http://www.explorehoward.com/ Recent blog posts from Highland/Fulton on ExploreHoward.com en-us 2009 The Baltimore Sun Media Group, All Rights Reserved. technical@explorehoward.com (Technical Help) http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/50/highland-man-home-from-iraq/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/50/highland-man-home-from-iraq/ Sam Adamcyzk, who lives in Highland with his wife Deanna and sons, Austin and Ian, returned home from a short deployment to Iraq-- just in time for Christmas. What a present for his family! He was gone about four months. I came upon him, standing in a hallway where we... Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:04:28 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/48/local-girl-raises-funds-for-ronald-mcdonald-house/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/48/local-girl-raises-funds-for-ronald-mcdonald-house/ Ask any grou of 9-year-olds what kind of birthday party they would have and odds are that they would all they'd want a party where they are given gifts by the kids who come. But how many would opt for a party in which the gifts are given, not to... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:08:51 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/49/track-county-snowplows-during-snowstorms/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/49/track-county-snowplows-during-snowstorms/ The Howard County government is offering a really cool service to its residents- the ability to track snow removal equipment during snowstorms. I got the e-mail announcing this service in mid November and thought it would be handy to share with you all. All you have to do is go... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:07:08 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/47/local-teen-graduates-from-usaf-basic-training/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/47/local-teen-graduates-from-usaf-basic-training/ I love writing about our young men and women who are trying to make a difference in this world. Let me tell you about one such young man, Air Force Airman Rolando V. Garcia. His parents, Rolando and Sandra Garcia, of Fulton, must be very proud of him. He recently... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:56:47 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/46/fulton-teens-work-to-support-homeless-mom/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/46/fulton-teens-work-to-support-homeless-mom/ I got an e-mail from Mary Ann Souder, mother of Reservoir High School student Marlee Souder. Marlee is in Kerri Midiri's class, part of the Teacher's Academy whose aim is to help students that have a desire to become teachers. Midiri's class has adopted a homeless family for the holidays... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:55:51 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/44/come-to-the-big-reveal-of-the-makeover-winner/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/44/come-to-the-big-reveal-of-the-makeover-winner/ Lynn Lazarra sent this e-mail to their client base and also sent it to me and asked that I add it to my blog, as an invitation to the Highland and Fulton communities.Please join everyone for the reveal of the Makeover winner. There will be a lot of fun seeing... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:57:02 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/43/mt-zion-mission-5k-run1k-walk-today/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/43/mt-zion-mission-5k-run1k-walk-today/ A year ago, I had one of those “wake-up calls” that literally changed my life. As a result, I have been exercising regularly and am in much better shape than now then I was 10 years ago. Something that I do about five times a week is to spend 30... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:42:46 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/42/extreme-makeover-local-style/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/42/extreme-makeover-local-style/ I bumped into Mike Martin, a family friend. I’ve known Mike now about 20 years. He went to school with a couple of the nephews and has remained close to them. His girlfriend, Liz Lazzara, has a daughter named Rachel Gross. Her business, Biago Boutique and Day Spa, is partnering... Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:40:52 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/41/5k-fun-run-and-1m-walk-this-saturday/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/41/5k-fun-run-and-1m-walk-this-saturday/ Highland resident Carol Hill sent me an e-mail describing a mission trip that she'll be going on in 2009 to Mississippi. Her church group, the Mt. Zion UMC Mission Mississippi Team, are sponsoring a 5K run/1M walk at Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. The... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:38:51 EST http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/40/reservoir-high-in-ussba-competition-this-saturday/ http://www.explorehoward.com/blog/highland-fulton/40/reservoir-high-in-ussba-competition-this-saturday/ This will be your last chance this year to watch the Reservoir High School marching band perform in the United States Scholastic Band Association's National Championship to be held at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis. Saturday, Nov. 8. The competition steps off with the National Anthem at 9:55 a.m.... Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:11:24 EST