Ellicott City and Howard County Peaches are Ready

By Cathi Higgins
Posted: August 5, 2008

The Howard County Economic Development Authority wants to remind us that peaches don’t just come from Georgia. In local farms and orchards peaches are ripening all over Howard County this month.

In our town, Baugher Orchards will be offering 12 different varieties of peaches, beginning with Red Haven and ending with Albertus, in the fall. The 86-year-old family-owned establishment also sells fresh-picked corn, watermelons, cantaloupe, squash, tomatoes and more grown right on the farm at its produce stand on New Cut Road. For more information call 410-465-7053.

There will also be juicy, sweet peaches at Larriland Farm, in Woodbine, family-owned and operated by the Moore family since 1973, where you can pick-your-own fruit and vegetables or shop at their on-site farm market. For more information call 410-442-2605 or go to www.pickyourown.com.

Howard County also has many roadside stands and farmers’ markets that will carry healthy, ripe peaches for weeks to come. Harbin’s Roadside Farm Market, located off Route 99, in Marriottsville, sells several varieties of peaches grown by local farmers in Maryland; or you can stop by the farmers’ markets in East Columbia, Glenwood and Oakland Mills. Call 410-313-6500 for directions or more information.

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Ohashiatsu Resort and Spa Holds Fundraiser Aug. 10

By Cathi Higgins
Posted: August 4, 2008

The Ohashiatsu® Maryland Resort and Spa in Ellicott City invites you to participate in the “Touch for Peace” Scholarship Fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. You will enjoy free Ohashiatsu sessions; authentic Indonesian food, music, dance, a traditional puppet show and swimming.

Ohashiatsu is a nurturing method of touch between giver and receiver combining hands-on touch techniques, gentle exercises and stretches and meditations in a seamless flow of movement.

Proceeds will be used to support Balinese students’ tuition. The Ohashiatsu Bali program provides an enriching cultural exchange between East and West.

“Students from last year’s class, their family and friends, found significant health benefits from this alternative healing touch,” said Hazel Chung, a certified Ohashiatsu instructor and longtime Ellicott City resident.

Call Chung at 410-313-8501 or e-mail Hazel@Ohashiatsu-MD.org  to R.S.V.P. and for directions or more information.

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Bonnie Branch Middle School PTA Officers For 2008

By Cathi Higgins
Posted: July 30, 2008

The following volunteers were elected to serve on the Bonnie Branch Middle School PTA for the 2008-2009 school year: Jennie Decarrier Benzon, president; Donna Sudbrook, vice president and PTA Council of Howard Council delegate; Kathy Green, treasurer; and Trudy Van Den Deijssel, secretary.Committee chairs include: Jessica Pearsall, volunteers; Dayna Crisco, Parents on Patrol; Laura Zulick and Melanie Bent, membership; Stacey Sweet, ways and means and Giant A+ program; Kathy Soop, spiritwear; Amy Schroeder and Kathleen McLamb, hospitality; Barb Wofford, staff appreciation; Laura Embry, American Education Week; Jillian Storms, PTA Reflections program; Sandy Kelly, cultural arts; Karin Molczyk, STARS; Lauri Via, directory; Janet Eagles, Web site and Yahoo; Sandy Bettencourt, family involvement; and Michele Williams, SIT committee and partnership.

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Long Gate Parkway Lane Extension Under way

By Cathi Higgins
Posted: July 29, 2008

A Howard County Department of Public Works construction project is under way along northbound Long Gate Parkway between Route 100 and Wheatfield Way, in Ellicott City. The project will include an extension of the current left turn lane in order to increase capacity in the area. Weather permitting, the project should be completed by mid-August.

Construction will take place daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic as needed, and signs will be posted to advise motorists of the construction. A recorded message at 410-313-3639 will carry details and updates.

For questions or concerns about Capital Projects J-4211, call Lisa Brightwell, Public Works Customer Service, at 410-313-3440 or e-mail publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.

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Howard High Class of 1958 Plans Reunion

By Cathi Higgins
Posted: July 28, 2008

How long has it been since you graduated from high school? The Howard High School Class of 1958 is holding its reunion Oct. 4 at the Holiday Inn-Columbia.

Thanks to the efforts of the following reunion committee members, everyone will have a great time at their 50-year celebration — Charlotte Porter Shrewsbury, Betty Young Ramey, Janet Cook Goodman, Paul Miller, John Goodman, Larry Corum and Millie and Reed Zimmer.

If you are an alumni and haven’t received your notice of the event, e-mail hchsclassof58@comcast.net for more information.

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