Joppa Road

On March 12, 2007, ALEXANDER KIRKLAND, beloved husband of Cary Lee (nee Keen) Barton, devoted father of Michael C. Barton of Redwood, CA, Margaret B. West of Crozet, VA, Ford C. Barton of Charlotte, NC, Carville B. Collins of Baltimore and the late Alexander Kirkland Barton, grandfather of Andrew B. West, Benjamin B. West, Stacey C. Collins, Matthew K. Collins, Michael B. Collins, Blaire E. Barton and Katie A. Barton and brother of Robert C. Love of...

Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes from police reports in Baltimore and Baltimore County. Baltimore Eastern Carjacking -- A 1997 Buick Skylark that was taken by two men in a carjacking in the 2000 block of N. Wolfe St. near Sinclair Lane on Thursday night was recovered Friday, but no arrests had been made. During an argument with two men about 10 p.m., a man was sprayed with a chemical irritant before he was robbed of his car. The car was found in the 5400 block of The Alameda in Northeast Baltimore and taken to police headquarters for processing.

Two centuries ago, the section of Baltimore County now known as Perry Hall was mostly wilderness, populated largely by woodcutters who supplied the fuel needed to operate forges and smelting furnaces along the Gunpowder Falls. From time to time, residents were visited by itinerant ministers known as "circuit riders," who traveled around the region preaching to people gathered for camp meetings. That tradition gave its name to a historic site that can still be found today, a church and cemetery that grew from one of the old camp sites.

A man's body apparently was dumped from a vehicle at Joppa Road and Perring Parkway, west of Carney, late last night, Baltimore County police said.Police communications received a call about 11: 15 p.m. that the body of a middle-aged man apparently had been thrown from a vehicle. Paramedics who went to the scene pronounced the victim dead of a gunshot wound to the head, police said.No other details were immediately available.Pub Date: 9/30/99

In Baltimore CitySchool board honors couple for giving 22 $1,000 scholarshipsThe Baltimore school board offered its appreciation last night to Harold and Magdalene Fennell for their generosity in awarding $1,000 scholarships to 22 city high school seniors.Seven years ago, the Fennells pledged scholarships to a class of 31 students at Hilton Elementary School -- provided that the students graduate from high school.Mr. Fennell is a retired city parks superintendent and Mrs. Fennell a retired city school principal.

Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.Baltimore CityEastern DistrictCarjacking/arrest: A man, 51, was stopped at a traffic light in the 2700 block of E. Monument St. about 3 a.m. Tuesday when two men, one with a handgun, forced their way into the car, robbed him of $27 and told him to drive off, police said. They ordered him to stop a block away and were trying to force him into the trunk of his car when he spotted police and yelled for help. One man fled, but police caught the other after a brief foot chase.

Philip Silberberg of Baltimore didn't become interested in coin collecting until 1997. When asked why he started collecting, Silberberg replied: "Greed.""I wanted to see what kind of appreciation could be built from an extensive collection," said Silberberg, 78. His desire to start a collection of money from 1776, the year the Colonies declared their independence from Britain, developed only three months ago."I work with a broker in New York, and he suggested we take a look at the currencies for the 13 [original]

A fight between two youths inside the Towson Skateland late Friday night spilled hundreds of excited youths into the street, prompting a large police response and causing the rink to close an hour early.Despite the confusion and the pepper spray used to subdue the fighters, no one was seriously injured and no serious crimes were committed, according to rink operators and Towson precinct police. It was the first trouble in months at the rink, which two years ago was known for weekly melees on winter weekends.

I love cheap thrills, so put me down as a fan of the Towson roundabout. Two thumbs up. Way up! I drove the TR for the first time yesterday, just before noon, while eating my lunch - a sandwich made from leftover spiral-cut ham, bread from Marinelli's, romaine lettuce and brown mustard. I took a couple of bites while waiting to approach the roundabout from Joppa Road. I put the sandwich down when it was time to make my move. (Honest.) Right then, the Massachusetts came out of me. What a nostalgia trip.

Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes in Baltimore and Baltimore County.Western DistrictRapes: A man known as "Kevin" was being sought in at least three rapes in the 1300 block of N. Calhoun St. between May 13 and Tuesday. In one rape, the man threatened his victim with a stun gun and a knife; in another, he was armed with a handgun. All three rapes occurred in vacant dwellings. Tuesday night, police investigating the latest rape in the block were fired on by a gunman. No officer was hit and police believe the gunman was not the rapist.

Remember when upscale shopping in Towson meant a trip to Hutzler's? Well, you can forget those days. On Wednesday, Louis Vuitton opened in what can only be described as the luxury wing of Towson Town Center. The French designer is to leather handbags and accessories what Taittinger is to champagne and beluga sturgeon are to caviar. Think women's wallets for $535 and a man's billfold for $315 - and that's the cheap stuff. When relatively simple handbags cost more than $2,000, you know you're not in Wal-Mart country anymore.

JOHN E. HESELDEN, 89, passed away on April 1, due to ALS. He was the devoted husband of Ethel Q. Heselden. He is survived by his brother George Heselden; two daughters, Barbara Smith and Nancy Norton; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family suggest memorial contributions in his name to the Packard Center for ALS research, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 100 N. Charles Street, Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21201 or the Blakehurst Residents Scholarship Fund, 1055 W. Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204.

On February 15, 2009, CHARLES MILTON SCHWARTZ; beloved husband of the late Imelda G. Schwartz (nee Langley); devoted friend of Jacqueline C. parks; cousin of Carolyn Hottman and Janet McKeel; uncle of Ellen Ann Rehak and several other nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned MITCHELL-WIEDEFELD FUNERAL HOME INC., 6500 York Road (at Overbrook) on Wednesday 2 to 6 P.M. A funeral service will be held Thursday 10 A.M at the funeral home. Entombment Dulaney Valley Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blakehurst Employee Scholarship Fund, 1055 W. Joppa Road, Towson, MD, 21204.

On January 29, 2009, GEORGE JOHNSON ROSS III, beloved husband of Betty Clare Ross (nee Athey), loving father of George J. Ross IV, Sally R. Winter and Nan C. Ross, dear brother of Helen Maddux, dear grandfather of Johnson M. and Tyler B. Ross, Lindsay H., Harrison R. and Ross W. Lockhart. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 2pm. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 4700 Roland Ave., Baltimore, MD. 21210. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Alban's Anglican Church, 1011 Old Joppa Road, Joppa, MD. 21085.

On December 14, 2008, JEAN CARROLL SMOOT, a resident of the Presbyterian Home of Maryland, Inc., Towson, MD; beloved daughter of the late Robert Clarence and Asenath Eloise Smith Smoot. Loving sister of the late Asenath Johnson, Rev. Robert C. Smoot, Jr., William Davis Smoot, Rev. Dr. J. Murray Smoot, Laura Bell and Dorothy Elwood. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. A memorial service will be held in the Valley Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Joppa Road, Lutherville, on Saturday, January 17 at 11 A.M. A reception will follow in the church hall.

Balto. Co. schools seek ethics panel member 1 The Baltimore County Board of Education is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Ethics Review Panel for the public schools. The advisory body interprets Ethics Code policies, issues advisory opinions and acts as a hearing examiner. Applicants must be U.S. citizens age 18 or older. They not hold, or be a candidate for, any elected or appointed office; and may not be an incumbent school board member, public schools employee or the spouse of such a person.

On September 28, 2008, PATRICIA SARAH "PAT" (nee Herbert) of Pasadena; beloved wife of Charles "CHUCK" Baker; devoted mother of Katherine Mele, Ernie Amos, Millie Sebour and Joe Amos; loving grandmother of Anthony and Braden Mele and Kaitlyn and Sydney Sebour; sister of Geraldine Cameron, Nancy Wagner, Bonnie Brobeck, and Patricia Patrick. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. The family will receive friends at the family owned and operated MCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 3204 Mountain Road (Pasadena)

On July 9, 2008, K. JANET McDANIEL LAMB of Darlington, MD. Beloved wife of John T. Lamb, Jr. Devoted mother of John William Lamb and his wife Cindy. Also survived by two grandchildren, Samuel Harper Lamb and Robert Lamb. Predeceased by two brothers, William D. McDaniel and Willis G. McDaniel. Services will be held at the family owned McComas Funeral Home, P.A., Bel Air, MD, on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. Interment will be in Darlington Cemetery, Darlington, MD. Friends may call at the funeral home in Bel Air on Sunday, July 20, 2008 from 7 to 9 P.M. Those who desire may send contributions to the American Lung Association, Executive Plaza 1, Suite 600, 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD, 21031 or Wilna 7th Day Adventist, 1010 Old Joppa Road, Joppa, MD, 21085-1510.

On April 24, 2008, Bessie M. Hiltz A memorial service will be held at Union Chapel United Methodist Church, Joppa, MD on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Friends may call at the church from 12:30 to 1:00 P.M. prior to the service. Those who desire may make contributions to Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 1012 Old Joppa Road, Joppa, MD 21085. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at: mccomasfuneralhome.com

Robert McGrain of Towson likes most roundabouts - but not the dreaded one in downtown Towson, where four roads come together in a two-lane mishmash. "The Towson roundabout is unique. If you haven't experienced it, you don't know what you're missing. It probably rates as an 'engineering' success because it moves traffic more efficiently than the old intersection ever did. However, I think that the patrons at Souris' bar [which occupies the southwest end of the roundabout] still place crash bets at happy hour," he wrote.