Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Education
County schools Superintendent John O'Rourke has made up a list of budget cuts for the coming fiscal year that would result in students going without new textbooks for a year and vacant teacher positions remaining unfilled.
But O'Rourke's list does not...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Education
Honors come to workers throughout schools
Several Howard County Public School System employees were recently recognized for outstanding contributions to area schools.
Michele Zurad, a teacher at Burleigh Manor Middle School, received th...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Education
With its days numbered, the much-maligned Maryland School Performance Assessment Program still has its share of supporters in Howard County.
"I think the state Department of Education was able to tailor the test to the needs of Maryland, and I just do...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Business
Kim Barnes was recently appointed administrative coordinator of obstetrical services at Howard County General Hospital.
Judy Brown, senior vice president of nursing, was recently accepted into this year's Johnson & Johnson-Wharton Fellows Program ...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Business
>Disaster recovery seminar. Presented by ToadNet Inc. Learn how to protect your company's data and how to execute a basic disaster and recovery plan. May 9, 8-10 a.m., Howard County Chamber of Commerce, 5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 105, Columbia. $15. Re...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Business
Discreet, stylish and breast-feeding tend not to go together.
When Stephanie McCannon had her first child three years ago, she had more than a little difficulty finding outfits, especially for formal occasions such as attending church on Sundays.
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Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Paul Panitz knew a lot about the photocopying business, but not much about farming, when he bought 30 acres in Fulton in hopes of protecting it from development.
Almost six years ago, in exchange for the state's forgiveness of a 5 percent transfer tax...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Josh Nachman, right, and Anne-Marie Frassica, left, both from Ellicott City, work along with a team from the group Rebuilding Together to replace a set of steps at St. Luke A.M.E. Church in Ellicott City on April 27.
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Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
In the late 1960s, not long after the first residents moved into its planned community of Columbia, The Rouse Co. bought a quarry in North Laurel.
The quarry _ 130 feet deep in some places _ filled with water and trees matured around it.
Now, ...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Carolyn Jensen is seeing red these days, literally and figuratively.
Every time she arrives home, she sees an 18-inch swath of bright red paint with the words "no parking fire lane" stenciled across the bottom of her driveway.
Though Jensen wo...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Some Howard County residents could hear more noise from aircraft under proposals to alter area flight paths the Federal Aviation Administration is considering.
Others _ particularly in a swath from Route 32 near Glenelg to east Columbia _ could hear l...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Citing negative impact, Robey opposes maglev
Citing negative impact, Robey opposes maglev
Joining other local officials who are fighting the project, County Executive Jim Robey has told the state secretary of transportation that he oppo...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
The following was compiled from police reports.
Fulton
Scaggsville Road, 11800 block. Between April 23 and 24, cash, scissors and hair products were taken from a hair salon.
Elkridge, Jessup
Hanover Crossing Way, 6300 block. Be...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Police arrest two in assault on student
Police have arrested two Laurel teens in connection with an assault involving an Atholton High School student last week.
The teens _ a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old male, whose names are not ...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Allowing bicyclists to use busy Route 29 puts them and motorists at a higher risk for accidents, county police say.
"It's just asking for people to die," agrees Columbia resident Jeff Smart, who for 10 years occasionally commuted by bike along Route 2...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Mt. Hebron coach Matt Forsyth's enthusiasm for his team is infectious, and there's good reason to be excited.
Mt. Hebron is on the verge of winning the county for the second time in three years. The Vikings are two games ahead of second-place Atholton...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
When the River Hill girls tennis team defeated Glenelg, 3-2, last month, the Gladiators were without their No. 1 singles player, Marianne Baker, last year's Player of the Year.
When the teams had their rematch April 26, Baker was out again, this time ...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Don't ever accuse Dana Shepherd of throwing like a girl.
That would insult the Oakland Mills sophomore shortstop, who has been playing ball since she was 7 years old. Just watch her field a grounder and throw to first with calm confidence and it's obv...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
River Hill's Matt Hostetler and Chapelgate Christian Academy's Liz Moraz have been named the 2002 Bob Davidson Howard County Scholar Athlete Award winners. Hostetler edged out Oakland Mills' Andrew Croner, while Allison Rabinowitz of Glenelg Country Schoo...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
As far as Long Reach is concerned, the county's athletic calendar is wrong.
March 21 is not the start of the lacrosse season.
To the Lightning, the season began April 23 in a game against Wilde Lake.
"It seems like a horrible thing to ...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Following a 17-2 win over Wilde Lake on April 30, Centennial assistant lacrosse coach Warren Michael picked up a half of a ball that was lying in the grass and tossed it to midfielder Andrew Marshall.
"Hey Andrew, you got the half game ball today," Mi...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Basketball
Washington & Lee senior Jessica Mentz was named the 2002 Virginia Sports Information Directors Association's Player of the Year. The 5-foot-9 forward averaged a double-double of 20 points and 11.8 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from...
Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
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Published May 2, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
At 16, Lindsay Grigoriev has star power, and she is already rubbing shoulders with celebrities.
When Grigoriev stood at the podium to hear her name called as discus champion at the prestigious Penn Relays, she felt a tap on the shoulder from someone w...