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A dedication to Dad Finding blessings in the midst of loss Collectively, 2020 was rough for all of us. The pandemic.

Social unrest. An election lacking decorum. Mask wearing.

Social distancing. Virtual meetings. Distance learning.

Farewell to Thee! But not farewell To all my fondest thoughts of Thee; Within my heart they still shall dwell And they shall cheer and comfort me.

– Anne Brontë

As a society, we’ve had to discover new approaches to everyday living.

Individually, we had our burdens to bear. Each of you probably can recall difficulties you faced in 2020. You might still be facing them. I wish you strength.

As work began on this issue of At Home Places, I had no idea how life would change so drastically in just a few weeks.

My father, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019, was bravely fighting through his treatments. We didn’t anticipate such a quick decline.

When he passed away on Nov. 12, Mom and I were by his side. Since then, I’m surprised at how fast life continues to go on around me.

Recently, I was strolling down a store aisle when another

Thomas Newton Tedrick in 2011. Thomas and Donna Tedrick on their wedding day, July 22, 1961. Submitted photos

returned, he decided to get a dog. It had been a while since

shopper whipped around the corner and almost hit me with

our previous dog died, and we were ready to fill the void. His

her cart. She looked irritated. Yes, I was in her way, but I felt

Australian Shepherd puppy Ginger quickly made her way

like blurting,“I just lost my dad.” Instead, I simply stepped

into our hearts. She was such a comfort to him, and he’d say

aside.

he was glad she would have so many people to love her after

Dad lived a full life, and he was always so happy. He would not want us to be sad.

He loved this magazine and shared it with customers who frequented his Tom the Tool Man stand at local flea markets.

He found flea market ventures to be an enjoyable way to spend his retirement years.

I’m dedicating this issue of the magazine to him, Thomas Newton Tedrick, Jan. 21, 1940 – Nov. 12, 2020.

In school, his friends knew him as TNT, because he certainly had a spark.

he was gone.

One time when he said that, I replied,“Dad, you never know. You could outlive her.”I think he knew, though, that his time was short.

The hardest story in this issue for me to edit was somewhat related to our family's experience.

The No One Dies Alone program at Meritus Medical Center fills an important void. Being with someone when he or she dies is a privilege, and I send blessings to all the people involved in this service.

If he were still here to distribute copies of this issue, he’d

Thankfully, we were there for Dad’s passing. His wife of

probably see the bridal story and comment about how much

59 years was holding his hand, and I was singing his favorite

weddings have changed since he and Mom were married

hymn,“How Great Thou Art.”

in 1961. He’d also probably mention that car manufacturers

We miss him so much, but we were so blessed to know

don’t make ’em like the 1960 Pontiac he and Mom took on

him.

their honeymoon.

Lisa Tedrick Prejean, managing editor

He’d agree with Dr. Jennifer Dolan that pets can make a difference in our lives. When Dad learned that his cancer had

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A focus on sparkling wines Nutrition: How to build the ideal breakfast The role different vitamins play

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Your museum: It’s more than a building Arts Council: Art of Cooking postponed Washington County Playhouse adapts to challenges of pandemic

OUT AND ABOUT

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The Conococheague Institute focuses on cultural, natural heritage Rocky Gap Casino Resort and Rocky Gap State Park, a destination for a day or lingering getaway

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Planning a wedding during a pandemic

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Senior center membership benefits surpass walls of a building

WELL+BEING

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Mental health: The importance of setting goals in 2021 Alzheimer’s disease: Helping family members cope No One Dies Alone (NODA) end-of-life program at Meritus Health Berkeley Springs Healing Center offers whole-health therapy

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Keep kids active this winter with fun activities New titles at the library

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Pets can make a difference in your life

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Sparkling wine LOCAL FLAVOR written by YVONNE FORD OWNER, RED HEIFER WINERY

Orchid Cellar uses a variety of fruits and nontraditional ingredients for sparkling products. Submitted photo

Who doesn’t love a little sparkle and fizz in their life?

Sparkling wines are wines that include carbon dioxide,

of the bottle facing downward — for several months. After aging, the bottles are opened,

which creates bubbles. Many people use the term “cham-

the spent yeast disgorges out of the neck of the bottle and

pagne” for this style of wine, but that term is legally re-

another addition of sugar is applied. The bottles are corked

served to producers of sparkling wine from the Champagne

and caged.

region of France. Worldwide, the term to use for bubbly is sparkling wine.

There are a variety of ways to make wines sparkle. The traditional method, or Méthode Champenoise, begins with a fermented still wine that is bottled and to which a small amount of sugar and yeast are introduced.

The bottles are aged and riddled — rotated with the neck

A modern approach is through forced carbonation. In this method, still wine is carbonated in a pressurized tank.

Think SodaStream, but on a massive scale.

Orchid Cellar, a winery and meadery in Middletown, Md., offers sparkling wines, meads and ciders.

“When developing the product, I experimented with all methods, but ultimately, I went with forced carbonation because we’re limited on production space,” said Andrzej

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He has used blackberries, apples, peaches, strawberries, grapefruits, lemons and limes for sparkling products. He also has experimented with nontraditional ingredients like hops, coconut and chai tea.

People enjoy sparkling wines for special occasions — or no occasion at all.

“Gone is the precedent for a special occasion as an excuse to enjoy sparkling wine. It can be a fun and casual option — always with the added treat of bubbles,” said Kevin Atticks, executive director of the Maryland Wineries Association.

Wilk agreed with the new casual approach to enjoying sparkling wines. He said bubbly can be served “for a special occasion because of the refined flavor, or simply with an activity with friends.”

Other Maryland wineries produce sparkling wine. To sample or purchase, visit Knob Hall Winery, Linganore Winecellars, Black Ankle Vineyards and Elk Run Vineyards, one of the oldest producers of sparkling wine in the state.

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How to build the

ideal

breakfast written by BRANDY (BAXTER) STAYMAN REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Breakfast can be the trickiest meal of the day. Whether it

Slow-digesting carbohydrates – ones that contain fiber –

is due to busy mornings or not exactly feeling up to eating

provide the body with energy to help start the day while

yet, it is one of the most frequently skipped meals. Howev-

also stabilizing blood sugars.

er, there is some truth to the adage “Breakfast is the most

Examples of healthful foods containing protein include:

important meal of the day.”

• Peanut or almond butters (or allergy-friendly sunflower

Research shows that breakfast eaters tend to eat less the rest of the day. Breakfast also helps meet our nutrient needs to make sure we’re getting enough protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals to help our bodies function. It also is known to help improve focus and attention because it gives the brain fuel.

So, we know breakfast is important, but what should be

butter) • Nuts • Eggs • Yogurt (Greek is higher in protein) • Cow’s milk or soy milk • Turkey bacon or sausage

included in the first meal of the day? Ideally, a balanced

• Turkey slices

breakfast has a combination of protein and carbohydrates

• Cottage cheese

that are digested slowly. Protein-rich foods help you stay

• Chia seeds

full so you’re not hungry an hour later, and they also sta-

• Smoked salmon

bilize blood sugars when combined with carbohydrates.

• Protein powders or shakes

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If you sample various combinations and still struggle with having breakfast, then try having a mid-morning snack to hold you over until lunchtime. It’s all about finding Brandy (Baxter) Stayman is a registered dietitian with Optimal Health Nutrition Counseling, a division of Capital Women’s Care. Nutrition questions can be submitted to her blog at brandnewyounutrition.wordpress.com/contact.

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LOCAL FLAVOR

The role different

VITAMINS play written by METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When it's part of a health regimen that includes

cheilitis, a condition marked by scaling on the lips and cracks at the corners of the mouth.

• Vitamin C: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that promotes

routine exercise, a healthy diet that's rich in fruits and vege-

healthy teeth and gums, helps the body absorb iron and

tables can help people reduce their risk for various illnesses,

maintains healthy tissue. In addition, vitamin C plays an

including chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and

integral role in helping wounds heal. Vitamin C deficiency

diabetes.

impairs bone function, and Merck notes that in children

Many adults have known about the value of fruits and vegetables since they were youngsters and their parents

that impairment can cause bone lesions and contribute to poor bone growth.

repeatedly told them how important it was to eat healthy

• Vitamin D: The USNLM notes that 10 to 15 minutes

foods. Despite those early lessons, the Centers for Disease

of sunshine three times per week is enough to produce the

Control and Prevention reports that less than 10 percent of

body's vitamin D requirement for people at most latitudes.

adults and adolescents eat enough fruits and vegetables.

It's hard to rely on food to supply ample vitamin D, which

That's unfortunate, as fruits and vegetables are loaded with

helps the body absorb calcium that is necessary for the de-

vitamins that benefit the body in myriad ways.

velopment and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that vitamin

• Vitamin E: Vitamin E helps the body form red blood

deficiency occurs when people do not get enough of certain

cells and utilize vitamin K. Green, leafy vegetables like

vitamins. Recognizing the many functions vitamins serve

spinach and broccoli are good sources of vitamin E. The Of-

may compel adults and adolescents to include more fruits

fice of Dietary Supplements notes that a vitamin E deficien-

and vegetables in their diets.

cy can cause nerve and muscle damage, potentially leading

• Vitamin A: The USNLM notes that vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue, mu-

to muscle weakness and vision problems.

• Vitamin K: Vitamin K helps to make certain proteins

cous membranes, and skin. According to the World Health

that are needed for blood clotting and the building of

Organization, vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of

bones. The T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard

preventable blindness in children and increases the risk of

notes that the main type of vitamin K is found in green

disease and death from severe infections.

leafy vegetables like collard greens, kale and spinach. Vita-

• Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6 helps form red blood cells and maintain brain function. Though the National Institutes of Health notes that isolated vitamin B6 deficiency is uncom-

min K deficiency is rare, but it can lead to bleeding, hemorrhaging or osteoporosis.

Vitamins are crucial to human beings' overall health. Eat-

mon, a deficiency has been associated with various condi-

ing ample amounts of fruits and vegetables is a great and

tions, including a weakened immune system and dermatitis

delicious way to avoid vitamin deficiency.

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A R T S A N D E N T E R TA I N M E N T

YOUR MUSEUM: It’s more than a building written by SARAH J. HALL DIRECTOR OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS WASHINGTON COUNTY It’s hard to envision what our spring and summer will be like. Will we be able to spend our lengthening eve-

decompress; lose yourself while contemplating beauty and inventiveness; find solace in the endurance of the creative spirit; and discover some inspiration to get you through the day.

The museum has truly been a calm oasis over the past

nings socializing with friends and extended family? Or

few weeks. For those of you who like to linger over paint-

will we continue to live carefully, limiting our activities and

ings, there’s never been a better time to visit. For people

binge-watching streaming services?

who are still unable to venture out, we’ve been working

If you’re like me, you are feeling a bit claustrophobic and trapped in routines that have grown smaller.

I’m happy to say that the Museum of Fine Arts – Washington County is here for you. It’s a terrific place to visit to

hard over the past months to bring experiences with art and ideas to you online. Our website’s virtual page, wcmfa. org/learn/virtual-experiences-learning, is filled with art activities, videos and in-depth essays about works in the

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showcase the work of living artists from our region and

seum’s YouTube page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsH-

beyond. This year, in spite of (or because of?) the pandemic,

v0SNRjMcSmS4Sl0mKrg/videos.

we had more entries than ever. The exhibition opens Jan. 31

Our series “Let’s Talk Art” has been debuting a new live,

and runs through April 6. Go to our website and check so-

online episode monthly since September. The episodes are

cial media to find out about award-winners and programs

recorded, so you can catch up on those you’ve missed. In

related to the exhibition.

our first conversation, Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco and I got to know each other better, sharing stories and images about our museum careers and art inter-

Have fun with ‘Amazing Tablescapes’ This year has required us all to be flexible and develop

ests. Other episodes focused on painting conservation and

new capabilities, and the museum is no exception. We’ve

exploring the Dutch Golden Age — a period that brought

had to adapt all of our fundraising events to online deliv-

us Rembrandt and other beloved artists like Johannes Ver-

ery. For “Amazing Tablescapes,” our team of volunteers and

meer and Frans Hals.

museum staff have been working since

Say farewell to Rembrandt

late summer to move

Join us at the museum in

the popular experience

January for the final weeks

online. Twelve design-

of “The Dutch Golden Age:

ers created tablescapes

Prints by Rembrandt and

in their own homes

his Contemporaries,” an

— dazzling, inventive

engrossing immersion in

and clever interpre-

the beauties of etching, the

tations of a theme of

mastery of Rembrandt and

the designer’s choice

the charms of 17th-century Holland. The exhibition, which features seven prints

by Rembrandt and dozens more by his precursors, peers

realized through table Rembrandt (Dutch, 1606 – 1669), Dr. Faustus, 1652, drypoint, etching and engraving, Gift, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Goodman, Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pa. Submitted photo

settings, decorations and props. We’ll share

Detail from the Amazing Tablescape "WILDflowers" by Cindy Roberts Downs. Submitted photo

this feast for the eyes online through photographs, video tours and interviews

and followers, closes Jan. 24.

with the designers. It all kicks off Feb. 1, and since this is a

Exhibition-related programming wraps up with an online

fundraiser, we’re asking you to make a contribution to the

salon: “Talking about Prints: A Zoom Salon” on Tuesday, Jan.

museum and vote for your favorite table or tables.

19, at 6 p.m. Visit the museum’s website or social-media pages to get the link — and eavesdrop, ask questions or share your thoughts with museum curatorial and education

Looking ahead This summer brings the excitement of the museum’s first

staff members, as we enjoy sharing our response to the

extensive Old Master painting exhibition since the 1960s.

wide variety of fascinating images in the exhibition.

Mark your calendars for “Bernini & the Roman Baroque: Paintings from the Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia” scheduled from

Celebrate working artists

June 26 to Sept. 19. If you’ve been longing for international

A tradition at the Museum of Fine Arts – Washington

travel, this collection of more than 50 artworks will trans-

County for nearly 90 years, the annual Cumberland Valley

port you to Italy for the day. Go to wcmfa.org for details.

Artists and Cumberland Valley Photographers exhibitions

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A R T S A N D E N T E R TA I N M E N T written by MARY ANNE BURKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

Stephen Orr, editor-in-chief of Better Homes and Gar-

cookbooks; special friends and supporters; and hours of

dens magazine, penned a piece back in April titled “Cook-

tastings, programming, and lots of laughs and memories.

books I HAVE LOVED.”

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington County

“I’ve been cooking a lot,” Orr wrote,“I’m sure you have, as well. One of the main things I’ve discovered during our recent time of being home a lot more is: I need cookbooks!”

Orr’s article resonated with the Washington County Arts Council. For the past 11 years, the nonprofit group’s annual

Arts Council decided not to host The Art of Cooking in January 2021, but is hoping it will return in January 2022.

Orr concluded,“But I’ll always have a spot for my old paper-bound friends loyally waiting for me on the shelf whenever I need them.”

fundraiser/friend-raiser event has been The Art of Cooking.

Likewise, the arts council hopes you yearn for the return

April each year would find arts council members crafting

of safe social gatherings with friends, good food, cheer and

the annual January dinner party with local guest celebrity

The Art of Cooking‘s 2022 cookbook. In the meantime, while

chefs; complete with new foods; new wine pairings; new

home, dust off your cookbooks, envision new food combina-

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ed efforts between WCPS and

You could join the next class of guest celebrity chefs!

the WCAC that strengthen and

Upcoming exhibits

display the positive impact of

Works by Brian Truesdale, Hilmar Gottesthal and the late

art education in the community.

Marguerite Cyr will be on view this winter at the gallery and

Teachers enjoy showing their art

online. The WCAC will make every effort to host artist recep-

from a variety of different subject

tions if allowed by the Washington County Health Depart-

matter and media as well as see-

ment and the State of Maryland during the pandemic.

ing the works of their colleagues.

February brings the annual “Washington County Art

Students benefit from seeing

Educators Exhibit,” marking the 11th year of the show fea-

that their art instructors not

turing works by teachers from public and private schools,

only enjoy teaching art but are

elementary and high schools, as well as college instructors

personally invested in producing

and home-school teachers. Showcased works include 2D

impactful artworks themselves.

and 3D pieces in a variety of media. Each year, the creativ-

The WCPS art community looks forward to this year’s event

ity and talent of county art teachers amazes visitors and

and the exciting artworks that will be on display.”

demonstrates the highest quality of work.

Matt Wilson, visual-art curriculum specialist for Wash-

Matt Wilson, Visual Art Curriculum Specialist, Washington County Public Schools. Submitted photo

WCAC stresses how important it is to stay connected.

Follow local artists and worldwide art activities; get coro-

ington County Public Schools, writes,“The ’Art Educators

navirus updates; and learn about visual arts, music, dance,

Exhibit’ is a great opportunity for art teachers to show their

creative writing and more at washingtoncountyarts.com

creative talents. It is one of numerous annual coordinat-

and www.facebook.com/wcartscouncil.

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“Our mission is to entertain our audiences and to give our patrons the opportunity to make memories and share experiences with their friends and family.”

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Washington County Playhouse adapts to challenges of pandemic Jennifer Dickey and Rennes Carbaugh performed in Bonnie & Clyde in 2020. Submitted photo

A R T S A N D E N T E R TA I N M E N T written by LINDA HARKCOM For 36 years, the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater has been enhancing the quality of life in the community through the art of live theater. While the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic kept the curtain from rising for a time, the theater’s owners have adapted in order to ensure the shows will go on.

The playhouse, with a rear entrance at 44 N. Potomac St., is nestled behind Hagerstown’s City Hall on Cramer Alley.

It was founded in 1985 as a privately owned family business. Current owners Shawn and Laura J. Martin are the fifth family to bring live theater to that space. The Martins were preceded by Loretta and Jeff Czerbinski, from whom they purchased the business in 2015. The theater’s other owners included Kelly Jenkins Moreland and Dixie Odermatt, Don Wiswell and Bruce Levin.

Washington County Playhouse opened its doors in 1985.

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26 several Playhouse Studio productions, which include our Interactive murder mysteries, small plays, concerts and special events,” Laura said.

According to the theater’s website, prior to the 2020 coronavirus shutdown, the theater boasted its largest audiences and biggest staff in playhouse history.

“On average, about 1,000 people would attend the playhouse during the run of a Mainstage show,” Shawn said.

Then, on March 16, 2020, like thousands of theaters across the country, the playhouse was forced to go dark as a result of the pandemic.

"The COVID shutdown brought our business to a complete halt,” Laura said.“We closed on March 16 and didn’t reopen until Nov. 12. That meant eight months of no ticket sales or income while expenses for rent, bills and utilities continued to be paid.”

While COVID-19 made it impossible to retain the theater’s internal staff, the couple utilized the time during the shutdown to reimagine the playhouse’s staffing model.

“The playhouse now operates as a nonunion professional dinner theater, where all performers are paid. The tradition of performers having the opportunity to ‘act’ as your table’s server will continue. It’s a dinner theater tradition and will be a part of the playhouse’s ongoing evolution,” Jennifer Dickey brought the character Elle Woods to life in a 2018 performance of Legally Blonde. Submitted photo

Shawn Martin said that prior to purchasing the play-

Shawn said.

‘A second family’ Logan Conner, 20, of McConnellsburg, Pa., has been in-

house, he and his wife were performers at the venue.

volved with the playhouse since he was 15 years old. Laura

Shawn began performing there in 1995, and Laura started

said Conner started at the theater as a camp student and

there in 2008.

then "moved up" to becoming an actor. He also worked as

“We purchased the dinner theater when approached by (the) retiring owners so the historic venue would exist for future generations of patrons and performers,” Shawn said.

The playhouse, which has become a staple in Hager-

a music director and choreographer for the Martins.

“The playhouse is very special to me,” Conner said.“In a lot of ways, I grew up on that stage. Being a teenager can be really tough, but the playhouse was always a safe and

stown’s Arts and Entertainment District, produces a variety

creative space. I have made so many lifelong connections

of productions year-round, which are paired with full meals

and friendships there, and while it seems cliché, the people

for patrons to enjoy.

there have really become a second family.”

“Our Mainstage season runs the calendar year, Janu-

A college student who is minoring in theater at Kent

ary through December. We usually produce five to seven

State University in Ohio, Conner said he generally does at

Mainstage productions each season. We also do four to six

least one to two shows a year at the Hagerstown theater, in

Theater for Young Audience productions each year, and

addition to helping teach the summer camp shows. He is

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From left, Matthew Crawford, Rennes Carbaugh, Shannen Banzhoff and Kaitlyn Lamkin were in the cast of Perfect Wedding in 2017.

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happy that the theater reopened, after being closed tempo-

necessarily what one might think.

rarily during the pandemic, and was thrilled to be back on

“The biggest challenge of performing is remembering

the stage as Marley in the recent production of “A Christ-

how to do it,” he said.“Trusting myself to do it. Performing

mas Carol.”

is very vulnerable, and having not done it for quite some

“It is exhilarating to be onstage again! In a lot of ways,

time, there's a sense of, ‘Can I do this? Do I know how to

the first day of rehearsals felt like the first day of school,”

do this?’ But the cast/staff of the playhouse is very support-

Conner said.“It was familiar, while feeling very new and

ive of everyone re-entering this world again.”

exciting. I'm very much looking forward to performing with

Keeping actors, staff, patrons safe

these amazing people again.”

The venue reopened in mid-November, but with many

Reopening and performing under governmental and

changes put in place to keep actors, staff and patrons safe.

CDC restrictions caused by the virus created new challeng-

The playhouse features dining room seating instead of

es for the performers, but Conner’s biggest hurdle wasn’t

rows like one would find in a traditional theater. Shawn

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“As we began to plan to reopen, the COVID restrictions required us to remove half of our seating capacity,” Laura said.

When asked how the community can help the business through this challenging time, Laura said word of mouth is the most wonderful advertising for a small business.

“Come see a show, bring a friend and share photos on social media,” she said.“Our patrons, especially the season

“We have also arranged tables to be compliant with so-

ticket holders, are wonderful. We’ve received so much sup-

cial-distancing recommendations. Additionally, ‘front-row’

port from our patrons over the years, and especially during

tables have been removed in order to adequately socially

the COVID shutdown.”

distance our patrons from performers,” Shawn said.

The business also had to change meal offerings, and eliminate the salad bar and hot buffet.

“We will serve garden salads with a choice of dressing,

Special offer for first responders The couple is also showing gratitude for first responders with a new offer.

“Beginning in January, we’re proud to offer discounted

and dinner will be served cafeteria-style. There will be two

ticket pricing for military, police and first responders. We

vegetable choices, a starch and two meats offered. Dessert

appreciate the selfless service they provide to our commu-

will be served to your table,” Shawn said.

nity and our country,” Shawn said.

For safety, face coverings are worn by staff and patrons.

“Our staff, and your server, will wear face coverings,”

Tickets for the 2021 season are on sale now, and the playhouse’s full schedule can be found on its website,

Shawn said.“Performers will wear clear face shields. We

washingtoncountyplayhouse.com under the “buy tickets”

ask that all patrons wear face coverings when not seated

tab.

at their table. We also ask that patrons wear face coverings

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during the show.”

A mission to entertain Through it all, the Martins have tried to stay true to their mission to entertain.

“Our mission is to entertain our audiences and to give our patrons the opportunity to make memories and share experiences with their friends and family,” Laura said.“We believe in giving the gift of experiences rather than buying ‘stuff.’ We want the playhouse to continue to be a place where families and friends can make memories for years to come.”

The Martins have a full season planned for the playhouse in 2021, starting with the first Mainstage show,“Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” which is scheduled to open Jan. 29 and run Friday and Saturday nights through Feb. 21.

Other Mainstage shows in the 2021 season include “Dead Certain” from April 30 to May 23; Neil Simon’s “I Ought To Be In Pictures,” June 11 to July 3; Steve Martin’s

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Washington County Playhouse Mainstage Shows for 2021 “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” Jan. 29 to Feb. 21 Based on the classic novella, this original adaptation takes the audience to the dismal streets of London in the 1860s, where societal pressures silence a gentle doctor's questions about the nature of morality. As the pressure intensifies, Dr. Jekyll takes matters into his own hands. However, things take an eerie turn when his experiment takes on a life of its own. Will his efforts save the world or will they destroy all that he holds dear?

“Dead Certain,” April 30 to May 23 Michael is an out-of-work actor who was once on the verge of stardom. Elizabeth is a theater-obsessed ex-dancer who is now wheelchair-bound and lives alone in a large country house. When she contacts Michael’s agent and offers a large fee if Michael will visit her and act out a play she wrote, he jumps at the chance. The suspense builds layer upon layer as this taut psychological thriller gathers speed at an alarming rate toward a gripping climax, where truth and illusion become almost inseparably entangled in a real-life game of cat and mouse.

“I Ought To Be In Pictures,” June 11 to July 3 Herb, a Hollywood script writer currently “at liberty,” is surprised when his forgotten past reappears in the form of Libby, a teenage daughter who trekked from Brooklyn with dreams of movie stardom. With Steffy, his sometime paramour, at his side, Herb decides to take another stab at fatherhood and hopefully get it right this time.

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“Meteor Shower,” July 30 to Aug. 29 Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns. Steve Martin, using his trademark absurdist humor, bends the fluid nature of time and reality to create a surprising and unforgettably funny new play.

“The Turn Of The Screw,” Sept. 17 to Oct. 31 The story by Henry James was the inspiration for the Netflix hit “The Haunting of Bly Manor.”

Based on the provocative tale of suspense, horror and repressed sexuality, this adaptation gives the famous story yet another turn. A young governess journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children. But she is not their first governess.

Now, the new governess has begun to see the specters haunting the children, and she must find a way to stop the fiends before it is too late. One frightening question tortures the would-be heroine: Are the ghosts real, or are they the product of her own fevered imagination?

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!),” Nov. 27 to Dec. 19 Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus share Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop culture, and vocalize every carol ever sung. This is a madcap romp through the holiday season.

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Top: Food served in the cabin. Photo courtesy of Patrick Todd Left: Tati Baez trying on colonial fashions. Photo courtesy of Brittany Wedd Right: Matthew Wedd making a steak and ale pie in the cabin. Photo courtesy of Patrick Todd

OUT AND ABOUT written by MATTHEW WEDD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONOCOCHEAGUE INSTITUTE MERCERSBURG, PA.

Colonial communities at the Conococheague Institute

America often looks back at its colonial origins as a distant time defined by wars and significant events. But our colonial ancestors lived a life that was not so different from ours. People relied on each other to prosper. From the frontier hunter selling pelts at the market, to the soldier marching in line with his comrades, to the mother maintaining the homestead and educating her family – we are always stronger together.

This sense of everyday community is what we try to bring to life at the Conococheague Institute (CI), a 30-acre

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bracing something new with historic

is focused on cultural and natural

recipes and make an “ordinary” at

heritage.

home. Venison pasties, Welsh rare-

With our rural, but not remote, lo-

bit, turnip stew – there are plenty of

cation – 15 minutes from Hagerstown

vibrant morsels to try.

and 5 minutes from Mercersburg, Pa.

Entertainment often was offered

– it is easy to forget the modern world

at ordinaries and has been a staple of

and immerse yourself in the lives of

CI’s programming this year, including

colonial settlers.

card games like whist; table games

With several historic structures onsite that highlight frontier living history, ranging from cabins to taverns,

like draughts and nine men's morris; Visitor Annie Fitz trying on a colonial look in the cabin.

Photo courtesy of Jess Castle

plus more unusual options.“Chuck Farthing” involves throwing money in

it’s easy to yearn for a simpler time.

a hole, with the winner taking what

First settled in the 1730s and contin-

is inside. People always have found

ually occupied since, our location has

adaptable ways of having fun, even in

history and experiences for everyone.

the most limited of situations.

Exploring the four-square garden

An ordinary is also a changing

allows you to see, smell and touch

building. When newspapers arrived,

the crops. Growing medicinal herbs

it became a library. When a traveling

in a garden could mean your family

schoolmaster passed through, it was

prospered. In a modern world where

a schoolhouse. A cobbler stopped in,

not everyone has access to a garden,

and it became a shoe repair shop. A

we welcome the community into ours

preacher came along, and it became

and we love to share stories. Want to

a church. And when politics were in

learn how to sow and cultivate tur-

the air, the ordinary was the place for

nips and find some great recipes for them? Then volunteer with us! Not

Food served in the cabin.

Photo courtesy of Patrick Todd

only do you reap what you sow, but

discussion. The American Revolution was born in public houses.

CI hosted free outdoor events

you help our historic setting by keeping it maintained and

over the summer in an effort to give the community a safe

weeded. We are always stronger together.

place to share experiences. Since Labor Day, the insti-

For many, our tavern – or “ordinary” – seems like a strange place to want to bring the community. But historic taverns were far more than drinking houses. They were the lifeblood of a community.

“Ordinary” refers to the meal being offered. Usually, simple, ordinary fare, when stopping on the road in rural Pennsylvania, was a welcome relief, just as today, when a

tute has been offering school programs on topics such as 18th-century medicine and colonial games.

For those who are unable to visit because of coronavirus concerns or restrictions, we have virtual programs on our Facebook page and YouTube channel (Colonial Living at the Conococheague Institute).

CI’s grounds are open for free daily from dawn until dusk,

stressful drive can be lightened when you see the sign of a

and interpretive panels and children's activity books are

favorite restaurant in the distance.

available for self-guided learning. Check out the monthly

Cooking can be a joy, and so many of us have replaced the eating-out experience with cooking at home. Try em-

events when costumed volunteers bring the community to life

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OUT AND ABOUT

Exterior of the Rocky Gap Casino and Resort.

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Rocky Gap, a destination for a day or lingering getaway written by TRICIA LYNN STRADER Nestled in the hills of Allegany County near Flintstone, Md., is Rocky Gap State Park and Casino Resort. Just two

surprised to learn that Maryland doesn’t have any natural lakes. Lake Habeeb, like others, is man-made.

A scenic retreat for a romantic weekend getaway, corpo-

hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Pittsburgh, it

rate event or family reunion, Rocky Gap’s spacious grounds

is a picturesque destination for a day trip or a lingering stay

offer oversized chairs and several fire pits for lounging. In

in the countryside of Western Maryland.

2020, summer lazily gave way to fall colors, but warm tem-

The 3,000-acre park boasts 243-acre Lake Habeeb and

peratures lingered for an extra-long opportunity to take in

camping/recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing,

all the golds and reds of the many trees. Outdoor activities

paddleboarding and golf.

continued well into late fall.

Rocky Gap Campground offers 278 individual campsites,

“We had record numbers last summer,” Dice said.“The

including 30 equipped with 30-amp electric hookups; min-

fall was beautiful, especially with the morning mist rising

iature cabin and yurt options; a family group site; and two

off the water amid the fall foliage.”

areas for youth groups.

Rocky Gap Casino Resort Vice President and General Manager Skylar Dice, a Michigan native, said he was

On-site activities include pedal boat, canoe and stand-up paddleboard rentals; a beach and swimming area; fishing; and hiking trails.

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Rocky Gap Golf Course.

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Rocky Gap Golf Course Views at Rocky Gap Golf Course feature the Appalachian Mountains and the blue waters of the adjacent lake.

Golfers of all skill levels are drawn to the challenges and uniqueness of the 18-hole mountain course. The front nine holes are carved from mountainous, tree-lined terrain with numerous dramatic elevation changes, while the back nine are spread across expansive, gently rolling meadows.

Five tee boxes per hole allow players to adjust the level of challenge to their handicaps. The 7,000-yard, par-72 course features a 50-spot driving range, two large putting greens, two chipping areas, practice bunker and club rentals.

To book tee times, go to rockygapcasino.com/golf or call the Rocky Gap pro shop at 301-784-8500.

The hotel The hotel, built in 1998, has 198 rooms and is an

A beautifully furnished king bedroom in the Rocky Gap Hotel.

Rooms and suites were recently renovated with top-ofthe-line luxury bedding and pillow-top mattresses.

“We gave them a face-lift, with new wall coverings, artwork and beds,” Dice said.

award-winning resort. It offers a casino; conference center;

Rooms offer views of the mountains or the lake.

Bonkerz Comedy Club; three restaurants; a deli; indoor and

“There’s not a bad view anywhere,” Dice said.“They’re all

outdoor event spaces; a spa; indoor pool; and more.

fantastic. In the morning, it’s like a smoky, misty look.”

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The patio of the Rocky Gap Hotel and Casino.

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Dining options

put his crab cakes up against any crab cakes on the Eastern

Rocky Gap Casino Resort has many options for casual

shore,” Dice said.“Since I have been working here, I’ve be-

and fine dining. On the Rocks at Rocky Gap Casino Resort

come somewhat of a crab cake snob. And we have a really

is on the casino floor, with a full-service bar offering spe-

amazing bone-in steak and boneless cut. Our Signatures

cialty cocktails and a selection of beers on tap. Located just

cheeseburger is the best in Western Maryland.”

offshore from Lake Habeeb, Signatures Bar & Grill offers views of Rocky Gap State Park in a clubhouse atmosphere.

Allegheny Event Center

In addition to an extensive menu of shared plates, salads,

The 5,000-square-foot Allegheny Event Center offers

burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, made-to-order pizzas,

two private dining rooms, each accommodating up to 24

and traditional desserts, Signatures serves 12 rotating beers

guests; outdoor space, including the golf view pavilion; an

on tap and signature cocktails, including adult milkshakes.

executive boardroom; four 600-square-foot meeting rooms;

The Lobby Lounge and Café serves coffee, freshly made

and a reception area that offers a full suite of technology

baked goods and a variety of sandwiches, and offers a

and services. Rocky Gap also has a business center.

full-service bar. LB’s Place has an elegant dining room and

On the banks of Lake Habeeb with views of Evitts

a spacious patio overlooking Lake Habeeb. In addition

Mountain, Lakeside Terrace can accommodate up to 200

to LB’s signature Maryland crab cakes, specialties include

guests in its 2,400 square feet, where visitors can enjoy the

steaks, chops and fish, complemented by a curated wine

pergola, Adirondack chairs, fire pits, plush seating clus-

list. A lunch menu offers flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers

ters and a full-service bar offering beers on tap and frozen

and salads.

drinks.

“Our chef at LB’s has worked all over the country, and I’d

Outdoor entertainment used to include large events

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cember 2020 awards issue of ConventionSouth magazine.

“We are honored that the readers of ConventionSouth,

festivals back at the amphitheater. Entertainment offerings

who are the leaders in the convention industry, have select-

moving forward will depend on Covid-related restrictions.

ed Rocky Gap as one of this year’s Readers’ Choice Award

“Last year, we had a robust entertainment slate of headliners and local bands,” he said.

recipients,” Dice said.“It brings us great joy to provide exceptional settings and amenities to make every meeting and event extraordinary.”

The Spa The Spa at Rocky Gap offers guests a selection of in-

“ConventionSouth readers and fans have voted to decide the best meeting sites in the South, and it comes as no

dulgent services, including massages, a salon, manicures,

surprise that Rocky Gap Casino Resort has been selected

pedicures and waxing.

to receive our annual Readers’ Choice Award,”Ashleigh

Certain capacity restrictions might apply into 2021, depending on the coronavirus pandemic.

Osborne, associate publisher of ConventionSouth, said in a written statement.“The value in receiving this prestigious recognition is that it comes from the United States’ top

The casino

meeting professionals who hold events in the South. These

The casino features 665 slot machines, 17 table games

planners demand the highest level of customer service and

and two bars. Table games include bonus craps, roulette,

quality facilities, and they have determined that Rocky Gap

three-card poker, Lucky Ladies blackjack, double-deck

Casino Resort indeed displays the commitment to profes-

pitch blackjack, Mississippi stud and ultimate Texas hold

sionalism, creativity and service that they require.”

’em.

‘A little something for everybody’ Conventions, weddings, reunions “We host a lot of meetings/conventions, weddings and reunions,” Dice said.“We have private dining areas, rehearsal dinner rooms and space for large conventions or weddings. We hosted the Maryland Tourism Association

Dice touts Rocky Gap’s numerous amenities, from a state park with great views to a full resort tucked away in the mountains.

“It’s not just a casino experience. It’s so much more. We offer a little something for everybody,” he said.

a year ago, and look forward to having large groups back

Rocky Gap Casino Resort is at 16701 Lakeview Road

after COVID-19. One of the awards we won from Casino

NE, Flintstone, in Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland,

Player Magazine was the Health and Safety Award for our

Md. Due to state coronavirus-related restrictions, modified

handling of COVID-19.”

hours of operation and temporary restaurant and venue closures might be in place. For information, call 800-724-

Readers’ Choice Award Rocky Gap is a three-time winner of the annual Readers’ Choice Award, and will be a featured recipient in the De-

0828 or go to rockygapcasino.com.

For information about Rocky Gap State Park, call 301722-1480 or go to www.mdmountainside.com.

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What will weddings look like in 2021?

Pandemic throws nuptial plans for a loop, but with patience and flexibility, they can be just as magical

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written by LAUREN LAROCCA While many wedding plans were upended in 2020, with

and struggled to decide how to proceed, she and her fiancé were in the unique situation of getting engaged, planning a

brides-to-be having to postpone or completely revise orig-

wedding and getting married — all during the pandemic.

inal ideas, those who embraced the unprecedented COVID

“We were a weird COVID marriage story,” Brenneman

times and went with the flow might have had surprisingly

said.“We were lucky because we were able to start fresh …

pleasant results, and their weddings became beacons of

and we didn’t have any expectations and plans.”

light amid a harsh year.

Lauren Brenneman, who lives in Hagerstown, said that

Two weeks prior to getting married, they booked a micro-wedding package at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

while friends of hers who had already planned weddings —

in Richmond, Va., a site that allowed visitors short time slots

hired caterers, booked venues — were tied to those plans

throughout the day in various pockets of the gardens to

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Lauren Brenneman and Mike Lopez opted for a micro wedding at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Va. Photos courtesy of Wertman Photography

hold their weddings.

They bought bulk food at Sam’s Club in lieu of hiring

Couples planning weddings in the midst of the pandemic are likely to run into many hurdles, including diffi-

a caterer, Brenneman found her dream dress at a consign-

culty finding the right rings, getting a dress appointment,

ment thrift shop in Pennsylvania, and one of their friends

and finding venues, caterers and wedding photographers.

got ordained in order to marry them. They kept the wed-

But with flexibility, weddings can still be magical.

ding small, open only to family and a few close friends.

It was important to Brenneman and her husband, Mike Lopez, to get married in front of family, rather than elope or go to a courthouse.

“It was a really beautiful thing, the way it all happened,”

Big weddings are out; small weddings are in Like Brenneman and Lopez, many couples who wanted a traditional wedding, surrounded by friends and family, are not suddenly choosing to elope or get married at the local

Brenneman said.“Previously (prior to the pandemic), I

courthouse because of coronavirus restrictions. Rather, they

would’ve worried about everything being perfect, but

are downsizing their guest lists and hosting more intimate

because we did everything so off-the-cuff, we were able to

events.

just enjoy our day. There was no drama about who’s invited

For some, that downsizing has been a matter of state

and who’s not. We were able to just focus on our union, in-

laws, which restrict capacity at indoor venues. Other

stead of every detail about the ceremony. And it really was

couples have chosen smaller weddings out of concern for

like a fairy-tale day. We got married in a fairy-tale garden.”

family members.

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company implemented a touchless check-in, as well as a crowd-meter feature on the Planet Fitness mobile app.

“Typically, we have members looking to get in shape

erstown. But they decided to move it to the church’s main

before their weddings,” Drummond said.“With COVID,

sanctuary, at the suggestion of church staff. The sanctuary

there was a decline, as weddings have been postponed. We

allows for safe social distancing, even with a reduced guest

are ready to help those getting married achieve their fitness

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goals in a safe environment.”

“We’re set on doing it in December, even if it’s just the two of us,” Smith said.

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Looking your best before the big day In the early days of the pandemic, many homebound

Skin treatments Michelle Eyler, owner of Ageless Skin and Laser Center in Hagerstown, helps boost couples’ confidence by offer-

people were commiserating about the “COVID 15” — extra

ing skin treatments so they look their best. She offers acne

weight they put on from less physical activity, and more

therapy, laser hair removal, hair restoration, injectables and

drinking and snacking during the day.

more.

Others, especially couples wanting to look their best

“I have future brides trying out neurotoxins, like Botox,”

for their weddings, headed to local gyms, which closed

Eyler said.“I have mothers of brides and grooms trying

throughout Maryland in March and reopened with new

dermal fillers to reduce lip lines and smile lines, and I have

safety guidelines.

mothers and grandmothers coming in for my NeoSkin laser

Planet Fitness in Hagerstown, for example, requires all members to wear masks when not doing strenuous ex-

to refresh and rejuvenate their skin for the big day.”

Like many people, Eyler offers virtual consultations to

ercise, and the equipment is spaced out to assure proper

accommodate people who are hesitant to come into the

social distancing.

office, but she said many clients feel safer at her spa when

Justin Drummond, COO of PF Growth Partners LLC, said it is called “social fitnessing.”

they learn that she is the only employee, which limits exposure to other people.

The number of staff has increased so more people are available to clean and disinfect the space and equipment, and foggers/sprayers are used to dispense a nontoxic cleaner on all equipment regularly throughout the day. The

The bling Hagerstown’s R. Bruce Carson Jewelers has been affected by the coronavirus in an interesting way. The staff has no-

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“We actually noticed more customers wanting to get

a spring wedding on a family farm with 150 guests, which Leiters’ was going to cater.

“She decided to go forward with it, with just immediate family, and it was so cute. She said her aunt made her cake,

engaged and shopping for engagement rings since the pan-

(she) and her mom set everything up, and her cousin made

demic started,” said Ashley Newcomer-Mills, vice president

a covered-dish meal. It was just so touching,” Leiter said.

of R. Bruce Carson Jewelers Ltd.“I know a lot of couples

“She said, ‘The day was still filled with love, even if it was

have had to change their wedding plans and have still

not the day I thought it would be.’”

gotten married. Even couples celebrating an anniversary by

Leiter was told by a few brides-to-be that they went

going on a trip or out to a nice dinner have had to cancel —

ahead with a small wedding in 2020, but are planning a big

and instead have bought a beautiful piece of jewelry.”

one-year-anniversary party in 2021.

The dress

Venues shift to meet needs

Most bridal shops in the area are open by appointment only, everyone must wear masks while there, and the shops are functioning at limited capacity. That means a brideto-be might not have the usual option to bring along her mother or the entire bridal party to try on dresses or do fittings together.

Some people have chosen to purchase their gowns — or tuxes — online and then hire bridal shop staff or local seamstresses to do their fittings, as online shopping provides more variety and the option to return items within a limited window of time.

‘COVID cafeteria-style’ catering The biggest change to food is the elimination of people serving themselves in buffet lines. Caterers like Leiters’ Fine

Most wedding venues have remained open, but have to limit capacity throughout the pandemic as restrictions are mandated by the states.

Some staff have had to rethink how their spaces could be used. Could an outdoor-only area be opened? Could weddings move to a larger space inside, in some cases?

Everything from churches to botanical gardens have restructured their wedding packages to give couples options that are safe.

In the heart of downtown Hagerstown, The Maryland Theatre offers a few elegant options for weddings in newly renovated spaces.

Perhaps the theater’s most elegant area is its grand ballroom. It’s large with hardwood floors and a dramatic chan-

Catering in Williamsport now require that one staff member serve a line of guests along the buffet, cafeteria-style.

Staff members wear masks and gloves.

“We call it ‘COVID cafeteria style,’” said Teri Leiter, owner of the company, which serves a 100-mile radius around Williamsport.“Because there’s only one line, it takes twice as long to serve, but we’re following all the rules and being safe.”

The company also saw many cancellations throughout 2020 due to the virus, as well as weddings that totally changed in scope — including what food everyone would be eating.

Maryland Theatre ballroom.

Photo by Sam Kittner

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41 can still get things like an album, and flexibility is built in.”

For instance, Wertman Photography’s smallest package provides two hours of photography with one photographer and a small photo album keepsake.

“Offering these smaller packages seems to answer a need for people who still want good photography of their weddings,”Wertman said.

Because engagement photos are often shot outdoors, not much has changed in that arena, she said.

Maryland Theatre cocktail lounge.

Photo by Sam Kittner

delier, whose color can be altered to match each wedding.

Events also are held in the theater lobby, which includes a grand staircase that some wedding parties like to utilize, as well as the main auditorium, which is typically used for performances. For dramatic effect, couples can get married onstage, while their friends and family watch from the auditorium seats, and then the curtains are raised onstage to open up to a seated reception area.

“Some people like to use the auditorium with the stage because they think that’s really unique,” said Melissa Fountain, events manager at The Maryland Theatre.

She added that vow renewals and intimate wedding packages have been more popular during the pandemic.

“Weddings may not be as large or contain everything they wanted, but couples are able to celebrate the most important day of their life — and maybe save some money for a honeymoon,” Fountain said.

Photography Because weddings are being downsized, wedding photography needs are often reduced, as well.

Monika Wertman, owner of Wertman Photography in Hagerstown, said many couples in 2020 chose elopements and small weddings, so she adjusted her wedding packages to fit those needs.

“I had (photographed) a courthouse wedding earlier in the year, and that got me thinking,”Wertman said.“Now we have options for people to hire us for less hours, but they

Destination weddings are still possible, with a little planning Like so many other facets of weddings in the time of COVID, destination weddings might not look exactly the way couples imagined, but they can still happen, and be quite wonderful and exotic.

Wanda Keefer, owner of All Seasons Vacations in Mercersburg, Pa., has worked with clients to help them arrange destination weddings, as well as honeymoons, throughout the pandemic, primarily to the Caribbean islands. A longtime travel agent, Keefer said some of her clients, most of whom are based in the Tri-State region, thought they would have to postpone or cancel their plans until Keefer worked her magic to show them what was possible, but also safe.

“We can always reschedule a vacation, but we can’t reschedule your life,” Keefer said.“I’m holding their hand every step of the way — making sure they’re going to the right place to get a COVID test, making sure they know all the procedures and guidelines at the places they’re traveling to. And I’ve made myself available to them 24/7. They have my cellphone number. I’m on Facebook messenger.”

Keefer said people have realized the importance of travel agents more than ever during the pandemic, since it’s their job to know the ins and outs of traveling to various locations.

“I have the cellphone number to the prime minister in Jamaica,” Keefer pointed out.“Booking something online, on your own — you just don’t get these benefits. And you don’t pay more for a travel agent; the trip will cost you the same.”

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T R I - S TAT E ' S B E S T BEAUTY & HEALTH AUDIOLOGIST WINNER

Dr. Karen Hamilton AUDIOLOGY SERVICES 201 Prospect Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.3300 hagerstownaudiology.com

BETTY MOSS, MS, CCC/A MARYLAND VISION INSTITUTE 220 Champion Dr., Ste. 100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.0888 marylandvisioninstitute.com CUMBERLAND VALLEY ENT CONSULTANTS 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Ste. 126 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.665.6559 cventdocs.com

BARBER SHOP

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

The Dapper House Barber Shop 112 E Baltimore St suite a Greencastle, PA 17225 717.643.0737 dapperhousebarbershop.com CROWN BEAUTY AND BARBER LOUNGE 12080 Skyhawk Dr., Ste. A Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.387.5215 Find Us On Facebook JERRY’S BARBER STYLIST 10 E Baltimore St, Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.8241

BARBER SHOP

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Pete’s Barbershop 29 N Main St Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.432.6834 Find Us On Facebook

SOUTH END BARBER SHOP 222 E Oak Ridge Dr #1900 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.9457 Find Us On Facebook WILLIAMSPORT BARBER SHOP DOWNTOWN 12 N Conococheague St Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.8220 Find Us On Facebook

SPA/MEDICAL SPA (BERKELEY COUNTY)

WINNER

Touch of Grace Spa 970 Foxcroft Ave Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.263.3070 touchofgracespa.com

SPA/MEDICAL SPA

CHIROPRACTOR

DENTIST

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

Warm Springs Salon & Spa

59 St Paul Dr Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.263.0111 warmspringsdayspa.com MERAKI SALON & SPA 603 Wayne Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.267.3003 Find Us On Facebook VALENTINE’S SALON & DAY SPA 3022 Buchanan Trl W Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.9538 valentinessalon.weebly.com

SPA/MEDICAL SPA

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Bodyworks Massage Center

18745 N Pointe Dr Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.745.6490 bodyworksmassagecenter.com BELLA SALON & SPA 1691 Langley Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.1060 bellasalonandspa.net PLASTIC SURGERY SERVICES 1140 Conrad Ct Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.1800 plasticsurgeryservices.net

CHIROPRACTOR

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Sharon March

MARCH CHIROPRACTIC 203 S Potomac St Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.762.3820 DERRICK METZ ANTRIM CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 11416 Williamsport Pike Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.0028 antrimchiropractic.com JASON BOSKO BOSKO FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 63 S. Jefferson St. Greencastle, PA 17225 717.643.0822 boskofamilychiro.com

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

Brenna Bacon Ranieli, DC, LLC

HAGERSTOWN HEALTH: CHIROPRACTIC & PHYSICAL THERAPY 1329 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.791.7111 hagerstownhealth.com ATTILIO A. PACI, DC PACI CHIROPRACTIC 200 Northern Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.4445 pacichiropractic.com ERIC JONES, DC CUMBERLAND VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC 222 E Oak Ridge Dr., Ste. 1800 Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.420.8055 healthwithoutlimits.com

COSMETIC OR PLASTIC SURGEON WINNER

Henry F. Garazo, MD, FACS

PLASTIC SURGERY SERVICES 1140 Conrad Ct Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.1800 plasticsurgeryservices.net FREDERICK DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES 45 Thomas Johnson Dr., Ste. 209 Frederick, MD 21702 301.662.6755 frederickdermatology.com SALVATORE DIMERCURIO, MD 11110 Medical Campus Rd #241 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.714.4460 seedoctord.com

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

Bruce Burley, DDS, FAGD HAGERSTOWN SMILES DENTAL CARE 1115 Mt Aetna Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.329.4724 hagerstownsmiles.com

RICHARD B. PRATHER III, DDS DENTAL DESIGN STUDIO 222 E Oak Ridge Dr., Ste. 700 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.9119 dentaldesignstudio.com THOMAS P. MCCAFFERTY, DDS ALLEGANY DENTAL CARE Multiple Locations alleganydentalcare.com

DERMATOLOGIST WINNER

Johanna Fangmeyer

HAGERSTOWN DERMATOLOGY & SKINCARE 1136 Opal Ct. Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.469.4835 hagerstownderm.com JAMES A. SCHIRO, MD 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Ste. 123 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.4900 meritushealth.com TARA A. RUMBARGER, MD RUMBARGER AND SCHIRO MEDICAL GROUP 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Ste. 123 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.4900 meritushealth.com

FAMILY PHYSICIAN (FRANKLIN COUNTY )

WINNER

Lisa Higginbotham, MD

WINNER

WELLSPAN INTERNAL MEDICINE 601 E Main St., Level 3 Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.765.5087 wellspan.org

BRIARWOOD DENTAL CENTER 1003 Sushruta Dr. Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.263.3367 briarwooddentalcenter.com

MICHAEL FITZPATRICK, DO GREENCASTLE FAMILY PRACTICE 50 Eastern Ave., Ste. 135 Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.3151 gfppc.com

DENTIST

(BERKELEY COUNTY)

Jay S. Boyd, DDS

DENTIST

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Jeremy Bonebrake, DDS ANTRIM DENTAL CARE 196 S Washington St Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.7424 antrimdentalcare.com

KAREN EVANS GARRISON, DDS 225 W 8th St Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.762.0605 ROBERT ZIMMERMAN, DDS COVENANT FAMILY DENTISTRY 750 S Potomac St. Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.762.1515 covenantfamilydentistry.com

PAMELA FOX BRADFORD, MD WELLSPAN INTERNAL MEDICINE 601 E Main St level 3 Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.765.5087 wellspan.org

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Karen J. Ciccarelli, MD 16605 Kendle Rd Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.1241

SCOTT HAMILTON, MD HAGERSTOWN HEART 1733 Howell Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.2525 hagerstownheart.com VINCENT CANTONE, MD, FAAP, FACP MERITUS PRIMARY CARE 13620 Crayton Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.313.9890 meritushealth.com

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Places

44 HAIR SALON

HEARING AID CENTER

WINNER

WINNER

(BERKELEY COUNTY)

Shear Bliss Salon & Day Spa

5078 Williamsport Pike, Suite G Martinsburg, WV 25404 304-274-2283 shearblissbeauty.com LOVE OF HAIR BEAUTY SALON 205 E Main St, Hedgesville, WV 25427 304.702.0830

HAIR SALON

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

IrisMoon Salon 9 N Main St. Mercersburg PA 17236 717.452.8930 Find Us On Facebook

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

All About Hearing 49 S. Carlisle St. Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.9230 allabouthearingpa.com

WELLSPAN ENT & HEARING SERVICES 22 St Paul Dr #202 Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.217.6870 wellspan.org

HEARING AID CENTER (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Audiology Services, LLC 201 Prospect Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.3300 hagerstownaudiology.com

FRINGE SALON 100 S Antrim Way, Ste. 2 Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.2695 fringesalon100.com

K&K HEARING ASSOCIATES 1549 Potomac Ave. Long Meadow Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.797.2344 kkhearing.com

MERAKI SALON & SPA 603 Wayne Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.267.3003 Find Us On Facebook

MARYLAND VISION INSTITUTE 220 Champion Dr #100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.0888 marylandvisioninstitute.com

HAIR SALON

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Adore U Hair Salon 18018 Maugans Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.513.7135 adoreu.hairsalon.com

BEAUTY BY TREZA 13701 Maugansville Rd., Ste. 3 Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.382.8308 teresatwigg.glossgenius.com BELLA SALON & SPA 1691 Langley Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.1060 bellasalonandspa.net

HAIR STYLIST WINNER

Teresa Twigg

BEAUTY BY TREZA 13701 Maugansville Rd Suite 3 Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.382.8308 teresatwigg.glossgenius.com MICHAEL ELLIOTT STUDIO B SALON & SPA 13710 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.8146 studiobsalonandspa.com VALERIE WARE KALON HAIR STUDIO 19723 Leitersburg Pike Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.665.1307 khairstudio.com

HOSPITAL

(BERKELEY COUNTY)

WINNER

Berkeley Medical Center WVU MEDICINE 2500 Hospital Dr Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.264.1000 wvumedicine.org VALLEY HEALTH Multiple Locations valleyhealthlink.com

HOSPITAL

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

NAIL SALON WINNER

Bellagio Nail Spa 18733 N Pointe Dr Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.714.1272 Find Us On Facebook

BELLA SALON & SPA 1691 Langley Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.1060 bellasalonandspa.net PRO NAILS 17241 Cole Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.2801 Find Us On Facebook

OB/GYN

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Thomas Orndorf, MD KEYSTONE WOMEN’S CARE 830 5th Ave #202 Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.709.7990 keystonehealth.org

DAWN SHANK RHEAM, MSN, RN, CRNP, NP-C WELLSPAN FAMILY MEDICINE 12 St Paul Dr., Ste. 101 Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.217.6760 wellspan.org LAURICE HEINE, MD WELLSPAN HEALTH 120 North Seventh St. Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.217.6882 wellspan.org SULANG ROSADO, MD WELLSPAN OB/GYN 12 St Paul Dr #207 Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.217.6882 wellspan.org

OB/GYN

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Oh, MD WellSpan Chambersburg Andrew CAPITAL WOMEN’S CARE 1165 Imperial Dr., Ste. 300 Hospital 112 N 7th St Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.267.3000 wellspan.org

WELLSPAN WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL 501 E Main St Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.765.4000 wellspan.org

HOSPITAL

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Meritus Medical Center 11116 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.8000 meritushealth.com WESTERN MARYLAND HOSPITAL CENTER 1500 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.745.4200 wmhc.us

Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.9098 cwcare.net

ADJOAVI (BELLA) ANDELE, MD, FACOG MERITUS WOMEN’S HEALTH SPECIALTIES 1130 Professional Ct Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.5555 meritushealth.com JAY GREENBERG, MD, FACOG MERITUS HEALTH 1130 Professional Court Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.791.5555 meritushealth.com

OPHTHALMOLOGIST WINNER

Augustus “Gus” Stern, MD

MARYLAND VISION INSTITUTE 220 Champion Dr., Ste. 100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.0888 marylandvisioninstitute.com ALLEN HU, MD CUMBERLAND VALLEY RETINA CONSULTANTS, PC 1150 Opal Ct Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.1712 retinacare.net SIDNEY CHANG, MD MARYLAND VISION INSTITUTE 220 Champion Dr #100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.0888 marylandvisioninstitute.com

OPTOMETRIST WINNER

Rose Navin Wood, OD EYECARE PROFESSIONALS 101 Eastern Blvd N Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.420.8888 eyecarepros2020.com LAUREN WOOD, OD EYECARE PROFESSIONALS 101 Eastern Blvd N Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.420.8888 eyecarepros2020.com PAUL H. HEAVNER, OD MARYLAND VISION INSTITUTE 220 Champion Dr #100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.0888 marylandvisioninstitute.com

ORTHODONTIST WINNER

Toothman Orthodontics 81 N Edgewood Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.1770 toothmanorthodontics.com

ROBINWOOD DENTAL CENTER 11110 Medical Campus Rd #148 Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.313.9660 robinwooddentalcenter.com WILSON ORTHODONTICS, PA 1118 Klick Way Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.5230 wilsonortho.net

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45 ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP WINNER

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics ROBINWOOD 11110 Medical Campus Rd #205 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.665.4950 robinwoodortho.com

FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Ste. 100 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.1575 footandankle.usa.com THE CENTERS FOR ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDICS PARKWAY 13 Western Maryland Pkwy #104 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.4575 hipknee.com

PEDIATRIC DENTIST WINNER

Jeffrey Pearlman, DDS

PHYSICAL THERAPIST WINNER

Ethan Roberts, PT

MERITUS TOTAL REHAB CARE 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Ste. 201 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.714.4025 meritushealth.com KELLY SLOCUM, MPT THE CENTERS FOR ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDICS 13 Western Maryland Parkway, Ste. 204 Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 240.452.3205 cfaortho.com

Todd A. Harrison, DPM

ROBINWOOD DENTAL CENTER 11110 Medical Campus Rd #148 Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.313.9660 robinwooddentalcenter.com

KAREN F. SANICOLA, MD 372 Mill St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.2270

WILLIAM KERNS, MD, FAAP, FACP SMITHSBURG FAMILY PRACTICE 22911 Jefferson Blvd Smithsburg, MD 21783 301.824.3343 meritushealth.com

Café del Sol

11119 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, Pa. 17268 717.261.1805 delsolcafes.com PARLOR HOUSE 724 S Potomac St Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.762.5415 Find Us On Facebook

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

BETSY ROSENTHAL, DPM FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Ste. 100 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.1575 footandankle.usa.com

ANTIETAM PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT CARE 1161 Omega Dr., Ste. 100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.2600 antietampediatrics.com

WINNER

PODIATRIST WINNER

DR. T FREDERICK PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 77 Thomas Johnson Dr., Ste. A Frederick, MD 21702 301.682.3887 fpdentistry.com

OPAL COURT PEDIATRICS 1141 Opal Ct. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.6666 opalcourtpediatrics.com

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

THE JOHN ALLISON PUBLIC HOUSE 155 S Antrim Way Greencastle, PA 17225 717.643.0218 johnallisonpublichouse.com

FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Ste. 100 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.1575 footandankle.usa.com

Anand Budi, MD

BUFFET ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT WINNER

LORRAINE O’NEILL, PT O’NEILL PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES 227 N Cleveland Ave #1 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.3844 hagerstownpt.com

FOUNTAINHEAD DENTISTRY 18638 Crestwood Dr. Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.797.6950 fountainheaddentistry.com

PEDIATRICIAN WINNER

DINING

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE WINNER

Bodyworks Massage Center

18745 N Pointe Dr Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.745.6490 bodyworksmassagecenter.com BELLA SALON & SPA 1691 Langley Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.1060 bellasalonandspa.net INDIGO MOON AMBER SUN 500 Maryland Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.9077 indigomoonambersun.com

URGENT CARE WINNER

Meritus Urgent Care 13620 Crayton Blvd suite a Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.313.3100 meritushealth.com

MEDEXPRESS URGENT CARE 1741 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.0254 medexpress.com UNI URGENT CARE Multiple Locations uniurgentcare.com

ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com RIK’S CAFE 1065 Maryland Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.302.7541 rikscafexperience.com ZACH GREENLEE’S TRACKSIDE STEAK & SEAFOOD 15124 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.850.2121 Find Us On Facebook

BAKERY WINNER

Krumpe’s Do-Nut Shop 912 Maryland Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.6103 krumpesdonuts.com

BURKHOLDER’S BAKED GOODS 106 W High St Sharpsburg, MD 21782 301.432.2292 burkholders.goods.edan.io SANDERS COOKIE JAR BAKERY 13140 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.797.0076 sanderscookiejarbakery.com

BBQ WINNER

Mission BBQ

17301 Valley Mall Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 443.491.8777 mission.bbq.com HEMPEN HILL 13208 Fountain Head Plaza Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.4455 hempenhillbbq.com THE SMOKIN TOAD 6541 Williamsport Pike Falling Waters, WV 25419 681.242.3589 the.smokin.toad.business.site

Western Sizzlin Steakhouse

17567 York Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.7560 westernsizzlinhagerstown.com GOLDEN CORRAL 17635 Valley Mall Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.6209 goldencorral.com KEYSTONE FAMILY RESTAURANT 10530 Buchanan Trail E. Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.749.7021 keystonefamilyrestaurants.com

BUSINESS LUNCH WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com RIK’S CAFE 1065 Maryland Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.302.7541 rikscafexperience.com ZACH GREENLEE’S TRACKSIDE STEAK & SEAFOOD 15124 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.850.2121 Find Us On Facebook

CATERER WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com ERNST MARKET 11650 Dam Number 5 Rd. Clear Spring, MD 21722 301.842.2292 ernstmarket.com LEITERS’ FINE CATERING 416 S Conococheague St Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.7070 leitersfinecatering.com

CHINESE RESTAURANT WINNER

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 1075 Virginia Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.1292 hongkonghagerstown.com

CHINA KING 339 W Washington St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.1222 mychinaking.commychinaking. comDefault.aspx IMPERIAL CHINESE RESTAURANT 13112 Pennsylvania Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.797.3388 imperial.chinese.restaurant. hagerstown.business.site

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46 CONVENIENCE STORE WINNER

DOUGHNUTS WINNER

Multiple Locations acandt.com

912 Maryland Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.6103 krumpesdonuts.com

AC&T

SHEETZ Multiple Locations sheetz.com SHEETZ 18717 Longmeadow Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.393.8397 sheetz.com

CRAB CAKE WINNER

Zach Greenlee’s Trackside Steak & Seafood

Krumpe’s Do-Nut Shop

HOME RUN DONUTS 16512 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.217.3412 KRISPY KREME 531 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.509.7200 krispykreme.com

FINE DINING WINNER

Dutch’s Daughter

15124 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.850.2121 Find Us On Facebook

581 Himes Ave Frederick, MD 21703 301.668.9500 dutchsdaughter.com

KITZIE’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 1545 Rock Cliff Dr. Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.901.4957 kitziesrestaurant.com

NICK’S AIRPORT INN 14548 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.8560 nicksairportinn.com

SCHULA’S GRILL & CRAB HOUSE 11205 John F Kennedy Dr Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.714.1397 schulasgrillandcrab.com

ZACH GREENLEE’S TRACKSIDE STEAK & SEAFOOD 15124 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.850.2121 Find Us On Facebook

DESSERT WINNER

Pennsylvania Dutch Market

1583 Potomac Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.420.8555 padutchmarket.com CHICK-FIL-A HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com SANDERS COOKIE JAR BAKERY 13140 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.797.0076 sanderscookiejarbakery.com

DINER WINNER

Hagerstown Family Diner 431 Dual Hwy. Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.707.6330 runinout.com

BONNIE’S AT THE RED BYRD 19409 Shepherdstown Pike Keedysville, MD 21756 301.432.5822 J’S DINER 43 Eastern Blvd N Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.745.3091 Find Us On Facebook

FRIED CHICKEN WINNER

AC&T

SHARPSBURG PIKE 1449 S Potomac St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.0302 acandt.com AC&T Multiple Locations acandt.com CHICK-FIL-A HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com

ICE CREAM WINNER

Nutter’s Ice Cream 100 E Main St Sharpsburg, MD 21782 301.432.5809 nuttersicecream.com

MAUGANSVILLE CREAMERY 13803 Maugansville Rd Maugansville, MD 21767 301.393.5324 THE MEADOWS ORIGINAL FROZEN CUSTARD 222 E Oak Ridge Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.2400 meadowsfrozencustard.com

ITALIAN RESTAURANT WINNER

MEXICAN RESTAURANT WINNER

10 E Salisbury St Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.6266 tonyspizzawilliamsport.com

29 N Burhans Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.420.8000 losamigoshagerstown.com

Tony’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant

DOLCE EASTERN EUROPEAN RESTAURANT & PIZZA 792 Frederick St., Ste. A Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.745.6300 dolcerestaurant.us FOSTER’S ON THE POINT 1437 Salem Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.7182 fostersonthepoint.com

JAPANESE RESTAURANT (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Sapporo Japanese Restaurant 5 E Main St Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.655.5255 sapporowaynesboro.com

AKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 424 Gateway Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.263.9393 Find Us On Facebook KENZO JAPANESE & ASIAN FUSION 1495 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.263.0076 kenzoasianfusion.com

JAPANESE RESTAURANT (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

House of Kobe

757 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.6379 thehouseofkobe.com NIKKO JAPANESE STEAK & SEAFOOD 1580 Wesel Blvd # F Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.714.0005 nikkojs.com WASABI 12813 E Shank Farm Way Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.8888 wasabi8888.com

LOCAL COFFEE SHOP WINNER

Rooster Moon Coffeehouse

1551 Potomac Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.5040 roostermooncoffeehouse.com CANNON COFFEE 2 S Potomac St Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.310.9544 cannoncoffeemd.com PURA VIDA COFFEE 14035 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.707.6540 puravidacoffee.co

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant

EL RANCHERO 1715 Dual Hwy, Hagerstown Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.7589 elranchero.restaurant.com FAJITA GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT 12818 Shank Farm Way Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.707.6333 fajitagrande.net

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT WINNER

Zach Greenlee’s Trackside Steak & Seafood 15124 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.850.2121 Find Us On Facebook CHIC’S SEAFOOD 300 Summit Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.8220 chicsseafoodmd.com

SCHULA’S GRILL & CRAB HOUSE 11205 John F Kennedy Dr Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.714.1397 schulasgrillandcrab.com

TAKE OUT WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com AC&T Multiple Locations acandt.com ZACH GREENLEE’S TRACKSIDE STEAK & SEAFOOD 15124 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.850.2121 Find Us On Facebook

VEGETARIAN WINNER

Free Range Cafe 520 Northern Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.513.6070 freerangecafe.com

HUMMUS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 11205 John F. Kennedy Dr. Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.513.6020 hummusgrill.net PANERA BREAD 17772 Garland Groh Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.714.1662 panerabread.com

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ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SWIMMING POOL WINNER WINNER & LEISURE Antietam Recreation Williamsport Pool in ART GALLERY WINNER

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

9745 Garis Shop Rd #1749 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.7999 antietamrecreation.com

401 Museum Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.5727 wcmfa.org

DISCOVERY STATION 101 W Washington St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.0076 discoverystation.org

THE MANSION HOUSE ART GALLERY 500 Highland Way Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.2867 valleyartassoc.com

TILT STUDIO VALLEY MALL 17301 Valley Mall Rd #725 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.494.8560 tiltstudio.com

WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL 34 S Potomac St #100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.3132 washingtoncountyarts.com

FESTIVAL/FAIR WINNER

BUS TOUR COMPANY WINNER

Kline Tours

AIR & BUS TOURS Multiple Locations 717.597.5997 klinetours.net ATLANTIC COAST CHARTERS 16126 Business Pkwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.8511 atlanticcoastcharters.com BAER EXPRESS TOURS 14003 Maugansville Rd Maugansville, MD 21767 301.797.5277 baertours.com

DJ WINNER

Ryan Smetzer Entertainment 240.818.5847 ryansmetzer.com

AJ SILVER 104.7 WAYZ 10960 John Wayne Dr. Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.9200 wayz.com DJ SIDEKICK Find Us On Facebook

ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION WINNER

The Maryland Theatre 21 S Potomac St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.2000 mdtheatre.org

MARYLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 21 S Potomac St, Second Fl Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.4000 marylandsymphony.org TOTEM POLE PLAYHOUSE 9555 Golf Course Rd Fayetteville, PA 17222 717.352.2164 totempoleplayhouse.org

Boonsborough Days P.O. Box 213 Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.432.5889 boonsborohistoricalsociety.org AUGUSTOBERFEST 4 N Potomac St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.8577 augustoberfest.org PEACH FESTIVAL LEITERSBURG RURITAN CLUB 21427 Leiter St Hagerstown, MD 21742 leitersburgruritan.org

LIVE THEATER WINNER

The Maryland Theatre 21 S Potomac St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.2000 mdtheatre.org

SIGHT AND SOUND THEATRES 300 Hartman Bridge Road Ronks, PA 17572 800.377.1277 sight.sound.com TOTEM POLE PLAYHOUSE 9555 Golf Course Rd Fayetteville, PA 17222 717.352.2164 totempoleplayhouse.org

SEASONAL ATTRACTION WINNER

Charlie Brown Christmas SPRINGFIELD BARN 12 Springfield Lane Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.7711 williamsportmd.gov

BOONSBOROUGH DAYS P.O. Box 213 Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.432.5889 boonsborohistoricalsociety.org LEITERSBURG PEACH FESTIVAL 21427 Leiter st.

Hagerstown, MD 21742 leitersburgruritan.org

Byron Memorial Park 11 Park Rd Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.5983 williamsportmd.gov

CHAMBERSBURG AQUATIC CENTER 1 Memorial Dr Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.251.2466 chambersburgpa.gov MARTIN “MARTY” L. SNOOK MEMORIAL PARK 17901 Halfway Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.313.2700 washco.md.net

TRAVEL AGENCY WINNER

AAA

HAGERSTOWN 1580 Wesel Blvd.

Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.313.7009 cluballiance.aaa.com ALL SEASONS VACATIONS 7810 Charlestown Rd Mercersburg, PA 17236 717.597.7412 allseasonsvacations.net TRAVEL LEADERS ALL ABOUT TRAVEL 1712 Abbey Ln Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.4600 travelleaders.com

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE ACCOUNTANT WINNER

William Fritts

SEK 19405 Emerald Square, Ste. 1400 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.5020 sek.com DAVID MCGINLEY DRAPER & MCGINLEY, PA 140 S Potomac St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.2202 drapermcginleypa.com MICHAEL FLURIE SEK 19405 Emerald Square, Ste. 1400 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.5020 sek.com

APARTMENT COMPLEX WINNER

Reserve at Collegiate Acres 18303 Buckeye Cir Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.513.2356 dynacorpinc.comreserve

HUNTER HILL APARTMENTS 13322 Hunter Hill Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.9447 hunterhillapts.com OAK RIDGE APARTMENTS 17940 Garden Ln Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.513.8326 oakridgeapartments.org

ARBORIST WINNER

Antietam Tree & Turf 405 N Burhans Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.3500 antietamtree.com

CUMBERLAND VALLEY TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING 5007 Philadelphia Ave Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.263.8657 cvtslandscape.com PREFERRED ARBOR CARE, LLC 18129 Oak Ridge Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.1155 preferredarborcare.com

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Quincy Village

6596 Orphanage Rd Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.749.2300 presbyterianseniorliving.org MENNO HAVEN 2011 Scotland Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.262.1000 mennohaven.org SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN THE VILLAGE AT LUTHER RIDGE 2998 Luther Dr Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.264.5700 lutherridge.spiritrustlutheran.org

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Homewood Retirement Center Multiple Locations homewood.com

FAHRNEY-KEEDY SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY 8507 Mapleville Rd. Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.733.6284 fkhv.org WILLIAMSPORT RETIREMENT VILLAGE 154 N Artizan St Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.7971 bgf.org/williamsport

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Cochran Auction Complex 7704 Mapleville Rd. Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.739.0538 cochranauctions.com

AMERICAN HERITAGE AUCTION SERVICE 13331 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.347.4908 Find Us On Facebook HURLEY AUCTIONS 2800 Buchanan Trail E Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.9100 hurleyauctions.com

CREDIT UNION

HOME BUILDER

HOME SECURITY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

Patriot Federal Credit Union Multiple Locations patriotfcu.org

1ST ED CREDIT UNION Multiple Locations 717.264.6506 1edcu.org CORNING CREDIT UNION GREENCASTLE 11677 Molly Pitcher Hwy Greencastle, PA 17225 800.677.8506 corningcu.org/

CREDIT UNION

(BERKELEY COUNTY)

Panhandle Homes 222 Langston Blvd Martinsburg, WV 25404 304.274.1920 panhandlehomeswv.com

DAN RYAN BUILDERS 10212 Governor Lane Blvd, Ste. 1006 Williamsport, MD 21795 240.420.6046 danryanbuilders.com RYAN HOMES ryanhomes.com

HOME BUILDER

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

NAC Divisions

2014 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.261.0123 nacdivisions.com

HOME SECURITY

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Spichers Security Services 13427 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.2794 spicherssecurity.com

Dan Ryan Builders

Bulldog Federal Credit Union

10212 Governor Lane Blvd, Ste. 1006 Williamsport, MD 21795 240.420.6046 danryanbuilders.com

ATLANTIC SECURITY DYNAMARK SECURITY CENTERS 19741-G Leitersburg Pike Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.797.7700 atlanticsecurity.net

Multiple Locations bbt.com

Multiple Locations bdfcu.com

CITY NATIONAL BANK Multiple Locations bankatcity.com

PATRIOT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Multiple Locations patriotfcu.org

KNEPPER REMODELING 12 Fir St Mont Alto, PA 17237 717.749.5714 knepperremodeling.com

GLESSNER TECHNOLOGIES 1216 Sherman Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.1280 glessner.net

CNB BANK Multiple Locations cnb.bank

SECU CREDIT UNION 17239 Cole Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 800.879.7328 secumd.org

WOODCREST HOMES 11144 Old Forge Rd Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.762.2556 woodcrestdev.com

IN-HOME HEALTH CARE WINNER

ELECTRICAL COMPANY WINNER

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

BANK

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

(BERKELEY COUNTY)

BB&T

BANK

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

BB&T

Multiple Locations bbt.com M&T BANK Multiple Locations mtb.com ORRSTOWN BANK 1020 Professional Ct Hagerstown, MD 21740 888.677.7869 orrstown.com

BANK

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Middletown Valley Bank Multiple Locations mvbbank.com CNB BANK Multiple Locations cnb.bank M&T BANK Multiple Locations mtb.com

WINNER

Ellsworth Electric, Inc. 88 W Lee St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.8800 ellsworthelectric.net

ADVANCED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 13803 Miles Farm Ln Clear Spring, MD 21722 301.766.0939 WAYNE STEENBURG ELECTRICAL SERVICES 919 View St Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.7950

FLOOR COVERINGREFINISHING COMPANY WINNER

Burkholder’s Flooring America

13412 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.329.4904 burkholdersflooringamerica.com CARPET GALLERY 18133 Oak Ridge Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.3422 carpetgalleryfloors.com DORSEY BROTHERS 19935 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.2440 flooring.professionals. comdorsey.brothers

HOME BUILDER WINNER

Oliver Homes, Inc. 19733 Leitersburg Pike Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.797.0000 oliverhomes.com

MT. TABOR BUILDERS 14624 National Pike Clear Spring, MD 21722 301.766.7161 mttaborbuilders.com PAUL CRAMPTON CONTRACTORS, INC. 222 E Oak Ridge Dr #100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.0101 paulcramptoncontractors.com

HOME INSPECTOR WINNER

Dan Plotner

PATRIOT HOME INSPECTION 301.751.6611 patriothomeinspection.net ED SCHREIBER MARSH RUN HOME INSPECTIONS 19230 Jamestown Dr. Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.992.6436 marshrunhomeinspections.com MIKE LICHTENBERG AFFLUENT HOME INSPECTIONS 240.469.7011 affluent.llc.com

Hospice of Washington County 747 Northern Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.791.6360 hospiceofwc.org

FAHRNEY-KEEDY SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY 8507 Mapleville Rd. Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.733.6284 fkhv.org MERITUS HOME HEALTH 1799 Howell Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.766.7800 meritushealth.comtreatment.care

INSURANCE AGENT (BERKELEY COUNTY)

WINNER

Joel Henry

BITNER HENRY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 401 E Antietam St Hagerstown, MD 21740 800.231.9963 TOM MAIDEN INSURANCE OUTFITTERS 7866 Martinsburg Pike Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304.876.0822 insuranceoutfitters.com

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INVESTMENT FIRM

WINNER

WINNER

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

Joel Henry

BITNER HENRY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 401 E Antietam St Hagerstown, MD 21740 800.231.9963 GEORGE CANOVA HEALTHMARKETS INSURANCE 18338 Lyles Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.291.0777 healthmarkets.com STEVEN SMELTZ STATE FARM INSURANCE 200 E Franklin St Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.5888 stevesmeltz.com

INSURANCE AGENT (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Larry Michaels

STATE FARM INSURANCE 17753 Virigina Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.2929 larrymichaels.org JOEL HENRY BITNER HENRY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 401 E Antietam St Hagerstown, MD 21740 800.231.9963 bitnerhenry.com TOM BREIDENSTEIN STATE FARM INSURANCE 23 S Colonial Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.5493 tombreidenstein.com

INVESTMENT FIRM (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management 1108 Kennebec Drive, First Floor Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-4070 local.ml.com BRIDGE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 1964 Buchanan Trail E Shady Grove, PA 17256 717.597.5500 onlinewithbridge.com THRIVENT DOUG HESS 550 Cleveland Ave Suite 16 Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.264.3324 connect.thrivent.com

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

Serafini Financial Group 1110 Opal Ct # 1 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.1500 serafinifinancial.com

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES Multiple Locations raymondjames.com WELLS FARGO ADVISORS HAGERSTOWN Fountainhead One Suite 102 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.2353 home.wellsfargoadvisors.com

LANDSCAPER WINNER

Jack Lovell

LOVELL’S NURSERY 19777 Leitersburg Pike Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.8733 lovellsnursery.com RON GAMBOA ZEPHENATH LANDSCAPING Frederick, MD 21702 SHAD AND CHELSIE ENSOR NEATSCAPE LANDSCAPING 301.806.7243 neatscapelandscaping.com

LAW FIRM WINNER

Poole Group

(AJ SERAFINI) 29 W Franklin St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.3600 poolelg.com MICHAEL G. DAY LAW OFFICES 10715 Downsville Pike # 101 Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.329.4610 mikedaylaw.com

LAWN CARE COMPANY WINNER

Grosh’s Lawn Service 12731 Big Pool Rd Clear Spring, MD 21722 301.842.0062 tomthelandscaper.land

LANCO TURF SERVICE 9368 Childacrest Dr Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.665.1681 MARK’S LAWN CARE 400 N Antrim Way Greencastle, PA 17225 717.860.8849 markslawncare.org

MORTGAGE LENDER WINNER

Middletown Valley Bank

NURSING HOME WINNER

Homewood Retirement Center Multiple Locations homewood.com

FAHRNEY-KEEDY SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY 8507 Mapleville Rd. Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.733.6284 fkhv.org WILLIAMSPORT RETIREMENT VILLAGE 154 N Artizan St Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.7971 bgf.org/williamsport

REAL ESTATE AGENT (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Allen Oberholtzer

RE/MAX PREMIER EXECUTIVES 125 South Antrim Way, Ste. 103 Greencastle, PA 17225 717.816.4895 remax.com

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

RE/MAX Elite Services 1580 Buchanan Trail E Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.0005 elite.services.101911146.remax.com

COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE GREENCASTLE 25 S Antrim Way Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.3111 coldwellbankerhomes.com LEGACY REALTY 2800 Buchanan Trail E Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.8855

REAL ESTATE COMPANY (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Keller Williams Premier 17301 Valley Mall Rd., Ste. 386 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.745.4450 kw.com

MATTHEW S. HURLEY LEGACY REALTY, INC. 2800 Buchanan Trail E Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.8855 legacyrealtysales.com

GLOCKER GROUP REALTY RESULTS 17339 Virginia Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.745.4400 glockergroup.com

RONNIE MARTIN RONNIE MARTIN REALTY, INC. 1400 E Main St Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.765.6511 ronniemartinrealty.com

REMAX ACHIEVERS 222 E Oak Ridge Dr, Ste 2000 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.4800 hagerstownremax.com

REAL ESTATE AGENT

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Laurel Walker

THE GLOCKER GROUP REALTY RESULTS 17339 Virginia Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.667.8673 glockergroup.com CYNTHIA SULLIVAN SULLIVAN SELECT 13146 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.745.5500 sullivanselectllc.com LORI GARDENHOUR KELLER WILLIAMS PREMIER REALTY 17301 Valley Mall Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.520.6869 lorigardenhourrealtor.com

REAL ESTATE COMPANY (BERKELEY COUNTY)

WINNER

Keller Williams Realty

Multiple Locations mvbbank.com

105 Tavern Rd. Martinsburg WV 25401 301.991.3404 kw.com

FIRST HOME MORTGAGE 1829 Howell Rd., Ste. 1 Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.420.5300 firsthome.com

MODERN REALTY RESULTS, LLC 804 N Queen St Martinsburg, WV 25404 304.676.8040 modernrealtyresults.com

PATRIOT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Multiple Locations patriotfcu.org

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

WINNER

Fahrney-Keedy Senior Living Community 8507 Mapleville Rd. Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.733.6284 fkhv.org

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Quincy Village

6596 Orphanage Rd Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.749.2300 presbyterianseniorliving.org MENNO HAVEN 2011 Scotland Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.262.1000 mennohaven.org SPIRITRUST LUTHERAN THE VILLAGE AT LUTHER RIDGE 2998 Luther Dr Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.264.5700 lutherridge.spiritrustlutheran.org

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Places

50 RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Homewood Retirement Center

PRESCHOOL WINNER

Open Arms Preschool

Multiple Locations homewood.com

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH 17906 Garden Ln Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.5955 concordia.hagerstown.org

WILLIAMSPORT RETIREMENT VILLAGE 154 N Artizan St Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.7971 bgf.org/williamsport

HAGERSTOWN CHILDREN’S SCHOOL 22 N Mulberry St. 200 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.6886 hagerstownchildrensschool.org

KIDS & EDUCATION

REHOBOTH LEARNING CENTER 16829 Lappans Rd Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.6335 rehobothumc.org

DAY CARE WINNER

Little Jacks Corner 16107 Elliott Pkwy Williamsport, MD 21795 240.366.8484 Find Us On Facebook

NOKES FAMILY CHILD CARE 210 Grove Ave Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.7617 REHOBOTH LEARNING CENTER 16829 Lappans Rd Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.6335 rehobothumc.org

KARATE SCHOOL WINNER

Mr. Jimmy’s White Tiger Martial Arts

1123 Maryland Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.1123 whitetigerkaratemaryland.com MARION MARTIAL ARTS 94 Colorado St Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.375.4278 Find Us On Facebook TIGER-ROCK MARTIAL ARTS HAGERSTOWN MD 12814-I, Shank Farm Way Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.313.8318 tigerrockhagerstown.com

LOCAL COLLEGE WINNER

Hagerstown Community College 11400 Robinwood Dr. Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.500.2000 hagerstowncc.edu PENN STATE 1 Campus Dr Mont Alto, PA 17237 717.749.6000 montalto.psu.edu SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY 301 N King St Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304.876.5000 shepherd.edu

PEOPLE & PLACES EVENT VENUE WINNER

The Maryland Theatre 21 S Potomac St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.2000 mdtheatre.org

ELMWOOD FARM BED AND BREAKFAST 16311 Kendle Rd Williamsport, MD 21795 240.707.0772 elmwoodfarmbandb.com

PRIVATE SCHOOL WINNER

THE SPRINGFIELD BARN 12 Springfield Ln Williamsport, MD 21795 301.573.0459 williamsportmd.gov

13321 Cearfoss Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.2033 gaknights.org

Homewood Suites

by Hilton

Grace Academy

HOTEL WINNER

HERITAGE ACADEMY 122215 Walnut Point W Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.2600 heritage.academy.net

HAGERSTOWN 1650 Pullman Ln. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.3816 homewoodsuites3.hilton.com

ST. MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 18614 Crestwood Dr Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.4266 goretti.org

COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON HAGERSTOWN 17612 Valley Mall Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.5003 radissonhotels.com

PUBLIC SCHOOL WINNER

Barbara Ingram School for the Arts 7 S Potomac St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.766.8840 wcpsmd.com

NORTH HAGERSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 1200 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.766.8238 wcps.k12.md.us WILLIAMSPORT HIGH SCHOOL 5 S Clifton Dr Williamsport, MD 21795 301.766.8423 wcpsmd.com

HAMPTON INN HAGERSTOWN 1716 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.6100 hilton.com

MUSEUM WINNER

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts 401 Museum Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.5727 wcmfa.org

DISCOVERY STATION 101 W Washington St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.0076 discoverystation.org RENFREW MUSEUM AND PARK 1010 E Main St Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.762.4723 renfrewmuseum.org

PERSON OF THE YEAR WINNER

Governor Larry Hogan 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401 410.974.3901 governor.maryland.gov

ANDREW A. SERAFINI, CFP® SERAFINI FINANCIAL GROUP 1110 Opal Ct # 1 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.1500 serafinifinancial.com RANDY SCOTT CHICK-FIL-A 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick-fil-a.com

WEDDING VENUE WINNER

Elmwood Farm Bed and Breakfast 16311 Kendle Rd Williamsport, MD 21795 240.707.0772 elmwoodfarmbandb.com

GREEN GROVE GARDENS 1032 Buchana Trail E Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.0800 greengrovegardens.com THE SPRINGFIELD BARN 12 Springfield Ln Williamsport, MD 21795 301.573.0459 williamsportmd.gov

SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING COMPANY WINNER

SERVPRO

8014 Maplesville Road Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.797.0677 servprowashingtoncounty.com CLEVER CARPET CLEANERS AND MAID SERVICE 301.223.8525 clever.cleaning.com LIBERTY CLEANING & RESTORATION 301.639.2311 libertycleaningandrestoration.com

CELLULAR PHONE SERVICES WINNER

AT&T Store Multiple Locations att.com SPRINT STORE Multiple Locations t.mobile.com T-MOBILE Multiple Locations t.mobile.com

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2021

51 CUSTOMER SERVICE WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com BEAUTY BY TREZA 13701 Maugansville Rd., Ste. 3 Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.382.8308 teresatwigg.glossgenius.com BITNER HENRY INSURANCE GROUP 401 E Antietam St Hagerstown, MD 21740 800.231.9963 bitnerhenry.com

FUNERAL HOME

(BERKELEY COUNTY)

WINNER

Brown Funeral Home & Cremations 327 W King St Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.263.8896 brownfuneralhomeswv.com

HELSLEY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER 95 Union St Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 304.258.1015 helsleyjohnsonfh.com

FUNERAL HOME

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home

50 S Broad St Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.762.2811 bowersoxfuneralhomes.com HAROLD M. ZIMMERMAN & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC. 45 S Carlisle St Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.2828 zimmermanfh.com LININGER-FRIES FUNERAL HOME 47 N Park Ave Mercersburg, PA 17236 717.328.2812 lininger.fries.com

FUNERAL HOME

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home 1331 Eastern Blvd. N Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.791.7759 douglasfiery.com

MINNICH FUNERAL HOME 415 E Wilson Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.6800 minnichfh.com OSBORNE FUNERAL HOME 425 S Conococheague St Williamsport, MD 21795 301.582.3311 osbornefuneralhome.net

HEATING & A/C SERVICE COMPANY (BERKELEY COUNTY)

WINNER

GP Mechanical Services 16508 Ruby Circle Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.800.6129 gpmechanicalservices.comhome.html JOHNSON & JOHNSON HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 124 Reliance Rd Martinsburg, WV 25403 304.579.4212 jandjcomfort.com SOUTHERN STATES - SPRING MILLS PETROLEUM SERVICE 4967 Williamsport Pike Martinsburg, WV 25404 301.274.0440 southernstates.com

HEATING & A/C SERVICE COMPANY (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Rodney B. Smith Plumbing Heating & Cooling 940 Hollywell Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.264.1793 rodneybsmith.com

MARTZ PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 717.762.6115 martzplumbing.com PREMIER HVAC SERVICES 500 Buchanan Trail W Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.9900 premierhvacpa.com

HEATING & A/C SERVICE COMPANY (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Cumberland Valley Heating & Air Conditioning 11005 Bower Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 866.678.7140 cvheating.com

CARE SERVICES, INC. 19 W Sunset Ave Williamsport, MD 21795 301.889.9446 careservicesinc.com GP MECHANICAL SERVICES 16508 Ruby Circle Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.800.6129 gpmechanicalservices.comhome.html

MEAT MARKET WINNER

POWER WASHING WINNER

11650 Dam Number 5 Rd. Clear Spring, MD 21722 301.842.2292 ernstmarket.com

17110 Virginia Ave Williamsport, MD 21795 240.382.4738 cleanitbetterpressurewashing.com

Ernst Market

HOFFMAN’S QUALITY MEATS 13225 Cearfoss Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.2332 hoffmanmeats.com PENN AVENUE MEATS 13142 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.7989 pennavemeats.com

MECHANIC WINNER

Keplinger’s Automotive Center 10218 Sharpsburg Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.0760 keplingersautomotive.com

CRENSHAW’S AUTO REPAIR 7 W Baltimore St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.7490 Find Us On Facebook SULLIVAN’S VIRGINIA AVENUE 17720 Virginia Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.8265 sullivans.avenue.edan.io

PEST CONTROL COMPANY WINNER

Snyder’s Termite and Pest Management 1530, 2 W Potomac Pkwy #4 Williamsport, MD 21795 301.582.4282 snyderspestcontrol.com DAVE B’S GENERAL PEST CONTROL 10621 Greenwich Dr Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.1307 EHRLICH PEST CONTROL 10210 Governor Lane Ste. 2008B Williamsport, MD 21795 301.791.6950 jcehrlich.comhagerstown.md

PET GROOMER WINNER

Pawsabilities Pet Salon 310 Frederick St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.766.9140 Find Us On Facebook

BOW WOW STATION & SPA 18214 Oak Ridge Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.5333 bow.wow.station.spa.llc.business.site DIPPIN & KLIPPIN DOG GROOMING 11405 Rock Hill Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.223.4567 Find Us On Facebook

Clean It Better

BARE’S EXTERIOR CLEANING SERVICES 7827 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713 240.527.5204 Find Us On Facebook HINKLE’S ALL PURPOSE CLEANING SERVICE PO Box 422 Clear Spring, MD 21722 301.991.3839 hinklescleaning.com

SIDING/WINDOWS/ ROOFING WINNER

Bonded Applicators of Maryland, Inc.

301 S Cleveland Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.4343 bondedapplicatorsofmaryland.com KLINE ROOFING & SIDING CONTRACTORS 9813 White Hall Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.0600 klineroofing.com STANLEY KEGARISE QUALITY ROOFING 18017 Mason Dixon Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.0015 Find Us On Facebook

VETERINARIAN WINNER

Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic 17747 Virginia Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.3121 cumberlandvalleyvets.com

LONGMEADOW ANIMAL HOSPITAL 19764 Longmeadow Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.8400 longmeadowvet.com PARK CIRCLE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 362 Virginia Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.2180 Find Us On Facebook

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APPLIANCE STORE WINNER

Spichers Appliances & Security 13427 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.2794 spichers.com

LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT 1500 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.766.7200 lowes.com THE HOME DEPOT 17810 Garland Groh Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.2886 homedepot.com

BRIDAL STORE WINNER

J & B Bridal & Formals 136 S Main St. Chambersburg, PA 1720 717.263.0138 jbbridals.com DAVID’S BRIDAL 17231 Cole Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.0183 davidsbridal.com POTOMAC BRIDALS 710 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.665.1070 Find Us On Facebook

CONSIGNMENT STORE WINNER

Act II

13625 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.0552 act.ii.edan.io FINDERS KEEPERS FINE CONSIGNMENTS 19021 Longmeadow Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.2300 finderskeepershagerstown.com SALVATION ARMY FAMILY STORE 524 Frederick St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.6737 salvationarmyhagerstown.org

FLOOR COVERING/ CARPET STORE (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Henry’s Floor Covering 11825 Molly Pitcher Hwy Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.3358 henrysfloorcovering.com

SAM’S FLOORING, INC. 6638 Lincoln Way West St. Thomas, PA 17252 717.369.4351 samsflooringinc.com SUPERIOR FLOORCOVERINGS & KITCHENS 254 E King St Suite 101 Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.264.9096 superiorfloorcoveringsandkitchens.com

FLOOR COVERING/ CARPET STORE

GARDEN CENTER

WINNER

Sunny Meadows Garden Center

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

Carpet Gallery

18133 Oak Ridge Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.3422 carpetgalleryfloors.com BURKHOLDER’S FLOORING AMERICA 13412 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.329.4904 burkholdersflooringamerica.com DORSEY BROTHERS 19935 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.2440 flooring.professionals. comdorsey.brothers

FURNITURE COMPANY WINNER

Bob’s Discount Furniture 17111 Cole Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.513.7140 mybobs.com

COLONY HOUSE FURNITURE & MATTRESS STORE CHAMBERSBURG 4231 Philadelphia Ave Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.263.2443 colonyhousefurniture.us GLADHILL FURNITURE COMPANY 10 Walnut St Middletown, MD 21769 301.371.6800 gladhillfurniture.com

GARDEN CENTER (BERKELEY COUNTY)

WINNER

Lowe’s Home Improvement

1500 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.766.7200 lowes.com

GARDEN CENTER

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

7437 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713 301.302.0740

GREENSBURG FARM MARKET 17835 Virgina Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.745.4094 greensburg.farm.market.md.hub.biz LOVELL’S NURSERY, INC. 19777 Leitersburg Pike Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.733.8733 lovellsnursery.com

GRILL STORE WINNER

Lowe’s Home Improvement

1500 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.766.7200 lowes.com

GUN SHOP WINNER

Hafer’s Guns

HOME ELECTRONICS STORE WINNER

Spichers Appliances & Security 13427 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.2794 spichers.com BEST BUY Multiple Locations stores.bestbuy.com WALMART SUPERCENTER Multiple Locations walmart.com

16409 Fairview Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.4158 ebyslawnandgarden.com

CLEAR SPRING GUN SHOP 13708 National Pike, Ste. 1 Clear Spring, MD 21722 301.582.4747 clearspringgunshop.com

HARDWARE STORE WINNER

Lowe’s Home Improvement

2106 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.352.2224 snavelys.net

LURGAN GREENHOUSE 8126 Oakdale Rd Orrstown, PA 17244 717.532.9045 Find Us On Facebook

D-D DESIGNS WILLIE’S PRIMITIVE ATTIC AND FLOWER SHOP 83 W Main St Hancock, MD 21750 240.625.6059 williesprimitiveatticandfloral.com

ANTIETAM FIREARMS 35 W Baltimore St Funkstown, MD 21734 301.733.8882 antietamfirearms.com

GREENCASTLE ACE HARDWARE 785 S Washington St Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.7799 acehardware.com

LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT 1500 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.766.7200 lowes.com

1580 Wesel Blvd. Ste. C Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.2616 hobbylobby.com

LAWN EQUIPMENT WINNER

WINNER

Snavely’s Garden Corner

Hobby Lobby

15411 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.347.4906 hafersguns.com

1500 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.766.7200 lowes.com

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

HOME DECOR & ACCESSORIES WINNER

SUNNYCREST FARM & HOME CENTER 12035 Mapleville Rd Smithsburg, MD 21783 240.734.1102 sunnycrestfhc.com

Eby’s Lawn & Garden

LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT 1500 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.766.7200 lowes.com SMITH’S IMPLEMENTS 13115 Cearfoss Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.1873 smithsimp.com

LOCAL BOUTIQUE WINNER

2 Blondes Apparel 40 West Baltimore St. Funkstown, Md. 21734 240.310.3843 2blondesapparel.com

GUTEN TAG 4 Frederick Rd Funkstown, MD 21734 301.302.6575 gutentagatfunkstown.com ZELDA’S BOUTIQUE 1 N Conococheague St Williamsport, MD 21795 301.992.3989 Find Us On Facebook

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WINNER

BBS Jewelers

15762 Pennsylvania Ave N State Line, PA 17263 717.597.1818 bbsjewelers.com BELLE JEWELERS 960 Norland Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.264.9516 belle.jewelers.com THE JEWELRY SHOP 11891 Molly Pitcher Hwy Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.7993 thejewelryshop.biz

LOCAL JEWELRY STORE (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

R. Bruce Carson Jewelers, Inc. 12814 Shank Farm Way Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.0830 carsonjewelers.com

KAY JEWELERS 17301 Valley Mall Rd. Ste. 264 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.0200 stores.kay.com LITTMAN JEWELERS 17301 Valley Mall Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.3774 littmanjewelers.com

MENSWEAR WINNER

Ingram’s

MENS SHOP 18047 Garland Groh Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.3494 ingramsmensshop.com ELM DEPARTMENT STORE 12 Center Square Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.3710 elmdepartmentstore.com JCPENNEY 17301 Valley Mall Rd., Ste. 400 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.3700 stores.jcpenney.com

SHOE STORE WINNER

ELM Shoes

3 Center Square Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.9475 elmshoes.com DSW DESIGNER SHOE WAREHOUSE 17159 Cole Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.329.4696 stores.dsw.com SUPER SHOES 601 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.2130 supershoes.com

SPECIALTY STORE WINNER

Christmas Tree Shops and That!

17151 Cole Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.0018 stores.christmastreeshops.com MARYLAND VISION INSTITUTE 220 Champion Dr #100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.0888 marylandvisioninstitute.com WILLIE’S PRIMITIVE ATTIC AND FLOWER SHOP 83 W Main St Hancock, MD 21750 240.625.6059 williesprimitiveatticandfloral.com

SUPERMARKET/ GROCERY STORE WINNER

Martin’s Food

1650 C Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.790.0143 martinsfoods.com

HAPPY HOUR WINNER

FITNESS CENTER/GYM WINNER

1437 Salem Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.7182 fostersonthepoint.com

1121 Maryland Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.0777 planetfitness.com

Foster’s on the Point

Planet Fitness

BENNY’S PUB 49 Eastern Blvd N Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.5915 bennyspub.com

ONELIFE FITNESS 17301 Valley Mall Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.0980 nelifefitness.com

RIK’S CAFE 1065 Maryland Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.302.7541 rikscafexperience.com

YMCA OF HAGERSTOWN 1100 Eastern Blvd N Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.739.3990 ymcahagerstown.org

WINERY WINNER

GOLF COURSE WINNER

4236 Main St. Rohrersville, MD 21779 301.302.8032 bigcorkvineyards.com

20025 Mt Aetna Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 240.313.2816 washco.md.net

Big Cork Vineyards

Black Rock Golf Course

KNOB HALL WINERY 14108 St. Paul Rd. Clear Spring, MD 21722 301.842.2777 knobhallwinery.com

BEAVER CREEK COUNTRY CLUB 9535 Mapleville Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.5138 beavercreekcc.com

WEIS MARKETS Multiple Locations weismarkets.com

RED HEIFER WINERY 12840 Red Heifer Winery Ln Smithsburg, MD 21783 301.824.5210 redheiferwinery.com

GREENCASTLE GOLF CLUB 2000 Castlegreen Dr Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.1188 greencastlegolf.com

VACUUM STORE WINNER

SPORTS

TOP EMPLOYERS

ALDI Multiple Locations aldi.us

The Vacuum Store

17549 Virginia Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.0575 thevacuumstoremaryland.com AERUS ELECTROLUX Multiple Locations beyondbyaerus.com TOTAL VAC 11113 Buchanan Trail E Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.765.4615 totalvacuums.net

SPIRITS

LIQUOR STORE WINNER

Liquor Locker

HAGERSTOWN 1740 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.8811 liquorlockermd.com LONG MEADOW WINE AND LIQUORS 1515 Potomac Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.766.4636 longmeadowwine.com VALLEY WINE & SPIRITS, INC. 17301 Valley Mall Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.582.4444 valleywinehagerstown.com

BICYCLE STORE

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

The Family Cycling Center

359 E. Washington St. Chambersburg, PA 17201 717..263.9684 familycyclingcenter.com REBOUND ADVENTURE CYCLE 400 N Antrim Way Suite B Greencastle, PA 17225 717.643.1916 reboundac.com WALMART SUPERCENTER Multiple Locations walmart.com

BICYCLE STORE

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Hub City Cycles 13148 Pennsylvania Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.797.9877 hubcitycycles.com

MERCURY ENDURANCE CYCLES 222 E Oak Ridge Dr #1225 Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.347.4959 mercuryendurance.com POTOMAC PUSHBIKES 11 E Potomac St Williamsport, MD 21795 301.582.4747

BENEFITS PROGRAM WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER 11116 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.8000 meritushealth.com VOLVO GROUP TRUCKS 13403 Volvo Way Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.5400 volvogroup.com

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER 11116 Medical Campus Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.8000 meritushealth.com PROCTER & GAMBLE 396 Development Drive Martinsburg, WV 25405 304-901-1438 us.pg.com

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Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com BITNER HENRY INSURANCE GROUP 401 E Antietam St Hagerstown, MD 21740 800.231.9963 bitnerhenry.com MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER 11116 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.8000 meritushealth.com

PLACE TO HOST A WORK EVENT WINNER

Bulls & Bears

38 S Potomac St., Ste. 1 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.791.0370 bullsandbears.biz ELMWOOD FARM BED AND BREAKFAST 16311 Kendle Rd Williamsport, MD 21795 240.707.0772 elmwoodfarmbandb.com ZACH GREENLEE’S TRACKSIDE STEAK & SEAFOOD 15124 National Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.850.2121 Find Us On Facebook

PLACE TO WORK WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com BITNER HENRY INSURANCE GROUP 401 E Antietam St Hagerstown, MD 21740 800.231.9963 bitnerhenry.com MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER 11116 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.8000 meritushealth.com

TRAINING PROGRAM WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com BITNER HENRY INSURANCE GROUP 401 E Antietam St Hagerstown, MD 21740 800.231.9963 bitnerhenry.com MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER 11116 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.8000 meritushealth.com

MOST INNOVATIVE WORKPLACE WINNER

Chick-fil-A

HAGERSTOWN 1680 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.3755 chick.fil.a.com

AUTO SERVICE REPAIR COMPANY (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Antrim Way Honda 200 S Antrim Way Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.3101 antrimhonda.com

BITNER HENRY INSURANCE GROUP 401 E Antietam St Hagerstown, MD 21740 800.231.9963 bitnerhenry.com

BILL BOWERS TIRE & AUTO CENTER 75 Pine Dr Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.9103 bowerstire.net

MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER 11116 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.790.8000 meritushealth.com

FITZGERALD TOYOTA NISSAN CHAMBERSBURG 1436 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.264.3359 fitzgeraldtoyotachambersburg.com

VEHICLES DEALERS & SERVICES

AUTO BODY/COLLISION COMPANY (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Dave Shockey Auto Body 5662 Buchanan Trail E Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.762.7106 Find Us On Facebook

FORRESTER LINCOLN AUTO BODY 1331 S Coldbrook Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.261.0101 forresterlincoln.com TODD AUTO BODY, INC. 13899 Molly Pitcher Hwy Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.8140

AUTO BODY/COLLISION COMPANY (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Hub City Auto Body & Painting 757 Frederick St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.8884 hubcityautobody.com

MACE AUTO BODY SHOP, INC. 12908 Bikle Rd Smithsburg, MD 21783 301.739.0222 maceautobody.com RNR AUTOBODY & PAINTING SPECIALIST 17612 Broadfording Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.797.0400 rnrautobody.com

GREENCASTLE LUBE CENTER, INC. 10860 Antirm Church Rd. Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.2500 Find Us On Facebook

AUTO SERVICE REPAIR COMPANY (WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Keplinger’s Automotive Center 10218 Sharpsburg Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.0760 keplingersautomotive.com

CRENSHAW’S AUTO REPAIR 7 W Baltimore St Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.7490 Find Us On Facebook YOUNGER TOYOTA 1945 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.329.0333 youngertoyota.com

CAR SALESPERSON WINNER

John Williams

HAGERSTOWN HONDA 10307 Auto Pl Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.7283 hagerstownhonda.com MIKE MANNING FORRESTER LINCOLN 832 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.263.9525 forresterlincoln.com MIKE REID HAGERSTOWN FORD 1714 Massey Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.3673 fordofhagerstown.com

MOTORCYCLE DEALER WINNER

Twigg Cycles

200 S Edgewood Dr Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.2773 twiggcycles.com HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF WILLIAMSPORT 10210 Governor Lane Blvd., Ste. 2004 Williamsport, MD 21795 301.223.1800 hdoffrederick.com M&S CYCLES 1431 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.263.0314 mscyclesinc.com

NEW CAR DEALER (FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Antrim Way Honda 200 S Antrim Way Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.3101 antrimhonda.com

FITZGERALD TOYOTA NISSAN CHAMBERSBURG 1436 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg, PA 17202 717.264.3359 fitzgeraldtoyotachambersburg.com KEYSTONE FORD 301 Walker Rd Chambersburg, PA 17201 717.264.5104 keystoneford.com

NEW CAR DEALER

(WASHINGTON COUNTY)

WINNER

Hagerstown Honda 10307 Auto Pl Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.7283 hagerstownhonda.com

SHEEHY SUBARU 10310 Auto Pl Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.798.5638 sheehysubaruhagerstown.com YOUNGER TOYOTA 1945 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.329.0333 youngertoyota.com

OIL CHANGE

(FRANKLIN COUNTY)

WINNER

Greencastle Lube Center, Inc. 10860 Antrim Church Rd. Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.2500 Find Us On Facebook ANTRIM WAY HONDA 200 S Antrim Way Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.3101 antrimhonda.com BLUBAUGH’S TIRE & WHEEL SALES 11755 Buchanan Trail E Waynesboro, PA 17268 717.762.6735 blubaughstireandwheel.net

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WINNER

Keplinger’s Automotive Center 10218 Sharpsburg Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.0760 keplingersautomotive.com GREASE MONKEY 13132 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD 21742 301.791.2791 greasemonkeyauto.com JIFFY LUBE OIL CHANGE AND BRAKES 1648 Wesel Blvd Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.393.5823 jiffylube.com

TIRE CENTER WINNER

Bonebrake Tire & Alignment 700 Maryland Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.733.3820 bonebraketire.com

GREENCASTLE LUBE CENTER, INC. 10860 Antirm Church Rd. Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.2500 Find Us On Facebook

KEEP IT FLOWING

TIRES PLUS 1622 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.347.1631 local.tiresplus.com

USED CAR DEALER WINNER

Younger Toyota 1945 Dual Hwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 240.329.0333 youngertoyota.com

ANTRIM WAY HONDA 200 S Antrim Way Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.3101 antrimhonda.com HAGERSTOWN HONDA 10307 Auto Pl Hagerstown, MD 21740 301.739.7283 hagerstownhonda.com

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Senior center membership benefits surpass walls of a building written by TIM FISHER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING

Before the COVID-19 pandemic upended our normal lives, the Washington County Senior Center was a bustling hub of activity – a jewel of cooperation between the City

to give back and volunteer. Here’s what some of our online members have to say: “I have some knee problems, but was able to complete

of Hagerstown and Washington County government. That

all the exercises. It’s hard sometimes to motivate yourself to

collaboration, along with assistance from so many others,

participate in the routine! But, you do feel much better after

created a beautiful, dedicated space where senior adults

completing! We have participated, more than once, with

could socialize, be educated and recreate.

your videos!”

As the pandemic pressed on, Gov. Larry Hogan took

“I wanted to thank you so very much for sending the

a protective measure and closed all senior centers across

new link today, and to remind me of the coming lesson by

the state of Maryland. That precaution created a void for

leaving messages. I appreciate it very much.”

thousands of people who interacted regularly in the senior

“I would like to thank you for your personal phone call

center. Thankfully, the obstacles created by the pandemic

last week regarding our well-being! It was very kind and

have also created new opportunities. Senior center mem-

thoughtful of you for checking on the health of your mem-

bers quickly learned that the greatest value was not found

bership!”

in having a building, but connecting with each other.

The Washington County Senior Center moved swiftly to

Now more than ever, it’s important for members to stay connected and continue to learn new information, skills,

transition social, educational and recreational opportunities

exercises and more. Membership paves the way for this

to an online platform, creating a digital community — a

connection with a new and exciting approach.

senior center without walls. While restrictions are in place,

Your free membership guarantees access to classes, pro-

people cannot come to the center, so it is brought to them.

grams, emails and information that is not accessible to the

Our members have found strength and comfort through uncertain times in the palm of their hand or on their computer screen.

Testimonials continue to resound in correspondence from members. They have found empowerment, engagement and enjoyment while participating in the new online

general public.

If you were a Washington County Senior Center member before COVID-19, there has never been a more important time to renew. For those who haven’t been members in the past, join today and connect to a fuller future.

Stay active, independent and engaged in your communi-

options. Many have experienced gains in their physical

ty. If you are 55 or older, you can join the senior center. Your

health, and growth in their social, emotional and financial

membership is free, but the benefits are priceless.

well-being, while others have discovered a renewed vigor

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Reboot, Refresh and Look Forward WELL + BEING written by SHANNON SNOWMAN LICENSED GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR OUTPATIENT THERAPIST BROOK LANE HEALTH SERVICES It is no question that 2020 has been

what changes matter to you. These can

the book throughout those two months

a long year of unexpected changes and

be simple and creative. The goals do

via phone or in a socially distanced

hindsight vision. Looking forward,

not have to involve weight loss, money

friendly meeting.

you may have some questions for

or love. Goals can be for priceless mo-

Finally: Look ahead

2021. Questions such as: Should I plan

ments of enjoyment added to your day.

anything for the year? Should I bother

These may include reading that book,

planned, re-assess and move forward.

to set a goal?

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yes. Let visions of a healthier and

izing your home in hopes of achieving

one page of your new book and two

happier life fill your mind like sugar-

a tranquil feeling. Set yourself free from

months pass by, do not put yourself

plums on Christmas Eve. Let yourself

the idea of what your goals should look

down. Maybe you need a new, more

add these goals, even if they change.

like and choose one that lifts you up.

interesting book. Maybe you need

Allow yourself to improve your life in

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WELL + BEING written by MELISSA SLIFER When Tracie Wims’ father, Vincent Talluto, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he was in complete denial.

“I may be forgetful, but I am not as bad as my father was,” Talluto said. His father also had Alzheimer’s disease.

Wims, who lives in Sharpsburg, shared her family’s story, from her father’s diagnosis to the daily challenges they face while caring for him, in hopes that what they’ve learned will help other families.

Wims and other family members began to notice warning signs that her father was struggling and decided he should be evaluated by a physician.

He would forget to take his medicines or take double doses. He had difficulty following directions when driving, was unable to keep track of time, and would eat his meals, only to forget a short time later that he had already eaten.

Talluto was an avid reader, but would get frustrated when he couldn’t remember what he read.

Vincent Talluto and his daughter Tracie Wims of Sharpsburg smile for the camera in this candid shot.

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Vincent Talluto, center, is surrounded by his children, from left, Tracie Wims, Michael Talluto, Vincent Talluto and Lorie Marrella. Submitted photos

When his wife died, family members noticed a signif-

It’s important for Alzheimer’s patients to keep their minds productive with meaningful and challenging activities, as shown by Vincent Talluto of Sharpsburg.

Families can be concerned for a loved one who denies

icant decline in him. They knew the warning signs be-

symptoms. The key to receiving proper care is getting an

cause of Wims’ paternal grandfather's struggle with Alzhei-

early diagnosis, but sometimes, HIPAA (Health Insur-

mer’s disease. That’s when Wims and her siblings made the

ance Portability and Accountability Act) laws make that

decision to have their father tested for the disease.

challenging.

The first few years were difficult. Talluto lived in Dela-

Pete McMillin, sales director of Somerford House & Place

ware with his oldest daughter, Lorie Marrella. The challenges

Hagerstown, has served the seniors of Washington County.

for Wims’ sister were different than those associated with his

His roles in senior living and hospice provided him with the

current needs. He was argumentative and agitated. His sons,

expertise and connections to provide direction to families

Michael and Vincent Jr., lived nearby and helped when they

in need. When dealing with denial, he suggests trying to sit

could.

down, adult to adult, and discuss concerns with the loved

Talluto came to Maryland to live with Wims’ family almost

one, then making an appointment with a family physician to

five years ago, when her sister started to have health prob-

review them. There might be a battle of wills in the beginning,

lems not related to caring for her father. Marrella’s health has

but he suggests to keep trying.

improved. She visits a couple times a month, and takes care of Talluto’s budget and paying bills.

Wims quit her job to stay home with her father and care

Consider working with an elder-care attorney or someone who is trained in that area as soon as any signs of memory loss are noticed. That individual can help make sure the

for his basic needs. She organizes his medications and en-

family has all the necessary documents to move forward.

sures that he takes them properly; prepares and serves his

Don’t wait until a loved one’s memory deteriorates to the

meals; makes sure he dresses appropriately; and per-

point where he or she is no longer able to sign the forms. In

suades him to take showers and maintain basic hygiene. She

Maryland, families can download a guide from tinyurl.com/

also deals with the emotional struggles of watching her father

y2br83ot with information about advance directives and plan-

deteriorate each day.

ning for future health-care decisions.

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Another challenge is trying to redirect Talluto’s impulses.

For example, if he sees a commercial advertising something he wants, he focuses on trying to get it.

“I need to make sure my dad is kept busy with a daily rou-

the neighborhood looking for Talluto.

Maintaining safety As a loved one’s disease progresses, it is a full-time job to be proactive and consider multiple scenarios to maintain safety.

If your family is in a situation similar to that of the Wims family, Erin Younker, director of marketing and admissions for Homewood at Williamsport, suggests reporting immediately

tine so that he doesn’t get bored,”Wims said.“He has tried to

to the police that a loved one has wandered off so police can

wander off and take a walk. Most recently, he was able to get

issue a Silver Alert – a public notification system to help lo-

the keys to one of our vehicles and drive off. It was a night-

cate missing senior citizens with Alzheimer's disease, demen-

mare of emotions.”

tia or other mental disabilities.

He was found safe, and caused no harm to himself or

Project Lifesaver is another resource for someone who has

anyone else. Since that incident, the family has taken ex-

cognitive disorders and is prone to the potentially life-threat-

tra safety precautions, such as installing motion-detection

ening behavior of wandering. It is a radio-transmitting device

cameras. Talluto now has a GPS (Global Positioning System)

attached to a person’s wrist or ankle. The battery-operated

locator attached to his wallet.

band emits an inaudible pulse once per second that can be

The family is fortunate to have friends in the area who provide support. Some have dropped everything to drive around

picked up by a receiver operated by public-safety officers. The program began in 1999. The average rescue time is 30 minutes.

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Top Left: Francis Cairns with caregivers at Somerford House & Place Hagerstown.

Left: Breakfast, lunch and a snack are provided daily to those who come to the Jone L. Bowman Adult Medical Day Center at Fahrney Keedy.

Above: The Jone L. Bowman Adult Medical Day Center at Fahrney Keedy provides a safe and secure environment where adults can socialize and participate in a variety of activities.

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When you start to notice that a loved one’s driving isn’t

in the adult day care program at Fahrney Keedy Senior

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Living Community in Boonsboro. The facility offers multiple

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Amy N. Rebert, director of adult day services for Fahrney

state.md.us with your loved one’s full name, date of birth,

Keedy. “Keeping our residents’ minds stimulated and their

mailing address, driver’s license number (if possible) and

bodies moving through these types of engagement allows

the nature of the reportable condition. Age is not a factor;

for continued success at our facility.”

a nurse case manager might request a consultation on the

The adult day services and community center cares for 40

case from the medical advisory board. During the review

seniors daily. It offers many activity areas, a family counsel-

process, a person might be asked additional information and

ing center, fitness facility and lounge area.

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Eighteen private rooms with all the comforts of home

edge and driving skills. The MVA focuses on functional abili-

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“People think that dementia is just, ‘I can’t remember,’ but there is a whole wide range of things that go into having

trained to assist patients with their individual needs.

Rebert oversees an in-home companion care program

dementia,” McMillin said, including changes in vision and

called “At Your Service.” It helps seniors with medication

sleep, and the way people view the world.“They lose the

management, transportation, meal preparation and light

ability to be able to filter out stimuli, so it’s very easy to get

housekeeping, providing respite and support for them and

overwhelmed.”

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Adult day care/residential programs To help Talluto and his family members, he was enrolled

Younker works with families to personalize a care plan for each individual and where they are in their journey with

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Younker said the memory-care staff is specially trained to use different techniques and programs, such as “The Gems.”That program replaces clinical terms such as “stage 4” with words like “ruby.”A ruby is someone who is experiencing late-stage changes such as loss of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and needs more assistance to feel safe and secure.

Homewood at Williamsport staffers pride themselves in being consistent. They find that the more continuity and communication there is between staff, family and residents, the better care they can provide. Residents have shadow boxes outside the doors of their rooms indicating the gem that best fits their condition, as well as mementos from Lillie Vance participated in the Somerford House & Place Hagerstown safari event. Submitted photos

home to help them recognize their rooms.

Supporting caregivers McMillin believes that families should not go through the journey of memory loss alone.

“Get help from available resources because it takes a team to understand the changes and challenges of this disease,” he said.

On the first Tuesday of each month, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.,“The Caregiving Journey” is presented on Zoom by the Alzheimer’s Association and Somerford House & Place.

McMillin leads the informal time of sharing and support that allows caregivers to learn from the experiences of others, connect with those who understand what they are going through, ask questions and express concerns. They do not have to find someone to care for their loved one while they go to the support group because they can join from the comfort of home. For login information and instructions on how to join the support group, contact McMillin at pmcmillin@5ssl.com or 240-850-3659.

Homewood at Williamsport offers a support group Sue Long with nurse Marilyn on a dress-up day at Somerford House & Place Hagerstown.

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“Keeping our residents’ minds stimulated and their bodies moving through these types of engagement allows for continued success at our facility.”

– Amy N. Rebert, Director of Adult Day Services at Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community in Boonsboro

Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. Call Ryan at

Alzheimer’s; and research, go to the Alzheimer’s Associa-

301-582-1750 for information on how to join.

tion website, www.alz.org.

To find a local Alzheimer’s Association chapter, call 800-

Thankful for support Wims is thankful for the support from her husband, children, siblings and community. They not only help with

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the day-to-day changes in her father, but allow her to have a good cry or a glass of wine when needed to get through the week.

Wims said she initially was bitter and angry because her life came to a halt as she put aside other things to focus on her family. She tries not to dwell on the negative, but has learned that it’s OK to be angry, scared and confused.

Her faith has been a powerful source of strength for her family; she prays every day for God to show her the way.

She knows her dad probably will not remember that she has taken care of him, but, to her, the important thing is that she will have no regrets when his time comes to leave this earth because her family has done as much as it could to help him.

For those who are not able to stay home with a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s challenging to find a place that can provide excellent care.

COVID-related restrictions have limited visiting opportunities, which is difficult to explain to someone who doesn’t remember what shoe goes on which foot.

What do you do if you are not able to pay the fees for in-home services?

The Department of Social Services and Washington County Commission on Aging are good places to start to help people obtain all the necessary paperwork and guide them through the process.

If your loved one meets the financial requirements through the Washington County Cares respite program, there are one-time grant funds available for caregivers to use for assistance with their loved ones.

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How to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease written by MELISSA SLIFER Alzheimer’s is a word that causes many to take pause and wonder, “Do I have it?”

When people can’t find their keys, remember a neighbor’s name or what they went into a room to do, they might question whether those issues are just part of the normal aging process or if they need medical help.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, with dementia symptoms gradually worsening over a number of years. In its early stages, memory loss is mild, but with late-stage Alzheimer’s, individuals lose the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to their environment. The disease affects more than 5 million Americans.

There are proactive health measures that can help reduce the risk of developing the disease, according to Dr. Chad Larson, adviser and consultant for the clinical consulting team at Cyrex Laboratories.

Larson said what and when a person eats can make a difference.

The KetoFLEX 12/3 diet is Dr. Chad Larson the optimal choice, according to brain expert Dr. Dale Bredesen. Keto refers to ketosis, the process by which the liver breaks down fat as an energy source and produces a compound called ketone.

The “flex” portion refers to two concepts. The first is metabolic flexibility, the ability to burn glucose or fat as fuel to maximize fuel supply to the brain. The second part of

the diet can be meat-optional. It is recommended that people eat the last food of the day three hours before bedtime and fast a minimum of 12 hours before the first meal of the next day. A long daily fast promotes a process by which the body recycles worn-out cellular debris to make new cellular parts. The diet is flexible enough to be suitable for vegetarians or omnivores.

The diet can be started at any age, but most likely is used in adulthood, Larson said. He suggests a 12-hour fasting window and a 12-hour eating window.

Apart from diet, there are specific factors that can contribute to age-related cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. The more factors that can be identified on an individual basis and mitigated, the greater the chance of slowing or stalling progression.

The factors include: Stress reduction. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and high cortisol levels are linked to Alzheimer’s and can be reduced with stress management. Some suggestions to reduce stress are meditation, guided imagery and visualization, hypnosis, breathing exercises, massage and prayer.

Early detection or predisposition to Alzheimer’s. A clinical test can identify patients at greater risk for developing the disease, reactivity to Alzheimer’s triggers and early stages of the neurodegenerative process.

Adequate sleep. Even the healthiest and youngest people have impaired focus from a lack of restful sleep.

Sleep rejuvenates and repairs the body and brain.

However, too much sleep has also revealed a negative impact on memory and brain function. Balance is key.

As with all diseases, an adequate amount of sleep is important for prevention and healing.

Moderate exercise. Just as sleep is vital to the prevention of many diseases and the breakdown of bodies in general, 30 minutes of moderately vigorous aerobic exercise, three to four days per week, is recommended. According to the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation, regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing the disease by up to 50%. Brain aerobics or mental exercise can reduce chances of developing the disease by up to 70%.

Keep the brain mentally alert. According to www. healthonline.com, mental exercises that can help the brain include jigsaw puzzles; card games; playing or listening to music; learning a new skill; teaching someone else a skill you know; and building vocabulary by learning a new word daily and using it at least five times the next day.

Larson believes if these suggestions are taken, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s could be greatly reduced. To read more about his research, go to www. joincyrex.com.

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NODA program at Meritus ensures ‘no one dies alone’ written by LAUREN LAROCCA The majority of people who are hospitalized or in hospice care are visited by family and friends when they reach the end of their lives. But for those who don’t have visitors, a new program at Meritus Medical Center serves a critical need by ensuring that “no one dies alone.” NODA, as it’s called for short, consists of a group of trained volunteers led by a nurse who remain on call and take turns on shifts to sit with the dying, as nursing staffs are often too busy with other patients and stretched too thin to sit bedside for hours with those who are living their last days.

Sandra Clarke, a registered nurse, founded NODA in 2001 in Eugene, Ore., to fill a critical need, and hospitals and medical centers around the country have since adopted the program.

While she was the director of nursing at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Passavant in Pittsburgh, Melanie Heuston helped develop the NODA program there. When she joined Meritus as its chief

nursing officer about 3 ½ years ago, she reached out to the director of volunteer services, Jessica Casey, to suggest that the NODA initiative be adopted in Hagerstown.

“I’ve always been interested in ways to make sure patients get the very best care, and ways in which nurses can be happier in their role and more satisfied,” Heuston said.“I know when someone is alone and dying, nurses feel very sad about that and very conflicted if they have something else to do.”

The program at Meritus began in January 2020 in two hospital units: critical care and palliative care.

More than a dozen volunteers have been trained and are on call to work shifts when needed during NODA vigils.

The program was temporarily put on hold in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, but safety measures have been put in place and volunteers resumed their NODA shifts in October.

Volunteers — or “compassionate companions,” as they are called in the NODA program — are screened,

Melanie Heuston, chief nursing officer, helped to develop a No One Dies Alone (NODA) program at Meritus Medical Center.

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in part to help to determine whether they’re cut out for such work. Then they are trained before sitting bedside with patients, where they sometimes hold their hands or talk to them, to let them know someone is present.

“The screening of volunteers is important,” Heuston said.“It is a very important role that they’re playing at the end of someone’s life.”

Volunteers are not required to provide any care, but they need to know when to call a nurse, how to be prepared if a patient is having a difficult time and

generally what to expect.

“It’s really emotionally taxing to sit with someone at the end of their life,” Heuston said.“We ensure that the palliative care team follows up with (volunteers) who have had that experience, to process it and make sure they’re feeling OK. “I’ve been a nurse for 35 years,” Heuston continued.

“I’ve been with many patients when they’ve passed away, and it’s one of the reasons I feel so passionate about this. As a nurse, you come to know and care for someone and want to be there, but generally,

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Providing reassurance Frank Curtis, 76, began volunteering at Meritus in the spring of 2019, mostly pushing wheelchairs around the medical center — something that is no longer possible during the COVID pandemic because 6-foot distancing between him and patients is not possible.

Though he had never done anything like it, after being trained for NODA in January

2020, he began to volunteer at vigils, sitting bedside with patients each month.

“Because I have a perspective on life that death, as people call it, is a transition to a place of peace, it makes it easy for me to support that environment,” Curtis said from his home in Hagerstown.“When you hold somebody’s hand, electricity is formed between you and them. It’s medically known.

The body functions on the electricity it generates.”

Curtis also says something out loud every hour or so, to let the patient know he’s there.

“They say hearing is the last thing to go, even if they’re in a coma,” he said.

Though he’s a religious man, he explained that volunteers are not permitted to address religion.

“I just tell them they’re safe,” he said.

At one of the vigils, he recognized the patient who was dying, a woman he’d seen a few times at community gatherings.

“I was at peace, thankful that I had the opportunity to be there,” said Curtis, who also helps put together COVID test kits for community drive-up testing sites.“My bucket list is to support the community, and the community needs this support.”

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Berkeley Springs Healing Center is located at 110 Congress St. in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Photo by Tricia Lynn Strader

A place for healing Center offers whole-health therapy

written by TRICIA LYNN STRADER BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va - Along the restful and soothing Warm Springs Run at 110 Congress St. is Berkeley Springs Healing Center, home to several health practitioners offering integrated therapies for whole-body health.

Firehouse Optical offers vision therapy and eyewear.

Andree Thrush, a former pediatric nurse, who operates Firehouse Optical and Andree’s Essence of Health, is an optician and vision-therapy specialist, alternative healing practitioner and nutritional counselor.

She’s an essential-oils practitioner, and is versed in more than 20 homeopathic modalities. Thrush decided to pursue alternative remedies when she contracted spinal meningitis and had to work hard to recover. She went back to her

roots in Belgium to look for a solution. There, alternative therapy and homeopathic remedies are common.

“The meningitis changed my perspective of medicine in general,”Thrush said.“Through years of taking courses in different modalities, I learned how to understand the workings of the human body.”

She said that sometimes, alternative care can give the body a jump-start to heal.

“I look for the causes of the symptoms within the environment and the body that create the disease, rather than treating the symptoms of the disease,” said Thrush, who is certified by the National Association of Certified Natural Health Professionals.

In 1976, she opened an optical business in Bel Air, Md., and then added vision therapy.

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Andree Thrush is an alternative healing practitioner, optician and vision training specialist for Firehouse Optical at Berkeley Springs Healing Center. Photo by Tricia Lynn Strader

“The page wouldn’t sit still,” she said of reading before discovering vision therapy.“I had no depth perception. I was trained to do the vision therapy for myself first, and picked it up when I started my own optical shop.”

Other practitioners at Berkeley Springs Healing Center include massage therapist Evelyn Garcia and acupuncturist Dixie Mullineaux.

Massage therapy Garcia is a licensed and certified massage therapist with more than 25 years of experience. She uses an integrative approach to meet each client's unique needs.

“I wanted to be able to provide a service that was congruent with the healing energy of the town, as well as the inherent ability that massage therapy has to help a person,” Garcia said.“The blending of these factors, which is specific with each individual and their session, is characteristic of an integrative approach to massage therapy.”

Garcia is trained in neuromuscular therapy; craniosacral therapy; deep-tissue and Swedish massage; reflexology;

and LaStone (hot stone) therapy.

Acupuncture Mullineaux’s adventure in alternative healing began in 1975 with her interest in a vegetarian diet and cooking. After reading Francis Moore Lappé's “Diet For a Small Planet,” she became immersed in the burgeoning natural-foods scene. For 10 years, she was a professional cook, cooking teacher and caterer. After receiving a therapeutic massage from someone doing an internship in massage school, her interests shifted to healing through bodywork. She enrolled in a 1,000-hour training in Santa Fe, N.M., returned to Baltimore, and practiced massage for 10 years. Wanting to enrich her skills and abilities to help people on a deeper level, she earned a master's degree in acupuncture from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Columbia, Md. Mullineaux chose five-element acupuncture, a tradition based on healing through living according to the rhythms of the natural world.

She said that acupuncture, along with lifestyle changes,

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Linda Khanzetian and Gail Michaud are practitioners in a variety of modalities.

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Cyma Sound Therapist Bobbie Rohn. Submitted photo

“The human being is much like a garden, and just as a garden suffers when the sun, rain, soil, nutrients and loving care are missing or are out of balance, the body, mind and spirit suffer when they are not fed and tended properly."

– Acupuncturist Dixie Mullineaux

can help an individual manage imbalances that contribute to symptoms.

“There is a beauty and rhythm to the cycles of nature, and the same is so for the human being,” Mullineaux said.

“The human being is much like a garden, and just as a garden suffers when the sun, rain, soil, nutrients and loving care are missing or are out of balance, the body, mind and spirit suffer when they are not fed and tended properly.

Acupuncture can assist in bringing back harmony and balance to the human garden. When the foundational needs are met, then the garden will flourish and grow in a naturally healthy way.”

Mullineaux is interested in how each individual responds to stress and/or traumatic events.

“Healing is very much about how we transform our habituated reactions to what life presents to us,” she said.

“These habitual responses could include anxiety, depression, headaches, digestive issues, menstrual problems, back or neck pain, fatigue or insomnia. Or, we may be stuck in a repetitive reaction of sadness, anger, fear or grief. These are all indications that something is out of balance in body, mind or spirit. Many symptoms are simply our body speaking its wisdom. Pain, whether it be physical or emotional, is a sign that something must change.”

In addition to her office at the center, Mullineaux maintains a small practice in Baltimore. Her patients come for a variety of issues and range from the young to the elderly. She has studied numerous modalities that she uses in conjunction with acupuncture. Bodywork, essential oils, cupping – the application of suction using glass or plastic cups to create a reverse massage of sorts – and moxibustion – the application of heat to specific acupuncture points – might all be part of treatment. Mullineaux often coaches her patients in techniques they can use at home, such as simple yoga stretches, essential oil application, breathing and mindfulness meditation for managing stress, anxiety and depression.

Other services offered at the healing center are bioenergetics, an emerging field that assesses and corrects the body's energy and communication systems; naturopathy, a form of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs; energy healing; and cymatherapy, which delivers combinations of frequencies (“commutations”) associated with healthy tissue and organ systems.

For more information about Berkeley Springs Healing Center, go to berkeleyspringshealingcenter.com or call 304500-8137.

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Jeromy’s Journey Eight months after his bariatric surgery, Jeromy Guessford said his weight loss is “mind-blowing.”

The Hagerstown resident, who weighed more than 340 pounds a year ago, is down to 196 pounds.

He’s also dropped from a size 4XL to a medium in shirts. “I just have more energy now,” he said. “I don’t feel as fatigued or as sluggish as I did before.”

The change was a long time coming for Guessford, who for years struggled with his weight and suffered from back pain. After back surgery relieved his discomfort in 2019, he said it was time to take the next step for his health.

“Fixing the problem with my back gave me motivation to work on my problem with weight loss,” he said. “My sister, Laura, was my cheerleader. She was also large and had a lot of health issues associated with obesity.”

Mohammad Jamal, M.D., a bariatric surgeon with Meritus Bariatric Surgical Specialists, performed Guessford’s sleeve gastrectomy, also known as a “gastric sleeve” procedure, using Meritus Medical Center’s da Vinci XI® robotic technology.

Most patients receiving the minimally invasive procedure, which reduces the size of the stomach, experience smaller incisions, less pain and a quicker recovery than with traditional bariatric procedures.

Guessford returned home after just one night in the hospital. His

Jeromy Guessford no longer needs his old jeans after his successful bariatric surgery.

incisions healed quickly, and within a few weeks, he had more energy than he did before the procedure.

“The team there was amazing,” Guessford said. “I’m blessed… I’m doing things now that I haven’t done in a long time. I walked before, but now I can do it a lot easier without having the discomfort.”

After surgery, Guessford’s sleep

apnea also improved and he stopped taking one of his blood pressure medications.

Sadly, Guessford’s sister passed away a few months after his surgery, but her support remains with him, pushing him to reach his weight loss goal.

“Anything is possible,” he said.

“It just takes some willpower.”

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written by LINDA HARKCOM For the past 22 years, the STAR Equestrian Center has been bringing humans and horses together to make a difference in the lives of those in the Tri-State who face special challenges.

The center, at 13674 Greencastle Pike in Hagerstown, is part of STAR Community Inc., a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide a supportive and challenging living and working experience for people with special needs.

STAR Equestrian Center opened in 1998, following a 10-year vision for equine therapy in Western Maryland. The center focuses on the importance of individualized programming and safety for each rider through initial riding assessments. STAR is accredited through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) operating center.

The center serves abled and challenged riders in many types of equine activities. STAR Equestrian Center Director Rachel Doyle said that on average, the center serves 55 to 60 individuals each year from Washington County, as well as Greencastle, Waynesboro and Chambersburg, Pa.; and Falling Waters and Martinsburg, W.Va.

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The equestrian center is a full-spectrum learning facility that serves children and adults of all cognitive, physical and social abilities.

“Anyone can benefit. We serve all ages and abilities, 5 years and up,” Doyle said.

Doyle is a certified, registered PATH instructor and Maryland Special Olympics coach. She has 25 years of experience teaching riding and assisting people with and without challenges. Other STAR instructors of challenged riders are certified through PATH or the Pennsylvania Council of Therapeutic Horsemanship. Instructors who teach able riders are instructors in training through PATH or CHA, and have an extensive equine background. Additionally, the center has many volunteers to lend a hand around the facility.

Mind, body, spirit

The organization’s intent, according to its website, is to enhance the quality of life by tending to the mind, body and spirit of each rider, volunteer and participant.

The goals it strives to meet include using the world of equines to: • Enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities • Instill hope and a bright future for atrisk youth • Teach sound, safe riding fundamentals to all riders • Increase confidence in all who participate • Use equines and other farm animals to bring joy to others “We offer horseback riding and groundwork programs for those specifically diagnosed with a disability and those that do not have any. We also have a military and first responders' program, as well as a character-building program for youth at risk,” Doyle said.

She said the organization serves individuals with physical limitations, such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, paralysis and traumatic brain injury; and cognitive, as well as emotional limitations such as autism, anxiety, learning disabilities and post-traumatic stress disorder. Staff also work with at-risk youth.

The center’s Horses for Heroes program is designed for veterans, first responders, wounded service personnel and

active-duty military personnel. It uses mounted and unmounted equine-assisted activities to assist in physical and emotional healing.

“There are many benefits one can have and it is very individualized to each person,” Doyle said.“But some general benefits include improved muscle tone and strength, improved balance and coordination, improved social skills, improved motor-skill function, improved regulating patience and emotional management.”

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country in March, Doyle said the center had to shut down until July, when it was able to reopen at 50% capacity.

“We reduced lesson sizes from four riders at a time to two, and were only able to serve our more independent riders to avoid close contact and constant touching/ holding a rider on their horse,” she said.“We held our summer camp program for five weeks instead of our normal six weeks, and only served four kids per week instead of the normal eight. Our center developed new procedures to put in place when we opened, for the safety of everyone, and made every person coming – rider, staff, volunteer – sign it.”

As of mid-September, the center was only able to serve two riders per lesson.

“But (we) have added a few more lessons than when we originally opened back up, to include some of our less-independent riders, and have asked family members of said rider to be walking with them/holding them up. We will most likely still not be fully operational by the end of the calendar year,” Doyle said.

Parent rates program as ‘excellent’

Anne Maysak of Hagerstown said her daughter Susan Maysak, 48, has been a resident and participant in Star’s day program for 17 years and has participated in the equine program, as well, which she called “excellent.”

Susan Maysak was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome (AS) on her 21st birthday. According to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, it is a rare neurogenetic disorder caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene in the 15th chromosome derived from the mother. It shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders, including autism, cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi syndrome. Due to the common characteristics, misdiagnosis occurs often. Individuals with AS have developmental problems that become

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“About two to three weeks into it, Other common signs and symptoms Braylynn came to me and said, ‘Momusually appear in early childhood, such my, I’m actually talking to people now,’” as walking and balance disorders, gasMonica Mills said. trointestinal issues, seizures and little to At the beginning of the 2020-21 no speech. Despite the symptoms, peoschool year, Braylynn started sixth grade ple with Angelman syndrome have an at Greencastle-Antrim Middle School.

STAR Equestrian Center, at 13674 Greencastle Pike in Hagerstown, is part of STAR Communioverall happy and excitable demeanor.

“She has just transitioned to the ty Inc., a nonprofit organization with a mission “Susan came to STAR because she middle school and that transition has to provide a supportive and challenging living was 31, very active, and with aging par- and working experience for people with special just been incredible,” Monica Mills said. ents,”Anne Maysak said.“We had lived needs. Submitted photos “We have turned the corner.” in Montgomery County (Md.) and she Braylynn Mills said the therapy has was always on the go, thanks to our inhelped her adapt to the new school by volvement. But she needed her friends being more confident. and an active home. STAR has provided “I usually don’t talk with people that I that, and she loves it. I am especially don’t know, and that's changed,”she said. thankful because my husband develBraylynn Mills said she likes everyoped Alzheimer’s and I could not have thing about participating in the therapy cared for her myself.” program, especially working with Doyle Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and riding on a therapy horse named Maysak said her daughter rode once Jarly. a week at the equestrian center and Although they only signed up to try was even awarded a ribbon a few years it, Monica Mills said they are so pleased back from Maryland Special Olympics. with Braylynn’s progress that they regAs of the interview in mid-September, istered for the fall session, as well.

Maysak said Susan had still not been “She has done so well, there is no able to participate because the program way I’m pulling her out,”Monica Mills Braylynn Mills, 11, of Greencastle, Pa., rides was only open to individuals who do said, noting that she has already recomJarly, a horse led by Sofia Myers. Rachel Doyle not need side walkers. mended the center to friends.“A lot of (in pink hat) is instructing Braylynn.

“The equestrian program has been people don’t even know about it or how very beneficial to Susan because it gave her a weekly activbeneficial it can be. The fact that it is even an option is amazity she looked forward to, she was involved with others in ing. I never thought there was anything like this for kids. It is the community who came to STAR to help out, and it was amazing that this is even an option for kids and adults. It is an excellent physical activity for her, improving on her posreally life-changing. I’ve seen it with my own eyes.” ture, following directions, learning horsemanship and how Maysak said she also would recommend the equestrian to groom and give treats to a horse,” Maysak said. center to others in the community.

“It is well run, and most importantly, brings the commuPassionate about horses nity to STAR and the awareness of their programs for perMonica Mills of Greencastle, Pa., said she took her sons with disabilities, as well as able riders,” Maysak said. daughter Braylynn Mills, 11, to the equestrian center to help For more information about the equestrian center and its her deal with the anxiety and confidence challenges she programs, or to register for classes, call 301-791-6222. was facing.

STAR also has residential and day programs for individu“I've always had to explain to people that she is very shy. als with special needs.

Some people think she can’t talk because she is so shy,” “There are many other community programs STAR is inMonica Mills said.“The one thing in her life she has always volved with – the farmers market, cleaning crews who work been so passionate about has been horses, so we decided to in various business buildings, a wonderful greenhouse with give this a try.” seasonal flowers to be purchased, a sensory trail for persons Braylynn Mills began participating in equine therapy at in the community to walk on and the Horses for Heroes STAR in August. Since then, Monica said her daughter has program,” Maysak said. made tremendous progress, and Braylynn has noticed the For more information about all of the programs, go to change in herself, as well. starcommunityinc.org.

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Commitment to racial equity through EDUCATION, DISCUSSION, ENGAGEMENT

written by CHRISTINA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON COUNTY As our community and country watched the tragic deaths of African-Americans in the spring of 2020, we chose to

country's racist heritage."

– Ibram X. Kendi

make an intentional stand with the Black community. We

Come Together Series

chose to listen, learn and improve the status quo for our

Our first step toward

local residents. By coming together, we ensure the future

action was to create open

does not repeat the past and we demonstrate that Black

conversations within the

Lives Matter.

LWC community, with the

While increasing class and board diversity has been a

intention of making an im-

strategic initiative for the past three years, recent events

pact on our leaders and pro-

have caused current leadership to pause, reflect and de-

moting action. We wanted to

vote additional efforts to improve racial equity within the

engage in conversations to

Leadership Washington County (LWC) class, board and

encourage and emphasize LWC's solidarity with the Black

programming.

community and the belief that Black Lives Matter.

To date, our graduate programming has shifted to include

We began the series in June and invited LWC members

multiple events and conversations to discuss specific topics,

and the LWC Class of 2020 to join us for a conversation.

occasionally hosted by external moderators. We will contin-

We were honored to welcome LWC graduates Jessica Scott

ue to ensure LWC leads the community by example.

(LWC Class 29, 2016), Tereance Moore (LWC Class 32,

“No one becomes 'not racist,' despite a tendency by Americans to identify themselves that way. We can only strive to be 'antiracist' on a daily basis, to continually rededicate ourselves to the lifelong task of overcoming our

2019) and Eric Rollins (LWC Class 33, 2020) to join in the planning and facilitation of these discussions.

We shared two videos to help provoke some thought and open discussion: “Systemic Racism Explained” (www.

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Our second group discussion was focused on the TED Talk “The difference between being 'not racist’ and ‘antiracist.’” It features Ibram X. Kendi, an author and historian who has begun work as the founding director of Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research, a continuation of his work at the Antiracist Research & Policy Center at American University.

Our third conversation focused on what it means to be white. We asked the group to watch two videos prior to the conversation: “Deconstructing White Privilege with Dr. Robin DiAngelo” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwIx3KQer54&feature=youtu.be) and “Let's Get to the Root of Racial Injustice” with Megan Ming Francis (www.youtube. com/watch?v=-aCn72iXO9s&feature=youtu.be).

Our next portion of the series is a book discussion, for which we will host participants that include both LWC members and Class 34 members, to discuss the book “How to be an Antiracist” by Kendi. The group began in November and will run through April.

Cultural Conversations for an Equitable Community We also have embarked upon a joint community initiative with the Greater Hagerstown Committee (GHC) and the Washington County Chamber of Com-

“No one becomes 'not racist,' despite a tendency

by Americans to identify themselves that way. We can only strive to be 'antiracist' on a daily basis, to continually rededicate ourselves to the lifelong task of overcoming our country's racist heritage."

– Ibram X. Kendi

merce called Cultural Conversations for A Collaborative Community.

“Our focus will be to shine a light on cultural inequities that exist in all of our institutions and how our organizations’ members can make an impact by first understand-

erstown Community College and Tereance Moore (LWC Class 32, 2019), principal of TMConsulting LLC, assisted in the filming and creation of the presentation.

"TMConsulting is a minority-owned business that serves

ing the issues and then answering our call to action,” said

the diverse business community of Washington County,”

Tara Sargent, executive director of Leadership Washington

Moore said.“As a member of the Chamber, graduate and

County.

board member of LWC and serving on the GHC execu-

The first video segment is focused on education and

tive board, I have earned a servant leadership role that has

seeking equity in a distance-learning environment. Hag-

placed me in a crucial position to support this collaborative

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to help provide discussions that lead to collaboration and

past conversation and awareness to discuss the root cause

more cohesion as a community.”

with many of our untapped subject matter experts.”

The first panel discussion, moderated by Sargent, will

To view the panel discussion on equity in distance learning, go to: youtu.be/m1uQ7QmVf8U.

feature Neil Becker, president of the Washington County

A group of LWC community members discussed the

Teachers Association; Terri Lancaster, outpatient services

equity in distance-learning in the panel discussion. We

coordinator for the Mental Health Center of Western Mary-

hosted five to 17 individuals in each session. We have had

land; Nitzalis Rivera, English learner teacher for Washington

impactful conversations that we feel will move our commu-

County Public Schools; and Allison Smith, supervisor of

nity forward.

equity and excellence for Washington County Public Schools.

“Our series will strive to gather a diverse set of panelists

We also created a web page dedicated to sharing resources with our community for continued education to empow-

to provide open, frank dialogue – not contentious debate –

er change and action: leadershipwashingtoncounty.org/

to enlighten our viewers on the many perspectives around

program/racial-equity.

issues impacting our community,” said Jim Kercheval, executive director of the GHC. “The intent is to end each session with a call to action

Save the date: Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 – Class 35 applications open!

To find out more about Leadership Washington County,

that will empower individuals to act in a positive manner

the application process and upcoming events, go to leader-

within their families, businesses, networks and communi-

shipwashingtoncounty.org.

ties,” added Paul Frey, president and CEO of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.“Our ultimate goal is

Follow LWC on Facebook & Instagram: @leadershipwc.

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Keep children active this winter with

FUN ACTIVITIES

Even during the winter months, children love to explore water! Throw some winter rain boots on and visit a local creek.

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written by BRITTANY WEDD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DISCOVERY STATION AT HAGERSTOWN INC. The winter months are upon us, and we are all well-ac-

nice, you can move the course outside.

customed to cabin fever at this point. As we face the cold

A little bit of fresh air goes a long way! Dress

months with stricter coronavirus measures in place, many

warmly and explore local parks and trails. Visit Hager-

of the activities we typically do in winter might not be an

stown has compiled a list of outdoor sites on its website,

option. Luckily, there are some simple things that can be

visithagerstown.com that families can easily access to plan

done at home that will keep children's bodies and minds

excursions. Use free apps such as iNaturalist to turn the

engaged.

experience into an educational one. The app allows users

Pediatricians recommend that children participate in

to submit photos of plants and animals they spot while

physical activity for at least 60 minutes every day. Consid-

outside and connect with other people to help identify the

er creating an obstacle course inside your home using

organisms they find.

furniture, toys and recycled items like toilet paper rolls. You

If the weather turns cold and snow blankets the ground,

can use chairs to make a crawl-through space, a hula hoop

spend the day having snowball fights, building a snowman,

to jump in and out of, stuffed animals to jump over, sofa

sledding and constructing snow forts. If the temperature

cushions to form a "mountain" to climb over, and a toilet

drops below 8 degrees, kids can blow bubbles and watch

paper roll course to weave through. Use tape on the floor to

them freeze.

mark the path they're supposed to travel. If the weather is

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Be sure to check out Discovery Station's website (discoverystation.org) and social-media sites. The museum regularly shares ideas, videos and fun activities for parents and caretakers to keep children engaged.

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Escape in the pages of a good book

written by SAMANTHA BALDWIN REFERENCE LIBRARIAN WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY The past year has been stressful for everybody, and many of us choose to escape in the pages of a good book.

November 2020.

“Cobble Hill” by Cecily von Ziegesar

If your stress levels are especially high, you might not

In the eccentric Brooklyn neighborhood

want to browse another list of “books about pandemics and

of Cobble Hill, the residents come from very

plagues.”

different walks of life. One wears noise-can-

Instead, here is a list of new books at Washington County Free Library that are sure to lift your mood during these

celing headphones everywhere he goes; another has a collection of prosthetic limbs; and

trying times. These books are considered adult fiction, but

a 10-year-old child is a pyromaniac – he likes to set things

can be shared with the family.

on fire – and almost all of it is caught on hidden cameras. A

“Miss Benson’s Beetle” by Rachel Joyce

wild neighborhood block party sets the book’s events into

This is a fun historical fiction novel about

motion. The characters in this book are quirky and off-the-

two women, Margery and Enid, and their

wall, and that’s what makes it a wonderful read to distract

search for the mythical golden beetle of New

you from the crazy world outside your window.

Caledonia. Set just after World War II, the

“Jeeves and the Leap of Faith” by Ben

heroine, Margery Benson, is as familiar with

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search of the golden beetle, which she’s been obsessed with

Jeeves. It’s filled with all the same comical

since she was 10 years old. Enid is not her first choice for an

espionage acts and quips as the original P.G.

assistant to accompany her to New Caledonia, but circum-

Wodehouse stories and novels. Bertie is up to his usual

stances force them together, and an unlikely friendship

antics, while Jeeves works meticulously in the background

forms. Once they leave the drab setting of 1950 London,

to solve the case and set all of Bertie’s wrongs right. This is

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Pets provide steady companionship, which combats loneliness. Who can resist smiling when woken up by a wet puppy nose or a fluffy cat paw? Dogs and cats are able to exhibit a range of human-like behaviors, such as gratitude and affection. That makes them ideal companions, especially for someone experiencing isolation. Companion animals also can facilitate interactions with other humans.

Pet owners can meet and exchange greetings on walks or during playdates at a dog park. Meeting like-minded pet owners also is possible at veterinarian offices, pet stores and on social media.

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ones can be walked outside with breed-specific harnesses.

Rats are trainable and can be taught to do agility courses.

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Jamie Neikirk and his son, Justin, cut the ribbon at the new home for The Neikirk Co., 17143 Virginia Ave. in Hagerstown. The father-son team are co-owners of the business, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in October. Photos by Mike Lewis

Neikirk Co. marks 75 years, new facility written by MIKE LEWIS Editor’s note: This story originally was published in The Herald-Mail newspaper.

Jamie Neikirk said his Hagerstown company reached its 75th birthday by sticking to fundamentals.

"I attribute it to my parents, who gave me four basic business principles," he said.

Those are working hard, being honest, respecting employees and taking care of customers.

"We've just kind of held to that, and business has always just been there. ... We have grown, and we continue to grow," he said.

Business and community leaders joined the family-owned company in October for a 75th-anniversary celebration and a ribbon cutting at the firm's new facility,

Jamie Neikirk, co-owner of The Neikirk Co., welcomed guests to a 75th anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting in October at the company’s new facility, 17143 Virginia Ave. in Hagerstown. The company provides window treatments, such as blinds, shades and shutters, as well as closet systems.

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Paul Frey, at left, of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce was on hand to support Jamie Neikirk and his business, The Neikirk Co., at the company’s ribbon cutting and anniversary celebration in October. Photos by Mike Lewis

17143 Virginia Ave. The building, which once housed a Dollar General store,

Jamie Neikirk demonstrates a machine that The Neikirk Co. once used to produce window roller shades. The machine is in his office, along with some other items from the company’s history.

started trading as Neikirk's of Hagerstown.

In 2006, the business partnered with Space Crafters Inc. to add custom closet systems. The company specialized in custom closet systems and window treatments. The com-

covers 7,700 square feet, compared to the 4,500-square-

pany sold the building on Franklin Street and moved to the

foot space the company was using in the Bowman Business

Bowman Business Park in Williamsport.

Park. The building has been renovated to include a show-

In 2008, Justin Neikirk joined his father, Jamie, to become

room for the company's custom closet systems and window

the third generation in the business. They bought out Space

treatments, such as shades, blinds and shutters, for com-

Crafters Inc. and started operating as The Neikirk Co.

mercial and residential use.

The building also has a production area, offices and meeting space.

The company has been fabricating roller shades since

Last year, Neikirk Real Estate Ventures was formed and bought the building on Virginia Avenue with the idea of renovating it into a new home.

Jamie Neikirk told the group assembled for October’s

1945, Neikirk said, and some of the old machines adorn his

ribbon cutting that neither he nor Justin intended to get

new office. He demonstrated one for visitors who took a tour.

involved in the family business.

The company held an open house and sold surplus

"We had other career paths to follow, and we did. But

inventory, including window treatments and other accesso-

circumstances change, and in the end, neither of us wanted

ries, at yard-sale prices, starting at $5.

to see the business leave the family," Jamie Neikirk said.

The net proceeds benefited The Boys and Girls Club of Washington County.

The younger Neikirk is now a partner in the business.

Both Neikirks spoke at the ribbon cutting, thanking the

Wallpaper and window shades

people, including the company's four employees, who have

The Neikirk Co. traces its roots to 1945, when Buzz

helped the firm through the years.

Neikirk, Jamie's father, took a job selling wallpaper and

"I am very proud of him and find it very rewarding to

window shades at the newly opened J. Ralph Fiery Inc. at

work with him on a daily basis. Not many parents get to

66 W. Franklin St. In 1963, Buzz Neikirk bought the busi-

work with their sons or daughters, and I do not take that

ness and renamed it William M. Neikirk Inc., according to a

for granted," Jamie Neikirk said.

company history Jamie Neikirk shared.

Jamie Neikirk, who had an accounting firm before joining the family business, purchased the company from his

Justin Neikirk closed his remarks by turning toward his father.

"This guy is supposed to be retired," he said. "He's put

father in 1984. The younger Neikirk expanded the offerings

a countless amount of hours into this place. I love you, and

to become a complete decorating center, and the business

thank you."

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Stitch-N-Time store owner Curtis Diller, left, works at the front counter with employee Kaityln Bricker. Photo by Colleen McGrath

Just a Stitch-N-Time

Local business experiences increased demand for repairs, classes written by JENNIFER A. FITCH

Stitch-N-Time, at 14472 Molly Pitcher Highway, carries BERNINA, Baby Lock and

When COVID-19 started spreading in the

Handi Quilter sewing machines. Its staff

United States, many people began trying

members pride themselves on knowing how

new things or picking up old hobbies as they

to troubleshoot any issue with mechanical

stayed home more.

systems or software.

Curtis and Krista Diller were like every-

Frequent customer Phyllis Risner of

one, questioning how the virus would affect their lives and their business. The couple has operated Stitch-N-Time in Greencastle, Pa., since July 2004.

After closing for three weeks, they found

Gettysburg, Pa., said the staffers also wow Blue Christmas Quilt named "CHRISTMAS FANTASY." Designed, embroidered and quilted by Phyllis Risner.

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increased demand for sewing machine repairs and classes for building skills.

“We’ve had a huge amount of repairs because people are at home sewing masks and other things,” Curtis Diller said.

her by remembering what skills individual customers have and have not yet mastered.

“Everybody there is phenomenal,” she said.“They treat everyone like their family.”

Stitch-N-Time initially opened in a lower-level space behind Family Dollar, but the Dillers felt it was too difficult for customers to find the store. They built a 5,000-square-

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foot retail location and moved there in

Stitch-N-Time’s sewing machines

February 2010.

for home use start at about $120, while commercial-quality models can be in

‘Cutting edge of embroidery’

the five figures. The vast selection draws

Technology used in sewing and quilt-

customers from the Baltimore-Washing-

ing has evolved greatly over the years,

ton, D.C., area, portions of Virginia and

Curtis Diller said.

western Pennsylvania.

There have been dramatic changes in the embroidery functions on machines.

Some now allow the user to send a pic-

3D Multi-Color quilt named "CATWALK."Design and fabric by Jinny Beyer. Pieced and quilted by Phyllis Risner. Submitted photo

Some customers recently showed off hand-dyed fabrics, painted canvases for quilting and painted thread.

ture (essentially clip art or a line draw-

“People are so creative,” Curtis Diller

ing) from a smartphone to immediately start embroidery. The machine can notify the smartphone when it is out of thread.

“Baby Lock is on the cutting edge of embroidery,” Curtis Diller said.

A projector on some machines reveals what the embroi-

said.“It’s definitely an art form with colors and patterns.”

Risner has a quilting background. She connected with Stitch-N-Time six years ago when she was interested in buying a Baby Lock machine. Since then, she has grown increasingly interested in embroidery and recently bought a

dered section will look like. Some machines can thread

serger, a machine that allows the sewer to piece fabric with

their own needles or cut thread at the end of a section.

multiple threads.

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Dave and Ione Horlacher of Winchester, Va., get a demonstration of a long arm quilting machine from machine technician Nick Rohrer at StitchN-Time near Greencastle, Pa. Photo by Colleen McGrath

Risner has taken classes about software upgrades, embroidery and operating the serger.

“It’s fun and educational. That’s the only place I’ve gone

One of Goodwin’s friends, Kimberly Flannagan, is a certified instructor with Deb Tucker’s Studio 180 Design.

Flannagan travels from her home in North Carolina once a

(since March) outside of grocery shopping and things like

month to stay with Goodwin and teach classes at Stitch-N-

that,” she said.

Time. Flannagan’s work can be seen on her website, www. kimberlyquilts.com.

From cold call to customer

Goodwin has taken several embroidery classes and one

Brenda Goodwin of Winchester, Va., was out of state and

to learn about upgrades to the Baby Lock Solaris machine.

helping a friend with a BERNINA machine and stand-alone

She praised the latter class for being focused on hands-on

embroidery machine. She couldn’t resolve the issues, so she

learning with a project, rather than having someone simply

cold-called Stitch-N-Time, despite having never been there.

explain the upgrades.

Curtis Diller talked her through the steps to get the machines running properly.

“He stayed on the phone with me for 45 minutes. He didn’t know me from Adam,” she said.

Goodwin went to the store after that, then started “taking

For three years, Goodwin has run a home business (Brenda Quilts & More LLC) to do logo embroidery, the long-arm sewing needed to finish quilts, and garment work. She and Risner tackled a charitable endeavor particular to 2020 – sewing 500 and 400 masks, respectively.

everyone I know” there because she liked it so much.

“It’s one of the nicest, friendliest shops,” she said, adding that she has been to stores in several states.“I’ve been

Learning the business Krista Diller’s seamstress work is what birthed Stitch-

quilting and sewing for a lot of years. Everybody in Stitch-

N-Time. She couldn’t find a BERNINA dealer for repairs

N-Time is very customer-focused.”

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Many colors of fabrics and threads are available for projects. Photos by Colleen McGrath

Phyllis Risner of Gettysburg, Pa., is a frequent customer at Stitch-N-Time. She has a quilting background and has grown increasingly interested in embroidery.

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his career to help launch one. The Dillers and a half-doz-

pretty much every week. A large majority of our customers

en staffers have learned a lot about the inner workings of

are either new or in the middle level,” Curtis Diller said.

machines since then.

“I feel like education is important for any business,” Curtis Diller said.

The business has expanded beyond machines over the years to sell sewing cabinets, thread, fabric and sewing chairs that allow users to tilt forward for a better view. The class offerings range from beginner to advanced levels, and include how to operate machines or how to make a purse, pillow or small garment.

“We have people who come in here and take classes

Risner said the atmosphere at Stitch-N-Time is welcoming, with a couch and coffee bar available for those who want a break in shopping. Her husband used to wait on the couch, but he started to enjoy selecting items that caught his eye.

“He’ll say, ‘Do you need this? What about this?’ I’m not complaining,” she said with a laugh.

For more information about Stitch-N-Time, call 717-5970051, or go to the website at www.greencastlesewing.com.

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Five powerful reasons to declutter now, and how to get started

HOME TRENDS written by SARAH REED HEALTH COACH

Less clutter = more calm Dealing with clutter can feel stressful and overwhelming.

Tackle it now, and set up an ongoing system to manage it, so you can relax later.

and SHAWN MUMMA LA ROUGE DESIGNER

Less clutter helps others Donating items you never use but are still useful helps someone you might never meet. Let this motivate you to get started right away.

Decluttering helps clear the air We’re going out on a limb to say that we all have (or have had) clutter somewhere in our lives – the car, the entryway, the desk, that junk drawer.

Sometimes we’re motivated to tidy up because guests are coming over and we wish to showcase our organized home.

Or perhaps more recently it’s because we’ve been staying home for the last nine months and we’re sick of looking at the piles of clutter.

Things that accumulate also accumulate dust. Getting rid of stuff means less dust, which means cleaner air, which means better health.

Less clutter = more focus More stuff around you is more for your brain to process.

A clean space helps your brain focus on the tasks at hand.

Less clutter = more creativity

If you’re looking for even more motivation to use this

Tidying your immediate environment allows more

winter season to declutter your life, here are five powerful

mental and emotional room for you to make something

reasons to start now.

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Ottomans or woven baskets can hide extra blankets and toys.

Photos by Colleen McGrath

So, where should you begin?

Let’s take a look at some common areas that tend to accumulate clutter and how to tackle each one: Entryways The entryway is like a magnet for clutter, such as book bags, shoes, mail and keys. If space allows, establish a nook, hook or bin for each family member. They can dump their belongings there when they get home. Plus, the bins can be used to gather their things in one place. That way, when someone says,“Mom, where’s my …?”You can say,“Have you checked your bin?”

Bedrooms Between the laundry, shoes and seasonal sweaters, our bedrooms can quickly accumulate things on every surface. Think about storing seasonal items in slim bins under beds or purchasing a bed with drawers built into the frame.

Keep a shopping bag or a box tucked in the corner of the closet for items to donate. Each time you sift through the closet looking for an outfit and say to yourself,“I haven’t worn this in years,” put it right in the donation bag/box. That helps keep a closet clean and full of items you love the most.

Keeping things tidy provides mental and emotional room to make something beautiful.

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Garage A garage offers another opportunity to go up, utilizing wall space up to the ceiling. Use top shelves to store items that you rarely need, such as Christmas ornaments.

Living rooms Get creative with storage. Ottomans or woven baskets can hide extra blankets and toys. And now that music and movies can be streamed, it’s time to sort through DVD and CD collections.

Perhaps the best method of decluttering for common living areas, such as the living room and kitchen, is to change behavior in simple ways. Make it a habit to hang up your coat when you walk in the door, rather than tossing it over the back of a chair. Put your keys in a bowl specifically for the keys on a console table in the entryway. If you kick off your shoes when you walk inside, put them in a place that makes sense for later – such as on the steps so you can grab them on your way upstairs for the evening, or under the bench in the entryway.

The goal is to stop the clutter before it has a chance to start.

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Consider an upholstered dining bench with storage.

Baskets and trays keep organizing efforts stylish.

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Benefits to selling your home in the spring written by JENNIFER BLAKE REALTOR, LICENSED IN MD. AND PA. SULLIVAN SELECT LLC Now that the holidays are over, it might be time to start evaluating if you want to sell your home this year. Maybe that already was your plan.

There are many reasons why spring is a fantastic time to list your home.

First, you have several months to prepare and make

into the housing market because they have extra cash from tax returns – another fantastic reason to list in the spring.

Often, families are thinking of moving to a new home by the beginning of summer so their children can settle in before starting a new school year.

With the lure of record low rates, we can anticipate that

your home organized, less cluttered and worthy of show-

the spring of 2021 could be a record-breaking season for

ing. Winter is the time to freshen up by painting the walls,

purchasing new homes. Rates are in the 1% and 2% range.

replacing old carpet and completing unfinished projects.

Banks are essentially giving away money at rates that save

Prepping and planning will make your sale go faster and

buyers interest. That often can lead buyers to purchase a

easier.

larger house than originally planned. They can afford to do

Once spring arrives, the dreary winter months leave and

that because they are paying less interest.

take the lack of motivation with them. Days are longer and

Spring is undeniably the best time to sell and move be-

warmer, and potential buyers are ready to get out there and

cause, logistically, you are not dealing with snow, ice storms

start looking.

and cold weather while moving your belongings.

March, April and May are the best months to list your

Additionally, the curb appeal of homes in the spring can be

home because many people are ready and motivated to

a fantastic selling point. As you approach a home with pretty

move. More buyers equals more competition, so if your

flowers and a freshly mowed lawn, you can envision yourself

home is prepped and priced well, you likely will receive

living there. There is new life blooming everywhere, and that

multiple offers.

creates a sense of refreshing and renewing your life.

Once homes start selling, the comparables (“comps”) will

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go up, and your home will have a better chance of being

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How to prepare your garden for winter written by METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Gardens provide an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In fact, many gardening enthusiasts typically cannot wait for the spring thaw so they can spend the next several months tending to their plants under the warm sun. But a gardener's work is never truly done, and the work to make gardens stunning in the spring actually begins during the preceding fall.

Preparing gardens for winter is an important step that can help homeowners ensure their gardens return to full strength in the spring. The tasks necessary to prepare gardens for winter may depend on what homeowners are

owners to gently till the soil in their gardens so they can expose any insects before they settle in for the winter. Once garden soil is exposed, add a layer of compost, leaves, aged manure, and, if necessary, lime, gently tilling it into the soil.

According to the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, the only accurate way to determine if lawn or garden soil needs lime is to test it. Lime makes soil less acidic and reduces soil pH. Low soil pH makes it hard for certain plants to grow, but acidic soil is ideal when growing blueberries. Test the soil for lime and amend it depending on what you hope to grow in the spring so it's ready to thrive when winter ends.

• Remove dead or diseased plants. Dead or diseased

planting, but the following are some general maintenance

plants should not be left in the garden through the win-

suggestions that can keep gardens safe this winter.

ter. These plants can attract insects and are vulnerable to

• Remove weeds and debris. Weeds and debris are unsightly and detrimental to plant life in spring, but they also can be harmful in the winter. Weeds and debris left to linger

disease, which can make it hard for the garden to thrive in the spring.

• Protect fruit trees. If you have fruit trees, install mouse

in gardens through the winter provide overwintering spots

guards around the base to prevent mice and voles from

for insects and can contribute to disease. So it's imperative

killing the trees over the winter. If left to their own devices

that weeds and debris are removed before the ground hard-

over the winter, mice and voles may eat the bark of fruit

ens in winter. Don't wait until the ground hardens, as that

trees, killing the trees as a result. The Farmer's Almanac

can make it hard to remove the roots of weeds, adversely

notes that mouse guards made of fine mesh hardware cloth

affecting the garden as a result.

can effectively protect fruit trees from hungry mice and

• Prepare the soil. The Farmer's Almanac advises home-

voles over the winter.

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Six steps to organize your

HOME OFFICE

written by METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Remote working has become popular in recent years, but the "working-from-home" economy bloomed exponentially as the world was forced to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, as of summer 2020, 42 percent of the United States labor force was working from home full-time.

The need for home office spaces has increased as more people work from home. Many people have retrofitted various spaces around their homes into areas to get work done. More organized home work spaces can increase productivity. Individuals can follow these guidelines to create effective, organized home offices.

printer elsewhere, designate a space to

the folder you need when looking for

serve as the central printing hub. This

certain documents.

way children who need to print assignments for school will know where to go as well. Printer supplies like extra ink

Establish a charging station Repurpose certain items, such as a

cartridges and printer paper can be kept

desk organizer, into an easily accessi-

in decorative storage boxes nearby.

ble electronics charging station where phones and tablets can charge at one

Begin with the desk The desk is the primary spot where

Increase your shelving

time.

Shelving can help keep items orga-

work will take place. The right desk

nized and off the desk in home offices

accessories can provide visual appeal

without closets or drawers. Look for

and also serve practical purposes. Have

shelves that blend in with decor but are

can store the most important papers for

cups for holding pens and pencils,

sturdy enough to be functional.

easy access, even in an emergency. Set

baskets and bins for larger items, and store whatever you can elsewhere so

Make essential binders HGTV suggests making binders that

up a binder for automotive paperwork, Organize paperwork

including repair receipts, a medical

it does not lead to clutter on the desk.

Figure out a system that works for

binder where key medical records are

Store wireless printers in a cabinet or

you to help tidy up papers you choose

kept, a binder for manuals for devices

even on a bookshelf so it doesn't take

to save. While some papers can be

in the home, and one to store financial

up real estate on the desk.

scanned and stored as digital files,

planning documents.

color-coded file folders can orgaCreate a printing station While you're moving that wireless

These organizational tips can help

nize statements and other important

remedy common problems around a

documents. This makes it easy to find

home office.

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How to address

MOLD

after a flood written by METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION Floods can quickly turn lives upside down. According to the World Health Organization, more than two billion people were affected by floods between 1998 and 2017, and those people no doubt recognize just how unsettling floods can be.

The damage caused by flooding can linger long after water levels have subsided. Mold left in the wake of a flood poses a significant threat, and WebMD notes that mold can be especially dangerous for people with respiratory issues like allergies or asthma. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that, in the wake of Hurri-

water but cannot be cleaned and completely dried within 24 to 48 hours should be discarded. People with flood insurance policies may need to take photos of items prior to discarding them if they hope to be reimbursed.

• Open doors and windows. The Federal Emergency Management Agency notes that airing the home out by opening the doors and windows can inhibit mold growth when humidity levels are lower outside than inside.

• Circulate air around the house. If it's safe to turn the electricity back on, circulate air inside the home with fans.

In addition, use a dehumidifier to remove moisture from inside the home.

• Do not mix cleaning products. The CDC notes the

cane Katrina, one of the organization's chief concerns was

dangers associated with mixing cleaning products. For exam-

to let those affected by the storm learn how to safely clean

ple, mixing bleach with ammonia can produce toxic vapors.

up mold.

Mold cleanup must be done with a sense of urgency, as WebMD indicates that mold can grow very quickly in damp environments. That said, it's vital that homeowners only

• Scrub surfaces. Use clean water and detergent to remove all visible mold from surfaces around the house. Dry the surfaces immediately after cleaning them.

• Avoid refurbishing until all mold has been re-

reenter flooded properties when it's safe to do so. Reenter-

moved. Mold can grow even if it's been painted or caulked

ing too quickly and before government officials say it's safe

over. The CDC urges anyone tasked with addressing

to do so can put residents in serious jeopardy.

flood-related mold to make sure surfaces are completely

Once it's safe to reenter a home, the CDC recommends the following approach to address mold after a flood.

• Wear personal protective equipment. Gloves, masks

cleaned and dried prior to refurbishing rooms.

• Dry the home as quickly as possible. Drying the home as quickly as possible, and ideally within 24 to 48

and goggles should be worn to protect the eyes, nose,

hours of the occurrence of flooding, can inhibit further mold

mouth, and skin. While personal protective equipment can

growth. However, it's imperative that residents only reenter

be highly effective, anyone with mold allergies or preexist-

a home after getting the go-ahead from local authorities.

ing respiratory conditions like asthma should leave mold cleanup to the professionals.

• Discard certain items. Items that are wet with flood

A safe and quick response to flood-related mold growth can prevent illness and further damage to a home.

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POST-FLOOD SAFETY TIPS Natural disasters can strike at any time, and no disaster is more likely to strike than a flood.

According to the World Health Organization, floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster, affecting more than two billion people worldwide between 1998 and 2017. And the WHO reports that floods are increasing in frequency and intensity.

Should flooding occur, victims can take these steps to be safe as they try to get back to normal: • Dress the part. When returning to your property to assess any damage, wear appropriate safety gear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends homeowners and renters wear a hard hat, goggles, respirator mask (with an N95 rating or higher), thick work gloves, and waterproof, steel-toed boots when returning to their homes after a flood. If there's been a sewage leak, wear rubber gloves and rubber boots during the inspection.

• Conduct a self-inspection of your home. Local authorities often dictate when people can reenter their homes after flooding has occurred. Once they get the go-ahead to go back home, residents should first inspect the property to see if it's safe to reenter. A walk-around of the property may reveal downed power lines, wildlife and leaky utility lines that can make it dangerous to reenter a home. In addition, the Red Cross recommends checking the home exterior for structural damage like cracks in the foundation, roof damage or missing beams. Any such damage should be inspected by a professional before anyone moves back into the home.

• Assess utilities and appliances. If the home is safe to enter, Allstate Insurance recommends checking the utilities and appliances inside the home. The CDC advises against turning on any light switches, as doing so could spark a fire if there are any gas leaks or electrical problems. Leave the property immediately if you smell gas and call the fire department to report the leak. If there is no standing water around the electrical box and your clothes are dry, turn off the electrical system if you did not do so prior to evacuating.

Do not use any damaged appliances until they have been deemed safe by a professional.

Homeowners and renters victimized by flooding must make safety a priority when returning to their homes to assess the damage.

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18823 FOUNTAIN TERRACE, HAGERSTOWNMD 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!

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21301 WILDFLOWER DRIVE, HAGERSTOWNMD Country Living at it’s Finest! Welcome home to this one of a kind property! Bring your horses, cows or animals of choice to this 40+ acres of premium land, with gorgeouspanoramic views!Youwil beimpressedwiththis fully updatedbrickranch and all of its design features! Boasting a spacious, open floor plan, custom wood floors with designer finishing, top of the line, eat in kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and granite counter tops, large family room with a wood burning stove (Jotul),stonehearthandgorgeousviews,MasterBedroomwithaprivatedeckand master bathroom with a double vanity, a soaking tub and separate shower! Every aspect of this home has been meticulously refinished and thoughtfully designed!

Large 32’x 52’ insulated and heated Barn/Garage with electric and water! High tensile,solarpowered,electric fencingwith4automatic waterersforyouranimals!

Greatcommuterlocation!Schedule yourprivatetourtoday! $750,000

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320 E. MAGNOLIA AVE, HAGERSTOWNMD Awesome all brick split level across the street from Potomac Heights elementary school. Lovingly cared for with hardwood floors under the carpet. This charming split foyer has economical gas heat and a beautiful private back yard. 3 bedrooms 2 baths. A family room with fire place, eat in kitchen with balcony, separate dining room and living room.

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13121 INGRAM DRIVE, SMITHSBURGMD Oneofakindcustomsolid brickrancherin Smithsburgschooldistrictwithatwocargarage onacreage,alongwitha14’x40’Eshesstorageshed.Maintenance-free,this homeis move-in ready with lots of storage. This beautiful home has a newly remodeled kitchen with Hess cherrycabinetry.This kitchenfeaturesgranitecountertopswithceramic tile backsplash.The formallivingroomhasalargecustomstonefireplace.This homehas3-4bedrooms,three ful baths,woodstovein thebasement,hookupforawood/pelletstovein thefamily room.

In addition,it hasalarge13’x30’privatecoveredpatio overlookingalargeexquisitelevelrear yard perfect for BBQs and parties. Professionally landscaped with many mature plantings such as crepe myrtle and Japanese red maples. Two additional covered porches with brick sidewalk welcome you as you pull into the paved driveway. The lower level is ful y finished withakitchen,ful bathwithjettedtub,4thbedroomwithawoodstoveandwalkout,large family roomwithwoodstoveandlotsofroomforapooltable andentertaining. $419,000

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18707 FOUNTAIN TERRACE, HAGERSTOWNMD Gorgeous all-brick custom home on cul-de-sac in Fountain Head! Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ built in everything that is open to a sunken family room with fireplace. Open floor plan is entertainer’s dream! Master suite w/ spa bath, walk-in closet and office/ sitting room . 4 additional Bedrooms up & 2 additional baths. Full basement w/ hi ceiling clearance & plumbing, ready to finish . 3 car garage & large fenced backyard. Must see! $560,000

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9903 STEPHANIE LANE, HAGERSTOWNMD Fabulous brick colonial complimented with Carolina beaded siding available in St. James North. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths with fresh paint and hardwood floors throughout. Fully fenced back yard includes lovely 12x24 deck with built in seating for 10 and 10x12 shed. Two car garage, kitchen with granite counters, brand new AC , and unfinished basement with Norditrack included! Like new and ready for you! You will also have access to the community playground, tennis courts and pool!! Won’t last! Priced to sell at $289,900! Welcome to your new home! $285,900

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2 full baths, enclosed sun porch. countertopsandSSappliancescombinedwithfamily roomareacompletewithasecond with your own private, fully fenced back yard

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All carpets have been cleaned. Room and Grand Room are perfect for entertaining! EnjoytheSun/Florida room with a private, paved driveway and attached garage for e floorleadingyououttoyourprivatepatio!LargerecreationroomandDenmake your convenience! Many new upgrades include: This unit is in mint condition. marbl this theplacetobe!Thelaundryis conveniently locatedonthemain levelwithashowerand kitchen cabinets, replacement windows, furnace, plentyofextracabinetspace!Youwil lovetheMasterBedroomwithit’s hugewalk in closet deck, fresh paint and more! Well maintained and Priced to sell, won’t last. $209,900

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13331 EDGEMONT RD, SMITHSBURGMD Ready for a change AND a better view? 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! $289,000

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10603AVONLEAHILLSCIRCLE, HAGERSTOWNMD Exquisite custom designed all brick colonial on 10.43 acres. Over 10,000 sqft of fabulous living space. Uniquely created floor plan offers grand two story entrance & high ceiling featuring Palladium windows, gourmet kitchen with upgraded stainless steel appliances&importedgranitecountertopsandflooring.Glorious natural light accents the astonishing maple hardwood flooring & cabinetry and unique characteristics throughout. Secluded yet so close to everything, This beauty has an open floor plan & 3 finished levels. Upgraded security & sound system throughout.

Fullwalkoutfinishedbasement.4bedrooms41/2baths.Nothing like it in Washington County. This gem won’t last! Please do not drive up to the propery without making an appointment. $785,000

Beautifully updated! Priced to sell! $205,000

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414 NARNIA DR N, GRASONVILLEMD This housein sought-afterGreenwoodNeighborhoodis absolutely fabulous!

Ithaseveryupgradeyouwould wantincludingabeautifulingroundsalt water pool, withtheabilitytoattachaprojectorboxontothedivingboardfornighttimemovie viewing!!SomeofthefeaturesareAndersenwindows,hardwood floors,agasfireplace,walk-in closets,uniquelightingfixturesandceilingfans.

In the kitchen you wil find under cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances that include a beer/wine/beverage refrigerator, a double oven range, and a refrigerator with a freezer drawer. The counter tops are granite; the island is spacious! The family room has a built-in 82” tv, which conveys...that and the stone fireplace are special highlights. The entire first floor is handicap accessible including the downstairs bedroom en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, the master suite is enhanced by a tray ceiling and huge walk-in closet. The bathroomoffersaglassenclosedshowerandajettedheatedtub. $562,500

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Sullivan Select team: Jennifer Blake (MD, PA), Mike Blake (MD, PA), Kelly Rios (MD, PA), Dylan Bradley (MD), Krista Caudle PhD (MD, PA), De De Shepherd (MD) Christina Sherman (MD), Cynthia Moler Sullivan, Associate Broker (MD & PA), Paul C. Sullivan, Broker (MD & PA), Tracey Rotz (MD, PA & WV), Tim Rotz (MD), Janet Thompson (MD & PA), Susan Creel (MD & PA), Mary Beth Herrera (MD & PA), Leesa Arnold (MD & PA), Stephanie Stamper (MD & PA), Lucas Vespa Moreira (MD) and Brayan Seidl (MD).

Stunning Potomac Riverfront Manor Home

“I GO TO NATURE TO BE SOOTHED AND HEALED, AND TO HAVE MY SENSES PUT IN ORDER.” NATURALIST JOHN BURROUGHS

“BELVEDERE ON THE POTOMAC” FALLING WATERS, WV Historic Potomac Waterfront Home Circa 1790 A fabulous 180 degree view of the Potomac River will greet you every time you look out the window or step on the lovely front deck of this manor type home. Water frontage is 180 feet, there is a boat ramp. The home is fully renovated; fully furnished. Move in turn key ready. Sited on 2.3 private acres on a hillside above the river. It looks across the river and is buffered by Federal Land, the C&O Canal. Peaceful old colonade of hugh trees at one end of the property. The home is open and elegant with second floor balconies from two of the 3/4 bedrooms. There are two kitchens, the main kitchen is huge with all top drawer stainless steel appliances, lots of granite counters and eating island. The second kitchen/LR combo when combined with two upstairs rooms and baths could be used as a guest suite.

Three fireplaces complement the interior. Detached workshop could be artists studio or “SANITY SHED”. Easy access to I-81, close to I-81 I-70 WVBE178832 $975,000 interchange, near Martinsburg MARC Commuter train Rare opportunity.

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HARPERS FERRY,WV • RIVER ROCK RUN

33+- Acres 1800 LF of SHENANDOAH RIVERFRONT

Wooded private property at the end of a long winding drive. 3 adjacent parcels, (2 ADDITIONAL BUILDING LOTS) pond.

Highly attractive cedar 5 bedroom home, lots of glass, wrap around decks, wood floors, fully finished basement, granite counters in kitchen, ss appliances.

Open floor plan, front prow window, high quality construction. 3 car garage with separate full apartment/kitchen above.

In ground pool, hot tub, outside eating bar, Pool/recreation building. 3200 +sq.ft. commercial maintenance garage/storage building with height and room for boats, 4 wheelers, trucks, RVs.

Nature at its best with MOUNTAIN VIEWS, RIVERFRONT Private yet CONVENIENT. 30 min to Leesburg, Va, 20 minutes to DC Marc Commuter train in Harpers Ferry, 60 miles to Washington, DC. UNRESTRICTED Bring the family, bring your friends entertain in the pool house, hike, fish, swim, boat, hunt, commune with nature. Low taxes, natural beauty, great privacy, high quality buildings move in ready. Extraordinary opportunity. WVJ F14064

$1,300,000

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