Glenelg High Club Helps Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: September 25, 2008

Here’s your chance to contribute to the Hurricane Ike Recovery Drive, a goodwill gesture masterminded by the members of the Glenelg High School Key Club. The civic minded goals of the club are embodied in its motto, “Caring- Our Way of Life.”

Club member Bradley Carpenter and his team have set up collection boxes at both Glenelg High and Bushy Park Elementary School offices, where donations of batteries, toilet paper, crayons, books, baby wipes, soap, diapers, canned food, flashlights, socks, small radios and toys are being accepted.

For a full list of most urgently needed supplies, go to www.freewebs.com/glenelgkeyclub and follow the links to the Hurricane Ike Recovery Drive. Anyone who would like to contribute a check to help defray costs of shipping, may make the check out to Glenelg High School with a note of Hurricane Ike in the memo line. The items which are collected will be sent to FEMA or the American Red Cross for distribution to hurricane victims. The club members will be collecting items until Oct. 7.

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Antique Farm Machinery Club Auction This Saturday

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: September 25, 2008

The Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club is getting ready for the annual Farm Heritage Days, Sept. 26-28. Part of the three day tribute to all things rural, is the club’s annual consignment sale and auction. The sale, which boasts antiques, farm machines and tools, will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at the Living Farm Heritage Museum, 12985 Frederick Road, in West Friendship.

John and Virginia Frank are currently accepting consignments of high quality antiques and machinery. If you would like to consign to this auction, contact John or Virginia at 410-531-2569 or 410-988-8165. Consigned items may be dropped off at the site today and tomorrow, Sept. 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Auction Sale This Saturday

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: September 17, 2008

Allen T. Hill and Associates had so much overload from its recent Labor Day Sale and Auction, that another sale is on the table for Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Fabulous finds of antiques, vintage childrens series books, tools, box lots, equipment and collectibles are just a few of the items up for auction. Auctioneer Ellen Kilby admits that there will be bargains for all. The sale will take place at the Howard County fairgrounds beginning at 2 p.m.

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Calling all Scouts of Troop 882

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: September 15, 2008

The Boy Scouts of Troop 882 are celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A huge search is underway for former members of this Poplar Springs based boy scout troop. Any young man who was ever a part of the life of Troop 882 is encouraged to mark the calendar for Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. when a 50th anniversary celebration will be held at the Boy Scout Hall on Frederick Road in Poplar Springs.

The urgent plea right now is for contact information on any of the young men who might have been members of this troop over the years. If you are one of them or if you know the whereabouts of any former member of Troop 882, call Sue Mullinix at 410-489-7179 or e-mail her at ramjr1@msn.com.

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Baptist Church to Celebrate the Natural World

By Lisa Peklo
Posted: September 9, 2008

“A Walk in God’s Garden.” Who could resist that? The church community at Friendship Baptist Church is planning a day in which all things natural are to be celebrated. Set for Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the session will include lessons on native fall plants, the creation of landscapes which support wildlife, discussion of the health of the Chesapeake Bay and even simple instructions on imprinting stepping stones.

Senior Pastor Mark Massey invites all in the community to enjoy the beauty of nature along with the church membership. Friendship Baptist is at 1391 Route 32. Questions? Call 410-442-5506.

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