GECA Announces New Officers

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 28, 2008

The Greater Elkridge Community Association has been active in the Elkridge community for more than 40 years and continues to provide a voice for residents in the 1st election district.

The association is pleased to announce the newly elected officers for the 2008-09 year. Howard Johnson, president; Ed Van Sickle, first vice president; Val McGuire, second vice president; Carol Bateman, treasurer; Sandy Grabowski, second vice president; and Laura Bauman, corresponding secretary.

Congratulations to these Elkridge neighbors who will serve as officers of GECA and look out for our communities best interests.

All are welcome to attend and discover what is happening in the area or present a topic that they feel would interest or help the community. The meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of September, November, January, March and May at the Norbel School, on Old Washington Road, in Elkridge. This organization also invites local State and County representatives to participate in the open meetings.

“Another way to get involved is to visit our Web site www.geca-elkridge.org. Here you will find a list of the current neighborhood directors that are willing to listen and bring your ideas back to GECA,” Johnson said. “You can also can print a membership form and join GECA or become a sponsor for the organization. We are always searching for new members and ideas to help maintain the quality of life we have come to appreciate in the greater Elkridge area.”

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Elkridge Junior Firefighter Program a Success!

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 24, 2008

Hannah Summers, Kara Lehr, Amanda Summers, Daniel Casey and Amy Barnett, from left, march in the 116th Annual Maryland State Firefighters Convention Parade, in Ocean City. (Photo by Mike Barnett).

Congratulations to the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department’s Junior Firefighter Program! They won second place for the “Best Appearing Junior or Cadet Group” at the 116th Annual Maryland State Firefighters Convention, in Ocean City.

The group was lead by Junior Chief Amy Barnett and Junior President Amanda Summers.Congratulations to these Junior Firefighters who attended the parade in Ocean City: Barnett, Summers, Brittany Casey, Daniel Casey, Kara Lehr, Kelsey Lehr, Nicholas Pecoraro, Sammie Reed, Christopher Sherman, Hannah Summers and Alexis Wise.

This summer, the Junior Firefighters also are proud to announce being the winners of the “Best Appearing Junior Firefighters Award” at the Riviera Beach VFC Parade and the “Best Appearing Color Guard” at the Arbutus VFC Parade.

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EYO Makes History

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 23, 2008

Johnny Merson heads for home plate during a Cal Ripken State Championship Tournament game. (Photo by Heather Merson).

The last couple of weeks have been great for Elkridge Youth Organization baseball and softball.

EYO recently hosted the 9U and 8U Cal Ripken State championship baseball games. The two 8U teams made EYO history by both advancing to the final rounds. The green team played in the semifinal round, but was defeated by Severna Park. The Orange team advanced to the championship game, but was beaten by CCYL. They came in 2nd in the state! Hooray for all the players, coaches and parents!

The 12U Lightning Softball travel team had their Central Maryland League tournament last week. They won their first six games only giving up 13 runs to make it to the championship. Unfortunately they lost the championship game to Germantown in a game cut short by rain.

The Lightning team had a great season with a record of 15-2 in the CML. Congratulations!

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Masterpiece Mosaic at the Library

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 22, 2008

Elkridge Landing Middle School students, under the leadership of Patti Battaglia and Mary Deacon Opasik, created this mosaic, which is displayed on the outside wall at the Elkridge Branch Library. (Photo by Ed Sawyer).

A group of students from Elkridge Landing Middle School, under the direction of school art instructor Patti Battaglia, and artist Mary Deacon Opasik, from Catonsville, have been enthusiastically awaiting the final presentation and installation of the giant mosaic!

The art project, created with broken glass and dishes has been ongoing for an entire year. Battaglia began organizing this huge art venture, along with her supervisor, Mark Coates, last summer. The project is entitled, “Elkridge Branch Library Beautification Mosaic.”

Please stop by the library and admire the amazing ocean scene up close summer. It is a sight to behold!

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One Fish, Two Fish…No Fish?

By Susan Lavin
Posted: July 21, 2008

Elkridge brothers, Tommy and Chris Sarioglou fish along the shores of the Outer Banks, in Duck, North Carolina this week. Chris almost had a fish but as the story usually goes, “It got away!”

Please let me know how you spent your vacation this summer!

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