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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
The Journal
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New administrator at Westmoreland Rehab Jerry Howard, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, is the new Administrator of Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Colonial Beach. Howard, who holds a Masters in Business Administration, is an experienced nursing home administrator and will begin full-time duties at the Westmoreland facility later this month. With the growing number of senior citizens in King George and Westmoreland Counties, the demand for effective, quality health care has increased dramatically, and Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare has become a popular solution for those seeking to recover from illness, injury or surgery. A spokesman for the Colonial Beach facility said Howard would be in Colonial Beach next week for a few days of orientation at the Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare building before assuming his office later in the month. Howard most recently was an administrator at a facility in Charlottesville. The Colonial Beach healthcare facility serves both inpatients and outpatients, providing rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing to help patients recover from injuries or illnesses that have changed their lives. Occupational and speech therapists are available, as well as state-of-theart physical therapy. The facility has a new gym for physical therapy patients, as well as a newly equipped recovery wing. Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare specializes in conditions such as total joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, back and neck pain, sciatica, foot pain and walking difficulties. Skilled therapists work to help patients achieve the highest level of independence. The facility is certified and accepts most major medical insurances. Westmoreland Rehabilitation is one of three facilities owned by Cambridge Health Care of Richmond. Others are located in Richmond and in Alexandria in Northern Virginia. The facility’s goal is rehabilitation and recovery. And, according to patients, they have a first-rate program aimed at
The Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at 2400 McKinney Blvd. in Colonial Beach has a new, well-regarded administrator who begins work this week. getting patients back home. Westmoreland Rehabilitation has been serving the citizens of Westmoreland and King George Counties for more than 20 years. It was operated by Mary Washington Healthcare (formerly Medicorp) of Fredericksburg for many years before being acquired by Cambridge Healthcare. Its Colonial Beach location is an easy drive from Dahlgren, King George or Montross. The Colonial Beach facility is equipped with
a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, a newly renovated dining room, a new spa and a resident activities room, in addition to its many other helpful features. Westmoreland Rehabilitation and Healthcare is located at 2400 McKinney Blvd. in Colonial Beach. The phone number is (804) 2242222, and additional information can be obtained online at info@westmorelandrehab.com. —Richard Leggitt
The owner of this “house” does not know its age or origin. He purchased it at a recent estate sale for $50. An old note inside indicated that it was made from a mailbox, but unfortunately, the note was not dated. The interior, which is not Henry Lane divided into rooms, is Hull not painted, and appears to be pine. The entire front is a door, which hinges on the left. He asks if the house is considered a “primitive?” The definition of “primitive” varies greatly. Normally, it refers to an object or painting done by an unschooled artisan, an item that is at least 100 years old. Accepting that meaning, this piece probably is not primitive. If we consider it to have been handmade, and produced as a one-of-a-kind object, we loosely could term it a “modern primitive”, as it does not appear to have been made over a century ago. Regardless of the age, it was a successful purchase for $50. The workmanship is quite good, and the painting is well executed. In shops that specialize in this type of more modern artwork, it would be priced several times that amount.
I suggest looking intently for a signature. I should think that the person who made it might have left a signature somewhere. I am interested as to how in its former life it could have been a mailbox, as it seems too large and bulky for such a purpose. Unfortunately, it remains a mystery, and probably will unless a maker or date can be found. The purpose is also in question. With an undivided interior, it is not a dollhouse, indicating it possibly served for a type of storage. Should it prove to be an older piece that has been repainted, the value could increase significantly. Henry Lane Hull and his wife, Lisa, operate Commonwealth Antiques and Appraisals, Inc. at 5150 Jessie duPont Hwy. in Wicomico Church, VA. Write to P.O. Box 35, Wicomico Church, VA 22579 or e-mail questions to henrylanehull@ commonwealthantiques.com. Happy Antiquing!
Ferris Portner, a runner with a zest for physical fitness Leonard Banks
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Running has always given Ferris Portner the freedom of expression. Whether it was running marathons or local 5K races, the 85-year old King George resident has never allowed age to get in the way of his passion. Along with being one of the most recognizable faces in Fredericksburg area 5k competitive running, Portner has also competed in endurance racing for nearly 60 years. The inspiration for running is a combination of physical fitness and having the unique distinction of being the oldest runner in the 60 and older class. “Running is fun for me, because I am doing something good for myself,” Portner said. “While I never win anything, it’s fun for me.” Long after his quarter mile track & field days in college, he rediscovered running. While working at NSWC Indian Head, as the director of quality control, Portner and a fellow engineer, Ron Elliot, spent their lunch breaks running up and down the highway. Later, after hearing about running meets in Raleigh, NC, Portner became hooked on the fitness bug. People from across the country traveled to compete in the Raleigh track & field meet. However, the event that captured Portner’s interest was the marathon, which took place on the final day. Portner, with the support of his wife Maxine, competed and finished the race. “Once you start doing something, you want to keep it up,” Portner said. Later, Portner and Elliot competed in the John F. Kennedy 50-miler run in the mountains near Hagerstown, Md. Runners were given a 10-hour limit to finish the race. While Portner managed to finish in the allotted time, the race did take a physical toll on him. “The run nearly killed me, but I did finish,” Portner said. “I remember when I was coming in during the latter part of the race, I could see guys picking up signs on the road,
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When it comes to local 5K competitions, Ferris Portner thrives on being the oldest runner amongst a crowd of competitors. where the course was marked. I remember feeling like a miserable soul, and telling myself that I would not do anymore marathons.” Nowadays, he runs an average of 30-40 5k races a year. During his latest race, the Civitans 5K, he finished third in the 60 and over age group with a time of 13.12. “Nowadays I go to these small, local meets, where I walk 80% of the distance,” Portner said. “When my legs give out, I settle down and walk. I also jog in between the segments of
walking.” Ten years ago, he was told he had a heart condition, but that only made him more determined to run. “Since the time of my heart ailment, I can’t get my wind back to run long distances,” Portner exclaimed. After participating in the King George Sheriff ’s Department Olympic Torch run he refused a ride back to his car. “Thanks, but no thanks, I like to finish everything I start; I am hardheaded like that, you know,” Portner said with a slight grin.
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