hammered in a new tin ceiling abov...
Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
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Published May 10, 2007 by Catonsville Times in News
Representatives' report served on lunch menu
The Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce will host a business legislative forum and luncheon at the Catonsville Senior Center, 501 N. Rolling Road, at noon May 22, with state Sen. Ed Kasemeyer, Dels. Jam...