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ARTINSBURG — Changes and additions to the regional higher educational landscape are meant to better serve students and bring new academic options to the Eastern Panhandle — including being able to offer services that were not previously available in some communities. Morgan County is an example of meeting community needs, since local citizens as well as officials had often expressed a desire for local access to a higher education facility. Thanks to a cooperative effort, the Morgan County Center of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is now a reality. The Pines Opportunity Center, 109 War Memorial Drive, the site of the old War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, said BRCTC Vice President of Enrollment Leslie See. “We are excited to establish a residence in Morgan County. It’s important for many reasons, not the least of which is that county residents no longer have to commute since they now have higher education in their backyard,” See said. See credited the Morgan County Board of Education and County Commission for having been a part of this successful effort. “We all saw the need to improve Mor-
gan County graduation rates and we wanted to be a catalyst for that change,” she said. Students first attended classes in fall of 2012 and it is estimated that more than 100 individuals will be enrolled by the end of this year, See said. About 80 percent of the classes are “occupational in nature,” so that students can receive training for jobs that are in demand, she said. This spring an animal care nursing assistant program has been added to the center’s offering. It includes veterinary office procedures, medical terminology, animal restraint techniques, small animal care and animal nursing procedures.
The goal is to prepare students to work in veterinary hospitals, animal care and research facilities. “This venture into Morgan County is going very well and all of the feedback has been positive,” See said. Now located at its new campus just outside Martinsburg, BRCTC offers more than 40 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as workforce development training. University of Charleston President Edwin Welch said serving student needs — making sure degrees are offered in fields yielding good placement prospects as well as providing a professional academic experience — are a continuing institutional
priority. And since taking over from Mountain State University, UC is “placing a big emphasis on Martinsburg — our programs, people and students there,” Welch said. Welch said the school has leased the strip mall space from Mountain State and hired three full-time employees to help develop programs. Regional President Dr. Jerry Forster has direct oversight of the Martinsburg campus, he said. UC officials are also in conversation with other area educational facilities, businesses and organizations to identify potential cooperative ventures, Welch said. “We are also seriously studying the potential to bring back nursing,” he said. Shepherd University’s Martinsburg Center is also new to Berkeley County and expected to begin offering classes in the fall semester. The new center, located in the Berkeley Commons building at 261 Aikens Center just off Edwin Miller Boulevard, is designed to serve adult learners who are also busy with career and family responsibilities, according to university officials. It will offer courses in education and the Regents Bachelor of Arts, which offers credit for experience. Master’s degree programs will include courses in business, health care and public administration. Earlier this year, James W. Klein was hired as director for the new graduate studies center.
Growth Returns
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BY SAMANTHA CRONK MARTINSBURG — After struggling through a slow economy and a decline in assessed housing values, local assessors say the Eastern Panhandle’s housing market is slowly reviving. “Looking at (housing) sales and values, it really looks like things have leveled off. I don’t see as many foreclosures now. There are still some, but not as many that we saw two or three years ago,” said Angela Banks, Jefferson County assessor. According to the West Virginia Legislature’s costof-housing index, Berkeley, Morgan and Jefferson counties are among the top five counties in the state with the highest average housing costs for the 2011 and 2012 tax years. The average cost of a home in Jefferson County is $214,784-$229,261; in Morgan County the average home cost ranges from $196,724-$197,164; and in Berkeley County the average cost is $174,001$187,590. The average housing costs for all three counties are well above the statewide average, which is $111,977$113,684. The majority of new homes being built in the Eastern Panhandle are designed for the under $250,000 market, said David Hartley, executive officer for the
Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association. “Berkeley County is leading the way (in growth). We’ve seen the pace of construction improve from a year ago and pick up in the last quarter particularly,” Hartley said. Although homes’ assessed value in Jefferson County dropped by less than 1 percent, Banks said the housing market in Jefferson County is stable. In Berkeley County, Assessor Larry Hess said that the most recent data show values are stable, reversing the downward trend of the last four years. “A lot of indicators have showed us that the market has turned. I wouldn’t say we’re on an upswing, but I would say that the market has leveled off. It’s definitely stable,” Hess said. Indicators include the average sale price, the number of days a house is listed and closely aligning the price the house is sold at with the listed price of the house. According to Hartley, the indicators the EPHBA is seeing hints at a sustained trend of growth. Both counties and residents benefit from the approved assessments. During the counties’ budget process, the levy rates are determined by the appraised values. “That’s what sets up the tax base in the county. If the assessments are down, then just to maintain where the council is with their budget, they have to increase the tax rates in order to maintain a level playing field,” Hess said.
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Big or small, Edwards Auction will sell it all
Guy’s Buick treats customers like family
RANSON — Customers matter at Guy’s Buick GMC Truck, a familyowned business that offers a no-pressure environment, a reputation for honesty, great automotive products and an outstanding service department. Although the dealership has been in business for 46 years, those core values are still important today, said Gary Chicchirichi, who takes pride in running the car business his father, Guy, started in 1967. “It is a family business and we are also used to dealing with families who’ve purchased their vehicles from us over the years. First it was the parents, then their children and now I have actually had some grandchildren come in to us. That gives you a great feeling,” Chicchirichi said. His own family is also well represented at the business since his son also works at the dealership and his father also still comes into the office too. Nevertheless, some things have changed over the years.
Newer vehicles tend to be more complicated and need to be serviced by someone with the training that’s necessary to do the job, Chicchirichi said. “It really is important to have this work done right, otherwise you can go wrong pretty quickly with the new cars,” he said. Scheduling a service appointment or ordering a part is no problem, Chicchirichi said. “Our service technicians are professionally trained to take care of our customers vehicles and that makes a difference,” he said. Located at 1316 N. Mildred St., the dealership is easily accessible from Route 9 and customers have routinely come from Jefferson and Berkeley counties, Chicchirichi said. “We’re easy to find whether folks are coming locally from Charles Town, Martinsburg or even farther away,” he said. In addition to new vehicles, the dealership also has certified pre-owned cars, trucks and SUVs, Chicchirichi
said. Financing is also available. Vistiors are welcome to browse the lot or step into the showroom and chat about their automotive needs, he said. “It’s true that our business was established on a handshake promise from General Motors and we have continued to depend on our reputation for quality service for our customers — during and after their purchase,” Chicchirichi said. “That handshake set the tone for the way we still conduct business,” he said. For additional information, call the sales office at 877-733-1149 or service at 877-275-1768. Visit the company’s website at www.guysbuickgmc.com. Sales hours are Monday through Thursday (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Friday (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and Saturday (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Service department hours are Monday through Friday (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and parts hours are Monday through Friday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The dealership is closed on Sundays.
HEDGESVILLE — Big or small, Edwards Auction Service will sell it all. Founded in 1962 by Jim Edwards, the family-owned auction service located in Hedgesville is an all-purpose auction service able to handle anyone’s auction needs. Robert G. “Duke” Edwards, son of Jim Edwards, recently took over the business which he now runs with his wife, Mary Anne. “Mostly we handle any type of auction. We do estate auctions, real estate, farm and livestock, antiques, household, firearms and charity auctions,” Mary Anne said. She said the business works to help customers get the most out of their goods. Fair-minded, the business doesn’t charge a buyer’s premium. Sellers are only responsible for the payment of a commission, adverMary Anne tising and labor. Edwards is not an Edwards auction house, but rather travels to the seller’s location to perform the auction. The business is able to host auctions both locally and out of town. It is licensed in Virginia and can also provide auction services in Maryland. The farthest the business has been asked to travel is to Florida. Business representatives will meet with sellers, take inventory and prepare for auction day. Preparations include promoting customers’ auctions locally through advertising, as well as promoting auctions to out-of-town buyers through its website (www.dukesauctions.net) and its listing on auctionzip.com. Additionally, a full staff is provided the day of the auction to set up and run the event on location. “We’re there to work for them, to get the most out of their goods. We try to get the most for their money,” Mary Anne said. “We pretty much handle everything. We have guys that work for us. ... They can box the items up. If there’s a whole house full of items, they can get everything out that morning and then hold the items up for the crowds to see,” she said. Auctions typically garner rather large crowds, Mary Anne said. An average auction can see a crowd of at least a few hundred people, she said. “I think that we are fair and honest and trustworthy. That is our biggest thing,” Mary Anne said.
“We’re there to work for them, to get the most out of their goods. We try to get the most for their money.”
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HEDGESVILLE — Manor Concrete Enterprises LLC’s pink mixer truck is named Hope, because it is a symbol of personal courage and a reflection of hope, Diana Manor, president of the company, said in a recent interview. As the pink truck makes deliveries throughout the four-state region and appears at events like the recent Home Show, Paint the Town Purple in Martinsburg and Relay for Life, it sends a message of hope. “It generates awareness of the cause,” she said. “The truck is used to raise awareness of breast cancer and also to deliver concrete to job sites.” It is a working truck — it is not simply for show — exactly like Diana Manor. She is the owner and operator of Manor Concrete, running every aspect of the business. Manor Concrete probably is one of very few woman-owned concrete businesses anywhere. And she is a 13-year survivor of cancer, dedicating much of her free time volunteering with the local chapter of the American Cancer Society and is a dedicated 4-H leader for Wetumpka 4-H Club. “Manor Concrete has been serving customers in the quad-state for more than 37 years,” she said. It has weathered several economic storms during that time, William “Tink” Manor, said during a recent interview. “We’ve seen four or five recessions, none this bad, but it’s been our loyal customers who have carried us through,” he said. “We want to thank our loyal customers who have supported us through these economic hard times and CNB Bank for being our financial supporter.” “We strive to satisfy our customers because they put us here, they keep us here and they have allowed us to advance, to grow,” he added. With the financial backing of CNB Bank, Manor Concrete recently acquired the assets of Potomac Construction Industries Inc., he said. PCI ceased operations in June 2011 after going bankrupt. Two of its properties were auctioned at the end of February. Manor Concrete was the lone bidder for PCI’s concrete batch plant on Kelly Island Road. “We now have two state-certified plants and 22 state-certified mixes,” Tink Manor said. The company’s home site is at
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Diana Manor, owner/operator of Manor Concrete, with the company’s pink mixer truck. The pink color scheme and pink ribbon are to heighten awareness of cancer. Manor is a 13-year cancer survivor.
“We support the community, because the community supports us. We wouldn’t be here without the community.”
Tink Manor Manor Concrete 2630 Little Georgetown Road, Hedgesville. He also recently received the West Virginia Division of Highways Portland Cement Concrete Technician certification. Manor Concrete also is LEED certified. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifications are issued by the U.S. Green Building Council to encourage environmental sustainability in
construction. Diana and Tink stay up to date on the latest technological and scientific developments in the concrete industry. The company has won The Journal’s Readers Choice Award for “Best Concrete Contractor” the past your years. Manor Concrete provides all kinds and types of concrete services, including industrial, commer-
cial and residential development as well as finishing work like decoratively stamped patios, driveways and walks. The company also delivers Ready Mix concrete to job sites; pumps concrete; rents all concreterelated equipment, including power buggies, bobcats and excavators; sells decorative stone, sand, topsoil, fill dirt and shale products; dumptruck and earth
moving services; installs slabs and acid-stained slabs. Manor Concrete operates 13 trucks and with spring finally here, the company is ramping up for a busy season. Tink said the economy does seem to be turning around. The company has goals outlined for the future. Having its testing laboratory certified so it can perform tests for other companies. “And our goal is to have satisfied customers,” he said. “We support the community, because the community supports us. We wouldn’t be here without the community.” For more information, call 304274-0100, email manorconcrete@comcast.net or go to www.manorconcretewv.com.
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Community Roots
Carla Kitchen, owner of Kitchen’s Orchard and Farm, and Casey Spath, farm market employee, display some of the products made from the farm’s fruits and vegetables and sold at the farm market.
Kitchen’s Orchard offers farm fresh fruits, vegetables straight from the farm
FALLING WATERS — When the family business is about growing, the staff at Kitchen’s Orchard know that a successful business is not just about selling to the community, but growing as part of the community. Kitchen’s Orchard is a family-run farm and orchard that has been part of Berkeley County for 55 years, offering community members fresh, locally-grown produce. Located at 1025 Kitchen Orchard Road in Falling Waters, the farm market offers residents fruits and vegetables straight from the farm, as well as canned goods, jams and all-natural beef — a best-selling item, said owner Carla Kitchen. Since taking over operations in 1987, Kitchen continually worked to expand the farm market from its original location in her parents’ two-door garage. In 2004, the farm market moved to a small building, but outgrew that location within four years. Kitchen’s Orchard moved to its current, larger, facility in 2009. “We want to provide the community with fresh fruit and great vegetables. We have between 65 and 70 different kinds of produce,” Kitchen said. Kitchen ensures that any product coming from her farm is grown or raised in accordance to the best farming practices, as recognized in 2008 when Kitchen became the first woman to receive the West Virginia Conservation Farm of the Year award. In an effort to provide residents with more produce for longer, Kitchen’s Orchard is in the final stages of constructing a high tunnel, an unheated greenhouse that allows farmers to begin the growing season early and extend it. Further expansions to the farm market include open-
ing a commercial kitchen so shoppers can enjoy product sampling while browsing. In addition to feeding the community, the business is working to become an integral part of the community. Kitchen, a Berkeley County native, believes in giving back to the community that has supported her. Kitchen regularly donates products to Berkeley County Schools athletics programs and area churches for food baskets. Kitchen’s Orchard hosts multiple community activities throughout the year such as an annual yard sale, a corn maze in the fall and hayrides.
Homewood offers worry-free lifestyle for elder community
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Ready to give up your snow shovel and lawnmower, but not your active lifestyle? Residents of Homewood at Williamsport, a retirement community for those 55 and older, enjoy maintenance-free living and a variety of amenities and activities. “It’s kind of a like a land cruise,” said Sheri Siner, director of sales and marketing. Independent residents at Homewood at Williamsport can choose from an array of activity and entertainment options, including swimming, dancing, and other social, recreational and cultural events. The fitness program offers access to a well-equipped fitness center, and a wide selection of classes from aqua aerobics to strength training and yoga. For residents who prefer a more organic approach to fitness, there is a nature walking trail. The newly remodeled community center is home to a hair care salon, chapel, computer center, library, and a full-service branch of Columbia Bank. There are many ways to get together as a group, Siner said, such as joining one of the many clubs or meeting friends for a meal in the restaurant-style dining room. Some residents also remain involved in their own outside community activities. That is part of the attraction of Homewood at Williamsport, Siner said. Residents can continue to enjoy their families, friends, work, church and activities as always, while freeing themselves from the worries of home repair or maintenance. “It’s independence plus,” Siner said. “It takes a smart, educated planner to realize the value. You make the decision about where to spend these precious years. Don’t wait too late and let someone else make that choice for you.” A lot of the residents have experienced taking care of aging relatives, and they don’t wish to put that on their children, Siner said.
“It’s kind of a like a land cruise.”
Sheri Siner director of sales and marketing Homewood at Williamsport
Living at Homewood at Williamsport gives residents priority access to a continuum of care options — independent living; assisted living; skilled care; living with Alzheimer’s or other memory impairments; and hospice care. One of the biggest draws of Homewood at Williamsport is “location, location, location,” Siner said. “We’re close to big things, but we’re in a smaller place without congestion,” she said. “And it’s easy for family to get to.” The 28-acre campus is located on the edge of Hagerstown, Md., minutes from the I-81/I-70 interchange; shopping and dining centers; and entertainment venues. Independent living residents can choose from cottage homes or apartments, both with a variety of floor plans and sizes. The units are available on a “lease for life” basis, either as rentals or through an entrance fee option. “There’s no buying,” Siner said. “It’s month to month.” Homewood Retirement Centers celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2012. Homewood at Williamsport is the original Homewood community, started with a $100,000 bequest. Homewood Retirement Centers now include adult communities in Frederick, Md.; Everett, Pa.; Hanover, Pa.; Martinsburg, Pa. To request a tour of the Homewood at Williamsport campus, call 301-582-1750. Check out the website at www.homewood.com.
The next step, Kitchen said, is to expand the farm market’s services and programs as a way to offer more to residents and families. “We’re looking to expand and provide entertainment for kids when they’re here. With activities, parents can spend an hour or two while the kids are busy,” said Robert Boarman, general manager. Kitchen’s Orchard is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. More information can be found by contacting Kitchen’s Orchard at 304-2741994 or on the farm market’s Facebook page.
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“Our philosophy here is you treat this person as if it is your own loved one.”
Hardwired for the
Robert, Bob, Brandon, Donna and Jordan Fields stand in front of Brown Funeral Home on West King Street in Martinsburg.
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ARTINSBURG — Enjoying a reputation of caring and compassionate service for the community for more than a century, Brown Funeral Home continues to remain committed to helping families in their greatest time of need and is now hardwired both literally and figuratively for the future. First established in 1885, Brown Funeral Home is a family-owned, full-service funeral home with three different locations. Located at 327 W. King St. in Martinsburg, Brown Funeral Home also owns and operates both the Brown Funeral Home South Berkeley Chapel in Inwood and the Brown Funeral Home Jefferson Chapel in Ranson. Permits are also in place for the future construction of the Brown Funeral Home North Berkeley Chapel, which will be located in Spring Mills. “There’s plenty of change coming along, and you have to adapt. That’s the whole key,” said Brown Funeral Home Certified Preplanning Consultant Steve Hedges. One part of adapting to the future is the funeral home’s plans to roll out a new webcasting feature in the next few weeks that will allow family members to watch a secure webcast of their loved one’s funeral wherever they may be. The funeral home switched website hosting services last year and launched an updated website in October 2012. Brown Funeral Home President Robert “Bob” C. Fields also recently upgraded the funeral home’s online infrastructure to allow the new webcasting service, which is free to families. Fields said the webcasting service is planned to be available within the next few weeks. The webcasting service comes as an addition to video tributes, pictorial slideshows and DVDs that the funeral is able to produce for families at no charge. The funeral home has been working to make sure the webcasting service is fine-tuned before launching the new option for families. As part of its vision for the future, Brown Funeral Home will also continue with its plans to build the North Berkeley Chapel, a new funeral chapel with an
“We do whatever the family wants. We’re able to do that, and we can make all the decisions right here with the family.”
Robert C. Fields Brown Funeral Home
on-site crematory and family resource center. The new facility will be located on 54 acres of land. At its core, Brown Funeral Home has built its trustworthy reputation on its commitment to treating families with compassion, dignity and respect in their time of need for generations. Its full-time staff of licensed funeral directors, embalmers and pre-arrangement consultants is dedicated to providing caring and compassionate service to the families it serves. “Our philosophy here is you treat this person as if it is your own loved one,” Fields said. Fields has worked with the funeral home for the past 32 years. He became business partners with the late Charles Brown, who passed away last year. Brown’s grandfather founded Brown Funeral Home. Today, the funeral home remains a family-run business. Fields’ three sons and wife are all a part of the Brown Funeral Home family of employees. The funeral home offers a wide array of services from basic cremation all the way up to traditional funeral services. The funeral home even offers shipping services, ensuring deceased loved ones can be transported wherever surviving family wish they be laid to rest both nationally and internationally. “What we’re considered is a full-service funeral home, and that means that we can cover every aspect of
funeral planning and funeral services virtually that there is,” said Hedges. “We pride ourselves on being able to offer families any aspect that’s required.” Brown Funeral Home offers also offers preplanning services and burial insurance. Preplanning services allow families to plan every detail of a funeral years in advance, as well as gives families the opportunity to pay for funeral services in advance. “There really isn’t anything that I can think of like this in life, where you can pay for something in advance and not have to pay anything else when you pass away 30 or 40 years from now,” said Hedges. Above all else, Brown Funeral Home is always open and willing to answer questions. Regular staff are present at the funeral home every day and night with additional staff on call 24 hours a day to ensure someone is always there to pick up the phone when someone calls the funeral home. Whether it’s questions about funeral arrangements or prearrangements, Brown Funeral Home can be contacted at 304-2638896 and they can be found online at www.brownfuneralhomeswv.com. “We do whatever the family wants. We’re able to do that, and we can make all the decisions right here with the family,” Fields said.
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Shepherd University looks to expand its educational opportunities into Martinsburg.
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BY MICHELLE HORST
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Shepherd University is looking forward to getting things under way at its new Martinsburg Center. Classes in various areas such as business and nursing will break into the scene at 261 Aikens Center, just off Edwin Miller Boulevard, beginning May 21. The university looks to serve an additional 500 students by 2021. According to the Berkeley County Development Authority, only 10 percent of the county’s workforce has a bachelor’s degree, while the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 Workforce Needs Report shows that 56 percent of the area’s employers require a bachelor’s degree as a condition of employment. Center director James Klein said the center is designed to focus on adult learners who are busy with work and families, and will have a variety of non-traditional scheduling opportunities for students. “As the Eastern Panhandle’s longtime public university, Shepherd is well positioned to address the business community’s need for employees with bachelor’s and master’s degrees,” said President Suzanne Shipley. Klein said the center plans to be fully operational by June 17, while limited classes are to begin earlier in May. He also said the Eastern Pan-
“As the Eastern Panhandle’s longtime public university, Shepherd is well positioned to address the business community’s need for employees with bachelor’s and master’s degrees.”
Suzanne Shipley Shepherd University president handle is a critical part of the state’s economic vitality, and by offering additional educational opportunities, Shepherd hopes to stimulate that growth and development. “The biggest thing we have to offer is that we have executivestyle learning opportunities that take place during non-traditional times,” Klein said. “For example, if an RN at a local hospital wants to work on their B.S. in nursing, they can now have an opportunity to balance life and work with their education.” Klein went on to say this goes the same for other professionals looking to earn as a master’s degree, as Shepherd has made this opportunity portable by
HEDGESVILLE — Distinctive Touch Interiors offers a wide range of work, from new construction to remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms, or whole homes and commercial spaces. According to Renee Ayala Jones — the only designer in the Eastern Panhandle with Designer Society of America, Design Association of North America, and Windows Fashion Certification Program affiliations and degrees — the business works with any project, large or small. “Basically, we are from the conception of an idea to its completion — and everything in between — that pertains to any project,” Jones said. “Some of our jobs are as small as one window treatment or as large as building a new home to completely remodeling a commercial business’s interior spaces.” Jones said she became interested in design after a fire destroyed her 100year-old home in Baltimore, leaving her and her husband to restore it. The couple later moved to the Denver metro area, where Renee Alaya Jones Jones began taking design Designer classes at Arapahoe Community College and opened her first studio in 1994. Jones and her husband moved back to the area 13 years ago, settling in the Eastern Panhandle, to be closer to family. Jones said she believes she has found her “passion and calling” in life through her work in design. She attends conferences and seminars yearly to further her education and knowledge of the field, helping her customers get the best possible outcome for their space. “People find it hard to visualize how something will look in the end,” she said. “They usually know what they like but don’t know how to achieve it. That’s the fun part, helping them to obtain their dreams and bring those dreams to fruition.” In addition to design, Distinctive Touch Interiors provides services including electric, plumbing, HVAC, flooring, furnishings, upholstery, custom window treatments and accessories. The newest division of the firm, Jones said, is called “Aging in Place Design & Universal Design,” and it is aimed to help the aging population stay independent as long as possible. Jones said Distinctive Touch Interiors can do that through widening doorways to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs, building ramps for easier accessibility, changing elevations of counter tops and appliances to make it easier to maneuver around the bathroom, and many other ways. “We are fortunate to live at a time where many products are available to the handicap and aging population which enable them to have a rich, full life while staying in their own homes and maintaining their independence,” she said. Jones said she is often asked to explain what separates her, a designer, from a decorator. She said the difference is vast. Designers, she said, hold accreditations; can develop and design conceptions from groundbreaking through completion; and are knowledgeable about electric, plumbing and building codes in both the residential and commercial worlds; as well as being equipped to decorate spaces and remodel existing spaces. “A decorator is able to decorate spaces,” she said. Jones has had designs and articles published in several newspapers and magazines, has instructed design and decorating classes and presentations, and has been voted “Best of the Best” Interior Decorator/Designer in The Journal’s Reader’s Choice awards each of the past three years. For more information about Distinctive Touch Interiors, visit www.dtinteriors.com, email renee@dtinteriors.net or call 304-754-9525.
moving access to the university to the Eastern Panhandle near Interstate 81. “Our new Martinsburg Center will effectively serve the area’s non-traditional students. The center will deliver Shepherd’s outstanding academic instruction to the region while offering a convenient location, flexible hours, and affordable price,” Shipley said. Final approval of majors and class listings will be presented after word from the Higher Learning Commission is received. For more information on Shepherd University’s Martinsburg Center, visit www.shepherd.edu/martinsburg.
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INWOOD — Kristi Johnson knows what it’s like to be busy. Not only is she a wife and mother of three children, but she also is a co-owner and technician at Personal Reflection Day Spa — Inwood’s only spa and advance cellulite center. In its seventh year, Johnson said it was a great decision to move the spa to its Hovatter Drive location two years ago. The new space has allowed Johnson to expand the
already large variety of services to clients. From hot stone massages to manicures to spray tans, clients can find a host of ways to relax and rejuvenate. Services are offered at affordable rates, Johnson said, which allows everyday people to take advantage of the stress-relieving environment. “We try to keep (prices) a little lower than what the market is around here,” Johnson said. “The average working person can come in and relax and not be broke when they leave here.” The spa not only has affordable rates, but also provides clients with a number of specials. Customers can receive
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Economic Development Director Bill Clark encourages businesses look at The Pines Opportunity Center, just a couple minutes from downtown Berkeley Springs.
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BY TRICIA LYNN STRADER BERKELEY SPRINGS — Morgan County, W.Va., has a lot to offer industry and businesses of all types. Just a 90-minute drive from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Morgan County sits amid picturesque hills in the state’s Eastern Panhandle, between Interstates 70, 81 and 68. Two-thirds of America’s retail customers and industrial suppliers are located within 500 miles of Morgan County. Morgan County offers great location and a skilled work force of hard-working West Virginians. First Energy offers power at comparatively low rates. Frontier has provided a state-of-the-art communications infrastructure, of particular value for back-office operations. The Morgan County Business Park has sites waiting along U.S. 522. West Virginia provides a superior package of financial incentives and worker training programs. Morgan County combines small town sensibilities with big city opportunities. Economic Development Director Bill Clark said Morgan County should not be overlooked. He encourages businesses look at The Pines Opportunity Center, just a couple minutes from downtown Berkeley Springs, a centuries-old spa town. The Pines was the War Memorial Hospital complex with one main building and other medical office buildings, before the hospital relocated to a new facility. It was renamed The Pines Opportunity Center after its original name as a rehabilitation hospital for children with polio in the early 20th century. “The Pines is starting a new life as a college campus and place for business,” Clark said. One charming older building is a medical office, with Pediatric & Family Physicians on the second floor. The first floor has space for rotating physicians who wish to offer medical services to the county a few days a week or month. “We’re looking for more medical services to share the space,” Clark said. “We are looking for allied services like chiropractors and med-
ical services that are currently not offered here. They may only need office space for a day or two a week, and we can help.” The main building includes the new Morgan County campus of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. A local radio station has also located there. There’s space available for other tenants. “There is 25,000 square feet that can be used as office space, a medical lab, light manufacturing, or a number of potential mixed uses,” Clark said. Morgan County EDA has launched the Cool & Quirky business campaign. The county has many distinct businesses. One is Washington Homeopathic Products, which moved from Bethesda to Berkeley Springs. It was the 2009 state small business of the year. Owner Joe Lillard said it is a green-conscious area. Morgan County is a health-conscious, environmentally conscious community. Other businesses include industrial businesses, artists’ galleries, and entrepreneurs of varying types. “Our businesses are unique,” Clark said. “From Gat Caperton’s Gat Creek Furniture (formerly Tom Seely Furniture) or Grim Reapers, to Mock’s Greenhouse, Ridersville Cycle or Jules gifts which Jules Rone started when she was a teenager, we are proud of our businesses.” Clark encourages people to look at the EDA’s unusual website. “It’s not your normal website. And it has a lot of information,” he said. “Watch the eight videos. We help support developing businesses, and have new opportunities with The Pines Opportunity Center.” Morgan County has a long history. Its county seat is Berkeley Springs, known as Bath in the 18th century when colonials discovered its healing powers used by Native Americans for centuries. The spas enticed notables Lord Fairfax and George Washington. For more information, call Morgan County Economic Development Authority at 304-258-8546 or log on to www.morgancountyeda.com. Also contact Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce at www.morgancountychamber.com or 304-258-3738.
“We are looking for allied services like chiropractors and medical services that are currently not offered here. They may only need office space for a day or two a week, and we can help.”
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Enrollment at Hagerstown Community College continues to grow. HCC had the highest percentage increase in fall enrollment of Maryland’s 16 community colleges. HCC’s enrollment grew by 6.8 percent to a total of 5,034 credit students for the fall 2012 semester, when compared to the fall 2011 semester. Most of the other Maryland community colleges experienced enrollment decline for the same time period, with the statewide average at negative 2.5 percent. “This exciting news is confirmation that our efforts to make college more accessible and more convenient are paying off,” said HCC President Guy Altieri. “We recently developed evening course packages, have been continually adding more online courses and programs, and have been awarded two U.S. Department of Education TRiO grants that provide assistance to first-generation college students.” As student numbers have increased, HCC has been fortunate in its ability to keep pace with growing facility needs. In 2012, a new five-story Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Building opened, as well as the renovated and expanded Kepler Performing and Visual Arts Education Center. As the year came to a close, renovations on two other buildings were completed. The Behavioral Sciences and Humanities Building, and the Learning Support Center both opened in January 2013. The BSH Building is home to classrooms, faculty offices and the new Fletcher Faculty Development Center. The goal of the new Fletcher Center, made possible by a $385,000 grant from the Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation, is to provide resources that will strengthen the teaching skills of both full- and part-time faculty through professional development activities. For the first time, HCC has combined all the learning support centers and the Student Success Center into one central location — the Learning Support Center. The mission of the LSC is to help students become independent, resourceful learners, where students, learning support special-
“This exciting news is confirmation that our efforts to make college more accessible and more convenient are paying off.” Guy Altieri president, Hagerstown Community College
ists, and faculty work as a team to reach common academic goals. Tutoring in all academic areas is provided for individuals and small groups. HCC continues to develop its curriculum to support regional job demands. Within the STEM Building are sophisticated learning environments for emerging programs such as alternative energy technology, biotechnology, and cybersecurity. HCC is also completing construction on a new dental lab, with plans to begin a dental hygiene program within the next academic year. With more than 50 cybersecurity companies having recently relocated to Maryland, HCC is preparing students for this growing field. Training for cybersecurity is conducted in HCC’s new STEM Building, which includes a dual-purpose penetration testing lab. In this lab, students learn the art of “ethical hacking” as well as how to defend systems to prevent against attacks. Funding for this growing program is being supported by a $650,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. For more information, visit HCC’s website at www.hagerstowncc.edu.
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Meritus Health Wound Center in Hagerstown, Md. is bringing innovation in healing to patients as young as 3 years old. There are many reasons someone would find their way to the Wound Center — be it carbon monoxide poisoning, diabetic foot ulcers or surgical wounds that won’t heal. “If a patient had a Caesarean section, for example, and the incision won’t heal or breaks open, the patient can come to us for specialized treatment,” said Dr. Thomas Gilbert, medical director of the center. Dr. Gilbert recalled one very lucky 6year-old who was brought to the center after being attacked by a dog. Although many facilities do not perform hyperbaric treatment on someone so young, her surgeon contacted Dr. Gilbert to see if she was a candidate for the hyperbaric chamber treatment. Dr. Gilbert and the Wound Center
If a patient had a Caesarean section, for example, and the incision won’t heal or breaks open, the patient can come to us for specialized treatment.”
Dr. Thomas Gilbert Meritus Health Wound Center team help the young patient through the healing process even allowing her parents to accompany her in the chambers during her treatments. The beautiful young girl has made a full recovery and she is now a popular “face” of the Wound Center at Meritus Health. From issues with skin grafts to saving patients from amputations, the Meritus Health Wound Center brings top notch
healing to West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The center was recently accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society for its high standards of care. With four hyperbaric chambers and expert wound healing techniques Dr. Gilbert and his partners deal with painful situations in the most effective and healing way. In emergency situations such as carbon
monoxide poisoning or traumatic injuries, the Meritus Health Wound Center offers treatments, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “There’s not a whole lot that gets by us,” Gilbert said. One fundamental difference that sets the Meritus Health Wound Center apart from other similar centers is their ability to treat critical care patients — which means patients can come right into the center to be put in a hyperbaric chamber with the IVs, ventilators and other equipment intact. Another great convenience for patients is being able to receive prescribed IV antibiotics while being treated in the chamber. In addition to Dr. Gilbert, the Meritus Health Wound Center team has three physicians, two of which are board certified in hyperbaric medicine, a physician’s assistant and eight nurses who work collaboratively with each patient’s primary care physician to develop a personalized treatment plan. Wound Center physician certifications include emergency medicine, hyperbaric medicine, and internal medicine.
New location to open for infectious disease practice
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Germs — whether passed from person-to-person, an insect bite, or acquired by eating food — can cause disease. Two board certified infectious disease experts — Mohammed Ali, M.D., and Mohammed Bilgrami, M.D. — will open a full-service infectious disease clinic located at the Hager Park Professional Center in Hagerstown. The new office
will include the addition of Meritus Health’s Infusion Services and will open on April 8. Infectious disease specialists focus on all kinds of infections including those caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Patients seek the help of infectious disease experts for difficult to diagnose infections, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), bone and joint infections and
treatment of conditions such as HIV/AIDS, immune deficiencies, tuberculosis and fungal infections. Infectious diseases physicians also provide medical consultation to people who plan to travel to less developed nations. Treating infectious diseases often involve the administration of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals or antiparasites, which sometimes requires intravenous transmission. The co-location of
WillowWood Infectious Disease and Meritus Health’s Infusion Services give patients accessibility to IV treatment. “Because many infusions involve the use of antibiotics, it’s important for infectious disease physicians to understand the antibiotics being prescribed in the community,” said Mohammed Ali, MD, medical director of WillowWood Infectious Disease and Infusion Services. Doc-
tors Ali and Bilgrami have additional training in epidemiology — the study of disease outbreaks and how they are controlled. “We review patient cases and often recommend narrow spectrum antibiotics,” said Dr. Ali. Studies suggest that broad spectrum antibiotics may cause drug resistance. “When it comes to antibiotics, less is better. The more
you use, the more you lose.” Infusion Services, previously located in Meritus Medical Center, also provides patients with intravenous administration of medications for osteoporosis treatment, as well as hydration and blood transfusions products. Doctors Ali and Bilgrami are accepting new patients and can be reached at 301-714-4175.
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burg, Miller’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is a member of the Miller Auto Group of automobile dealerships and is a full-service dealer, featuring a wide selection of new and preowned certified vehicles, as well as trucks. “We’ve got a full service department. We can also service all makes and models. We have a new express bay, which is one of the
things that we are most proud about. We can do an oil change on the spot,” said general manager Art Holbrook. “You can drive in and get it done and get out.” Holbrook, who has been with the dealership for 26 years, said Miller’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram will also be holding a grand opening event April 12 and April 13 to cele-
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The dealership also offers a large selection of pre-owned vehicles and has four different locations with an expanded inventory of pre-owned vehicles it can pull from. A number of pre-owned vehicles also still have their original warranties left on them. The dealership has a staff about 30 friendly and experienced employees. “We have a modern show room with free WiFi. We also added the new children’s center both in service and sales,” Holbrook said. A number of little details and touches, such as fresh and daily-delivered Krumpe’s Do-Nuts, also makes the customer experience a unique one at the dealership. “The customer’s satisfaction is our reputation and our future. That’s kind of how we look at everything. For the drive-through service. like I said, we can service any make or model. We also have our factory-
trained technicians to do the factory work for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram,” Holbrook said. The dealership usually has an average of about 200 vehicles at any one time in its lot and, with its extended inventory, has about 300 to 400 used cars and preowned vehicles available for sale at any given time. It recently celebrated its 25th year as a dealer of Chrysler vehicles. The dealership’s sales department is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The service department is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. “The biggest thing is if you need information, if you need some help, that’s what we are here to do,” Holbrook said. For more information about Miller’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram visit DriveMiller.com.
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Panhandle Home Health: The care you need, with the comforts of home Do you find yourself being pulled in many directions as you juggle the needs of multiple family members? How much time, effort and energy have you spent looking for answers and assistance for a loved one who needs special care? The demands of caring for a family member who has an issue with memory, mobility or other health concerns can easily become overwhelming. If you or a family member has a medical condition that limits independence, give us a call at Panhandle Home Health. We offer a variety of resources to help clients remain independent and save in the comfort of their own homes. Panhandle Home Health has been serving residents of Berkeley, Morgan and Jefferson counties for the past 36 years and will celebrate its 37th anniversary April 1. “It’s our mission to provide the community with high quality home health services, and to link individuals with available resources,” Executive Director Lisa Bivens said. “If you need our services, you’ll know who to call.” Home health care is one way to ensure your loved one is getting the care they need. Registered professional nurses can perform skilled procedures, while observing and monitoring the patient for any changes in their condition. They also teach
family members and other caregivers basic techniques that will aid with the caregiving process. The presence of the home health aide provides a much-needed rest period for other care givers. Home health aides assist with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, light meal preparation and other daily activities. They can also provide assistance with exercise and mobility. Physical and occupational therapists can help rehabilitate and maximize the functional abilities of the patient. They can recommend special equipment and help rearrange the home to help the patient achieve more independence in their daily life. Medical social workers are available to provide counseling and to identify community resources, such as support groups and other agencies that provide assistance for specific medical needs. Social workers support the patient and their family in any way they can. Working with a home health agency is an effective way to help rehabilitate or recover in the comfort of home. In addition to improving the patient’s quality of life, home health care is also a cost-effective method of health care delivery, costing less than a stay at a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Home health care is also reimbursable by Medicare, Medicaid and many private insurance
companies. In 2012, more than 31,000 visits were made and approximately 1,300 patients were served by a skilled staff of about 70 individuals. The agency accepts referrals from all sources: physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and even from individual families. “People call us all the time, asking how to make a referral,” Bivens said. “We can certainly talk to the person or family member, and can assist
with calling a physician for a referral so that a nurse can visit the home to assess the patient’s needs.” Panhandle Home Health accepts patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Charity care services are covered through the United Way, private donations, grants and fundraisers. Their upcoming fundraiser, CHP’s Puttin’ for Panhandle Home Health, sponsored by CoxHollidaPrice
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BY RACHEL MOLENDA HAGERSTOWN—While walking into a lingerie and adult toy store might be intimidating to some, that feeling melts away as soon as one enters “The Locked Door” in Hagerstown, Md. What began in 1991 as a trendy clothing store, The Locked Door has become a lingerie and adult toy store mecca for the fourstate region. Paula Kennedy, owner of the store, said customers drive from as far away as Hardy County, W.Va., to check out what the store has to offer. With its friendly staff and fun, vibrant atmosphere, The Locked Door contradicts
the thought that an adult store must include viewing booths or, as some call, “peep shows.” This, The Locked Door has never had. The store presents and markets itself as an upscale lingerie boutique, adult gift and novelty store with a decent and pleasant atmosphere, Kennedy said. “We don’t have the stigma that is commonly attached to adult-type stores.” Kennedy states. “Upscale signifies what we are.” “This term also piques customers’ curiosity as to why we are different than the rest.” Kennedy said. Electric Pink and turquoise walls provide the brand new backdrop for their new bigger location. The store moved to this new
space in late February which is in Foxshire Plaza, only 1/4 mile from its previous location. The move allowed Kennedy to expand the inventory, provide more room to easily move through the store, and business has continued to boom. “We needed more space, and we wanted a more modern-looking store.” Kennedy said of the decision. A side line to this unique store is the wide variety of more than 100 wigs. Kennedy said customers buy the wigs for various reasons from play to necessity. A private wig try-on room is also provided. The store has a diverse customer base from young to senior citizens with lingerie sizes ranging from Small to 4X. A large
selection of sexy shoes inclusive of platform high heels which the exotic dancers find desirable. The Locked Door is celebrating the new location and its 22nd anniversary April 5, 6 and 7 with specials and giveaways all weekend. Store hours are Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. till 9 p.m. and Sunday noon till 6 p.m. It is located at Foxshire Plaza, 1423 Dual Highway, Suite 10, Hagerstown, Md. Customers can also visit The Locked Door website at www.lockeddoor.com for more information and to shop online. — Staff writer Rachel Molenda can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 215, or rmolenda@journal-news.net.
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For Rosedale Funeral Home and Cemetery employees Marion Robinson, Rachel Dotson and Kelly Crowley, providing an understanding atmosphere and a personal service is an important to them as it is to their customers.
MARTINSBURG — Since 1929, Rosedale Funeral Home and Cemetery has provided comfort to residents during difficult times. “We want to be a place where people can feel comfortable. It’s usually a difficult time, and you want to be understanding of what they’re going through. We try to make the services and the whole process as easy as possible,” said Marion Robinson, office manager. In order to make each service meaningful, Rosedale offers customers the option of personalizing their service, incorporating themes or items that were meaningful to the deceased. “There was a guy who liked candy a lot, so the family put out candy dishes everywhere for people to pick up candy,” Robinson said. “I know we’ve had a motorcycle in the lobby. It’s just being able to let families bring things that remind them of their loved ones.”
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The funeral home also offers mementos available for families such as a memorial photo and a sterling silver necklace that bears the loved one’s thumbprint and an engraved message. With an aim of providing convenience, Rosedale recently expanded its list of available services to include catering.
“The catering is done here so families can have their service, go to the graveside, then come back here to have their meal and not have to meet somewhere,” Robinson said. Currently under construction, Rosedale will add a catering reception room to its facility able to seat more than 40 people.
Through the renovation, Rosedale installed new carpeting, paint, seating and a fireplace. Rosedale continues to offer services such as floral arrangements, veterans planning guidance, a winter luminary service, an Easter sunrise service and a Mother’s Day service. Rosedale currently has approxi-
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New War Memorial Hospital combines technology, atmosphere Special to The Journal
BY TRICIA LYNN STRADER BERKELEY SPRINGS — Since 1947, War Memorial Hospital’s been known for providing quality, personalized care. That tradition continues in a modern, technologyfilled environment at the new facility which opened in April 2012, at 1 Healthy Way, off Fairview Drive in Berkeley Springs. The 87,000-square-foot building is nearly twice the size of the former and cost $30 million. There are many expansions. War Memorial focuses on convenience, comfort, and a soothing atmosphere. The one-level parking lot is larger. Entrances to outpatient, emergency, and longterm care services are within an easy walk, and separated for convenience, privacy and security. Departments used the most — emergency, radiology, lab, or medical records — are a couple steps from the front door, along a windowed corridor running nearly the length of the building. It lets in natural
light, which is important to health and mood, said War Memorial President McLaughlin. There are 25 acute care/skilled rehab beds, with 21 in private rooms. Only four beds share rooms. Some rooms have couches that fold out so someone can stay over with a patient. Longterm care has 16 beds, seven in semi-private, and two in private rooms. Residents have individual flat screen TVs for personal viewing or can meet in the common room to watch with friends. To feel more connected to nature, they have their own private fenced-in patio. Radiology has expanded digital imaging services. Space is designated for xray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, mammography, bone density, CT and mobile MRI services. The lab has two new hematology analyzers and space for blood bank and staff education. The emergency department has controlled access for enhanced security and larger exam rooms. A
The new War Memorial Hospital facility opened in April 2012 at 1 Healthy Way, off Fairview Drive north of Berkeley Springs. The 87,000-square-foot building is nearly twice the size of the former and cost $30 million.
The rehabilitation department accommodates more equipment while giving views of mountains. Longterm care has 16 beds, seven in semi-private, and two in private rooms.
decontamination room with shower separates someone possibly exposed to hazardous material. Operating rooms are larger to allow for additional procedures. The rehabilitation department accommodates more equipment while giving views of mountains. A larger education/meeting room has capacity for 50 and large televisions. Regular sessions of various health topics are open to the public. A new telemetry system has advanced cardiac monitoring capabilities. Patients are tracked throughout the hospital. War Memorial Hospital
converted paper-based inpatient files to an electronic medical record (EMR) system, further enhancing patient safety with efficiency and accuracy. Doctors have easier access to a complete medical history, and nursing staff has another set of safety checks to ensure each patient receives the right medication at the right time, in the right dose. To further enhance customer service and each patient’s experience, War Memorial introduced bedside iPads as a pilot project. Patients request certain items by pressing icons on
the user-friendly touch screen tablets. Earlier this year, War Memorial started offering sleep studies to diagnose and treat common sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy and insomnia. War Memorial’s Sleep Lab features queen-size Sleep Number beds. The bistro-style cafe features a greater variety of quality meal selections for patients, staff, and visitors. Diners choose from daily specials, the grill, the deli, soup-and-salad-bar, or get a grab-and-go-snack. Catering services are available
for the community. War Memorial continues to strive to provide qualified physicians in a number of specialties. Recently, new physicians joined the team. Benny Bhaskar, M.D., is an internal medicine physician who joined Community Physicians of War Memorial Hospital in September. Thomas W. Daugherty, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon who joined Surgical Services of War Memorial Hospital in November. Amanda Michael, D.O., is a family medicine physician who opened Michael Family Practice in July.
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BY RACHEL MOLENDA WINCHESTER, Va. — In honor of troops past and present, Winchester Parks
and Recreation and Old Town Winchester are excited to present the inaugural “Salute to Our Troops” community event happening July 19-20.
This year marks two special anniversaries for our nation and especially the Winchester region. Not only is it the 60th anniversary of the armistice signing that brought an end to the fighting during the Korean War, but it is also the 100th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers’ march into Winchester. There are many activities happening during the twoday event. The celebration will kick off Friday, July 19, with a candlelight vigil at the POW-MIA memorial in Jim Barnett Park. Activities on Saturday, July 20, will begin with the newly constructed Korean War Memorial dedication in Jim Barnett Park. The memorial consists of three granite sections engraved with the names of more than 60 soldiers killed in action from Winchester and nine from surrounding Virginia and West Virginia counties. The July 20 celebration will also feature a variety of activities to begin after the memorial dedication. Buffalo soldier reenactors will lead the parade at 1 p.m. in Old Town Winchester while the Korean War veterans will conclude the parade. Branches of the military, current servicemen and women, and veterans of all wars are invited to march in Saturday’s parade. While other organizations are encouraged to participate, priority will be given to military-related entries. The day’s activities will round out with an evening of dance at the fourth annual Shenandoah Moonlight
In honor of troops past and present, Winchester Parks and Recreation and Old Town Winchester are excited to present the inaugural “Salute to Our Troops” community event happening July 19-20. Those who are interested in getting involved in the celebration can visit the event’s website at www.winchesterva.gov/parks/saluteto-our-troops or contact Jennifer Bell at 540-722-7576 or jbell@ci.winchester.va.us. Ball. This Civil War-themed event is open to the public and will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in historic Old Town Winchester. Period clothing is encouraged and appreciated, but not required. A $5 admission fee will be taken at the door. The City of Winchester is also looking for militaryrelated organizations that would like to provide edu-
cational demonstrations and exhibits. While the celebration is sure to be memorable, the City of Winchester can’t do it without the help of sponsors, exhibitors, vendors and volunteers. Showcase your crafts, food and talents along the Loudoun Street Mall — Winchester’s vibrant downtown dining and shopping area. Those who are interested
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MARTINSBURG — Providing a new, old, approach to health care. That’s what Drs. Cameron and Tressie Duffy are doing every day at West Virginia Weight and Wellness, which they call a return to a time when a visit to the doctor’s office was more like visiting a friend. “We started this business in 2008 with a goal of trying to bring patient care back to the patient as opposed to the insurance companies,” Cameron said. “We want to provide patients with a medical home and utilize today’s technologies to improve communication between the doctor and patient.” The Duffys said they provide patients with their personal cellphone numbers so they can be contacted with questions or for guidance at any time. They also hope to encourage patients to communicate with them directly via the Internet, at their convenience. “It’s about making it accessible for patients, to allow them to have control over their care,” Cameron said. “The point is to get people to communicate with us more easily so we can
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MARTINSBURG — The Martinsburg-Berkeley Convention and Visitor Bureau may only have two employees, but don’t let the size of the staff fool you. The CVB is always busy bringing tourists to the area and finding plenty of things for them to do when they get here. According to executive director Laura Gassler, prospective visitors to Berkeley County most frequently express an interest in Civil War information and antiquing. Tourists planning a trip to Martinsburg often like the historical archives, the area’s history and its buildings, particularly in the downtown area. The George Washington Heritage Trail and the for the kids, by George museum — slated to open later this spring — are also of interests to people who call the CVB looking for information. Gassler said many callers express interest in Berkeley County’s varied outdoor destinations, including the
Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, the Tomahawk MX motocross park, Poor House Farm and in Martinsburg’s events like Fridays@Five, Main Street Martinsburg’s Chili Cookoff, the Chocolate Fest and Book Faire, The Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, North Mountain Arts Studio Tour and Pickin’ in the Panhandle. There’s no shortage of activities in the area — “During the summer, there’s something to do just about every weekend,” Gassler said — the CVB, which sponsors “Pickin’ in the Panhandle, a bluegrass and BBQ festival, recently began pursuing other types of tourism, contacting bus companies to discuss ideas for overnight stays and helping to put together potential tour packages. The CVB is also beginning a campaign to reach out to family groups to invite them to hold their reunions here in Berkeley County. “There is something to do for every age within 30 minutes of here,” Gassler said. “It is an ideal base camp.”
The CVB also offers a mini-grant program in which it distributes matching funds on a 50-50 basis to local organizations, essentially helping them pay their publicity costs to help bring visitors to the county. “We are pleased that we are able to support their endeavors to showcase the area and we are glad to be partners,” Gassler said. The Martinsburg-Berkeley Convention and Visitor Bureau operates under the authority of a seven-member board of directors. Three members are appointed by the city of Martinsburg, three are appointed by Berkeley County and those six collectively choose a seventh at-large member to serve alongside them. “I can’t say enough about the board,” Gassler said. “They’re really fabulous. They’re really interested in helping this area grow.” The CVB office, located at 115 N. Queen St. in downtown Martinsburg, is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Supporting people during the end of life’s journey is what Hospice of the Panhandle does — and what the non-profit has been doing for the past 33 years. A nurse teaches a family how to keep their loved one comfortable, an aide tenderly bathes a frail woman, a chaplain whispers a quiet prayer, a social worker arranges a final visit for an out-of-town family member, a music therapist sweetly hums a wellknown hymn. Hospice care team members perform these and so many more tasks. In Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan and Hampshire counties, Hospice has helped thousands of patients and their families travel on one of life’s most difficult journeys. Hospice’s longtime dream has been to provide a higher level of compassionate end-of-life care by offering short-term symptom management and respite care in a homelike environment. In 2007, Hospice of
“My mother, and our family, would have benefited tremendously from a facility like this at the end of her life.”
— Daughter of a former Hospice patient the Panhandle embarked on a mission of “Building the Dream,” constructing a 14bed hospice house for short term stays. Construction is already under way for this inpatient hospice house located at the Berkeley-Jefferson county line. The hospice house will be ready for occupancy in early 2014. A new office building, consolidating four current offices, also will be built at the same location. Two office locations on Waverly Court will be sold and two other rental offices will be consolidated when staff moves to the new
building — also in early 2014. Hospice will retain offices in Romney to be closer to patients in Morgan and Hampshire counties. Building the Dream will cost just over $11.6 million. Beginning in 2009, Hospice began sharing its “dream vision,” and since that time, hundreds of donors have helped raise more than $3.5 million for the project. But there is still much more work to do, and Hospice now is reaching out to the community at large for help. Every dollar raised is one less that the agency has to borrow to finance the project.
So whether you are able to make a gift of $5,000 or $50, that money will go to good use — to assure that Hospice of the Panhandle will be able to continue to provide excellent in-home and inpatient care for the next 33 years — and more. Will you help build the dream? To contribute to Hospice’s building project, simply make out a check to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV 25403. Please write “Building the Dream” in your notation. To donate online, go to Hospice of the Panhandle’s website, www.hospiceotp.org, and click on the donate button. Or you can turn to page 12 of this publication to use the donation form. If you have questions, are interested in learning more, or would like to visit the project site, please call development director Maria Lorensen at 304-2671870, ext. 205.
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Major Change
Jefferson Memorial Hospital, along with City Hospital and West Virginia University Hospitals-East, will soon cease to exist after a rebranding of the local health system revels new names for the two hospitals and WVUH-E.
WVU-East still focused on service
MARTINSBURG — With the upcoming arrival of a significant change to West Virginia University Hospitals-East, the health system’s primary focus continues to be providing residents with the best in services, physicians and facilities. In late spring or early summer, WVUH-East will unveil a rebranding of the local health system, including new names for City Hospital, Jefferson Memorial Hospital and West Virginia University HospitalsEast. “We’ve been a part of the (West Virginia United Health Systems) since 2005. What we heard from our community focus groups after we merged, they felt that it was really important that we kept the name ‘City Hospital’ and ‘Jefferson Memorial Hospital.’ … Fast forward eight years later, we’re not really the City Hospital and the Jefferson Memorial Hospital that we used to be,” said Teresa McCabe, vice president of marketing and development. After purchasing land in 2012 for a new hospital and medical campus in Jefferson County, WVUH-East saw the future expansion as an opportunity to more closely align with West Virginia United Health Systems through a rebranding. WVUH-E worked with an agency in Charleston and consulted focus groups, research specialists and surveys to determine the new names that will represent the growth of the health system and hospitals throughout the last eight years. “We have quite a legacy in our communities, and certainly the purpose of rebranding is not to forget that history. It is to let people know that we’ve come a long way and to build that confidence that we want the people in the community to have in us, in our physicians and staff, the quality of services that we provide and our facilities,” McCabe said. Since merging with West Virginia UnitedHealth Systems in 2005, WVUH-East focused on recruiting more general practice physicians and specialists to provide residents with a greater variety of local services. One hundred eighty new physicians have joined WVUH-E over the eight years, with 17 joining in 2012. In addition to increased physicians, WVUH-E has expanded its facilities to create comprehensive health campuses. In 2012, WVUH-E opened Phase I of the Inwood Medical building as a primary care office. When the final phase is complete by the end of 2013, the facility will house a satellite physical therapy office, the Center for Sleep Disorders, currently housed in City Hospital, and new neurologist Dr. Eduaro Zamora. City Hospital added the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, bringing a new service to the area. The center treats patients with non-healing sores and wounds and features a hyperbaric chamber. “We started the $30 million (expansion plan) and it quickly became more through other proj-
“Now if people don’t come here for services, it’s not because we don’t offer it.”
Teresa McCabe VP of marketing & development
ects. Now we’re at $50 million, and that’s just at City Hospital. If you look at the investments we’ve made in Jefferson, the number gets close to doubling,” McCabe said. The largest project expenditure of 2012 WVUH-E converted its computer software to the EPIC system, a $10 million transformation. EPIC is electronic medical records. Patient can go online and get their medical information. It gives patients more access to their medical information, and it facilitates sharing information among physicians. In January, the outpatient Cancer Treatment Center relocated from City Hospital to the McCormick Center, in an effort to consolidate the oncology services for patients. “We centralized our outpatient chemotherapy and infusion service, moving it out of the hospital, which is wonderful for the patients. There’s a lab and a pharmacy right there. The physicians, the medical oncologists are right there. If the patient needs to be referred to a surgeon, the surgeon is right down the hall. Radiation therapy is right downstairs,” McCabe said. As for Jefferson Memorial Hospital, McCabe said the building has been completely renovated throughout the past several years, including new operating room suites, new emergency department, a new women’s imaging center and a new special care unit. Looking to the future, WVUH-E will continue expansion efforts to increase services and facilities to Eastern Panhandle residents. “The main focus for the next couple years at City is to convert to all private rooms, to re-renovate existing space on floors two,
five and six. If you look at any new hospital construction now, that’s the standard,” McCabe said Additionally, construction on the new medical office on Tennessee Avenue, across from City Hospital, will be complete by August. The building resides on 10 acres owned by WVUH-E, adding to the current 37-acre City Hospital campus. The office will be divided into medical offices and a women’s imaging center. The women’s imaging center will house the radiology lab, a second mammography unit, ultrasound and bone density screening. City Hospital will also be remodeling its lobby and installing a permanent PET scanner in the McCormack Center. In Jefferson County, WVUHE staff are working with architects and designers on potential designs for the new hospital that will reside on the 50-acre parcel of land the health system acquired for a new medical campus. There is no projected time as to when a hospital will be built. Also, the WVU Urgent Care facility in Jefferson County is being relocated from its current address across from Jefferson Memorial Hospital to space in Charles Town along US 340 near the Aldi grocery store. Although WVU Urgent Care opened in 2012, McCabe said the new location will have better access to Interstate 81 and be easy to find. The facility will be complete by the end of 2013. “Now if people don’t come here for services, it’s not because we don’t offer it. What we’re finding is now that we do give them the option of coming here, a lot of people are coming and using their local facilities and supporting their local hospitals,” McCabe said.
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Hibachi Grill & Buffet is food, fun at a fair price
MARTINSBURG — Dinner and a show often comes at a steep price. But that is not the case when dinner is the show, as it is at Hibachi Grill & Buffet in Martinsburg. According to Kimberli Pike, front of the house manager, Hibachi Grill & Buffet is different from many other hibachi restaurants because the showman-style cooking is part of the buffet menu. Everyone who walks through the door gets the same exciting hibachi experience. “A lot of people go to other hibachi restaurants so they can have the sitdown and have the table,” Pike said. “Here, it’s included in the buffet and the food is cooked to order by a classically trained chef.” All food at Hibachi Grill & Buffet is freshly made to order, Pike said. “It’s cooked right in front of you with whatever sauce you want,” she said. And not only is it cooked in front of customers, but it is cooked with flair. “You can go up to the hibachi, and you get to see him cook it up for you,” Pike said. “He does a couple little tricks like throwing the spatula, stuff like that.” She said Hibachi Grill & Buffet provides better service and better quality food than one might expect from a buffet. The menu changes on a regular basis, she said, adding that American food is often included along with hibachi staples. Food featured on the menu includes dumplings, crab meat rangoon, wonton egg drop soup, chow mein, fried rice, lo mein, mei fun, egg foo young, sweet and sour pork, and moo goo gai pan. Chicken, beef, shrimp and vegetable entrees are also offered. House specialties include seafood delight, scallops and beef, sesame chicken, subgum wonton, General Tso’s tofu, and much more. “We feature a full menu of Chinese items that you can have as carryout or eat-in,” Pike said. Lunch and dinner specials are available at low prices — $5.25 for lunch and $7.25 for dinner. Adult, child and senior citizen buffets are also offered, along with a “buffet to go.” Hibachi Grill & Buffet is located at 170 Lutz Ave. in Martinsburg, off Edwin Miller Boulevard. For more information, call 304-260-0288.
Local Nerium brand partner offers skin care breakthrough MARTINSBURG — Nerium International is a venture that has changed many lives — from their financial situation to the wrinkles on their face. Local resident Ruby Avey has started on that venture. Although the company is only 18 months old, many of the independent brand partners are already on their way to success — in fact, after reaching sales and team-building goals, more than 2,000 partners have received Lexus cars to drive in honor of their success. Avey made the decision to join the Nerium team in January when she realized she needed to be more financially secure. After attending the company’s bash held earlier in March, Avey said she was “floored” at the opportunities the company had to offer. Nerium International only sells one product. A skincare product that provides age-defying results and the confidence of real science, NeriumAD agedefying treatment is a night cream developed from the patent-pending extract of the Nerium oleander plant. According to Nerium International, the benefits of the oleander plant have been known throughout history, but only in recent decades has the plant been scientifically studied for its uses and is described as a “true breakthrough in antiaging skincare.” “You are talking about an 18-month old company, and you’ve got people that it’s totally changed their lives to the point they are in awe,” Avey said. In the first 12 months, the company had more than $100 million in sales. Avey said that Nerium is currently looking into expanding the skincare line in the future. It is also looking
into international sales. “NeriumAD dramatically reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, uneven skin tone, texture, large pores and aging skin,” Avey said. “I know on a personal level, my skin tightened up within a couple days and it makes you look and feel younger.” Individuals who are looking for a career change or a few extra dollars are encouraged to call Avey, and she is also looking to set up businesses to be able to provide the skincare treatment to their customers – she said this is particularly important for business that offer beauty or antiaging products. “It is not available retail. It has to be purchased through the independent brand partners and there’s a couple ways you can do it,” Avey said, adding that the product can be shipped one time or customers can set up an auto-ship account to have it arrive at their homes each month. “We have a couple specials coming up; one will be the Mother’s Day gift package that will be available,” Avey said. “The company is always thinking of ways to get out there, even with one product.” Avey is looking for preferred customers who would like to share this venture with their friends. Anyone interested in hosting a NeriumAD Real Results Party has the opportunity to try NeriumAD for free and can take advantage of the 90Day Real Results contest. For information on purchasing or pursing NeriumAD as an independent brand partner, contact Ruby Avey at 304-582-2151. She can also be reached via email at neriumbyruby@comcast.net or online at http://rubyloves.nerium.com.
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The Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority, affectionately known around town as “PanTran,” was founded in 1976 as a small West Virginia State Transit Service. EPTA is now a Small Urban Transit Service, federally funded with local matching funds. As the country begins to take public transit more seriously, EPTA will take on a major role as part of our most important infrastructures in the Eastern Panhandle.
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ARTINSBURG — The Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority, affectionately known around town as “PanTran,” was founded in 1976 as a small West Virginia State Transit Service. EPTA is now a Small Urban Transit Service, federally funded with local matching funds. As the country begins to take public transit more seriously, EPTA will take on a major role as part of our most important infrastructures in the Eastern Panhandle. Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority provides transit access to jobs, health care and many other services for thousands of residents in the Eastern Panhandle every day and continues to improve both its service and its scope, seeking to provide services organically to many more citizens in the Eastern Panhandle. The Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority’s transit system helps ease traffic congestion, improves air quality, reduces gasoline consumption, creates economic opportunity and enhances our residents’ quality of life. EPTA is also preparing for the aging of the nation’s babyboomer generation that will show increasingly reliable and accessible mobility options. “It’s important to recognize that just like selling your house, if you prepare your community to sell at a
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Shepherdstown resident, Keyrouze comes to EPTA with much experience in community planning, organizing and development. “When you can see a vision that you truly believe is attainable, and it’s an area that you have a passion for, you just go for it,” she stated. Assessing what EPTA had to offer, Keyrouze was glad to see that the staff she would have as her team were very talented in their individual departments and she looked forward to working with them and believed their dedication to the business was very clear. Riding all the bus routes and getting to know the drivers is a priority for Keyrouze. “After all, they are the people on the frontline and a lot of good information can be gained by listening
to them,” she said. She is planning to ride every route once a year and has made it mandatory for all employees to ride at least two routes a year. “We need to know why we are here to begin with, without the public ridership, our customers, and without the drivers, there would be no public transit in our area,” she said. In December, Keyrouze studied the history of EPTA carefully to understand its value in order to make improvements. Recognizing what was needed for improvement, Keyrouze knew that first, as an overall region, the public needed to know what exactly PanTran or EPTA was all about. She went on to hire a marketing director, Norm Slemenda, who wears another hat as chair of the Martinsburg-Berkeley
County Chamber of Commerce. Keyrouze understood that the business community has to collaborate with public transit to take that step towards developing the economy. Slemenda was the perfect fit. He has been active in Berkeley County and Keyrouze in Jefferson County, so they pretty much have the region covered and will be going out into different communities to speak and “train” community groups, organizations, businesses, agencies, churches or houses of worship, local governments, schools and more. They both know that they need to get the word out there — that there is public transit available — and in the next few years, new routes are going to grow to match the increase in population. Slemenda has an extensive background in business development in addition to marketing development and research analysis. He believes because of his allencompassing experience that he can help to give EPTA the opportunity it deserves and advance the businesses that advertise with EPTA. Slemenda’s first line of business was to develop a plan to sell advertising on the buses. “They are rolling billboards,” Slemenda stated enthusiastically. For more information on advertising with EPTA, call Slemenda at 304-2630876, ext. 7. EPTA held an open house on Feb 6, which many people from the community attended. Slemenda heard several visitors say that they didn’t know EPTA was here. Later in the month, EPTA hosted a public charrette, a collaborative session of stakeholders to develop ideas for planning. The attendees broke into
smaller groups to brainstorm on how EPTA could better serve the community, and then held individual presentations with their ideas. About 45 participated and the action plan created from the charrette will be presented to the public in May. Keyrouze recognizes the commuters who take the MARC train daily don’t have the available time to get involved, but their voices will be heard. She plans to hold meetings for commuters on Saturdays. She said the public with disabilities will be heard, as some disabled people called on the phone to share their own concerns. A planning process that includes public input of a diverse community is what makes planning successful, Keyrouze said. There will be a distribution of surveys on the buses for the everyday ridership, she said. Both Keyrouze and Slemenda are available to speak to groups and organizations on how to “ride the bus” and take advantage of the wonderful service to the community that EPTA provides. “Developing simple transit usability for the public in order to support the needs of the region, while strengthening the economic backbone of Eastern Panhandle businesses is an easy attainable goal if the public keeps an open mind to see how a bus service can make a huge difference to the success of a town,” Keyrouze said. ııı For more information, call 304-263-0876 or email info@pantran.com For fares; maps and schedules; how to ride; or advertising, go to www.pantran.com Follow on twitter.com/pan_tran and become a fan at facebook.com/eptransit.
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31 Years of Performance
Inwood Performing Arts continues to deliver quality entertainment INWOOD — The Inwood Performing Arts Company, under the direction of Winston and Denna Smith, celebrates its 31th Anniversary this season. Opening its doors to the Eastern Panhandle community in September 1982, the IPAC offers the community a state of the arts dance center which includes four sprung floor studios, two private music studios, boutique, library, snack room, kitchen, 10 professional teachers and a youth performance company. The center offers 48 classes weekly in ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, ballroom, Irishstep, piano, voice and guitar for students ages 3 and up. “Our roots are from Berkeley County so we wanted to provide this community with quality arts education that would allow our students to measure up to the nation’s best. This would include a strong classical foundation to sustain professional careers; performance opportunities that included the classics of Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake; exposure to guest artists, choreographers and master teachers; and a strong summer intensive,” said Denna Smith. Thirty-one years later, the faculty, cutting edge choreographers and facility renovations have transformed the Smiths’ vision into one of the southeast’s premier student companies. Many IPAC students have enjoyed professional careers with the Busch Gardens, Colorado Ballet, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Houston Ballet II, Louisville Ballet, and Richmond Ballet while others have pursued dance educations at prestigious schools and universities including Butler, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Harid Conservatory, Interlochen, Kirov Academy, North Car-
olina School for the Arts, Oklahoma City University, Pointe Park University, School of the American Ballet and Shenandoah University. At the forefront of the schools success is its outstanding faculty. Lead by artistic director Denna Smith, a member of the Royal Academy of Dancing and managing director Winston Smith, International Society of Teachers of Dance, comes a prestigious list that includes Susan Banks, former soloist of Houston Ballet; Elijah Gibson, former dancer with Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago; Nancy Stevens, former Irish world champion junior finalist, as well as many other beloved dance and musical artists. Regular visits by former assistant director, Shan Dai, former principal dancer of National Ballet of China are always a favor of students. Throughout the years the IPAC students has also enjoyed the visits of famous guest artists including: Lupe Serrano — American Ballet Theater; Katina Killian — New York Ballet; Galina Mezeritseva — Kirov Ballet; Luba Gulyaeva — Kirov Ballet, and Laura Alonso — National Ballet of Cuba. This outstanding quality of education has enabled IPAC students to be awarded with more than $150,000 in scholarships and voted The Journal’s Best Dance School annually since 1996. Success in the dance world is much like that of athletics, it requires strong year around training. The IPAC offers a variety of summer programs for all ages and interests. The upper level Summer Dance Intensive offers students the opportunity to train in a professional environment. Each summer they invite several
nationally recognized guest artists to teach in Inwood. Students are offered daily classes in ballet, character, contemporary, conditioning, pas de deux, and pointe allowing students to train at the highest levels. This type of intensive summer training is necessary for students to keep pace with the dance world. “There are many nationally recognized summer intensives to choose from,” Smith said, “however, most range from $3,000 to $7,000.” Bringing the professionals to Inwood makes sense for it allows students the same quality of instruction but helps cut the cost of transportation, room and board. For the youngest ballerinas, we offer our Prince and Princess Camp, allow-
ing dancers age 4-6 to explore the classics of Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Nutcracker. Each morning, students learn the story, mime, music and create a special craft from each ballet. Our Irish enthusiasts enjoy a workshop that focuses on the technique of the traditional dances of Ireland including foot speed, style and patterns. Our summer dance begins July 8, so please visit our website at www.inwoodperformingarts .com for complete information. The establishment of a nonprofit dance company was vital, Smith said, in providing an outlet for performance and travel for students age 11-18. This became reality in 1990 with the establishment of the
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Inwood Dance Company. The Inwood Dance Company soon became West Virginia’s only member of the Southeast Region Ballet Association. Today, the company is one of SERBA’s most prestigious companies and holds honor status. Hosting some of the nation’s best choreographers including Eddy Ocampo, Lauri Stallings and Randy Duncan has won the IDC three National Choreography Recognition Awards from Regional Dance America. The IDC has also been a long-time participant of the West Virginia State Dance Festival where students have won numerous scholarships. The company has performed in three National Festivals as well as in Cana-
da and China. This May, the IDC will perform three new works at Regional Dance America’s Southeastern Regional Ballet Festival in Jackson, Miss. Two emerging choreographer works by Norah McCrossin, a Towson University student and former IDC alumni and Nicole Johnson, a member of Glo-ATL and will premier their newest work Linea by choreographer, Eddy Ocampo. The Inwood Performing Arts Spring Performance is June 7-9 at Musselman High School. The performance will include La Fille Mal Gardee featuring Matthew Helms, principal dancer with the Boulder, as Colas. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and can be reserved by calling 304-229-3209.
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Kelly Tanksley, director of development for the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries, shows off one of the libraries’ newest services, Zinio, through which library patrons can access 174 popular magazines online for free.
Embracing New Technology Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries offer free electronic services
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ARTINSBURG — While the medium is changing from the printed word to electronic information, there will continue to be a need for public libraries. And the Martinsburg-
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“It’s important to get young readers to the library. The more our electronic media use grows, the more our traditional circulation grows.”
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magazine page doesn’t attract young readers,” Coyle said. The interactive magazines available through Zinio are attractive to young readers, Kelly Tanksley, director of development, added. “It’s important to get young readers to the library,” she said. “The more our electronic media use grows, the more our traditional circulation grows.” The libraries blog posts also have become popular with young readers,
Tanksley said. A future project Coyle and Tanksley want to undertake is a computer equipped bookmobile that would travel to parts of Berkeley County that currently do not have easily accessible library service. The bookmobile would have Internet service via satellite hookups. “We keep abreast of all the new technology, but technology moves fast,” Coyle said. “Technology is just one more vehicle to provide service to the public.”
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University of Charleston seeing an exciting future
MARTINSBURG — While the University of Charleston has a long history, dating back to 1888 when it was founded by the Southern Methodist denomination as the Barboursville Seminary in Barboursville, W. Va., it is still growing and also well positioned for the future, said President Edwin Welch. A private institution — it became a college in 1889 and was renamed Morris Harvey College in 1901 — the school moved to Charleston during the Great Depression, where it grew and was given its current name in late 1978. The university was again in the news when officials announced in August 2012 that the school had entered into an agreement to establish new locations in Beckley and Martinsburg. By January, UC-Beckley, UC-Martinsburg, and UCNet (online) joined UC-Charleston. In just four months, UC grew to 32 academic programs, over 360 employees and approximately 2,000 students, according to website information. “Jobs are more important than ever before, especially after the dip in the economy in 2008 and 2011. So we really reinforce with our students that we are conscientious about the payback
“We are excited about being in the Eastern Panhandle and want to do our very best we can for the students there.”
in education — whether or not they will have a job when they graduate,” Welch said. “The good news is that we have a 94 percent placement average within six months of graduation, either in a position related to the student’s major or they continue to graduate school. And we also strive to show potential students that a private school such as the University of Charleston may be more affordable than they previously believed,” he said. On a related note, Welch said, it is important to have — and develop — degree programs that reflect the modern economy and lead to jobs. For example, the inaugural physician assistant class began in January and those who successfully complete the
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program will have a master of physician assistant studies degree. Locally, UC-Martinsburg is focusing on “meeting the educational needs of working adults,” Welch said. He said the state Learning Commission has approved offering seven degree programs locally, including: accounting (bachelor), business administration (bachelor), MBA (master’s), organizational leadership (bachelor), political science (bachelor), psychology (bachelor-hybrid), and strategic leadership (master’s). “We are excited about being in the Eastern Panhandle and want to do our very best we can for the students there,” Welch said. Additional information is available online at www.ucwv.edu.
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Heartland of Martinsburg introduces OmniVR virtual rehabilitation system MARTINSBURG — Riding the cusp of the latest in technological advances in rehabilitation services, Heartland of Martinsburg is proud to announce the introduction of a new virtual rehabilitation system to the skilled nursing facility. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the 120-bed facility specializes in rehabilitation services and offers short-term care, as well as long-term care for patients. Employing a staff of more than 150, Heartland of Martinsburg is a subsidiary of HCR ManorCare. The primary goal of Heartland of Martinsburg is to assist patients in returning to a life of independent living and to make sure they can return home as soon as possible. “The biggest changes we have been making are regarding our therapy. As patients are younger, their interests are much different than those who are 70, 80 or 90 years old, so you have to change and accommodate to that,” said Cindy Maher, admissions and marketing director for Heartland of Martinsburg. “One of the things that we have done is we have a new piece of equipment called OmniVR, which is a virtual rehabilitation system.” OmniVR is an easy to use technology that recreates patients’ movements in 3D and offers realtime interactive experiences that provide patients with enhanced feedback and motivation during rehabilitation. Patients are able interact with the virtual rehabilitation system without the need of any remotes or complex controls. The system allows patients to participate in rehabilitation cooperatively or competitively, and it also allows therapists to be actively involved in the rehabilitation sessions. The system can print out reports, so that therapists can the track progress made by patients and compare their performance to past therapy sessions. Another new piece of equipment is a stair climber that can actually adjust the number of stairs, as well their height, for
“Our company message is — and I think it’s a great message — your best way home is through our doors, which really is basically saying that, for patients who do need rehabilitation and are here to get stronger, this is the best place for them to come, so they can walk back out the door and get home as soon as possible.”
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Heartland of Martinsburg also now offers virtual tours of the facility that can be emailed to prospective patients. The facility averages about 500 admissions per year and an equal number of discharges each year. For more information about Heartland of Martinsburg, visit hcrmanorcare.com or visit its Facebook page, Heartland of West Virginia.
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patients who are having difficulty navigating stairs in their homes. “Stairs are one of the last few things that we work on, so they are able to use that piece of equipment to mimic in a way these stairs that they might have at home,” said Maher. “As the technology progresses, so does the therapy department.” Heartland of Martinsburg still offers therapy six days a week for most of its patients and sometimes seven, depending on the needs of a patient. The primary need for most of the patients seen at the facility is therapy, and Heartland of Martinsburg offers oneon-one physical, occupational and speech therapy programs. Anybody is eligible to be a patient at Heartland of Martinsburg, and it participates with Medicare, Medicaid, private pay patients and most private insurers. The facility averages about
500 admissions per year and an equal number of discharges each year. The average stay for a patient in need of rehabilitation at Heartland of Martinsburg is 36 days. Patients as young as 18 have been seen at the facility. Heartland of Martinsburg also now offers virtual tours of the facility that can be emailed to prospective patients. For more information about Heartland of Martinsburg, visit hcrmanorcare.com or visit their Facebook page, Heartland of West Virginia. “Our company message is — and I think it’s a great message —your best way home is through our doors, which really is basically saying that, for patients who do need rehabilitation and are here to get stronger, this is the best place for them to come, so they can walk back out the door and get home as soon as possible,” Maher said.
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