News 2008-06-29 Andanh.com

For a change, it's fun to be a fan Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There's a new spark about the Orioles

The gathering of civic leaders was meant to celebrate the coming Dew Tour event at Camden Yards. But all anyone could talk about, Mike Gibbons noticed, was the Orioles.

Traveler returns Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
24-year-old kayaked 1,500 miles up the East Coast

Seth Peichert, 24, paddled his 17.5-foot kayak into the Inner Harbor yesterday on the last leg of a nearly 1,500-mile trip that began near Miami on April 1. The Towson resident had spent 90 days on the water and most nights camping on sandy beaches. He had lost 20 pounds from his lanky 6-foot-5 frame, grown a thick beard and despite gallons of sun block, he sported a leathery tan.

Help for suicidal prisoners Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Inmates being hired as aides to monitor at-risk detainees

In an effort to reduce the number of self-inflicted deaths in Maryland prisons, inmates placed on suicide watch are being monitored by unlikely aides: their fellow criminals.

Hope blooms from adversity Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Memorial park in Pen Lucy dedicated after years of effort, $50,000 makeover

Once, the intersection of Cator Avenue and Old York Road in the Pen Lucy neighborhood was so troubled that people wouldn't sit outside on their porches or walk through on their way to church. Young men were being shot and killed on the street. And the corner lot was grassy and overgrown.

Killing pace slows in city Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police strategies credited for prospect of lowest homicide rate since 1988

The Barclay neighborhood is like much of blighted Baltimore. Gang graffiti cover vacant rowhouses. Blue-light police surveillance cameras twinkle overhead at night. And residents have witnessed plenty of bloodshed - last year 10 people were gunned down there.

Behind drugs, stories of pain Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T he life and death of Nicole Sesker - stepdaughter of Baltimore's previous police commissioner, drug addict and homicide victim - emerges now as the central image from a tragic tableau 40 years in the making, a vast crowd scene with thousands of weary faces.

Dixon plays meet the press Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A mayor walks into a bar. It's full of reporters who've been on her case. And the joke is on them.

Piece of Gold Rush back in town Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Coin made in 1854, once owned by Hopkins, to appear in show

A one-of-a-kind California Gold Rush coin, preserved for years by one of Baltimore's most prominent families, will return here next month for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Man, 19, charged in death of Prince George's officer Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Officials say a 19-year-old man faces first-degree murder charges in the death of a Prince George's County police officer.

Girl riding a bicycle fatally injured when hit by van Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 7-year-old Woodstock girl was struck and killed yesterday afternoon by a van while riding her bicycle, according to Baltimore County police.

The week that was Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Woman gets 15 years for theft An Elkton woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for exploiting an elderly man and obtaining property through a theft scheme, authorities said. Tara Timing Spellman, 45, presented herself as the man's granddaughter to obtain a loan, officials said.

County parks awarded state funds Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
$2.3 million OK'd for work in Millersville, Pasadena, Crownsville

The state Board of Public Works has awarded Anne Arundel County $2.3 million to improve three parks, including building a visitor center at a popular Millersville park, developing a Crownsville park and improving athletic fields in Pasadena.

Police killing of naked man leads to $10 million lawsuit Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Family says officer acted with 'malice' in 2005 incident

The family of a naked, unarmed man killed by a rookie Anne Arundel police officer in 2005 has sued the county for $10 million.

Letters Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Recently there have been some negative media coverage given to Anne Arundel County regarding the response of the county and the thoroughness in which it has performed those duties.

Sunday library hours fall victim to cuts Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Annapolis, West County, North County, Severna Park and Crofton begin summer closures next weekend

Anne Arundel County libraries will end Sunday hours for the remainder of the summer, joining cuts in branch hours and purchases of new materials as casualties of a shrunken budget.

Young inventors' summer home Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Alois Langer remembers building a pretend rocket ship out of a cardboard box with his dad. And how his scientist father used to bring home old gadgets from work and let his son take them apart to figure out how they functioned.

Police briefs Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Six thousand dollars in wedding gift cards and money were stolen from a pair of Silver Spring newlyweds who held their reception on the Annapolis waterfront, city police said.

Business Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Entrepreneur's Exchange to meet in Edgewater The Entrepreneur's Exchange will hold its next meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 at the Yellowfin restaurant, 2840 Route 2 S. in Edgewater.

School board grows by one with 32nd District member Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
President reappointed; new student member to take his seat

Thanks to a new law, the Anne Arundel County Board of Education will grow this week.

Anne Arundel Datebook Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
TODAY Concert The Rhythmcats will present a program from rock 'n' roll to latin and blues at 6 p.m. at the Concerts in the Park series presented by the GFWC Woman's Club of Linthicum Heights in Linthicum Park on Benton Avenue (off Route 170). The concert will be canceled in case of rain. Chairs, coolers and picnics are welcome. No alcoholic beverages permitted. Donations accepted. 410-859-3308.

Religion Digest Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Christian Science Society will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday and every Sunday at 101 First Ave., SE, Glen Burnie.

Teacher, mentor drowns at UMBC Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Death of Upward Bound counselor, 25, is likely accidental, police say

Deon Oneil Henry Jr. had the summer off as a health education teacher, so he decided to take a job working with 38 low-income high school students in an Upward Bound program.

'A lot of charm to it' Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Carroll County town lures those wanting serenity, peace

Originally settled as a farming community in the 1700s and later known as Buttersburg because the town's general store operator would take local butter for payment on goods, Union Bridge didn't get its current name until 1820.

Aberdeen looks at extending terms Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A committee reviewing Aberdeen's charter will also look into the possibility of extending term lengths for members of the City Council.

Parade, prayer, singer highlight July 4 events Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
An expansive parade, an outdoor ecumenical prayer service and a performance by a Grammy-winning gospel singer will highlight the July Fourth weekend in Edgewood and Joppatowne.

'Horribly boring,' but vital Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Residents turn out for meetings as county maps re-zoning plan

Mention zoning and most residents will likely zone out. Transfers of development rights, stream buffers and signage regulations often prove too tedious for the general public.

CORRECTION Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A story in the June 22 edition of The Harford Sun misidentified the sponsor of the showcase of Aberdeen Proving Ground technology opportunities. Harford Community College presented the two-day event at the Amoss Center in Bel Air.

DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT Sun, 29 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:

New Octoraro Creek Trail opens a path into history Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As he led about 50 people on a trail walk along a creek that flows into the Susquehanna River, County Councilman Richard C. Slutzky offered insights into the history of an area that humans have frequented since pre-historic times.

July Fourth activities are set in Bel Air Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Bel Air Independence Day Committee will celebrate Independence Day on Friday with its annual parade and activities.

Finding their voices Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The nine youngsters flapped, twirled, and sang songs about bugs and their creepy personalities.

Five submit names for school board Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Five candidates from the Bel Air area, including an educator with a doctorate, a retired principal and an active PTA parent, have submitted their names to the newly created Harford County Board of Education Recommendation Committee for a review of their qualifications for the school board.

Education Beat Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Harford Community College is offering the public a chance to help decide which rock bands will perform at its Rock 'n' Register event on Sept. 13 to encourage young people to register to vote.

Residents bring their concerns to Ulman Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Western issues include used-car lot, septic system

The chance to confront Howard County Executive Ken Ulman face-to-face with their festering complaints brought a standing room-crowd of more than 200 people last week to a public forum at Glenwood Community Center in western Howard County.

Stylist leaves trail of nice cuts, fond words Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Stanley Weinberg started styling hair as part of his physical therapy for a hand injury he received during basic training for the Army.

Pick fruits at farm in Woodbine Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Western Howard Briefs

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Library has classes for ages 3-5 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
West Columbia Briefs

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Oakland Mills events end today Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
East Columbia Briefs

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Dedicated Marriotts Ridge junior enjoys active week Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I t was a busy week for Adejire Bademosi.

Recreation notes Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Basketball program for boys and girls The Columbia Ravens Basketball Program will hold boys and girls camps for players ages 8 to 15.

Howard Education Notes Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Graduates named outstanding volunteers Two recent Howard County high school graduates have been selected as Outstanding Student Volunteers for Special Olympics Howard County. Each will receive a one-time scholarship of $1,500.

Sean Grace Band to play at Patapsco park July 18 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ellicott City/Elkridge Briefs

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Emily Hagan, 79 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Crafted leather goods

Emily Hagan, a Baltimore artisan who crafted leather purses and jewelry, died of sepsis June 21 at Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, Pa. She was 79.

Hazel Brown Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Age 98 Nurse and nursing teacher remained active in professional organizations after her retirement.

H azel Irene Bailey Brown, a retired nurse who was active in nursing professional organizations, died of old-age complications Monday at her West Baltimore home. She was 98.

Deaths elsewhere Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
DAIHACHI OGUCHI, 84

Hearing a rap on the conventional wisdom: Is door knocking passé? Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T he late Robert H. Kittleman, a Howard County Republican who served for more than two decades in the Maryland General Assembly, always said the surest way to elective success is to knock on 10,000 doors and impress voters within the first 30 seconds that you are intelligent enough to do the job and affable enough to be approachable.

McCain, Iraqi hail progress Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Senator, Talabani express confidence on security pact

Appearing together in solidarity, Republican John McCain and Iraq's president said yesterday that the war-ravaged country is making significant but fragile progress.

Iraqi informant gets no respect in Germany Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Rafid Ahmed Alwan hoped for an easier life when he came here from Iraq nine years ago. He also hoped for a reward for his cooperation with German intelligence officers.

Need legal help? It's there, but do your homework first Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Say you're having a dispute with a landlord over a lease. Or facing possible foreclosure proceedings amid the widening subprime mortgage crisis. Or being sued.

Where the money isn't Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Dr. Ronald Sroka has been a family care physician in the same Crofton location for 30 years, just six miles from where he grew up.

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