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Raising Connections

Critters, Companions, Commerce, & Agriculture: Casual yet intelligent conversation connecting topics for Rural, Suburban and Urban listeners.

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20:51

Summer Activities at Carroll County Recreation and...

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2025/05/26

What are you doing this summer? Do you need something to keep the kids active and entertained? Check out this episode of Raising Connections as Rachann talks with Bob Hicks, Director of the Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks, about all the fun, local programs offered at over 30 county parks this summer! www.raisingconnections.com

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31:59

Carroll Singers Community Chorus 05-19-2025

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2025/05/19

On this episode of Raising Connections, Rachann has a very interesting chat with Julie Richard, retired Carroll County Public School choral music teacher and artistic director of Carroll Singers, an adult choral group dedicated to supporting the performance of choral music in Carroll County. Carroll Singers presents “Sun, Moon, and Stars” on Monday & Tuesday, June 9 & 10 at 7:30 at Westminster High School. These concerts are made possible by a grant from the Maryland State Arts ...

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Spotted Lanternflies with Kevin Atticks 05-12-2025

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2025/05/13

In this rebroadcast from May 2023, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks joins Rachann to talk about the Spotted Lanternflies, an invasive species that, although it's not harmful to humans directly, drains the sap from grapevines and certain fruit trees causing yields to suffer. Learn what we can do to help stop them. www.raisingconnections.com

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23:06

Author Valerie Ormond 05-05-2025

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2025/05/05

Rachann talks with Valerie Ormond, retired Naval intelligence officer and award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction books. www.raisingconnections.com

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31:24

MREC with Bill McKenna and Amy Guilford 04-28-25

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2025/04/28

Does it really matter if couples get and stay married? Research has shown that marriage can lead to better lives for children, more financial stability, and stronger communities. Rachann talks with Bill McKenna, a long time Carroll County teacher and coach, and his daughter Amy Guilford, about the Marriage and Relationship Education Center. They teach relationship classes to married couples, those about to be married, and to students in Carroll County Public Schools. www.raisingconnecti...

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22:58

Buckwild Truck and Tractor Pull 04-23-2025

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2025/04/23

Rachann talks with Bill Stem, President of the Carroll County Ag Center, about the Buckwild Truck and Tractor Classic happening this weekend, April 25th and 26th at the Ag Center in Westminster, Maryland. Gates open Friday at 4 pm. Admission is $15 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids 8 and under admitted free! www.raisingconnections.com

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28:37

DC EMS Sharon Moulton and Brew, her Crisis...

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2025/04/21

Rachann's guests on this episode are Sharon Moulton, an EMS and Crisis Intervention Canine Handler for Washington DC, and her dog Brew. They discuss the dog's role in disaster relief and peer comfort and support. www.raisingconnections.com

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31:54

Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary 04-14-2025

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2025/04/07

Rchann talks with Colleen "Frisky" Layton about her work at Frisky's Wildlife and Primate Sanctuary in Woodstock, Maryland. For 50 years, she has been rehabilitating sick and injured wildlife and returning them to the wild. Colleen is a licensed Master Wildlife Rehabilitator and Federal Permit holder. Frisky's is inspected by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Fish and Wildlife Department, which ensures that the facilities are clean and well maintained an...

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31:22

Maryland Horse Industry Board 04-07-2025

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2025/04/07

Rachann talks with Anne Litz, the new Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Anne, a true "horse girl", tells us how to make a career out of your passion! www.raisingconnections.com

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24:50

The Importance of Honeybees with Garrett Slater...

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2025/03/31

Garrett Slater, PHD, is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University, working with the extension office to educate students about honeybees and their importance to pollenation and agriculture. www.raisingconnections.com

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28:54

Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel Celebrates 20 Years!...

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2025/03/24

The tables are turned this week as Robin Temple and Michelle Henderson interview Rachann about the 20th anniversary of the opening of Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel. They talk about the history of the property and all the growth that the kennel has experienced since 2005 www.raisingconnections.com

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27:00

Circle D Farm and Camp 03-20-2025

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2025/03/20

Rachann talks with Kate Dowd of Circle D Farm and Camp in Woodbine, Maryland. Originally a family-owned dairy farm, it now houses a tennis facility, a wedding venue, a catering facility, and a summer day camp for children. For information, visit circledfarm.com. www.raisingconnections.com

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24:54

FFA with Joe Linthincum 03-06-2025

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2025/03/05

Carroll County born and bred Joe Linthicum spent 42 years teaching Agriculture at Francis Scott Key High School in Union Bridge, Maryland. He also coached girl's softball and was the FFA advisor for most of those years. Since he retired from teaching a couple of years ago, he is still very active in the FFA Alumni and sits on several ag boards in the state. www.raisingconnections.com

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26:57

Emergency Recovery and Trail Maintenance in Wildland...

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2025/02/27

Crystal Pickett of the Maryland Horse Council and Carey MacIntosh of the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company join Rachann to discuss Maryland Senate Bill 968. The bill was introduced in Howard County to allow groups that use the Wildlands portion of the Patuxent Park to use mechanized or motorized equipment to maintain the trails so that emergency crews can get in and out quickly. www.raisingconnections.com

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24:43

Commander Speaks by Jody Jaffe 02-23-25

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2025/02/27

Rachann talks with Jody Jaffe, author of several mystery novels, the latest of which is titled "Commander Speaks". The new book is about an imported German horse that communicates with a horse communicator about things that he sees going on in the barn, some very sinister! www.raisingconnections.com

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23:26

Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank 02-16-2025

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2025/02/17

Rachann talks with Jocelyn Pratt, director of the Blue Ridge Blood Bank, based in Purcellville, Virginia. The blood bank supplies canine blood to veterinary hospitals all over the United States. They are looking for blood donors in Maryland to keep up with the constant need. www.raisingconnections.com

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21:16

Women in Agriculture 02-09-2025

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2025/02/10

University of Maryland College of Agriculture Faculty Member Shannon Dill, Extension County Ag Agent on the Eastern Shore based in Talbot County, talks with Rachann about Extension Agents and what they do as connectors between farmers and the University. www.raisingconnections.com

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26:53

Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum 02-02-2025

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2025/02/03

Delve into the history of Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum in Frederick, Maryland. Rachann talks with museum manager Amanda Venable about the 40-acre property that was once the retirement home of Governor Thomas Johnson. It is now a hands-on children's museum, a farm and transportation museum, and offers tours and summer programs. www.raisingconnections.com

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23:38

Four County Quilters Guild 01-26-2025

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2025/01/27

Rachann talks with Melinda Horner, a representative of the Four County Quilters Guild, which meets in Mount Airy, Maryland. The guild gets together and quilts, talks about quilting, and welcomes anyone whether they have been involved in quilting or not. They'll teach you how!www.raisingconnections.com

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23:38

Kingdom Horse Trailers 01-19-2025

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2025/01/20

Ken Moss, owner and operator of Kingdom Horse Trailers in Elkton, Maryland, talks with Rachann about his trailer business, how it got its start, and his response to the recent flooding in North Carolina. The need for basic supplies was so great, so Ken decided to load up a trailer with supplies donated by the generous folks of Harford and Cecil County and send them to Tryon, North Carolina to help those in need.www.raisingconnections.com

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