Perry Hall and Kingsville are blessed with hardworking residents who donate their time, energy and talent to local organizations that work to better our lives as individuals, families and the shared greater community.

One of these organizations is the Perry Hall Improvement Association, led by president David Marks.

Lately, the association has been trying to help police nab the vandals who, for the third time, struck trees planted by members of the association at Ebenezer Road and Perry Hall High School, said Marks. The vandals uprooted trees at the high school and also tried to damage trees planted at Perry Hall Middle School. These deeds of vandalism occurred during the late evening of July 11 or the early morning of July 12.

Diane Brazil, chairwoman of the association's Environmental Affairs committee, said a $350 reward is being offered by the association and the Perry Hall-White Marsh Rotary Club for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the destruction of the trees.

"People we talk to are sick of this mindless vandalism, and they hope there can be better surveillance of the school grounds," Marks said. "We urge neighbors along Ebenezer Road to be increasingly vigilant. Perhaps the parents of these vandals, if they are underage, might start to wonder what their children are doing after midnight."

Brazil said the association is committed to beautifying Perry Hall, "even when a few ugly actions momentarily slow down our progress." Please send any tips to perryhalltips@yahoo.com.

The association is also urging the county to help renovate Perry Hall Square Shopping Center, the oldest shopping center in the Perry Hall community.

Marks said the association sent a letter on that subject in early July to David Iannucci, director of the county's Office of Economic Development, and Mary Harvey, director of the county's Office of Commercial Conservation.

"We constantly receive inquiries from residents about the future of the shopping center," Marks said. "So far, we haven't heard anything back from the shopping center management, so hopefully the county can help spur some activity at this important commercial area."

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If it's summer, you should be sitting near the banks of the Gunpowder River listening to music!

Jerusalem Mill Village's Summer Concert Series continues with the next concert on Aug. 2.

Enjoy the music of The Great Train Robbery, a classic rock band. New to the concert schedule this year, this group has shared the stage with 38 Special, The Guess Who, Kansas and Blackfoot. Concerts are held at the village, 2813 Jerusalem Road, and start at 6 p.m. Admission is $7 for non-member adults, $5 for members and children under age 12 are free. Bring your own seating. Refreshments are available for purchase. For more information, call 410-877-3560.

Mark the date of Sept. 13 on your calendar for the Perry Hall Fall Concert with Shades of Blue performing in big band style. The fall concert is sponsored by the Perry Hall Rec Council with support from the Perry Hall Improvement Association and the Woman's Club of Perry Hall. The concert will be held in the Perry Hall High School auditorium, on Ebenezer Road, at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 410-256-1766.

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