NEWS
By Sarah Merkey and Sarah Merkey,SPECIAL TO THE SUN | August 8, 2004
On a recent Friday after her shift ended, Mary Beth Reich, an employee in the nursery at the Arena Club in Churchville, quickly ate her lunch so she could go swimming in the fitness club's outdoor pool. The Friday swims are important to her. "I met a lot of good friends," said Reich. She and her friends are beneficiaries of a flourishing partnership involving several health and fitness clubs in Harford County and The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, an organization that provides assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
NEWS
By Sarah Merkey and Sarah Merkey,SPECIAL TO THE SUN | August 8, 2004
On a recent Friday after her shift ended, Mary Beth Reich, an employee in the nursery at the Arena Club in Churchville, quickly ate her lunch so she could go swimming in the fitness club's outdoor pool. The Friday swims are important to her. "I met a lot of good friends," said Reich. She and her friends are beneficiaries of a flourishing partnership involving several health and fitness clubs in Harford County and The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, an organization that provides assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
NEWS
By Tricia Bishop and Tricia Bishop,SUN STAFF | June 7, 2002
After 30 weeks of Hello, Dolly! rehearsals, the No Boundaries drama troupe was getting antsy. Members were ready to perform, and all the last-minute costume adjustments and stage reminders just before their final dress rehearsal this week at the "black box theatre" in Ellicott City were making them restless. While they waited for the lights to dim, they shot nervous grins at one another, practiced dance steps, commanded others to calm down and giggled - a lot. But once the music began, they were all business (show business)
NEWS
By Matt Kasper and Matt Kasper,SUN STAFF | January 11, 2004
When construction at 718 Hookers Mill Road, Abingdon, comes to a close in April, few people will be happier than the Kramers. After placing their mentally retarded adult son, Jim, in a home by himself for about a year, then bringing him back to live with them when complications arose, they know how difficult finding the ideal home can be. "We've been through about four houses ourselves in the process," said Robert Kramer, Jim's stepfather. "This one is well-built." Once Jim Kramer moves into his new home - built for developmentally disabled people in Abingdon - he might have the most accommodating home possible.
NEWS
By Ernest F. Imhoff and Ernest F. Imhoff,SUN STAFF | November 7, 1998
Robert Goldstick, a man with mild retardation and a strong sense of purpose, signed on to the computer, made sure videos were in their boxes and logged them in quickly.Then he put the boxes in alphabetical order so he could return them to their proper homes on the floor and looked around the Blockbuster Video store in Parkville for other opportunities."Do you need help?" he asked customers, then showed them where to find videotapes: the family section (his favorites), action movies, oldies or the latest releases.
EXPLORE
February 19, 2012
Arc seeks nominations for Carroll County awards WESTMINSTER — The Arc of Carroll County is accepting nominations for its 2012 Community Awards. Each year The Arc recognizes individuals and organizations who have made a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner and Community Awards to be held on May 8 at Martin's Westminster. The awards include: Timothy J. Atkinson Award — Presented to a direct care employee of The Arc of Carroll County.