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- Elkridge Library Celebrates 10 Years
- Summary: The Elkridge Branch Library is celebrating its tenth birthday with a gala celebration that will also kick off the library’s annual Summer Reading Programs for children and teens. The celebration will include activities for children and teens, as well as a live storytelling performance dealing with the history of Elkridge.
- Author: Phil Lord
- Are You for Zoning That Allows More Housing in Elkridge?
- Summary: This article discusses the Comprehensive Rezoning Plan in Howard County and its potential impact on Elkridge, particularly regarding increased housing, traffic congestion, and the need for more businesses and professionals in the area.
- Viaduct Joins World Wide Web
- Summary: The Viaduct has launched a website to better serve its readers and provide more information about the community paper.
- Author: Betsy McMillion (webmaster)
- Noise Wall Okayed for Construction
- Summary: After 32 years, Hunt Club Estates may finally receive relief from traffic noise with the construction of a Noise Abatement Wall.
- Author: Pat Pool
- Plan in the Works for Mehta Drive-in Property
- Summary: Plans for the development of the former Elkridge Drive-In property on Route 1 were presented at a community meeting. The development plans include age-restricted housing units, a hotel, retail stores, and restaurants.
- Author: Polly Thornton, Rita Chelton
- GECA Receives BWI Grant
- Summary: The Greater Elkridge Community Association (GECA) has received grants to fund sidewalk construction projects in the community.
- Author: Nancy J. McCarthy
- Elementary Students Honor Soldiers
- Summary: Elkridge Elementary School students and staff are showing support for the military in the Middle East by displaying an American flag with pictures of soldiers and sending letters and care packages.
- Author: Sandy Byerly
- Letters to the Editor
- Summary: This section includes letters from readers on various topics, including the lack of recognition of cats in The Viaduct, a peacock sighting, differing views on peace symbols and the U.S. flag, and concerns about proposed tax increases.
- Authors: Piemur Cat, Sorka Hanrahan, Mrs. Caledonia Wingate, Sandy Canoles, Joe Riley, Andy Grove, Beth Tennant
- A Pic for the Picker
- Summary: This article is about Gloria McCullough, a Hanover resident who picks up litter while walking for exercise, and a local observer, John Merson, who gave her a tool to help her with this task.
- Author: Polly Thornton
- GECA Welcomes New Board Member
- Summary: The Greater Elkridge Community Association welcomes Barbara Mobarak to its Board of Directors.
- Author: Nancy McCarthy
- Collecting Military Histories
- Summary: The Elk Ridge Heritage Society is still collecting military histories of local service men and women, after collecting over 400 histories during the Honor Our Veterans Project.
- Author: Polly Thornton
- Eckley Nominated
- Summary: Officer First Class Patrick Eckley was nominated for The Baltimore Sun Police Officer of the Year award.
- Riding For a Cause
- Summary: Dennis Kratz will be cycling 100 miles in Lake Tahoe to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
- Author: Polly Thornton
- Dumping Trash Causes Others Cash
- Summary: The author expresses concern about people dumping trash in private commercial dumpsters, which increases costs for the property owners.
- Author: Rita Chelton
- Telemarketing Call Relief
- Summary: Congress has passed legislation to create a national Do-Not-Call Registry to help consumers reduce unsolicited telemarketing calls.
- Author: Congressman Benjamin Cardin
- Coleman’s has moved
- Summary: Coleman’s Flooring Services, Inc. has moved to a new location on Washington Blvd.
- Author: Polly Thornton, Betsy McMillion
- Harwood Parents Wanted to Monitor Parks
- Summary: Harwood Park is seeking volunteers to help monitor the neighborhood park and ensure it is used appropriately by children and adults.
- Author: Betsy McMillion
- Elkridge Youths Excel in National Competition
- Summary: Elkridge youths performed well in the AWANA Varsity USA National Bible Quizzing competition in Omaha, Neb.
- Author: Arlene Grove
- Harwood Park Flood Zone Update
- Summary: Howard County began surveying Harwood Park in May to verify floodplain delineation, following concerns from residents about previous flood plain boundary changes.
- Author: Betsy McMillion
- Library Hosts Civil War Night
- Summary: The Elkridge Branch Library hosted a Civil War Night to assist students studying the Civil War, featuring presentations and displays.
- Author: Rita Chelton
- New PTA Members for Elkridge Elementary
- Summary: This article announces the new PTA Board members for the 2003-2004 school year at Elkridge Elementary School.
- Author: Charlene Daniel-Green
- Rockburn Elementary School News
- Summary: Rockburn Elementary School has been involved in various activities, including fundraising through the Giant Bonus Bucks Program, a successful Silent Auction, Cultural Arts programs, and Art Month celebrations. The school is also planning an addition to the building.
- Author: Denise Albright
- Kiwanis Prepare Care Packages for Troops
- Summary: The Elkridge Kiwanis, with the help of community members and students, prepared and sent care packages to troops overseas.
- Author: Polly Thornton
- Okay, What’s Bugging You
- Summary: The Patapsco Valley State Park will be holding a night hike focused on insects.
- ReVisions Responds to Questions from Concerned Residents of Hunt Club
- Summary: ReVisions Behavioral Health Systems held a meeting to address concerns from Hunt Club residents about a planned group home in their neighborhood.
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