The Viaduct – Vol 17 No 3 – June 2004

Here’s a list of all the headlines, authors, and summaries in the given document:

  • Harley of Troy
    • Summary: The Harley-Davidson dealership is relocating from a 13,000 square foot building on Howard Lane to a new 30,000 square foot building in Troy Hill Industrial Park. The new facility will offer motorcycle sales, accessories, and rider education courses.
  • Senator Schrader’s End of Session Report
    • Author: Senator Schrader
    • Summary: The 2004 legislative session ended on April 12th. Key issues included the $23.6 billion budget, education funding, environmental initiatives, and transportation improvements.  
  • Finally, A Noise Wall for Hunt Club
    • Summary: Construction of a Sound Barrier Wall along I-95 adjacent to Hunt Club Estates is set to begin. The wall aims to reduce noise from the busy highway.  
  • Belmont Conference Center On the Market
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: The American Chemical Society is selling the Belmont Conference Center, one of Elkridge’s historic homes. The property, known for its historic significance and elegant setting, is being sold because it lacks adequate meeting space for the society’s needs.  
  • Plans For Drive-in Property Outlined
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: Plans for the drive-in property on Route 1 were presented at a meeting on May 15th. The development will include commercial buildings, a hotel, retail space, and residential dwellings.  
  • Airport Grant BWI
    • Summary: The Greater Elkridge Community Association will receive $84,900 for the installation of sidewalks in the Hunt Club area, funded by a grant from the Citizen’s Committee for the Enhancement of the Communities Surrounding BWI Airport.  
  • One Million Cicadas & One Lone Racoon
    • Summary: The periodical cicadas have emerged after 17 years. An Elkridge resident humorously shares an observation about a cicada and a raccoon.  
  • Plaque Donated to Heritage Society
    • Summary: Betty Evans of Sign-A-Rama, Columbia, donated a plaque to the Heritage Society to recognize Marge Leaf’s donation of Dr. Brumbaugh’s desk.  
  • The Body Factory Shapes Bodies & Community
    • Author: Louise A. Harris
    • Summary: The Body Factory fitness center works with area schools, offers incentives for students, and supports the community through various donations and initiatives.  
  • Spring Grove Baseball
    • Author: Arlene Grove
    • Summary: The Spring Grove baseball field is home to the C.H.E.N. Chargers, a home-schooled high school team. The team is having a successful season and is heading to the National Homeschool World Series.  
  • A Message From the President
    • Summary: The Greater Elkridge Community Association (GECA) was formed in 1966. The president of GECA encourages residents to join and attend meetings to stay informed about community issues.  
  • Fight the Fight
    • Author: Martin Fuhr
    • Summary: Martin Fuhr, a board member of the Greater Elkridge Community Association, discusses the association’s efforts in addressing rezoning issues and encourages community involvement.  
  • First In the First
    • Author: Jonathan Finkelstein
    • Summary: The first area, Area 1, of the Greater Elkridge Community Association covers a portion of the northwestern corner of the district and includes residential communities.  
  • Area 7 In Need of a Director
    • Summary: Area 7 of the Greater Elkridge Community Association includes several neighborhoods. The article highlights the community’s involvement in the Comprehensive Zoning process and encourages residents to become more involved in the association.  
  • The FBI Get Their Man
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: The FBI, with the assistance of Howard County Police, conducted an operation on Montgomery Road to serve an arrest warrant. Two men barricaded themselves in a house, leading to a standoff before being taken into custody.  
  • Ducketts Lane Property
    • Author: Becky Kimball
    • Summary: A proposal has been submitted to build an Active Adult (over 55) community on Ducketts Lane. The community would consist of villa-type homes with specific age restrictions.  
  • Broken Laws
    • Summary: A local resident recounts an incident where their son was injured after falling off a horse due to an encounter with an unleashed dog on a park trail. The article highlights the park’s leash law and increased enforcement efforts.  
  • Elkridge Teacher Included in Wal-Mart’s Winners
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: Loretta Mytych, a teacher at St. Augustine School, has been chosen as one of Wal-Mart’s 2004 Teachers of the Year.  
  • Property, continued from page 1
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: Continued from page 1, this article discusses the development plans for the drive-in property on Route 1, addressing concerns about housing density, traffic, and school overcrowding.

Link to full issue:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eJF6-fDvwDPpafk4GaPTdVpT4ER3m0ic/view?usp=drive_link