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March 7, 2021

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Choptank Health Recognizes National Dentist’s Day with Annual Check-up Reminder

March 5, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Choptank Community Health System is reminding patients and the public to schedule their dental checkups as a way to recognize this year’s March 6 National Dentist’s Day.

Choptank Community Health System Chief Dental Officer Sandra Garbely-Kerkovich, DMD

American dentist John Greenwood invented the first-known dental foot engine on March 6, 1790, with the date now observed to show appreciation to dentists and as a reminder about the importance of ongoing dental care.

“Your dentist and dental care providers are happiest knowing you’re taking care of your teeth,” said Choptank Health’s Chief Dental Officer Sandra Garbely-Kerkovich, DMD. “Dental and oral health are extremely important parts of your overall health and well-being, so just because we’re covering our smiles with masks these days doesn’t make a trip to the dentist any less important.”

The American Dental Association recommends regular dental visits to maintain optimal oral health, at intervals determined by your dentist.

“Regular dental checkups are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy,” said Dr. Garbely. “And early childhood dental visits are especially important to help prevent cavities and tooth decay.”

Current recommendations are for children to be seen by a dentist by their first tooth erupting and no later than their first birthday. Pediatric dental screenings include examinations of the teeth and all soft tissues of the mouth—along with age-appropriate instruction on brushing and flossing, and education on the importance of eating healthy foods in good oral hygiene.

Choptank Health offers oral health services in five of its centers, with its Cambridge location serving as an international dental learning institute. Choptank’s dental team includes an oral surgery specialist, oral-facial pain specialist, family and pediatric dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, postdoctoral dental residents from New York University’s Langone Dental Medicine, and intern students from the University of Maryland’s and Arizona University’s Schools of Dentistry.

University of Maryland dental hygiene students and Chesapeake College dental assistant students are part of Choptank’s dental learning program, with Choptank Health providing a pediatric dental operating room program affiliated with University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.

Dental services are additionally offered as part of Choptank Health’s School-Based Health Centers in Caroline, Talbot, and Dorchester County schools, with expansion soon in Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties.

Choptank Community Health System is one of more than 1,300 community-based health care providers that receive funds from the U. S. Health Resources & Services Administration’s Health Center Program to provide primary care services in underserved areas as a Federally Qualified Health Center. Choptank’s uninsured patients are provided flat rates for medical services and percentage discounts for dental services.

Choptank Community Health System provides medical, dental, pediatric, and behavioral health services in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties, with a mission to provide access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all. Choptank Health’s vision is to improve the health and well-being of people in the communities served by providing outstanding care experiences while being an exceptional place to work and make a difference, with more at choptankhealth.org.

Filed Under: Health Notes Tagged With: choptank community health, Health, local news

Renowned Trumpeter and Educator Visits Jazz Tales

March 5, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Jazz-Alive, a Talbot County, Maryland-based foundation dedicated to the continuation and preservation of jazz, brings trumpeter Dave Ballou to its popular live YouTube show “Jazz Tales” on Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m.

Dave Ballou

Ballou has a long career that has spanned solo trumpet improvisations to large ensembles and has performed or recorded with groups led by Rabih Abou-Kahlil, Steely Dan, Michael Formanek, Woody Herman, Andrew Hill, John Hollenbeck’s Large Ensemble, Sheila Jordan, Oliver Lake, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Dewey Redman and Maria Schneider. He is Professor of Music at Towson University where he leads the Jazz/Commercial Music program.

“Jazz Tales” is an ongoing series of shows featuring leading jazz voices from the DelMarVa and Washington, D.C. region. The hour and fifteen-minute show features live performances and interviews in an intimate setting hosted by JazzAlive founder and pianist Fred Hughes.

Information and live-stream passes are available online at Jazz-Alive.org and the program can be viewed at anytime once it is published–along with an archive of past episodes that feature a range of jazz artists including vocalist Sara Jones, guitarist Steve Abshire, bassist Paul Langosch, trombonist Greg Boyer, and saxophonist Paul Carr.

Jazz-Alive is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that works throughout the Eastern Shore with community groups and school music organizations to build appreciation for jazz, America’s indigenous art form.

Filed Under: Arts Notes Tagged With: Arts, local news

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to Hold Virtual Eagle Festival

March 5, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is hosting a Virtual Eagle Festival March 12–14, 2021. With the pandemic and continuing need for social distancing, this year’s activities will be conducted online, with programs taking place on Facebook (@BlackwaterNWR) and Zoom, while encouraging visitors to enjoy the refuge on their own. In addition, the Wildlife Drive will be free-of-charge on March 13 and 14 for those who wish to visit the refuge to see eagles and other wildlife.

The Eagle Festival will kick off on Facebook on March 12 at 12:00 p.m. with a welcome by refuge staff and a roundup of the best hotspots to see eagles at the refuge. This will be followed at 1:00 p.m. with a brief introduction to eagle identification.

On Saturday, March 13 at 10:00 a.m., join Mike Callahan of Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center as he presents his program, “The Bald Eagle, Icon of Blackwater NWR and our National Symbol” with a live bald eagle.  At 2:00 p.m., Tuckahoe State Park staff will give us a behind-the-scenes look at the Scales and Tales Aviary while answering commonly asked questions about eagles.  Tune in for appearances by several live birds of prey!

On Saturday, March 13 at 11:30 a.m., join refuge staff for story and craft time as we watch together the picture book Owl Babies, and then make our very own ‘owl baby’ with a few basic supplies.  A limited number of kits with all the necessary supplies will be available to pick up in advance. Registration is required for this Zoom program. Email michele_whitbeck@fws.gov with “Owl Babies” in the subject line, and the names and number of children participating. Deadline to register for this program is March 12.

On Sunday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m., Mike Callahan returns to Facebook with live birds of prey for a program titled “Raptors Rule,” highlighting some of our native raptors of Maryland.  At 1:00 p.m., gather the kids for a puppet show and learn all about the adventures of a young Canada goose as he explores the refuge’s habitats and discovers the animals that call Blackwater NWR home.  At 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, check out the bald eagle highlight reel from the Friends of Blackwater, where they’ve captured some of the best videos from the four wildlife cameras on the refuge!

Tired of looking at your screen?  Grab the family and head out to the refuge for a StoryWalk® where the kids can read the picture book Over in the Forest:  Come and Take a Peek.  Pages from the book will be installed along the Woods Trail beginning March 12 through the end of the month.

All online events will be monitored by refuge staff, who will be standing by to answer your questions during the programs. For more information and a schedule of programs, visit www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater. If you have any questions, please email us at fw5rw_BWNWR@fws.gov.

The Blackwater NWR Visitor Center remains closed for the month of March. Brochures, maps, and an introductory video are available at a self-service station in the breezeway of the Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday through Monday. For visitors with questions, or inquiries regarding purchasing a federal pass, “Text a Ranger” at 443-205-5290 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday through Monday.  The Wildlife Drive and refuge trails remain open daily from sunrise to sunset.

To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service public lands and facilities, face masks are required.  They are also required outdoors when physical distancing is not possible, like on narrow or busy trails, boardwalks, and observation decks.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, protects over 32,000 acres of rich tidal marsh, mixed hardwood and pine forest, managed freshwater wetlands and cropland for a diversity of wildlife.  To learn more, visit our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater or @BlackwaterNWR.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov. 

Filed Under: Eco Notes Tagged With: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Ecosystem, local news

David Morse Celebrates 30 Years with Shore United Bank

March 4, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

David Morse

Shore United Bank (the “Bank”) is honored to congratulate David Morse on thirty years of dedicated service. David began his career with the Bank in March of 1991 as Assistant Vice President at our Dover Street, Easton, MD branch. Currently, Mr. Morse is an Executive Vice President and Legal Counsel for the Bank and Secretary and General Counsel of Shore Bancshares, Inc.  David provides legal counsel and advice about regulations, contracts and a wide range of legal matters that support the goals of the Bank.

“David’s expertise and experience have been of tremendous value to the Bank, and we are thankful to have him as a part of our executive team”, says Lloyd L. “Scott” Beatty, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Shore United Bank and Shore Bancshares, Inc.

Mr. Morse obtained his J.D. from the University of Baltimore and a BA from High Point College.  David resides in Easton, MD with his wife, Judy. They have a daughter, Tara. He enjoys fitness and travel.

For more information about Shore United Bank, visit www.ShoreUnitedBank.com

Filed Under: Commerce Notes Tagged With: commerce, local news, Shore United Bank

Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore Presents

February 28, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

“Peacock” by Renata Philippe. Quilt in varied colors of the bird abstract.

Renata Philippe, the artist behind Black Squirrel Company, looked to her past endeavors for inspiration in her first exhibit “Her Path to Afro-Futurism”. With pieces from various mediums like gouache, gold gild, and hand appliquéd quilts, Renata felt set free from the restriction that once bound her as a network engineer.

Each piece stands independent in the collection telling its own story along the path. The collection has sewn organic forms finding stability in African wax cloth and painted limbs fused with gold. Renata illustrates and celebrates the uniqueness and innovation of African American culture.

The small exhibit will run at FACES in Denton, Md. March 6 through April 24, 2021. Many of the pieces are for sale.

FACES hours: Thursday, 12-4:00pm, Friday, 12-4:00pm, Saturday, 12-4:00pm Contact: Kathleen McCulloch Phone: 443-448-4611 Email: info@fiberartscenter.com

Filed Under: Arts Notes Tagged With: Arts, local news

Art Across Cultures with Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art

February 27, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Freer Gallery

The Smithsonian Institution has two museums of Asian art: The Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The Freer Gallery houses one of the premier collections of Asian art, with objects dating from Neolithic times to the early 20th century, as well as the world’s most important collection of works by James McNeill Whistler. Although the galleries are closed, we can still appreciate Asian Art Collection with this virtual tour of the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. From Tokyo to Istanbul, this program of Asian art and culture will transport you across the Smithsonian’s many rich collections of Chinese paintings including Indian sculpture, Islamic painting and metalware, Japanese lacquer, Korean ceramics, American Art from the late 19th-century aesthetic movement, and Whistler’s Peacock Room.

Live ZOOM Class Session Only Thursday, March 18 at 2:00 pm. Free of Charge. To register for the course go to our website at https://chesapeakeforum.org/ or visit us on Facebook.

Filed Under: Ed Notes Tagged With: Chesapeake Forum, Education, local news

March in the Galleries at DCA

February 27, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Rhythm and Greens by Petra Bernstein

Dorchester Center for the Arts is pleased to present two unique exhibits for the month of March. In the Main Gallery, Eastern Shore artist Petra Bernstein will be featured in a solo exhibition entitled “Nature and Beyond”. Petra’s artwork ranges from close-up photographs and paintings of flora and fauna to abstract interpretations of nature’s mysteries. Her latest series of paintings are inspired by water reflections and vary in their degree of abstraction.

Born and raised in the German countryside near Munich, Petra learned to appreciate nature at an early age. Now living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, she is surrounded by water and marshland and uses both photography and painting to express her deep connection to nature. Petra is inspired by the rhythmic reflections and ever-changing light conditions of the Wicomico River. She balances her time shooting outdoors with the tranquility of her studio.

Petra’s latest passion is double exposure photography. This technique allows her to layer photographs and to incorporate her paintings into her photography. By merging two images, Petra invites you into a mysterious new space that is open for interpretation.

In recent years, her work has been shown in art galleries and venues in the United States and in Europe, among them at Gallery Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia, Agora Gallery in New York City, Hill Center in Washington, DC and at the Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth, Delaware.  In her home state of Maryland, she has shown her artwork at the Annmarie Arts Center in Solomons Island, Bishop’s Stock Art Gallery in Snow Hill, Art League of Ocean City, SAS in Salisbury, Circle Gallery in Annapolis and the House of Delegates in Annapolis.

Dancing in the Dark photograph by Petra Bernstein

In Europe, her work has been displayed in London, Bologna, Milan and Madrid. Petra has worked with Monteoliveto Galerie since 2018 on several exhibits, among them at the Spazio Tadini in Milan (2018 and 2019), Galerie Etienne de Causans in Paris (2018), Conninsby Gallery in London (2019). This year, Petra will be showing her nature inspired photography with Monteoliveto Galerie at the Exhibition ‘MG La Photographie a Paris’.

Petra earned a BFA from Salisbury University in 2007 Summa Cum Laude with a concentration in painting. Additionally, she has a BS from the University of Regensburg in Germany.

In the Front Gallery, The Dorchester Garden Club presents “Art Blooms at DCA”, an interactive exhibition of floral interpretations inspired by the work of Ms. Bernstein. Visitors will match the interpretations with the name of Petra’s piece they feel is being interpreted. Three winners will be selected randomly from the correct entries to receive a $20 gift card to Studioworks, DCA’s onsite artisan gift shop. Participating floral designers and consultants include David Adams, Julia Berman, Beth Burton, Donna Dunlap, Kay Karminski, Mari Stanley, Judy Slaughter, and Cheryl Willey.

Both shows will run through March 27. Gallery hours are Thursday noon to 6:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  A virtual Second Saturday reception on March 13 will stream on Facebook live starting at 6:00 p.m., with exhibit tours and artist comments.

For more information on exhibits and activities at the Dorchester Center for the Arts, visit online at www.dorchesterarts.org and on social media, call 410-228-7782 or stop by 321 High Street in Cambridge. Programs at DCA are supported by the Maryland State Arts Council.

Filed Under: Arts Notes Tagged With: Arts, local news

Prehistoric Human Migration with Rich Wagner, Ph.D.

February 25, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Rich Wagner

Recent discoveries and increased interactions among the disciplines of whole-genome genetic mapping, linguistics, archeology, and paleo-anthropology have helped broaden our understanding of prehistoric migrations of human populations, languages, and cultures. Taking these discoveries into account, we will focus on prehistoric migrations over the last eight thousand years in and between Europe, the Middle East, and the subcontinent of India. We will also touch on more ancient human migrations out of Africa and into Asia and the Americas. The history of these ancient migrations may indicate some systematics of human migration in general that may apply to more recent and even current migrations.

Rich Wagner is a physicist who has worked in the fields of elementary particles, astrophysics, high-energy-density physics, and prediction of complex physical phenomena using exceptionally large computers. He was an Assistant Secretary of Defense in the 1980s, with responsibility for oversight of the US nuclear weapon program and of all Department of Defense matters related to chemical and biological weapons. He holds a BA in physics from Williams College, and a PhD in physics from the University of Utah. He and his wife, Ginny, live in Oxford. Choose between Live ZOOM Class Sessions or Recorded, Wednesdays, March 17, 24 from 1:00-2:30 pm $20. To register for the course go to our website at https://chesapeakeforum.org/ or visit us on Facebook.

Filed Under: Ed Notes Tagged With: Chesapeake Forum, Education, local news

Old Wye Mill Releases Tree-Ring Study

February 25, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Michael Worthington taking core sample

Old Wye Mill has just released a study by the Oxford Tree-Ring Laboratory which dates the historic mill structure to the winter of 1753-1754. OWM commissioned Oxford to conduct the study as part of a comprehensive upgrade of its visitor experience, funded by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority through the Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area. Old Wye Mill is one of Maryland’s most remarkable places: the historic grist mill is the oldest continuously operated water-powered mill in America, and Maryland’s oldest continuously operating business.

Dendrochronology is the science of dating events or artifacts using the characteristic patterns of annual growth rings in tree trunks. While long-known documentary evidence shows that a mill on the site in Wye Mills has been grinding grain since the 1600s, this study is the first to pinpoint the year that most of the structural timbers in the mill were harvested.

The study further examined some of the wooden components of the milling equipment, which were found to date from approximately 1841. In fact, OWM still uses milling equipment dating from the period 1790-1810, which was invented and possibly installed by Oliver Evans, America’s first great inventor and pioneer of industrial engineering. Also on the grinding floor is a roller mill for producing refined white flour installed by Winthrop Blakeslee, the last commercial miller, in about 1918. Thus Old Wye Mill demonstrates the continuity of grist milling from the early colonial period into the twentieth century.

“Old Wye Mill is a fascinating example of vernacular, industrial architecture of the mid-1700s,” said Michael Worthington, co-author of the study with Jane Seiter, “and its wooden framing has now revealed new information about the building’s construction.” Worthington took samples of twelve of the Mill’s structural timbers – all white oak — under the supervision of the Maryland Historic Trust, which holds an easement on the building, in September 2020 and January 2021.

The findings of the study, which can be found at [https://www.dendrochronology.com/WMMDx1.htmlwill be incorporated into the historical interpretation of the Mill. Visitors will learn about the processes of milling, the history of the building and its equipment, and how the Mill fits into the history of Maryland and America. Old Wye Mill will re-open after a year of closure due to the pandemic on May 1, 2021. Please check the website, oldwyemill.org, for updated information on hours and admission.

The dendrochronology study is part of a project which was financed in part with State funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority.

For more information, please contact Old Wye Mill Administrator Rhonda Corder by telephone at 410-827-3850 or by email [oldwyemill@atlanticbbn.net].

Filed Under: Food-Garden Homepage, Food-Garden Portal lead Tagged With: local news

Chrissy Bartz Appointed to School-Based Health Council

February 24, 2021 by Spy Desk Leave a Comment

Choptank Community Health System’s Director of Community Based Programs Chrissy Bartz PA-C, MMS has recently been appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to the Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers.

Chrissy Bartz PA-C, MMS

Bartz represents Federally Qualified Health Centers on the Council, and joins 14 other gubernatorial appointees led by Council Chair Kate Connor, M.D., MSPH, and Vice-Chair, Patryce Toye, M.D. Federally Qualified Health Centers are community-based health care providers that receive funds from the U. S. Health Resources & Services Administration’s Health Center Program to provide primary care services in underserved areas.

“I am grateful to represent Choptank Community Health System and other FQHCs in the amazing work that the Council is doing,” said Bartz. “School-Based Health Centers—especially in rural settings—give students access to timely medical, dental, and behavioral health care in the place where they spend the most time. They also improve attendance by limiting the amount of time students and staff miss from school and work by providing the care they need, and then allowing them to return to school as appropriate.”

“Choptank Health is grateful for Chrissy’s expertise and service representing the Mid-Shore’s communities,” said Choptank Health CEO Sara Rich. “Her service and advocacy will help provide access to exceptional, comprehensive and integrated health care for all.”

Bartz is a physician’s assistant certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants, which to maintain requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years, along with passing a national recertification exam every six years.

The programs Bartz oversees in her role as ChoptankHealth’s Community Based Programs Director include School-Based Health Centers, community-based dental services, and migrant relations.

Choptank Health operates 12 school-based health centers that are located in each Caroline County school and in Talbot County’s Easton Elementary, Easton Middle, and Easton High Schools. Each Health Center is staffed by licensed advance practice clinicians, including Certified Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, and function like a typical doctor’s office. Choptank also provides school-based dental services—including dental screenings, sealants, and dental education during non-pandemic times.

The Maryland General Assembly approved legislation in 2015 to create the Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers, with a purpose to improve the health and educational outcomes of students who receive school-based health centers (SBHCs) services. The Council is responsible for advancing integration of SBHCs into the state and local level health care and educational systems. More about the Council is at bitly.com/maryland-sbhc.

School-based health care is a powerful tool for achieving health equity among children and adolescents who unjustly experience disparities in outcomes simply because of their race, ethnicity, or family income. The School-Based Health Alliance recognizes February as School-Based Awareness month and says school-based health care is a commonsense idea gaining currency across the country as it places critically needed services like medical, behavioral, dental, and vision care directly in schools so that all young people, no matter their zip code, have equal opportunity to learn and grow. More about the Alliance is at sbh4all.org.

Choptank Community Health System provides medical, dental, pediatric, and behavioral health services in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties, with a mission to provide access to exceptional, comprehensive, and integrated health care for all. Choptank Health’s vision is to improve the health and well-being of people in the communities served by providing outstanding care experiences while being an exceptional place to work and make a difference, with more at choptankhealth.org.

Filed Under: Health Notes Tagged With: choptank community health, Health, local news

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