Maryland Gazette back issues from May 2008:
Our say: Editor's notebook
May 03, 2008 ... WORK WILL BEGIN - Monday on removing the botched Sillery Bayoyster reef, the first time an oyster recovery project like this hasgone so completely awry. Residents of communities along Sillery Bay have every right to beannoyed at this, and taxpayers footing the $200,000 cost of ...
For the record: Unserved warrants
May 03, 2008 ... Alves, Luis Fernando, 08/06/86. Amarorocha, Alejandro, 07/22/86. Anderson, Shandel, 07/06/85. Andrade, William Ramon, 12/30/74. Andrew, Steven Michael, 07/22/70. Barbar, Adam Wade, 02/05/77. Belton, Roderick Linwood, 07/13/65. Bendary, ...
For the record: Food inspection:
May 03, 2008 ... 7-Eleven #11540B, 7179 B&A Boulevard, Ferndale, food must be heldat proper temperature. Best Buffet, 6630 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, food must be heldat proper temperature. Boardwalk Fries, 6721 Chesapeake Center Drive, Glen Burnie, foodmust be protected from ...
For the record: Drinking & Driving
May 03, 2008 ... Judge John McKenna Gary Nelson, 51, 4419 Purple Martins Road, Pasadena: charged Nov.1, 2007; found guilty DWI; bac .25; PBJ; probation 18 months; AETD,VIP; fines/costs not listed. Christopher Goode, 18, 3338 Dudley Ave., Baltimore: charged March6, 2006; pleaded guilty DUI; ...
Away we go: Make the most of May's events
May 03, 2008; ... "Away We Go's" top treks for May: This weekend: Civil War Living History Re-enactment at theCarroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow. During this special event, 350 re-enactors interpreting regimentsfrom ...
Honor Roll: MACARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL
May 03, 2008 ... The following students were named to the principal's honor rollfor the third marking period at MacArthur Middle School: SIXTH GRADE: Zuleika Baldeo, Donyelle Blagburn, Aaron Brunatti,Emily Franchuk, Marissa Gonzalez, Onn Hasnan, Donald Hiatt, KaraghenHudson, Braden Huntoon, Fatmata ...
State surplus available on Internet
May 03, 2008; ... As part of a statewide effort to trim expenses, the sale ofMaryland's surplus items has jumped to the Internet. The Department of General Services made the shift to auctioningagency property online at the start of February. The items availableinclude everything from office ...
For the record: Divorces
May 03, 2008 ... Hyacinth Perrault from Roger Perrault Jr. Bethany White from Cody White Ahmed Ali from Jualenda Boschulte Velvetta Battle from Jimmie Battle Charles Taylor from Shirley Taylor Yelena Starchenko from Vasiliy Starchencko Donna Achenback from Kevin ...
For the record: Property sold
May 03, 2008 ... Brooklyn Park 200 Charles St., $235,000, Cape Cod, 3, 2/0, .17. 149 Meadow Road, $95,000, Colonial, 3, 1/1, .04. 441 Seward Ave., $173,000, Colonial, 3, 1/0, N/A. 5805 Redmond St., $200,000, Cape Cod, 3, 1/0, .15. 5102 Wasena Ave., $164,900, Federal, 3, 1/1, ...
'Iron Man' brings fun back to superheroes
May 03, 2008; ... These comic-book movies, they all start the same, with thatmontage of Marvel animated heroes. They all end the same. You knowwhat I'm talking about. But darned if "Iron Man" isn't everything a summer movie shouldbe, and more. The first big popcorn movie of the season is also ...
Political notes: Ready new GOP executive director
May 03, 2008 ... EDITOR'S NOTE: Political Notes is a periodic compilation ofpolitical news items. The Maryland Republican Party this week named Justin Ready to bethe party's executive director. Mr. Ready, 26, previously worked as chief of staff for Sen. JanetGreenip, R-Crofton, and began his ...
Covering the bases: Planning for the long term
May 03, 2008; ... I am considering the purchase of long-term care insurance. I needto understand what Medicare will cover for me before I look into apolicy. Why do people buy this insurance? Long-term care insurance is a valuable planning tool for thosewho are healthy enough to qualify to purchase a ...
Music Box: Alt-country trio heads to Easton
May 03, 2008; ... Mark Olson was a founding member of The Jayhawks, the mostacclaimed band to emerge out of the alt-country scene. He left theJayhawks in 1996, after the release of the band's biggest-sellingalbum, "Tomorrow the Green Grass," but continued to record musicwith his new band, The ...
Arundel Digest
May 03, 2008 ... Katrina survivor, 13, to preach tomorrow PASADENA - Michael A. Welch Jr., 13, whose family lost their homeand possessions in Hurricane Katrina nearly three years ago, thenrelocated to Anne Arundel County for about a year, will deliver aspecial sermon at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the ...
The Hit List
May 03, 2008 ... Down on the dock Annapolis hosts the 8th annual Maryland Maritime HeritageFestival through tomorrow, with a variety of free activities at CityDock from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow.See www.mdmhf.org Baby elephant What's gray, wrinkled and ...
Pasadena: St. Jane students honored for achievements
May 03, 2008; ... The Fort Smallwood Optimist Club recently held its annual oratorycompetition at St. Jane Frances School where several studentsreceived awards. In the girls' category, first place went to Shannon Krehely whoreceived a $100 savings bond and advanced to the next level of ...
Glen Burnie East: Color guard hosts Mom's Day basket bingo
May 03, 2008; ... A Mothers' Day basket bingo, sponsored by the Glen Burnie HighSchool Indoor Color Guard, will be held May 11 at Monsignor SladeCatholic School at 120 Dorsey Road. The doors will open at 1 p.m.and the games will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 at the ...
For the record: Building Permits
May 03, 2008 ... Glen Burnie 405 Howard Court, Weston Builders and Developers Inc., house,$85,000. 7125 East Furnace Branch Road, Furnace Creek Executive BuildingLLC, replace fire damaged trusses, $214,500. 20 South 3rd Ave., Matthew Bonovich, fence, $7,600. 7717 Warsaw Ave., ...
Brooklyn Park: Dog-day Monday at Democratic Club
May 03, 2008; ... The Roland Terrace Democratic Club is going to the dogs! Or, rather, the dogs are going to the club. Sgt. Grover of the county Police K-9 Unit, will take two of thecounty's caninss to the club for a demonstration at 8 p.m. onMonday. The club's hall is located at 619 ...
Honor Roll: CORKRAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
May 03, 2008 ... The following students were named to the principal's honor rollfor the third marking period at Corkran Middle School: SIXTH GRADE: Kirellos Abouel Saad, Selina Dandy, VictoriaFrancis, Rebecca Frank, Ashley Gardener, William Griffin, IsabellaHarris, Danielle Heflin, Terri Jackson, ...
West county: Summer events need vendors and volunteers
May 03, 2008; ... Many community groups are planning annual fundraisers andfestivals for the summer months ahead. Some are seeking volunteersand vendors to help make each event a success. The Ladies Auxiliary for the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company islooking for vendors for its annual community flea ...
ASK THE PLANT & PEST PROFESSOR
May 03, 2008 ... Is there anything special I need to do to my houseplants before Imove them outdoors for the summer? Take this opportunity to repot plants that have outgrown theircontainers. Move them into the next larger size pot. Use soil-lesspotting mixture and make sure the new container has ...
Glen Burnie West: Spring book sale today in downtown Glen Burnie
May 03, 2008; ... The Anne Arundell County Historical Society will sponsor itsannual spring book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the GlenBurnie Improvement Association hall, 19 Crain Highway S.E. Used books will be sold for inexpensive prices. The books will besorted by subject categories for ...
DON'T PANIC
May 03, 2008; ... Offspring everywhere are having a panic attack. Why? BecauseMother's Day is one week away! The idea of showing up at Mom's next Sunday empty handed shouldsend shivers down your spine. But don't fret. There are others who know how you feel and havecreated the perfect gifts for ...
AVID students meet at Glen Burnie High for conference
May 03, 2008; ... The auditorium at Glen Burnie High School was a third full ofstudents from high schools and middle schools across the county. They listened to words of inspiration from student speakers andguest speakers including Dr. Kevin Maxwell, county schoolssuperintendent, and Larry Denton, a ...
Olde Mill-Millersville: Summer camps offer wide variety
May 03, 2008; ... The county Department of Recreation and Parks is acceptingregistrations for the following camps held Mondays through Fridays. A state-licensed summer school age child care program will beoffered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 23 to Aug. 8 at South ShoreElementary School, 1376 Fairfield ...
BGE rates to go up 7.6 percent in June
May 03, 2008; ... Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. bills will go up more thanexpected this summer, almost wiping out the one-time $170 ratepayerrebate negotiated by the General Assembly. In January, BGE's bills were predicted to go up 5.5 percent onJune 1, which would have translated into an average ...
The Columbia Bank expands
May 03, 2008; ... The Columbia Bank has opened its inaugural branch in Anne ArundelCounty. The full-service branch that opened April 21 on DorchesterBoulevard in Hanover is the 27th branch for the bank based inneighboring Howard County and is larger than most of the company'sother ...
Linthicum: St. Philip's offers all-you-can-eat pancakes for mom's day
May 03, 2008; ... Anyone looking for a way to get the family out of the kitchen onMother's Day while supporting a community group might consider anall-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at St. Philip Neri Church, 6401 S.Orchard Road. The Knights of Columbus Monsignor Ripple Council 5370 will hostthe ...
Report: County's wealthy could help out more
May 03, 2008; ... A report released this week concluded Anne Arundel's economicsuccess has a dark duality, and beneath the affluence and socialstability are communities struggling to survive. To make matters worse, the report found the county's wealthy giveproportionally little to charity to ...
Guest column: The county will consult community on bus plan
May 03, 2008; ... I have read Beth Behegan's guest column (Maryland Gazette, April23) and I feel compelled to respond. The county executive has instructed the Department of Planningand Zoning to reconnect with the public before moving forward withthis bus route or other such routes. Even though this ...
Writing reports your boss will be sure to love
May 03, 2008 ... My boss is picky about our reports and he's been sending some ofmine back to me for rewrites, and telling me to organize thembetter. Are there some simple hints you could give me that wouldn'tbe like the English or writing courses I hated? - Flo P. You bet. Actually, ...
Slain trooper remembered with memorial
May 03, 2008; ... On a dreary, rainy Thursday afternoon, a crowd of police, electedofficials and others gathered at the state police barracks in GlenBurnie to pay tribute to a fallen hero. With two patrol cars - one from today and the other a vintagemodel from the late 1970s - retired state police ...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
May 03, 2008 ... Airport traffic sets March record BWI AIRPORT - BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport set an all-time Marchrecord for passenger traffic last month, airport officials announcedTuesday. The facility's managers reported that 1,844,628 commercialpassengers used the airport in March, an ...
Oyster reef removal in Magothy starts Monday
May 03, 2008; ... Removal of a botched oyster reef in Sillery Bay will begin Mondayand should be completed within a week and a half, state Departmentof Natural Resources officials said this week. The news came as a relief to the handful of residents gatheredWednesday night at the Sillery Bay ...
Your say
May 03, 2008 ... County Executive John R. Leopold unveiled his budget this week,and school funding seems likely to be the central issue duringapproval. The County Council can add to school funding but they mustcut from other portions of the budget. What do you want yourcouncilman to do? --- I'd ...
Gazette Readers Write
May 03, 2008 ... Accident photo First I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to thefamily and friends of Joseph Norfolk, who was lost in the Route 10tragedy last week. I took the photo that appeared on the front page (MarylandGazette, April 26). I contacted the editor by phone and ...
Brooklyn Park husband guilty of murdering wife
May 03, 2008; ... With two of his children in the living room and his mother-in-law banging on the front door, a Brooklyn Park man stabbed his wifeto death in the kitchen last year out of fear she was leaving him. Soman "Sam" Thamby, 51, pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degreemurder in the May 5, ...
County unveils BRAC plan
May 03, 2008; ... After a year of work, a county committee unveiled a major planthis week for handling the thousands of jobs headed to Fort GeorgeG. Meade, a plan officials say will be tough to pay for. The 39-member County BRAC Task Force detailed what changes needto occur in transportation, ...
Thieves steal Severn boy's funeral money
May 03, 2008; ... The Severn couple didn't know how they were going to pay fortheir son's funeral. A falling tree branch hit 7-year-old Steven Richards and killedhim April 9 and his parents weren't ready for the $6,100 funeralbill that followed. To help cover the costs, Jennifer and Ron ...
Walker's winner propels Eagles
May 03, 2008; ... Northeast clinches home playoff game For the second time this season, Northeast senior midfielderRussell Walker saw an opening. And for the second time, he cashed in. Walker scored the game-winning goal from approximately 12 yardsout, straightaway, leading the Eagles to ...
Helping hands
May 03, 2008; ... Capt. James Goetz of Fort Meade Fire and Emergency was off dutywhen he heard about the wreck on his scanner. Christina Adamitis, a hairstylist, was driving down the highwaywhen she saw the car plow into the father and son as they changed atire on the side of Route 10. Within ...
Man dies in Severn crash
May 03, 2008; ... A 23-year-old man was killed and a 20-year-old woman wascritically injured Wednesday morning in a fiery crash on a Severnroadway, county police and Fire Department officials said. The two were traveling west in the 7600 block of WB&A Road atabout 4 a.m. when they crashed into a ...
Obituaries
May 03, 2008 ... Theresa Allen Theresa M. Allen, 88, a resident of Deridder, La., and a WorldWar II veteran, died of natural causes April 26. Mrs. Allen was born Feb. 7, 1920, in Binghamton, N.Y. She served as a flight nurse during World War II. She was a firstlieutenant and served in ...
POLICE BEAT
May 03, 2008 ... SEVERN Goats stolen Three kids - baby goats, that is - were stolen from a Severn farmTuesday evening. Police received a call at 4:18 p.m. from a farmer on Upton Road.He said he noticed his goats were missing when he went to feed them. He said he last saw them ...
Lean county budget a 'cold fiscal reality'
May 03, 2008; ... The $1.22 billion county spending plan unveiled this week holdsthe line on property and income taxes, but imposes an $11 millionincrease in other fees and taxes. And a smaller-than-requested $862 million allocation to countyschools sets the stage for teacher cuts and a month of ...
Police identify second driver in Route 10 crash
May 03, 2008; ... State police said this week they misidentified one of the driversin the April 25 fiery three-car pile up on Route 10 that killed aGlen Burnie man. Bobbi L. Steiner, 25, of Baltimore was driving the Ford Contourthat stopped suddenly on the highway near the Baltimore ...
Police crack down on 10 dangerous intersections
May 03, 2008; ... County police are launching a plan to reduce dangerous driving atthe area's 10 worst intersections, just as the public's attentionhas fixed on road safety by two horrendous crashes. For the next five months, officers will saturate busy crossroadsblamed for more than 20 percent of ...
Spalding notches historic victory
May 03, 2008; ... Cavs beat Severn for first time, eye playoffs There was historical significance to the Archbishop Spalding boyslacrosse team's win over Severn yesterday, but the Cavaliers are notfocusing on that right now. Sure, the 14-8 win was the first in school history for theCavaliers ...
TENNIS RESULTS
May 03, 2008 ... ARUNDEL 7, GLEN BURNIE 2 (Thurs.) Boys Singles S. Lee (GB) d. J. Pokodner (AR), 6-1, 6-1 B. Yoon (GB) d. Z. Plitt, 6-3, 7-6 Girls Singles J. Grim (AR) d. Martia Gomez, 6-1, 6-0 L. Bonney (AR) d. Maria Gomez, 6-1, 6-0 Boys Doubles J ....
Sports Briefs
May 03, 2008 ... FOOTBALL SPARQ RATING: Athletic Performance Inc. (API) will be hosting aNike SPARQ Rating event on Saturday, May 31, for youth footballPlayers (ages 10-13) and Sunday, June 1 for high school footballplayers (ages 13-18). Each event will be from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at theSoccerDome II ...
Thursday Girls Lacrosse/Golf: Dailey's late show sends Gophers to OT win
May 03, 2008 ... Gancarz and Hauswirth net hat tricks for Pats Chasity Dailey scored a free-position goal with 19 seconds leftto push the Glen Burnie girls lacrosse team past North County, 16-15, in overtime. Dailey scored seven goals, but none bigger than her final strike. "It was ...
Thursday Softball/Baseball: Cavaliers wrap up perfect conference season
May 03, 2008 ... Mendoza sharp for Arundel; Furrow delivers for Old Mill Elaine Nescio kept her mistakes to a minimum to deliverArchbishop Spalding a 4-0 victory over St. Vincent Pallotti andclinch a perfect record in the IAAM A Conference. Nescio struck out 16 batters and only faced 24 - three ...
Admirals bring back one of their own
May 03, 2008 ... Domenech taking athletic director post Severn School Headmaster Doug Lagarde announced yesterday theappointment of Julian Domenech, 41, as the new athletic director atthe institution, beginning July 1. Domenech, a Severn School alumnus from the Class of 1984, is thewomen's ...
Honor Roll: OLD MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
May 07, 2008 ... The following students were named to the principal's honor rollfor the third marking period: SIXTH GRADE: Ryan Allen, BrandieAvrett, Courtney Beene, Isabelle Clough, Brandy Donnelly, NaveenGhuman, Taylor Heitmann, Bryn Hubbard, Gabriella Imperato, KorluKemah, Mallory Kuba, Jamie Marcus, ...
Wine, etc.: Meet wine's best friend
May 07, 2008; ... The thought of attending another wine-and-cheese party makes uswant to scream. We have some scars on our palate from those loudparties where crowds armed with toothpicks stab chunks ofCrackerbarrel cheddar while trying hopelessly to carry on someprofound conversation. Conversation with ...
Gazette Readers Write
May 07, 2008 ... Graphic photo This letter is written to express my disappointment in the recentreporting of the accident on Route 10 (Maryland Gazette, April 26). I understand in today's world of competitive journalism that the"first report" is of utmost importance. I also understand that ...
When life hands you lemons...
May 07, 2008; ... After nearly a decade in the lemonade business, Josh Thomas islooking forward to handing off some of his responsibilities to asuccessor. But he'll probably wait until his brother turns 4, thesame age he was when he opened his award-winning stand. At age 13, Josh has shown a shrewd ...
Old Mill enjoys field day at Golliday
May 03, 2008; ... In honoring the memory of one of their own, members of the OldMill track team used home-field advantage to achieve some top timesat Wednesday's 29th annual Bob Golliday Invitational. Though team scores aren't tallied, which is a tradition thatextends back to the inaugural meet in ...
Friday Lacrosse: Spalding girls advance to A Conference quarterfinals
May 03, 2008 ... Chesapeake boys upset Arundel; Severna Park captures first place Junior Danielle Kirk scored four goals and collected an assist,and junior Stefanie Paskal added three goals and two assists as thefifth-ranked Cavaliers won their IAAM A conference first-round gameat home, beating ...
Friday Softball: Arundel's Martinez unhittable
May 03, 2008 ... Sophomore ace Kayla Martinez closed the regular season in style,throwing a no-hitter to lead Arundel to a 10-0 win over Southern. Martinez walked two and only allowed three balls hit in play infive innings of work. She struck out 12, raising her season total to140. "She was ...
PREP SCHEDULE
May 03, 2008 ... TODAY GIRLS LACROSSE Annapolis at Franklin, 5 p.m. TRACK AND FIELD Mervo at Annapolis, 9 a.m. Old Mill at Anne Arundel Relays at Annapolis, 9 a.m. Southern at Annapolis, 9 a.m. Glen Burnie at HoCo Spring Track Classic at Long Reach, 10 ...
FRIDAY TENNIS RESULTS
May 03, 2008 ... ARUNDEL 7, CHESAPEAKE 2: Senior Amy Olson set an Arundel recordwith her 30th consecutive regular-season match win as the Wildcatsrecorded the team victory. Olson concluded her regular season career with a 43-1 record andwill team up with sister Jenny, as the duo attempts to win a ...
Friday Baseball: Convissar powers Falcons past Seahawks
May 03, 2008; ... Spalding shuts down Loyola Blakfield Severna Park's offense began and ended with Kyle Convissar. The sophomore second baseman led off the first with a solo homerun and belted a three-run shot in the fourth to power Severna Parkto a 14-1 victory over South River ...
Severna Park girls yet to meet their match
May 03, 2008; ... Falcons down Seahawks, finish season unbeaten Last night, the Severna Park girls lacrosse team matched a featthat it accomplished last regular season. They finished undefeated again. The Falcons defeated South River, 26-8, and with the way theyplayed against the ...