WHC Fall Soccer Registration Now Open

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: June 29, 2008

The summer days are flying by and fall will be here before we know it. Western Howard County Soccer registration is now open. Registration will continue through July 15 and practices will begin in August. The opening day for soccer is Sept. 6. Register early to guarantee placement on a team. For more Information, go to www.whcsoccer.org.

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Blood Pressure Check Monday, July 7

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: June 29, 2008

Howard County General Hospital staff will be on hand at the Glenwood Branch Library Monday, July 7 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. to provide free blood pressure screenings and monitoring. For more information, call the library at 410-313-5577. They will offer a second screening and monitoring on July 21 from 3:30 to 5:30.

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Now That’s A Lot of Cookies!

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: June 26, 2008

Over the past few weeks, I shared news of the Western Howard County Relay for Life which took place June 20-21, and highlighted some of the local community members who participated in the event. Not long after this information appeared in the paper, it was brought to my attention that another community member deserves recognition for his fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society.

Matt Beck, a Glenelg resident and rising junior at River Hill High School, has worked hard over the past school year to raise money for Relay for Life. Matt participated in the Howard County Relay for Life, which took place on June 6-7 at Hammond High School. Matt has the distinction of being the top individual fundraiser for that event. He raised $5,550. How you may ask? Matt has been busy baking over the past months. Making gourment cookies, he would provide a dozen to anyone who would donate $25 for his cause.

Matt has thoroughly enjoyed this fundraising experience, and plans to continue his fundraising efforts for next year’s Relay for Life. Matt’s goal is to double the contributions he received this year, so he hopes to raise over $11,000 in 2009. He will begin his fundraising in August, again with sales of his gourmet cookies.

To meet his goal, Matt will need to bake almost 450 dozen cookies! Keep an eye on this column for information about where and when you can purchase Matt’s cookies.

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Glenwood Community Center Weekend Events

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: June 26, 2008

Looking for some weekend fun for your child or teen this weekend? The Glenwood Community Center will host a Teen Scene Movie Under the Stars Friday, June 27 from 9-11 pm. Teens can enjoy a Friday evening hanging out with friends and watching the movie, “Transformers,” for free. Light refreshments will be available for an additional fee.

Do you have a youngster in your house who is a budding sports fan? Plan to stop by the community center on Saturday, June 28 between 7 and 9 p.m. for a Family Sports Party. Break out your favorite sports jersey and a ball cap. Children can choose from a variety of crafts to make and take home. Just like at any sporting event, concessions will be provided, such as hot pretzels, popcorn and nachos. Registration is requested and the cost is $3 per person.

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Changing of the Guard

By Leslie Bauer
Posted: June 16, 2008

The kids are out of school for the summer and with it brings news of changes at some local schools. Each year, parents anticipate which teachers will be coming back to school to teach next year and which teachers will be moved to other schools. Last week, it was news of changes in many local school administrations that was on parents’ minds.

Rick Wilson, current principal at Glenwood Middle School announced that he will become principal at Folly Quarter Middle School next year. Dave Brown, current principal at Mt. Hebron High School will be taking Rick’s place.

As Wilson steps in to take charge at Folly Quarter, Carl Perkins will be moving on to become principal at Centennial High School. Over at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary, Susan Webster, who has been principal since the school opened in 1998, will now become principal at Waterloo Elementary School. Taking her place will be current assistant principal Chanel Morris. These changes all take effect July 1. We welcome the new principals and wish each of these individuals great success in their new endeavors.

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