Published March 1, 2007 by Howard County Times in Opinion
An information box that accompanied a Feb. 22 story in last week's paper incorrectly identified Del. Elizabeth Bobo's vote on a bill to amend the state's constitution to allow early voting. Bobo voted in favor of the early voting bill.
Corrections and...
Published March 1, 2007 by Howard County Times in Opinion
If my grandmother were still alive, she would be the oldest person I know, and undoubtedly, the wisest, and one of the prettiest. She was born in 1905. I remember her with red hair and freckles, when I was a child, and with a countenance of calm in all si...
Published March 1, 2007 by Howard County Times in Opinion
Retroactive rule-making has no place in our government
Good government must, by definition, serve the will of the people. However, there is no guarantee that the will of the people is always disposed toward good ends. There can be times when, in an at...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
State officials, Cummings come together to combat steroids
I haven't heard of any local athletes on anabolic steroids or other performance enhancing supplements, but research shows it is becoming a problem. Studies by groups like the National Institut...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
Wrestling
It wasn't cross country season, but Hammond senior Devon Gillett felt like he had just run a grueling 5k after defeating Glenelg's Brian Marcoux in the 1A/2A South regional championships in sudden victory, 6-5, after wrestling through three ...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
Ice hockey
Glenelg's quest for a chance at a state championship fell one game and two goals short. The Gladiators lost to South River, 6-4, in the Maryland Scholastic Hockey League state semifinals at The Gardens Ice House last Friday.
South R...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
The wrestling season culminates this weekend with the state tournament at the University of Maryland's Cole Field House.
Bouts begin at 2:30 p.m. on Friday and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Championship finals are scheduled Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. Admission is...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
Girls basketball
The field is rapidly dwindling. After regional quarterfinal games played Feb. 27, Howard County's 12 hopeful teams had been pared down to Atholton and Glenelg in Class 2A South, and Mt. Hebron and River Hill in Class 3A East.
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Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
Wrestling
Like many wrestlers, Atholton senior Ryan Conroy (152 pounds) finds motivation in the 1985 film Vision Quest, about a high school wrestler played by Matthew Modine.
"It really shows the trials and tribulations that we go through," sa...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
Photo of accused teacher indicates a double standard
I am grateful on the one hand and angry on the other. Your articles regarding sex offenses in our schools are welcome, appropriate, perhaps even needed.
But why, when the suspect is a female...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
An information box that accompanied a Feb. 22 story in last week's paper incorrectly identified Del. Elizabeth Bobo's vote on a bill to amend the state's constitution to allow early voting. Bobo voted in favor of the early voting bill.
...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
If my grandmother were still alive, she would be the oldest person I know, and undoubtedly, the wisest, and one of the prettiest. She was born in 1905. I remember her with red hair and freckles, when I was a child, and with a countenance of calm in all si...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Opinion
To keep word, government must enforce its own laws
I am in complete agreement with the Columbia Flier that government should keep its word. That is why I strongly disagree with your Feb. 22 editorial opposing legislation that would effectively prevent...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Arts
There have been movies about the history of slavery in America, but the British slave trade has rarely been a cinematic subject. "Amazing Grace" marks the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade in 1807 and, as its title indicates, t...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Arts
Music from Manhattan
The Manhattan-based duo of violinist Sarah E. Geller and pianist Wenhan Anderson, who performed for a packed house at An die Musik in Baltimore last year, return to perform there again this Friday, March 2 at 8:30 p.m. Geller and ...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Arts
When Tricia Schwaab first read Oscar Wilde's classic 1895 comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest," she was amused by the playwright's wit and humor. Ten years later, she's revisiting the work as director of a new Columbia Community Players production, wh...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Arts
New Movies
"Black Snake Moan" (R). Lurid southern backwoods melodrama with Samuel L. Jackson as a fervently religious blues musician who uses decidedly unconventional means to save the soul of Christina Ricci as a woman prone to misbehave. It's an ext...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Amanda Wessel and Steven Mitzel
Gerald and Mary Jo Wessel, of Ellicott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Wessel, to Steven Mitzel, son of Charles and Irene Mitzel, of New Freedom, Pa.
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Rive...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Verna B. Ames
Verna Belle Ames, of Columbia, died Feb. 16, 2007, at Howard County General Hospital. She was 79.
Born May 18, 1927, in Camden, N.J., to Jerret and Fannie R. Miller, she graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in Baltimore ...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Community
> American Legion Scholarship. The American Legion Incorporated, Post 60, in Laurel, is now accepting applications for their annual Scholarship Awards Program. High school seniors from Reservoir, Hammond, Laurel, Pallotti and Meade high schools or thos...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Community
To submit Up & Coming calendar items: The deadline is 14 days before the 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 H...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Since joining Kindermusik in September, Ellicott City resident Davina Antoine said she's seen a positive change in her 2-year-old son, Kai.
"He's always doing some sort of musical activity, like singing along to the class CDs we listen to at home or p...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Kirsten and Joseph Smith, of Harper's Choice, announce the birth of their daughter, Berkeley Elizabeth Smith, Jan. 15 at 4:50 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Her grandparents are Tom and Robin Branthover, of Kensington, and James and Liz Smith, of Ed...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Community
These groups meet regularly.
> African-American Republican Club of Howard County. First Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. K-M Lakefront Building, 5550 Sterrett Place, Columbia. 410-997-8683.
> Anime Movie Club. First Mondays. Ages 11-17. Screening of ...
Published March 1, 2007 by The Columbia Flier in Education
Three vying for student Board of Education seat
Three Howard County students are vying for a seat on the county's Board of Education next school year.
The victor could be the first student member to exercise a binding vote on board matters, pe...