Community news

by Mary Clare Simon

Girl Scout Service Unit 87 held its awards and recognition ceremony on March 9 at St. Joseph Church, Fullerton. Reverend Kathryn Wajada, pastor of Epiphany Episcopal Church, gave the invocation. Rev. Wajada, who has been a priest for 22 years, spoke of her experience as a Senior Scout. A defining moment for her was attending an international scouting meeting at Lake Champlain. She remembers watching the sunset over Lake Champlain and realizing that

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

Women from Christus Victor Lutheran, Hiss United Methodist, St. John’s Lutheran and St. Ursula Catholic churches joined their prayers with women of many faith traditions in 179 countries around the world in the annual World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 7.
This year’s worship service on the theme “God’s Wisdom Provides New Understanding” was written by the women of Guyana. The Reverends Dan and Maria Hammons, pastors of St. John’s, hosted

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

The Bible story of Jacob’s son Joseph sold by his jealous brothers into slavery in Egypt comes vividly to life in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, playing through June 8 at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia.
Set Designer Lynn Sharp Spears wonderfully recreates ancient Egypt for the tale told through country, calypso and ballad beats showcasing a high-energy talented cast honed to perfection by Directors Shawn

by Celeste H. Breitenbach
Congratulations: St. Ursula School student Elise Ebelein was a finalist in the Champions of Courage Black History Month essay competition which received 5,000 entries from 87 schools…Mrs. Carol Curry was named Teacher of the Year at St. Ursula School…Science Fair winners at St. Ursula School were 5th grade: 1st place - Robby Whalen, 2nd - Zack Fischer, 3rd -Hannah Brill; Honorable Mention - Ally Comegys, Mia Mangione, Carlee Moshang, Carly Troiani. 7th grade: 1st place

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

March, 1843 - The original stone chapel of Hiss Methodist Church was completed. It is believed that the Rev. David Steele, known as the weeping prophet, presided at the dedication. At this time, Hiss was one of 18 churches on the Great Falls Circuit extending from Baltimore City to the Pennsylvania Line.
Spring, 1932 - Parkville Homemakers Club was officially chartered with a goal to improve homemaking through good nutrition, home management,

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

Neighborhood zoning concerns were discussed at the Greater Parkville Community Council meeting on Thursday, March 13.
“Zoning is the most powerful tool in protecting property values and the quality of our community. The purpose of zoning is to separate incompatible land-uses and guide various types of new development to locations where it will not create a negative impact on existing neighborhoods,” stated GPCC President Ruth Baisden.
Handouts distributed at the meeting

by Celeste H. Breitenbach

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on March 5 by Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien for Msgr. James J. Cronin (88) who died at Stella Maris, Timonium, on Feb. 29 from complications of a stroke suffered in 2006.
Known for his Irish wit, the beloved priest was ordained on St. Patrick’s Day in 1945 and assigned to St. Ursula Parish in Parkville where he served as associate pastor

Seven Oaks Senior Center
9210 Seven Courts Drive
410-887-5192
Tuesday, April 1,15 and 29, Seated Massage, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Reduce stress, relax muscles, increase circulation and decrease chronic pain with an eight minute massage. Cost $5, appointments available at the front desk.
Tuesday, April 1, 1 p.m., Bob Smith of Coldwell Banker discusses finance.
Wednesday, April 2, Blood Pressure Screening, 11:45 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. — Volunteer Jackie Lober provides free blood pressure screening.

Adopt-a-pet: The Baltimore County animal shelter has cats and dogs that need good homes. Visit the animal shelter at 13800 Manor Rd. in Baldwin Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The $60 adoption fee includes the pet, a vet exam, first vaccinations, rabies vaccination, microchip and lifetime registration and an annual cat license. Call 410-887-5961 for info. Visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/MD73.html to see adoptable pets.

Thank you very mulch: Boy Scout Troop 124 in Carney is taking orders for 3 cu. ft.

At the request of Senator Katherine Klausmeier and the 8th Legislative District House Delegation, Maryland Juvenile Services Secretary Donald DeVore will be appearing at a public forum Saturday, February 16 at 10 a.m. at the Cub Hill Bible Presbyterian Church located at 2927 Cub Hill Road.
The topic of this forum will be the State’s future plans for the Hickey School Facility located in the Cub Hill Section of Baltimore County.
For more information, contact Senator Klausmeier’s Annapolis office by phone at 410-841-3620 or e-mail katherine.klausmeier@senate.state.md.us

Turning copper into cash

by Cheryl Keffer
news@timesheraldnews.com

There are legitimate scrappers out there. Contractors who use part of a roll of copper tubing. Electricians rewiring an old house. Even the people who rummage in dumpsters looking for trash that can be recycled aren’t doing anything illegal – if the trash bins are on the street, anyway. Private property is another issue.

But in recent months the number of thefts of copper tubing and wiring – and even old

by Cheryl Keffer
news@timesheraldnews.com

It’s one thing to look at a map and draw a line around a site to determine where a school district boundary will lie. But it’s another thing altogether when such boundaries affect your children.

That is why the Perry Hall Improvement Association is staying out of the fray on the issue of redistricting to accommodate the new Vincent Farms Elementary School, according to PHIA President David Marks.

“It’s a divisive issue,” he said. “We’re

Photo courtesy Maryland Special Olympics

by Cheryl Keffer
news@timesheraldnews.com

What do Ravens fans do once the football season’s over? Some go galloping off into the sunset, so to speak, while others gallop off into the Chesapeake Bay.

But don’t worry – they come right back out again.

It’s an annual thing now for members of area Ravens Roosts to participate in the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge that benefits Special Olympics.

The

By Celeste Breitenbach
news@timesheraldnews.com

During the first week of 1940, a fire that started in the kitchen destroyed the house on Taylor Avenue just behind the southwest corner of Harford Road.

This house had been given to Sam Matthews by Simon J. Martenet, who gave Parkville its name.

Sam, born a slave on the Cole Estate (where Woodcroft now stands) served as a servant-caretaker on Martenet’s Parkville property after the Civil War.

His descendants continued to live

Is it just me or do your New Year’s resolutions from last year look alarmingly familiar?

I know, I know.

Lose 10 pounds or maybe 20, exercise for 45 minutes a day – every day. Give up all junk food and just eat healthy food. And no more stopping at McDonalds regardless of their transfatlessness. Unfortunately, those good intentions don’t seem to last very long and all too quickly you’re right back to your old ways

by Cheryl Keffer
news@timesheraldnews.com

Hospice isn’t a place. It’s more of a frame of mind.

And Hospice of Baltimore, a non-profit based at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, wants to spread its philosophy about how to take care of people at the end of their lives.

So the organization is sending its representatives out into the community, visiting Baltimore County’s senior centers for a year-long look at the aspects of hospice and end-of-life care.

“We focus on the patient and

by Michele Wojciechowski

Steve Markey’s new business venture began because of his son, Bradley. Markey says that Bradley plays baseball at a high level, and throughout his life, the 15-year-old has been on everything from travel teams to Baltimore metro teams. But the problem always came in the off-season.

As Markey recalls, it was often difficult for teams to find safe, appropriate places for the kids to practice. Over the years, they rented warehouse space, private gymnasiums,