Camp Dreamcatcher seeking volunteers

Weeklong program for HIV/AIDS-impacted youth begins Sunday Founded in 1996, Camp Dreamcatcher serves HIV/AIDS-impacted youth, providing innovative leadership programs for participants.  Now the Kennett Square-based nonprofit is seeking volunteers to help during registration on Sunday or during recreational programming throughout the camp week. The 2013 camp will be held Aug. 18-24 at Camp Saginaw...

Smith named Gatorade Pa. Cross Country runner of the year

Unionville High School junior cross country star Courtney Smith was named Gatorade’s 2012 cross country runner of the year for Pennsylvania, Thursday. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville star cross country runner Courtney Smith was named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, the company announced Thursday. This is Gatorade’s 28th year of honoring the nation’s...

Sports drinks hide an acidic secret

Gatorade could be causing tooth damage By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com There has been a lot of research lately into the effects of sports drinks on our teeth. A recent study by the Academy of General Dentistry reported that tooth damage caused by sports drinks is 3-11 times greater than that caused by a carbonated (non-diet) cola beverage.   As I was reading this...