News 2008-05-18 Andanh.com

From the sidewalk up Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Entire city police force gets retraining

Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III (right) listens with other officers to guest speakers on the topic of communications skills. The class is part of an unprecedented effort to retrain a police force dizzied by years of shifting crime-fighting strategies from a parade of short-term police commissioners.

NAACP head hopes to mobilize voters Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
President-elect, 35, brushes off concerns he's too young to lead civil rights group

President-elect, 35, brushes off concerns he's too young to lead civil rights group

GOP criticizes travel spending by O'Malley, Brown Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
GOP criticizes $172,000 in spending by O'Malley and Brown

Gov. Martin O'Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown have spent more than $172,000 in taxpayer dollars since taking office last year on trips for state business and political events around the county, and to foreign locales from Ireland to China, according to travel records obtained by The Sun .

City police say safety is their focus, not immigration policy Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
City police say immigration policy isn't their business

Every month for the past three years, Jeanne Velez has convened a Latino community meeting with the same assertion: Baltimore City police officers are not immigration agents.

Parents, kids pin hopes on boarding school lottery Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Parents, kids pin their hopes on one white orb in boarding school lottery

The lucky ones heard their numbers called early.

'Brown' romps to win, bears down on Triple Crown Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Jockey Kent Desormeaux took what he called an "armchair" ride on Big Brown yesterday, easing his way down the front stretch at Pimlico Race Course to a memorable Preakness victory that will send him on a historic journey.

Congress challenges computer safeguards Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Congress challenges secretive nature of computer safeguards

In a stinging rebuke, members of Congress from both parties are challenging a $17 billion plan that the Bush administration put on a fast track earlier this year to secure the nation's cyber networks from terror threats and foreign spying.

Eyes on the ball Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Parents, kids pin their hopes on one white orb in boarding school lottery

Elijah Anthony Johnson Jr. and his mother, Carolyn Tenai, wait to hear their number during the SEED School of Maryland lottery at the College of Notre Dame yesterday. The founders of the nation's first public boarding school, which opened 10 years ago in Washington, D.C., held the inaugural lottery to fill the slots for the Baltimore-based second location.

Travel expenses of O'Malley, Brown questioned by GOP Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
GOP criticizes $172,000 in spending by O'Malley and Brown

Gov. Martin O'Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown have spent more than $172,000 in taxpayer dollars since taking office last year on trips for state business and political events around the county, and to foreign locales from Ireland to China, according to travel records obtained by The Sun .

City police say immigration policy isn't their business Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
City police say immigration policy isn't their business

Every month for the past three years, Jeanne Velez has convened a Latino community meeting with the same assertion: Baltimore City police officers are not immigration agents.

Higher gas and food costs place burden on nonprofits Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Higher gas and food costs place a burden on charitable organizations

Isaac Brown no longer drives, has trouble walking short distances and could barely carry a bag of groceries from the market to his third-floor apartment in East Baltimore even if he wanted to.

All city police officers get retraining to sharpen skills Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Entire city police force gets retraining

On a cold, rainy day last month, 36 Baltimore police officers who normally patrol the Northern District sat behind classroom desks on a Sykesville campus, learning how to become the Complete Officer.

Turtles' hopeless bid for survival Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I understand the inclination to take the turtle home. You're driving along a road that used to be a country road, but is now a congested commuter road, leading to any of a dozen nearby cul-de-sacs or pastel-colored townhouse tracts or a shopping center anchored by Wal-Mart. You spot a turtle ahead. The humane instinct, centered in the heart, sends a signal to the brain, and suddenly you find yourself pulling to the shoulder, stepping out of your motorized turtle-killing machine, picking the reptile up and either carrying it across the road, its intended destination, or taking it home.

Baltimore, BELIEVE, or not Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
S ometimes a pillar is just a pillar. And sometimes it's the death knell for a municipal slogan.

Three Carroll firefighters honored at annual convention Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
inducted into Hall of Fame during annual convention

The Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association inducted three longtime firefighters into its Hall of Fame yesterday during its annual convention in Sykesville.

Md. superdelegate pledges support for Obama Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Sen. Barack Obama picked up the endorsement of a Maryland superdelegate yesterday, inching closer to securing the Democratic presidential nomination.

Man fatally shot at Columbia apartment complex Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Howard County police were investigating a homicide that occurred early yesterday at an apartment complex in Columbia.

City 'centerpiece' back in shape Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Stone lions in the flow again as the restored Southgate Memorial Fountain to be rededicated

Stone lions in the flow again as the restored Southgate Memorial Fountain to be rededicated

A model of patience Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
St. Philip Neri School's Teresa Baker steps down after 13 years as principal

Teacher Barbara Garber said that she has not heard Teresa Baker raise her voice once in the 13 years that the principal has been at St. Philip Neri School.

Hard work and heroism bring honors Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County police pay tribute to efforts of officers, citizens

At 6 feet 8 inches, Anne Arundel County Police Cpl. Michael Harper is an imposing presence. But when he gets near water, all bets are off.

Club celebrates its official charter Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Rotaract Club of Annapolis, part of the national organization for young professionals and college students who are interested in community service, international service and professional development, celebrated its official charter last week.

Program hires new riverkeeper Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The West/Rhode Riverkeeper program has expanded its staff to include a newly hired riverkeeper, professional biologist Chris Trumbauer.

Anne Arundel Datebook Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
TODAY Lighthouse tours The Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second St., will host tours at 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. of the historic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, leaving from the museum dock on Back Creek. Participants must be at least 12 years old. The cost is $70. Reservations are required. 800-690-5080 or www.annapolismaritimemuseum.org .

Anne Arundel Education Notes Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The American Cancer Society will honor Severna Park Middle School students and staff tomorrow for their outstanding fundraising efforts for cancer research and other programs.

Religion Digest Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1101 Bay Ridge Ave. in Annapolis, will hold a "Creating Communities Spring Concert" at 3 p.m. today.

School menus Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
DAILY BREAKFAST Orange juice, milk and manager's choice of two of the following: bagel or English muffin or roll with jelly, biscuit or croissant with jelly, cereal, muffin, cinnamon roll, toaster pastry, graham crackers, mini-loaf.

Police blotter Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two men were charged with drug and weapons offenses after police were told they were selling drugs from a car in Hanover, Anne Arundel County police said.

1968, 2008: 'Wars don't die' Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Survivors of Catonsville Nine mark anniversary with a protest

Survivors of Catonsville Nine mark anniversary with a protestSurvivors of Catonsville Nine mark anniversary with a protest

Pair of accidents leave 3 dead, several hurt Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two accidents early Friday -- one involving two cars in eastern Baltimore County and the other involving two tractor-trailers on the Baltimore Beltway in Anne Arundel County -- left three men dead and several others injured, authorities said.

Carroll firefighters honored Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Three inducted into Hall of Fame during annual convention

The Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association inducted three longtime firefighters into its Hall of Fame yesterday during its annual convention in Sykesville.

Women take to the sails for charity Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Participants in benefit regatta for Harford Hospice are closing gender gap in male-dominated sport

Participants in benefit regatta for Harford Hospice are closing gender gap in male-dominated sport

Plan for new county offices still alive Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Despite rejection, some on council set to persevere

Shortly before the Harford County Council rejected the administration's $82 million plan to build, renovate and consolidate county offices, Councilwoman Veronica "Roni" Chenowith proposed an amendment that would have created a diversified committee to oversee the project. That amendment failed, 6-to-1, and then the entire plan failed, 5-to-2.

Study bolsters county arts center Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Residents shown to support hall for performances, exhibitions, conferences

The Harford County Center for the Arts is making plans to live up to its name.

Agencies warn about drunken driving Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Officers, prosecutors, judges stress safety, consequences for teens in prom season

With prom and graduation season under way, Harford County law enforcement officials are trying to get the word out about the dangers of drunken driving.

Top students' parting thoughts Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Valedictorians and salutatorians share plans, hopes

As Harford County seniors completed their Advanced Placement exams, valedictorians and salutatorians were selected at most of the county high schools.

Behind the scenes at sheriff's office Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Weekly four-hour class offers public window into how county's officers do their job

Students shuffle in with their binders and notebooks at the start of the four-hour class every Tuesday evening, sometimes convening at an evidence collection lab or maybe the Harford County Detention Center.

Online marketplace designed for farmers Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On the Farm -- Ted Shelsby

F or farmers, it just might be the best thing since the tractor replaced the horse-drawn plow.

Free fitness tests for seniors Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Harford County Department of Community Services' Office on Aging will offer a free physical fitness test for seniors at area senior centers for Older Americans Month.

Poster winners to be named Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Bel Air will announce the winners of the Historic Preservation Commission's annual Preservation Month poster contest for 2008 at the Town Board of Commissioners meeting at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Town Hall, 39 Hickory Ave.

Elementary school wins $15,000 grant Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Harford County Department of Community Services has awarded a $15,000 School Beautification grant for Churchville Elementary School.

A-twitter for Harris Teeter Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Columbia residents look forward to new grocery

Columbia residents look forward to new grocery

Man, 23, found fatally shot Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Howard County police were investigating a homicide that occurred early yesterday at an apartment complex in Columbia.

Land-use panel draws criticism Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Development interests swayed group, some say

Though a residents' committee charged with studying ways to better involve residents in land-use decisions agreed on 40 recommendations, the group is drawing criticism - from within and without - that it did not do enough.

Healthy Howard a key issue for 2 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T he Healthy Howard health access plan is "a signature issue for the county executive and a signature issue for me," health officer Dr. Peter L. Beilenson told the County Council during a review of expenses for the program last week.

Scurrying after elusive pest Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W hat is it about Mount Hebron High School and rodents?

Parents earned some pomp too Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Janet's World

S ignaled by excessive sniffling, watery eyes and intermittent nose-blowing, the Maryland season we all know so well has arrived.

Ellicott City/Elkridge briefs Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ellicott City/Elkridge Briefs

Dangerous Boys Club meets June 2

East Columbia briefs Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
East Columbia Briefs

Oakland Mills to mark 40 years

West Columbia briefs Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
West Columbia Briefs

Afternoon Tea served on May 29

North Laurel/Savage briefs Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Southern Howard Briefs

Free music on Fridays

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