The Viaduct – Vol 13 No 5 – October 2000

Here are the headlines, authors, and summaries from the provided article:

  • Farewell to Edith and Tom: No author listed. A tribute to Edith Gaylord and her husband, Tom, for their invaluable services to The Viaduct, including ad design, layout, ad sales, and interfacing with advertisers.  
  • Landing Road Closure for Bridge Replacement Delayed: No author listed. The Department of Public Works announced that construction to replace a bridge on Landing Road in Elkridge will begin around November 1. The project aims to replace the old bridge with a wider span to improve safety for motorists and bicyclists.  
  • Veterans’ Project Update: No author listed. The “Honoring Our Veterans” project is collecting and documenting stories and memorabilia from servicemen and their families. An open house is scheduled for Veteran’s Day at the Brumbaugh House to display the collected histories.  
  • Is Maglev Coming?: Author Valerie McGuire. The article discusses the potential of the Maglev Project, a high-speed train system being considered for the Washington-Baltimore corridor. The train would operate on a guideway using magnetic forces and could significantly reduce commute times.
  • Elk Ridge Heritage Tour Highlights Melville: Author Helen Voris. A summary of the Elk Ridge Heritage Tour, which included visits to historical sites like Belmont, Rockburn, and the Brumbaugh House. The tour aimed to highlight the rich history of Elkridge.  
  • Elkridge Water Welcomes New Main to be Replaced on Route 1: No author listed. Howard County will replace a water main on Route 1 in Elkridge as part of a State Highway Administration project to widen Route 1.  
  • Reverend Davis: Author Polly Thornton. An introduction to Joyce Barton Davis, the new pastor of Melville Chapel United Methodist Church. The article highlights her background, education, and commitment to her ministry and community service.  
  • Waldo’s Elkridge: Author Polly Thornton. This article discusses the Howard County Visitor Center brochure and its portrayal of Elkridge.  
  • GPS Pinpointing Trails Rockburn Branch Park Benefits from Modern Technology: Author Polly Thornton. Charles Morar from the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks used the Global Positioning System to create a detailed map of the trails in Rockburn Branch Park.  
  • Disc Golf Introduced to Elkridge Park: Author Polly Thornton. Columbia resident Bill Boyd introduced disc golf to Rockburn Branch Park. The article describes the game and the establishment of the 18-basket course.  
  • Community Justice Program Goals Announced at Elkridge Press Conference: Author Polly Thornton. Howard County State’s Attorney Marna McLendon announced her department’s goals for the expanded Community Justice Program at a press conference held at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department.  
  • Elkridge Senior Center Has New Director: No author listed. Jeanne Slater has been appointed the new administrator of the Elkridge Senior Center.

Link to full issue:

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