The Viaduct – Vol 9 No 3 – June 1996

Apologies that this one is out of order. Digital Maryland somehow lost track of it when they scanned it, and so it was delayed getting to EHS.

Here are all of the headlines, authors, and summaries from the document:

  • Golf Course Opening Scheduled
    • Summary: The opening of Elkridge’s first golf course, The Timbers at Troy, has been delayed to August 27 due to inclement weather. The course will open with 18 holes instead of the originally planned nine holes.  
  • Colonial Landing Hosts Open House
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: Colonial Landing, a new senior apartment complex, hosted an open house on May 19.  
  • Proposed Fee Hike for Sports Fields
    • Author: Dave Grabowski, Vice-President, EYO
    • Summary: Howard County will impose a $12.00 per game fee for the use of fields at Rockburn Branch Park, which the Elkridge Youth Organization (EYO) believes is unwarranted and may prevent some children from participating in EYO programs.  
  • Two Medical Centers for Elkridge
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: Seton Medical Group has opened a primary care physician practice in Elkridge, and Johns Hopkins Hospital plans to establish a medical center on land adjacent to Colonial Landing Apartments.  
  • Troy Hill Update And More Light Reading
    • Author: Dave Anderson
    • Summary: Manekin has provided an update on the development plans for Troy Hill Corporate Park, including the construction of warehouses, Troy Hill Road, and Mansion Road, as well as potential plans for a retail shopping center and concerns about increased traffic.  
  • Elk Ridge Heritage Society News
    • Author: Helen Voris
    • Summary: The Elk Ridge Heritage Society held elections for the coming year, during which Helen Voris was elected president.  
  • School Declared Elkridge Days Carnival
    • Author: Polly Thornton, Dave Anderson
    • Summary: The Howard County Board of Education has declared the former Elkridge Elementary School as surplus property. The Elkridge Days Carnival will be held from June 24-29, with new participants including St. Augustine Church, the Elkridge Rotary Club, and Moto Photo.  
  • Nancy Boyd Given Award by Jaycees
    • Author: Polly Thornton
    • Summary: Nancy Boyd was honored by the Maryland Jaycees for her volunteer work in the Elkridge community.  
  • Elkridge Elementary School News
    • Author: Diane Mumford, Principal
    • Summary: Elkridge Elementary School hosted a Grandparents and Other Special Persons Day, honored its volunteers, and held an Olympic Week.  
  • Musing
    • Author: Betty Mastrounni
    • Summary: Tina, a college student, becomes pregnant and considers her options. She ultimately decides to give her baby to a woman who cannot have children.  
  • Traffic light just don’t rhyme!
    • Author: Dave Anderson
    • Summary: This article discusses the realignment of Pine Avenue and the need for a traffic signal at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Route 1, as well as other traffic safety concerns in Elkridge.  
  • Move Underway to Restore Viaduct Monument
    • Summary: This article discusses the history of the Thomas Viaduct and the efforts to restore the monument dedicated to its completion.  
  • Will Hollywood Theater Rise from the Ashes?
    • Summary: R-C Theaters is rebuilding the Hollywood Theater in Arbutus, which was destroyed by fire.  
  • Mega-Mix 96
    • Summary: The Elkridge Branch Library is hosting a summer reading game for young adults called “Mega-Mix 96,” with prizes and incentives to encourage reading.  
  • Let’s go surfing!
    • Summary: The Howard County Library’s home page on the World Wide Web provides access to information about the library, community, state, and world.  
  • Bits About Birding
    • Summary: This article shares observations of birds in Elkridge, including hummingbirds, grosbeaks, indigo buntings, and a bald eagle.  
  • Elkridge Twins Born 90 Days Apart
    • Summary: Lesa and David West welcomed twins, Molly and Ben, who were born 90 days apart.  
  • In Memoriam
    • Summary: A list of community residents who recently passed away.  
  • More Than Meets the Eye
    • Author: Christopher Vale
    • Summary: The Westinghouse Electric Museum in Linthicum, MD, features exhibits on the history of electricity and electronics, including radar technology, communication sets, and Neil Armstrong’s lunar television camera.

Link to full issue:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zAgK4-SytO4iqXVe4ygkSXR9Ook22ZWo/view?usp=drive_link