Volunteers. The people who go about the business of helping others, and get no reward except a thank you and perhaps a parking validation.
There's the woman who spends every Tuesday afternoon shelving books in the school library, fighting the urge to change the Dewey Decimal System to something that makes sense; the man who spends three evenings a week and every Saturday trying to impress upon 8-year-olds that it isn't appropriate to make a beeline directly from home plate to second base, tripping the pitcher as he passes and then attempting to claim a double.
Then there is a group of men and women picking up trash along Ritchie Highway wondering what would possess someone to throw a single shoe out the window of a passing car; the high school student explaining to a group of third-graders that there is no word in the French language for "Cowabunga."
Volunteers.
Richard Carter was such a volunteer, and his friends at the Glen Burnie Improvement Associationplan to honor his memory with an award given to a citizen whose civic endeavors have helped the Glen Burnie community.
Nominations arebeing accepted for the Richard Carter Memorial Award. Candidates must be residents of Glen Burnie -- the 21060 and 21061 zip codes. Thereis no age limit, and couples who work together can also be considered.
Anyone wishing to nominate an outstanding citizen should submita brief resume (50 words or less) of the volunteer's activities and contributions to the committee by May 1. Applications will be reviewed by the award committee. The winner will be honored at this year's Memorial Day Parade. The committee will be chaired by Joseph Corcoran and Dick Wengert.
"Dick (Carter) was active in so many projects that no one even knew about," explained Corcoran. "We thought it was a good idea to remember him not only now, but for years to come."
A member of the Glen Burnie Improvement Association for 43 years, Carter passed away last June. He was actively involved in many community projects, including the annual Glen Burnie carnival, the Glen Burnie Volunteer Fire Department and several beautification projects.
Thisspring, bikers and hikers will see the rewards of those efforts when 2,400 tulips bloom along the Baltimore and Annapolis Trail in the heart of Glen Burnie.
Carter also was responsible for the resurrection of the annual Glen Burnie Memorial Day Parade. After an absence of several years, he helped renew the tradition in 1989.
Anyone interested in nominating a local citizen should contact Corcoran at 761-9168 or Wengert at 766-6742 for additional information.
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County executive Robert R. Neall will be the guest of honor at the Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce's monthly Thursday Night Tarry. Neall will meet with members from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Rose Restaurant Comfort Inn on Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard in North Linthicum.
The TNT will offer members a chance to meet the county executive and several of his aides while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, wine and coffee. Members will have the opportunity to discuss issues that affect local businesses.
Tickets for the event are $15 and can be reserved by calling Gene Floyd at 766-1130, Mark Baumgardner at 766-8336 or the chamber office at 766-8282.
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Science fair alert. The results of Point Pleasant Elementary School's annual sciencefair last week are in. Projects by April Sovay and Stephanie Knight will represent the school in the countywide science fair next month.
Stephanie's project, "What can different foods and drinks do to your teeth?" won first prize at the fourth-grade level. April's projecton paper towels won first prize in fifth grade.
Other winners include:
Kindergarten: Randy Daugherty, first place; Brianna Walter, second; Kristen Anderson, third.
First Grade: Laura Bennett, first; Darla Daugherty, second; Stephanie Robinson, third.
Second Grade: Katie Knight, first; Tommy Redmond, second; Sara Hoffa, third.
Third Grade: Bradley Cary, first; Autumn Hughes, second, Nikki Shibilsky, third.
Fourth Grade: Stephanie Knight, first; Jeff Bennett, second; Keith Davis, third.
Fifth Grade: April Sovay, first; Sarah Meredith, second; Gerald Hart, third.
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Alumni of St. Paul's Lutheran School are invited to the school's 40th anniversary dinner dance from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Rose Restaurant in Linthicum. Pastor Ed Nicklas, a former student of St. Paul's, will emcee for the evening.
The deadline for dinner reservations has been extended to tomorrow. Tickets are $22 and include appetizers, a three-entree buffet, dessert and beverages. Dancing will be to the music of the Hi Hatters.
For ticket information, contact Audrey Jurmu at 987-9075 or Carol Schaefer at 987-0742.
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Several students from Granite Baptist Church School in Glen Burnie earned first-place ribbonsin the Maryland Association of Christian Schools State Fine Arts andAcademic Competition.
Scott Crosby, a senior at the school, placed first for the third consecutive year at the March 15 competition. Scott achieved the highest test score on a comprehensive science test.He will represent Maryland at the national competition, April 9-11, at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C.
Lenny Heisey was awarded a first-place ribbon for dramatic interpretation in the junior high level contest.
Elementary-age students participated in the Fine Arts competition on March 9. Second-grader Ryan Bonsal placed first in the primary level Male Vocal Solo, while Chris Klip, a sixth-grade student, won the intermediate level Male Vocal Solo. First-grader Eleisha Womble took first place in the primary water color competition. Two of the three spelling bees staged at the competition were won by Angela Shook, grade one, and Jane Oh, grade two.
Students from 50 private Christian schools throughout Maryland participated in the annual competition.
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Please don't tell me it's bathing suit time again. That annual attack of Lycra and Spandex. The realization that considering exercise is not quite the same thing as working up a sweat. Don't worry, we still have 57 days to get it together before (gasp!) the pool opens again.
The Glen Burnie Park Swim Club is lookingfor new members for the 1991 swim season. The cost of a family membership is $270 per year. There is a $75 initiation fee for the first year only.
The Swim Club offers an adult pool and a kiddie pool. There is also a volleyball court, covered pavilion, picnic tables and agrill.
Rob McFerron will coach the Glen Burnie Park Dolphins swimteam this year. Members are split into two levels: ages 5 and under,and the regular swim team for swimmers 5 to 18. The team participates in swim meets throughout the metropolitan area. Only members of theswim club can participate on the swim team.
The club has a variety of activities planned for every age group. Carol Hlavinka is the activities director for the club.
"Last year Carol planned so many different activities," explained Barbara Lawton, vice president of administration. "We had a crab feast and a '50s dance at the pool. We also have teen parties and parties for grammar school children. This year we are considering a luau."
Although the pool opens officially May 25 for the swim season, prospective members can enjoy a two-week "Opening Day." Anyone who inquires about membership will receive a "Take a Dip On Us" coupon good for one day's admission for one person. A family of four will be issued four coupons.
For additional information, call 766-7676.
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Twenty-two members of the Glen Burnie Senior High winter sports teams were designated as recipients of the statewide "Minds in Motion" award by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association.
To earn this honor, a student must maintain at least a 3.25 grade-point average while participating on a varsity or junior varsity sport. The winter sports include basketball,wrestling and track and field.
Students who have been recognized for this achievement are: Raymond Arnold, Jeffrey Gross, Carlton Ash,Amy Kreglow, Amy George, Jennifer Roth, Allison Bigley, Kara Daniels, Mona Hapness, Valerie Gardner, Robin Kloster, Kara London, Gwyneth Wexel, Shonda Ellison, Teresa Gardner, John Wildt, Michael Jones, Kristofer Cubello, Thomas Gilley, Sheridan Snedden, Likeith Chantree andRichard Gordon.
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North Arundel Hospital's Golf Tournament is scheduled to tee off Monday, May 20, at the Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City. The event is part of the hospital's 25th anniversary celebration. Over the last two years, the tournament has raised over $45,000 for the purchase of medical equipment.
The hospital has reserved both 18-hole courses to accommodate 288 golfers. Channel 2 sportscaster Keith Mills will serve as honorary chairman of the event,which will benefit the hospital's Laboratory Department.
Foursomeregistration is due by Friday, May 3. The cost is $150 per golfer. Each golfer will receive a golf sweater and hat in addition to balls, tees and other accessories.
The day's schedule begins at 11:30 a.m. with a pit-beef lunch inside the Turf Valley's Clubhouse. At 12:30 p.m., golfers will tee off on both courses. Refreshment carts will circulate continuously. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m., with a two-hour open bar. A sit-down dinner featuring shrimp cocktail, salad, grilled breast of chicken, crab cake and a dessert is set for 7 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 8:30 p.m..
In addition to foursomes, several different sponsorships are available, including a tee/green sponsorship for $250, a hole sponsorship for $500 or sponsorship of one of the six refreshment carts at $1,000.
For additional information, call Kevin Murnane at 787-4367.
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Cheerleaders from the Anne Arundel Gridiron Rebels Competition Squad came home from Williamsburg, Va., Sunday with a first-place trophy from the East Coast Grand Finals Competition.
The girls took first place in the small junior high division, where they were the only squad from Maryland.
They received a 3-foot trophy and $500 in scholarships to be used at a cheerleading camp in the summer, Coach Lisa Phillips said.
Members of the winning squad are: Jaime Mangum, ChristineBeal, Angela Happel, Shawna Hemphill, Jamie Huffman, Susan Kroedel, Kerry Kuczinski, Laurie Kuczinski, Jennifer Morris, Mandi Sikes, Sarah Sullivan, Kristeena Kanupp, Collen Roe and Trina Gales.
Phone: D: Top volunteer award is memorial to activist