1999 NBT Archived Issues

New Bay Times Archives

Volume VII Number 26
July 1-7, 1999

On Our Cover: Patriotic pursuits abound this season. As well as ooohing and aaahing at many rockets' multicolored glare, you can meet John Paul Jones and lots of men and women who've preceded us in celebrating independence this 223 years. John Paul Jones photo courtesy of the U.S. Naval Academy, Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center. Fireworks photo courtesy of Zambelli Internationale.
Dock of the Bay Eagles Soar on Independence Day * In Season: Painted Lady and Purple Coneflower * In Millersville, a Park that Wants to be a Farm * Life in Our Little Bay Ponds: In Calvert, Women Voters Survey Their Gains * Music to Our Ears: Historic Hartge Pianos Reappear * plus, Way Downstream, In Virginia, hikers choke on worst air pollution in history In Cleveland, the Cuyahoga River burns again with massive clean-up In Canada, Enviropig, a genetic wonder, excretes less phosphorus In Mozambique, last Barbary lion caged in a zoo plus, last but not least, this week's Creature Feature: In Connecticut, a stuffing request for "road kill in good condition."
Patriotic Pursuits by Mark Burns
*Rocket Science* The Spark that Ignites the Big Bang. Behind the scenes with pyrotechnic professionals.
*Gunpowder Fulminations & Other Celebrations of July Fourth*Your guide to where to go for parades and patriotic pleasures, fireworks, food, fun and festivities on, before and beyond the Fourth
Bay Bites Make Plans for Vera's White Sands
Editorial Wal-Mart, Foreign Crabs Threaten Chesapeake Culture
Letters to the Editor Thanks for the Story; Thanks for the Rescue; Dept. of Corrections
Bay Reflection Pestimism. Nature pays no heed to expert wisdom ...
Not Burton on the Bay Rally 'Round the Flag
Chesapeake Outdoors Too Hot for Fish
Not Just for Kids Wordy celebrations of freedom, an Independence quiz, more.

Volume VII Number 27
July 8-14, 1999

On Our Cover: There's something of a scientist in every kid. Here young beachgoers examine one of July's bumper crop of sea nettles, those stinging blobs of jelly that only a scientist can love. Photo by Mark Burns.
Dock of the Bay Emissions Inspection: Taking Our Test as We Take Theirs * Update: Shrinking Boat Pollution: AA Partnership Wraps It Up * Cool Spots to Beat the Heat: We Visit Chesapeake Beach Water Park * plus, Way Downstream, In Virginia, Good Earth Farm School teaches friendly farming In Texas, teenager escapes the jaws of a rare catch In California, cats meow that litter's not fatal In Seattle, a choir serenades the Puget Sound whales with sweet sounds plus, last but not least, this week's Creature Feature: In San Francisco, a band of four-legged munching machines eat up the competition.
Dear Editor: I have a story to tell by Cheryl Emery -- For a long time, nobody knew what was playing havoc with Cheryl Emery's body and mind. Then she found out it was the bite of a tiny tick ...
Hunting the Stinging Jellyfish by Leda Rose -- Once again this year, the sea nettles are here. We don't like them any better, but we've learned a bit more about them and their place in the great chain of being. Yes, scientists report, even a sea nettle can do some good.
Bay Bites El Toro Bravo spices up West Street.
Editorial On AA-Calvert Border, Regional Vision Needed
Letters to the Editor Sen. Pres. Heaps Praise on Heagy; Save Yourself and Your Pet from Lyme Disease; Mystery Writer Heaps Praise on Burns
Bay Reflection Of Woodpeckers and Men
Burton on the Bay Backyard Birding
Chesapeake Outdoors Acts on Credit
Not Just for Kids Kids Say No to Site 104

Volume VII Number 28
July 15-21, 1999

On Our Cover: Prince George's Stadium, home of the Eastern League Bowie Baysox, is a temple. The grass is bright green. The burnt orange infield dirt is silky smooth. The stadium is not as big as major league parks, but the diamond looks just as perfect. Photo by Mark Burns.
Dock of the Bay Last week's missing story: Update: Unity Walks on Sore Feet · Update: In Our Little Bay Ponds - In Deale, Santa's Early Visit Breaks Heat, Inspires Generosity · Annapolis Tops the Nation in Walking · Cautionary Tale: Inviting Waters May Hold Threats · plus, Way Downstream, In Virginia, George Allen's secrets disrupt the pace of his Senate run In Montana, a river clean-up crowd collects for cases of Coors In Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, invasive hogs tear up the towns In London, wild backpackers seek sun, surf and sex plus, last but not least, this week's Creature Feature: In Cape Cod, cranberry bog moths driven to cold showers.
Playing the Game, Chasing the Dream Two Games, Four Lives in Chesapeake Baseball -- by Christopher Heagyb -- Baseball breaks everyone's heart at some point. If you're not making millions, why keep the faith with a game that can frustrate the patient and shatter the dreams of the innocent?
Theatrics Annapolis Summer Garden Theater's As You Like It. Short, Sweet and Witty
Bay Bites Splurge at Northwoods
Editorial For the Love of the Game
Letters to the Editor The Federal Angle on Chesapeake Invasions; Tread Lightly on the Land
Bay Reflection When Man Walked on the Moon -- A Time for War, and a Time for Peace
Burton on the Bay DNR's Latest Be-Heading
Chesapeake Outdoors Cooler Weather Brings Back the Bite
Not Just for Kids Surfing story, word scramble, more.

Volume VII Number 29
July 22-28, 1999

On Our Cover: After 330 miles, long-distance biker Anna Chaney, of Friendship, still has the energy to hoist her bike in a victory salute. Photo courtesy of Anna Chaney.
Dock of the Bay Drought Three Ways: In Perspective; In the Garden; For the Birds · Breaking Up Boats: Some Derelicts Evicted from Rockhold Creek · FTC's New Hotline Seeks to Stop Sticky Fingers · plus, Way Downstream, In Virginia, will Constitution block New York garbage? In Georgia, the Chattooga River shows nature at its worst In Indonesia, cell phone sparks a fire scare In land of the Maltese Falcon, hunting hinders headway of European Union plus, last but not least, this week's Creature Feature: In North Carolina, little porker adopted after appearing in baseball mid-inning chase.
No Length's Too Far for a Good Cause Anna Chaney's 330-Mile Ride by Mary Catherine Ball -- As in the journey of a thousand miles, the first miles were the hardest. By mile 150 or so, Chaney knew she'd met and mastered another challenge.
Bay Life: Boat Rides on the Bay Virtual Steamboating on the Bay by M.L. Faunce
Bay Bites Old Stein Inn: Oktoberfest All Year Long
Editorial Deep-Six Site 104 Now
Letters to the Editor Afford to Be Picky?; Kudos for Kristin
Commentary One More Lost Hero: John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr.
Burton on the Bay All the Little Fishes
Chesapeake Outdoors Mysteries of the Underwater Grasses Revealed
Not Just for Kids Summer vacation: real and imagined

Volume VII Number 30
July 29 - August 4, 1999

On Our Cover: Chesapeake Beach's Gerald Donovan - mayor and just about the biggest fish in the town pond - strikes a confident pose at the bar of Rod 'n' Reel, one of three restaurants he owns with his brother Fred. Inside, he talks with NBT about the Cancer Gala and what's upcoming for Rod 'n' Reel and Chesapeake Beach.
Dock of the Bay Bay Life - Heifetz Institute Stirs Annapolis with High-Class Music · In AA County, 25 More Acres for Play · plus, Way Downstream, In Virginia, crab survey of sooks shows shallow numbers In British Columbia, treejackers tracked down through DNA testing In Florida, anti-drug plan encourages plant homicide In Washington, recycled computers can't compete with old cans plus, last but not least, this week's Creature Feature: In California, live lobster games lead to laying down the law.
New Bay Times Interview: Chesapeake Beach's Gerald Donovan with Sandra Martin. As Cancer Gala reaches for the million-dollar mark, Gerald Donovan is about to make another big splash in Chesapeake Beach's little pond.
Bay Bites A taste of nostalgia and more at Fred's.
Editorial Rights and Frights of Jetski Warriors
Letters to the Editor Stop Sewer Creep; North Beach Keeps Getting Better
Bay Reflection It's Bay Bridge Safety Week: Thoughts in Traffic
Burton on the Bay A Welcome Bird is the Pelican
Chesapeake Outdoors Crabs Weren't the Only Pugnacious Ones
Not Just for Kids Summer vacation: real and imagined

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