News 2008-06-01 Andanh.com

Illicit guns flow into Maryland Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In '07 crimes, 44% of firearms were imported

The burglar known as "white boy" cut a hole in the roof of a Virginia gun store last July and took 40 weapons.

Runoff rules may exempt many farms Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Md. poultry growers could get breaks

Lee Richardson has taken steps to keep his chicken farm from polluting the Chesapeake Bay. He built storage sheds to hold manure so that rain won't wash it into a stream. He planted a double row of pine trees as another protection for the waterway.

Md. history's uphill battle Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
North Point, pivotal in War of 1812, is left off historic trail

In the front yard of a small white house in eastern Baltimore County, a monument stands to a young man who gave his life defending the country. It is a few hundred yards from a show bar called Dreamers where a neon sign in the window proclaims "girls girls girls."

Ramirez, Red Sox top O's Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
With one swing last night, Manny Ramirez hit the 500th home run of his career and cranked up the volume in a ballpark that instantly and enthusiastically became his home.

Success rooted in innovation Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A farmer's novel approach to his business brings in a bumper crop of customers

Brad Milton, owner of Brad's Produce in Churchville, picks strawberries with his daughter, Katie. Milton has built a customer base by selling fresh, locally grown items. "The customer has to be the top priority," he said. "You ask what they want and grow what they want."

Man swallows drugs, dies at Harford detention center Sat, 31 May 2008 00:02:00 -0400
He was arrested last week for kidnapping and assaulting a man; Tried to swallow drugs while being booked on new charge

A man who had been charged last week with kidnapping and assaulting another man in Harford County apparently choked to death last night after he tried to swallow drugs as he was being booked on a new charge at the county's detention center, the Harford County sherriff's office said today.

Joint effort nets 'big fish' in city intimidation case Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Strong prosecution vowed; 3 earlier cases fell apart

Christopher Shaw has avoided prosecution three times.

For second time, mistrial declared in Arundel case Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It is the second mistrial in

Over three days of deliberations, the jury contemplating the fate of a Brooklyn Park man accused of fatally shooting an acquaintance and stuffing him into a car trunk didn't fret over a key piece of missing evidence: a body.

Tappers keep in step with tradition Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W hat killed tap," Ed Terry told a bunch of hoofer enthusiasts last Sunday, "was the invention of television."

City students vow hunger strike for unfunded program Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Downtown march draws attention to

Promising a hunger strike until their demands are met, about 40 city high school students and young adults rallied at Baltimore's Inner Harbor yesterday evening to protest the City Council's rejection of $3 million in funding for programs that would pay youths to help peers in need.

Three people shot in spate of violence across city Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
were shot, including one by police, during a spate of unrelated violence late Thursday and early yesterday in the northeastern and downtown areas of Baltimore.

Possible tornado spotted in Prince George's County Sat, 31 May 2008 15:22:00 -0400
Firefighters report seeing what looked like a twister in Clinton-Brandywine area

Firefighters in Prince George's County have reported seeing a possible tornado touch down in the Clinton-Brandywine area.

Dixon nominates Durden as city parks chief Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Wanda S. Durden served as interim director of recreation department in Washington

Wanda S. Durden, a former official at a government contracting firm who previously served as an interim director of Washington's parks department, was nominated as the director of Baltimore's Department of Recreation and Parks yesterday.

Yearbook seller sentenced to 27 months in prison Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A yearbook salesman who admitted bilking several high schools and colleges - including the Naval Academy - out of more than $400,000 was sentenced yesterday to 27 months in federal prison, according to the U.S. attorney's office.

Annapolis gets arts district approval Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
City plans zone for theaters, exhibition space, artist housing

The state has approved plans by Annapolis and a Harford County city to establish arts and entertainment districts, allowing them to offer tax abatements to artists and culture-oriented businesses in an effort to ignite economic development.

Business Notes Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland will co-host a forum, "Greening the Supply Chain," with the EPA Green Suppliers Network and the Maryland-Asia Environmental Partnership, from 7:15 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the BWI Marriott in Linthicum.

Police blotter Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A customer at a Pasadena restaurant was robbed in the parking lot at gunpoint, Anne Arundel County police said.

Surprise win for an underdog ROTC Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Annapolis High School cadets knew something was up Thursday when the head of the Navy's regional junior ROTC program showed up at their annual changeover ceremony. The students had hoped that they would win most outstanding unit out of the 58 schools in the area.

Winding path to learning, perfect balance Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rolling Knolls Elementary students blend history, design in labyrinth project

Students at Rolling Knolls Elementary have designed a spot to seek inner peace.

Anne Arundel Education Notes Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Two teams of seventh-grade students from Severna Park Middle School were recently honored for earning first and second place in the middle school category of the Maryland Council on Economic Education-sponsored Stock Market Game, after earning $122,150 and $118,800 in imaginary profit.

Volunteer notes Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Partners in Care is seeking volunteers to help transport seniors to appointments and to help with domestic needs. Drivers will volunteer credits and receive reimbursement for mileage.

Religion Digest Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Galilee Lutheran Church, 4652 Mountain Road in Pasadena, will hold the last installment of its Galilee Fine Arts Series at 7 p.m. with a performance by the Bayside Brass.

Anne Arundel Datebook Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
TODAY Art festival The Inner West Street Association will present the First Sunday Arts Festival from noon to 5 p.m. in the first block of West Street from Church Circle to Calvert Street. This event will feature performances by the Nebbia Band and the Unified Jazz Ensemble, along with vendors and crafts, street performers and sidewalk dining. Free. 410- 741-3267 or www.goweststreet.com .

Hung jury declared in killing Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
It is the second mistrial in Arundel murder case

It is the second mistrial in Arundel murder case

Hearing delayed in killing of family Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hearing to determine whether Cockeysville teenager accused of killing his parents and two younger brothers should be tried in the juvenile system or remain in adult court is postponed until July

Body identified as that of man, 18 Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
County police identified yesterday the man whose body was found Thursday evening in a wooded area near Woodlawn Cemetery as Steven Parrish, 18, of the 6400 block of Woodgreen Circle in Gwynn Oak.

Let there be gasoline Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Baltimore County church ministers to the price-shocked with a discount

Baltimore County church ministers to the price-shocked with a discount

Heating oil truck missing from Arundel found in White Marsh Fri, 30 May 2008 14:10:00 -0400
Tanker was last seen last night in Pasadena

A fuel truck containing nearly 2,000 gallons of heating oil missing from Anne Arundel County has been found in White Marsh in Baltimore County, police said this afternoon.

Owings Mills man gets 18 months in child porn case Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 22-year-old Owings Mills man was sentenced to serve 18 months in prison after pleading guilty this week in Baltimore County Circuit Court to possessing and distributing child pornography.

Spring fair, market set at Hannah More Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hannah More School Parents' Association will hold a Spring Fair and Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow on the school grounds at 12039 Reisterstown Road.

GBMC renames its cancer center Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Greater Baltimore Medical Center said yesterday it has renamed its cancer center the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC, honoring a couple who donated $2.6 million to the hospital's oncology program.

Stella Maris seeks Volunteer help Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Stella Maris is seeking volunteers to help feed residents who cannot feed themselves.

Israeli festival To be held Sunday Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Jewish Community Center will hold an Israeli festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills Center, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave.

UMBC to apply for on-campus ROTC unit Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Decision could bring influx of scholarships to school

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County will apply for an on-campus Army ROTC unit, officials said yesterday, ending weeks of speculation about an issue that has sparked heated protest on the Catonsville campus.

Animal health rules violated, state says Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State agriculture officials have charged the operator of the Westminster Livestock Auction Market with four counts of violating animal health regulations.

Operator of Carrol Co. livestock auction charged Thu, 29 May 2008 07:20:00 -0400
Authorities say he violated animal health regulations

State agriculture officials have charged the operator of the Westminster Livestock Auction Market with four counts of violating animal health regulations.

Suspect dies in police custody Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Man, 25, swallowed bags of drugs, Harford County officials say

A man who had been charged last week with kidnapping and assaulting another man in Harford County died after a struggle Friday night after he allegedly swallowed drugs and fought with sheriff's deputies, authorities said yesterday.

School board selection panel is set Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Most of the members of a committee to recommend candidates for the county's school board were selected last week.

New Edgewood gym swings into action Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The $3.5 million gym that officially opened at the Edgewood Recreation and Community Center last week means cheerleaders will have space to practice, two basketball games can go on simultaneously and neighborhood children can walk in for numerous activities, from karate to preschool soccer.

Craig signs $900 million budget Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
9 percent pay raises for county workers included in plan

After months of debate, Harford County's nearly $900 million budget for 2009 is official.

17 years of getting back to nature Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Eden Mill Nature Center is renovated and ready for its rededication

When Frank Marsden visited Eden Mill about 17 years ago, he had a glimmer of an idea.

Development Spotlight Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Harford County Development Advisory Committee serves as a forum for the review of subdivision and site plans submitted to the Department of Planning and Zoning by those seeking building permits. The committee will review the following proposals at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the second-floor conference room of the Harford County government building, 220 S. Main St., Bel Air:

Harford History Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The first piece of legislation charging postal rates under the Constitution of the United States was an act taking effect June 1, 1792, charging letter rates by the mile. The first 30 miles cost 6 cents; 30 to 60 miles cost 8 cents; and 60 to 100 miles cost 10 cents for each letter. The first post office to be established in Harford County was at Susquehanna in 1777. It was followed with new post offices at Harford or Bush in 1782, Havre de Grace in 1789 and Bel Air in 1794.

Helping the troops Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After Jan Conkel's son joined the military last September, first-graders at Churchville Elementary School wrote letters to him.

Ready for life's next chapter Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
When she chose a small women's college in Baltimore, Jennifer E. Hale never imagined how the next four years would broaden her horizons and transform her outlook on life from bashful to bold.

Projections forecast school crowding Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Elkridge-Ellicott City rise seen

Although Howard County will, for the second consecutive year, have no elementary or middle schools crowded enough to trigger development delays under county growth-control laws, there are problems on the horizon, according to the annual enrollment charts submitted to the County Council.

Providing rent aid, a month at a time Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A four-year-old initiative makes good on its pledge to help families in need

A single father living in Howard County was deployed to Iraq for 14 months. After completing his service, he returned to a part-time job and studied to become a nurse. Tuition and child-care costs caused him to fall behind on his rent.

New federal rules revisit an old public/private debate Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
N ew federal transportation rules scheduled to stop the Maryland Transit Administration's $10 bus rides to and from park-and-ride lots to Orioles games starting tomorrow are based on a philosophical argument made nationally by private bus companies that they should not have to compete for special-event business with publicly subsidized buses. Similar public transit service in the Washington area to events such as Redskins football games are to end next year, according to news reports.

Longtime county principal takes on a new role with the state Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T he staff at Centennial High School knew something was awry Tuesday when Principal Scott Pfeifer called an impromptu after-school meeting.

Howard Education Notes Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The CARE Center for Child and Adolescent Resources will help families discuss their needs and offer resources and referrals.

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