Here are the headlines with authors and summaries from the given article:
- Artificial Turf Proposed for Rockburn Branch Park by Polly Thornton: The article discusses the proposal by the Department of Recreation and Parks to resurface the soccer, flag football, and lacrosse fields in Rockburn Branch Park with artificial turf. The synthetic sod, called Field Turf, is manufactured by a company in Montreal and has been used by various universities but not in Maryland parks. The initial cost of $1.5 million would be offset by lower maintenance costs. The turf is designed to feel and move like grass and is durable, with its only weakness being ultraviolet rays.
- LETTERS to the EDITOR Giving the Bay Scouts Their Due by Eugene H. Shaffer: The writer expresses a strong defense of the Boy Scouts of America, highlighting their historical contributions to the country in times of war and peace.
- Erant Bikers by Paul Kirk and Avalon’s Response by Jon Posner: This section includes a letter from Paul Kirk criticizing the impact of mountain bikers in Patapsco Valley State Park, particularly an event organized by Avalon Racing. Kirk complains about the danger to hikers, trail erosion, and the commercialization of the park. In response, Jon Posner of Avalon Racing defends the mountain biking community, stating that they contribute to trail maintenance and that the event in question donated a portion of the proceeds to the park and other organizations.
- Route 1 by Ed Huber: This article discusses the Route 1 Corridor Revitalization Study initiated by the County to guide revitalization, foster economic growth, address community needs, and improve the corridor’s appearance.
- Documenting Cemeteries in Elkridge by Polly Thornton: This article discusses the efforts to document burial sites in Howard County following the discovery of a burial plot in a Turf Valley development site in 1992. It details the collaboration between the County’s Department of Planning and Zoning and the Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites to locate and document these sites.
- GECA Planning & Zoning Report Through October 18, 2000 by Jim Rogers: This is a report on the plans submitted and decisions made regarding development in the area.
- Merdon’s Community Update by Councilman Christopher J. Merdon: This is an update on community issues, including the defeat of the Property Maintenance Code and amendments to the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance for Howard County.
- A Cut Above by Lou Ann Prosack: This article profiles Barbara Deckert, a couturiere in Elkridge, discussing her views on custom-made clothing, the importance of quality in garments, and her career as a designer and author.
- Waldo’s Elkridge: This article discusses the difficulty some visitors have had in locating the Elk Ridge Heritage Society.
Link to Full Issue:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0tKcUmS9xqYBi4-YrUmy8M4xJAJPbhH/view?usp=drive_link