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EQUALLY INTERTWINED. For anyone who has been in Frederick County for at least a couple years, you are more than likely aware of the much anticipated opening of the new YMCA in Frederick County. We had to take this opportunity to celebrate all the men and women who brought this vision to life thanks to the kindness and generosity of the Natelli family. This new facility in Urbana is so much more than a wildly beautiful building but a highly

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Turn to page 20 for a look inside all the happenings at the new Y! We also chose this special month to share about the lifesaving mission of Frederick County Goes Purple. Head to page 15 to learn just how important this community initiative is and how you can GO PURPLE this September! All you ladies out there, don’t forget that S.H.E. Week is this month. You don’t want to miss out. Flip to page 7 for the dates and website! If there’s one thing we’ve learned from living in Frederick, it’s that we sure do love our pets! Page 12 highlights some helpful resources for our furry friends.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2021

FEATURES 12 Local Experiences Pet-Friendly Destinations in Frederick

15 Frederick County Goes Purple Standing Together in the Face of Opioid Addiction

20 The Legacy Continues The New Natelli Family YMCA Makes its Mark in Urbana, MD

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28 Sundae Sundays Six Pandemic Family Traditions to Continue Year After Year

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Dynamic Automotive Celebrates 25 Years Live music, impactful presentations and a ribbon cutting made for an exciting (and long-anticipated) celebration of Dynamic Automotive. This award-winning automotive repair company has been so successful in its 25 years that it opened a new location in New Market! Dynamic Automotive values community, and takes the time to give back by aiding organizations such as Frederick’s Second Chances Garage. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS VANDERGRIFT | POSTERN DynamicAutomotive.net

Frederick Lifestyle Hosts a Partner Appreciation Event On a warm, sunny day in May, amidst the beauty of Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard, we kicked off summer with an appreciation event for our partners. A delightful spread of goodies and fine wines paired with the sound of amicable chatter made for a memorable afternoon. Importantly, the occasion provided us the opportunity to support local small businesses. FrederickLifestyle.com

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PET-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES + Frederick Coffee Company A peaceful patio in the heart of Everdy Square is the perfect location for a leisurely morning, coffee in hand and dog at your side. 100 N. East St., Frederick, MD 21701 + Ballenger Creek Dog Park Conveniently located near walking trails and playgrounds (think: family outing) this dog park has separate areas for small and large dogs. 5420 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703 + Flying Dog Brewery There’s nothing like a cold beer in the company of your furry friend. This brewery even sells dog leashes—and collars with built-in beer bottle openers! 4607 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick, MD 21703 + Downtown Boutiques and Shops Dogs find themselves at home in Frederick’s Downtown. Just look for the “my dog is digging downtown!” sticker on shop and restaurant windows! + The Green K9 If you’re looking for a comfortable, stress-free—yet professional— grooming experience for your dog, this is the place! Only chemical-free shampoos and conditioners are used on Fido. 3340 Galena Dr., Ste.106 Urbana, MD 21704 12

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THIS ONE’S PERSONAL. Or at least, by the time you finish reading this, it will be. Last week, one of your neighbors died as a result of an overdose. Another died the week before that, and another, the week before that. In fact, you have lost one neighbor almost every single week to opioid overdose for the past five years—in Frederick County alone. Let that sink in. Now, you’ve probably heard some things about the opioid epidemic, but perhaps never realized just how close to home it is. Opioid overdose is, in fact, happening in our own neighborhoods, on the streets we walk every day. It is happening to your friends, family and co-workers. The demographic who takes the biggest hit tends to be white men in the 35-50 age range, no economic indicators. Let’s take a momentary step back and look at the big picture here. The opioid epidemic started over thirty years ago, with a pocketful of lies. The American public was told that opioids do not cause addiction. Pharmaceutical companies twisted study results, assuring those in the healthcare field that patients could not become addicted to prescribed pain relievers. So—you guessed it—opioids were prescribed more readily and frequently. The result was entire communities overwhelmed with overdoses and deaths. At this time, street heroin became an easily accessible, cheaper substitute. And police, who were used to the gang model of drug-dealing, struggled to catch onto new suburban cellphone delivery models of drug usage.

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“We can’t make the decision for them to recover, but when they do make the decision, they can’t do it without us.”

Fast-forward to last year, when there was a thirty percent national increase in fatal opioid overdoses. Here in Frederick, in just a ten week period, twenty people died. COVID forced people to remain isolated. Recovering addicts left sober houses. AA meetings were put on hold. There was no longer in-person support for those struggling and recovering. What’s more, the government handed out “free” money, which is often hard to manage for those in recovery and leads to relapse, according to national research. No support structure, increased stress, and a surplus of available money. It is a deadly equation. But there is hope. There is hope in community. Community gives someone a reason to not go back to an addictive substance. And we can be that community. Here’s where Frederick County Goes Purple comes in. Frederick County Goes Purple is a grassroots response among schools, businesses and individuals to help raise awareness about this issue, and to shout from the rooftops that, “There is help! There is hope! There is a community behind you!” Let’s be a community. Let’s really, truly, be a community. We must overcome the stigma, first. But keep in mind that we can overcome the stigma while still holding fast to truth. You see, drug addiction is dangerous and there is no denying that. But the danger is rooted in years of failure on the part of our society. People need connection. People need support, encouragement, and accountability. And this is especially true for those who are struggling with addiction. When one is isolated, the risk of relapse is much greater. We need to acknowledge and understand the danger of addiction and drugs, but at the same time, realize that these people struggling are our neighbors, our co-workers, our family. They are...us. And they need us.

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We must “lean in and care...as an informed friend, family or coworker,” emphasizes Jon Switzer. “We can’t make the decision for them to recover, but when they do make the decision, they can’t do it without us.” Andrea Walker, Barbara Brookmyer, and Jay Hessler are three individuals who have led the Frederick County Health Department in raising awareness and directly helping recovering addicts. CORE, a peer recovery program in Frederick, offers a personal approach to recovery. The Phoenix Foundation helps teens in school who are struggling with addiction. You can—and should—get involved, too. Frederick County Goes Purple is a phenomenal way to do so. Frederick County Goes Purple is an awareness campaign that magnifies those on the ground doing amazing work: Frederick Rescue Mission, Celebrate Recovery, NA/AA, Olsen House, The Ranch, Faith House, CrossRoads Freedom Center, Maryland Heroin Awareness Advocates, Richard Carbaugh Foundation and Thurmont Addiction Counsel. The following are powerful action steps for you, your family and your business to consider: Decorate in purple—hang purple banners or install purple light bulbs. Wear “Frederick County Goes Purple” t-shirts (and other gear, which can be found on the website). Share the cause on your social media pages. And, importantly, take Purple Certification Training, which is intended for businesses and community members who want to become involved in helping prevent the rise of opioid addiction. (ACES—Adverse Childhood Experiences—taught by Karmin Jenkins, falls under this training as well). Every bit of effort goes a long way in showing the community that we are, in fact, a community who stands strong, and stands together. FrederickCountyGoesPurple.com

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS (E-GYM): The Health and Wellness center is the coolest place to break a sweat. It showcases 30 pieces of cardio equipment and more than 20 pieces of strength equipment. Here, you have the option to use technology with the eGYM equipment, which allows you to personalize the equipment to your body and workout style, all by scanning a wristband! A rooftop terrace is available for outdoor fitness classes. If you’re looking to add variety to your workout, this is the place for it!

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES: There are three spacious group exercise studios. Any level class, from spin and yoga to Bodycombat and Dance Rhythm Vibz, is included in your membership. You’ll have a tough time choosing just one to join! It’s not just about strength in numbers; it’s about moral Linda Bessacque, Creator of Dance Rhythm Vibz

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When it comes to the YMCA of Frederick County, you’re

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ily donated millions worth of land, conveniently located between Urbana middle and high schools, to the YMCA. But the land sat untouched for quite some time. Then after

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Chris Colville became CEO, campaigns began. Progress was being made! But unfortunately, that progress was set back when Frederick was hit with two floods, and fundraising for the new branch was put on hold to help the current downtown branch recover. To complicate things further, enter the pandemic of 2020. Indeed, the trials were great. But the dreams were greater.

GYMNASIUM: This is a full size gym featuring one basketball court (or three pickleball courts or two volleyball courts). An indoor track is elevated above the gym, allowing you to check out the action below. Sports equipment is available upon request, so meet your friends for a pick-up game!

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FUN ZONE: This space offers safe, interactive activities for kids ages three months to ten years of age. Colorful, clean and cohesive, the Fun Zone is ideal for children whose parents are exercising at the Y. A spectacular two-story climbing structure complete with hoops, ropes and a slide allows kids to burn off all that extra energy!

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A dedicated team, working alongside a group of passionate volunteers, board members and experts finally turned the years of planning into a tangible reality. These experts include Morgan-Keller Construction, GRO development, Zavos Architecture+Design, TRUE Fitness and Paddock Pools. Recently renamed The Natelli Family Y, this stunning structure now boasts a remarkable foundation—in both senses of the word. The facility itself is modern and sleek. Vast windows bring natural light into expansive rooms. A fireplace sets the mood for tranquility while an outdoor patio serves as a gathering place. A two-story play structure offers excitement for children. On the other hand, the Natelli Family Y sets the foundation for a healthy, growing community. A community in which every person is valued as both an individual and a part of the larger picture. A community in which personal goals are not just recognized, but are encouraged.

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As Kathy Brooks, of Dance Rhythm Vibz, puts it, “It’s more than a workout. There is a community built...friendships built.” For the YMCA community, a solid workout is only a fraction of the whole experience. You see, there’s so much more to the equation: the chance to try something new; the benefit of involving your family members in wellness; the promise of accountability to one another; the opportunity to leave differences at the door. Talk about a well-rounded experience. You will truly get more than “just” a workout, and that’s what the Natelli Family Y is intending. “It has been an honor to be a vital part of the fabric of a growing community that has been able to maintain that small-town feel while embodying all the characteristics of a new version of small-town America. We take great pride in maintaining that balance and feel that those who live and work here really embrace that spirit of community,” says Tom Natelli. FrederickYMCA.org

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DURING THE PANDEMIC, WE ADJUSTED TO A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIFE. Day-to-day routines

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were upended as schools and workplaces shifted gears. Schedules that were once jam-packed became quieter, less chaotic. Families found themselves at home more, living life at a slower pace. The extra time meant more creative freedom for parents and children especially. As we look ahead at “normalcy,” we want to bring some of our favorite 2020 traditions with us.

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DINING IN

SUNDAE SUNDAYS

Dessert never goes out of style! And what’s better than

Many families started cooking and baking together

an ice cream sundae party with the kids? It’s true that

for the first time during 2020. Evenings spent at home

schedules are filling up again, but leave some room

allowed for this hands-on and practical activity. Why

for a night in. Here’s a creative idea: pair your des-

not continue this tradition on occasion? Your children

sert with a fitting movie; for example, Rocky Road ice

will learn valuable skills while you will save some

cream goes well with “My Girl” while red popsicles fit

money! How about setting up a cookie decorating

“Zootopia!” This tradition is a keeper, for sure.

competition among family members? Or a chili cookoff? Winner gets to choose tomorrow’s menu!

We all need a little more time away from screens. Why not attempt to read together as a family? Not only does it boost brainpower and language skills, but it can also teach empathy and understanding. You could set a goal to read through a favorite book series, choose new options from the library or even read aloud on your next road trip! READING TOGETHER

DOING GOOD

Social distancing didn’t put an end to community service; if anything, it created opportunities for new ways to serve others. People delivered meals, gifts, even groceries. Others put their sewing skills to work by hand-making masks. And yet others stepped up to provide childcare for parents who could not stay home with their school-aged children. Continue to find ways to help others; it’s what makes a community! CityLifestyle.com/Frederick

Top 10 Homes

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S O L D I N F R E D E R ICK

BED

BATH

DOM

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4808 WHISKEY COURT

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98%

$1,400,000

$1,375,000

5335 JACKSON MOUNTAIN ROAD

108%

$1,250,000

$1,350,000

2635 QUEBEC SCHOOL ROAD

100%

$1,220,000

104 CLARKE PLACE

100%

$1,175,000

10165 GREENSWARD LINK

105%

$1,070,000

$1,123,500

4211 MARYLAND COURT

95%

$1,100,000

$1,049,000

14109 OLD FREDERICK ROAD

98%

$995,000

$974,900

8110 MOJAVE COURT

100%

$949,000

9126 BEALLS FARM ROAD

103%

$875,000

$900,000

5744 MEYER AVENUE

108%

$825,000

$895,000

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3, 10, 17, 24, 31 FARMERS' MARKET South County YMCA

Farmers' Market season is here! Join

us every Tuesday from 3:30-6:30

p.m. Stop by after your workout or swim and get your local meat and produce straight from the source! FrederickYMCA.org

4, 18, 25

SUPER HERO TRAIN EXCURSION Walkersville Southern Railroad

Come dressed as your favorite superhero! The train departs at 11:30 a.m. and returns at 2:00 p.m., with a stop in the park for a "bring your own" lunch and a superhero-themed story time presented by the Frederick County Public Library. This event will be held rain or shine. WSRR.org

5 SKY STAGE SWING DANCE Sky Stage

Enjoy an evening of Swing Dancing under the stars at the Sky Stage in Downtown Frederick! Starting at 7:00 p.m., Amanda will offer a beginner lesson covering swing and blues basics. Social dancing will follow until 10:00 p.m. The music will be moderate tempo swing, jazz and blues. SkyStageFrederick.com

5, 12, 19, 26 SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATER Baker Park Bandshell

The Summerfest Family Theatre has brought high-quality entertainment to Frederick youngsters for years! The series has grown to feature seven 32

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full-length performances by some of the most sought-after children’s performers in the region. Kids’ sensations Laurie Berkner and Milkshake have both been part of the series, exposing more children than ever to the magic of the performing arts. CelebrateFrederick.com

7 FIRST SATURDAY

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SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL Summers Farm

Come enjoy the beauty of Summers Farm with thousands of sunflowers in

varieties and colors making every sunflower beautiful and unique. Plan to stay a while, pick your perfect sunflowers, take some awesome pictures, sip a local drink in their spacious tent and relax at Summers Farm’s 1st Annual Sunflower Festival! SummersFarm.com

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