Capital (Annapolis) back issues from January 2009:
Sources say: Officials resolve to spend less, eat less
Jan 02, 2009 ... EDITOR'S NOTE: Sources Say is a behind-the-scenes look at localnewsmakers and events. If you have information to share, call 410-280-5912 or e-mail capstaff@capitalgazette.com. --- It seems that many officials throughout the area, whether in thecounty government, school ...
Letters to the Editor
Jan 02, 2009 ... Public housing You presented a series of articles on public housing in Annapolis(The Sunday Capital, Dec. 14, and The Capital, Dec. 15 and 16). Public housing in general is a complex topic that instantlyinvokes strong emotions from all spectrums of the community ....
Punishing Patriots: Old Mill wrestlers aim high with early success
Jan 02, 2009; ... While many teams are licking their wounds, Old Mill is savoringits dominance. With a 34-18 victory over Archbishop Spalding last week, thePatriots headed into the holiday break with a 10-1 mark - its onlysetback coming at the Border Wars. After winning its 19th county ...
Arnold teen marches on in band, academics
Jan 02, 2009; ... Brian Stevens brings on the music as a member of the AnnapolisArea Christian School marching band. He has found his place as anhonor roll student and as the third generation to work in his familybusiness, Stevens Hardware. And he accomplishes all of this while meeting the ...
Political notes: Baker, Duckworth to speak to GOP
Jan 02, 2009 ... EDITOR'S NOTE: Political Notes is a periodic compilation ofpolitical news items. --- Carol Baker, director of the county Department of Aging, andRobert Duckworth, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will be the guestspeakers at Anne Arundel County Senior Republican Club meeting at ...
Around Annapolis: Rolling Knolls sets New Year's example
Jan 02, 2009; ... Still looking for inspiration for a New Year's resolution?Consider that in the fall, students at Rolling Knolls ElementarySchool gathered outside to bury their "I can'ts." They wrote down their self-imposed limitations about home lifeand school work such as "I can't get along with ...
LOCAL DIGEST
Jan 02, 2009 ... Red Cross calls for blood donors The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region of the American RedCross seeks blood donors, as well as communities, businesses ororganizations that are willing to host a blood drive. The Red Cross has reported low donation rates throughout ...
Recreation results: Docksiders gymnasts off to flying start at opening meet
Jan 02, 2009 ... Docksiders Gymnastics optional teams, levels 7, 8 & 9, competedin their first gymnastics meet of the season in Chantilly, Va., andwalked away with several champion titles. At Level 9, Docksiders took first through third place All-Aroundin the individual competition in both age ...
New NAACP leader promises to 'reinvigorate' branch
Jan 02, 2009; ... Under the leadership of its new president, the local branch ofthe NAACP has big plans. Jacqueline Allsup, who was installed Dec. 17 as president of thecounty's branch, plans to intensify efforts to help African-American students in county schools, address a growing problem ofHIV ...
RECREATION ROUNDUP
Jan 02, 2009 ... ADULT BASEBALL: The Chesapeake Men's Senior Baseball League isseeking players and teams for the upcoming 2009 baseball season. Theleague is established in two age divisions of 25 and over and 35 andover with plans to create a 45 and over division this year. Allgames are played in Anne ...
Around Crownsville: New council president steps up, sets goals
Jan 02, 2009; ... Richard Falk believes that every citizen needs to take a role incommunity affairs. As a retired physician he used newly found timeto begin his role in civic and environmental affairs. His beliefs led to a commitment to the Downs on the Severncommunity board and board membership of ...
Survey: Pay for county employees in middle range
Jan 02, 2009; ... In case anyone thought county employees were overpaid, take alook at the rest of Maryland. While a recent survey was not scientific, it showed the salariesof top Anne Arundel County and school employees appear to run aboutin the middle of the pack statewide. And that's ...
Leopold to play defense during assembly session
Jan 02, 2009; ... In preparation for the General Assembly session starting soon,County Executive John R. Leopold said he will have to emulate thecalling card of the Baltimore Ravens. Namely, a good defense. On Jan. 14, when the legislature convenes for its 90-day session,Mr. Leopold and his ...
More county residents opting for flu vaccine
Jan 02, 2009; ... An increasing number of Anne Arundel County residents are optingfor flu vaccinations this year, despite a national survey indicatinga decline, local health officials said. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases surveyed 4,000people and found that nearly 30 percent had not ...
Easy being Green with Navy defensive talent
Jan 02, 2009; ... Mids expect bounty of depth for 2009 Navy defensive coordinator Buddy Green is looking forward tocoaching his unit next season, and no wonder. Navy's defense made dramatic strides during the 2008 campaign andconcluded the regular season with consecutive shutouts ....
Editorial: A new year never merely offers more of the same
Jan 02, 2009 ... Predictions for the coming year are a bad habit and one that, atleast in this space, we'll resist. Crystal balls are not issued atjournalism schools, and that was amply proven in 2008. How many pundits - or economists - saw the economic crash coming?How many thought that by now ...
High winds, low temperatures kept it a quiet New Year's Eve
Jan 02, 2009; ... The combination of high winds and below-freezing temperaturesdramatically reduced the number of New Year's Eve revelers on thestreets of downtown Annapolis on Wednesday night. In contrast, on New Year's Eve 2007, hundreds danced on MainStreet in balmy 48-degree weather. Winds ...
Drawing for $50 house postponed a second time
Jan 02, 2009; ... If you've been waiting to win the Edgewater house that's beingraffled off for charity, hold on tight to your ticket. The drawing, which was supposed to be held Wednesday, has beenpushed to Jan. 23 to allow time to sell the necessary number of $50tickets. It was the second time ...
ARUNDEL DIGEST
Jan 02, 2009 ... Craigslist robbery suspect identified ANNAPOLIS - Police have named a 17-year-old Crofton youth they'vecharged in connection with a robbery scheme they said involvedluring victims to the city through the popular Web site Craigslist. Police also continue to look for a man they ...
OBITUARIES
Jan 02, 2009 ... Dave Atkins Jr. Dave Edward "Eddie" Atkins Jr., 72, of Chester, died Dec. 31 atAnne Arundel Medical Center. Mr. Atkins was born Dec. 31, 1936, in Beckley, W.Va., to the lateDave E. Sr. and Thelma Witt Atkins. He graduated from Beckley HighSchool. After high school, he ...
Laurel family starts 2009 with an 'Addonis'
Jan 02, 2009; ... It took nearly two weeks worth of trips to the hospital and aseemingly endless shopping trip, but Addonis Cael Graham made hisway into the world yesterday, the county's first baby of 2009. After all of that, mother Kiara Wilson said she is grateful itonly took 10 minutes for ...
Author's latest tackles the truth
Jan 04, 2009; ... Dr. William Kaufman is an explorer. He spent many years traveling and seeking out new experiencesaround the globe. Now, he's concentrating on exploring the innerself. The Annapolis psychotherapist, whose practice is called Healinginto Wholeness, has penned a new book to help ...
Letters to the Editor
Jan 03, 2009 ... Raps GOP It should now be clear to everyone where the Republican Partystands. The recent rejection of loans to the auto industry isnothing more than an effort to break the unions. Few had a problem handing over billions of dollars to help thethieves from Wall Street, but when ...
HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jan 04, 2009 ... Blood drive The Kiwanis Club of Shady Side is hosting an American Red Crossblood drive from 2 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Community Center, 1431Snug Harbor Road. Walk-ins are welcome and donors must bring photo identification.Refreshments and a gift will be provided for all ...
Robotic surgery gains popularity
Jan 04, 2009; ... Robotic surgery quickly is gaining popularity with patients atthe county's two hospitals. Anne Arundel Medical Center installed a da Vinci surgical robotin April 2006 and has used it for 342 procedures, covering the gamutof thoracic, gynecologic, urologic and general ...
Achieving happiness: Healthy New Year's resolutions
Jan 04, 2009; ... What are you wishing for in 2009? Many people say they'd be happyif they had more money. Some people believe they'd be happy if theirspouse was more loving. Others think they'd be happy if they justhad a spouse. Lots of people want a secure job. When the world around you is ...
STILL GROWING
Jan 04, 2009; ... Despite a national recession, several banks are moving forwardwith branch expansions in Anne Arundel County even as they sell offshares to the federal government for fresh capital in return. Bank officials said they committed to several new countylocations before the economic ...
PERFECT FIT AT 6-FOOT-6: Deceptive Murphy provides right complement for Gophers
Jan 04, 2009; ... Glen Burnie senior Danny Murphy's rise to prominence has been atale of steady progression and hard work, mixed with a tremendousbasketball IQ. Murphy has been on Glen Burnie coach Mike Rudd's radar ever sincethey first met at a camp several years ago. Murphy's older brother,Sean, ...
Resolving to achieve a cleaner bay
Jan 03, 2009; ... New Year's resolutions to quit smoking, lose weight and savemoney may be tough to keep, but resolving to contribute to acleaner, greener environment is easier and certainly can be morefun. There are plenty of things we can do to help the Chesapeake Bay,and many of them are ...
This week's take: Protect the environment even in hard times
Jan 03, 2009; ... With the worldwide focus on economic hardship, it is likely thatwe will face even greater challenges protecting our waterways fromindifference and neglect. As funding dwindles and the public focus shifts to financialconcerns, we will need to remind ourselves that conserving ...
Pathogens and People: Agony and mystery of Crohn's Disease
Jan 04, 2009; ... About 75 years ago, an American physician described agastrointestinal disorder that was similar to intestinaltuberculosis. Today, that disorder is known as Crohn's disease.Unfortunately, after 75 years, there are still many unansweredquestions about this disease, including the cause ....
Loophole keeps sex offender in custody
Jan 04, 2009; ... Prosecutors for the past year feared a new state law was going toput a potentially dangerous child-sex offender back on the streets. They knew Robert William Hoffman's public defender had a goodcase - a law passed in 2006 says that the state should dismisscharges against any ...
ASK AN EXPERT
Jan 03, 2009 ... Where do blue crabs go during the winter? Following mating in the late summer and early fall, female bluecrabs begin a southern journey to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.Some crabs will travel 125 miles or more to reach their destination.They migrate by walking on the bottom, ...
Letters to the Editor
Jan 04, 2009 ... City violence Thank you for including "Violence in Annapolis" among the top 10stories of 2008 (The Sunday Capital, Dec. 28). Unfortunately, yourchronology of what happened was wrong and masked the real story:that citizens can still make a difference and get things done. The ...
Anniversaries
Jan 03, 2009 ... 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Wohlfeld of Annapoliscelebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family reunion inAnnapolis. The former Eleanor Lowy and Mr. Wohlfeld were marriedNov. 24, 1948, in New York City. Mr. Wohlfeld worked for thegovernment in California, Ecuador, ...
Soft skills at work: Will your workplace behavior keep customers coming back?
Jan 04, 2009; ... In November, I went to Ace Hardware in Severna Park to buy somenails. A store employee showed me the selection, and said I wouldneed to purchase a large package to get the size I wanted. But then he paused and said, "Let's see what we have in theback." In the back room, ...
BUSINESS PEOPLE
Jan 04, 2009 ... Gov. Martin O'Malley last month appointed Reginald Broddie, chiefprofessional officer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Annapolis andAnne Arundel County, to the Governor's Juvenile Grant PlanningReview Council until July 2010. Mr. Broddie will continue to serveas the chief professional ...
BUSINESS DIGEST
Jan 04, 2009 ... State fights scam on the unemployed State officials want to remind residents that they do not have topay to file an unemployment-insurance claim. According to a release last week, Department of Labor, Licensingand Regulation officials said there have been several cases ...
The right frame protects and enhances
Jan 04, 2009; ... I think I feel a little shellshocked now that the bulk of theholiday eating is done. My neighbors are carefully taking down alltheir beautiful decorations, and I find myself in a slow recoverymode to get back to other parts of my life that were neglected overthese past few weeks. While ...
RELIGION NEWS
Jan 03, 2009 ... Tomorrow Epiphany concert St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Highway S.E.in Severna Park, will continue the Johannine Music Series with anEpiphany concert featuring the church's singing and handbell choirsat 7 p.m. The congregation will join in the carols ....
Editor's notebook
Jan 03, 2009 ... PERFECT TIMING - Members of Congress marked the new year bygiving themselves a $4,700 pay raise. Is anyone celebrating besidesthem? The raise increases their base salary to $174,000. Given thestate of the economy and the increasing unemployment, that's not abad paycheck. In ...
Chesapeake Bay Foundation sues EPA
Jan 03, 2009; ... The Chesapeake Bay Foundation plans to sue the federal governmenton Monday morning, saying the feds have abdicated theirresponsibility to clean up the bay. The lawsuit will be filed in federal court in Washington, D.C.,and will ask the court to order the Environmental Protection ...
City police: New Year's deployment slows crime
Jan 03, 2009; ... Having about 20 extra officers on the streets on New Year's Evehelped reduce the number of gunfire problems usually associated withthe holiday, said Chief Michael A. Pristoop of the Annapolis PoliceDepartment. In the past there have been reports of indiscriminate ...
POLICE BEAT
Jan 03, 2009 ... Annapolis area Bank burglary Someone broke into an Annapolis area bank yesterday and made offwith cash from an ATM, county police said. At 3 p.m., a security company worker went to the PNC bank at 2568Riva Road to repair the ATM, which had malfunctioned the ...
Terps keep foes from making their points
Jan 03, 2009; ... Good defense has carried Maryland so far COLLEGE PARK - Since Christmas, Maryland basketball coach GaryWilliams has fretted over his team's inconsistent halfcourt offense.He wants the Terrapins to execute better in preparation forconference play, which begins a week from ...
Correction
Jan 03, 2009 ... Due to outdated information included in a Maryland Association ofCounties survey, a story on the front page of The Capital yesterdayincorrectly reported the salary for Anne Arundel County's ChiefAdministrative Officer Dennis ...
Mummy takes vengeance abroad
Jan 03, 2009; ... Hold tightly to your sarcophagus, Singapore, the Mummy is comingat you from Millersville. Premier Rides Inc., a Millersville-based amusement and ridescompany, recently landed a $20 million contract to build The Revengeof the Mummy ride at the new Universal Studios theme park now ...
Healing 'slowly but surely'
Jan 03, 2009; ... For the Jones family of Millersville the holidays haven't alwaysbeen happy times. In December 1996, just before Christmas, they dealt with the lossof their oldest son, Brady, who died of a heart attack. Nine years later their middle son, Brian, was murdered in theCanton ...
OBITUARIES
Jan 03, 2009 ... Thelma Edelblute Thelma Ruth Edelblute (nee Gates), 91, a resident of CharlestownRetirement Community in Catonsville and formerly of Severna Park,died Dec. 24 in her home. Mrs. Edelblute was born Dec. 9, 1917, in Altoona, Pa., where shewas raised. She graduated from Altoona ...
Honor roll: CHESAPEAKE BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jan 03, 2009 ... The following students were named to the principals honor rollfor the first marking period: SIXTH GRADE: Madeline Adams, MaryArlauskas, Garrett Bair, William Benson, Taylor Bertholdt, CaitlynBlock, Morgan Buckwalter, Ryan Coleman, Jordan Collins, ShelbyCombs, Courtney Cybert, Stephanie ...
Avworo settles in, points way for Navy
Jan 03, 2009; ... It's taken time for O.J. Avworo to figure out how to fit in withthe Navy basketball team. The transfer from Idaho, who becomeeligible this season, is growing more comfortable in his role asstarting point guard with each passing game. Avworo played his best all-around game in a Navy ...
Severn shooters find range in win
Jan 03, 2009; ... The Severn boys basketball team doesn't spend much time workingagainst zone defenses at practice. But you wouldn't have known thatafter watching the Admirals last night against Chesapeake in theAnne Arundel County Mixer at Severn. The host Admirals hit four 3-pointers in the first ...
Quick start and Quinn lift Saints
Jan 03, 2009; ... The St. Mary's boys basketball team is getting ready for thestretch run in the MIAA B conference and shook out some holidaycobwebs against Severna Park last night. Senior forward Trey Quinn had 12 points, seven rebounds and fiveassists as the No. 2 Saints jumped out to a 13-3 first ...
College roundup
Jan 03, 2009 ... MOUNT MEN'S BASKETBALL: Will Holland scored a season-high 19points off the bench to lead Mount St. Mary's to a 67-62 win atLafayette. Jeremy Goode contributed 15 points, five rebounds, threeassists and two steals for the Mount (5-8) while Jean Cajou added 11points. HOPKINS ...
Giving back: Take a minute to thank the helping hands in our community
Jan 04, 2009; ... For those of us who rely on the generosity of others to achieveour missions, we cant say it enough. For those of us who couldnt runour organizations without volunteers who answer the phones, driveclients to the doctors office or grocery store, plan fundraisingevents, sit on our boards ...
The Realities of Real Estate: Different types of mortgages, what they mean to you
Jan 04, 2009; ... One of the most important factors in buying a house is securing amortgage that works well for your individual situation. Yet, theresa lot of misinformation about mortgages. As we saw with the mortgagecrisis, many people dont fully understand how their mortgage works,and especially how ...
New year, old items
Jan 04, 2009; ... The Historic Annapolis Antiques Show has always been a dignifiedaffair, but this year the organizers are hoping it's positivelypresidential. "We're hoping for an Obama bump," said Bob James, president ofArmacost Antiques Shows, which runs the Annapolis event, now in its39th ...
Massage
Jan 04, 2009; ... Jeannine Di Pasquale used to be a skeptic. She thought massages were an indulgence of the wealthy. "I thought it was one of those things that people who had a lotof money did to pamper themselves," she said. Then, 15 years ago, while she was completing a master's ...
Guest column: City needs to focus on tourism
Jan 04, 2009; ... About two years ago, my company, Vantage Strategy, aninternational business strategy firm specializing in tourism, movedto new offices across from Market House above City Dock. Thelocation gave me a fresh perspective on our town and its assets as atourist attraction. As a ...
Outdoors: Hunters driven to succeed with extra shot
Jan 04, 2009; ... Other than for bow hunters who remain afield until the end of themonth, the deer hunting is over, but in our Region B we have awindow of two days of modern firearms season Friday and Saturday inaddition to bow hunting through Jan. 31. And if the weather is obliging the outlook is ...
Overheard: A Wii bit of exercise
Jan 04, 2009; ... There I was, minding my own business, munching on some Raisinetsin the movie theater and waiting for the 20 or so trailers preceding"Seven Pounds" to get under way, when someone behind me commented onthe fact that the escalator leading to the theater was broken. "FYI, it's still ...
Local chapter of teen Jewish fraternity is growing
Jan 04, 2009; ... The 16 young men of the David Snyder chapter No. 2535 of AlephZadik Aleph are Jewish and proud of it. Aleph Zadik Aleph, or AZA, is an international fraternity forJewish male youth from their second semester of eighth grade throughtheir high school years. Founded in 1923, with its ...
ARUNDEL DIGEST
Jan 04, 2009 ... County claims savings on fuel spot market ANNAPOLIS - Anne Arundel County officials announced this weekthey saved $684,249 since October by purchasing fuel on the spotmarket instead of in contract pool like several other jurisdictions. The county can buy gas and diesel on a ...
County family 'reigns' on Inauguration Day
Jan 04, 2009; ... He's been called the "President's Prop Man." Earl C. Hargrove Jr., co-founder of a company that has plannedthe official events for inaugural celebrations since President HarryS Truman, is counting down the days until Jan. 20, when President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn into ...
Septic, sprinkler systems on council agenda
Jan 04, 2009; ... Tomorrow night will be decision time for the County Council. Five issues laid over from last year will be on the table forAnne Arundel leaders to sort out, including some that have broughtlarge crowds to the council chambers. The measures range from saving a popular south ...