Maryland Gazette back issues from January 2008:
For the record: Drinking & Driving
Jan 02, 2008 ... Judge Thomas J. Pryal Christina Webb, 27, 3724 6th St., Baltimore: charged March 10,2007; pleaded guilty DUI; bac refused; PBJ; probation 1 year sup;AETD, VIP, 16 CSH; fines not listed/42.50. Isaisa Jeronimo, 28, 124 Marie Ave., Glen Burnie: charged Feb.10, 2007; pleaded ...
Number of homeless kids in county rising
Jan 02, 2008; ... George Garrett and his wife had to sleep in a van during the icywinter weather. Meanwhile, their children slept in another family'shome. It was 27 degrees outside on the February day in 2006 when GeorgeGarrett brought his wife, Stanya, and three young children to theLight House ...
Political support to change local regulations on slots not certain
Jan 02, 2008; ... Zoning prohibitions in the county could kill the largest proposedslot machine gambling location in the state, even if voters approveexpanded gambling in a 2008 referendum. If the referendum passes, Maryland's constitution would allowslot machines in five different locations, ...
When opportunity knocks
Jan 02, 2008; ... Bundled in a Washington Redskins jacket, Joshua Turkette walkeddoor to door in a Pasadena neighborhood on a recent chilly morning,happily fastening Pizza Hut fliers to doors. Mr. Turkette, who is developmentally disabled, is a client fromOpportunity Builders Inc. in Hanover and ...
Gazette Readers Write
Jan 02, 2008 ... Veterans bill I thank the members of the county Veterans Affairs Commission, ofwhich I'm chairman, for their support in ensuring that recentlypassed legislation was made applicable to all veterans. The commission had concerns about the unacceptable language ofBill 80-07 as ...
For the record: Stop Work Orders
Jan 02, 2008 ... 5725 Little Road, Lothian, Mary Moreland, permit required forshed. 105 Beach Road, Glen Burnie, Frank Slavin, permit required foraddition and retaining wall. 7920 Mansion House Crossing, Pasadena, George Williams, permitrequired for structure. 487 New York Ave., ...
Some colleges easing or eliminating student debt
Jan 02, 2008; ... Colleges are moving to eliminate - or at least ease - studentdebt as pressure builds in Washington for them to spend more fromtheir endowments to help families afford the rising cost of school. This fall, Williams College announced that it will eliminateloans from all financial-aid ...
Teen of the week: Spalding student's CD benefits children overseas
Jan 02, 2008; ... Archbishop Spalding High School senior Laura Simpson is using herbeautiful singing voice to help end exploitation of children inUganda. She attends the school in Severn on a vocal scholarship anddecided to use her vocal talents to raise funds for a non-profitcompany, Invisible ...
A study in contrasts
Jan 02, 2008; ... Cynthia Polansky is never one to go along with the crowd. One peek inside her front door confirms that. Ms. Polansky, who some have classified as a "Jewish" writer, hasa Christmas tree in the living room of her Crownsville home. Herhusband, Kevin Gallagher, is Catholic, she ...
The Truth About Money: Determining if you're due overtime
Jan 02, 2008 ... If you work more than 40 hours or more a week for a company thatgenerates an annual revenue of $500,000, you are entitled toovertime pay, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. This law applies to the vast majority of employees in the UnitedStates - including you, unless you ...
Rockbridge Academy plans move to historic location
Jan 02, 2008; ... Student growth at Rockbridge Academy is prompting a step back intime. The Millersville school is in the early phases of a plan to moveto the historic Belvoir's Scott Plantation on the Anne ArundelCounty Fairgrounds. The student body has been growing so much thatthe school now ...
DNR fishery veteran 'graduates' after 38 years
Jan 02, 2008; ... With silver hair, bright blue eyes, impeccable suits and anunflappable demeanor, Howard King could easily be mistaken for asenator or a statesman. He speaks with confidence, and it's clear that he's given carefulthought to whatever topic he's discussing. He doesn't, however, ...
Use steroid accusations to teach kids life lessons
Jan 02, 2008; ... If you've got young baseball fans at home, you might have sometalking to do. With an all-star roster of players linked to performance-enhancing drug use in the recently released Major League Baseballinvestigation, children are likely to have some questions and someconcerns about ...
Health Talk: Compassion, caring add to clinical care
Jan 02, 2008; ... I am a neurosurgeon and have been in active practice for 15years. I was asked to write an article and, of course, my firstthought was to write about some medical condition or treatmentwithin my field. Initially, I wrote about neck pain, but I threw itout and decided to try something ...
Marley Middle students give service members taste of home
Jan 02, 2008; ... Christmas can be a time of isolation for some, especially forservice members stationed far from family and friends. The teachers and students from Marley Middle School in GlenBurnie devised a way they can help brighten the lonely soldier'stime during the holidays. Stephen ...
Third Floor: Finding hope inside Ordnance Road
Jan 02, 2008; ... As the group from Leadership Anne Arundel listened to the threeprisoners talk about their lives, I couldn't help but wonder howmuch this trio of hard life cases believed in what they were saying. We were gathered in a meeting room at the Ordnance RoadCorrections Center, having just ...
County schools surge in regional AP rankings
Jan 02, 2008; ... Severna Park High School senior Elizabeth Bourgeois is takingseven Advanced Placement classes this semester. When those are added to the ones she took last year and the yearbefore, her roster of AP classes will have reached 15 by the timeshe graduates in May. "I would rather ...
Man guilty in Glen Burnie murder
Jan 02, 2008; ... DNA and cell phone records linked the Annapolis man to the 2006murder in Glen Burnie. With that evidence in hand, police have known for more than 17months that Ranardo Lee Molton was involved in the brutal May 28killing of 49-year-old Joseph Cortina Jr. But when Molton ...
Olde Mill-Millersville: Millersville 55+ Club starts off new year with bridge
Jan 02, 2008; ... The Millersville 55 + Club will meet for bridge at 9:30 a.m.followed by a membership meeting at 1 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of theFields Catholic Church at 1070 Cecil Ave. Additional games and meetings this month will be held at the sametime on Jan. 14 and 28. There will be no ...
Pasadena: Early learning center to host open house
Jan 02, 2008; ... Pasadena Early Learning Center will hold an open house at 7 p.m.on Jan. 9 for prospective enrollees and their families. The center offers a program for 3-year-olds as well as threedifferent programs for 4-year-olds. Existing students and churchmembers can enroll beginning Jan. 7 ....
Linthicum: Infrastructure work under way in community
Jan 02, 2008; ... Just in time for the new year, Linthicum is getting improvementsto some of its infrastructure. In the coming weeks, crews will be replacing sewer pipes alongCamp Meade Road. The project and the plans to provide trafficcontrol during the work will be the subjects of discussion when ...
Glen Burnie East: January busy month at North Area library
Jan 02, 2008; ... The new year is shaping up as a busy time at North County Arealibrary. The following groups will meet at the library, 1010Eastway, this month. North County Republican Club - 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. tomorrow. A.A. Mom's Club - 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday. Effective Body of ...
West County: Meade Middle science teacher wins honors
Jan 02, 2008; ... Jennifer Shelleman, a sixth-grade science teacher at Meade MiddleSchool, 1103 26th St. on Fort George G. Meade, has been recognizedas the West County Middle School Educator of the Year. Ms. Shelleman, along with three other educators, was honored at arecent awards dinner sponsored ...
Brooklyn Park: Harbor Hospital offers advice on healthier lifestyles
Jan 02, 2008; ... Harbor Hospital offers many free informational talks, seminarsand programs to community members to promote healthier lifestyles.There is no fee for these events, but pre-registration is requiredto participate. Here are a few of the upcoming events for January. Keep that New Year's ...
Low feelings for 2007 just keep sinking in
Jan 02, 2008 ... Anyway you want to slice it, the lows seemed to get too much playin 2007. So with that in mind, here's a look back at the year insports with accompanying hopes and resolutions for 2008: HIGH SCHOOLS: It was another banner year for Anne Arundel Countyathletes. Here are just a few of ...
Arundel Digest
Jan 02, 2008 ... Man's body found on I-97 embankment CROWNSVILLE - The body of a man was found in the brush just off I-97 North around 4 p.m. Saturday, snarling traffic on the busystretch of interstate. The man, whose identity was not released pending notification offamily, was found near ...
Saturday games: Old Mill has strong showing at McDonogh Duals
Jan 02, 2008 ... Old Mill's wrestling team went 3-2 at the tough McDonogh Dualstournament in Owings Mills, finishing fourth place among the 10schools competing. Ethan Brown (189) and Aaron Hawkins (285) both went 4-1 to leadOld Mill, which topped Kellam (Virginia Beach, Va.) 36-34, NorthStafford ...
Outdoors: Big picture isn't bright for shad, herring fisheries
Jan 02, 2008; ... After checking out rockfish photos and notes from readers, thenupdates from Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission on baitfishstocks, this writer is beginning to wonder how the stripers can growto such length and girth. The baitfish they most depend on face bigproblems of their own ...
Spalding's Young guns ease to tourney crown
Jan 02, 2008; ... Cavaliers' pressure leads to rout of Wicomico, Owings Millstitle Maybe at some point this season, youth will catch up with theArchbishop Spalding girls basketball team. But presently, this youngsquad is making quite a name for itself. Behind a tormenting pressure defense and ...
AFFABLE PANTHER
Jan 02, 2008; ... Champ's enthusiasm contagious in pool Charlie Melesh played just about every sport there was to playthroughout the year when he was a youngster. Basketball, lacrosseand soccer got their due, and the now-sophomore at Annapolis Higheven took Karate lessons for a while. But in ...
Special Appeals Court allows clerk to testify
Jan 02, 2008; ... If a lawsuit challenging the results of November's specialGeneral Assembly goes forward, the Court of Special Appeals willallow the chief clerk of the House of Delegates to be interviewed. A Carroll County judge was to decide Monday whether to grant aninjunction freezing $1.3 ...
Schools will ask for promised money
Jan 02, 2008; ... When the County Council quarantined funding for four schoolbuilding projects last year, putting the money in a fund that couldonly be unlocked by a County Council vote, they angered some schoolofficials. But now that the school board is asking for money from that fundto move ...
POLICE BEAT
Jan 02, 2008 ... HANOVER Presents stolen At least six vehicles parked outside Arundel Mills mall Sundaywere broken into in less than two hours apart, county police said. In each case, a window was broken out or pried ...
Editor's Desk: Stop the presses? Not while machinist Ed Schubert's around
Jan 02, 2008; ... Readers may have thought they were trapped in a time machine theday after Christmas when a black-and-white edition of the MarylandGazette landed on their doorsteps. A bearing broke in one of the five units of our press inAnnapolis, requiring us to shut it down and operate the ...
GOOD QUESTION
Jan 02, 2008 ... I got a few holiday gifts this year that I want to return - howcan I make that process more convenient, especially for the itemsthat came from online retailers? If you're returning holiday gifts this year, the first thing todo is wait - a little. The lines at return counters are ...
Our say: As 2007 ends, a last salute to those we'll miss
Jan 02, 2008 ... As midnight strikes and shouts of "Happy New Year" ring throughthe cold night air, most of us were likely delighted that 2008 givesus one more chance to start afresh. But every year, we leave some people behind - although they willstill be with us because of what they've done for ...
Social issues due for debate
Jan 02, 2008; ... High-profile social issues such as overturning the death penaltyand either banning or allowing gay marriage will be back on theGeneral Assembly agenda in the session that begins Jan. 9, butlegislative leaders are doubtful any side can gain enough momentumto make a difference. A ...
This boy is buggy for business
Jan 02, 2008; ... After school, on weekends and during holiday breaks, Andy Dimlercan be found at the dinner table in his family's Riviera Beach homemaking toy bugs. Nothing unusual there. Boys will be boys. But what he does withhis molded toys seems unique. He stocks a growing number of ...
Glen Burnie woman honored during Rose Bowl parade
Jan 02, 2008; ... Heather Spindler's heart still beats more than a year after herdeath. And the Glen Burnie woman's mother longs to hear it just one moretime. "I'd give anything to hear her heart beating," said BeckySpindler of Annapolis. "And I'd give anything not to be involved inall of ...
Career crook dies at nursing home, awaiting trial
Jan 02, 2008; ... He'd spent more than 45 years in prison for kidnapping, armedrobbery and breaking and entering by the time he was arrested foranother robbery in 2005. Daniel Roosevelt Forrester, age 68 at the time, claimed he wasinnocent; that it was another old man with a knife who held up ...
Obituaries
Jan 02, 2008 ... William Anger Sr. A Mass of Christian burial for William J. Anger Sr., 84, ofCitrus Springs, Fla., will be offered at 11 a.m. tomorrow at St.Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Citrus Springs. Mr. Anger died Dec. 26 in Citrus Springs. He was born Sept. 21, 1923, in ...
Sports Briefs
Jan 02, 2008 ... FOOTBALL OLD MILL: OMYA is holding Indoor Arena Football Registrations. Wewill be sponsoring teams for U-10 through U-14, as well as U-16.Leagues will be 7 on 7 with 12 players Per Team (MAX). Playersaccepted on first come bases. Season starts March 15th - May 31st.Registration ...
It's not easy being green
Jan 05, 2008; ... Mandy Stinchcomb became a vegetarian when she was 11, and for aslong as she can remember, she's been concerned about protecting theenvironment. So, when the Glen Burnie resident had children, it wasonly natural she'd be green. Mrs. Stinchcomb, 28, buys wooden toys and organic ...
Tracking steps leads to better health
Jan 05, 2008; ... A $20 fitness gadget stood up to multiple research studies,helping people walk an additional mile each day - but only if theylogged their steps. Those who did lowered their blood pressure and lost a few pounds,an analysis found. Pedometers clip to a belt or waistband and ...
Making mulch
Jan 05, 2008; ... Gardeners have been known to mulch with ground-up corncobs andnutshells, spent beer hops and coffee grounds. For a moreconventional approach, go for the popular aged wood or bark mulches.Or consider these: Shredded leaves. Decaying leaves make a rich material called leafmold or ...
Our say: As always, school budget will put officials on the spot
Jan 05, 2008 ... School Superintendent Kevin Maxwell took a page out of theretailing game book when he packaged his 2008 school budget as amarked-down item - an increase of only $99.9 million over last year.Indeed, it is a bargain compared to last year's request for a $131million increase. That's ...
Local 'Feasty Boys' hoping to cook up a hit
Jan 05, 2008; ... Jon Mayer and Jim Stump are so excited about their new show thatthey can taste it - literally. That's the way things are with two men known as "The FeastyBoys." Their cooking program that aired on the county's cable accessshow for eight years is now being transformed on the Travel ...
Options for do-it-yourself wall repair
Jan 05, 2008; ... Patchwork quilts might be nice, but patched-up holes or dents onwalls aren't quite as visually appealing. To make the repaired areas match the rest of the surface, youhave a couple of options at your fingertips. The two most common wall textures are orange peel and ...
HOME ENERGY Q&;A
Jan 05, 2008 ... I don't read much about ways to save water, but our home's waterbill has been growing steadily for the past few years, and now isn'ta whole lot less than our electric bill. What are the best ways tocut these water bills? There are a lot of people in the scientific community who ...
Away we go:Get 2008 off to a great start
Jan 05, 2008; ... "Away We Go's" top treks for New Year's Eve and the month ofJanuary: Tonight - "Cove Point by Candlelight" sponsored by the CalvertMarine Museum in Solomons. 6 to 8 p.m. This unique event will provide visitors with the only publicopportunity to view the lighthouse - located ...
West County: West County library hosts game day today
Jan 05, 2008; ... Families are invited to enjoy a relaxing afternoon challengingtheir neighbors and each other to games at the West County Arealibrary. The branch will host a family game day from 1 to 4 p.m.today. Game players are encouraged to take along a favorite game or theymay play one that ...
Covering the bases: Medicare card will reveal coverage level
Jan 05, 2008; ... My father has to go to a skilled nursing facility following hiship surgery next month. I think that this is a Part A benefit withMedicare, but I don't know if he has Part A. How can I find out? His Medicare card, which is red, white and blue, will indicate onthe lower half of the ...
Political notes: Lawsuit in special session fight goes to judge
Jan 05, 2008 ... EDITOR'S NOTE: Political Notes is a periodic compilation ofpolitical news items. --- A legal case questioning the legitimacy of Maryland's Novemberspecial session went into the hands of a Carroll County judgeyesterday. Judge Thomas Stansfield heard arguments from ...
Music Box: Long-awaited Hannah Montana tour comes to Verizon Center
Jan 05, 2008; ... One of America's greatest songwriters, for many years tucked awayin the sometimes insulated world of jazz players, is Mose Allison. For over five decades, Mose Allison has combined blues, jazz anda wicked sense of humor to formulate an exquisite career ofmemorable songs. As a kid ...
Prep Notebook: Have stick, will travel: Local team heads West
Jan 05, 2008; ... Old Mill High School lacrosse coach Steve Spence took a group of15 county lacrosse players to compete in a club tournament inSeattle from Dec. 7 through 9. The team was sponsored by MEGALAX, acompany that puts on club tournaments and just opened a new lacrossestore in Kent Island. The ...
Glen Burnie West: Ferndale Scouts advance, receive merit badges
Jan 05, 2008; ... Boy Scout Troop 873 announced rank advancements and merit badgesawarded at a recent Court of Honor. Scouts receiving rank advancements included Brent Behringer,second class; Aaron Broennimann, first class; Nicholas Humphrey,second class; Rickie Kennell, second class; Skyler King, ...
Tennis: Wheelchair tennis a fast-growing sport
Jan 05, 2008; ... Annapolis tennis group Jaime Veracka, the founder of the 10-yearold Annapolis Area Tennis School, is a passionate advocate ofwheelchair tennis. Veracka is a certified tennis instructor who hasworked with several wheelchair athletes over the last few yearsincluding Brenda Gilmore, a ...
Police: Aluminum bleacher caper foiled
Jan 05, 2008; ... James Bond foiled Gold Finger. Now Anne Arundel County police say they have nabbed AluminumFinger and his sidekick in a pre-Christmas rash of bleacher theftsfrom county parks. Two Arnold residents were charged with three counts of felonytheft Dec. 22 after they allegedly ...
Brooklyn Park: New officers take helm of democratic club
Jan 05, 2008; ... The Roland Terrace Democratic Club will install a new slate ofofficers for the year at its general meeting to be held at theclub's hall at 8 p.m. Monday. The new officers are Judy Faulkner, president; Bob Ketchum, vicepresident; Pauline Harvey, secretary; Jim Smith, treasurer; ...
Olde Mill-Millersville: Old Mill High to hold PSAT test results session
Jan 05, 2008; ... Parents of students at Old Mill High School are invited to a PSATtest results session at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The program will provide information about test scores and how touse the information for the future. The school is located at 600 Patriot Lane. For more ...
Linthicum: Local man to recount day he saw Hindenburg explode
Jan 05, 2008; ... William Skillman, a resident of Linthicum who as a childwitnessed the crash of the airship Hindenburg, will be the guestspeaker and discuss the event following the United Methodist Men'sdinner at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 at Linthicum Heights United MethodistChurch. Mr. Skillman was ...
Dog's World: Be aware of danger lurking in homes
Jan 05, 2008; ... Dear Readers: Happy New Year! I hope your New Year's resolutions have coveredyour beloved pets and that you are aware of some of the dangerslurking within our homes. I have received the following letter fromJan Stowe: "I am sending you a copy of a flier put out by my sister ...
'Bucket List' survives near-terminal case of contrivance
Jan 05, 2008; ... Facing terminal illness, we all should get to experience a no-costs-barred world tour to do everything we ever wanted. Most of us don't have the convenient bottomless wallet thatallows Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman to do just that in "TheBucket List," a comic drama that puts ...
Your say
Jan 05, 2008 ... The Ravens season is done, and so is Brian Billick. Did SteveBiscotti make the right decision in firing the Ravens head coach? --- I think the owner made the correct choice. Brian Billick wasbrought in to create an offense for a defensively strong team, muchas Tony Dungy was ...
Wednesday Games: St. Mary's knocks down Severna Park in overtime
Jan 05, 2008; ... Akpapunam, Groce pace short-handed Saints During practice this past week, St. Mary's High School boysbasketball player Nick Groce pleaded with teammate JonathonAkpapunam to shoot the ball more. Akpapunam complied and knocked down what he described as thebiggest shot of his ...