Don Barnes “The Singing Sheriff” Passes
May 26, 2010
Don & Debbie
Don Barnes “The Singing Sheriff” passed at the age of 68 Tuesday, May 25th. Don Barnes gained popularity in Frederick County as serving as Frederick County Sheriff from 1974-1982, but not only as sheriff, but as a top county music performer as well. “The Singing Sheriff” Long time friend Allen Brown and music performer says “I co-founded The Countrymen with Don Barnes in 1967, a band who’s legacy still lives and performs for carnivals and fund raising events.” Don Barnes is survived by local singing artist Debbie Williams, two children, three stepchildren, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Allen Brown was to reunite with his long time friend Don Barnes at the Thurmont Carnival in July. Allen will unfortunately not have Don but will be together again “Freddie Bird” Spielman, Nancy Wiles, Debbie Williams Barnes, Michelle Marie Nicely-Small, Alan Remsberg, Mariah Neff, Donnie London, Gene Roades, Paul Ledford and Bryant Linithicum, an entire cast of Don’s good friends. You may go to keeneybasford.com for more information and to share condolences.
CHS Show Choir recently performed at the Lions A.R.T. Festival
May 26, 2010
CHS Show Choir recently performed at the Lions A.R.T. Festival
Thurmont, MD May 25, 2010 - Catoctin High School’s “Standing Room Only” Show Choir recently performed for the Thurmont community at the Lions Club 2nd Annual A.R.T. Festival on Saturday, May 22nd.
The show choir performed several numbers for an audience of the community that included Smokey the Bear and Keyote of the Frederick Keys. We are grateful for the opportunity to support our community and thank the Lion’s Club of Thurmont for the invitation.
For additional information, visit us on the web at www.chsshowchoir.org or contact the CHS Show Choir Boosters President, Laura Knott at knott8895@gmail.com.
Frederick County Art Association Exhibit at Frederick Community College
May 25, 2010
Frederick, MD–Frederick Community College’s Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery will host an exhibit of art by members of the Frederick County Art Association (FCAA) from June 5 through July 7, 2010. Sixty-eight pieces from a diverse group of local artists will be available for viewing and for purchase. The exhibit opens with a reception on Saturday, June 5, from 5-7 p.m. in the FCC Arts Center in F Building.
The Frederick County Art Association includes artists who are students, casual recreational painters, emerging artists, and skilled professionals. Their work encompasses a wide variety of styles and media, from oil and acrylic paintings to drawings, watercolors, photographs, ceramics, mixed media, and conceptual paper constructions. From traditional to contemporary and representational to abstract, members express their unique vision.
The Frederick County Art Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to encouraging artistic growth within its membership and to promoting interest and participation in the visual arts. More information is available at http://fcaa.webs.com/.
A price list with artists’ names, titles of the works, and the medium will be available at the opening reception. Exhibit visitors who may be interested in purchasing pieces should contact Wendell Poindexter, Frederick Community College Art Center director, at 301.846.2513 or wpoindexter@frederick.edu. FCC will receive 25 percent of all sales.
The Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All exhibits and opening receptions are free and open to the public.
Drug Arrest
May 25, 2010
On Saturday May 22, 2010 at approximately 12:00 noon, Sgt. McLoughlin of the Thurmont Police Department observed a suspicious person sitting in a vehicle on Colliery Drive. Sgt. McLoughlin made contact with the individual and identified the subject as: James Dean Grim, age 23, of Thurmont. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Grim was wanted by Montgomery County Police Department for: VOP: CDS: Possession of Marijuana and Failing to pay fine and court costs. Mr. Grim was taken into custody and was searched incident to arrest. During the search of Mr. Grim, Sgt. McLoughlin located a plastic bag containing a small amount of Marijuana in Mr. Grim’s left front pants pocket. In addition to the warrants from Montgomery County, Mr. Grim was charged with Possession of CDS (Marijuana) and transported to Frederick County Central Booking to be processed and taken before a District Court Commissioner.
CHS “Standing Room Only” Show Choir Finishes Season at Hershey Park
May 20, 2010
Thurmont, MD May 19, 2010 - Catoctin High School’s, “Standing Room Only” Show Choir finished their 1st competitive season with a competition at Hershey Park on May 8th. The Show Choir received 1st Place with an Excellent Performance Rating in the “Music in the Parks” competition and Sophomore Collette Talbot received a Soloist award.
The Show Choir achieved success in their inaugural year and looks forward to the next competitive season. Adding to their success was the community support they have received and they are extremely grateful. Thank you!
The CHS Show Choir is under the direction of Mrs. Berna LaForce, Thurmont Middle School Theater Arts Teacher, and is currently made up of 31 ninth through twelfth graders. For additional information, visit us on the web at www.chsshowchoir.org or contact the CHS Show Choir Boosters President, Laura Knott at knott8895@gmail.com.
Click-it or Ticket
May 19, 2010
Beginning Monday, May 24, 2010 and continuing until Sunday, June 6, 2010 The Thurmont Police Department will join police departments throughout the State of Maryland in participating in the “Click-it or Ticket” initiative sponsored by the Mid Western Region Traffic Safety Program. During this time period officers will emphasize safety belt education and use. Officers will be targeting drivers and occupants for seat belt and child safety violations. Safety belt usage has shown to decline dramatically during the summer months, as well as, during the night time hours. During this initiative officers make every attempt to curtail this behavior in an effort to keep those on the road safer.
For Sale: Galvanized Stock Tank
May 18, 2010
Galvanized Stock Tank, $45. Approx. 5.5′ long, 2′ wide, 2′ high. Good condition. For pick up in Mountaindale area. 301-514-3772 or email AgentGrace@mris.com
Senior Moments-By the Grace of God! by Carol Hutson
May 15, 2010
You often hear the phrase, “By the Grace of God!”… I truly believe God sends his graces in many forms to guide and enhance our lives. His grace leads us to that special person, you want to spend the rest of your life with. Being guided by his graces to meet wonderful people who genuinely care about the people they meet and who go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and with whom you know you have a dear friend for life.
One couple in particular fits all of the above - Jo Ann and Paul Cannada. We met this dear couple two years ago when Paul was serving as the Thurmont Lion’s club president. Lovingly referred to as “Pilot” this reference fits him exactly as he guided the Lion’s through an exciting year of service to the Thurmont community, with his loving wife Jo Ann always at his side to do whatever was needed to get the job done.
Jo Ann and Paul met in 1959, while Paul worked at a George Washington University deli named Leo’s. They were introduced by a mutual friend. Jo Ann said with a giggle “The first time I saw him I said, Oh my gosh, I’m going to get that guy.. and I did!” Paul said jokingly, “She lived 2 blocks away- she came in 6 times a day!”
Paul was born July 6 1942, in Durham, North Carolina. His family moved to DC when he was three. Jo Ann, a native of DC was born June 12, 1944, They were married on August 25, 1962, and have been blessed with two beautiful daughters: Deborah Ann and Mary Catherine; five wonderful grandchildren, James Patrick, Paul Michael, Ashley Lynn, Mathew Brian and Thomas Carl and three adorable great grandchildren Andruw , Emily and J T- James Thomas. Paul was in the Navy, stationed at Norfolk and had to report to his ship while they were still on their honeymoon, but knowing he had a weekend pass he took Jo Ann along. Prior to their leaving, Jo Ann being a dutiful new bride pressed his white uniform so Paul would be ready to board ship on Friday. As Paul was dressing to leave he noticed she had pressed the pants on the outside making the creases point out rather than in (as per Navy protocol pressing them inside out). On the bus ride to the ship the other crew members jokingly asked him “What man’s Navy are you in?”
After the Navy, Paul went to work for PEPCO as a helper in the substation test department. Hard work and dedication moved Paul up the ladder to Division Manager of the Distribution Systems Operations where he retired. Jo Ann went to work after high school for the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve System and after their daughters were grown she worked at the Bureau of National Affairs in Gaithersburg, MD where she retired.
Paul and Jo Ann moved to Thurmont in 2003, and Paul joined the Lions club in June 2004. A few months after joining the Thurmont Lions club, Paul was asked if he would consider going to the Multiple District Leadership Institute. A few months later, he received a call asking if he wanted to be Second Vice President for 2005/2006. He served as First Vice President, in 2006/2007, and as President 2007/2008. Paul moved up to Zone Chair 2008/2009. This year 2009/2010, he is serving as Cabinet Secretary for District 22 W. If elected at the District Convention on May 21, 2010, he will be Second Vice District Governor. Pretty impressive as his only goal was to help serve his community when he joined.
Jo Ann was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. They caught it just when it broke, three lymph nodes were removed and she had a lumpectomy. After 33 radiation treatments Jo Ann was on the road to recovery. During her two year checkup in May 2009, the doctors discovered something in the other breast, a MRI reviled a much more aggressive form of cancer had developed in the right breast, this time she would need chemotherapy. “I have had so much support from our church , Lions and community.” Lynn Stewart was always there to hold her hand with words of encouragement. “You can beat this! You will beat this! “Sharon Windsor made bread pudding for me each time I had chemo. I knew that a big bowl would be waiting for me, she never let me down.” “My neighbor in JerMae Villas, Paul Moss and I rode to and from radiation treatments together. Jo Ann, stated warmly. I asked Jo Ann what would you say to someone who was just diagnosed with cancer. She responded with conviction. ” You are going to be ok, with God’s help and good doctors you will be ok, you can do it, you will be fine! ,
Jo Ann’s Treasured Moment: “My mother brought home a puppy named Fluffy. She was a feisty little thing. She was my best buddy, she went everywhere with me .”
Jo Ann and Paul shared with me one of many Treasured Moments: When they were about sixteen/seventeen they went to channel 5- Milt Grant’s show where Annette Funacello was performing. Paul was smitten with Annette, his eyes still lite up and a boyish grin crossed his face at the mention of her name. As a teen, “A friend and I attended a concert at the Carter Barron Amphitheater where Annette was performing. Afterwards, we saw her leaving- we decided to follow her limo. They drove up and down DC streets, Annette smiled and waved out of the back window as her driver tried to lose us, he finally did,” Paul recounted smiling. Who knew-Our Paul- a teen idol stalker!!!
Paul’s Treasured Moment: “The birth of our two daughters. With the first came the shock of all of a sudden I was responsible for someone, When our second daughter was born I was so grateful there was nothing wrong.”
Jo Ann’s Senior Moment: “At Our Lady of Mount Carmel the Second Chance were being honored , I met a wounded serviceman, Robert Bartlett who had returned from Afghanistan and Iraq. He introduced himself and asked “How are you,” I guess because he saw I was bald. We had a wonderful talk, he touched my heart. We have kept in touch, he sent me holy water from Our Lady of Fatima, in France and a beautiful letter. The police Ride-A-Long with officer Danny Fitzgerald, that was super exciting! And winning the battle with cancer- I AM A SURVIVOR!”
Paul’s Senior Moment :”Being in the Lions Club, at my first benefit breakfast seeing so many people show up on a cold rainy March morning for a man with terminal cancer. I could not believe the number of people that showed up. That was the day I knew- I was a Lion, and would never leave the club.
If you have a senior moment you would like to share contact me at carol@thurmonttimes.com
FCC Student Art Show and Creative Arts Magazine Award Winners
May 14, 2010
Frederick, Md.-Frederick Community College visual arts students have concluded the spring semester with a juried show and gallery exhibit displaying the best of the term’s artwork. Awards for the best pieces in the show were announced at a recent reception. The FCC Student Show will be exhibited through June 2, 2010, at the Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery in F Building. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All exhibits are free and open to the public.
Works selected for the show were chosen by the students in each art class. Students voted for three pieces that best represent the class as a whole. An invited judge, independent from the college, ranked the pieces for awards. The top award is the Judge’s Choice, a $75 recognition for best in show. First place prizes of $50, second place honors at $35, and honorable mention recognitions of $25 were given for the judge’s top three selections in each category.
The Judge’s Choice Award went to Brittany Grimes for her untitled drawing in charcoal.
In the drawing category, the top three winners were done in charcoal. Bethany Inman won the first place award for her untitled piece, second place went to Susie Propheter for her drawing “Narrative,” and honorable mention to Sam Sisson for his untitled drawing.
In figure drawing, the first place prize went to Grace Wintermyer for her untitled drawing in charcoal, second place to Krista Duke for her “Self Portrait” in charcoal, and honorable mention to Natalie Lucht for “Woman Gazing” in conte.
In painting, first place went to Stephanie Lawson for “Anything But Simple” in acrylic on canvas, second place to Leah Schlueter for “Freeman Saturated Symphony” in acrylic, and honorable mention to Krista Duke for “Inspiration,” also in acrylic.
In photography, Gussie Pinson received first place for “The Window,” second place went to Leslie Warren for “The Road Above A Road,” and honorable mention to Bianca Stephens for “LDS Temple at Kensington.”
In ceramics, first place went to David Pleasants for his three piece “Serving Set,” second place to Elaine Luttrell for “Karen’s Nails,” and honorable mention to Michelle Houtkooper for “African Jar.”
In sculpture, Leslie Warren won the first place distinction for “Tired Hands” in welded metal, second place to Chuck Rounds for “Motherboard Nature” in low temp, sodium-fired ceramics, and honorable mention to Ashley Williams for “Nellie” in plaster.
In fundamentals of design, first place went to Brittany Grimes for “Birds” in mixed media, second place to Sami Seesox for “Blonde Vampire” in colored pencil/collage, and honorable mention to Katie Tamse for “Line.”
In watercolor, first place went to Tracy Coules for her painting “Purple Line,” second place to Kathryn (Keight) Kramer for “Wonderlust King,” and honorable mention to Rick Toms for “An American War Hero.”
In illustration, Lindsay Meissner won first place for her “7 Deadly Sins” piece in colored pencil; second place went to Natalie Lucht for “Another World” in pen and ink, and honorable mention to Samantha Frizzell for “7 Deadly Sins” in colored pencil.
In digital photography, first place went to Carl Glorioso for “Top of the Key,” second place to Melissa Seymour for “Bird in Hand,” and honorable mention to Randy Srba for “Glade Creek in Winter.”
In computer graphics, first place went to Shannon Dant for “Breast Cancer Prevention,” second place to Zack Bennett for “Study Abroad - FCC,” and honorable mention to Sophie Lewis for “Berry Water Bottles.”
The judge for the show was Homer Yost, an artist from Frederick, Md., whose sculptures were featured in the February 2010 exhibit in the Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery. Yost’s exhibit was titled “From Hell to Healing: Sculpture 1996-2010.”
For more information about the student exhibit and art programs at Frederick Community College, contact Wendell Poindexter at 301.846.2513 or wpoindexter@frederick.edu.
Creative Arts Magazine Award Winners
Following presentation of the Student Art Show awards, the faculty advisor of The Tuscarora Review, FCC’s magazine of creative arts and literature, announced award winners for entries in the 2010, 30th edition of the publication.
Editor’s Choice Awards were given to Emily Crum’s poem “Evening Matinee,” Sheila Cunningham’s poem “Losing It,” Kathryn (Keight) Kramer’s painting “Iggy,” and Mary Lawyer’s untitled photograph. Each winner received a $25 prize. The cover art features a ceramic sculpture by Leslie Forester.
For more information about The Tuscarora Review, call Pam Lilly, associate professor of English, at 301.846.2562.
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Photo captions:
1 — The Judge’s Choice Award in the Frederick Community College’s Spring Semester Student Art Show went to Brittany Grimes for her untitled drawing in charcoal.
2 — Second place prize in the drawing category went to Susie Propheter for her charcoal drawing “Narrative.”
3, 4, 5 — In illustration, Lindsay Meissner won first place for her “7 Deadly Sins” piece in colored pencil; second place went to Natalie Lucht for “Another World” in pen and ink, and honorable mention to Samantha Frizzell for “7 Deadly Sins” in colored pencil.
Award winners by hometown:
Burkittsville: Chuck Rounds
Clarksburg: David Pleasants
Emmitsburg: Zack Bennett, Grace Wintermyer
Frederick: Emily Crum, Sheila Cunningham, Shannon Dant, Leslie Forester, Ivory Goff, Bethany Inman, Sophie Lewis, Elaine Luttrell, Lindsay Meissner, Samantha (Sami) Seesox, Sam Sisson, Bianca Stephens, Katie Tamse, Ashley Williams
Keymar: Krista Duke
Middletown: Samantha Frizzell, Stephanie Lawson, Natalie Lucht
New Market: Carl Glorioso, Brittany Grimes, Melissa Seymour
Myersville: Michelle Houtkooper, Leslie Warren
Point of Rocks: Gussie Pinson
Thurmont: Mary Lawyer, Randy Srba, Rick Toms
Walkersville: Kathryn (Keight) Kramer, Susie Propheter, Leah Schlueter-Freeman
I Want You (and your dog) To Give Blood by Dr “JB” Bramson
May 14, 2010
Blood donation is a gift of life, whether you are a human, dog or cat.
When I look at my blood donation card, it tells me:
1) 1 human blood donation can save up to 3 lives.
2) less than 30% of those who give once give again.
3) a person can give up to 6 times per year
4) every 2 seconds a person needs blood
5) donated blood lasts 42 days
Pets Need Blood Transfusions Too
Whole blood and blood components are utilized in transfusion medicine. When blood is separated, it yields packed red blood cells (RBC’s) which carry oxygen to tissues in the body, fresh frozen plasma, or frozen plasma, and platelets. The shelf lives of those products are:
packed RBC’s - 35 days
fresh frozen plasma (FFP) - 1 year
frozen plasma (FP) - 5 years
Reasons for cats and dogs to need transfusions
1) blood loss from major trauma, bleeding internal tumors, even heavy parasite loads especially in young animals or very small sized animals. For example: internal parasites - especially hookworms, and external parasites - fleas and ticks in high numbers.
2) decreased production of RBC’s from bone marrow due to:
a) cancer of the bone marrow
b) infections i.e., Feline Leukemia virus in cats
3) coagulation disorders:
a) inherited disorders such as hemophilia (dogs can get this condition and there are different varieties)
b) acquired - ingestion of rodent bait/ poisons - most often these baits act as anti-coagulants to cause bleeding to death; pets find these baits delicious too and can be harmed (or killed) by them.
There are animal blood banks throughout the USA. One of the closest to us is Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank in Annapolis, Maryland. One of their blood donation centers is at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Frederick Maryland. Only “volunteer” dogs are used for donations.
Your dog can be considered for blood donating if it is:
1) a healthy 9 months to 7 1/2 year old that is at least 35 pounds.
2) available to donate every 2 months
3) on regular heartworm prevention
4) up to date on preventive health care (vaccines)
5) not taking any medicines which may preclude it from being a donor
As a donor, your dog receives:
1) blood typing
2) complete blood cell counts and chemistry panels yearly
3) heartworm and tick disease screening every 6 to 12 months
4)other testing for disorders
5) an examination at each donation
A single dog donation can save 4 lives. Donation only takes 3 to 5 minutes and no sedation is needed. Only a small amount of blood is collected and the body starts to replace it immediately.
blood typing and cross matching ( between donors and recipients) is a good idea before a transfusion. In dogs, it can be risky not to do so. In cats, it can be fatal.
Dogs and cats have their own blood groups. Dogs have 3 blood groups and cats have 2 blood groups. Blood type refers to an antigen on the surface of the RBC’s. In dogs, one major distinction is DEA 1.1 positive vs. negative. If you know that your dog is positive, it saves money on the cost for compatible blood and it saves the negative blood supply for those that really do need it.
So give blood if you’re a dog and save lives. Give blood if you’re a person and feel good knowing that you’re saving lives.
Contact the Red Cross at: 1-800-REDCROSS to schedule a donation
Call Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank at 1-800-949-3822
Column by Dr. “JB” Bramson Catoctin Vet Clinic 4 Paws Place Thurmont, MD 301.271.0156
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