Troubling Times and Crimes in Elkridge

By Susan Lavin
Posted: September 25, 2008

I just received emails from concerned neighbors about thefts and break-ins in Elkridge. They involve robberies from locked and unlocked vehicles, attempted home break-ins in broad daylight and cars burned from a devices being jammed into tail pipes.

We really need to keep our eyes open, take every precaution possible and look out for one another in these troubling times. The streets and areas that were reported: Avalon Drive, Northern Court, Sandy Ridge, Montgomery Road, Ducketts Lane, the Gardenview neighborhood, Lawyers Hill Road, Rockburn Run and the community of Lynnwood.

If you have more to include, please add a comment to this blog. Let’s all band together, step up neighborhood watches and be aware of what’s happening on our streets. We want Elkridge to be the safe town we call home.

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Dust off those Musical Instruments!

By Susan Lavin
Posted: September 23, 2008

“I guess with the economic times being tough, families are having a harder time being able to pay for expenses. I’m seeing this in band at Elkridge Elementary School. More parents are asking for financial aid. The PTA, fundraising and donations have built up our instrument inventory, but I’m falling short this year,” band teacher Steve Wampler said.

If you have musical instruments gathering dust in your closets or storages places, why not donate them to the school? You would get a tax deduction and a great warm feeling when you make it possible for a child to participate in music.

Band instruments such as clarinets, flutes, trumpets, trombones, saxaphones are needed! The strings teacher, Valerie Lawrence also chimed in her need for violins, violas, cellos. For additional information, call the school at 410-313-5006.

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“Been There, Done That, Bought the Shirt” Youth Dance

By Susan Lavin
Posted: September 23, 2008

Prize winners for the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department’s Youth Dance Sept. 13 at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department firehouse included, from left: Jenna Fioretti, Cutest Shirt; Kevin McAllister, Most Creative Shirt; and Abigail Lord, Funniest Shirt. (Photo by Mike Barnett).

The Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department’s Junior Firefighters sponsored a “Been There, Done That, Bought the Shirt” youth dance, for ages 9 to 15, on Sat., Sept. 13 at the firehouse. A great time was had by all, the children spent the evening dancing and socializing!

A bunch of the kids really got into the theme of the dance and wore a shirt from somewhere they had been this summer, such as Ocean City, Sea World or Florida. Congratulations to the prize winners: Jenna Fioretti - Cutest Shirt; Kevin McAllister - Most Creative Shirt; Abigail Lord: Funniest Shirt.

The next youth dance at the firehouse will be a Halloween Dance, scheduled for Oct. 25.

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Vera Bradley Purse Bingo at Elkridge Firehouse this Sunday

By Susan Lavin
Posted: September 23, 2008

The Ladies Auxiliary at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a Purse Bingo Sunday, Sept 28. For all you fans of Vera Bradley purses, you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Admission is $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Seating is limited, so call 410-761-6633 to get your tickets right away. Children are welcome when paying admission. The kitchen will be open starting at 12:30 p.m., with the games beginning at 2 p.m.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Underwater Treasures

By Susan Lavin
Posted: September 17, 2008

Artist Mary Deacon Opasik stands with the artwork titled, “Underwater Treasures,” at at the Elkridge Branch Library. (Photo by Joanne Thomas).

I recently attended the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the beautiful mosaic artwork, “Underwater Treasures,” at the Elkridge Branch Library.  It was a lovely, sunny afternoon with a large crowd of supportive community members, teachers, parents, elected officials, students, library staff, and representatives of the school board.

If you haven’t seen it yet, stop by the Elkridge Branch Library soon!  It’s even more amazing close up, where you can see the details.

County Executive Ken Ulman said, “the project represents the Route 1 revitalization, and cooperation between community and students”  He went on to say “The $4,000 was an incredibly well spent investment.”

The artist, Mary Deacon Opasik spoke during the ceremony and said, “This was a special year of my life!  I loved working with the great children at ELMS, they showed enthusiasm while working on this project.”

“It not only brightens up the Route 1 corridor but it will also remind the Elkridge community of the talents and dedication of one of the best art teachers in the HCPSS, Patti Battalia.” Carol Jones said.

Battalia, the art instructor at the school who was instrumental in getting this Underwater Treasure project off the ground stated, “I love driving down the Route 1 corridor now.”  She is extremely pleased with the completed masterpiece.

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