The Viaduct – Vol 11 No 6 – December 1998

Here’s a summary of the headlines and summaries in the December 1998-January 1999 issue of The Viaduct:

  • A Quieter Future for Hunt Club: The older section of Hunt Club is eligible for a sound barrier along I-95.  
  • Maryland 100 Opens-Finally!: Maryland 100 speedway is now open.  
  • But Not for Lawyers Hill: The State Highway Administration (SHA) has completed its review of the Lawyers Hill area to determine if it meets the requirements for a sound barrier, but it does not.  
  • How Route 100 Finally Came to Be: The concept of Rt. 100 was developed during studies by the State Highway Administration, and, in 1972-73, it was included in the Howard County General Plan.  
  • Elkridge Elementary School News:
    • Grandparents and Special Persons Day was held on November 16.  
    • Honor Roll receptions were held November 23.  
    • The 10th annual Turkey Run was held on November 24.  
  • Elkridge Landing Middle School: Members of the sixth-grade band and chorus performed a community service project to help Elkridge families.  
  • History Happened Here-in Elkridge: Students are learning the town’s history at Elkridge Elementary School.  
  • New Post Office for Elkridge: The US Postal Service has purchased five acres of land in the Route 100 Business Park to build a new Post Office.  
  • The Elkridge Food Pantry: The Food Pantry is a means of providing food to those in need.  
  • Deadly Road Still Waiting: Concerns were voiced about the unsafe conditions existing on US 1, north and south of the Elkridge Library.  
  • VFW Post 8097 Schedule of Events: Information on the December and January schedule of events.  
  • Meet Our New Councilman: Chris Merdon: Introducing the new councilman for the 1st Council District.

Link to full issue:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o_4sMLwYfDxIFHbnb1pj9kVO_bowGYNA/view?usp=drive_link