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TOURISM, LIFESTYLE & ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

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ISSUE 1

Saturday, April 15, 2017

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Development and growth continues throughout the area as ribbon-cuttings and ground breakings become a more common occurance, as evidenced by Proctor & Gamble, above; D.R. Horton, below; Charles Washington Hall, lower left; and Panera, lower right.

Panhandle showing strong, steady growth

BY JIM MCCONVILLE jmcconville@journal-news.net ARTINSBURG — The sun seems to shine a little brighter each day for the Eastern Panhandle’s economy. One of the brightest beacons in West Virginia is the area known as the Eastern Panhandle, encompassing three counties — Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan — and bordering the states of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. While West Virginia is still slowly climbing back from the economic crash of 2008, experts say the Eastern Panhandle has managed to stay ahead of the pack. “The Eastern Panhandle has been growing at a strong pace and the performance of the Eastern Panhandle economy has been by far one of the strongest parts of the overall West Virginia economy,” said John Deskins, director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research and associate professor of economics at West Virginia University. See GROWTH, Page 11

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Leader in Caregiving

Williamsport Retirement Village offers decades of expertise

ILLIAMS PORT — On the Conococh eague Creek lies the Williamsport Retirement Village. The center is nestled amid the natural beauty of historic Williamsport, Maryland, and has been a leader in caregiving for older adults for more than 40 years. It continues to be recognized for its decades of expertise with highly skilled nursing care, assisted living, respite caregiving and rehabilitation services. Marketing Director Meg Cliber said Williamsport Retirement Village aims to improve its services in the coming months. “At Williamsport Retirement Village, we have added larger accommodations to our assisted living homes for residents desiring to have kitchenettes and more of an open concept in their private living space,” Cliber said. “With our rehabilitative services, we are always striving to continue providing the best rehabilitative care to our guests.” According to Cliber, with respite living, it gives the families the option to go on vacation, and rest assured that their family members are in great care. Respite care is also good for a person who has just been hospitalized, or is going through rehabilitation. With the assisted living option, residents can enjoy on-site medication, medical and physician services and 24-hour licensed nurses. Wi-Fi access is also available, along with accessible courtyards and gardens. There are beautician and barber services and fully furnished rooms including fresh linens, housekeeping

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Williamsport Retirement Village strives for an overall focus on health and wellness, and includes a state-of-the-art rehabilitaion center. and laundry services at no extra charge. Williamsport Retirement Village strives for an overall focus on health and wellness. Cliber also shared her enthusiasm for their state-ofthe-art rehabilitation center. According to Cliber, it is well equipped with a fullyfunctioning rehab area, along with highly trained employees that are there to support the rehab guest’s recovery. “With the recent addition of our state-of-the-art rehabilitation center, Williamsport Retirement Village’s West View

Rehabilitation Center offers exceptional clinical outcomes, the professionalism and competence that will support a rehab guests’ recovery,” Cliber said. “At Williamsport Retirement Village, we believe we are unique in that we offer the programming and environment that enhances our guests’ experience for the balance of their entire stay, not just a portion of it.” Williamsport Retirement Village is also a part of the Brooke Grove Foundation, whose mission is to improve the lives of the residents who live in their homes, as well as all that visit them.

“The Brooke Grove Foundation has three campuses, all offering a variety of different services,” Cliber said. “The Brooke Grove Retirement Village has a full continuum of care, and Williamsport Retirement Village offers decades of expertise in assisted living, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and respite care. Rest Assured is a personal care home in Pennsylvania.” There are physical, occupational and speech therapy services also available at the rehabilitation center. Family is also a very important factor at Williamsport Retirement

Village. There are ample opportunities for family involvement, including families visiting their loved ones. There are also services for family support and education on the facility. At Williamsport Retirement Village, there are also options available for live-in pets, or “pet visits,” according to Cliber. Cliber has been with Williamsport Retirement Village for about 18 years, and shares the many roles she juggles as marketing director. “I am responsible for presenting our homes to the local community and refer-

ral sources through a variety of marketing channels. I help foster relationships with key referral sources to grow stronger partnerships with physicians and their teams,” Cliber said. According to Cliber, there are exciting plans ahead for Williamsport Retirement Village. This summer, the facility will host their annual jet ski event for the tenants to enjoy. “Each year, WRV has a jet ski event for our residents,” Cliber said. “This year’s event will be in June. This marks the 23rd year we have taken residents out on the Potomac River.”

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Continued Passion

Auto Clinic moving after 17 years of great service jmccoy@journal-news.net

BY JEFF MCCOY

HARPERS FERRY — The Harpers Ferry Auto Clinic is unique. The first thing a customer sees is a vast array of cars — everything from classics, like an Imperial, to modern day BMWs. It’s an auto junkie’s heaven. Just walking across the lot to make entry into the shop is a quick trip down memory lane. A muscle car sits beside a VW bus, cars and trucks of all sizes and makes await the hand of a master mechanic. Danny Lewis is a rare breed of a man. He has been fixing cars for 50 years and has operated out of his Harpers Ferry Auto Clinic shop for 17 of those years. As an all-American, original knuckle busting motorhead, Lewis has seen it all. But that’s not the only thing that makes his business stand out. He is also an honest mechanic. With his experience, he can find a problem fast and also know what the repair is going to require. People come from miles away to have their automobiles repaired or tires or oil changed by the man they know will treat them fairly. The ability to go from a foreign sports car to a 1950s muscle car requires a real dedication to your craft. “I guess cars always did fascinate me,” Lewis said. His wife, Debbie, shared a story of a time he fixed a car. “Yeah, like when he put the motor together in my living room, they fascinated him. We lived in an old farmhouse in Mount Airy and him and his brother, they got this big block and they put it together in the living room,” Debbie Lewis said. “(I had) new carpet and they had oil everywhere.” Not that she’s a stranger to cars or auto mechanics. She has helped build the business from the very beginning. She made flyers about the business and then took them to future patrons. “I went around and delivered them, hung them up in the stores. When we started out, we had eight customers. Then it went to 16, and then it just kept going up and up and up,” Debbie said. Today, they have over 6,000 customers. With that many years’ experience and a true passion for a job that he loves, Danny Lewis can work on almost any type of car. “There’s really not much that we don’t do here. To be honest, we don’t specialize,” Lewis said. He used his skill as a mechanic to get behind the wheel of a stock car. While his wife supported him, she also did more than just watch the race on the sideline.

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Danny Lewis stands beside some of the many older and late model cars he repairs at Harpers Ferry Auto Clinic. “I use to race, too. We had a ’69 Chevelle,” Debbie said. The husband and wife smiled as they shared a story of how she won a race against a 1955 Chevrolet. Things have changed on cars since the glory days of stock car racing. Today, the family car is more complex than the Richard Petty-era race cars were. “You got to disassemble half the engine just to put spark plugs in,” Danny said. Advances in technology have changed the way a car is repaired and requires more tools and equipment than most people have. To keep up with the changes can be a real challenge. “To be honest, next to impossible. They change so much, so fast and the equipment and upgrades are about $1,000 to $1,200 a pop and you have to do that twice a year,” Danny said. The way a car is designed today makes even simple maintenance a detailed, labor intensive job. “If you want to know the truth, when I need a breather, I go out and work on the old cars,” Danny said with a warm smile. Now, a new challenge awaits the beloved shop. The Harpers Ferry Auto Clinic is moving to Kearneysville on May 1. “We have to move to a new location for something completely out of our control and want to tell the

county and Harpers Ferry and Bolivar and surrounding areas that we appreciate their business for the last 17 years,” Danny said. The old building will be torn down and reclaimed. “The reason for the relocation is because we were bought by the park service and they will not allow tenants on their property,” Danny said. The new shop is larger, but Lewis does not look forward to the move. “It’s actually a little bigger shop; it’s a three bay garage. I’m losing a little bit of storage and office space,” he said. It is 13 miles away, but they are prepared to keep doing what they do, delivering superior and honest service. As of next month, their new address will be 38 Tasker Lane in Kearneysville and their new phone number will be 304-870-2181. Although they will be in a new location, the company will offer the same services. For Danny Lewis, there is no other way. He looks forward to his job and enjoys the people he helps. “When you work on cars, to be honest, you never stop learning,” he said. — Staff writer Jeff McCoy can be reached at jmccoy@journal-news.net.

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Something for Everyone Berkeley County CVB promoting area’s many assets

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BY DANYEL VANREENEN

MARTINSBURG — Although Berkeley County and Martinsburg are known for their historical richness, the county offers a diverse range of activities and interests, making it an unforgettable destination for guests and residents. While visitors’ only responsibility is to enjoy their time here, the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau has the task of marketing the area and its attractions. The organization has worked hard over the years to promote the area’s natural beauty and history, as well as unique characteristics, to increase tourism and generate revenue for local businesses. Those efforts have also included some creative marketing techniques, said Mark Jordan, executive director for the CVB. Geocaching and marketing the area for film makers have been areas of focus for the bureau lately, and Jordan said the efforts have been paying off. Geocaching — which is an outdoor treasure hunt enabling GPS coordinates — has been especially popular over the past several years, bringing in tourists from around the country and even international visitors, according to Jordan. “Berkeley County is the number one favorited county in the country for geocaching,” Jordan said. “People have come from Europe and Canada to enjoy geocaching and other assets in the area. We’re very pleased with our progress.” Marketing Berkeley County to film makers has also been a successful and

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Mark Jordan, Executive Drector of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau next to the Military and Industry Rooms. relatively new venture. Jordan said the state tax credits for film makers is an incentive designed to attract the business to the state, and Berkeley County in particular has seized the potential market. “$54 million has been directly spent as a result of the film tax credit, with $30 million of that spent in the Eastern Panhandle alone,” Jordan said. “For the past

two years, our CVB staff has accompanied the state’s film office to Los Angeles for the American Film Market where we tell film makers about our area and try to get them to produce their films here.” So far, Jordan said the film market has generated a lot of revenue in the community — including materials for sets and props, hotel

rooms, restaurants and actors. There are currently four films potentially shooting in the Berkeley County area from now until November. Although Jordan said the films are still in the planning phase, Berkeley County and the Eastern Panhandle area are high on the list due to the central location to major cities. Berkeley County also offers unique, farm-oriented farmers markets that create a memorable farm-to-table experience for guests by bringing visitors to the farmers market rather than all markets gathering at one location. The markets in Berkeley County are often stocked with produce and food grown and sold on site at the farm. “Berkeley County is lucky to have so many working farms that offer such a wide variety of local and state products,” Jordan said. “Our farmers markets are also really great about hosting events like festivals and live music and activities like petting zoos and corn mazes.” The area’s four farmers markets are Orr’s Farm Market in Martinsburg; Butler’s Farm Market in Martinsburg; Kitchen’s Farm Market in Falling Waters; and Taylor’s Farm Market in Inwood. Taylor’s market even has an onsite restaurant, Cider Press Deli & Grill, where guests can enjoy farm fresh food. In a state known for its natural beauty, Berkeley County offers plenty of outdoor attractions. Jordan said county parks like Zett’s TriState Fish Hatchery and Poor House Pond, and the county’s numerous public

“Berkeley County is lucky to have so many working farms that offer such a wide variety of local and state products.”

Mark Jordan Berkeley County CVB

streams, offer visitors the chance to enjoy fishing. There are also hiking, biking and walking trails around Sleepy Creek Lake, Yankauer Nature Preserve and Stauffer’s Marsh Nature Preserve. For those interested in more serious hiking, the Tuscarora Trail is easily accessible from Berkeley County. There are plenty of things to do for history buffs and kids as well, Jordan said. The For the Kids by George children’s museum allows kids to explore time periods of Berkeley County’s history through interactive exhibits. The Wonderment Puppet Theatre weaves magic with its fun stories and creative characters, creating fun for the whole family, and it’s one of the few remaining puppet theatres in the country, according to Jordan. The Bee Hive wants to help families be families and offers a space for parents and children to complete a craft together, enjoy a snack and more. Martinsburg also boasts

of a rich Civil War history, changing hands during the war more than 37 times. From the Roundhouse to the Belle Boyd House, area battlefields and other historic monuments and museums, the Berkeley County Historical Society proudly preserves the area’s history to share with residents and visitors. The historic Belle Boyd House, childhood home to the famous Southern female spy, houses the visitor’s bureau in addition to acting as the county museum. Jordan said the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau has worked hard to promote the unique assets in Berkeley County. “We want to promote the area to tourists so that they visit Martinsburg-Berkeley County to discover, explore and experience what we have to offer,” Jordan said. Staff writer Danyel VanReenen can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 131, or on Twitter @DVanReenenJN.

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Samantha Cronk, communications Assistant, of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau next to the Military and Industry Rooms.

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Personal Approach

Local lawyer practices ‘personal law’ with her clients jmcconville@journal-news.net

BY JIM MCCONVILLE

MARTINSBURG — Attorney Heather Dern Myers describes herself as an attorney who practices “personal law.” Myers, whose office is located in a small strip mall along Rock Cliff Drive, says “personal law” means taking a very close and informal approach when providing legal advice to her clients. “I am all about providing quality service,” Myers said. “It’s a focused practice that allows me to give enough time to really hear my clients’ needs and provide service tailored to each client’s concerns, whether that means helping a loved one transition to assisted living or nursing care, or helping a caretaker work through emotional issues.” Entering Myers’ law office, the decor spells out “informal and friendly” in big capital letters, from amply filled candy dishes, to a waiting area that’s more like a living room, complete with a wall mounted big screen TV, comfy chairs and a homey loveseat. The back office, in addition to providing space for Myers’s legal staff, has two resident office cats, each aptly named after a famous attorney in history, including a kitten named named “Clarence Darrow” the office rescued from the parking lot. Myers said such informality fits her personality and makes clients feel more relaxed when discussing their legal issues. “If I was handling divorce law, real estate, or bankruptcy law, I wouldn’t be able to add my personal touch,” she said. “My conference room table feels more like sitting at a dining room table,” Myers said. “Clients often say ‘I feel so comfortable with you.’ I don’t think they would say that about many law offices.” Myers’ informal approach extends to how she interacts with her clients. “I try to to make clients feel comfortable—I share a few things about myself and try to keep things conversational so they are less uncomfortable,” Myers said. “It’s not unusual for me to get a hug when a client leaves because they feel like they’ve been heard and that they aren’t in it alone.” Myers, who lost both her parents before turning 27, said she appreciates the importance of children taking care of aging parents. After earning her law degree at Washington & Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia, Myers first worked in trust banking. But as banks merged and personal service shrank, Myers decided the only way to practice her own type of personal law would be to go out on her own. She first worked for a law firm in 2007, and then hung out her own law practice shingle in July 2008. Myers’ firm focuses in personal estate planning, which includes drawing up wills, trusts, financial and medical powers of attorney, and living wills. She also provides elder law legal services for the elderly and their families, where she considers herself “ a support system. I try to be a resource, help them with getting caregivers for their home, and help facilitate other services that they may need.” Other services include “guardianships and conservatorships for individuals who are incompetent,” Myers said. “If an elderly person enters a facility, rather than having all of his or her assets spent paying the nursing home, there are legal methods that can be used to protect some of the assets, so that children or a spouse will receive an inheritance.” Myers’s practice also extends to special disabilities, such as Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, or children who have autism. “We prepare special needs trusts,” Myers said. “Especially for children who are born with disabilities. Many times their parents are going to die before them, and those parents are very concerned what’s going to happen to that child— who is going to take care of them.” With modern medicine stretching the average life span, elderly clients are now faced with the financial reality of how to provide for themselves in those extended years. As the baby boomer generation ages, more people are seeking legal advice, Myers said. “We’ve seen major growth in the elder law portion of the business,” Myers said. “We think it is because of the aging baby boomers.” Clients will often wait until their golden years to seek legal advice.

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Above, Heather Dern Myers in her law office. Below, the exterior of Heather Dern Myers Law Office.

“There are people who will come in who are 79-80 years old who say ‘I think I am old enough now that I probably need some of these documents,’” Myers said. “I tell people ‘you probably needed them when you were in your 20s and you had children who would’ve needed to be taken care of.” Myers also helps clients looking to set up a “pet trust” to take care of a family pet after they die. “There are ways you can provide for your pets when you pass,” Myers said. Myers says her practice has turned out to be somewhat different from how she originally envisioned it. “I originally thought my practice was going to be very transactional,” Myers said. “That people would come in and get wills done, and I would have to have many people coming in. But what I’ve found is that I keep the same clients who come back because they’re aging and need additional things and because I practice ‘personal law.’” — Staff writer Jim McConville can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 215, or on Twitter @jmcconvilleJN.

“We’ve seen major growth in the elder law portion of the business. We think it is because of the aging baby boomers.”

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eventy years ago, Hagerstown Junior College started as the first of its kind in Maryland. Classes began on September 18, 1946, in the evenings, at Hagerstown High School, and most of the students attended on the G.I. Bill. In 1948, the first graduation ceremony was held and 25 students received degrees. Since then, more than 150,000 students have taken advantage of HCC’s value in getting a quality education at an affordable cost. From its humble beginnings in 1946, and despite early community sentiment that was not overly supportive of higher education, the college grew and flourished. In 1956, HJC, which was then a part of the Board of Education, got its own location in what was affectionately called the “Cracker Box” on the campus of South Hagerstown High School. As enrollment continued to increase, plans were made to find a suitable location to accommodate the growth, and in 1965, ground was broken on land that is now home to the thriving campus on Robinwood Drive. The first classes were held at the new location in September of 1966, with 782 students. Since that time, the col-

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Above, since opening in 2013, HCC’s Learning Support Center provides a place for thousands of students each year to get the help they need to succeed. Top, HCC students walk from the STEM Building to the Kepler Performing and Visual Arts Education Center. Below, Each year, hundreds of HCC students realize their dream of attaining a college education. lege has continued to grow, in the number of students, faculty and staff, and programs offered. Guy Altieri currently serves as the third president of the college, following in the steps of Norman Shea, who served from 1986 to 2002, and Atlee Kepler, who was appointed dean of the college in 1953 and president in 1961. In 1998, the name was

changed from Hagerstown Junior College to Hagerstown Community College to more accurately reflect the mission it serves. The current campus has grown to 319 acres with 18 buildings. More than 100 programs of study are now offered. Each year, more than 6,000 students take classes for college credit and more than 7,000 students take continuing educa-

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According to Deskins, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this part of the state has really been driving economic growth for the state as a whole in many ways, the economy looks so good here and we expect that strong growth to continue, we expect the Eastern Panhandle to be one of the leaders for West Virginia as a whole.â&#x20AC;? Deskins outlined his most recent economic forecast for Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties to community leaders and business officials at the annual Eastern Panhandle Economic Outlook Conference on November 16. Other experts cite the Eastern Panhandleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic diversity contributes to its front runner status. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued strong employment numbers in industries like printing, fulfillment, distribution, federal agencies and cement and building products illustrates the diversity of work sectors,â&#x20AC;? said Bill Clark, executive director of the Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council. Area economic experts say the arrival of Procter & Gambleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giant manufacturing plant could provide the biggest economic boost to the Eastern Panhandle to date. P&G, which is spending an estimated $500 million over the next five years, will initially provide 300 jobs when the first phase is completed the end of 2017. It will then employ 400 more workers when completed by the end of 2019. The giant plant will set the table for other businesses to follow, local officials said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing an influx of small businesses, retail, commercial, fast food restaurants and hotels,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When a business the caliber of Procter & Gamble comes here, it tells other companies that this is a great place to do business,â&#x20AC;? said Berkeley County Development Authority President Sandy Hamilton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only seeing the tip of the iceberg. People canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine the magnitude of what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have here, once the factory is up and running.â&#x20AC;? Hamilton said P&Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large footprint will lure other news businesses to the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing an influx of small businesses, retail, commercial, fast food restaurants and hotels,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Heavy earth-moving equipment dumps dirt along the edge of the P7G property along Tabler Station Road. Berkeley County Council President Doug Copenhaver said P&Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plant will provide a long term economic shot in the arm for Berkeley County businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The plant is going to bring 700 to1,000 jobs to Berkeley County,â&#x20AC;? Copenhaver said in December. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And those people are going to need a place to live, and a place to eat, and a place to buy their groceries. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when you really start to see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible. With the recession weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in Berkeley County for over ten years now, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very appreciative of P&G.â&#x20AC;? While Berkeley County has seen its share of business closings since 2008, a new wave of store front openings is under way at the Foxcroft Towne Center in Martinsburg. Since January, Little Caesars Pizza and Panera Bread have opened their doors. They are the latest of a half dozen new retail outlets to open in the Foxcroft Towne Mall. Other newcomers include Chiliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, Five Guys Burgers, Great Clips Haircutters, Mattress Warehouse and TMobile. Former mall retailers Kay Jewelers and Wingstop restaurant have also opened new locations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited to be here,â&#x20AC;? said Robin Darter, Little Caesars store co-owner with her husband Shawn Darter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to be part of development. Martinsburg is growing.â&#x20AC;?

In Jefferson County, the re-opening of the historic Charles Washington Hall in downtown Charles Town on April 7, could serve as an economic springboard for the area. The $4 million building restoration as created a home for a restaurant, a theater room and a farmers market. Charles Town Mayor Peggy Smith said the building will serve as hub to revitalize the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is going to breathe new air into our downtown, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also going to serve as a hub for the whole community,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a community building.â&#x20AC;? The Panhandle is also luring new residents to the region. Case in point: the first leg of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Berkeley Ridge,â&#x20AC;? a townhouse development in the Spring Mills section of Berkeley County opened in early March. The 219-unit complex is kind of a second coming for Fort Worth, Texas-based developer D.R. Horton, which had started a set of townhomes in 2005, however an economic downturn in 2008 halted the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We originally build townhomes that exist over there,â&#x20AC;? said Jim McCarron, area sales manager for D.R. Horton, referring to a section of townhomes built adjacent to the new units. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the downturn in the market came (in 2010), so we stopped building

and regrouped. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re now looking to expand our footprint here. More people are coming to the Eastern Panhandle, and we want to be part of it.â&#x20AC;? Four of the first 14 units built were sold in the first two weeks, McCarron said. Berkeley County leaders see the new townhouse development a clear sign of economic development. Less than a half mile away in Falling Waters, is Potomac Station, a townhome development first opened in 2015. Berkeley County leaders see the new townhouse development a clear sign of economic development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any time thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development like that, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a positive for Berkeley County,â&#x20AC;? said Tina Combs, president and CEO of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only been open two weeks, and have already sold four townhomes. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really indicative of the positive things happening in our county.â&#x20AC;? The Spring Mills housing project represents a base for future development, said Tom Thomas, division president for D.R. Horton office in McLean, Virginia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Berkeley County has a great opportunity for growth along the Route 81 corridor,â&#x20AC;? Thomas said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We think the time is right to bring this property back to market. It seems like the economy is improving and vibrant and businesses are being attracted to the area.â&#x20AC;? D. R. Horton is also eyeing other properties in the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the first of many places that we will building along here,â&#x20AC;? said George Korzeniewski, vice president of operations for D.R. Horton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to be here for a while.â&#x20AC;? In Jefferson County, re-opening the historic Charles Washington Hall in downtown Charles Town could serve as an economic springboard for the area. Re-opened on April7, the $4 million building restoration project has provide a home for a restaurant, a theater room and a farmers market. Charles Town Mayor Peggy Smith said the building will serve as hub to revitalize the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is going to breathe new air into our downtown, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also going to serve as a hub for the whole community,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a community building.â&#x20AC;?

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MARTINSBURG— Hoss’s Steak and Sea House Inc. is a family-owned chain of about 35 family-style restaurants, with its headquarters located in Pennsylvania. Their stores encompass parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The newest addition to the franchise is located in Martinsburg, with more than 54 employees. Hoss’s can be recognized for its famous salad and dessert bar, which features more than 100 items, including homemade soups and salads, fresh vegetables and specialty dressings. There are also freshly baked breads, fruits and soft serve ice cream available, among other desserts. Hoss’s Steak House also has many specials, offering gluten-free and healthy entree options. Dallas Grim, general manager of Hoss’s Steak and Sea, said their are exciting new changes Hoss’s has incorporated in the last few months. Patrons of the restaurant can now order from their table instead of walking up to the front of the establishment. “This location converted to what we call a better full service option. We have converted from ordering up at the front to full service last summer,” Grim said. “There are definitely changes in a way that customers really seem to like it. It felt rushed before, when first-time customers would come in they would be confused on how to order. Now

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Above, from left, Jaclyn Evans and Shelby Knepper prep the salad bar at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House in Martinsburg. Top, Hoss’s staff, first row from left: Jaclyn Evans, Shelby Knepper, Kristen Fisher and Bekah Harrelson. Second row from left: Chantel Ramirez, Dallas Grim and Jason Hull. Third row from left: Hanna Snyder and Justin McDonald. they are more laid back, and at ease when dining.” Grim has been general manager for more than 10 years, but has been with the company since 1996. “I started off as a dishwasher, and have been with this company through high school and my college years,” Grim said. Grim shared what he

loves most about being a manager. “Every day is different. There is never a dull moment. Obviously it’s the people I enjoy,” Grim said. “I feel like I know half of the county — you get regulars. It’s kind of like a second family really.” According to Grim, there are many new options soon

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well we try and replace.” Another new initiative to please the customers was to revamp the salad bar. Previously, the salad bar was always included with the meals. Starting May 1, guests can purchase their meals with or without that option, according to Grim. “That will make dining a little cheaper with the salad bar detached,” Grim said. Hoss’s also offers fundraising program opportunities called ‘community nights.’ “We fundraise all types of different groups — Boy Scouts, sports teams, churches. We actually just had two fundraisers this weekend. This time of year it really picks up,” Grim said. “With our last church event, we cut them a check for $450 for their fundraiser.” According to Grim, guests can hold fundraisers as many times as they would like. “People find it very easy to use. You just pick a day, and get together the people who want to support the organization, like friends and family. Whatever they spend here we give them 20 percent of the proceeds,” Grim said. “It’s an all-day event.” Grim said there will also be some spring promotions in store for the guests of Hoss’s. “After Easter, we start our spring promotions,” Grim said. “We also have a mother’s day event coming

up. That is our biggest day of the year. The mothers always get a chocolate rose at the end of their meal.” There is also a private banquet room available for guests to enjoy, according to Grim. “Over the years I have realized there are not many places in Martinsburg that have this type of space available for a private function,” Grim said. “It is pretty popular. It’s rented out probably 90 percent of the week and it’s always free if people are dining in.” Hoss’s also offers catering services, according to Grim. “Right now we only cater to the Comfort Inn, but if people want to pick it up, we do cater and they can take it off-site,” Grim said. “We can always customize menus.” Hoss’s Steak and Sea has also recently donated 10 pots of soup to the God in the Square event last month, according to Grim. The restaurant has also been a host for Thanksgiving dinner for the past 10 years, and will be sponsoring a car for the Soap Box Derby in downtown Martinsburg later this year. “We are big in the community, and we try to do what we can,” Grim said. Hoss’s Steak and Sea House is open 11 a.m to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday.

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MARTINSBURG — As bankers compete for depositors and try to stay current with the vast array of new technologies, they must also plan for growth. A small-town bank has the advantage of knowing account holders by name and having their finger on the pulse of a local economy. Large banks can offer the latest, fastest technology. City Bank seems to do both. It appears effortlessly to the public, but hard work, training and dedication all take a part in their success. Not bad for a bank that came into the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia with very humble beginnings. “This is my 25th year and we started with zero customers. We’re about $225 million today in deposits in this area. We grew a million dollars a week for the first six weeks, now that’s a lot when you consider $25 checking accounts,” said Rebecca Linton, City National Bank regional president. “We continually grow every year. Last year was one of our best years ever in the panhandle.” It didn’t take long for the bank to establish themselves with the community and on Wall Street. “We’ve grown and we’ve expanded. In 1993, we purchased a failed S&L, Shenandoah Federal, and that’s how (we) expanded to so many locations in the Panhandle. So we went from two locations to seven overnight,” Linton said. Today, a bank has to offer many different services. That can make it difficult for a regional bank. “I think the focus has always been to try to have the best of both worlds. We try to continue to have services like the big guys, and we can compete with a lot of free services and free accounts and things that don’t push customers away as well as our community support — we really believe in that, that is what I think is different about us, we’re consistent,” Linton said. “You do what you do well and you care about your customers. Our employees volunteer in all kinds of activities.” With 50 employees in the Panhandle, that adds up to a lot of community hours. The days of ‘banker’s hours’ are long gone as banks continue to offer more and advanced services. “The banking industry has changed drastically. We’re trying to figure out how we are going to succeed in the future. People don’t come to the bank like they used to. Everyone has direct deposit, and millennials have everything on their phone. So we are trying to

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“I think the focus has always been to try to have the best of both worlds. We try to continue to have services like the big guys, and we can compete with a lot of free services and free accounts and things that don’t push customers away as well as our community support — we really believe in that, that is what I think is different about us, we’re consistent.” Rebecca Linton City National Bank cater to all segments of the population,” Linton said. “Boomers still want relationships, they still want to come in and talk to their banker that they trust. Millennials want that as well, but some do it all online.” That type of conservative management has paid off well for the bank. More local lending, knowing their customers and watching the economy has paid off in more ways than one. “We went through the entire downturn. We did not

need government money,” Linton said. So now, the game plan is to keep doing what works. “We’ll just continue to do what we do well — give you a product where you can buy local service, and care about our community, do what’s right and have true compassion for our customers and cater to them,” Linton said. “That is what we have done for 25 years and that’s what our company stands for. Our customers have made us who we are.”

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PETERSBURG – Are you working 9-5, Monday through Friday, constantly being connected with a mobile device or computer, but want to disconnect and relax? The Grant County Convention and Visitors Bureau is inviting you to their mountainous, rural county and all the attractions they have to offer. “Grant County evokes fond memories in the minds of thousands of visitors each year,” Grant County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Eileen Sindledecker said. “We encourage tourists to visit and enjoy the historic, cultural and recreational opportunities Grant Count offers.” According to 2016 U.S. Census estimates, approximately 12,000 people call Grant County home. The county is named after Civil War General and former U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, according to Sindledecker. Grant County is located in the middle of the Potomac Highlands, just two and a half hours from major airports in Washington D.C., Baltimore, Md., and Pittsburgh, Pa. The county seat is Petersburg and was first settled in 1745, making it the first settlement in the South Branch Valley, according to Sindledecker. The town was named after local resident Jacob Peterson and was officially incorporated in 1910. Petersburg is the economic and cultural hub and provides visitors with arts, crafts, quaint shops and restaurants. Grant County has over 30 attractions including Smoke Hole Caverns, Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, Eagles Nest Outfitters-

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The Dolly Sods Wilderness Area is located in the Monongahela National Forest, roughly 15 miles west of Petersburg. Canoeing and Camping, Spring Mountain Festival, fishing and water activities along the Potomac River and numerous other parks and museums. Dolly Sods Wilderness Area is a common, high altitude area where visitors come to see grassy sods and rocky terrain caused by logging fire in the early 1900s. The trees on the sods are distinct for the area with branches only growing on one side, much like a flag blowing in the wind. “(Grant County offers) bird watching, hiking, trout fishing, canoeing, mountain biking, water skiing, fine arts and crafts, mountain music to vacations and special events,”

Sindledecker said. Sindledecker added visitors can also enjoying camping, kayaking, rock climbing, golfing, off-road recreation, scenic motorcycle tours, and horseback riding. The area is also known for Fall Train Rides available each weekend in October. The community is encouraged to educate themselves on the visitors information center inside the South Side Depot so they can better articulate to the visitors of Grant County the many offerings. For more information about Grant County and the visitors center, visit www.visitgrantcounty.com.

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Berkeley County Schools sees bright future jmcconville@journal-news.net

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ARTINSBURG — Growth at Berkeley County Schools has yet to skip a beat. Looking to the future, Berkeley County Schools Superintendent Manny Arvon has many ideas on how to expand and improve a school system that is growing lightning fast each year. Berkeley County has been a hotbed of growth. Between 2010-16, the county posted the state’s largest population increase with a gain of 9,356 to reach 113, 525, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Berkeley County Schools now has an estimated 19,500 students, having added over 4,500 students since 2005, and more than 650 students since 2014, according to the most recent school district statistics. “Since 2010, the the number of our children in our (Berkeley County) homes has doubled the state average in West Virginia,” Arvon said. Berkeley County Schools’ growing pains come as they — along with other school districts in the state — face tighter budgets, more competition in recruiting new teachers and closer state scrutiny in evaluating school districts academic performance. See SCHOOLS, Page 13

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ARTINSBURG — Do you find yourself being pulled in many directions as you juggle the needs of multiple family members? How much time, effort and energy have you spent looking for answers and assistance for a loved one who needs special care? The demands of caring for a family member who has an issue with memory, mobility or other health concerns can easily become overwhelming. Panhandle Home Health has been serving Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties since 1976. It provides a cost-effective option by providing skilled professionals to care for you in the comfort of your own home. 2017 marks 41 years of service for Panhandle Home Health. Today, the agency’s staff make up over 80 individuals, approximately 20 registered nurses, a medical social worker, a registered dietitian, six certified home health aides and 20 other individuals in various positions within the agency to include the executive director, director of clinical services and director of finance. The agency also contracts with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and other individuals to provide over 30,000 home visits per year. Home health care is one way to ensure your loved one is getting the care they need. Registered professional nurses can perform skilled procedures, while observing and monitoring the patient for any changes in their condition. They also teach family members and other caregivers basic techniques that will aid with the care giving process.

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The front of Panhandle Home Health Services is shown in Martinsburg. The presence of the home health aide provides a much needed rest period for other caregivers. Home health aids assist with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, light meal preparation and other daily activities. They can also provide assistance with exercise and mobility. Physical and occupational therapists can help rehabilitate and maximize the functional abilities of the patient. They can recommend special equipment and help rearrange the home to help the patient achieve more independence in their daily life. Medical social workers are available to provide counseling and to identify community

resources, such as support groups and other agencies that provide assistance for specific medical needs. Social workers support the patient and their family in any way they can. Panhandle Home Health accepts patients regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Charity care services are covered through grants received from United Way, private donations, foundation grants and fundraisers. Funds raised from the 8th annual miniature golf fundraiser in 2016, Puttin’ for Panhandle Health, raised $17,000 to help educate additional nurses to become Wound Care Certified, an expansion of the Wound Care Initiative at

Panhandle Home Health. According to Christine Johnson, director of resource development, at this year’s miniature golf tournament, the proceeds will benefit the agency’s Bridge program. The bridge program works by partnering with their local hospice agency to bridge the last phases of treatment at home. The bridge program will ensure that a patient with advanced illness is receiving the most appropriate level of care. The program offers staff consultation with a palliative care team, phone support for patients not currently eligible for home health, and management of the transition from curative care to comfort

care, easing the transition to hospice when appropriate. Another notable service offered at Panhandle Home Health is the Advanced Wound Care Initiative. This initiative promotes better management of complex wounds, enhancing patient’s comfort and healing and often reducing the need for hospitalization. “We were the recipients of a high-impact grant from WISH (Women Investing in Shepherd), a woman’s giving circle,” Johnson said. “Panhandle Home Health was the inaugural recipient in 2015 and received $26, 250. The grant enabled us to send six nurses for woundcare certification training.” Other important programs: ¯ Charity Care Program — Providing services to those meeting the criteria of 125 percent of federal poverty guidelines and offering a sliding fee scale to those who do not meet the guidelines. ¯ Total Joint Protocols — Panhandle Home Health has established total knee and hip replacement protocols that include helpful tips, precautions for the patient and normal post-operative progression. The protocols ensure a consistent regimen of physical therapy visits, home exercise program and patient instruction that promotes a safe return to independence in a timely manner. Johnson said there are challenges as a nonprofit organization in the Eastern Panhandle. “The most challenging

thing we face is finding the funding to support the implementation of new programs, to educate and train staff and to purchase new equipment,” Johnson said. The agency has seen reductions in reimbursement from all payer sources over the last several years. Lisa Bivens, executive director for Panhandle Home Health, said she has seen growing support from both the community and health care providers. “Health care providers are seeing the importance of home care and how we can reduce health care costs by helping to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations or emergency room visits,” Bivens said. “The great thing is that the patient’s quality of life is improved by being involved in their plan of care and having skilled professionals to help manage symptoms of their illness.” Bivens said there are many rewards for working at Panhandle. “What is most rewarding is serving others, and serving the community. Feeling like we are really making a difference in the lives of the people we are taking care of is important,” Bivens said. At Panhandle Home Health, the staff strives to provide the best home health care in the Eastern Panhandle. Panhandle Home Health is located at 208 Old Mill Road, and office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.panhandlehomehealth. org or call 304-263-5680.

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ARTINSBURG — West Virginia University Medicine University Healthcare continues to expand its menu of medical services for patients in the Eastern Panhandle, officials said. As part of the largest heathcare network in the state, University Healthcare continues to expand facilities and services at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg and Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson. In 2005, City Hospital and Jefferson Memorial Hospital merged with WUV Hospitals in Morgantownto form WVU Hospitals-East, a regional health care system in the the Eastern Panhandle, stated Teresea McCabe, vice president of marketing and development for WVU Medicine University Healthcare. “That’s how we became a part of what is now known as WVU Medicine, which is the largest hospital-healthcare network in the state,” McCabe said. The hospital group underwent a branding makeover in 2013 that included renaming the system University Healthcare and the hospitals Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center. “In 2015, we became part of the WVU Medicine brand, which is the largest hospitalhealthcare network in the state,” McCabe said. One of the main advantages of being affiliated with WVU Medicine provides University Healthcare access to WVU Medicine resources. “It enables working with the WVU and the physicians there,” McCabe said. “We find ourselves aligning more with some of those specialty institutes — neurosurgery and WVU Children’s — in Morgantown.” As the result of joining WVU Medicine, more than $100 million has been invested in facility expansion and physician recruitment at Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center since 2005, McCabe said. “Shortly after we merged, we launched a $33 million project at Berkeley Medical Center, that included the expansion and new emergency room, intensive care unit and the CATH lab,” McCabe said. McCabe said that WVU Medicine brand affiliation provides the two medical centers numerable advantages, including cost savings on items ranging from a nearly $2 million piece of medical equipment, to supplies as basic as Band-Aids. “We can share costs on supplies when we are purchasing major equipment,” McCabe said. “For example, our new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine was a $1.8 million piece of equipment. We were able to get group purchasing discounts on major pieces of equipment such as that.” As the result of facility upgrades at Jefferson Medical Center, it is now classified as a “critical access hospital” because it has 25 beds and is considered a rural health care center. But it also offers services that other critical access hospitals do not. “We were able to build a new emergency department,” McCabe said. “Obstetrics is done there, and there is a special care unit. A lot of critical access hospitals just do primary care.” Jefferson Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital with all private rooms, has undergone major facility upgrades over the past several years. In 2010, a new emergency department opened and the center is currently consolidating and expanding its surgical services. “Currently, our main operating rooms are on the first floor, but outpatient surgery post-recovery is on the third floor, McCabe said.

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The new Sentient MRI Suite at University Healthcare at Berkeley Medical Center — the first in West Virginia and possibly the first along the east coast, with a combination of lighting and video package, with a top-of-the-line MRI that makes MRI procedures less stressful. “What this means is after same day surgery, patients are being transported upstairs for recovery which is not ideal.” The new surgery suite on the first floor calls for an additional operating room and major renovations to existing space. The $928 million project is slated for completion in November, and will be renamed the Langlet Family Surgical Suite in honor of the late Dr. Jules F. Langlet, a physician and surgeon at Charles Town General Hospital and Jefferson Memorial Hospital from 1957 until his retirement in 2006. “Right now, we have our main operating room area on the first floor , but then our outpatient and post-recovery room is up on the third floor,” McCabe said. “What that means is, after people leave surgery, they’re getting on the elevator going upstairs. It’s just not ideal.” The relocation, which calls for adding an additional operating room, and taking existing floor space to build a surgical suite on the first floor, will be completed by November. “So when patients go in for their one-day surgeries, they’ll go in, have the procedures done, have recovery, and then come right back out and leave the center,” McCabe said. “So they won’t need to be transported through the hospital the way they currently are.” The surgical suite at Jefferson County Medical Center is being renamed the Langlet Family Surgical Suite in honor of Dr. Jules F. Langlet, a physician and surgeon at Charles Town General Hospital and Jefferson Memorial Hospital from 1957 until his retirement in 2006. An affiliation with WVU Medicine has also translated into a steady stream of medical staff for the two centers, McCabe said. “Now that we are affiliated with West Virginia University and its School of Medicine, we have medical students that rotate through our hospitals as part of their education,” McCabe said. “We also have the family medical residency program in Harpers Ferry, so we have residents who train here as well.” Medical students who pass through here during their training may also stay here when they’re done, McCabe said. “It’s a great recruitment tool,” McCabe said. “If you can get the medical professionals her to do their clinicals and their training, and if they then like the area they may stay.” The WVU Medicine affiliation is also providing the two centers medical specialists, which means some patients who previously would be directed to another medical center can now be treated here, McCabe said. “Patients used to tell us that they would leave the

area for healthcare because we didn’t offer the service here, or they didn’t have access to the specialist or primary care physician they needed,” McCabe said. “By bringing services here, it actually decreases the need for folks to have to go out of the area.” To address its medical staffing issue, University Healthcare since 2005 has recruited over 200 physicians to the area, McCabe said. “We want to be able to provide the services here that are needed, so people have a choice,” McCabe said. “we don’t want them saying ‘we had to go north or south or east, because we didn’t have the option because you didn’t offer the services here in the Eastern Panhandle.’” Another development spawned out of it WVU Medicine affiliation, is the neonatal Intensive care unit (NICU) added to Berkeley Medical Center in 2014. “It has allowed us to provide that next level of care for newborns here in the Eastern Panhandle,” McCabe said. Opening the neonatal center at Berkeley Medical Center has reduced the number of newborns needing transfer to outside medical facility, and also increased infant transfers from Jefferson Medical Center. Renovated areas at Berkeley Medical Center include the birthing center on the seventh floor, as well as the inpatient oncology unit on the sixth floor and the entire second floor which houses the progressive care unit and dialysis. The hospital’s main entrance and lobby area have also undergone a facelift within the past several years. Service additions include the Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine and the retail pharmacy on the first floor of the hospital, and the outpatient cancer and infusion center on the second floor of the McCormack Center. McCabe said Berkeley Medical Center is being remodeled to provide patients with private rooms. Jefferson Medical Center has already been converted to all private rooms. Also under development at Berkeley Medical Center is the build out of “Medical Office Building III” on Tennessee Avenue at the Martinsburg medical campus, McCabe said. MOB III is now home to the Berkeley Medical Center’s new MRI suite. The new MRI service offers a video and music audio option to help patients relax during their MRI examination. “It distracts you,” McCabe said. “You are so focused on the whole atmosphere created in the MRI suite that it takes away the stress.” Other changes coming to the MOBIII at BCMC include a new outpatient surgery center,” McCabe said.

“Right now, we do our same day surgeries at the hospital in a separate area but that’s adjacent to the main operating room, McCabe said. “By moving a lot of our outpatient surgeries over there by having a dedicated center, people don’t even have to come to the hospital.” University Healthcare is also planning to open a neurosurgery service center , which would operate in conjunction with WVU Medicine in Morgantown, McCabe said. A Jefferson Medical Center, the emergency room area and hospital birthing center have been renovated.

In addition, nearly the entire interior of the hospital has been remodeled and a new CT scanner has been added. “When you come into both of the hospitals, you see fresh, updated facilities,” McCabe said. “We focus heavily on our patient experience, so we want the environment to be nice and we strive for top-notch quality care. We want patients and families to have a good experience.” McCabe said there has been an added focus on women and infant care at the hospitals, with the addition of its NICU at Berkeley Medical Center and women’s imaging facilities in Berkeley

and Jefferson counties. University Healthcare also operates an urgent care center on U.S. 340 and Windmill Crossing in Jefferson County. Facilities include urgent care, orthopedic and sports medicine and physical therapy/rehabilitation services. In addition to adding enhanced services at its two centers, University Healthcare is moving forward with construction on a new satellite location in northern Berkeley Township. In January, University Healthcare broke ground at the future site of the Spring Mills medical office building to be owned and operated by WVU Medicine University Healthcare Physicians. Located off Exit 20 of Interstate 81 at the intersection of U.S. 11 and Campus Drive, the planned threestory, 40,000-square-foot, $11 million building will feature an urgent care center, primary and specialist care, and a women’s imaging center, McCabe said. Urgent care services, orthopedic and sports medicine, physical therapy, lab and imaging will be on the first floor. Primary care services, pediatrics, family medicine and general surgery will be on the second floor. The third floor of the building will start as a shell for future growth. Opening a new facility in the northern end of Berkeley County will make it more convenient for patients who live in the Spring Mills/Falling Waters area, McCabe said. The building is to open early 2018. ııı Staff writer Jim McConville can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 215, or on Twitter @jmcconvilleJN.

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BY ADRANISHA STEPHENS

ILLIAMSPO RT, Md. — Homewood at Williamsport is settled on 28 cultivated acres near Hagerstown, Maryland. The community includes 125 cottages, 92 apartments, 51 assisted living suites, and an 82 bed Health Care Center for short term rehabilitation, long term skilled nursing and secured memory care. The facility is home to about 350 residents across all levels of care, and employs more than 200 staff members. Homewood has been an area leader in the retirement community, celebrating 85 years of service in the Mid-Atlantic region this year. Since first opening it’s doors in 1932, Homewood’s mission has been to provide compassionate, professional, and caring service, enhancing the quality of life for all residents and workers. Resident’s are sure to enjoy the scenic view Homewood has to offer, with mature trees and plants and all the warmth and charm of Western Maryland. Homewood’s goal is to offer residents a continuance of care to meet a variety of lifestyles. Residents have access to a multitude of services, and will experience a blend of customary accommodations and advanced technology. According to Erin Younker, Director of Marketing, Homewood has recently undergone renovations in the Independent Living Cottages. The Community Center boasts a wide variety of amenities for Homewood’s Independent Living residents. Some of these offerings include a chapel, onsite banking, resident lounge, library and convenience store. There is also a full service dining room which mirrors a restaurant experience. Homewood features an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, greenhouse, library, nature trail, rehabilitation therapy department, wood-shop, and much more. According to Younker, there are independent living cottages available for new tenants. Families choose

Journal photos by Ron Agnir

Emory Lowe reads The Journal in the library at Homewood at Williamsport Retirement Campus recently.

“We have been operating and serving residents for over 85 years, so to me that is something big.”

Erin Younker director of marketing

Homewood’s Independent Living for many reasons, the biggest being peace of mind knowing that future care is available if needed. “We have the assisted living option, and we have long term nursing care which includes secured memory care as well,” Younker said. “We also have our own home health services for folks that are needing a little extra support in an independent setting.” In the year to come, Homewood at Williamsport will be undergoing even more renovations, always striving to accommodate their clients. “We currently have newly renovated cottages, but we are exploring some different looks. We are looking at different colors,

different counter-tops and changing up the master bathrooms a little bit,” Younker said. Throughout all the changes, from new construction to remodeling, Homewood has always stayed true to the philosophy of traditional quality care. According to Younker, affordable, high quality care for all residents has always been the center’s first priority. Younker shares the center’s most recent health implementations. “We have recently implemented the Pines Enhancement Program and we now have the Canterbury rehabilitation offering,” Younker said. “It is a separate area of our Health Care Center and it’s

An outdoor Koi fish pond is seen at Homewood at Williamsport.

for folks who are coming in for short term rehab.” As the Director of Marketing, Younker juggles many roles at Homewood at Williamsport. “My role is everything from meeting with potential clients and their families, helping them find independent living that is going to suit their needs, and what they would like, to working with advertising agencies and professional networking groups,” Younker said.

“I am also responsible for helping the residents and families through the admission process. I also work closely with the local professionals who do the same thing we do, so we have additional support and services for any of our residents and their families, should they need something above and beyond what we can do.” Recently, Homewood has reached a milestone in its tenure as a retirement community. “This is our 85th

anniversary,” Younker said. “We have been operating and serving residents for over 85 years, so to me that is something big. We are doing some special events for the residents on campus right now.” Homewood at Williamsport with have their 19th annual strawberry fest on Saturday May 6 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. The event is free, and residents are encouraged to have their friends and family members join them in the festivities.

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Above, the exterior of New Life Church is seen on Tabler Station Road in Inwood. Inset, from left, Ryan Andrews, Ryan Parsons, Jim Goforth, Jackie Hartley, Wendi Shade, Gary Willett and Tracy Willett stand in the multi-purpose room at New Life Church.

Life Change Ahead

New Life Church brings hope to hurting community

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BY JEFF McCOY

NWOOD — One of the area’s largest churches didn’t start out that way. New Life Community Church has a very humble beginning. The large facility on Tabler Station Road in Inwood has such a success story that it defies all odds. “It started in my living room in 1997. My wife and I actually moved into the area in ’96 and bought a house in Inwood with the whole idea that we would start a church,” Lead Pastor Jim Goforth said. Today, his office occupies a small space of the 23,000 square-foot building. “We moved here with nothing. We had nothing, didn’t know anybody. Everybody told me I was crazy,” Goforth said. Gorforth said he never liked the idea of a church occupying such a large building just for one day a week, so he decided to do things differently. “Before I became a Christian, I used to hate churches that had these massive buildings and only used them one day a week, so I, on purpose, designed it as a multi-purpose building and it gets worn out every day,” Goforth said. With a staff of 13, six of those pastors, the building does get used every day for multiple missions. Executive Pastor Gary Willett came to the church because he saw an opportunity to carry out his goals. “The appeal to come here is really to reach, teach, send. That whole notion of reaching this generation with the gospel and teaching them how to be fully devoted, and sending them out to reach and teach their faith in others. I have a call and passion to reach the nation,” Willett said. In the beginning, things were a little different. “That first year was really lean and we just kind of slowly grew,” Goforth said. But the growth was with people who believed in their pastor and the new church. They faithfully supported the mission financially and with prayer. After outgrowing many rented spaces, the church made the decision to build a home base that would be theirs. “People would come in,

there was no floors downstairs, no stage, no drywall on the walls. The studs were open and people would take Sharpie markers and they would write prayers and scripture verses on them, and every week they got to see a little bit more done and so it created momentum for us,” Goforth said. The church continued to be successful. Now, attendance is “each week, about 550-600 people. We had just over 1,000 for Easter,” Goforth said. Goforth said the goal is not to build a large financial empire. Instead, the church took a different path, one more like Jesus followed. “On Friday night we do a recovery program called Celebrate Recovery. I think they had 120 folks from the community coming in for that. We’ve targeted the heroin epidemic and made that one of our passions,” Goforth said. Reaching out to people who have lost everything is not a way to build a kingdom on earth. For the pastors and staff at New Life Church, it is a way to build a kingdom in heaven. He knows that he is reaching those who, many times, have hit rock bottom. They can’t give to the offering plate. “Not a dime,” Goforth says without hesitation. “When someone is hurting, that is the optimum time to reach out to them,” Willett added. They also help kids growing up in a drug house and suffering the loss of innocence. “We have the children. It’s called pre-covery, trying to

get the kids (early),” Goforth said. The church teaches them “how to cope, and they have a time where they can share and to talk,” Goforth said. The staff is serious about helping, and their outreach programs are not limited to just one suffering segment of citizens. “In fact, we’re going to be putting together 20,000 meals all to be distributed in Berkeley County,” Goforth said. “One in five kids in Berkeley County goes to bed hungry every night — one in five.” Youth Pastor Ryan Parsons is a dedicated member of the team and knows that reaching the youth is paramount to addressing and changing problems in our community. After speaking at a local school to students, he saw the hurt and damage up close. “It was interesting because I walked in, and the lady that does the guidance there said ‘the atmosphere is rough here today’ because that was right after the big drug bust and she explained something that baffled me,” Parsons said. “I didn’t even think about it, their parents were taken out that day. Their families were disrupted, their welfare, their income, all disrupted by something we would cheer on, and here these kids are hurting.” Parsons started at New Life Church in 2006. When speaking in schools, sometimes he has to explain what a pastor is. Now the attendance in his group of kids continues to grow. “We’re different to make a difference. I think I am different, but I’m different

because of what God has done in my life,” Parsons said. “I didn’t grow up in a church — that is probably indicative of a lot of the people that come to our church. They feel at home in a place that maybe doesn’t feel like their grandma’s church.” Ryan Andrews is the Worship Pastor at New Life Church. “I grew up in a church. After going to college and doing a lot of searching of what church meant and what God meant to me, and after

serving in another church for a couple of years, coming back here and just knowing the integrity of all the people and the impact it made in the community and just being excited about doing the ministry and seeing lives changed,” Andrews said. And seeing lives changed is something that they witness on a regular basis. “Some of the best servants in the Church come out of Celebrate Recovery. When these kids grow up, and adults grow up for that mat-

ter, and realize identity and where it’s found. Obviously, we’re going to say it’s in Christ,” Goforth said. “When you get that, there is a wholeness that comes to a person. That’s why the people come out of Celebrate Recovery are so alive, it’s because they’ve been changed, that identity, who they are. That’s everything.” Willett said there are other activities that help them engage with the community. “There are several of us that go out weekly, and we do prayer walks downtown. That has been a very therapeutic thing for me and others, in that we are meeting people where they are,” Willett said. “People are very receptive if you come and say, ‘Can I pray for you?’ I’ve never had someone turn away from me when I am downtown.” Their dedication is based on a very strong faith. They truly believe what they preach and live their lives as an example. Their success in the heroin epidemic is proof that they are working hard. “We have unbelievable turnover stories of people who were addicted to heroin,” Parsons said. ııı Staff writer Jeff McCoy can be reached at jmccoy@journal-news.net.

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OMNEY — The historic Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad is considered to be one of America’s most beautiful train rides. Passengers can view a mix of historic farms and natural mountain valleys from their windows. Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad is a heritage railroad that operates scenic train excursions along the South branch of the Potomac River. It uses a former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line that runs from Green Spring to Petersburg. The West Virginia State Rail Authority (SRA) owns the line, and freight service is provided by the South Branch Valley Railroad. “Our station is mainly an outdoor facility. We have our ticket office, which is housed in a caboose. We also have a gift shop, restroom facilities and a brochure room with local visitor information,” said Jodi Burnsworth, office manager. The Southern Branch Valley Railroad began operating excursion trains in 1979. Most excursions were in the fall but also included special trips for school programs and Christmas trains. “It was a state Public Service Commission study that first suggested that a

“The excursion was named Potomac Eagle because of the American bald eagles that are frequently seen by passengers.”

Jodi Burnsworth office manager scenic excursion train would be successful in the South Branch Valley Railroad,” Burnsworth said. “From that study, members of the Romney Business and Professional Organization began their effort to make the idea a reality.” According to Burnsworth, in 1991 it was decided to contract with an outside company to market and operate excursions. The Eagle Canon Passenger Car Company began operating Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad from a siding named Wappocomo Station just north of Romney. The operating season runs May through October. For the 2017 season, it will begin on Mother’s Day weekend, May 13, one week earlier than in 2016. Otherwise, the schedule is similar: one departure every Saturday,

the last Sunday of each month, every Saturday and Sunday in September and every day in October. There are two departures most Saturdays and Sundays in October, plus special event trains. Potomac Scenic Railroad will also be offering some new food options as a part of its club car service. “New this year, we are offering new meal choices. Guests can choose from prime rib, chicken cordon bleu, teriyaki grilled salmon and stuffed eggplant parmesan,” Brunsworth said. Burnsworth said she juggles many jobs at Potomac Eagle Excursions. “I really am a woman of many hats. I’ve been with Potomac Eagle for a year,” Burnsworth said. “In my role as office manager, I oversee reservations (both individual and group sales), advertising and marketing,

customer service, food service and special events, as well as assist with human resources and finances. You may also find me helping in the ticket office on busy days or filling in as narrator on board the train.” According to Burnsworth, Potomac Eagle excursions depart from Romney, heading southbound, with three hour trips through the Trough, a steep narrow gorge about six miles long that is just wide enough for

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ARTINSBURG — Distracted driving can kill, according to Margaret Walker of the Eastern Panhandle Safe Community Program. To raise awareness and reduce the behavior, Walker said April has been deemed distracted driving awareness month, and multiple local law enforcement agencies have signed on to provide extra enforcement for offenses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with state and local law enforcement and with advocates across the country to stop distracted drivers and change their behavior. In the Eastern Panhandle, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Martinsburg Police Department, Charles Town Police Department, Ranson Police Department, Shepherdstown Police Department and Morgan County Sheriff’s Office have committed to working on the NHTSA distracted driving initiative during the month of April. This distracted driving campaign initiative promotes officers to do extra enforcements to encourage a change in behavior — put the phone down and save lives doing it. “If you’re caught texting and driving you’ll be pulled over and ticketed because you’re putting your life and your neighbors’ lives at

risk,” says an informational page of the NHTSA website. Across the country, NHTSA reported 3,477 fatalities and 391,000 injuries from motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2015, which was a nine percent increase from 2014. Additionally, NHTSA reported 10 percent of fatal crashes, 15 percent of injury crashes and 14 percent of all reported accidents were caused by distracted drivers. “Distracted driving is on the increase,” Walker said. “It’s a huge cause of accidents, but it’s harder to detect than other forms of impaired driving. If there’s not a total investigation, law enforcement doesn’t always know if phones or distracted driving is to blame.” Walker said millennials and young drivers in particular are more vulnerable to distracted driving. According to NHTSA, nine percent of drivers 15 to 19 years old involved in fatal crashes were distracted at the time of accidents in 2015, and cell phone use while driving is highest among 16 to 24 year olds. Raising awareness and spreading highway safety messages is one of the many top priorities of the Eastern Panhandle Safe Community Program. The program is a branch of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, and its mission is to encourage, promote and support highway safety throughout West Virginia. Although this mission

includes ending and spreading awareness about impaired driving, the dangers of red light and stop sign violations and others, April is specifically targeting distracted driving — a problem that is on the rise across the country, according to the statistics, Walker said. “It’s not about writing citations; the purpose is to bring awareness to the issue and save lives. Reducing distracted driving means less injuries, less crashes and less traffic deaths. That’s what we’re all about — saving lives,” Walker said. The Charles Town Police Department is one of several local agencies participating in extra enforcement measures during April and other key times of the year. Officer Manning of the Charles Town PD said the Governor’s Highway Safety Program provides funding for overtime patrols, and officers come in on their days off to patrol specifically for distracted driving related offenses. Manning said it’s a way of cracking down on distracted driving without taking any officers off of their normal patrols. During the periods of more targeted enforcement, Manning said officers stay busy cracking down on people using their phones and driving. “It’s pretty non-stop for the officers on targeted patrol,” Manning said. “It’s hard to get people to break

their habits.” In addition to being dangerous, using a phone behind the wheel also has a steep ticket price if the driver is caught. Manning said it’s a $100 ticket for first offense distracted driving; $200 for second offense

and $300 for third offense. On the third offense, Manning also said points are taken off the driver’s license. In addition to April, Manning said there will be more distracted driving targeted enforcement funded

by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program in June, July and August. “We enforce distracted driving laws year round, but during certain times we step up patrols for more targeted enforcement,” Manning said.

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Arvon said the most challenging issue Berkeley County and other school districts face is managing the state’s budget reductions in hiring qualified, passionate teachers to provide students the best education possible. Providing that quality education is the main driver of the school district every day, Arvon said. Navigating state budget restrictions becomes a creative process, Arvon said. “It’s constant planning on how to deliver a quality education,” Arvon said. Nor does Berkeley County Schools’ ever growing student body change the school district’s mandate of providing quality education to all of its students, Arvon said “The reason why we do what we do, is instruction,”Arvon said. To continue to provide Berkeley County Schools students an exceptional education means hiring quality educators who stand in front of each classroom, Arvon said. “With increased enrollment means we have to go out and be able to recruit those outstanding educators,” Arvon said. Arvon says the best recruitment strategy is to develop teaching talent right in your own backyard. “We have to grow our own teachers,” Arvon said. “We can’t lose sight of the importance of recruiting and retaining outstanding educators.” To develop future teachers within the district’s own ranks, Arvon said Berkeley County schools administrators and teachers must hammer home the connection between good teaching and students’ success in life. “We have to make sure students understand the importance teaching plays in students’ success in life,” Arvon said. “And that it’s something you want to pass on down the line.” Today’s teacher shortage is heightened by the dwindling number of college students graduating with a degree in education, Arvon said. “As teacher need increases with the vacancies, the number of college graduates coming out with a degree in education is decreasing,” he said. West Virginia school districts face an additional obstacle in hiring teachers, with nearby states, including Maryland and Virginia offering new hires financial incentives to teach in their state. Now faced with a substitute teacher shortage, Berkeley County has changed its substitute teachers hiring policy to permit retired teachers to substitute for an unlimited number of days. There are substitute teacher shortages in several subjects, including English, language arts, reading, English as a second language and elementary education. “For Berkeley schools to put down elementary education as a critical need speaks volumes to what we’re facing,” Arvon said. “It’s a major issue in West Virginia.” Once the teachers are signed up to teach in Berkeley County, it becomes the school district’s responsibility to make them want to stay — especially since the county competes with other counties like Frederick County in Maryland and Loudoun County in Virginia. “Once they are here, we have a wonderful community,” Arvon said. “But we have to make sure to do what it takes to keep those great educators.” To keep those quality educators also means creating an appealing work environment, Arvon said. Berkeley County Schools eight years ago began to collect and analyze school district data to make decisions to improve the school district. Data teams were created in each school to track and assess student progress. “We are a very data driven school system,” Arvon said. Moving forward, Arvon said that data will also be used in planning and developing of classroom instruction. As Berkeley County Schools’ adds more students, the West Virginia

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Department of Education issued its first batch of school report cards in November. Twenty one of Berkeley County’s 31 schools — 70 percent — received a grade of C, which falls within the state’s acceptable range. Two Berkeley County schools — Musselman Middle School and Spring Mills Middle School – received A grades, and six other schools were given B grades. Martinsburg High School, one of the district’s four high schools, received a D grade, considered unacceptable by the state. Arvon said he was pleased with the district’s overall report card. “Ninety-seven percent of Berkeley County schools — 30 of 31 schools — made above the acceptable range,” Arvon said to members of the Berkeley County Schools Business Education Partnership, who met at Rosemont Elementary School Wednesday morning. “That is room for a lot of celebration.” The other component to being a growing school district is building new schools and expanding existing ones. The district’s latest school expansion added six classrooms at Potomack Intermediate School for the 2016-17 school year. Berkeley County Schools is also in the midst of a 15-year, $28.8 million energy savings contract that will ultimately save the school system approximately $1.7 million a year in utility and maintenance costs. Seven Berkeley County schools will receive a completely new HVAC system replacement with geothermal, while five other schools will receive new boilers, chillers or both, and every school will be connected to a district-wide HVAC controls system that will be able to be accessed and controlled by logging online.

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Top, the front of Spring Mills High School is shown. Above, the sign outside of Hedgesville Elementary School is shown. In December, Berkeley County Schools was awarded $4.9 million by the School Building Authority of West Virginia to help fund its energy upgrade project. The $4.9 million is part of the overall $48.8 million allocated for facilities projects statewide, approved by the SBA. BCS will use the money to help pay for the second phase of its $29.9 million energy efficiency project, Arvon said. Phase two of BCS’s energy project costs $17.5 million, with $12.6 million already earmarked with local funds. The SBA’s $4.9 million grant effectively covers the balance of phase two of the project. “When you combine the local funds with the $4.9 million SBA grant, it provides us the funds needed to complete this project,” Arvon said. The money will be used to complete the geothermal systems installation at Berkeley Heights Elementary, Tuscarora Elementary, Rosemont Elementary and

Gerrardstown Elementary schools, Arvon said. Energy savings renovations were completed during the 2016 summer recess at Mill Creek Intermediate School, Opequon Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School, he said. The three-year project will ultimately save the school system $1.7 million a year in utility and maintenance costs, school officials said. Renovations included replacing school fluorescent lights with LED lights and installing new light energy controls that allow teachers to control the amount of light in each classroom. Four other Berkeley County schools are slated for energy renovation work this summer. Overall, the entire project is expected to take 18 months to complete. ııı Staff writer Jim McConville can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 215, or on Twitter @jmcconvilleJN.

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ARTINSBURG — In 1948, Tito and Ann Orsini started a new business on Winchester Avenue in Martinsburg. They slowly built it up by offering repair services for appliances. Their customer care service helped them build a multi-generation business that carries on today. Orsini’s Appliances Sales and Service is the top appliance dealer in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. “I’m the third generation. I purchased the business from my dad and uncle, Paul and Mike Orsini, last year,” PJ Orsini said. In today’s business world it can be hard to compete against the big box stores, but Orsini’s not only competes, they beat their big competitors. “As far as Whirlpool line of products go, we outsell everyone in the Panhandle. We’re the Panhandle’s only Jenn Air dealer as well,” Orsini said. “It’s a super premium brand you can’t buy at any nationals. I can compete day to day with anybody, absolutely,” Orsini said. The company’s 13 employees handle every job, large or small. “We sell, service, deliver, install and we do custom installations. And everything we do is in-house. The technicians are our guys, the installers are our guys, nothing is subbed out,” Orsini said. Last year they handled 2,400 service calls. “Anyone can go to a national chain and buy something and have the cashier ring them up. The difference is when it breaks or you have questions, you have to call a 1800 number,” Orsini said. “When a customer comes here, they are going to catch one of us. We don’t have a lot of employee turnover and we’ve all been here a long time, so you get to see the person that sold it to you or the technician.” Although Orsini’s carries many brands such as Amana, Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Jenn Air, they are best known for a brand that they have sold and serviced for years. “We have been a Maytag dealer since the 60s, so we are known as a Maytag dealer in the Panhandle,” Orsini said. “Recently, KitchenAid has been a very strong product for us, but the whole Whirlpool family is pretty solid.” By specializing in appliances, Orsini can do that very well. “We typically keep a larger selection, and

I probably have more in-stock inventory than anyone around,” Orsini said. “I probably have at least 150 appliances in my warehouse.” Constant customer service is still the staple in Orsini’s game plan. “Generally, we’re next day delivery on any in-stock item. In emergency cases, we try to be same day for things like refrigerators,” Orsini said. “We try to accommodate anyway that we can. That’s how we can outwork the national chains.” Orsini’s service department tries to schedule the technicians to be at your home within a day of your initial call for repair. Now they have expanded to home automation products. “It is an easy and inexpensive way to start to fully automate your home. There are so many products and different manufacturers that connect with — such as Nest, Ring Video Doorbells, Panamax Power Protection and Kevo deadbolts — and they are adding more every month,” Orsini said. “Instead of having to pay these national companies for a monthly fee, you own your product and you can expand it to exactly how you want it to be in your house, such as indoor surveillance, outdoor surveillance or anything like that.” The company owns their own fleet of service vehicles and carries a large inventory of parts. They also have local and national pride. “Whirlpool products are 85 percent made in America. We’re big on that. Whirlpool is the only American owned and American assembled company left for the consumer to purchase,” Orsini said. Orsini’s service everything they sell and repair most brands that are out of warranty. “We are the only appliance specialist in the Panhandle. I don’t have to call a contractor to come cut a wall oven in,” Orsini said. “We don’t have to get a counter person to cut granite. We can provide all these services in-house. My guys can do just about anything.” They sell appliance parts for all brands and installation accessories. They plan to expand in the near future. They are operating out of a 3,000 square foot facility. “We world like to triple this,” Orsini said. Orsini’s Appliances is truly the Panhandle’s only appliance specialist. Stop by their showroom to see why. ııı Staff writer Jeff McCoy can be reached at jmccoy@journal-news.net.

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ARTINSBURG — As the Eastern Panhandle grows, so does its infrastructure, say state transportation officials. As many West Virginia counties have seen their population count shrink, Berkeley County has added to its resident count. Between 2010-16, the county posted the state’s largest population increase with a gain of 9,356 to reach 113, 525, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Next door, Jefferson County’s population has grown from 42,000 to 56,000 residents since 2002. “That is a big population growth,” said West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, keynote speaker at the I-81 Corridor Coalition Conference in Martinsburg on April 24. “With that, comes challenges. Not only at the local level, in terms of services, such as transportation.” In contrast to the rest of the state, the Eastern Panhandle is adding new residents yearly, thereby increasing the number of vehicles on local roads. “In West Virginia, congestion is not our problem,” Capito said. “We’ve got people leaving — except for the Eastern Panhandle, where everybody is coming.” See GROWTH, Page 23

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Robert Fields, manager and licensed Crematory Operator at the new Crematory facility at the Brown Funeral Home at South Berkeley Chapel, is shown. The new Crematory facility opened in October 2016 and can process deceased pets, as well as deceased humans.

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MARTINSBURG — Brown Funeral HomeRobert C. Fields and Sons, is a family-owned, full service funeral home that has proudly served Martinsburg, Berkeley County and the surrounding communities of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, and the quadstate area. Brown Funeral Home is known and recognized as a regional leader in the field of funeral arrangements and prearrangements. For over 30 years Robert C. Fields, president, has been involved in guiding the progress of this business, resulting in one of the largest family-owned funeral home businesses in West Virginia and the surrounding area. In doing so, the staff of over thirty employees operate four facilities, along with a considerable fleet of vehicles, to provide comprehensive funeral services to the community. The growth of Brown Funeral Home is driven by commitment to our communities for service beyond expectation. With the increasing demand for cremation in our culture, they understand the importance of providing trusted cremation service. The progress of their business and commitment is now evident with the building of their own crematorium on the grounds of the South Berkeley Chapel in Inwood, and operating as Brown Cremation Services LLC. “The crematory has been open since the end of October of last year, and this was a project that has been ongoing for at least the last 5 years,” said Robert M. Fields, funeral director, general manager and son of the president of Brown Funeral

Brown Funeral Home at South Berkeley Chapel is shown. Homes. “Our facility is a expansion plans still include full service operation. It a funeral chapel and family helps us to be able to ensure visitation facility in north quality, and to be able to Berkeley County. offer a good price to famiWith the cremation servlies.” ices offered at Brown Fields said the crematory Funeral Home, there are is a special feature for the many options to choose funeral home. from. “It’s a brand new, stateIf a person chooses creof-the-art facility, and we mation, a funeral service is are the only ones here appropriate and recommendamong the Panhandle that ed. Brown Funeral Home has our own operational cre- offers many types of servicmatory,” Fields said. es specifically for cremaThe 40’x60’ structure tions, from direct cremation contains the two current with no services, to tradistate-of-the-art crematories tional cremation with a casand includes an integrated ket, visitation and funergarage for privacy, as well al/memorial service. as a private viewing room. “We are excited about it. “We have a viewing We don’t have to outsource room, for different religions; (cremation) to anybody,” some want to see their loved Fields said. “Their loved one go into the cremation ones stay in our care the chamber, so we made sure whole time. It’s about as that this option was availmodern as you can get.” able for anybody that wants Brown Funeral Home has to see that,” Fields said. been a caring member of the Room for growth has also community for years, and been built into this plan. helps with immediate need Fields and his brothers, cases, out-of-town arrangeBrandon and Jordan, help ments, cemetery arrangerun the family business and ments, veteran arrangements are certified licensed cremaand honor guard, obituaries tory operators. They are and tributes and prearrangexcited about the upcoming ment needs. Members of the renovations being made to Brown Funeral Home staff the facility and further pride themselves on the expansion. Additional training and experience they

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have that has prepared them to help, to reassure and to understand when a family faces the loss of a loved one. Brown Funeral Home also has a dedicated Certified Preplanning Consultant, Steve Hedges, who has the ability and resources to provide each customer with every aspect of funeral planning information needed to make an informed decision on choosing a funeral home and what arrangements are appropriate for the family. Every day, Hedges meets with families who are either planning well in advance, or have a pending immediate need. In either case, the questions of cost, what type of service, what words or verses will be said, what songs will be sung, the final resting place and who can be trusted to guide and comfort and help those left behind can be answered. These answers can be defined in a comfortable and relaxed family environment at one of Brown’s locations or in a person’s home, with no obligation to make an immediate decision on any aspect of funeral planning. Brown Funeral Home strives to make the planning

process as easy and as comfortable as possible for their customers. Additional services from Brown Funeral Home include: ¯ Traditional and non-traditional burial, entombment or cremation with or without visitation. For this type of funeral service, you select the services and merchandise from several itemized options. ¯ Private family viewing. A private viewing is generally limited to one hour and limited to family members. ¯ A memorial service is the same as a traditional service, except the body is not present for the visitation or the funeral. The private family viewing explained above may also apply here. ¯ Traditional ship-out allows you to select the type of services and merchandise for local arrangements and then the remains are shipped out of town for final services and burial. ¯ Limited graveside service is designed for those who want a ground burial or interment of cremains with a service only at the cemetery. Itemized options may be selected at the family’s discretion.

¯ Limited family viewing with shipment is designed for those who want a private family viewing, but no other visitation prior to shipment of the casketed remains. Itemized options are also available to the family. ¯ Ship-in services are for those who want remains shipped to Brown for final services. Itemized options are available. ¯ Direct burial is a service for those who want only a ground burial, without visitation or services. This service is provided at the convenience of the funeral home and cemetery. Itemized options are available. ¯ Direct ship-out is when there is to be no local service and the remains are to be shipped to a funeral home or cemetery out of town. ¯ Direct cremation is for those who wish the remains cremated without services. Itemized options are available. (A rigid cremation container for the body is required by the crematory) Additional questions about Brown Funeral Homes may be directed to Robert C. Fields and Sons or Steve Hedges, preplanning consultant, at the funeral home on King Street in Martinsburg.

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Geezer Ridge Farm centers on community, education ings are free and open to everyone interesting in the art of bee keeping. “We don’t charge for membership,” Forney said. “We’re primarily successful because we promote education as much as possible.” Although Forney doesn’t charge membership, he said bee keeping supplies and hives are available for purchase through Geezer Ridge Farm. On Monday, Forney arranged for two scientists currently studying bees and problems facing bees to come speak with attendees. Dr. Steven Cook and Noble Egekwu from the USDA Beltsville Bee Research Lab in Beltsville, Maryland presented information about parasites impacting bees. Cook said there are four different categories of parasites affecting bees and bee keepers: fungi, bacteria, viruses and arthropods. The varroa mite is one of the biggest problems facing hives across the world, according to Cook. Egekwu said it’s necessary to study the varroa mite

in order to understand a long-term safe, effective solution for hives. He has EDGESVILLE — been working on standardizGeezer Ridge ing procedures for rearing Farm has many and studying the mites in aspects of community outhopes of finding a solution reach, including bee keeper to the worldwide mite issue. education. Egekwu said the mites are For seven years, Ed harmful because they take Forney has tried to make valuable resources from the Geezer Ridge Farm as combees, inflict wounds and munity and education centransmit pathogens. tered as possible. Although After the event, bee keepthere are a lot of varying ers and the scientists talked theories and methods of bee about potential solutions. keeping, Forney said he The audience was actively attempts to lead bee keepers engaging with the educatoward the most scientificaltional presenters, and quesly accurate and relevant tions on any bee related solutions to problems. topic was addressed during “The most rewarding the meeting. aspect of my job is watchCook emphasized the role ing people succeed,” Forney bees play in human lives, said. “I enjoy watching peoincluding the world econople who have struggled to my and agriculture. keep bees in the past learn Forney said some of the how to do well.” most talented scientists and Forney said his organizaresearchers in the world tion’s focus is on monthly work at the Beltsville, meetings on the third Maryland bee lab. Geezer Monday of every month. Ridge Farm brings those These meetings are meant to scientists to Hedgesville and be educational and help bee cultivates relationships with keepers learn to care properthose researchers on the cutly for their hives. ting edge of bee keeping Forney’s monthly meetresearch and knowledge, according to Forney. The meetings are a bee keeping education series, and Forney said every month addresses a different topic. Next month, Forney said Dr. Miguel Corona, a physiologist and bee nutritionist will be coming to present information. In addition to basic bee keeping meetings and resources, Forney also teaches a class for the West Virginia’s Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture Project. In February, Forney announced a new partnership between the VA Medical Center and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture Veterans to Ag program. He said the program is unique to West Virginia, and its purpose is to provide an outlet from the pressures of day-to-day life. Although Forney said the classes may provide a needed outlet for veterans, the classes are open to anyone in the community. Geezer Ridge Farm also sells bees, queens and Mann Lake beekeeping supplies to both beginners and experienced bee keepers. Forney said community education and outreach has Ed Forney. introduces his guest speakers at the Geezer Ridge always been an important Farm Beekeeping Lecture Series Monday evening at James part of Geezer Ridge Farm, Rumsey Vocational School in Hedgesville. and he wants to continue to

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munity members can attend the educational meetings every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at James Rumsey Technical Institute or visit the Geezer Ridge

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MARTINSBURG — Darwin Plumlee claims he’s never met a piece of property he couldn’t sell at auction. In fact, Plumlee, a Berkeley County resident, has amassed quite a long grocery list of items he’s auctioned off in the past 45 years. “I’ve sold everything from false teeth to caskets,” Plumlee said. “You can’t name anything that I haven’t sold.” Plumlee’s auctioning career actually began in a moment of serendipity. In 1972, while living in in Waldorf, Maryland, Plumlee, then 29 years old, would frequent an area auction house. “We used to go up there and drink coffee,” Plumlee said. “One night, we were going out the door and the owner was standing there and I asked him ‘If you ever need any help, let me know, I’ll help you.’” When Plumlee went back to the auction house the next day, the owner shouted “Here comes my auctioneer!” “I had never, ever thought about being an auctioneer,” Plumlee said. “I got up there and tried that sale.When I got done, the auctioneer said ‘Do you want a job?’ I didn’t want to tell him that I had never done it before, but I told him I had never been to auctioneer school,” Plumlee said. “He said ‘well, my auctioneer has been to school, and you’re better than he is, if you want a job.’ That’s how I got started. It was pretty fun — it came natural.” To hone his craft, Plumlee attended Mendenhall School of Auctioning in High Point, North Carolina. A year later, Plumlee and his wife moved to Berkeley County. Plumlee is still auctioning off goods, operating Plumlee Auction Services in Hedgesville. He says auctioning can provide a vital service. “It’s a good profession, and you can really help a lot of people,” Plumlee said. “When there’s a death in the family, the person who’s in charge of the property has never done it before, and probably will never do it again. They really need

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is handling real estate. In the past, only depressed property would be sold at auction. However, dealers have discovered that an auction is the best way to sell real estate. “People have now figured out that the best way to get market value out of their property is to open up to the public — an auction is the truest appraisal there is,”

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Plumlee said. The key to being a very successful auctioneer, said Plumlee, is learning the craft of marketing. “The key is marketing. I’m not magic — I get credit for selling all of this real estate — but it is the marketing that sells it,” Plumlee said. “We’re professional marketers. You can’t just stick one advertisement out there in the tri-state area and expect everybody to see it.” While the art of auctioneering is essentially the same, Plumlee said the playing field and ground rules have changed a bit with the birth of the internet. To capture a piece of the online market, Plumlee hired a professional to set up his online bidding business. “We now have online bidding along with live bidding,” Plumlee said. “Everybody in the world can sit there and bid in their pajamas, if they want to.” To grab a piece of that market, Plumlee signed on with a Facebook-based marketing firm he says reaches over 200,000 people on the social media site. He has also signed on with a drone company to take aerial pictures of real estate properties that are then placed on the company’s website before sold at auction. “You cannot leave a stone unturned in order to get real estate of this caliber,” Plumlee said. “You really have to market it.” And while some in the general public believe auctioneering has gone the way of the horse and buggy, professional auctioneers know otherwise. “In Berkeley County— from now until fall — there will be an auction practically every weekend by some auctioneer,” Plumlee said. “Berkeley County has several good auction companies.” Auctions can serve as a venue for consumers to find good deals on quality goods, Plumlee said. “People are paying full price for furniture, dishes, bedding — anything that you can think of in your house, ” Plumlee said. “People are going out and paying ridiculous prices for this stuff. And we’re selling stuff at auction at 10 cents on the dollar.”

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AGERSTOWN — Somerford House of HagerstownFive Star Senior Living, offers assisted living services to support seniors who can no longer live on their own safely, yet also do not require complex, round-theclock medical care. With respect for their privacy and dignity, Somerford offers seniors friendly assistance with the activities of daily living, such as personal care, transportation and medication reminders. At Somerford House of Hagerstown, residents can also receive memory care — Alzheimer’s/dementia caregiving for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairments that require constant care and vigilance. Five Star memory care services emphasize safety and engagement. Somerford also offers their award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program. This is a Montessori-based approach to memory care that is specially designed to enhance engagement and quality of life for all residents. “We gear our activities around the cognitive levels of the residents,” said Mark Gipe, executive director of Somerford Five Star Living. “For example, we have a gentlemen that was a Spanish professor, and he does a lesson every other month or so for our residents. We really try to focus

A patio courtyard at Somerford House and Place of Hagerstown is shown. on individualization of each resident, and we have to be very flexible. That is the key to the success here. Each day is different.” Gipe has been with the company for four years and has been in the senior living industry for about 15 years. “The most rewarding part of my job, of course, is making a difference in the residents’ lives,” Gipe said. According to Gipe, the building has recently undergone renovations in the past year.

“This building has been open since 2001, and we can currently hold up to 52 residents,” Gipe said. “We just did an expansion this past year and we added an additional 16 beds at that time.” There are also Respite Care/Short-term Stay options for seniors needing temporary care or whose family have to travel or take time for themselves. This is also an opportunity for those who want to ‘test drive’ life at one of the senior living communities.

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Somerford of Hagerstown offers short stays. Whether for a week or a few months, seniors can enjoy exceptional care, community activities, dining and housekeeping services, and family members enjoy peace of mind. There are also rehabilitation and wellness services offered to the residents. These treatment services will provide comfort and more amenities than a typical nursing home. Somerford communities offer senior rehab services

including occupational, speech and physical therapy. Their highly experienced team will work with individuals to set specific goals and map out a customized plan to reach maximum independence. For those who like the holistic approach, there is also the Lifestyle 360 program provided at Somerford Five Star Senior Living. The staff encourages residents in the senior living communities not just to live within the facility, but to thrive as

well. It has been widely publicized that adults are living longer, but there is a lot of evidence that we aren’t necessarily living longer in a healthy state. Somerford is working to change that with the Lifestyle360 program, a comprehensive approach to active community living that focuses on five dimensions of wellness: intellectual, social, physical, emotional and spiritual. Shirley Huntzberry has been the resident services director at the facility for about three years and shares her affection for the patients in the dementia unit. “We specialize in dementia, and it really is my passion. Because as a whole, most of the medical community really does not understand dementia,” Huntzberry said. “You need a lot of tolerance to deal with dementia patients. I consider us to be absolutely top of the line in our dementia program. Our Bridges to Rediscovery program here is conclusive to quality of life for these residents. I worked here about 15 years ago when I was in school, and it was just the Somerford house. I loved it then and I think this place has grown. I love the work we are doing. These residents are such a blessing to us. To see our residents happy and to hear them say the words I love you and thank you, that is a good day.”

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ARTINSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supply and Sears Hometown Store at 36 Variform Drive in Martinsburg has been an integral part of the Berkeley County Community for years. Dating back to 1896, Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supply was originally owned and operated by William Henry Heiston â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the current owner, Jeff Petrucciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, great, great grandfather. Since 1896, Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has stayed in the family and evolved to keep up with modern technological times, according to Petrucci. The company has now become a popular source of supplies among local industrial companies such as Essroc Cement, Royal Vendors, CP&P and more. However, Petrucci said the store has something for everyone, including ordinary people working on home improvement projects. Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also makes hydraulic hose assemblies while you wait, and the company has added bulk propane fills for job sites and heaters. Since opening the Sears Hometown Store within the space as Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Petrucci said his store also offers more appliances, tools and products to the average person in Berkeley County. Sears Hometown was a brand new concept when Petrucci spoke to a corporate representative. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;store within a storeâ&#x20AC;? idea appealed to Petrucci because the local Sears had recently closed in Berkeley County, and demand for the products was still high. Petrucciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sears Hometown Store offers almost all of what the bigger mall stores can, and Petrucci said his store has its own pricing system. Not only can his Hometown Store price match the larger Sears stores, but he said they price match anyone in the area. However, Petrucci said price matching is often not necessary because his prices are generally lower than the corporate Sears stores to begin with. Although Petrucciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sears Hometown Store is aimed at the average person looking for hardware, appliances and other home improvement supplies, Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is more focused on the local industrial companies. Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently offers any item a company or individual could need for concrete work with the exception of wet concrete. In 2002, Petrucci opened a supply store called Action Concrete Supplies, but the store was absorbed by Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which now offers concrete colorants, stamps, poly, rebar, wire sheets and more. Petrucci is especially proud of his rebar shear line that cuts, bends and shapes rebar for concrete projects.

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Mary Melinda, manager, stands surrounded by home appliances at Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supply and Sears Hometown Store in Martinsburg. The industrial equipment and rebar shear line are located in a warehouse behind the main storeroom, according to Petrucci. He also moved his in-store industrial supplies to the back warehouse to make room for the line of Sears products and appliances in 2014. When Petrucci opened his branch of Sears Hometown, he was the first in the country to do so. Currently, Petrucci has approximately 4,000 square feet dedicated to the Sears product line, and there are over 120 appliances in his showroom. Petrucci also said customers can have anything on the Sears website shipped to his Hometown Store for free.

According to Petrucci, the Sears Hometown Store and Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work side by side to give back to the community as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is one of the oldest businesses in town,â&#x20AC;? Petrucci said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We care about our customers, and we live in the community. We give back to local charities like United Way, the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle, Hospice of the Panhandle and other local charitable organizations.â&#x20AC;? Petrucci said customers and companies who shop at Heistonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and his Sears Hometown Store on 36 Variform Drive in Martinsburg are supporting a great local business that truly gives back and cares about customers.

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9:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1st Property â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Martinsburg â&#x20AC;˘ 11:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Property â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Martinsburg 1:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3rd Property â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Charles Town â&#x20AC;˘ 3:30 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th Property â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Summit Point FIRST PROPERTY 9:00 AM 587 Braeburn Drive,Apple Knoll Subdivision, Martinsburg, WV 25401

Beautiful 3 BR (Master has Pan Ceiling), Foyer, LR W/ Fireplace & Vaulted Ceiling, DR with Sliding Glass Doors to Lg. Deck, Modern Kitchen, 2 Full Baths (Master has Garden Tub W/Jets), Laundry Room, Family or Bonus Room 2nd Floor, Front Porch, 2 Car Garage, Full Walk Out Basement, Heat Pump, Central Air W/ 1HZ +XPLGLÂżHU &HLOLQJ )DQV $SSUR[ 6T )W

SECOND PROPERTY 11:30 AM 199 Gemstone Drive, Stone Point Subdivision, Martinsburg, WV 25401

Beautiful Corner Lot W/4 BR (Master & 2nd Bedroom on 1st Floor), LR W/Fireplace & Vaulted Ceiling & Sliding Glass Doors to Deck, DR, Breakfast Nook, Kitchen W/Raised Dishwasher, 2 Â˝ Baths (Master has Garden Tub W/Jets), Laundry Room, Very Large Family or Bonus Room, 2 Car Attached Garage, Full Basement, Front Porch, Rear Deck, Gas FHA Heat, Central Air & Ceiling Fans. Approx. 3,071 Sq. Ft. Must See!

THIRD PROPERTY 1:30 PM 372 Euclid Avenue, Charles Town, WV 25414

Income Producing Property: 3 BR Brick Rancher W/Studio Apartment, LR W/Fireplace, DR, Kitchen, 2 & Â˝ Baths, Laundry Room, Glassed in Front & Back Porches, Hardwood Floors, New Roof, Security System, Heat Pump & Central Air, Crawl 6SDFH Âś ; Âś 3ROH %OGJ IRU &DU *DUDJH : (IÂżFLHQF\ $SW in the Rear of Garage, Patio, Out Building W/Storage Room & Shop, Shed & Ceiling Fans. Approx. 2,074 Sq. Ft.

FOURTH PROPERTY 3:30 PM 544 Quail Run Road, Quail Run Subdivision, Summit Point, WV 25446

DIRECTIONS: (From Inwood, WV follow Rt. 51 to Lee Town Road, Turn Right, travel 5.2 Mi. to Summit Point, Continue on Lee Town Rd. 1.9 Miles to Withers Larue Rd. turn Left & go 1.3 miles to Quail Run on the Left, 1st House on Right) (From Northern Virginia take Rt. 7 to Rt. 340 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lord Fairfax Hwy., Turn Right toward Frederick, MD go 3 Mi. & turn Left on Summit Point Rd. which becomes Lee Town Rd. Follow to Withers Larue Rd., turn Right & go 1.3 Mi. to Quail Run S/D in Left, 1st House on Right) Very Convenient Location: Approx. 30 minutes To Frederick, Winchester, VA , Purceville, VA, & Martinsburg, WV. 3 BR (Master 1st Floor, 2 on 2nd Floor), LR, DR W/Sliding Glass Doors leading to Deck & Gazebo, Modern Kitchen W/Appliances, 2-1/2 Baths, Laundry Room on Beautiful Corner Lot W/Mature Trees, Shrubs & Perennial Flowers, Front Porch, Circular Driveway, Full Walk Out Basement W/Garage in Basement, Ceiling Fans. Outside Shed, New State of Art Heat Pump, Hot Water Heater, Sliding Glass Doors & Kitchen Door. Security System, 2 small ponds, Beautiful Landscaping W/Established Asparagus, Thorn less Black Berry & Rhubarb Beds. Beautiful View of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Approx. 2,100 Sq. Ft

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has now become a hobby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great community â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome. I love doing it, and I love trying to help people to stop smoking and find a healthier alternative. I get so excited when someone wants to quit,â&#x20AC;? Breeden said. Breeden also competes in competitions, and hosts his own at the shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love blowing big clouds, and it helps develop friendships. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome to get together, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like a celebration,â&#x20AC;? Breeden said. He has competed in competitions in Northern

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Breedenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s merchandise is displayed in cases, and both beginners and enthusiasts can purchase anything from starter kits to coils. He sees a variety of customers throughout the day, including people addicted to smoking cigarettes looking for an outlet to help them quit, and others who have hardly smoked a day in their lives but are interested in the concept of vaping. Along the back wall, a shelving unit with lots of little cubby holes houses the vaping liquids. The prices range from $16 to $35 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not including tax â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for 30 milliliters, 60 milliliters and 120 milliliters of liquid. Liquids come in all sorts of flavors, including fruit custards, cereal and peanut butter and jelly. They also range in amounts of nicotine, and liquids with no nicotine content at all can be purchased at the shop. Breeden also sells shirts with the shop logo for $15 to $20. Although Breeden initially started vaping to help curb his desire to smoke, it

Breedenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cousin, who had to have a leg amputated because of diabetes. A recent holiday competition required competitors to pay the usual $5 entry fee with a toy of equal or more value, and the toys were later donated to Independent Fire Company for families who lost their homes in fires. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just want to show everyone weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for the long haul. We arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going anywhere, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I try to give back to the community as much as I can,â&#x20AC;? Breeden said. For more information, visit extremecloudsvapeshop.myshopify. com, call 304-885-8289 or stop by the shop at 43 Ruland Road and say hello. AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION

are not enough â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thank yousâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; I can give to him,â&#x20AC;? Breeden said, referring to Hough. Before Extreme Clouds, Breeden worked at WalMart, and said he knew little about running his own business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned a lot about business and courage from my dad, who has his own BBQ business. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a school teacher at James Rumsey (Technical Institute) during the week,â&#x20AC;? Breeden said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family is really the backbone of this. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about family, and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be here without them.â&#x20AC;? Breeden said he envisioned the business with a strong emphasis on family and friendship, and that environment has been created at his shop. Two large, comfortable sofas sit in the middle of the shop, framed by coffee and end tables featuring various magazines. There is also a television, and Breeden says he often has customers who want to come in for conversation, or just to hang out during the day. At the back of the shop,

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Top, Jason Breeden, owner of Extreme Clouds Vape Shop in Kearneysville, blows some clouds as he vapes. Above, the exterior of Extreme Clouds Vape Shop is shown.

Virginia, as well as local shops around the Panhandle. Breeden has hosted competitions in the past at Extreme Clouds, and he has one scheduled for the shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-year anniversary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with a special, philanthropic twist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The next event is June 17, and any money raised will be donated to Bikers Against Heroin. I figured since there is such an epidemic here, it would be our chance to give back. Any bit helps,â&#x20AC;? Breeden said. In the past, some events â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which also feature cornhole tournaments and lots of delicious food â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have benefited local charitable causes as well. Funds raised during a competition last year went straight to

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EARNEYSVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; For Jason Breeden, owner of Extreme Clouds Vape Shop, opening a business started as far more than just a career move. Breeden, 34, started smoking cigarettes at a young age and smoked for 16 years. After his grandfather developed emphysema and died in 2001, Breeden said he was ready for a change. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At that point, myself and my cousins and best friend all smoked cigarettes. A couple years ago, I decided, with the push of my cousins and family, to quit, so I would not go down that road like my grandfather,â&#x20AC;? Breeden said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was smoking almost a pack a day. Then, I bought my first vape and it took me a couple weeks to do the transition. After 30 days, I had crushed up my pack of cigarettes and put them in the trash.â&#x20AC;? Vaping is the act of inhaling vapor from e-liquid through a vaporizer. Vapers can use regulated devices that can be purchased already built, or they can build their own unregulated devices. Breeden said he discovered vaping through his family, who have been extremely supportive along the way. He originally went into business alongside his cousin, Erik Hough, and has been at his current location on Ruland Road for nearly two years. Although Hough worked the business full-time originally, he had to take another full-time job. Now, Breeden mostly runs the business himself, but he gives a lot of credit to his cousin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be here without him. He took the bull by the horns, and there

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WINCHESTER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Located in the Trex Corporate Center, Winchester Imaging has been changing the game when it comes to Medical Diagnostic Imaging. Providing high quality medical imaging and convenient, patient friendly services has been their mission since 2001, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always looking to stay a cut above the competition. Matthew DesRosiers, practice administrator, gave us an inside look. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have an open MRI machine. Most MRIs are like a tube. Ours is open, and it is not as claustrophobic, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a better fit for the patients,â&#x20AC;? DesRosiers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the open MRI is more user friendly, and good for bariatric patients as well.â&#x20AC;? According to DesRosiers, even their pricing structure is innovative, working with patients so they can receive care at the most affordable option possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We offer discounted cash at the door prices at our facility. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have insurance or you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to use your insurance because you have a really high deductible, you can pay cash at the door, and you will receive a discounted price. This is for MRI and CT services primarily,â&#x20AC;? DesRosiers said. But what is medical imaging? Medical imaging is a way for doctors to get a look at whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body without having to complete any invasive procedures that would increase their patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pain. There are many types of scans that look at different things in the body from your bones to your brain to all your other organs. Medical imaging helps physicians understand whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body and figure out the best way to help them. With an experienced and qualified staff, Winchester Imaging has set its goal to providing these state-ofthe-art diagnostic medical imaging services in a convenient, outpatient setting to the Shenandoah Valley community. And while the staff prides themselves on the quality of their work, their focus on patient care and customer service really shines through. To achieve this goal, wait times are kept to a minimum and same day appointments can be made for CT scans, ultrasounds, and X-rays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main thing is we want to be advocates for our patients and our community, and to find what can we do to be resourceful to our community,â&#x20AC;? said Brenda Matthews, clinical manager of Winchester Imaging. Winchester Imaging is constantly striving to improve their patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience in the office. Matthews said there are upcoming renovations to Winchester Imaging that they hope will improve patient experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in the process of renovating our waiting area, to make it more modern and have a warm and appealing feel. We are in a clinical atmosphere, but we want our clinic to feel comfortable and inviting.â&#x20AC;? Matthews said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Winchester Imaging) is conscientious of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time, and we strive to offer convenient times and of parking. We know you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel good, so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get you in and get you out. We know people value time, so we are heavily focused on that,â&#x20AC;? Matthews said. Winchester Imaging is also very centered on pro-

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An MRI machine is shown at Winchester Imaging. viding a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;full serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; location for their patients. They offer multiple scans including open MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds and X-rays. Winchester Imaging also has certified blood work technicians on staff that can draw patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blood if needed and send it to a lab to get the diagnostic tests done. This service is offered because many patients that need imaging done also need to have blood work completed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to be a one-stop shop for medical imaging for our patients,â&#x20AC;? Matthews said. DesRosiers said he is excited about the upcoming future changes of Winchester Imaging, including new scanning machines and better technology, which help keep their business patient focused. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are planning on upgrading our MRI machine hopefully this year, and our CT scanner next year. We just received two new ultrasound machines about a month ago,â&#x20AC;? DesRosiers said.

It is unmistakable that the Winchester Imaging staff truly cares about their patients and getting them the care that they need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many people who come here are hurting. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel well, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sleep well. They are on medication and are uncomfortable,â&#x20AC;? DesRosiers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the cause of their pain and what or why this is happening, so (we really try to be) sympathetic and empathetic towards them. What I find most rewarding is the patient feedback. When people send us little letters, and give us reviews, just to acknowledge us with thanks, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really what it is all about. At the end of the day, we are in health care because we are here to help people. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t peel it all back and get to that, you are here for the wrong reason.â&#x20AC;? Please visit winchesterimaging.com for more information about the services provided.

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ARTRINSBURG — Today’s law enforcement officials, firefighters and medics face far more demands than what was historically needed for the job. The threat of terrorism, a drug epidemic, a larger population, busier highways and roads and more homes all require first responders to be ready at a moment’s notice, 24 hours a day. Some ambulance crews go out on their first call for the day and do not return back to the station for hours, or sometimes, the entire shift. Drug overdoses may require law enforcement, medics and firefighters at the same time. All of that requires teamwork. Each agency in the county trains and works independently, but can quickly close ranks and work together on large problems. Capt. Eddie Gochenour is the director of the Berkeley County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Any major event that requires multiple agencies to come together will most likely end up at his office building. A major event could include a school shooting, a highway being closed due to a multi-car crash or HAZMAT spill, natural disasters such as floods or extremely bad weather, contaminated water, a mass causality event or a number of other problems that may require pulling out all the stops to protect the community at large. Someone has to plan for the unthinkable. That’s where the agencies come together and design plans of who does what and when they do it. It can seem like an impossible task. “We’re definitely going forward,” Gochenour said. Turf wars stop at the door of the command center where mock events are played out. “We have exercises every year where we have tabletop, functional and a full-scale exercise every year and we have a scenario based thing that is written and put on by a third

party—actually the EPA heads this up,” said Randy Lilly, emergency manager for Berkeley County Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “We don’t know what the scenario is going to be until we go into our first exercise and they throw it at us and say, ‘Here is what is happening.’ They test your abilities and your resources, and it’s designed to make you think and maybe even fail at some things so you can identify what you need to concentrate on. Where do we need training? Where do we need resources? Where do we need manpower? It helps you identify those things.” Those exercises may have personnel from fire, EMS, law enforcement, local utilities, 911 dispatch, the Red Cross, Department of Highways and the Salvation Army— just to name a few. Director of Central Dispatch Mary Kackley has seen an increase of 1,000 1,500 911 calls per year recently. The demand of her team has required additional staff and a new building to expand. “We had to increase

from having a minimum of three on a shift and sometimes two on a midnight shift, and now we strive to have five on a shift,” Kackley said. She and her crew stand at the forefront of problems when things come apart. From fire, crime and EMS calls, they are all crosstrained to learn what the problem is, what assets are needed to fix it and where they need to send firstresponders. “Almost every citizen has a cell phone, and before cell phone technology they had to exit wherever they were. If they saw a wreck they had to get off the interstate, get to a payphone, call 911. A lot of people weren’t willing to do that. So, we might just get one call on one incident,” Kackley said. “Now even your smallest, tiny little incident, we’ll get six to 10 cell phone calls, but you have to treat each one individually because that one might be kind of in the same area but around the curve, there is another incident that sometimes is worse than the original one. People, when they travel, don’t really pay attention to

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where they are and they think that every cell phone has the ability to give us the X-Y coordinates and we should know they are, but that’s not true.” The planning is in-depth and addresses current and future problems. Gochenour is proud of how the fire service is working together. “What we have done is integrate career service with the volunteer service without buying additional buildings, without buying additional equipment. We are assisting them in staffing, their facilities and running their calls. That is five days a week, 12 hours a day. It is because of the call volume,” Gochenour said. “The demands that have been placed on the fire service in Berkeley County alone has required staffing and they’re increasing every day, and they will continue to stretch emergency services in this county. The interstate alone is like NASCAR at Talladega, when one wrecks we’ve got a pile-up of several vehicles now just because of the mass amount of vehicles that are on (Interstate) 81.” It’s not just firefighters

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accept those calls. However, it’s on the opposite end with phone companies that haven’t been able to get the necessary things in place to feed that to us,” Kackley said. “People think we answer the phone, ask questions, dispatch, we’re done. That’s not true. Dispatchers pay attention to a lot of things. The excitement, the tone of the voice, the background noises, all of that is going to be lost with texting.” The teams are satisfied with their progress and work on new ways to provide better, faster service in a time of community crisis. “All of these agencies coming together realize that we can get a lot more done and provide a greater service to the community if we do work together,” Lilly said. ııı Staff writer Jeff McCoy can be reached at jmccoy@journal-news.net.

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Attending a Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCCVB) conference at the Bavarian Inn with local business leaders and public officials on Tuesday in Shepherdstown, from left, were Shepherdstown Visitors Center Director Marianne Davis; JCCVB Chief Executive Officer Annette Gavin; JCCVB President and Bavarian Inn President and General Manager Christian Asam; and West Virginia Commissioner of Tourism Chelsea Ruby.

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HEPHERDSTOWN — In the past, mobile in the tourism industry meant trains, planes and automobiles. Today, of course, it means pocket-size smartphones and tablets. How well mobile communications and technology is used to enhance travel planning and experiences is increasingly deciding winners and losers in the zero-sum competition for destination vacation-goers, according to local and state tourism officials. “People want real, local, authentic experiences,” West Virginia Commissioner of Tourism Chelsea Ruby said during a presentation she gave at a Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCCVB) conference this week at the Bavarian Inn. About 60 Jefferson County tourism and economic development officials, business leaders and other state and local government officials gathered at the conference to discuss trends shaping the competition for attracting local tourists and their vacation dollars. How local, regional and statewide tourist marketing should work together in a complementary way surfaced as a recurring theme. But digital travel marketing, branding and service delivery figured prominently in the conversations as well. “There’s been a lot of excitement in the industry in the last couple years,” Ruby said. “Our job is to keep up with these trends.” The consensus of a few tourism officials attending the conference: Expanding tourism marketing and branding through digital communication channels — in addition to coordinating marketing that broadly promotes regional destinations, rather than a single city, site or event — presents the next both opportunity and challenge to draw more vacationing visitors to Jefferson County, the Eastern Panhandle and West Virginia. Sixty percent of travelrelated research by consumers now occurs on mobile devices, Ruby said. And while print brochures are still popular with tourists, but visitor information centers will need to provide information apps and kiosks to deliver the service experience — and

the image — that vacation consumers will increasingly seek, she added. “We have such great (tourism) numbers” for Jefferson County, said JCCVB Chief Executive Officer Annette Gavin, citing as examples an 18.5 percent increase in the number of visitors last year to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and a 20 percent rise in hotel-motel tax revenues for Jefferson County as a whole. Gavin said about five years ago Jefferson County tourism officials began to market the entire county as an area travel destination for experiencing historic sites and outdoor recreation. Under the tag line “Come Out and Play,” with help from a $150,000 state grant, county officials are this year placing automated smart ads on Internet travel sites and social media channels to persuade more people to make day and overnight visits in and around Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown and Charles Town. The county’s sightseeing website also has been upgraded with “responsive design” technology—along with information-rich hyperlinks about particular sites and events in cities and towns—to adjust easily to the smaller screens of mobile devices. “We help direct (online) traffic to our partners’ websites as well,” Gavin explained. Now Jefferson County officials are watching the success of a mobile information app created by West Virginia tourism division with statewide information, Gavin said. If the statewide app appears successful—it features information from counties throughout the state—Jefferson County could develop its own app providing more localized and detailed information. Offering a statewide perspective on tourism marketing and promotion, Ruby cited research on how tourists are adopting and adapting to smartphones and tablets to shop and plan for vacations. More travelers are spending more time using a mix of social media and trip advising websites, and more travelers (as many as 85 percent, according to some research) are deciding what to see and do after arriving at travel destinations rather than doing so beforehand. “People are searching for what to do (after arriving at a destination) in their hotel rooms,” she said.

Ruby used her appearance at the conference to advocate for a current state budget push by Republican Gov. Jim Justice to double West Virginia’s tourism advertising funding to nearly $11 million in fiscal 2018. West Virginia lags behind its neighboring states in both spending marketing dollars on tourism, she said. Recurring advertising is even more important in today’s age of online information overload and over-stimulation, she added. “We have to do a better job of putting content everywhere,” she said, later explaining, “They’ve found that when you increase funding for tourism marketing you increase tourism.” Ruby said the state tourism officials are reviewing whether to revamp and change West Virginia’s long-running tourism slogan “Wild, Wonderful West Virginia,” possibly for a more “unified” branding image and message that works for all parts of the state. “People have a hard time thinking that we’re not Virginia,” she said. “We have to have one message that resonates for West Virginia.” With all of the discussion on Web and digital mobile advertising at the conference, print promotions are still an important component of the overall tourism marketing mix, Ruby said. Gavin also pointed out how Jefferson County officials are also planning to insert a tourism catalog in two upcoming Washington Post travel sections this year. Another non-digital topic discussed was the need to promote for greater hospitality skills and awareness among employees at local businesses. Officials agreed that West Virginians have a reputation inside and outside the state for being welcoming and friendly. However, friendly isn’t always enough when responsive hospitality is what is needed, officials said. As representatives of their state and their communities, not just their businesses, more West Virginia workers need formal training to learn how to effectively anticipate the help or suggestions that visitors might want, even before a traveler asks for help, officials said. Such hospitality might involve recommending to visitors where the best local places might be to stay, eat, shop

or recreate—even before a visitor asks directly. Ruby agreed with others that the most successful tourism advertising inspires visitors to explore a wider region rather than a limited city, site or event. And doing all of that should start — but not end — online. However, she also

said West Virginia, in part to potentially dispel any negative perceptions people might have about the Mountain State, needs to find ways to convince travelers passing through the state — mostly likely on the highway — to stop and experience the state in a spontaneous, serendipitous

way. Such stops, however brief, provide opportunities to draw those people back to West Virginia for longer vacation stays in the future, or perhaps to retire, attend college or start a business. “We have a lot of area for growth,” Ruby said, “and this is just the beginning.”

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ARTINSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Law enforcement agencies in the tri-county region work hard year-round to ensure the public and surrounding communities are safe and secure. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Pete Dougherty, law enforcement agencies in the area face many daily challenges and issues. However, he believes the Jefferson County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office has faced those challenges remarkably well. Dougherty said the amount of work and volume of calls has only increased for his office in recent years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been a 40 percent increase in calls over the last three years,â&#x20AC;? Dougherty said. Despite the growing call volume, Dougherty said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very proud of the way officers have picked up the extra work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve picked up the volume very well, in my opinion,â&#x20AC;? Dougherty said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like the trend is slowly down either.â&#x20AC;? To accommodate a growing work load, Dougherty said the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office is looking forward to gaining two new deputies in July. According to Dougherty, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first time in eight years that the Jefferson County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department has gained new deputies. Although Doughertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget proposal asked for six new deputies, the two newcomers will help alleviate some of the stress other officers are experiencing with the heavy call volume and allow officers to continue serving the community in the best way possible. Berkeley County Sheriff Curtis Keller agreed with Dougherty about his officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he said the Berkeley County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office works non-stop to control crime in the county and ensure public safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The greatest reward is helping the public and working to keep the county a safe and secure place for everyone,â&#x20AC;? Keller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want people to know they have a good force in the county so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about crime.â&#x20AC;? Like other parts of the state, Keller said drugs have hit the Eastern Panhandle and Berkeley County hard, but the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s department is doing its best to control the issue. According to Keller, deputies are working all the time on ways to end the drug epidemic. One of the ways Keller said the Berkeley County

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The Ranson Police Department is shown. Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is trying to curb crime is by partnering with other agencies and participating with the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a collaborative effort between local law enforcement agencies to end drug related crimes in the Eastern Panhandle. Keller said there are two Berkeley County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies assigned to the task force, and the relationship among agencies has improved greatly because of the task force operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the departments are working together more

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closely and passing information on better than before from what I understand,â&#x20AC;? Keller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just two or three weeks ago, we were out with the West Virginia State Police to carry out drug interdictions.â&#x20AC;? In general, Keller said his department has accomplished a lot in the four months heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been sheriff, and he said he thinks improving community involvement will allow the department to accomplish even more in the future. See POLICE, Page 21

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“We need the community to support us and tell us what’s going on,” Keller said. “It’s important to have the community involved. The more community cooperation we have, the more we can help give back.” Morgan County Sheriff K.C. Bohrer said he’s most excited to see effective drug enforcement paying off for his small town community. “We have arrested 16 drug dealers in Morgan County in the last two months,” Bohrer said. “We’ve seen a lot of success in the county with drug enforcement.” Bohrer said he’s also excited to announce a new Crime Solvers Organization in Morgan County. The organization now has a seated board, bylines and a bank account. Although the organization is not fully operational yet, Bohrer said he’s excited for this type of collaboration between law enforcement and the community. “I think the organization will be very successful,” Bohrer said. “It creates an anonymous tipline where people can receive monetary rewards up to $1,000 in exchange for information if it leads to an arrest and indictment.” The Martinsburg Police Department has had a busy and successful couple of months as well. Chief Maury Richards recently attended a national conference in New York City at the New York Police Department Headquarters on April 6 to

discuss strategies and share information to help end the drug crisis across the nation. At the conference, Richards presented the Martinsburg Initiative, a partnership between the Martinsburg Police Department, Berkeley County Schools and Shepherd University, which focuses on the prevention aspect of addiction. The initiative focuses on the adverse childhood experiences that make individuals more vulnerable to drug addition and other problems. At the conference, Richards said law enforcement from a variety of places discussed the need for better prevention programs. “The only way to make a difference is a multilevel approach,” Richards said. “We’re always going to lock up dealers, but prevention is the most important part of ending the epidemic in the long run.” Richards said officers and agencies in bigger cities are using more technology to fight the epidemic, but ultimately, he said all agencies are moving toward a comprehensive treatment approach. “We’re all realizing there are a lot of resources out there,” Richards said. “It’s important to establish networks and support among law enforcement. I don’t know if one size fits all, because every city is different, but the conference helped me realize how big the drug problem

is. It personally made me more committed to fighting the epidemic in Martinsburg, and I think we’re on the right path,” Richards said. On a personal level, law enforcement officials agreed that serving the community in crime fighting capacity has a lot of different rewards. Keller said creating a safe community for everyone is the biggest reward. Bohrer said for him personally, having the opportunity to serve the small town he was born and raised in has been a huge blessing. “Morgan County is a small community,” Bohrer said. “We have limited resources, and our officers do this out of pure dedication and pure love of the community. For a small community, we have a fantastic support mechanism, and we have the benefit of strong personal relationships with each other that bigger communities might be missing.” Dougherty said interacting with young kids and building relationships between law enforcement and the next generation is the biggest reward for him. “There’s a lot of sadness in this kind of work, but interacting with young kids and teaching them that law enforcement is their friend is a great part of this job,” Dougherty said. Dougherty also enjoys opportunities to further training and knowledge. Next month, Dougherty said his office is partner-

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Cloyd said JCCM is looking year-round for volunteers, but especially during the cold weather months. “I manage the cold weather shelter each winter, and we operate November through March. Inclusive of that, we provide people without a home a place to stay within the cold winter months. It’s hosted at 11 different churches throughout the county,” Cloyd said. “We are looking for volunteers to stay for the overnight cold weather shelters, to have someone in a position of authority and there to talk. This might be the only conversation some of these people have had for awhile.” Cloyd said it is easy to donate and volunteer your time at the JCCM facility. “To volunteer, anyone can stop by the

office on Washington Street and also visit our website,” Cloyd said. “Clothing can be dropped off Monday through Friday 1 to 3 p.m., and the food can be dropped off at the side of the building. It’s always better to come in early to drop off.” Cloyd said that he hopes he can make the participants more self-sufficient over time. “What we have done is rather than just handing out food and items, we are trying to get people to not have to utilize our services as much,” Cloyd said. “So we have a lot of life enhancing classes, whether its healthy eating or budgeting. In exchange for requesting services, you either have to volunteer your time, or take one of our classes.”

ing with other agencies to teach responders and officers how to respond to citizens with alzheimers. “I always look forward to opportunities to give

officers more knowledge and skills to interact with community members,” Dougherty said. “Our job is to make people as comfortable as we possibly can

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Recent improvements to the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roadwork, along with its proximity to one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest interstate highways â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I-81 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have played a significant role in drawing businesses to the area. Case in point: a major reason in Procter & Gambleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to build its factory in Berkeley County over a handful of other possible locations, said Capito, is because the county had already set the table to locate the factory here by establishing Tabler Station Industrial Park adjacent to I-81. Procter & Gamble considered 70 locations. Company officials said the Berkeley County site lets it reach nearly 80 percent of retail customers and consumers in the eastern half of the country within a one-day transit. Washington, D.C. is 80 miles away, Baltimore, 100 miles, and New York City, 265 miles away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of the coup of Procter & Gamble is the economic vibrancy of the I-81 corridor,â&#x20AC;? Capito said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we were to ask Procter & Gamble officials what was the primary reasons to locate in the Eastern Panhandle, I-81 would be at the top of the list.â&#x20AC;? Just two years before Procter & Gamble was drawn to the Tabler Station site, Berkeley County officials tapped into $2 million in bonds to help the Tabler Station Industrial Park grow from 240 acres to more than 580 acres along a critical Interstate 81 corridor just outside Martinsburg. Six years earlier, Berkeley took out a $6 million bond to shape the park. The region is a bedroom community to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. County officials said having that â&#x20AC;&#x153;mega-industrialâ&#x20AC;? park in place helped Berkeley County land the plant. West Virginia is the least populated state in a competitive region for landing new businesses. Parts of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania are just a few dozen milesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; driving distance or less from the site. During negotiations, the field was narrowed to Tabler Station and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, a few miles from a Procter & Gamble distribution center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. But Tabler Station had the advantage due to the larger size of that site. The arrival of Procter & Gamble has already generated an infrastructure ripple effect in the area. First Energy Corp. will spend approximately $8 million on equipment upgrades to accommodate the energy needs of the new Procter & Gamble factory expected to be fully operational by the end of the year, officials said. The investment is part of the utility companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $135 million this year to upgrade infrastructure in western Maryland, Northern Virginia and the Eastern Panhandle to reduce power outages in the area. The utility serves about 138,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle. The utility upgrades also take into account an influx of

smaller businesses likely to follow Procter & Gamble in Berkeley County, said First Energy spokesman Todd Meyers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the hope â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that you cluster some more businesses that will employ some more people,â&#x20AC;? Meyers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As there is an influx of new people to come to work these businesses, and more people move to the area, we need to make sure the electronic infrastructure is there so we can get power into the area.â&#x20AC;? One local official predicts opening the Procter & Gamble plant will draw several support companies to the vicinity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of the people here are calling it the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;me tooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; business,â&#x20AC;? said Michael M. Covell, city engineer for Martinsburg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a leader like Procter & Gamble, you are going to get a lot of support industries. For every bottle they make, someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to make a label, a box or a piece of Saran Wrap.â&#x20AC;? While the Eastern Panhandle awaits other new businesses to set up shop in the area, a handful of several small scale infrastructure projects will be completed here over the next four years. In March, the Hagerstown Eastern Panhandle Municipal Planning Organization added seven new construction projects to the Eastern Panhandle, including an upgrading project of the Martinsburg train station on East Martin Street. Work will include sidewalk upgrades and pedestrian safety and accessibility. The $93,750 project will be completed by the end of fiscal year 2017, said Steve Thomas, transportation planner for HEPMPO. HEPMPO has also added a $495,000 project to resurface segments of Airport Road from Paynes Ford Road down to All American Way. New HEPMPO road projects being added to Jefferson County include a complete redesign of Fifth Avenue in Ranson. Engineering work costing $62,500 will be completed in fiscal year 2017, and $187,000 in construction work is to done in fiscal year 2018. Projects adjusted include installation of a right turn lane and traffic signal at the intersection of Broad Lane, which is being moved up to fiscal year 2018 from fiscal year 2020; construction of a right turn lane on Campus Drive at the entrance of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, to fiscal year 2018 from fiscal year 2020. When first presented by HEPMPO last year, the two projects were to be built in fiscal year 2017, but were pushed back to fiscal year 2020 earlier this year, Thomas said. Perry J. Keller, unit leader of the statewide and urban planning unit of the WVDOT, said the projects were originally moved back because of programming issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have moved them back to begin with,â&#x20AC;? Keller said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 2018 date more accurately represents

when the project should go. The funding issue had more to do with internal programming, and probably should have never happened. The split from fiscal year 2017 to fiscal year 2018 is due to being able to have the project ready.â&#x20AC;? One Berkeley County representative brought her own road repair â&#x20AC;&#x153;to doâ&#x20AC;? list to the Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting in January. Berkeley County Councilwoman Elaine Mauck offered up a grocery list of road work projects in the I-81 exit 12 interchange area to HEPMPO officials. Mauck suggested HEPMPO look at several key traffic congestion points in the W.Va. 45-W.Va. 9 areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m throwing these out as problems,â&#x20AC;? Mauck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want it on the record that we have these problems.â&#x20AC;? Matthew T. Mullenax, executive director of HEPMPO, said a DOT traffic study of Wa.V 45 conducted last September recommends road improvements, including reconfiguring the I-81 exit 12 interchange. One change would be pull the northbound exit ramp to the east side of McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so it lines up with Foxcroft Avenue, Mullenax said. Mullenax said the W.Va. 45 corridor study includes one scenario that would create a connection from U.S. 11 to Winchester Avenue behind Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Improvement Center to Foxcroft Avenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to try to pull the folks that are heading to the mall area, to get them off that part of W.Va. 45, and let the folks that are trying to get to the interstate go there,â&#x20AC;? Mullenax said. Mauck asked whether the DOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exit 12 interchange project includes placing a traffic light in front of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The project does not include signalization, but it does include a right and a left turn lane,â&#x20AC;? Mullenax said. Mauck also asked whether WVDOT plans include building a new road behind the Target store in the Commons retail center that would connect to Tabler Station to help reduce the traffic flow on W.Va. 45 during peak use periods. Mullenax said HEPMPO has heard there could be a proposed development that may be built behind the Target store that would link up with Harold Drive that would provide a traffic outlet. Mauck also cited traffic congestion caused by drivers using secondary roads over to W.Va. 9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of people coming off W.Va. 9, coming through Kelly Island Road down through there and coming up Files Cross Road through W.Va. 45,â&#x20AC;? Mauck said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one solid pack of traffic. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a nightmare through there.â&#x20AC;? ÄąÄąÄą Staff writer Jim McConville can be reached at 304-2638931, ext. 215, or Twitter@jmcconvilleJN.

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