Glen Burnie

Ethel Bohle was in the attic of her Severn home Friday morning, retrieving photos of her grandson, Brad, from more than five dozen albums and recalling memories of the 29-year-old soldier who was killed this week in Afghanistan. One of her favorite memories involved her husband, Edward, who died three years ago. "They would do woodworking together, and Brad even had a lathe in his house," she said. "After they were done working, Pop would make him a milkshake and shave the ice for it. When Brad's father came to tell me the bad news, he said, 'I guess Brad and Pop are having a milkshake.

Anne Arundel County police thwarted an attempt early yesterday to burn down a closed Pasadena movie theater that they say was led by two former employees. Nine people have been charged. About 12:30 a.m., a caller reported seeing people tampering with the doors of Jumpers Cinema in the 8000 block of Jumpers Hole Road. When officers arrived, they smelled smoke and gasoline and saw a small blaze in the theater, which they quickly extinguished, police said. Police arrested five people who were walking away from the movie theater, including one carrying a gasoline container.

A fast start in the second half and poised play down the stretch led Old Mill to a 73-68 victory over Glen Burnie in Anne Arundel County play last night in Millersville. The host Patriots, for whom nine players scored, improved to 8-2. They rebounded from their first league loss, to Severna Park, to go to 4-1 in the county. Glen Burnie fell to 7-4 overall and 4-3 in league play. Chris Day finished with 18 points to lead the Patriots, who also got 12 points from Mike Holley and 10 from Trae Summers.

On February 24, 2009, Gary Wayne Kirk The family will received visitors at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, 421 Crain Hwy S.E., Glen Burnie on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park. Donations in his name may be made to The American Heart Association, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Please visit: www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com for more information.

Healthy food program at Pasadena Lauer's Lauer's Supermarket will be host to the Anne Arundel County Health Department's Learn to Live Program 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at 8095-A Edwin Raynor Blvd., Pasadena. The Good Food for Good Health Weekend offers consumers help in selecting nutritious low-fat, high-fiber foods. Booths staffed by health educators will offer healthy recipes, brochures and magnets. Information: 410-222-7979. Museum's Irish Night The Annapolis Maritime Museum will hold an Irish Night 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow at Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub, 63 Maryland Ave., Annapolis.

It looked like a rebuilding season for the Archbishop Spalding volleyball team after the graduation of setter and All-Metro Player of the Year Brittany Born and second-team All-Metro hitter Colleen Seeba. Instead, the No. 5 Cavaliers have reloaded and are making a run to repeat as Interscholastc Athletic Association A Conference champions. Under coach Scott Rombach, the Cavaliers served notice on Friday with a surprising 3-1 triumph over then-No. 1 St. Paul's by scores of 25-15, 25-15, 19-25 and 25-19.

Edgewater man stabbed outside bar A 39-year-old Edgewater man was listed in critical condition after being stabbed early Saturday during an altercation outside a Crofton sports bar, Anne Arundel County police said. The victim, who was not identified by police, was stabbed in the neck outside Krazy Otto's Sports Saloon in the 1300 block of Defense Highway about 1 a.m. during a fight in the bar's parking lot and was taken to Maryland Shock Trauma Center with life-threatening injuries, police said.

Charlene Della Pierpoint, daughter of Charles and Sharon Pierpoint of Glen Burnie, MD and Carl Joseph Smith, son of Robert and Joann Smith of Street, MD were married August 25, 2007 at Maryland Golf and Country Club in Bel Air, MD. The matron of honor was Rebecca Smith, sister in-law of the groom. Bridesmaids included, Melissa Davis, Kelli Ulrich, Silka Payan and Jennifer Miller, all friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid included Brianna Colling, niece of the groom. Flower girl included Hannah Smith, niece of the groom.

On September 7, 2007, BELINDA ROBIN KOELLEIN lost her long valiant battle with with brain cancer. She died quietly in her mother's presence at the John & Arloine Mandrin Chesapeake Hospice House. Belinda's daughter Nastassja was the love and passion of her entire life. Her birthday wish this year was "Peace and Love" for her daughter Nastassja. With this care and devotion, she put special emphasis on Nastassja's education and always encouraged her to strive for the best. Because of this dedication to her education, Nastassja is now a student at St. Timothy's School.

On October 5, 2007, KAREN ANN KLIPA-HARRISON; sister of Linda Marie Klipa-Grandison; sister of the late Deborah Louise Melassari, sister-in-law of Kenneth C. Grandison, Jr., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Klipa, aunt of Wayne Wright, Dawn Wright, Richard Eidinger, Jr., great aunt of Joshua, Justin and Ella Eidinger, Robert and Bernard Bladen, Heaven Francis and Tristen Wright; sister of the late Deborah Klipa-Melassari. Services will be held at Glen Burnie United Methodist Church, Crain Highway and Second Avenue, MD. 21061, on October 30, 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to Minister Scott Phillips, C/O Linda Klipa, 506 Stewart Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD. 21061,

Annapolis police seek man in shooting over weekend Police were looking for a 21-year-old man in connection with a shooting early Sunday in Annapolis. Jermaine Gerena Morales' last known address was in the 8000 block of Baileys Lane in the Pasadena area, but police said he is also known to visit Glen Burnie, Harwood and Annapolis. The shooting took place about 1:40 a.m. in the 1100 block of Madison St., police said. Neighbors told investigators that they heard an argument before the shooting.

On November 10, 2009, John T. Coady, Sr The family will receive visitors at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, 421 Crain Hwy SE in Glen Burnie on Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy., Annapolis, MD 21401. For more information or to post condolences, please visit www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.

On November 7, 2009, Frederick "Fred" M. Ruth The family will receive visitors at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, 421 Crain Higway SE in Glen Burnie on Saturday from 1 to 3 with a memorial service being held at 3:00 P.M. Interment is private. Donations in his name may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Higway, Annapolis, MD 21401. For more information or to post condolences, please visit www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com.

Arnold man charged in theft from church's poor box Officials from St. Mary's Parish Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St., told Annapolis police last week that their poor boxes had been tampered with and one box had been opened. Video surveillance showed a person opening a poor box and taking cash, police said. Police arrested James Allan Thomas, 39, of the 400 block of Knockwood Court in Arnold and charged him with theft and related counts. Police said Thomas previously had been banned from church property.

On October 10, 2009, of Glen Burnie, loving father of Eric Swift, Kristie Garrett and Melissa King; dear brother of Walter Swift, Jr., Betty Swift Allison and Mary Swift and proud grandfather of twelve. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Friends and Family may visit on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., 421 Crain Highway SE; Glen Burnie, MD. A Funeral Service will take place Wednesday evening at 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Clyde's name to the Alzheimers Association of MD, 1850 York Road, Suite D., Timonium, MD 21093.

On October 10, 2009, Cyde Leo Swift Friends and Family may visit on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, P.A., 421 Crain Highway SE; Glen Burnie, MD. A Funeral Service will take place Wednesday evening at 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Clyde's name to the Alzheimers Association of MD, 1850 York Road, Suite D., Timonium, MD 21093. For more information or to post condolences please visit www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com.

Gregory E. Masi, a senior real estate adviser with Manekin LLC, died Tuesday of complications from lung cancer, Manekin announced Thursday. He was 57. Mr. Masi had worked in commercial real estate for more than 26 years, specializing in leasing, property acquisition, disposition and advisory services. "This is a very sad time for all of us at Manekin LLC," said Robert A. Manekin, senior vice president for brokerage. "Greg was the consummate professional, whose skills, character and integrity were recognized throughout the region's commercial real estate industry."

An Anne Arundel County schools redistricting committee is set to discuss at a public meeting tonight the school attendance boundaries at two Glen Burnie elementary schools. The redistricting committee will examine school attendance boundaries for Rippling Woods and Southgate Elementary schools with the aim of alleviating overcrowding at Rippling Woods and using new capacity being created at Southgate, the site of a continuing construction project, according to school officials. Both schools are located in the Old Mill High School feeder system.

A federal judge ruled Monday that evidence of alleged prior abuse and corporal punishment is admissible in the trial of Roberto E. DeLeon, an Anne Arundel County man who is accused of beating his 8-year-old stepson to death in 2007 while the family was living in Okinawa, Japan. Opening statements in the case, being tried in Baltimore U.S. District Court, are expected today. According to court filings, DeLeon, 27, was a former military man who was in the process of leaving active duty and residing with his parents in Glen Burnie in late 2006 when he married Air Force Staff Sgt. Sabrina Brown.

On September 25, 2009. Angelo P. LaGreco The family will receive visitors at the family owned Kirkley-Ruddick Funeral Home, 421 Crain Hwy SE in Glen Burnie on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A private interment will be held at Glen Haven Memorial Park. For more information or to post condolences, please visit www.kirkleyruddickfuneralhome.com