In Part 3 of Bette Chambers’ interview, Mrs. Chambers reads an article written for her 80th birthday in "The View."  She relates the important work of garden clubs, which corresponds with her philosophy to "leave a place more beautiful than you found it."  She concludes the interview by talking about her children and grandchildren.

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In Part 2 of Bette Chambers’ interview, Mrs. Chambers talks about her courtship and early married life with her late husband, Mel Chambers.  She recounts many of the businesses and people of Ellicott City along with her life living in an historic house, Toll House, and her work as an interior designer.

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Claudia Littmann talks about growing up in Wilde Lake covering such topics as her neighborhood, open classrooms, and local shops.  Her close family ties and the good county schools brought her back to Howard County, when she started her own family.

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Elbert “Bert” Arrington grew up in western Howard County.  He talks about his farm and the schools and roads near his Marriottsville home, as well as, the various groups he belonged to and how he met his future spouses.  Before the start of World War II, he joined the Air Force and traveled to many places in the United States and abroad for diverse military training.

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Scott Johnson talks about growing up in Columbia and the schools, stores, and open spaces that he would walk or ride his bicycle to near his home.  Columbia had everything for him and he later came to know about Rouse’s vision and how other towns were not like Columbia.  Johnson names several local attractions that he has enjoyed over the years and expresses his hopes for the future of Howard County and Columbia.

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Gretchen Moore was an “almost” pioneer to Columbia having moved here in 1972.  She recounts her Long Reach and Owen Brown Village neighborhoods and the reasons why she felt such cohesiveness there.  The concept of village centers and how they have changed throughout the years is talked about, as well as, her experiences with community groups, early shopping opportunities, and the amenities in Columbia.

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Marianne Osburg Schwartz discusses her book, “Momisms: The Wit & Wisdom of My Mom”.  Approximately 40-50 momisms, or sayings of her mother, are included in this book, covering topics such as 101, medical, after life, grammatical, and relative, to name just a few.  Uncover the meaning of some of these sayings and see if you have heard them before!

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Robert “Skip” McAfee talks about the Intervillage Columbia Softball League, now known as the Cindy LaRue Co-Rec Softball League, which began in the late 1970s to foster community in the new town of Columbia. This non-competitive, co-recreational league accepts members from 19-99 years old. Skip explains the many aspects of the league including playing fields, equipment, personnel and safety.

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