Physical Fitness

The Anne Arundel County Commission on Physical Fitness will honor recipients of the 13th annual County Executive's Physical Fitness Awards at a banquet conducted at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at the Holiday Inn in Annapolis.The following county residents will be honored:* Victoria MacMullan of Arnold (volunteer exercise leader and lecturer at the Charles Ballard Senior Center);* Nancy King of Pasadena (volunteer youth sports leader and coach in the Lake Shore area);* Bruce Carson of Odenton (leader and lecturer on the Gambrills-Odenton Recreation Council for eight years)

VAUGHN: Army Reserve Pvt. Kyle L. Vaughn has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Vaughn studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field...

I was one of those straight-A, teacher's pet, smart girls. No dates and no athletic ability. And so I passed through my high school gym classes in a fog of deep embarrassment.I was always the last one picked when they chose up sides and the first one eliminated in dodgeball. On my best day, I recorded below-average scores on all the skill tests. The only way I could prevent my gym grade from keeping me off the honor roll was with the extra credit you received if you showered after every class.

PROCTOR: Marine Corps Pvt. Daniel T. Proctor, son of Lorriane C. and Clayton H. Proctor of Joppa, earned the title of U.S. Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Proctor stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage...

Lance Armstrong has been rightly condemned for cheating. It takes skill, raw talent and extreme drive just to complete the Tour de France. However, to use unlawful measures to win it takes a complete unraveling of one's moral compass and a breakdown in ethical boundaries. This is true even if Mr. Armstrong has brought great inspiration to cancer survivors. As an attorney, one of the things that offends me the most is Mr. Armstrong's apparent misuse of the legal system. He abused it to suppress the truth by filing lawsuits against his accusers, lying under oath and, in general, attempting to subvert any investigations by reportedly trying to intimidate witnesses.

Lois M. Shofer, an administrator at Essex Community College, has been approved for a second term as president of the National Association of Governors' Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports.Shofer has been a volunteer member of the Maryland Commission on Physical Fitness for the last 10 years.Upcoming on the national association's agenda is the observance of National Employee Health and Fitness Day May 15.This date will be marked locally with the mailing of information packages to local employers.

The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a resolution designating May as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month."Introduced by Representative Beverly Byron, D-Maryland, and Representative Jerry Lewis, R-California, in conjunction with the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the legislation seeks to promote the importance of being physically fit and the benefits of regular exercise.Physical Fitness and Sports Month kicked off May 1 with an early morning workout at the White House, and an afternoon workout at the Capitol led by the chairman of the President's Fitness Council, ArnoldSchwarzenegger.

Partnership offering physical fitness programs Will Maier, owner and founder of Fitness Plus Inc./Martial Arts America, and George Tyler, owner of Top Shape Fitness, have joined forces to offer physical fitness programs. Both businesses are in the Oakland Building, 9042 Old Annapolis Road (Route 108). Sykesville company names VP for operations Erik Puskar has joined Business Integrated Technology Solutions Inc. of Sykesville as vice president of operations and marketing.

Nominations for the 12th annual County Executive's Physical Fitness Awards are being sought by the Anne Arundel County Commission on Physical Fitness.Several citizens are to be selected for their contributions to the advancement of fitness and health. The winners will be honored at the commission's awards banquet in March.To be eligible for an award, a candidate must be a county resident who has contributed to the advancement of fitness and health in the following categories: health, wellness, youth sports, sports safety and physical fitness.

PROCTOR: Marine Corps Pvt. Daniel T. Proctor, son of Lorriane C. and Clayton H. Proctor of Joppa, earned the title of U.S. Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. For 13 weeks, Proctor stayed committed during some of the world's most demanding entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage...

MEDINA: Navy Seaman Melnard B. Medina, son of Bernardita and Michael Medina of Forest Hill, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Medina completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations," to give recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.

Lance Armstrong has been rightly condemned for cheating. It takes skill, raw talent and extreme drive just to complete the Tour de France. However, to use unlawful measures to win it takes a complete unraveling of one's moral compass and a breakdown in ethical boundaries. This is true even if Mr. Armstrong has brought great inspiration to cancer survivors. As an attorney, one of the things that offends me the most is Mr. Armstrong's apparent misuse of the legal system. He abused it to suppress the truth by filing lawsuits against his accusers, lying under oath and, in general, attempting to subvert any investigations by reportedly trying to intimidate witnesses.

Army Maj. Melissa Covolesky, of Mount Airy, will graduate from The Army's Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School on Thursday, May 24, with a Master of Laws in military law and a specialty in international law. Covolesky, is the daughter of Brice Ridgely, of Cooksville; and the late Barbara Koontz Rose, of Ellicott City. She graduated from Glenelg High School in 1986 and went on to graduate from Western Maryland College in 1990. In January 2012, Covolesky was admitted to practice before theU.S.

Air Force Airman Kathy M. Duong graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Duong is the daughter of Lieu Ho, of Columbia.

Air Force Airman Vincent A. Mattiello graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio. Mattiello completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. He is the son of Darlene and Carmine Mattiello, of Ellicott City. Mattiello is a 2007 graduate of Centennial High School.

Air Force Airman Charles E. Kirk graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Kirk is the son of Charles Kirk of Edgewood.

Between the screams -- much of them from parents -- and the flashing camera bulbs, it was obvious today was no ordinary day at Millersville Elementary School.Arnold was coming.Arnold Schwarzenegger."We've been here since 7:30 this morning," said Rita Brooks, the mother of Brock, a fifth-grader at the western Anne Arundel County school. "Since we first found out he was coming, we've been so excited."Schwarzenegger came today to work out and pump up with the students of Millersville to promote physical fitness and sports.

VAUGHN: Army Reserve Pvt. Kyle L. Vaughn has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Vaughn studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field...

WNBA Ex-Terp Langhorne an All-Star reserve Washington Mystics forward Crystal Langhorne (Maryland) has been selected as an Eastern Conference reserve for the All-Star Game. It will be Langhorne's second consecutive All-Star appearance. The team's leading scorer, she is averaging a career-high 17.3 points per game and grabbing 7.9 rebounds per game. All-Star reserves were selected by the WNBA coaches. The game will be broadcast on ABC on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. from San Antonio.