Loch Raven Reservoir

In the latest response to the impact that months of dry weather have had on water supplies, Harford County will change the source of its water supply this week from Loch Raven Reservoir to the Susquehanna River. Residents should not notice any change in the quality or taste of their water but might see a slight increase in their quarterly bills, county officials said. Starting Tuesday, water will be diverted from the river through pumps at Deer Creek for the first time in almost six years.

IT'S fitting that Florida-based Security Management Corp. announced its intention to revive its Colvista development plan the week of Halloween. Like Freddy Krueger, the slasher who refused to die in the "Nightmare on Elm Street" movies, this project keeps coming back.For more than 22 years, developer Victor Posner's SMC has lobbied for a zoning change on land that runs along York and Phoenix roads near Sparks. Originally, the company proposed more than 3,000 units on the property, which is zoned to allow only 43 single-family homes.

The letter is nailed at eye level to a two-pronged pine tree, just above a miniature wooden cross. The cross is staked in the ground below, where off-red, yellowing flowers have been laid to rest."

Hang a sharp left and leave Seminary Avenue, and civilization, behind. Pedal up the rocky, dusty hill, then lean forward as the woodland trail descends to a tricky stream crossing."

After months of dead ends investigating last summer's double slaying at Loch Raven Reservoir, police have made a major breakthrough in the unsolved case -- recovering the assault rifle used in the crime and identifying two Baltimore brothers as suspects.The AK-47 rifle, police said yesterday, was found during a weekend raid at the Hamilton-area home of Michael and Anthony John Zenone, who have been charged in two bank robberies, and are suspects in several other robberies and burglaries since 1993.

A recent Sunday afternoon at the normally sleepy Loch Raven Reservoir played out like an episode of "Cops. " At its eastern point, a young man and woman who had been hiking made their way down to the infamous Loch Raven cliffs and jumped into the calm, beckoning waters to cool off. They were blissfully unaware that across the water, reservoir Ranger Simon Phillips was watching, just waiting for the splash to spring into action. "We have swimmers in the water," Phillips radioed a fellow ranger and jetted off to cite the swimmers $200 each.

After sitting dormant for over a year, a new restaurant opening next week at the old Sanders Corner will aim to bring a bit of buzz to the Loch Raven reservoir area. McFaul's Ironhorse Tavern at Sanders Corner will open Friday, June 29. "It's been a great few months getting this together," said co-owner Glenn McFaul, of Towson, to a crowd of county officials and local leaders who gathered for a "soft opening" on Tuesday, June 19. "It's been a lot of work," he said, "but we were able to put together a really good vision here to keep the tradition with Sanders alive.

Bicyclists have been riding at Loch Raven Reservoir for more than 20 years while the water quality at the reservoir has consistently improved. Although the existing trails used by hikers, fishermen, cyclists and equestrians do not conform to the outdated "approved" trail system, they have evolved without detriment to the water quality. The cycling community is asking for a comprehensive review of the trail system in order produce a state-of-the art, sustainable trail system that can accommodate all. My organization, MORE (Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts)

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Send sports notices a minimum of two weeks before the requested publication date to Patuxent Publishing/MS Sports Notices, Third floor, 501 N. Calvert St., Baltimore, MD 21278; e-mail tworgo@tribune.com . Include date, time, location, contact information and subsection. Competitive Towson Rec offers a winter break soccer camp, Dec. 20-31, for boys and girls ages 6-10. http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=nerrcholidaysoccercamp, 410.262.2418. Mountain Club The Mountain Club of Maryland conducts hikes, overnight and camping trips and maintains trails.