Published: October 24, 2009 11:21 pm      

In Brief - October 25, 2009

Festival of Fright open tonight

ELLERSLIE — The Carr Farm Festival of Fright, which was canceled Friday evening because of heavy rain, will be held today from 7 to 10 p.m. The activity benefits the Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Department and the Western Maryland Food Bank. The farm is located at 13919 Kings Grove Road in Ellerslie.

Featuring such attractions as the the Hollow of Horror and the Horseman’s Hayride, the Festival of Fright also will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 30 and 31. For more information, call (414) 767-8000.



Local bicycle effort receives recognition

CUMBERLAND — Last Friday, Cumberland, along with Baltimore and Annapolis, was one of 17 communities awarded honorable mention for their efforts in promoting bicycling when the League of American Bicyclists announced five new Bicycle Friendly Communities.

“This round of applications had more communities in the east and Midwest than ever before that are investing wisely in bicycling,” League President Andy Clark said. “All areas of the U.S. are realizing the importance of bicycling.”

The program is revolutionizing the way states and communities evaluate quality of life, sustainability and transportation networks in their city while allowing the community to benchmark their progress and work toward improving bicycle friendliness. The application is rigorous and only 124 out of 318 applicants have earned a four-year designation. The renewal process is just as demanding, but the four levels of the award provide incentive for communities to continue to improve.

The Bicycle Friendly Community, Bicycle Friendly State and Bicycle Friendly Business programs are supported by program partners Bikes Belong and Trek Bicycle’s One World, Two Wheels Campaign.

To see a full list of the fall 2009 BFC award winners, or for more information, visit www.bicyclefriendlyamerica.org.



Dead animal policy cited by agency

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways reminds the public of its policy regarding the pickup and disposal of dead animals. The DOH will only pick up carcasses on state owned highways and will not go on private property. Additionally, the DOH does not have the equipment to pick up dead animals in creeks, streams or rivers.

To report a dead animal on a state owned road, residents should notify their local district DOH office.



Martin’s announces Breyer’s recall

CARLISLE, Pa. — As part of a manufacturer’s recall, Martin’s has removed from shelves Breyer’s All Natural Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.

Unilvever announced a voluntary recall of the the cartons of ice cream that have the UPC code of 7756725424 and “Best if Used By” dates of FEB1711GH, FEB1811GH and FEB1911GH. The product may contain undeclared wheat and therefore pose an allergen issue.

Consumers with questions may contact Unilvever/Breyer’s at (877) 270-7402.

Product recalls are posted at www.martinsfoods.com.