Annapolis Road

Tricia Hemler says there is no safe way to walk the curvy streets from her house on Tyler Drive to nearby Font Hill Park in Ellicott City because there are no sidewalks.But Dr. Michael Zimring, who lives south of the park in the same area, says safety is his primary reason for opposing sidewalks along Old Annapolis Road near his home on Dee Jay Drive."If you put in a sidewalk, it encourages some people to walk down a street. That can be dangerous," he said, because speeding cars might jump a sidewalk and hit pedestrians.

FiresMount Airy: Firefighters responded at 4: 48 a.m. yesterday to wires down in the 6600 block of Buffalo Road. Units were out 14 minutes.Winfield: Firefighters responded at 3: 30 a.m. yesterday to a pole fire at Route 27 and Gilbert Road. Units were out 45 minutes.Mount Airy: Firefighters from Mount Airy, Winfield and Lisbon in Howard County responded at 3: 09 a.m. yesterday to a house fire in the 5400 block of Cabbage Spring Road. Units were out 37 minutes.Mount Airy: Firefighters assisted Frederick County at 12: 01 a.m. yesterday, responding to a building fire in the first block of W. Main St., New Market.

Gov. Parris N. Glendening approved $250,000 in federal funds Tuesday to help build a half-mile trail and boardwalk connection from Old Annapolis Road to Centennial Park at Woodland Road.Howard County will provide $275,000 in matching funds; the $525,000 project will include construction of a bridge that will cross wetlands containing an abundance of plant and animal life.It is one of 19 recently awarded projects totaling $7.4 million across the state. More than $52 million has been awarded for 121 projects in Maryland through the federal Transportation Enhancement Program.

Arson is blamed for a fire that began early Saturday in a portable toilet and spread to a nearby shed outside Mount Airy Middle School, state fire marshals said.No one was injured, and damage was estimated at $7,000.About 20 firefighters from Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company responded at 1: 51 a.m. to the 400 block of N. Main St. and brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes.The fire was fueled by more than 200 gallons of duplicating fluid stored in the shed, fire marshals said.FireMount Airy: Firefighters assisted Frederick County at 8: 02 p.m. Friday on a woods fire on Old Annapolis Road near Woodville Road.

FiresMount Airy: Firefighters responded at 10: 13 p.m. Monday to a trash fire in the 13000 block of Old Annapolis Road. Units were out 2 1/2 hours.Mount Airy: Firefighters assisted Frederick County at 9: 44 p.m. Monday on a fire call in the first block of West Road. Units were out 30 minutes.Mount Airy: Firefighters assisted Howard County at 6: 58 p.m. Monday on a vehicle fire on westbound Interstate 70 at Watersville Road. Units were out seven minutes.

State Highway Administration officials are reviewing a community request to add a second northbound lane on Telegraph Road between Route 174 and Route 100 in Severn.The proposal includes creating a right-turn lane on southbound Route 713 at Annapolis Road, and conducting new traffic counts at that intersection and at Route 174 and Telegraph Road.Ideas for the improvements sprung from suggestions community members gave to traffic officials in a meeting last month of the Greater Severn Improvement Association.

Police logElkridge: 7000 block of Kit Kat Road: Someone stole jewelry, clothes and a television Friday. No sign of forced entry was found.Ellicott City: 8700 block of Old Annapolis Road: Someone broke into the office at Howard High School during a concert Friday night. A laptop computer was stolen.Elkridge: 7200 block of Montgomery Road: A light blue 1986 Plymouth Voyager van, Maryland license plate 534604M, was stolen Saturday.Pub Date: 12/24/96

Police logEllicott City: 8400 Old Annapolis Road: During the weekend, someone cut a hole in the fence around a county schools maintenance shop and tried to steal three snowplows from county vehicles, but nothing was taken.Ellicott City: 10600 block of Frederick Road: Tools were taken during the weekend from a construction trailer after someone smashed its rear window.Elkridge: 6800 block of Deerpath Road: Computer equipment was found missing at Parkway Mortgage. A door was left unlocked during the weekend.

The Greater Odenton Improvement Association (G.O.I.A.) has scheduled its general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Odenton Fire Hall on Annapolis Road (Route 175).Bert Rice, Mark Pepin, and David Bukowski have been nominated to fill vacancies on the board of directors.Bring a friend or neighbor to this important meeting.*Weblo Scouts from Pack 663 recently took part in the Four Rivers District Weblos Woodsmoke program at Broadcreek Memorial Scout Reservation. Den leader George Yeager and assistant den leaders Linda Fonteneau, Reilly Perdue and Scott Norris accompanied scouts Bobby Yeager, Jeffrey Fonteneau, George Norris, John Perdue, Kellen Alexander, Brian LaAsmar, James St. Hilaire, Chuck Snyder, Tony McAllister, Billy Yeaton and Charles Grace on a trail of fun and learning.

A case of mistaken identity caused an Edgewater man some pain Wednesday morning when a man knocked on his door and began punching him, county police said.Police said that at about 7 a.m., a man knocked on the door of a home in the 1700 block of Quantico Road. When the 44-year-old victim opened the door, the assailant began punching him inthe face.Suddenly, the assailant stopped and said: "I've got a problem. I got the wrong guy."He then left the house.Police described the assailant as a white man, about 25 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tallabout 195 pounds.

On August 10, 2009, RUTH ELIZABETH BEAL FELTON was taken home to God. On today, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 5151 Baltimore National Pike from 5 to 8 P.M. On Thursday, Mrs. Felton will lie in state at St. John Baptist Church, 8910 Old Annapolis Road (Route 108 East), where the family will receive friends at 10 A.M. Delta services at 10:30 A.M and funeral services beginning at 11 A.M. Inquiries to (410) 233-2400.

On July 17, 2009, MARIE LILLIAN NOTTAGE; beloved Mother of Geraldine Wiggins; loving son-in-law, Coleslee Wiggins. On Friday, July 24, 2009, Mrs. Nottage will lie instate at St. John Baptist Church, 8910 Old Annapolis Road (21045), where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M. with services to follow. Interment at Columbia Memorial Park. Inquiries to (410) 233-2400.

On July 17, 2009, MARIE LILLIAN NOTTAGE. On Friday, July 24, 2009, Mrs. Nottage will lie instate at St. John Baptist Church, 8910 Old Annapolis Road (21045), where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 A.M. with services to follow. Interment at Columbia Memorial Park. Inquiries to (410) 233-2400.

police reports in baltimore city and county: Northern Baltimore Robbery A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 37-year-old man in the robbery of a 45-year-old female resident of the 600 block of Wyanoke Ave. of $110 at knifepoint in the woman's home about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Charged in a warrant with armed robbery and related offenses is Derrick Wright, of the 800 block of Bonaparte Ave. Southern Baltimore Bank burglary Police were seeking the person who broke into the Provident Bank in the 3400 block of Annapolis Road through the adjoining wall of a vacant store between Monday and Tuesday and stole a money-counting machine.

Executive Smith home after surgery Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. was back home in Reisterstown yesterday after being released from a Towson hospital, where he was admitted last week with chest pains. Surgeons at St. Joseph Medical Center performed triple-bypass surgery on Smith, 66, after discovering arterial blockages in his chest, although they said he had not suffered a heart attack. Smith was released Monday and "continues to do very well," according to a statement from his office.

On June 12, 2008, MARTIN ELZA DEMOULIN; beloved husband of the late Lorraine T. DeMoulin; loving father of Michele T. Fulk and Stanley P. DeMoulin of Odenton, MD, Gabrielle D. DeMoulin of Columbia, IL and Michael L. DeMoulin of Biloxi, MS; brother of Carl R. DeMoulin of Vandalia, IL, Marshall DeMoulin of Chantilly, VA, Marlene Moore of Houston, TX and Marcella Lawson of Linthicum, MD; devoted grandfather of three and great-grandfather of one. Visitation was...

Conservancy plans Earth Day event The Howard County Conservancy will present its annual Earth Day celebration from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at its headquarters at Mount Pleasant Farm, 10520 Old Frederick Road, Woodstock. The Howard County Bird Club will lead a guided hike at 8 a.m. Tree planting, removing invasive plants and trail maintenance are scheduled for the morning. A guided hike is scheduled for noon. Master gardeners will demonstrate salad tables and composting during the day. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch.

It might not have lived up to its wintry billing, but Maryland's bout with snow, ice, drizzle and fog yesterday was enough to close schools, gouge highway maintenance budgets and send some motorists skidding into each other. "It turned out to be less troublesome" than predicted, said David Fidler, a spokesman for the Baltimore County Bureau of Highways. But "it's going to be an expensive one." Baltimore City said yesterday that it had spent $300,000 treating the streets and cleaning up after the storm.

On June 15, 2007 ROY T. LYONS, JR. beloved husband of Willa R. Lyons. On Wednesday, Mr. Lyons will lie in state at St. John Baptist Church, 8910 Old Annapolis Road (Route 100), where the family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. services to follow. Interment at Crownsville VA Cemetery. Inquiries to 410-233-2400.

On December 25, 2006, DELANO R. McCALLUM; beloved husband of Mary E. McCallum. On Tuesday, friends may call at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES. 5151 Balto, Natl.' Pike, from 3:00-8:00 PM. On Wednesday, Mr. McCallum will lie instate at St. John Baptist Church, 8910 Old Annapolis Road, where the family will receive friends from 11:00-11:30 AM wirh services to follow. Inquiries to (410)233-2400.