Published July 6, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
Troy Weaver and Bernie Dancel were incorrectly identified in a June 29 sports photo. Dancel is on the right.
The June 29 editorial, "CA should have heard from pediatrician," incorrectly identified Diane McDonald's position within the Maryland chapter ...
Published July 6, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
OUR VIEW
Now it's every bit as easy to put that soda can into a bin or bag as it is to toss it into the garbage.
County officials tell us that a new plant in Elkridge makes it possible for residents to recycle cans, bottles, newsprint and card...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
My affection for the Eyre family goes back 30 some years. But that's just half of the years that this family-run business has been providing travel and transportation so close to home.
It's been nearly 60 years ago that Harry and Mary K. Eyre f...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
If your child has not participated in a vacation Bible school, it's not too late. The First Baptist Church will be meeting tonight and tomorrow night, beginning at 6:30 p.m., for the final days of its VBS.
This VBS is for children in first thro...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
April Sadowsky and Paul Twining
Curt and Reg Sadowsky, of Dickinson, N.D., announce the engagement of their daughter, April Sadowsky, to Paul Twining, son of Donald and Bonnie McNamee, of Ellicott City.
The bride-to-be earned a bachelor's degr...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
Tessa Loazer, of the St. Louis School in Clarksville, has been accepted to the People to People World Leadership Forum scheduled for April 2-8, 2007, in Washington, D.C. Participants will earn high school credit while studying leadership and learning abou...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
M. Katherine Bathgate
M. Katherine Bathgate of Granite, formerly of Howard County, died June 24, 2006, at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown. She was 56.
Born July 28, 1949, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and M.K. Ger...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
On one side of the gym at Oakland Mills High School June 29, a group of young wrestlers are listening as coaches tell them how to perform specific techniques.
As they are practicing those same techniques moments later, one of the students looks up at ...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
Back in early June, you may have read the spread in the paper about Destination Imagination, an "international program designed to foster creativity and problem-solving in elementary to university level students." Several teams from local elementary sc...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
These groups meet regularly.
> A Novel Idea. 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.
> Breastfeeding ...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
Congratulations and best wishes go to Alta Shelton, who celebrated her 100th birthday July 5.
Alta has lived in Cooksville for 30 years. She worked at Hutzler's department store for 35 years.
Alta was a regular member of Glenelg United ...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
Maureen O'Hagan, of Scaggsville, recently graduated with a master's degree in social work from The Catholic University of America.
Joseph Benedetti recently graduated from The Catholic University of America with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. The...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
Colonial Landing, the apartment homes for seniors, is celebrating its 10th year in Elkridge. Wow, most of us still consider it to be the new building around town. My, how time flies.
To celebrate the occasion, a "cocktail party" was recently he...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
Nine-year-old Olivia Miller recently cut her hair for Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides hair pieces to financially disadvantaged children 18 years and younger who suffer from long-term medical hair loss.
Olivia learned about...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
Some of my fondest childhood memories of summer were the experiences I had at camp. Spending a week away from home, making new friends and participating in a range of activities all added up to a terrific week.
Howard County 4-H sponsors a week...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
Naomi and Michael Crosen, of Glenwood, announce the birth of their son, Brayden Matthew Crosen, at 9:13 a.m. June 12. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. His grandparents are Patrick and Ann Harrison, of Little Rock, Ark., and Donald and Leslie Crosen, of Glen...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Community
Hazy, hot and humid as a typical Maryland summer day was July 4. But, of course, the Fourth of July is not your typical day. It's a grand celebration of community.
I like to arrive at Clarksville Middle School early to chat with participants as...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Education
The race for five open seats on the Howard County Board of Education will include a September primary election to narrow the pool of candidates to 10, or two contestants for each seat.
As of the July 3 filing deadline, 14 people had declared their can...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
It's probably possible to get a bad meal in France, but you can't prove it by me. When we visited a few years ago, even the McDonald's outside of the Versailles Palace featured gorgeous looking roast chicken. And wine.
We didn't eat there, thou...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Traditional tapenades are made with olives. This one is based on fresh, ripe tomatoes. Accompany with toasted French bread croutons, either plain or brushed with garlic butter before being lightly toasted.
Instead of glopping the tapenades into a plai...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
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. Events in Howard County or sponsored by Howar...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
For most of its history, Portugal has been an agricultural nation. When the Romans introduced the Portuguese to viticulture, an enthusiastic people embraced the vine to such a degree that Emperor Domitian had to reduce the number of Portuguese vineyard...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
I have seg-sy legs and you (probably) don't.
Furthermore, I have the credentials to prove it: a shiny black-and-shocking pink ID card earned by two hours of rolling around downtown Annapolis - narrow brick sidewalks, cobblestone streets, gawking touri...
Published July 13, 2006 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Although it is more in the European tradition for a salad to follow the main course and serve as a palate cleanser, celebrate your own independence by deciding whether it should precede, accompany or follow the pasta.
4 small heads hearts of romaine...