November 18, 2009
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 | Arundel Digest
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| Is swine flu on the decline?
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Patrons pay respects to Galan at Les Folies Brasserie
For nearly four hours on a normally quiet Saturday afternoon, the doors swung open at Les Folies Brasserie in Parole for more than 200 patrons and friends who came to fondly remember chef and co-owner Jean-Claude Galan. | 
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Power to transform lives
One man stood in the center of a multi-purpose room at the Hope House in Crownsville, tentatively tilting a musical rain stick first one way, then another. | 
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| Muslims reach out to county neighbors
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'A great learning experience'
It's been a good year for the interior design department at Anne Arundel Community College. Out of about 35 designs entered into the American Society of Interior Designers Maryland-ChesapeakeHome's annual design... | 
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| Arundel Digest
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| Military News
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| Good Deeds: Thanks to Annapolis Pediatrics for compassionate care
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| Arundel Digest
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| Beware of lovesick deer
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County just out of storm's reach
The county finally got a hint of Ida yesterday, but the fading tropical storm's showing was little more than a blustery nor'easter with sloppy drizzles. | 
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Teen of the Week: TaJuan Watson
Today's a special day for the Annapolis Panthers football team. For the first time since 2002, the team heads to the playoffs after an 8-2 regular season. One of the reasons the team has been successful is defensive back... | 
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| Recreation Roundup
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| Recreation Results
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New wellness center opens at Ginger Cove
The first phase of new construction at Ginger Cove has been completed, leaving the retirement community's 350 residents with access to wireless Internet, a weight room and a spa. | 
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Author endorses 'right-brain' education
For today's students, the old rules just don't apply, according to author Daniel Pink. | 
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8th grader helps save sleeping neighbor from deadly fire
Susan Hack was sound asleep in her Maryland City home Monday afternoon when she was awakened by her 13-year-old neighbor, who was screaming into her bedroom window to get out of the house. | 
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War hero's family calls book a 'dishonor'
On this, the 234th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, a new book about Annapolis - and national - hero Col. John Ripley is coming under fire from the late Marine's family. | 
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Four Rivers Heritage honors bestowed
The Four Rivers Heritage Area honored exemplary people and projects that enrich the area's historic and cultural life at its sixth annual awards celebration held last week at Historic London Town and Gardens. | 
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Teen of the Week: Alyson Lombardo
A series of incidents that could have been disastrous have proven serendipitous instead for South River High School senior Alyson Lombardo. | 
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| Washington strolls city once again
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| Company disputes city's power plant decision
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Around Crownsville/Gambrills: Area schools remember heroes, learn about service
Veterans Day has long been recognized as a time to honor men and women who serve in the military. But at area schools, it was an opportunity to teach children about sacrifice and heroes. | 
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Around Annapolis: Friends rally around Annapolis skateboarder
The 70-degree weather certainly helped, but if the skateboarders at Truxtun Skate Park on Sunday seemed to catch more "air" on their flips than usual, maybe it's because they had a cause to spur them on. | 
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'Mayor' of Eastport Leon Wolfe dies at 93
Leon Wolfe, whose Eastport barbershop served as a gathering place for the community and earned him the moniker of "Unofficial Mayor of Eastport," died Tuesday of respiratory failure. He was 93 years old. | 
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Cohen announces transition team
Mayor-elect Josh Cohen announced his transition team yesterday, asking a bipartisan and eclectic group of Annapolitans to address issues ranging from crime to the environment. | 
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New center helps vets fend off 'the darkness'
Annapolis resident R.B. Belch has never quite gotten over some of the things he saw as a 19-year-old, when he was an Army radio-telephone operator and grenadier with the 82nd Airborne Division when the United States invaded... | 
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| Parking garage work roils merchants
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Stuck Spa Creek drawbridge snarls morning city traffic
What goes up must come down. Eventually. | 
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| Hoyle blames Bowling for racist flier
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| City police raid comes up empty
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| Annapolis 'Bar Wars' continue
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MRE claims victory in 'Slaughter Across the Water'
The Maritime Republic of Eastport won its annual assertion of supremacy yesterday by the only measure that matters: cold, hard victory in the epic tug-of-war contest. | 
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| Candidate seeks probe of campaign attacks
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Around Annapolis: New leader at Unitarian Universalist Church
The Rev. Dr. Fredric J. Muir has seen the congregation more than double in his 25-year tenure at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. Still, something bothers the senior minister when he looks out over the... | 
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| Around Crownsville/Gambrills: South Shore Elementary earns 'Character' title
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| New City Council could bring change
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Cohen leads Democratic sweep
County councilman and former alderman Josh Cohen was elected mayor of Annapolis last night, claiming victory in a sweeping triumph for Democrats after one of the most unusual campaigns in city political history. | 
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| With Cohen's win, party controls 8 of 9 votes
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City toasts first phase of new treatment plant
The city has unveiled two new million-gallon water storage tanks at its treatment plant on Defense Highway near Parole, part of a projected $40 million plan to replace the present antiquated facility. | 
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Around Broadneck: Broadneck and Cape girls softball programs merging
There probably isn't a national "Thank your recreation league coach" day, but there should be. | 
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Around Broadneck: Arnold resident one of our nation's top cops
It's hard to believe the dapper, elegantly dressed gentleman owned one pair of shoes and two pairs of pants as a child. But Arnold resident Louie McKinney was the son of a poor, widowed sharecropper who struggled to manage... | 
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Around Broadneck: Broadneck area benefits from Eagle Scout projects
Eagles usually hatch in the spring, but four new eagles emerged from the Ulmstead Barn in Arnold last Thursday evening. They are members of Boy Scout Troop 835. Each teen had fulfilled all the requirements to become an Eagle... | 
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Around Broadneck: Pirate treasure hunter held the attention of Arnold Elementary kids
The multipurpose room at Arnold Elementary School looked like the galley of a pirate ship, staffed by Lilliputians. Pint-sized scalawags swaggered by, muttering "Arrrgh!" They were adorned with bandanas printed with... | 
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Around Broadneck: BHS gears up for Tournament of Bands Championships
It's a sensory thrill ride on AstroTurf. It's "surround-sound" in 3-D, accompanied by a visual feast of pageantry, glitter and flurries of swirling streamers. There's drama, suspense, a few plotlines, but... | 
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Around the Park: 'Rock the Block!' benefit concert staged by Jenos Steaks Sunday
The brothers Jenos - that would be Mark and Rudy Adriano, owners of Jenos Steaks - capture many a taste bud with their legendary cheesesteak subs and other specialties, but they will be cooking up more than sandwiches Sunday. | 
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| Holiday Trade Fair next week
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Green Hornets: Hornets defeat Crofton in 13U Division 3 semifinal
When the No. 1 Green Hornets 13U Division 3 football team was tied with No. 4 Crofton, 2-2, at halftime during the semifinal at Severna Park High School, the Hornets realized that a berth in the championship game would not be... | 
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| SP's Al Johnston receives state AARP volunteer award
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Around the Park: Get a haircut for Joe
A Haircut-A-Thon for Joe Alden, formerly of Severna Park, will help shave off the catastrophic expenses related to his now eight-year battle with head and neck cancer. | 
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Green Hornets: Hornet gridders in playoffs
With a rookie head coach and a roster filled with players of mixed levels of experience, the 80-pound Division 1 Hornets' 19-0 loss to Crofton in the season opener left the organization wondering what kind of season this... | 
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Around the Park: Library's native garden recognized; 'Bye Bye Birdie' returning to SPHS
The Hollyberry Garden Club's native garden at the Severna Park Library was formally dedicated on Saturday with local dignitaries, community and club members gathered as part of the Heritage Day celebration hosted by the... | 
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Green Hornets: U13 select soccer team wins tourney
The Severna Park United Boys U13 select soccer team won the Beach FC Columbus Day tournament in Virginia Beach, Va. with a high-powered offense and a stifling defense. | 
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| Old Timers remember the early days of Severna Park
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Holy Grounds haunted this weekend
Last week's spate of rainy weather suited the ghosts, goblins and ghouls that haunt Severna Park's Holy Grounds Youth Center,. The spirits were particularly drawn to an aged gold hearse that mysteriously appeared in... | 
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Around the Park: SP Heritage Day Saturday
There will be plenty to do around the Park on Saturday as the first Heritage Day, sponsored by the Association for Severna Park Improvement and Enhancement (ASPIRE) kicks off at 10 a.m. with events slated throughout the day. | 
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Green Hornets: Hornet gridders shut out GORC
Following four straight days of rain, the Green Hornets 100-pound Division 3 football team made the sun shine over Severna Park on Sunday. | 
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Around the Park: Carrollton Manor launches waterfront improvement drive
Residents of Carrollton Manor, a 530-home waterfront community, one of the oldest in Severna Park, are embarking upon a new venture to improve three common recreational areas in need of attention. | 
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Green Hornets: Lake Shore edges Severna Park, 1-0
All it took was one well-timed shot for the Lake Shore Hot Shots to secure a narrow win over the Severna Park Green Terrors in a junior B field hockey contest on Severna Park High School turf on Tuesday. | 
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Volunteer 'Trailblazers' keep the B&A Trail safe and fun
Pedaling down the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail on these crisp autumn afternoons is definitely fun. But cyclists Neal Smith, Tom Caraker and Mary and Bob Ruck are riding with greater purpose these days. They are members of the... | 
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Scholarships for women who want to go back to college
While many community organizations offer scholarships to high school graduates, few make financial assistance available to women who want to resume their educations - particularly those age 40 through 60. | 
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| Around the Park: Severna Park High turns 50
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Green Hornets: SP field hockey juniors shut out scrappy South County team, 6-0
Severna Park found its rhythm on offense and defense when they hosted South County on Monday. The Green Hornets field hockey players of the Junior "Stick Interference" League scored six goals and allowed zero en route... | 
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Church's massive grills stolen after fundraiser
Members of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Severna Park served up 400 chicken halves at a biannual barbecue on Saturday, raising about $2,000 for charity. | 
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Veterans and soldiers honored in south county
The American Legion Post 226 on Mayo Road in Edgewater hosted nearly two dozen veterans on Sunday for a quiet afternoon of football, free barbecue and drinks at the third annual "Football with Friends" Veterans Day... | 
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| Around South County: West River’s Twin Beeches alpaca farm hosts open house
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Kincey Potter lauded for work in restoring the South River
Kincey Potter has been in front of and behind the scenes at the South River Federation since 2003. Last week she was awarded the Unsung Hero award from the Maryland Association of Fundraising Professionals at a reception in... | 
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Around South County: Big literacy push at area schools
Edgewater Elementary School hosted a vocabulary parade at the school on Friday. Each of the 400 students had to independently find an unfamiliar word and then dress in costume to illustrate the meaning. This was the second year... | 
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| West River study points to future fixes
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Gift represents the ultimate in recycling
Every generation that has worshiped at the centuries-old All Hallows Parish has left something valuable for the one to come. | 
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Around South County: Moose Lodge turkey shoots on Sundays through Dec. 13
The South County/Deale Moose Lodge is holding its annual two-month long turkey shoots, each Sunday starting at noon. | 
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South county hauntings continue through Saturday
The weather this fall hasn't been kind to the folks who run the haunted venues in south county. Weather has forced both Heidi's Haunted Hill in Edgewater, and the Deale Fire Department's Morgue Manor haunted house to... | 
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Around South County: Shady Side museum celebrates 25 years
Despite the cold and soggy conditions, the West River Heritage Day Oyster Festival in Shady Side brought in a crowd on Sunday at the Capt. Salem Avery House Museum. Hundreds turned out for good food, music and a celebration of... | 
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Photo contest winners announced
The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society recently sponsored a photography competition, "Local Lens: Images of South County and the Bay." The contest was open to any photographer, but the photographs were to have been... | 
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Around South County: From pre-K to high school: celebrations and achievements
Educating our young people takes the time, energy and resources of many people. In south county, that effort has gotten off to a big start this fall, in fundraising, extracurricular fun and traditional celebrations. | 
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Edgewater girl pens inspirational book 'Moonlight Memoirs'
Maggie Mei Lewis used writing as a way to comfort herself after the loss of a beloved pet. | 
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African-American genealogy and reuniting family, friends
Lyndra Pratt Marshall, a local genealogy enthusiast who has a passion for African-American genealogy, is hosting a "Reuniting Family and Friends" gathering Saturday at the Davidsonville Ruritan Center. | 
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Around South County: Fall festivities - pies to pumpkins
The Deale Area Historical Society held a pie contest on Saturday at Greenstreet Gardens in Lothian. Nearly three dozen pies were entered, split between youth and adult categories. | 
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Crossing guard Frank Wilson still going strong at 92
Frank Wilson loves his job. He gets up before dawn so he can take his time getting ready to man his school crossing guard post in Edgewater by 6:45 a.m. | 
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Around South County: Deale VFD hosting open house
The Deale Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. The event will bring fire protection information, refreshments and dignitaries into the local fire station, but it will also be an... | 
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Edgewater Girl Scouts break ground for Chrysalis boutique
The Butterfly Boutique is a dream that leaders of The Chrysalis House in Crownsville have had for about 10 years. | 
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Around South County: Lions honor police, firefighter of the year
Last week the South County Lions Club honored two outstanding public servants: A county police officer from the Southern District Station in Edgewater, and a firefighter/EMS (Emergency Medical Service) from the Harwood Fire... | 
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| Races at Camp Letts to benefit Cancer Society
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South county winery breaks ground
Thanksgiving Farm, the county's only full-fledged winery, has broken ground for a new production facility. | 
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| Artists will exhibit work in south county show starting Friday
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Around South County: Davidsonville woman wins award for volunteer work with seniors
Davidsonville resident Dottie Beauregard has done a lot to help seniors in our area. For 16 years, she has volunteered her time with the Department of Aging to help seniors navigate Medicare and the Senior Health Insurance... | 
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Around South County: Heirloom doll collection donated to Salem Avery House Museum
Vilma Stockton was either a full- or part-time resident of Shady Side for most of her life. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1929, she was a permanent resident in her home on the West River for over 25 years, until she died in early... | 
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Edgewater airman gets hero's welcome home from Iraq
Megan Luke and her two children could hardly sit still Friday as they eagerly waited in the international terminal at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. | 
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Three south county Catholic churches gather for joint picnic
The three south county Catholic parishes met at Camp Barrett in Crownsville on Sunday for the second annual Tri-Parish Mass and Picnic. | 
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Around South County: Missionaries pay a visit, lay a new roof for Deale church
The First Baptist Church on Deale Churchton Road recently celebrated 50 years as a congregation. | 
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Around South County: Girl's passion is helping animals
Maddy McQueeney loves animals. The 10-year-old mostly loves dogs, but she also likes cats and other animals. In fact, her very first word was "dog." | 
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South County Lions Club gearing up for full fall schedule
With the hope of helping local residents earn money and clear out unwanted items, the South Anne Arundel Lions Club is busy planning a fall service event to include a flea market on Oct. 17 in Galesville. | 
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