Section: CCR

Around Crofton: Eagle Scout candidate works to beautify Crofton library grounds

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00

While there are endless learning opportunities in the Crofton library, Eagle Scout candidate Nick England found an ideal learning and leadership opportunity right outside of the library.

Nick, a 17-year-old senior at Arundel High School, set out to beautify the library grounds and fulfill the community service component required of all Eagle Scouts. Roughly, only 2 percent of those who start out in the Boy Scouts are awarded the Eagle ranking...

Civic group set to back community center

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00

Community groups in Crofton are poised to finally throw their support behind a controversial recreation center planned for a four-acre parcel near the Crofton library.

The Greater Crofton Council, a coalition of Crofton neighborhood associations, seems headed toward approving the concept of the 32,000- square-foot, two-story Crofton Regional Community Center.

The organization took an unofficial vote of support for the community ce...

Odenton cellist gets the lesson of a lifetime

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00

Nana Adeiwaa-Manu had always been a fan of the Obamas. She borrowed a Barack Obama campaign button from her father and she carried it with her cello.

The budding Odenton musician joined some of the world's best musicians on Nov. 4 at the White House to take part in a historic classical music workshop hosted by President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.

"I was really shocked. It took me a while to get settled in," Adeiwa...

Around Crofton: 'Pirates' net treasure for Crofton Meadows Elementary School

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00

With swashbuckling sea songs setting the mood in the hallways, Crofton Meadows Elementary School was taken over by pirates during its most recent fundraiser, a pirate-themed math-a-thon. Decked out with eye patches and skull and crossbone bandanas students took part in a treasure hunt that required them to solve math problems.

In one fifth-grade class, students were provided with the size of the ship's sleeping quarters and the size...

Trial begins in shooting of pregnant Crofton woman

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00

The man confessed to friends last year that he tried to kill a pregnant woman in Crofton to clear a $400 drug debt with her boyfriend.

He not only told four separate people that he pulled the trigger, but divulged many details that only detectives and the shooter would have known, according to prosecutors.

But a defense attorney for Jerold Raymond Burks told a jury yesterday in county Circuit Court in Annapolis that his client is ...

Around Crofton: Crofton celebrates Halloween with the annual Kiwanis parade

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00

In spite of the soggy weather, costumed kids of all ages came out for the 33rd annual Crofton Kiwanis Halloween Parade on Saturday. Leading the parade with sirens blaring were county police and emergency vehicles from the Arundel Volunteer Fire Department followed by a color guard troop from the U.S. Army Reserve.

Local business Turning Leaf Landscaping put together a festive and frightful float for the occasion and students from Vuong's T...

Crofton community center forges ahead

unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00

Advocates of a 32,000-square-foot community center at the edge of Crofton are still pushing full speed ahead for the facility even though it is nearly five years ahead of schedule.

Supporters of the Crofton Regional Community Center said they would deliver a business plan to County Council members next week.

Ten days ago, members of the Greater Crofton Council, a group of neighborhood associations, voted to withhold support for th...