Published June 13, 2002 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
The community came together in a big way on June 11 for Oakland Mills graduate and college freshman Rayna DuBose, who was struck by bacterial meningitis in early April and later had to have multiple amputations. The Evening for Rayna raised more than $25,...
Published June 13, 2002 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
Marianne Baker calls the Aspen Hill Club her second home.
But then she corrects herself. "You could say my first home, because I stay here more than my real home."
The tennis club, in Silver Spring, is where Baker trains day after day, week af...
Published June 13, 2002 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
It is quite possible that Centennial's boys lacrosse state championship this season hinged on a basketball three-pointer.
So did the lacrosse future of the Howard County Times/Columbia Flier Player of the Year Jimmy Plank.
A year ago, Plank an...
Published June 13, 2002 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
Unmanned bulk propane storage prompts concerns
I am writing in response to the article ("Residents reprise fight over propane plan," June 6) in which I was quoted. I would like to stress an important issue that I feel should have been included ...
Published June 13, 2002 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
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Published June 13, 2002 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
Independence Day is nearly here. As in years past, we look forward to parades, fireworks and cookouts.
But this year will be different.
The events of Sept. 11 have focused our attention more keenly on the health and welfare of our nation.
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Published June 13, 2002 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
Public officials who try to keep a lid on distressing news to avoid instilling public panic may have pure intentions, but the result is often pure fiasco.
The reticence of school officials regarding an assault at Wilde Lake High School last week is ne...
Published June 13, 2002 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
Our editorials over the past couple of years have gone pretty rough on the Board of Education and schools Superintendent John O'Rourke, particularly on the matter of O'Rourke's salary. But looking at what's going on in some neighboring school districts is...
Published June 15, 2002 by The Columbia Flier in News
Andrea DuBose, mother of Rayna DuBose,gets a big hug from Sabrina Altema, a teammate of Rayna's in 1999, during "An Evening for Rayna" at Oakland Mills High School June 11.
The event featured a walkathon, auction and basketball game to raise mo...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Arts
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"The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys" (R). Based on Chris Fuhrman's novel, this film starts as a comedy about pranks played by Catholic schoolboys and then takes serious turns. Kieran Culkin, Jena Malone and Emile Hirsch are fine in teen-age...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Arts
Howard County's own
The 18th annual Resident Artists Exhibition continues through June 22 in Gallery I at the Howard County Center for the Arts (Ellicott City, 410-313-2787). Among the things that'll hold your attention are the cleverly shaped and col...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Arts
Calle 54 is Spanish for 54th Street, and it was on that midtown Manhattan thoroughfare that director Fernando Trueba gathered some of the biggest names in Latin jazz for a documentary film called "Calle 54."
Spain's Trueba, best known for his 1992 Aca...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Arts
Phishing for new fans
No sooner did the Vermont quartet Phish announce it was going on indefinite hiatus after its fall 2000 tour than its guitarist and lead singer, Trey Anastasio, hit the road on his own. Even without an album to promote, the Trey A...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Arts
Forget what the reviews say or what the ads claim - if you want to know how a new show is shaping up, just send a scout at intermission to the women's room.
That's where the sentiment was running high and very positive at the recent press opening of "...
Published June 20, 2002 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 June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
Seminars scheduled on long-term care insurance
Seminars on private and federal long-term care insurance will be held June 25 in Columbia.
Participants will learn about programs, available options and what to look for in a long-term care...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
Jesse Benesch Jr.
Jesse Benesch Jr. of Columbia died June 2 at Howard County General Hospital. He was 89.
Mr. Benesch, who was born in 1912 in Baltimore, had been an interior designer.
He is survived by his son, Jack Benesch; si...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
The following groups meet regularly in Howard County.
>Adult Children of Alcoholics. A 12-step program to overcome the effects of growing up in the home of an alcoholic. Wednesdays, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, southeast corn...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
Laurie M. Randolph and Laurence W. Phipps II
Larry and Jane Phipps of Ellicott City announce the engagement of their son, Laurence Wayne Phipps II, to Laurie Marie Randolph, the daughter of Jean Knight of Clarksville, Tenn., and Bruce Randolph ...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
Dawn and Sean Wiggins of Woodstock announce the birth of their son, Colin James Wiggins, on May 13 at 9:36 a.m. He weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz., and joins his brother, Kyle. His grandparents are Henry and Catherine Schenke of Fairfield, Pa., and James and Patri...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
Rhett the German shepherd was worried.
Found with a broken leg last January in Elkridge, Rhett went to the Howard County Animal Shelter before being released to the local rescue organization, Tails of Hope.
After 3 1/2 months of rehab, he want...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
Before the children erupted in screams on the last day of school, one North Laurel teen prepared a special parting gift for his favorite teachers. Just before school ended, seventh-grader John Kelley took five of his teachers from Murray Hill Middle Schoo...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
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Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
I just got back from a business trip to Salem, Mass. It was a nice getaway but it's back to business now.
Dan O'Leary, president of the Greater Highland Crossroads Association contacted me while I was gone. The group meets the second Thursday of the m...
Published June 20, 2002 by Howard County Times in Community
Mark your calendar, if you haven't already. The annual Clarksville Picnic at St. Louis Church is June 29. Midway hours are noon to 9 p.m. Country ham and fried-chicken dinners are served family style from noon until the food is gone. That's usually by 6 p...