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Before the hustle begins and we start shopping (locally!) for everyone on our gift list, we want to take this time to pause and reflect. This year has been quite a journey for us all. We are grateful that we get to create this magazine every month and connect with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your stories and for reading ours. Thank you for supporting the local businesses in our community, as without them, this magazine wouldn’t be possible.

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Thank you for your commitment to caring for one another, for engaging in community service and keeping our county clean and thriving. We are so proud of where we live, and we know it wouldn’t be what it is without each and every one of you. In this edition, we shine a light on some wonderful individuals, groups and businesses who truly understand the power of giving back, the value of family and the impact we can make when we don’t just talk the talk but really walk the walk. Francis Chan, a powerful leader and mentor, reminds us that true joy is found when our life is focused on serving and loving others wholeheartedly.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 12 Sparkle More Stress Less Have Your Home Holiday Ready in a Jiff

20 Itâ€™s All in the Details! Maryland Property Renovations

26 Peace of Mind for the Future Finding the Right Fit for Your Family

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32 Leaving a Legacy of Giving Back Hawkins Landscaping

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Good Times

Around Town

Healthy Lifestyle

Giving Back

20 Hometown Hero 26 Financial Buzz 29 Inspired By 32 Locally Owned

GOOD TIMES

Common Market- Two Stores, One Co-op The overcast morning could not dampen the spirits of those anxiously waiting for the doors of the new Common Market on Seventh St. to open. Mayor Michael Oâ€™Connor welcomed theÂ business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Common Market, two stores, one co-op, are a member-owned cooperative serving the Frederick area with high-quality natural foods, health products and household supplies. ANGELA TORCHIA PHOTOGRAPHY

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HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSOCIATES CELEBRATES 15 YEARS “It’s the perfect place to find healing,” says a patient of Holistic Health Associates in Frederick. For 15 years they have been dedicated to helping patients with chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune, GI disorders and more find their way to wellness. The practitioners work to achieve their patients’ goals. “Whether it’s to be able to get on the floor to play with grandkids, relieve anxiety, or to start a detox program, Stacey Finkle, Marketing Manager, says, “We guide you to the best version of yourself.” HHAMD.com

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

SPARKLE MORE STRESS LESS HAVE YOUR HOME HOLIDAY READY IN A JIFF

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THE THOUGHT OF GETTING THE HOUSE IN SHAPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS CAN SEND EVEN THE MOST ORGANIZED PERSON OVER THE EDGE. Sandra Garcia, of Sandra’s Cleaning and Organizing, says, “Don’t stress. This is a time of joy! It doesn’t have to overwhelm you if you make a plan.” Do one task per day leading up to the holidays. That way, it all gets done, and you haven’t even broken a sweat. Beyond cleaning, set yourself up for success by organizing your needs for the holiday cooking and baking and gift wrapping and storing. Hiring a professional organizer is a worthy investment for those who would like a more functional environment. Sandra says, “Organizing for me is like doing a puzzle. It doesn’t come easy for many people, but I love finding the perfect solution. I help people fall in love with their homes again!”

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“DON’T STRESS. THIS IS A TIME OF JOY! IT DOESN’T HAVE TO OVERWHELM YOU IF YOU MAKE A PLAN.”

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GIVING BACK ARTICLE RHONDA STEPHENS

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DESPITE THE CHALLENGE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING, THERE IS A YEARLONG CELEBRATION GOING ON. The Rotary Club of Frederick turned 100 years old this year, and even a pandemic won’t stop this party nor keep the Rotary Club of Frederick’s members from continuing their heart of service. Sometimes all it takes to have an impact on the world is to do something. According to Rotary.org, it all began because Paul Harris had a vision, and he did something. He gathered a diverse group of men together to exchange ideas and learn from one another with the hopes of developing meaningful, lifelong friendships. This small group of men, who first met together in 1905, sparked a Rotarian generosity movement with ‘doing good’ at the core. 16

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Rotary International is the world’s oldest and largest service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide, states Rotary.org. However, for many, Rotary has been more than a service organization. “Rotary has had a profound influence in my life,” says Justin Saltzman, president-elect. “I was part of the Interact Club, which is a Rotary Club for high schoolers. Through this group, I met my mentor, Tony Checchia. Tony was our Rotary liaison, who made a point to stop by our clothing drive. While there, he took the time to get to know a bit about me and invited me to

President Joanne McCoy arranged for a drive-through pick up of swag bags in celebration of 100 years.

play soccer with his league,” Justin says. “That really changed my life, and because he reached back to bring me along, I am a part of the Rotary Club of Frederick.”

Lisa Coblentz led the project that provided care boxes to various nonprofits in the community.

The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self,” which is exemplified in the many ways that Rotarians work together to give back to the community. Justin adds, “The Rotary of Frederick is known for our signature event, Leprechaun Luau, which is when we raise money to give to the community in the way of grants. We also volunteer to ring bells for the Salvation Army, donate blood, participate in cleaning up Memorial Park, among the many other opportunities to serve. I am so thankful for the Rotary Club of Frederick and what it’s meant to me. It has been a great year of celebrating service.” FrederickRotaryClub.org CityLifestyle.com/Frederick

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with my hands. Following in my father’s footsteps, I set off to become an electrician in a journeyman’s program straight out of high school,” Kyle says. Although Kyle had achieved his goal of becoming an electrician, he had dreams that would likely not happen within that career. Sizing up his options, he made a big life-changing move. “I saw it as an opportunity,” he says about enlisting in the Army. “I went into the military when I was a little older, knowing that it could provide a career and pay for my education. I was looking for an opportunity to serve my country. I thought it would give me something professionally that would align with my chosen career in the trades and I really wanted to travel. Enlisting would give me two to three different opportunities in one decision, so I raised my right hand,” says Kyle. In the Army, Kyle thrived on his job’s variety and mobile nature as a Human Resource Specialist and Combat Engineer. He utilized a mobile desk to provide support in the field. He finds similarities in his army occupation and as the owner and general contractor of Maryland Property Renovations. “I got a lot from my experience in the military. Running around providing support in the field and being mobile is something I enjoyed, and that translates to my current business,” Kyle explains. “I learned it is a pleasure to serve. I developed an ingrained understanding of how to look past the politics of working with people, which helped me create an unbiased way of looking at people, making it easy for me to work with anyone. And I like being in the position to help the customers get what they want from the company and the other way around.” Not only is Kyle handy with tools and ground-penetrating radar, but he is adamant when it comes to keeping his word. As a child, Kyle wrote to service members to support and encourage them. Despite never having received a response, he persisted. As an enlisted man in the Army, Kyle recalled the experience and how it felt never to receive a reply. So, he adopted a classroom in Connecticut and purposed to respond to all letters sent his way.

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“I had these kids write to me, and I wrote all of them back. When I got home, I went to Connecticut and surprised them at their school for this big pizza party. It was amazing. These kids were so great. They wrote to me the whole year—22 letters—and I wrote them back each time. When I went there, they were so surprised. It was a wonderful celebration,” Kyle recalls fondly. He remained committed to the second-grade class and returned as the commencement speaker for their sixth grade graduation. Kyle prides himself on being the face of MPR. He takes full responsibility for communicating with customers and ensuring that all expectations are understood and met. Speaking with conviction, Kyle says, “My approach to working with customers is first in, last out. I am the first person they interface with, and I am the last person to meet with them. I do that, so the customer knows I take responsibility for all work done,” he continues. “I am an old-school, face-toface, handshake kind of person. I want to revive that feeling of doing business with good people who are locals and want to make sure the customer has a personal experience superior to others. We focus on the details and can do projects from small to large.” Although Kyle is more than qualified, he is aware that he does not want to do it alone. He has wisely surrounded himself with the right professional people so that when a client calls, he can best meet their needs. “I know that I have the right designer for them. I have the right supplier for them and I have an entire network that I can rely upon so that we can make their project dreams come true,” he says. MPRReno.com.

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WALKING THE WALK

A JOURNEY DOWN THE WINDING LIFE PATH OF UNASSUMING SPIRITUAL LEADER FRANCIS CHAN

IMAGINE YOURSELF AS THE LEADER OF A THRIVING MEGACHURCH IN VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WITH MORE THAN 5,000 MEMBERS AND GROWING. You’re a New York Times bestseller making a million dollars in royalties from your first book and people love you—you’re on top of the world. Would you leave that all behind? Better yet, would you trade all of that, giving away 90% of your income to end up living in the poorest region of Hong Kong surrounded by people struggling to make it by on just 50 cents a day? For most, it probably sounds like a tale of riches to rags; an unfortunate and unwanted result of someone falling upon hard times. But for Francis Chan, a church planter and best-selling author who speaks to thousands of people around the world each year, it’s exactly what he did. And exactly what he needed—an opportunity to walk down a winding path that led him toward fulfilling his purpose; toward becoming a

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man who can truly say he lives the life he’s been called to and encouraging others to do the same.

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

Watch the full interview @ CityLifestyle.com! Francis, born in San Francisco, was raised in a very traditional Chinese home and navigated a challenging upbringing. His mother died while giving birth to him. His father remarried, then his stepmother died in a car accident when he was 8. His father remarried again, then, when Francis was 12, died of cancer. Twenty-six and newly married, Francis and his wife Lisa founded Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California in the early 90s, beginning with a membership of 30 people. Within the first two months, the church grew to 100. By 2000, membership grew even more to 1,600. And by 2008, Cornerstone Community Church was one of the largest in Ventura County and Francis’ then-new book “Crazy Love” was a New York Times bestseller. Then, in 2010, Francis decided to leave it behind in pursuit of a more humble and impactful way of life. The $1 million his bestselling book made in the first year, plus the money it continues to make? Francis signed it all over to a charitable gift fund helping the poor and victims of human trafficking. After making the decision to leave Cornerstone and wrestling with what the next step would be, Francis and Lisa ended up selling their Simi Valley house and moving their family of six at the time overseas to India, Thailand and China, where he was able to embrace new interests and activities by doing what the locals do, and where he also saw an inspiring shift in culture and spiritual values. “I wish we could learn and see the sacrifice of others,” he says. “Their mentality really isn’t a consumer mindset of ‘Here’s my needs, here’s what I feel, no one cares about me— me, me, me, me. Overseas they’re just obsessed with each other and thinking about how to get to the poor—the truly poor—like ‘We’re going to starve today,’ or ‘We’re selling off kids today.’ That type of poor. There’s just a lot more urgency.” In the throes of a pandemic, quarrels over U.S. politics, a growing divide among people and beliefs, and the unsurety of life, Francis’ message of focus and fulfillment can be summed up simply: take your eyes off yourself.

“People that I’ve found that have spent their lives truly loving others are the j o y f u l p e o p l e .” 30

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“A l l w e r e a l l y n e e d t o d o is hit that little button that s w i t c h e s i t o f f s e l f i e m o d e .” “It’s so counterintuitive because, physically, if I break my arm, I’m not going to be thinking about anyone else. The only thing that’s going to bring me pleasure is getting this thing fixed. ‘Everyone look at me—my arm is broken; someone fix

he says. “I go, ‘You have no clue. This is like the happiest place on Earth. You’re gonna go nuts!’” Francis says Rachel began to get very sad, asking if they could just go to Paint Pals.

it for me,’” he says. “But...the answer is actually to take your

“She’s working herself into tears,” he laughs. “Like,

eyes off of yourself. People that I’ve found that have spent

you’re crying because I’m about to take you to Disneyland.”

their lives truly loving others are the joyful people. You’ll find very few generous people who are miserable.” Francis, pretending to hold up a phone facing him-

“I feel like we’re just like Rachel when she was 5,” he says, fondly recalling the Paint Pals days. “We’re accustomed to certain things and God has something so much better for us.”

self, goes on to describe how he sees this generation

Nearly six months ago, Francis’ path led him to the

as a generation all about taking selfies; noting that

Sham Shui Po area on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong

you could be in the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls

with most of his family, including his wife, all but one of

and you’re always in the picture—always the center

his daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren.

of everything.

It’s a place he later found is where his mother also did

“All we really need to do is hit that little button that

ministries in the 1950s, and allows him the continued

switches it off selfie mode,” he says. “And now I can’t

humbling opportunity to live out his journey working with

even see myself.”

the ultra poor to bring relief and sharing his spiritual ful-

Looking toward the future, Francis (non-prophetically, he clarifies, laughing) goes on to recall the story of his oldest daughter, Rachel—one of seven children and two grandchildren, when she was 5 years old.

fillment with others, even while enjoying a pickup game with locals on the neighborhood basketball court. “It’s a pretty bizarre journey to think that, first of all, my wife has stood by my side for 27 years, and it’s just been

“We regularly visited this rundown place in our city

an amazing marriage. Two years ago at our 25-year anni-

called Paint Pals,” he laughs, reminiscently. “There was

versary, she asked me ‘Do you know of anyone on the

this old maze you walked through with only a few walls,

planet that is more blessed than we are? Because I feel

some little ceramic things you could paint and this big

like we’re the happiest people on earth. It’s almost like

bubble machine that was just a hula hoop dipped in

that can’t be true, but I haven’t found anyone happier,’”

bubble solution. There really wasn’t much more to it,

he says. “It’s one thing for me to say because that’s the

but she loved it.”

way I feel, but to hear that from my wife as well and those

“One day I was just like, ‘Honey, this week I’m going to take you to Disneyland!’ And she was like, ‘What’s that?’”

truly to be her sentiments. It just feels like an impossible life all the way around.”

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WHEN THEY SAY THEIR ROOTS ARE DEEP IN FREDERICK COUNTY, THEY MEAN DEEP. “We are all born and raised here, and now we are seven generations. I have 48 first cousins on my dad’s side and 220 second cousins,” says Dave Jr. with a grin. Hawkins Landscaping is a family business that’s been beautifying Frederick County for 46 years. The longevity of this company says a lot. “We started here, and we’ll be here. We have the seventh generation coming up,” says Grandpa, Dave Jr. “Our hearts are planted in Frederick County. We are involved in our community and give back by participating in charity fundraisers around the area. We do the Polar Bear Plunge each year for the Special Olympics because I have a stepdaughter with special needs, which means a lot to me. And equally important to me is lung cancer awareness because I lost my dad to it. We participate in the Walk a Mile for Heartly House, and we support the local high schools, middle schools and sponsor two baseball teams.” Dave Jr. began his company while in high school, mowing and beautifying lawns. From there, it grew and evolved with hard work and smart business moves. Through the years, Hawkins added more than simply landscaping and maintenance to their portfolio of services. “We do hardscaping, which includes patios, retaining walls, walkways, outdoor kitchens, decks and fences, water features and pergolas. Our other services include lighting for all outdoor spaces, retaining walls, grading or regrading for repairs, and outdoor fireplaces,” says Dave the third, better known as D3. Servicing both commercial and residential, they will do small and large projects, and building pools is something they’re thinking about for the future. “We value quality over quantity. We work here. We’re not going anywhere,” says D3. “We’re leaving to my boys, D4 and Ford Kent, a legacy of supporting others in giving back and of a business that operates with integrity.” CityLifestyle.com/Frederick

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