Antrim

FIRE* New Windsor: New Windsor and Union Bridge firefighters were dispatched to a fire alarm in the 1000 block of Tibbetts Lane at 12:31 p.m. Tuesday. The units were out 18 minutes.* Taneytown: Taneytown, Harney and Union Bridge firefighters were called to a house fire on Antrim Street at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday. They were out an hour and 20 minutes. Harney firefighters covered the Taneytown station for 59 minutes during the call.lTC

Dining disagreementsEditor: Regarding a recent review by Elizabeth Large of Antrim 1844 [Sept. 11], her unfocused comments reveal a failure to grasp the concept of what is a truly unique and charming establishment. As a former and future patron of Antrim, I have found its various quirks are what define it, not detract from it.Further, Ms. Large superseded her role of objective reviewer by opining about what she wished the menu to be, rather than what it is. Antrim is not a faddish, two course, eat-it-and-beat-it operation, but rather a destination to be enjoyed for a relaxing evening.

Creative ways to pay for extending Antrim Boulevard should be examined now to increase chances the project is included in the next county budget, Taneytown and county economic development officials said yesterday.Both groups recently reconfirmed their interest in jump-starting the project, which eventually would create a bypass around Taneytown from the end of Antrim Boulevard, across Route 194 and looping back to Route 140 north of town.The bypass project has been on the county and city master plans for several years, they said.

Antrim 1844, 30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown, (410) 756-6812. Open every day for dinner. Major credit cards. No-smoking area: yes. Prices: $50 prix fixe. ** 1/2Earlier this year the owners of Antrim 1844, one of the most elegant inns in the area, decided to open the doors of their restaurant to the public. I knew very little about it except that Dorothy and Richard Mollett had made two important hires: Sharon Ashburn, who had worked at the Pavilion and Tabrizi's, was the executive chef and Stewart Dearie, formerly of the Conservatory, was maitre d'hotel and general manager.

Celebrate the Christmas season with Dorothy and Richard Mollett on Sunday.The Molletts, owners of the country inn Antrim 1844, will hold their annual Christmas Candlelight Tour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.For the $5 admission price you will enjoy caroling by members of the Peabody Conservatory. Or stand mesmerized while watching Jamie Turner perform with his glass harp. Mr. Turner has orchestrated water-filled glasses for the White House.Two 14-foot trees in the drawing room will be dressed with crystal ornaments and white taffeta bows for a white Christmas theme.

JUST two months ago, on the heels of the Israeli-Palestinian peace accord, predictions of an end to the 25-year struggle in Northern Ireland were widespread.A peace initiative led by the head of the Social Democratic and Labor Party, John Hume, and supported by Gerry Adams, leader of Sinn Fein, the Irish Republican Army's political wing, spurred further optimism.But such hopes are misplaced. A string of 23 deaths in eight days made October the worst month for casualties in Northern Ireland since June 1976.

Carroll County's choices of catering facilities could expand if the county commissioners approve an amendment to regulations governing country inns.Responding to Michael Gross' request in March, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended that the county allow country inns to cater private parties and receptions on site.Currently, outside caterers must be hired to provide food for parties or receptions at country inns.Mr. Gross is the owner of the Bowling Brook country inn in Middleburg and the Westminster Inn, a bed and breakfast.

Woman surrenders to face drug indictmentLaurel May Kohler, who has been facing a three-count Carroll grand jury indictment since late September, surrendered to county sheriff's deputies yesterday after flying to the Baltimore area from her home in Hilo, Hawaii.Ms. Kohler, 34, was indicted Sept. 24 on two charges of marijuana distribution and one charge of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. The indictment accuses her of selling marijuana somewhere in the county between February and May.Circuit Judge Francis M. Arnold set bail at $10,000, unsecured.

TANEYTOWN -- The innkeepers at Antrim 1844 will open a public restaurant next month where waiters in tuxedos will serve five-course meals.Richard and Dorothy Mollett have converted the smokehouse, summer kitchen and slave quarters, which join the main house, into a restaurant with seating for 50 people.The three rooms have red brick floors and walls and are filled with tables with white cloths and high-backed red plaid chairs. The Molletts say the atmosphere is that of an English country pub."