News 2008-08-10 Andanh.com

Truck plunges off Bay Bridge; one dead in morning crash Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:55:00 -0400
A video grab released by WBAL-TV shows the aftermath of a three-vehicle collision on the eastbound span of the Bay Bridge early this morning that left the driver of a tractor trailer dead and caused the 18-wheeler to plunge into the Chesapeake Bay, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority Police. Police spokesman Cpl. Jonathan Green said it was the first time in his 15 years with the agency that a vehicle had gone over the side of the bridge.

Phelps' opening race has U.S. team revved up Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:18:00 -0400
Swimmer's record-breaking performance astonishes, inspires other Olympians

Swimmer's record-breaking performance astonishes, inspires other Olympians; Hoff breaks longtime Olympic mark, but doesn't hold it long Photos: Michael Phelps From Baltimore to Beijing: Bush golden as sports fan; 'fantasy' swimming

Home tax benefits wrongly accepted Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State legislators get homestead breaks for ineligible properties

State legislators get homestead breaks for ineligible properties

Community in shock over Harford man's drug charges Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Ecologist, decades-long teacher revered by residents

For many, Bob Chance has been the face of ecology in Harford County.

Quandary for air travelers: Book now or face risks Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Book now or risk higher fares, fewer choices

So it's August.

O's yield season-high 20 hits in 15-7 loss to Rangers Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:48:00 -0400
O's yield season-high 20 hits, again fails to complete three-game sweep

Ian Kinsler broke out of an extended slump with a career-high five hits, including a homer, and the Texas Rangers emphatically ended their own offensive drought with a 15-7 win over the Orioles on Sunday.

Service paints gentler portrait of anthrax suspect Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Anthrax suspect said to have been curious and compassionate

In the days since Bruce Ivins committed suicide, federal authorities have portrayed him as a mentally ill man who had threatened to kill a social worker and was responsible for the deadly anthrax attacks of 2001.

Orioles team up behind Cabrera, beat Rangers, 9-0 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Starter throws 6 shutout innings; Mora drives in 4

For brief intervals of every season, even losing teams play perfect baseball. The Orioles are in the midst of such a time.

Lots of music, no troubles Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Virgin festival runs smoothly

Doug Champaigne (left) and Brett Hershfeld horse around during the Virgin Mobile Festival at Pimlico Race Course. Organizers are saying that the event has run smoothly so far.

Perjury case in official's history Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
City police attempted in 1999 to fire officer who is now chief of force that protects state buildings

City police attempted in 1999 to fire officer who is now chief of force that protects state buildings

Bus fires spur removal of 200 MTA vehicles Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
MTA pulled 200 vehicles off streets in July because of brake shoe defect

Two Maryland Transit Administration buses have caught on fire in recent months because of a defect in their brakes, forcing the agency to pull about 200 vehicles off the streets in July for inspections.

Woman, 33, killed in fire in West Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
2 children jump from 2nd floor and escape

A 33-year-old West Baltimore woman was killed in an early-morning fire yesterday that engulfed a two-story home, while two children escaped by jumping two floors into the arms of a man.

USS Sterett unveiled in Port of Baltimore, set to sail Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The USS Sterett , the Navy's newest $1.3 billion guided-missile destroyer, was commissioned in the Port of Baltimore yesterday evening in an hourlong ceremony, complete with cannon fire and marching band performances.

Quarry Lake to offer free summer concert Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Quarry Lake at Greenspring will hold a free summer concert from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday on the lawn next to the Shops at Quarry Lake on Greenspring Avenue.

City man, 30, dies of multiple gunshot wounds Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A 30-year-old man was found shot to death early yesterday in East Baltimore, in a case in which police have no suspects.

Festival of Tees to benefit children Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Festival of Tees, a miniature golf tournament to benefit children with cerebral palsy and spina bifida at Kennedy Krieger Institute, will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 16 at ParTee Golf, 4123 E. Joppa Road, Perry Hall.

Youngsters get a taste of Hollywood Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Summer camp at Filmsters Academy teaches kids editing, acting and making short movies

Instructors Owen Slevin (from left) and Ben Lapides play their parts as Filmsters Academy students make a movie. About 50 kids signed up for the camp for those looking to learn the movie business.

Building moratorium announced for Mayo Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Officials say move will limit strain on overtaxed sewage plant

The Department of Public Works announced a building moratorium for Mayo on Wednesday, seeking to alleviate stress on the overtaxed sewage treatment plant that serves more than 3,000 properties in the area.

Bear makes a rare county appearance Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Young male creates a stir, little trouble, in Shady Side

Teresa Oleszewski was driving to work one morning early last week when, she says, she saw a small creature amble onto the road about a block from her house in Shady Side.

Miles and miles of friendships Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
20 years of striding through a Glen Burnie mall spawns a support group for seniors

They have shared countless cups of coffee, picnics in the park and rambunctious holiday parties. They have comforted each other through illness and the deaths of spouses. And together they have walked around the mall tens of thousands of times.

Getting their feet wet with robotics Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Program teaches students how to construct devices to sample water, take photographs

There is nothing simple about building an underwater robot to probe for salinity or look for water creatures. Wires come loose. Cameras fall off. Measuring string sinks to the bottom.

Correction Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
An article in Thursday's Anne Arundel section on the Annapolis Triathlon misidentified the source of $5,000 given to Anne Arundel Community College to start an endowment for students from at-risk neighborhoods. The money came from the Annapolis Triathlon Club.

United Way to give funds to nonprofits Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
United Way of Central Maryland will provide additional funding to Anne Arundel County nonprofit agencies that applied for discretionary grants.

Severn man dies after losing control of motorcycle Sat, 9 Aug 2008 11:50:00 -0400
A 43-year-old Severn man died early this morning after he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding on Route 3 in Crofton, Anne Arundel County police said.

Man charged with attempted murder in Severn stabbings Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Police are charging a 40-year-old man with attempted murder in connection with two stabbings in Severn on Friday.

Heating up a cold case Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Investigators of woman's 1973 killing look to class reunion

Bowie High School's Class of 1973 will gather tonight at a local hotel to dance and reminisce. They'll award gifts for distinctions like farthest traveled and youngest child. Almost certainly, someone will request a song by Steve Miller, a favorite of classmate Donna Dustin.

Philip Deardorff Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Age 84 The longtime Baltimore County oral and maxillofacial surgeon had been a fighter pilot during World War II.

D r. Philip C. Deardorff, a retired Towson oral and maxillofacial surgeon, died of lung cancer Aug. 1 at his home in La Jolla, Calif. He was 84.

Algae bloom a new worry Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Crabs suffocating in Middle River

John Neukam has been catching crabs in pots near the Middle River for decades. But this year, the crabs have been dying in the water, suffocated by a bright green algae bloom that is choking off oxygen and worrying watermen and recreational boaters.

County to get $577,000 for park projects Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Baltimore County will receive more than $577,000 for park improvement projects as part of $5.7 million in statewide Program Open Space funding approved this week by the Board of Public Works.

Four convicted sex offenders sought Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Baltimore County police said yesterday they are trying to locate four convicted sex offenders who have violated their probation or who have not kept their addresses current with Maryland's State Sex Offender Registry. Police said arrest warrants have been issued for:

Lightning strike caused Carroll condo fire, authorities say Fri, 8 Aug 2008 13:18:00 -0400
Investigators from the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office have determined that lightning caused a two-alarm fire in Eldersburg last night that left 11 families homeless, authorities said today.

Carroll commissioners delay police proposal Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The creation of a Carroll County police force was put on hold yesterday after the Board of Commissioners voted to take no action on an ordinance to form the agency.

Trashy Women make their own treasures Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Group of 8 transform common refuse into works of art

Grace Feeney (left) of Rising Sun gives a thumb up as Maggie Creshkoff of Port Deposit gives suggestions to Feeney on making her bug from plastic bottles. Above, Feeney snips the handle off a plastic jug for her project.

The RAACE is on to protect hurt children Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Organization stages motorcycle ride as part of campaign against sexual abuse

Statistics are more than just numbers to Kenneth Smith.

Blue House faces growing need Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In Bel Air, church project provides clothing, canned goods to the community

Across the street from the Episcopal Church of Reconciliation on Lee Street in Bel Air sits an unassuming light-blue two-story house with a screened front porch.

Media relations head picked Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Board selects Teresa Kranefeld as communications manager

Teresa D. "Teri" Kranefeld, 31, publications specialist with Harford County public schools for the past year, has been appointed manager of communications by the Board of Education.

Council rejects plan to sell county buildings Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Amid space crunch, proposal is called premature

Harford County cannot auction off three small public buildings in downtown Bel Air even though it cannot use the vacant structures without costly upgrades, officials said.

Art notes Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The 44th Annual Havre de Grace Art Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Aug. 17 at Tydings Memorial Park.

Agency mediates conflict in the country Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
On the Farm -- Ted Shelsby

A s more city folks move to Maryland's countryside to build their dream homes on spacious lots next to picturesque farms, there are bound to be conflicts.

AG NOTES Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency will allow producers who would otherwise be ineligible for new disaster assistance programs to become eligible by paying a fee.

Part of Erie Street closed for bridge construction project Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Maryland Transportation Authority has closed Erie Street between Juniata Street and U.S. 40 in Havre de Grace for the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge preservation project.

Police graduate held fast to his dream Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Won Lee (left center) was a Baltimore City business owner before deciding to pursue a lifelong ambition to work in law enforcement. He was among 15 Howard County officers to graduate from the police academy during a cermony Thursday at Marriotts Ridge High School.

13 reduced-price homes are available Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Units, including 3 townhouses, are to be awarded to qualified buyers this month and in Sept. and Oct.

Howard County residents will have a baker's dozen more reduced-price homes to buy through October, including a new variety - three townhouses reserved for adults 55 and older.

Move by transportation board angers some politicians Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T he move by the Ken Ulman-led Baltimore Regional Transportation Board to designate $340 million in future state transportation funding for mass transit projects has raised the ire of some politicians.

Diesel cost squeezes school transportation Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Longer routes, more passengers for Howard buses

Fuel costs and a shortage of certified drivers will make this a trying year for transportation providers and the Howard County school system.

Construction on schedule at 5 schools, officials find Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
S uperintendent Sydney L. Cousin got a firsthand look at the use of capital funds during a five-school construction tour last week.

Ellicott City railroad crossing closing for maintenance Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
CSX Railroad will begin maintenance on the crossing at Old Frederick and Hollifield roads in Ellicott City this week. The project was originally scheduled to begin Aug. 4.

Lawyer offers help with wills, small estates, deed changes Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Attorney Thomas A. Burns will be at Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 27 for the 60 Plus Wills and Legal Screening Program.

Plant walk offered today Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Patuxent Research Refuge will offer a plant walk from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. today at its North Tract on Route 198 between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and Route 32.

Lutheran church, elementary school form partnership Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
East Columbia Briefs

A new partnership between Phelps Luck Elementary School and Our Shepherd Lutheran Church will provide mentoring and other support to children, families and school staff.

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