The Columbia Association (CA) and the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) are proud to announce a new partnership to support the Howard County community through a significant grant initiative. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both organizations to promoting social welfare and addressing the needs of residents. Under the terms of the agreement, CA…
Thomas Family Leaves a Lasting Legacy with Generous Bequest to Community Foundation of Howard County
Marvin and Marcia Thomas moved to Howard County in 1963. Marvin, who had a graduate degree in library science from the University Michigan, was the first professional librarian in the county. During his tenure as the long-time director of the Howard County Library System, Marvin developed six libraries and oversaw a staff that grew from…
Remembering Migsie Richlin
Margaret “Migsie” Goodman Richlin died peacefully with her family by her side on April 23, 2025. Migsie was an active volunteer and philanthropist. Along with her husband, Gar, she established the Migsie and Gar Richlin Family Fund in 1986, an endowed, unrestricted fund to provide support of nonprofits in Howard County in perpetuity. Additionally, Migsie…
Remembering Jerry Ellis Seals, M.D.
Jerry Seals, M.D. quietly passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on October 13, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1946 in Laurel, Mississippi, the son of George and Mildred (Currie) Seals. After the family moved to Buffalo, New York in 1958, he graduated from Buffalo’s Bennett High School in 1964. He…
One Woman’s Perspective: Celebrating Easter, Passover and Eid al-Fitr on One Columbia Cul de Sac
Easter, is a Christian festival and cultural festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary circa 30 A.D. Easter Sunday in 2023 is Sunday, April 9. Passover is a…