Lake View Memorial Park recently planted a braided fig tree in the children's wing of the Eldersburg branch library in memory of Peggy Holniker.

Holniker was instrumental in getting the Eldersburg library built and a meeting room is named for her. She died in 1993.

A plaque on the tree reads in part: "honoring her commitment to children and their education through library use. A grateful community says 'Thanks.' "

"Much of what you see around you here is the result of Peggy's efforts," said Linda Mielke, director of the Carroll County Public Library.

Her husband, Kenneth Holniker, also spoke at the ceremony.

Fire

Sykesville: Firefighters responded at 8: 04 a.m. Monday to a carbon monoxide alarm in the 2100 block of Carroll Dale Drive. Units were out 31 minutes.