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John DuVall has traced his family’s Howard County roots to his great, great, grandfather, who came to the county from Germany as an indentured servant.  John shares his memories of growing up in the county and why his family still calls Howard County home.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Sergeants_Major_Academy

http://www.clarklandfarm.com

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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.

Learn more about items mentioned in this podcast:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-space_school#Open_Space_School

http://www.hcconservancy.org/

http://wildelake.columbiavillages.org/