Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Arts
The fireworks that explode over Baltimore's Inner Harbor on New Year's Eve look different from the explosions over that same harbor on the Fourth of July.
Perhaps the difference is in the air, for the lines of those exploding designs have a sharp edge...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
In a bittersweet tribute later this week, a North Laurel teen-ager will carry the Olympic torch in memory of her late father.
When Lindsay McGowan, 18, found out she had been chosen as one of 11,500 torchbearers for the Winter Games in Salt Lake City,...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
In an area as diverse as ours, it's inevitable that people will have unique methods of self-expression. And during the holidays _ particularly this year, when awareness of our good fortune has never been so acute _ creative impulses peak.
Take Lorenz ...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
When Joseph E. Hall graduated from New Jersey's Glassboro State Teachers College in the early 1940s, he became an elementary school teacher. But, like most Americans of the time, Mr. Hall had his life and career abruptly rerouted by World War II.
Almo...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Gloria S. Metz
Gloria S. Metz, a real estate broker and resident of Columbia, died Dec. 9 at Howard County General Hospital. She was 77.
Mrs. Metz was born March 23, 1924, in Nashville, Tenn., to the late Everett K. and Edna M. Smith.
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Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Volunteers are needed to present to community groups and organizations information on the importance of the early detection of colorectal cancer.
Training for the program, which was developed by the American Cancer Society and the Howard County Health...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
In the best tradition of the holiday season, we put a lot of thought into the gifts we'll give our loved ones so they end up delighted. Who doesn't want to give that gift that makes a lasting impression on someone?
Since 1952, Big Brothers Big Sisters...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
>Baltimore Polytechnic Institute class of 1971. Information: bpi71 mailbox@yahoo.com; or Ms. Stricklin, 410-889-POLY.
>Bethesda-Chevy Chase class of 1992. Searching for alumni for summer of 2002 reunion. Call 888-327-1984 or register at www.fcre...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
To submit Up & Coming calendar items: The deadline is 14 days before date of publication. Include a brief description of the event, date, time, location with address, cost and phone number for publication. Priority will be given to events that take pl...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Fund for financial rescue of seniors getting empty
The Vivian L. Reid Fund has helped keep financially troubled county seniors afloat. Now the fund is trying to keep its head above water.
Reid, a former director of the county's Office on Aging...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
The following organizations meet regularly.
>Association of Community Services of Howard County. Third Wednesday, noon-1:30 p.m., Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-796-7824.
>Bethany Chess Club. For ages 11...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Walker of Dorsey celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24. On Dec. 9, the couple renewed their marriage vows at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Baltimore. Afterward, they held a lunch...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
The following groups meet regularly.
>Abusive relationships. For women who are or have been involved in abusive relationships. Domestic Violence Center of Howard County. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., 8950 Route 108, Suite 116, Columbia. $1 donation. 410-99...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Anita and Rajen Patel of Hickory Ridge announce the birth of their son, Akaash Rajen Patel, on Nov. 5 at 4:02 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs. and joins his sister, Karishma. His grandparents are Ramilla and J.J. Patel of Columbia and Jackie and Larry Patel of Anna...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Columbia resident Malinda Peeples, a registered nurse, will serve on the board of directors of the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
Brian Buckley of Columbia, a sophomore majoring in theater arts at Gallaudet University, recently appeared i...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Katherine E. and Sean Dynan
Lt. j.g. Katherine E. Evans and 1st Lt. Sean Dynan were married Sept. 15 at the Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis. A reception followed at Savage Mill.
The bride is the daughter of Mary and Jack Evans of Colu...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Education
Violinist Devin Qin performs the seasonal classic "Sleigh Ride" with other members of the Howard County Middle School Gifted and Talented Orchestra on Dec. 7 at River Hill High School.
Violinist Tina Zhang, second from right, was a featured sol...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Education
In Howard County's version of the sometimes civil war, it's the gray vs. the red, the orange or the black.
Like Civil War historians, though, some observers are touting it as a struggle of the haves and the have-nots.
Whatever it's called, the...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Education
Atholton launches tech-education program
Atholton High School launched an academy last week to prepare students for technology-related careers after high school or college.
The Information Technology Academy will have a dual-track focus...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in Education
Program seeks children of small business owners
Padgett Business Services of Ellicott City is seeking applicants for its scholarship program, which awards $500 to high school seniors who are the children of small business owners.
Winner...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in News
A Columbia Association budget proposal will, for the second year in a row, ignore recommendations from a citizens panel appointed by the association's board of directors.
"There's no question. The recommendations won't show up in the draft budget," co...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in News
A North Laurel Democrat and a Catonsville Republican have the most to lose among local members of the General Assembly in a legislative map proposed by an advisory committee to Gov. Parris Glendening.
Conversely, two Columbia Democrats appear to have ...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in News
County police are investigating a spate of robberies over the past week.
The first occurred in Jessup Dec. 12, at the First Union Bank in the 8600 block of Washington Boulevard.
A man approached a teller, quietly demanded money and implied he ...
Published December 20, 2001 by The Columbia Flier in News
Tiny earthquake in Columbia sparks rash of calls to police
An earthquake that registers 2.0 on the Richter scale would barely interest Southern Californians, but one in Owen Brown Dec. 18 sparked a rash of phone calls to 911 operators.
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