Recent articles by Carrie Ann Knauer

Recent articles by Carroll County Times reporter Carrie Ann Knauer

March 12, 2009

Sustainability panel holds first meeting Before he joined a new sustainability committee formed in Carroll county, Zayn Bradley thought about what the word sustainability really means. His business in Frederick may be called Sustainable Energy Systems LLC, but sustainability can have differ... Mar. 7, 2009

Purim Celebration: Beth Shalom congregation marks holiday TAYLORSVILLE The Purim groggers spun wildly, creating a cacophony of clacking sounds at each mention of the name “Haman.” The idea is to drown out the name Haman, much like booing, said Steve Weiner, who helped distribute the groggers, ... Mar. 10, 2009

Speaker giving talk on how to endure recession As more families and households in Carroll County are likely to be affected by the struggling economy, the Westminster branch of the library will host a talk Thursday on how to live on a reduced income. Joanne Hamilton, senior agent in Family and Con... Mar. 11, 2009

Coyotes part of Carroll s ecosystem Maybe you ve heard rumors about a local farmer losing a calf to a predator, or you ve noticed fewer feral cats hanging around the neighborhood. Maybe you saw some unusual paw prints in the recent snow, or thought you caught a glimpse of an animal tha... Mar. 12, 2009

Pet waste, pet peeve SYKESVILLE Claude Hoerner knows it s neither easy nor pleasant to pick up after your dog during a walk in a public place. For the Sykesville resident, the task is particularly hard, as he strains to keep his four little dogs, each on its own retrac... Mar. 1, 2009

Dietitian offers tips for nutrition month March is National Nutrition Month, so the Times asked Joni Rampolla, a registered licensed dietitian and the director of Nutrition for Medifast, to give some nutritional tips. Q: What is the purpose of National Nutrition Month? A: National Nutrition ... Mar. 2, 2009

Library chooses nature-themed books for program Dozens of copies of the two books chosen for the 2009 On the Same Page program coordinated by the Carroll County Public Library have hit the shelves for readers to check out. This is the seventh year of On the Same Page, a program designed to have pe... Mar. 4, 2009

Carroll farms offer produce shares Every year that a farmer plants his seeds, raises his crop and awaits the harvest is a year of risks. Will it be a good crop year? Will a drought strike? Will the market prices be high enough to pay off the money put into the crops? But there s a tre... Feb. 28, 2009

Waste pickup a growing business MOUNT AIRY Karen Broadhurst said some people scoff or laugh when they see the Poop Patrol service offered by her family s pet supply business, Pet Loft. The thought of paying someone to come to your house to pick up your pet s waste for $20 or... Mar. 1, 2009

Pet waste a concern for health, environment Besides the quality-of-life issue, pet waste that is left to biodegrade in the open poses a potential threat to human health and creates a bacteria and nutrient problem in local waterways. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, animal... Mar. 1, 2009

Ag briefs for Saturday, March 7, 2009 Tractor, machinery certification offered The Baltimore County 4-H will offer a tractor and machinery safety training program for youths ages 14 and older. The Farm and Tractor Safety program will provide training to youths in basic farm safety, tract... Mar. 7, 2009

Carroll News Briefs Woman asks for new attorney BALTIMORE A Westminster woman accused of exploiting a teenage girl to create pornography has asked a federal judge to let her have a new attorney. Deborah Gail Frock, 39, of the unit block of Liberty Street in Westminste...Mar. 7, 2009

Beef meals perfect for warm weather That taste of 70-degree weather this weekend was tantalizing. A week ago you could smell smoke from wood stoves in the air; Sunday you could smell the smoke coming from grills. What better time to look at beef recipes? I know beef isn t as “in&... Mar. 11, 2009

Carroll News Briefs Men wanted for credit card fraud Police are seeking information about the identity of two men accused of stealing the credit/debit card information of a Finksburg woman. The Carroll County Sheriff s Office said the two men charged more than $600... Mar. 11, 2009

Carroll News Briefs for March 6 Crash probe continues An investigation was continuing Thursday into a crash that sent an Eldersburg woman to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Christine Marie Delmartin, 19, was flown to shock trauma after the three-vehicle... Mar. 6, 2009

Pot roast good for hearty, comfort food This week s snow was a clear reminder that March is not the bearer of spring that I always want it to be. As I sat at home Monday, watching my pants dry out from when I shoveled the sidewalk, all I could think about was warm, hearty comfort foods, an... Mar. 4, 2009

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