The Viaduct – Vol 15 No 2 – April 2002

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

  • Heroes’ Day at Elkridge Elementary
    • Summary: Elkridge Elementary had a Heroes’ Day on January 24th. The Howard County Fire and Rescue and Police were invited to celebrate Reading Month with the students. Firefighters and police officers read to students to promote reading.
  • BWI Community Enhancement Funds Now Available
    • Summary: A committee was established to make recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation for funding projects to address transportation issues affecting the quality of life in eligible communities, as a result of Senate Bill 276 by the Maryland General Assembly.
  • Route 100 Cleanup Schedule
    • Summary: Dace Blaumanis of the county’s Department of Planning and Zoning informed the Greater Elkridge Community Association of the upcoming cleanup of the Route 1 corridor on April 20th.
  • Cold Weather Chills Carnival Proceeds
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: Unusually cold weather contributed to a disappointing turnout at the carnival, which ran from April 3rd through April 7th.
  • Fair Repair
    • Author: Cynthia Callan
    • Summary: The author recommends Elkridge Motors for car servicing and repairs, praising their reasonable costs and honest service.
  • A Crisis With No Place to Go
    • Author: Valerie Meguire
    • Summary: Howard County owns approximately 18 acres on Old Montgomery Road that was proposed as a site for a crisis center. Community members attended a forum to discuss this proposal, with many residents expressing concerns about the location.
  • The Hummingbirds Are Coming
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: The article encourages the community to feed hummingbirds, providing tips on what to feed them and when they typically arrive.
  • Let’s Play Ball, Elkridge
    • Author: Becky Fioretti
    • Summary: The Elkridge Youth Organization (EYO) is gearing up for another spring season of sports, serving over 1000 kids in baseball, softball, and soccer. The organization is seeking volunteers and recognizing past and present ones.
  • Fifth Graders Present $500 to Cardin
    • Summary: Fifth-grade students from Elkridge Elementary School presented a check for $500 to U.S. Rep. Benjamin Cardin, donating a portion of the proceeds from their annual Bizarre Bazaar to America’s Fund for Afghan Children.
  • Major County Projects in the Works
    • Author: Bevy McMillion
    • Summary: Howard County is proposing capital projects to enhance the quality of life for residents, including various construction, rehabilitation, and improvement projects in the Elkridge area.
  • Deep Run Artist Gains National Recognition
    • Author: Meg Ducey
    • Summary: Deep Run Elementary School announced that one of its first-grade students, Robert Mobley, had a work of art published in “Dreams of the Imagination,” a collection of artwork by young artists from across the country.
  • Third Annual Garlic Mustard Challenge
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: The third annual Garlic Mustard Challenge will be held on May 11, 2002, in the Avalon Area of the Patapsco Valley State Park. Teams compete to pull garlic mustard, an invasive weed.
  • Transportation Report From Delegate Malone
    • Summary: Delegate James E. Malone reports on upcoming transportation projects, including a $9 million parking project for the MARC train stop in Halethorpe/Arbutus and a new MARC train station near St. Agnes Hospital.
  • Local Artist Donates Mural to Senior Center
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: Local artist Lee George donated a mural to the Elkridge Senior Center, depicting various activities and scenes from the center.

Link to full issue:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jeMkx60qJUfmQ2kKcQjrBVNLR2lwkdbJ/view?usp=drive_link