The Avenue News from Dundalk, Maryland • 19

August 24, 2017 The Avenue News Page 19 on the web www.AvenueNews.com THROUGH THE YEARS 40 years ago today (from the Avenue News of August 25, 1977) B. Bugatch Furniture Store, a business that had been in Essex for over 30 years, was heavily damaged following a five alarm fire that sent plumes of smoke billowing over Dorsey Ave. County firefighters battled the blaze for over 2 hours and the damage was estimated at $200,000. Investigators ended suspicions that the fire was purposefully caused, especially since that same OBITUARIES Frances Mae Perkins October 15, 1945 August 16, 2017 On August 16, 2017, Frances Mae 1 0 years ago today: The Cub Scouts Pack 745 of Essex held their annual fishing derby at Cox's Point Park. Members of the pack were awarded new fishing rods and awards for the largest, and smallest, fish caught, (from the Avenue News of August 29, 2007) Essex block burnt down 20 years prior, by ruling out arson.

To commemorate National Hunting and Fishing Day, the Marco Hunting and Fishing Club on Wilson Point Rd. planned a day of activities including outdoor exhibitions, live boat rescue procedures, and archery, flyfishing, and shooting contests and demonstrations. The annual Governor's Cup Regatta held at Cox's Point Park brought out over 3,000 spectators to witness the boat races and water-based feats, several members of the Baltimore County firefighters played against members of the Baltimore Colts at Stem-mers Run Junior High School to raise money for muscular dystrophy, and the Rosedale Branch Library scheduled an outdoor arts festival featuring film showings, arts and crafts, and book sales. 30 years ago today (from the Avenue News of August 27, 1987) The Essex-Middle River Chamber of Commerce announced a photography contest where residents were encouraged to show off pride in their communities with photos showing off the beauty of the Chesapeake, the Avenue News profiled Robb Whet-sell, a Rossville resident, who mentary School participated in a wheel-a-thon to raise funds to beautify their school campus. During the event, children learned about fossil fuels and the benefits of muscle power over fuel power.

In the end, they raised over $1,200 for the school. 10 years ago today (from the Avenue News of August 29, 2007) Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Nancy Grasmick visited Chesapeake High School to support students and faculty as they continued to implement their STEM program. The school received a $1.3 million grant from the Department of Education to help and guide their students through STEM topics while preparing them for future careers and college aspirations. 10-year-old Parkville resident Patrick Boyle received a citation from County Executive Jim Smith after he bravely saved his young neighbor from drowning in a pool, Kenwood High School started the new school season with the opening of its new $16 million technology wing which featured 19 new classrooms, four technical rooms, and a cafeteria, and various area churches joined together to hold an interdenominational festival in Bow-leys Quarters.

took a spin on Wheel of Fortune, winning over $15,000 and a brand new 1987 Toyota Tercel, and Oliver Beach resident Denise Leary Schmitt was named the Essex Day Festival Outstanding Citizen Award after her work helping injured passengers after the Amtrak crash earlier that year. 25 years ago today (from the Avenue News of August 27, 1992) The Essex Development Corporation donated a second specialty constructed and equipped all-terrain bicycle to the Essex precinct police department in order for them to bolster the force's bike patrol capacities. "We determined they could cover more miles and territory quicker resulting in a better job of keeping Essex crime free," said Gary Jennings, the president of the ED CO. The State Board of Public Works awarded Baltimore County two grants totaling over $128,000 to improve water quality and decrease erosion around the Chesapeake Bay coastline. One grant will develop a comprehensive water quality management plan for the Bird River watershed and a "water monitoring station" that would be used for sampling equipment and laboratory analysis.

Perkins (nee Foltz); beloved daughter of the late Carl George Foltz and Julia Viola Foltz (nee Duda). Devoted mother of Don The Baltimore County Firefighters Association announced a "Hurrican Andrew Relief Drive" meant to collect items for those left homeless or injured following the killer storm, the Essex Under 10 soccer team took second place at the Overlea Cup Tournament, and school children from Martin Boulevard Day Care enjoyed a field trip to a go-kart track and putt-putt golf field on Pulaski Highway. 20 years ago today (from the Avenue News of August 28, 1997) All 700 students at Hawthorne Elementary were greeted with a back-to-school surprise as the school presented them with filled backpacks full of essential school supplies. The supplies were donated to the school by the Price Costco Co. The United States Postal Service unveiled a new postage stamp commemorating the B-10 bomber that was designed and manufactured by the Glenn L.

Martin Company in Middle River in the 1930's. The stamp would be issued at the 8th Annual Chesapeake Air Show at Martin Airport. Third, fourth, and fifth graders at Mt. Carmel Ele FRANCES MAE PERKINS ald C. Sturgill and Theodore J.

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