The Fall weather is here and so is the holiday season.  Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it is one of the most traveled weeks of the year. 

As the holiday season approaches, I always start thinking about the importance of serving others in our community, especially neighbors and friends who are facing difficulties during a time when most of us are celebrating. Although Howard County has dozens of agencies ready to support families in need, accessing that support can be a daunting task. What we need is a “social safety blanket,” led by local government with the support of local churches, synagogues and non-profit groups that makes it easy for neighbors in need to access services.

With the holiday season underway, squeezing shopping to an already crowded schedule can be a challenge, not to mention adding other “must do” errands such as getting your car serviced before a holiday road trip.

The end of one year and the start of another is a great time for some analysis. We’ve taken the time to review things that worked well and were of interest to our customers and prospective customers.