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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2018

FEATURES 12 Straight Talk about Orthodontics Towson Orthodontist Dr. Elizabeth Spannhake Treats Children, Teens and Adults Using State-of-the-Art Equipment, Treatments and Appliances

14 Pets Welcome Hitting the Town with Your Four-Legged Friend Has Never Been Easier

18 The Lost Town of Warren

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24 Finding the Right Fit Points to Consider When Choosing a Private School

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Lifestyle Letter

Around Town

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24 Locals Only 28 Giving Back 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

AROUND TOWN

OLSZEWSKI WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY EXECUTIVE In a down-to-the-wire election race that required officials to recount by hand some 87,222 ballots, Johnny Olszewski Jr. was affirmed on July 14 as the winner of the Democratic primary for Baltimore County Executive. The former state delegate beat second-place finisher state Sen. Jim Brochin by just 17 votes. County Councilwoman Vicki Almond remained in third, and Carney resident Kevin Marron finished fourth. In the Maryland general election on Nov. 6, Olszewski will face-off against Republican nominee Al Redmer Jr., who has represented District 8 in the

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TOWSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES MEMBERS At its July meeting, the Towson Chamber of Commerce welcomed three members to its board of directors. Nancy Hofmann, a 30-year real estate veteran, is new to the board. Hofmann was formerly a branch vice president for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Earlier this year she formed the Towson Home Team, part of LiveTowson.com, with partner Jamie Kass. Mark Shulman, who rejoined the board, is a dentist whose practice is based in Towson. He has been actively involved with the Chamber of Commerce for 20 years. At the July meeting, Sarah Ryan was elected board president. Ryan, who had previously served as vice president, is a community market leader for the Baltimore, Towson and Timonium markets of SECU.

LISA ANN WETZEL NAMED ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL AT THE INSTITUTE OF NOTRE DAME The Institute of Notre Dame has named Lisa Ann

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ence teacher at St. Paul’s School for Girls, where she implemented the Zee Fambrough Women Academic Council; and served as a grade-level dean, student advisor and new teacher mentor.

YORK MANOR MAKOS ARE FREESTATE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Swimming in the Maryland Freestate Swim League, the York Manor Makos posted an undefeated season, making them League Champions. With a record of 8-0, the team of 210 swimmers competed against rival pools, including Stoneleigh, Campus Cabana and Hampton.

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mers ages 5 to 18, included Shea Boecker, Taylor Mann, Shannon Lynch, Katie Eppler and John Granruth. Among many season highlights: Swimmer Sam Garthright broke the 10-plus-year pool record held by Ben Hogan in the 100-meter freestyle.

BLAKEHURST RESIDENTS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS Blakehurst Residents’ Scholarship Foundation, comprising charitable senior residents at Blakehurst Senior Living Community, recently presented 46 qualified Blakehurst employees with individual scholarships for post-secondary education. Typical scholarship applicants are high school seniors, college students and adults with several years’ work experience who wish to further enhance their education and currently work at Blakehurst. More than 100 scholarship recipients, residents, staff, family and friends attended the annual event.

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STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT ORTHODONTICS ARTICLE JEANETTE SIMMONS | PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLE ALLEN AND PROVIDED

TOWSON ORTHODONTIST DR. ELIZABETH SPANNHAKE TREATS CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS USING STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT, TREATMENTS AND APPLIANCES WHEN YOUR CHILD’S DENTIST TELLS YOU IT’S TIME TO SEEK A CONSULTATION WITH AN ORTHODONTIST, IT’S NATURAL TO HAVE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. To find out more about the latest trends in orthodontics, we reached out to Dr. Elizabeth Spannhake, a board-certified orthodontic specialist with offices in Towson and Westminster, who is dedicated to providing her patients with a beautiful smile for a lifetime. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO SEE AN ORTHODONTIST? The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist at 7 years of age. At that point, the permanent first molars have erupted and the incisors are erupting. Early dental or skeletal problems are evident at this young age and if needed, interceptive (preventive) orthodontic treatment can be planned. 12

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HOW HAS ORTHODONTICS CHANGED IN RECENT YEARS? WHAT ARE SOME RECENT INNOVATIONS IN YOUR FIELD? At Spannhake Orthodontics we provide many treatment options for children, teens and adults, including Invisalign™, Teen Invisalign™ and Incognito™ (lingual) which make braces virtually invisible. Contemporary brace systems like Damon™ and VictorySL™ make treatment more comfortable and may shorten treatment time. Intraoral scanning is used, so no impressions are needed to fabricate models or appliances. HOW CAN PARENTS AFFORD ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT? There are many solutions that make orthodontic treatment affordable. They include plans that allow families to stretch payments over the course of treatment, the use of third-party payers such as Care Credit, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts and orthodontic dental insurance. DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PATIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS? Yes. I have treated a broad spectrum of patients with special needs—children with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, spina bifida, seizure disorders, cleft palate and facial skeletal problems, as well children who are blind, deaf and/or nonverbal. We treat all of our patients with kindness and consideration. Our goal is to give everyone a great smile! We have created a pleasant and professional environment that puts everyone at ease. HOW LONG DOES ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT TYPICALLY TAKE? The length of treatment depends on the severity of the malocclusion (misalignment of the teeth when the jaw is closed). Most children and adults receiving comprehensive orthodontic treatment can expect treatment to range from one to two years. IS THERE ANYTHING PARENTS CAN DO TO PREVENT THE NEED FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT WHEN THEIR CHILDREN ARE YOUNG? Preventive measures include helping your child to stop thumb-sucking by age 6. It is also important to treat problems that cause mouth breathing, such as asthma, allergies, sleep apnea, and tonsil and adenoid issues. Treating tongue thrust or forward tongue posture and regular dental checkups to prevent cavities are also critical. WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER FOR ADULTS? Orthodontics isn’t only for children. Our practice also treats adults. We offer Invisalign, ceramic braces, lingual braces, TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) adjunctive therapy, snoring and sleep apnea adjunctive appliances and custom-made mouth guards. For more information, visit SpannhakeOrthodontics.com.

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HOT SPOT

PETS WELCOM HITTING THE TOWN WITH YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER

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YOU KNOW THAT LOOK YOUR DOG GIVES YOU WHEN SHE CAN TELL YOU’RE ABOUT TO LEAVE THE HOUSE? She follows you to the front door, cocks her head and stares at you with those big, soulful eyes. “Please, Mom. Take me with you,” they seem to say. That’s when your heart melts and you wonder if you should cancel your plans and stay home with your pooch. But guess what? You don’t have to choose between being a shut-in and abandoning

your

four-legged

BFF.

These days, more and more of our neighborhood haunts are welcoming our beloved furry friends. That’s especially true during the warmer weather months when so much of our eating, drinking and recreating happens outdoors. From bars and restaurants serving fresh water and treats, to off-leash dog parks where pups can stretch their legs, the Towson area is full of petfriendly destinations. Here are some of our favorites. CONTINUED >

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VILLAGE SQUARE CAFÉ

Located in the peaceful Village of Cross Keys, Village

66 Village Square,

Square Café has one of the dog-friendliest patios

Baltimore, Maryland,

around. “We’re not curbside, so there’s not traffic or

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Formerly known as Robert E. Lee Park,

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café with her husband, Robert, in 2008. Village Square provides dog bowls and water, but the pet-friendliness doesn’t end there. “We had one customer who used to come in with her Lab named Jackson,” Roseann says. “And she’d ask, ‘What’s good for the dog?’ So we would prepare sausage at room temperature, or grilled chicken, diced up and not too hot. We’re dog people, so we understand.” Incidentally, Village Square Café also has great food for humans. The menu includes breakfast fare, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and weekend brunch. They’re open for dinner Thursdays-Saturdays and also serve beer and wine.

attests, the 503-acre park, which surrounds lovely Lake Roland, contains “exceptionally diverse ecosystems including wetlands, meadows and hardwood forests.” In addition, the park’s facilities include the Lake Roland Nature Center; multiple trails for hiking, biking, running and strolling; two picnic pavilions; a new children’s playground; and an area to launch kayaks and canoes. It’s also home to Paw Point, a 1-acre, membership-only dog park. “Each membership allows entry for up to two licensed and vaccinated dogs to the facility. There is a code-controlled gated entrance and access to Lake Roland for dogs who enjoy the water,” says Davis.

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patio deck in the neighborhood. “Towson is a very walkable community,” says Jeff Stintz, who handles CVP’s marketing. “And now, many of the hotels and apartment communities in the area are pet-friendly. We thought it was important to be a part of that movement, too. Now our patrons don’t have to choose between hanging out with their friends or hanging out with their pooch. CVP features two shaded patio areas, and we place a number of water bowls around, in case your buddy needs a drink. Also, if Fido prefers hot dogs over burgers, we’ve got it covered.” In fact, CVP offers a free hot dog to any pooch who wants one. Can’t beat that!

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HAMPTON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 535 Hampton Lane Towson, Maryland, 410.823.1309 NPS.gov/hamp/index.htm

Brush up on 150 years of history with a visit to this National Historic Site, which allows you to traverse its beautiful outdoor environs with your on-leash pet. The scenic grounds and gardens of the 62.4-acre park are open daily and offer plenty to explore, including dozens of historic structures, a falling garden, several state champion trees and lots of wildlife. With the OnCell app, available via the website, you can take a self-guided tour and learn the history behind the park grounds, gardens and outbuildings—all while getting lots of great exercise with your four-legged friend. Call ahead to check hours of operation, and be sure to check the historic site’s calendar for special programs and events.

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The Lost Town of Warren 18

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FOR AT LEAST A CENTURY, LOCAL LEGENDS HAVE BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE LOCH RAVEN RESERVOIR COMMUNITY. But while tales of the hauntings at Glen Ellen Castle, a gothic mansion that once sat on the shores of the loch, and reported UFO sightings near the Loch Raven Dam have never been borne out, there is one local legend that hews closer to fact than fiction. The lost town of Warren, an entire town said to be submerged beneath the waters of Baltimore’s central reservoir, is a poignant reminder that not all is what it seems. Like the old mill towns of Sparks, Phoenix and Woodberry, Warren was one of several bustling factory towns that sprung up along Baltimore’s waterways in the early 19th century. The town’s origins can be traced to 1814 when a Marylander by the name of John Merryman leased a large portion of acreage along the Big Gunpowder River in an area commonly known as the Broad Valley. With the help of General Samuel Smith, the famous victor of the Battle of Baltimore, Merryman financed a dam across the Gunpowder and the construction of a cloth mill and waterworks. Shortly after, the company chartered as the Warren Manufacturing Company and began producing large quantities of printed calico for Baltimore City. Over the next 50 years, Warren expanded into a thriving factory town, employing a majority of the people who called the Broad Valley home. A church and school were constructed, and gravel was put down along Warren Road to allow easier passage for the mule-drawn wagons that carried the town’s final product down York Road to Baltimore’s commercial center. Claiming nearly 1,000 residents at its height, Warren shared in the thriving industrial culture common to dozens of small factory towns that defined Baltimore’s landscape following the Civil War.

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Warren community, view of Main Street with company store on left. B&W 8x10 8th District

Warren Mill Company Houses Along Millrace 8th. District

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Warren’s rapid growth mirrored the growth of the area’s surrounding communities, especially Baltimore City. Between 1880 and 1900, Baltimore City’s population more than doubled in the wake of the area’s industrial expansion. The city’s sudden population boom created a ravenous demand for agricultural products, clothing and, above all, water. For much of the 19th century, Baltimore City’s water came from reservoirs in Hampden, Mount Royal and Druid Hill, fed by the Jones Falls River. However, the Jones Falls was notoriously slow-moving, vulnerable to drought and increasingly filled with industrial pollutants. In an effort to meet the city’s growing demand for water, city officials turned north and began what would become a 35-year project to harness the clean, reliable water of the Gunpowder River for the people of Baltimore. In 1881, the first dam in the Loch Raven area was completed, diverting water to Baltimore City. While this initially sated city demand, the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 prompted an additional surge of funding for public works and population growth. City officials, realizing that additional waterworks on the Big Gunpowder would significantly raise the river’s water levels, began negotiations with small factory towns that lay in the project’s potential floodplain. After many months of City Council hearings, Baltimore paid the towns of Warren, Sweet Air and Phoenix more than $1 million for the right to evacuate and flood the towns if the need arose. In 1921, after an additional increase in the reservoir’s capacity failed to meet demand, Baltimore City put its contract with Warren into force and demanded that the small mill town be dismantled and abandoned. Many of the families who had called Warren home for nearly a century were forced to relocate to other mill towns along Baltimore’s waterways. The town’s graveyard was dug up, and its remains moved to higher ground. The town’s church, school and town hall were destroyed and hauled away. In Warren’s final days, the town’s more obstinate residents could be found in ankle-deep water, hauling their possessions to the streets as they bid farewell. Following their reluctant departure, Warren’s gravel streets were quickly overwhelmed by the water building up behind Loch Raven’s new 240-foot dam. By July 1922, the only evidence of the bustling mill town left behind was a lone flagpole, half submerged under the currents of an ever-widening Gunpowder River. In the decades following, this flagpole became less a monument to Warren’s memory and more a mystery totem, prompting speculation about its origins. Sometime after 1950, the pole vanished, removing the final trace of a once thriving community. Today, while no physical evidence remains, the lost town of Warren lives on—as the story of a place whose origins were, quite literally, washed away by modernity. September 2018 | Towson Lifestyle

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Finding the Right Fit

POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A PRIVATE SCHOOL

CHOOSING A PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD IS A

“As a co-ed school, we get to witness, support and nurture

HIGHLY PERSONAL DECISION, AND WITH THE PLETH-

magical moments, every day, that occur among children, families

ORA OF STANDOUT SCHOOLS IN THE TOWSON AREA,

and teachers across all identities,” says Priscilla Morales, asso-

NARROWING YOUR CHOICES CAN SEEM DAUNTING.

ciate head of school at the Park School of Baltimore. “Learning

Fortunately, fall is the ideal time to start your search, since most

about, and from, our differences is essential to Park's approach

schools offer open houses and information days throughout

to education ... and provides for a dynamic school experience,

October and November. Here are important points to consider.

inclusive community life and the ability to engage in healthy relationships with an incredibly diverse range of people.”

MISSION MATTERS Start by exploring the educational mission and culture of the school, through website searches and by asking teachers, students and parents about the values that infuse life inside the classroom and out.

But some parents prefer the single-sex option, notes Boys’ Latin Headmaster Christopher Post. “Boys and girls learn differently. It’s something we should embrace, not shy away from,” he says. For example, he says, “Boys want to know

At Friends School of Baltimore, the educational program is

the ‘whys’ behind lessons, not just the ‘hows.’ Boys are most engaged

deeply rooted in the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integ-

seeing the connection between the information they are learning and

rity, community, equality and stewardship.

its relevance in their own lives and the greater community.”

“These values have shaped the learning and experience for generations of our students,” says Head of School Matt

As a result, Post says teachers at Boys’ Latin emphasize context and practical applications whenever possible.

Micciche, who notes that the Quaker philosophy impacts daily

All-girls schools, such as Roland Park Country School, point

interactions, big and small. “We see it in the kindness and

to studies showing that girls’ school graduates have more confi-

respect with which our teachers and students treat one another,

dence in their math and computer abilities and are more likely to

in the concern we share for the environment and in our efforts

see college as a stepping stone to graduate school.

to make the world a better place,” he says. By learning more about the school’s educational approach,

SAY ‘YES’ TO SHADOWING

beyond-the-classroom learning opportunities and even the philos-

Once you’ve narrowed your choices, plan to have your child

ophy around athletics, you can get a sense of whether the overall

spend a “shadow” day at your top picks to attend classes and talk

culture is one that meshes well with your own family’s values.

with fellow students. Children often emerge from their shadow day with a very clear sense of where they feel most at home.

SINGLE-SEX VS. CO-ED Would your child thrive better at a co-ed school or one that is single-sex?

That was certainly the case for Meghan Friedman's son, Riley, now in 10th grade at Loyola Blakefield. “I don’t think Riley knew exactly what he was looking for until

Leaders of co-ed schools tout the benefits of bringing girls

he found it,” Meghan says. “When he shadowed at Loyola, he

and boys together in a learning community that more closely

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ANIMAL RESCUE AARF SAVES LIVES WITH FOSTER PROGRAM

ROGERS FORGE RESIDENT BETSY DUER ADOPTED HER

The children fell in love with Ziggy, and the feeling was

VERY FIRST DOG, GWEN, 10 YEARS AGO FROM A LOCAL

mutual. After the Magruder’s completed the necessary

RESCUE. She had very little experience with dogs, and her

paperwork and procedures, which include a home visit,

new addition came with some fear-reactive issues with other

personal references, a veterinary reference and an interview,

pets. While Duer was working with a trainer to correct these

Ziggy began visiting his new family in their home.

issues, they discussed the possibility of fostering a dog. The fostering process allows a pet to acclimate to life outside of a kennel or shelter and to gain trust in people, pets

“When we have children in the home, we are extremely diligent in making sure it is the perfect match for the dog and the family,” says Duer.

and their environment. Duer was introduced to a new rescue

Because Ziggy is still undergoing treatment for heart-

organization: Animal Allies Rescue Foundation. In 2014, she

worm, he cannot be discharged from AARF’s care just yet.

became the foster coordinator and today she is co-presi-

So the Magruder family is fostering to adopt.

dent of the rescue. Over the past decade, she has fostered

“The experience has been great for our kids. Every morn-

more than 30 dogs. Many of them have been adopted in the

ing my daughter feeds Ziggy, and then my son takes him for

Towson area and Rodgers Forge community.

a walk,” Laurel says. “He is part of our family now.”

AARF is one of the few rescues that allows families with

Like most pet rescues, AARF takes in many more cats and

children to foster and adopt, Duer notes. “Families meet with

kittens than dogs. Finding homes for all of these felines can be

the foster coordinators several times and throughout the pro-

quite challenging. One happy ending involves Caitlin Rettaliata,

cess. There are usually multiple introductions and strict guide-

who is Duer’s lifelong friend. Rettaliata and her 8-year-old son

lines that must be followed,” she says. “This ensures a smooth

had been talking about adopting a kitten for quite a while. With

and safe experience for the foster pets and their families.”

Duer’s help, they chose a big fluffy orange one.

Children are always encouraged to volunteer. Making

“My son said he wanted to name a kitten ‘Johns Hopkins,’”

signs for adoption events, having fundraisers and sharing

Rettaliata recalls. This was about two years before they actu-

pictures of available pets on their social media accounts are

ally decided to adopt, but the name stuck. Johns Hopkins is

just some of the ways junior “AARFies” can contribute.

now nearly three years old and admittedly rules the roost. He

One day Duer was walking Ziggy, a beagle she was fostering who had just been transported from a high-kill shelter in Louisiana, when she ran into Jamie and Laurel Magruder and their daughter and son. The kids were 5 and 10 at the time and had frequently visited AARF fosters

loves to play, especially with Q-tips. “He will fetch a Q-tip and drop it right in front of you. He could play this all day long,” Rettaliata says. She and her son hope to one day adopt a dog from AARF, but for now, a cat is a perfect fit for their busy lives.

in the neighborhood. “We are a rescue family. We believe there are so many wonderful dogs that need homes, rescue is our only way to go,” says Laurel Magruder.

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