The Viaduct – Vol 12 No 6 – December 1999

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  • Elk Ridge Heritage Society Open House by Betty Mamunni:
    • The Elk Ridge Heritage Society held its annual Open House on December 4th and 5th.
    • The theme was “Christmas in Italy”, featuring Italian Christmas traditions, decorations, and food.  
  • Musing by Betty Mastrounni:
    • A story about a young boy who gives a Christmas gift to an elderly neighbor.
    • The boy, Jimmy, wanted to give Mrs. Davis a blanket to keep her legs warm.
    • Jimmy’s mother crocheted the blanket, and Jimmy did chores to earn money for the gift.  
  • Measures Taken to Reduce Collisions with Wildlife by Polly Thornton:
    • The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks has initiated a program to reduce deer/vehicle collisions on Montgomery Road.
    • Reflectors are being used to alert wildlife to the presence of vehicles.
    • The program has been successful in other areas and states.  
  • Auction Benefits National Kidney Foundation by Polly Thornton:
    • Ralo Homes built a playhouse that was auctioned off at the National Kidney Foundation’s annual gala.
    • The project raised approximately $500 for the NKF.  
  • Road Runners Ham it Up for Halloween by Eleanor G. Gyr:
    • The Elkridge Road Runners held a Halloween event on October 28th.
    • Participants enjoyed a potluck lunch and a costume parade.  
  • How a Building is Recycled by Polly Thornton:
    • The demolition of Ellicott Mills Middle School is being done with a focus on recycling materials.
    • Materials such as concrete, rebar, light bulbs, windows, and metal are being recycled.
    • The old school building was also used for training by the Howard County Fire & Rescue Services.  
  • Local Teacher Wins Award:
    • Larry Pekofsky, a Technology Education teacher at Elkridge Landing Middle School, received the Middle School Teacher Excellence Award from the Technology Education Association of Maryland.  
  • Baugher Farm Sold to Local Church by Polly Thornton:
    • The Baugher farm, known for its peaches and produce, has been sold to Glen Mar United Methodist Church.
    • The church plans to build a new church with more facilities on the site.

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