Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
MY PET WORLD
Q: My 10-year-old cat began to over-groom himself a year ago. The vet diagnosed this as psychogenic alopecia. I was told not to worry. A checkup showed the cat had hyperthyroidism and he's doing fine on methimazole, but the excessive groo...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
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 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
J. Patrick's Irish Pub, 1371 Andre Street, Baltimore. 410-244-8613. Monday nights, traditional Irish music session for beginners and intermediate players. Tuesday nights, traditional Irish music session with Laura Byrne and Jim Eagan. Thursday nights, tra...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
What does it say about us that "No Country For Old Men" is the best American movie in ages? For starters, it says we like watching stories with decisive lead characters who sometimes act outside the law in the belief -- often fatally misguided -- that the...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
FRONT BURNER
Back in the last century, my culinary interests included yeast, the kind that goes in bread. Coincidentally, a quasi-franchise bread- making method was circulating in the area and classes were being offered at my local community center. W...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Three more high schools threw their hats into the ring of 2007-08 Cappies contenders this month as the contest deadline looms.
Formally known among high schools as the Critics and Awards Program, it was designed back in 1999 to raise the bar on health...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
NEW MOVIES
"Doomsday" (R). Not reviewed. Neil Marshall, Marc Wolff and Jason Xenopolous direct this action-adventure yarn about an elite group of specialists who try and stop a lethal virus from spreading. Opens Friday, March 14.
"Dr. Seuss' H...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
So much emphasis understandably is placed on Jewish suffering during World War II that not enough attention has been paid to the extent to which Jews fought back.
That's what prompted "Ours to Fight For: American Jews in the Second World War," a natio...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
It's easy to get animated when talking about the animated comedy "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!," because its source is a children's book that has delighted generations of readers. In fact, it would be difficult to find anybody who doesn't respond favora...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
LEISURE TIME
This year's edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus rolls into Baltimore Wednesday-Sunday, March 12-23, at the 1st Mariner Arena. As in years past, there will be an array of clowns and animals; this year's edition wil...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Looking for a respite from the winter doldrums and a glimpse of color, hope, and light-hearted entertainment? "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is back at Toby's -- The Dinner Theatre of Columbia, bringing the scent of spring blossoms and a y...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in News
Howard County officials are looking to boost county revenue by about $600,000 in the coming year, and in years to follow, by changing the manner in which the county's recordation tax is collected.
Currently, the Clerk of the Court for Howard County co...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in News
The following is compiled from police reports. The Howard County Times includes descriptions of perpetrators only when the description makes identification possible.
Elkridge, Jessup
Montgomery Road, 8300 block, 3:50 p.m. March 10. Blue 2007 T...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in News
Dear Friends,
This is the time of the year that I am usually looking forward to a new season and gathering ideas for spring recipes for our Passover and Easter menus. However, it seems that this is no ordinary year. I have a heavy sense of foreboding....
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in News
Alonzo Powell had just stood up from the table where he was eating dinner last Saturday afternoon, March 8, when the sky outside of his house turned from blue to dark gray.
Suddenly, a strong gust of wind swept past his house on Daisy Road in Woodbine...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Girls basketball
The easy games are a thing of the past, now it is time for some serious basketball among equals. State championship bragging rights are at stake.
Undefeated Mt. Hebron and Atholton, last year's Class 2A state champion, will ca...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Submitting sports results
The deadline for submitting sports copy is noon on Mondays. We prefer e-mail (howardcountysports@patuxent.com) or fax (410-997-4564). Questions? Call 410-730-3990, Ext. 1282.
Cheerleading
Maryland Unique All-S...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Wrestling
For River Hill junior Scott Mantua (112), this wasn't his first rodeo. Last year he won a state championship in his first year of high school wrestling.
"I wasn't nervous at all. Being there last year, seeing all the cameras and all ...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Submitting sports notices
The deadline for submitting sports copy is noon Monday. We prefer e-mail (howardcountysports@patuxent.com) or fax (410-997-4564). Questions? Call 410-730-3990, Ext. 1282.
Track and field
The Junior Striders sp...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Girls basketball
Quick pass. Open player. Easy basket. Buzzer. Regional championship.
That sums up the essence of Mt. Hebron's first regional title since 1995. What the brief bottom line synopsis leaves out, though, is the utter disbelief of t...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Boys basketball
When Long Reach steps on the floor Thursday, March 13 at the University of Maryland's Comcast Center for the Class 3A state semifinals, the Lightning will be the third team from Howard County in as many years to play in the state's fin...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Boys basketball
It took a pair of big second-half runs and some clutch foul shooting, but Long Reach is heading back to the Comcast Center.
Two years removed from their run to the first basketball state title in school history, the Lightning e...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Parents should be involved, but not interfere, in children's sports
I find it fascinating that some of the most interesting presentations that I have attended over the years are given to smallish gatherings. I don't know if the word didn't get out on ...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Wrestling
One by one, Glenelg hands were raised in triumph before the cheering masses, a scene in stark contrast to one year ago at Cole Field House, when one by one the Gladiators fell in defeat.
"Last year was the benchmark. We really had to...
Published March 13, 2008 by Howard County Times in Sports
Wrestling
State Tournament, March 7-8 at Cole Field House
Class 1A/2A team scores: 1. Glenelg, 134.5 points; 6. River Hill, 70.5; 12. Hammond, 43; 13. Oakland Mills, 42; 39. (tie) Marriotts Ridge, 12; 56. (tie) Mt. Hebron, 0.
Individua...