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Owned and operated by Ralph Dorsey, Marlene Dorsey, Harold Dorsey and Sandy Dorsey VanReenen, the family business at 19935 National Pike in Hagerstown offers carpet, sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl tile & plank, ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, wall coverings and various types of countertops.

Main products include ceramic tile and luxury vinyl tile and planks. About 97% of what they sell, they also install. The other 3% are products purchased by the customer for DIY (Do It Yourself) installation.

Providing installation is an important part of customer service because there are few flooring businesses that have employees install products, opting instead to sub-contract the work. Dorsey Brothers has welltrained and trustworthy crews so customers can rest assured that the job will be done properly.

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Dorsey Brothers can completely remodel a kitchen and bathroom, even if walls need to be removed and new ones built. The business carries a Home Improvement license that enables employees to do the remodeling work. The business also works with local electricians and plumbers so the remodeling job can be handled from start to finish.

Brothers Ralph and Wayne Dorsey started the business in February 1965 at a location on South Street in Hagerstown. In 1974, the business moved to the current Dual Highway location, just east of Hagerstown.

The showroom has been expanded twice, and an addition was made on the back of the building for more warehouse space. In the mid ‘80s, Harold and Sandy (brother and sister) also became part owners.

The business has 12 employees, including the owners.

The company’s mission is to serve floor and wall-covering needs of clients in the Tri-State area with

As a long-time member of the community, Dorsey Brothers supports many local charities.

This coming season, the business will have sponsored a Little League team at Valley Little League for 30 years.

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F RO M T H E E D I TO R

We are reminded, from the pen of Alexander Pope, that hope springs eternal.

Those words — hope and spring — seem to belong together, and the feeling they bring at this time each year is intriguing. Compelled by a sense of adventure, we’re ready for a new season, a new chapter, a new outlook.

May this issue of At Home Places help you explore springtime and all the Tri-State area has to offer.

As we were going to press, updates were being made daily as events were postponed or canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Please check websites of sponsoring organizations for schedule changes.

Here are some ideas to get you Out & About: • Barbara Ingram School for the Arts students will present “The Addams Family” in April.

• Never been to a wine tasting? Learn what to expect in our new column about local wineries.

• Don’t miss the school art exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts — Washington County.

• Taste of the Arts returns to Hagerstown’s A&E District on April 30. Read about it in the Washington County Arts Council column.

Herald-Mail Lead Photographer Colleen McGrath and At Home Places Editor Lisa Tedrick Prejean visited a Woodcrest Home in Waynesboro, Pa., where Colleen captured this issue’s cover photo and the images on page 9.

Learn something new: • Discovery Station’s Little Sprouts Grocery helps children with math skills and basic nutrition.

• Don’t wait to buy tickets for the June Celtic Woman performance at The Maryland Theatre. Seats are filling up fast.

• In April, Leadership Washington County presents Healthcare in Maryland & Washington County, a program for LWC graduates.

• Visit The Wildflower Marketplace in Waynesboro, Pa., where vendors showcase antiques and collectibles.

• Make plans for your family with our summer camp guide.

Make this a season to take care of yourself, your family, your home, your pets: • Don’t let dehydration silently harm your health.

• Hospice of Washington County offers hope through a Vet-to-Vet volunteer program.

• Love blooms? Learn about Coseytown Flowers and Cold Water Flowers, two local businesses that grow and grow.

• Sleep well after reading our story about slumber savers and stealers.

Best wishes for a spring filled with hope.

Thanks for reading At Home Places.

• Avoid springtime hazards for pets.

Lisa Tedrick Prejean, managing editor 301-745-4026 lprejean@herald-mail.com

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A guide to visiting Maryland wineries

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Spring offerings at Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County

OUT & ABOUT

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Barbara Ingram School for the Arts presents ‘The Addams Family’ Celtic Woman to perform at The Maryland Theatre Washington County Arts Council events, activities for 2020 Leadership Washington County – events, membership and more

WELL+BEING

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Is dehydration silently harming your health?

Slumber savers and stealers: 11 tips for more restorative sleep

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Discovery Station’s Little Sprouts Grocery teaches children nutrition, math skills

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Summer camp guide

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Vet-to-Vet volunteer program offers fellowship, remembrance for veterans at the twilight of life

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Spring can bring hazards for pets

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Coseytown Flowers and Cold Water Flowers — Two local businesses that grow and grow

The Wildflower Marketplace provides venue for vendors to showcase antiques, collectibles

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Importance of obtaining a mortgage preapproval

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Vineyards and wineries are wonderful extensions of the agritourism industry that is supporting agriculture and encouraging visitors to spend time in the bucolic rural settings throughout Maryland.

There are many new visitors wanting to explore vineyards and tasting rooms along the 10 wine trails that encompass more than 80 wineries throughout the state.

Most wineries are open to the public and offer structured wine tastings, during which visitors can sample several varieties of wines before deciding on a glass or bottle to enjoy on-site or take home.

Some wineries specialize in certain varietals, such as dry, sweet, fruit or even honey-based wines called mead. If you know your preferences, plan your tasting-room visits based

Red Heifer wines won medals in the 2019 Governor's Cup Wine Competition. Submitted photo.

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Here are some recommendations for first-time visitors from tasting-room associates throughout the Antietam Highlands Wine Trail: • Know before you go. Visit a winery’s website to view hours, policies and tasting prices.

• Wine tasting is all about the senses. Avoid wearing strong perfumes, having other drinks and chewing gum.

• Enjoy what the wine associate is explaining and pouring. Keep conversations within your group to a minimum and engage in learning about the wine, its history and the wine-making process.

• Savor your tasting. First, look at the color and clarity, swirl the wine, smell it and decide if you can pick out any familiar scents. Then, sip the wine. If you do not care for something, it is OK to say it is not your preference and pour it out.

• Always be responsible. Eat enough food throughout the day and stay hydrated.

• Act like a local. Spending the day winery hopping is an opportunity to slow down and enjoy an afternoon ex-

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ploring the countryside and small towns that typically are home to vineyards and wineries. Talk to your associate about recommendations for dinner, hikes, farmers’ markets and other points of interest.

• Ask questions. Learn about the fruit, region and food pairings. The best experience comes with the expectation to learn something new about the process of growing grapes and creating wine. If you had a good experience with your associate, leave a tip.

You are now ready to visit your first tasting room. Come, drink and explore Maryland wine!

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SpringExhibits include Parisian life

photos, art from county public school students written by REBECCA MASSIE LANE DIRECTOR OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS – WASHINGTON COUNTY

The featured spring exhibitions at the Museum of Fine Arts — Washington County (MFA) are the annual “Washington County Public Schools Art Exhibition”and a beautiful photography exhibition of Parisian life by the early 20th-century Belgian artist known as Brassaï (1899-1984).

“The Secret Paris of the 1930s: Vintage Photographs by Brassaï” opens Saturday, April 11, and continues through

Brassai, Lovers, Bal Musette des 20 Quatre Saisons, Rue de Lappé

Sunday, July 5. The early 20th century was like a “Golden Age” of black-and-white photography in Europe and America. Great photographic artists emerged, and Paris and New York were meccas for their talents. The people, architecture, alleys and gardens, clubs and cafés of Paris were explored and documented. Street photography was born; night photography was mastered. The mists and fog of the Seine River and the gas streetlights with their halo-like auras added to the mystique of the photographs. Darkroom effects enhanced this new art form even more as the artists sought to capture the emotional flavor of daily life.

Brassaï was a master of night photography and explored the people and places of Paris after dark. Born Gyula Halász, the artist adopted the name Brassaï from his birthplace, Brasso, a Hungarian (now Romanian) town in the Transylvanian region. A gifted sculptor and sketch artist, he attended art school in Berlin and moved to Paris in 1924. There, he Brassai, Ludmilla Tcherina

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Also featured in the exhibition are five rare“Transmutation” photographs – primarily of nude female subjects – made with the cliché-verre technique, a hybrid form of photography and etching in which Brassaï scratched imagery onto an existing photographic glass-plate negative before printing it.

This experimental technique was developed in collaboration with Brassaï’s close friend, Pablo Picasso. The vintage prints in the exhibition are drawn from the private collection of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg. The show is organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions LLC. STUDENT ARTWORK ON DISPLAY

Brassai, Cesspool Workers

learned the technical aspects of photography from his fellow Hungarian-in-Paris, the renowned André Kertész, and became a devoted photographer by 1929.

Brassaï worked as a freelance magazine photographer and writer for publications, including Minotaure, Verve, Coronet, Picture Post and Harper's Bazaar. Through the late 1960s, he continued working with Harper's Bazaar, traveling extensively on assignment. Many of his photographs, made in England, Spain, the United States and Brazil, were published in magazine articles during his lifetime, but are virtually unknown today.

He was awarded the first Grand Prix National de la Photographie in Paris (1978), the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (1974) and the Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Légion d' Honneur (1976). More information can be found here: www. howardgreenberg.com/artists/brassa .

Among other subjects, Brassaï focused on Paris’“bohemian” culture from the first moment of his arrival. Sometimes alone, sometimes accompanied by friends, such as writer

The “Washington County Public Schools Art Exhibition” opens Later in April at the MFA. Throughout the academic year, Washington County Public Schools art teachers carefully select student works for the annual art exhibition. Every public school in the county participates in this vibrant exhibition, and more than 4,500 students’ works are shown in April and May. The exhibition is divided into two parts, with students in prekindergarten through fifth grade showing works from April 18 to May 3, followed by middle/high school creations from May 9 to 24. A jury of Washington County artists and retired art teachers selects prize-winning works of art from each of the age segments.

One visitor to the MFA wrote: “What a treasure for our county! And, a wonderful way to draw families here by exhibiting the kids’ artwork. Thank you.”

Spring art classes will include free sessions during the Saturday Morning Youth Art Program for elementary students and fee-based classes for students and adults.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Parking and admission are free.

For more information, call 301-739-5727 or or go to wcmfa.org.

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WCPS students included in the 2019 Exhibitions (Grade levels are from last year’s exhibitions.)

1 Noah Weddle, 5th grade, Boonsboro Elementary 2 Jurnee Collins, kindergarten, Emma K. Doub 3 Madoc Gibson, 6th grade, Western Heights Middle School 4 Kylie Albertson, 12th grade, North Hagerstown High School 5 Laura Walker, 11th grade, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts

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Outdoor Adventures the entire family can enjoy!

If you’re looking for outdoor adventures with a unique flair, make the trip to Blair County, Pa. The county’s state park features massive kilns on one of its trails. A family friendly bike trail offers a trip through Pennsylvania’s railroad history. A Revolutionary War Fort invites you to experience nature trails that surround the historical site.

Canoe Creek State Park was chosen by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and its Bureau of Parks as one of “Twenty Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks.”

The park offers 12 miles of trails.

They take you through forests, wetlands and along the lakeshore.

One popular trail is the Limestone Loop. This 1.2 mile trail is rated as easy and follows the old railroad grade to the Blair Limestone Company Kilns used during the 1900s. The kiln structures have remained as one of the park’s main features. Like many of the park’s trails, it’s a great trail for sighting woodland birds and wildflowers.

Canoe Creek State Park is on the path followed by numerous species of migratory birds, including waterfowl , bald eagles and ospreys.

The wetlands provide habitat for birds, such as the bluebird, oriole, red-winged blackbird and the brown thrasher.

The Lower Trail continues to be a trail sought out by those interested in an outdoor adventure related to railroad history. Much of the Lower Trail was part of the original towpath of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal which operated in the 1800s. At the end of the canal era, the Pennsylvania Railroad began using the property. Eventually, the railroad abandoned the land. It then became a unique place for recreational use and was opened to the public as The Lower Trail. The family friendly trail is nearly 17 miles and invites users on a trip through nature and history. Trailheads are called “Stations” because when the railroad ran, there were station stops at these locations. Along the trail there are remnants of the canal era, including remains of locks, foundations of lock tenders’ houses, and the historical Mt. Etna iron plantation area. Portions of the trail run along the Juniata River where there are parts of massive concrete rock crushers from abandoned stone quarries. It’s open year-round for biking, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching and photography.

Fort Roberdeau Historic Site is a 230-acre park with nature trails, exhibits, a picnic area and tours of the reconstructed Revolutionary War 1778 lead mine fort. The maintained trails are ideal for families with young children. These trails take you through the wooded forest, past sinkholes and past an open meadow. There is no cost to explore the grounds. Tours of the fort are available May through October for a minimal cost. The grounds are open all year.

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written by LINDA HARKCOM photography by COLLEEN MCGRATH A creepy and kooky cast of characters will grace The Maryland Theatre stage in Hagerstown this spring when Barbara Ingram School for the Arts students perform “The Addams Family.”

The school will present the musical, based on the unusual characters featured in multiple popular television shows and movies, at 7:30 p.m. April 17, 18, 24 and 25; and at 2:30 p.m.

April 19 and 26.

In the bizarre world of the Addams family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and they dream of death and suffering. However, this peculiar group still deals with some of the same challenges faced by any other family, in-

OUT & ABOUT She wanted the school to stage “The Addams Family” two years ago, but a licensing restriction due to the show being performed by a professional company in the area kept the school from producing the show.

“But I always believe that things happen for a reason, and I am sure I was guided to hold up for the perfect cast, and I believe that I do have the perfect cast this year in my leads and the ensemble for this show,” Ridenour said.

Senior Alexandra Gregory of Hagerstown plays the lead role of Wednesday Addams. Audience members might remember her from the school’s production last year of“Mamma Mia,” in which she portrayed Lisa.

cluding the scariest of them all – their children growing up.

The comedic all-school musical focuses on an older Wednesday Addams, who falls in love with a young man from a straight-laced “normal” family and how everything changes for both families when they all meet for the first time.

Ruth Ridenour, director of theater arts at BISFA, said the show has a cast of 64 students, plus approximately 16 to 18 students on the technical staff and a 16-member orchestra.

"I believe that the BISFA students in the cast of ‘The Addams Family' are loving the process. With such iconic characters as appeared in the original ‘Addams Family’TV show and later, movies, it is so much fun for me to watch these students put their own personal twist to their characters without losing the essence of the individual personalities,” Ridenour said.

Brooke Reynolds, left, (Morticia Addams) dances with Zane Taulton (Gomez Addams) during a recent rehearsal.

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24 “Alex Gregory has one of the most beautiful voices to come through BISFA, and I really felt she would, of course, present her songs so professionally, as well play the ‘sass’ associated with the character Wednesday,” Ridenour said.

Gregory also described her teenage character as sassy, as well as torturous and manipulative. She said Wednesday knows what she wants and will stop at nothing to get it.

“It’s interesting watching Alex play the vindictive sister as she tortures her brother Pugsley and then turns around and becomes the vulnerable young woman growing up and falling in love with a ‘normal’ young man,” Ridenour said.

Gregory said that although her character doesn’t get along with everyone in the family, she knows at the end of the day it is “family first and family last.”

“Her entire life, she was taught to love darkness and despair, until one day she meets a boy and falls madly in love with him. Their love is the reason the plot of the story goes awry,” Gregory said.

She enjoys portraying a character who allows her to channel her mysterious side. Gregory said she and Wednesday have some similarities, but also a lot of differences.

Ava Giannaris, left, (Grandmama) Dane Russell, center, (Lurch) and Alex Gregory (Wednesday Addams) rehearse for "The Addams Family."

“Being able to play someone so dark and emotionless, at times, is a really fun experience,” Gregory said.

The character’s inner fight between being an Addams and her sudden fascination with things that make “normal” people happy creates inner conflict. Gregory said switching back and forth between her character's moods has been her biggest challenge.

“When she is around her family, she is just like them.

When she is around her love interest, Lucas Bienieke, she is the complete opposite of them, Gregory said.“She is happy, crazy in love, and finding things that make her feel good that never made her feel good before.”

What Gregory is enjoying the most about working on the show is how close the cast has become, which she said is because the Addams family bond is unbreakable.

“The friendships and chemistry really show on stage,” Gregory said.

Two of her castmates are seniors Zane Taulton and Brooke Reynolds, who portray Gregory's parents, Gomez and Morticia.

Taulton, of Hagerstown, played Aldolpho in the school’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” last fall.

“Zane is so comfortable on stage and brings a breath of fresh air to the stage every time he performs,” Ridenour said.

Makiah Cross (Uncle Fester) performs during rehearsal for Barbara Ingram School for the Arts production of "The Addams Family."

Taulton describes Gomez as the eccentric father/leader of the Addams clan.

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and crypts to help Wednesday and her soon-to-be fiancé

thing to him. He likes to smoke cigars and make love to his

convince their parents to agree to the wedding,” Ridenour

wife,”Taulton said. “The thing I like most about playing this

said. “These costumes will be creepy and kooky. We have a

role is having to be sensual, but also very melodramatic.”

live, all-student pit orchestra. All of the sets, costumes and

Ridenour said Taulton is an excellent comedian, which she said is essential to the role of Gomez.

“He is willing to try anything, even if he is uncomfortable, such as the tango with Morticia,”Ridenour said.“He is working on an over-the-top, flamboyant characterization and exaggerated Spanish accent as Gomez.”

The hardest part of playing the role, Taulton said, is maintaining the accent.

Reynolds, also of Hagerstown, said Morticia’s articulate speech also is difficult.

“The most challenging part is keeping her face and body rigid, yet sexual,” said Reynolds, who described Morticia as dark, quiet and elegant.

props will be unique and totally enhance the show. I am sure that the audience will believe that they are seeing a little bit of nostalgic TV and a little bit of Broadway when they attend the show.”

Gregory said there won’t be a moment when the audience isn’t laughing.

“Not just within the scenes, but the songs, as well. It is comical and light, which makes it even funnier, because the family is not. Overall, the show has been so fun to do and the final product will be worth watching,” Gregory said.

Tickets cost $10 to $25 and can be purchased at mdtheatre.org/bisfa.

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“She cares for her family, though she is authoritarian. She is willing to give her whole life for her daughter and family,” Reynolds said.

Reynolds also was in last year’s production of “Mamma Mia,” in which she took on the role of Donna’s best friend, Tanya. She has also played Black Widow in a pilot presentation of several new short Marvel plays last fall; was Velma in “Hairspray” her sophomore year; and a Bird Girl in “Seussical” her freshman year.

“Brooke Reynolds is a natural on stage, having held supportive or lead roles in every all-school musical during her high school career at BISFA,” Ridenour said.

Ridenour said she knew immediately after the audition that Reynolds would be a “Morticia to die for, which is what Gomez is willing to do.”

“Even with her talent and experience, Brooke is working hard on the required demeanor of Morticia: her walk, the voice, her deadpan expressions and her command of the family,” Ridenour said.

She believes the audience will love everything about the show.

Ridenour said the book and score are fun and exciting, and the cast members are strong and committed to their characters.

“We have a large cast with a 48-member ensemble of Addams Family ancestors that come back from their graves

Top: Courtney Arp (Alice Beineke) performs during rehearsal for Barbara Ingram School for the Arts of "The Addams Family."

Bottom: Cast members dance during a rehearsal of "The Addams Family” opening number.

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CELTIC WOMAN TO PERFORM AT THE MARYLAND THEATRE

written by LINDA HARKCOM

For 15 years, the group Celtic Woman has shared the music of Ireland with people around the world. This summer, the group, joined by original member Chloë Agnew, will bring the music of its homeland to Hagerstown.

Celtic Woman will take the stage at The Maryland Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5. This is the first time the group has performed at the theater, but more than 900 tickets were already sold by the beginning of February, a testament to its popularity, said Jessica Green, executive director of the theater.

Celtic Woman performances celebrate Ireland’s rich musi-

cal and cultural heritage, presenting some of its finest musical talent for a one-of-a-kind experience.

The Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum international music group has more than 1 billion online streams, 12 consecutive Billboard number ones and has sold 10 million albums. The group has performed for three presidents and appeared twice at the White House.

The internationally popular musicians are celebrating 15 years with a tour that includes 86 shows across the United States, plus one stop in Canada.

“We typically host one to two Celtic/Irish performances

Current members – Tara McNeill, Mairéad Carlin and Me-

annually with great attendance. The ticket sales for Celtic

gan Walsh – are being joined on the tour by special guest

Woman seem to prove this,” Green said.

artist and original member Chloë Agnew.

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The album ultimately held the top position on that chart for 81 weeks, until the group’s second album,“Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration,” knocked it to the No. 2 spot in October 2006.

Agnew attributes part of the group’s success to being at the “I’m so very happy to be back on board,”Agnew said.

Agnew is an internationally renowned singer who rose to fame as an integral part of Celtic Woman. She was the youngest and one of the original members of the group, which she joined when she was just a teenager.

“I was only 14 and spent nearly nine years with Celtic Woman, so the majority of my youth,”Agnew said.

She left to pursue solo projects, and the company recently approached her about coming back to participate in the anniversary tour.

"Celtic Woman is my family, and it is a big part of my life.

right place at the right time.

“We came about during the success of ‘Riverdance’ and other similar shows, but there was nothing like Celtic Woman at the time,”Agnew said.“At the core, from day one, all of the girls liked to represent what we feel is the quintessential Celtic woman.”

Agnew is featured on 14 of Celtic Woman’s albums, all of which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's world music chart. On those albums, which have sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, Agnew has recorded songs in English, Irish, Latin, Japanese, Italian and German.

Once a Celtic Woman, always a Celtic Woman,”Agnew said.

As part of Celtic Woman, Agnew performed on hit tele-

“To be able to come home to where it all started is very spe-

vision shows such as “Dancing with the Stars,”“Regis and

cial to me.”

Kelly,”“The Today Show” and “Good Morning America.”

Born in Dublin to entertainer Adéle "Twink" King and Irish oboist David Agnew, she began professionally acting,

In 2012, she was named Best Female Vocalist at the Irish Music Awards.

singing and dancing very early. She made her first television

After nine years with the group, Agnew felt it was time

appearance on her mother's TV program at just 4 weeks old

to pursue a solo career, so she left in 2013. She is featured

and her singing debut on national television at age 6.

on several PBS television shows, including “The Power of

In 1998, Agnew won the Grand Prix at the First Inter-

Music” with Ethan Bortnick and Damian McGinty, and the

national Children's Song Competition in Cairo, where she

“Nathan Carter: Celtic Country” show. Agnew has also been

represented Ireland. In 1999, she appeared on PBS as part

touring with Carter, a top Irish artist, since 2017, and is the

of Handel's “Messiah,” performing alongside the legend-

headline act for the award-winning Atlanta Pops Orchestra

ary Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Roger Daltrey and Aidan

on its national tours.

Quinn. In 2004, she had just finished recording her second

Her debut solo single,“Love is Christmas,”entered the Top

solo album when she was cast as one of the original soloists

10 on iTunes music charts. She followed that with her debut

for Celtic Woman.

solo EP,“The Thing About You” in 2018.

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Washington County Arts Council advocates at Maryland Arts Day on Feb. 13, included: Front row, from left: Al Martin (Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County); Mindy Marsden (Maryland Symphony Orchestra); Rebecca Massie Lane (Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County); Mary Anne Burke (Washington County Arts Council Inc.); Kellie Mele (Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County); Jonathan Parrish (Maryland Symphony Orchestra). Rear row, from left: John Schnebly (Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County); Wallace Lee (Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County); Tereance Moore (Tereance Moore Consulting LLC); Melissa Gibson (Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County); Mesza Gibson (Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County); Jillian MacMaster (Museum of Fine Arts— Washington County) and Daniel Fulco (Museum of Fine Arts—Washington County). Submitted photo.

Washington County Arts Council events, activities for 2020 written by MARY ANNE BURKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL The Washington County Arts Council invites you to join in the exciting events and activities planned this year.

the Arts. This year, more than 700 people attended. The day provides an opportunity to meet state delegates from the local area and engage in a discussion regarding the arts and their impact on our community. Maryland is a national leader in supporting the arts, and recognizes their contribution to economic vitality and quality of life.

Taste of the Arts returns to Hagerstown’s A&E District on April 30. Sample culinary treats at various downtown

Here is a sampling:

venues and enjoy entertainment by Barbara Ingram School

Art advocates across the state converge each year for

for the Arts students and other local artists. Tickets are sold

Maryland Arts Day, organized by Maryland Citizens for

at The Maryland Theatre, and all venues are within walking

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The Maryland Arts Summit, billed as the One Conference for All the Arts in Maryland, will be June 14 and 15 at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Dialogue, learning and networking opportunities will focus on the growth of the arts in Maryland. Go to www.mdarts.org/ summit for more information and to submit a proposal.

The Washington County Arts Council strives to foster the excellence, diversity and vitality of the arts for the people of the county. Each year, it awards grants to nonprofit, art-based programs. Applications- with a submission deadline of July 31 - are posted at www.washingtoncountyarts.com/grants.

Congratulations to Eileen Berger’s Just Lookin' Gallery distance of City Center. Taste of the Arts benefits the theater, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation and the Washington County Arts Council.

A call for submissions for the second annual Washington Goes Purple exhibit, this year titled “Purple Passion for Recovery,” will soon be posted. Artists will be asked to give a brief synopsis of their works to add an educational component to the exhibit and draw attention to the efforts to fight addiction in our community.

as it celebrates 25 years in downtown Hagerstown and begins a yearlong celebration of the anniversary.

Elementary, middle and high school spring concerts, musicals and art exhibits showcasing amazing local talent are underway. Be sure to catch a performance and support student artists.

Finally, area summer camp registration has begun.You can sign up at www.washingtoncountyarts.com/summercamps.

The Washington County Arts Council offers an electronic newsletter highlighting local art events, and offering

The City of Hagerstown, in partnership with the arts

an artist registry, artist calendar and summer camp

council, is presenting the second exhibition of “Faces

directory. There is much more information on its website,

of Hagerstown,” an outdoor photo mural exhibition

www.washingtoncountyarts.com .

focusing on the human face and celebrating the people of Hagerstown. Photos will be featured on the Hagerstown Cultural Trail and the bricks of Artist Alley. Entries can be submitted at www.washingtoncountyarts.com/calls.

To contact the arts council, call 301-791-3132 or email maryanneb@washingtoncounty.com.

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Engaging, connecting, inspiring, sustaining written by CHRISTINA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE ENGAGEMENT FOR LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON COUNTY We love our Leadership Washington County and Leadership Hagerstown graduates. We love them so much that we create events just for them. We strive to facilitate opportunities for graduates to network and continue learning about the county.

We plan to host LWC Presents: Healthcare in Maryland LWC Presents: Healthcare in Maryland & Washington County. It will be an informative discussion from a panel of experts, including: This event was originally scheduled for April 21 but was postponed due to coronavirus concerns. Please check the Leadership Washington County website, leadershipwashingtoncounty.org, for the rescheduled date.

• Dr. Douglas Spott, vice president/chief population health officer, Meritus Health • Jo Wilson, vice president of population health, Western Maryland Health System • Evelyn B. Kelly, senior program manager, Institute for Public Health Innovation The speakers will provide information about what makes Maryland a unique state and how Washington County is starting to address health issues through the concept of population health.

"Maryland is the site of two big experiments in containing health care costs. The first: Since the 1970s, the state has set the prices hospitals can charge for medical care, known as all-payer rate setting. The second experiment: Since 2014, it’s also capped how much health spending can grow overall, including how much revenue each hospital can take in."

(Article from Vox.com: The answer to America’s health-care cost problem might be in Maryland – 1/22/2020) This event is open to the community. For more information and to register, go to leadershipwashingtoncounty.org.

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One new opportunity for LWC members is the Best Lunch Ever, a networking and educational event that features a knowledgeable professional guiding a conversation about a timely topic. In February, we hosted Sophie Jaffe, founder and owner of Philosophie, www.thephilosophie.com, as our featured guest for a Best Lunch Ever at Pura Vida Coffee. She spoke to members about physical, mental and emotional health, and then attendees enjoyed open dialogue and advice offered by Jaffe.

As we wrap up the year with the Class of 2020, we are excited to celebrate their completion of the program during a graduation celebration at The Maryland Theatre on Friday, June 12.

Registration will be open for LWC grads, family, friends and Are you a LWC or LH graduate? If so, you have the opportu-

community members.

nity to become a member on May 5 during Washington County

Stay tuned as we announce the Class of 2021 in July.

Gives for a discounted rate of $60. Not sure why you should be

To learn more about Leadership Washington County, the

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We will highlight these perks of membership leading up to Washington County Gives via social media and our website.

Follow along to learn more, and then join May 5.

Follow LWC on Facebook & Instagram @leadershipwc Sign up for e-news on the“graduates connect”page: leadershipwashingtoncounty.org/graduates-connect.

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Leadership Washington County and Leadership Hagerstown graduate members listen as Sophie Jaffe starts a conversation about physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health in February at Pura Vida Coffee, 14035 Pennsylvania Ave., in Hagerstown. From left: Gaye McGovern (Gaye McGovern Insurance Agency Inc.), Kim Bowen (MSB Architects), Teri Leiter (Leiters' Fine Catering Inc.), (blocked: Kelly Kline - Re/Max Achievers), Shirley Baker (Citigroup), Diana Stone (Americas Credit & Collections at JLG Industries), Autumn Brown (River Bottom Roasters) and Sophie Jaffe (Philosophie).

Several of the attendees grabbed a quick photo with Sophie at the end of the powerful and impactful Best Lunch Ever in February at Pura Vida Coffee, 14035 Pennsylvania Ave., in Hagerstown. Front, from left: Kim Bowen (MSB Architects), Kelly Kline (Re/Max Achievers), Christina Williams (Leadership Washington County), Autumn Brown (River Bottom Roasters), Morgan Plummer (Designing Leadership), Sarah Vogel (Department of Defense), Sophie Jaffe (Philosophie), Tereance Moore (TMConsultant, LLC) Back, from left: Laura Wallace (worx & co), Katie Stover (High Rock), Shirley Baker (Citigroup), Emily Socks (Adventist HealthCare), Craig Campbell (River Bottom Roasters).

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Do you suffer from low energy, frequent headaches or foggy memory? If so, you might need more hydration. Some studies have shown that up to 80% of Americans do not drink enough water on a daily basis.

Dehydration affects all areas of the body: • Brain: Memory, mood and attention are impacted.

• Cardiovascular system: The body has to work harder to push blood through arteries and veins. Dehydration can aggravate high blood pressure.

• Kidneys: The little “filters” that help your body process nutrients and toxins cannot do their job effectively. Risks for kidney stones increase.

• Digestive system: Dehydration can cause or worsen constipation.

• Muscles: Dehydration can make it more difficult for muscles to contract and release properly. Cramps can occur.

• Total body: Dehydration can cause feelings of sluggishness and fatigue.

To make it worse, many people are not only drinking inadequate amounts of water, but consuming excessive amounts of sugary beverages. That combination can lead to some major health issues.

Sweetened beverages such as soda, sweet tea, juices and lemonade add excessive quantities of sugar to the diet. Because they are in liquid form and lack fiber, they are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. The body secretes high amounts of insulin (a hormone that promotes fat storage) to deal with the excess sugar, causing weight gain and metabolic diseases such as diabetes and insulin resistance. Additionally, the added caffeine in some sweetened drinks has a dehydrating effect on the body.

Think switching from soda to sweetened tea or lemonade is a change in the right direction? Not so much. Often, teas and lemonades have equal amounts of or even more sugar than soda.

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When you concentrate on adding more water to your day, you will naturally replace some of the sweetened beverages in your diet, but it will feel less restrictive. That also will help prevent headaches from caffeine withdrawal because you’re becoming more hydrated while your caffeine intake decreases.

2. Change your mindset about water. Expecting all your drinks to be flavorful and sweet will make water never seem appealing enough. Looking at water as a necessary part of self-care will help you focus on its benefits and

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4. Invest in the right equipment. Get a quality insulated cup if you like water super cold, or reusable straws if that encourages you to drink more. Keep one at work and one at home. There are even smart water bottles that track your intake for you.

Increase your water intake one step at a time to see your overall health improve.

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11 tips for more restorative sleep written by LAUREN LAROCCA Sleep issues are among the most common complaints Dr. Kezia L. Ellison hears from patients.

“It’s one of the biggest impacts of a person’s health, and it’s often not discussed until there’s a problem,” said Ellison, a resident in the Meritus Family Medicine residency program who relocated to Hagerstown from Scranton, Pa. Ellison recently discussed sleep hygiene, including behavioral practices, and foods and drugs that affect sleep. The following tips are for adults; sleep needs of children and seniors differ.

KEEP A ROUTINE.

“You don’t have to stay in bed for eight hours. If you feel refreshed with seven hours, then great — get up and go.”

If you’re not asleep within 20 to 30 minutes, get up.

While it’s important to keep a regular bedtime, if you find that you’re still awake a half-hour after getting in bed, Ellison recommends that you get up and do something relaxing, such as reading a book.

Watching TV, getting on your phone or turning to other screens, however, can disrupt restorative sleep.

Dr. Kezia L. Ellison, M.D. Meritus Family Medicine

Going to bed and getting up at the same time each day, or within an hour or so, contributes to good sleep hygiene.

“Keeping that routine is important,” Ellison said. “We all have a circadian rhythm, and our bodies are controlled by a lot of hormones that are cyclical, so having a consistent pattern of sleep is helpful.”

SEVEN TO NINE HOURS IS IDEAL. You’ve probably heard that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal. A range is given because people’s needs vary, but only by about two hours.

REDUCE STRESS.

Deal with problems before you go to bed.

“Make your list or whatever it is you need to do to get that worked out earlier in the day. If you’re in bed thinking about all the things you have to do the next day, that’s just going to stress you out and keep you up.”

KEEP HANDS AND FEET WARM. “Oftentimes, we talk about the sleep environment is best to be cool, but if you keep your hands and feet and head warm, you’re more likely to have a more restorative sleep.”

In other words, wear socks or whatever is needed to ensure that you’re comfortable.

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YOUR SLEEP ENVIRONMENT MATTERS.

Exercise in general will help you sleep, especially with people who have anxiety. Ellison does not recommend exercising just before bed because that could keep you awake.

“If you’re exercising, it helps to get that energy out, and it helps the good serotonin hormones to rise and calm you down.”

One of the most important things to consider when designing an ideal sleep space is making it as dark as possible.

Use blackout curtains, tilt glowing alarm clocks away from you and invest in a sleep mask if a partner rises before you.

Sleep masks are also great for travel.

Ellison also suggests making your bedroom a calming environment. “Whatever relaxes you, soothes you,” she said.

“Even if it’s artwork that calms you down, I think those things are important.”

Keeping your space in order is important, too, since clutter can increase anxiety.

Lastly, how comfortable is your mattress? While often overlooked, sometimes something as simple as changing your mattress can help you get a more restful night’s sleep, especially if you’re noticing any pain or discomfort while in bed.

DIETARY CHOICES AFFECT YOUR SLEEP. Avoiding alcohol in the evening or near bedtime can help you rest deeper.“This whole concept of a nightcap, although it can make you sleepy, does not lead to restorative sleep.”

Avoiding caffeinated products will also help, especially later in the day. Caffeine can be hidden in foods, Ellison pointed out, so pay attention to labels. Decaf products contain a small amount of caffeine, she added. If you’re struggling with sleep, it is best to abstain from all sources of caffeine, even small amounts.

Consuming caffeine, a diuretic, or drinking too much water in the evening might also lead to waking in the night to use the bathroom.

Other things to avoid are spicy foods; any foods that contribute to acid reflux; and simple carbohydrates (rice, bread, sugar, etc.), which reduce levels of serotonin, a calming hormone.

“Being mindful of the impact some of these things are having is important. If you’re eating a lot of bread or a couple pieces of cake in the evening and not sleeping so well, that could be the culprit for you.”

MEDICATION CAN HELP OR HINDER. “There are so many reasons people can have insomnia, so going out and getting an over-the-counter sleeping aid is not ideal. Taking Benadryl, or something in that category, is using the side effects of a drug. In the short term, it’s not the end of the world, but for the long term, we don’t recommend it because, much like alcohol, you do not get restorative sleep. Rarely do people wake up refreshed after using medications like Benadryl.”

Medication is something you should talk about with your primary-care doctor.

“For patients with depression and anxiety, we select a drug category called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to keep serotonin levels high.”Having lower levels of serotonin can contribute to insomnia.

“Medications like Ambien are really meant to be used for a short period of time,” she said. “They’re not meant to be long-term solutions. If you’ve tried things like magnesium or melatonin, and you’re still having trouble, we may consider giving you something like Ambien.”

Medications can also produce side effects that negatively affect sleep. If you notice a change in sleep patterns, be mindful of any new drugs you’re taking.

CHRONIC INSOMNIA OFTEN POINTS TO AN UNDERLYING CONDITION. More often than not, patients who complain of chronic sleep issues have an underlying medical condition, Ellison said.

Those conditions vary widely, and include depression and anxiety, sleep apnea, a thyroid condition (hypothyroid and hyperthyroid are associated with sleep conditions), incontinence, menopause, restless leg syndrome, COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and congestive heart failure.

“If it’s persisting past a couple of weeks, we really do recommend you seeing someone about it.”

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A 2019 study published in The American Journal of Cardiology showed that people who slept more than nine hours daily were 34% more likely to have a heart attack. Those who slept fewer than six hours were 20% more likely.

“We don’t make our recommendations based on one study, but there’s good evidence that oversleeping can be harmful,” she said. “‘All things in moderation’ … does make sense. If you’re getting up when you’re refreshed, when you’ve had seven to nine hours, that’s definitely what we recommend.”

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While open surgery is still needed in certain situations, the da Vinci XI® surgery system gives patients a new option for minimally invasive bariatric, gynecologic, urologic and general surgeries, he says.

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Since its inception, the museum has been a hub of

There’s a little gem in Hagerstown that annually greets thousands of schoolchildren – about 25,400 in the past year.

Discovery Station is a hands-on children’s museum focusing on education through interactive programs and exhibits.

The museum’s programs and exhibits are expanding.

exploration and curiosity for the families in the community. Last year, there were more than 200 field trips and group visits, more than 150 programs, and more than 5,000 people reached through educational outreach and collaborative partnerships.

“Discovery Station has left its mark on the hearts of the people within our community and beyond,”said Executive Director Brittany Wedd.“Visiting groups utilize our facility to supplement

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classroom lessons with informal, hands-on learning.”

Discovery Station focuses on STEAM education, a comprehensive learning approach that integrates STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) lessons with art.

“This educational approach is called STEAM and it allows children to think more broadly about their subject matter because they're incorporating creativity into the learning experience,”she said.“It's also an engaging way for children to learn.”

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The museum partnered with Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital and PNC Bank to provide financial packets for children and parents to take home and Discovery Station held a contest for children to submit names for the exhibit, and Quintus Lara, 5, of Hagerstown, was the winner with the name “Little Sprouts Grocery.” Submitted photo.

A new addition to Discovery Station is Little Sprouts Grocery, which focuses on two objectives: highlighting the importance of good nutrition to a child’s physical and cognitive development; and developing early math skills and introducing concepts of financial literacy. A two-generational approach encourages family engagement and provides additional resources for families and child-care providers.

The exhibit includes lifelike examples of a variety of produce, dairy, wheat and frozen food products, as well as two checkout lanes complete with cash registers, and a farm-totable section highlighting regional products. The exhibit also includes the Discover Savings banking area with materials to help children develop financial literacy and budgeting skills.

In the grocery store area, children learn about sorting and organizing, counting, using the five senses, collaboration and vocabulary. They can sort food items by type, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, bakery, canned or boxed. They organize the items by restocking shelves.

“We encourage them to count out the number of items that they are purchasing by following grocery lists that we've designed, as well as counting money to make payments for the items they wish to ‘buy,’” Wedd said. “The items in

work through. There are also "Sesame Street Math Is Everywhere" booklets available for parents to take home to extend the learning experience. Those booklets help caretakers make math a part of everyday learning through games, songs and simple tips.

Discovery Station is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

It receives funding from state, county and city governments, but Wedd said the museum also applies for grants from corporate and private foundations, and holds fundraisers each year to support the costs of operations, programs and exhibit development.

Discovery Station has been making a concentrated effort to host more hands-on programs for visitors to enjoy. Each of them focuses on STEAM principles.

“We held programs like our DNA candy model workshop, where kids learned about DNA and constructed their own models of DNA using sweets,” she continued. “Other programs included geometric bubbles, where children used math to make bubbles from cube-shaped wands and other geometric wands; edible rocks, where children learned about the three types of rocks and constructed their own sedimentary rock using food; and coding programs, where children learned about block-based coding and created their own robotic codes.”

the exhibit are realistic in nature and many items are senwork together in playful learning by taking on roles that you would see in a real grocery store – patron vs. store teller, patron vs. stocker.”

The children are engaged in many financial and math literacy principles in both exhibit spaces. Within Little Sprouts Grocery, there is a Discover Savings Bank area, where children learn about wants vs. needs, goods vs. services, withdrawals vs. deposits and basic budgeting techniques.

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Teachers and students get discounted admission rates when they are visiting Discovery Station on a field trip. To qualify for the lower rate, they must submit a field trip request form for their school and work with Operations Manager Jessica Castle to schedule a visit. The rate is $4 for students, but teachers are admitted free. Chaperones pay $6 admission.

Discovery Station is at 101 W. Washington St. in Hagerstown. For more information, call 301-790-0076 or go to discoverystation.org.

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“Becoming friends while living together is unique; it’s not these hours of togetherness children are able to form a sense of community that is life changing, he said.

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Vet-to-Vet

SENIOR LIVING written by LAURA EMMONS As people near the end of their time on Earth, it is import-

The local hospice organization also created a Vet-to-Vet

ant for them to reflect on the events that shaped their lives

volunteer program to facilitate compassionate listening.

and character.

Veteran volunteers are paired with veteran patients to

For many veterans, some of the most memorable

events

occurred

during

their military service, and often, another veteran is the best person to relate to those experiences.

“We must take proper measures to acknowledge their service to our country, to really honor each veteran,” says Ernesto Lopez, chief executive officer of Hospice of Washington County.

HWC has an average of 250 patients,

“

We must take proper measures to acknowledge their service to our country."

either at home or in nursing care, and a

reminisce about their military service.

Last year, the program was expanded by establishing a volunteer committee of veterans who volunteer their time with HWC. So far, the group has held pinning ceremonies, quarterly events and participated in the Veterans History Project.

• During pinning ceremonies, volunteer veterans and family members gather at patients’ bedsides to remember and honor their service.

significant percentage of them are veter-

• Quarterly events are designed to

ans. To ensure they get the respect they

educate, engage and expand com-

deserve, HWC joined the “We Honor Vet-

munity reach, including field trips

erans” program, a collaborative effort be-

and an annual veterans breakfast.

tween the U.S. Department of Veterans

• Patients’ reminiscences are con-

Affairs and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

Ernesto Lopez Chief Executive Officer

tributed to the Veterans History Project, a collection of personal

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72 accounts of American war veterans documented by The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

The endeavor is sponsored by the U.S. Congress and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

“Military service helps a person develop a team-player mentality,” Schramm says.

Those experiences stayed with him, and only another veteran can relate.

“Veterans share a common bond and a common lan-

WHAT IS HOSPICE? The NHPCO defines hospice as “the model for quality, compassionate care at the end of life.

Hospice care involves a team-oriented approach with

guage,” says Laura Marfut, another member of the veteran volunteer steering board, who retired at the rank of colonel after 32 years in Army intelligence.

expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and

Marfut says the encounters between veterans and the oral

spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s wish-

histories often are even more important to family members,

es. Emotional and spiritual support also is extended to the

especially descendants who didn’t know about their loved

family and loved ones. Generally, the care is provided in a

ones’ contributions.

patient’s home or in a home-like setting operated by a hos-

Lopez shared a personal experience that motivated him

pice program. Medicare, private health insurance and Med-

to pursue this project. When his dad died, someone gave his

icaid in most states cover hospice care for patients who meet

mom a flag in honor of his dad’s service. His mom still trea-

certain criteria.”

sures the flag because it reminds her of her husband. Lopez

Lopez says that for hospice patients, death is the expected

wants to offer that comfort to patients’ families.

outcome, so instead of trying to cure their condition, com-

The We Honor Veterans program coordinates with

passionate care, pain management, and emotional and spir-

community-based health care organizations, such as

itual support are provided. There also is a focus on bringing

skilled-nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities, funeral

together vital components of the patient’s life to create an

homes and hospice. Members of partner groups are expect-

experience that the families will treasure.

“

HWC is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2020. The nonprofit organization relies on volunteers and donations to provide the highest quality of care possible.

A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE FOR VETERANS Many veterans experience life-changing circumstances or trauma-inducing situations during their military service, even if they did not participate in combat.

Cliff Schramm, a member of the veteran volunteer steering board, says he recalled

ed to go through the same amount of training and activities as members of NHPCO to serve all veterans with respect,

Military service helps a person develop a team-player mentality."

integrity and dignity.

PINNING CEREMONIES There have been six pinning ceremonies since the Vet-to-Vet program started in December 2019. The small bedside celebrations include family and veteran volunteers. They start with playing the national anthem, followed by playing the song that represents the patient’s branch of the military. The patient’s military contributions and sacrifices are acknowledged. If a patient is not respon-

two situations when sailors were swept over-

sive, a family member might speak on his or

board, once during a bad storm and another

her behalf. The volunteer veteran presents a

as the result of an accident. Still, Schramm

certificate, and a small medal is pinned on

says he would do it all again because his

the patient. An American flag in a wooden

time in the service was valuable. He learned

base handmade by Marfut’s husband is left for the patient and family. The patient may

a lot about life, matured and gained a broader perspective that helped him develop a successful career.

Cliff Schramm Veteran Volunteer Steering Board

dress in uniform for the ceremony, which is always an emotional event, even for nonre-

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two ranks higher than corporal. The patient

had never mentioned this achievement to his family.

Another patient didn't think he deserved recognition because he felt his service had not been important. However, Marfut pointed out that as a member of the Strategic Air Command in England after WWII, he was part of the first line of defense against a nuclear attack. The patient and his family were able to see the importance of his service in a different light.

“It’s an honor to be able to meet these veterans at this point in their lives, to represent the military and have a chance to say ‘thank you,’” Marfut notes.

Schramm says his volunteer work “is a love for a stranger and for their family and what they’ve done for our country.”

He finds it gratifying to help someone celebrate life and sacrifice because most Americans never serve in the military Hospice of Washington County has created a Vet-to-Vet Program committee. Members pictured are Laura Marfut and Frank Waldron.

Submitted photo.

sponsive patients. In one case, a Marine was unresponsive,

“

but at the end of the observance, when“The Marines’ Hymn” was played, a tear ran down his face.

FELLOWSHIP AND REMEMBRANCE Marfut and another volunteer submitted HWC’s first contribution to the Veterans History Project. She met once a week for a couple of hours at a time with a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Navy.

They created a video of the patient reflecting on his experiences during World War II, and the Library of Congress is processing it.

The patient is no longer alive, but his recol-

or pledge to give their lives for their country. Even if the patient is unresponsive, Schramm knows they are still listening and appreciate the recognition.

Schramm is a member of the annual veteran breakfast organizing committee. He served a four-year tour in the Navy,

Veterans share a common bond and a common language."

and also served in the Navy reserves. His stint lasted an extra year because of bad timing.

He was stationed on a fleet oiler in the mess hall watching television the evening before his end-of-duty discharge. He noticed that Robert McNamara, then the Secretary of Defense, was speaking to the press about Soviet warships carrying nuclear missiles moving toward Cuba.

McNamara ended his presentation by saying that “effective immediately, all naval

lections will live on through The American

and marine corps personnel will have their

Folklife Center.

service extended by one year.”

Marfut enjoys sharing the importance of

Schramm thought, “He can’t be talking

the veterans' service with their families.

about me. I’ve already given away all my

She recalled a pinning ceremony for

possessions on the ships, including most of

an unresponsive patient who, at the rank of corporal, had been a tank commander in Japan. Marfut shared with the family

my clothes!”

Laura Marfut Veteran Volunteer Steering Board

Nevertheless, by the next day, he and the rest of his crew were refueling an air-

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Other events planned in 2020 will be open to all veterans, not just volunteers and patients at HWC. These events include a field trip to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C., and the annual veterans breakfast in November. A resource fair is also planned to provide information about programs and benefits available to veterans.

A vast number of veterans are not enrolled in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and might not be aware of endof-life services and benefits available to them.

CALL TO ACTION It is timely to look at how hospice care is changing in the United States as Hospice of Washington County marks its 40th anniversary. HWC has been driven by a volunteer movement, but most hospice facilities being established today are for-profit businesses with a different philosophy. The staff at HWC feels that it is a privilege and an honor to work in their field.

HWC is fueled by its volunteers, most of whom have experienced hospice care through a loved one and want to give that love back to the community.

We care for the whole family.

Karen Giffin Senior Director of Development and Public Relations

Lindsay Anderson Volunteer Services Director

The staff and volunteers are deeply affected by the stories shared of local heroes who served and sacrificed in the military.

Lopez says that in order to continue programs such as the Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Program, Hospice will recruit more veteran volunteers and work with business partners to help underwrite the special projects.

Veterans interested in volunteering can contact Lindsay Anderson, Hospice of Washington County’s volunteer services director, by calling 301-791-6360 or sending an email to laanderson@hospiceofwc.org.

Donations may be made at hospiceofwc.org/giving/donate-now or mailed to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742.

More information is available at hospiceofwc.org.

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can present hazards to pets PETS Easter grass and ribbon in holiday baskets can be especialwritten by JENNIFER DOLAN DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT CUMBERLAND VALLEY VETERINARY CLINIC

ly tempting to cats. If ingested, the grass and ribbon might need to be removed surgically. If a blockage is severe enough, portions of the intestinal tract might have to be removed.

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Spring is almost here. Easter, flowers, gardening – what’s not to enjoy about what warm weather brings?

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son and come with their own dangers. Lillies are a popular item to have as an indoor decoration around Easter. If ingested by cats, they are toxic to the kidneys and can cause kidney failure, which is often irreversible.

There are many outdoor spring plants that are toxic, as

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ter grass and ribbons. Chocolate can be toxic to pets, and the

daffodils, tulips and begonias. Ingestion might cause vom-

severity of that toxicity depends on the type of chocolate.

Unsweetened chocolate is the most hazardous, followed by dark semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate and white choc-

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enough is ingested.

large amounts, cardiac arrest, if consumed by pets.

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Coseytown Flowers and Cold Water Flowers

Two local businesses that grow and grow —

written by LAURA EMMONS photography by SARAH JEAN PHOTOGRAPHY

LeeAnn Huber and Kate Stoner are sisters who love farming and flowers. In 2015, they started Coseytown Flowers, providing cut flowers to local floral designers and DIY eventers/brides. They recently shared with At Home Places the secrets of their success. Dr. Mary Beth Bennett, from West Virginia University, shared tips for growing beautiful flower gardens that bloom all summer.

COSEYTOWN FLOWERS LeeAnn and Kate grew up on a farm in southern New Jersey. They come from a long line of farmers. LeeAnn has four acres of land outside of Greencastle, Pa., and she wanted to use it to grow flowers. She started with two dahlia plants bought from Lowe’s. When they bloomed, she knew it was a good crop choice for a cut-flower business. Dahlias have broad appeal. There are thousands of varieties of bright-colored dahlias, with different sized blooms and symmetric petals.

Right from the start, she enlisted the help of her sister. “We’ve always been very close,”says Kate, who moved to Greencastle in 2012 to be near her sister. Both women are graduates of Penn State. They are equally good at growing plants, but their different approaches to the business complement each other well. LeeAnn is more conservative; Kate is the risk-taker who can make quick decisions.

They started with 150 dahlia plants. By 2018, they offered 700. They are anticipating offering over 2,000 dahlia plants of more than 400 varieties in 2020.

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82 When LeeAnn’s fam-

success came from lis-

ily grew to include two

tening to their major

children, she felt she

customers – local floral

should direct more of her

designers. They adjusted

energy to her family and

their product offerings to

take a step back from the

meet the demand. Kate

business. Since she had

also credits their busi-

established

Coseytown

ness success with having

Flowers as a sole pro-

the right opportunity at

prietorship, it was easier

the right time. They have

for Kate to start her own

a vision, and they are fol-

business than to take

lowing it.

over

Coseytown.

She

Kate

started

grow-

started Cold Water Flow-

ing eucalyptus to fill a

ers in 2018. The unique

customer’s request. She

situation has allowed the

is now growing 1,400

businesses to grow in

plants of six different

different directions, ex-

varieties. Most of their

panding their reach and

fresh-cut flower clients

product offerings.

By stepping back from

are local floral designers LeeAnn Huber, left, is owner of Coseytown Flowers, and her sister Kate Stoner, is owner of Cold Water Flowers.

the day-to-day demands

and DIY eventers/brides in South Central Penn-

of the business, LeeAnn has been able to be more creative.

sylvania and Washington County, Md. Dahlias and eucalyp-

She is experimenting with breeding new dahlia varieties.

tus are popular in wedding bouquets, but don’t ship well,

She is growing 700 dahlia plants in her garden, two-thirds of

so designers look for local suppliers. Coseytown and Cold

which are new varieties of her own design.

Water Flowers have a reputation for supplying the freshest,

Kate grows well-known varieties on a quarter-acre of land

most blemish-free and fragrant plant materials in the re-

in Greencastle, not far from her sister’s property. She and

gion. Most commercial growers, even organic farmers, use

LeeAnn do all the work themselves. If they need help, they

pesticides. Kate says using the chemicals prevents the tubers

bring in other family members. Kate started selling stored

from carrying viruses. She only uses a small amount of pes-

tubers in the second year of her business. She works with

ticides in the early months of growth and never after flowers

a private agronomist (soil scientist) to make the most out

start blooming. She only sells flowers in pristine condition,

of her land. She also installed a new drip-irrigation system.

leaving the colorful but imperfect flowers to attract bees and

Summer blooming bulbs, tubers, corms and rhizomes do

other beneficial insects to her garden.

not fare well during cold winter months, so most do-it-your-

Taking cues from her biggest clients, Kate also started a

self gardeners buy new tubers and bulbs every year. Kate

tuber store. She has her own method of storing them that

stores her tubers in a properly controlled root cellar, so they

results in a high percentage of viability. After digging up tu-

are available for sale the following spring.

bers at the end of the season, she washes and divides them,

LeeAnn and Kate say they made lots of mistakes during

careful to avoid rot. She packs them in sawdust and keeps

their first year, but they learned from them and adjusted

them in the root cellar all winter. She sold tubers in 2019 to

their business plan accordingly. They quickly realized that

35 states. She recently received clearances to ship tubers in-

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work at the Berkeley County Master Gardeners’ Garden Fest

Canada. This year, she will grow more than 250 varieties of

& Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at West

dahlias, totaling 1,400 plants.

Virginia University Tree Fruit and Education Center, 67 Ap-

LOOKING FORWARD

ple Harvest Lane in Kearneysville, W.Va. Dr. Bennett recommends buying locally, but when de-

LeeAnn plans to spend more time expanding her busi-

signing a garden, online seed catalogs provide a lot of in-

ness in 2020. She will launch six to eight new varieties of

formation. The catalogs provide tips on how deep to plant,

dahlias in 2021 that will be offered to the public through Coseytown Flowers.

Going forward, Kate is emphasizing her tuber business over cut flowers, but she still takes other plant requests from clients, including scented geraniums and a small number of annuals like scabiosa, strawflow-

and how much sun and water to use, and also provide photographs of mature blooms.

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DO IT YOURSELF Creating beautiful summer flower gardens can be extremely rewarding. At Home Places also visited Dr. Mary Beth Bennett at West Virginia University’s Cooperative Extension Service office in Berkeley County, W.Va. Dr. Bennett has been with that office for 26 years. She offers regular training for local farmers on crop production, horticulture for fruit production and live-

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that grow well in Zone 6 are day lilies, cannas, irises and tuberous begonias.

LeeAnn recommends planting dahlia tubers starting the first week of May when the soil temperature is about 60 degrees. A good rule of thumb is that when it’s okay to plant tomatoes, it’s a good time to plant dahlias and other summer-blooming tubers.

Other cut-flower varieties LeeAnn recommends for amateur flower gardeners are zinnias, celosias and amaranths.

Zinnias are easy to seed and quick to grow. They bloom all season long. Celosias come in many different colors and

stock farming. She also runs the Master Gardener program

textures, are very attractive to pollinators, and work well in

in that county. Currently, that group is focusing on heirloom

dried flower arrangements.

plants that attract and are safe for pollinators, such as bees.

Kate says the secret to successfully growing dahlias “is

They are growing marigolds and asters for fall blooming.

healthy soil, healthy plants and an adequate amount of wa-

They started seeding in February and will showcase their

ter. Dahlias are heavy feeders, both of nutrients and water.

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wedding supplies section of craft stores are perfect for that purpose. An 8- to 10inch bag is large enough to protect the blooms from insects, but still lets in light, and air.

es of water per week, but the

Japanese beetles, cucumber

area they are planted in needs

beetles and tarnish bugs are

to drain properly. If they sit in

the biggest pests to dahlias.

water or saturated soils, the

Dr. Bennett suggests cover-

tuber will rot and cause the

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flowers by pinching or cutting them after blooming, but leave the stems and leaves so they can provide food for the soil. Planting bulbs and tubers in pots might be easier for summer gardens because they can be taken inside during the winter.

LeeAnn and Kate recommend Osmocote smart-release fertilizer for dahlias, which has balanced nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus as well as 11 essential nutrients not commonly added to other granular fertilizers. A little goes a long way, and the product can be found at most national chain hardware stores and garden centers.

A common problem in this area is rot from excessive rain.

Kate installed hilled (raised) beds in her garden to create better drainage. If raised beds are not an option, dahlias can be planted in containers. Dahlias require 1 to 2 inches of water per week, but can’t sit in standing water.

Infestations from pests are another concern. All three experts recommend going natural. Dr. Bennett says pesticides can have an impact on the environment. They can leak into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Tax credits are available to people who keep rain barrels and do other things that keep our water safe.

“My kids play in the garden. I don’t want them exposed to pesticides,” LeeAnn says.

To protect her high-end blooms from pests, Kate covers each with a porous fabric bag. The organza gift bags in the

plants” that are more interesting to certain pests than dahlias. Amaranths will attract cucumber beetles. It is best to plant them in a hedge to create a physical barrier or in the corners of a garden to draw the insects away. Aphids like sunflowers.

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The Wildflower Marketplace provides venue for vendors to showcase antiques, collectibles written by TRICIA LYNN STRADER The quaint town of Waynesboro, Pa., is a great spring destination to visit and shop for arts and crafts and antiques, or to add to a quirky collection. About a half-mile north of the town square is a 200-year-old restored barn that houses the vendors of The Wildflower Marketplace.

The marketplace provides a venue for collectibles – repurposed, upcycled and vintage. Because of the shop’s success, and through the efforts of Mainstreet Waynesboro, the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce and Franklin County (Pa.) Visitors Bureau, those from neighboring towns often visit the area.

The Wildflower Marketplace, at 11729 Anthony High-

The Wildflower Marketplace offerings include patio furniture and lawn ornaments. Submitted photo.

way, is open year-round from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Parking is available at the front and back of the building. The three-story barn has more than 6,000 square feet of retail space. It contains upcycled and repurposed furniture; antiques; vintage, primitive and shabby chic wares; jewelry; soaps; candles; concrete lawn ornaments; and home decor for every decorating style.

The main levels of the store are wheelchair-accessible, as are two public restrooms. While some areas of the barn are only accessible by stairs, there’s still plenty to see.

The Wildflower Marketplace is owned and operated by B.J. Small. She and her husband, Bob, officially opened the unique vintage store in 2015, after renovations were done on the barn.

They live on B.J.’s family farm near Hagerstown. That, coupled with her background in design and construction, made the barn an obvious choice for their business.

The Wildflower Marketplace averages 70 vendors at any given time, offering a variety of items for every taste. Submitted photo.

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held our grand opening of the entire building in 2015.”

B.J.’s former business partner, Mike Schwab, is the craftsman who turned dreams and designs into reality. From the clever use of repurposed architectural components, to designer restrooms, the marketplace owners have endeavored to create a warm, inviting place where everyone is welcome.

“Unlike similar businesses who lease their property and do a quick conversion to accommodate any vendors they have, this property was purchased, designed and renovated specifically to be what it is – a marketplace for vendors to showcase their creations and collectibles,” B.J. said. “Every nook and cranny was developed and designed to provide a unique and inviting space for vendors to showcase their treasures.

We don’t have impersonal cookie-cutter cubicles.

Each space has electrical outlets, and allows the vendor to personalize their space to their own style for their specific merchandise. In our store, it is difficult to see where one vendor ends and another begins.

Everything casually flows through the store, creating a fun adventure for first-timers and returning customers, as well.”

‘AUCTION NERDS’ AND ‘YARD SALE NUTS’ How did this couple come to open such a store? B.J. said their daughter, Emily, was the inspiration for the store. The Smalls are a family of “auction nerds” and “yard sale nuts,” as she calls them. Emily is the artsy, creative one in the family, and her use of bright, wild

One of the vendors features Mid-Century Modern pieces. The vendor has been collecting MCM for years, and chose The Wildflower Marketplace as the venue for downsizing her collection. Submitted photo.

colors can be seen throughout the barn. She chose the name The Wildflower Marketplace.

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They proudly boast that they offer something for everyone. No two vendors are alike. One vendor might have beautiful, untouched antique furniture, while another took a discarded piece found on the curb and brought it back to life. It can be a picker’s paradise for unique, pretty or quirky spring decorating.

B.J. said they never know what vendor “repurposers” will create. A headboard and footboard might be transformed into a bench, or some old bed components might be cut “We have a vendor who has been a longtime collector of

A view from the upper loft reveals how The Wildflower Marketplace has preserved the architectural structure of the original barn.

Submitted photo.

mid-century modern furniture and décor,” she said. “It is in

to disinfect it prior to selling,” B.J. said. “While the primary

pristine condition and offers a wildly colorful and fun space

reason for this is to eliminate bedbugs, this process disinfects

in the barn.”

the items from many other issues. We are proud to assure

down to create a pet bed.

Scattered throughout the store, visitors will find smaller,

our customers that our vendors are all in compliance with

boutique vendors offering handcrafted items such as jewel-

this law. Every item that we have disinfected will contain

ry, soaps, candles, teas, cards and gift baskets. For collectors,

a yellow tag with The Wildflower Marketplace name and

there is a selection of Pyrex, Corning, Corelle, Fiesta, Long-

license number on it.”

aberger and popular glassware.

But don’t assume that all the wares at The Wildflower Mar-

On average, 70 vendors use the space at any given time.

ketplace are old or repurposed. B.J. said some very talented

While some come only for the holiday season, most are

vendors make new, custom pieces. Last year, they brought in

there long-term. Many have been with the Smalls from the

two new lines of merchandise.

beginning and come from all walks of life.

The Wildflower Marketplace is a great venue for finding new homes for treasures when closing an estate.

“The possibilities of what may come in are unlimited,” B.J. said. “You never know what you will find. For many of us, the real fun is in ‘the find.’ Some of us love auctions and estate sales. For others, it is yard sales. Many of our ven-

“We have been thrilled by the addition of our new private-label foods, made exclusively for The Wildflower Marketplace. Sauces, dips, salsas, jellies and spreads are just a few of the offerings. Our crab salsa is our best seller and hard to keep in stock.”

Also sold are health products for people and pets that are all the rage right now, such as Hempworx CBD.

dors come in to simply downsize before moving to a smaller

In addition to three floors of interior shopping, The Wild-

home. Sometimes, we find a wonderful piece, discarded on

flower Marketplace has four outdoor sheds that are rented

the curb, waiting for the trash truck to pick up.”

by vendors selling a wide variety of items. While outside, vis-

Used items are required to be clean.

itors can shop the sizable selection of locally made concrete

“Most people are not aware that Pennsylvania requires

lawn ornaments, featuring birdbaths, benches, animals,

anyone selling items containing any type of batting or filling

gnomes, gargoyles and many other items.

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Come visit us for all of your spring needs

• Flower & Vegetable Plants • Poly Lawn Furniture • Garden Seeds • Bagged Mulch & Stone One of the Wildflower Marketplace vendors works in his family’s cabinet shop. He creates wonderful farmhouse decor with discarded or discontinued cabinet components. His work is a great example of repurposing. Submitted photo.

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A NEW CHAPTER All things must eventually come to an end — at least at the front desk. B.J. said she’s looking forward to retirement in a few years. The Wildflower Marketplace is for sale.

“While we will pour 100% of our efforts into the success of The Wildflower Marketplace, we are looking forward to retirement on the farm, and slowing down from this hectic pace that keeps us busy seven days a week,” she said.“It is no secret that we are looking for the next generation to step in and continue what we started. So, hopefully, in another five years, we will find ourselves sitting in a chair behind our barn in Maryland, with our dog, Rudy, by our side, watching our donkeys graze in the pasture.”

For more information, call 240-265-4664 or join The Wildflower Marketplace’s 10,000 followers on Facebook.

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Views like none other!!!MDWA167542 $649,900

11023 PLUMWOOD CIR, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742 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. Three magnificently finished levels including full walkout lower level, workout room, hot tub, sauna and bar. To many amenities to mentioncome see this sensational property, and did we mention economical gas heat? Come see this property before it’s sold! MDWA100054 $629,000

8105 SHARPSBURG PIKE, FAIRPLAY MD 21733 This 5.5 acre parcel has been traced back to the 1730’s when it was once part of Reserve Number One added to His Lordship’s 10,000 acre Manor of Conococheague.* Listed on Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties ~ (Survey Number WA-II-1127)*Written up in Architectural and Historic Treasures of Washington County, Maryland*Featured in Episodes 207 and 208 of ~Old Homes Restored~ in 2001*5.5 acres including 3.4 acres fenced pasture.

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13109 FOUNTAIN HEAD RD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742 Fabulous all brick beauty by the 17th green of Fountain Head Country Club golf course! State of the art kitchen, private patio, beautiful views, family/living room with fireplace, two car garage plus much more! Priced to sell! Won’t last! MDWA171116 $409,900

13044 HAWKINS CIR, HAGERSTOWN MD 21742 -Motivated seller! Excellent price drop, 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! MDWA159308 $339,900

18823 FOUNTAIN TER, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742 Fantastic brick colonial with 3 fabulously finished levels! Open floor plan with many upgrades and appts. Huge master suite with large master bath. 100k mancave with theater room and two additional BRs and spa bath! Private rear yard on a quiet cul de sac. Gleaming hardwoods and ceramics, butler’s kitchen and more! Sprinkler system, 2 tankless water heaters for endless hot water! MDWA171220 $649,900

52 BROADWAY, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 Owner Says Sell!! Historic all brick colonial with huge potential. Plenty of sq footage and hardwoods throughout. This property offers 5 bedrooms and is built to last many generations.

Waiting for your love! Call Cynthia MDWA170926 $169,900

18810 ROLLING ROAD, HAGERSTOWN MD 21742 - Handicap accessible rancher with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, totally remodeled with new kitchen and new master bath. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout with an open floor plan. Living room with fireplace, 2 car attached garage, additional private shed w/ electric. Priced to sell, won›t last.

MDWA171260 $295,000

20320 AYOUB LN, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742 Custom Colonial in Black Rock on 1.06 acres!

Situated on a lovely corner lot this home is loaded with amenities. Two story grand entrance, open floor plan boasting an abundance of natural light! Gourmet kitchen with large morning room!

Two story living room with stone floor to ceiling fireplace! Huge master suite with an outstanding master bath! Full walkout basement for plenty of storage! Large, private deck in the spacious back yard! Very impressive! Schedule your private tour today! MDWA169390 $585,000

20311 BEAVER CREEK RD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 Custom built brick rancher on a --- acre lot with all the bells and whistles. Pick your flooring, pick your granite, make it your masterpiece, call Cynthia today!

MDWA159280 $389,000

747 BOWMAN AVE, HAGERSTOWN MD 21742 -Mint condition light industrial building currently used as a packaging plant. State of the art upgraded electric throughout.

Tenant will be gone by the end of the year and property will be fully available at that time. Great opportunity for manufacturing.

MDWA168022 $2,800,000 for sale $25,000/ month for rent.

11729 ANTHONY HWY, WAYNESBORO, PA 17268 Zoned Commercial! Newly renovated, impressive, 6,000+ sq. ft. showroom barn with three levels, a large parking lot and 4 sheds with electric! New Plumbing & Electric, Top of the line Kitchen, Wet bar and 3 Baths all custom designed to impress! One level could be used as an apartment! Room to expand on this .45 acre lot, with the option to possibly purchase an adjoining 1/2 acre. Property is currently used as a thriving retail/home decor/vintage business, with over 70 vendors and 10k followers on Facebook! Voted the “Best of the Best Gift Shop!”

Business sold separately- or could be a package deal- Contact listing agent for more details. One of a kind opportunity- Great location!

PAFL100077 $499,000

13104 LITTLE HAYDEN CIR, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742 Beautiful Unit located in the Cortland Manor Subdivision. The unit has a brick exterior and many modern amenities. A Must See!!

MDWA169910 $219,900

8 MAPLE ST, FUNKSTOWN, MD 21734 Motivated seller! Commercial retail space in fantastic location on corner w high traffic count: good heavy traffic flow on Rt. 40.

Exposure your business: Great location for numerous opportunities for business or office. Lots of parking: potential for 30+ cars. Zoning TR -- Buyer to determine if zoning will allow for buyer’s business.

Used to be a carriage house for orig farm.

Rental option. Put your business here!

1003978453 $119,900

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