Frederick Faces - 2018

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Frederick County, Maryland is made up of thousands of fascinating faces.

In this inaugural issue of Frederick Faces magazine, we aim to share with readers a wide array of those faces that make Frederick such an amazing place to live, work and visit.

We traveled across the county to visit with local industry leaders and agency representatives, learning about how they work and what they do to make the county special. Each page features the faces behind local businesses, medical offices or agencies, and a profile to highlight what makes them tick.

Frederick Faces is an annual sponsored content publication that is exclusive – we feature only one person, company or agency per category that span the community: from dental offices to tattoo shops to boutiques to animal rescue.

There’s a little bit of everything in Frederick Faces. Turn the page to see the story behind the faces you know in Frederick County.

ArtistAngle Gallery AA Eastern Mobility Carriage House Inn Catering Ceresville Mansion Clustered Spires Golf Club Danielle Leonard Insurance Common Market Co-op Department of Aging Edgeworks Knife & Supply Elk Run Vineyards Fairway Vista Apartments Frederick City Parks & Recreation Frederick County Department of Social Services Frederick Pediatric Dentistry Frederick Regional Health System Frederick Arts Council Hood College InBloom Jewelry Lucy School McClintock Distilling Mental Health Association Middletown Valley Bank

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IN THIS ISSUE

Molly Fellin Spence, editor

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Molly’s Meanderings Monocacy Valley Dental P.I.G.S. Barbeque Plato’s Closet Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty Center Shamrock Restaurant Six East Salon and Spa Tattoo Alchemy The Dapper DJs The Humane Society The Law Office of Howard L. Metz The Kitchen Studio The Maryland Ensemble Theatre (The MET) Town of Thurmont Transformed Med Spa of Frederick Turning Point Real Estate (Commercial) Turning Point Real Estate (Residential) Vintage Restaurant Voila!

Winding Cross Urgent Care Spence Photographics

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Frederick Faces is a free annual publication of Pulse Publishing, LLC. Customer inquiries should be directed to Pulse Publishing, LLC, 12 S. Market Street, Suite 101, Frederick, MD 21701. All contents of this publication are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or in part for any reason without prior consent of the publisher.

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For information about appearing in an upcoming issue of Frederick Faces, please contact Donna Elbert at 301-662-6050, ext. 11, email donna@pulsepublishing.net or Kelsey White at 301-662-6050, ext. 13, email kelsey@pulsepublishing.net.

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APARTMENT LIVING Fairway Vista Apartments/Monocacy Landing

Steve Weinstein When you’re searching for a spacious apartment with all the amenities, a beautiful view, and located not too far from all the activity of Downtown Frederick, let Steve Weinstein and his team at Village Development Group show you around Fairway Vista Apartments.

One- and two-bedroom apartment homes are offered at Fairway Vistas, aptly named for its proximity to the City of Frederick-owned Clustered Spires Golf Club, on Riverwalk Place. From many of their apartments, windows look out onto golf course greens, trees and paths. It’s a lovely view, and makes one feel like you’re far out in the country instead of minutes from the bustling downtown or highways to Baltimore or Washington, D.C.

Apartment units, ranging from 833 square feet to 1,183 square feet, include wall-to-wall carpeting, gas heat as well as washers and dryers. A community swimming pool and centrally located fitness center round out the offerings for residents.

Fairway Vista Apartments is part of Village Development Group, a premiere developer and builder of apartment and townhome communities, as well as commercial real estate space in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the DC Metro area. The group also offers apartments and townhomes for rent at Mountain Glen Apartments on Trailview Court.

Fairway Vista Apartments • 1201 Riverwalk Place, Frederick • 301-631-1555 • villagedev.com 4

FRAMING

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CUSTOM ArtistAngle Gallery

Jennifer Finley For more than 15 years, Jennifer Finley has helped clients make creative, informed framing choices that are well designed and fit into their budgets. Finley is owner of The ArtistAngle Gallery in Downtown Frederick.

There, Finley and her staff believe that what you hang on your walls “reflects who you are, where you’ve been and what you love.

“Whether you are framing a poster, a photograph, a sports jersey or a work of fine art, it is important to work with a professional who understands your framing needs,” Finley said.

Finley advises choosing a framing professional who understands the differences in choices of mats, glass and frames and who will be able to educate you on the care of your artwork. Staff at ArtistAngle ask questions about your vision for your piece and work with you to incorporate it into your home or office décor.

After completing a 15-year position at a large national artsand-crafts chain store, Finley opened Angles Professional Full Service Framing in her home in 2007. Ten years later, it operates as ArtistAngle Gallery, and is located on the east side of Downtown Frederick, on the corner of South Carroll and Commerce streets.

Finley’s basement space is a masterpiece in itself: its beautiful wooden beams and chestnut walls create an inviting studio and gallery that regularly features local artists.

ArtistAngle Gallery offers full-service framing to artists, residential and corporate clients. All work is handled with personal attention and completed in-house. Both in-home and in-office consultations are offered, as is free local delivery.

Finley strives to offer a high quality, personalized, artistic framing experience for all your artwork needs, at a competitive price.

124 South Carroll St., Frederick • 240-285-3758 • theartistangle.com

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PRIVATE EDUCATION Lucy School Victoria Brown, PhD, Founding Director / Chris Isleib, Assistant Director For Victoria Brown, building a model arts-based school 16 years ago, was the culmination of 21 years of research, teaching and testing methodologies that most closely resemble children’s natural ways of learning. A university professor and a founding artist of the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, Brown assembled best practices and the insights of fellow artists and teachers to create a curriculum for Lucy School. With programs that now span early childhood through middle school, the curriculum has been refined through the work of an exceptional faculty. Chris Isleib, a 23-year veteran of public and private schools, joined Lucy School in its first year as a parent then teacher, and is currently serving as assistant director leading curriculum development and quality assurance.

“Students excel academically, but more significantly they grow to be happy, creative and confident lifelong learners,” says Brown. “They

love learning, and care deeply for others and for their environment.”

The curriculum comes alive when literature, history, and handson math and science projects are expanded though the arts.

Visiting professional artists and writers work with students in the classroom. Students also spend significant time outdoors involved in biodiversity and habitat studies on the school’s 17-acre campus, where they become genuine stewards of the environment. Trails, a pond and waterfall, organic gardens and even the buildings (some on the National Register of Historic Places and the only LEED Platinum school building in Maryland) afford a multitude of opportunities for study and exploration. Lucy School is recognized as a National Green Ribbon School. It also serves as a teacher training center for arts integration, working with teachers and schools around the country.

9117 Frostown Road, Middletown • 301-293-1163 • lucyschool.com 6

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INSURANCE

Danielle Leonard State Farm Insurance

Danielle Leonard

Danielle Leonard, State Farm Insurance Agent, and her team focus on building relationships with their customers.

“Insurance is very important,” Leonard said. ”We need to be sure the right coverage is in place for customers’ needs, and our goal is to be that important resource to them.”

During the last decade, Leonard has done just that, on Frederick’s Golden Mile.

But you won’t find Leonard only in her office, she and her team are very involved in the Frederick community, and can often be seen around town, sponsoring and attending various events.

Through the years, Leonard has become involved in many local organizations, including the Frederick County Association of Realtors, the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and the Impact Club of Frederick. She also sponsors many school and youth sports organizations.

Leonard grew up in nearby Boonsboro, but now calls Frederick home. When she was a student at Towson University, she started working with State Farm Insurance.

After graduation, she said she knew, based on various employment experiences, that she wanted to pursue a career with State Farm and begin her own agency.

Her Frederick office opened on January 1, 2007. She and her team are licensed to provide insurance services in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Leonard says she’s been excited to connect with several Downtown Frederick businesses and help them with their insurance needs.

“Frederick is great,” she said. “It’s known for personalized local service.”

1090 West Patrick Street, Suite C, Frederick • 301-695-5244 • danielleleonard.com

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ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS Common Market Co-op At the Common Market Co-op, they believe that good food should fit within every budget. Anyone may shop at the market, whose beautifully designed space features a café, juice/smoothie/ coffee bar, meat department, sustainable seafood counter, specialty cheese department and a community room for classes and special events.

“Every time you shop at the Common Market, you cast a vote for creating the kind of world you want to see,” says Zoe Brittain, outreach coordinator. “And, by becoming an owner, you give your vote even more weight.”

Just as anyone can shop at the market, anyone can also become an owner. The Common Market is collectively owned by close to 6,000 individuals who shop in the store, teach and attend classes and serve on the Board of Directors. Owners receive special discounts and exclusive coupons, as well as the knowledge that

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they are investing in wise choices regarding social, economic and environmental development.

The Common Market believes that a business should be an aiding contributor to the local community: “We make a conscious effort to give back to our growing community in numerous ways to demonstrate our gratitude for our community’s support. We’re here because we want the health of our families, our planet, and our store to grow. Together, we can grow as consumers, as cooks, and as people.”

The co-op originated as a small buying club around 1974, in Frederick. Members would purchase bulk containers of peanut butter, honey, oil, maple syrup and other items, and scoop or pour out their desired amounts. Through the 1980s, the buying club thrived and grew through countless hours of time given by dedicated volunteers.

In 1982, the co-op’s first storefront opened on Commerce Street in Downtown Frederick and by 1990, it had moved to a space on Buckeystown Pike.

The market’s current location, also on Buckeystown Pike, opened its doors in May 2006, and is four times larger than its previous location, offering more room for products and people.

The Common Market continues to steadily grow in the number of owners and customers it serves, the food and services offered, and in positive interactions with the Frederick community.

Frequent lectures, hands-on workshops and classes on a wide range of subjects are offered within the categories of cooking, health and wellness, environment, kids and backyard agriculture.

The Common Market provides year-round access to local products, from within a 150-mile radius. Supporting local farms keeps farmland in the Frederick community, gives customers the

ability to know how food is produced, and provides fresher, bettertasting food.

The market doesn’t just support local farms, it also supports area nonprofits. In the last fiscal year alone, the Common Market raised more than $42,000 for local nonprofits through its “Bring a Bag for Change” program. Shoppers brought in nearly 850,000 reusable bags for their groceries instead of using plastic bags that would be thrown into the waste stream or be blown into local waterways.

The Common Market pretty much wants it all – to have a financially successful business that is an active part of making healthy, happy communities living in sustainable, environmentally responsible ways. They don’t think that business success should come at the expense of people and the planet, and their customers and owners believe the same.

5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick • 301-663-3416 • commonmarket.coop

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VINTNERS Elk Run Vineyards

Carol Wilson, Julian Wilson, and Fred Wilson At Elk Run Vineyards, the Wilson family has made its reputation growing the classic grapes, such as Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Old World vines are the stars at Maryland’s first all-vinifera vineyard, located on Liberty Road in lovely rural Mount Airy.

Elk Run Vineyards is a place of serenity, history and fine wine.

The vineyard began in the mid-1970s, when Fred Wilson spent several harvest seasons in the Finger Lakes of New York, studying with Dr. Konstantine Frank. Along with his wife, Carol, and partner, Neill Bassford, Fred established Elk Run in 1979, after years of searching for the ideal vineyard location. The Liberty Road spot was picked for its soil composition, orientation for sun exposure, altitude and proximity to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

The Wilsons live in the historic home on the property, built in 1756, and give public tours about three times per year.

Grapes planted at Elk Run for white wines include Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. Reds include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. In fact, Elk Run is Maryland’s only vineyard to grow Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer, and was the first to grow Syrah.

Winemaker Fred Wilson has consistently won more than 300 high awards from regional, national and international wine competitions, and his wines have earned the respect and praise of wine critics worldwide. The Wilsons were also instrumental in starting the Maryland Wineries Association.

After growing up among the vines, the Wilsons’ son, Julian, has recently been taking on a larger role at the vineyard. Julian cares for the vines while his father concentrates on winemaking, his mother works on marketing, and Julian’s wife takes on event planning.

Elk Run Vineyards • 15113 Liberty Road, Mount Airy • elkrun.com 10

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Clustered Spires Golf Club

Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson played football and baseball as a kid, but it wasn’t until he worked in marketing as an adult that he discovered his true passion was for golf.

Peterson is the head golf professional and general manager at Clustered Spires Golf Club, the public golf course owned by the City of Frederick since 1991. The club is comprised of 185 acres and offers a three-tier, all natural turf tee area, two practice putting greens, a practice bunker, hitting mats, an 18-hole course and pro shop.

Peterson began working there part-time in 2012, and was promoted to his current position in 2015. He manages all golf course operations, inventory, merchandise, tournament operations, food and beverage, camps, clinics and a staff of 52 employees (6 of whom are full-time, others are seasonal).

Peterson truly loves golf; his favorite part of this job is the opportunity to be outside so much. He’s a completely self-taught player, and says although he’s had a lot of practice over the years, it never ends.

“Golf is always challenging, even when you’re playing well,” he said, “and that’s why I love it.”

Clustered Spires is located along the Monocacy River on Gas House Pike, about 2 miles from Downtown Frederick. It has been given a 4-star rating from “Golf Digest” and was voted a top-10 course in Maryland in “Washington Golf Monthly.”

The Monocacy River surrounds the golf course on three sides, creating a beautiful setting while providing a natural barrier from outside distractions. Clustered Spires received its name from the grouping of five distinct church steeples that make up the clustered spires of Frederick city’s skyline.

Peterson teaches adults in private and group settings and especially enjoys summer camps at the golf course, where he helps teach kids the fundamentals of the sport in a fun setting, passing on his passion to another generation.

8415 Gas House Pike, Frederick • 301-600-1295 • clusteredspiresgolf.com

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CANCER Frederick Regional Health System

James M Stockman Cancer Institute Frederick Regional Health System (FRHS) is a certified member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network, a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Before FRHS was accepted into the network, representatives from MD Anderson carefully reviewed all aspects of the system’s oncology service line. This process included rigorous onsite and offsite evaluations of medical, radiation and surgical oncology programs, diagnostic imaging, pathology and inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.

The results confirmed that FRHS’s approach is multidisciplinary, patient-centered and evidence-based, making it a fit as an excellent affiliate in the nation’s premier cancer care hospital’s network.

In addition to FRHS’s compliance with MD Anderson Cancer Network guidelines, its medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and surgeons also had to meet rigorous standards. Their education and training — as well as the quality of how they evaluate, stage and treat their patients — were all carefully examined.

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“We understand that every person and every incidence of cancer is absolutely unique. And because cancer is a different disease in every patient, we need access to the widest range of the very latest findings so that we can put everything together to come up with the best plan possible—not just for any patient—but this particular patient,” according to Dr. Elhamy Eskander, medical oncologist/hematologist.

Certified physicians receive access to all the network resources, including the ability to videoconference with MD Anderson’s worldrenowned faculty on rare or complex cases, participate in diseasespecific tumor boards, and attend educational conference and symposia. Many FRHS doctors are certified or in the process of becoming certified by MD Anderson Cancer Network. This collaboration provides certified physicians with access to evidence-based guidelines and treatment plans developed by MD Anderson experts. These are disease-specific guidelines for cancer treatment, prevention, early detection and follow-up care, bringing new hope to local patients.

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CARE FRHS’s participating, certified physicians include medical, surgical and radiation oncologists who treat cancer patients at their office locations and Frederick Memorial Hospital.

In addition to the best practices and expert resources that this affiliation brings to the FRHS cancer team, FRHS also provides specially trained nurse navigators and supportive programs free to anyone affected by cancer.

The newly built 64,000 square-foot James M Stockman Cancer Institute in Frederick was carefully designed to incorporate an environment that promotes healing and relaxation, and brings a new level of experience and compassionate cancer care to the community.

The institute, opened in July 2017, was designed using an Optimal Healing Environment model. Physicians, clinicians and staff are trained in the application of this model to promote healing and alleviate stress for patients during their cancer experience. The design of each space feels familiar, comforting and reassuring through use of specific colors: Yellow is used in radiation oncology to evoke joy; purple, which promotes courage, is the theme in the Center for Chest Disease; blue tones give a

sense of hope in the Oncology Care Clinic; and a palette of green tones evokes feelings of renewal within the infusion center.

The center features 20 custom-designed pods with comfortable chairs, surrounded by expansive views of a healing garden. Four private infusion rooms are available for patients who require or prefer more privacy during treatment. A specially designed adolescent room is also outfitted with age-appropriate furnishings and accessories. Staff work areas are located in the center of each of the infusion areas, providing a sense of privacy for patients while maintaining quiet observation by attentive team members.

The James M Stockman Cancer Institute was truly built for the community, by the community. It was completely funded by donations from generous members of the community and local organizations.

Pictured (L-R) : Brian M. O’Connor, M.D., Elhamy Eskander, M.D, F.A.C.P., Jared Berkowitz, M.D., Gregory Gagnon, M.D., Maurice Smith, M.D., Patrick J. Mansky, M.D., Mark G. Goldstein, M.D., F.A.C.P., Susan Bahl, M.D., F.A.C.P.

1562 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick • 240-566-4100 • fmh.org/cancercare

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FINE CATERING Carriage House Inn Catering

Bob Fritts, Executive Catering Chef For more than 30 years, the Hance family has been serving delicious foods to the Frederick area at their Carriage House Inn in Emmitsburg and throughout the region as caterers for weddings, parties and other special events.

Executive Catering Chef Bob Fritts works with Catering Managers Jeannie Phelps, Beth Senseney and Billy Jo Langkam to give customers the same quality of service, whether they are catering a wedding, a corporate function or a backyard picnic. The catering managers help you sort through all the details, large or small, while Chef Bob customizes a menu to your tastes and preferences. Special dietary needs are always taken into consideration.

The Carriage House staff works to create unique luncheon and dinner selections using only the finest ingredients. Offerings include fresh seafood, salads, steaks, homemade soups, as well as a variety of appetizers and desserts.

Carriage House Catering is the exclusive caterer at several venues in the region, including Springfield Manor, Stone Manor, The Lodges at Gettysburg and Joann’s Ballroom. Opened in 1998, Joann’s Ballroom was built on the second floor of the Carriage House Inn Restaurant. The ballroom can accommodate receptions, banquets and business meetings.

Regardless of the affair you’re planning, the Carriage House Inn Catering staff can help you make it delicious.

Pictured : Billy Jo Langkam and Chef Bob Fritts

The Carriage House Inn Catering • 200 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg • 301-447-2366 • carriagehouseinncatering.com 14

CUTTING-EDGE CUTLERY

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Edgeworks Knife & Supply Co.

Sean Norris, Owner

Edgeworks Knife & Supply Co., has been Maryland’s source for fine cutlery, knives and darts since 1993. Located on Market Street in Downtown Frederick, the shop also offers professional sharpening services for all sorts of knives.

Owner Sean Norris, 34, has been a part of Edgeworks for almost half of his life. He started working at the shop when he was 18 years old. The former owner helped Norris learn the business, and when it was time for him to retire, Norris saw an opportunity. He purchased Edgeworks about nine years ago.

Norris has educated himself over the years about the finer points of knives, from those used in the kitchen to hunting to collectibles.

Many customers come to Edgeworks for its varied offering of fine cutlery for the kitchen. The shop offers a wide variety of knives, with prices ranging from budget to high end. By shopping locally, customers can see the knives, feel them in their hands, and judge what one would be best for them.

When it comes to choosing, it’s all about the feel of the knife in your hand, Norris said: “It has to be comfortable.” Balance point, weight and shape of the handle are all things to think about before purchasing.

Regardless of the knife you choose, one of the most important things to remember is to keep your tools sharpened.

“That makes it so much more enjoyable to prepare meals,” Norris said.

200 N. Market St., Frederick • 301-620-0321 • edgeworksonline.com

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JEWELRY DESIGN

InBloom Jewelry

Stacey Krantz

InBloom Jewelry’s modern botanical designs are inspired by the natural world. The collections feature everything from cascading flowers to directly cast leaves and branches. Award-winning designer and goldsmith Stacey Krantz has spent more than two decades honing her craft, combining her design aesthetic with technical skills to offer clients unique, wearable works of art.

Krantz, a Frederick native, lives in Braddock Heights, and works with clients in a light-filled custom studio space next door. She has studied under renowned masters in the fields of jewelry making, wax carving, stone setting and engraving. Stacey’s work focuses on traditional metal and goldsmithing techniques using old-world construction.

What began in college as a way to earn extra money has evolved into a full-time business and lifelong passion for Krantz.

“I work hard to listen to my customers and have been able to adapt over the years to meet those needs, while fulfilling my artistic vision,” she said.

The focus of In Bloom Jewelry has increasingly turned to custom jewelry making. Krantz works one-on-one with clients to transform heirloom pieces into new works of art, all while honoring the power and sentiment of the pieces.

“My vision and ability to understand my clients sets me apart from any other jeweler,” she said.

InBloom is open weekly by appointment, year-round.

6801 Maryland Ave., Braddock Heights • 240-490-8038 • inbloomjewelry.com 16

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BEAUTY & R E L A X AT I O N Six East Salon & Spa Six East Salon & Spa is much more than an address, it’s an approach to artistry. Within its historic building in Downtown Frederick, the Six East team blends classic ideals of service with a contemporary take on style and beauty.

“We are committed to providing an experience-driven service every time,” said Judy Cicala.

The team at Six East Salon & Spa is focused on style, creating looks for real life. They work to form your best style, then help you maintain that look at home. Exceptional take-home products for hair, skin and make-up are among the finest to help in this endeavor.

At the salon, cuts, coloring, updos, blow-drying, and other services are offered for women, men and children. Spa services

include waxing, facials and various body treatments such as polishing and bronzing.

Each member of the staff commits to continuing his or her education, because at Six East, ongoing education is the fundamental upon which they can ensure the quality of the experience, and keeping on trend.

They also focus on sustainability. From their community service efforts to green product lines, their aim is to touch the lives of as many people as possible through fundraising and donating their goods and services. The team at Six East Salon & Spa embraces tip-free service. As they say, gratitude is accepted, but gratuities are not.

6 East Church St., Frederick • 301-698-0800 • SixEastSalon.com

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HUMAN SERVICES Frederick County Department of Social Services

Martha Sprow, Director At the Frederick County Department of Social Services (FCDSS), the ultimate goal is to provide support and enable families to stay together while maintaining their self-sufficiency and safety. Its highly qualified and professional staff includes licensed social workers, that have masters degrees in social work.

FCDSS is the only public human service agency in Frederick County providing both mandated and voluntary services. Its mission is to help individuals and families achieve safety, independence, and self-sufficiency through the provision of professional, fiscally responsible and quality human services in an innovative, collaborative, and customer service oriented environment.

The agency is most known for child welfare services such as child protective services, family preservation, foster care and adoption as well as public assistance in the form of food supplement, some medical assistance, and temporary cash assistance. Its services reach well beyond those mandated programs, though.

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For instance, FCDSS provides services to teens in foster care to help them develop important life skills and to launch them successfully into adulthood. The majority of the children who enter the foster care program do not go on to be adopted; most are reunified with their birth families or extended family members.

FCDSS has an active recruitment, training and licensing program for county residents who are interested in becoming foster and adoptive parents.

FCDSS also investigates allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Ongoing case management services as well as personal care services are provided as needed to disabled and elderly adults. In-home personal care services are provided by Certified Nursing Assistants through the In-Home Aide Services program.

In order to supplement their services, FCDSS awards grants to a number of community human service agencies.

In addition to assisting customers in accessing benefits they are entitled to, FCDSS offers an array of services and resources to further help, including: • Partnering with the City of Frederick to provide Emergency Assistance to Families with Children (EAFC) to avoid or remedy utility terminations.

• Providing job skill development and enhancement as a work experience volunteer site.

• Hosting a computer lab to access medical insurance through the Maryland Health Connection.

• Offering on-site entrepreneur classes presented by the Small Business Development Center.

• Offering interpreting services for non-English speaking customers via multi-linguistic employees.

• Funding emergency housing assistance administered through the Community Action Agency/Religious Coalition.

Pictured: Martha Sprow, Director, Leslie Slaby, Family Investment Assistant Director, David Drees, Assistant Director of Administrative Operations, Kim Doyle, Finance Officer, Cheryl Grau, Assistant Director of Child, Family, and Adult Services, Kimberly Scritchfield, Resource Home Recruiter and Trainer, Barbara Becker, Assistant Director for Child Support, Whitney Harter, Child Support Specialist Lead, Lidivette Batista, Family Investment Administration Quality Assurance Caseworker

1888 North Market St., Frederick • 301-600-4555 • dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/frederick-county • facebook.com/FCDSS

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DISTILLING McClintock Distilling

Braeden Bumpers and Tyler Hegamyer

Braeden Bumpers, 28, and Tyler Hegamyer, 29, met as students at Elon College and returned to Hegamyer’s native Frederick to bring hand-distilled craft spirits back to the downtown. They opened McClintock Distilling, one of the first distillery operations here since Prohibition ended, in December 2016.

Following renovations to the 105-year-old Ideal Garage building, just off Carroll Creek, Bumpers and Hegamyer have been operating the distillery and exceeding expectations in sales and brand interest.

The distillery got its name from renowned 19th Century inventor McClintock Young, whose old stone cabin in the foothills of Frederick now belongs to Hegamyer. McClintock’s spirit of innovation continues to inspire the distillery’s owners.

Frederick’s only organic distillery is committed to using non-GMO products in its milling, mashing and fermenting processes. “You can really taste the difference with our hands-on approach,” Bumpers said.

Forager Gin, a vapor-infused new-world style gin, using botanicals inspired by native herbs, is the distillery’s signature product. Maryland Heritage White Whiskey is aged in house for 24 hours in an oak barrel, which gives it a strong rye taste without the woody charcoal elements. Epiphany Vodka is distilled from organic white wheat, double distilled and triple filtered for a smooth taste and clean finish.

In the coming year, McClintock has plans to release at least three new products, including bourbon and rye whiskeys, and will continue with its small, limited-release products, such as liqueurs. Customers also can continue to take advantage of cocktail-making and handson distilling classes, among other educational offerings.

“This community is so interested in being hands-on and seeing where their food comes from,” Bumpers said. “We love educating folks about the products, and are excited to provide that avenue.”

35 South Carroll St., Frederick • 240-815-5259 • mcclintockdistilling.com 20

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ELEVATED COMFORT FOOD Vintage Restaurant

Stephanie Wilson, Executive Chef Lindsey Hamilton, General Manager

At Vintage, Executive Chef Stephanie Wilson creates American fare with a Southern, down-home influence. The New Market restaurant offers a seasonal, from-scratch menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, all inspired by Wilson’s mother’s and grandmothers’ cooking.

“Their food instilled in me an appreciation, love and deep connection with cooking,” Wilson said. “I strive to create that sense of ‘coming home’ in my dishes.”

Guests also feel as if they’re coming home due to the comfortable, casual atmosphere created in the restaurant itself.

“We are the restaurant you can go to for an after-the-gym drink before changing, or for a fancy date night by the fireplace,” said General Manager Lindsey Hamilton.

Vintage offers a la carte brunch, lunch and dinner menus featuring chef’s specialties such as Chicken and Waffles (crispy, Frosted Flake battered bone-in chicken, hush puppy waffle, curry ginger butter, smoked syrup, pickled apples and jalapeños) and the Apple Orchard Sammie (sliced apples, caramelized onions, smoked boursin cheese, baby arugula on toasted house-made Irish brown bread).

Vintage includes a large dining room as well as three private party rooms that can accommodate eight to 170 guests. They also have a growing catering program and new outdoor seating on the way.

“We can host your small corporate happy hour, your rehearsal dinner for 60 people, or even your wedding for 100 people,” Hamilton said. “… We never stop trying to provide our guests with a unique and perfect experience.”

8 West Main St., New Market • 301-882-7674 • vintage-eats.com

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SMALL TOWN LIVING Town of Thurmont

Jim Humerick, Chief Administrative Officer When Jim Humerick took on the job as Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Thurmont about four years ago, the position was a perfect fit. Humerick has lived in Thurmont all of his life, is married to a Thurmont native, and raised his son there. Both his parents and his wife’s parents also still live in town.

With a population of 6,500, Thurmont is the second-largest municipality in Frederick County, but retains its “small town” feel by being very community oriented.

“From virtually any spot in town, you can easily walk to the town center, visit the farmer’s market, see some shops, visit the public library, and meet up with folks you know every step of the way,” Humerick said.

Humerick helped shepherd the town administration into its new offices in a former Main Street funeral home in January 2015. He says

his job is “where the rubber hits the road,” or where elected officials and town operations come together.

Small-town life is wonderful, and keeping the character of Thurmont is important, Humerick says. But change and growth are necessary, and as long as it’s done the proper way, the town will continue to thrive.

Thurmont has recently gone through a period of moderate growth in housing and development, and residents are grateful for more conveniences close to home, while maintaining the feeling of a close community.

Main Street Thurmont, which received accreditation in 2005, has worked diligently to help the town get better every year. Façade grants for local businesses are helping to remodel and renovate storefronts, and encouraging a focus on economic development.

“The people here make the difference,” Humerick said. “In this community, people always step up and help.”

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FAMILY IRISH FARE Shamrock Restaurant Cody Fitzgerald, Dawn Fitzgerald Knox, David Fitzgerald, Donna Fitzgerald Demmon

Established in 1963 by Donald “Mike” and Doris Fitzgerald, the Shamrock Restaurant in Thurmont embodies the true spirit of familyowned business. “Family work is team-work,” said their daughter Donna Fitzgerald Demmon who has managed the Shamrock since 1971 “Even when they’ve been drawn away by other things, our family always comes back to help when needed.”

All nine of the Fitzgerald siblings and most of their offspring grew up at the Shamrock, learning and working every task imaginable at the restaurant from potato peeler to bartender.

Donna’s sister, Dawn, and brother, David, are mainstays now. They are delighted that David’s son, Cody, chose to return to his roots on the restaurant’s management team in January after utilizing his engineering degree in manufacturing for several years.

The Fitzgeralds credit consistency for their longtime success and popularity. “Many of our recipes go back four generations to our grandmother and grandfather,” Donna said.

When they opened in 1963 Mike and Doris desired to bring fresh seafood to Frederick County. Today the Fitzgeralds procure fresh seafood from the American west coast to Europe, seeking out Puget Sound oysters in the fall and winter and Scottish salmon throughout the year.

In the spring they are known for Atlantic shad and shad roe. A Chesapeake Bay crabber supplies their fresh soft blue crabs. Mindful that not everyone’s favorite fare is seafood, their prime rib rivals that of a fine steakhouse.

Over the years Irish dishes have been added to the menu, and the Shamrock’s annual Saint Patrick’s celebration has grown to a three week Celtic event with live Irish music and foods every March.

Fitzgerald’s Shamrock Restaurant • 7701 Fitzgerald Road, Thurmont • 301-271-2912 • ShamrockRestaurant.com

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Frederick City Parks and Recreation Department

William Talley Recreation Center The City of Frederick Parks and Recreation Department has provided city residents and others living in the Frederick area with quality, affordable fitness and other programs for more than 80 years.

Year-round activities include sports, fitness and leisure for all ages, challenging and educational children’s activities and an abundance of unique programming.

Catherine Effland, Recreation Supervisor, Marketing and Membership Services, supervises the Talley Fitness Center, the Program Registration and Facility Reservation Desk, as well as handles all rentals within the William Talley Recreation Center.

The William Talley Fitness Center in Downtown Frederick offers state-of-the-art exercise equipment in a spacious and comfortable environment. The center is open 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays; 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays; and 1 to 8 p.m., Sundays. Babysitting is available for children

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ages 3 months to 8 years of age. According to Effland, the William Talley Fitness Center is “downtown’s best-kept secret!”

Nancy Adkins, Recreation Supervisor, has been with the City Recreation Department for 10 years, and enjoys bringing new programs to the community. She works to offer a large variety of programs for all ages starting with the very young through the senior population. Long-term classes as well as walk-ins are offered throughout the year. So there is something to fit most budget and time requirements. Year-round programs for youth and adults include Gymnastics, Dance, Acting, Theatre, Piano, Voice-Overs, Horseback Riding Lessons, Cooking, Tai-Chi, Circuit Training, Weight Loss Education, Health Coaching, Bang Power Dance, Zumba, Zumba Toning, Barre Fitness, Mighty Fit, Adult Fit 50+ & Essential Oils Education. Nancy, also organizes the Halloween in Baker Park Event in October.

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In the summer, an additional focus is the Edward P. Thomas Memorial Swimming Pool and William R. Diggs Memorial Swimming Pool which are open to the community for swimming. Swim instruction takes place at the Thomas pool every morning for 8 weeks in 2 week sessions. Summer Specialty Camps include Dance, Gymnastics, Horses and Theatre.

Cheryl Radcliffe, Recreation Supervisor, has been with the Recreation Department for more than 35 years and is involved in a variety of programs for all ages as well as rentals for outside community groups at our various Recreation Centers. Recreation offerings include programs at the Talley Rec. Center in Downtown Frederick as well as programs and rentals at satellite recreation centers at Lincoln Elementary, TJ Middle and Whittier Elementary schools, and Trinity Recreation Center on New Design Road.

Year-round program offerings include: Basket-making classes, Arts and Craft classes, Fencing, Karate, Pickleball – open play, leagues and tournaments, Badminton, Line Dance classes and open session, Ballroom Dance, Cardio Step & Sculpt, 321 Burnout and Snapology.

Seasonal offerings include: In December the City offers Holiday Weekend Carriage rides, the Cookies & Carriage Holiday Light Tour, as well as classes on crafting Gingerbread Houses and other winter crafts.

For the spring, fall and summer look for Tennis Instruction and Tennis Camps, Summer Playground Program, Day Camps at Whittier and Talley, Sports Clinics, Outdoor Adventure Camps, Snapology Camps, and other Specialty Camps.

Sean Poulin, Recreation Supervisor, supervises youth sports, adult sports, outdoor recreation and education, as well as specialty programs that include herbal tea classes. New offerings this year include outdoor biking programs, adult men’s basketball, youth flag football, a fishing rodeo, and ever-expanding outdoor adventure programs. Adult sports offerings include pickup lacrosse, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and softball. Youth sports include leagues and clinics focusing on basketball, soccer and flag football. The department also offers outdoor recreation and education programs for hiking, rock climbing, biking and fishing.

121 North Bentz St., Frederick • 301-600-1492 • cityoffrederick.com or activityreg.com

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BANKING Middletown Valley Bank Middletown Valley Bank (MVB) has been part of the Frederick community for more than a century. Since February 1908, MVB, an independent community bank, has focused on “absolutely exceptional experiences” for customers in Frederick and Washington counties.

MVB offers personal and business banking, with a mission to deliver consistent and extraordinary service through a team of dedicated, enthusiastic professionals. By building on its history of sound banking practices, MVB seeks to enhance longterm shareholder value and retain its status as an independent community bank.

The executive management team works to focus MVB and its 90 employees on the needs of their customers and the community at large. “MVB strives to develop strong relationships with its customers and the community which positions us to meet and anticipate their current and future banking needs,” Brian Ropp said.

BJ Goetz adds, “Our entire team is focused on outreach. We spend a lot of time communicating proactively with our customers. We put resources into offering the right products and providing exceptional service to help our customers achieve their financial goals.”

Relationships between the bank and its customers go beyond daily transactions, and out into the community. MVB regularly supports local nonprofits and organizations.

“We are committed to investing in our communities. Our support for local non-profits and organizations goes beyond financial contributions. Our employees consistently donate their time and talent to help out as well,” concluded Goetz.

Pictured: BJ Goetz, President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Hill, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Angie Shubert, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Ropp, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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HIGHER EDUCATION

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Howard HoodL.College Metz, LLC

Andrea E. Chapdelaine When Andrea Chapdelaine, a lifelong teacher and scholar, became the 11th president of Hood College in 2015, she brought with her more than two decades of experience in higher education as a faculty member, researcher and administrator. She felt called to serve Hood due to its emphasis on civic engagement and the strong relationships between the college and Frederick.

“Providing our students community-based learning opportunities is a primary focus of my leadership,” Chapdelaine said. “I am proud that Hood College recently updated its mission statement to include civic engagement as an important learning outcome for our students. Faculty and administration are expanding these service opportunities, so that students may positively impact Frederick

by aiding in the effort to solve local challenges and gain real-world experience outside of the classroom.“ The college now offers 32 undergraduate majors, 18 master’s degrees, two doctorates and 12 post-baccalaureate certificate programs. Recent offerings—master’s degrees in cybersecurity and bioinformatics, as well as Frederick County’s first doctoral degree—were developed in response to the workforce needs Beginning with its founding by local community leaders to educate local woman, the College has served as an anchor institution in Frederick, contributing to the economic, cultural and social well-being of our great community, and “we plan to do that even better in the next 125 years!” Chapdelaine said.

401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick • 301-663-3131 • hood.edu

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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Frederick Howard Pediatric L. Metz, Dentistry, LLC LLC

Howard L. Metz Joseph Camacho DDS,

a large volume of cases involving workers’ compensation, Social Pediatric Dentist, Owner Founder Security and disability, automobile accidents, products liability, medical

For the last 25 years, Howard Metz’s career has been focused on assisting those with disabilities and their families, those injured at work or during an accident, and those who have become disabled Frederick Pediatric stands for qualityfor dentistry for and the because of medicalDentistry conditions.

He advocates his clients, young patient in a relaxed, child-friendly environment. works to ensure that they are provided the benefits they need are proud of the fact that we take the time necessary to and“We deserve. a segment the Frederick which is underhelp“There your is child have theofmost positive population dental experience which served in terms of the ability to obtain medical care, housing, the will last a lifetime for good oral health,” said practice owner and general comforts of life due to disability and medical conditions, and founder, Joseph Camacho, DDS. the inability to afford good healthcare,” Metz said. “I seek to assist Dr. Camacho has more than 30 years of experience in pediatric those people in particular and people who have been injured or disabled dentistry, in general.”and started the practice in Frederick 21 years ago. The practice a two-chair, 1,600representing square foot clients space and has Metz began is also as a litigation attorney, in trials grown a two-location practice encompassing squareinfeet beforeto the Maryland Circuit and District courts 9,000 and courts the with 17 operatories (private exam rooms) Frederick andHe Hagerstown.

District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, andinNew Jersey. maintains

malpractice, and other personal injury matters.

At thehas Frederick office, child-friendly artwork and a 155-gallon Metz had his own practice in Downtown Frederick for 17 saltwater reef aquarium greet patients as they arrive.

Pediatric years and works closely with local bar associations, charities and dental treatment veterans groups. is provided in a private exam room with parents Takingpresent. the time to understand his chosen, clients’ “Dr. unique of always Private rooms were Joe”set said, challenges and goals, Metz customizes his representation to each. because he has found that children are more comfortable when He takes cases a contingency fee basis, paidmember only if the they are in theiron own soothing space with being a family by client is awarded benefits. their side.” Within each exam room, dental patients can watch Frederick is an ideal place for his practice, Metz said, because of its their favorite TV shows during their visit. Orthodontic patients charm and vibrant community. enjoy a more casual exam also fitted where with TVs for their “I enjoy living andopen working in area, an environment people are viewing pleasure. civil, neighborly, kind, and generous,” he said. “Frederick County and City exemplify what it is to be a civil society.”

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Dr. Joe and his team encourage preventive care, oral health education and believe in being at the forefront of the latest technology in support of their treatment philosophy.

At Frederick Pediatric Dentistry, there are four pediatric dentists, an orthodontist and a general dentist for mature patients.

The practice maintains a strong commitment to continuing education, re-licensure, and active participation in organized dentistry in order to provide patients with the utmost in safe, comfortable care using the most current treatment approaches available. All of the specialists at Frederick Pediatric Dentistry have completed a two-year residency program beyond the required four years of dental school to have in-depth knowledge in pediatric dentistry or orthodontics. Each doctor is a recognized specialist in their respective field.

Dr. Camacho, his associates and staff at Frederick Pediatric Dentistry focus on comprehensive pediatric dentistry in a calm compassionate, family-friendly environment. They offer complimentary exams for patients younger than 18 months as part of their philosophy. A lifetime of good oral health starts when your baby’s first tooth erupts.

Pictured: Joseph Camacho DDS, Pediatric Dentist, Owner and Founder, Ester Kim, DMD, Pediatric Dentist, Vani Takiar, DMD, Pediatric Dentist, Robin Choi, DDS, Orthodontist, (Not pictured: Josephine Amigo, DMD, Pediatric Dentist) and the wonderful team at FPD!

77A Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick • 301-682-6887 • fpdentistry.com

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SPECIALTY TEAS

Howard L.Teas Metz,and LLC Voila! in Frederick - Special Other Goodness

Howard L. Metz Mary Jean Clark, Owner

For the last 25 years, Howard Metz’s career has been focused on When avid tea lover Mary Jean Clark to Frederick 2008, at assisting those with disabilities andmoved their families, thoseininjured she fell in love with the city and within two years left a successful work or during an accident, and those who have become disabled technology to pursue a passion sharing herfor love tea with because career of medical conditions.

He –advocates hisofclients, and other like-minded tea lovers. works to ensure that they are provided the benefits they need Clark, who also lives in Downtown Frederick, said her inspiration and deserve. for opening came on aofvacation to Paris, where she discovered “There Voila! is a segment the Frederick population which is underdozens of beautiful, little tea shops and brought home thanthe served in terms of the ability to obtain medical care, more housing, 100 varieties for her own consumption. general comforts of life due to disability and medical conditions, and “Sitting in ato French Cafe,healthcare,” a ‘voila!’ moment occurred me, the inability afford good Metz said.

“I seek to to assist imagining a quaint and lovely tea shop in the heart of Frederick!” those people in particular and people who have been injured or disabled inFourteen general.” months later, the doors to Voila! in Frederick ~ Special Teas & Other were opened.

Metz is Goodness also a litigation attorney, representing clients in trials

a large volume of cases involving workers’ compensation, Social During that time,automobile and in theaccidents, years since, Clark liability, has spent a Security disability, products medical significant amount of time and energy researching teas and malpractice, and other personal injury matters. traveling findhad the finest and most affordable teas Frederick in the world.

Metztohas his own practice in Downtown for 17 After tasting over 3,000 teas, eliminating many, started years and works closely with local bar associations,she charities and with 250, and eight years later, based on customer requests and veterans groups. new developments and finds, she now offers thanunique 350 quality Taking the time to understand his more clients’ set of loose-leaf teas and also highlights local artisan pottery in the shop. challenges and goals, Metz customizes his representation to each.

“I am always tasting new varieties tobasis, see ifbeing they’re worthy He takes cases on a contingency fee paid only ifof the ourclient line-up,” Clark explained, “research and tastings is a significant is awarded benefits. differentiator us.”

Frederickfor is an ideal place for his practice, Metz said, because of its Clark says the of the teas she offers ultimately cost charm and vibrantmajority community. about“I 20 cents to 30 cents cup.

With eachwhere tea purchase, enjoy living and workingper in an environment people are canisters are provided at no extra cost to keep tea fresh.

Bring and a before the Maryland Circuit and District courts and courts in the civil, neighborly, kind, and generous,” he said. “Frederick County canister back for the same flavor refill and save $1.

District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He maintains City exemplify what it is to be a civil society.”

12 S. St., Suite Frederick • 301-668-2992 • hlmetzlaw@verizon.net 10Market North Market St.,223, Frederick • 301-663-0704 • voilaspecialteas.com 30 30

BOUTIQUES

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Howard Molly’s Meanderings L. Metz, LLC

Leslie Atanasoff, Owner Leslie Atanasoff has always been interested in fashion. She studied fashion merchandising in college, but life took her down a different path, for a while. In the year 2000, she finally followed her dream and opened Molly’s Meanderings in Downtown Frederick.

“I used to have conversations with my mother, dreams about opening a boutique,” Leslie said. When her parents passed away, Leslie realized she needed to chase that dream.

Her mother is and always will be Leslie’s inspiration. She was a beautiful woman, who throughout her life dressed in gorgeous outfits with a matching hat and hair perfectly coiffed. She shopped in fine department stores, inspiring Leslie’s love of fine apparel.

When shopping at Molly’s Meanderings, Leslie wants women to feel fabulous.

“I firmly believe clothing is a key in all that,” Leslie said. “It can affect your entire mood.”

The boutique carries a wide array of items, including luxurious wool ponchos from Ireland and Scotland, reflecting Leslie’s love of travel. American-made clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, scarves and other fabulous finds also fill the store from makers such as Color Me Cotton and Niche. Molly’s also features a Brighton jewelry boutique-within-a-boutique.

Leslie says Molly’s is part of a greater whole as a Downtown Frederick business, offering an experience for shoppers that is not readily available at national chain stores.

“We’re more like a small family unit,” Leslie said of her fellow small business owners in Downtown Frederick.

Molly’s Meanderings is a boutique for women looking for unusual clothing or accessories and seeking to feel better about themselves through dressing fabulously.

17 North Market St., Frederick • 301-668-8075 • mollysmeanderings.com

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CULINARY INSTRUCTION The Kitchen Studio Cooking Howard L. Metz, LLCSchool

Christine VanL. Bloem, Howard MetzOwner

theYork lastCity 25 years, Howard career has been on AFor New transplant whoMetz’s has lived in Frederick forfocused more than assisting thoseChristine with disabilities and their families, those injured at 20 years, Chef Van Bloem marries her professional culinary work orwith during an accident, and those have become training an infectious enthusiasm forwho tasty food, to bringdisabled cooking becausetoofadults medical He advocates for his clients, and classes and conditions. kids in Frederick. works ensure that provided cooking the benefits they need “We to focus on just onethey thingare — excellent instruction,” Van and deserve.

Bloem said. “We don’t cater or provide other food services, and our “There isare a segment of the Frederick population underinstructors all professionals, concentrating on which being iscooking served in terms of the ability to obtain medical care, housing, the instructors.” general comforts of lifeThe dueKitchen to disability and medicalSchool conditions, and Van Bloem opened Studio Cooking in 2005. the inability to afford goodinstructors healthcare,” Metz said. “I seekintobaking, assist She and other talented with backgrounds those people in particular and people who have been disabled Classic French, Italian and Asian cooking, focus oninjured good or technique in general.” and teaching the tips and tricks essential to being a good cook.

MetzKitchen is also Studio a litigation attorney, clients in trials The currently has representing a staff of 12, including 4 before the Maryland Circuit and courts and courts in the instructors, kitchen assistants andDistrict office staff.

District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He maintains

a large volumeencourages of cases involving Social Van Bloem the use workers’ of humorcompensation, to help the process Security accidents, products liability, medical along.

Shedisability, instantlyautomobile connects with students at the beginning of each malpractice, and other personal injurycooks matters. class, expertly drawing out beginning who may be on the shy had histheir ownconfidence practice inthroughout DowntownaFrederick 17 sideMetz and has bolstering hands-on for class. yearsmore and experienced works closely with learn local something bar associations, charities and Even cooks new, picking up tricks veterans groups. and techniques only a seasoned professional knows.

Taking the time hishave clients’ unique set on of “We love, love, loveto ourunderstand students, and built our business challenges and goals, Metz customizes his representation to each. focusing on the people we cook with,” Van Bloem said. “We have a lot Hefun takes cases on a contingency fee basis, being paid only if the of together.” client is awarded benefits.

Classes range from kids’ and teens’ culinary camps to adults-only Frederick is an ideal place for Pastry his practice, of its Sushi 101, Cooking with Beer, Skills,Metz Girls said, Nightbecause Out Spanish charm Knife and vibrant community.

Tapas, Skills and more. Team-building sessions, private events and “I enjoy livingfilland working in anatenvironment where people are birthday parties out the schedule Frederick’s only culinary school. civil, neighborly, kind, and generous,” he said.

“Frederick County and Pictured: Caroline McAllister, Kerry Lebherz, Chrstine Van Bloem, City exemplify Elaine Floyd. what it is to be a civil society.”

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BBQ

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Howard P.I.G.S. L. Metz, BBQLLC

Roddy and Lisa Howard L. O’Connell Metz

Hundreds of25 couples in thehas Frederick area have For the last years, getting Howard married Metz’s career been focused on already discovered that Pork Is Good Stuff (P.I.G.S.), by hiring Roddy assisting those with disabilities and their families, those injured at and O’Connell to cater and theirthose wedding withdisabled P.I.G.S.’ workLisa or during an accident, whoreceptions have become refined barbecue menu. last fall, more folks becauseSouthern of medical conditions.

HeSince advocates formany his clients, and are getting in on the ‘cue, ordering up homemade mac-n-cheese, works to ensure that they are provided the benefits they need fried green tomato BLTs, nachos and brisket chili, not to mention and deserve. pulled porkisand other specialties, inside the Frederickwhich Indoor “There a segment of the Frederick population isSports underComplex (FISC) at P.I.G.S.’ newly remodeled restaurant. served in terms of the ability to obtain medical care, housing, the P.I.G.S. BBQ opened late fall 2010 as a small side catering gig but general comforts of life due to disability and medical conditions, and quickly became a full-time job due to their immediate success. 7 the inability to afford good healthcare,” Metz said. “I seek to assist years later, they opened their FISC restaurant. those people in particular and people who have been injured or disabled “There is a constant flow of people in the sports complex that in general.” have become part of our family,” Lisa says. “We see them every week, Metz is also a litigation attorney, representing clients in trials we are their hangout, and we love it.” before the Maryland Circuit and District courts and courts in the Past catering clients who want P.I.G.S. BBQ again also stop in for a bite.

District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He maintains

“It is really funof tocases look out in the dining room compensation, to see a couple whose a large volume involving workers’ Social wedding we catered a few years prior… it’s like seeing an oldmedical friend,” Security disability, automobile accidents, products liability, Lisa said. malpractice, and other personal injury matters.

Roddy got had hooked making foodinwhen he began workingfor in the Metz has his on own practice Downtown Frederick 17 restaurant industry at 14 years old.

Although he began at a small Italian years and works closely with local bar associations, charities and market in Rockville, veterans groups. he has since developed a broad culinary background.

He Taking makes everything scratch for P.I.G.S., includingunique his own recipes the time from to understand his clients’ set of for sauces, rubs and sides. challenges and goals, Metz customizes his representation to each.

P.I.G.S. BBQ caters laidback backyard parties to high-end Southern He takes cases on a contingency fee basis, being paid only if the weddings and everything in between, their menu of over 70 refined client is awarded benefits. passed hors d’oeuvres and other Southern-chic touches really set Frederick is an ideal place for his practice, Metz said, because of its their catering business apart. charm and vibrant community.

“Our catering style is a really fun mix between formal and informal,” “I enjoy living and working in an environment where people are Lisa said. civil, neighborly, kind, and generous,” he said. “Frederick County and City exemplify what it is to be a civil society.”

Located inside of FISC @ 1845 Brookfield Court, Frederick and P.I.G.S. BBQ Catering at 12 Whittier S. MarketDrive, St., Suite Frederick• •301-620-PIGS 301-668-2992(7447) • hlmetzlaw@verizon.net 2401 Suite223, E, Frederick • porkisgoodstuff.com

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MOBILITY Howard AA Eastern L. Metz, Mobility LLC

Metz and Ron Laneve Karen Nicholson,Howard ThomasL. Taylor,

For more the last 2520 years, Howard Metz’s career been on For than years, Ron Laneve and hishas team at focused AA-Eastern assisting those with disabilities and their families, those injured at Mobility have worked with people in need of mobility solutions to work or during an workplaces accident, and who have to become disabled customize homes, andthose vehicles in order make life easier. because of medicalMobility conditions. advocates for his clients, The AA-Eastern team He works with customers to find and the worksequipment. to ensureThey thatinstall, they maintain are provided the benefits best and repair scooters,they stairneed lifts andthe deserve. for home, curved stair lifts for churches or other businesses, “There is a segment thelifts Frederick population which underhand controls for cars, of and allowing wheelchairs to isroll into served in terms of the ability to obtain medical care, housing, the vehicles, wheelchair vans, conversion vans and more. general comforts of life due to disability and medical conditions, and Laneve retired from a career as a teacher and principal in the inability toCounty afford good healthcare,” Metz Mobility said. “I seek assist Montgomery and saw AA-Eastern as atoquality those people particular and people have been injured or disabled business withingreat opportunity forwho growth.

About two years ago, in general.” he moved the business from an industrial park in Woodsboro to a Metz is also a litigation attorney,Pike representing custom-built space along Woodsboro in Keymar. clients in trials before the says Maryland and District courts courts in the Laneve now Circuit more than ever there is aand need for quality District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

He maintains products to allow for a higher quality of life for people with disabilities.

a large of products cases involving workers’ compensation, “Manyvolume of these really make life better for folks,” heSocial said.

Security disability, automobile accidents, products liability, medical “They really need them.” malpractice, otheropened personal injury AA-Easternand Mobility about 50matters. years ago, and for the majority Metz has had existence, his own practice Downtown Frederick 17 of the business’s Aubrey in Horner has worked there.for “He’s years and works closely with local barsays associations, charities and the one that makes it all work,” Laneve of Horner, who tirelessly veterans groups. installs and repairs mobility equipment for customers, and has done so Taking the decades. time to understand his clients’ unique set of for almost four challenges and goals, each.

AA-Eastern MobilityMetz has acustomizes commitmenthis torepresentation quality, and will to only sell He takes cases on a contingency fee basis, being paid only if the the best and most respected equipment to customers. They commit client is awarded to show up withinbenefits.

48 hours for calls for service, and typically work Frederick is anradius ideal from placetheir for his practice, Metz said, because of its within a 60-mile Keymar location. charm and vibrant community.

“People need these things to work, in order to live their lives,” Laneve “I enjoy living and working in an environment where people are said.

(Not pictured: Aubrey Horner) civil, neighborly, kind, and generous,” he said. “Frederick County and City exemplify what it is to be a civil society.”

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ORTHOPEDICS, PODIATRY & PHYSIATRY

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RobinwoodHoward Orthopaedic L. Metz, Specialty LLC Center

Howard L. Metz

Almost anyone, at any age, can experience orthopedic conditions, For the last 25 years, Howard career been focused on from sports-related fractures toMetz’s podiatric bone has spurs to osteoporosis assisting with disabilities and their families, thosefor injured at or arthritis.those Orthopedics is the medical specialty that cares injuries workdisease or during an bones, accident, andmuscles, those who have become disabled and of the joints, ligaments and tendons. because of locations medical conditions. advocates for his clients, and With four in the region,He Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty works to ensure of that arefor provided theOrthopaedics, benefits they need Center, a Division the they Centers Advanced aims to and offerdeserve. expert care with a patient-centered focus.

“There is founding a segment of the Frederick population which ishas underSince its in the 1950s, Robinwood Orthopaedic had in to terms of the abilitywith to obtain medical care,care housing, the aserved mission provide patients the highest quality possible. general comforts of life due to disability and of medical conditions, and To provide this standard of care, members the center’s medical the inability to afford good healthcare,” Metzcredentials said. “I seekand to assist staff not only have excellent educational broad those peoplebut in particular and people who their have been or disabled experience, also continue to hone skillsinjured through ongoing in general.” training and professional associations.

Metz is also a in litigation attorney, representing clients inW.Va., trials Their offices Frederick, Hagerstown, Martinsburg, before the Maryland Circuit and District courts and courts in the and Waynesboro, Pa., Robinwood Orthopaedic serves patients District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He maintains

from infancy through late adulthood, and offers help on the road a large volume of cases involving workers’ compensation, Social to healing.

Security disability, automobile accidents, productsSpecialty liability, medical Because the staff at Robinwood Orthopaedic Center malpractice, and other matters. knows that dealing withpersonal a healthinjury problem is already stressful, they has had his own Frederick for 17 aimMetz to make it easier for practice patients in to Downtown get the help they need by years andall-inclusive works closely local bar associations, charities –and providing carewith – from diagnostic tests to treatment at veterans groups.facility. the Hagerstown Taking to understand his clients’ unique surgery, set of Servicesthe at time all locations include diagnostic services, challenges and goals, Metz customizes his representation to each. physical medicine and rehabilitation/physiatry, sports medicine, He takescare, cases on acare contingency fee basis, being paid only if the fracture spinal and interventional pain management. client is awarded benefits.

Frederick is anAnyangwe, ideal place for practice, Metz said, because of its Pictured: Victor MD,his Joseph N. Holobinko, M.D., A.A.O.S., charm andMarks, vibrantD.O., community.

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18712Thomas S. Market Johnson St., Suite Drive, 223, Suite Frederick 1, Frederick • 301-668-2992 • 301-378-9421 • hlmetzlaw@verizon.net • robinwoodortho.com

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ANIMAL

WELFARE

Howard The Humane L. Metz, Society LLC

Connie Graf, Director

Though it is not an animal shelter, the Frederick County Humane Society works very hard to keep Frederick-area pets happy, healthy and in lifelong homes.

“We’re not a shelter and we rarely do adoptions,” said Director Connie Graf. “We try to help in any way we can when we find a pet owner facing a challenge.”

That help could mean financial assistance for animal medical emergencies or wellness care, spay/neuter subsidies, pet food donations, as well as a host of other services.

“While we don’t always have a program to assist or the ability to cover all costs, we try to offer other resources and options to pet owners,” Graf said. “We want to help families keep their pets when facing hard times.”

Frederick County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in 1910, and has continued to serve the

community for more than 100 years. In 1953, the group changed its name to FCHS. In 2001, FCHS separated from the countyowned animal shelter and renewed its efforts to focus on raising public awareness for animal issues and expanding programs to help residents of Frederick County better care for their pets.

The small nonprofit group is not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States. Instead, it works locally with vets, individuals, other nonprofits and governments to provide care for needy animals in Frederick County.

FCHS is always welcoming fellow pet-lovers to serve as volunteers.

Pictured: Susie Costantino, Program Coordinator, Connie Graf, Director, Martin Burall, Board President, Brianna Balducci, Intern, Lucy the Dog, Boo the Cat

550 Highland St., Suite 200, Frederick • 301-694-8300 • fchs.org 36

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Howard Plato’s L. Closet Metz, LLC

Stephanie Smith, Owner

For most teens and young adults, finding stylish clothes at reasonable prices can be a challenge. Luckily, in Frederick, we have Plato’s Closet, where gently used brand-name clothing, accessories, shoes and more are available at a fraction of the cost of mall stores.

Not only can customers purchase new-to-them clothing at Plato’s Closet, but they can also sell their gently used items to the store. They pay cash on the spot for any sellable items, based on style, condition and brand.

“I love the concept of our store,” owner Stephanie Smith said.

“Frederick is very sustainably minded, and this is a way for teens and young adults to get stylish clothes without spending a lot.”

Items that sell best include casual clothing that teens or young adults would wear, including sweaters, sneakers and purses.

Plato’s Closet in Frederick opened in 2010, and Smith, who had worked as its bookkeeper, purchased the store from the original owner in 2016. It’s a second career and labor of love for her, now that her five kids are grown.

There is a Plato’s Closet in every state of the U.S., and several in Canada. The Frederick shop is a franchise, but also a small business.

Smith and her staff focus on the mindset of recycling and repurposing, and say the store meets a bunch of needs in the Frederick community.

“Frederick has a great, eclectic, diverse style,” Smith said.

5100 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick • 301-644-1190 • platosclosetfrederick.com

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TATTOO ARTISTRY Tattoo Alchemy

Robert Vendemmia

At Tattoo Alchemy, owner and artist Robert Vendemmia firmly believes in giving his clients what they want.

“We do custom tattoos, meaning we’ll take any ideas our customers have and make something just for them, always trying to give them what they’re hoping to have,” Vendemmia said. “We are open to all types of people, who all get different types of tattoos for different reasons.”

Vendemmia, 34, says customers seek him out for his realistic tattoo work. While most other tattoo shops won’t stray from traditional tattoo style artwork, Vendemmia has no problem designing almost any kind of tattoo, from portraits to realistic florals, Chinese or Japanese style, watercolors, and beyond.

“We don’t turn anyone away, and I don’t judge,” he said. “We’re welcoming to everyone. That’s why people come here.”

Vendemmia opened Tattoo Alchemy in Frederick’s historic district in December 2015; the shop had been created under another name one year earlier in Urbana.

A Frederick native, Vendemmia is a largely self-taught artist, honing his skills since he was a kid. He took several art classes at Frederick Community College then worked and apprenticed at Bulletts Ink under artist Brett Elmore. But Vendemmia always aspired to run his own business and work as an artist.

So, he started small, out of his home and built a client base. Now he works alongside several trusted fellow artists: Cory Lance and Cheyenne Fleegal, who also does piercings.

Tattoo Alchemy bills itself as a customer-friendly tattoo studio that is open minded.

“We believe that everyone’s ideas are good ideas and if we try hard enough we can make them work,” Vendemmia said.

415 North Market St., Frederick • 301-662-5472 • tattooalchemymd.com 38

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EVENT

DJs & EMCEES

The Dapper DJs

Alex Sincevich, Owner

Alex Sincevich has always loved entertaining people. When he was a kid, his dad got his mom an old Victrola as a surprise Christmas present, sparking Alex’s love for old equipment and classic music.

Alex would listen to old 78s so often, he’d wear them out. Later he took up the trumpet, and joined his middle school jazz band.

“I’ve always loved the name ‘jazz,’ it’s such an animated word,” he said. “Jazz has always caught my fancy … it’s probably the drums and horns. They always get me moving and dancing.”

In high school, Alex and his friends threw parties in their basements, playing contemporary and Top 40 tunes for friends and family, just for fun.

The Dapper DJs were born in 2011, when his wife encouraged him to make his hobby into a business. So, he bought and refurbished

a few old Victrolas and started spinning at Downtown Frederick businesses, performing on the streets during First Saturday events.

Once he started getting noticed, it wasn’t long before folks asked him to play at weddings, charity events and private parties.

The Dapper DJs includes two of Alex’s brothers, Sam and Jack, and friend Will Cole, who each bring an authentic, vintage-inspired vibe to the dance floor. They also bring professional, state-of-the-art equipment – some dating back as far as the 1900s.

No matter which dapper DJ plays at your event, know he’ll show up dressed to the nines, bringing his signature charm, and keeping the vinyl spinning. Alex and his Dapper DJs always provide unforgettable entertainment, get the joint jumpin’ and make sure everyone has a swell time.

The Dapper DJs • 301-992-1378 • beesknees@thedapperdjs.com • thedapperdjs.com

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ART Frederick Arts Council Louise Kennelly, Executive Director Emily Holland, Community Outreach Coordinator The arts are a vital part of the quality of life in Frederick County.

Whether you’re engaged as an audience member, patron, educator or artist, the Frederick Arts Council (FAC) is your arts ally. Its purpose is to foster an environment where the arts may flourish, through grants, scholarships, arts advocacy and links to essential resources.

FAC, which began in 1976, serves as the umbrella arts organization for Frederick County. It is a nonprofit that builds a better community through arts programs, services, activities and events. It hosts programs, such as workshops and lectures, and has more than 200 members.

The council also hosts the Frederick Festival of the Arts on the first weekend in June each year.

“The members of the Frederick Arts Council are the creative catalysts who make art and make things happen in Frederick,” said Executive Director Louise Kennelly.

The manner in which the arts improve our lives and articulate, preserve and perpetuate our shared history and culture is the guiding principle of the FAC. A major function of the FAC is to support local arts programming. The organization works to raise funds for local artists and arts organizations, then disperses those funds through grants, scholarships and awards.

Sky Stage at 59 South Carroll St., is the council’s outdoor performance amphitheatre. It is a green public art installation and interactive community art space, offering free or low-cost arts and cultural activities for children and adults including drama, music, film, children’s story time, art classes, and presentations on a wide variety of topics, including folklore and history.

The FAC is also developing a Public Art Master Plan for the county, with support from the Ausherman Family Foundation.

11 West Patrick St., Suite 201, Frederick • 301-662-4190 • frederickartscouncil.org 40

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PERSONAL INJURY LAW

The Law Office of Howard L. Metz, LLC

Howard L. Metz

For the last 30 years, Howard Metz’s career has been focused on assisting those with disabilities and their families, those injured at work or during an accident, and those who have become disabled because of medical conditions. He advocates for his clients, and works to ensure that they are provided the benefits they need and deserve.

“There is a segment of the Frederick population which is underserved in terms of the ability to obtain medical care, housing, the general comforts of life due to disability and medical conditions, and the inability to afford good healthcare,” Metz said. “I seek to assist those people in particular and people who have been injured or disabled in general.”

Metz is also a litigation attorney, representing clients in trials before the Maryland Circuit and District courts and courts in Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He maintains a large volume of

cases involving workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, automobile accidents, and other personal injury matters.

Metz has had his own practice in Downtown Frederick for 17 years and works closely with local bar associations, charities and veterans groups.

Taking the time to understand his clients’ unique set of challenges and goals, Metz customizes his representation to each.

He takes cases on a contingency fee basis, being paid only if the client is awarded benefits.

Frederick is an ideal place for his practice, Metz said, because of its charm and vibrant community.

“I enjoy living and working in an environment where people are civil, neighborly, kind, and generous,” he said. “Frederick County and City exemplify what it is to be a civil society.”

12 S. Market St., Suite 223, Frederick • 301-668-2992 • hlmetzlaw@verizon.net

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FAMILY DENTISTRY Monocacy Valley Dental

Brian K. Motz, DDS At Monocacy Valley Dental, a visit to the dentist will always put a smile on your face thanks to Patton, a very special member of the team. Patton, an English Bulldog and dental therapy dog, will happily snuggle with you during dental procedures, or offer a friendly kiss to calm your nerves, all to make your experience at the dentist more comfortable.

“He’s truly one amazing puppy, a natural therapy dog with his calming nature and affectionate personality,” according to Kristen Motz, practice administrator and wife to practice owner Brian K. Motz, DDS. Dr. Motz purchased Monocacy Valley Dental about five years ago and vowed to continue offering high-quality, comprehensive dental care driven by patients’ needs not their insurance. Dr. Motz and his staff also pride themselves on getting to know patients personally and treating them like family.

Since taking ownership of the practice, Dr. Motz has added innovative technology, specialized treatment options such as dental implants and surgical extractions, as well cosmetic dentistry and patient experience enhancements, such as Patton.

Dr. Motz attributes his advanced clinical skills to his training at University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery. He and his wife now live in Middletown with their two English Bulldogs, Patton and Sherman and enjoy spending their free time exploring their Frederick community.

Pictured: Brian K. Motz, DDS, Kristen Motz, Practice Administrator Ashley Johnson, Front Desk Coordinator, MaryFran Gregg, Front Desk Coordinator, Gwen Trice, Dental Assistant, Katrina Hoyt, Dental Assistant, Cindy Merchant, Dental Hygienist, Whitney Breakall, Dental Hygienist

65 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite B, Frederick • 301-698-0044 • monocacyvalleydental.com 42

The Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET)

PERFORMING

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Tad Janes,Artistic Director / Gené Fouché,Associate Artistic Director Julie Herber, Associate Artistic Director In a small black-box theatre space in the basement of the historic FSK Hotel building in Downtown Frederick, productions ranging from the inspired to the comical to the downright absurd occur on a regular basis, thanks to the company of players at Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET).

The MET has been producing exciting, quality, professional theatre in Downtown Frederick for more than 20 seasons.

“We began our journey in June of 1998, producing the MET-created ‘Finally Heard! Feminine Heroes of an Uncivil War,’ and have produced more than 120 main-stage productions since that summer,” says MET Artistic Director, Tad Janes.

Janes, his wife, Gené Fouché, and fellow Associate Artistic Director Julie Herber, collaborate with a resident ensemble of more than 35 artists, a staff of eight and 15 board members who dedicate “massive energy as they pour their souls into every corner of our work.”

The MET ensemble, board and staff are committed to interesting, entertaining, provocative and joyful theatre art. As an ensemble, the MET strives to work together to build theatre that sparks audience dialogue and builds community.

The MET also comprises an improv comedy troupe, The Comedy Pigs, and a children’s theatre called The Fun Company. Budding thespians from age 7 to adult can also learn from seasoned actors during classes and camps offered through The Ensemble School.

31 West Patrick St., Frederick • 301-694-4744 • marylandensemble.org

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SENIOR RESOURCES Department of Aging

Carolyn True, Director

At the Frederick County Department of Aging, more than 150 volunteers work in tandem with 29 staff members to develop and administer programs and activities that support older adults and adults with disabilities in their efforts to remain healthy, active and independent members of the community. The department provides, coordinates and advocates for services that promote the dignity and enrichment of life.

According to Director Carolyn True, the Department of Aging offers a variety of programs for older adults and their caregivers.

One example is Maryland Access Point, which promotes a single point of entry to make it easier to apply for services and programs and to learn about community resources. The department also administers a home-delivered meals program, including Meals on Wheels, which provides about 10,500 meals served in community settings and 52,000 home-delivered meals every year.

Through its health and wellness programs, nursing assessment, health education and screenings, fitness and wellness classes, medication management and some dental services are offered.

Individuals can also receive counseling and education about Medicare, Medicare fraud and abuse, Medicare Part D and Medigap policies.

The department also offers “Aging In Place” Services, such as assessment, aide services and meals, as well as a Guardianship program in which the Circuit Court appoints a person to coordinate ongoing care and management of eligible persons age 65 and older.

The department’s Ombudsman Program is an advocacy service for residents of long-term care facilities. Calls may be made anonymously to report any issues at these facilities.

Transportation is also available to each of the four senior centers in the county: Brunswick, Frederick, Emmitsburg and Urbana.

Pictured: Carolyn True, Director, Mia Brust, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Dawn Morales, Client Services Administrator, Steve Stoyke, LPN, Home Delivered Meal Case Manager, Mary Collins, Family Caregiver Support Program Coordinator, Marie Shankle, Volunteer, Dennis Ford, Volunteer, Elly Williams, Health Insurance Counselor

1440 Taney Ave., Frederick • 301-600-1605 • FrederickCountyMD.gov/aging 44

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SKIN CARE & BODY REJUVENATION Transformed Medical Spa of Frederick

JimMariana Humerick, ChiefRN, Administrative Officer Bryant, Clinical Site Lead Kayla Holston, Licensed Aesthetician

When Jim Humerick took on the job as Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Thurmont about four years ago, the position was a perfect fit. Humerick has lived in Thurmont all of his life, is married to Medical Spa creates an environment where their aTransformed Thurmont native, and raised his son there.

Both his parents and his clientsparents can escape wife’s also stillreality live in and town.achieve new levels of cosmetic With a population of 6,500, the natural second-largest confidence that they deserve

by Thurmont enhancingisones beauty! municipality in make Frederick County, buttoretains its “small town”and feelskin by Clients can appointments rejuvenate their body being very community oriented. from head to toe at the state-of-the-art spa on Thomas Johnson “From virtually any spot in town,and youlaser can easily walk toallow the town Drive.

Advancements in skincare treatments both center, visit the farmer’s market, see some shops, visit the public men and women to receive anti-aging, fat burning, and other skin library, and meet up with folkssurgery. you know every steppracticioners of the way,” treatments, without invasive Their expert Humerick said. off your face with a few Sciton® laser sessions and can take years Humerick helped shepherd the town administration into its new eliminate any unwanted fat permanently with SculpSure® sessions. offices in a former Main Street funeral home in January 2015. He says

Nearly every type of skincare or body transformation service is available, from body waxing and laser hair removal to chemical

his job is “where the rubber hits the road,” or where elected officials and town operations come together.

Small-town life is wonderful, and keeping the character of Thurmont is peels andHumerick laser skin rejuvenation.

Mengrowth and women can maintain important, says.

But change and are necessary, and as theirasnew-and-improved appearance spa’s lines of long it’s done the proper way, the town willthrough continue the to thrive.

Thurmont has recently gone through aTransformed period of moderate growth advanced clinical skincare products.

Med Spa of in housingisand and residents grateful more Frederick welldevelopment, known for exuding positive are change whilefor helping conveniences close to home, while maintaining the feeling of a close men and women boost self confidence. community.

Transformed Med Spa was created when five local physicians Main Street Thurmont, received 2005, — Dr. Amy Heyman, clinical which medical director,accreditation and founding in partners has worked diligently to help the town get better every year.

Façade Dr. Gerrit Schipper, Dr. Yueng Lee, Dr. Leonard Bienkowski and grants for Thomas-Spencer local businesses are helping to remodel and renovate Dr. Renee — collaborated on a vision to bring storefronts, and encouraging a focus on economic development. cosmetic confidence to Frederick.

“The people here make the difference,” Humerick said. “In this All Transformed Med Spa staff members are trained, skilled, community, people always step up and help.”

and experienced experts in the cosmetic industry.

61 Thomas Johnson 615Drive, E. Main Suite St.,B,Thurmont Frederick• •301-271-7313 240-215-0454 • thurmont.com • transformedmedspamd.com

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Turning Point Real Estate Turning Point Real Estate is a Maryland-based firm serving the greater Washington Metropolitan area including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Broker Charles Seymour and staff pride themselves on their intimate knowledge of critical market factors and providing fresh, unique insights into the commercial market.

They maintain local and regional influence by building strong, strategic relationships. Turning Point Real Estate’s team of seasoned experts uses a collaborative approach to provide resourceful solutions in today’s evolving market. With targeted marketing and database development, they operate as a marketing company as well as a licensed real estate firm.

Deals are tougher today than at any time in recent history, each with their own unique circumstances and clients with varying goals. Turning Point Real Estate has a novel team that

continually challenge themselves to develop strategies in order to bring about optimum results, everytime. Turning Point Real Estate’s collaborative approach is both innovative and necessary to maximize the value of clients’ commercial real estate assets.

Whether you are looking for a space to lease or looking to purchase a property, Turning Point Real Estate has various types of real estate to fit your needs. Call them today and they will work to help you create a strategy for success in the commercial real estate market.

Pictured: First row: Ed Fleming, Maria Murphy, Melissa Kinna, Jay Tarigo, Ty Kimble. Second row: Teri Elder, Brian Ellis, Charles Seymour (Broker/Owner), Stephany Spanier. Third row: Joe Ansemo, Aric Rudden, Rose Creasey, Tom Seymour, John Hennessey III, Ted McCuthcheon. Not pictured: Chuck Marks and Bert Newcomer.

8923 Fingerboard Road, Frederick • 301 831 8232 • TPCRE.com 46

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Turning Point Real Estate Turning Point Real Estate is a full-service brokerage operating in the greater Washington Metropolitan area including Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Turning Point Real Estate’s knowledgeable and practiced agents are dedicated to understanding the individual needs of clients and providing them with a superior experience.

Using cutting-edge technology and market research, Turning Point Real Estate agents are able to give clients the earliest and most rewarding opportunities available.

There’s a good reason that more than 80 percent of homes are sold with the help of a real estate agent. As a potential buyer, if you really want your interests represented, you need an agent who will negotiate on your behalf, focus on services that benefit you, who

is also knowledgeable about the market and current home values.

Turning Point Real Estate agents will listen to your needs and guide you through the home buying process to ensure that you have a favorable experience.

Call Turning Point Real Estate to help guide you through every step of the buying or selling process. They know today’s market, and you’ll be in good hands with Turning Point Real Estate.

Pictured: First row: Ty Kimble, Ann Croghan Khoury, Michelle McLeod. Second row: Steve Cummings, Rose Creasey, Teri Elder, Nancy Mikulas, Nina Abell, Irene Johnson. Third row: Joe Anselmo, Joe Howerton, Melissa Kinna, Charles Seymour (Broker/Owner), Patrick Skees. Not pictured: Dave Bauer, Jim Bauer, Jim Brown, Jess Belcher, Bert Newcomer, Patrick Smith.

8923 Fingerboard Road, Frederick • 301 831 8232 • TPREhomes.com

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URGENT CARE Winding Cross Urgent Care

Dr. Leonard A. Kazanov and Dr. Jim Wagner, Jr. For more than 15 years the physicians and medical staff at Winding Cross Urgent Care have been offering experienced urgent medical care to the Frederick community.

Founding partners Dr. Jim Wagner, Jr., and Dr. Leonard A. Kazanov, both are graduates of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and are board-certified with the American Board of Emergency Medicine as well as being fellows of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

“What we offer is experience,” Dr. Kazanov said. “As emergency physicians, we shy away from primary care services. That’s not our model. We are a stop-gap measure between your primary care provider and the hospital.”

Winding Cross Urgent care strives to be a true embodiment of proper urgent medical treatment.

“Nothing can replace the relationship you have with your primary care doctor,” Dr. Kazanov said. “We’re there when they are not, when you have acute care needs.”

Winding Cross Urgent Care’s offices feature on-site, state-ofthe-art diagnostic equipment, including digital X-rays, CT scans and lab services for blood work as well as other tests. Thanks to a secure electronic health record system, patients get quick access to test results and other important information related to diagnoses.

Winding Cross also performs sports physicals and will complete the forms required by local school authorities. In addition, the providers at Winding Cross Urgent Care are experienced in diagnosing concussions and all related sports injuries.

5930 Frederick Crossing Lane, Frederick • 240-379-7776 • windingcrossurgentcare.com 48

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YOUTH ADVOCACY

Mental Health Association of Frederick County

Jennifer F. Fuss, Program Manager, CASA of Frederick County

Many abused and neglected children in Frederick County are having their needs met, thanks to the Mental Health Association (MHA), which operates the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program here and in Carroll County. CASA recruits, trains and supports volunteers to advocate for children in courtrooms.

Program Manager Jennifer F. Fuss began working with the program in 2002; the first volunteers were assigned cases in 2003.

Through the CASA program, volunteer advocates, empowered by the courts, offer judges critical information to ensure that each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care.

For many abused or neglected children, a CASA volunteer is their only constant adult presence.

Every day in the United States, about 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect. Many of these children spend years

moving from one temporary home to another, in a complex and overburdened system. These children are at risk for homelessness, unemployment, and even prison, as adults.

Fuss says her favorite part of the job is working closely with volunteers “who advocate for children and help the courts secure a safe and permanent home for every child.”

A CASA is a mature, responsible, caring adult at least 21 years of age who focuses on one child or sibling group at a time. Volunteers are encouraged to report information, express their opinions, and provide recommendations to the court, always in the best interest of the child, while remaining an objective observer in the children’s lives. Each volunteer receives extensive training before being assigned to a child.

Fuss says the CASA program is always seeking volunteers to help children who need support in our region.

226 South Jefferson St., Frederick • 301-663-0011, ext. 118 • fcmha.org/how-we-help/court-appointed-special-advocates

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VENUES Ceresville Mansion

Event Planning Team In 1989, Ceresville Mansion hosted its first event and the rest, as they say, is history. With 25 riverside acres and lovely mountain views, the mansion boasts a grand ballroom, double parlors, and a gorgeous garden terrace where countless couples have said ‘I do’. Ceresville Mansion’s passion is executing flawless events and the community agrees; they have been voted ‘Best of Frederick’ 26 years in a row. They love weddings but also specialize in corporate retreats, awards banquets, company picnics and mitzvah celebrations.

Ceresville Mansion is a full-service venue with a team of experienced people dedicated to providing excellent customer

service. All the staff at Ceresville Mansion, from the planners and chefs to the event managers and service staff are on site to advise, coordinate and supervise the many small but important details that make your event unique.

Built in 1888, Ceresville Mansion is a landmark in Frederick and the perfect location to host your next special event.

Pictured: Natalie Leith, Kate Moreland, Jenni Meisner, Stephanie Lindsey

8529 Liberty Road, Frederick • 301-694-5111 • ceresville.com 50

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PHOTOGRAPHY Spence Photographics

David and Molly Spence

Their story started as students at Penn State University: David spotted Molly across the crowded newsroom at the college’s student newspaper. He was a photojournalist, she was a writer and editor. Soon they were working together to tell other people’s stories through words and pictures.

More than 20 years later, David and Molly Spence are still telling stories via their business, Spence Photographics, in Downtown Frederick.

“Every couple, every person, every family has a unique story and a unique personality,” Molly said. “We love spending time with our clients, getting to know them and understanding how to help their love for each other translate in images.”

David earned a photography degree at Penn State and has worked professionally as a photographer for more than 20 years, honing his skills as a photojournalist for newspapers and magazines.

Molly uses her journalism degree and skills as a wordsmith and marketer to manage the Spence Photo studio, taking care of clients, writing blog posts and manning Spence Photo’s own Silly Station photo booth.

“The photo booth is a super-fun add-on to wedding receptions or a great addition to a holiday party or birthday celebration,” Molly said.

Whether they are working with engaged couples, newlyweds, new parents, kids or families, David and Molly love what they do, and it shows in the images they create.

They’re laid-back, fun and energetic and aren’t afraid to climb under a bush and get grass stains on their knees if it means a great image will result. They’ve worked at hundreds of local weddings and events and know what to expect and how to handle whatever situation comes up.

They truly capture life, one image at a time.

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