Wise

For many folks headed to Preakness, the focus of the afternoon isn't the race. It's the fashion — and we don't just mean hats. If you're in the grandstands, the Jockey Club area or Corporate Village, you'll want to dress the part. Betsy Dugan, owner of Bettina Collections in Cross Keys and former co-owner of Octavia in Pikesville, has been dressing women for Preakness for years. "This is the time ... to dress up," she said. If there's one rule of thumb, it's that ladies and gentlemen at Preakness should look like ...well, ladies and gentlemen.

As we struggle through the fifth year of recession, facing budget cuts, austerity and now the sequester, it may be a good time to re-evaluate our national priorities. Last year, the Reach Out and Read program that distributes books to low-income children from 6 months to 5 years lost its federal grant and this year the Head Start program is being cut back. These cuts will be borne by our most vulnerable citizens. These cuts come at a time when there is a growing mountain of evidence that the seeds for our health are sown in the first years of life.

On June 22, 2004 LESLIE WISE beloved husband of Mildred Wise (nee Kunkel); loving father of Steven E., Lawrence A. and Vicki, James L. and Maureen, Robert M. and Linda, Michael G. and Tracy, and John L., Carol L. and Debra, and Christine M. Bauer and Donald; dear brother of Margarite Janko. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, one nephew, and one niece. Les was active in Parkville Recreation Council and was past president of Woodcroft Civic Association, as well as an active member of St. Ursula Church.

It's a matter no one gives a, well let's say hoot, about until there's a problem. When there is a problem with it, everyone affected will be angry enough to call city hall and give the poor soul who answers a blast of, let's just call it hot air. The matter at hand is sewage disposal and treatment, and it appears Aberdeen is at the forefront of making sure no one gets any stink on them from being cavalier about modernization. The city council voted last week to spend up to $96,000 on equipment that will make possible sewer line replacement using a technique called pipe-bursting.

On April 24, 2007 CAROL J. (nee Smith) WISE formerly of Owings Mills, beloved wife of the late John "Denny" Wise, Sr. Mother of Kevin P. Wise and John "Denny" Wise, Jr. and Jeannie E. Wehn. Mother in law of Jerry Wehn and Jackie Stansfield. Grandmother of John "Denny" Wise, III, Kenneth Wise, Shawn Wise, Sherry Wise, Christopher Bonnell and Ryan Wehn. Also survived by six Great Grandchildren and one sister Sandra. Services from the ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 11824 Reisterstown Road (at Franklin Blvd.

On August 19, 2003, Gary C. " BUTCH" WISE, brother of Gregory, Michael, Dennis, Charles and Bruce Wise, Ada Johnson and Sharon Wise, father of Jacqueline McCullough, Kyle Wise, and Alisha Miles; grandfather of Paul and Andrew; and spouse of Patricia Jones-Wise. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 4, at 5 P.M. at Fairview U.M. Church, 3325 Old Liberty Road, Rte 26 at Roop Rd., Carroll County.

On January 29, 2004, GEORGE J. WISE, beloved husband of Olive Wise; devoted father of George M. Wise and Judith Kotwas and her husband Michael; loving grandfather of George K. Wise and Jessica Quintilian. Friends may call at the family owned HENRY W. JENKINS & SONS CO., 16924 York Rd. (Monkton, MD 410-343-3000) on Saturday, January 31 from 7 to 8:30 P.M. and Sunday from 2 to 4 P.M. Funeral Service on Monday, February 2, at 11 A.M. in the First Baptist Church of Hereford, 9 Mt. Carmel Rd. Interment to follow in adjoining cemetery.

On January 12, 2006, DOROTHEA E. WISE (nee Johnson), devoted mother of John Wise and Katy Jost, dear grandmother of David Jost, Tony Mihalik and Kasey Wise. A Memorial Service will be held in the St. John Episcopal Church, Mt. Washington on Saturday, January 14th at 3 P.M. If desired contributions in her memory may be made to the church or Keswick Multi-Care Center.

On Friday, December 22, 2006, BARBARA DRURY WISE MACSHERRY; beloved wife of the late Bernard Shriver Macsherry; devoted mother of Bernard Shriver Macsherry, Jr. of Rehoboth Beach, DE; Richard Meredith Macsherry (Christina Spilsbury) of Tamarindo, Costa Rica; and Helen Drury Macsherry, of Potomac, MD; and sister of Suzanne Wise Ewing of Roswell, GA, Bernard Montgomery Wise, Jr. of Washington, D.C., and the late Elizabeth Jane Wise Furey. She is also survived by 39 nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, December 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 10316 Crown Point Court in Potomac, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Potomac, MD on Wednesday, December 27 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Gabriel's Cemetery, Potomac, MD. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harwood Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1554.

As much as this week's bone-chilling temperatures might offer "cold" comfort to those who deny its existence, the threat of climate change earned a prominent spot in President Barack Obama's inaugural address on Monday. That was welcome, if overdue, given how little discussion this enormous challenge to the nation's well-being received during last year's campaign. For those who missed it, President Obama pledged to "respond" to climate change for the sake of future generations. He acknowledged that some still deny the "overwhelming judgment of science" but also noted its more obvious effects of recent years — raging fires, crippling droughts and more-powerful storms.

Columbia Association is committed to serving every segment of the Columbia community, as it has for the past 40-plus years with its three award-winning fitness facilities, its indoor and outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor tennis facilities, golf courses, Columbia Ice Rink, and Columbia SportsPark/SkatePark. CA will continue to serve the entire health and fitness community, and as part of that commitment will expand its offerings with a new club overlooking Lake Kittamaqundi in the former Rouse Company headquarters downtown.

Isaiah Black threw a go-ahead 24-yard touchdown pass to Micah Till with 2 minutes, 14 seconds left, and Wise's defense held off a furious late drive by Quince Orchard to capture its first Class 4A football state championship with a 12-7 victory Friday night at M&T Bank Stadium. Black did not attempt a pass in the first half as the Pumas (13-0) from Upper Marlboro stuck to their run-heavy offensive script, but the junior took over at just the right time in a game controlled by two dominant defenses.

UPDATE (11 a.m. Nov. 29): Jeff Zucker named head of CNN Of all the major executive, talent and programming moves that CNN has made in the last few years, the expected announcement of Jeff Zucker as the president of CNN Worldwide looks like one of the best. Of course, when you're comparing that to, say, giving the 8 p.m. hour each night to Eliot Spitzer, that might not be such high praise. Seriously, this is a decision that truly matters -- not just for CNN and Time Warner, but for the future of TV journalism.

Having shown national leadership on marriage equality and fair treatment of immigrant children, Maryland has the opportunity to turn its attention to the plight of workers who have no access to paid sick days. The ability to earn paid sick days allows workers to avoid the choice of going to work sick or going without pay - and maybe even losing a job. Employers, workers, and the public would all benefit from such a standard. The many employers that already provide paid sick leave would have a level playing field with their competitors, and all would more easily maintain a healthy workplace.

The power, size and speed of the Henry A. Wise football team ended Meade's dream season with a nightmare. After two surprising road playoff victories over then-No. 4 Arundel and then-No. 6 Old Mill, No. 5 Meade hoped to keep rolling in the Class 4A state semifinal Saturday afternoon. But Wise used its bulk to take control early and steamroll the visiting Mustangs, 40-0. Wise (13-0) advances to the Class 4A state final Friday at M&T Bank Stadium against Quince Orchard, who edged No. 3 Westminster, 21-19, in the other state semifinal Friday night.

Massive girders and freshly poured concrete form a bump in the middle of the low-slung terminal, almost as if BWI Marshall Airport is expecting. In a way, it is. Before next summer, a glassed-in walkway, new shops and a modern security checkpoint will spring from the framework. Passengers will be able to get from the concourses used by Southwest and AirTran to the one used by American and Spirit without leaving security. By the time summer is out, the oldest part of BWI will be modernized and directly connected to the busiest part.

I was flabbergasted by Stanley Glinka's recent letter criticizing President Obama's performance in office ("Obama made U.S. weaker, more vulnerable," Oct. 31). He obviously lives in a different country than the rest of us. Let me point out that over the last 32 years the White House has been occupied for 20 years by Republicans and 12 years by Democrats, counting President Obama's first term. So I marvel during this campaign season at how, according to the Republicans, all the nation's problems supposedly begin and end with President Obama.