Frederick County Guide - Winter 2019

Making History in New Market Winter 2019

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­­­­­ FREE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION FOR THOSE ON THE A MOVE AND THE RESIDENTS OF FREDERICK COUNTY. No intent was shown by the editor to be partial to any individual, group, or event. Any omission in our resource listing sections was completely unintentional.

Should anyone who is not listed herein desire to be included in the next Frederick County Guide, please contact Donna Elbert at 301-662-6050, or email publisher@pulsepublishing.net.

Deadline for the Spring issue is March 1, 2019.

If you are currently listed and have recently experienced an address or phone number change, please contact the editor to update your listing.

PUBLISHER

Donna S. Elbert

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR Molly Fellin Spence

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COPY EDITOR

Lauren LaRocca

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

LETTER

from the editor Happy Winter, Frederick County!

This season, we’re celebrating the historic town of New Market. Located on the eastern side of the county, New Market was founded in 1793, and a little less than 100 years later, in 1975, the town was named to the National Register of Historic Places. Many community members have lived in the town for generations, and the current mayor calls it “a nice, quaint, but happening little town that is basically a can’t-miss.” Read all about it starting on Page 56.

Donna Elbert

As cold weather continues, you may want to hunker down and cozy up with a good book. You’re in luck, because the county is home to dozens of Little Free Library boxes, where you can find a new book (for free) and share some of your well-loved tomes with others. Find out more about the movement starting on Page 12.

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No matter how you spend the winter season, we’re glad you’ve made time to check out Frederick County Guide once again. Feel free to contact me with comments and ideas for future editions. You can reach me at molly@pulsepublishing.net.

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We wish to thank our advertisers for their continued support! Many thanks to the countless Frederick County residents and employees who offered their time and insight to add to the content of this issue.

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The quaint Main Street of New Market.

Photograph by Molly Fellin Spence

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS POLICE/FIRE/ AMBULANCE

O 911

POISON CONTROL

O 1-800-222-1222

NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER Report Chemical/Oil Spills & Chemical Biological Terrorism

O 1-800-424-8802

UTILITIES EMERGENCY Electric Potomac Edison

O 1-800-686-0011 Gas Washington Gas

O 1-800-752-7520 Water/Sewer

O 301-600-2194 O 301-600-2187

NON-URGENT NUMBERS

GENERAL NUMBERS

LANDFILL INFORMATION

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE

O 301-600-1630

O 301-600-2100 FREDERICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

O 301-600-2071 FREDERICK COUNTY FIRE MARSHALL

O 301-600-1479 MARYLAND STATE POLICE (FREDERICK BARRACKS)

O 301-600-4151 BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF)

O 443-965-2000

HELPLINES/ CRISIS INFO ADULT ABUSE/ PROTECTIVE SERVICES (FREDERICK COUNTY)

O 301-600-2635 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (FREDERICK COUNTY)

O 301-600-2464 FREDERICK COUNTY CRISIS & INTERVENTION HOTLINE

O 301-662-2255 HOSPICE OF FREDERICK COUNTY

O 240-566-3030 MISSING CHILDREN MARYLAND

O toll free: 1-800-843-5678 NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD

O toll free: 1-800-RUN-AWAY SUBSTANCE ABUSE (FREDERICK COUNTY)

O 301-600-1775

O 301-600-1848 LIBRARY INFORMATION

O toll free: 1-800-422-0009 FREDERICK COUNTY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

O 301-600-9000 w www.frederickcountymd.gov ANIMAL CONTROL

OFFICE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

O 301-600-1063 PARKS AND RECREATION

O 301-600-1646 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

O 301-600-1546 O 301-600-2558

O 301-600-2313

(emergency-after hours)

PLANNING AND ZONING

BULK TRASH PICK-UP

O 301-600-1138

O 301-600-1035

RECYCLING

CITIZEN SERVICES

O 301-600-2960

O 301-600-1063

TRANSIT (TRANSPORTATION)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE

O 301-600-1100

O 301-600-2065

COUNTY COURTHOUSE

TOURISM COUNCIL

O 301-600-1976

O 301-600-2888

FREDERICK SENIOR CENTER

VITAL RECORDS

O 301-600-1605

O 301-600-1029

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

WORKFORCE SERVICES

O 301-600-1029

O 301-600-2255

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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FREDERICK COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

1888 N. Market St.

O 301-662-4164

Frederick, MD 21701

O 301-600-4555

FREDERICK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

offices/frederick-county/

O 301-663-5895

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ADOPTION/FOSTER CARE

FREDERICK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

w

www. dhr.maryland.gov/local-

O 301-600-2466 w www.foster.careinfo@maryland.gov ELECTIONS

O 301-600-VOTE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

O 301-600-2206 FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

O 301-644-5000 HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

O 301-600-1061 HUMAN RELATIONS

O 301-600-1109 HUMAN RESOURCES

O 301-600-1070 O 301-600-2315

O 240-566-3300 w www.fmh.org MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

O toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA w www.mva.maryland.gov MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY

O 301-663-0011 THE ARC OF FREDERICK COUNTY

O 301-663-0909 w www.arcfc.org U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

O 301-695-2803

(24-Hour Job Line)

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UTILITY LISTINGS ELECTRIC – GAS Potomac Edison

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Frederick, MD

O 1-800-686-0011

24 hours / 7 Days

Ferrellgas

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Frederick, MD

O 301-662-1531 PPL Gas Utilities

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Lock Haven, PA

O 1-800-652-0550

Serving Parts of Frederick County

Washington Gas – Frederick Division

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Frederick, MD

Columbia Propane

OIL COMPANIES

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Aero Energy

Frederick, MD

O 301-620-9046 Ferrellgas

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Frederick, MD

Geiser Distributing Company, Inc.

Mount Airy, Libertytown,

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Frederick, MD

O 301-662-1885 Lee's Gas Supply

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Frederick, MD

O 301-662-5306 Penn Fuel Propane

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Emmitsburg, MD

O 301-447-6110 O 1-800-464-6110 The Plumbery Mount Airy, MD

Aero Energy

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Hagerstown, MD

O 301-797-4887

Servicing Myersville, Thurmont,

O 301-662-4101 O 1-800-998-4311

Emmitsburg, and Burkittsville

Amerigas (Columbia Propane)

Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum Service

Frederick, MD

O 410-848-4477 O 1-800-834-8590

Delivering to Frederick County

C. Richard Dewees Fuel Oil

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Thurmont, MD

O 301-271-7303 Damascus Fuel Company

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O 1-800-768-6612 United Propane

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Mount Airy, MD

O 301-831-5551

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Thurmont, MD

O 301-898-7116

Frederick, MD

O 301-663-5422 O 1-800-255-0023

Public Water Information

Griffith Energy Services, Inc.

Billing Department

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Frederick, MD

O 301-663-3111 O 1-800-486-2477 LS Fuel Oil

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Brunswick, MD

Mason Dixon Oil Company

Delivering to Frederick County

West Oil, Inc.

Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management

Suburban Propane Thompson's Gas & Electric Service

Mount Airy, MD

O 301-829-0244

Farmer's Cooperative Association, Inc.

Carroll Independent Fuel

O 1-800-258-0606

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WELL AND SEPTIC INFORMATION

Serving southern Frederick County

O 301-663-6168

Westminster, MD

Voneiff Oil

O 301-253-2161

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Frederick, MD

Monrovia, and New Market

Damascus, MD

O 301-620-9046 O 1-800-545-6103

O 410-848-4477 O 1-800-834-8590

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Westminster, MD

O 301-834-9701 O 301-663-3833

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Service Provided to most of Frederick. Serving oil to

GAS – PROPANE

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Monrovia, MD

O 410-875-2600 O 1-888-468-4949

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Shawley's Superior LP Gas So Fine, Inc.

Frederick, MD

O 301-662-4101 O 1-800-998-4311

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Carroll Independent Fuel

O 301-829-1770 O 1-828-238-5258

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Frederick, MD

O 301-662-1531

24 hours / 7 Days

O 301-662-2151

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Tevis Oil/Modern Comfort Systems

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Emmitsburg, MD

O 301-447-3199 Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum Service

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Frederick, MD

O 301-663-668

O 301-696-2997 O 301-600-2354 County Water/Sewer Emergencies

O 301-600-2187 (Daytime) O 301-600-2194 (Evening) Frederick City Water/Sewer Emergencies

O 301-600-1440 Frederick County Health Department Environmental Health Problems

O 301-600-1719 Water Quality Problems

O 301-631-3168

CONTENTS Winter 2019

COMMUNITY 12 Take a Book, Share a Book HOMES/REAL ESTATE 16 Tips for Buying or Selling a Home in the Wintertime BUSINESS 20 SBA Loans Can Help Finance Small Business Dreams EDUCATION 22 Kindness Matters: FCPS Looks to Build

Student and Teacher Resilience

HEALTHCARE 30 Breast Cancer Screening Program Receives

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Donation from Team H.O.P.E.

SENIORS 36 SeniorScapes Aims to Create Parks for

Older Residents

TRANSPORTATION 42 Frederick TransIT Customers Can Download New

Ticketing App

ARTS & LEISURE 46 Arts Council Releases Public Art Master Plan 52 Events Throughout Frederick County 22

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HISTORY 50 Rich History to be Found in the Heart of the Civil War

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Heritage Area

FREDERICK COUNTY TOWNS 56 Making History in New Market 62 Towns Throughout Frederick County

Brunswick / Burkittsville / Frederick City /

Middletown / Mount Airy / Myersville / New Market

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LIVE THEATRE IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FREDERICK!

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FEB 15 – MAR 10

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Must present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid online.

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Summer Camps Play sports and games, make crafts, explore the outdoors, dance, learn to bake, and much more! We have camps for all interests throughout Frederick County.

What are you doing this summer?

Registration Opens February 12th www.recreater.com | 301-600-2936

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TAKE A BOOK, Share a Book Maybe you’ve seen one, driving around Frederick County: a small box, usually on a pedestal, stacked with books inside, and a sign announcing “Little Free Library,” beckoning you to “take a book, share a book.”

The Little Free Library movement began in 2009 in Wisconsin, and has since spread to all 50 states and at least 88 countries around the world. Todd H. Bol created the first Little Free Library to share books with his neighbors, and the response was so overwhelming, he crafted a vision for a community-led grassroots movement for literacy. Little Free Library became a nonprofit organization and spread its mantra of inspiring a love of reading around the world.

More than 75,000 Little Free Libraries now exist, sharing millions of free books among neighbors. And dozens of them have popped up around Frederick County, too.

A searchable map of nearby Little Free Libraries on the nonprofit’s website shows one in Wolfsville, two near Walkersville and two near Myersville, one near Adamstown, and 11 around the City of Frederick.

A few of the libraries in the county are sponsored by local businesses.

At Grifols Biomat USA Frederick, staff decided to create their own Little Free Library in September 2017. Their idea grew into a team effort with donors, and the actual library box was made to look like one of the plasma donation machines used in the center. The Little Free Library was dedicated to the community in November 2017.

One of the most recent additions to Frederick’s Little Free Library scene is at Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium (L.O.V.E.) in Downtown Frederick. At L.O.V.E., the Little Free Library, which they dubbed the Cookbook Nook, is dedicated completely to cookbooks. They

envision their Little Free Library as a community-oriented resource to help promote healthy eating and home cooking in Frederick.

You can find it on North Market Street.

According to the Little Free Library national organization, people of widely diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds participate PHOTOGRAPHS BY MOLLY FELLIN SPENCE

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Hillcrest Pharmacy on West Patrick Street in Frederick also hosts a Little Free Library. The library is located inside the pharmacy and is positioned so that customers can take care of their “health care needs (and) … grow their imagination through the love of reading and books.”

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in the grassroots effort, and many public and school librarians support the concept and role of Little Free Libraries as outreach tools for reading motivation. And real estate agents have said that libraries (big and small) have influenced potential home buyers to decide to settle on one neighborhood rather than another.

Little Free Library’s Impact Library Program provides no-cost Little Free Libraries to communities where they can help improve reading motivation and deepen community connectedness. In 2017 the program placed 350 Little Libraries around the U.S., thanks to individual donors, organizational partnerships and revenue from Little Free Library’s retail sales. Recipients have included the Illumination Foundation, a homeless shelter in Santa Ana, California, where there is only one public library and no bookstores for more than 335,000 residents; a family in Illinois who is committed to “rebuilding a broken city one block at a time;” and a vice principal of a school in a Georgia town where 30 percent of the residents cannot read.

In October 2018, Little Free Library founder Todd Bol died, but the organization stated that the movement would continue. In a New York Times article, Margret Aldrich, a spokeswoman for Little Free Library, said: “Todd created this beautiful, living, breathing movement of literacy and community that resonated from that very first Little Free Library all the way to today… He was a true believer in the power of one person to make a difference. And he certainly did.”

+ Find out more www.littlefreelibrary.org

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C O M M U N I T Y L I S T I N G S \\

FITNESS William R. Talley Recreation Center

, Frederick

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Habitat For Humanity Of Frederick County Restore

Zonta Club Of Frederick

O 301-662-2988 w www.frederickhabitat.org

O 301-600-1492

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The YMCA Of Frederick County

O 301-606-8161 m pbrosensteel@aol.com w www.zontafrederick.com

DOWNTOWN Y

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1000 North Market St. Frederick, MD 21701

O 301-663-5131 w https://www.frederickymca.org GREEN VALLEY Y

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11791 Fingerboard Rd. Monrovia, MD 21770

O 301-607-6900 w https://www.frederickymca.org

P.O. Box 3896 Frederick, MD 21705

They are dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide and work alongside the community to eradicate violence against women, provide literacy tutoring, and raise funds for scholarships to benefit women in their education.

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917 N. East Street Frederick, MD 21701

Shop, donate and volunteer at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore! Bring your donation of furniture, appliances, household goods, and building materials and shop for a deal. Every donation and every purchase gives more families in Frederick County the strength, stability and selfreliance that comes through affordable homeownership.

United Way Of Frederick County

, 629 N. Market St

Frederick, MD 21701

O 301-663-4231 w www.unitedwayfrederick.org

@UnitedWayFrederick

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in Frederick County.

EXPLORE HISTORY Museum of Frederick County History AND Frederick CountyArchives & Research Center Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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CELEBRATING

YEARS

RELAX. REJUVENATE.

GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT

1201 N Market Street

(301) 695-7777 www.nynyhair.com

Frederick, MD 21701

EGG-CITEMENT

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 • 11AM–2PM

Featuring a "roving' bunny to take selfies with and a Scavenger Fun Hunt throughout the Promenade where children will receive a giveaway at participating stores.

Concert Series- "Wednesdays at Westview" 2nd Wednesday during the months of May thru September; Rain or shine • 6PM–8PM

Listen to a variety of family friendly local musical performers while dining al fresco, enjoying a treat or strolling through the promenade.

FANTASTIC EATS

Starbucks • Chipotle • Matsutake Steakhouse • TGI Friday’s • Macaroni Grill Oil & Vinegar • Noodles & Company • IHOP • Panda Express Mediterranean Grill • Jerry’s Subs & Pizza • WildBerries Bakery & Juice Bar McDonald’s • Mom’s Organic Market • Pretzel Creamery MOD Pizza • Champion Billiards & Sports Café

CURRENT FASHION

Chico’s • Soma Intimates LOFT • Jos. A. Bank • J.Jill Francesca’s • Charming Charlie Comfort One Shoes White House | Black Market

SERVICES & MISC.

Regal Cinemas • Lenscrafters Nail Trix • Medifast • Gymboree NUVO Salon & Spa • PNC Bank The UPS Store • Plow & Hearth Verizon Wireless • Pure Barre

Located at Buckeystown Pike (Rt. 85) & Crestwood Blvd.

Exit 31B off I-270 • www.ShopWestview.com

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H O M E S \ R E A L E S TAT E \ \

TIPS FOR BUYING OR SELLING A HOME in the wintertime

BY BRENDA FISHER, FREDERICK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

No matter what time of year you’re looking to buy or sell real estate, choosing a local Realtor to assist you with such an important decision should be your first step.

Traditionally, the spring season is the best time of year to sell your home because yards look better, trees and flowers are in bloom and families with school-age children can time their move accordingly.

If you find yourself in a position to buy or sell a home while winter has its icy grip on Frederick County, don’t despair! There are some distinct advantages to buying or selling real estate when the weather turns cold.

Motivated Sellers The goal of any real estate transaction is to negotiate a fair price. Many sellers are motivated at this time of year to get their home sold quickly, which can mean they are more willing to negotiate on selling price, closing costs, the terms of the sale or the closing date.

Many people who buy during the winter think they are going to get an amazing deal. Don’t fall into the trap of low-balling your offer just because of the season. Lowball offers can backfire and may end up costing you your dream home. A Realtor can help you present a competitive offer with a fair price.

Less Competition Since the real estate business traditionally slows down in the fall and winter, it’s an excellent time to buy because there will probably be less competition. Depending on the location and price point, this also means there is less of a chance that a property will have multiple offers.

Don’t Forget to Use Your Imagination Even the most pristine property can look a little drab in the winter.

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it currently is, you could be at a definite buying advantage. Sellers should consider using photos taken during other seasons to help potential buyers see the home in all its glory.

“Sellers are all on the same playing field in the winter as all homes are a bit drab on the outside,” said Frederick County Association of Realtors President Maureen Nichols. “A winter seller who provides photos of what the outside looks like in the spring, summer and fall will be a step ahead of their competition.”

Be Flexible

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Winter weather can be unpredictable, which can make house hunting a little challenging. If you’re waiting on new construction, it can also cause delays. Most tradesmen work during the winter, but there are some projects that can’t be done if the temperature is too low. The more flexibility you have during the winter, the better off you’ll be.

Buying or selling real estate is one of the biggest financial transactions you will make in your lifetime. Make sure you have the benefit of a local Realtor to help you through the process.

+ Remember, not every real estate agent is a Realtor. A Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors and guided by the standards of the Realtors Code of Ethics. Local Frederick County Realtors are members of the Frederick County Association of Realtors, the Maryland Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

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Eastchurch Townhomes from the Upper $200s Single-Family Homes from the Low $400s Stunning interior and exterior details, on-site amenities and and just minutes from downtown Frederick, the MARC Rail Station, I-70, Rt 26 and I-270.

Westview South Townhome-Style Condominiums from the Upper $200s Townhomes from the Upper $200s Open concept design and timeless architecture, clubhouse with fitness/yoga center, tot lot and swimming pool coming soon within walking distance to restaurants, retail and a movie theatre.

Jefferson Place Townhome-Style Condominiums from the Mid $200s Townhomes from the Upper $200s Spacious homes with 1- or 2-car garages, on-site amenities, planned town center and breathtaking pastoral and mountain views just off Route 340 near downtown Frederick, I-270, I-70 and Route 15.

Landsdale Single-Family Homes from the Upper $400s Spacious single-family homes, including a first-floor owner’s suite with 2- or 3-car garages (per plan) in an amenity-filled community offering breathtaking views of Sugarloaf Mountain less than five miles from Urbana.

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B U S I N E S S \\

SBA LOANS CAN HELP FINANCE Small Business Dreams

BY JENNIFER TYLER, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, COMMERCIAL LOANS, FREDERICK COUNTY BANK

When it’s time to grow and expand your business, you need a loan that works with you and for you.

As one of Frederick’s leading community banks, Frederick County Bank (FCB) is dedicated to helping local businesses, individuals and families manage, save and enjoy their money. In order to best serve the community, FCB offers a wide range of business and personal financial products. For Frederick small business owners who dream of growing their business, Frederick County Bank and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are here to help.

Use an SBA Loan to: • Purchase equipment or inventory.

• Purchase owner-occupied commercial real estate.

• Finance construction or renovation.

• Obtain short- and long-term working capital.

• Refinance debt.

The SBA was created to assist and protect the interests of small business owners throughout the country. Their services range from education and training to government contracting and advocacy.

Perhaps their most recognizable product is the SBA loan.

SBA loans are partially backed by the government, meaning lenders, such as Frederick County Bank, can provide them with easier qualifications, extended terms, and lower down payments than a conventional business loan.

While the Small Business Administration does not lend money directly to small businesses, it sets guidelines for its partnering lenders and provides a partial guarantee that it will repay a portion of the loan if the business cannot make its loan payments. This reduces the risk for lenders and makes it easier for small businesses to obtain financing.

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Who Can Use an SBA Loan?

Finding traditional financing for your business can be a personal and complicated process. One of the major benefits of SBA loans is the basic qualifications, which make the lending process easy to understand. If you run a small, for-profit business in Frederick that does business in the United States and has invested equity, you may qualify for an SBA loan through Frederick County Bank.

How Can Businesses Use an SBA Loan?

Find the Right SBA Loan for Your Business

SBA loans offer flexible loan terms and the ability to use the financing for a wide range of business expenses, making it a beneficial option for many small businesses. Depending on the program, qualified business owners can apply for up to $5.5 million in financing to grow and expand their already established business.

Since no two businesses are the same, the Small Business Administration collaborates with commercial lenders, such as Frederick County Bank, to offer multiple SBA loan programs for small businesses depending on their financial needs.

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Benefits to Borrowers: • Ability to secure financing on terms and conditions not otherwise available.

• Capitalize fees into loan.

• Extended term permanent financing.

• Maximize cash flow.

• Minimum down payment of 10 percent.

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SBA Express Program

SBA Veteran Advantage Program

The SBA Express program offers expedited turnaround times on loan determinations, so borrowers get a faster decision. This SBA product awards loans of up to $350,000 to support business operation or for short-term working capital.

The SBA Veteran Advantage loan is for active-duty military, veterans or their spouses. The program offers discounted guarantee fees and can be used to obtain loans up to $350,000.

SBA 7(a) Program

Sharon and Charles Riser built The Temple: A Paul Mitchell Partner School in Downtown Frederick with the vision of creating a place for students to learn the latest techniques and skills in salon service.

To make this dream a reality, they turned to Frederick County Bank for an SBA loan to purchase and renovate their 15,000-square-foot building. Thanks to their SBA loan, the Risers have helped more than 1,600 students become working professionals.

SBA 7(a) loans are typically the most popular SBA product. This loan can give business owners between $350,000–$5 million to purchase equipment or inventory, purchase owner-occupied commercial real estate, finance construction or renovation, obtain permanent working capital, or to refinance debt.

SBA 504 Program The goal of the SBA 504 program is economic development and job creation. Businesses can apply for up to $5.5 million under this program, but the final award amount will be determined based on the loan’s ability to create jobs within your business. This loan can be used to acquire long-term fixed assets, purchase equipment or inventory, refinance loan-term fixed asset debt, finance working capital, and reduce energy consumption by upgrading to renewable energy resources.

The Local Impact of SBA

SBA loans through Frederick County Bank can be a major benefit for local small businesses looking to expand and grow.

Disclosure: All Frederick County Bank loan products are subject to underwriting and credit approval. Frederick County Bank’s trade area is primarily Frederick County. Backed by Holtmeyer & Monson.

+ Find out more Frederick County Bank www.fcbmd.com/sbaloans 301-620-1400

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KINDNESS MATTERS FCPS looks to build student and teacher resilience

BY TERRY ALBAN, SUPERINTENDENT, FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Kindness matters at Frederick County Public Schools. It’s widely understood that emotions and learning are strongly connected.

We know that adverse childhood experiences, which mental health professionals abbreviate to ACEs, can impede a student’s ability to learn. We also know that acts of kindness, along with caring, supportive and sensitive environments that create feelings of calm and safety, increase learning. Physical changes that result from stress or well-being mean, in short, that calm bodies lead to calm minds able to focus attention on learning.

Just as calm students are better learners, adults are better teachers when they cultivate practices to feel calm. Teachers are less likely to feel frustrated in response to negative behavior and more likely to try to help a student whose self-control is compromised when they shift their thinking from an attitude that asks, “What is wrong with this student?” to a perspective that seeks to understand “What has happened to this student?”

When teachers recognize how ACE factors affect a student’s behavior and compromise the student’s self-control, they are more likely to use kind regard and the quiet words that, combined with quiet space and time for students to compose themselves, lower a stress response and foster resiliency.

These are some of the reasons mental health professionals recommend instituting regular, consistent mindfulness activities as part of a school’s daily curriculum. The goal is to support quiet spaces that foster self-regulated calming as an alternative to relying only on disciplinary practices to promote positive behavior. While it is recommended that schools retain typical recess opportunities for exercise that helps reduce harmful responses to stress, a simple change such as adding yoga to physical education can yield healthy results. Additional activities that teach and encourage self-care for staff and students are relaxation and breathing techniques, reducing negative self-talk and increasing positive self-talk.

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students. FCPS Psychological Services Supervisor Ann McGreevy and newly hired Mental Health Coordinator Lynn Davis have provided training for school administrators, teachers, behavior specialists, transportation staff, parents and others.

Almost two-thirds of adults have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience, or ACE, described in this article.

People who have experienced four ACEs are: • 2 times more likely to smoke • 4 times more likely to become alcoholics • 7 times more likely to inject street drugs • 12 times more likely to attempt suicide Exposure to one type of violence doubles the risk of others.

Life expectancy can be lower for individuals with six or more ACEs by as much as 20 years.

Source: According to the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV II)

Training provides a common language for understanding the impact of ACEs, with special attention to experiences such as emotional or physical neglect or abuse, sexual abuse, living household, separation/divorce, household substance abuse or mental illness, or an incarcerated family member. Poverty, social

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isolation, community violence, bullying and parental verbal aggression are also factors.

Strong, prolonged and frequent toxic stress elicits a persistent fear response in everyone, but especially in children. Although this can result in difficulty regulating impulses and emotions, with the proper types of support, recovery and resilient adaptation are definitely possible. FCPS has a simple and effective approach to these serious issues: Classrooms that feel calm and safe — where positive discipline reinforces good behavior and where routines create a caring environment — lead to reduced suspensions and increased productivity and focus. The benefits — school engagement and success in childhood leads to healthy outcomes that can last a lifetime.

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For more about FCPS: Visit www.fcps.org • Sign up for FindOutFirst school email news and emergency text messages • Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube • Read the FCPS Calendar Handbook • Watch FCPS-TV on Comcast cable channel 18 and online at www.fcps.org/tv • Contact FCPS Communication Services, 191 S. East St., Frederick, 301-696-6900

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EDUCATION throughout FREDERICK COUNTY COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Frederick Community College

Banner School

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7932 Opossumtown Pike

Frederick, MD 21702

1730 N. Market St.

Frederick, MD 21701

O 301-846-2400 w frederick.edu

O 301-695-9320 w www.bannerschool.org

Hood College

Beth Sholom Early Childhood Center

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401 Rosemont Ave.

Frederick, MD 21701

O 301-696-3400 m admission@hood.edu w www.hood.edu Mount St. Mary’s University

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16300 Old Emmitsburg Road

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

O 301-447-6122 m admissions@msmary.edu w www.msmary.edu Mount St. Mary’s University, Frederick Campus

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5350 Spectrum Drive

Frederick, MD 21703

O 301-682-8315 m inquiry@msmary.edu w www.msmary.edu Shepherd University

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301 N. King St.

Shepherdstown, WV 25443

O 301-876-5000 w www.shepherd.edu

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1011 North Market St.

Frederick, MD 21701

O 301-663-3427 w www.bethsholomfrederick.org Friends Meeting School

Friends Meeting School is a premiere K-12 Quaker school which inspires students to change the world. Our confident and compassionate students, encouraged by passionate teachers, become inquisitive leaders who aim to Seek and Speak Truth and Love. , Ijamsville, MD

O 301-798-0288 w www.friendsmeetingschool.org Lucy School Arts-Integrated Curriculum

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9117 Frostown Road

Mother Seton School

Small classes, hands-on learning, and a wellrounded curriculum are complimented by a beautiful natural setting adjoining the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who founded in 1810 the pioneering school that became Mother Seton School. Today we continue her mission to provide an excellent, affordable Catholic PK-Grade 8 education to all who seek it.

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100 Creamery Road

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

O 301-447-3161 w www.mothersetonschool.org Saint John’s Regional Catholic School

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8414 Oppossumtown Pike

Frederick, MD 21702

O 301-662-6722 w www.sjrcs.org

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Frederick Adventist School (K–8)

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Frederick

O 301-663-0363 Frederick Christian Academy (K–12)

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Frederick

Middletown, MD 21769

O 301-473-8990

O 301-293-1163 w www.lucyschool.com

The Goddard School (Pre-K–K)

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Frederick

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Urbana, MD

O 301-631-6699 O 240-699-0006 New Life Christian School (K–12)

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Frederick

O 301-663-8418 Saint Thomas More Academy (Pre-K, 3–8)

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Middletown

O 240-490-5479 St. John’s Catholic Prep High School (9–12)

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Frederick

O 301-662-4210 Visitation Academy (Pre-K–8)

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Frederick

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PRESCHOOLS Frederick County Public Schools Pre-K Programs FCPS offers pre-kindergarten programs to all students eligible for free or reduced price meals. Students are selected first on eligibility for free or reduced price meals.

Additional factors that increase a child’s risk of not being successful in school may then be considered. Applications are available at the designated schools, and registration begins the first day of parentteacher conferences in March. Enrollment is limited. (Excerpted from fcps.org.)

Educare Learning Center

Full-day, year-round child care program for children 8 weeks through school-age, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Additional part-time preschool program available 9 a.m.-1 p.m. during the school-year. Educare is MSDE Accredited, EXCELS Level 5, Approved Non-Public Educational Program (for 3-5 year olds), and Licensed (#65870).

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2538 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson, MD

O 301-834-9007 w www.educatewithcare.com

FCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Lincoln Elementary

Ballenger Creek Elementary

Middletown Elementary (grades 3–5)

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5250 Kingsbrook Drive, Frederick

O 240-236-2500 w http://education.fcps.org/bces Brunswick Elementary

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200 Madison St., Frederick

O 240-236-2650

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201 E. Green St., Middletown

O 240-236-1100 Middletown Primary (grades K–2)

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403 Franklin St., Middletown

O 240-236-2900

O 240-566-0200 w http://education.fcps.org/mps

Butterfly Ridge Elementary

Monocacy Elementary

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400 Central Ave., Brunswick

601 Contender Way, Frederick

O 240-566-0300 Carroll Manor Elementary

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5624 Adamstown Road, Adamstown

O 240-236-3800 Centerville Elementary

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3601 Carriage Hill Drive, Frederick

O 240-566-0100 w http://education.fcps.org/ces Deer Crossing Elementary

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10601 Finn Drive, New Market

O 240-236-5900

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7421 Hayward Road, Frederick

O 240-236-1400 Myersville Elementary

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429 Main St., Myersville

O 240-236-1900 New Market Elementary

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93 W. Main St., New Market

O 240-236-1300 w http://education.fcps.org/nmes/ New Midway Elementary School (grades 3–5)

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12226 Woodsboro Pike, Keymar

Frederick County Head Start

Emmitsburg Elementary

O 240-236-1500

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North Frederick Elementary

Frederick County, MD

O 301-600-1024 Frederick County Public Schools Pre-K

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Frederick County, MD

300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg

O 240-236-1750 Glade Elementary

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9525 Glade Road, Walkersville

O 240-236-2100

O 301-644-5000

Green Valley Elementary

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (FCPS)

O 240-236-3400

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11501 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia

Hillcrest Elementary

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1285 Hillcrest Drive, Frederick

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1010 Fairview Ave., Frederick

O 240-236-2000 Oakdale Elementary

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5830 Oakdale School Road, Ijamsville

O 240-236-3300 Orchard Grove Elementary

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5898 Hannover Road, Frederick

O 240-236-2400 w http://education.fcps.org/oges/

O 240-236-3200

Parkway Elementary

O 301-696-6910

Kemptown Elementary

O 240-236-2600

Frederick County Board of Education

O 240-236-3500 w http://education.fcps.org/kes

Superintendent Dr. Theresa Alban

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Main Administrative Office

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191 S. East St., Frederick

O 301-644-5000 (General Information) w http://fcps.org

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3456 Kemptown Church Road, Monrovia

Lewistown Elementary

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11119 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont

O 240-236-3750 Liberty Elementary

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11820 Liberty Road, Frederick

O 240-236-1800

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300 Carroll Parkway, Frederick

Sabillasville Elementary

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16210-B Sabillasville Road, Sabillasville

O 240-236-6000 Spring Ridge Elementary

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9051 Ridgefield Drive, Frederick

O 240-236-1600 Thurmont Elementary (grades 3–5)

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805 East Main St., Thurmont

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ABOUT FCPS 2018–19 Enrollment

> 43,000 Enrollment Growth in Past Year

> almost 600 students Graduation Rate

Thurmont Primary (grades Pre-K–2)

Crestwood Middle

7989 Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont O 240-236-2800

O 240-566-9000

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Tuscarora Elementary

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6321 Lambert Drive, Frederick O 240-566-0000

> 92%

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Employees

Twin Ridge Elementary

> 5,856, of which nearly 3,000 are teachers ( fulltime equivalent positions) Student Demographics

> 60% White, 16.5% Hispanic/Latino of any race, 12% Black or African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

> 26.6% Eligible for free or reduced-price school meals (about 11,000)

> 10% Receiving Special Education services (about 4,200)

> 6% Families for whom English is not the primary language (about 2,400) Per Pupil Expenditure

> $13,061 per year (2016–17) Combined SAT Scores (2018)

> 1,066 Maryland, 1,049 U.S.,

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http://education.fcps.org/tues

1106 Leafy Hollow Circle, Mount Airy

eligible for free or reduced-price meals

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3400 Stone Barn Drive, Frederick

for students with special needs

> Maryland’s first public charter school, Monocacy Valley Montessori; Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter; and Frederick Classical Charter School.

School Bus Riders

> 31,000+ Meals Served Daily

> 12,500 lunches, about 6,500 breakfasts Meal Cost*

> Elementary: $2.65 lunch, $1.60 breakfast > Middle/High: $2.90 lunch, $1.85 breakfast Free and reduced-price meals available to families with limited ability to pay (For details, call 301-644-5061, visit fcps.org/meals or contact the child’s school.)

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8009 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Valley Elementary

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3519 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson

O 240-236-3000 w http://education.fcps.org/ves Walkersville Elementary

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83 W. Frederick St., Walkersville

O 240-236-1000 201 Waverley Drive, Frederick

O 240-236-3900 w http://education.fcps.org/waves Whittier Elementary

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2400 Whittier Drive, Frederick

O 240-236-3100 w http://education.fcps.org/whes

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> HeatherRidge and Rock Creek schools

100 Martha Mason St., Middletown

O 240-236-4200

O 240-236-4600 w http://education.fcps.org/nmms

Wolfsville Elementary

school students countywide

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New Market Middle

10 High Schools, Grades 9–12,

> Career & Technology Center for high

Middletown Middle

O 240-566-0500 w http://education.fcps.org/ues

13 Middle Schools, Grades 6–8

and a Virtual (Online) School Program

1799 Schifferstadt Boulevard, Frederick

O 240-236-4900

Urbana Elementary at Sugarloaf

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Kindergarten–5

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O 240-236-4700 w http://education.fcps.org/moms

Advanced Placement Mean Scores (2017)

> All provide full-day kindergarten > Pre-kindergarten is offered to all students

Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle

Monocacy Middle

Waverley Elementary

37 Elementary Schools, Grades

7100 Foxcroft Drive, Frederick

O 240-236-2300 w http://education.fcps.org/tres

1,149 Frederick County

> 3.03 Maryland, 2.84 Global, 3.27 Frederick

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12520 Wolfsville Road, Myersville

O 240-236-2250 Woodsboro Elementary (grades Pre-K–2)

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101 Liberty Road, Woodsboro

O 240-236-3700 Yellow Springs Elementary

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FCPS MIDDLE SCHOOLS Ballenger Creek Middle 5525 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick

O 240-236-5700 Brunswick Middle

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125 W. Main St., New Market

Oakdale Middle

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9840 Old National Pike, Ijamsville

O 240-236-5500 Thurmont Middle

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408 E. Main St., Thurmont

O 240-236-5100 Urbana Middle

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3511 Pontius Ct., Ijamsville

O 240-566-9200 w http://education.fcps.org/ums Walkersville Middle

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55 W. Frederick St., Walkersville

O 240-236-4400 West Frederick Middle

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515 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 240-236-4000 w http://education.fcps.org/wfms Windsor Knolls Middle

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11150 Windsor Road, Ijamsville

O 240-236-5000 w http://education.fcps.org/wkms

8717 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick

O 240-236-1700 w http://education.fcps.org/yses

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301 Cummings Drive, Brunswick

O 240-236-5400

FCPS HIGH SCHOOLS Brunswick High

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101 Cummings Drive, Brunswick

O 240-236-8600 Catoctin High

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14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont

O 240-236-8100

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650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick

O 240-236-7000 Gov. Thomas Johnson High

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1501 N. Market St., Frederick

O 240-236-8200 w http://education.fcps.org/gtjhs Linganore High

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12013 Old Annapolis Road, Frederick

O 240-566-9700 Middletown High

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200 Schoolhouse Drive, Middletown

O 240-236-7400 w http://education.fcps.org/mhs Oakdale High

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5850 Eaglehead Drive, Ijamsville

O 240-566-9400 w http://education.fcps.org/ohs Tuscarora High

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5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick

O 240-236-6400 Urbana High

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3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville

OTHER FCPS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES

Adult Education/ Flexible Evening High

The ARC of Frederick County

O 240-236-8450 w http://education.fcps.org/flex/fehs

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7922 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

O 301-898-3587 w http://fc4htrp.org

Earth and Space Science Lab

F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

210 Madison St., Frederick

A Down Syndrome Advocacy group in Frederick County

O 240-236-2694 w http://education.fcps.org/essl

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http://friendsoffredco.org

The Jefferson School

For students with primary emotional disturbance and/or behavior disorders and secondary learning, developmental, and post-traumatic stress disorders.

HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES w

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Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program

O 240-236-8500 w http://education.fcps.org/ctc

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O 301-663-0909 w http://arcfc.org

Frederick County Special Olympics

Career and Technology Center

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http://fcps.org/academics/home-instruction.cfm

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2940 Point of Rocks Road, Jefferson

O 240-315-0200 Maryland School for the Deaf

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101 Clarke Place, Frederick

O 301-360-2000

TDD: 301-360-2001

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http://msd.edu

O 240-236-7600 Walkersville High

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81 W. Frederick St., Walkersville

O 240-236-7200

FCPS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School

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7215 Corporate Court, Frederick

O 301-663-7970 w http://carrollcreekmontessori.org Frederick Classical Charter School

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8445 Spires Way, Frederick

O 240-236-1200 w http://frederickclassicalcharterschool.org Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School

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217 Dill Ave., Frederick

O 301-668-5013 w http://education.fcps.org/mvmpcs

FREDERICK COUNTY Catholic Schools St. John Regional Catholic School (Pre-K - 8th Grade) 8414 Opossumtown Pike | Frederick, MD 21702 SJRCS.org | 301-695-9358 Mother Seton School (Pre-K - 8th Grade) 100 Creamery Road | Emmitsburg, MD 21727 MotherSetonSchool.org | 301-447-3165

St. Thomas More Academy (Pre-K - 8th Grade) 103 Prospect Street | Middletown, MD 21769 STMAmd.org | 240-490-5479 Saint John's Catholic Prep (High School) 3989 Buckeystown Pike | Buckeystown, MD 21717 SaintJohnsprep.org | 301.662.4210 | 9th-12th Grade

Enroll Today!

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Affordable, High - Quality, In -House Framing 124 South Carroll Street Frederick MD 21701

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240.285.3758

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BREAST CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM Receives Donation from Team H.O.P.E. The Frederick County Health Department Breast Cancer Screening Program received a $20,000 donation from Team H.O.P.E. Team H.O.P.E. is a Frederick County organization that formed in January 2008. Between 2008 and 2011, Team H.O.P.E. donated more than $140,000 to cancer research on a national level. In December 2011, Team H.O.P.E. became a nonprofit organization so it could turn its focus to Frederick County and the needs in our local community.

Since becoming a nonprofit, Team H.O.P.E. has partnered with Dr. Julian Choe, Michelle Cooper, CRNP, Community Radiology Associates and the Frederick County Health Department, donating more than $164,000 and providing care for more than 900 women.

The funds donated to these partners covers the cost of clinical breast exams and any needed breast imaging for women who are either under-insured or have no insurance at all and fall outside of the parameters for care being offered through the Breast Cancer Screening Program due to age or income level.

The Breast Cancer Screening Program serves low-income women who are uninsured or under-insured and are Frederick County residents.

Health Department Public Health nurses navigate clients through the process of receiving a clinical breast exam and mammogram by contracted physicians in the community.

This year the Maryland Department of Health Breast Cancer Screening Program received a $1 million funding reduction from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This reduction has affected local Breast Cancer Screening programs across the state including the Frederick program.

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Back row, from left: Lori Stockman, Roseann Russo, Miriam Dobson, Michelle Hodos, Vicky Weldon, Beth Mowrey, Gail Boggs, Dr. Randall Culpepper, Jodee Rudy, Christine Pelkowski, Avani Shah, Beth Christoffel; front row, from left: Lidia Miller, Darla DePaulo, Dana Dudley, Tina Cole, Ashley Warthen. Photo courtesy of the Frederick

County Health Department.

There are currently 147 women due for breast cancer screenings this year who are not covered due to this funding cut. The Team H.O.P.E. donation will cover 63 screenings, reducing the shortfall by 47 percent.

“We are very thankful that over 60 women who otherwise would not have been served will now receive their breast cancer screening due to this generous donation,” said Beth Mowrey, program manager of the Breast Cancer Screening Program. “This is really important because we know that early detection saves lives.”

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More information about the Breast Cancer Screening Program can be found by visiting http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/BCC or by calling 301-600-3362.

Get Help to Live Healthy The Frederick County Health Department is accepting new participants into its next “I’m Living Healthy” program. “I’m Living Healthy” is for adults who are at risk for or diagnosed with high blood pressure or diabetes.

Additionally, preliminary results from the Frederick County 2018 Community Health Assessment show that the majority of respondents (62 percent) report getting 15 minutes or less of exercise a day. Low levels of physical activity increase one’s risk for health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes.

Clients receive four weeks of educational classes on a variety of topics related to diabetes and hypertension followed by four weeks of group coaching with a Registered Nurse and Community Health Educator.

“I’m Living Healthy” is a no-cost program that increases clients’ confidence, motivation, and readiness for making decisions and taking action to change their health.

The first eight-week program of the new year began Jan. 11. Sessions are held on Fridays from 2-3 p.m. at the Frederick County Health Department. Pre-enrollment is required.

Diseases of the heart and diabetes are among the top 10 leading causes of death in Frederick County. These conditions contribute to serious illness and disability and decreased quality of life.

To determine eligibility and enroll, call Christine Pelkowski at 301-600-3113 or email CPelkowski@FrederickCountyMD.gov.

Space is limited.

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MEDICAL CENTERS

FMH Mt. Airy

Frederick Memorial Hospital System (FMH)

O 301-829-5800

Main Campus

O 301-829-5830

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Mt. Airy Plaza

1502 South Main St. Mount Airy, MD 21771

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400 W. Seventh St.

Frederick, MD 21701

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www.fmh.org

General Information

O 240-566-3300

TTY: 240-566-3700

Emergency Room

Rehabilitation Services

O 301-829-5880 FMH ProMotion Fitness +

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7211 Bank Ct., Suite 220

Frederick, MD 21703

O 240-215-1470

TTY: 240-566-3592

FMH Preventative Cardiology and Rehabilitation

Patient Information

Frederick, MD 21701

O 240-566-3500

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400 W. Seventh St.

O 240-566-3380

O 240-566-3229

The Birth Place

FMH Psychiatric Services

O 240-566-3534

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Volunteer Services

O 240-566-3567 FMH Advanced Skin & Wound Care

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400 W. Seventh St.

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Baltimore

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Frederick Memorial Hospital

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Silver Spring

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SENIORSCAPES AIMS

To Create Parks for Older Residents The desire to build a public park for older adults in the Frederick region was born the day Sue Paul met a woman about her own age who was caring at home for her two parents, both living with Alzheimer’s disease.

As an occupational therapist specializing in home health and dementia, this wasn’t all that unusual for her.

“The situation was particularly frustrating because the woman also had two sons. Every day when she and the boys came home from work and school, she never knew what she’d find,” Paul said. “The car could be missing. Her mother might have wandered off. Her father could have the kitchen torn up and lawn mower in pieces. So every night she had to lock all five of them in the house. There was nowhere she could take them, not to the mall, the movies or a restaurant. The boys couldn’t play sports or be with friends. There was literally no place the whole family could go together.”

That’s when Paul walked into the mayor’s office in the City of Frederick and said she wanted to build a park designed for seniors.

“We have parks for toddlers, and parks for basketball/baseball/ soccer players, and parks for skateboarders, and even parks for dogs. But where is the park for largest, fastest-growing, tax-paying demographic in Frederick?”

The mayor agreed. Then the parks commission agreed. Then the Board of Aldermen agreed.

Next, Paul found a location, at Monocacy Village Park, and got the Neighborhood Advisory Council to agree, and got the senior services industry on board.

And then the project stalled. “It turns out that funding such a enterprise isn’t as easy as just asking for it,” Paul said. “Especially if you’re just a well-meaning individual with a big idea.”

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In January 2017, Sue founded SeniorScapes, Inc, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build senior-centric, accessible public parks that address the physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs of older adults.

“The formation of SeniorScapes was crucial in legitimizing the mission and getting a seat at the proverbial table,” she said. “It’s important to realize that this isn’t just about putting a few benches under a tree and calling it a senior park. This is about integrating amenities and services into an aging community, and thinking through exactly what adults need to be able to stay in their homes and active in their neighborhoods. It is even considering what those people in retirement communities, assisted-living facilities, and nursing homes are entitled to…which is have access to the same opportunities to pursue a healthy lifestyle as other citizens.”

Paul said she knows older adults very well, and has been working to help with rehabilitation and progressive, chronic disease for a long time.

“I know what services are available to seniors and where the gaps are. I know fitness and prevention. I know that by providing a free, accessible outdoor place for any older adult with or without a condition will improve their quality of life,”

she said. “There is just so much research to support the benefits of things like exposure to green spaces, cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, balance training, and socialization. We can build this beautiful destination where families can go and where older adults don’t just sit. Even more, a place where those with cognitive impairment can safely explore the environment without wandering off.”

Paul is passionate about this project, and has assembled an experienced board of directors who are equally as dedicated to the cause. SeniorScapes has a created a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the city, and is hoping for final approval in early 2019 in order to break ground this year.

Paul says she has engaged with local physicians to get their perspectives on what features would be beneficial to older patients.

“What do the folks with orthopedic problems need? What exercises could people with Parkinson’s do at the park? How about heart disease and diabetes? How about those without any impairment who just want to stay fit and ward off disability?

This is really about solving a national epidemic and lowering healthcare spending by empowering people to influence their own futures,” Paul said.

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In addition to being an occupational therapist for 27 years, Paul is also a certified health coach, functional aging specialist and a “fitness junkie.” She has a wellness company, WinterWell LLC, where she promotes taking the long view on health and wellness.

“We are a society dependent on our healthcare system to keep us well. But interventions like pharmaceuticals and joint replacements are not curative — they’re like big, expensive band-aids on hemorrhaging wounds,” she said. “If we want to fix chronic disease and manage health care costs, we need to change our lifestyles. So if we can integrate the design of our communities with the best preventative and rehabilitative practices, we might be able to make a dent in this crisis.”

The features of SeniorScapes parks are unique, to say the least.

Covering a quarter to a half-acre of space, the area is fenced in with only one entrance and exit, the design intending to make it easier for caregivers to keep an eye on those with memory impairment. There is general-use fitness equipment, but also

parallel bars and standing stations for those who need a safe place to pull up from wheelchairs or balance during an exercise.

There is a 1/3-mile walking path with benches throughout, and also “texture paths” that branch out from the main walking path. These “texture paths” provide opportunities to practice walking on different surfaces or using different muscle groups.

For example, there may be path made of loose stones, or one with a series of logs to step over. Each path will have bars to hold on to, so practice is challenging but safe.

“Seniors need to practice mobility skills that keep them functioning in the community,” Paul said. “Real life isn’t linear, flat or marked with right angles. Being mobile means being able to go up and down stairs and curbs, navigate an obstacle, and walk or wheel over a ramp. The park will provide opportunities to practice all types of mobility, and address a variety of deficits — whether it is strength, endurance, or balance.”

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As a career-long advocate for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, Paul said she is most excited about the embedded cognitive activities and sensory stations. The activities are designed for brain health, for those with healthy brains and those with struggling brains.

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“Working on memory, attention and executive function while you interact with nature and other humans is so important for brain health,” she said. “And the music stations are a great way to engage the brain and body in a synchronized activity.”

SeniorScapes has monthly fundraisers scheduled for 2019, and Paul is eager to share the vision via speaking events and writing opportunities.

+ Follow SeniorScapes Inc on Facebook for updates, and donate to the cause at www.SeniorScapes.org.

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FREDERICK TRANSIT CUSTOMERS can download new ticketing app

BY KENDALL TIFFANY, COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER, TRANSIT SERVICES OF FREDERICK COUNTY

In fall of 2018, TransIT Services of Frederick County launched a new mobile ticketing app. Token Transit will allow Frederick County TransIT customers to purchase tickets for use in the TransIT system directly on their phones.

TransIT provides public transportation to more than 608,000 riders each year throughout Frederick County. It provides public transit, paratransit and commuter services/employer outreach information as well. Employer outreach is a free service offered to local employers to assist in commuting strategies for employees, assistance in setting up telework programs, parking strategies, pre-tax transit benefits and other services.

Ten Connector Routes operate in the City of Frederick and urban areas of Frederick County. Commuter shuttles and two Meet-theMARC shuttles operate every weekday.

Monthly passes, multi-trip tickets, and youth/student tickets may be purchased 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the County Treasurer’s Office, 30 N. Market St., Frederick or at the TransIT office at 1040 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick. Youth/student tickets may also be purchased at the Frederick Community College (FCC) Bookstore.

Now, the Token Transit app streamlines the ticketing process for shuttles and buses. It allows customers to enter their payment information one time for easy purchasing on the go. And the app can also be used in other cities throughout the country.

type and fare, enter payment information and click “send.” The recipient will receive a text message notifying him or her about the purchased ticket and how to use it.

Frederick County was the first transit agency in Maryland to launch the app. All new app users will receive 50 percent off a TransIT One Day Pass with their first purchase using the app.

How to Download the App

Sending Tickets to App Users Token Transit also allows anyone to purchase bus tickets online and send them directly to another phone via text message. Parents can use this service to buy tickets for their children, and community organizations can use it as well.

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To download the app, visit www.tokentransit.com/app or text TOKEN to 41411. For a quick tutorial on how to use the app, visit the TransIT Services of Frederick County website and click on “TransIT Mobile Apps.”

+ For more information about TransIT Services of Frederick County, call 301-600-2065, visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/TransIT, or follow the agency on Facebook or Twitter @TransITServices.

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ARTS COUNCIL releases Public Art Master Plan The Frederick Arts just released its Public Art Master Plan for Frederick County, with the support of the Ausherman Family Foundation. The full report can be downloaded from the Arts Council website (http://frederickartscouncil.org).

In May 2017, the Frederick Arts Council announced the initiative in partnership with the Ausherman Family Foundation and numerous community stakeholders to develop a public art planning process for Frederick County.

The process, under the guidance of public art planning consultant Todd Bressi, will allow Frederick to continue deepening its sense of place through public art, develop a coherent set of procedures for placing public art throughout the county, and help create a set of sustainable funding streams for the construction and maintenance of the county’s public art.

“This is an enormously exciting prospect for everyone in Frederick who believes in the power of art to strengthen communities,” said Louise Kennelly, Executive Director of the Frederick Arts Council.

Bressi, whom the Arts Council and the Ausherman Family Foundation have engaged as a facilitator and guide in this process, leads an innovative design practice that explores the intersection of city design, place planning, and public art. He has received accolades for the planning processes he helped initiate in Athens, Georgia; Montgomery County, Maryland; Santa Rosa, California; and Alexandria, Virginia, among others.

“It’s time to be purposeful and strategic about public art in Frederick,” said Marvin Ausherman, chairman and co-founder of the Ausherman Family Foundation. “With the right procedures in place, we will be able to collaborate to use public art as a way to express our community’s identity, making Frederick even more of a special and unique place.”

This initiative builds on an established tradition of public art in Frederick which is already well known for pieces such as the Community Bridge, the array of murals downtown, and Sky Stage public art and amphitheater that attracts visitors from near and far.

“We are looking forward to engaging with the community on this which is a first step toward a comprehensive public art plan,” said Michael Campagnoli, president of the Frederick Arts Council.

The process took place through the end of 2017 and into 2018. The Arts Council surveyed community needs by circulating a survey that asked people for their ideas about how public art could make Frederick an even better place, and received nearly 300 responses.

They published their key lessons learned in the process.

The Arts Council asked why public art is important to Frederick and found that people think public art is important because of how it connects with people, conveys an image of Frederick to the broader world, and makes places stand out above the ordinary.

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Frederick has history, arts, agriculture that should be promoted. Potential new businesses as well as tourists who come here for day trips from cities would be impressed even more by a commitment to public art.

As some people forget, Frederick city has a very diverse culture and it would be great to tie that in the more rural/agricultural areas.

Respondents had the most appreciation for murals and for the variety of artworks along the Carroll Creek greenway. In discussing murals, people mentioned many of them throughout the city as well as a few elsewhere in the county (Brunswick and Thurmont), with Community Bridge mentioned most often.

The survey asked respondents to rank several responses to this question on a scale of 1 to 5. The results were analyzed by converting each response into a point score, than totaling the points for each response, and average the score across the number of responses.

The most highly ranked response was “enhance the appearance of Frederick,” with an average score of 4.59.

The second most highly ranked response was “Give pride to residents,” with an average score of 4.43.

Three responses were grouped as third most highly ranked: • Expand people’s interest in art (4.36) • Create a wow factor (4.33) • Make a statement about who we are (4.29).

The Frederick public art survey asked respondents what public art they liked the best in Frederick city or county, in an open-ended format. The answers were analyzed by identifying keywords and extracting them. The keywords were then sorted to identify groupings and themes. From the 246 surveys received, 376 key words were identified. Some survey respondents gave more than one answer to the question, and others did not answer it at all.

Asked what public art they liked the best in Frederick, survey respondents kept coming back to three main ideas, all of which overlap in how they are experienced in Frederick: Murals, Carroll Creek and bridges.

Referring to specific projects, two rose to the top: Community Bridge and Sky Stage.

Altogether, 171 responses (45 percent) were related to murals.

In discussing murals, respondents mentioned many of them throughout the city as well as a few elsewhere in the County (Brunswick and Thurmont).

The Community Bridge was mentioned most often, with 53 responses.

Carroll Creek murals in general, the dinosaur on the Church Street Garage, Angels in the Architecture, and unspecified trompe l’oeil each were mentioned multiple times.

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ART CENTERS & GALLERIES Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center

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O 301-698-0656

MUSEUMS Barbara Fritchie House and Museum

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O 301-600-4047 Beatty Cramer Architectural Museum

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Frederick

O 301-668-2086 The Frederick County Historical Society

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Brunswick Railroad Museum Brunswick

O 301-834-7100 George Alfred Townsend Museum

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Jefferson

O 301-791-4767 National Museum of Civil War Medicine

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Middletown Rec Center

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Middletown

O 301-600-2936 Oakdale Rec Center

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Ijamsville

O 301-600-2936 Tuscarora Rec Center

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O 240-600-2936 YMCA

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O 301-663-5131

SPORTS FOR THE DISABLED

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O 301-663-1188

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O 410-771-4606 Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating

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Rose Hill Manor Children's Museum

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NATIONAL PARKS Appalachian Trail

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Greenbrier State Park

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O 301-663-9338 C & O Canal National Park

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Williamsport

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STATE PARKS State Park Reservations

O 1-888-432-CAMP (2267) Bug Run State Park

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O 301-895-5453 Cunningham Falls State Park

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O 301-271-7574 Dans Mountain State Park

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Catoctin Mountain Park Visitors' Center

Deep Creek Lake

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RICH HISTORY TO BE FOUND in the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area (HCWHA) is an area rich in history, covering portions of Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties. It is located just below the MasonDixon Line, generally viewed as the dividing line between North and South.

With one foot in the north, and one foot in the south, the story of the Civil War, its causes, battles, heroes and villains ... its very meaning can be told nowhere better than in this part of Maryland.

The HCWHA is ideally positioned to serve as “base camp” for driving the popular Civil War Trails and visiting the battlefields and sites of Antietam, Gettysburg, Monocacy, South Mountain, Harpers Ferry, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The mission of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is to promote the stewardship of our historic, cultural, and natural Civil War resources, encourages superior visitor experiences, and stimulates tourism, economic prosperity, and educational development, thereby improving the quality of life in our community for the benefit of both residents and visitors.

HCWHA became certified as part of the Maryland Heritage Areas Program in July 2006. It is an independent nonprofit organization guided by a board of directors and an advisory council comprised of representatives of local government units, state and national parks, private organizations and businesses, and individuals from all three counties in the Heritage Area.

As a border state with a sizeable pro-Southern constituency, Maryland was a crucial lynchpin for both the preservation of the Union as well as the Southern strategy for independence. The significance of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area began long before the war broke out. Issues of slavery and states’ rights had strong ties to the nearby Mason-Dixon Line, the 1857 Dred Scott decision, John Brown’s ill-fated insurrection plot at Harpers Ferry, and the hotly contested Presidential election of 1860. Marylanders faced the choice of remaining with the Union or seceding with the South.

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Mini-Grant Program The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, a certified heritage area encompassing parts of Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties, annually supports a mini-grant program.

The Heart of the Civil War offers competitive mini-grants between $500 and $5,000 to heritage sites, nonprofit organizations and government units to develop new and innovative programs, partnerships, exhibits, tours, events and other heritage tourism-related initiatives that are consistent with the goals and priorities stated in the HCWHA management plan (available at heartofthecivilwar. org). Grant-funded projects must take place within the geographic boundaries of the heritage area.

The mini-grant guidelines and application form are available online at heartofthecivilwar.org. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Emily Huebner, Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area assistant director, at emily@ heartofthecivilwar.org or call 301-600-4031 to discuss grant projects or application questions.

Hicks to convene the 1861 General Assembly in Frederick, where Union sentiment was stronger than in Annapolis. The General Assembly met in Frederick’s Kemp Hall in the spring and summer of 1861 but sputtered to a halt in September after Federal soldiers arrested many pro-Southern legislators to ensure Maryland’s loyalty.

With these delegates arrested prior to reaching Frederick, a quorum could not be reached and a vote on secession could not be taken.

Visitors can explore the region’s rich African-American history at Tolson’s Chapel in Sharpsburg, the site of a Freedmen’s Bureau school in the years following the Civil War. Pictured here is the chapel restored to its 19th-century appearance. Photo courtesy of Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area

Post-Emancipation Maryland The origins and meaning of the Civil War are still debated, but one unmistakable result of the bloodshed was made manifest on an April morning in 1868, when eighteen young African American children opened Freedmen’s Bureau school books in Tolson’s Chapel, a sacred place built by an independent and proud African American community in Sharpsburg, Md. Twelve of the youngsters had been enslaved only four years earlier, before Maryland abolished slavery in 1864.The small board-and-batten church, which was built in 1866, became the spiritual and educational center of a vibrant community of African American families in Sharpsburg after the Civil War, and a symbol of their struggles and triumphs.

Tolson’s Chapel holds a significant place in American History Virtually on the grounds of the battle Northerners called “Antietam,” which led President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, stands the beginnings of a free life and a free community – a church and school – for African Americans. Tolson’s Chapel is a tangible reminder of what the Civil War was about for many Americans, particularly for the four million enslaved on the eve of the war – freedom.

Tolson’s Chapel still stands on High Street in Sharpsburg. No longer a functioning church, local historical groups and town residents have pitched in to preserve and save this historic building and adjoining

cemetery. For more information contact the President of the Friends of Tolson’s Chapel, Edie Wallace, at tolsons.chapel@gmail.com.

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Annual Events in the Heritage Area

February Master Docent Series, Frederick Community College

Late March Civil War Seminar, Hagerstown Community College

Early April Bell & History Day, Frederick County

Late April National Park Week / Junior Ranger Day

Early May Civil War Living History Reenactment, Carroll County Farm Museum May Washington County Museum Ramble May The Frederick Keys History Days @ Harry Grove Stadium

Late June Corbit’s Charge, Westminster

Early July Battle of Monocacy (July 9) Commemoration, Monocacy Battlefield Mid-July Battle of Funkstown Re-enactment, Funkstown Park Mid-July Civil War Encampment and Living History, Union Mills Homestead Mid-September Battle of South Mountain (Sept. 14) Commemoration, South Mountain State Battlefield Mid-September Battle of Antietam (Sept. 17) Commemoration, Antietam Battlefield First Saturday Antietam Memorial Illumination & Newcomer in December House Illumination Late December Holiday Tour of Historic Houses of Worship, Hagerstown and Frederick

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EVENTS throughout FREDERICK COUNTY JANUARY

First Saturday: “Afterglow”

The Big Picture-World History

Jan. 5, 5 to 9 p.m.

Jan. 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

First Day Hike at Cunningham Falls

, Throughout Downtown Frederick

, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St.,

Jan. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Cunningham Falls State Park’s Manor Area, 6709 Cunningham Falls Park Road, Thurmont

O 301-271-7574 People across the country hike on New Year’s Day as part of a nationwide initiative to get outdoors—even in the cold winter months.

First Day Hike at Gambrill Jan. 1, 4 to 5 p.m.

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Gambrill State Park’s High Knob Area, 8448 High Knob Road, Frederick

O 301-271-7574 All Tied Up Fibre Art

Jan. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

, Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown

O 301-600-7560 w fcpl.org Drop in to join knitters, crocheters, and other fiber arts enthusiasts with your own project, or learn something new.

Family Bingo Night Jan. 3, 6:30 to 7 p.m.

, Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave.,

Brunswick

O 301-600-7250 w fcpl.org Bingo night for the whole family.

Cartoon Fest Jan. 5, 2 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org A family-friendly showcase of beloved classic cartoons from the past several decades.

O 301-698-8118 w downtownfrederick.org

Bask in the afterglow of the holidays as you stroll the candlelit streets of downtown Frederick and enjoy late-night shopping, live entertainment and free trolley rides.

Frederick Speaker Series: Bob Woodward Jan. 6, 3 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org Legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, author and associate editor of The Washington Post.

Model Railroad Open House

Jan. 6 to Feb. 3, 1 to 4 p.m. each Sunday

, Frederick County Society of Model Engineers, 423 E. Patrick St., Frederick

w billtrout1967@yahoo.com The Frederick County Society of Model Engineers opens its doors to showcase trains running indoors and outdoors.

Poketown Gym! A Pokemon Trading Card League Jan. 6, 1:45 to 4:45 p.m.

, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick

O 301-600-7000 w fcpl.org Use your own Pokemon cards to make decks and play with others, and bring your Pokemon Video Games for exciting head-to-head battles.

Unemployed to Bestseller Jan. 8, 6 to 7 p.m.

, Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick

O 301-600-7250 w fcpl.org Award-winning and best-selling author and publishing consultant Lisa V. Proulx guides you through how she went from unemployed dog walker to full-time author.

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O 301-600-7000 w fcpl.org This discussion-oriented course, taught by Ernie O’Roark from Frederick Community College, offers a global view of human history in one sweeping 250,000-year panorama. Taught by Ernie O’Roark from Frederick Community College.

Bullet Journaling 101 Jan. 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-1630 w fcpl.org Start the new year by learning a fun way to track reading, manage to-do lists, and more to stay organized. Paper and pens will be provided.

How to Make Kombucha Jan. 12, 2 to 3 p.m.

, Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick

O 301-600-7250 w fcpl.org Learn about the benefits of kombucha and how to make this popular fermented beverage with Liz Dodson.

Annual Super Sale at Chartreuse & co.

Jan. 18 and 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jan. 20, noon to 4 p.m.

, Chartreuse & co, 4005 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick

O 301-874-1882 w chartreuseandco.com Shop for antique and vintage collectibles, housewares and decorative items during the biggest barn sale Chartreuse & co holds each year. Exploring the bucolic grounds and rustic barns is an experience in and of itself.

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January-February-March Classic Albums Live presents CCR Chronicle Vol. 1 Jan. 19, 8 p.m.

Author Event: “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive” with Stephanie Land

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick

Jan. 29, 7 to 8 p.m.

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org

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Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) was one of America’s greatest bands. Classic Albums Live will honor the band’s legacy with a live performance of “Chronicle, Vol.1.”

Grand Opening of New Spire Stages Jan. 19 and Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 21, 2 p.m.

, New Spire Stages, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick O 301-620-4458 w newspirearts.org

The newest addition to downtown Frederick’s Arts and Entertainment District, New Spire Stages will celebrate its grand opening over three days, complete with performances by Celeste Miller, The Frederick Chorale, Tango Mercurio and model, actor and deaf activist Nyle MiMarco, who together will help launch the new theater space.

Researching the Women in Your Past Jan. 22, 2 to 3 p.m.

, Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick

O 301-600-7250 w fcpl.org Ideas and methodology for investigating your female lines presented by genealogist and historian Mary Mannix.

, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., O 301-600-1630 w fcpl.org “Evicted” meets “Nickel and Dimed” in Stephanie Land’s memoir about working as a maid. A question-and-answer session and book signing will follow the author talk.

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O 301-694-7899 w flyingdog.com Grab your 2019 Barrel Aged Gonzo and Barrel Aged St. Eadman and add to your collection (or maybe start it!). Line up starts at noon the day after Super Bowl.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick

, Middletown Branch Library,

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org

O 301-600-7560 w fcpl.org

Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.

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FEBRUARY Sweet Honey in the Rock Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.

, New Spire Stages, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick O 301-620-4458 w newspirearts.org

Kick off Black History Month with a performance by the internationally renowned ensemble rooted in African-American history and culture.

The group educates, entertains and empowers its audience and community through a cappella singing and American Sign Language interpretation.

Jan. 24, 7 to 9 p.m.

Feb. 2, 5 to 9 p.m.

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, Throughout downtown Frederick

This preservation program series focuses on topics related to natural resources and history in the local area. It features a new topic each month and is presented in partnership with the Catoctin Forest Alliance.

, Flying Dog Brewery, 4607 Wedgewood Blvd.,

Hello Holidays: Adventures in Chocolate (Grades 6-12)

First Saturday: “Fire In Ice”

O 301-600-7212 w fcpl.org

Feb. 4, Noon to 8 p.m.

Flying Dog Film Series: “Grease”

Catoctin Forest Alliance Speaker Series Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont

Barrel Aged Gonzo and Barrel Aged St. Eadman Release Party

O 301-698-8118 w downtownfrederick.org

Experience the magic of winter with ice sculptures, live carving demos, fire dancers and an Ice Bar on the Creek.

Feb. 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

101 Prospect St., Middletown

Come every Tuesday in February for chocolatethemed games, treats, and activities. Nut free.

From Tree to Cup: A Coffee Journey Feb. 9, 1 to 2 p.m.

, C. Burr Artz Public Library,

110 E. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-1630 w fcpl.org Serina Roy, owner of Dublin Roasters Coffee, takes you on a journey to small farms in coffeeproducing countries. Learn about fair trade and the roasting process. Samples will be provided.

LA Theatre Works presents “Steel Magnolias” Feb. 10, 3 p.m.

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Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org Both funny and deeply touching, this theatric production reveals the strength of the human condition and our shared need for companionship. This national tour features a diverse cast of six extraordinary women who portray the characters who personify female empowerment and resilience.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S \\ Author Event: “In Carrie’s Footprints” with Jack McBride White Feb. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

, Thurmont Regional Library, 1807, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont

O 301-600-7212 w fcpl.org Author Jack McBride White and Warren Dorsey share the compelling story of Warren’s amazing family and his own slow rise from poverty.

Through intelligence and sheer will, he eventually overcame war, sickness and racism to escape his impoverished childhood and become a successful scientist, teacher and school principal.

Mnozil Brass: CIRQUE Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.

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Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org Mnozil Brass have established themselves as one of the world’s premiere brass ensembles. With more than 130 performances a year, they have sold out houses from the farthest reaches of the European continent to Israel, China, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Canada and the U.S., captivating audiences with their blend of immense virtuosity and theatrical wit.

“Radium Girls”

Feb. 15 through March 10, 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays

, Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-694-4744 w marylandensemble.org In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, this play traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. But as the case goes on, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire.

Special Film Event: “A Teachable Moment” Feb. 17, 2 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org Each year, nearly 800,000 people suffer from a stroke. “A Teachable Moment” is the inspiring story of four survivors who find common ground in their search for a new normal. A call to action for everyone, the feature-length documentary illustrates the science behind the disease and offers lifestyle choices to lower risk. The empowering message leaves viewers with the knowledge that strokes are preventable, treatable and beatable.

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Climate Change: The Future of Food

The Frederick Coin & Currency Show

, C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St.,

, Frederick Elks Lodge #684, 289 Willowdale

O 301-600-1630 w fcpl.org

O 443-623-7025 w coinshows.com/frederick_co.html

The Green Lecture Series welcomes Sara Via from the University of Maryland Extension for this lecture about climate impacts on food and agriculture and how soil is part of the solution.

Presented by CEO Coins, Currency & Treasures and featuring more than 30 dealers.

Feb. 16, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Frederick

On-site at McClintock Distilling: A Taste of Gin Through History Feb. 20, 6 to 8 p.m.

Feb. 23 and 24, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Drive, Frederick

Flying Dog Film Series: “The Princess Bride” Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

McClintock Distilling, 35 S. Carroll St., Frederick Learn the history of gin and participate in a sensory evaluation of botanicals.

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org

Cirque Mechanics: “42FT — A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels”

In Their Own Voices

Feb. 21, 7 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org At the center of every circus rests a 42-foot ring full of thrills, laughs and excitement. “42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels” is the latest invention from the creative minds of Cirque Mechanics. “42FT” showcases a galloping mechanical metal horse and a rotating tent frame for strongmen, acrobats and aerialists.

René Marie and Experiment in Truth Feb. 22, 8 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org In a span of two decades, 11 recordings and countless stage performances, vocalist René Marie has cemented her reputation not only as a singer but also a composer, arranger, theatrical performer and teacher. Guided by powerful life lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down

by Ella Fitzgerald and other leading ladies of past generations, she borrows various elements of folk, rhythm and blues, and even classical and country to create a captivating style.

Oscar-Nominated Shorts Feb. 23, 4 p.m. Feb. 24, 2 pm.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org Watch Oscar-nominated short films on the big screen in Frederick before the official awards ceremony, which airs nationwide on Feb. 24.

Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

, Harriet Chapel, 12607 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont

O 443-629-8661 w catoctinfurnace.org Silver Oak Academy performers portray the black enslaved workers of the Catoctin Furnace’s history in this theatrical experience.

Catoctin Forest Alliance Speaker Series Feb. 28, 7 to 9 p.m.

, Thurmont Regional Library, 1807, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont

O 301-600-7201 w fcpl.org This preservation program series focuses on topics related to natural resources and history in the local area. It features a new topic each month and is presented in partnership with the Catoctin Forest Alliance.

Frederick Speaker Series: Ronan Farrow Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org Though he’s only in his early 30s, Ronan Farrow has made his mark as an American journalist, lawyer and government advisor. Forbes Magazine twice named him to their “30 Under 30” most influential people in law and policy and New York Magazine named him “activist of the year.” He has received numerous human rights awards and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for his exposé of Harvey Weinstein that helped kickstart the #MeToo movement.

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MARCH First Saturday

March 2, 5 to 9 p.m.

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Throughout downtown Frederick

O 301-698-8118 w downtownfrederick.org Enjoy late-night shopping, live entertainment and free trolley rides.

Teelin Irish Dance Company: “Celtic Storm” March 2, 7 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org Teelin Irish Dance Company is known for performances that accentuate the energy of Irish dance with cutting-edge choreography, from the graceful beauty of jigs and reels to the thundering beat of percussive dance.

The Leprechaun Luau March 2, 4 to 8 p.m.

Frederick Restaurant Week March 4 through 10

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Various restaurants in downtown Frederick and throughout Frederick County

O 301-698-8118 w visitfrederick.org/restaurant-week This year’s Frederick Restaurant Week features unique and fine dining options available in Downtown Frederick and the surrounding area.

Participating restaurants will offer diners multicourse meals at appetizing prices. Visit an old favorite or try something new, Frederick is full of delicious dining options.

Area, 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont

O 301-271-7575 w cunninghamgambrill.org Watch as maple trees are tapped for syrup, try a taste, and buy some to take home with you at this annual family-friendd festival with food, live music, and recurring maple syrup demonstrations.

“Faure’s Requiem”

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The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. Award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques come together to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.

Red Green — This Could Be It! March 29, 7 p.m.

, Coffman Chapel at Hood College, 521

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick

O 301-685-3585 w fredericksymphony.org

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org

A concert presented by Frederick Symphony Orchestra and the Frederick Chorale.

Ranky Tanky

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O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org

A compelling memoir about the Beltway snipers that terrorized our region during the fall of 2002.

Reichenbaugh served as the criminal intelligence operations commander for the Maryland State Police, and as commanding officer at the scene, during their capture in Myersville. Books will be for sale courtesy of Curious Iguana.

Golden Dragon Acrobats

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org

Author Event: “In Pursuit: The Hunt for the Beltway Snipers” by David Reichenbaugh

O 301-600-1630 w fcpl.org

Local historian Tracy Lewis discusses St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Daughters of Charity, and their impact on our community.

, Cunningham Falls State Park, William Hock

O 240-285-9844 w theleprechaunluau.com

C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick

Ave., Emmitsburg

O 301-600-6329 w fcpl.org

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick

March 9, 10, 16 and 17, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Coffman Chapel Drive, Frederick

March 3, 11 a.m. to noon

, Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300A S. Seton

March 28, 7:30 p.m.

March 17, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Food, beer, margaritas and entertainment abound in this annual Rotary Club of Frederick fundraiser that is part St. Patrick’s Day celebration and part luau. Snow date is March 9.

March 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Maple Syrup Festival

, Frederick Community College Field House, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick

Women’s History Month: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Legacy

March 24, 3 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by this band of native South Carolinians who mix low country traditions with large doses of jazz, gospel, funk, and rhythm and blues. Quentin Baxter, Kevin Hamilton, Charlton Singleton and Clay Ross came together in 1998 to form a Charleston jazz quartet. They have reunited, adding celebrated low country vocalist Quiana Parler to revive a “Heartland of American Music” born in their own backyards.

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This latest one-man show features some brand new handyman projects, advice to married guys and teenage boys, tips on getting old, an apology to the world on behalf of all baby boomers, special contributions from Harold and a couple of other cast members, talking animals, and a final wish from Red to all of his loyal fans.

Lucia Micarelli March 30, 8 p.m.

, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

O 301-600-2828 w weinbergcenter.org Violinist and actress Lucia Micarelli is best known for her collaborations with well-known musicians like Josh Groban, Chris Botti and Barbra Streisand. In addition to her music, she was cast in the starring role of Annie in HBO’s criticallyacclaimed series “Treme.”

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When you think of children playing nowadays, it’s usually with a toy or device that is either battery-filled or technology-focused. Yet when stepping inside the doors of The Original Playhouse in New Market, guests will find none of those available to guests.

The main toy for children (and adults) to play with is their own imaginations as they meander through the two-level playhouse, with rooms devoted to different themes such as Art 101, Wonders of Water, Engineerium, Reader’s Theater and an outdoor play garden.

“I just think battery-free play is so essential because kids need to be able to invent and imagine their own ways of playing,” says owner Ellen Przybocki. “You see the big tech companies today and you hear about their offices with very playful entities, like skateboards and all kinds of things to stir their creative side. I just think it is a way of figuring things out. It’s a way of being curious.

It’s problem solving.

“When you have a screen in front of you, it is kind of directing you and telling you what to do and almost how to think and where to go, but if it is just you, an inanimate wooden toy or anything battery-free, it is up to you to figure out what that object is, what the function is, how to play with it and what you want it to be. … It is very important to build that imagination.”

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Przybocki got the idea for The Original Playhouse after going a children’s museum in Gettysburg. She thought something similar could work in New Market.

“I had been teaching for 17 years and was ready for the next chapter,” she says.

She opened the space in 2013, and says playhouse is best suited for children between the ages of 3 and 9. The playhouse hosts birthday parties, summer camps, classes and a monthly Parents Night Out event. Last year, a partnership was formed with Frederick County Public Schools to promote “screen-free week” each spring, offering any student who completed the challenge a free child’s pass to the playhouse.

“The philosophy for the house is for grown-ups to engage with their kids and offer a playful environment to learn, play and pretend — all at the same time,” Przybocki says.

Just next door to the playhouse is Vintage, an elevated comfort food restaurant featuring inventive seasonal dishes as well as favorites such as chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits.

“Vintage was opened (in 2014) to create a place where all kinds of people could come together for a great dining experience,” says general manager Lindsey Hamilton. “Inspired and driven

by Chef Stephanie Wilson’s culinary passion and talent, Vintage has always been meant to be a place where people would feel

taken care of by delicious elevated dishes and warm hospitality; in a historic building with loads of character.”

Wilson grew up on a farm in Washington County cooking with her mother and two grandmothers. “She has always had a passion for creating dishes using fresh local ingredients and always from scratch,” Hamilton says. “Our menu at Vintage very much stays true to this as each dish is carefully created and executed. Many of our dishes have a Southern influence and all of our dishes have Chef Stephanie’s creative twist.”

Cocktails also change seasonally, except for some signature drinks such as Vintage Fashion, featuring Bulleit Bourbon, Gran Gala, orange bitters, sugar, a large ice cube with a garnish of an orange and cherry; and Maryland Mule, showcasing the Frederick-based McClintock Distillery Epiphany Vodka, ginger liqueur, lime juice and Barrett’s fiber beer.

The restaurant also features a selection of wines, beers on tap and in-bottle and house-made lemonade.

“New Market is perfect for us with its community-based events and people,” Hamilton says. “... One of my favorite parts of being in New Market for these past four years or so is watching and being part of the growth here in town. Not only the growth around the town in residential housing, but the activity and businesses that have grown and opened on Main Street. It’s exciting and we’ve been able to watch Main Street come alive.”

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KEY ACTIVITIES: Follow the town on Instagram @newmarketevents or online at www.NewMarket.Events New Market Founders Day To be celebrated in June with a Historic Houses Walking Tour as well as attractions and activities throughout the downtown area.

Community Appreciation Day Held in mid-August, the town invites family, friends and neighbors to visit New Market for the chance to meet and speak with state and local officials about important issues that affect your daily life. Music, shopping, food offerings including local ice cream, and more.

Christmas in New Market Beginning each December, as a way to usher in the holiday season, the town hosts a day devoted to merriment including a parade, meetings with Santa all day long and a tree-lighting in the evening.

TOWN FACTS: * Data as of 2010, based on the U.S. Census

Population:

FOOD AND RESTAURANTS

Number of households:

Asian Bistro

3,274

, 11670 Old National Pike

Median household income:

Blue Sky Bar & Grill

$120,625

People under the age of 5:

O 301-882-7889

, 10519 Old National Pike O 301-865-1116

7.9 percent

The Derby Restaurant and Bar

People under the age of 18:

O 301-865-2222

29.0 percent

People aged 65 years or older: 9.4 percent Language other than English spoken in the home: 6.7 percent

High school graduate or higher (aged 25+):

, 83 Old National Pike Dunkin’ Donuts

, 11715 Old National Pike O 301-865-1509

Lighthouse Seafood

, 12051 Old National Pike O 301-865-8925

,

11717 Old National Pike

O 301-865-8100

98 percent

Pasquale’s

Bachelor’s degree or higher (aged 25+): 59 percent

,

ELECTED OFFICIALS

(All are elected to the same 4-year term. The next election is set for 2021.)

MAYOR:

Winslow F. Burhans III

TOWN COUNCIL

Lawrence “Jake” Romanell Michael Davies Dennis Kimble Scott Robertson Shannon “Shane” Rossman

TOWN HALL 39 W. Main St. O 301-865-5544

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Morgan’s American Grill

11670 Old National Pike

301-882-7103

Vintage

, 8 W. Main St.

O 301-882-7674 SHOPS 1812 House

, 48 W. Main St. O 301-865-3040

Country Side Liquors

, 11717 Old National Pike O 301-695-9544

Fleshman’s Antiques

, 2 W. Main St.

O 301-602-2985 Happiloo

Hilltop Convenience and Liquors

Santa Fe Trading Company

, 10519 Old National Pike

O 301-305-0571

O 301-865-3354

Jim’s House of Music

,

11670 Old National Pike

O 301-882-4298 New Market Liquors

, 11670 Old National Pike O 301-882-4913 Peridot

, 41 W. Main St. O 240-397-1318

R P Brady Antiques

, 3 E. Main St.

O 301-865-3666 Robert Esterly Antiques

, 20 W. Main St. O 301-865-8000

, 33 W. Main St. Smith Tavern Antiques

, 17 E. Main St. O 301-865-3597

Tulip Tree Fiber Arts & Antiques

, 9 W. Main St.

O 301-865-2879 The Village Potter

, 73 W. Main St. O 252-412-6776

LEARN & EXPLORE The Original Playhouse

, 4 W. Main St.

O 301-865-6500

, 26 W. Main St. O 301-882-4293

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Located on the eastern side of the county, New Market was founded in 1793 by William Plummer and Nicholas Hall, along a rough wagon trail known as the Baltimore Turnpike. The pair knew the location between trades routes of Baltimore and Frederick, along with a toll-free road and ample water supply would attract people to stay and rest or reside.

By 1812, the town was home to both a button factory and nail factory, blacksmith shops, tanneries, inns, taverns and livery stables.

Six years later, the Baltimore Turnpike would become part of the National Turnpike and the town formally incorporated in 1878.

Just under 100 years later, in 1975, the town was named to the National Register of Historic Places.

Current Mayor Winslow F. Burhans III was born and raised in New Market, and he is the seventh generation of his family to call the town home. “We are a nice, quaint, but happening little town that is basically a can’t-miss,” he says.

The Main Street area has been undergoing a renaissance during the last few years with improvements made to sidewalks, lighting and storm drainage.

“It was all part of making us a tourist friendly, pedestrian-friendly place to be,” Burhans says.

In November, the town was designated a Main Street Maryland Community, one of 30 statewide.

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Burhans looks at the town through a long-term lens.

“I’m trying to make sure the town is going to be here and viable for the next 200 years so that (when) me and the council pass things off to the next set of town (leaders), we’ve given them something to work with, to build on, to make a future. And I think that is what is important to me is making sure we hand something off to the future generations that is worth having.”

Over the years, New Market became known as “The Antiques Capital of Maryland,” with a bevy of shops for locals and tourists to peruse and find historic treasures. Rick Fleshman opened Fleshman’s Antiques in 1989 after growing up watching his parents take part in antique shows. Focusing on furniture, he refinishes period American pieces made between 1810 and 1890 that he finds within 100 miles of New Market.

When he goes to shows, he often tells people about New Market’s historic charm.

“That’s an attraction, in itself,” Fleshman says. “That always tied in together well with the antiques, but it still is a considerable attraction for people who want to come visit.”

The town has since rebranded itself with a new tagline — “Come make some history with us.”

“I’m not going to say we are not an antiques capital, but there is much more to New Market than just antiques,” Burhans says. “There is the livability, dining, shopping, camaraderie of residents. It’s what everybody is trying to build — a whole cohesive community where you can live, eat, shop and work. You can do it all. We felt that was an appropriate tagline.”

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BRUNSWICK The once-sleepy City of Brunswick, located along the Potomac River, with close proximity to the C&O Canal, Harper’s Ferry, Antietam, Leesburg and Charlestown, is now filled with a new air of excitement.

Residents (about 6,000 currently), business owners and city officials are stepping up efforts to revive and reinvent their community. Seeking to redefine Brunswick as an attractive outdoor destination, they are working to fill empty downtown storefronts, opening new businesses and building trails for hiking and biking.

With the city working on a new municipal building, a new music and events venue opening downtown, and the continuous expansion of Brunswick Crossing – a population-doubling housing development – Brunswick may finally be on track to change its fortune from the 1950s, when the railroad pulled out of the city abruptly..

KEY CITY EVENTS: Railroad Days An annual event celebrating the town’s railroad history with passenger train rides, local food, live entertainment, model train exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, passenger train rides, kids’ activities, pony rides and more. Traditionally held on the first weekend of October.

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Veterans Day Parade Brunswick’s Veterans Day Parade is one of the oldest in the country. It began in 1932, six years before Veterans Day became recognized as a national holiday. Brunswick is one of only two Veterans Day sites in Maryland to be officially sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which allows official military groups — such as the Armed Forces Color Guard of Washington, D.C. — to participate.

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TOWN FACTS: Elected Officials MAYOR Jeff Snoots (term expires August 2020)

CITY COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem John Dayton (exp. 8/2022) Nathan Brown (exp. 8/2022) Vaughn Ripley (exp. 8/2020) Tom Smith (exp. 8/2020) Andrew St. John (exp. 8/2022) Angel White (exp. 8/2020)

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CITY HALL

LIBRARIES

LEARN AND EXPLORE

,

Brunswick Library

Brunswick Heritage Museum O 301-834-7100

1 W. Potomac St.

O 301-834-7500 w www.brunswickmd.gov

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915 Maple Ave.

O 301-600-7250 w www.fcpl.org

Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks

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1635 Ballenger Creek Pike,

Point of Rocks O 301-874-4560 w www.fcpl.org

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www.brunswickmuseum.org

C&O Canal Towpath Walk or bike a historic trail located just a short walk from Brunswick downtown.

Scenic Potomac River Kayaking, tubing, fishing, nature watching River and Trail Outfitters O 301-834-7100

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BURKITTSVILLE Burkittsville is a virtually unchanged example of an American townscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when the town was a service center for the rural area around it. Today, Main Street’s buildings are still bordered by fields of crops and dairy farms, although there are no longer any commercial establishments in the town. Burkittsville became closely involved with the Civil War when forces of the Union and Confederate armies engaged in the Battle of Crampton’s Gap, a bloody prelude to the Battle of Antietam.

BURKITTSVILLE MAYOR

TOWN OFFICE

POST OFFICE

CHURCHES

Debby Burgoyne

,

,

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

POPULATION 151 as of 2010 Census

500 E. Main St.

O 301-834-6780 w www.burkittsville-md.gov

8 E. Main St.

O 301-834-9592

,

Burkittsville, MD

O 201-834-9866

EMMITSBURG Emmitsburg, a quiet town nestled at the foot of the mountains, offers peace and tranquility. Incorporated in the early 1800s, Emmitsburg was the home of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. She established the first Catholic school in the U.S., that grew into St. Joseph’s College. The property is now home to the National Fire Academy and Homeland Security. A short drive away is Mount St. Mary’s University. In Emmitsburg you can relax but still be within driving distance to major cities such as Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Harrisburg. You are just a few miles from the Gettysburg Battlefield, Ski Liberty Resort and numerous golf courses.

TOWN FACTS * Data based on 2010 U.S. Census

Population: 3,090 (2017 estimate)

Number of households: 997 People under the age of 18: 5.4 percent

People aged 65 years or older: 16.3 percent ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYOR: Don Briggs (Term expires October 2020) TOWN COMMISSIONERS Clifford Sweeney, president (exp. 10/2021) Glenn Blanchard, vice president (exp. 10/2019) Timothy O’Donnell, treasurer (exp. 10/2021) Joseph Ritz III (exp. 10/2020) Elizabeth Buckman (exp. 10/2019) Town Hall

,

300A S. Seton Ave.

O 301-600-6300 w www.emmitsburgmd.gov LIBRARY Frederick County Public Libraries Emmitsburg Branch

,

300A S. Seton Ave.

O 301-600-1630 w www.fcpl.org PHOTOGRAPH BY SPENCE PHOTOGRAPHICS

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FREDERICK CITY One of the largest cities in Maryland, the City of Frederick is home to a diverse and thriving business community that includes Fort Detrick, the Frederick Memorial Healthcare System, and MedImmune. In addition to a strong employment base, Downtown Frederick is the hub of arts, culture and entertainment within the county. Downtown Frederick offers a thriving business district of 200+ eclectic and specialty retailers, restaurants and antique shops. Nearly 1.5 million tourists visit downtown each year, drawn by Civil War history and beautifully restored 18th, 19th and 20th century architecture.

Activities and events can be enjoyed nearly every weekend throughout the year.

CITY FACTS *Data as of July 1, 2016 based on U.S. Census

Population: 70,060

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Number of households:

,

26,591

Median household income:

Citizens Truck Company 9 S. Court St.

O 301-600-1713 Independent Hose Company

$64,700

,

People under the age of 5:

Junior Fire Company

7.7 percent in 2010

People under the age of 18:

310 Baughman’s Lane

O 301-600-1720

,

535 N. Market St.

O 301-600-2286

23.7 percent in 2010

Spring Ridge Fire Station # 33

People aged 65 years or older:

O 301-600-9330

10.8 percent in 2010

,

6061 Spring Ridge Pkwy.

United Steam Fire Engine Co.

,

79 S. Market St.

Language other than English spoken in home: 23.9 percent

O 301-600-1711

High school graduate or higher (aged 25+):

O 301-600-9330

United/Westview Fire Station

,

5525 New Design Road

89.2 percent

LIBRARY

Bachelor’s degree or higher (aged 25+): 37.7 percent

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ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYOR

Michael O’Connor (Sworn in December 2017 for a 4-year term)

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Kuzemchak, Ben MacShane, Kelly Russell, Derick Shackelford and Roger Wilson. (Sworn in for 4-year term in December 2017) City Hall , 101 N. Court St. O 301-600-1380 w www.CityOfFrederick.com

C.Burr Artz Central Library

O 301-600-1630 w www.fcpl.org POST OFFICES Frederick City

,

201 E. Patrick St.

O 301-662-2131 College Estates Station

,

1301 W. Seventh St.

O 301-662-6115 Tuscarora

,

5709-A Tuscarora Rd.

O 301-874-2303 TOWN PARKS Baker Park

,

121 N. Bentz St.

FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT

O 301-600-1493

O 301-600-2100

O 301-600-1492

CITY OF FREDERICK DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SWIMMING POOLS

O 301-629-6360

City Recreation Department

Baker Park Swimming Pool

O 301-663-5666 Diggs Memorial Pool

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110 E. Patrick St.

LEARN & EXPLORE National Museum of Civil War Medicine , 48 E. Patrick St. 301-695-1864 Scheifferstadt Architectural Museum , 1110 Rosemont Ave. O 301-663-3885 Roads and Rails Museum , 200 N. East St. O 301-624-5524 Rose Hill Manor Park and Museum , 1611 N. Market St. O 301-600-1650

Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick

,

Frederick, MD

O 301-575-9690 MESSIANIC

El Shaddai Congregation

,

Frederick

O 301-695-4496 CHURCHES

Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

,

Frederick, MD

O 301-663-1550 St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church

,

Frederick

O 301-695-6167

Roger Brooke Taney House , 121 S. Bentz St. O 301-663-7880

Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church

SYNAGOGUES

St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church

,

,

Beth Sholom Congregation Frederick

O 301-663-0267

,

Frederick

O 301-898-7100 Frederick

O 301-293-8938

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Grace Community Church

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

,

,

,

Frederick

O 301-473-5253

Frederick

O 301-473-4337

Frederick

Frederick Church of Christ

Hope Christian Fellowship Church

,

,

,

O 301-620-7729

Frederick

O 301-662-5789

Adamstown

First Church of Christ Scientist

Emmanuel Trinity Lutheran Church

,

,

,

O 301-834-7755

Frederick

O 301-662-7852

Frederick

Jefferson United Church of Christ

Church of the Nazarene

,

,

,

Frederick

O 301-473-8283

Jefferson

O 301-473-8262

,

O 301-663-6271 Frederick Christian Fellowship

,

,

,

O 301-662-3110

O 301-682-5007

Frederick

Parkway Community Church

Harvest Christian Fellowship

,

,

,

O 301-473-8900 Frederick Korean Baptist Church

,

Frederick

O 301-695-6446 People’s Baptist Church

,

Frederick

O 301-473-5635 South End Baptist Church

,

Frederick

O 301-662-4347 Victory Baptist Church

,

Frederick

O 301-662-5153 Frederick Church of the Brethren

,

Frederick

O 301-662-1819 Tibetan Meditation Center

,

Frederick

O 301-473-5750 St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

,

Frederick

O 301-662-8288

Frederick

O 301-663-0741

SURE Fellowship Church

,

O 301-845-9870

Frederick

O 301-695-9053 Emmanuel Bible Church

,

Frederick

O 301-473-4686

All Saints Episcopal Church

,

Frederick

O 301-663-5625 First Love Church

,

Frederick

O 301-694-8435 Thomas Tabernacle Holiness Church

,

Frederick

O 301-695-9148 Emmanuel Bible Church

,

Frederick

O 301-473-4686 O 301-662-4796

,

Frederick

O 301-662-0206 District Office of Christian Missionary Alliance

,

Frederick

O 301-620-9934 Emmanuel Alliance Church

,

Frederick

O 301-663-0002 Frederick Alliance Church

,

Frederick

O 301-663-1199

,

O 301-846-0868

,

Frederick

Bethel Lutheran Church Office

,

Frederick

O 301-694-8280 Evangelical Lutheran Church

,

Frederick

O 301-663-6361 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

,

Frederick

O 301-663-3344 Mount Zion Lutheran Church

,

Frederick

O 301-473-4737

Frederick

Apostolic Lighthouse United (Pentecostal Church) Frederick

Frederick

Jackson United Methodist

, ,

Frederick

Frederick

Union Bridge

O 410-795-1291

O 301-663-5338

Mount Carmel United Methodist

Good News Presbyterian

,

Frederick

Frederick

O 301-662-1303

O 301-473-7070

Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Frederick

,

O 301-694-3595 Seventh-Day Adventist Church Frederick

Ijamsville

O 301-865-5443 Trinity United Methodist Church

,

O 301-662-5254

Frederick

O 301-662-2895

Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Frederick

,

Frederick

Linganore United Methodist

Frederick Presbyterian

,

Adamstown

O 601-694-7315

O 301-662-0662

,

,

O 301-874-1166

Faith Reformed Presbyterian

,

Flint Hill United Methodist

,

Frederick

O 301-473-5253

,

Frederick

O 301-663-5273

Hopehill United Methodist

Victory Christian Center

,

Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church

O 301-874-0890

O 301-473-8788

,

Frederick

O 301-662-1464

,

O 301-663-0663

,

Frederick

Calvary United Methodist Church

Frederick

,

Frederick

Frederick

O 301-874-2313

,

,

Harvest Christian Fellowship

,

Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church

O 301-620-2255

Brook Hill United Methodist

Buckeystown United Methodist

Walkersville

Unity in Frederick

,

Frederick

O 301-663-9380 O 301-662-1727

Frederick Christian Fellowship

Korean Emmanuel Church

O 301-360-9581

,

Asbury United Methodist

,

O 301-662-0206

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church Frederick

Frederick

Frederick

O 301-694-8772

,

O 301-620-2255

Frederick Baptist Temple Frederick

Frederick

Araby United Methodist

Frederick

Edgewood First Church of God Frederick

Grace United Church of Christ

O 301-662-3312

First Missionary Baptist Church Frederick

Frederick

O 301-662-2088

,

O 301-624-5838

First Baptist Church of Frederick

Frederick

Grace Trinity United Church of Christ

,

O 301-874-5838

Faith Baptist Church Knoxville

,

O 301-695-6550

O 301-473-4737

Ambassador Baptist Church Frederick

Faith United Church of Christ

Salvation Army

,

Frederick

Frederick

O 301-662-2311

O 301-473-7680 Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ

,

Frederick

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MIDDLETOWN Middletown is a small, rural community steeped in American history. It is located in the beautiful Middletown Valley that stretches between the Catoctin Mountains on the east and South Mountain on the west. A young Lt. George Washington, while surveying the South Mountain area, reported that the valley to the east was one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen. Middletown continues to evolve from a settlement of farmers and ranchers to one of tradesmen, craftsmen, businessmen, clergymen, commuters and retired folk– without losing its agricultural roots.

From the stately old Victorian-style homes and soaring church steeples to the rustic dairy farms and modern housing developments, residents find in Middletown a refuge where they can enjoy small-town life as it used to be.

BURGESS John D. Miller

POPULATION 4,136 as of 2010 Census

TOWN OFFICE

,

31 W. Main St.

O 301-371-6171 w www.middletown.md.us VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

O 301-371-6907 LIBRARY

,

101 Prospect St.

O 301-371-7560 POST OFFICE

,

7227 Hollow Road

O 301-371-6880

TOWN PARKS

Middletown Community Park

,

Coblentz Road

O 301-694-1646 Middletown Memorial Park

,

S. Church St.

O 301-371-6171 Wiles Branch Park

,

Knoll Side Ln.

O 301-371-6171 CHURCHES

Christ Reformed Church United Church of Christ

,

Middletown, MD

O 301-371-6610 Church of the Transfiguration

,

Braddock Heights, MD

O 301-371-7505

Cornerstone Baptist Church

Locust Valley Bible Church

,

,

Jefferson, MD

O 301-473-8777

Middletown, MD

O 301-371-7476

Faith Baptist Church

Middletown United Methodist

,

,

Knoxville, MD

O 301-834-7755 Garfield United Methodist Church

,

Smithburg, MD

O 301-416-0350 Holy Family Catholic Community

,

Middletown, MD

Middletown, MD

O 301-371-5550 Pleasant View Church of the Brethren

,

Jefferson, MD

O 301-371-7707

O 301-473-4800

Valley Baptist Church of Middletown

Jefferson United Church of Christ

,

,

Middletown, MD

Jefferson, MD

O 301-371-8758

O 301-473-8262

Zion Lutheran Church

Jefferson United Methodist Church

,

,

Jefferson, MD

Middletown, MD

O 301-371-6500

O 301-473-4022

MOUNT AIRY The Town of Mount Airy is a nationally accredited “Main Street Maryland Community” and holds the State of Maryland’s esteemed “Community Legacy” designation. Located directly off of Interstate 70, it is about 45 minutes from both the Baltimore and Washington metropolitan job markets. One can quickly become enamored with downtown Mount Airy and its small-town charm, quaint old buildings and friendliness that takes you back to a time long past. Mount Airy has experienced a dramatic increase in growth, but because of effective growth management and land use strategies, still retains that quaint, small-town atmosphere. It boasts a booming downtown with community and cultural events, retail establishments, antique and craft collectible shops, cafes and restaurants.

TOWN FACTS * Data as of July 1, 2016 based on U.S. Census

Population: 9,374 Number of households: 3,130 Median household income: $108,578

Median value of owneroccupied housing: $351,300

People under the age of 5: 7.1 percent

People under the age of 18: 32 percent

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ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYOR Patrick Rockinberg (term ends 2021)

CITY COUNCIL

Peter Helt (term ends 2019), Robert H. King Jr. (term ends 2019), Larry Hushour (term ends 2021), Jason Poirier (term ends 2019) and Scott Strong (term ends 2021) City Hall

,

110 S. Main St.

O 301-829-1424 w mountairymd.org LIBRARIES

Carroll County Public Libraries Mount Airy Branch

,

705 Ridge Ave.

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MYERSVILLE Myersville is strategically located halfway between Frederick and Hagerstown, with convenient access from Interstate 70 to the south and U.S. Route 40 to the north, yet nicely buffered from both by a mile of local road. The outstanding location and beautiful, hilly terrain combined to make the town an attractive location for residential development during the last decades of the 20th century.

MYERSVILLE MAYOR

POST OFFICE

CHURCHES

Wayne Creadick

,

Church of the Saviour

POPULATION 1,626 as of 2010 Census

TOWN OFFICE

,

301 Main St.

O 301-293-4281 w www.myersvillemd.govoffice2.com FIRE DEPARTMENTS Myersville Volunteer Fire Company

1 Wolfsville Road

O 301-293-1180 TOWN PARKS Doub’s Meadow Park

,

Corner of Rte. 40 and Rte. 17

Wolfsville Rd.

O 301-293-4281 Town Park

,

8 Harp Pl.

O 301-293-4281

O 301-293-9817

,

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

,

Rohersville, MD

O 301-665-9600

Myersville Baptist Church

Grossnickle Church of the Brethren

,

,

Myersville, MD

Harmony Church of the Brethren

,

Myersville, MD

O 301-293-1335

O 301-293-9516 Myersville, MD

Myersville Church of the Brethren

,

Myersville, MD

O 301-293-9513

O 301-371-4297

Salem United Methodist Church

Harmony Community Lutheran Church

,

,

Myersville, MD

O 301-293-1616

Myersville, MD

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

O 301-371-5188

Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Company

Myersville, MD

O 301-293-1401

,

Myersville, MD

O 301-293-2979

O 301-293-1453

THURMONT Thurmont is a small city in northern Frederick County established in 1751. It is known as the “Gateway to the Catoctin Mountains,” where Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park are located. There are three covered bridges near by: Loy’s Station Bridge, Roddy Road Bridge and Utica Mills Bridge. Catoctin Iron Furnace and forge, built during the Revolutionary War, is just down the road. Frederick is about 15 miles south and Gettysburg is 20 miles north.

Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are each about 60 miles away. The President’s retreat, Camp David, is also nearby.

Thurmont is proud to have been designated a “Main Street Maryland Community.”

TOWN FACTS (Data from 2010 Census and estimates)

Population:

ELECTED OFFICIALS

6,528

MAYOR

Number of households: 2,608 Median household income: $68,043

People under the age of 5: 5.3 percent

TOWN COUNCIL

Bill Buehrer, Martin A. Burns, Wes Hamrick, Wayne Hooper Town Hall

,

615 E. Main St., P.O. Box 17

25.8 percent

O 301-271-7313 w www.Thurmont.com

People aged 65 years or older:

LIBRARIES

People under the age of 18:

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13.1 percent

Language other than English spoken in home: 4.6 percent High school graduate or higher (aged 25+): 95.1 percent Bachelor’s degree or higher (aged 25+): 26.6 percent

Frederick County Public Libraries Thurmont Branch , 76 E. Moser Road O 301-600-7200 w www.fcpl.org

LEARN AND EXPLORE

Catoctin Mountain Park

Cunningham Falls State Park

O 301-271-7574 w www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/

O 301-663-9388 w www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm

Pages/western/cunningham.aspx

Thurmont Historical Society

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ROSEMONT Rosemont is a village in southern Frederick County, one mile southeast of Route 340 and one mile north of the Potomac River. It is a quiet residential community. Rolling farmland and mountains contoured by Harper’s Ferry Gap in West Virginia add to the tranquility of the town.

BURGESS

TOWN GOVERNMENT

Thomas Watson

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POPULATION

294 as of 2010 Census

1219 Rosemont Drive

O 301-834-7444 w www.sites.google.com/site/ rosemontmd/home

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Volunteer Fire Department

BRUNSWICK VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE & RESCUE

CHURCHES

Faith Assembly of God

O 301-834-8102

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TOWN PARK

Rosemont Alliance Church

Lions Merryland Park

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3673 Petersville Road

O 301-834-8300

Brunswick

O 301-834-8632

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Knoxville

O 301-834-8290

URBANA Nestled in the southeastern section of the county near major arteries such as Interstate 270 and Md. Routes 355 and 80, Urbana has become a haven for Montgomery County residents looking to move north and Frederick or Pennsylvania folks aiming to be closer to Washington, D.C., yet still live in a quiet, country setting. Villages of Urbana and Urbana Highlands subdivisions comprise the largest communities. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the Urbana region has more than 9,000 residents, and that number is still climbing.

TOWN FACTS

Centerville Recreation Center

*Data from 2010 U.S. Census

O 301-600-1646

Population 9,175 Number of households 2,804

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3601 Carriage Hill Drive

HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS Villages of Urbana

Median age 33.4 years

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People under the age of 5 10.5%

Urbana Highlands

People 16 years and older 67.3%

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www.villagesofurbana.net www.urbana-highlands.com

People aged 65 years and older 4%

RESOURCES

RECREATION

Frederick County Public Libraries / Urbana Branch

Worthington Manor Golf Club

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8329 Fingerboard Road

O 301-874-5400 Urbana Community Park

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3636 Urbana Pike

Urbana District Park

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3805 Urbana Pike

thefrederickguide.com

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9020 Amelung St.

O 301-600-7000 w www.fcpl.org

Urbana Senior Center

, 9020 Amelung St. O 301-600-7020 w www.frederickcountymd.gov/318/

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WALKERSVILLE • Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival: First week in July at 79 W. Frederick St. • Walkersville Day: On the third Saturday in May each year. The event celebrates the town with yard sales, church fundraisers, an open house at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company and a Strawberry Festival at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

TOWN FACTS * Data based on 2010 U.S. Census

Population: 5,800

TOWN COMMISSIONERS:

Number of households:

Gary A. Baker, Mary Ann BrodieEnnis, Donald W. Schildt, Sr., Russell N. Winch, Deborah L. Zimmerman

2,094

Median household income: $65,581

Median value of owneroccupied housing: $351,300

People under the age of 5: 5.9 percent

People under the age of 18: 40.1 percent

People aged 65 years or older: 24.2 percent TOWN GOVERNMENT BURGESS: Chad W. Weddle (walkersvilleburgess@comcast.net)

Town meetings with the burgess and commissioners are on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, starting promptly at 7:30 p.m.

(One meeting on the second Wednesday only in July, November and December.)

Town Hall

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21 W. Frederick St.

O 301-845-4500 w Walkersville-md.com LIBRARIES

Frederick County Public Libraries Walkersville Branch

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2 S. Glade Road

O 301-600-8200 w fcpl.org/branches-hours/ walkersville-branch-library

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WOODSBORO Early history suggests that the Woodsboro area was a hunting and trapping ground for a wandering tribe of Susquehanna Indians.

From early times, the settlement was located at a crossroads on the Indian trail running from the Chesapeake Bay to the mountains.

When the stagecoach became the primary mode of transportation, the place became an important stop on its itinerary. Today, Woodsboro is still primarily an agricultural area, but an important industry is centered on the three lime quarries that border the town.

WOODSBORO BURGESS Gary Smith

POPULATION 1,141 as of 2010 Census

TOWN OFFICE

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2 S. 3rd St.

O 301-898-3800 w www.woodsboro.org FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company

O 301-898-5100

Libertytown Volunteer Fire Company

GROCERY STORE

St. John's United Church of Christ

O 301-898-9193

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O 301-845-7703

New Midway Volunteer Fire Company

Trout’s Market Woodsboro

O 301-898-4103

O 301-898-0543

TOWN PARK

POST OFFICES

O 301-898-3800

Woodsboro Post Office

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602 S. Main St.

O 301-845-8408 Ladiesburg Post Office

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12509 Woodsboro Pike

Woodsboro Town Park

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Woodsboro

St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church

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Union Bridge

O 301-898-5111

CHURCHES

Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church

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O 301-845-4533

Chapel Lutheran Church Walkersville

O 301-845-2332

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Woodsboro

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