Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Arts
Slayton House duo
If you can take a break from last-minute holiday shopping, there are still a few days left to see an exhibit of oil paintings by C. Barbara Smith and watercolors by Regina Somerlock running through Dec. 22 at Slayton House Gal...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Arts
Who is the nastiest, meanest character this holiday season? Is it the diabolic Dr. Drosselmeyer, who casts a nightmarish spell over poor little Clara in "The Nutcracker"? Or is it that wretched, money-pinching businessman, Ebenezer Scrooge, who is turning...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times 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 Howard County Times in Community
This is that glorious time of year when people enjoy giving more than getting. Nowhere is that more evident than in our area where school groups, community members and individuals scurry about in an attempt to make life just a little bit better for those ...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
Howard County has one of the fastest growing senior citizen populations in our state. The North Laurel and Savage areas are no exception. From time to time, personal emergencies arise among our oldest residents who live alone or without family nearby to h...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times 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 Howard County Times in Community
As Christmas draws closer, people start looking for last-minute gifts. The Elkridge Junior Firefighters may have an answer. They are selling Entertainment Books, with coupons for savings in area restaurants and movie theaters. Each book costs $25. Contact...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
St. Paul's Nearly New Thrift Shop is moving. Located for many years in Bob's Barn, 15420 Frederick Road (Route 144), the shop will relocate to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 16457 Old Frederick Road, west of the circle at Route 94.
Opening for business ...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
Every year Andrea Ciniero collects furniture, clothes, toys and food to help make the holidays special for Crum, W.Va. Early this month she filled a 55-foot trailer to send to the families, and especially the children, of Crum.
The truck and driver we...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Senior Master Sgt. Joanna Barth of Clarksville has been named the Maryland Wing's Outstanding Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. Joanna received her award at the Maryland Wing's annual conference in October.
Col. Lawren...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
Members of local fire and police departments would like to thank the community for their generous support over the past few months. Since Sept. 11, you may have seen firefighters and police officers volunteering their time during off-duty hours, standing ...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
>Army Security Agency Okinawa: 111th Signal Service Company (1949-'52); 327th Communications Reconnaissance Company (1952); 8603rd Administrative Area Unit (1952-'54); 8603rd Detached Unit (1954-'56); and the 3rd U.S. Army Security Agency Field Station...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
Helen M. Todd
Helen Molner Todd, an apartment manager and resident of Ellicott City, died Dec. 7 at St. Agnes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of natural causes. She was 83.
Mrs. Todd was born July 9, 1918, in New Jersey. She managed t...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times 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 had a lunche...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
What better gift than befriending a lonely youngster?
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 lastin...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
The following groups meet regularly.
>Alzheimer's. For family members and caregivers. Offered by the Alzheimer's Association, Central Maryland Chapter. Fourth Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m., Winter Growth Adult Day Care, 5460 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-9...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
The following organizations meet regularly.
>A Novel Idea book group. Discussion of recently-published novels. Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Long Gate Shopping Center, Montgomery Road, Ellicott City. Free. 410-203-9001....
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
Christine and Jon Zombek
Christine Pennington and Jon Zombek were married Oct. 20 at the Elkridge Furnace Inn by the Rev. Joyce Klein. A reception followed at the inn.
The bride is a graduate of the dental hygiene program at the Univers...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times in Community
Many members of the 4-H came away with honors at the Howard County 4-H Achievement Night in November.
Awards and certificates were presented for outstanding record books in several categories, including:
Home environment - Heather Carroll, Jil...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times 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 Howard County Times in Community
Joann and John Belt of Scaggsville announce the birth of their daughter, Juliana Caitlin Belt, on Oct. 25 at 12:01 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz., and joins her brother, Joshua. Her grandparents are Janet and Judson Bennett of Bladensburg, Md., and Diane...
Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times 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 Howard County Times 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 Howard County Times in Education
Santa Claus takes time out from toy production on Dec. 7 to jump rope at a pancake fund-raiser for Howard County's Kangaroo Kids Precision Jump Roping Team held at River Hill High School. Santa's alter ego is Robby Moylan of Laurel.
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Published December 20, 2001 by Howard County Times 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...