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Ilana Bittner's News – September 2009 Archive (5)

Howard Bank Celebrates Five Years of Serving the Community

Howard Bank celebrated five years of growth and impact in the community at an anniversary party Sept. 22, at its Centennial Place branch on Route 40. Howard County Executive Ken Ulman and Howard County Economic Development Authority CEO Richard Story made remarks along with Howard Bank’s founder, president and CEO, Mary Ann Scully.

When Howard Bank opened with less than $17MM in assets, no deposits and two branches on August 9,… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on September 24, 2009 at 1:27pm — No Comments

Laura Linback Takes Two First-Place Trophies at the Columbia Classic Grand Prix

For the second year in a row, Laura Linback of Long Grove, Illinois, took first place in the 22nd annual $40,000 Columbia Classic Grand Prix, riding the same horse as last year, As Di Villagana of Woodrun farm. Linback made the day particularly notable by also winning first place in a preceding event, the $10,000 Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic.

Both events took place at Marama Farm in Clarksville, Maryland, the new home of the Columbia… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on September 21, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Hammond Middle School Named National Blue Ribbon School

Hammond Middle School, 8110 Aladdin Drive in Laurel, is one of 314 schools to be named 2009 National Blue Ribbon Schools, according to information released today by the United States Department of Education today. Hammond was named a Maryland Blue Ribbon School in December 2008.

Principal Kerry McGowan, who received the word yesterday, could hardly contain herself until the release time today. "I am so excited! This is such an honor."

Hammond is one of Howard County's top… Continue

Added by Ilana Bittner on September 15, 2009 at 1:36pm — No Comments

September 4 Varsity Football Games

Atholton @ Reservoir 7pm
Centennial @ Glenelg 7pm
Hammond @ River Hill 7pm
MT. Hebron @ Long Reach 7pm
Oakland Mills @ Howard 7pm
Wilde Lake @ Marriotts Ridge 7pm

Added by Ilana Bittner on September 4, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Rural Fire Protection Project Begins After Labor Day

A Howard County construction project along Route 97 at the intersection of Longfield Road is scheduled to begin on or about Tuesday, September 8. The project will involve minimal clearing and excavation to provide for the installation of a 30,000-gallon underground water storage tank for fire suppression. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-October.…

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Added by Ilana Bittner on September 2, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments