Friends of Haviland Mill Road believe their objection to a development on the O’Keefe/Crawford farmland is more than a “not in my backyard” movement. They believe there are important historical and environmental issues at stake.
Last month, the group met with engineers for Elm Street Developers and members said they left with questions about perc tests, septic systems and wetlands.
Development in the Clarksville area (often referred to as “progress”) seems inevitable. Things have changed rapidly. Not long ago the Haviland family lived on the land surrounding the historic mill. Our family knew them. Now they’ve all died and are buried nearby.
It is the hope of the Friends of Haviland Mill Road that this land will become part of the parcels being collected for a wildlife preserve along the Patuxent River. They urge you to go to www.havilandmill.com. Decide for yourself if this is an opportunity for more development to benefit the few or one more time to squander the opportunity to create something of lasting value for all.
The Frederick County Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America includes Howard County members and friends. They will next meet on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Edenton Retirement Community, Manor House. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. and is followed by a social time to exchange issues relating to hearing loss. HLAA Chapters are support groups for people with hearing loss, their families and friends. All are welcome.
If you have questions, call Janice at 301-988-3838.
Do you ever wonder about your ancestors? How and when did they get here? What did they do to earn a living? How long did they live? What diseases took them? Finding answers can help us understand who we are.
The Howard County Genealogical Society is beginning its fall session Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Bain Center. Angela McGhie, a professional genealogist, will demonstrate methods of keeping a research log, research notes, document images and citing sources. The meeting is free and open to all. Refreshments are served at 7:15 p.m. Members share their research at 7:30 p.m. The lecture begins at 8 p.m.
To learn more go to www.hcgsmd.org.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Scaggsville Road is having a community wide yard sale and farmer’s market on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. until noon. They invite you all to stop by.
For more information or to reserve a space. call 301-854-2324 ext. 12.
Summer brought happy birthdays to the entire Parmar family.
Daughter Puja celebrated her 22nd birthday on July 2. It doesn’t seem long since she was the newest addition to the neighborhood on Route 108. Now she’s all grown up. Puja started her Global MBA program at Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business on Aug. 7. Have a great year, sweetie.
Her brother, Suraj, a computer engineering student at the University of Maryland, celebrated his 19th birthday on July 9.
Papa Kirit Parmar celebrated his birthday on Aug. 8. Kirit has been busy building another one of his Dunkin Donut businesses on Route 103.
Mama Rashmi Parmar, newly certified with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, celebrated her birthday on Aug. 23. Best wishes for continued happy news for all.
Registration is now open for the next soccer season of Sports on Sunday. This is a co-ed league for kids. The fall season begins on Sept. 13.
For more information go to www.lookingforachurch.org or call 410-541-6394.
Mad About Marriage, a weekend seminar for married, engaged and dating couples, will take place at New Hope Church on Hall Shop Road Sept. 11 and 19. The seminar features Mike and Gayle Tucker, hosts of the Lifestyle Magazine TV show.
For more information, contact [email protected], phone 410-541-6394 or go to www.lookingforachurch.org/marriageseminar.
