Published April 22, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News, Crime, Community
The first thing police Pfc. Jose Marichal did when he learned he had been named the Howard County Police Department's Officer of the Year for 2009 was call his father, a 30-year veteran of the police department in Boston, where Marichal grew up.
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Published April 22, 2010 by The Columbia Flier in News
During challenging economic times, nonprofit organizations must rely even more than usual on volunteer support. At the Columbia Festival of the Arts, that has certainly proven to be the case in recent years. ...
Published April 22, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in Business, News
When Yogini Dahiwadkar was trying to teach her then 4-year-old daughter Aboli her native tongue of Marathi, she found that her preschooler would often get frustrated.
The Ellicott City resident, 36, tried to teach Aboli, now 7, the Indian langua...
Published April 22, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in Education, Community
Storyteller Louise Rollins asked a group of children to sign their names using American Sign Language, and 3-year-old Ella Howarth responded with a proficiently signed E-L-L-A.
Ella was one of two hearing children in a group of five participating in a...
Published April 22, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News
Over the past few decades, the U.S. medical establishment has grown more accepting of the alternative medical therapies -- acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy -- offered at Tai Sophia. But some skepticism remains.
The American Academy of Pedi...
Published April 22, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in Education, News
Gov. Martin O'Malley this week tapped Edmund "Skip" Coale III, of Highland, to join Howard Community College's Board of Trustees.
The appointment will take effect July 1 when current board Chairman T. James Truby's term expires.
The ...
Published April 22, 2010 by The Columbia Flier, Howard County Times in News, Education
Howard Community College appointed Sharon Pierce as the institution's new vice president of Academic Affairs.
Pierce, who serves as chairwaoman of the college's Health Sciences division, will replace Ron Roberson when he retires in June.
The vic...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times, The Columbia Flier in Education
The science classroom is as big as all outdoors at Dunloggin Middle School.
For the past five years, seventh-grade students at the Ellicott City school have worked on an environmental restoration project at the stream behind the school. This year...
Published April 22, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Education
Be respectful, be responsible and be ready -- those are the three rules for the homework club Side by Side and Southern Management Corp. started for 21 Laurel Elementary School students.
The nonprofit organization and the residential property manageme...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times in Business, Promotions
Business Women's Network of Howard County -- Promotes and supports professional women in their careers and provides a network of women who have a significant impact on the business environment in Howard County. Third Wednesday, luncheon meetings. Hilton ...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community
Glenelg High School -- Class of 1978 50-year birthday/class reunion will be held May 29, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $40 per person. Sonoma's Bar and Grille, 7284 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Registration, 8 p.m.; buffet, 8:30 p.m.; and disc jockey, 9:30 p.m. Cheryl Be...
As his term comes to a close, Prince George's County Council Chair Thomas Dernoga said he has two goals: Eliminate furloughs for county employees and fully fund the maintenance efforts planned for the school system.
Now, he can say his first goal is a...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times in Business, Promotions
Success In Style announced that Faye McNierney is the winner of its annual Volunteer of the Year award. McNierney was presented with the award at Success In Style's ninth annual Spring Fashion Event, held last month.
Success In Style provides busi...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community
East Columbia Branch -- 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700.
*Anime Club -- Thu., April 22, 7 p.m. Meet fellow fans, enjoy a movie and snacks. Ages 13-17.
*Howard County's Relay for Life -- Tue., April 27, 6 p.m. Team meeting and b...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community
These groups meet regularly.
Activity Pals -- For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, go shopping, sight-see, dine out and more. 301-596-6385.
The Bain Center -- 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213.
Ea...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community
These groups meet regularly.
Al-Anon -- Fridays and Sundays, 7 p.m. Helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Laurel Regional Hospital, 7300 Van Dusen Road, Laure...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community
Army Maj. Jason Baker returned to Fort Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, after being deployed to Afghanistan for one year.
He is the son of Cornelia Williams, of Hampton, Va., and nephew of Daryl Williams, of Ellicott City.
The major gradu...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community
ASSE -- Offers qualified high school students the opportunity to spend an academic year, three-month program or summer holiday in Europe, Asia, North and South America, New Zealand, Australia or South Africa. Students 15-18 years old qualify on the basis ...
Published April 22, 2010 by Howard County Times in Community
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50+ Professionals -- Singles social group for professionals ages 50 and up. New members are currently being accepted. Group meets for social events such as happy hours, brunches, dinners, theater, concerts, book clubs and more. 410-813-4071...
Laurel officials are in the process of determining where, when and if speed cameras should be installed in the city to address speeding problems in areas where they have received complaints from residents, such as Sandy Spring Road, Route 198, Cherry Lane...
Published April 22, 2010 by Laurel Leader in News, Crime
Laurel police report felonies, arrests and property crimes. Howard County police report major crimes, break-ins and car thefts. Prince George's County police report violent crimes and property crimes.
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Published April 22, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Opinion
Editorial
Mounting speed cameras in Laurel may not turn out to be a moneymaker, as some suggest, but there's no question it would generate some safety on our streets.
Studies, such as one done in 200...
Published April 22, 2010 by Laurel Leader in Opinion
Dunking her tea bag of organic chamomile into hot water, Laverne Debnam opens up about a wide universe of topics. In one way or another, they all center on personal development, how to complete the mad dash that is life on planet Earth.
Debnam, of...
Published April 22, 2010 by The Columbia Flier in Community
Glenelg High School -- Class of 1978 50-year birthday/class reunion will be held May 29, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $40 per person. Sonoma's Bar and Grille, 7284 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. Registration, 8 p.m.; buffet, 8:30 p.m.; and disc jockey, 9:30 p.m. Cheryl Be...