Explore Howard: Elkridge

The Rev. John Mackall, from CrossLife Church, wants everyone to mark your calendars for the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 21. CrossLife Community Church will be holding its third annual Summer’s End Jam Concert and Block Party fundraiser for the Elkridge Love Mission. As soon as I receive more details, I will let you know.

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Lawyers Hill Road Closed Aug. 21

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 14, 2008

Lawyers Hill Road will be closed for a few weeks, from Aug. 21, 2008 until mid September. A water main project to replace a corroding water main in the Elkridge area is scheduled to begin on or about Aug. 21. The project will include water main replacement at Montgomery and Lawyers Hill roads.

During the project, Lawyers Hill Rd between Montgomery Road and Summer Home Terrace will be open to local, official, emergency and school bus traffic only. General traffic will be diverted to Route 1. Weather permitting, the project should be completed by mid-September.Road closure signs and variable message boards will be posted in the area to advise motorists of the temporary detour.

Additionally, a recorded message at 410-313-4604 will carry details and updates. For questions or concerns about Capital Project W-8257, call Lisa Brightwell, Public Works Customer Service, at 410-313-3440, or e-mail publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.

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August 13 Is International Left Hand Day

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 13, 2008

Did you know that today, Aug. 13, is International Left Handed Day? I found this in Wikipedia:

August 13 is designated International Lefthanders Day by Lefthanders International. It was first observed Aug. 13, 1976. As its name suggests, it is meant to promote awareness of the inconveniences facing left-handers in a predominantly right-handed world. It celebrates their uniqueness and difference, who are from 7 to 10 percent of the world’s population.

So, if you, or a neighbor or friend join these Elkridge area left-handed neighbors: Amanda Lavin, and Casey Sapp, please post a blog just for fun and add your name to the list!

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Summer School Students Enjoy a Ride Out in Style

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 8, 2008

Ayesha Summons, Kayla Sow, Kaila Laster, Alyssa Smith and Kaylie Critchow, from left, get ready to take a “Ride Out In Style” in a limousine as a reward for good attendance in summer school. (Photo by Angel Lloyd).

The summer school session held at Elkridge Landing Middle School, which was directed by Angel Lloyd, was a huge success. Jody Herman, Sandy Byerly and I saw a limo pull up in front of the school one day last week, and of course we were curious. We discovered the limo was provided free of charge, compliments of Platinum Plus Limousines, owned by Elkridge Elementary School parent, Michael Greene. It gave students Ayesha Summons, Kayla Sow, Kaila Laster, Alyssa Smith and Kaylie Critchow a luxurious ride home.

“This ‘Ride Out in Style’ was a summer school reward for good attendance,” Lloyd said.

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Seniors Entertained with Pinochle Game

By Susan Lavin
Posted: August 8, 2008

Dorothy Pruitt and Jake Miller play Pinochle at the Elkridge Senior Center. (Photo by Susan Lavin).

I stopped by the Elkridge Senior Center, located in the Elkridge Branch Library the other day, just to see if anything was going on. A small group of seniors were just finishing up a rousing game of Pinochle.

I know in some areas of the United States, such as Texas and Oklahoma, thumb wrestling is often referred to as “pinochle”. However, these seniors: Theresa Stokes, Irene Roberts, Dorothy Pruitt and Jake Miller were playing a card game, requiring skill and concentration.

For a list of senior activities, call Director Jeanne Slater at 310-313-5192 or e-mail jslater@howardcountymd.gov.