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11 IN THE COMMUNITY & COUNTY HISTORY 12 A Delightful New Year Five Ways to Bring More Delight into Your Everyday Life 15
Young City Dwellers Live to Give
18 Discover Frederick County’s Many Murals 21
Old Habits are Hard to Break
22 George Washington (May Have) Slept Here
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A Delightful New Year
Five Ways to Bring More Delight into Your Everyday Life by Lisa A. McCrohan, RYT, LCSW-C, RYT
Instead of making a new year’s resolution that has you panting, striving, and gritting your teeth, why not simply try to bring more joy and delight into your day? Here are five simple, everyday ways to cultivate more delight in your life. 12 WINTER 2014
Hug.
Did you know that adults need eight hugs per day to “get by” and 12 to thrive? When you hug someone, you get a boost in serotonin levels as well as a dose of the “bonding hormone”
in the community When you hug someone, you get a boost in serotonin levels as well as a dose of the “bonding hormone” oxytocin, putting you in a better mood and increasing feelings of connection and happiness. oxytocin, putting you in a better mood and increasing feelings of connection and happiness. Need a hug? Visit “The Nicest Place on the Internet” (http://thenicestplaceontheinter.net). People from all over the world have uploaded videos of themselves giving the viewer (that’s you!) a hug. Do an act of kindness each day.
Researcher and author of “The Hidden Gifts of Helping,” Stephen Post, PhD, has found that it feels good to do good. Volunteering, offering to help someone, or doing something kind can result in the “helper’s high,” boosting your immune system and lowering your stress level. Make a commitment to do a simple act of kindness each day, such as making your spouse’s coffee, holding the door open for someone, smiling at a stranger, or saying “thank you” to a colleague. Play with children.
Few things can remind us to “take delight” in our lives than playing with children. If you are a parent, notice how many times per day you engage with your child in just plain ol’ fun. In our culture of hurry, worry, and busy, having fun together can get lost in the shuffle. Turn off the cell phone, get down on the floor, and enjoy playing with your children. Surround yourself with beauty.
Whether you work from home tending to the family or at a desk in a cubicle, the space you are in every day has an impact on your mood. Put up pictures that make you smile, add a simple flower in a vase, or place quotes in frames that inspire and uplift you. Make your space nourishing and calming. Lighten up with the people in your life.
When we are operating in perpetual stress mode, we tend to get really serious and judgmental. Get a joke book and read a few to your family before you all head out for the day. Focus on “noticing the good” in your dear ones. At lunch with colleagues or dinner with your family, share what you are grateful for and what made you laugh that day. At the end of the year, look back at it and see how you chose to be light and love the people around you. Look back and see how you chose to be happy by finding the delight in your everyday life. You might even look back and see how in all that laughing, playing, and enjoying your life, you even lost a few pounds!
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Young city dwellers live to give by Melissa J. Sines, co-founder of The Frederick Giving Project Photos Courtesy of The Frederick Giving Project
The Frederick Giving Project is a great example of how generous – and creative – Frederick can be. Getting ready to make its fourth grant to a local nonprofit and enter its fifth year of fundraising, this giving circle is making a big impression.
Since its inception in 2009, the Frederick Giving Project has raised almost $50,000, mostly in contributions of $100 or less, and has recently announced another $10,000 grant for 2014 to the local nonprofit Second Chances Garage.
A giving circle is a concept that has been around for a while: a group of like-minded individuals pool money to make contributions to nonprofits. The idea is that a group making a bigger grant has a bigger impact than any one person could accomplish alone.
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In addition to the financial contribution, Giving Project members and supporters will volunteer their time and talent to help the “project” that the members pick each year. garage solicits donations of vehicles from the local community, refurbishes them, and places them with individuals who are gainfully employed and referred to the organization by partner agencies. In addition, the nonprofit offers a reduced-cost auto repair service to qualifying individuals. In addition to the financial contribution, Giving Project members and supporters will volunteer their time and talent to help the “project” that the members pick each year. Members volunteer to help fulfill the organization’s mission throughout the year, helping with things such as fundraising events or organizational development. Meanwhile, fundraising for the next project kicks off each January and another organization is chosen the following December for the next year’s project. During 2013, the group’s grantee was the Animal Welfare League of Frederick County. The grant to this organization helped to pay for new office technology, for a Community Pet Day which offered free neutering and spaying, and to pay for the Just One Day campaign at the Frederick County Animal Shelter, a day where all adoption fees were waived. In addition 16 WINTER 2014
to the funding, the group also helped to promote and volunteer at several AWLFC events during the year, such as a 5K, K9s in the Vines, and adoption open houses. The Giving Project also organized a “hackathon” to help update technology at the AWLFC’s office. Technology experts were gathered to address a number of system-wide issues, such as shared data storage, email systems, and cost-savings on communications with members. Throughout the year, look for the Giving Project members at happy hours, at community events supporting local businesses and nonprofits, and encouraging more people to think about how their contributions can support the Frederick community in a very immediate and connected way. To join the Giving Project, individual donors and businesses can make donations through the fund, held at the Community Foundation of Frederick County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. More information can be found at www.frederickgivingproject.org.
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Discover Frederick County’s many murals by Jake Wynn, Tourism Council of Frederick County Photos Courtesy of Tourism Council of Frederick County Downtown Frederick has become home to innovative and unique public artwork during the last several decades. In fact, “AmericanStyle Magazine” designated the city as a Top 25 Small Art City. A walk through downtown presents more than 30 recognized pieces of public artwork.
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It isn’t just the Downtown Frederick area that is playing host to great pieces of public art, though; the entire county has entered the game. Brunswick, Thurmont, and Emmitsburg all have artwork in the community that you may have never noticed. Many of the most impressive works of public art in the community are murals.
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Downtown Frederick, however, remains as the stalwart in the public art scene in the region. The Community Bridge across Carroll Creek continues to astound passersby. This largescale mural project by William Cochran transformed a plain concrete bridge into the permanent illusion of an old, ivycovered stone bridge. Head north on Market Street, and see the “North of Fourth” mural, which continues to amaze pedestrians and drivers alike with its unique three-dimensional stylization.
Brunswick has murals that depict the history of that city. Stop by Square Corner Park to check out a mural depicting the city’s history and railroad and baseball heritage. Emmitsburg also has a small mural depicting the legacy of the town’s founder. Completed in 2008 by students from a local high school, this mural sits atop a local grocery store and illustrates the town’s founding and Civil War tradition. Thurmont has two recognized murals, one old and one new. The newer mural illustrates the history of the railroad and the development of the town. The town’s legendary Cozy Inn also plays host to an impressive mural, covering an entire exterior wall with the unique caricatures of Thurmont’s role in presidential history.
Frederick County has become a home for artworks of all different sizes, shapes, and material. But our public art scene continues to be the shining star to visitors and citizens alike.
The town’s legendary Cozy Inn also plays host to an impressive mural, covering an entire exterior wall with the unique caricatures of Thurmont’s role in presidential history. FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE
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Old Habits are Hard to Break by Duane Doxzen, Historical Society of Frederick County Assistant Director
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The New Year’s resolution is nothing new. People have been trying to kick bad habits since, well, since there have been people. In 1824, Jacob Engelbrecht noted under the title “Snuff sacking,” in his diary: “We the undersigned have been in the habit of taking snuff for the last two years and we have this afternoon emptied our snuff boxes in the street of their contents and have resolved to ‘sack’ the same if we can… Jacob Engelbrecht, Daniel J. Hauer… The snuff makers have lost two customers.” Jacob Engelbrecht lived in Frederick and wore many hats during his life: tailor, shopkeeper, experimental gardener, amateur weatherman, musician, and mayor of Frederick. From 1818 until his death in 1878 he also kept a detailed diary of the comings and goings of his community and of national events, recording everything from births to deaths, grocery prices to philosophical meanderings, and unapologetic political rhetoric to deeply moving prose. He also had a hankering for snuff. After at least two failed attempts to stop inhaling the fine ground tobacco in 1824, Engelbrecht again resolved to kick the habit in May 1825. This time, the target was less about abstinence and more about moderation. D.J. Hauer & George Engelbrecht have joined in with me or rather I with them taking snuff. I have been in the habit, for the last three or four years, of taking snuff. In September last I attempted to quit it but foolishly commenced again. I this day, have laid my boxes aside, (I say boxes, because I generally have 2 or 3) and I will now see whether my better judgment or the snuff will prevail. I do not that I will never take a pinch of snuff but I will not be a slave to it particularly in this land of liberty, where we snuff or not, just as we please.
His success was limited. On July 6, 1831 he again states he “quit or rather intends to quit taking snuff.” He again put his boxes aside, though “smelled it a little but have not taken as much in the whole day as one ordinary pinch…” Below the entry he triumphantly added, “PS July 19 Don’t snuff yet. August 2 ditto.” For anyone trying to kick a nasty habit, peer pressure is a bummer. In June 1833 Engelbrecht again noted he was “breaking off with snuffing,” but added, “How long it will last I know not.” He blamed his failure two years earlier on not being able to “withstand the habit among the rest.” In December 1834 he remarked: I have been a real snuffer, equal if not superior to… the greatest snuffers in town, and I have several times attempted to quit it and did stop for several weeks, not forgetting to take one or four pinches each day. I now think that I have fairly overcome it. On the 2nd of November ultimo I stopped the concern. I have no snuff about the premises, and up to this day I feel no disposition for several days together to take a pinch. So I reckon if we persevere we’ll be relieved from the inconvenient practice. So the “try, try again” attitude of the 19th century Frederick County diarist is one worth emulating as we wrestle with our own 21st century weaknesses. We may have traded snuff for other vices such as Twinkies, incessant texting, or watching the “Real Housewives,” but the principle remains the same. And Jacob Engelbrecht, how did he fare? Below the very first snuff-related diary entry in 1825 is written in his hand, “February 27, 1867. I still continue the bad habit.” To quote one his favorite expressions: “So we rub along.”
Jacob Engelbrecht’s diary is part of the collection of the Historical Society of Frederick County. The edited and transcribed “Diary of Jacob Engelbrecht” is available for purchase from the Historical Society. For more information, call 301-663-1188 or visit www.frederickhistory.org.
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HISTORY
George Washington (May Have) Slept Here by Duane Doxzen, Historical Society of Frederick County Assistant Director Photo Courtesy of Frederick County Historical Society
It happens subtly enough. A fact gets stretched to include a seemingly logical assumption, or a story gets embellished with a few colorful adjectives. Add a few decades, mix in special interests and well-meaning storytellers, and you can end up with something mythical, or, more often, something almost-but-notquite-right. Such is the case with “Washington’s Headquarters.”
it was a small log and rough-hewn board-sided building located along Carroll Creek on West All Saints Street, just west of Court Street; the building was the subject of local photographer John Kreh at least twice, in 1898 and 1906, and printed on postcards; and the dilapidated cabin was demolished sometime in the early 20th century.
Little is known for sure about the Frederick building colloquially known as “Washington’s Headquarters,” for at least 100 years. Ticking off what we can be certain of regarding the structure:
The legend endures that George Washington, having traveled to Frederick in 1755 to meet with British major general Edward Braddock, found no room at the inn and instead bivouacked at
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HISTORY The legend endures that George Washington, having traveled to Frederick in 1755 to meet with British major general Edward Braddock, found no room at the inn and instead bivouacked at the little cabin. It also is claimed that it was here that the young Washington first met Benjamin Franklin. the little cabin. It also is claimed that it was here that the young Washington first met Benjamin Franklin. Unfortunately, there is no documentation to support the legend, any more than there is proof to discount it. Whether or not “Washington Slept Here” thus remains a mystery. Nevertheless, in the early 20th century the oral tradition became accepted fact, as the story was printed in books such as William and McKinsey’s “History of Frederick County,” and in local newspapers. In 1955, almost exactly 200 years after Washington’s visit, the Historical Society of Frederick County thought enough of the story to declare it true on a plaque installed near where the cabin once stood. After the old cabin was torn down, it was replaced by a commercial building. That structure was in turn torn down by 1960, when a new building was constructed on the site. In October 1960, the loss of the earlier historical structure was lamented: “Not even in Frederick where the cherishing and preserving of landmarks is traditional does the historical cycle of the new erasing the old subside. What better example when ‘Washington’s Headquarters’ becomes ‘Scotty’s Palace?’” The appellation “Washington’s Headquarters” is at worst misleading, and at best an unnecessary addition to a good yarn. George Washington did travel to Frederick in April 1755 to meet Braddock, who was then commander of the British forces in the colonies. The general was traveling on an expedition against the French and their Indian allies. The story handed down is that Braddock “and his staff stayed about 10 days in Frederick’s stone tavern, and when Washington arrived here to join the staff the tavern was crowded, and he found shelter in the log house about a half mile to the east.” Interestingly, the name “Washington’s Headquarters” does not seem to appear in print until the early 1900s, though Washington’s 1755 meeting with Braddock is mentioned occasionally in local newspapers.
a detailed diary of Frederick births, deaths, events, news, and opinion from 1818 to 1878, made no mention of the cabin in relationship to Washington. He expounded on community celebrations of Washington’s birthdays, noted dates associated with the first president, and even reported in excited detail his own trip to Washington, D.C., in 1854 to visit Washington’s Mount Vernon. But the diarist who revered the Father of Our Country made no mention of his own hometown’s claim. Whether the Frederick story is true or not, the last thing Washington would have required was a “headquarters.” Although he had commanded militia before — notably the previous July when he was utterly defeated by the French at Fort Necessity — he came to Frederick to offer himself to Braddock as an aide-de-camp, a volunteer position with no rank and no position in the official chain of command. Washington would have access and influence, but no real authority over the British regulars or militia under Braddock’s command. The most accurate description of Washington’s position during his time in Frederick is gentleman junior officer. The epilogue to the story is dark. After traveling through Frederick County (and lending his name to Braddock Heights) and Pennsylvania, Braddock’s forces met bitter and decisive defeat at the hands of the smaller forces of the French and their Indian allies near Fort Duquesne (now downtown Pittsburgh) at the Battle of Monongahela. The battle also is known as the Battle of the Wilderness or, quite simply, Braddock’s Defeat. The general himself was shot off his horse during the fighting, killing him and his reputation. George Washington fared better. He managed to survive the battle unscathed, his actions doing much to rehabilitate his military reputation. Washington would visit Frederick again, much later, but that is an entirely different tale.
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toll free: 1-800-RUN-AWAY Substance Abuse (Frederick County)
301-600-1775 Youth Crisis Hotline
Landfill Information 301-600-1848 Library Information 301-600-1630 Office for Children and Families 301-600-1063 Parks and Recreation 301-600-1646 Permits and Inspections 301-600-2313
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301-600-9000 www.co.frederick.md.us Animal Control 301-600-1546 301-600-2558 (emergency after hours)
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Citizen Services 301-600-1063
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301-600-1479 Maryland State Police (Frederick Barracks)
301-600-4151 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)
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County Commissioners 301-600-1100 County Courthouse 301-600-1976 Frederick Senior Center 301-600-1605 Department of Health 301-600-1029 Department of Social Services 301-600-4555 Elections 301-600-VOTE Family Partnership 301-600-22062
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Myths, Urban Legends and Other Stories by Mary Richeimer, of The Buyer’s Best Realtors The real estate industry seems to have more than its share of “everybody knows that” myths. Many people seem to think they are experts in the field and will happily advise you what you should be doing when it comes to buying or selling a home. These so-called experts are eager to share their vast knowledge, even if they have never bought or sold a house. Here are some of the more common myths, and the real truths behind them: Myth #1
Always offer 5 percent less (or 10 percent or some other number) than the seller is asking; or the reverse, always price the house 5 percent (or whatever) higher than the amount you really want as a seller. This only works if buyer and seller are on the same page. The reality is that the current market in Frederick County saw homes selling, on average, barely 1 to 2 percent below asking price, and in many cases for well above. Your guide should be a good market analysis by a realtor, not simply what you think the price should be. Myth #2
My house is the biggest in the neighborhood and therefore should sell for a higher price. If other recent sales in the neighborhood were homes that are in better condition, or had more upgrades, or were cleaner or had other positives that your house doesn’t have, your size won’t matter. If your house is so much bigger or too over-improved compared with others in the neighborhood, it will very likely not sell for much more either.
You may never know, until you try to do it yourself, that a good agent is doing an enormous amount of work that you don’t see. He or she has the knowledge and education to make it all look easy and to make sure you don’t leave money on the table. Myth #5
Buying land and building a house will save money. This may work in some parts of the country where land prices aren’t off the charts. But Frederick County is so close to Washington, D.C., and finding an individual lot is difficult. Pricing, permits and preparation of the site usually make this idea a non-starter. Myth #7
Sellers shouldn’t put on a fresh coat of paint, since the buyers will want to choose their own colors. Buyers will probably want to paint the walls once they move in, but paint it anyway! A fresh coat of paint will go a long way toward making the house show well and sell faster for more money. “Move-in ready” sells. The truth is, there are no hard and fast truths with real estate. Every transaction is different, as is every buyer and seller, and every house. Other variables include motivation, the state of the market, the region, and the condition of the house. The advent of online real estate sites has helped in providing a lot of information. This information can make buyers and sellers think they have the pricing information they need, but there is simply no substitute for the value a good listing agent or buyer’s agent brings to a real estate transaction.
Myth #3
Buying a foreclosure will save me money. Foreclosures run the same gamut of pricing and condition as regular sales. Some are in horrible condition and some have been completely redone; some are way underpriced, some way overpriced. It just isn’t an absolute that a foreclosure will automatically earn you a big bargain.
Mary Richeimer, GRI, CRS, e-Pro, ABR, is certified in Historic Maryland Properties and is a certified Master Exclusive Buyer Agent with The Buyer’s Best Realtors in Urbana, Md. Contact her at www.theBuyersBest.com or 301-631-0525.
Myth #4
I can sell my house by myself. True, you can sell on your own, or even buy a house without professional help. A good real estate agent can make the job of buying or selling a home look easy.
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UTILITY LISTINGS ELECTRIC-GAS Allegheny Power
Frederick, MD 24 hours/7 days toll free: 1-800-255-3443 TDD toll free: 1-800-955-9445 Ferrellgas
Frederick, MD 301-662-1531 PPL Gas Utilities
Lock Haven, PA Serving parts of Frederick County toll free: 1-800-652-0550 Washington Gas-Frederick Division
The Plumbery
LS Fuel Oil
Mt. Airy, MD 301-829-1770 toll free: 1-888-238-5258
Brunswick, MD 301-834-9701 301-663-3833
Shawley’s Superior LP Gas So Fine, Inc.
Mason Dixon Oil Company
Hagerstown, MD Servicing Myersville, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, and Burkittsville 301-797-4887 Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum Service
Frederick, MD 301-663-6168
Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-3199 Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum Service
Frederick, MD 301-663-6168 Tevis Oil/Modern Comfort Systems
Service provided to most of Frederick Serving oil to Mt. Airy, Libertytown, Monrovia, and New Market 410-875-2600 toll free: 1-888-468-4949
Frederick, MD 24 hours/7 days 301-662-2151
Suburban Propane
GAS-PROPANE
toll free: 1-800-768-6612
Voneiff Oil
United Propane, Inc.
Mt. Airy, MD 301-829-0244
Aero Energy
Frederick, MD 301-662-4101 toll free: 1-800-998-4311 Amerigas (Columbia Propane)
Frederick, MD 301-620-9046 toll free: 1-800-545-6103 Carroll Independent Fuel
Westminster, MD Delivering to Frederick County 410-848-4477 toll free: 1-800-834-8590 Columbia Propane
Frederick, MD 301-620-9046 Ferrellgas
Frederick, MD 301-662-1531 Geiser Distributing Company, Inc.
Frederick, MD 301-662-1885
toll free: 1-800-258-0606 Thompson’s Gas & Electric Service
Mt. Airy, MD 301-831-5551 OIL COMPANIES Aero Energy
Frederick, MD 301-662-4101 toll free: 1-800-998-4311 Carroll Independent Fuel
Westminster, MD Delivering to Frederick County 410-848-4477 toll free: 1-800-834-8590 C. Richard Dewees Fuel Oil
Thurmont, MD 301-271-7303 Damascus Fuel Company
Damascus, MD Serving southern Frederick County 301-253-2161 Farmer’s Cooperative Association, Inc.
Frederick, MD 301-662-5306
Frederick, MD 301-663-5422 toll free: 1-800-255-0023
Penn Fuel Propane
Griffith Energy Services, Inc.
Lee’s Gas Supply
Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6110 toll free: 1-800-464-6110 28 WINTER 2014
Frederick, MD 301-663-3111 toll free: 1-800-486-2477
West Oil, Inc.
Thurmont, MD 301-898-7116 WELL AND SEPTIC INFORMATION Frederick County Division of Utilities and Solid Waste Management
Public Water Information 301-696-2997 Billing Department 301-600-2354 County Water/Sewer Emergencies 301-600-2187 (Daytime) 301-600-2194 (Evening) Frederick City Water/Sewer Emergencies 301-600-1440 Frederick County Health Department
Environmental Health Services 301-600-1719 Water Quality Problems 301-631-3168
business & insurance
business
For Technology Solutions, Rely on Techheads by Clark Mueller
Frederick Techheads is a Frederick County-based personal IT company that provides residential and commercial businesses with the information technology (IT) solutions they need at an affordable rate. The company categorizes its specialties into five groups: Computers, Networking, Websites, Electronics, and Special Projects. Under the Computers realm, service prices are flat rate when completed in the Techheads’ office. Simply bring the computer in, and the experts will tell you what your options are and how much each costs up front so you can make the best decision based on an honest and simple explanation of the problem before any work is done. Diagnostics are free, since the Techheads believe that people shouldn’t have to pay money just to find out what 30 WINTER 2014
is wrong with their equipment. This holds true even if the customer ultimately wants to take the computer somewhere else or try to fix it themselves. Networking includes everything from setting up wired or wireless infrastructure from the ground up to troubleshooting or expanding on current networks. The Techheads can also group servers, set up monthly backups/contracts, and other items. The Techheads have done many local business websites, as well as a few more located in farther-flung locales. No matter the business’s location, each job is tailored to the client’s needs and imagination. The Techheads have an amazing talent for coding and design: everything from simple HTML to custom PHP and
business Wordpress, a system that allows the client to edit their website without the need to know coding or worry of ruining their website by accident.
warehouse with internet streaming so clients could view and listen to their employees and equipment on their phones, PCs, and tablets.
Another great service for small businesses is SEO (Search Engine Optimization). The Techheads do that, too. When they first decided to offer SEO, they started with an existing client, a used car dealership and repair shop, to test the results.
Frederick Techheads began in 2010 when founder Clark Mueller was in between jobs. He worked from his townhouse, doing small jobs for friends and family. Word of mouth spread about his services and affordable pricing, and soon he needed more space. So, he moved everything into a space in New Market; and once that space grew too small, Mueller moved to the Techheads’ current downtown location, this time with a partner, Sam Peterson.
“We didn’t know what to expect, seeing how there is so much (car sales) competition in the Frederick area, and the client wasn’t showing up even 30 pages in on Google,” Mueller said. After about one month of SEO help from the Techheads, though, and this company was on the first and second page for all the keywords they wanted. After that successful operation, the Techheads confidently assembled a package SEO contract for those who need to be found online.
After a full year has passed at the 211 West Patrick Street location, the Techheads now have four employees, including Simon Taylor, a web developer, and Jeff Heflin, a part-time Apple specialist.
The Electronics tab was created for the other jobs the Techheads are asked to do such as iPad/tablet/iPhone/smartphone screen repair, Xbox “red ring of death” and other electronics repairs. Special Projects has generally been for larger projects or other IT related items that people don’t know where to go to for help, such as setting up a 32 -amera CCTV and alarm system in a
Frederick Tech Heads 211 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD www.fredericktechheads.com 301-662-3200
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True Community Banking !
Our value proposition is simple...We are here to provide our customers with the best true community banking experience possible. Whether you are an individual or a business, FCB is staffed with highly experienced, local community bankers who are here to serve you!
Full Service Bank Centers in Frederick County Antietam Bank Center
198 Thomas Johnson Drive Frederick, MD 21702 (240) 379-7677 Manager: Kristie Stottlemyer
Crestwood Bank Center 6910 Crestwood Boulevard Frederick, MD 21703 (240) 529-1548 Manager: Kai Bradley
Patrick Bank Center
30 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 (240) 379-7671 Manager: Tammie Jones
East Frederick Bank Center 490 Monocacy Boulevard Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 668-2004 Manager: Michael McIntyre
Walkersville Bank Center 200 Commerce Drive Walkersville, MD 21793 (240) 529-1524 Manager: Yvonne Reeder
FCB Call Center (301) 620-1400
Ann Seiss (240) 529-1535
Retail Lending
Beverly Wastler (240) 529-1584
Jewell Kemp (240) 529-1534
FREDERICK COUNTY BANK
www.fcbmd.com
The Community Bank for Frederick County
in the child community county history care •& education
EDUCATION
Join the Academic Business Connection Make a Difference in Public Education By Terry Alban, Superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools Our public schools belong to all of us. They are a public resource. They prepare our children for the future. Public education is a great investment in the future of our children and our community. In Frederick County, we know how important it is to raise the next generation of community leaders, to prepare our future workforce, and to help our children prepare for good jobs in strong neighborhoods right here in Frederick County. Public education helps make that happen. Our investment in education means that Frederick County Public Schools is one of the best school systems in the state and nation. Our students outperform their peers across the country. We’re
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so proud of the state and national awards our schools earn every year. These are things we’ve all worked hard to achieve. These accomplishments reflect the excellence of our students, teachers and principals. They also reflect how effectively our community partners work with our schools to boost student achievement. And it’s never been faster or easier for Frederick County businesses to support public education and partner with our schools. This year, FCPS has launched a new tool called the Academic Business Connection. It’s a simple, one-stop tool to link businesses with local public schools. Frederick County Public Schools heard from business people again and again that they wanted to partner with FCPS to help
EDUCATION Frederick County Public Schools heard from business people again and again that they wanted to partner with FCPS to help out in local schools and classrooms, but they didn’t know where or how to get started. out in local schools and classrooms, but they didn’t know where or how to get started. We also heard from teachers who really needed businesses to get involved, but didn’t know how to reach out. The new ABC tool fixes that. A collaboration between FCPS, the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and the Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education, ABC makes it easy to match offerings from local businesses to the needs in our classrooms. Everything about the ABC tool can be found at one website: www.fcps.org/abc. In less than a minute, businesses can log in and register to partner with FCPS. From there, they can begin supporting our schools by making offers in any one of 26 categories. Similarly, FCPS teachers may register and upload specific requests for their students and classrooms. Educators and businesses alike can browse through active business offers and school requests to make a match.
The ABC tool is incredibly easy and fast. It couldn’t be simpler for businesses and schools to connect. This is something that businesses and schools in Frederick County have needed for a long time. Our local businesses are ready to support young people in Frederick County – they’re ready to pitch in with their expertise and time and resources. This tool takes all the mystery out of partnering with local schools – everyone can see what’s needed and what’s being offered. All the details are right there. Our strong public education system is something we can all be proud of in Frederick County. Strong partnerships with parents, families, and the entire community drive our success. The new ABC tool will help build important bridges with the business community in Frederick County. That’s a great thing for our students. In Frederick County, lasting partnerships really are as simple as ABC.
About Frederick County Public Schools Projected 2013-14 Projected Enrollment—40,668 Maryland schools rank #1 in America for a fifth straight year (Education Week’s 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Quality Counts reports and the College Board’s Annual AP Report to the Nation). Student Demographics • 11% receive special education services • 25% qualify for free or reduced-price meals • 66% White, 11% Black or African American, 12% Hispanic/Latino of any race, 5% Asian, 5% two or more races and less than 1% are Alaskan Native, American Indian or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Per Pupil Expenditure $12,612* per year. About 81% of the FCPS $510.6 million operating budget goes directly to schools and school support, with 11% spent on the physical plant, 6% on student transportation and 2% on administration.
36 elementary schools, grades pre-K through 5 • All provide full-day kindergarten • Pre-kindergarten offered to all students eligible for free or reduced-price meals 13 middle schools, grades 6-8 10 high schools, grades 9-12, Plus: • Career & Technology Center for high school students countywide • Flexible Evening High Program • Heather Ridge and Rock Creek schools for students with special needs • Maryland’s first public charter school, Monocacy Valley Montessori, pre-k through 8; and newly opened Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School
Combined SAT Scores – 1,544 Frederick County, 1,498 U.S.
Average Class Size – 26, smaller in early elementary grades
Advanced Placement – 5,460 tests taken, many with scores that qualify for college credit
School Bus Riders – 30,000+
Technology – A computer for every 2.3 students Meals Served Daily – 15,000+ lunches, 3,700+ breakfasts
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Inspiring Confidence, Character, Compassion, and Community Trinity School of Frederick is an Episcopal/Lutheran Partnership that offers: • Kindergarten-Grade
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Curriculum richly integrated with art & music
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Spanish 3 times per week beginning in kindergarten
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Exciting field trips from Philadelphia to Williamsburg & many points in between
6040 New Design Road | Frederick, MD 21703
301-228-2333
www.trinityschooloffrederick.org
childcare & education CHILD CARE RESOURCES Child Care Choices/Referral
Frederick, MD 301-662-4549 or 1-800-753-6841 LOCATE 301-695-4508 or 1-877-230-7422 TDD: 301-695-7225 www.fcmha.org Maryland Committee for Children
Baltimore, MD 21202 410-752-7588 www.mdchildcare.org PRESCHOOLS Frederick County Public Schools Pre-K Programs
FCPS offers pre-kindergarten programs to all students eligible for free or reduced price meals. To enter the prekindergarten program for 2011-2012, a child must observe the 4th birthday on or before September 1, 2011. 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 parent-teacher conferences in March. Enrollment is limited. (Excerpted from www.fcps.org.) The Banner School
Frederick, MD 301-695-9320 Beth Sholom Nursery School
Frederick, MD 301-663-3437 Brook Hill Weekday Preschool
Frederick, MD 301-662-2232 Calvary Methodist Weekday School
Frederick, MD 301-662-6783 Celebree Learning Centers
Frederick, MD 301-620-9990, 301-668-9881 The Children’s Center for Discovery
Monrovia, MD 301-798-0223 The Children’s Center of Walkersville
Walkersville, MD 301-845-4803
Children’s World Early Learning Center
Good Shepherd Nursery/ Kindergarten School
Walkersville & Frederick, MD 301-845-4984, 301-662-3004
Frederick, MD 301-695-5855
Church of the Brethren Learning Center
Green World Nursery School
Frederick, MD 301-662-4730 Circle of Life Cooperative Preschool
Frederick, MD 301-473-7680 Emmitsburg Early Learning Center
Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6100
Mt. Airy, MD 301-865-0911 The Kiddie Academy of Whittier
Frederick, MD 301-620-7790 Kids Come First Learning Center, Inc.
Mt. Airy, MD 301-829-3162 Kindercare Learning Centers
Evangelical Lutheran Church Wee Folks School
Frederick, MD 301-695-9088
Frederick, MD 301-663-5117
La Petite Academy
Fort Detrick Child Development Center
Frederick, MD 301-619-3300 Frederick Christian Academy
Frederick, MD 301-473-8990 Frederick Community College Children’s Center
Frederick, MD 301-846-2612 Frederick Montessori & Arts School
Frederick, MD 301-694-7000 Frederick County Head Start
Frederick County, MD 301-600-1024 Frederick County Public Schools Pre-K
Frederick County, MD 301-644-5000 Friends Meeting School
Ijamsville, MD 301-798-0288 Glade Valley Preschool
Walkersville, MD 301-845-4152 The Goddard School
Frederick, MD 301-631-6699
Frederick, MD 301-695-7227 Learning Tree Early Learning Center
Brunswick, MD 301-834-7577 Little Lights CDC
Frederick, MD 301-473-8283 Lucy School: An Arts-Based Preschool and Kindergarten
Middletown, MD 301-293-1163 Meadows Montessori
An authentic Montessori school serving Infants through KG. Our credentialed and certified Montessori teachers have over 50 years of experience combined, and engage children in active, selfdirected, hands-on learning. The Montessori method awakens and nurtures the child’s curious spirit within a peaceful setting where children are respected as individuals, set their own pace of learning, gain self-confidence, achieve independence, are given freedom within limits, and evolve into a community. Frederick, MD 301-662-8910 Middletown United Methodist Church
Middletown, MD 301-371-8681
Urbana, MD 240-699-0006
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childcare & education Mom’s Day Out Christian Learning Center
Frederick, MD 301-473-4337 x 305
Carroll Manor Elementary
North Frederick Elementary
Adamstown, MD 240-236-3800
Frederick, MD 240-236-2000
Centerville Elementary
Oakdale Elementary
Onica Prall Child Development Laboratory School at Hood College
Frederick, MD 240-566-0100
Ijamsville, MD 240-236-3300
Frederick, MD 301-696-3416
Deer Crossing Elementary
Orchard Grove Elementary
New Market, MD 240-236-5900
Frederick, MD 240-236-2400
Emmitsburg Elementary
Parkway Elementary
Emmitsburg, MD 240-236-1750
Frederick, MD 240-236-2600
Glade Elementary
Sabillasville Elementary
Walkersville, MD 240-236-2100
Sabillasville, MD 240-236-6000
Green Valley Elementary
Spring Ridge Elementary
Monrovia, MD 240-236-3400
Frederick, MD 240-236-1600
Hillcrest Elementary
Thurmont Elementary
Frederick, MD 240-236-3200
Thurmont, MD 240-236-0900
Kemptown Elementary
Thurmont Primary
Monrovia, MD 240-236-3500
Thurmont, MD 240-236-2800
Lewistown Elementary
Tuscarora Elementary
Thurmont, MD 240-236-3750
Frederick, MD 240-566-0000
Liberty Elementary
Twin Ridge Elementary
Libertytown, MD 240-236-1800
Mt. Airy, MD 240-236-2300
Lincoln Elementary
Urbana Elementary
Frederick, MD 240-236-2650
Frederick, MD 240-236-2200
Middletown Elementary
Valley Elementary
Middletown, MD 240-236-1100
Jefferson, MD 240-236-3000
Middletown Primary
Walkersville Elementary
Middletown, MD 240-566-0200
Walkersville, MD 240-236-1000
Monocacy Elementary
Waverley Elementary
Frederick, MD 240-236-1400
Frederick, MD 240-236-3900
Myersville Elementary
Whittier Elementary
Myersville, MD 240-236-1900
Frederick, MD 240-236-3100
Stepping Stone Centers
Frederick & Middletown, MD 301-662-4242, 301-371-4711 St. John Regional Catholic School
Frederick, MD 301-662-6722 St. Paul’s Learning Center
Myersville, MD 301-293-1980 St. Thomas More Academy
Buckeystown, MD 301-874-9014 Trinity Center for Early Childhood Development
Frederick, MD 301-662-2728 Walkersville United Methodist Church Weekday Nursery
Walkersville, MD 301-845-4282 Yes I Can Children’s Center
Ijamsville, MD 301-831-6166 YMCA
Frederick & Monrovia, MD 301-663-513, 301-607-6900 FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (FCPS)
Superintendent, Dr. Theresa Alban General Information: 301-644-5000 www.fcps.org Frederick County Board Of Education
191 S. East Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-696-6850 FCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
New Market Elementary
Wolfsville Elementary
Frederick, MD 240-236-2500
New Market, MD 240-236-1300
Myersville, MD 240-236-2250
Brunswick Elementary
New Midway Elementary
Woodsboro Elementary
Keymar, MD 240-236-1500
Woodsboro, MD 240-236-3700
Ballenger Creek Elementary
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childcare & education Yellow Springs Elementary
New Market Middle
Frederick, MD 240-236-1700
New Market, MD 240-236-4600
FCPS MIDDLE SCHOOLS Ballenger Creek Middle
Frederick, MD 240-236-5700 Brunswick Middle
Brunswick, MD 240-236-5400 Crestwood Middle
Frederick, MD 240-566-9000 Governor Thomas Johnson Middle
Frederick, MD 240-236-4900 Middletown Middle
Middletown, MD 240-236-4200 Monocacy Middle
Oakdale Middle
Ijamsville, MD 240-236-5500 Thurmont Middle
Thurmont, MD 240-236-5100
FCPS HIGH SCHOOLS Brunswick High
Brunswick, MD 240-236-8600 Catoctin High
Thurmont, MD 240-236-8100 Frederick High
Urbana Middle
Frederick, MD 240-236-7000
Ijamsville, MD 240-566-9200
Governor Thomas Johnson High
Walkersville Middle
Frederick, MD 240-236-8200
Walkersville, MD 240-236-4400 West Frederick Middle
Frederick, MD 240-236-4000 Windsor Knolls Middle
Ijamsville, MD 240-236-5000
Frederick, MD 240-236-4700
Linganore High
Frederick, MD 240-566-9700 Oakdale High
Ijamsville, MD 240-566-9400 Middletown High
Middletown, MD 240-236-7400
Fresh Pressed Sweet Cider • Home Recipe Apple Butter Luscious Pumpkin Butter • Preserves & Pickles Old Timey Soda Pops • Plus Much MUCH MORE! Open Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm
Call for weekend hours
“From Generation to Generation … Together We Grow” Weekly Shabbat and Holiday Services • Early Childhood Center Religious School • Adult Education • Social and Cultural Events
Currently registering for Fall 2014 Programs For more info call: 301-663-3437 or e-mail bethsholom@bethsholomfrederick.org
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childcare & education Tuscarora High
Frederick, MD 240-236-6400 Urbana High
Ijamsville, MD 240-236-7600 Walkersville High
Walkersville, MD 240-236-7200 OTHER FCPS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMs
(Information is excerpted from the FCPS Calendar Handbook available at www.fcps.org.) Adult Education/ Flexible Evening High
Walkersville, MD 240-236-8450 Career and Technology Center
240-236-8500 Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School
240-578-0452 FCPS Excel Schools
At designated schools, students performing below grade-level standards are required to attend school beyond the regular hours and/or days of operation in order to receive specialized instruction. FCPS Fast Forward
Through agreements with various postsecondary institutions, the FCPS Fast Forward program is an opportunity for students to earn college credit for certain high school classes in which they achieve a grade of “B” or better. FCPS Gifted and Talented, Enrichment
301-696-6891 Based on multiple performance criteria, students with outstanding capabilities and specific academic aptitudes participate in enriched and accelerated learning activities. FCPS Heather Ridge School
240-236-8000 Provides a transitional educational program for all secondary students who require a highly structured setting. It is a challenging and rigorous learning 40 WINTER 2014
environment that prepares students for graduation, post-secondary education, and career development.
involvement and provides interpreters for parent conferences and many translated documents.
FCPS High School Academies
Even Start
The following programs are available to students countywide at the high schools listed: Brunswick–Teaching Academy; Catoctin–Environmental Academy; Frederick–Advanced Placement Diploma Academy; Governor Thomas Johnson– Arts & Communications Magnet; Linganore–Junior ROTC Magnet; Middletown–Advanced Placement Experience Academy (APEX); Tuscarora– Pre-Engineering Academy; Urbana– International Baccalaureate (IB) Magnet; Walkersville–Pre-Engineering Academy. Out-of-district students must provide their own transportation, and enrollment may be limited. For more information, contact the school guidance office. Frederick Classical Charter School
240-236-1200 Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School
301-668-5013 Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students are enrolled through a lottery system and attend classes grouped in mixed ages and abilities. OTHER EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH FCPS Earth And Space Science Laboratory
240-236-2694 The Earth and Space Science Laboratory is located at Lincoln Elementary School and may be used by all students in Frederick County. Emphasis is placed on use by grades 1-5. Planetarium programs are open to the public. English Language Learning (ELL)
240-236-8763 Promotes successful integration into mainstream academic programs for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 whose first, or primary, language is not English and who have limited English proficiency. ELL students new to Frederick County are assessed for English language proficiency. The ELL department recognizes the importance of parental
240-236-8780 Located at Hillcrest Elementary and Rock Creek School, Even Start is a federally funded grant program offering classes four days per week for qualifying families served by Waverley and Hillcrest elementary schools. This family literacy program targets families in need of Adult Basic Education or English Language Learner classes. Parents and their young children birth through age 8 participate in various program components: adult education, parenting, early childhood education, interactive literacy activities, and home visits. FCPS Summer Programs
Our schools offer a variety of summer remedial, enrichment, and credit courses for all grades during the summer. An elementary Summer Success Program helps currently enrolled students who have not met the county readiness standard for the next level. In addition, regular summer school is offered to middle school students who need to repeat or review a core course taken during the school year. High school students can make up a failing grade, have an opportunity to improve a previously earned grade, or earn credit for a course not taken. Information about courses, locations, and fees is available in the spring from school principals. Judy Center
240-236-8770 Prepares students for academic success in school through a combination of high-quality childcare, educational experiences, and comprehensive family services. Based at Waverley Elementary, the program also offers services at Hillcrest and Lincoln Elementary. Judy Center services are available to all families residing in those school districts with a child through age 5. Learning/Language Support
301-696-6887 The Learning/Language Support Program provides specialized
childcare & education intervention addressing the needs of students identified as having phonicsbased reading difficulties. Teachers are trained to identify appropriate students and implement strategies for remediation. This program is available in all elementary and middle schools.
Lucy School (Pre-K - 2)
Homeschool Frederick!
Middletown, MD 301-293-1163
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Frederick, MD 301-663-8418
An educational portal for the homeschool community in Frederick, this site provides resources available through umbrella groups, Student Services personnel in Frederick County Public Schools, hybrid organizations, businesses, and others interested in the homeschool community. The site provides an extensive list of homeschool support groups or umbrella organizations in Frederick County. www.homeschoolfrederick.com
301-696-6894 Provides supplemental instructional services to meet student needs in some schools with a high concentration of low-income families. Emphasis is on additional assistance in reading and mathematics. INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Mother Seton School (Pre-K - 8)
Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-3161 New Life Christian School (K - 12)
Saint Thomas More Academy (Pre-K3 - 8)
Middletown, MD 240-490-5479 St. John Regional Catholic School (Pre-K - 8)
Frederick, MD 301-662-6722
In addition to providing outstanding public schools, Frederick County also offers a generous and varied selection of truly excellent independent schools, with something to fit each individual student and family. Call the school’s phone number for more information and enrollment criteria.
St. John’s Catholic Prep High School (9 - 12)
The Banner School (Pre-K - 8)
Frederick, MD 301-662-2814
Frederick, MD 301-695-9320 The Barnesville School (Pre-K - 8)
Barnesville, MD 301-972-0341 Beth Sholom Day School (Pre-K - K)
Frederick, MD 301-663-3427 Frederick Adventist School (K - 8)
Frederick, MD 301-663-0363 Frederick Christian Academy (K - 12)
Frederick, MD 301-473-8990 Friends Meeting School (Pre-K - 12)
Ijamsville, MD 301-798-0288 The Goddard School (Pre-K - K)
Frederick, MD 301-631-6699 Urbana, MD 240-699-0006 Grace Baptist Academy (K-12)
Frederick, MD 301-662-4210 Trinity School of Frederick (K - 8)
Frederick, MD 301-228-2333 Visitation Academy (Pre-K - 8)
HOMESCHOOLING RESOURCES Frederick County Public Schools Office of Pupil Personnel
301-644-5238 When new to Frederick County and considering homeschooling, contact the Frederick County Public School’s Office of Pupil Personnel for information on how to proceed with home instruction. Maryland State Department of Education
For a list of “Nonpublic entities registered with the Maryland State Department of Education to Supervise Home Instruction of Maryland Students” visit: www. msde.state.md.us/nonpublic/home_ instruction/table_contents.htm.
Telos Academy of Mindworks
301-898-7222 Provides tutorial programs for 6th10th grade homeschooled students. www.mindworkslearning.net SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES in FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(Information is excerpted from the 2010-2011 Calendar Handbook available at www.fcps.org.) FCPS Director of Special Education
301-644-5281 FCPS Learning for Life Program
Housed in a regular school setting, this program is designed to meet the needs of moderately disabled students that are not diploma bound. Small-group instruction is based on IEP goals and students have opportunities for inclusion with nondisabled peers, as appropriate. Students learn functional life skills as well as academics. FCPS Child Find Project
301-644-5292 Child Find is the process for identifying all children from birth through age 21 who have special needs. FCPS Challenges Program
301-644-5281 Provides integrated support to students with special needs in communication, social skills, academics, and prevocational/vocational skills. Services are available for children age 3 through 21.
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childcare & education Infants and Toddlers Program
301-600-1612 This interagency program provides early intervention services for children from birth through age 2 who are experiencing developmental delays in areas such as motor development, cognition, communication, socialemotional, or self-help skills. Audiology, nursing, nutrition, occupational and physical therapy, vision and hearing services, speech/language therapy, special instruction, developmental pediatrics, and family counseling services are available at no cost to families. The Frederick County Health Department is the lead agency for this program, together with FCPS, the Frederick County Department of Social Services, and the Maryland School for the Deaf. FCPS Partners for Success
240-236-8430 Serves parents and educational professionals of all Frederick County children and youth with disabilities from ages 3 through 21. For parents, Partners for Success offers individual consultation, an information and referral service, problem-solving assistance, training, and support. For educators, the program offers information on disabilities and support for making accommodations for students with special needs. FCPS Pyramid Program
Serves students with significant emotional/behavioral needs who require intensive special education and therapeutic services in a small-group setting. Students have opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers, as appropriate. Most students also receive special transportation and other related services. This program is housed at Lewistown Elementary, Ballenger Creek Middle, New Market Middle, Tuscarora High, and Walkersville High. FCPS Rock Creek School
301-236-8700 Provides individualized special education programs for eligible students with more severe intellectual, physical, emotional, hearing, visual, and learning 42 WINTER 2014
disabilities, from age 3 through the school year they reach age 21. Students are admitted by the county IEP team process. FCPS Success Program
240-236-8436 Provides post-secondary transition education for students ages 18-21 who have completed at least four years in a comprehensive high school and exhibit potential for competitive employment. Students earn a Maryland Certificate of Completion. They work in a community-based setting to learn skills for independent living and are exposed to the world of work. Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC)
301-644-5281 The Frederick County SECAC meets monthly, September-May, to collaborate with and provide input to the Special Education Office. Membership includes parents, community representatives, students, and FCPS staff. Meetings are open to the public and new membership is solicited each year. OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES LOCATE: Child Care Special Needs Enhanced Counseling Service
toll free: 1-800-999-0120 TDD: 410-385-1042 The ARC of Frederick County
Frederick, MD 301-663-0909 www.arcfc.org
Frederick County Developmental Center
Frederick, MD 301-600-1611 Provides funding of respite services for children with special healthcare needs and their families. Frederick County Special Olympics
Frederick, MD 301-694-7779 www.somdfrederick.org Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program
Thurmont, MD 301-898-3587 www.fc4htrp.org F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Frederick County-based group formed to connect with other families to lend support, network, and educate each other on Down Syndrome. www.friendsoffredco.org/index.htm The Jefferson School
Jefferson, MD 301-624-8400 For students with primary emotional disturbance and/or behavior disorders and secondary learning, developmental, and post-traumatic stress disorders. Job Training Association (JTA)
Frederick, MD 301-631-3566 Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD toll free: 1-888-554-2080 www.kennedykrieger.org
Autism Society of America Frederick County Chapter
Maryland School for the Deaf
301-746-8080 www.frederick-autism.org
301-360-2000 TDD: 301-360-2001 www.msd.edu
Challenger Baseball
Frederick, MD 301-694-8673 www.challengerfrederick.org Dept. of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Frederick, MD 301-699-3075
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childcare & education COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES College of Notre Dame of Maryland at Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD 410-532-5500 www.ndm.edu
Hood College
Shepherd University
Frederick, MD 301-663-3131 www.hood.edu
Shepherdstown, WV 304-876-5000 www.shepherd.edu
McDaniel College
University of Maryland at College Park
Frederick, MD 301-846-2400 www.frederick.edu
(Formerly Western Maryland College) Westminster, MD 410-857-2260 toll free: 1-800-638-5005 www.mcdaniel.edu
Frostburg State University
Mount Saint Mary’s University
University System of Maryland at Hagerstown
Frostburg, MD 301-687-4411 www.frostburg.edu
Emmitsburg, MD toll free: 1-800-448-4347 www.msmary.edu
Hagerstown, MD 240-527-2060 www.hagerstown.usmd.edu
Hagerstown Community College
Mount St. Mary’s University Center for Professional and Continuing Studies and Frederick Conference Center
Frederick Community College
Hagerstown, MD 301-790-2800 www.hagerstowncc.edu
College Park, MD 301-405-1000 www.umd.edu
Frederick, MD 301-682-8315 toll free: 1-877-982-2329 www.msmary.edu/frederick
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How to fight the flu this winter by Tripp Laino
Winter’s winds and snow can provide lots of outdoor fun, like skiing, sledding and the always-popular snowball fight. But those cold temperatures can also force you indoors, nursing yourself back to health after a particularly nasty cold or the dreaded flu. To help prepare, Darlene Armacost, the Frederick County Health Department’s program manager for communicable disease and preparedness, answered some questions that should be handy in getting you through the cold and flu season unscathed.
Why do people seem to get sick so much more in the winter?
Late fall and winter is the typical time of the year that we see flu viruses circulating in the Northern Hemisphere. We spend much more time indoors, resulting in close contact with others. So when people are sick, it is much easier to spread the germs. FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE
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Health Care Are there any prescription medicines available to fight the flu?
If you are sick and think it may be the flu, contact your health care provider. He or she can prescribe medications that may help with the symptoms of the flu. How long do you need to stay home from work or school if you do have the flu?
Before returning to work or school, be sure that you are fever free for at least 24 hours without taking medication to reduce the fever. How can people avoid getting sick if a roommate, spouse or child is sick?
Get your annual flu vaccine. Some people cannot get a flu vaccine, such as babies less than six months of age and those with a true allergy to the vaccine. These people may get sick and could spread the germs. Having had your flu vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick. People living in the same household do have a challenge minimizing their contact with family members who are sick. Is there any other cold and flu information people should know about?
What are some of the best ways to prevent illness?
The No. 1 best way to prevent the flu is to get an annual flu vaccination. Each year the flu vaccine can change based upon what viruses are expected to be circulating – so there can be differences in vaccine from year to year. How can you tell if you have the flu or just a cold?
The symptoms of flu occur suddenly and are pretty severe – anyone who has experienced the flu easily knows the difference. Generally, with the common cold, you don’t have a fever. Aches and pains occur sometimes with a cold, whereas they can be severe with the flu. Chest discomfort and cough can become more severe with the flu, along with chills and headache. Each year about 200,000 people are hospitalized due to complications of the flu, such as pneumonia, and about 36,000 die each year from the flu. Some people have a greater risk for complications, such as young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those who are immunocompromised, such as those taking chemotherapy.
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Flu vaccine is readily available for adults 18 years and older in the community. Health care providers should have flu vaccine available to distribute. It is also available at drug stores, grocery stores and other locations.
Children six months through 17 years of age can get a free flu vaccine at the Frederick County Health Department by calling 301-600-3342 to schedule an appointment. The Frederick County Health Department has a flu information line at 301-600-3035.
Before returning to work or school, be sure that you are fever free for at least 24 hours without taking medication to reduce the fever.
health care FREDERICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702 301-600-1029
FREDERICK MEMORIAL healthcare system Facilities Frederick Memorial Hospital
Main Campus; 400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 www.fmh.org General Information 240-566-3300 TTY: 240-566-3700 Emergency Room 240-566-3500 TTY: 240-566-3592 Patient Information 240-566-3380 The BirthPlace 240-566-3300 Volunteer Services 240-566-3567 FMH Immediate Care at Oak Street
850 Oak Street, Frederick, MD 21701 301-698-8374 A walk-in, no appointment needed healthcare facility. FMH Immediate Care Mount Airy
Mount Airy Plaza 1502 S. Main Street Mt. Airy, MD 21771 301-829-5888 A walk-in, no appointment needed healthcare facility. FMH Advanced Skin and Wound Care
400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3840 Interdisciplinary care of wounds, ostomies, and skin conditions. FMH Crestwood
7211 Bank Court Frederick, Maryland 21703 240-215-1420 Serving south Frederick, FMH Crestwood provides state-of-the-art imaging and rehabilitation services, as well as a laboratory draw and specimen collection stations.
FMH Diabetes Center
FMH Regional Cancer Therapy Center
FMH Home Health Services Division of Frederick Memorial Healthcare System
Radiation Oncology: 240-566-4500 Outpatient Intravenous Therapy: 301-694-5580 Located across the street from the hospital, provides quality cancer care for patients and aids efforts to finding a cure for the disease.
FSK Mall 5500 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, MD 21703 240-379-6045 Diabetes self-management training. Certified by the American Diabetes Association.
240-566-3568 Comprehensive home health care system. Medicare certified and JCAHO accredited with commendation organization. FMH Medical Fitness
1845 Brookfield Court Frederick, MD 21702 301-620-1250 Medically monitored exercise programs to promote good health and prevent disease. FMH Mount Airy
Mount Airy Plaza 1502 S. Main Street Mt. Airy, MD 21771 301-829-5800 Mount Airy location extends FMH services to local residents. Offers imaging services, home health care, laboratory, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and immediate care. X-Ray and Imaging Services 301-829-5830 Rehabilitation Services (Physical-Occupational-Speech-Therapy) 301-829-5880 FMH Preventative Cardiology and Rehabilitation
400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3229 Outpatient, hospital-based program designed for patients who have experienced a recent cardiac event.
501 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701
FMH Rose Hill
Rose Hill Plaza 1562 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702 240-566-3100 State-of-the-art outpatient facility providing laboratory services, imaging and rehabilitation services, and pre-admission testing. FMH Urbana
3430 Worthington Blvd. Frederick, MD 21704 301-874-2163 Provides x-ray imaging services, a lab draw and specimen collection station, and immediate care for non-life threatening emergencies on weekends. FMH Wellness Center
FSK Mall 5500 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, MD 21703 240-379-6000 240-379-6010 Provides wellness education and health screenings. Promotes healthier lifestyles by providing health education classes, health screenings, and individual services. Hospice of Frederick County
516 Trail Avenue, Suite C Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3030 Medical, emotional, and spiritual support for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Offers bereavement support.
FMH Psychiatric Services
400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3904 Crisis intervention. Inpatient and outpatient care. Behavioral health partners. Outpatient clinic.
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health care REGIONAL HOSPITALS Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland
9909 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 240-864-6000 www.adventisthealthcare.com Brook Lane Health Services
Mental Health Services 13218 Brook Lane Drive P.O. Box 1945 Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-733-0330 toll free: 1-800-342-2992 www.brooklane.org
Carroll County General Hospital
200 Memorial Avenue Westminster, MD 21157 410-848-3000 www.ccgh.com
Children’s National Medical Center
Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-444-2000 www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org The Gettysburg Hospital
147 Gettys Street Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-334-2121 www.gettysburghosp.org
Good Samaritan Hospital
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21239 410-532-8000 www.goodsam-md.org Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
6701 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21204 443-849-2000 www.gbmc.org
111 Michigan Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-884-5000 toll free: 1-800-787-0021 www.cnmc.org
Holy Cross Hospital
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Johns Hopkins Medical Center
1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-754-7000 www.holycrosshealth.org
400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3300 www.fmh.org
600 N. Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21287 toll free: 1-800-455-6467 www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Frederick Surgical Center
Mercy Medical Center
915 Toll House Avenue Frederick, MD 21701 301-694-3400
301 St. Paul’s Place Baltimore, MD 21202 410-332-9000 www.mdmercy.com
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Inc.
708 W. Rogers Avenue Baltimore, MD 21209 410-578-8600 www.mwph.org
Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health
14901 Broschart Road Rockville, MD 20850 301-251-4500 www.potomacridge.com Saint Agnes Hospital
900 S. Caton Avenue Baltimore, MD 21229 410-368-6000 www.stagnes.org
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
9901 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850 301-279-6000 www.adventisthealthcare.com
Sheppard Pratt Services at Frederick Memorial Hospital
400 W. Seventh Street Frederick, MD 21701 240-566-3990 www.sheppardpratt.org/index.cfm Washington Adventist Hospital
7600 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-891-7600 www.adventisthealthcare.com
Washington County Hospital Association
251 E. Antietam Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-790-8000 www.wchsys.org
Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-877-7000 www.whcenter.org
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How to Be Ready for a Weather Emergency by Kitty L. Devilbiss, Frederick County Department of Aging Weather remains in the news lately as tornadoes, cyclones, severe storms and wildfires strike communities, leaving devastation in their wake. Deaths and serious injuries were kept to a minimum in communities where citizens were prepared. We are fortunate that such incidents are infrequent and shortlived in Frederick County, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be ready to shelter in place or evacuate if an emergency were to happen here. “It is important for older adults and their family or caregivers to consider what they would do in the event severe weather or other emergency occurs,” Carolyn True, Frederick Counyt Department of Aging director stated. “Family members,
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caregivers or emergency services may not be able to provide immediate assistance for food, medication or other needs.” Making a plan and assembling supplies ahead of time can make the experience safer and more comfortable. Older adults and their families can take these three steps now, to be ready for an emergency in the future: Step 1: Have a conversation.
Talk to family members, caregivers and neighbors about what you would do in an emergency. Think about neighbors or others with special needs who may need assistance. Talking about and making decisions ahead of time can reduce stress levels and allow everyone to react safely in an emergency.
senior living Step 2: Have a plan.
After discussing what you would do and how you would handle an emergency, make a plan and write it down. Keep a copy of essential information, such as medication lists, health conditions and important phone numbers, stored with cash and identification in a safe, accessible location. Step 3: Make a Kit.
Assemble essential items that you will need to shelter in place or to take along if you need to leave in a hurry. A bag or box, stored in an accessible location and containing the following essential items should be prepared for each member of the household. (Make sure you have enough supplies on hand to be able to shelter for three to seven days without outside assistance.)
One gallon of bottled water per day for each person
A variety of nutritious, non-perishable
food in easy to open containers that can be eaten without cooking or heating, if necessary.
Remaining safe during a weather emergency isn’t difficult for people who are prepared. For a detailed list of essential supplies to keep on hand, additional information about emergency preparedness, or other aging services programs and services, go to www.FrederickCountyMD. gov/aging.
Making a plan and assembling supplies ahead of time can make the experience safer and more comfortable. Older adults and their families can take these three steps now, to be ready for an emergency in the future.
A manual can opener. Clothing appropriate for the weather
conditions. Mittens, hat, sweater, extra socks and a blanket are important in the winter. Dress in layers for added warmth.
Prescription and over-the-counter
medications, along with personal hygiene items and basic first aid supplies.
A flashlight with extra batteries. A battery operated radio tuned to a local station, and extra batteries.
A charged cell phone. (Inactivated phones
capable of dialing 911 are available at no cost from the Department of Aging.)
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transportation
transportation
Better health by hopping the bus by Margie Weaver, Frederick County TransIt Services
If taking better care of yourself and improving your physical and mental health are part of your new year’s resolutions, good news. Keeping those resolutions can be as easy as riding the bus! The Victoria Policy Institute and The American Public Transportation Association recently reported the health benefits of public transportation. Here is what they found: Public transit users are more active.
They walk for approximately 19 minutes per day to stops and final destinations, while non-transit users only walk for about six minutes daily. Daily physical activity helps lower the risk for many serious diseases, such as heart and vascular diseases, strokes, diabetes, hypertensive diseases, osteoporosis, joint and back problems, colon and breast cancers, and depression. Buses are safer than individual vehicles.
Bus-related accidents have one-20th the passenger fatality rates of automobile travel. Car accidents are responsible for about 40,000 deaths (and many more injuries) per year, making them one of the largest causes of death for people ages 1-44. Areas with high public transit movement also tend to have better overall security and reduced crime rates. Public transportation reduces stress
and improves access to education and employment, which in turn leads to better long-term economic opportunities. TransIT buses in Frederick County also provide access to social and recreational activities, allowing individuals to participate in events they otherwise couldn’t. Public buses keep air cleaner.
Pollution is estimated to cause as many deaths per year as traffic accidents; however, buses (especially newer diesel and hybrid/ electrically powered buses) produce less pollution than cars per passenger mile. Riding public transportation saves money.
household income. Car payments, gas prices and parking can be a major budget drain. Public transportation lessens those expenses (saving a household about $6,251 annually). This also supports public health because riders have more money for better living arrangements, healthy food, and medical services. Public transportation provides access to essential needs later in life.
A recent survey of Americans ages 65 and better found that nondrivers take 15% fewer trips to the doctor, 59% fewer shopping trips and restaurant visits, and 65% fewer trips for social, family, and religious activities than those who could drive. Public transportation allows this population (particularly low-income seniors and disabled individuals) to access important services and activities that improve public health. In Frederick County, TransIT-plus offers registered seniors (60+) and persons with disabilities a mobility option from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Customers call two to 10 days in advance to book a trip and driver. Drivers are trained in passenger assistance, CPR and standard first aid. Medical trips are charged at $2 each way or $1.50 with a TransIT-plus ticket; other trips are $3 each way or $2.50 with a ticket. The benefits of public transportation are expansive, ranging from public health to family economics. Learn more at www.apta. org, and visit www.frederickcountymd.gov/transit to download route and ticket information so you can try TransIT for yourself.
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Use Google Transit or HopStop App to plan your next trip!
10 Connector Routes serve the urbanized areas of Frederick & Walkersville Monday through Saturday
Commute stressing you out? Visit our website & learn how we can help you commute smarter! www.frederickcountymd.gov/transit
transportation Public Transit
TransIT’s Connector routes operate in Frederick City and urbanized areas of Frederick County serving medical, employment, education, and shopping centers. These routes operate MondayFriday from approximately 5:40AM to 9:30PM (9:45PM on Fridays) and from 7:30AM to 9:45PM on Saturday. Fares are $1.25 each way for all routes. The reduced fair for Seniors (60+) and those with disabilities is $.60 one-way. Ten-trip, Twenty-trip, and monthly passes are available at a per-ride discount – costs for Seniors and those with disabilities are also discounted Commuter Shuttle Service:
• The Brunswick Shuttle operates between Brunswick, Knoxville, Jefferson, and Frederick. • The Emmitsburg/Thurmont Shuttle operates between Emmitsburg, Thurmont, and Frederick. • The Meet-the-MARC Shuttles operate between Walkersville and Frederick, and between Frederick and Point of Rocks. The shuttles are timed to meet many of the MARC trains to and from Washington D.C. • The Route 85 Shuttle serves the business centers along Route 85 and Crestwood Boulevard. • The East County Shuttle operates between Frederick and Spring Ridge and provides service to Lake Linganore, New Market, and eastern Frederick County upon request. For specific shuttle routes or schedule information, please refer to the individual route brochures or call the TransIT office at 301-600-2065 or link to the Transit schedule site at www. FrederickCountyMD.gov/transit. Transit-plus
TransIT-plus is a shared-ride, demandresponse transportation service for seniors and persons with disabilities. After registering with TransIT, these individuals contact TransIT to schedule
a ride. For fares and to schedule a TransIT-plus trip call 301-600-1725.
For general TransIT information 24 hours a day, access the website at www.co.frederick.md.us/transit.
Commuter Services
Local and Regional Airports
MARC train to Washington, DC
Frederick MARC Train Schedule The trains run Monday-Friday, departing Frederick three times in the morning and returning three times in the evening. Link to the MTA Train site for train info: www.mtamaryland.com/services/ marc Trains depart from two stations: Departing: Downtown Monocacy (East Street extended)
(Riverview Plaza)
5:12AM 5:18AM 6:05AM 6:11AM 7:10AM 7:16AM Returning: Downtown
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Baltimore, MD 21240 toll free: 1-800-435-9294 www.bwiairport.com Frederick Municipal Airport
111 Airport Drive East Frederick, MD 21701 301-600-2262 www.cityoffrederick.com Hagerstown Regional Airport
Hagerstown, MD 21742 240-313-2777 www.hagerstown.com Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Washington, DC 22201 703-417-8000 (East Street extended) (Riverview Plaza) www.mwaa.com 5:22PM 5:14PM 6:58PM 6:50PM Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 8:07PM 7:59PM Sterling, VA 20041 For more information on arrival and 703-572-2700 departure times at specific stops, call www.mwaa.com MARC at 1-800-325-RAIL. Monocacy
MTA 991 to Shady Grove Metro
Commuter bus service to the Shady Grove Metro station is provided by MTA #991 from the Monocacy Station. This schedule may be viewed on the MTA website, www.mtamaryland.com. 410-539-5000 (voice system) toll free: 1-866-RIDE-MTA (voice system) TTY: 410-539-3479 Montgomery Ride-On 240-777-7433 TDD: 240-777-5869 Rideshare
As a member of the Washington Metropolitan Council of Government’s Commuter Connections, TransIT provides car and vanpool matching services free to Frederick area commuters.
Navigating the Motor Vehicle Administration Customer Assistance Operators
toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA License, Emissions, Vehicle Registration Information
Monday-Friday: 7AM-6PM Saturday: 8AM-1PM www.mva.state.md.us TDD (Hearing Impaired)
toll free: 1-800-492-4575 Out of State
301-729-4550 Local MVA Branch Office Full Service: Frederick County
1601 Bowman’s Farm Road Frederick, MD 21701 toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA
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Take a Hike This Winter by Jake Wynn, Tourism Council of Frederick County
Don’t let the cold keep you pinned inside during these cold months. Get out and enjoy the natural beauty that Frederick County has to offer with a variety of hiking trails and splendid vistas. Bundle the family up, get outside, and hit one of many winding trails throughout the region.
a great winter hike on the Appalachian Trail, but also a visit to the nation’s first tribute to George Washington. The 34-foot monument provides a sprawling view of the valley below.
The Catoctin Furnace Trail provides one of the easiest trails to reach. Just off U.S. Route 15 near Thurmont, this self-guided trail gives a wilderness experience that is just minutes off the highway.
Stuck inside on a cold winter day in Downtown Frederick? Want to get out into the wild, but feel too close to the city? Gambrill State Park is only a short drive from downtown and has miles of hiking trails and outstanding overlooks of Frederick and the surrounding area.
A short drive from Catoctin Furnace, is the natural beauty of Cunningham Falls. A short hike to the falls was great with the fall color, but is even better with the bright whites of a recent snowfall.
These are just a small sample of the many outdoor activities available in the Frederick County region. Don’t let cabin fever set in, get a dose of Frederick’s winter charm this season.
For a history lesson and a riverside view, try one of the many trails at Monocacy National Battlefield. These family friendly trails are easy to access and contain a variety of lengths and difficulties to suit everyone’s style.
Get out and enjoy the natural beauty that Frederick County has to offer with a variety of hiking trails and splendid vistas.
Washington Monument State Park, located off U.S. Route 40 west of Middletown, presents not only the opportunity for
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arts & leisure
Photos Courtesy of Chartreuse & Co.
Beauty in the Barns BY: Molly Fellin Spence
Even when it’s cold outside, the ground is muddy, and a drafty old barn seems like the last place you’d like to spend an afternoon, a trip to the Chartreuse & Co. barn sale off Buckeystown Pike in Frederick is worth it, at least once each month.
The main barn is stocked full of more refined picks, such as rugs, decorative pillows, jewelry, glassware, decorative signage, barware, books, and lots of other kids of interesting items for your home you would not find anywhere else.
Up to six buildings on the property at 4007 Buckeystown Pike may be open during any of the weekend-long monthly tag sales. One barn stands almost always filled with antique furniture, such as kitchen tables, dressers, beds, desks and other unique items.
The best part about exploring the tag sales each month is that the offerings are totally different each time. One day you may see a row of old gymnasium lockers that spur you to think of a new way to decorate your home’s entryway. The next time you visit,
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those lockers are gone, and now a giant galvanized tub sits filled with vintage berry baskets, waiting to grace your kitchen pantry. Buy a set of two or three large boxy faux leather suitcases and stack them on top of each other to create a new kind of end table for your living room. Or pick up any one of a number of old metal globes to set on a shelf, or a small vintage bingo card to frame and hang on a wall. The sellers and rehabbers who bring their wares to the tag sale each month are brilliant in their ideas for repurposing old items: A vintage fork gets bent and used as a coat hook, for instance. And inspiration lies literally around every corner of the barns. Customers travel from Virginia, Washington, D.C., and even farther-flung locations to shop at Chartreuse’s monthly sales. Interior decorators flock to the sales and glean inspiration.
2014 tag sale dates January 17-19 February 21-23 March 21-23 April 5-6 & 25-27 May 16-18 June 18-20
July 18-20 August 15-17 September 6-7 & 19-21 October 17-19 November 6-9 & 21-23 December 5-7
Customers are welcome regularly on the third Friday through Sunday of each month. A few months during the year, special sales open the barns up for additional weekends. For more information, visit www.chartreuseandco.com.
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2014
PLATINUM SPONSORS Design Diva Graphcom The Temple A Paul Mitchell Partner School
for an evening of fine fare, live
WLR Automotive Group, Inc.
music, dancing and elaborate live and silent auctions. While
GOLD SPONSORS
build a community where children can grow and thrive without
you enjoy this not-to-be-missed event, you will be helping to
BB&T Commercial
fear, where good mental health is valued, where people of all
Kim Delauter
ages know when and how to seek help for emotional or family
Frederick Memorial Healthcare System
to mental health services without barriers.
Frederick County Bank Grand Rental Events
problems without shame, and where everyone will have access
Monies raised through this annual event support the programs and services of the Mental Health Association of Frederick County.
Jordan Development Leidos Bioemedical Top Quality Janitorial
www.catoctinaffair.com
arts & Leisure NATIONAL PARKS Appalachian Trail
Harper’s Ferry, WV 304-535-6331 Catoctin Mountain Park Visitors’ Center
301-663-9388 C & O Canal National Park
South Mountain Recreation Area
Fountain Rock Recreation Center
301-791-4767
301-898-1460
Swallow Falls State Park and Harrington Manor State Park
Frederick City Recreation Department
301-387-6938
301-600-1492
Washington Monument State Park
Frederick County Parks and Recreation
301-791-4767
301-600-1646
301-739-4200
MUSEUMS
National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Park
301-698-0630
Barbara Fritchie House and Museum
Frederick Indoor Sports Center
240-215-4040 Frederick Ski Club
301-695-4417
Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-1365
Beatty Cramer Architectural Museum
301-293-2215
Girl Scouts
Shenandoah National Park
The Frederick County Historical Society
Middletown Rec Center
Front Royal, VA 540-999-3500 STATE PARKS
Reservations: 1-888-432-CAMP (2267) www.reservations.dnr.state.md.us Big Run State Park
301-895-5453 Cunningham Falls State Park
301-271-7574 Dans Mountain State Park
301-465-5487 Deep Creek Lake
301-387-5563 Fort Frederick State Park
Big Pool, MD 301-842-2155 Gambrill State Park - Tea Room
301-271-7574 Gathland State Park
301-791-4767 Greenbrier State Park
301-791-4767 Herrington Manor State Park
301-334-9180 New Germany State Park
301-895-5453 Patuxent River State Park
301-924-2127 Rocky Gap State Park
301-777-2139
301-662-5106
301-663-1188
240-566-0222
Brunswick Railroad Museum
Oakdale Rec Center
301-834-7100
301-600-1359
George Alfred Townsend Museum
Skate Frederick
301-371-4575
301-662-7362
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Tuscarora Rec Center
301-695-1864 Rose Hill Manor Children’s Museum
240-566-0025 YMCA
301-663-5131
301-600-1646 Schifferstadt Architectural Museum
301-663-3885 Seton Shrine Center
301-447-6606 Taney House Museum
SPORTS FOR THE DISABLED Baltimore Chapter-Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports [BARS]
410-771-4606 www.barsinfo.org
301-663-7880
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating
ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS COUNTYWIDE
410-626-0273 www.crab-sailing.org
Adventure Park USA
Disabled Sports USA
301-865-6800 Boy Scouts
301-739-1211 Catoctin Rec Center
301-600-1358 Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
301-271-3180 Centerville Rec Center
240-629-6639 Deer Crossing Rec Center
301-865-1769
301-217-0960 www.dsusa.org Maryland Ravens (Wheelchair Basketball)
410-825-5359 www.mdravens.org LINKS TO AREA SPORTS If you coach a sport you’d like to see listed in future Guides, please email publisher@pulsepublishing.net. If you see an error or note a change in any of the listings above, please update us ASAP. Thanks!
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Calendar J A N U A R Y Throughout the Winter
ROGER BROOKE TANEY HOUSE
The First Saturday Of Every Month
FREDERICK COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
Hearth cooking, historical crafts, workshops, and more. Contact: 301-663-7880 or www.frederickhistory.org/taney
FIRST SATURDAY IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK
Contact: 301-600-2936 or www.recreater.com SURREYBROOKE
A variety of programs in a beautiful garden setting. Contact: 301-371-7466 or www.surreybrooke.com MONOCACY NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD
Contact: Interpretive programs. 301-662-3515 or www.nps.gov/mono MUSEUM OF FREDERICK COUNTY HISTORY
Features revolving exhibits, lectures, learning lunches, and tours. Contact: 301-663-1188 or www.frederickhistory.org NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVIL WAR MEDICINE
Offering tours, interpretive events, musical performances, lectures, book signings. Contact: 301-695-1864 or www.civilwarmed.org
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ROSE HILL MANOR PARK & CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Interpretive programs and exhibits for children and adults. Contact: 301-600-1650 or www.rosehillmuseum.com SCHIFFERSTADT ARCHITECTURAL MUSEUM
One of America’s finest examples of German colonial architecture. Contact: 301-668-6088 or frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org EARTH SPACE & SCIENCE LABORATORY
Astronomy programs. Contact: 240-236-2694 or https://education.fcps.org/essl FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Story times, lectures, book clubs, concerts, and more. Contact: 301-600-1630 or www.fcpl.org
Shops, restaurants, and galleries stay open late and offer special activities, live music, and more. Visit Downtown Frederick Partnership’s website for each month’s theme. Time: 3-9 p.m. Location: Downtown Frederick Contact: 301-698-8118 or www.downtownfrederick.org
The First Saturday Of Every Month
CREATIVE OUTLET AT THE DELAPLAINE VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION CENTER
Drop-in art activities for all ages with a different theme each month. Time: 3–5pm. Location: Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Frederick Contact: 301-698-0656 or www.delaplaine.org
First & Third Sunday Of Every Month CARILLON RECITALS
City Carillonneur John Widman performs. Time: 12:30-1 p.m. Location: Joseph Dill Baker Carillon in Baker Park, 121 N Bentz St. Frederick Contact: 301-846-4781
of events J A N U A R Y
January 3; February 1 & 7–9
THE FREDERICKTOWNE PLAYERS “See How They Run”
Community theatre organization that presents three performances annually. Contact: 240-315-3855 or www.fredericktowneplayers.org
January 17–March 15
“The Sound of Music” WAY OFF BROADWAY DINNER AND CHILDREN’S THEATER
Broadway-style main stage shows and children’s theater performances yearround. Location: 5 Willowdale Dr. Frederick Contact: 301-662-6600 or www.wayoffbroadway.com
January 25–April 5
Disney’s “The Jungle Book” WAY OFF BROADWAY DINNER AND CHILDREN’S THEATER
Broadway-style main stage shows and children’s theater performances yearround. Location: 5 Willowdale Dr. Frederick Contact: 301-662-6600 or www.wayoffbroadway.com
January 5, 12, 19, & 26
January 24, 25, & 31
Model railroad club open house and exhibit. Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: 423 E. Patrick St., Frederick Contact: www.fcsme.com/schedule.htm
Professional, regional theater company presenting contemporary and original works, children’s theater performances by the FUN Company, and improvisational and sketch comedy by The Comedy Pigs. Location: 31 W Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-694-4744 or www.marylandensemble.org
FREDERICK COUNTY SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS (FCSME) OPEN HOUSE
January 14 & 23
PLANETARIUM SHOW: BLACK HOLES
What are black holes and how are they made? Time: 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m. Location: Earth & Space Science Laboratory, 210 Madison St. Frederick Contact: 240-236-2694 or https://education.fcps.org/essl
January 17
“1964” THE TRIBUTE
Relive the magic of The Beatles. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org
January 24
TRUE BLUES
Acoustic Delta blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Corey Harris performs. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org
MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATER THE COMEDY PIGS – COMEDY IMPROV TROUPE
January 30
NEIL BERG’S 103 YEARS OF BROADWAY
Broadway’s top talents pay tribute to the best musicals from the past 103 years. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org
February 1 & 22
MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATER THE COMEDY PIGS – COMEDY IMPROV TROUPE
Professional, regional theater company presenting contemporary and original works, children’s theater performances by the FUN Company, and improvisational and sketch comedy by The Comedy Pigs. Location: 31 W Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-694-4744 or www.marylandensemble.org
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Calendar of events
F E B R U A R Y February 1
FREDERICK COUNTY DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
Take your little princess on a date to remember. Time: 4-6 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Location: E-ventplex at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-600-2936 or www.recreater.com
February 2
FREDERICK COUNTY SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS (FCSME) OPEN HOUSE
Model railroad club open house and exhibit. Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: 423 E. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: www.fcsme.com/schedule.htm
February 8
VICTORIAN TEA & VALENTINE WORKSHOP
Have Victorian Tea and then craft a Victorian style Valentine. Ages 7+. Time: noon-3 p.m. Location: Brunswick Heritage Museum, 40 W. Potomac St. Brunswick Contact: 301-834-7100. www.brrm.net
February 11
CARHART GUEST PIANIST CONCERT
Features Yong Hi Moon, accomplished and award-winning pianist. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Hood College, Brodbeck Music Hall, 401 Rosemont Ave. Frederick Contact: 301-696-3429 or www.hood.edu
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February 13–March 9
MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATER “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”
Professional, regional theater company presenting contemporary and original works, children’s theater performances by the FUN Company, and improvisational and sketch comedy by The Comedy Pigs. Location: 31 W Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-694-4744 or www.marylandensemble.org
February 13
RED MOLLY
Gorgeous three-part harmonies and crisp musicianship. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org
February 15
SWEETHEART SPECIAL DINNER TRAIN.
A four-course meal and live entertainment in a grand setting. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Walkersville Southern RR 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave. Walkersville Contact: 301-898-0899 or www.wsrr.org
February 22–March 15
MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATER “Commedia Princess & the Pea”
Professional, regional theater company presenting contemporary and original works, children’s theater performances by the FUN Company, and improvisational and sketch comedy by The Comedy Pigs. Location: 31 W Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-694-4744 or www.marylandensemble.org
February 22
THE ACTING COMPANY
Presenting both “Hamlet” and “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” “Hamlet” 2 p.m., “Rosencrantz” Time: 8 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org
February 23
GRAND DERANGEMENT
This Acadian band ignites the stage with an explosion of contagious rhythms, and amazing step-dancing. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org
February 25
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Try tastes of four fabulous Downtown Frederick restaurants. Time: 5:45-10 p.m. Location: Downtown Frederick Contact: 301-698-8118 or www.downtownfrederick.org
March 1, 21, & 22
MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATER THE COMEDY PIGS – COMEDY IMPROV TROUPE
Professional, regional theater company presenting contemporary and original works, children’s theater performances by the FUN Company, and improvisational and sketch comedy by The Comedy Pigs. Location: 31 W Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-694-4744 or www.marylandensemble.org
Calendar of events
M A R C H March 1
JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE
Jack Hanna shares his animals, stories, and footage from his adventures around the world. Time: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org
March 3-9
FREDERICK RESTAURANT WEEK
Participating restaurants will offer diners prix-fixe meals at mouth-watering prices. Location: Downtown Frederick and Frederick County Contact: 301-600-4047 or www.frederickrestaurantweek.com
March 7-8
THE AMERICANA FESTIVAL
All the excitement of an outdoor festival, minus the bugs. Two days. Five bands. Time: Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 8 p.m. Location: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-600-2828 or www.weinbergcenter.org
March 8
FREDERICK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “Sense and Sensibility”
Community orchestra composed of professional and amateur musicians. Location: Kussmaul Theater at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick Contact: 301-685-3585 or www.fredericksymphony.org
March 8, 9, 15, & 16
MAPLE SYRUP DEMONSTRATIONS: 44TH ANNUAL
Maple syrup making demonstrations, interpretive talks, children’s activities, and a pancake breakfast. Location: Cunningham Falls State Park, William Houck Area, Thurmont Contact: 301-271-3423 or www.dnr.state. md.us/publiclands/western/cunningham. asp
March 29
RETRO PROM – 10TH ANNUAL
Music, dancing, silent auction, prom photos. Wear your favorite retro prom attire. Time: 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. William Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St. Frederick Contact: 301-694-4744 or www.marylandensemble.org
April 10–May 4
March 8
MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATER “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”
Everyone’s Irish around St. Patrick’s Day! And who doesn’t love a luau? Time: 4-8pm. Location: E-ventplex at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 240-349-5828 or www.leplu.com
Professional, regional theater company presenting contemporary and original works, children’s theater performances by the FUN Company, and improvisational and sketch comedy by The Comedy Pigs. Location: 31 W Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 301-694-4744 or www.marylandensemble.org
LEPRECHAUN LUAU
March 15
ART CARNIVAL
Family-friendly art activities. Beadmaking and jewelry demonstrations. Children’s films and a café. Time: 1-4 p.m. Location: Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Frederick Contact: 301-698-0656 or www.delaplaine.org
March 22
FREDERICK COUNTY MARBLE SHOW & FESTIVAL
Lots of fun, hands-on marble games to learn and play for kids of all ages. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: E-ventplex at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St. Frederick Contact: 240-397-0349 or www.frederickcountyknucklers.com
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PRESENTS
A YEAR OF
EVENTS
301-600-CITY (2489) | CelebrateFrederick.com For more to see & do, www.VisitFrederick.org
BEYOND THE GARDEN GATES GARDEN TOUR May 17 & 18
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Sundays June, July & August
SUMMERFEST FAMILY THEATRE Thursdays June, July & August
FREDERICK’S 4TH – AN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION July 4
IN THE STREET September 13
SCENTS & SWEETS COMPETITION AND AUCTION
December 4
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS December 5
UP THE CREEK
CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR
HOLIDAY ART COMPETITION
KRIS KRINGLE PROCESSION
September 13
December 3
December 6 & 7
December 12
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in the town community •county history offices & services
TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES BRUNSWICK Long known for its attractive scenery and railroad history, the City of Brunswick has become a destination for tourists from far and wide. The city’s downtown area is home to a bookstore/coffee shop, railroad museum, children’s clothing store, some curiosity shops, outdoor goods shopping, professional offices, and more. Brunswick is nestled near the scenic Potomac River, with camping and fishing amenities just a stone’s throw from downtown. Whether you’re an outdoors enthusiast, history buff, train watcher, or just enjoy the warmth and coziness of a small town, Brunswick has what you’re looking for! Don’t miss many city-sponsored recreation events throughout the year!
Mayor
Post offices
Karin B. Tome
Brunswick Post Office
Population
315 Brunswick Street, Brunswick 301-834-9944
5,870 as of 2010 Census Postal Zip Codes
Brunswick 21716 Jefferson 21755 Point of Rocks 21777 city Hall
Jefferson Post Office
3702 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8484 Point of Rocks Post Office
1597 Bowis Drive, Point of Rocks 301-874-2131
1 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick 301-834-7500 www.brunswickmd.gov
Town Park
Police Department
SWIMMING POOL
301-834-9101 Frederick county sheriff
301-600-2071
Brunswick City Park
301-834-7500
Brunswick Swimming Pool
301-834-7567
Faith Assembly of God
3700 Burkittsville Road, Brunswick 301-834-8632 First Baptist Church
3 E. A Street, Brunswick 301-834-8166 First Church of God
503 Brunswick Street, Brunswick 301-834-6971 Gospel Temple Church (Pentecostal)
46 W. J Street, Brunswick 301-834-7204 Grace Baptist Church
25 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick 301-834-5000 Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Super Fresh
26 W. J Street, Brunswick 301-834-8600
301-834-8300
40 Souder Road, Brunswick 301-834-9895
New Hope United Methodist Church
Volunteer Ambulance
Local Newspaper
Volunteer Fire Department
301-834-8102
Grocery Store
The Brunswick Citizen
301-834-7722 Libraries
915 Maple Avenue, Brunswick 301-600-7250 1635 Ballenger Creek, Point of Rocks 301-874-4560 Brunswick Senior Center
301-834-8115
CHURCHES Bethany Lutheran Church
A Street & 1st Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-8003 Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church
720 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-8767
7 S. Maryland Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-7320 Point of Rocks Assembly of God
1508 Bank Street, Point of Rocks 301-874-2214 Potomac Believers Fellowship
1200 Maple Avenue, Brunswick
301-834-9620 Rosemont Alliance Church
3525 Petersville Road, Knoxville 301-834-8290
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BRUNSWICK
Cont.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
113 First Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-9185 St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Catholic Church Road, Petersville 301-834-9185 St. Paul Lutheran Church
3684 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8626
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Brunswick Little League
1914 Ballenger Creek Road, Point of Rocks 301-874-2995
www.eteamz.com/brunswickll
YOUTH SPORTS Potomac Valley Youth Association (PVYA)
www.pvya.com Baseball
Brunswick Eagles 14 Select www.eteamz.com/brunswickjrbb
Cross Country
Jefferson, Burkittsville, Point of Rocks, and Pleasant Valley, Washington County regions 301-834-8045 email: zum50@hotmail.com Football
Brunswick Junior Railroaders www.bjrfootball.com
BURKITTSVILLE Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Burkittsville is a well preserved, 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. Churches, houses, and trade establishments along Main Street were bordered at the rear by fields surrounding the town. The mountains rose to the west. To this day, the town retains those early visual characteristics. 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. The town’s inhabitants fled for safety to nearby villages. Today, many of Burkittsville’s residents commute to jobs in the nearby metropolitan areas, but the town maintains a strong sense of community through its many services, social activities, special events, and town meetings.
Mayor
Debby Burgoyne Population
151 as of 2010 Census
Frederick County Sheriff
301-600-2071 Middletown Volunteer Fire Co.
301-371-6907 Postal Zip Code
21718
Post Office
Town Office
8 E. Main Street, Burkittsville 301-834-9592
500 E. Main Street, Burkittsville Phone and fax: 301-834-6780 www.burkittsville-md.gov
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CHURCHES St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
5 E. Main Street, Burkittsville 301-834-9866 Youth SPORTS Town youth typically join teams from nearby Middletown or Brunswick. Some find appropriate placement on Frederick City or County teams. Check the information listings under “youth sports” in these neighboring towns for sign-up information.
TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES
EMMITSBURG Emmitsburg, a quiet little 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 free school that grew into St. Joseph’s College, now home to the National Fire Academy and Homeland Security. A short mile away is Mt. Saint Mary’s University. In Emmitsburg you can relax but still be within driving distance to major cities such as Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Harrisburg. You are just a few miles from the Gettysburg Battlefield, Ski Liberty Resort, and numerous golf courses. Emmitsburg has it all!
Mayor
Post Office
churches
Donald N. Briggs
305 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-447-2655
Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church
Town ParkS
Incarnation United Church of Christ
Population
2,814 as of 2010 Census
Community Park
Postal ZIP Code
21727 Town Office
300 A S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-600-6300 www.emmitsburgmd.gov www.emmitsburg.net Frederick County Sheriff
301-600-2071
W. Lincoln Avenue at Jamison Avenue, Emmitsburg Memorial Park
100 W. North Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-447-6239 124 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-2270 National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Catholic)
Chesapeake Avenue at Potomac Avenue, Emmitsburg
333 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-447-6606
Silo Park
St. Anthony’s Shrine Parish (Catholic)
Silo Hill Road, Emmitsburg
16150 St. Anthony Road, Emmitsburg 301-447-2367
SWIMMING POOL
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Emmitsburg Pool
301-447-9820
47 DePaul Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-2326 Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church
Emmitsburg Fire Station # 6
25 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-2728 Emmitsburg Ambulance Company
301-447-6626
GROCERY STORE Jubilee
515 E. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-6688
Emmitsburg Senior Center
301-600-6350
Trinity United Methodist Church
313 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-3740
Local Newspaper The Emmitsburg Dispatch
9 E. Main Street Box 358, Emmitsburg 301-447-3039
Library
300 A S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg 301-600-6329
10926 Simmons Road, Emmitsburg 301-447-3171
Business and Professional Association
Youth Sports
Please check general county information or your neighboring town section for more information regarding tennis, volleyball, basketball, youth sports, and activities.
Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association (EBPA)
301-447-3110 email: ebpa@emmitsburg.net
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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. Fire departments
C. Burr Artz Central Library
Randy McClement
Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company
Population
6715 Jefferson Boulevard, Frederick 301-371-6820
110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-600-1630 www.fcpl.org
Mayor
65,239 as of 2010 Census Postal Zip Codes
21701 21702 21703 21704 21705 21709 Adamstown 21710 Braddock Heights 21714 Buckeystown 21717 Tuscarora 21790 City Hall
Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Department
Post Offices Frederick City Post Office
2795 Adams Street, Adamstown 301-874-5111 or 301-694-8111
201 E. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-662-2131
Citizen’s Truck Company
Adamstown Post Office
9 S. Court Street, Frederick 301-600-1713
5537 Mountville Road, Adamstown 301-874-5429
Green Valley Volunteer Fire Company
Braddock Heights Post Office
301-600-9250
4707 Schley Avenue, Braddock Heights 301-371-5998
Independent Hose Company
Buckeystown Post Office
101 N. Court Street, Frederick 301-600-1380 fax (Mayor/Alderman): 301-600-1381 www.cityoffrederick.com
310 Baughman’s Lane, Frederick 301-600-1720
4001 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown 301-874-5294
Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company
College Estates Station Post Office
301-473-5150
1301 W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-662-6115
FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Junior Fire Company
Jefferson Post Office
535 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-600-2286
3702 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8484
301-600-2071
Spring Ridge Fire Station # 33
Tuscarora Post Office
FREDERICK CITY CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS
United Steam Fire Engine Co.
301-600-2100 Frederick County Sheriff
(Central Alarm) 301-600-1603 Fire Marshal
301-600-1479
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6061 Spring Ridge Parkway, Frederick 301-600-9330 79 S. Market Street, Frederick 301-600-1711 United/Westview Fire Station
5525 New Design Road, Frederick 301-600-9330
5709-A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora 301-874-2303 TOWN PARKS Baker Park
121 N. Bentz Street, Frederick 301-600-1493 City Recreation Department
301-600-1492
TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES SWIMMING POOLS Baker Park Swimming Pool
301-663-5666 Diggs Memorial Pool
301-600-6364 Hood College Pool
301-696-3484 YMCA Pool
301-663-5131 GROCERY STORES Bloom
Yellow Springs Road, Frederick 301-846-4623 Bottom Dollar
Crestwood Boulevard, Frederick 301-846-4704 The Common Market
5728 Buckeystown Pike Unit 1-B, Frederick 301-663-3416 Giant
Monocacy Crossing, Frederick 301-815-2200 Kingsbrook Crossing, Frederick 301-698-9411 3530 Sugarloaf Parkway, Urbana 301.874.1200 Giant Eagle
W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-694-6895 W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-631-3822 MOM‘s (My Organic Market)
5273 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick 240-566-1444
Weis
Rt. 40 and Old Camp Road, Frederick 301-473-5385 199 Motter Avenue, Frederick 301-662-8065 Prospect Boulevard, Frederick 301-663-9075 Spring Ridge, Frederick 301-631-8162 Local Newspapers
Anglican St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church
6938 N. Clifton Road, Frederick 301-293-8938 Assembly of God Victory Christian Center
7722 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick 301-473-5253
The Frederick News-Post
Baha’I Faith
301-662-1177
Baha’i Faith
The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development
101 N. Court Street, Frederick 240-629-6360 fax: 240-629-6363 www.cityoffrederick.com SYNaGoGuES Beth Sholom Congregation
PO Box 1424, Frederick 301-694-3107 Baptist Ambassador Baptist Church
216 Carroll Parkway, Frederick 301-620-7729 Faith Baptist Church
2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville 301-834-7755
1011 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-663-0267 fax: 301-663-8154
First Baptist Church of Frederick
Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick
First Missionary Baptist Church
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick 240-575-9690 Messianic El Shaddai Congregation
226 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick 301-695-4496 CHURCHES African Methodist Episcopal
7040 Bowers Road, Frederick 301-473-8283 899 Swallowtail Drive, Frederick 301-662-3110 Frederick Baptist Temple
5305 Mt. Zion Road, Frederick 301-473-8900 Frederick Korean Baptist Church
55 Winchester Street, Frederick 301-695-6446 People’s Baptist Church
Quin Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
6648 Carpenter Road, Frederick 301-473-5635
927 W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-695-2833
106 E. 3rd Street, Frederick 301-663-1550
South End Baptist Church
Super Fresh
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
Safeway
Ballenger Creek, Frederick 301-682-6700 Wegmans
7830 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick (240) 575-7300
506 Carrollton Drive, Frederick 301-662-4347
6002 Bartonsville Road, Frederick 301-695-6167 Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church
10112 Old Liberty Road, Frederick 301-898-7100
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Christian Science
Episcopal
Church of Christ
All Saints Episcopal Church
Victory Baptist Church
1305 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-662-5789
108 W. Church Street, Frederick 301-663-5625
6513 Jefferson Pike, Frederick 301-662-5153
First Church of Christ Scientist
Church of the Transfiguration
Brethren
5 E. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-662-3015
Frederick Church of the Brethren
Jefferson United Church of Christ
6909 Maryland Avenue, Braddock Heights 301-371-7505
Cont.
201 Fairway Avenue, Frederick 301-662-1819
3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8262
Buddhist
Church of God
Tibetan Meditation Center
Edgewood First Church of God
9301 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick 301-473-5750 Catholic St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
112 E. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-662-8288 St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church
8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-360-9581 Charismatic Harvest Christian Fellowship
Maranatha Church of God
Holiness
123 Byte Drive, Frederick 301-663-5444
Frederick Alliance Church
1631 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-663-1199 Grace Community Church
2100 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick 301-663-1240
Thomas Tabernacle Holiness Church
517 S. Market Street, Frederick 301-695-9148
5665 New Design Road, Frederick 301-663-0741
Independent
Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of God in Christ
9545 Liberty Road, Frederick 301-228-2277
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
7102 Ladd Lane, Frederick 301-663-0002
431 Carrollton Drive, Frederick 301-694-8435
Parkway Community Church
Christian
Emmanuel Alliance Church
Full Gospel First Love Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
292 Montevue Lane, Frederick 301-620-9934
27 Franklin Street, Frederick 301-663-6218
8204 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick 301-682-5007
8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick 301-662-0206
District Office of Christian and Missionary Alliance
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church
Family History Center, Frederick 301-698-0406 Community Emmanuel Bible Church
7817 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick 301-473-4686 Frederick Christian Fellowship
14 W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-620-2255 Grace Brethren Church of Frederick
5102 Old National Pike, Frederick 301-473-4337
Emmanuel Bible Church
7817 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick 301-473-4686 Independent Fundamental Korean Emmanuel Church
8325 Yellow Springs Pike, Frederick 301-662-4796 Lutheran Bethel Lutheran Church Office
9664 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-694-8280 Evangelical Lutheran Church
35 E. Church Street, Frederick 301-663-6361 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1415 W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-663-3344 Mount Zion Lutheran Church
5709 Mt. Phillip Road, Frederick 301-473-8566 St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
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TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Frederick Presbyterian Church USA
5132 Doubs Road, Adamstown 301-874-5838
115 W. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-663-5338
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of the Manor Parish
Good News Presbyterian Church
4004 Ballenger Creek Road, Frederick 301-874-5838 Nazarene Church of the Nazarene
7899 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-663-6271 Non-Denominational Frederick Christian Fellowship
10142 Hansoville Road #5, Frederick 301-620-2255 Harvest Christian Fellowship
8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick 301-662-0206
PO Box 1051, Frederick 301-473-7070
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Calvary United Methodist Church
216 Carroll Parkway, Frederick 301-694-3595 Seventh-Day Adventist Seventh-Day Adventist Church
6437 Jefferson Pike, Frederick 301-662-5254 Unitarian Universalist Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Frederick
10142 Hansonville Road, Bldg 1, Frederick 301-845-9870
United Church of Christ
Orthodox
Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ
15 W. Church Street, Frederick 301-662-2762 Faith United Church of Christ
Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church
9333 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick 301-695-6550
920 W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-663-0663
Grace Trinity United Church of Christ
Pentecostal Apostolic Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church
7857 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick 301-473-8788 Victory Christian Center
7722 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick 301-473-5253 Presbyterian
Buckeystown United Methodist Church
3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown 301-874-2313
SURE Fellowship Church
1 W. 9th Street, Frederick 301-846-0868
8946 Indian Springs Road, Yellow Springs 301-662-1727
Presbyterian Reformed
4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick 301-473-7680
Unity in Frederick
Brook Hill United Methodist Church
133 W. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-662-1464 Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church
8 W. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-663-5273 Christ United Methodist Church
5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick 301-695-0731 Flint Hill United Methodist Church
2732 Parkmills Road, Adamstown 301-874-0890 Hopehill United Methodist Church
7648 Fingerboard Road, Frederick 301-874-1166 Jackson United Methodist Church
6027 Bartonsville Road, Frederick 301-694-7315 Linganore United Methodist Church
8919 Clemsonville Road, Unionville 410-795-1291
9501 Old Baltimore Road, Frederick 301-662-2088
Mount Carmel United Methodist Church
Grace United Church of Christ
9411 Baltimore Road, Frederick 301-662-1303
25 E. 2nd Street, Frederick 301-662-3312 Trinity E & R United Church of Christ
5603 Mountville Road, Adamstown 301-874-2633 United Methodist Araby United Methodist Church
Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church
4619 Araby Church Road, Frederick 301-694-8772
8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick 301-662-0662
Asbury United Methodist Church
W. All Saints & Court Street, Frederick 301-663-9380
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church
3425 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville 301-865-5443 Trinity United Methodist Church
705 W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-662-2895 Various Denominations Salvation Army
223 W. 5th Street, Frederick 301-662-2311
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Volunteer Organizations HandsOn Frederick
Clinch Fitness Self-Defense & Freestyle Jujitsu
301-682-8589 Frederick Academy of Self-Defense
301-662-1972
31 W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-663-5214
Frederick City Recreation Department
YOUTH SPORTS
Golden Knights Karate
301-694-1492
YMCA
301-416-7959
301-663-5131 www.frederickymca.org
Kreimer’s Karate
Gymnastics
Martial Arts USA
Frederick Gymnastics Club
301-694-3330
301-695-9414 Karate
301-695-3347
Super Sport Karate
301-682-8866
Lacrosse Frederick Indoor Sports Center
240-215-4040 Skating Skate Frederick
301-662-7362 Soccer F. C. Frederick
www.fcfrederick.com Frederick Soccer Club
301-696-9398 www.fredericksoccerclub.com Frederick Indoor Sports Center
240-215-4040 Volleyball
American Karate Academy
Frederick City Recreation (Adults)
301-698-5468
301-600-1492 Frederick Indoor Sports Center
240-215-4040
urbana
(subsection of Frederick City)
Source: www.urbanamaryland.com Rapidly completed, Urbana’s population and housing have boomed since 2003. Young families, older residents, and community spirit envelop the atmosphere. The Urbana online newsletter at www.urbanamaryland.com provides detailed information about this unique region, combining long established homes with newly developed communities.
Urbana Fire Department
youth sports
3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick 301-663-3822
Urbana Recreation Council
urbana regional library
9020 Amelung Street, Frederick 301-600-7000 Urbana Senior Center
301-600-7020 Community Agency School Services (CASS) Urbana High School
3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville 240-236-7658
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Members provide recreation scheduling for the nearby communities of Urbana, Kemptown, Green Valley, Windsor Knolls, and the surrounding areas. www.urbanarec.com Linganore/Urbana Youth Athletic Association (LUYAA)
Baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, and soccer. www.luyaa.org
Urbana Jr. Hawks Baseball
(ages 5 - 18) email: urbanaball@aol.com Urbana Lacrosse
email: abel6psu@aol.com Urbana Soccer Association
301-363-8739 www.urbanasoccer.org
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Middletown Source: www.mdmunicipal.org 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 Lieutenant 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
Wiles Branch Park
Knoll Side Lane, Middletown 301-371-6171
4,136 as of 2010 Census
GROCERY STORE
Postal Zip Code
21769
815 E. Main Street, Middletown 301-371-3126
Town Office
Local Newspapers
31 W. Main Street, Middletown 301-371-6171 fax: 301-371-6474 www.middletown.md.us Frederick County Sheriff
301-600-2071 Volunteer Fire Company
301-371-6907 Library
101 Prospect Street, Middletown 301-371-7560 Post Office
7227 Hollow Road, Middletown 301-371-6880 TOWN PARKS Middletown Community Park
Safeway
The Gazette
toll free: 1-888-670-7300 The Middletown Valley Citizen
301-834-7722
7321 Burkittsville Road, Middletown 301-473-4800 Jefferson United Church of Christ
3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-8262 Jefferson United Methodist Church
3882 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson 301-473-4022 Locust Valley Bible Church
1323 Marker Road, Middletown 301-371-7476 Middletown United Methodist
Parenting support Middletown Moms at Home
P.O. Box 33, Middletown www.middletownmomsathome.org CHURCHES Christ Reformed Church United Church of Christ
12 S. Church Street, Middletown 301-371-6610 Cornerstone Baptist Church
4802 Broad Run Road, Jefferson 301-473-8777 Faith Baptist Church
Coblentz Road, Middletown 301-694-1646
2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville 301-834-7755
Middletown Memorial Park
Garfield United Methodist Church
S. Church Street, Middletown 301-371-6171
Holy Family Catholic Community
13628 Stottlemeyer Road, Garfield 301-416-0350
7108 Fern Circle, Middletown 301-371-5550 Pleasant View Church of the Brethren
Corner of Rt. 17 and Picnic Woods Road, Jefferson 301-371-7707 Valley Baptist Church of Middletown
5678 Holter Road, Middletown
301-371-8758 Zion Lutheran Church
107 W. Main Street, Middletown
301-371-6500 YOUTH SPORTS Middletown Recreation Council
301-371-3344 www.middletownrec.com Middletown Valley Athletic Association (MVAA)
301-371-3423 www.mvaasports.com
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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 approximately 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. Mayor
Pat Rockinberg
Town Parks Prospect Park and East West Park
301-829-1424 Population
9,288 as of 2010 Census Postal Zip Code
Watkins Park
301-829-8373
21771
GROCERY STORES
Town Government
1312 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-5966
110 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-1424 fax: 301-829-1259 www.mountairymd.org Frederick County Sheriff
301-600-2071 Resident Troopers
301-829-0218 Volunteer Fire Department
301-829-0100 Carroll County Branch Library Mount Airy Branch
705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy 410-386-4470 Frederick County Number: 301-829-5290
Food Lion
Safeway
337 E. Ridgeville Boulevard, Mt. Airy 301-829-6517 Super Fresh
504 E. Ridgeville Boulevard, Mt. Airy 301-829-6400 Weis
1001 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-1071 26075 Ridge Road, Damascus 301-253-9787 Local Newspapers Mount Airy Courier Gazette
301-549-1846 Mount Airy Messenger
301-829-2814
as a network for individual business owners. Most member businesses are locally owned and operated. 301-829-5426 www.mtairybusiness.com CHURCHES Bethesda United Methodist Church
328 Klee Mill Road, Mt. Airy 301-253-3222 Calvary United Methodist Church
402 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-0358 Church of Christ at Mount Airy
703 Ridge Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-5443 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
27 Watersville Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-1904 Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God
1134 Long Corner Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-1255 Hebron Christian Church
(Non-denominational) 3456 Kemptown Church Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-8616 Locust Grove Church of the Brethren
Post Office
505 Windy Knoll, Mt. Airy 301-829-1199
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The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce is proactive in assisting business owners in their mission to succeed and grow to their fullest potential. Chamber officials offer information to local businesses and serve
13356 Glissan’s Mill Road, Mt. Airy
301-829-2100
TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES
MOUNT AIRY CONT.
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
27015 Ridge Road, Damascus 301-253-3000 Montgomery United Methodist Church 28325 Kemptown Road,
Damascus
Mount Airy Full Gospel Church
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
(Non-Denominational) 13949 Penn Shop Road, Mt. Airy 410-795-6511
1125 St. Michael’s Road, Mt. Airy 410-489-2979
Mount Airy Presbyterian
West Falls Christian Community Church
13515 Old Annapolis Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-5223
5330 Buffalo Road, Mt. Airy 301-829-0733
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Youth Sports
301-253-4460
609 Center Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-8509
Mount Airy Baptist Church
St. James’ Episcopal Church
1402 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-2185
204 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-0325
Four County Little League
www.fcllbaseball.org Kemptown Cardinals (Baseball)
www.geocities.com/Colosseum/ Lodge/1501 Mount Airy Youth Athletic Association (MAYAA)
301-829-2027
Myersville
Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Myersville is strategically located halfway between Frederick and Hagerstown, with convenient access from Interstate 70 to the south and US 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. Today, Myersville takes care to ensure by ordinance and zoning control that its attractive location is matched by attractive development. The Canada Hill development and three other developments built in the 1990s—Ashley Hills, Meadowridge, and Terraces of South Mountain—exemplify the same standards of appearance set by the town. Mayor
Wayne Creadick Population
1,626 as of 2010 Census Postal Zip Code
21773 Town Office
Post Office
1 Wolfsville Road, Myersville 301-293-1180 Town Parks Doub’s Meadow Park
Corner of Route 40 and Route 17 Wolfsville Road, Myersville 301-293-4281
PO Box 295 301 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-4281 fax: 301-293-3080 www.myercity.sailorsite.net
Town Park
Frederick county Sheriff
301-600-2071
308 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-2330
Fire departments
Local Newspapers
Myersville Volunteer Fire Company
301-293-9817 Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Company
301-293-1453
8 Harp Place, Myersville 301-293-4281 GROCERY STORE Main Street Market & Deli
The Valley Citizen
301-834-7722 The Gazette
toll free: 1-888-670-7300
CHURCHES Church of the Saviour
200 High Street, Middletown 301-665-9600 Grossnickle Church of Brethren
11301 Meeting House Road, Myersville 301-293-9516 Harmony Church of the Brethren
3924 Brethren Church Road, Myersville 301-371-4297 Harmony Community Lutheran Church
3939 Brethren Church Road, Myersville 301-371-5188 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
603 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-1401 Myersville Baptist Church
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Myersville Church of the Brethren
201 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-9513 Salem United Methodist Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
400 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-2979 Youth Sports
Wolfsville-Myersville Athletic Association (WMAA)
PO Box 195, Myersville 301-293-3115 www.eteamz.com/wmaasports
Myersville Junior Baseball League
www.myersvillebaseball.com
12477 Wolfsville Road, Myersville 301-293-1799
new market Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Known as the “Antiques Capital of Maryland,” New Market now offers a concentration of establishments where visitors can browse and purchase the treasures of yesteryear. Fine bed and breakfast accommodations and dining facilities in formal and casual settings are available. In 1975, New Market was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1986, the town received the Maryland Preservation Service Award. Mayor
GROCERY STORE
Winslow E. Burhans III
Food Lion
PopulaTion
656 as of 2010 Census (on Maryland State website)
11802 Old National Pike, New Market 301-865-6950 CHURCHES Bush Creek Church of the Brethren
Postal Zip Codes
21774 Ijamsville 21754 Monrovia 21770 Town Government
39 W. Main Street, New Market 301-865-5544 fax: 301-865-5638 www.townofnewmarket.org
4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia 301-663-3025 Daybreak Community Church
PO Box 465, New Market 301-865-8877 Dorsey’s Chapel United Methodist Church
11851 Lime Plant Road, New Market 301-865-5680 First Baptist Church of Green Valley
Frederick County Sheriff
301-600-2071 New Market District Fire Co.
301-865-5700 Post Offices
168 W. Main Street, New Market 301-865-3333 4411 Green Valley Road, Monrovia 301-865-5432 82
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11402 Ridge Lane, Monrovia 301-865-5566 Grace Episcopal Church
Main Street, New Market 301-865-3270 Light of Christ Lutheran Church
Meets at New Market Elementary School P.O. Box 577, New Market 301-606-7349
Monocacy Valley Church
9861 Old National Pike, Ijamsville 301-865-9100 New Market United Methodist Church
Route 874 & North Alley, New Market 301-865-3530 St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church
4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville 301-695-8845 Youth Sports Linganore/Urbana Youth Athletic Association (LUYAA)
www.luyaa.org
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rosemont Source: www.mdmunicipal.org 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 where lawns are meticulously cared for, trees are neatly pruned, and flower plantings abound. Views of rolling farmland and mountains contoured by Harper’s Ferry Gap in West Virginia add to the tranquility of the town. There are no apartment buildings, condominiums, or row houses. Several of the homes are of architectural interest. Burgess
Fire departments
Thomas Watson
Volunteer Fire Department
Population
294 as of 2010 Census Postal Zip Code
21758
Lions Merryland Park
301-834-8300
3673 Petersville Road, Rosemont
Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue
Local Newspaper
301-834-8102 Library
Town Government
915 Maple Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-9065
1219 Rosemont Drive, Rosemont 301-834-7444, fax: 301-834-4458
Post Office
Frederick County Sheriff
1315 Brunswick Street, Brunswick 301-834-9944
301-600-2071
Town Park
The Brunswick Citizen
301-834-7722 Churches Faith Assembly of God
3700 Burkittsville Road, Brunswick 301-834-8632 Rosemont Alliance Church
3525 Petersville Road, Knoxville 301-834-8290 Youth Sports
See the Brunswick section.
Thurmont Source: www.mdmunicipal.org 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 nearby: 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, DC 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.”
mayor
Martin A. Burns Population
6,036 Postal Zip Codes
21788 Rocky Ridge 21778 Sabillasville 21780 Town Office
10 Frederick Road, Thurmont 301-271-7313 fax: 301-271-2155 www.thurmont.com
Frederick County Sheriff
301-600-2071 Fire departments Thurmont Fire Department
301-271-3413 Graceham Volunteer Fire Department
14026 Graceham Road, Thurmont 301-271-2000 Lewistown Volunteer Fire Department
1101 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont 301-898-9988
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
13516 Motter’s Station Road, Rocky Ridge 301-271-2666 Library
76 East Moser Road, Thurmont 301-600-7200 Post Offices Thurmont Post Office
110 Water Street, Thurmont 301-271-2226
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Rocky Ridge Post Office
13516 Motter Station Road, Rocky Ridge 301-271-4920 SWIMMING Cunningham Falls State Park
301-271-7574 GROCERY STORE Food Lion
233 Tippin Drive, Thurmont 301-271-9949 Local Newspapers Catoctin Banner News
301-271-1050 The Thurmont Dispatch
9 E. Main Street, Box 358, Emmitsburg 301-447-3039 Thurmont Times
240-626-9980
CHURCHES Apples United Church of Christ
7908 Apples Church Road, Thurmont 301-271-2087 Catoctin United Methodist Church
7009 Kelly’s Store Road, Thurmont 301-271-3885 Evangelical Bible Church
(Pentecostal) 14698 Albert Staub Court, Thurmont 301-271-3633 Harriet Chapel Episcopal
12625 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont 301-271-4554 Lewistown United Methodist Church
11032 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont 301-898-7888
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
10625 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont 301-898-9454 Thurmont Church of the Brethren
14 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont 301-271-2634 Thurmont United Methodist Church
13880 Long Road, Thurmont 301-271-4511 Trinity United Church of Christ
101 E. Main Street, Thurmont 301-271-2305 Walkersville Christian Fellowship
4 W. Main Street, Thurmont 301-271-0123 Weller’s United Methodist Church
101 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont 301-271-2802
St. John’s Lutheran Church
15 N. Church Street, Thurmont 301-271-7877 St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown
8619 Black Mill Road, Thurmont
Youth Sports Catoctin Youth Association
301-271-2256 Thurmont Little League
301-271-4397
Walkersville Source: www.mdmunicipal.org Walkersville is a combination of two villages that were settled by German immigrants in the mid 1700s and early 1800s. By the late 1800s, the villages of Georgetown and Walkersville had grown so intertwined that it made sense to combine them into one entity, which was named Walkersville. Today, Walkersville aggressively pursues fiscal responsibility, recycling projects, and innovation. In 1995, it was credited with having the first State Police bicycle patrol in the nation. There are four schools, residential developments, a shopping center, several businesses and institutions, and numerous restaurants in the town. Walkersville has managed a rapid population growth wisely, enabling it to maintain a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Burgess
Ralph W. Whitmore Population
5,800 as of 2010 Census Postal Zip Code
21793
Town Office
Volunteer Fire Department
PO Box 249 21 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-4500 fax: 301-845-2406 www.walkersville-md.com
301-600-9110 Library
Police Department
Post Office
301-898-0200 Frederick County Sheriff
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57 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-8880
7 E. Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-8342
TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES
WALKERSVILLE
CHURCHES
TOWN PARKS
207 Braeburn Drive, Walkersville 301-845-2544
CONT.
Creamery Park
Brethren in Christ
Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and S. Glade Road, Walkersville 301-845-4500
Calvary Assembly of God
Gilmore C. Trout Memorial Park
Faith Community Mennonite Church
8234 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville 301-898-7811
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Walkersville
19 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Walkersville 301-845-4600 St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church
8651 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville 301-845-8025 United Methodist Church
Corner of Sandstone and Bedrock Drive, Walkersville 301-845-4500
30 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-0800
Heritage Farm Park
8645 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville 301-898-8600
Youth Sports
Glade United Church of Christ
301-845-2617 www.gvaasports.com
Devilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville 301-845-4500 Walkersville Community Park
Kenneth Drive off Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville 301-845-4500 GROCERY STORES Bloom
8425 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville 301-845-6187 Safeway
Fredericktowne Baptist Church
21 Fulton Avenue, Walkersville 301-845-6775 Glade Valley Church of the Brethren
2 Chapel Place, Walkersville 301-898-0886
22 Main Street, Walkersville 301-845-9860
Glade Valley Athletic Association
Libertytown Recreation Council (LRC)
www.libertytown-md.com/LRC Walkersville Baseball Association
www.walkersvillebaseball.com/
Peace in Christ (Lutheran Missouri Synod)
8798 Adventure Avenue, Walkersville 301-845-6300
151 Walkers Village Way, Walkersville 301-845-2844
Woodsboro Source: www.mdmunicipal.org 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. After the Civil War, the town developed some notoriety as a train stop that offered exceptional accommodations and relaxing pursuits. Today, Woodsboro is still primarily an agricultural area, but an important industry is centered on the three lime quarries that border the town. There are small commercial activities and service providers within the town itself. Burgess
Gary Smith Population
1,141 as of 2010 Census Postal Zip Codes
21798 Ladiesburg 21759 Libertytown 21762 New Midway 21775
Town Office
2 S. 3rd Street, Woodsboro 301-898-3800 www.woodsboro.org Frederick County Sheriff
301-600-2071 fire departments Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company
301-898-5100
New Midway Volunteer Fire Company
301-898-0543 Post Offices Woodsboro Post Office
602 S. Main Street, Woodsboro 301-845-8408 Ladiesburg Post Office
12509 Woodsboro Pike, Ladiesburg 1-800-ASK-USPS
Libertytown Volunteer Fire Company
301-898-9193 FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE
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Libertytown Post Office
11941 Main Street, Libertytown 1-800-ASK-USPS New Midway Post Office
12048 Woodsboro Pike, New Midway 1-800-ASK-USPS TOWN PARK
CHURCHES Chapel Lutheran Church
10601 Daysville Road, Frederick 301-845-2332 St. John’s United Church of Christ
8 N. 2nd Street, Woodsboro 301-845-7703
Woodsboro Evangelical Lutheran Church
101 S. Main Street, Woodsboro 301-845-4533 YOUTH SPORTS Woodsboro/New Midway Recreation Council
St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church
PO Box 303, Woodsboro www.woodsboro.org/wnmrc/rec.htm
9201 A Church Street, Libertytown 301-898-5111
Libertytown Recreation Council
www.libertytown-md.com/LRC
Woodsboro Town Park
301-898-3800 GROCERY STORE Trout’s Market
3 N. Main Street, Woodsboro 301-845-8674
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