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from the EDITOR • Our At Home Places cover shoot had a festive, holiday feel. Afterward, we gathered for a group selfie, from left, Melanie Anderson, Anderson Photographs; Lisa Tedrick Prejean, At Home Places; Mark Wishnow, Wish Kitchens and Bath; Ruth Ann Snook; and Lisa J. Allen, Interiors by Lisa.

What’s local?

“Happy holiday, happy holiday While the merry bells keep ringing May your every wish come true!”

While compiling this edition of At Home Places, that Andy Williams song kept coming to mind. With apologies to those who ban Christmas music until the day after Thanksgiving, I have been working on holiday stories since summer, so I’m already in that frame of mind.

My favorite part of this season is the opportunity to spend time with family members and friends. Our kids will be home and we will all be under the same roof — for a little while anyway.

The holidays are a great time to count our blessings. At Home Places hopes this is a special time for our readers and that our holiday edition is enjoyable for you!

What’s trending?

• The holiday season has been called the most wonderful time of the year — but it also can be the most stressful. One way to relieve some holiday stress is to find a caterer who suits your dinner party’s size and taste. See Lauren LaRocca’s story, page 26.

• Registered Dietitian Brandy (Baxter) Stayman recommends mindful eating during the holidays, page 22.

• From earthy to traditional, variety abounds in holiday decor.

Hoping to update your look this year? Choose from a variety of trends — from the traditional red, green, silver and gold to minimalist elements inspired by nature. The LaRouge Design team assures that it’s all about what YOU like, page 51.

• From concerts to reptiles to the City Park tree lighting in Hagerstown, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has lots to offer this season, page 95.

• The Maryland Theatre and Herald-Mail Media have joined forces to create a new health and wellness event, and they have tapped one of Hagerstown’s native sons as the host.

Don’t miss Linda Harkcom’s story on “The Health & Wellness Summit, What’s NXT Cooking Show, plus Dinner with the Chefs,” which is Saturday, Jan. 11, at the theater. The event will be hosted by celebrity chef Justin Warner, page 17.

• Bester Community of Hope leverages relationships with community partners to maximize opportunities for families in the South End of Hagerstown. Read Laura Emmons’ story on this nonprofit agency, page 74.

What's coming?

• As fall turns into winter, our next issue will look at the services offered by Reach of Washington County, where more than 1,600 volunteers help run programs serving the impoverished in the community while being a bridge to independence. Reach offers a plethora of services, ranging from homelessness prevention to homelessness resolution. We plan to look at what the nonprofit, faith-based organization offers, and its needs for the coming winter months.

• Rhythms of Grace Stables — the story of how a young couple made their dream of a horseback riding center in Chambersburg, Pa., come true. See our next issue, the Winter 2020 edition, coming Dec. 30.

Thanks for reading At Home Places.

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Cooking for Your Health Practice mindful eating during the holidays Popular local catering options

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From earthy to traditional, variety abounds in holiday decor

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LOCAL FLAVOR Celebrity chef Justin Warner will be the host of "Nourish & Renew: Cooking for Your Health" Saturday, Jan. 11, at The Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown.

Photo at left courtesy of Food Network

written by LINDA HARKCOM The Maryland Theatre and Herald-Mail Media have joined forces to create a new health and wellness event, and they have tapped one of Hagerstown’s native sons as the host.

“The Health & Wellness Summit, What’s NXT Nourish & Renew: Cooking for Your Health, plus Dinner with the Chefs” will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, at the theater. The event will be hosted by celebrity chef Justin Warner.

“We wanted to have somebody that can help take our cooking show to another level. We thought of him, and being a local boy

made good, that’ll bring excitement to the community,”says Herald-Mail Media Event Coordinator Kim Tagg.

Warner is known for his many appearances on several Food Network television shows, including winning season eight of the network’s competition show “Food Network Star” in 2012.

He was born at Washington County Hospital in 1984. He lived the majority of his childhood on Prospect Street in Hagerstown and graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 2002. Warner says his culinary career started around that time.

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“I guess you could say it began with slinging bagel sandwiches at Bentley's in the early 2000s. I was a waiter for most of my life, then moved to ‘the back of the house’ once I was cast for a TV show that required cooking,” he says.

In addition to Bentley’s Bagels, he worked at other local restaurants, including Oliver's Pub, Roccoco, Al Pomodoro, and briefly at Bob Evans.

While often referred to as “self-taught,” Warner says he had numerous great mentors, even though he has no formal training.

He is known in the culinary world as a bit of a rebel with a unique approach to food.

“I say I like to make interesting food for interested people,” Warner says.

When it comes to cooking, he says he does not have favorites.

“I like to cook to solve problems or to answer a challenge.

Maybe the challenge is simply, ‘What's for dinner?’ But I also really enjoy creating dishes within constraints or to express other concepts,”Warner says.

As for foods Warner enjoys eating, he says context is the ultimate seasoning.

“I just ate a bowl of miso ramen in an alley in Sapporo (Japan) during the first few cool days of fall. Contextually, it doesn't get a whole lot better, but I have probably had dishes that, context aside, were better,” he says.

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The celebrity chef, who was in Japan at the time of the interview, says he travels a lot for work, but has set up a base of operations in Rapid City, S.D.

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“Previously, I had been touring the country in an RV following a 10-year stint in New York City,”Warner says.

In the seven years since winning “Food Network Star,”Warner has accomplished quite a bit. He is the author of “The Laws of Cooking: And How to Break Them” (Flatiron Books, 2015). He also served as chef/co-owner of Michelin-rated restaurant Do or Dine in Brooklyn, N.Y., which closed in 2015. Warner says that was his first restaurant and he is proud that,“with plenty of help and teamwork,” it was written about in “The New York Times.”

Warner is a frequent guest on Food Network, including on “Guy's Grocery Games,” on which he has been a judge and a competitor.

“Throughout all of this, I've maintained a healthy relationship with my wife and dog. (I’m) very proud of all of that,”he says.

Currently, Warner is the chef host of “Eat the Universe” on marvel.com, where he makes meals inspired by characters of the Marvel Universe.

“I work for Marvel Comics! Sometimes, I can't believe that,” Warner says.

He also has a new cookbook coming out, “The Ultimate Ninja Foodi Cookbook.” He says it was created for a device he helped develop called the Ninja Foodi.

“It's an electric pressure cooker with a secondary lid that crisps. It's pretty rad, and I think the book will be a fun companion,”Warner says.

His mother, Jan Warner, still lives in this area, and he worked on fundraisers with the Washington County Community Mediation Center a few years ago.

"There's always something special about returning to the place of your childhood. I like seeing what's changed and what's stayed the same,”Warner says.

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Tagg says Warner is going to emcee as the chefs demonstrate their cooking skills, and she also will be there to ask questions of the participants.

“I think that’s going to add a whole new level to the program and excitement. Then, after the cooking show, the people who bought tickets can go upstairs and enjoy the meal that they watch being demonstrated,”Tagg says.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a Health & Wellness Summit that includes onstage interactive panel discussions. They will consist of a moderator, field expert and testimonials from those who have struggled and found success. The discussions will be emceed by Morgan Plummer, certified coach, trainer and speaker from The John Maxwell Team. Topics to be covered include "Preparing Your Will, POA and Health Directives”; “The Hard Truth About Substance Abuse: An Open Conversation”; Health at Every Size: What Does Health & Vitality Look Like for You?”; “The Many Faces of Cancer”; and “Joint Health: What Are Your Options?”

Inside The View Studio, local experts will offer educational presentations and demonstrations covering “The Flexitarian Diet”; “Sleep, Productivity and Brain Health”; “Cannabis – Pros & Cons”; “Veterans Health”; “Alternative Healing Methods”; and “Making Healthy Eating Convenient.”

The expo will offer two floors of interactive vendor displays, health screenings, physical fitness demonstrations, fitness products, healthy meal preparation tips, health care options and more.

“What’s NXT presents Nourish & Renew: Cooking for your Health with Justin Warner” will take place from 6 to 7:15 p.m. A cash bar will open at 4:30 p.m. and the auditorium doors open at 5 p.m. All attendees will receive a goodie bag and can be entered to win door prizes.

The VIP Dinner with the Chefs begins at 7:30 p.m. in The Maryland Theatre’s ballroom. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. Attendees will partake in a sit-down dinner featuring the dishes made during the cooking show with the chefs that created them.

In addition to his emcee duties, Warner will participate in a meet-and-greet and be at the dinner.

He says he enjoys being able to participate in events like these because he lives in a filtered and edited space

where the food is always pretty and lines are always delivered without stuttering.

“TV presents a focused, but highly polished, version of who I am. Sometimes, it's fun to let your hair down,”Warner says.

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LOCAL STARS TAKING THE STAGE One of the local chefs joining Warner on the stage will be Arik Mills, co-owner of and chef at Rik’s Cafe in Hagerstown. Like Warner, Mills is a self-taught chef. He began cooking at the age of 15 and learned through experience.

Mills says he participated in a similar event that Herald-Mail Media and The Maryland Theatre held a few years ago.

He will teach attendees how to make one of the meal’s side dishes. He says that once he finds out what the main course will be, he will choose a dish to complement it.

“I enjoy spreading the knowledge to people that you can make this level of food in this amount of time. As chefs, we make this level of food all the time. But they (the audience) can make food like this at home, instead of just making spaghetti or something like that. Plus, it’s a lot of fun getting in front of people. It allows them to see a behind-the-scenes look at what we do,” Mills says.

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Nick’s Airport Inn in Hagerstown will present the appetizer portion of the show. Owner Tess Tiches says the restaurant specializes in steak and seafood with a French flair, thanks to French Head Chef Francis Verdier.

“Everything we serve is made from scratch,”Tiches says.

Tiches and Verdier will take the stage together to teach the audience how to make the appetizer course, which Tiches says is her favorite part of a menu.

“I think you can be really creative with them,”Tiches says.

The entrée course will be presented by Eliz Restaurant and Lounge Executive Head Chef Ronald Cleveland. The Hager-

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to someone’s palate and get them to step out of their comfort

and American comfort food.

“What I try to do is a fusion of the two,” Cleveland says.

Cleveland is unsure about what entrée he will make for the show, but says he likes to make out-of-the-ordinary dishes, such as duck, and make them seem ordinary, as well as pleasing to the palate.

“A lot of individuals are stuck in their ways and rarely like to step out of their comfort zone. So, if I can create something that is pleasing to the eyes — because people eat with their eyes first — and if I can create a dish that will be tantalizing and broadening

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Each edible item created by the chefs will be paired with a beer from Dan’s Restaurant and Tap House in Boonsboro. Owner Dan Aufdem-Brinke says drinking the right beer with certain foods can add to the overall enjoyment of a meal.

“To me, it’s supposed to complement it and add to the flavor, instead of sometimes, if you have the wrong beer with a dish, it can take away from the flavor of the meal,”Aufdem-Brinke says.

Aufdem-Brinke recommends pairing chicken and pasta with a lighter flavored beer and steak with a heavier beer like a stout.

TICKETS Tickets go on sale Nov. 8 and can be purchased at the theater‘s box office and online at www.mdtheatre.org.

“With having Justin Warner there, we’re hoping to have a wonderful crowd. We did really well with our last one we did a few years back, so this one I thought would be even better with the new, remodeled space and having him as our emcee,”Tagg says.

There are four types of tickets available for the event.

• The “Eat-ertainment” package costs $72 and includes the summit, Cooking for your Health and Dinner with the Chefs.

• “Fit & Fabulous” package is $47 and includes the summit and Cooking for your Health.

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For more information about the event, call The Maryland Theatre at 301-790-2000 or go to www.mdtheatre.org.

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hungry and binging on sugar or high-fat foods later. Plus, if

full of favorite traditions, many of

you’re full from the veggies at dinner, it will be easier to take a

which revolve around food.

smaller portion of pie for dessert.

We make favorite family recipes at Thanksgiving or bake holiday cookies. The extra treats and parties can be stressful for those trying to maintain healthy habits throughout a busy time of year. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way!

Being mindful can help you navigate the holidays while staying healthy and enjoying your favorite treats. Here are some tips to help you get to Jan. 1 healthy and happy:

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Eat the treats you care about, and leave the rest. If you’re at a holiday party or dinner, take a look at all the foods available and pick out your favorites. Fill your plate

with those foods, and leave off items about which you’re less excited. For example, if you think dinner rolls are just “so-so,” then skip them because they’re not going to bring you much enjoyment. But, if you love your aunt’s homemade macaroni and cheese, add that to your plate. Same with those cookies

Focus on what you can ADD, not take away. It is often

in the break room at work – if you’re normally not a cookie

more positive and beneficial to look at what you can add

person and aren’t craving them, don’t munch on them simply

to your diet, rather than what to restrict or avoid. Try

because they’re there.

to work in as many fruits and vegetables as you can during the holidays. Meeting your daily fruit and vegetable needs will naturally displace some of the less healthy foods in your diet.

The fiber also will help you stay full and make your meals more physically satisfying, preventing you from getting overly

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Avoid getting overly hungry. Try to eat a meal or snack every three to four hours – even on holiday or party days. Going to a party when you are famished is guar-

anteed to backfire and cause overeating. If your family doesn’t

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lunch that day. If your work holiday party is later than you usually eat dinner, eat a small snack prior to going.

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Keep stress levels lower by staying active, even if only for short periods of time. It is easy to put exercise to the side when there’s 100 things on

your to-do list, but exercise is a known stress reducer.

If you have to, adjust how long you exercise. Take a 10-minute walk on your lunch break or try to make it to just one yoga class a week. Maintaining the exercise habit is easier than starting all over again in January.

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By Stacey Antine, MS, RD, and HealthBarn USA Published January 24, 2018, EatRight.org

This pumpkin dip is a holiday favorite. We love pumpkin pie, so we decided to create a creamy dip that tastes just like it. Serve this recipe as an appetizer or dessert. It tastes great with sliced apples, pears or salty whole-grain pretzels. It's a crowd pleaser that is easy to make, loaded with vitamin A, low in saturated fat, and it tastes amazing.

Ingredients • 6 ounces low-fat cream cheese, room temperature • 1/3 cup reduced-fat Greek yogurt • 15 ounces (1 can) roasted pumpkin, no sugar added • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground allspice • 1 teaspoon ground cloves • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (a pinch) • 3 tablespoons agave nectar • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Directions 1. Place cream cheese and Greek yogurt In a food processor and blend until smooth.

2. Add remaining ingredients to food processor and blend until smooth.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving with sliced fruit, graham crackers or salty whole-grain pretzels.

Serves 25, 2 tablespoons each.

Per serving: 35 calories; 1g total fat; 1g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 5mg cholesterol; 25mg sodium; 5g total carbohydrates; 1g dietary fiber; 3g sugar; 1g protein.

Each serving provides 50% Recommended Dietary Allowance RDA) of Vitamin A; 2% Vitamin C; 2% calcium; and 2% iron.

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Check out these popular local catering options written by LAUREN LAROCCA

The holiday season has been called the most wonderful time of the year — but it also can be the most stressful. Busy schedules and financial constraints can make people feel overwhelmed. Between shopping for gifts and making last-minute plans, figuring out what food to serve guests can be an added burden, but it doesn’t have to be.

One way to relieve some holiday stress is to find a caterer who suits your dinner party’s size and taste. Several catering companies and restaurants in Washington County provide such service. Their menus run the gamut — from traditional-style turkey dinners to barbecue ribs to crab cakes.

Here are some popular holiday food items from local caterers:

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LEITERS’ FINE CATERING: Tradition with a Twist leitersfinecatering.com Staffers at Leiters' Fine Catering in Williamsport get a lot of requests this time of year for one of their specialties, Carrot Soufflé. Requests come in year-round for this unique dish, but it is especially popular during the holidays because it pairs well with turkey and ham dinners, says owner Teri Leiter. “It’s sweet and warm and delicious — and it’s pretty,” Leiter says.

The catering company serves customers in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, and receives plenty of entreé orders for platters of turkey and ham, a traditional staple in many holiday meals.

“We want to offer traditional food, but with a unique component,” Leiter says.

The company is conscious of people’s health. For instance, Leiters’ likes to introduce a salad of some sort into each meal and makes sure there is some sort of vinaigrette option for it, rather than offering only heavier, creamier options. Potatoes can be served with garlic instead of traditional gravy.

The company was once known for its fried chicken, Leiter adds, but that has been replaced with a healthier, seasoned baked chicken.

In recent years, Leiters’ has received more requests for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free meals.

“We’re about service, so we accommodate them by making a special plate for that guest, or we add more options to the buffet for them, so everyone can eat it.”

Top left: A holiday meal featured seared halibut, fingerling potatoes with garlic and rosemary and bundle of asparagus, wrapped in prosciutto at The Women’s Club in Hagerstown.

Top right: A holiday party spread at Mulberry Lofts in Hagerstown included caprese kabobs, goat cheese crostini and chicken caesar bites.

Bottom right: At JLG Industries holiday party, Leiters’ Fine Catering provided all event coordination, including design and food.

Photos provided by Leiters’ Fine Catering

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SCHULA’S GRILL & CRAB HOUSE: Seafood galore www.schulasgrillandcrab.com/Home Schula's Grill & Crab House offers catering to small parties, up to 50 people, in the Hagerstown area. It’s a great option for seafood lovers.

Owner Fran Sciulla says the restaurant’s most popular holiday-season dishes are shrimp platters, shrimp cocktail and crab cakes. The crab cakes can be bought prepared but uncooked, to be baked at home.

At the restaurant, guests are offered additional options, such as dishes for those who partake in the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian-American tradition that is typically celebrated on Christmas Eve. The feast usually includes seven courses of seafood to commemorate the wait for the Christ child’s birth.

The best recipe for good looking food starts with exceptional quality, great execution and presentation Clockwise from top left: Schula's Award Winning Crab Cake All jumbo lump crab, accompanied by Schula's sauce Shrimp Cocktail - Jumbo imported shrimp served with Schula’s homemade cocktail sauce Baked Clams - Fresh mid-neck clams topped with seasoned bread crumbs Seafood Salad - Shrimp, calamari, octopus, crab and scungilli with a lemon olive oil vinaigrette Lobster Cakes - Cold water lobster meat with blended spices, served with remoulade sauce Photos courtesy Schula’s Grill and Crab House.

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ERNST MARKET: Homemade comfort food ernstmarket.com The most popular dishes during the holidays at Ernst Market in Clear Spring are roast turkey, roast beef, roast tenderloin, stuffed chicken breast and baked ham. The market, which offers catering, has earned a reputation in the community for entreés that are fresh and homemade. The meat used is never frozen. Many of its vegetable dishes are fresh, as well.

Stuffing balls are among the market’s most popular sides.

They are homemade with Ernst Market’s own seasoning, but the stuffing is served in small cakes that resemble crab cakes.

“People love them,” says Clinton Burleson, catering manager. “They’re out of this world.”

Another popular side is the Winter Blend, a mix of cauliflower and broccoli. Other vegetable blends also are offered, as well as potato options and salads.

“For us, it’s about comfort food,” Burleson says. “Our home-cooked meals are what sets us apart.”

At left: Roast turkey and roast beef au jus, with rolls and homemade coleslaw, in a buffet line by Ernst Marketing Catering.

Photos by Roger Shank

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE The holiday shopping season is upon us, and if that doesn’t bring out your ho-ho-ho, know that you are not alone. Shopping for the perfect present can be stressful and timeconsuming. We’d like to help remove some of that frustration and offer some suggestions from local businesses.

in the coming weeks. Planning ahead can greatly reduce stress. After all, knowing what to buy is half the battle. Make the most of your time and be sure to stop and chat with local store owners and managers as you go.

Make connections, go exploring and have a great holiday season from At Home Places!

Check out our guide and make a plan to pick up presents while you are out and about

– Lisa Tedrick Prejean

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BELLA SALON AND SPA

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R BRUCE CARSON JEWELERS 12814 Shank Farm Way Hagerstown, Md. carsonjewelers.com (301) 739-0830

Stackable bracelets are all the rage right now.

These are the Bujukan bracelets by Gabriel & Co., starting at $595. Select a bracelet with or without diamonds. These also are available in all three gold colors – yellow, white and rose gold.

ELM SHOES

3 Center Square | Greencastle, Pa. elmshoes.com | (866) ELM-SHOE Holiday season is upon us and ELM Shoes is ready to help you give the perfect gift!

One of our favorite gifts is a pair of “Darn Tough Socks.” We carry a wide variety of different styles and colors! They are made in Vermont, and best of all, they have a lifetime guarantee! If you manage to wear a hole in these fabulous socks, we will replace them!

We also carry a lovely selection of Anuschka Leather. These ladies handbags and wallets are hand-painted with colorful designs and offer great organizational features. One advantage to using ELM Shoes for your holiday shopping is that we keep record of our customers’ purchases. If an individual has bought footwear from us, we will most likely know what size they wear.

– Loren Martin, owner, ELM Shoes, 3 Center Square, Greencastle, Pa.

Anuschka Accessories are hand-painted with beautiful eye-catching designs, and hand-stitched from 100% cow hide and full grain leather. $114

Darn Tough Socks are made in Vermont from premium merino wool. We carry more than 120 styles to choose from. Darn Tough features an unconditional lifetime guarantee! $21

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HAGERSTOWN SMILES DENTAL CARE

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During the holidays, our routines and diets usually change. To keep your mouth healthy, make sure your brushing and flossing routine doesn't change. We recommend brushing teeth with a fluoridated toothpaste for a full two minutes in the morning and before bed, and flossing at least once a day. If you're looking for a good holiday gift for a friend or loved one, a Sonicare or an Oral-B electric toothbrush is a good idea.

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Electric toothbrushes do a lot of the work for you. They have a timer so you know you're brushing long enough, and they leave you feeling extra clean and refreshed.

As with total body health, drinking lots of water throughout the day plays a role in preventing cavities, too. – J. Brandon Burley, dentist, Hagerstown Smiles Dental Care, 1115 Mount Aetna Road, Hagerstown, Md.

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HOME TRENDS

From earthy to traditional, variety abounds in

holiday decor

written by SHAWN MUMMA, LaRouge Design Team

extra light makes sense. Think of twinkling lights not only on the tree, but on tabletops, mantels, etc. Candles are ex-

It’s almost that magical time of year when we break out the

tremely popular this year in large groupings. Warm lights can

Christmas decorations. If you are hoping to update your look

instantly brighten your mood and set the scene for a

this year, you will be able to choose from a variety of trends.

celebratory moment.

They vary from the traditional red, green, silver and gold to

TRADITIONAL IS MAKING A COMEBACK

minimalist, earthy natural elements inspired by nature. It’s all

Think of the vintage Shiny Brite Christmas balls, made in

about what YOU like.

the United States, that were popular in the 1940s and ’50s.

WARM LIGHTING

Most likely, they adorned your grandparents’ or great-grand-

The one common factor in all of the trends this year is warm

parents’ trees. These balls are full of rich colors and adorned

lighting, and lots of it. With the winter solstice – the day with

with glittery designs that appear magical during the holiday,

the shortest period of daylight – arriving Dec. 21, bringing in

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NATURAL AND ORGANIC ELEMENTS Bringing the outdoors inside is not only an easy trend to incorporate, it’s cost-effective. We are seeing real branches with hanging Christmas ornaments and evergreen branches and sprigs all through the house. Flowers, real and artificial, are being used on trees, including succulents in small containers that can hang from a tree. Metal is still a strong element in Christmas decor. We are seeing a lot of tabletop Christmas trees made from recycled metal, even paper. Feathers, deer, cement statues and bark surfaces also are popular.

THE DO - IT-YOURSELF TREND With the rising popularity of Pinterest, we are seeing more out-of-the-box ways to make trees and wreaths, and to decorate for Christmas. You no longer have to have a real or fake evergreen tree. We are seeing creativity unleashed.

Christmas should be a magical time full of tradition that incorporates all the senses. Remember to include the smells of evergreen, cinnamon, citrus or a combination. You can do this naturally or with candles, diffusers and room sprays.

We wish all of you a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year!

WORTH YOUR TIME Consider an out-of-the-box way to make a tree, such as this creative approach of Christmas balls hung from the ceiling.

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Incorporate natural and organic elements in table settings.

Think of bringing the outdoors inside. This is not only an easy trend to incorporate. It is also very cost effective.

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A VET’S PERSPECTIVE

How to make your home for pets

stress-free written by JENNIFER DOLAN Doctor of veterinary medicine at Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic

Holidays can be stressful – for you, as well as your pet.

Disruptions to daily routines and unfamiliar guests (human and four-legged), certain foods and the temptation of some household items and decorations are potential problems. Being aware of them during the holidays can thwart some minor – and major – medical issues and prevent some emergency veterinary visits.

Continue to provide one-on-one attention, giving time to your pets during all the holiday hustle and bustle. Maintain an exercise or activity routine with them, as well. Daily walks with your dogs or laser-light time with your cats will go a long way in terms of their ability to deal with stress.

Make sure the host pets, as well as any guest pets, have a quiet place of their own, with food and water, to snuggle and hang out away from others. Also, make a house rule that all medications – human and animal – are put away and out of reach of all pets.

Many food items can cause problems. Fatty or spicy foods, as well as bones, should not be fed to four-legged friends. Skip sweets, especially chocolate and anything sweetened with Xylitol. And be sure to keep any unattended adult holiday cocktails out of reach.

Holiday decorations pose potential problems. A Christmas tree, if not anchored, can be toppled by overzealous kitties or puppies running around or climbing it. Cats might be tempted to play with and ingest tinsel or ribbon, which can cause a gastrointestinal blockage. The wires from holiday lights are

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Called to Care Meritus chaplain serves cancer patients and their families

written by LISA TEDRICK PREJEAN Photography by Colleen McGrath When Angela Palle meets with patients at Meritus Medical Center, she has no agenda other than to show how much she cares.

“We don’t just care about your health. We care about you as a person,” says Palle, oncology and supportive palliative care chaplain. “What in life is important to you is important to us.”

Palle was added to the cancer-care team a year ago to

“I wanted to be in a small community. I really believe this is where God is calling me,” says Palle, noting that she wears a “Called to Care” lanyard with intent. “I really believe that’s the purpose of my life. That’s what I’m here to do, to care for people.”

Palle has a different role from the medical staff on the cancer-care team. She helps patients relax so they can focus on how they feel about a diagnosis and what treatment to pursue from the options presented.

Palle might ask a patient, “‘Oh, what did you have for din-

provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and

ner last night?’ So, we talk about steak. It makes them relax,

their families.

and then they can tell me more things. One thing I’ve learned

“Everybody needs a friend in times of crisis, just being with them, sitting with them in their pain. I don’t have to offer anything, but just being there, knowing that they’re not alone, it speaks volumes,” Palle says.

is that people don’t volunteer information.”

Friendly conversation can provide clues about what is going on in a patient’s mind.

“Anything that comes up in a conversation has something

Originally from Cameroon in West Africa, Palle (pro-

to do with that person at that particular time,” Palle says. “I

nounced Pal ay) believes her calling is to help patients who

don’t do the medical part of it. I help with other things that are

face a health crisis. She came to the United States in 2010, did

very important to someone’s life. What is it that is stressing

chaplaincy training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and now lives

them? We can find the sources of their stress. We can find what

in Hagerstown.

is important to them.”

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GIVING BACK When cancer patients come in for treatment, they sometimes feel like they are losing their identity, like everyone on the care team is taking something from them. Palle encourages families to be extra supportive during that time.

“They think they are trying to help, but they’re overwhelming the patient,” Palle says. “I always encourage them to give something back. Give them back their dignity. Give them the right to make at least this decision for themselves.”

While receiving treatment at John R. Marsh Cancer Center, Denise Pinnell, left, shares a moment with Angela Palle, Meritus Health oncology and supportive palliative care chaplain.

A cancer diagnosis can make a person feel overwhelmed.

Palle helps patients understand their emotions.

“If they are willing to talk about it, I identify the feelings

At times, a patient doesn’t want to continue with treatment, but the family disagrees.

“When that’s the case, the patient doesn’t want to own up to their feelings in front of family,” Palle says. “They don’t want to appear vulnerable. They don’t want to feel like they are giving up.”

and help them normalize those feelings. In most cases, the

Palle tries to talk to the patient alone and then to the family.

most predominant one is being overwhelmed. We talk about

“I’m not just a chaplain for the patient, but for the

it. What is the thing that is going on? Is it fear? What is it that you are most afraid of? What’s the worst that can happen?”

Palle shares the patient’s concerns with the medical team.

“Those things can help the team have insight into who this

family, too.”

Many times family members need encouragement because they are weary from caregiving duties. Palle feels it helps if the patient and family members set goals.

“One thing that cancer does: It makes you stop thinking of

person is, what makes them happy, what they want, who they

now. It makes you start thinking of the future,” Palle says. If

really are. That knowledge will help us to help them better.”

a patient laments, ‘Oh, I only have two years left,’ Palle asks

HELPING FAMILIES

a question: “So, why are you thinking of two years to come?

Palle also provides support to patients’ family members, who often feel powerless to help. As a result, family members sometimes become controlling.

One of Palle’s breast-cancer patients had several sisters who were constantly offering advice about what to do, what to eat, what to wear, etc.

The patient could not handle the continuous suggestions.

“It’s not what she wanted. She didn’t want to do any of those things that they wanted her to do,” Palle says.

After encouraging the patient to share her feelings with her family members, Palle talked to them, too.

You’re not living today. If family is what is important to you, instead of thinking about next year, which you don’t have control over, why don’t you just use this time and be with your family? Love them. One day at a time. That’s all we’ve got. We cannot control tomorrow. Why don’t we do today?”

FACING DENIAL After a potentially terminal diagnosis, patients often exhibit signs of denial.

“They don’t want to accept that this is what’s happening for real. They feel like, ‘Oh, I can beat this. I can fight.’ They get to a point where fighting will do no good. So, I start asking questions like, ‘So tell me, what do you really hope for?’

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I don’t go into the medical things because I’m not an expert.

“When a person is facing a crisis like a major health issue,

I almost never mention the diagnosis. I just want to know

it rocks their world,” Palle says. “It shakes up their belief sys-

your feelings.”

tem. Some people are not spiritual, but for those patients who

Perhaps a patient hopes to last until the end of the year, or for six months or to see a grandchild graduate.

“It’s not that they’re trying to live forever, but (there’s) one little goal that they’re trying to achieve.”

are very, very spiritual, their faith grounds them through it all.

It helps them in times of crisis.”

Cancer patients have a lot of faith-based questions.

“They get into guilt, self-condemnation. They don’t really

The goal for one of Palle’s patients was to speak with his

know who they are. They lose their identity in the process.

son before he died. They had been estranged for a long time.

It’s not really about what you’ve done or have not done. Sick-

She called the son and asked if he would speak to his dad.

“That was his dying wish. That was the only thing he wanted,” Palle says. “I came back, and the man was so happy. Two days after, he died, but he died happy. Even though I don’t do the medical things, that’s the kind of thing I can do, making sure that they die at peace. I just try to be what my patients need me to be. If you need someone to cry with you, I’ll really cry with you. If you just need a sister, I become the sister.”

FINDING HOPE A patient’s happiness often is tied to the things that give him or her hope. For some people, family brings happiness and peace. For others, happiness is found through faith.

Palle serves as an associate pastor at a nondenominational church in Silver Spring, Md. Locally, she attends Valley Assembly of God Church near Valley Mall in Hagerstown. She often uses her insights as a pastor to help her patients.

Angela Palle believes a patient’s happiness often is tied to the things that provide hope. As a Meritus Health oncology and supportive palliative care chaplain, she helps people find that hope.

ness is not punishment. Bad things happen to good people,” Palle reassures. “We share the love of God with them. Those that believe in prayer, I take the time to pray with them, share Scripture, share faith. I find what is important to that person, and I use it as a tool to help them. That is my whole mission.”

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Understanding insurance

What is open enrollment? written by DAVID STEWART

Some people get the two confused. Both programs use

According to healthcare.gov, open enrollment

is

“the

yearly

period

when people can enroll in a health insurance plan.”

advertising and other public-awareness efforts to promote “ open enrollment.”

If you have Medicare, your opportunity to enroll or make changes to your insurance ends a week earlier than those with

It will soon be “open enrollment” sea-

Maryland Health Connection insurance. So those radio an-

son, the time when people can choose

nouncements that say open enrollment ends Dec. 15 are not

health insurance and enroll in coverage that starts Jan. 1. Be

for you.

advised: There are multiple open-enrollment periods. The

If you have Medicare, an excellent resource is the Washing-

time for you to choose your insurance depends on how you

ton County Commission on Aging. Call 301-790-0275 or go to

get your insurance.

www.wccoaging.org.

If you get it through your job or your spouse’s job, the em-

If you have private insurance from the Maryland Health

ployer determines the open-enrollment dates for the company

Connection, your open-enrollment period is Nov. 1 to Dec.

plan. Employers can have open enrollment anytime during

15. For those who qualify, Maryland Health Connection has

the year. However, most employer plans start Jan. 1, so the open-enrollment period will be toward the end of the year, often October through November.

Some employers use a fiscal year cycle for insurance, so open enrollment for those plans will be a month or two before the end of the fiscal year. Your best resource for employer insurance information is your company’shuman-resources manager.

financial help available to lower the cost of health insurance.

In order to qualify, a person can’t have an offer of insurance from an employer, spouse’s employer, Medicare or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

However, there are a couple of exceptions. If you pay a premium for Part A Medicare, you might qualify for help. If the

If you get insurance from Medicare, your open-enrollment

lowest-cost, self-only coverage option available to employees

period is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That overlaps with the Maryland

exceeds 9.86% of an employee's household income, financial

Health Connection open-enrollment period.

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estimate your income, you could owe money to the IRS when you file your 2020 tax return.

If you are self-employed or your income varies significantly from year to year, consult a financial or tax professional. Look

one near you.

Note: Maryland Health Connection also enrolls people in

ahead to the coming year and think about what might change

Medicaid. People who have Medicaid will receive notices stat-

with your income or family size. Unexpected changes can be

ing when they should renew their coverage. Enrollment in

reported throughout the year.

Medicaid is available year-round and does not depend on an

Next, examine how you use or want to use health insurance.

Are you managing an ongoing health condition? Is there a spe-

open-enrollment period.

cific prescription you need? Do you only get a checkup once

PREPARING FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT If you receive employer insurance, you probably won’t have much to prepare. Follow the direction of your HR manager. If you receive Medicare and want to make changes to your coverage, contact the Washington County Commission on Aging or find an insurance agent who handles Medicare plans.

If you receive insurance from Maryland Health Connection, there are few things you should do prior to enrolling in a plan.

First, create a good estimate of your income for 2020. The financial help is based on family size and income. If you under-

a year? There are several plans from which to choose. Understanding how you use insurance will help you pick one that suits your needs.

Trained navigators are available to help you understand your options and pick a plan. Give us a call at 888-202-0212 or go to www.ahecwest.org/wmic.

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country clubs

The original social media searches for young clientele written by LAUREN LAROCCA In the age of Facebook and Instagram, the idea of going to a country club to socialize might seem archaic. But there is something about socializing IRL – in real life – that can’t be replaced by networking through a computer screen.

competing with everything else, whether it’s restaurants or activities. We want clubs to be that third place for people.”

One of the most obvious shifts in country clubs is the dress code.

“Some clubs have done away with formal dining completely, and others only offer it two or three days a week now,”

Still, clubs across the nation are finding ways to evolve and

Wallmeyer said. “At most clubs, you don’t have to wear a

adapt as society changes. To keep up with trends, many have

coat or tie, and 87% of them allow denim. People are dressing

added, replaced or eliminated features that were once staples

more casually at work now, so they’re not going to want to

in country clubs – such as formal dining – in an effort to attract

have to go home and change before going to the club. We want

younger members and resonate with millennials.

clubs to be that third place, where people can head to directly

“What we’re seeing since the recession of ’08/’09 is that clubs have had to change because their members’ lifestyles

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have changed,” said Henry Wallmeyer, president and CEO of

Millennials are also known for being more health-conscious

the National Club Association in Washington, D.C. “Clubs are

than older generations, and country clubs have paid attention.

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Perhaps the most obvious way to appeal to a younger demographic is to lower annual membership rates. Many clubs offer a lower rate to their younger members, hoping they will be lifelong members.

“A lot of millennials are involved in so many things; their money is spread so thin,” said Christine Divelbiss, membership and marketing director at Fountain Head Country Club.

For those younger than 40, the Hagerstown club offers a Gans membership, named after Emmett W. Gans, a local businessman who developed the vision of Fountain Head Country Club. The Gans membership offers a lower rate intended to attract younger families and professionals.

“It’s extremely affordable for people ages 35 and under,” Divelbiss said.

The rate increases each year from ages 36 to 40, so members can ease into the full price.

Kelly Turner of Hagerstown, the finance manager for Dynamark Atlantic Security Systems Inc., practices on the tennis court at Fountain Head Country Club, where she is a member.

A perk of the Gans membership is that members have access to all the amenities the club offers. They can try out everything to find out what they like. When members reach age 40, they

The on-site gyms are no longer small rooms with two or three

have to narrow their choices and pick their favorites as part of

pieces of exercise equipment. Instead, they often include full-

their membership package.

blown fitness facilities and offer trainers, spin classes and yoga.

When it comes to sports, young members across the nation have shown more interest in racket sports, such as tennis, pickleball and paddleball. Wallmeyer equates it to

Fountain Head also partners with the YMCA to offer date nights for parents while YMCA staff members provide child care.

Along those lines, Beaver Creek has appealed to its younger

members wanting to participate in sports that the whole family can play together.

Patrick Steiner, longtime president of Beaver Creek Country Club in Hagerstown, has noticed that millennial members enjoy group play. Golf group plays happen every day at Beaver Creek, allowing members to drop in.

“They don’t have to call up their buddies before heading out,” Steiner explained. “They know they can show up and play with 30 people, sometimes 60.”

TIME, MONEY SAVERS More clubs also are offering three holes or six- or nine-hole golf, rather than a full round, which can take up to five hours to play.

On that note, people having less leisure time today has translated into other country club trends, such as healthy grab-and-go food options, rather than full, sit-down meals.

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Some clubs are offering bigger spaces for casual dining, with TVs and central bars like the one on “Cheers.”

“The aim really is to be like ‘Cheers,’” Wallmeyer said. “Clubs are trying to create an atmosphere that’s welcoming and comfortable, where everyone does know your name.”

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Gifts of Technology Sphero Star Wars Droid robots in the $50 – $100 range.

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can fit any price range

written by ANTHONY WILLIAMS BEACON House founder and chief executive officer

FA M I LY

Last year, I recommended some tech-

• A new item we are recommending this year is the Code &

nology items as great gifts. Some are

Go Robot Mouse by Learning Resources. This great prod-

back on the list this year, since they are

uct can be programmed with simple directional arrows,

tried-and-true favorites, but others are

making it accessible to the very young, as well as older

new. I use them in my work with the

kids, to build coding skills. Early-learning educators can

nonprofit BEACON House Inc.

use this mouse to help teach the fundamentals of computer

Here are some recommendations that cost less than $50, some about $100, and a few that have a higher price tag.

science by having students program a sequence and debug codes when something does not go as planned.

LESS THAN $50 • The first is the Ozobot Bit, a tiny robot that comes programmed to recognize black, red, blue and green markers.

It uses the lines drawn by the colored markers as a track to follow. A sheet of codes can be downloaded and used with the colored markers. Depending on the sequence, the Ozobot Bit will perform various operations, such as turning around and spinning. Kids love drawing tracks for the robots. They have more functions that can be used by downloading free apps. The Ozobot Bit is great for kids of all ages and can grow with a child’s interest in coding and robotics.

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71 • My favorite less-than-$20 technology gift for children is

• The favorites for this price range are Sphero Star Wars

the Sphero Mini. This sphere of a robot is quite a deal and

Droid robots, such as BB-8 and R2-D2. The app-enabled ro-

has many cool functions. It can be used with several of the

bots have many sounds effects, lights and functions. They

free Sphero applications found on app stores. It comes with

are small versions of the droids we love from the “Star

small bowling pins and cones for make-your-own activi-

Wars” movies and have built-in cameras. They are enter-

ties. I have used this robot with children as young as 4 and

taining for kids young and old.

adults in their 70s and 80s. All of them love how easy it is to use and its many functions.

• A new item this year is the Osmo. These STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) kits work with an

• Another new item this year for older children is the Mi-

iPad or Kindle and help kids build problem-solving skills, as

cro:bit. The small programmable devices connect to a com-

well as creativity. I suggest starting with the Genius packag-

puter and use Blockly code to program various functions,

es. There is a Genius for older kids and Genius Jr. for young-

such as playing music and detecting light levels. They typi-

er ones. They cost $85 to $100.

cally cost $20 to $35 and have a lot of functionality.

• Another great item is the Amazon Fire Tablet. With a price of less than $50, it can be used to download apps for many of the robots and devices mentioned in this column.

• The last items for less than $50 are Scratch and ScratchJr coding cards. Scratch and ScratchJr are free applications or online programs that get elementary to early middle school students coding using Blockly code. The cards give kids coding sequence challenges to complete and help them build skills to develop their creations in Scratch and ScratchJr.

$50 TO LESS THAN $100

MORE THAN $100 These items are for those who have the desire and ability to go the extra mile.

• The Sphero Sprk+ and Sphero Bolt are much larger and have more functions than the Sphero Mini. They are accessed through an app. I suggest buying a cover for them because they move super fast and likely will hit things, possibly cracking their plastic exterior.

• New this year are Wonder Workshop’s robots, Dot and Dash. If you are looking for expressive robots that can teach sounds, colors and coding, these are the ones to purchase. The bundle for the pair runs $250 to $275 and comes

• The Ozobot Evo functions like the the Ozobot Bit, but of-

with many activities that can be completed using free apps.

fers additional features. It also works better on reading the

• For those really interested in 3-D printing, M3D makes a

lines drawn by younger kids and has more reliability for

pretty affordable cube 3-D printer, the Micro+. It regularly

the extra $50. It consistently outperforms the Bit when we

costs $349, but the sale price can be as low as $250. It is

use it at events and after-school programs.

made in Maryland and has free, downloadable software to run the printer. Using this with the free online CAD program Tinkercad, children can bring their own 3-D objects to life.

At any price range, these items have been proven — through my experience as an uncle who gave them as gifts or in the STEAM programs at BEACON House. You won’t go wrong purchasing any of these for the children on your holiday shopping list.

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Bester Community of Hope FA M I LY

Better Together offers monthly community events to make environmental improvements.

Photo courtesy of Life House Church

sources, such as medical care. Among the

Foster Care initiative serves children and

many services is a health center at Bester

youth who have experienced trauma

written by LAURA EMMONS

Elementary School. BCOH partners with

by connecting them with safe and car-

the Community Free Clinic in Hager-

ing families. The Jack E. Barr Center for

stown and Washington County Public

Well-Being is an outpatient mental-health

Schools to provide that service. The boy

clinic. BCOH works within the region

didn’t have to leave school for care, his

served by Bester Elementary to prevent

mother didn’t miss time from work and

family crisis situations, like homeless-

their family was able to overcome the dif-

ness, child abuse and family separation.

There, but for the Grace of God, go I. Many people have had that thought.

One crisis or one unexpected catastrophe could mean the difference between security and homelessness. A loss of a home could lead to family separation.

For example, a boy with asthma required breathing treatments at least once a week. The school nurse was not able to provide the treatment, so each time he had a breathing issue, he was transported to an emergency room. The excessive school absences affected his education,

ficulties associated with his asthma.

San Mar traces its roots to 1883, when

“We fill gaps,” explains Jen Younker,

the Washington County Orphan’s Home

director of Bester Community of Hope.

was founded to house and care for chil-

She describes BCOH as a catch-all sup-

dren orphaned by the Civil War and

port organization. It is a small, commu-

ensuing events. San Mar has continued

nity-based nonprofit, so it does not have

to provide foster care, adoption services

to deal with the bureaucracy of state-run

and mental-health care for 132 years.

agencies. Family support specialists at

Traditionally, San Mar became in-

BCOH meet with people in crisis, de-

volved with families after a crisis oc-

termine which needs aren’t being met

curred, but there was a desire to develop

by another agency, and use whatever

programs that could prevent the types

means are necessary to complement and

of situations that resulted in family sep-

Community of Hope (BCOH) was there

develop a family’s support system.

aration. A strategic initiative was started

to help.

PREVENTION INSTEAD OF RESPONSE

in 2013 to find actions San Mar could

and the time his mother missed from work because of his medical needs might have created a hardship for the family.

The consequences could have been dire, but they weren’t because the Bester

BCOH leverages relationships with

take to prevent things like child abuse

community partners to maximize oppor-

BCOH is one of three initiatives of the

and neglect. The following year, San

tunities for families in the south end of

San Mar Family and Community Services

Mar partnered with Casey Family Pro-

Hagerstown by eliminating barriers to re-

organization. The San Mar Treatment

grams, a Seattle initiative with the same

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Hagerstown nonprofit encourages partnerships goals. They realized they needed to tran-

into three areas of family life: school,

about themselves and treat each other

sition their focus from a campus-based

neighborhood and home.

better in the classroom.

environment to a model of neighbor-

SCHOOL INITIATIVES

hood involvement.

The area served by Bester Elementary School in South Hagerstown was chosen as the initial neighborhood because of the amount of need, combined with the availability of local assets and committed members of the community.

BCOH was formally opened in 2015, after it received a substantial donation from the Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Foundation.

Younker notes that BCOH used to

BCOH runs a 21st Century Community Learning Center after-school program, South End 21, at Bester Elementary and E. Russell Hicks Middle School.

An in-school health center is offered in partnership with the Community Free Clinic. Through a partnership with the Center for the Collaborative Classroom, BCOH prepares lesson plans for teachers to help develop social and emotional skills.

The lesson plans, or toolkits, focus on helping children understand their feelings and express themselves. They help build trust and teach conflict resolution. The toolkit incorporates trauma-responsive programming as part of its approach.

Butler starts the school day working on such skills with her students. After breakfast, she calls a class meeting. Her third-graders sit in a circle on a rug and follow an agenda. They start by greeting each other. Butler encourages them

serve 30 kids at a time in group homes,

Diana Butler, a third-grade teacher

but can now serve three times that many

at Bester Elementary, has taught for 20

children with after-school care programs.

years. Most of her career has been spent

BCOH family support workers follow

teaching students from low-income and

evidence-based practices based on the

in-crisis families. For the last four to

Strengthening Families approach devel-

five years, she has incorporated lessons

oped by the Center for the Study of So-

that teach social and emotional skills.

• Offer words of encouragement to another student

cial Policy. Their efforts are incorporated

She says it helps the children feel better

• Ask a question of another student

to make eye contact with others in the room and learn the names of every student in her class. Then each student must do one of three things: • Give another student a compliment

Left: Building parental resilience is one of the goals of Parent Cafés, monthly gatherings at which parents can fortify themselves to meet the stresses associated with daily life.

Middle: Because bus transportation is not offered in the area near Bester Elementary School, Bester Community of Hope organizes the Walking School Bus. It consists of community ambassadors who make the trip between home and school safe and fun.

Right: Bester Community of Hope parents and community partners from Washington County Department of Social Services attended the Together With Families Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

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The process teaches the children how

cuss the value of apologizing and com-

She sent him to another class tempo-

to appropriately interact with others,

mitting to not saying hurtful things in

rarily and then held a class meeting with

which helps them to develop empathy.

the future.

the other kids about what they could do

They feel a sense of trust in the class-

She extends the lesson to a practical sit-

room and they know it is a safe place

uation: “Tomorrow, we will have a sub-

for them. If a child doesn’t share during

stitute teacher. How will you treat that

the meeting, she speaks with him or her

teacher? Will you use hurtful words?”

one-on-one later in the day.

Butler knows that some students have

to make him feel welcome and included. The other students brainstormed ideas. When the boy returned to the classroom, they all helped him feel better. Now, he works with other kids to

After the greeting, Butler leads a les-

bad situations at home, so she makes

son. Sometimes, she holds up a picture

sure they all know their full name, ad-

of a child looking sad, frustrated or

dress and phone number. She talks with

BCOH serves as a liaison with com-

happy, and the students discuss what

them about anxiety over things like stan-

munity resource officers assigned to

they think is going on in the picture.

dardized tests or holidays, when they

Bester Elementary and E. Russell Hicks

She shows them flashcards with facial

spend several days out of school.

Middle. The officers participate in af-

expressions so the children can identify different emotions.

The process works. Butler recounts a

make them feel welcome.

ter-school

programming,

and

offer

story about a boy who was angry all of

health and wellness lessons. Yonker says

In one of her favorite lessons, she

the time. He lashed out, flipping desks

the interactions reduce fear between po-

shows students how to squeeze tooth-

and chairs. The police had to be called.

paste out of a tube. Then, she asks them,

The boy crawled under a desk and barri-

lice and the community, and help them

“If you say something that hurts some-

caded himself. He had been in six schools

one’s feelings, what can you do? The

in the past couple of years. His father left

hurtful words can’t be taken back, just

the family, and his mother was in and out

like the toothpaste can’t be put back in

of his life. He told Butler that he didn’t

the tube, so what do you do?” They dis-

feel like he belonged anywhere.

develop a rapport at an early age.

Because bus transportation is not offered in the area near Bester Elementary, BCOH organizes the Walking School Bus. It consists of community ambassadors who make the trip between home and school safe and fun. They teach children how to safely walk to and from school. Past ambassadors have included Army recruiters who taught kids to march in cadence. The helpers also held “Dance to School Days,” when they danced during the entire trip.

Those participating in the Walking School Bus work with Sarah Mason, the crossing guard at the corner of Frederick Street and Memorial Avenue. Mason has worked on that corner for 47 years and has been a crossing guard with Washington

Bester Community of Hope serves as a liaison with community resource officers assigned to Bester Elementary and E. Russell Hicks Middle. The officers participate in after-school programming, and offer health and wellness lessons. The interactions reduce fear between police and the community, and help them develop a rapport at an early age.

Photo courtesy of Life House Church

County Public Schools for 52 years. Mason won second place in the 2018 “America’s Favorite Crossing Guard” contest.

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The Community Advisory Board is usually comprised of 50% residents, 25% local business leaders and 25% local organizations. Members meet quarterly to discuss problems facing the community, like the need to repair the sidewalk under the overpass on Memorial Avenue.

BCOH spearheads beautification efforts like the mural on Memorial Avenue. An underpass was rundown, and

Volunteers paint a mural along a West Memorial Boulevard railroad underpass in Hagerstown's South End. Photo by Julie E. Greene

kids were walking in the street instead of on the sidewalk. BCOH raised funds and coordinated volunteers to paint the mural. The advisory board communicated to city officials the need to make the repairs to the sidewalk. Now, the kids enjoy walking past the mural, on the sidewalk and not in the street.

BCOH cultivates a number of strategic community partnerships, including one with the Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC). There are 17 churches and synagogues in the area served

by Bester Area, and BCOH works with most of them to provide opportunities for family support.

While most of the programs only sup-

silience, child development, concrete

port families living in the catchment area

needs, social connections, and the social

for Bester Elementary in South Hager-

and emotional development of children.

stown, the organization’s community

Child development and the social/

events are open to the general public.

emotional development of children are

Parent Cafés, Babypalooza, Family Day

addressed by the partnership between

and the annual Southside Block Party

BCOH and Washington County Pub-

provide opportunities to meet neighbors.

lic Schools. Concrete needs include

The block party features musical perfor-

food, shelter, clothing and medical care.

mances, rides, activities, games offered

BCOH works with the Department of

by local businesses and representatives

Social Services and several nonprofit

from local resource organizations.

agencies in an effort to provide families

FAMILY SUPPORT

near Bester Elementary with necessities.

BCOH also fills gaps in family sup-

Social connections are addressed by the neighborhood initiatives.

BCOH periodically brings experts to

port. For example, a man and woman

South Hagerstown to lead community

wanted to be wed while the terminally

Building parental resilience is one

training sessions on subjects like build-

ill father of one of them was still alive. A

of the goals of Parent Cafés, monthly

ing resilience. Interfacing with the Hag-

family support worker at BCOH is also

gatherings at which parents can fortify

erstown Police Department on a regular

an ordained minister, so a wedding was

themselves to meet the stresses associat-

basis help citizens feel more comfort-

organized in short order so the father

ed with daily life. The goal is to prevent

able with the local community resource

could be part of it.

the mistreatment of children by helping parents cope with their specific issues.

officers. BCOH also works with It’s a

According to the Strengthening Fam-

Blessing to be a Blessing Inc. to help feed

ilies approach, there are five factors

Joan Balbuena, a family support work-

neighbors in need.

that lead to family success: parental re-

er at BCOH, says the meetings are run

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of a family in crisis and determines what community resources are available to help. Then, the Community Triage Services (CTS) team provides support.

BCOH coordinates services with the Department of Social Services, Meritus Health, the school system and the Maryland Department of Health to keep families with substance-exposed newborns together as they face the difficulties associated with caring for such infants.

Jasmine Saum, a single mother of five children, one of whom is now an adult living on her own, recounts how BCOH changed her life and that of her family.

Bester Community of Hope Family Day includes family portraits as part of helping parents celebrate the things that make their families strong.

Photo courtesy of Life House Church

by parents, for parents. Groups of four

The home-visiting program and sub-

people engage in conversations. Once

stance-exposed newborns care team

parents are experienced with the cafés,

are the most intensive initiatives run

they can undergo training to become

by BCOH. To participate in the former,

facilitators who lead the roundtable discussions. They welcome new members, explain the terms – like parent resilience – and teach the processes that have worked for other families. Facilitators also can lead one-on-one discussions.

referrals must be made by Bester Elementary School, the Jack E. Barr Center for Well-Being, the Department of Social Services or area clergy. A family-assessment support team meets with members

The training process is not easy or cheap. BCOH obtains funds from the Maryland Family Network for training, child care, and transportation to and from Baltimore and other locations where training is held. A stipend is provided to those attending a facilitator institute to offset lost wages. At the training, participants learn how to teach the

In addition to Parent Cafés, Balbuena spearheads a Hispanic parenting sup-

if it weren’t for Bester Community of Hope,” she says.

One of her children is a low-functioning autistic boy. He struggled at Bester Elementary because of sensory overload. After he lashed out at school staff members, the Department of Social Services was called in to check on the child’s welfare.

The social worker saw Saum’s son in the school and referred her family to BCOH. Teri Conrad, a lead family-support worker at BCOH, was assigned to help.

"I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for Bester Community of Hope."

Conrad helped Saum set goals for all of her children. One needed advanced placement. Conrad taught her how to advocate for her kids in special education. Then, Conrad helped connect Saum with community resources.

She even attended an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting with Saum

five protective factors that help strengthen the family framework.

“I would not be where I am today

Jasmine Saum

to determine the appropriate placement for her autistic son. The boy was transferred to an autism class at Marshall

port group for Spanish-speaking mem-

Street School. He stopped exhibiting

bers of the community.

negative behaviors and is now thriving.

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apples and a variety of toppings, in-

To learn more about the Bester Com-

ly members she could turn to for help.

cluding caramel and other candies, like

munity of Hope, make a donation or get

Conrad and the others at BCOH became

M&Ms, were served buffet-style.

involved, go to besterhope.org.

her support system. Even now, although

The PAC holds a monthly evening

her case is closed and she has moved to

meeting and weekly morning meetings,

Franklin County, Pa., she knows that if

at which attendees brainstorm ideas

she needs advice or someone to talk to,

about how they can help the communi-

she can reach out to BCOH. Saum was honored when she was asked to join the Parent Advisory Council (PAC). Through the PAC, she can give back, offering perspective to other parents in need. Recently, the group conducted a laundry pod awareness campaign. Members visited local laundromats, spoke with people and handed out

ty. Right now, assisting those affected by the opioid crisis in South Hagerstown is a topic of discussion.

Even though she no longer lives in Hagerstown, Saum is active in the PAC. She values the lifelong connections she made through BCOH. “Everything has changed for the bet-

literature about the dangers of leaving

ter because of the Bester Community of

laundry pods with unattended children.

Hope, and I am so thankful,” she says.

They also help build morale among

By focusing on the pillars of support,

the teachers at Bester Elementary, who

school, neighborhood and home, Bester

Saum says are dedicated, hardworking

Community of Hope aims to help fam-

and underpaid. The PAC brought a car-

ilies in South Hagerstown avoid crises

amel-apple bar in for the teachers. Sliced

and improve their lives.

Contact information: Bester Community of Hope 370 Mill St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 240-513-6370 | Fax: 240-513-6372 connect@besterhope.org

UPCOMING EVENTS Babypalooza

Nov. 2 at Bester Elementary School Families expecting a baby or those with an infant are welcome to attend.

There will be 35 vendors on hand with free items. Several Submitted photo. pediatricians will offer advice. The Early Childhood Action Council will present a carnival-themed station; Meritus Medical Center will have a safesleeping station; and BCOH will hold a home-safety program. There will be a bellypainting station for expectant moms. Pack-and-play gift bags, including diapers and formula, will be distributed.

Home visiting program, Christmas elves

Bester Community of Hope hosted the Recovery Coach Academy training for staff, residents and community partners to build recovery capital and support families affected by substance abuse.

Submitted photo.

In December, families enrolled in the home-visiting family support program give their Community Triage Services team members Christmas wish lists. The team will put together gifts for the kids, as well as gift packages tailored to a family’s holiday needs, including family fun baskets containing items to keep them entertained during the winter break. In past years, they have served more than 100 kids in one holiday season.

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OUT & ABOUT

PressRoom at Herald-Mail Media Unique venue blends industrial tones with modern feel

written by LISA TEDRICK PREJEAN When The Herald-Mail Co. moved into a new building at the corner of Antietam Street and Summit Avenue in 1979, the focus at the front of the building was a three-story window display featuring a 273-ton printing press.

The focal point was particularly popular midday, when the afternoon paper, The Daily Mail, was coming off the presses. The Morning Herald was printed at night so it could be delivered in the morning. The daytime use of the press slowed in October 2007, when The Daily Mail and The Morning Herald merged into one morning newspaper, The Herald-Mail.

Then, four years later, in 2011, the presses came to a complete stop when the paper decided to outsource the printing.

As the dust settled, a new plan was put in place.

The space that once produced a community news product would transform into a new space that could be used by the community for special events, meetings, celebrations, fundraisers and other functions.

At the center of that space is Herald-Mail Media’s Event Coordinator Kim Tagg, viewed by many as the heart and soul of the operation.

“I was very much interested in helping with the PressRoom because I thought it would be a great, unique venue,” says Tagg, who has been with the company for 17 years. “I love helping brides. I love being part of that world.”

With an industrial feel and approximately 7,000 square feet of space, the PressRoom at Herald-Mail Media has become a popular gathering place for local businesses, organizations and families.

The transformation began with some historical elements – small printing plates and presses – incorporated in the design.

Tom McCall, who was employed by The Herald-Mail from 1979 to 2011, remembers working on the press with “a bunch of good guys.”

McCall, 60, worked with color registration, among other things, and took pride in putting out a good product for the readers. He mostly worked nights. It was sad when the printing was outsourced and the paper entered the digital realm, but his faith kept him strong in the changing times.

Herald-Mail Media Event Coordinator Kim Tagg

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“One time a wedding was planned, and it was almost 100 degrees outside, so we moved it inside,”Tagg says. “People sit at their tables, and there’s still a nice aisle to walk down. But, it’s beautiful out in the courtyard to have a wedding, especially with our flowers blooming.”

Tagg likes being part of the planning from the beginning, helping brides coordinate their special days, giving them ideas and options.

“I like being here and helping them all the way to the end, when they get married,” Tagg says. “And it’s not just that you’re representing the PressRoom. You’ve become part of their life for that moment. You’re constantly in contact with them through Some couples choose to have their wedding and reception in the PressRoom. Some get married at a church and have the reception at the 100 Summit Ave. venue.

He recently came back to visit and was impressed.

emails or text messages, helping them with whatever they may need to make their day just a little bit easier.”

The day of the wedding, Tagg is on hand, ready to help.

“They get a person – me – a whole day,” she says. “It’s not like

“I thought it was really nice what they’ve done,” says McCall, a

you just hand them a key and say, ‘Here you go.’ I help them, get

1977 graduate of North Hagerstown High School and Washing-

them in. They’re so busy doing other things. I make sure if they

ton County Career Studies Center.

need me to let the caterer in, the florist in, the bakery in, the DJ,

TRANSITIONING TO EVENTS Events have been hosted onsite for about two years, Tagg says.

“When our venue became available and it was all ready to go and usable, we decided that some of our events that we had other places could be held here,” Tagg says. “We started to utilize the PressRoom, and it has done really well so far with what we are using it for.”

Tagg remembers how exciting it was in the days leading up to Oct. 7, 2017, the date of the first wedding held in the PressRoom.

“I was also nervous,”Tagg says.“Being a bride once myself, you want to make sure everything is right. It worked out very nice.

“A lot of people want to have something a little different from the barns that are popular or just a regular hall. This gives people an option of a different atmosphere.”

Some couples choose to have their wedding and reception in the PressRoom. Some get married at a church and have the reception at the 100 Summit Avenue.

I’m here, doing that, helping them, whatever they need.”

Along with Tagg, Jeff Cunningham, Mark Nigh and Lisa Naile from Herald-Mail Media's maintenance department also contribute to making a couple's day special.

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“You could really do anything with the space that you wanted to,”she says.“The upstairs was a nice cocktail area for everyone to hang out until we got here, just if they wanted to talk. And if they didn’t want to dance, they could go up there.”

Leatherman recently stopped in at the PressRoom to talk about her reception.

“The whole layout worked out so nicely. Down here (on the main floor), we were able to do our whole food section, and a sweetheart table, and a dance floor. We were able to do the tables exactly how we wanted,” she says, noting that Mel Price of In Harmony Djs and New Beginnings Floral and Officiants was The first look moment for Christine “Chrissy” Creswell and Robert “Bobby” Leatherman III was captured by Seth Alexander of Strands of Light photography.

FIRST LOOK Tagg’s favorite memory from a wedding happened in March

a great help. “She did a little of everything. She did our flowers, our linens. She was our on-point person to organize everything.

I have recommended her to so many people.”

The Leathermans had 180 guests and she said there was “plenty of room.”

2018, when Christine “Chrissy” Creswell and Robert “Bobby”

“The one thing we really, really liked about The Herald-Mail

Leatherman III had their “first look,” the first time the groom saw

was how accommodating everyone was,” says Leatherman, of

the bride in her gown. The bride and her bridesmaids dressed

Hagerstown. “We were able to come in late the night before –

and got ready at the PressRoom prior to the ceremony at St.

because we were doing most of our own decorations – to set up.

Mark’s Lutheran Church, at 601 Washington Ave. in Hagerstown.

They actually let us come in after our rehearsal dinner.

“I was out in the PressRoom and the couple did their first

“Kim was very responsive. If I had any questions, I could

look,” Tagg says. “I remember her walking up. She touched his

shoot her a text or an email. She would respond in minutes, so

shoulder and he turned around and looked at her, and they both

that was great.”

looked at each other. It was beautiful. That was my first experi-

Leatherman’s family was so pleased with the PressRoom that

ence with anybody doing a first look. That couple was amazing.”

her sister, Michelle Creswell, plans to use the venue when she

When Leatherman, 24, was looking for a reception venue, she

gets married in May.

“did a lot of looking around. We went to a ton of venues. We

“A lot of our guests were like, ‘This is the prettiest wedding I’ve

wanted to stay local, just because that’s where the majority of our

ever been to,’” Leatherman says. “They had so much fun. They

family was. We wanted it to be convenient because we did want

thought it was a great venue because a lot of people have not

to get married at St. Mark’s.”

The Leathermans also wanted to select their own vendors, which isn’t an option at all venues.

“We’ve been to some weddings where they make you use their catering service or they make you use in-house food services, and it hasn’t been the best,” she says, noting that they discussed what people remember the most about a wedding: the food, the venue, the music.“I feel like those are the things that stick with people.”

Leatherman also liked the versatility of having an upstairs and a downstairs.

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85 heard of this, so they had never been to a wedding here. Everybody loved how much parking there was. And then to tell people the history behind it, they thought that was super, super cool.

Because we’re both from the area, to have something that was historical, too, on top of being local was really nice.”

Because she was married in March, the use of the outdoor space wasn’t an option, but the family might decide to use it for her sister’s wedding in May. “Being able to have a nice outdoor space that’s still private is really nice.”

They also have discussed how each wedding in the PressRoom can be different. Leatherman used round tables. Her sister is considering the use of rectangular tables.

“We’ve been looking at the layout and trying to figure that out because she doesn’t want it to look exactly like mine did,” Leatherman says. “That’s the nice thing. You can do so much with the space that it’s not even going to look remotely the same.”

Deborah Colley, right, and Wendy Gallant, known together as the Asherah belly-dancing act, perform at Taste Your Way Around the World at the PressRoom at The Herald-Mail. The event gives guests a chance to taste food and wine from around the world.

PARTIES AND EVENTS Because of its versatility, the PressRoom also has been used for parties. Tagg remembers a 16th birthday party with a Halloween theme.

“They had footprints on the floor, put stuff on the mirrors – like bloody handprints. Each table had a theme from a horror movie. It was awesome how they did it,” Tagg says. “They had a casket with a skeleton in it. They had these cool little drinks, fruit drinks but with cool names.”

Companies have hosted Christmas parties at the PressRoom.

There have been Chamber of Commerce mixers, Leadership of Washington County events, business seminars, job fairs, health and wellness expos, casino nights and bridal shows.

“The brides come in, and not only can they see the bridal show, but also see the PressRoom,”Tagg says.

Herald-Mail Media also sponsors events at the PressRoom.

The Taste Around the World event, which features samples from area restaurants, “is very successful with all the different food vendors,”Tagg says, noting that a Bluegrass and Gospel Fest held earlier this year had “a great turnout.”

Some events, such as a youth talent show, are focused on children and their families. “We had kids who played the guitar, violin, they sang, so that was a lot of fun. We had vendors for that, that focused on children.”

Event organizers like the versatility of having an upstairs and a downstairs.

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When people call Tagg to say that they’ve seen information about The PressRoom online at hmpressroom.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HMPressRoom, she encourages them to come in to see the venue in person.

“The pictures online are very nice, but actually seeing how much space it really is, you get a better idea. When people walk in, they’re like, ‘Oh, wow!’ First of all, they say, ‘I didn’t even know this was here. It’s so much bigger than it looks.’ And when I turn those lights on, they’re like, ‘Wow.’ They like the lights.”

“The PressRoom is quite versatile,” Tagg says.“You could use it for many things.”

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Chris Woodward and Shindiggin’ favor the 'realness' of country music OUT & ABOUT “I just fell in love with it,” Woodward said. “What drew me to country music was the realness of the writing.”

Woodward formed the band Wild at Heart with his uncle Butch Woodward and cousin Ron Stewart. The trio played together for about four years before Woodward said life and other obligations became more important.

Then in 1998, at the urging of a friend, Woodward cut his first record.

“I put my Camaro up for collateral and I recorded my first record. Now I am working on my 13th album, so I guess it worked out,”Woodward said.

Chris Woodward and Shindiggin’ perform at the Huntingdon (Pa.) County Fair in August 2019. Band members include, from left, Mike McCartney, Chris Woodward and Brian McHugh. Not pictured is Drummer Michael Hillegas.

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written by LINDA HARKCOM When Chris Woodward was a young boy growing up in Mount Union, Pa., he took guitar lessons, which he ended up quitting.

Several years later, when he joined the United States Navy, Woodward picked up the instrument again. This time, it ended up changing his life’s path.

“I had nothing to do on my down time while out at sea and

Woodward, who now lives in Three Springs, Pa., shares the stage with drummer Michael Hillegas of Camp Hill, Pa., lead guitarist Mike McCartney of Burnham, Pa., and bass guitarist Brian McHugh of Bellefonte, Pa. Together, they make up Shindiggin’.

Over the years, the band has changed, but the band he has now has been together for about two years, Woodward said.

The band’s most recent album released earlier this summer is titled “Fun and Faith.” Woodward said they had two CD release parties for the album, as they do each year for their new releases, at Cowans Gap State Park in Fort Loudon, Pa. “This year we had about 700 people attend the first party, and

this guy had three guitars, so I bought one off of him. So that is

a month later we had a second release party there, and we still

what I did on my downtime. Six months later, I was writing my

got another 500 people show up at that party,”Woodward said.

own songs, and that is how it all began,”Woodward said.

After he returned home from the Navy in 1990, he joined a heavy metal rock band. He said it wasn’t until 1996 that he made

Woodward said he goes to Nashville to record every year. The band is currently working on its 13th album titled “I’d Be A Cowboy Y’all” which is due to be released next June.

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“I’m really letting myself go out of the box with this one. We

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“I get to meet so many incredible people. I don’t like the word fan, because I feel like that implies I am up here and they are beneath me, and that is not the case. We are equals. We call the people that follow us ‘Fam’ because once you hit the like button, you are part of our Shindiggin’ family,”Woodward said.

Karen Wagaman of Waynesboro, Pa., is part of the Chris Woodward and Shindiggin’ Fam. She said she first saw them perform about 10 years at Crackers in Quincy, Pa. “Then we saw them at the Greencastle American Legion, and that’s when we really started following them. They are such a great band, and they put on a fantastic show,”Wagaman said.

She said she sees the band perform eight to 10 times a year.

“Chris likes to say once you like them on Facebook, you are part of their family, and it’s true, you really do become part of one big family. They talk with you, and they treat you like family and they really make you feel that they appreciate you,”Wagaman said.

She said she really enjoys the original music that Woodward writes, especially the song he wrote for a friend who was battling cancer,“Nobody Fights Alone.”

The band performs regionally in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York, Delaware and Virginia. Locally they have played in Clear Spring, Hagerstown and Hancock, and in Chambersburg, Greencastle and Waynesboro, Pa., as well as Charles Town, W.Va. Tim Smith, President of Hancock in Motion, said he has booked Woodward and Shindiggin’ at least a dozen times or more. He said after seeing Woodward and the band perform, he first booked them because of their energy.

“They have a high-energy show. They get people up and moving,”Smith said.“If you go to one of their shows and you don’t get up on your feet, there is something wrong.”

Smith said although he initially booked the band for their energy, he kept asking them back due to the response they received each time they played.

“Our crowd just kept getting bigger and bigger, and the last time they came, 400 people showed up. That is significant for our size of town. So I will continue to book him because when he comes, we sell out the (Hancock) American Legion,” Smith said.

Woodward said he and the band are blessed to have such a great following.

“There are several of us cancer survivors out there, and it really touches us when he sings it,”Wagaman said.

Woodward said he is blessed and is thankful for the support he receives from his wife and children who put up with his crazy schedule.

“I also want to thank everyone who supports what we do, and my band, and my crew, because without them, we can’t do what we love to do, which is make music,”Woodward said.

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Band members have shared the stage with such artists as Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry, Joe Nichols, Kip Moore, Jason Michael Carroll, Emerson Drive, Little Big Town, Diamond Rio, Sherrié Austin, Carolina Rain, Jo Dee Messina, BlackHawk, Billy Dean, Cledus T. Judd, Suzy Bogguss, Marty Raybon, Jessica Andrews, Ronnie McDowell, Lonestar, Dusty Drake, Flynnville Train, Darryl Worley, John Michael Montgomery, Heidi Newfield, Colt Ford, Eric Paslay, Eli Young Band, Charlie Daniels Band, Cassadee Pope, Chris Young, Dwight Yoakam and many more.

Local performances include: • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, W.Va., Friday, Nov. 29 • Greencastle American Legion, Saturday, Nov. 30, 8:30 p.m.

• Chambersburg VFW, Friday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m.

• Williamsport Moose on Saturday, Dec. 28.

For more information on the band and performance dates, go to www.chriswoodwardmusic.com or follow the band on Facebook and Instagram.

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Then, on Saturday, Dec. 7, the museum is hosting a favorite family treat – “Snakes, Snickerdoodles and Santa” – from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Michael Shwedick will bring his fantastic reptile show to the museum and delight audiences of all ages.

“Snakes, Snickerdoodles and Santa,” scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, is an annual family event that is a real crowd-pleaser. Ticket reservations are recommended.

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The WCMFA rings in the New Year with a jazz concert by flute/saxophonist and recording artist Charles Rahmat Woods on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 2:30 p.m. Woods has provided exciting and insightful performances in the jazz idiom throughout Maryland, Virginia, New York and Washington, D.C. His current program not only offers presentations of original compositions, but moving arrangements of works by jazz masters, with selective emphasis

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Designing holiday displays can be a great way for families to spend time together and kick off the celebration. In fact, according to Electrical Safety Foundation International, around 90 percent of Americans decorate their homes for the holidays.

When trimming the tree and decorating this holiday season, families must keep safety in mind. A little planning and some precautionary measures can ensure displays are enjoyed all season long. Travelers Insurance offers the following holiday decorating safety tips.

• Do not overload outlets. Plan displays according to the number and location of available outlets.

• Never exceed the maximum number of light strands that can be attached together.

• Use lights and products that have been tested for safety.

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• LED lights should be used whenever possible. Such lights consume less energy and run cooler than other bulbs.

• The ESFI says candles start almost 50 percent of all decoration fires. Minimize the risk by using candles only when they can be monitored. Artificial candles can be used in place of real candles.

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on the day of the party

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• Choose the right menu. The right menu can go a long way

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toward making hosting easier on the day of the party. Var-

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ious factors, such as food allergies and the size of the guest

of hosting.

list, must be considered when planning a holiday menu.

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Hosts won't have to travel during a notoriously busy time of year

ipes that don't require everything to be done on the day

to take to the roads and sky. Hosts also won't have to book hotel

of the party. Prep work tends to take as much, if not more,

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and time during a season that tends to be expensive and packed

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with family and friends.

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101 prep was done long before the first guest arrived. Because you will be busy welcoming guests, you likely won't have time to set the musical tone for the party, so do so in advance of the big day. If you want to stick to holiday music, many streaming apps offer various stations that play holiday music exclusively. Simply choose a station you like and then begin playing music when the first guest arrives.

• Make a list of supplies and check it twice. About two weeks before the party, sit down and make a thorough list of evPreparing menu items in the days leading up to the party can make the day of the festivities that much easier for holiday hosts.

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erything you expect to need. Include food, beverages, din-

guests will be. Living rooms, dining areas and restrooms

couple of weeks before the party, purchase items that won't

should garner the bulk of your attention when cleaning.

spoil, such as beverages like water, soda, wine, and beer

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and extra utensils, if necessary. Doing so saves time during

and dirt have been cleaned off of patios and decks.

your grocery store trip the week of the party.

ing needs (i.e., plates and silverware), and entertainment. A

Holiday hosts can take several steps in the days leading up to

• Plan a playlist in advance. Expect to be busy on the day of the party, even if the party is catered or all the food

their parties to make hosting easier once guests arrive.

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The holiday season is a time when people open their homes to family and friends. Having a series of tested recipes on hand can fulfill a variety of needs when having people over for dinner parties or informal gatherings.

This recipe for "Creamy Cashew Spread" from Vegan Cooking for Beginners (Publications International Ltd.) by the editors of Publications International can meet various dietary needs, making it an ideal addition to the menu when hosting guests. Although a vegan recipe, it certainly can appeal to any guest who appreciates tasty dips and spreads.

Ingredients • 1 cup raw cashews • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 tablespoon tahini • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 2 teaspoons minced fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley or oregano (optional) • Assorted bread toasts and/or crackers

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Directions 1. Rinse cashews and place in a medium bowl. Cover with water by at least 2 inches. Soak 4 hours or overnight. Drain cashews, reserving soaking water.

2. Place cashews, 2 tablespoons reserved water, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper in food processor or blender; process for several minutes or until smooth. Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir in herbs, if desired, just before serving. Serve with assorted bread toasts and/or crackers..

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According to Stanford University, Americans generate 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve than during the rest of the year. While no one wants to take anything away from the spirit of holiday season, everyone can take steps to make the holidays more eco-friendly. In fact, there are various eco-friendly gifts that can make great presents and benefit the environment at the same time.

PURCHASE EXPERIENTIAL GIFTS When making holiday shopping lists, think of gifts that offer experiences rather than material goods. Gifts that involve experiences, such as going to a sporting event or attending a play or musical, decrease reliance on wrapping paper. Such gifts also reduce clutter in the recipient's house and conserve the resources otherwise used to manufacture alternative items that would have been purchased.

Experiential gifts that also tap into environmental pursuits, such as touring with an animal rescue group, or accommodations at a carbon-neutral hotel, can be an added bonus.

GIVE CLIMATE - FRIENDLY STOCKING STUFFERS Companies like Cool Effect offer gifts for those looking to offset carbon emissions through clever funding. People can buy and offer gifts that correlate to packages like Costa Rican wind power or the "poo package," which funds biogas digesters for family farms in India that capture methane emissions from cattle dung.

GET CRAFTY Gifts from the kitchen or ones made by the giver can be crafted from sustainable materials. They also show how you care by taking the time to customize a gift for the recipient.

Avoid gag or useless gifts Select gifts only with utility in mind. Skip purchases that are made only to beef-up the look of presents under the tree or to make it appear that gifting was more generous. Items that a person cannot or will not use will ultimately be relegated to the trash, which is wasteful.

WRAP IN REUSABLE MATERIALS Fancy wrapping paper certainly looks nice, but choose other

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materials that can be reused. Look for decorative tins, boxes, fancy

Select gifts made by local artisans or companies that operate domestically. This cuts down on the carbon emissions from having to ship products from long distances or even overseas.

gift bags, and other items that can be reused for years to come.

Sustainability is possible during a season of excess when gift givers shop and wrap gifts with the environment in mind.

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“Nancy has been a family friend of mine for 15 years, and this is the second time I’ve brought her on board to be my real estate agent. Nancy is one of the kindest, thorough, and detailed oriented real estate agents I’ve worked with. She places the personal wants and needs of the customer above all else, and will give you the real advice you’re looking for. Nancy drove 90 minutes from Hagerstown to Baltimore on 6 different occasions, to help ensure I had a variety of options, could see numerous properties, and make an informed decision when it came time to purchase. I couldn’t be more thankful to have Nancy as a friend, an agent, and the reason why I am now settled in my dream home!”- Preston

Nancy S. Allen 301-991-5453 240-389-4663

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1, 2, 3 Bedrooms • Some with Dens Free Fitness Center & Heated Pool Mon 9-5, Tu-Fr 9-6, Sat 9-3 301-791-5300 17940 Garden Lane. Hagerstown, MD 21740

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JASON HOSE, GRI Serving Maryland, Pennsylvania & West Virginia

Cell: 301-491-2625 Office: 1-800-727-7653 ext. 229 www.JasonHose.com

1830 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD, 21740

90 Acre Farm! 12744 Little Antietam Hagerstown, MD • MDWA164042

Get the Farm and a Modern Home Too! Brick Colonial Farmhouse was built in 1999, and has been meticulously maintained by the original Owner.

• 4,200 Beautifully Finished Square Feet

• In Ground Pleasure Pool

• 5 Total Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, and 2 Half Baths

• 1800’s Bank Barn with 5 Stalls • Numerous Out Buildings

• Finished Basement/In Law Suite with a Second Full Kitchen

• Desirable Smithsburg School District

• Inviting Wrap Around Porch

• Conveniently Located, and Only 15 Mins to I70 and I81

• Large Rear Deck

• 50 Tillable Acres, Could Be More

Suitable to many lifestyles, and multiple income producing possibilities. Schedule your tour today!

Angie Mulligan, Strata Realty, LLC

301-797-8404 301-992-6418

46 W. Baltimore St. (PO Box 124), Funkstown, MD 21734. stratarealtors.com

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As an investor for ten years and a real estate agent for five, I am committed to making clients interests my first priority, after all, it’s all about YOU! Buying or selling a home is a huge undertaking. It is imperative to have an agent who respects your time, knows the industry, and will be readily available to you throughout the process. My passion is real estate and my experience allows me to confidently make the buying or selling process a great experience.

Please call me to discuss your specific real estate needs and schedule your free in-home market analysis. If you are a first time home buyer, I can help you navigate through this process!

Jennifer Blake 410-746-4420

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“Jen was amazing to work with! I was so impressed with her proposed approach of marketing my home that I made an offer on a house before even having mine on the market. She had my house under contract in 8 days, full asking price. Her use of professionally taken photographs and internet savvy advertising made all of the difference!” -Tricia

222 East Oak Ridge Drive Hagerstown, MD

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Linda let us help “The more I talked with them (Mt. Tabor), the more I knew I wanted them to build my house.

The house is really tight. You don’t hear the rain or wind. Even in the hottest month this summer, my energy bill was only seventy-four dollars.”

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LAUREL WALKER 301-667-8673

OFFICE: 301-745-4400 17339 Virginia Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740

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19636 Portsmouth Drive BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM COLONIAL Situated on uniquely private lot in Hagerstown’s north end, this home boasts over 4000 sq ft; 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths,hardwood floors; granite kitchen with island; sunken family room with brick fireplace; 4-season sunroom; huge master suite with stone fireplace, his and hers walk-in closets, jetted tub, separate shower and sauna; custom tile in all bathrooms; game/ exercise room; 2 brick paver patios; oversized garage bays plus plenty of non-garage parking; rear yard backs to trees; quality throughout and move in ready.

MSL# MDWA167526 $389,000

1423 Lindsay Lane NORTHGATE’S FINEST Exquisite all brick end unit townhouse situated on a double lot with brick walled courtyard. Totally renovated; 30 year roof; gourmet kitchen with Wolf & Subzero appliances, granite and ceramic. Updated lighting; closet organizers; stunning upper level family room with custom built-ins and skylights; loft overlook; large patio with gazebo; 2 car garage; custom concrete coatings on garage floor, walkways and patio. Great home for entertaining... plus walk to tennis courts, pool and community center.

MSL# MDWA167090 $325,000 www.glockergroup.com

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15916 NATIONAL PIKE, HAGERSTOWN, MD

19 W. BALTIMORE STREET, FUNKSTOWN MD.

Great opportunity to own a restaurant/ bar with 3 apartment units. Restaurant/ bar is under new management.

Sales price includes business and real estate. Call today for a showing.

MDWA166232 $579,000

Rare Opportunity- Quality Crafted French Colonial by David Rider! This home is second to none! State of the Art Kitchen, with a glorious open floor plan! Luxurious Master Suite on the Main Level with fireplace and ultra fabulous master bath!

Incredible, pool with spa and totally private rear yard. To many amenities to mention- come see this sensational property, and did we mention economical gas heat? Come see this property before it’s sold! MDWA100054 $624,900

Perfection awaits! Master piece Timber Frame overlooking the Golf Course, Penn National! This home was built with superior building material along with energy savings in mind. Thanks to the solar array, the monthly electric cost is LESS than $20 a month! Save $ on energy costs & taxes! You will enjoy luxury living, and fantastic views, in this one of a kind, resort style home! 1006017306 $659,900

479 LINKS VIEW DRIVE, HAGERSTOWN MD

CHAPPELWOOD LANE, HAGERSTOWN MD

19644 SPRING CREEK RD, HAGERSTOWN MD

2346 PIKESIDE DRIVE, GREENCASTLE PA

Deal of the century! Priced well below the appraised value. This semi-private property is located on almost 2.5 acres which includes a large separate 2 car garage. The house has been freshly painted throughout, has a new furnace as well as central air. Come see this great property.

MDWA165202 $199,900

Fantastic Colonial in a Desirable Community!

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths! Open, eat in kitchen!

Formal Living Room and Dining Room! Cozy Family Room with a Gas Fireplace! Master bedroom with a large walk in closet. Master bathroom features a soaking tub and separate shower. You will love the finished Basement with a full bathroom! Large deck overlooks your private yard with gorgeous landscaping, a pond and a shed for all your storage needs! New roof, new water heater, many new upgrades! Great for entertaining- come see today

A cozy brick rancher in a sought-after, established neighborhood with an intimate covered deck on the rear. House is on a peaceful, quiet street. Newly renovated bathroom, and kitchen, septic, and roof updated in the last five years. Sellers are motivated because they are retiring and leaving the area. Wonderful residential property and/or investment. Set up your showing today! MDWA164140 $169,000

5001 RED HILL RD, KEEDYSVILLE MD

30 MEALEY PKWY, HAGERSTOWN MD

Charming Cape Cod on a premium lot! Nestled in Spring Valley, this home boasts 4 bedrooms, a formal dining room and living room, two large family rooms, an office and a screened in porch. It features a large brick fireplace, a keeping room and 2.5 bathrooms, complete with a Jacuzzi tub and steam shower!

The Kitchen has been upgraded with granite, stone floors and appliances. It includes a view to your private patio and has large butlers pantry for your convenience. The park-like yard features extensive hardscape, mature landscaping, fruit trees, exotic flowers, cutting gardens a hot tub, garden shed, fenced yard and arbor! This is every outdoor lovers dream! This the go-to place for entertaining! Welcome to your private oasis, a little bit of Williamsburg at Spring Valley- you wont be disappointed!

6740 SAINT ANNES DR, FAYETTEVILLE, PA

Just reduced! Gorgeous three-story townhome in North End of Hagerstown.

Meticulously cared for inside and out.

Laundry on bedroom level, bathrooms on each level, lots of storage, two fireplaces, and more. Make this house your home today! MDWA166420 $209,500

725 VIRGINIA AVE, HAGERSTOWN MD

Impressive Colonial, over 2000 sq. ft., a brick FIREPLACE in the living room, many CUSTOM APPOINTMENTS and impressive DESIGN FEATURES. This home is a gathering place! The Cozy Kitchen features an island with plenty of storage, and the formal dining room is great for your holiday get togethers. You will love the HUGE family room with views to your own PRIVATE oasis! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths! RELAX in your outdoor space and enjoy the shade of your front porch or retreat to your rear yard with its very impressive patio, premium landscaping, waterfall and PRIVACY! Conveniently located, close to City Park! Lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained- This truly is a HOME SWEET HOME! Make happy memories here!

MDWA166808 $285,000

13042 HAWKINS CIR, HAGERSTOWN, MD

Gorgeous Custom Home in Cortland Villas!

Everything top of the line! Open flr. pln, cathedral ceilings, 2 gas fireplaces! Cherry Hess cabinets, oak hardwood flrs & ceramic w/ diagonal angle! Elaborate Kitchen boasts silestone counters & gourmet chef appliances (SS) w/ plenty of cabinet space, Oversized sunroom off kitchen!

Sep. dining room! 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths!

Private deck, Professional landscaping!

MDWA158920 $369,900

10344 HAWKINS CIR, HAGERSTOWN MD

Fabulous custom Bender built colonial with 2x6 construction! New roof, and freshly painted interior. Perfect from top to bottom, gourmet kitchen with Hess cabinets and Maytag appliances, selfcleaning convection oven. 600 sqft garage with 2 remotes and outside keypad, water conditioner, UV light, and water softener.

Master bath whirlpool tub. Patio, deck, shed. Must see! Won’t last!

PAFL167336 $376,000

Exquisite 3 BR villa with all the amenities.

Beautiful enclosed sunroom with Italian marble floors, Jerusalem Stone and see-thru fireplace overlooking woods and farmland; 2 story family room, theatre room, enormous wet bar on lower level, STATE OF THE ART KITCHEN, coffered ceilings; private office space; large master suite w/ great master bath. Exercise room w/ TV surround sound. Maintenance Free! The bar stools, all Tv’s, and office furnishings are included with the house. MDWA159308 $339,900

13331 EDGEMONT RD, SMITHSBURG MD

20515 PARK HALL RD ROHRERSVILLE, MD

MDWA166132 $299,500

MDWA167910 $298,500

Spectacular custom colonial on 14 acres with gorgeous mountain views!

Top of the line building material and features- no detail was overlooked! 4 Bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half bathrooms. Impressive open floor plan features 5” hardwood floors, a two story foyer, two story living room and a loft! Kitchen features hardwood cabinets, silestone counters, a butlers pantry, a morning room with a view! Appliances are all premium brand, stainless steel and even include a double dishwasher! master bedroom and laundry are on the main level for your convenience. The fully finished, daylight basement with a second fireplace and bar/full kitchen make this a great place for entertaining.

Included is an expansive trex deck, a large patio and a screened in porch for your outdoor enjoyment! House has extensive water treatment system with a blue light, and 2x6 construction, the list goes on. Additional Brick, 2 car garage with electric and extra storage. This property is truly one of a kind and has been meticulously maintained- Come see for yourself!

MDWA165676 $679,000

11023 PLUMWOOD CIRCLE, HAGERSTOWN, MD

Million dollar views overlooking 3 states from the privacy of your deck! Private lot, mature landscape, 2 car garage with workshop and loft, and 2 level storage barn. Updates include replacement windows, central air, and newer roof. Make this house your home today! MDWA165772 $319,900

Welcome to Park Hall Road, a place like none other! This property features 21 secluded acres with your own private lane, 2 streams, a spring and pond! The main house features original log beams, chestnut floors, exposed brick, two fireplaces, a wrap around porch and new cedar shake roof! A log cabin sits on the property and is in museum quality - Could be a guest house or B&B! The original summer kitchen would make a great studio, office or hobby spot for the enthusiast! Bring your animals and enjoy the rolling pastures and barn featuring the original log beams. Original Cellar/ Cave, Hog Pen, Chicken House, Corn Crib- all in fabulous condition!

Featured in the National Registry for Historic Places this property is truly a one of a kind, heirloom estate! Mature landscaping showcases the beauty on this farm! Come see for yourself- you won’t be disappointed! MDWA164478 $599,000

Sullivan Select Team: Christina Sherman (MD ), Cynthia Moler Sullivan, Associate Broker (MD & PA), Paul C. Sullivan, Broker (MD & PA), Tim Rotz (MD), Janet Thompson (MD & PA), Susan Creel (MD & PA), Mary Beth Herrera (MD & PA), Michael Blake (MD, PA), Leesa Arnold (MD & PA), Stephanie Stamper (MD & PA), Tracey Rotz (MD, PA & WV).

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304-267-1050

CAROLYN SNYDER, BROKER

NEAR SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV

GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY, 74 acres gently rolling acres, currently subdivided into 8 lots, 4 rental homes; 3 on 2 acre parcels; one on a 15 acre parcel with barn, fenced, 3 (2) acre perced lot’s, fenced 45 acres currently pasture. 3 wells, 4 septics, Houses all (3 Bedrooms) mostly fully rented for many years. Lots of frontage on both Cedar Lane and Foreman Road West. Peaceful. A-1 maintenance. Very attractive property. All the work is done for you. Present income $3400 monthly. $1,200,000 | WVBE171690

MARTINSBURG

10,000 SF LOG HOME, SO’ INDOOR POOL, 15 CAR GARAGE, WATERFRONT! Your own resort. Incredible opportunity priced way below value. Owned by a Lottery Winner that has created an amazing estate on 4 acres. Fully finished walkout lower level, with game rooms Extensive decking, fire pits, gazebo, amphi- theatre, children’s play house.

Heated swimming pool, stone fireplace. Surround sound. Fronts Sleepy Creek; kayak. fish, canoe. Convenient location to I-81, Marc train and Downtown Martinsburg.

Immaculately maintained.

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Carolyn Snyder, Broker O: 304-267-1050 C: 304-283-1537 www.SnyderBailey.com

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ROUND TOP ESTATES GERRARDSTOWN,WV

MULTI FAMILY LIVING. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS 15 ACRES PRIVATE ATTRACTIVE 4500 + SQ.FT. CAPE COD HOME. Lower level complete separate apartment. Separate efficiency apartment over the 3 car attached garage. Large detached workshop (plenty of storage). Also RV hook-up. Watch the birds, deer, turkeys, fox and baby bears from your office/den window.

Main level huge master bedroom with panoramic views of the mountains. Wood floors.

Ceramic tile baths. Two bedrooms upper level. A-1 well maintained home. Wooded. Mature trees. Boxwood garden. Wonderful porches to watch the views and relax. Convenient location. Easy access to I-81 (Inwood area, close to P&G, Winchester, VA.) Excellent Value $575,000 | WVBE1723146

BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV

“FOLKE’STONE” FAIRY TALE SETTING COMFORTABLE, ATTRACTIVE 4 BR TUDOR HOME located at the foot of a winding paved, tree-lined drive. 9.75 wooded acres, VERY PRIVATE. Unrestricted. Main floor bedroom plus three more. Separate 1 bedroom apartment over garage + detached 2 car garage. Wood floors, screened porch, fireplace. Built in-bookcases, recent renovations. Tudor style perfect on treed lot. Once was an upscale B&B, could still be. Very appealing unique property. It's a charmer. Convenient location, off of Route 9, 1.8 miles to Berkeley Springs. $380,000 | WVBE160546

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