Published October 31, 2007 by Towson Times in Sports
High school water polo
Calvert Hall coach Don Anderson calls his 2007 team the best of his seven-year tenure.
And that is saying something.
The Cardinals have won seven consecutive Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Confer...
Published October 31, 2007 by Towson Times in Sports
Get-tough policy aids Cards; Dulaney topples Towson High
The Calvert Hall cross country team has a toughness that is driving the Cardinals to the top of the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference this season.
It comes from ...
Published October 31, 2007 by Towson Times in Sports
High school cross country
Hereford's Kristen Malloy has one thing in common with the Dulaney girls cross country team -- both are targets.
Malloy, who missed school Oct. 24 and 25 because of a bad cold, was the prohibitive favorite at the Balt...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Arts
New movies
"American Gangster" (R). Not reviewed. Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe star in this fact-based crime drama about a Harlem drug kingpin-turned-informant. Ridley Scott directs; Josh Brolin and rapper Common co-star.
Opens Friday, ...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Education
In back-to-back presentations last week, Lansdowne Middle School and Lansdowne Elementary School formally received trophies they already had on display in their buildings.
The schools repeated as winners of their categories in the Southwest Area for t...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Paul Schulman
Paul Frank Schulman of Halethorpe died Oct. 14, 2007, at the age of 73.
Besides his parents, Daniel and Goldie (Gart) Schulman, Mr. Schulman was preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie Schulman, and Larry Schulman, his brother....
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Builder deserves extra credit for work on school
The Herald Argus published Oct. 31, 1957, noted the construction of Arbutus Junior High School was completed ahead of schedule.
> Because of extra efforts being put forth by the builder, the ...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Ceremony a time for renewal and to welcome new
The Girl Scout troops that meet at Ascension Parish formally began their new Scout year with an Investiture/Rededication Ceremony. An investiture ceremony welcomes new Scouts to the Girl Scout program and...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
Flower mart talk finally takes root at group meeting
The Greater Baltimore Highlands Community Association met Oct. 22. We never know in which direction the topics will lead us, but members approach each discussion with much passion.
After lis...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Community
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Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
High-tech crime fighting could be coming to a street corner and or a police car near you.
Councilman Kevin Kamenetz wants police to have access to surveillance camera images at shopping centers in their patrol cars in real time. But that access will n...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
Conference to provide caregivers information
The Baltimore County Department of Aging's 10th annual Caregivers Conference will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Catonsville Senior Center, 501 N. Rolling Road.
Topics include...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
Fixing the state's $1.7 billion budget deficit will require one word -- consensus.
The nine-letter word is quickly becoming the most-used term in the halls of the State House.
But consensus may be difficult to achieve quickly.
"It's a ...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus 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.
Catonsville
Interstate 695, be...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
Dale Franklin still recalls the time his friend "Wild Bill" Hagy attracted a crowd during one of the legendary Oriole fan's infrequent trips to Camden Yards to see a game.
A steady stream of fans came up to the retired cab driver to ask for an autogra...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
County police are taking aim at the degree of tinting on car and truck windows with the help of two new, hand-held meters.
In general, the issue concerns visibility for the driver and of the driver.
Cpl. Pat Zito, head of the Cockeysville Prec...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
The following is a synopsis of local planning cases as they make their way through the Baltimore County planning process. These cases involve projects within the 1st councilmanic district:
Department of Permits and Development Management
Timot...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
County Council rejects bill to restrain pit bulls
The County Council on Oct. 15 defeated a proposal by Councilman Vincent Gardina that would have required owners of pit bull breeds and other individual dogs judged to be dangerous to be kept in locked,...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in News
The following is compiled from police reports.
Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible.
If you have any information about these crimes, call the Wilkens Precinct at 410-887-0872....
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
High school boys soccer
Even though Loyola Blakefield topped Mount St. Joseph earlier this season, the odds were stacked against the Dons when they played the peaking Gaels at Villa Julie College in the final regular-season league game Oct. 26.
...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
Home events, Wednesday, Oct. 31-Tuesday, Nov. 6)
Saturday, Nov. 3
Men's soccer: New Hampshire, 1 p.m.
For all UMBC Athletics information, log onto the Retrievers' website at
www.umbcretrievers.com.
Notes: The men's socc...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
Cross country
The first time Western Tech senior Chris Mills ever ran cross country competitively was his second day at the school during his freshman year.
That season he finished 50th in the Baltimore County championship meet.
As a s...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
Youth football
The Arbutus 11-13 squad has the look of a champion.
The Golden Eagles boast a perfect 9-0 record, have outscored opponents 271-51 and only trailed once this season while posting six shutouts.
Arbutus' fifth shutout was a...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
Football
Clarksburg at Lansdowne, Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.
Vikings host unknown second year school from Montgomery County that has 8-0 record.
Catonsville at Perry Hall, Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.
Comets will need to contain Gato...
Published October 31, 2007 by Arbutus Times in Sports
> Arbutus Girls Travel Basketball tryouts for ages 13-14 will be held at 8 p.m. on Nov. 7. Contact Monika, 443-250-8748.
> Teams interested in playing men's basketball on Sundays, Mondays or Wednesdays at Arbutus Middle School should contact Geo...