The Viaduct – Vol 12 No 2 – April 1999

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  • Elkridge Carnival and EVFD Parade: The annual Elkridge Carnival will be held June 8-12, and the parade is scheduled for June 12.  
  • Overflow Parking: Residents are curious about the hundreds of new cars parked at the former Elkridge Drive-In property, which is being used temporarily as overflow parking.  
  • Support for The Viaduct: The Viaduct relies on advertising income and contributions to cover publishing and mailing costs.  
  • Fish Ladders: Spring is the spawning season, and fish ladders, like the one at Bloede Dam, help fish bypass dams to reach their spawning grounds.  
  • Patapsco Heritage Greenway: The Patapsco Heritage Greenway Program is under discussion, with a panel addressing questions from the Greater Elkridge Community Association.  
  • Howard County General Hospital Honored: Howard County General Hospital received Accreditation with Commendation.  
  • Bloede Dam History: A search for Bloede Dam reveals its historical significance as an early hydroelectric dam.  
  • Calvert Ridge Lawsuit: Residents of Calvert Ridge are filing a lawsuit against builders due to concerns about methane gas and soil contamination.

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