Rose Haven

From: Edward MiddlebrooksCouncilman2nd DistrictI recently introduced legislation to put a moratorium on any further class Y licenses being issued until we can develop more comprehensive regulations and standards for adult bookstores and peep show operations.My concern is in maintaining the integrity of communities that have made improvements over the years.I consider Glen Burnie my home town. I attended its schools, participated in youth sports and civic activities, and now house my business in Glen Burnie.

July 4 weekend activities in Rose Haven begin at 3 p.m. tomorrow. The Chesapeake Cultural Arts and Herrington Harbour Marina Resort plan activities ranging from swimming-pool events to music by the 55-piece National Concert Band of America. The band will perform at 8: 25 p.m. Fireworks begin at sunset. A lobster buffet will be available at 6 p.m. and dancing with music provided by a disc jockey will last until 1 a.m. The dinner is $25.95, and $5 will be charged for admission to the pool. Food and beverages will be sold.

Democrat Dorothy D. Chaney and Republican Robert A. Costa - who are facing off to represent the newly formed District 33B in the House of Delegates - list education and suburban sprawl as top priorities in a large district that includes most of southern Anne Arundel County and some Annapolis suburbs. The district extends north from the Anne Arundel County-Calvert County line and includes Rose Haven, Lothian and Harwood and part of Edgewater. It also includes neighborhoods north of U.S. 50 such as Rolling Knolls, Epping Forest and Sherwood Forest.

Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.Baltimore CitySouthern DistrictTheft from vehicle: A stereo amplifier, compact disc player and two stereo speakers, all valued at nearly $1,000, were stolen Monday from a 1994 Dodge truck parked in the 3700 block of Fort Armistead Road.Theft/arrest: A man was arrested Monday when he tried to leave Metro food market in the 800 block of E. Fort Ave. without paying for medication valued at more than $100. After providing identification, the man was given a citation to appear in court.

When a subsidized apartment building for senior citizens was built at the edge of an Annapolis neighborhood notorious for drugs, crime and violence, many potential residents were concerned about safety and the general atmosphere.Little hope existed for the resolution of the racial, economic and generational tensions until the Rev. Hulan Marshall of Second Chance Ministries in Annapolis proposed what Carol Youmans describes as one of his "simple and wonderful solutions to community problems."

Wine Tasting 101 at Herrington on the Bay Catering Herrington on the Bay Catering will hold Wine Tasting 101 with chefs Michael Archibald, Tom McReynolds, Daniel Bergendahl and Eric Juergens at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 7151 Lake Shore Drive, Rose Haven. Chef Bergendahl will discuss the origins and history of wine, how wine is made, and the different characteristics of grapes and aging. The cost is $45 per person and includes wine tasting. Information: 410-741-5101 or www.herringtononthebay.

Anne Arundel marina owners say they are looking forward to the repeal of a county tax on the slips they lease that they say puts them at a competitive disadvantage.That day may come soon by means of a bill that phases out the tax by 1997. The measure, which is virtually assured passage because it is co-sponsored by the entire County Council, comes before the council for a public hearing tonight.County marina owners have been lobbying for repeal for years."I think the biggest problem is Anne Arundel County has long been at a disadvantage with the other counties because no other county has it," said Mitchell Nathanson, who owns Pier 4 Marina in Annapolis, as well as marinas in five other counties.

WHILE SCHOOLS officially open this week, the real start of the academic year was Friday afternoon, when many local schools posted class lists so that students could find out who their new teachers will be.Shortly after the lists were posted on the school walls, cars began to arrive. One by one, families went to the wall to check out the lists. Oh, the excitement.At Crofton Woods Elementary School, a steady stream of cars pulled into the parking lot. Jon Harwood made two trips to the wall.

The following are recent bankruptcy filings in U.S. District Court in Baltimore.May 7N. Hess' Sons Inc., 7243 Ambassador Road, Baltimore. Retail shoe stores filed for Chapter 11. President: George H. Bernstein Jr. Assets: $8,506,654. Liabilities: $6,807,488.Thomas Shankle and Regina Shankle, 2096 Jason Court, Crofton. Telemarketing business filed for Chapter 7. Assets: $6,970. Liabilities: $81,848.Douglas E. Nelson, 3647 Churchville Road, Aberdeen. Home improvement business filed for Chapter 7. Assets: $3,370.

Debra L. Osbourne to chair committeeDebra L. Osbourne of Tracy's Landing will chair a south county Small Area Planning Committee named by County Executive Janet S. Owens.The small area committees, now being organized to cover western and southern Anne Arundel County, are charged with drafting plans on how to use private property and spend public money over the next 25 years.In addition to Osbourne, members of the south county committee are: Susan P. Barber of Rose Haven, Gisela R. Barry of Davidsonville, Marjorie M. Brown of North Beach Park, E. Steuart Chaney of Lothian, Joseph F. Collinson III of Friendship, Charles DiNenna of Davidsonville, Claire T. Frye of Lothian, Jeffrey W. Griffith of Lothian, Karen M. Hladik of Harwood, Pamela R. Jessup of West River, Wemyss "Pat" Moreland of Lothian, Peter M. Perry of Harwood, Paul M. Rensted of Tracy's Landing, Carter C. Shepherd of Lothian, Charlotte S. Smutko of Lothian, Joan L. Turek of Harwood and Gregg D. Wayson of Davidsonville.