Capital (Annapolis) back issues from April 2004:
Tree Talk: Flowering dogwood: A spring beauty
Apr 01, 2004; ... Flowering dogwood, Cornus florida, is one of America's mostpopular ornamental trees. More than 20 cultivars of flowering dogwood are commercially soldin the United States. The springtime displays of flowering dogwoodsrange from pure white through pink to deep salmon in ...
Palmeiro feels more at ease with Orioles
Apr 01, 2004; ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Rafael Palmeiro thought he was headed homewhen he left the Baltimore Orioles to sign with Texas after the 1998season. Five years later, Palmeiro realizes that playing at home isn't thesame as feeling at home. Back in Baltimore after signing a $4.5 ...
Outdoors: Talking smack about decline of mack
Apr 01, 2004; ... If only Boston mackerel could be managed like bass, especiallylargemouths, we'd be in fishing heaven. But, they can't so we'll haveto make do. There's much going on in bass management these days, which we'llget into in a moment, but first there's the phone report fromBaltimorean ...
Thompson drives S. River to victory
Apr 01, 2004 ... Senior outfielder Casey Thompson went 2-for-3 with three RBIs andthree runs scored to lead host South River to a 17-7 victory overSouthern. First baseman Casey Baker delivered a clutch bases-loaded doublein the bottom of the sixth for the Seahawks took a commanding 8-1lead after ...
Around The Park: Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, `Twain Gang' come to Severna Park Middle School
Apr 01, 2004; ... It was 15 minutes before show time Saturday night and theatmosphere was relaxed and composed backstage at Severna Park MiddleSchool. The cast of 95 boys and girls was preparing for its thirdnight of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," the spring musical producedby the parent-run Spartan ...
Transfer gives boost to unbeaten Cougars
Apr 01, 2004; ... Chesapeake baseball coach Jim Simms received a late Christmas giftor at the very least an early Easter present when junior JakeShibilski joined his talented squad this spring after transferring tothe Pasadena school to study the Russian language. Shibilski is the kind of gift that ...
Green Hornets: Under-10 Falcons soccer team starts AAYSL season
Apr 01, 2004; ... The Severna Park Falcons under-10 AAYSL Division 1 boys' soccerteam opened its season with a 1-0-1 record last weekend. Its first game was a 0-0 tie against the Broadneck Eagles.Although the Falcons had a penalty shot, they just couldn't seem tofind the back of the net. In ...
Wife pleads for slaying suspect
Apr 01, 2004; ... A year ago, Yvette Stevens and her husband were raising eightchildren in Annapolis. Today, she's living in northern Idaho, a single parent to three ofthe kids. And her husband is dead. Howard Eugene Stevens, 36, was shot and killed seven months agooutside a city American ...
School Digest
Apr 01, 2004 ... Kindergarten orientation Germantown Elementary School invites all prospectiveprekindergarten and kindergarten students and their parents to anorientation session at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the media center at theschool, 1411 Cedar Park Road. The children will join ...
Prep Schedule: Aril 1
Apr 01, 2004 ... TODAY BOYS LACROSSE John Carroll at AACS, 4 Dulaney at North County, 7:15 BASEBALL Calvary Baptist at Carroll Chritian, 3:30 GIRLS LACROSSE Kent Island at Chesapeake, 5 Wilde Lake at North County, ...
Calendar: April 1
Apr 01, 2004 ... TOMORROW'S EVENTS CRAFT SALE, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., by Bay Country Crafters, Baldwin Hall,corner of Millersville Road and Route 178, Millersville. 410-271-5445. RESALE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE, to benefit Partners in Care, 10 a.m.-4p.m., First Mariner Plaza, Ritchie Highway and White ...
South River Track & Field Outlook
Apr 01, 2004 ... Coach: Carrie Hatfield, 3rd year Top Boys: Andrew Madison (Jr., distance); Steve Marino (Sr.,distance); Troy Norton (Jr., sprints/hurdles); Ryan Toft (Jr.,sprints); Keith Downing (Jr., sprints); Jon Zwainz (Sr., throws);Paul Lauffler (Sr., throws); Conor Wicklund (Sr., throws); ...
For The Record: Property sold
Apr 01, 2004 ... recently: --- Key: Address, selling price, style of house, bedrooms, full baths,half baths, and acreage. ANNAPOLIS 156 Williams Drive - $340,000; Rancher; 3, 3/0; .19. 721 Glenwood St. - $220,000; Cape Cod; 3, 2/0; .15. 1220 N Gemini Drive No. 64 - ...
Fooling around on April Fool's
Apr 01, 2004; ... The top 10 fools according to the fifth annual April Fool's DayPoll are: 1. Singer Michael Jackson 2. Singer Janet Jackson 3. Homemaking icon Martha Stewart 4. Singer Britney Spears 5. Accused murderer Scott Peterson 6. Basketball player Kobe ...
For The Record: Building Permits
Apr 01, 2004 ... ANNAPOLIS 1776 Holly Beach Farm Road, Jeffrey Zients, addition, $17,830. 1168 River Bay Road, Helen Hoerichs, replace pier, $12,000. 344 Severn Road, Epping Forest Inc., sprinklers, $3,000. 1253-1248 Destiny Circle, Pulte Home Corp., houses-each, ...
For The Record: Divorces
Apr 01, 2004 ... Grace Powell Stevenson from Timothy Mark Stevenson Harry Creed from Brenda Creed Andrew Appiah-Kesse from Eunice J. Appiah-Kesse Sherry Ann Gore from Steven Lee Gore Sherry Lynn Radcliffe from James Leroy Radcliffe Kathryn Emma Taylor from Scott Michael ...
For The Record: Drinking & Driving
Apr 01, 2004 ... March 29: ___ Key: pbj, probation before judgment; dui, driving under theinfluence; dwi, driving while intoxicated; bac, blood alcohol level;AA, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings required; vip, victim impact panel;aetd, alcohol evaluation/treatment as directed; csh, ...
Our say: Why does school system have money for board junket?
Apr 01, 2004 ... THERE ARE good reasons the National School Boards Associationadvises its members to be upfront and announce publicly that they'regoing to the association's national conference, which this year washeld in Orlando, Fla. It's possible those reasons are better appreciated now by the ...
Birds reap major benefits from minors
Apr 02, 2004; ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Once considered to be a vast wasteland ofunrealized potential, the Baltimore Orioles' minor league system hasbecome a major source of talent for the parent club. Three pitchers in the starting rotation worked their way throughBaltimore's farm system, ...
Military News: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Seth M. Waple has graduatedfrom basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio,Texas. Airman Waple is the son of Alan and Sherrill Waple of Arnold and a2001 graduate of Broadneck High School. *** Army Pvt. Delante ...
Arundel Digest: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... Ferndale home gutted by blaze Sixty county firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze that gutted ahouse in Ferndale last night. The fire at 1210 Branch Lane started about 7:55 p.m., and a secondalarm was called five minutes later, bringing additional units to ...
Wild Birds shop notes anniversary
Apr 02, 2004; ... About 40 people gathered outside Wild Birds Unlimited at theVillage at Waugh Chapel Saturday for the wild bird exhibit thatkicked off the store's first anniversary celebration. Lloyd Tydings, a naturalist with the Carrie Murray Nature Centerof Baltimore, showed a hawk, a turkey ...
DINING OUT: Breathtaking views found at Hemingway's
Apr 02, 2004; ... WHAT: Hemingway's WHERE: Pier One Road, Stevensville TELEPHONE:401-643-2722 HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m.-10p.m. Friday and Saturday HANDICAPPED ACCESS: Yes CREDIT CARDS: YesRESERVATIONS: Yes If you're looking for a room with a view, you'll find it hard tobeat ...
Daytripping: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... Maryland EAST COAST DECOY ANNUAL BUY-SELL-SWAP, TODAY-TOMORROW, St.Michaels Motor Inn, St. Michaels. 410-745-3333. ANNUAL CHESTERTOWN ARTS LEAGUE 56TH ANNUAL OPEN JURIED ART SHOW,THROUGH APRIL 19, Washington College, Gibson Fine Arts Building,Chestertown. Noon-3 p.m. daily ....
Announcements: April 1
Apr 01, 2004 ... Rare collection The National Cryptologic Museum Foundation has acquired DavidKahn's collection of rare books, notes, journals and manuscriptsrelating to cryptology. The collection is undergoing inventory before being added to themuseum holdings. Upon completion, select pieces ...
Arundel Digest: April 1
Apr 01, 2004 ... Grease fire destroys Severna Park home A kitchen grease fire destroyed a Severna Park house last night. The fire at 481 McBride Lane started about 7:20 p.m. ResidentsMilton Jones and his wife, Virginia White-Jones, planned to stay withfamily, said Lt. George Wiseman, a county ...
For The Record: Marriage Licenses
Apr 01, 2004 ... Hernandez, Jason, 35, Fredericksburg, Va., and McLaurin-Crawley,Adrianne, 42, Pikesville. Haines, David, 31, Parkville, and Lowinger, Amanda, 22, Parkville. Bianchi, Marc, 27, Glen Burnie, and O'Connell, Courtney, 27, GlenBurnie. Muir, Scott, 27, Pasadena, and Krueger, ...
Around South County: Celebrating the arts at South River
Apr 01, 2004; ... South River High's production of "Oliver!" opened last weekend torave reviews. The 25-member cast gave a polished, professionalperformance. If you weren't among the lucky ones to see it, you have anotherchance to catch it this weekend. Director Bob Garman decided to go for a ...
Readers' views: April 1
Apr 01, 2004 ... Lee farm The Capital (Dec. 9) described as "controversial" the 2002rezoning of Lee farm in Edgewater, from residential R-1 tocommercial. It is likely to become even more controversial. The developers now want to rewrite the private covenants theyagreed to with neighboring ...
April 1obituaries
Apr 01, 2004 ... Eleanor Dosh Eleanor Trapnell Hilleary Dorsey Dosh, 91, of Catonsville andEpping Forest, died of heart failure March 31 at Bon Secours Hospitalin Baltimore. Mrs. Dosh, who was known as "Polly," was born in Montclair, N.J.,the daughter of Joseph Trapnell Jr. and Laura Virginia ...
State troubles get a night off
Apr 01, 2004; ... Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. took a trip through "middle Annapolis"last night, in search of a compromise to get slot machines legalizedin Maryland. With Samwise Steele - Lt. Gov. Michael Steele - and a band ofmerry slots supporters called the "Fellowship of the Ka-Ching" by ...
A lighter foot can mean a heavier wallet
Apr 01, 2004; ... The Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal TradeCommission offer these tips for cutting your spending on gas: -- Keep your speed around 60 mph on highways. Every 5 mph overthat speed is like spending an extra 10 cents a gallon on gas. -- Combine several errands into ...
Are new Parole plans for real?
Apr 01, 2004; ... By next year, dilapidated Parole Plaza could be demolished to makeway for a hip, high-end urban village, complete with shopping center,apartment complex and convention center. Really. It's not an April Fools' Day joke. But after years of similar - and ultimately false - ...
Athletes add variety to spice up sports life
Apr 01, 2004 ... It's time to look at some Anne Arundel County people and some whomade a name here in our county doing things other places. It always seems rather amazing how many of those people surfacefrom one week to the next. And it's surprising how many differentthings we can find them doing ...
Brice's three scores propel AACC women
Apr 01, 2004 ... Kristin Brice had three goals and two assists to lead host AnneArundel Community College lacrosse team to a 14-1 victory over CCBC-Essex in women's lacrosse yesterday. Jamie Lupinek had two goals and two assists for Anne Arundel (3-0), with Megan Pappafotis adding two goals and two ...
Families camp out to buy new homes
Apr 01, 2004; ... Gloria Jackson bides her time during her stakeout, writing papersfor a college class, reading and napping. A few feet ahead of her, a south county mom is passing the hoursreading "The DaVinci Code," working crossword puzzles and snacking ongrapes. The women aren't waiting for ...
For kids, moving may sound worse than it is
Apr 01, 2004 ... For children, "moving" might just be one of the most horriblewords in the world. As soon as they hear it, they picture big boxes,big moving men, a house where they don't know where anything is and aclassroom filled with unfamiliar faces. Basically, they've got it right. But ...
Gonzalez keys Saints' blasting of McDonogh
Apr 01, 2004 ... Senior midfielder Kelly Gonzalez fired in four goals and assistedtwo others as St. Mary's routed McDonogh 16-3 in an IAAM A Conferencegirls lacrosse matchup yesterday. Senior attack Jenna Huard had three goals and an assist while KimiPastrana and Bridget Noon both contributed two ...
He who laughs will last
Apr 01, 2004 ... Did you hear the one about the lady who walked into apsychologist's office and said, "Doctor, I have a problem. SometimesI think I'm a cat." The psychologist, alarmed by her complaint, asked her, "When didthis start?" "When I was a kitten," the woman replied. By the ...
House to Ehrlich: Fix budget gap
Apr 01, 2004; ... House Democratic leaders yesterday challenged Gov. Robert L.Ehrlich Jr. to find a "comprehensive solution" that includes taxincreases to plug a continuing budget hole that could expand to $1.3billion in 2009. But moments later Mr. Ehrlich reiterated his refusal to consideran ...
In tune with the family
Apr 01, 2004; ... What better way to promote family harmony than to make harmony? So says retired Annapolis Police Lt. Robert Beans of Riva. He ought to know. Eight of his children play music together in a group called TheAngel Ensemble, and three younger ones are learning instruments ...
Sept. 11 panelist blames leaders
Apr 01, 2004; ... The nation's leaders failed miserably before and after the attackson the World Trade Center and Pentagon, former secretary of the NavyJohn Lehman told a symposium in Annapolis last night. Mr. Lehman - who served during the Reagan administration and is amember of the bipartisan ...
Lee propels Southern run
Apr 01, 2004 ... A.J. Lee was a triple-winner on the boys side while Ashley Riggsand Jessica Ablonczy were double-winners on the girls side asSouthern swept a quad meet at Glen Burnie yesterday. Lee took first in the 100 dash, long jump and high jump as theBulldogs' boys scored 87 points. Devin ...
Maryland football takes cue from hoop success
Apr 01, 2004; ... COLLEGE PARK - As spring football practice begins at theUniversity of Maryland, you could reasonably describe the Terrapinsas "The Young and the Restless." The players are young; head coach Ralph Friedgen is restless. Only 11 starters (including both kickers) return from the ...
Merits of adding southbound bus route debated
Apr 01, 2004; ... A meeting last night to solicit ideas for stops along a new busroute into Deale and Shady Side drew an unexpected suggestion: Don'tsend the bus into south county at all. Many of the 20 or so people who attended the meeting at GalesvilleMemorial Hall spoke out in favor the service, ...
Prep Notebook: MIAA to address lacrosse safety issues
Apr 01, 2004; ... Safety is becoming more and more of an issue in the sport oflacrosse, particularly at the scholastic level. The girls lacrosse players are already wearing goggles to protectthe players' eyes in the event they are hit by a ball or a stick. Now, following the recent death of a ...
Models light up catwalk at SPHS fashion show
Apr 01, 2004; ... The scene could have been plucked straight from prom night as morethan 20 girls crammed into a room, frantically pinning dresses,styling hair and fixing makeup in preparation for their big night. But instead of heading to the dance floor, the students strutteddown the catwalk for ...
N. County recovers against Glen Burnie
Apr 01, 2004; ... Glen Burnie's softball team got an opportunity most teams in thecounty don't get when it scored two first-inning runs yesterdayagainst North County ace Beth Mullins under rainy and coldconditions. However, the Knights quickly showed why they are ranked No. 1 andare defending ...
New software protects scenic roads
Apr 01, 2004; ... A cutting-edge computer program mix of text and video unveiledthis morning will help Anne Arundel County planners judge the impactof new development on centuries-old scenic roads, mostly in southcounty. Using a $70,000 grant from the Maryland Historical Trust andsoftware linked ...
O's Daal to miss at least 3 months
Apr 01, 2004; ... FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Baltimore Orioles left-hander Omar Daalwill miss at least three months after undergoing arthroscopic surgeryon his left shoulder. The procedure was performed in Alabama by Dr. James Andrews onTuesday. Andrews cleaned up a frayed rotator cuff and repaired ...
Political Notes: Paper election results bills being diluted
Apr 01, 2004 ... EDITOR'S NOTE: Political Notes is a periodic compilation ofpolitical news items.--- Bills to require touch-screen voting machines to produce paperrecords of votes are going through the General Assembly, but theterms are being diluted. House Bill 53, which was filed before the ...
Running: Politics, running often a good mix
Apr 01, 2004; ... In another week or so, unless they go into overtime, the MarylandGeneral Assembly will adjourn the 2004 session. Other than the pushto make lacrosse the state team sport, I don't see much in athleticspopping out of the legislative hopper. I did come upon a couple of tangentially ...
Severn golfers roll to victory
Apr 01, 2004 ... Six golfers earned the maximum three points as Severn scored adecisive 21-0 victory over Baltimore Lutheran in a private schoolmatch at Towson Golf and Country Club. Christian Freymeyer, Adam Wieczorek, Mike Heslin, D.J. Baines,Carey Nichols and Tyler Nichols all swept their ...
Southern's Jones no-hits S. River
Apr 01, 2004 ... Senior pitcher Brett Jones was brilliant in hurling a no-hitterwith five strikeouts and only one walk to lead Southern High to a 5-0 shutout of archrival South River yesterday afternoon. Jones augmented his gem by also going 2-4 with a solo home run inthe seventh inning to cement ...
Behind The Microphones: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... Showtimes and acts are subject to change. Call to confirm.TODAY ACME BAR & GRILL, 163 Main St., Annapolis. Dean Rosenthal, 6-9p.m. 410-280-6486. ARMADILLO'S, 132 Dock St., Annapolis. The Shelly Coats, 9:30 p.m.410-280-0028. CAFE IGUANA, 1533 Postal Road, Chester. Sunny ...
Coming Up: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... Donation Day for cancer The Caring Collection, a nonprofit organization that raises fundsfor specific equipment for cancer research and patient care, willhold its annual Donation Day at 2 p.m. April 25, when funds raised bythe sale of the organization's stained glass artwork will ...
Cover Story: Racing at Roedown
Apr 02, 2004; ... WHAT: 30th annual Marlborough Hunt Races at Roedown. WHERE: Roedown Farm, Wayson Road, Davidsonville. WHEN: Sunday, rain or shine. Gates open at 10 a.m.; first race atnoon. ADMISSION: $5 per person, free for children under age 6. PARKING: General passenger vehicle ...
Child's Play: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... Intro to fly fishing Annapolis Recreation and Parks is inviting students in fifth,sixth and seventh grade to participate in a beginner's fly fishingcourse to be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 6 to May 11, atWaterworks Park on Defense Highway. Great Feathers Fly Shop ...
Police Beat: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... ANNAPOLIS AREA Building evacuated A chemical odor caused anevacuation of the Sajak Pavilion at Anne Arundel Medical Center thismorning. Capt. Lee Cornwell, a county Fire Department spokesman, said thecause of the odor was unclear. The call came in about 9:15 a.m. A hospital ...
Fixing furniture
Apr 02, 2004 ... "To repair (verb): To restore by replacing a part or puttingtogether what is torn or broken." _ Merriam-Webster Dictionary By ELLEN M. SCARANO Staff Writer The legs are loose, the old finish is dull or chipping, or piecesare broken off. The first thought is ...
Summer Camps: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... SOCCER: South County Soccer Camp, June 21-25, July 19-23 and Aug.2-6 for boys and girls ages 5-14. A High School Prep Camp will beheld Aug. 9-13. The camp focuses entirely on player development. For information, visit www.southcountysoccer.com or contact KathyWayson, ...
Recreation Roundup: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... CHESAPEAKE CHIEFS HOCKEY: The Chesapeake Bay Chiefs are holdingtryouts the week of May 10 for the 2004-2005 PeeWee, Bantam andMidget travel teams. For a registration package, contact JosephEverett, 410-674-0103 or visit www.chesbaychiefs.com. SENIOR BASEBALL: Anne Arundel County ...
Volunteers Needed: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... South River The South River Federation will conduct Project Clean Stream attwo locations from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow. Volunteers are needed inthe Chevy's parking lot just east of Annapolis Harbour Center onRoute 2 and at Camp Barrett off Chesterfield Road in Crownsville. For ...
After Dark: Weather right for night out
Apr 02, 2004; ... Happy Friday! Welcome back to "After Dark," your weekly guide tonightlife (and occasionally daylife) in Annapolis and Anne ArundelCounty. Before I write another sentence, I want to remind you thatSunday marks the beginning of daylight-saving time, so don't forgetto set your clocks ...
Movie Listings: April 2
Apr 02, 2004 ... ANNAPOLIS CINEMA GRILL Forest Plaza 410-2-MOVIES Something's Gotta Give (PG-13) Daily: 7 p.m. Cheaper by the Dozen (PG) Tomorrow: 1:30, 4 p.m.; Sunday: 4 p.m. The Haunted Mansion (PG) Tomorrow: 1, 3:30 p.m.; Sunday: 3:30 p.m. The Last Samurai (R) ...