frederick county guide spring 2012
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Whether you are a long-time resident or newcomer to the community, turn to the FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE for current information about life in Frederick County! Updated quarterly, the Guide provides straightforward facts and interesting feature articles about real estate, banking, insurance, childcare, education, health care, senior living, and leisure activities in our area. It also includes detailed reference information about town offices, elected officials, and community services.TRANSCRIPT
COMMUNITY & RELOCATION
SPRING 2012 www.thefrederickguide.com
Race to Save West Brunswick Tower: 5K for Maryland Railroad Landmark
Wondering About Wandering
Spring Into Physical Fitness
Area Gardens Provide a Window to the Past
Spacious apartments with spectacular views of Frederick’s
Clustered Spires Golf Course
1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms + den, 2 bedrooms + study
Enjoy the clubhouse amenities including outdoor pool and fitness facilities
Energy efficient gas heat, full size washers + dryers, secure entry with intercom + free internet
Near picturesque scenic trails + parks
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Evergreen Square • 5728 Buckeystown Pike (Rt. 85) • Frederick, MD 21704301-663-3416 • www.commonmarket.coop
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supplements and body care.
1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Apartment HomesFull Size Washer & Dryer in Every Unit
24 Hour Fitness Center • Controlled Access BuildingsBusiness Center with Wi-Fi & High Speed Internet
Customer Service Contact CenterConvenient to I-270, I-70, Rt. 340, & Rt. 15
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COME SEE OUR NEWLY RENOVATED APARTMENT HOMES
We’re only 5 minutes to Ft. Detrick, walking distance to Baker Park, Frederick Memorial
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1000 Columbine Drive, Frederick, MDFor more information contact us at:
1.301.694.3796professionally managed by Faller Management
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1080 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21703301-662-CARE (2273)www.carefrederick.com
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Daytime Appointments Available with Board Certified SpecialistsSurgery & Internal Medicine
Specialists are On-Call for Emergencies!
CARE is proud to announce a partnership with Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Associates. They will see daytime referral patients and will be on call for emergencies.
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Come to Hagerstown-Washington County!
Visit Civil War Battlefields, & Also Enjoy Great Shopping!Hagerstown-Washington County has five National Parks, eight State Parks, and more than thirty museums and historic sites. Visit Antietam National Battlefield, South Mountain State Battlefield, and Hagerstown Premium Outlets! Attractions include: Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, Fort Frederick State Park, Western Maryland Rail Trail, C&O Canal NHP, and a lot more!
www.marylandmemories.com • 888-257-2600
Come and see our Visitor Welcome Center at 6 North Potomac Street in Hagerstown, or stop by the Newcomer House Exhibit and Visitor Center on Route 34 at the Antietam National Battlefield!
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Guide, please contact Donna Elbert at 301-662-6050, or email [email protected]. Deadline for the Summer issue is June 11, 2012. If you are currently listed and have recently experienced an address or phone number change, please contact
the editor to update your listing.
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14 IN THE COMMUNITY & COUNTY HISTORY
15 Wondering About Wandering
18 Area Gardens Provide a Window to the Past
20 People Giving Back
22 Family History: Link to the Past, Bridge to the Future: Geneology Series Part 2
24 HOUSING & REAL ESTATE
25 Is The Real Estate Market Looking Up?
28 BUSINESS & INSURANCE
29 Frederick WORKS! One Job at a Time
32 Celebrating a Century
34 CHILD CARE & EDUCATION
35 FCPS Launches Highly Able Learner Program
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55 SENIOR LIVING
56 Spring Into Physical Fitness
59 TRANSPORTATION
60 Hit the Trail at Ballenger Creek
64 ARTS & LEISURE
65 Race to Save West Brunswick Tower: 5K for Maryland Railroad Landmark
68 Mangia e Bevi
72 Calendar of Events
78 TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES
79 Brunswick
80 Burkittsville
81 Emmitsburg
82 Frederick City
86 Urbana
87 Middletown
88 Mount Airy
89 Myersville
90 New Market
91 Rosemont
91 Thurmont
92 Walkersville
93 Woodsboro
47 HEALTH CARE
48 Frederick Regional Health System: Growing with Our Community
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A recent episode of the NBC television series Parenthood focused on the Braverman family searching the city for their preteen son, Max, who had left the family home unannounced. What made his unsupervised exodus particularly worrisome for the family was that Max has Asperger’s syndrome, a developmental disability categorized as an autism spectrum disorder.
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability, affecting an estimated one in every 110 births. Many people with autism can be characterized as having impaired social interactions and deficits in expressive and receptive communication skills. A lack of social judgment can make it difficult for a child with autism to understand danger or to know who to go to in a situation in which he or she has wandered away from a trustworthy adult.
Frederick County is taking a proactive approach to supporting the safety of people with autism and other disabilities. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office participates in the Project Lifesaver program. Project Lifesaver International provides rapid response to quickly locate missing program participants.
Each person enrolled in Project Lifesaver wears a small transmitter, which transmits a signal on a set frequency. When needed, the transmitter can be tracked using specialized equipment located at the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and Brunswick and Thurmont Police Departments. Specially trained Frederick County law enforcement and Community Assistance Patrol personnel use the equipment to locate the missing person.
IN THE COMMUNITY
WONDERING ABOUT WANDERINGBY: AARON NOTARIANNI STEPHENS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, THE ARC OF FREDERICK COUNTY
16 SPRING 2012
IN THE COMMUNITY
“I am so grateful that the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department has Project Lifesaver,” says Shawna Capotosto, president of the Frederick County chapter of the Autism Society of America. “For many parents who have a child on the autism spectrum [who] wanders, Project Lifesaver offers peace of mind.”
According to the organization’s website, Project Lifesaver has performed 2,493 searches throughout the world in the last 11 years. No serious injuries or fatalities were ever reported. In addition to supporting communities with technology, Project Lifesaver International provides outreach programs to educate community members about the issue of wandering, trains rescuers on effective communication practices, and works toward developing public policies related to emergency response.
Proactive family planning also aids in quick response to locate a missing person. Family members, places of worship, camps, and other organizations can receive materials from resources such as the Autism Wandering Awareness Alerts Response and Education (AWAARE) Collaboration to create a Family Wandering Emergency Plan.
This document is intended to be a quick reference tool in the event of an emergency. Developing the plan includes identifying people who will commit to searching for a child in the event of an emergency, creating a list of places a child likes to visit, and documenting critical information about the child that can be distributed to local law enforcement.
Additional resources can be customized to aid child safety. Families might choose a necklace or bracelet that can be a quick reference to an adult who is trying to assist a lost child. Temporary tattoos with contact information can be designed and worn by a child when he or she is visiting a new and unfamiliar environment such as an amusement park, beach or shopping area. Safety aids can also incorporate style. Families can order customized silicone wristbands in a child’s favorite color and with his or her initials and a contact phone number.
At the conclusion of the Parenthood episode, law enforcement located Max and reunited him with his family. While a happy ending is expected at the end of a television show, this might not always be the conclusion in real life. However, proactive planning and community awareness can greatly increase the chances of a wandering child being quickly found and unharmed.
The Arc of Frederick County can help families and the community to promote the safety of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Support coordinators from The
Arc can connect families to a variety of resources and potential funding sources. The Arc also offers customized training on how to support the inclusion of people with disabilities in all areas of life, such as school, workplace, summer camps and recreational activities. For assistance from The Arc of Fredrick County, contact us at (301) 663-0909.
Aaron is an assistant director at The Arc of Frederick County. He can be reached at [email protected].
LocaL ResouRces:
AuTISM SocIeTy oF AMeRIcA; autism-society.org; Exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. LocaL contact: [email protected] or 301-746-8080
PRojecT LIFeSAveR InTeRnATIonAL; projectlifesaver.org; Helps provide rapid response to save lives and reduce potential for serious injury for adults and children who wander. LOCAL CONTACT: Corporal Corey Borns at [email protected] or 301 600-3934
The ARc oF FRedeRIcK counTy;arcfc.org; Provides advocacy, resources, and connections to people with developmental disabilities and their families. LOCAL CONTACT: (301) 663-0909
NatioNaL ResouRces:
AuTISM noW; autismnow.org; Resources and information on community-based solutions for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, and for their families.
AuTISM SAFeTy PRojecT; autismsafetyproject.org; Provides first responders with information and guidelines for effective communication.
AuTISM SPeAKS; autismspeaks.org; Aims to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
AuTISM WAndeRIng AWAReneSS ALeRTS ReSPonSe And educATIon;awaare.org; Works to prevent wandering incidents and wandering-related deaths within the autism community.
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CONNECTING FREDERICK COUNTY
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QUICK REFERENCE CoNtACt gUIdEEMERgENCY NUMBERSPolice/Fire/Ambulance911
Poison Controltoll free: 1-800-222-1222
National Response Center: Report Chemical/oil Spills and Chemical Biological terrorismtoll free: 1-800-424-8802
UtIlItIES EMERgENCYElectric - Allegheny Powertoll free: 1-800-255-3443
gas - Washington gastoll free: 1-800-752-7520
Water/Sewer301-600-2194 or 301-600-2187
NoN-URgENt NUMBERSFrederick Police department301-600-2100
Frederick County Sheriff’s office301-600-2071
Frederick County Fire Marshall301-600-1479
Maryland State Police (Frederick Barracks)301-600-4151
Bureau of Alcohol, tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (AtF)443-965-2000
HElPlINES/CRISIS INFoRMAtIoNAdult Abuse/Protective Services (Frederick County)301-600-2635
Child Protective Services (Frederick County)301-600-2464
Frederick County Crisis & Intervention Hotline301-662-2255
Hospice of Frederick County240-566-3030
Missing Children Marylandtoll free: 1-800-843-5678
National Runaway Switchboardtoll free: 1-800-RUN-AWAY
Substance Abuse (Frederick County)301-600-1775
Youth Crisis Hotlinetoll free: 1-800-422-0009
gENERAl NUMBERSFrederick County government Information301-600-9000www.co.frederick.md.us
Animal Control301-600-1546301-600-2558 (emergency after hours)
Bulk Trash Pick-Up301-600-1035
Citizen Services301-600-1063
County Commissioners301-600-1100
County Courthouse301-600-1976
Department of Aging301-600-1605
Department of Health 301-600-1029
Department of Social Services301-600-4555
Elections301-600-VOTE
Frederick County Public Schools301-644-5000
Housing and Community Development301-600-1061
Human Resources301-600-1070301-600-2315 (24-Hour Job Line)
Landfill Information301-600-1848
Library Information301-600-1630
Parks and Recreation301-600-1646
Permits and Inspections301-600-2313
Planning and Zoning301-600-1138
Recycling301-600-2960
TransIT (Transportation)301-600-2065
Tourism Council301-600-2888
Vital Records301-600-1029
Workforce Services301-600-2255
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce301-662-4164
Frederick County Fairgrounds301-663-5895
Frederick Memorial Hospital240-566-3300www.fmh.org
Maryland department of Motor Vehicles toll free: 1-800-950-1MVAwww.mva.state.md.us
Mental Health Association of Frederick County301-663-0011
the ARC of Frederick CountyFrederick, MD 301-663-0909www.arcfc.org
U.S. department of Agriculture301-695-2803
IN THE COMMUNITY
RoSE HIll MANoRRose Hill Manor—the retirement home of Thomas Johnson, Maryland’s first elected governor—serves as a hands-on history museum for children of all ages. The property features a manor house, icehouse, log cabin, blacksmith shop, carriage collection and two barns. It also features a large traditional garden that is used during tours and for educational purposes. Here, visitors learn not just about the role of gardens in the 18th and 19th centuries, but also about cooking techniques, food sources, and food preparation in early America. For more information, visit www.rosehillmuseum.com.
BY: MICHELLE KERSHNER, TOURISM COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTYPhoto by: C. Kurt Holter, Tourism Council of Frederick County
AREA GARDENS PROVIDE A WINDOW TO THE PASTAREA GARDENS PROVIDE A WINDOW TO THE PAST
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With scenic mountain views, vineyards, and pastoral farmlands, Frederick County is known for its natural beauty. But in addition to the area’s striking topography and large-scale growing endeavors, individuals and families have also cultivated the land on a smaller scale, both for enjoyment and sustenance. Today, visitors can tour three historic gardens that not only inspire the imagination with their beauty, but provide a window to the past on how gardens were an essential part of life.
This spring, tour one of Frederick County’s historic gardens to improve your gardening skills, learn about the past, and simply enjoy the scenery.
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Each quadrant contains plants that make good companions, often because they help each other repel pests. During special events and tours, docents can give visitors an up-close look at the garden and answer questions. For more information, visit www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org.
BEYoNd tHE gARdEN gAtES gARdEN toUR – SAtURdAY MAY 19-20, 2012For the past twenty years, garden enthusiasts have attended Beyond the Garden Gates, a garden tour in downtown Frederick. During this special event each spring, visitors have the chance to explore the elegant, whimsical and inventive gardens nestled behind the gates of private Frederick homes. This tour showcases both traditional and contemporary gardens in Frederick’s historic district. Tickets can be purchased online at www.celebratefrederick.com or at the Frederick Visitor Center, 151 S. East Street, Frederick, MD.
For more information about other great things to see and do in Frederick County, visit www.visitfrederick.org.
MUSEUM oF FREdERICK CoUNtY HIStoRYLocated in downtown Frederick, the Museum of Frederick County History has a heritage garden on site. It features elegant period flower gardens bordered by handsome brick paths, an open grass area and a trellised arbor. The facility also includes a kitchen garden surrounded by picket and rustic locust fencing, as well as masonry benches. Special events and tours provide additional resources on traditional foods, heirloom gardening, seed preservation and more. For more information, visit www.hsfcinfo.org.
SCHIFFERStAdtBuilt around 1758, Schifferstadt Architectural Museum is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in the City of Frederick and among the best examples of early colonial German architecture in the country. On the grounds of this building is a large garden in the spot where the house’s original garden is believed to be located. Everything grown in the garden would have been familiar to early German settlers. Herbs, roots, traditional medicines, vegetables and vines all are grown there. It is enclosed by a picket fence and divided into four quadrants.
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The DAR is more because of my love of history. My great aunt was very involved, and I really admired her. Frederick is full of history—both my family history and the exciting role Frederick has played in our nation. I want to make sure we preserve and celebrate what is so special here.
HAVE YoU AlWAYS VolUNtEEREd? oR IS tHIS SoMEtHINg YoU CHoSE to do IN YoUR REtIREMENt?I have always volunteered. Where I spend my time has changed over the years. When my children were young, I volunteered at their schools, 4-H and Scouts.
WHAt oRgANIzAtIoNS do YoU CURRENtlY VolUNtEER WItH?Currently I am doing a lot of volunteer things with my church, Evangelical Lutheran, and with the Daughters of the American Revolution.
WHY dId YoU CHooSE tHoSE oRgANIzAtIoNS?Church for me is very social. It is where I connect with friends and family. In a large church, it takes many hands to keep things vibrant. I enjoy meeting new people, sharing and helping others.
IN THE COMMUNITY
PEOPLE GIVING BACK Communities that have a strong foundation of volunteerism and residents helping each other are the strongest and most successful. By acknowledging individuals who give their valuable time to support and give back to the community, whether in big or small ways, we hope we can show that their efforts matter.
Joanne Baum, a longtime resident of Frederick County, is one of these people who gives her time in spite of a full life and busy schedule. We asked her some questions about where she spends her time in our community. Here is what she answered:
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WHY do YoU FEEl It IS IMPoRtANt to VolUNtEER?I think everyone has something to share, some way to give back to our community. I think it is what makes Frederick a special place. So many people here are willing to put their time, money and talent to work to support each other and our community.
WHAt do YoU FEEl YoU gEt BACK FRoM gIVINg YoUR tIME?All the things people would say. It is fulfilling, and I get more than I give. I enjoy the excitement of new challenges and meeting new people. It keeps life exciting.
WHAt IS tHE HARdESt tHINg YoU’VE HAd to do IN YoUR CAPACItY AS A VolUNtEER?Dealing with historic preservationists and government entities. I had no experience dealing with these people ever before in my life. I don’t mind public speaking, but it sure is a different matter when not everyone is on your side of a topic.
WHAt IS tHE BESt tHINg tHAt HAS EVER HAPPENEd to YoU AS A VolUNtEER?Many of the projects I have worked on have expanded my thoughts and helped me tackle problems from different angles.
IF YoU HAd tHE PoWER to do ANYtHINg YoU WANtEd FoR YoUR oRgANIzAtIoN oR FoR tHE PEoPlE YoU SERVE, WHAt WoUld YoU do ANd WHY?There is no one big thing… It is all the little things we do that count. Don’t just do one little thing and think, “Wow, I helped.” In order to make an impact you need to stick to it. I think it is the continued efforts of many people that make a difference in our community.
Joanne Baum
“It is fulfilling, and I get more than I give. I enjoy the excitement of new challenges and meeting new people. It keeps life exciting.”
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FREDERICK COUNTY HISTORY
In the first article in this series, you learned to start building your family tree with your own prior knowledge, then to move to your parents, grandparents, and any other relatives who might give you information about your ancestors. After you examine your personal resources, you might consider checking census records as a next step. The text of a census is released to the public after 72 years, so this April marks the full release of the 1940 census. However, this census is not yet indexed, and you must know the enumeration district where your relative lived to locate him or her.
Before the first federal census in 1790, Maryland conducted two special censuses, in 1776 and 1778, which can be found at the Historical Society of Frederick County’s (HSFC) Frederick County Archives and Research Center. An important thing to remember when checking census records is that before 1850 only “heads of households” are listed by name. The 1850 census was the first that tracked all free inhabitants. The 1890 census almost completely burned in a fire, but a special index of Maryland Civil War veterans still exists.
BY: REBECCA CRAGO, THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF FREDERICK COUNTY, INC.
FAMILY HISTORY: LINK TO THE PAST, BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE
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Ancestry.com is another great source for census records. However, it’s important not to get too carried away on the site. You must remember that anyone with an account can create a family tree, so if the only record of a potential ancestor is from an Ancestry.com tree, you need to cross-check the information with primary records. You can use the library edition of Ancestry.com and other genealogical databases, such as Heritagequest.com, at the C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick with your library card.
When you’ve established the existence of an ancestor through census records, you’ll want to know more about him or her. In genealogy, vital records of a person include details about that person’s birth, baptism, marriage (and divorce), death and burial. There are several types of records that include vital statistics, and most can be found in church and court archives.
The State of Maryland did not start issuing birth and death certificates until 1898. Frederick County only issued them from 1865 to 1873. These are available at the Frederick County Courthouse. State-issued certificates can be requested through the Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene’s Division of Vital Records and Statistics. Aside from these official records, the best documentation for births, baptisms and deaths comes from church records.
Original church records can usually be found by contacting the church itself, but several local pastoral records have been translated from Latin and German, transcribed and published. The HSFC Research Center holds many of these titles, including records from the Evangelical Lutheran and German Reformed Churches, as well as from Brethren, Methodist, Episcopal, Catholic and Quaker churches.
Aside from state, county and church records, death and burial records can be found from other sources, such as Names in Stone: 75,000 Cemetery Inscriptions from Frederick County Cemeteries by J. Holdcraft. While this is a good source to locate where an ancestor was buried, Holdcraft did not include Frederick County’s African American cemeteries. That project is currently in progress by local genealogist Larry Moore. Another published source is Frederick’s Other City: Mount Olivet Cemetery by Larry Bishop. This book lists notable persons buried at Mount Olivet—as well as Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I and II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans—and those who were exhumed and reinterred in national cemeteries.
Marriage licenses were not required in Maryland until 1778. Until that time, most people were married using traditional banns, through a publication or pronouncement of the intention
to marry before a congregation. Original licenses from 1778-1865 were lost, but an index to those marriages can be found at the Frederick County courthouse. The index was published by genealogist Margaret E. Myers and is also available at the HSFC Research Center. It tells who was married and when. The original licenses from 1866-1886 were also lost, but abstracts can be found at the courthouse. These records give the date of marriage, names, place, name of marrying official, age, color, residence, condition (bachelor, widow, etc.), occupation and date when the marriage was recorded. All the same information can be found on actual licenses, which are at the courthouse for marriages that occurred between 1887 and the present. Divorce information can be found in equity records at the courthouse.
Now that you know the methodology for beginning genealogical research, look for the third article in this four-part series for advice on continuing to document your ancestry using vital and surrogate records, immigration records and more resources available at the HSFC’s Research Center.
The Historical Society of Frederick County Archives and Research Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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HOUSING & REAL ESTATE
IS THE REAL ESTATE MARKET LOOKING UP?
County is an ideal place to own a home, and both county realtors and the federal government offer a wealth of resources to make homeownership realistic in the coming months.
If you are a homeowner and are struggling with payments, there are federal governmental efforts to help struggling homeowners.
the Home affordable Refinance Program (HaRP) is designed to help homeowners who want to refinance but may be struggling because the values of their homes have declined.
the Home affordable Modification Program (HaMP) is a related government program designed to help homeowners lower monthly mortgage payments to 31% of verified monthly income.
the Department of Housing and urban Development (HuD) has a homeowner’s hotline to help answer questions about these programs: 1-888-995-4673.
BY: GLORIA CASTLE, PRESIDENT, FREDERICK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Optimism always blooms in spring. And this year we are seeing plenty of positive signs in our local real estate market. Our sales statistics indicate that we are in a balanced market—meaning that the availability of and demand for homes are roughly matched—with a six-month supply of homes. Generally, this is a good, sustainable level of inventory and indicates a healthy real estate market.
We are seeing potential buyers excited and ready to take advantage of reasonable prices and low interest rates. The right moment to buy a home is now! Mortgage rates remain low, and homeownership is a sound investment at today’s prices.
REALTORS® are working locally and nationally to fight for the rights of homeowners. We work to protect private property rights and to defend the mortgage interest deduction. HouseLogic.com is a free source of information and tools from the National Association of REALTORS® that can help you make smart and timely decisions about homeownership, home improvement, home maintenance and an array of related issues.
As winter comes to a close and spring kicks into gear, the real estate market is similarly showing signs of fresh growth. Frederick
Gloria Castle, President, Frederick County Association of REALTORS®
“We are seeing potential buyers excited and ready to take advantage of reasonable prices and low interest rates.”
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Mason dixon oil CompanyEmmitsburg, MD301-447-3199
Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum ServiceFrederick, MD301-663-6168
tevis oil/Modern Comfort SystemsService provided to most of FrederickServing oil to Mt. Airy, Libertytown, Monrovia, and New Market410-875-2600toll free: 1-888-468-4949
Voneiff oilMt. Airy, MD301-829-0244
West oil, Inc.Thurmont, MD301-898-7116
WEll ANd SEPtIC INFoRMAtIoNFrederick County division of Utilities and Solid Waste ManagementPublic Water Information301-696-2997
Billing Department301-600-2354
County Water/Sewer Emergencies301-600-2187 (Daytime)301-600-2194 (Evening)
Frederick City Water/Sewer Emergencies301-600-1440
Frederick County Health departmentEnvironmental Health Services301-600-1719
Water Quality Problems301-631-3168
the PlumberyMt. Airy, MD301-829-1770toll free: 1-888-238-5258
Shawley’s Superior lP gas So Fine, Inc.Hagerstown, MDServicing Myersville, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, and Burkittsville301-797-4887
Southern States Cooperative, Inc. Frederick Petroleum ServiceFrederick, MD301-663-6168
Suburban Propanetoll free: 1-800-258-0606
thompson’s gas & Electric Service toll free: 1-800-768-6612
United Propane, Inc.Mt. Airy, MD301-831-5551
oIl CoMPANIESAero EnergyFrederick, MD301-662-4101toll free: 1-800-998-4311
Carroll Independent Fuel Westminster, MDDelivering to Frederick County410-848-4477toll free: 1-800-834-8590
C. Richard dewees Fuel oilThurmont, MD301-271-7303
damascus Fuel CompanyDamascus, MDServing southern Frederick County301-253-2161
Farmer’s Cooperative Association, Inc.Frederick, MD301-663-5422toll free: 1-800-255-0023
griffith Energy Services, Inc.Frederick, MD301-663-3111toll free: 1-800-486-2477
ElECtRIC-gASAllegheny PowerFrederick, MD24 hours/7 daystoll free: 1-800-255-3443TDD toll free: 1-800-955-9445
FerrellgasFrederick, MD301-662-1531
PPl gas UtilitiesLock Haven, PAServing parts of Frederick Countytoll free: 1-800-652-0550
Washington gas-Frederick divisionFrederick, MD24 hours/7 days301-662-2151
gAS-PRoPANEAero EnergyFrederick, MD301-662-4101toll free: 1-800-998-4311
Amerigas (Columbia Propane)Frederick, MD301-620-9046toll free: 1-800-545-6103
Carroll Independent FuelWestminster, MDDelivering to Frederick County410-848-4477toll free: 1-800-834-8590
Columbia PropaneFrederick, MD301-620-9046
FerrellgasFrederick, MD301-662-1531
geiser distributing Company, Inc.Frederick, MD301-662-1885
lee’s gas SupplyFrederick, MD301-662-5306
Penn Fuel PropaneEmmitsburg, MD301-447-6110toll free: 1-800-464-6110
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Across the country—in Atlanta, Georgia; Greensboro, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.—campaigns are underway to encourage businesses to grow their workforces and help boost the economy.
Such a campaign has now come to Frederick. The rationale behind this evolving movement is:
• If each business in our area were to hire just one person this year, the economic impact would be enormous.
• Even if only a small portion of our businesses hired just one person this year, there would still be a significant and measurable impact on the local economy. (Economists assert that, on average, each new employee added to the workforce increases the U.S. GDP by $100,000.)
• At the very least, by raising awareness that employers ARE hiring, we can create a shift in confidence — a positive momentum — that can begin to change the local economy and business environment for the better. (Increased consumer and investor confidence = increased spending and capital investment.)
• Local employers who hire just one person are a part of the solution to reduce unemployment and our national deficit.
With support from its business-led Workforce Development Board, Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) decided to formally implement a localized version of this concept on behalf of Frederick County. As a result, the Frederick WORKS! One Job at a Time initiative was born. This initiative represents a collaborative effort to get Frederick County citizens back to work, by encouraging businesses in our county to create and/or fill at least one new job in 2012.
What partners are involved in this initiative? Frederick WORKS! One Job at a Time is led by FCWS and the Frederick County Workforce Development Board, in partnership with the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, and Frederick County Office of Economic Development. The program is also championed by the Mayor’s Office and the Board of County Commissioners.
What is the goal of this initiative? The goal of Frederick WORKS! One Job at a Time is to encourage 1,000 of Frederick County’s approximately 8,500 employers to hire at least one person in 2012.
FREDERICK WORKS! ONE JOB AT A TIMEBY: JULIE ANDERSON, FREDERICK COUNTY WORKFORCE SERVICES
“The goal of Frederick WORKS! One Job at a Time is to encourage 1,000 of Frederick County’s approximately 8,500 employers to hire at least one person in 2012.”
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Why should my company participate? By participating in the Frederick WORKS! One Job at a Time initiative, your company will be recognized for contributing to the local workforce and economy, and for being a part of the solution. If you so choose, you will also have access to a greater number of qualified candidates for your open position.
How can my company become a One Job at a Time employer? If your company recently filled a new position or will soon be creating or filling one or more new positions, you can complete a short form on our website at www.FrederickWORKS.com/onejob to be formally included in this initiative.
Which employers are currently participating? Our internal tracking indicates that nearly 100 local businesses have hired one or more new workers in the first two months of 2012. The list of employers that have signed on to participate in the Frederick WORKS! One Job at a Time initiative includes, but is not limited to, the following businesses in Frederick County:
Questions about Frederick WORKS! One Job at a Time that are not answered here or on www.FrederickWORKS.com/onejob can be directed to Laurie Holden, FCWS director, at 301.600.2961 or [email protected].
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On April 22, 1912, President William Howard Taft held a Conference of Commercial Associations and challenged the 700 delegates to create a new national organization that would represent commerce and industry. The conference resulted in the creation of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States.
Four delegates who attended the event came from the Frederick County Board of Trade and were inspired to take action. The next day, April 23, the Board of Trade wired an application and became the first chartered Chamber in the United States.
Today, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce members include more than 1,000 organizations, representing over 35,000 local jobs in a wide variety of industries: retail, manufacturing, healthcare, skilled trades, service and hospitality, technology, government, nonprofit, and education. Over 80 percent of members are small businesses with 20 or fewer employees.
Over the past 100 years, the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in the economic and cultural development of our community. This long legacy of achievement would not be possible without the support and leadership of hundreds of member businesses and thousands of professionals.
On May 21, 2012, the Chamber will celebrate a century of success with its 100th Anniversary Gala at the National Cancer Institute’s Advanced Technology Research Facility. This elegant affair will be the perfect opportunity to look back over the last century, but we’ll also share our plans for supporting the business community over the next 100 years.
For more information about Chamber programs and events, call 301.662.4164 or visit frederickchamber.org.
CELEBRATING A CENTURYBY: RIC ADAMS, CHAMBER PRESIDENT & CEO
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1912: The Frederick County Board of Trade is the first organization to receive a charter from the newly-formed U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
1920: The Board of Trade changes its name to the Frederick Chamber of Commerce. After the first membership campaign, there are 473 members of the organization.
Also in 1920, the Frederick Chamber begins to include female members.
1930’s: During the Great Depression, the Chamber advocates for federal work programs.
1938: The Frederick Chamber organizes the Community Chest, which is now the United Way of Frederick County.
1940’s: The Frederick Chamber promotes the sale of government war bonds during World War II. Frederick’s business community thrives at the end of the war, partly due to the Chamber’s leadership and advocacy.
1950’s/1960’s: In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Chamber creates the Economic Development Commission, which is now the Frederick County Division of Business Development and Retention.
The Chamber creates the Arts Council for Frederick County, later revitalized as the Frederick Arts Council.
1963: The Chamber creates the Tourist Development Committee.
1968: The Tourist Development Committee presents the first Bell and History Days open house.
1969: The Chamber collaborates with the Frederick Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to establish the People’s Opportunity and Information Center.
1976: The tourism committee outgrows its home at the Chamber and launches its own organization, the Tourism Council of Frederick County.
1977: The Chamber welcomes its first female President, Kathryn Mercer (Kitty) Reed.
1988: Under Kitty Reed’s direction, the Chamber creates Leadership Frederick County, an annual program that has since graduated over 700 alumni.
2007: The Chamber hires its first lobbyist to monitor issues and represent Frederick County businesses in Annapolis.
The Chamber relocates from South Market Street to new office space in the Riverside Technology Park.
2008: The Chamber launches the Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education, connecting local businesses with the classroom in an effort to prepare students for jobs of the future.
2010: Generation Connect, the Chamber’s program for young professionals and entrepreneurs (21-40 and the “young at heart”), is launched.
2011: The Chamber begins broadcasting Chamber TV, a monthly talk show, on YouTube.
2012: The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce membership grows to over 1,000 businesses, representing 35,000 local jobs.
A collection of the Chamber’s archival material, including photos, documents, and news clippings, was donated to the Historical Society of Frederick County in 2007. For more information about the Community Archives Project, call 301.663.1188.
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CHILD CARE & EDUCATION
The Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) system is launching a new program for highly able learners in grades 6-8. Its purpose is to better meet middle school students’ needs for academic rigor and challenge in language arts, math, science and social studies. In the coming 2012-13 school year, all FCPS middle schools will provide Highly Able Learner (HAL) cluster groups in sixth grade. During the following 2013-14 school year, middle schools will offer the program for sixth and seventh grades, and during the 2014-15 school year, FCPS will fully implement the program to include grades 6-8.
The HAL program uses an instructional delivery model based on research findings that highly able learners achieve better when grouped together. It allows teachers to plan and provide challenging learning opportunities that set a more rapid pace for this group of students. Students may be identified as highly able in one or up to all four of the core content areas.
Schools will group students in clusters from three to 10 in honors language arts and math classes. They will also place students identified as highly able in science and/or social studies together in those classes.
BY: DR. THERESA R. ALBAN, SUPERINTENDENT, FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FCPS LAUNCHES HIGHLY ABLE LEARNER PROGRAM
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Specialized training in instructional strategies for teachers serving highly able learners is taking place this spring. Principals, assistant principals and curriculum leaders will also participate in professional development.
FCPS field-tested a highly able learner program at Walkersville and West Frederick middle schools prior to adopting the new approach for all FCPS middle schools. Work at those schools was invaluable in leading the steering committee to recommend a program suitable for all middle schools in the county. Students at the field test schools will complete the existing program in grades 7 and 8, with sixth graders beginning the new program in 2012-13.
Any student placed in a highly able cluster must be able to learn material at advanced rates and levels of understanding, and must have demonstrated high ability through performance on a variety of specific data measures listed at www.fcps.org/highlyablelearner. Participants may also have been identified through the FCPS elementary magnet program for gifted and talented students.
An articulation committee at each middle school determines whether placement in one or more highly able learner clusters is appropriate. Schools sent parents of children identified for such placement a letter by April 1. Parents of a child who was not selected may write to the middle school principal to appeal the decision.
Parents whose children are enrolled in a highly able learner cluster should expect the students to follow the essential FCPS curriculum with an emphasis on depth and complexity based on students’ abilities and interests. They should also expect homework to require advanced analytical thinking, creative problem solving, research and time-management skills.
The school system’s instructional director of middle schools Tracey Lucas, 301-696-6810, and Gifted and Talented Programs Coordinator Meg Lee, 301-696-6891, can provide additional information.
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CRItERIA FoR HIgHlY ABlE lEARNER StUdENtS
Highly able learner students must:
Demonstrate high ability through performance on a variety of data measures (including but not limited to):
• Maryland School Assessments (MSA)
• Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI)
• Moving with Math
• Classroom assessments
• Daily performance
Possess the ability to learn material at advanced rates and levels of understanding, observed through the following learner behaviors:
• Makes important connections between concepts and other areas of study
• Asks high level questions
• Effectively communicates ideas for a variety of audiences and purposes
• Seeks multiple solutions to problems
• Sees tasks/content in unique ways
• Thinks critically and abstractly
• Shows persistence when exploring solutions to unstructured problems
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YMCA of Frederick County1000 N. Market Street, Frederick301-663-5131
Green Valley Branch11791 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia301-607-6900
Among our offerings:• Health, Well-being and Fitness• Swim, Sports and Play• Volunteer Opportunites• Child Care and Education
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CHIld CARE RESoURCESChild Care Choices/ReferralFrederick, MD 301-662-4549 or 1-800-753-6841LOCATE 301-695-4508 or 1-877-230-7422 TDD: 301-695-7225www.fcmha.org
Maryland Committee for ChildrenBaltimore, MD 21202410-752-7588www.mdchildcare.org
PRESCHoolSFrederick County Public Schools Pre-K ProgramsFCPS offers pre-kindergarten programs to all students eligible for free or reduced price meals. To enter the pre-kindergarten program for 2011-2012, a child must observe the 4th birthday on or before September 1, 2011. Students are selected first on eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. Additional factors that increase a child’s risk of not being successful in school may then be considered. Applications are available at the designated schools, and registration begins the first day of parent-teacher conferences in March. Enrollment is limited. (Excerpted from www.fcps.org.)
the Banner SchoolFrederick, MD301-695-9320
Beth Sholom Nursery SchoolFrederick, MD301-663-3437
Brook Hill Weekday PreschoolFrederick, MD301-662-2232
Calvary Methodist Weekday SchoolFrederick, MD301-662-6783
Celebree learning CentersFrederick, MD301-620-9990, 301-668-9881
ABoUt FREdERICK CoUNtY PUBlIC SCHoolS2011-12 Projected Enrollment – 40,487 students
Enrollment Growth Since 2001 – 2,360 students
*Maryland schools rank #1 in America for a fourth straight year.
Student Demographics
• 11% receive special education services
• 23% qualify for free or reduced-price meals
• 68% White, 11% Black or African American, 11% Hispanic of any race, 5% Asian, 5% two or more races, and less than 1% are Alaskan Native, American Indian or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
Per Pupil Expenditure $12,154 per year. About 81% of the FCPS $488.4 million operating budget goes directly to schools and school support, with 12%** spent on the physical plant, 5% on student transportation and 2% on administration.
Combined SAT Scores – 1,500 U.S., 1,545 Frederick Cnty
Advanced Placement – 5,237 tests taken, many with scores that qualify for college credit
36 elementary schools, grades pre-K-5
• all provide full-day kindergarten
• pre-kindergarten offered to all students eligible for free or reduced-price meals
13 middle schools, grades 6-8
9 high schools, grades 9-12, Plus:
• Oakdale High (grades 9-11 its 2nd year)
• a flexible evening high program
• Career & Technology Center for high school students countywide
• Heather Ridge and Rock Creek schools for students with special needs
• Maryland’s first public charter school, Monocacy Valley Montessori, grades pre-k-8
Average Class Size – 26, smaller in early elementary grades
FCPS outpaces the state average by providing 1 computer for every 3 students.
School Bus Riders – 29,000+
**Meals Served Daily – 15,000+ lunches, 3,700+ breakfasts
*Education Week’s 2009, 2010 and 2011 Quality Counts reports and the College Board’s Annual AP Report to the Nation.**Audited 2009-10 figure**Free and reduced-price meals are available for students whose families have limited ability to pay ( for details, call 301-644-5065 or contact the child’s school)
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the Children’s Center for discoveryMonrovia, MD301-798-0223
the Children’s Center of WalkersvilleWalkersville, MD301-845-4803
Children’s World Early learning CenterWalkersville & Frederick, MD301-845-4984, 301-662-3004
Church of the Brethren learning CenterFrederick, MD301-662-4730
Circle of life Cooperative PreschoolFrederick, MD301-473-7680
Emmitsburg Early learning CenterEmmitsburg, MD301-447-6100
Evangelical lutheran Church Wee Folks SchoolFrederick, MD301-663-5117
Fort detrick Child development CenterFrederick, MD301-619-3300
Frederick Christian AcademyFrederick, MD301-473-8990
Frederick Community College Children’s CenterFrederick, MD301-846-2612
Frederick Country day Montessori SchoolFrederick, MD301-694-7000
Frederick County Head StartFrederick County, MD 301-600-1024
Frederick County Public Schools Pre-KFrederick County, MD301-644-5000
Friends Meeting SchoolIjamsville, MD301-798-0288
glade Valley PreschoolWalkersville, MD301-845-4152
the goddard SchoolFrederick, MD301-631-6699
Urbana, MD 240-699-0006
good Shepherd Nursery/Kindergarten SchoolFrederick, MD301-695-5855
green World Nursery SchoolMt. Airy, MD301-865-0911
the Kiddie Academy of WhittierFrederick, MD301-620-7790
Kids Come First learning Center, Inc. Mt. Airy, MD 301-829-3162
Kindercare learning CentersFrederick, MD301-695-9088
la Petite AcademyFrederick, MD301-695-7227
learning tree Early learning CenterBrunswick, MD 301-834-7577
lucy School: An Arts-Based Preschool and KindergartenMiddletown, MD301-293-1163
Meadows MontessoriFrederick, MD 301-662-8910
Middletown United Methodist ChurchMiddletown, MD 301-371-8681
Mom’s day out Christian learning CenterFrederick, MD301-473-4337 x 305
Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter SchoolFrederick, MD301-631-3888
onica Prall Child development laboratory School at Hood CollegeFrederick, MD 301-696-3416
Stepping Stone Centers Frederick & Middletown, MD301-662-4242, 301-371-4711
St. John Regional Catholic SchoolFrederick, MD301-662-6722
St. Paul’s learning CenterMyersville, MD301-293-1980
St. thomas More AcademyBuckeystown, MD301-874-9014
trinity Center for Early Childhood developmentFrederick, MD301-662-2728
Walkersville United Methodist Church Weekday NurseryWalkersville, MD301-845-4282
Yes I Can Children’s CenterIjamsville, MD 301-831-6166
YMCAFrederick & Monrovia, MD301-663-513, 301-607-6900
FREdERICK CoUNtY PUBlIC SCHoolS (FCPS)Superintendent, Dr. Linda BurgeeGeneral Information: 301-644-5000www.fcps.org
Frederick County Board of Education191 S. East StreetFrederick, MD 21701301-696-6850
FCPS ElEMENtARY SCHoolS Ballenger Creek Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2500
Brunswick Elementary Brunswick, MD 240-236-2900
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to lEARN MoRE ABoUt FCPS PRogRAMS:
•WatchFCPS-TV,cable channel 18
•Visitwww.fcps.org and sign up for Find Out First e-mail news
•ContactFCPS Communication Services 301-696-6900
Carroll Manor Elementary Adamstown, MD 240-236-3800
Centerville Elementary Frederick, MD 240-566-0100
deer Crossing Elementary New Market, MD 240-236-5900
Emmitsburg Elementary Emmitsburg, MD 240-236-1750
glade Elementary Walkersville, MD 240-236-2100
green Valley Elementary Monrovia, MD 240-236-3400
Hillcrest Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-3200
Kemptown Elementary Monrovia, MD 240-236-3500
lewistown Elementary Thurmont, MD 240-236-3750
liberty Elementary Libertytown, MD 240-236-1800
lincoln Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2650
Middletown Elementary Middletown, MD 240-236-1100
Middletown Primary Middletown, MD 240-566-0200
Monocacy Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-1400
Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter SchoolFrederick, MD 301-668-5013
Myersville Elementary Myersville, MD 240-236-1900
New Market Elementary New Market, MD 240-236-1300
New Midway Elementary Keymar, MD 240-236-1500
North Frederick Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2000
oakdale Elementary Ijamsville, MD 240-236-3300
orchard grove Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2400
Parkway Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2600
Sabillasville Elementary Sabillasville, MD 240-236-6000
Spring Ridge Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-1600
thurmont Elementary Thurmont, MD 240-236-0900
thurmont Primary Thurmont, MD 240-236-2800
tuscarora Elementary Frederick, MD 240-566-0000
twin Ridge Elementary Mt. Airy, MD 240-236-2300
Urbana Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-2200
Valley Elementary Jefferson, MD 240-236-3000
Walkersville Elementary Walkersville, MD 240-236-1000
Waverley Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-3900
Whittier Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-3100
Wolfsville Elementary Myersville, MD 240-236-2250
Woodsboro Elementary Woodsboro, MD 240-236-3700
Yellow Springs Elementary Frederick, MD 240-236-1700
FCPS MIddlE SCHoolSBallenger Creek Middle Frederick, MD 240-236-5700
Brunswick Middle Brunswick, MD 240-236-5400
Crestwood Middle Frederick, MD 240-566-9000
governor thomas Johnson Middle Frederick, MD 240-236-4900
Middletown Middle Middletown, MD 240-236-4200
Monocacy Middle Frederick, MD 240-236-4700
Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter SchoolFrederick, MD 301-668-5013
New Market Middle New Market, MD 240-236-4600
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oakdale Middle Ijamsville, MD 240-236-5500
thurmont Middle Thurmont, MD 240-236-5100
Urbana Middle Ijamsville, MD 240-566-9200
Walkersville Middle Walkersville, MD 240-236-4400
West Frederick Middle Frederick, MD 240-236-4000
Windsor Knolls Middle Ijamsville, MD 240-236-5000
FCPS HIgH SCHoolS Brunswick High Brunswick, MD 240-236-8600
Catoctin High Thurmont, MD 240-236-8100
Frederick High Frederick, MD 240-236-7000
governor thomas Johnson High Frederick, MD 240-236-8200
linganore High Frederick, MD 240-566-9700
oakdale High Ijamsville, MD 240-566-9400
Middletown High Middletown, MD 240-236-7400
tuscarora High Frederick, MD 240-236-6400
Urbana High Ijamsville, MD 240-236-7600
Walkersville High Walkersville, MD 240-236-7200
otHER FCPS SCHoolS ANd PRogRAMS(Information is excerpted from the FCPS Calendar Handbook available at www.fcps.org.)
Adult Education/Flexible Evening High Walkersville, MD 240-236-8450
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Career and technology Center240-236-8500
FCPS Excel Schools At designated schools, students performing below grade-level standards are required to attend school beyond the regular hours and/or days of operation in order to receive specialized instruction.
FCPS Fast Forward Through agreements with various post-secondary institutions, the FCPS Fast Forward program is an opportunity for students to earn college credit for certain high school classes in which they achieve a grade of “B” or better.
FCPS gifted and talented, Enrichment 301-696-6891Based on multiple performance criteria, students with outstanding capabilities and specific academic aptitudes participate in enriched and accelerated learning activities.
FCPS Heather Ridge School240-236-8000Provides a transitional educational program for all secondary students who require a highly structured setting. It is a challenging and rigorous learning environment that prepares students for graduation, post-secondary education, and career development.
FCPS High School AcademiesThe following programs are available to students countywide at the high schools listed: Brunswick –Teaching Academy; Catoctin–Environmental Academy; Frederick–Advanced Placement Diploma Academy; Governor Thomas Johnson–Arts & Communications Magnet; Linganore–Junior ROTC Magnet; Middletown–Advanced Placement Experience Academy (APEX); Tuscarora–Pre-Engineering Academy; Urbana–International Baccalaureate (IB) Magnet; Walkersville–Pre-Engineering Academy. Out-of-district students must provide their own transportation, and enrollment may be limited. For more information, contact the school guidance office.
Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School301-668-5013Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students are enrolled through a lottery system and attend classes grouped in mixed ages and abilities.
otHER EdUCAtIoNAl SERVICES oFFEREd tHRoUgH FCPSEarth And Space Science laboratory 240-236-2694The Earth and Space Science Laboratory is located at Lincoln Elementary School and may be used by all students in Frederick County. Emphasis is placed on use by grades 1-5. Planetarium programs are open to the public.
English language learning (Ell)240-236-8763Promotes successful integration into mainstream academic programs for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 whose first, or primary, language is not English and who have limited English proficiency. ELL students new to Frederick County are assessed for English language proficiency. The ELL department recognizes the importance of parental involvement and provides interpreters for parent conferences and many translated documents.
Even Start 240-236-8780Located at Hillcrest Elementary and Rock Creek School, Even Start is a federally funded grant program offering classes four days per week for qualifying families served by Waverley and Hillcrest elementary schools. This family literacy program targets families in need of Adult Basic Education or English Language Learner classes. Parents and their young children birth through age 8 participate in various program components: adult education, parenting, early childhood education, interactive literacy activities, and home visits.
FCPS Summer ProgramsOur schools offer a variety of summer remedial, enrichment, and credit courses for all grades during the summer. An elementary Summer Success Program helps currently enrolled students who have not met the county readiness standard for the next level. In addition, regular summer school is offered to middle school students who need to repeat or review a core course taken during the school year. High school students can make up a failing grade, have an opportunity to improve a previously earned grade, or earn credit for a course not taken. Information about courses, locations, and fees is available in the spring from school principals.
Judy Center240-236-8770Prepares students for academic success in school through a combination of high-quality childcare, educational experiences, and comprehensive family services. Based at Waverley Elementary, the program also offers services at Hillcrest and Lincoln Elementary. Judy Center services are available to all families residing in those school districts with a child through age 5.
learning/language Support301-696-6887The Learning/Language Support Program provides specialized intervention addressing the needs of students identified as having phonics-based reading difficulties. Teachers are trained to identify appropriate students and implement strategies for remediation. This program is available in all elementary and middle schools.
tItlE I 301-696-6894Provides supplemental instructional services to meet student needs in some schools with a high concentration of low-income families. Emphasis is on additional assistance in reading and mathematics.
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INdEPENdENt SCHoolSIn addition to providing outstanding public schools, Frederick County also offers a generous and varied selection of truly excellent independent schools, with something to fit each individual student and family. Call the school’s phone number for more information and enrollment criteria.
the Banner School (Pre-K - 8)Frederick, MD301-695-9320
the Barnesville School (Pre-K - 8)Barnesville, MD301-972-0341
Beth Sholom day School (Pre-K - K)Frederick, MD 301-663-3427
Frederick Adventist School (K - 8)Frederick, MD301-663-0363
Frederick Christian Academy (K - 12)Frederick, MD301-473-8990
Friends Meeting School (Pre-K - 11)Ijamsville, MD 301-798-0288
the goddard School (Pre-K - K)Frederick, MD 301-631-6699
Urbana, MD 240-699-0006
grace Baptist Academy (K-12)Brunswick, MD 301-834-5000
lucy School (Pre-K - 2)Middletown, MD 301-293-1163
Mother Seton School (Pre-K - 8)Emmitsburg, MD301-447-3161
New life Christian School (K - 12)Frederick, MD301-663-8418
Saint thomas More Academy (Pre-K - 8)Buckeystown, MD301-874-9014
St. John Regional Catholic School (Pre-K - 8)Frederick, MD301-662-6722
St. John’s Catholic Prep High School(9 - 12)Frederick, MD301-662-4210
trinity School of Frederick (K - 8)Frederick, MD 301-228-2333
Visitation Academy (Pre-K - 8)Frederick, MD301-662-2814
HoMESCHoolINg RESoURCESFrederick County Public Schools office of Pupil Personnel301-644-5238When new to Frederick County and considering homeschooling, contact the Frederick County Public School’s Office of Pupil Personnel for information on how to proceed with home instruction.
Maryland State department of EducationFor a list of “Nonpublic entities registered with the Maryland State Department of Education to Supervise Home Instruction of Maryland Students” visit: www.msde.state.md.us/nonpublic/home_instruction/table_contents.htm.
Homeschool Frederick!An educational portal for the homeschool community in Frederick, this site provides resources available through umbrella groups, Student Services personnel in Frederick County Public Schools, hybrid organizations, businesses, and others interested in the homeschool community. The site provides an extensive list of homeschool support groups or umbrella organizations in Frederick County. www.homeschoolfrederick.com
telos Academy of Mindworks301-898-7222Provides tutorial programs for 6th- 10th grade homeschooled students.www.mindworkslearning.net
SPECIAl EdUCAtIoN RESoURCES IN FREdERICK CoUNtY PUBlIC SCHoolS (Information is excerpted from the 2010-2011 Calendar Handbook available at www.fcps.org.)
FCPS director of Special Education301-644-5281
FCPS learning for life ProgramHoused in a regular school setting, this program is designed to meet the needs of moderately disabled students that are not diploma bound. Small-group instruction is based on IEP goals and students have opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers, as appropriate. Students learn functional life skills as well as academics.
FCPS Child Find Project301-644-5292Child Find is the process for identifying all children from birth through age 21 who have special needs.
FCPS Challenges Program301-644-5281 Provides integrated support to students with special needs in communication, social skills, academics, and pre-vocational/vocational skills. Services are available for children age 3 through 21.
Infants and toddlers Program301-600-1612This interagency program provides early intervention services for children from birth through age 2 who are experiencing developmental delays in areas such as motor development, cognition, communication, social-emotional, or self-help skills. Audiology, nursing, nutrition, occupational and physical therapy, vision and hearing services, speech/language therapy, special instruction, developmental pediatrics, and family counseling services are available at no cost to families. The Frederick County Health Department is the lead agency for this program, together with FCPS, the Frederick County Department of Social Services, and the Maryland School for the Deaf.
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FCPS Partners for Success 240-236-8430 Serves parents and educational professionals of all Frederick County children and youth with disabilities from ages 3 through 21. For parents, Partners for Success offers individual consultation, an information and referral service, problem-solving assistance, training, and support. For educators, the program offers information on disabilities and support for making accommodations for students with special needs.
FCPS Pyramid Program Serves students with significant emotional/behavioral needs who require intensive special education and therapeutic services in a small-group setting. Students have opportunities for inclusion with non-disabled peers, as appropriate. Most students also receive special transportation and other related services. This program is housed at Lewistown Elementary, Ballenger Creek Middle, New Market Middle, Tuscarora High, and Walkersville High.
FCPS Rock Creek School301-236-8700Provides individualized special education programs for eligible students with more severe intellectual, physical, emotional, hearing, visual, and learning disabilities, from age 3 through the school year they reach age 21. Students are admitted by the county IEP team process.
FCPS Success Program240-236-8436 Provides post-secondary transition education for students ages 18-21 who have completed at least four years in a comprehensive high school and exhibit potential for competitive employment. Students earn a Maryland Certificate of Completion. They work in a community-based setting to learn skills for independent living and are exposed to the world of work.
Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee (SECAC)301-644-5281 The Frederick County SECAC meets monthly, September-May, to collaborate with and provide input to the Special Education Office. Membership includes parents, community representatives, students, and FCPS staff. Meetings are open to the public and new membership is solicited each year.
otHER SPECIAl NEEdS RESoURCESloCAtE: Child Care Special Needs Enhanced Counseling Servicetoll free: 1-800-999-0120 TDD: 410-385-1042
the ARC of Frederick CountyFrederick, MD 301-663-0909www.arcfc.org
Autism Society of AmericaFrederick County Chapter301-746-8080www.frederick-autism.org
Challenger BaseballFrederick, MD 301-694-8673 www.challengerfrederick.org
dept. of Rehabilitation Services (doRS)Frederick, MD 301-699-3075
Frederick County developmental CenterFrederick, MD301-600-1611Provides funding of respite services for children with special healthcare needs and their families.
Frederick County Special olympics Frederick, MD 301-694-7779 www.somdfrederick.org
Frederick County 4-H therapeutic Riding ProgramThurmont, MD 301-898-3587 www.fc4htrp.org
F.R.I.E.N.d.S. Frederick County-based group formed to connect with other families to lend support, network, and educate each other on Down Syndrome.www.friendsoffredco.org/index.htm
the Jefferson SchoolJefferson, MD301-624-8400For students with primary emotional disturbance and/or behavior disorders and secondary learning, developmental, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
Job training Association (JtA) Frederick, MD 301-631-3566
Kennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimore, MD toll free: 1-888-554-2080www.kennedykrieger.org
Maryland School for the deaf Frederick, MD301-360-2000TDD: 301-360-2001www.msd.edu
CollEgES/UNIVERSItIES College of Notre dame of Maryland at Frederick Community College Frederick, MD 410-532-5500 www.ndm.edu
Frederick Community CollegeFrederick, MD301-846-2400www.frederick.edu
Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg, MD301-687-4411www.frostburg.edu
Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown, MD301-790-2800www.hagerstowncc.edu
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University of Maryland at College ParkCollege Park, MD301-405-1000www.umd.edu
University System of Maryland at HagerstownHagerstown, MD240-527-2060www.hagerstown.usmd.edu
Hood CollegeFrederick, MD301-663-3131www.hood.edu
Mcdaniel College (Formerly Western Maryland College)Westminster, MD 410-857-2260toll free: 1-800-638-5005www.mcdaniel.edu
Mount Saint Mary’s UniversityEmmitsburg, MDtoll free: 1-800-448-4347www.msmary.edu
Mount St. Mary’s University Center for Professional and ContinuingStudies and Frederick Conference CenterFrederick, MD 301-682-8315 toll free: 1-877-982-2329 www.msmary.edu/frederick
Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV304-876-5000www.shepherd.edu
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its Stroke Program, FMH Joint Work, Interventional Cardiology, Pulmonary Function Laboratory and Regional Cancer Therapy Center. In addition, the FMH Wound Care Center is now one of only a few hundred centers in the nation to earn accreditation for hyperbaric medicine treatment.
FMH is also on the cutting edge of medical record-keeping, keeping patients’ files accurate and accessible at a moment’s notice. The national nonprofit Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has recognized FMH as a Level Six provider based on our adoption of electronic medical records, which puts us in the top one percent of hospitals nationwide. Forget about doctors scribbling on clipboards as patients explain their symptoms. Healthcare professionals at FMH are increasingly logging essential information on sleek laptops that can be wheeled speedily from patient to patient.
Of course, FMH serves not only as a storehouse for patient information and a base for the distribution of medical services, but
Frederick County’s population continues to grow, from 234,700 residents in 2010 to an expected 288,000 in 2020. With regional growth come myriad expressions of Frederick County’s vitality—new neighborhoods filling with young families, explosions of art and cultural activities in our cities and towns, and a wealth of new options for working, shopping, and living rich lives in the heart of Maryland. Another result of this growth, though, is need, and often, that need calls for more and a greater variety of medical professionals, for space to heal, for high-quality healthcare in an area that is increasingly high-traffic and high-density. To answer this call, Frederick Regional Health System is growing right along with the County to ensure all of our friends and neighbors in central Maryland have access to the healthcare options they need.
FMH has not focused only on expansion, but on a cultivation of prestige that has won a variety of recognitions in the medical field. Whether you or a loved one suffers a stroke, requires hip or knee replacement surgery, seeks to manage a heart condition, or receives a cancer diagnosis, FMH offers award-winning services through
BY: AMANDA CHANGURIS, FREDERICK REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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also as a temporary home for in-patients and the loved ones who visit them there. As more and more Frederick County residents choose to stay right here close to home for their health care needs, FMH needs to grow more than our services and programs—we need to expand our capacity as well. A renovation project adding 20 new patient rooms to the hospital’s main campus is nearly complete. Construction crews are nearly finished moving our helipad from ground level to the roof of the hospital, which will make way for our planned parking garage expansion.
Out in the community, FMH has expanded the services available in both Urbana and on the southern side of Frederick City. Our newest outpatient facility, FMH Urbana, offers quick access to x-rays, mammograms and laboratory testing. Immediate Care services—to take care of everything from strains and sprains to sports physicals and travel immunizations—opened in December.
FMH Crestwood, located just south of Frederick, is home to a wide range of imaging services, as well as comprehensive rehabilitation and laboratory services. FMH Crestwood is also home to the FMH Women’s Center, which features an entire wing dedicated to women’s imaging as well as the Women’s Center for Breast Care.
As FMH enters its 110th year, we look back and see how far we’ve come since opening our doors. In fiscal year 2011, more than 22,000 patients were admitted to the hospital for in-patient care, and more than 75,000 were treated in our Emergency Department. That’s a long way from our one-bed “Accident Room” set aside in the early 1900s. Since then, FMH has been open and ready to, in the words of our founder, Emma Smith, “care for the sick, comfort the injured and provide peace of mind to all who live in a town called Frederick.”
CALL: 301.600.2507www.mdwic.org
WOMEN(Pregnant, New Moms
& Breastfeeding)
INFANTS(Under 1 year)
CHILDREN(Under Five)
Applicants must meet income guidelines
Income Eligibility Guidlines for Maryland WIC Benefits
Frederick WIC is an Equal opportunity
provider and employer.
$20,147 $1,678 $839 $774 $387$27,214 $2,267 $1,133 $1,046 $523$34,281 $2,856 $1,428 $1,318 $659$41,348 $3,445 $1,722 $1,590 $795$48,415 $4,034 $2,017 $1,862 $931$55,482 $4,623 $2,311 $2,133 $1,066$62,549 $5,212 $2,606 $2,405 $1,202$69,616 $5,801 $2,900 $2,677 $1,338
+ $7,067 + $588 +$294 + $271 + $135
“Care for the sick, comfort the injured and provide peace of mind to all who live in a town called Frederick.”
Frederick OB/GYN Division
Founded in 1939, our obstetrics and gynecology practice was the first in Frederick. Our physicians and nurse practitioners work
together to provide warm, compassionate, and quality care.
Pelvic Floor Disorders & Osteoporosis Screening
We are excited to announce the arrival of our new associates
Pascale Duroseau, MD & Virginia Siemer, CNM
Taking appointments now for all locations:
61 Thomas Johnson Dr.Frederick, MD 21702
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1502 South Main St.Mt. Airy, MD 21771
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3430 Worthington Blvd., Suite 202
Urbana, MD 21704
Same Day Appointments Availiable in Most Cases
301.663.6171 www.cwcare.net
Comprehensive Pediatric CareSeven Offices to Better Serve You
Convenient Office Hours Including Nights & WeekendsTelephone Advice From Our Nurses During Office HoursOnline Referral & Prescription Refill Requests Available
Committed to Patient Service & Satisfaction
1475 Taney Avenue • Frederick | 610 Solarex Court • Frederick1502 S. Main Street • Mt. Airy | 9093 Ridgefield Drive • Frederick
187 Thomas Johnson Drive #4 • Frederick | 3020 B Ventrie Court • Myersville3430 Worthington Boulevard #102 • Urbana
Welcoming New Patients
Please call 301.662.0133 for more information, or visit www.thepedcenter.com
Welcoming New Patients
Please call 301.662.0133 for more information, or visit www.thepedcenter.com
Comprehensive Pediatric Care
Seven Offices to Better Serve YouConvenient Office Hours Including Nights & WeekendsTelephone Advice From Our Nurses During Office HoursOnline Referral & Prescription Refill Requests Available
Committed to Patient Service & Satisfaction
1475 Taney Avenue • Frederick | 610 Solarex Court • Frederick1502 S. Main Street • Mt. Airy | 9093 Ridgefield Drive • Frederick
187 Thomas Johnson Drive #4 • Frederick | 3020 B Ventrie Court • Myersville3430 Worthington Boulevard #102 • Urbana
YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY1000 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-663-5131
GREEN VALLEY BRANCH11791 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia301-607-6900
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Located across the street from the hospital, provides quality cancer care for patients and aids efforts to finding a cure for the disease.
FMH Rose Hill Rose Hill Plaza1562 Opossumtown PikeFrederick, MD 21702240-566-3100State-of-the-art outpatient facility providing laboratory services, imaging and rehabilitation services, and pre-admission testing.
FMH Urbana3430 Worthington Blvd.Frederick, MD 21704301-874-2163Provides x-ray imaging services, a lab draw and specimen collection station, and immediate care for non-life threatening emergencies on weekends.
FMH Wellness CenterFSK Mall5500 Buckeystown PikeFrederick, MD 21703240-379-6000240-379-6010Provides wellness education and health screenings. Promotes healthier lifestyles by providing health education classes, health screenings, and individual services.
Hospice of Frederick County516 Trail Avenue, Suite CFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3030Medical, emotional, and spiritual support for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Offers bereavement support.
REgIoNAl HoSPItAlSAdventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland9909 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850240-864-6000www.adventisthealthcare.com
Brook lane Health ServicesMental Health Services13218 Brook Lane Drive P.O. Box 1945 Hagerstown, MD 21742301-733-0330toll free: 1-800-342-2992www.brooklane.org
FREdERICK CoUNtY HEAltH dEPARtMENt350 Montevue LaneFrederick, MD 21702301-600-1029
FREdERICK MEMoRIAl HEAltHCARE SYStEM FACIlItIESFrederick Memorial HospitalMain Campus; 400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701www.fmh.org
General Information240-566-3300TTY: 240-566-3700
Emergency Room240-566-3500TTY: 240-566-3592
Patient Information240-566-3380
The BirthPlace240-566-3300
Volunteer Services240-566-3567
FMH Immediate Care at oak Street850 Oak Street, Frederick, MD 21701301-698-8374 A walk-in, no appointment needed healthcare facility.
FMH Immediate Care Mount Airy Mount Airy Plaza1502 S. Main StreetMt. Airy, MD 21771301-829-5888A walk-in, no appointment needed healthcare facility.
FMH Advanced Skin and Wound Care400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3840Interdisciplinary care of wounds, ostomies, and skin conditions.
FMH Crestwood7211 Bank CourtFrederick, Maryland 21703240-215-1420Serving south Frederick, FMH Crestwood provides state-of-the-art imaging and rehabilitation services, as well as a laboratory draw and specimen collection stations.
FMH diabetes CenterFSK Mall 5500 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD 21703240-379-6045Diabetes self-management training. Certified by the American Diabetes Association.
FMH Home Health Servicesdivision of Frederick Memorial Healthcare System240-566-3568Comprehensive home health care system. Medicare certified and JCAHO accredited with commendation organization.
FMH Medical Fitness1845 Brookfield CourtFrederick, MD 21702301-620-1250Medically monitored exercise programs to promote good health and prevent disease.
FMH Mount AiryMount Airy Plaza1502 S. Main StreetMt. Airy, MD 21771301-829-5800Mount Airy location extends FMH services to local residents. Offers imaging services, home health care, laboratory, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and immediate care.
X-Ray and Imaging Services 301-829-5830
Rehabilitation Services (Physical-Occupational-Speech-Therapy)301-829-5880
FMH Preventative Cardiology and Rehabilitation400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3229Outpatient, hospital-based program designed for patients who have experienced a recent cardiac event.
FMH Psychiatric Services400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3904Crisis intervention. Inpatient and outpatient care. Behavioral health partners. Outpatient clinic.
FMH Regional Cancer therapy Center501 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701
Radiation Oncology: 240-566-4500
Outpatient Intravenous Therapy: 301-694-5580
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We accept most insurances. Practice limited to newborns to age 21 years.
Sick Walk-in HoursMonday – Friday 8:00 – 9:00 am
Regular & Evening HoursMonday – Friday By Appointment
Saturday & Sunday Morning HoursBy Appointment
Evelyn G. Clarence, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Radha Nathan, M.D., F.A.A.P.Nahid B. Sobhani, M.D., F.A.A.P. • Patricia Hough, M.D., F.A.A.P Makaya Mulato, M.D., F.A.A.P • Gunpreet Singh, M.D., F.A.A.P
Sangeetha Vimal, F.A.A.P. • Sheetal Dhote, M.D.Brian Swinton, M.D. • Bophany Chea, M.D., F.A.A.P
Kari Pratt, C.R.N.P • Patricia Duley, C.R.N.P
www.FrederickPediatrics.com
Frederick Office: 301-694-060687 Thomas Johnson Dr., Frederick, MD 21702
Mt. Airy Office: 301-829-61461502 S. Main St., Suite 206, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Ballenger Creek Office: 301-668-63476550 Mercantile Dr. East, St. 106, Frederick, MD 21703
Urbana Office: 301-874-61073500 Campus Drive, Suite 102, Urbana, MD 21704
Frederick Pediatric AssociatesPersonal Level of Care
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Mercy Medical Center301 St. Paul’s PlaceBaltimore, MD 21202410-332-9000www.mdmercy.com
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Inc.708 W. Rogers AvenueBaltimore, MD 21209410-578-8600www.mwph.org
Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health14901 Broschart Road Rockville, MD 20850 301-251-4500www.potomacridge.com
Saint Agnes Hospital900 S. Caton AvenueBaltimore, MD 21229410-368-6000www.stagnes.org
Shady grove Adventist Hospital9901 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850301-279-6000www.adventisthealthcare.com
Sheppard Pratt Services at Frederick Memorial Hospital400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3990www.sheppardpratt.org/index.cfm
Washington Adventist Hospital7600 Carroll AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912301-891-7600www.adventisthealthcare.com
Washington County Hospital Association251 E. Antietam StreetHagerstown, MD 21740301-790-8000www.wchsys.org
Washington Hospital Center110 Irving Street, NW Washington, DC 20010202-877-7000www.whcenter.org
the gettysburg Hospital147 Gettys StreetGettysburg, PA 17325717-334-2121www.gettysburghosp.org
good Samaritan Hospital5601 Loch Raven BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21239410-532-8000www.goodsam-md.org
greater Baltimore Medical Center (gBMC)6701 N. Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21204443-849-2000www.gbmc.org
Holy Cross Hospital1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910301-754-7000www.holycrosshealth.org
Johns Hopkins Medical Center600 N. Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21287toll free: 1-800-455-6467www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Carroll County general Hospital200 Memorial AvenueWestminster, MD 21157410-848-3000www.ccgh.com
Children’s National Medical Center111 Michigan Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20010202-884-5000toll free: 1-800-787-0021www.cnmc.org
Frederick Memorial Hospital400 W. Seventh StreetFrederick, MD 21701240-566-3300www.fmh.org
Frederick Surgical Center915 Toll House Avenue Frederick, MD 21701301-694-3400
georgetown University Hospital3800 Reservoir Road, NWWashington, DC 20007202-444-2000www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org
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Washington, D.C. Get passionate about bird-watching, hiking, or photography, and go out to the places where you can practice your passion. Those journeys contribute to being active and healthy as surely as frequent trips to the gym.
Also remember that senior citizens are often welcomed to join gyms and health clubs at a reduced membership rate. Gentle yoga, aquatics, low-impact aerobics, or even regular use of a stationary bike build strength, flexibility, and heart health without overtaxing the joints or heart. If you aren’t sure what type of physical activity is appropriate for you, consult your doctor or even the staff at a gym that you are considering joining. The staff at the YMCA in Frederick, for example, are very happy to help members who aren’t familiar with cardio or weight training equipment, or who would like guidance about advisable workout plans. Also, don’t forget to stretch!
Spring is an ideal time to start a personal project of increased activity. If you’ve fallen out of shape or aren’t sure how to begin, remember that it’s never too late to start working toward a healthy regimen of exercise, and also that the first step is often the most difficult. The world is waking up with spring. Your first step to fitness can literally be a first step out your door into a wonderful world in bloom.
Human bodies are beautiful machines that require judicious use as they age. Whatever one’s age, staying active is a prerequisite for prolonged health. Exercise helps people of all ages to maintain a healthy weight, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes, strengthens bones and muscles, improves mental health and mood, heightens the ease of daily activities, and prevents falls. In addition, ensuring that your body is in top condition makes it easier to lead a rich and rewarding life, replete with the joys of friendship, extended family and grandparenthood, travel, hobbies, and dabbling in new activities with social groups that you may never have dreamed that you would try.
Exercise can involve discomfort, but the good news is that there are a multitude of simple, pleasurable ways to train oneself to be active that may not even involve extra expenditures or much effort beyond one’s usual daily activities. Taking a brisk, lingering walk around the neighborhood while the Bradford pears are in bloom, or later in the season as the crickets start to chirp in the evenings, is a great way to exercise. Walk your dog as often as your canine friend and your schedule will have it. Better yet, invite a friend or recruit a family member and make a habit of walking and talking together. Dust off your bike, and take it for a spin. Give your home a thorough spring cleaning—vacuuming, mopping, polishing furniture, moving those boxes out of the basement, and dancing as you dust to your favorite record or the radio all count as meaningful physical activity.
Cultivate a hobby that promotes activity. Plant a garden and commit to working in it as often as you are able; you will gently build your strength and stamina, and your yard will be like an Eden. Frederick County and the surrounding region play host to stunning parks where individuals at any fitness level can find a suitable path to tread. Watch the ducks while circling Culler Lake at Baker Park in Frederick, stroll around the ruins of a once-bustling mill community on Virginius Island at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park less than an hour west in West Virginia, or walk along the mighty Potomac River at any point on the C&O Canal towpath, which runs all the way to
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HIT THE TRAIL AT BALLENGER CREEKThe Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation is currently overseeing the construction of the Kingsbrook Section of the Ballenger Creek Trail. This section of trail will connect Kingsbrook Drive, near Ballenger Creek Elementary School, to the end of Advisors Court, where a developer has made improvements to the road and provided a small parking area. Along with an eight or ten foot wide asphalt or concrete trail surface, this section of trail development will provide other amenities, including landscaping, fencing, bicycle rack, bench and signage. The approximate length of this section of trail is 0.8 miles. This section of trail development also includes a trail segment that will ultimately connect to a future developer-built section of trail as part of the Ballenger Run housing development. Construction began on the Kingsbrook Section of the Ballenger Creek Trail on September 14, 2011, and is expected to be completed by May of this year.
In June 2008, the State of Maryland awarded Frederick County a Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) grant, which is funding 80 percent of the construction costs for this project. The overall goal of the Ballenger Creek Trail is not only to provide recreational opportunities for all Frederick County citizens, but also to establish an off-road connection between the residential and business communities in the Ballenger Creek area.
The Kingsbrook Section is one of seven sections that will ultimately make up the entire length of the Ballenger Creek Trail. Once all sections of the trail are completed, the trail will be approximately five miles in length and will connect Ballenger Creek Park to the Monocacy River. The only section of the Ballenger Creek Trail that has been completed to date is Westview South. This section of trail, which is less than one mile long, was constructed by a developer and is located on the north and south side of Executive Way, following the Ballenger Creek corridor. There are five remaining sections that will eventually be built in order to complete the Ballenger Creek Trail. Two of these sections will be completed by a developer, while the other three sections will be developed by Frederick County. One of
the Frederick County sections, the Advisors Court Section, is scheduled to begin the design phase in the next few months. The Advisors Court Section will be a very important link in the Ballenger Creek Trail, because it will connect the Kingsbrook Section, currently under construction, with the completed Westview South Section.
For further information on the Ballenger Creek Trail, please visit the Frederick County Division of Parks and Recreation website at www.recreater.com.
BY: BOB HICKS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FREDERICK COUNTY DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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PUBlIC tRANSItTransIT’s Connector routes operate in Frederick City and urbanized areas of Frederick County serving medical, employment, education, and shopping centers. These routes operate Monday-Friday from approximately 5:40AM to 9:30PM (9:45PM on Fridays) and from 7:30AM to 9:45PM on Saturday.
Fares are $1.10 each way for all routes except the Frederick-Emmitsburg route which is $1.25. Seniors and disabled
citizens may ride for half price. Ten-trip tickets and monthly passes are available and there are discounts for seniors and students.
Commuter Shuttle Service:• The Brunswick Shuttle operates
between Brunswick, Knoxville, Jefferson, and Frederick.
• The Emmitsburg/Thurmont Shuttle operates between Emmitsburg, Thurmont, and Frederick.
• The Meet-the-MARC Shuttles operate between Walkersville and Frederick, and between Frederick and Point of Rocks. The shuttles are timed to meet many of the MARC trains to and from Washington D.C.
• The Route 85 Shuttle serves the business centers along Route 85 and Crestwood Boulevard.
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• The East County Shuttle operates between Frederick and Spring Ridge and provides service to Lake Linganore, New Market, and eastern Frederick County upon request.
For specific shuttle routes or schedule information, please refer to the individual route brochures or call the TransIT office at 301-600-2065 or link to the Transit schedule site at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/transit.
tRANSIt-PlUS TransIT-plus is a shared-ride, demand-response transportation service for seniors and persons with disabilities. After registering with TransIT, these individuals contact TransIT to schedule a ride. For fares and to schedule a TransIT-plus trip call 301-600-1725.
CoMMUtER SERVICES MARC train to Washington, dCFrederick MARC Train Schedule The trains run Monday-Friday, departing Frederick three times in the morning and returning three times in the evening.
Link to the MTA Train site for train info: www.mtamaryland.com/services/marc
Trains depart from two stations: Departing: Downtown Monocacy (East Street extended) (Riverview Plaza) 5:12AM 5:18AM 6:05AM 6:11AM 7:10AM 7:16AM
Returning: Downtown Monocacy (East Street extended) (Riverview Plaza) 5:22PM 5:14PM 6:58PM 6:50PM 8:07PM 7:59PM
For more information on arrival and departure times at specific stops, call MARC at 1-800-325-RAIL.
Parking Monocacy Station: 800 free parking spaces
Downtown Station: No parking. TransIT provides two commuter shuttles to transport commuters to the train: Meet-the-MARC shuttles from Walkersville and Point of Rocks.
The shuttles are wheelchair accessible.
FaresThe fare for the TransIT Meet-the-MARC shuttle is $1.10 each way, but shuttle service is free to commuters who purchase MARC tickets or monthly passes in advance.
MtA 991 to Shady grove MetroCommuter bus service to the Shady Grove Metro station is provided by MTA #991 from the Monocacy Station. This schedule may be viewed on the MTA website, www.mtamaryland.com.
410-539-5000 (voice system)toll free: 1-866-RIDE-MTA (voice system)TTY: 410-539-3479
Montgomery Ride-On 240-777-7433TDD: 240-777-5869
RideshareAs a member of the Washington Metropolitan Council of Government’s Commuter Connections, TransIT provides car and vanpool matching services free to Frederick area commuters.
For general TransIT information 24 hours a day, access the website at www.co.frederick.md.us/transit.
loCAl ANd REgIoNAl AIRPoRtSBaltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD 21240toll free: 1-800-435-9294www.bwiairport.com
Frederick Municipal Airport111 Airport Drive EastFrederick, MD 21701301-600-2262www.cityoffrederick.com
Hagerstown Regional AirportHagerstown, MD 21742240-313-2777www.hagerstown.com
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (dCA)Washington, DC 22201703-417-8000www.mwaa.com
Washington dulles International Airport (IAd)Sterling, VA 20041703-572-2700www.mwaa.com
NAVIgAtINg tHE MotoR VEHIClE AdMINIStRAtIoNCustomer Assistance operators toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA
license, Emissions, Vehicle Registration InformationMonday-Friday: 7AM-6PMSaturday: 8AM-1PM www.mva.state.md.us
tdd (Hearing Impaired)toll free: 1-800-492-4575
out of State301-729-4550
local MVA Branch officeFull Service: Frederick County1601 Bowman’s Farm RoadFrederick, MD 21701toll free: 1-800-950-1MVA
Monday through Friday: 8:30AM-4:30PM (Full Services)
Saturday: 8:30AM-12:00PM (Driver License Services Only)
Closed State Holidays
Vehicle Registration and tagsVehicle owners have 60 days to register their vehicles after relocating to Maryland. You will need to supply proof of ownership and a Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate issued within 90 days prior to registering your vehicle. Safety inspections are not completed on rainy days. More information for new residents of Maryland can be found at www.mva.state.md.us/driverserv/apply/newtomd.htm.
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RACE TO SAVE WEST BRUNSWICK TOWER: 5K FOR MARYLAND RAILROAD LANDMARK
Get ready to lace up on May 19, as Brunswick Crossing hosts the 5K Twilight Valley Trail Run to save the WB Tower.
In celebration of the opening of Brunswick Crossing’s Valley Trail, runners of all ages are invited to run a 5K trail race/walk and one-mile kids’ fun run on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 6 p.m. The fun begins with a kids’ one-mile fun run in the Brunswick Crossing community, starting and ending at the community’s Hope Farm Park. Prizes will be awarded for all participants. The timed 5K race is a fun paved trail course on Brunswick Crossing’s Valley Trail, meandering through almost 100 acres of stream valley forest conservation area. Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall finishers, and to the top three male and female finishers in each 10-year age group.
A fun event for the whole family, the 5K race features live music in Hope Farm Park, refreshments, a moonbounce, and other family activities for participants and visitors. All race day participants will receive a race day bag, including the official race t-shirt. Registration and race information can be found at Brunswick Crossing’s website: www.brunswickcrossing.com.
ABoUt tHE WBThe West Brunswick Tower, which closed in October 2011, was the last railroad tower operating in Maryland. The B&O Railroad once had many such towers, but technology waits for no one. Today, regional and central operating centers remotely control dozens of interlockings at a time through computer systems and train tracking monitors, leaving interlocking towers like WB obsolete.
An interlocking tower is a structure used to control signals and the alignment of switch tracks on the railroad. Commonly located where multiple railroad lines intersected, some like WB were used in areas where main line and train yard tracks joined together. Most of these towers have ‘mechanical’ switch systems, using large levers connected to a series of moving rods to make the needed adjustments. WB Tower used a less common mechanism, in which small, knob-like levers at a desk control an air pressure system. Various generations of computer-based systems now provide control and communications options; however, the WB knob array is still in place.
BY: CHRISTINA L. MAY, MARKETING AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS, BRUNSWICK CROSSING DEVELOPMENT
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The City of Brunswick, the Brunswick Potomac Foundation and the Brunswick Railroad Museum have joined forces to save this piece of Brunswick Railroad history by raising funds to move the WB tower from its current location to a new location “across the tracks” at the City of Brunswick’s railroad viewing platform near the Brunswick Railroad Museum. Brunswick Crossing is proud to be a part of the Brunswick community and contribute to this worthy cause. So dust off your running shoes and join us as we save a piece of history!
BRUNSWICK CRoSSINg – A dYNAMIC PlANNEd CoMMUNItYBrunswick Crossing is situated on 552 acres in the heart of the Potomac River Valley in Brunswick, Maryland, where the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the Potomac River meet. A naturally beautiful planned community, Brunswick Crossing is home to nearly 100 acres of forest conservation stream valley. Meandering through the community is a 26-mile network of paved trails and walkways. From these trails and walkways, new residents will enjoy access to Brunswick Crossing’s forest conservation area, which preserves nearly 100
acres of stream valley woodlands that run through the heart of the community.
Brunswick Crossing’s resort-style amenities include a planned marketplace, clubhouse, separate pool house, fitness center, 25 meter lap lane swimming pool with open swim area, kiddie pool, interactive splash zone, tennis courts, sports field, event lawn, outdoor fireplace, playground, 26 miles of paved trails and walkways, and more. The 5K Twilight Valley Trail Race is an excellent opportunity to visit this beautiful community, so come out and run!
The Ernie Hawkins Trio and the John Jorgenson QuintetThursday, April 12 – 7:30 p.m.
The General Silent movie, with WurlitzerFriday, April 13 – 8:00 p.m.
Colin Mochrie and Brad SherwoodSunday, April 22 – 3:00 p.m.
The Princess BrideWednesday, April 25 – 7:30 p.m.Happy hour with Flying Dog Brewery at 6:30 p.m.
Imagination Movers Sunday, May 13 – 2:00 & 6:00 p.m.
JAWSWednesday, June 27 – 7:30 p.m.Happy hour with Flying Dog Brewery at 6:30 p.m.
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“A fun event for the whole family, the 5K race features live music in Hope Farm Park, refreshments, a moonbounce, and other family activities for participants and visitors.”
The Days Inn Hotel in Frederick, MD is only 40 miles from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. Also a convenient hub for Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Frederick City/County is home to some of the nation’s most historic landmarks and breathtaking countryside. We offer spacious 2-double bed, 2-queen bed, and king guest rooms, handicapped and non-smoking rooms that boast a variety of features. You can relax by the outdoor pool and the
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MANGIA E BEVIApproaching its fifth anniversary in Urbana, Mangia e Bevi has risen to the challenge of providing delicious, authentic Italian cuisine to the food lovers of Frederick County. The last five years have shown that things just keep getting better.
Mangia e Bevi, translated as “eat and drink,” encourages just that. A sizeable menu features some of the standards one would expect, but also boasts some less familiar yet interesting dishes. Our lunch visit had us eager and hungry to try a variety of chef and owner Vito Cinquepalmi’s handiwork.
Once we polished off a basket of the warm, yummy, homemade bread, my half Sicilian husband and I started with the Bada Bing Shrimp and the Calamari Fritti. The Bada Bing was described as tender shrimp in a creamy spicy sauce, so we were expecting a bit more heat. Although slightly overcooked, it was a nice start to the meal. Now the calamari. I’m REALLY fussy about its usual texture and typically avoid it, but this was cooked to perfection. It was divine!
We then chose our entrees. My husband almost always orders a basic spaghetti and meat sauce as his barometer for a new restaurant. This time he ordered the Trenette Bolognese, and I ordered the Meat Pizza Roll. While again we both prefer a bit more seasoning, and the plating wasn’t particularly impressive, the homemade noodles and dough made both dishes a cut above the usual.
The dessert course certainly redeemed Mangia e Bevi in the plating department! We ordered both the Profiteroles and the Cannoli Siciliana, and they came to the table dressed to the nines. Anyone who knows me knows that I decide what I’m going to order for my meal only AFTER I’ve decided on dessert. Neither disappointed. The vanilla and chocolate cream of the Profiteroles was rich with just the right sweetness. The portion was generous, so I was delighted to have some to take home for a midnight snack. The Cannoli, which are made in house, were probably the best I’ve had. They were rich and creamy as one would expect, but there was a light citrus note...lime maybe...that was a fantastic pairing to the cream. The chef was light-handed with the chocolate chips (which would normally disappoint me) but in this case, it worked beautifully.
We put service pretty high on the expectation list, and we were delighted that our server, Diana, was friendly, helpful, and kept our glasses full. Even though we’d settled the check, my husband and I lingered awhile over espresso. The staff continued to make us feel welcome, never making us feel rushed as if they needed the table, in spite of the crowds gathering at the entrance. It was the perfect capstone to an evening of fine Italian cuisine at Urbana’s own Mangia e Bevi.
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Walkersville Southern Railroad
Train Excursions: Saturdays 11am and 2pm (May-October)
Dinner Trains: 1st and 3rd Saturdays (May - October)
Mother’s Day Dinner Train May 13, 6pm Father’s Day Dinner Train June 17, 6pm Mystery Dinner Trains May 26 & Oct. 13, 6pm Costume Mystery Dinner Train Oct. 26, 6pm
Buy 1 aDulT, gET 1 chilD’s TickET 1/2 off(excludes steam trains and dinner trains)
coupon must be presented at time of purchase
steam Trains Flagg Coal Co. #75 Steam Locomotive will be operating
at Walkersville Southern Railroad!JUNE 23, 24, & 30 JULY 1, 7 & 8 10am, 1 & 4pm
Rail Fan Special June 23 at 6pm
Visit us Online To See All Our Special Events!301-898-0899 | www.wsrr.org
34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville, MD 21793
Little Red Caboose Birthday Parties, Wedding Rehearsal Dinners
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Swallow Falls State Park and Harrington Manor State Park301-387-6938
Washington Monument State Park301-791-4767 (County, C8)
MUSEUMSBarbara Fritchie House and Museum301-698-0630 (City, G11)
Beatty Cramer Architectural Museum301-293-2215 (County, J9)
the Frederick County Historical Society 301-663-1188 (City, I9)
Brunswick Railroad Museum301-834-7100(County, C14)
george Alfred townsend Museum301-371-4575
National Museum of Civil War Medicine301-695-1864 (City, I11)
Rose Hill Manor Children’s Museum301-600-1646 (County, H10)
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum301-663-3885 (County, H11)
Seton Shrine Center 301-447-6606 (County, J2)
taney House Museum301-663-7880 (City, E13)
ACtIVItIES ANd SPoRtS CoUNtYWIdEAdventure Park USA301-865-6800 (County, L12)
Boy Scouts301-739-1211
Catoctin Rec Center301-600-1358 (County, I5)
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and zoo301-271-3180 (County, H6)
Centerville Rec Center240-629-6639 (County, J13)
deer Crossing Rec Center301-865-1769 (County, K11)
Fountain Rock Recreation Center 301-898-1460
NAtIoNAl PARKSAppalachian trailHarper’s Ferry, WV304-535-6331
Catoctin Mountain Park Visitors’ Center301-663-9388
C & o Canal National Park301-739-4200 (County, G3)
National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial ParkEmmitsburg, MD301-447-1365 (County, J2)
Shenandoah National ParkFront Royal, VA540-999-3500
StAtE PARKSReservations: 1-888-432-CAMP (2267)www.reservations.dnr.state.md.us
Big Run State Park301-895-5453
Cunningham Falls State Park301-271-7574 (County, G4)
dans Mountain State Park301-465-5487
deep Creek lake301-387-5563
Fort Frederick State ParkBig Pool, MD301-842-2155
gambrill State Park - tea Room301-271-7574 (County, F9)
gathland State Park301-791-4767
greenbrier State Park301-791-4767 (County, C7)
Herrington Manor State Park301-334-9180
New germany State Park301-895-5453
Patuxent River State Park301-924-2127
Rocky gap State Park301-777-2139
South Mountain Recreation Area301-791-4767
Frederick City Recreation department301-600-1492 (City, G9)
Frederick County Parks and Recreation301-600-1646 (City, I9)
Frederick Indoor Sports Center240-215-4040 (County, H10)
Frederick Ski Club301-695-4417
girl Scouts301-662-5106
Middletown Rec Center240-566-0222 (County, E11)
oakdale Rec Center301-600-1359 (County, J11)
Skate Frederick301-662-7362 (County, I10)
tuscarora Rec Center240-566-0025 (County, H12)
YMCA301-663-5131 (County, J1)
SPoRtS FoR tHE dISABlEdBaltimore Chapter-Baltimore Adapted Recreation and Sports [BARS]410-771-4606 www.barsinfo.org
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating410-626-0273www.crab-sailing.org
disabled Sports USA301-217-0960www.dsusa.org
Maryland Ravens (Wheelchair Basketball)410-825-5359www.mdravens.org
LINKS TO AREA SPORTS If you coach a sport you’d like to see listed in future Guides, please email [email protected]. If you see an error or note a change in any of the listings above, please update us ASAP. Thanks!
11:30 am – 8 pm
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CalendarApril 6-8, 10-12, 16-18, 27-29, 30FRedeRIcK KeyS BASeBALL
Hours: Various Location: Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Dr., Frederick, 21703 www.frederickkeys.com
April 7, 14, & 28coMedy PIgS
Hours: 10:30pm (9pm on april 28) Location: Maryland Ensemble theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.marylandensemble.org
April 7BRunSWIcK eggSTRAvAgAnZA
Hours: 1-4pm Location: city Park, Potomac St., Brunswick 21716 www.brunswickmainstreet.org
April 7SuRReyBRooKe ScAvengeR hunT
Hours: 11am-1pm Location: Surreybrooke, 8537 Hollow Rd., Middletown 21769 www.surreybrooke.com
April 7eASTeR egg RoLL
Hours: 1-4pm Location: Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums, 1611 n. Market St., Frederick 21701 www.rosehillmuseum.com
April 1BeLL And hISToRy hAndBeLL FeSTIvAL
Hours: 5pm Location: nat’l Shrine of St. Elizabeth ann Seton, 339 S. Seton ave., Emmitsburg, 21727 www.fredericktourism.org
April 1 & 7WALKeRSvILLe SouTheRn RAILRoAd Bunny TRAIn
Hours: 11am, 1pm, 3pm Location: Walkersville Southern RR, 34 W. Pennsylvania ave., Walkersville, 21793 www.wsrr.org
April 1 & 7eASTeR AT The FARM
Hours: 1-4pm Location: crumland Farms, 7612 Willow Rd., Frederick, 21702 www.crumland.com
April 6 & 7oTheR voIceS PReSenTS: ALIce In WondeRLAnd
Hours: april 6 7:30pm, april 7th 2pm & 7:30pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.weinbergcenter.org
GUIDED TOURS: Select Fridays, Saturdays April - November.cAndLeLIghT ghoST TouRS
Location: 124 n. Market St, Frederick, 21701www.marylandghosttours.com
Saturdays & Sundays April - OctguIded WALKIng TouRS oF hISToRIc doWnToWn FRedeRIcK
Hours: Sat.11am & Sund.1:30pmLocation: Museum of Frederick county History, 24 E church St, Frederick, 21701www.hsfcinfo.org
1st Saturday of each monthgReen & hISToRIc hoMeS TouR By TRoLLey
Hours: 1, 2:30 & 4pmLocation: Frederick Visitor center, 151 S. East Street, Frederick, 21701themurenteam.com
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of eventsApril 21youTh FIShIng Rodeo
Hours: 9am-noon Location: Rock Run Pond, Gambrill State Park, Gambrill Park Rd., Frederick, 21702 www.dnr.state.md.us
April 21A ToAST To FRedeRIcK WIne FeSTIvAL
Hours: 12-6pmLocation: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick 21701 www.frederickwinetrail.com
April 22eARTh conceRT
Hours: 4pmLocation: Evangelical Lutheran church, 31 E. church St., Frederick 21701 www.frederickchorale.org
April 22AdvenTuRe PARK uSA’S 2012 SPRIng cAR ShoW
Hours: 10am-5pm Location: adventure Park USa, 11113 West Baldwin Rd., new Market 21774 www.adventureparkusa.com
April 22coLIn MochRIe & BRAd SheRWood
Hours: 3pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.weinbergcenter.org
April 19FRedeRIcK ReAdS 2012: MedIcIne & MIRAcLeS
Hours: 7:30 pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.frederickreads.org
April 20one SWIngIn’ nIghT WITh dALe coRn
Hours: 8pm Location: Frederick community college, 7932 opossumtown Pike, Frederick, 21702 www.frederick.edu
April 20 & 21equInox dAnce coMPAny’S AnnuAL SPRIng PeRFoRMAnce
Hours: Friday & Saturday 8pm. Saturday Matinee 2pm Location: cultural arts center, 15 West Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.equinoxdance.org
April 21BALTIMoRe SyMPhony oRcheSTRA
Hours: 8pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.weinbergcenter.org
April 7FIRST SATuRdAy - FRedeRIcK goeS To hoLLyWood
Hours: 5-9pm Location: Downtown Frederick www.downtownfrederick.org
April 7cReATIve ouTLeT
Hours: 3-5pm Location: Delaplaine Visual arts center, 40 S. carroll St., Frederick, 21701 www.delaplaine.org
April 10LecTuRe: The BLue RIdge BASeBALL LeAgue
Hours: 7pm Location: Museum of Frederick county History, 24 E. church St., Frederick, 21701 www.hsfcinfo.org
April 12eRnIe hAWKInS And The john joRgenSon quInTeT
Hours: 7:30 pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.weinbergcenter.org
April 13SILenT MovIe SeRIeS: The geneRAL
Hours: 8 pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.weinbergcenter.org
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May 5 & 6MARyLAnd RegIonAL BALLeT PReSenTS: cIndeReLLA
Hours: 2pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.weinbergcenter.org
May 5 & 6SPRIng ReLeASe PARTy - SIngLe vIneyARdS
Hours: 12-5pm Location: tarara Winery, 13648 tarara Ln., Leesburg, 20176 www.tarara.com
May 5 & 62012 Bud BReAK WIne FeSTIvAL
Hours: noon-6pm Location: Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, 18125 comus Rd., Dickerson, 20842 www.smvwinery.com
May 10, 17, & 24ALIve @ FIve hAPPy houR conceRT
Hours: 5-8pm Location: carroll creek amphitheatre, Frederick, 21701 www.downtownfrederick.org
May 10 – June 3The ALL neW gRAnd oLe hee hAW hooTenAnny hoe doWn jAMBoRee
Location: Maryland Ensemble theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.marylandensemble.org
May 11ReveRSe PAInTIng on gLASS WoRKShoP
Hours: 1-3pm Location: Roger B. taney House, 121 S. Bentz St., Frederick, 21701 www.hsfcinfo.org
May 5MAyFeST
Hours: 9am-9pm Location: Downtown Frederick www.downtownfrederick.org
May 5, 12, 19 & 26WALKeRSvILLe SouTheRn RAILRoAd SATuRdAy excuRSIonS
Hours: 11am & 2pmLocation: Walkersville Southern RR, 34 W. Pennsylvania ave., Walkersville 21793 www.wsrr.org
May 5WALKeRSvILLe SouTheRn RAILRoAd TRAcK cAR dAy
Hours: 11am & 2pmLocation: Walkersville Southern RR, 34 W. Pennsylvania ave., Walkersville 21793 www.wsrr.orgMay 5 & 19WALKeRSvILLe SouTheRn RAILRoAd dInneR TRAIn
Hours: 6-8pmLocation: Walkersville Southern RR, 34 W. Pennsylvania ave., Walkersville 21793 www.wsrr.org
May 5cReATIve ouTLeT
Hours: 3-5pm Location: Delaplaine Visual arts center, 40 S. carroll St., Frederick, 21701 www.delaplaine.org
May 5BATTLeFIeLd hIKeS
Hours: Meet at the park visitor center. 9am, 11:30am, 2pm Location: Monocacy nat’l Battlefield, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, 21704 www.nps.gov/mono
April 25FLyIng dog PReSenTS: The PRInceSS BRIde
Happy Hour at 6:30pm. Film at 7:30pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick 21701 www.weinbergcenter.org
April 28chILdRen’S FeSTIvAL In BAKeR PARK
Hours: 10am-3pm Location: Baker Park, 121 n. Bentz St., Frederick, 21701 www.fcmha.org
April 28PLAIn & FAncy gALA
Location: Delaplaine Visual arts center, 40 S. carroll St., Frederick, 21701 www.delaplaine.org
April 28 & 29SPRIng FeSTIvAL
Hours: Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm Location: Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums, 1611 n. Market St., Frederick 21701 www.rosehillmuseum.com
May 1-3, 8-10, 11-13, 21-23, 25-27FRedeRIcK KeyS BASeBALL
Hours: Various Location: Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Dr., Frederick, 21703 www.frederickkeys.com
MAY 5FRedeRIcK SyMPhony oRcheSTRA “BuTTeRFLy LoveRS” conceRT
Hours: 8-10pmLocation: JB Kussmaul theater, Fcc, 7932 opossumtown Pike, Frederick, 21702 www.fredericksymphony.org
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May 19 & 20MounT AIRy MAyFeST
Hours: Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm Location: Mainstreet, Mt. airy 21771www.mtairylions.com
May 19 & 20johnSvILLe RuRITAn cLuB AnTIque TRAcToR & engIne ShoW
Hours: 10am-4pm Location: Rt 75 & clover Dr., between Libertytown & Union Bridge 21791
May 19 & 20PuPPyPALooZA
Location: Lilypons Water Gardens, 6800 Lily Pons Rd., adamstown, 21710 www.dockdogs.com
May 19 & 20Beyond The gARden gATeS gARden TouR
Hours: 1-5pm Location: Downtown Frederick 21701 www.celebratefrederick.com
May 19 & 20ceLeBRATIng 150 yeARS oF The gReAT FRedeRIcK FAIR - hISToRIcAL Re-enAcTMenT
Hours: Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-4pmLocation: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.thegreatfrederickfair.com
May 19 – June 10heIdI
Location: Maryland Ensemble theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.marylandensemble.org
MAY 13IMAgInATIon MoveRS
Hours: 2pm & 6pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.weinbergcenter.org
May 17 - 20FRedeRIcK gReeK FeSTIvAL
Location: Saints Peter & Paul Greek orthodox church, 920 West 7th St., Frederick, 21701 www.stspeterpaul.net
May 18 & 19coMedy PIgS
Hours: 10:30pm Location: Maryland Ensemble theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.marylandensemble.org
May 18 - 20PoW-WoW/AMeRIcAn IndIAn ShoW
Hours: Fri 9am-2pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm Location: EventPlex at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St, Frederick, 21701
May 19hISToRIc hoMeS TRAdeS FAIR
Hours: 9am-5pm Location: Schifferstadt, 1110 Rosemont ave., Frederick, 21701 www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org
May 19AcRoBATS oF cIRque-TAcuLAR!
Hours: 11am & 3pm Location: Westview Promenade, Buckeystown Pike (Route 85) at crestwood Blvd., Frederick, 21703 www.shopwestview.com
May 11 - 19FRedeRIcK BeeR WeeK
Contact: 301-694-7899 www.frederickbeer.com
May 12FRedeRIcK ceLTIc FeSTIvAL
Hours: 10am-6pm Location: Mt. airy carnival Grounds, 2141-2691 twin arch Rd., Mt. airy, 21771 sasmm.com/festival.html
May 12BARK In The PARK
Hours: 10am-2pm Location: Utica District Park, 10200-B old Frederick Rd., Frederick, 21701 www.recreater.com
May 12Bud BReAK And jAZZ FeSTIvAL
Hours: noon-6pm Location: Elk Run Vineyards, 15113 Liberty Rd., Mt. airy, 21771 www.elkrun.com
May 12cIvIL WAR LecTuRe
Hours: 2-3pm Location: nat’l Museum of civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.civilwarmed.org
May 12MARyLAnd cRAFT BeeR FeSTIvAL
Hours: noon-6pm Location: the Eventplex at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701www.mdcraftbeerfestival.com
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June 4-7, 14-17, 21-23FRedeRIcK KeyS BASeBALL
Hours: VariousLocation: Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Dr., Frederick 21703 www.frederickkeys.com
June 9, 16, 23 & 30ToAST To The TuneS SuMMeR conceRT SeRIeS
Hours: 5:30-9:30pm Location: tarara Winery, 13648 tarara Ln., Leesburg, 20176 Contact: 703-771-7100 www.tarara.com
June 9cIvIL WAR LecTuRe: The MedIcIne oF AndeRSonvILLe PRISon
Hours: 2-3pm Location: nat’l Museum of civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.civilwarmed.org
June 96Th AnnuAL BARnSToRMeR’S TouR
Hours: 10am-4pm, art Show 5-7pm www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org
June 9Teddy BeAR PIcnIc
Hours: noon-4pm Location: Everedy Square & Shab Row, East and church Sts., Frederick, 21701 www.everedysquare.com
June 10, 17 & 24SuMMeR conceRT SeRIeS
Hours: 7pm Location: Baker Park Bandshell, Frederick 21701 www.celebratefrederick.com
June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30WALKeRSvILLe SouTheRn RAILRoAd SATuRdAy excuRSIonS
Hours: 11am & 2pmLocation: Walkersville Southern RR, 34 W. Pennsylvania ave., Walkersville 21793 www.wsrr.org
June 2 & 16WALKeRSvILLe SouTheRn RAILRoAd dInneR TRAIn
Hours: 6-8pmLocation: Walkersville Southern RR, 34 W. Pennsylvania ave., Walkersville 21793 www.wsrr.org
June 2jR RAngeR dAy
Location: Monocacy nat’l Battlefield, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, 21704 www.nps.gov/mono
June 2 & 3The 19Th AnnuAL FRedeRIcK FeSTIvAL oF The ARTS
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm Location: carroll creek Linear Park, Historic Downtown Frederick, 21701 www.frederickartscouncil.org
June 2 & 3cReATIve ouTLeT
Hours: 3-5pm Location: Delaplaine Visual arts center, 40 S. carroll St., Frederick, 21701 www.delaplaine.org
June 3The oRIgInAL BRITISh cAR dAy
Location: Lilypons Water Gardens, 6800 Lily Pons Rd., adamstown 21710 www.chesapeakechaptermgtclub.com
May 26cIvIL WAR PRogRAM: conFedeRATe SuRgeon And cSA MedIcAL PRAcTIceS
Hours: 11am-4pm Location: nat’l Museum of civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.civilwarmed.org
May 26 & 27cARIBBeAn WIne FeSTIvAL
Hours: Sat & Sun noon-6pm, gates open at 10am. Location: Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt. airy, 21771 www.linganorewines.com
May 31ALIve @ FIve hAPPy houR conceRT
Hours: 5-8pm Location: carroll creek amphitheatre, Frederick, 21701 www.downtownfrederick.org
June 2coMedy PIgS
Hours: 10:30pm Location: Maryland Ensemble theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick, 21701 www.marylandensemble.org
June 2deAdMAn’S hILL doWnhILL MILe Run
Hours: Registration 4pm, run at 5pm.Location: Square corner Park, corner of Maple ave. & Main St., Brunswick, 21716 www.brunswickmainstreet.org
June 2FIRST SATuRdAy - I ART doWnToWn
Hours: 5-9pm Location: Downtown Frederick 21701www.downtownfrederick.org
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June 23 & 24jAZZMAnIA WIne FeSTIvAL AT LIngAnoRe WIneceLLARS
Hours: noon-6pm, gates open at 10am Location: Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt. airy 21771www.linganorewines.com
June 23, 24, 30 & July 1WALKeRSvILLe SouTheRn RAILRoAd - FLAgg coAL co. #75 STeAM TRAIn
Hours: 10am, 1pm, 4pm Location: Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania ave., Walkersville 21793www.wsrr.org
June 24eASeLS exhIBIT RecePTIon
Hours: 2-5pm Location: Delaplaine Visual arts center, 40 S. carroll St., Frederick 21701www.delaplaine.org
June 27FLyIng dog SeRIeS: jAWS
Hours: Happy Hour at 6:30pm. Film at 7:30pm Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick 21701www.weinbergcenter.org
June 29The ReAgAn yeARS
Hours: 6-9pm Location: Westview Promenade, Buckeystown Pike at crestwood Blvd., Frederick 21703www.shopwestview.com
June 21 & 28SuMMeRFeST FAMILy TheATRe
Hours: 10:30am Location: Baker Park Bandshell, Frederick 21701 www.celebratefrederick.com
June 22 & 23cAMARo nATIonALS
Hours: 8am-4pm Location: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick 21701 www.mdcamaroclub.com
June 23uRBAnA MuSIc FeSTIvAL
Location: Urbana Regional Library, 9020 amelung St., Urbana 21704 Contact: 301-600-1629 www.fcpl.org
June 23MuSIc In The gARden
Hours: 6-9pm Location: Surreybrooke, 8537 Hollow Rd., Middletown 21769www.surreybrooke.com
June 23eASeLS quIcK dRAW
Hours: 10am-2pm Location: Downtown Frederick www.delaplaine.org
June 23 & 24FRedeRIcK FILM FeSTIvAL
Hours: 10am Location: Weinberg center for the arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick 21701www.weinbergcenter.org
June 14, 21 & 28ALIve @ FIve hAPPy houR conceRT
See May 10
June 15 & 16cenTRAL Md’S SWIneTASTIc BBq FeSTIvAL
Hours: Fri 4-10pm, Sat 11am-7pm Location: Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick 21701www.swinetasticbbq.com
June 16MuRdeR & MAyheM WALKIng TouR
Hours: 7:30pm Location: Museum of Frederick county History, 24 E. church St., FrederickContact: 301-663-1188 www.hsfcinfo.org
June 16FRedeRIcK SyMPhony oRcheSTRA “The gReAT ouTdooRS” conceRT
Hours: 8-10pm Location: JB Kussmaul theater, Fcc, 7932 opossumtown Pike, Frederickwww.fredericksymphony.org
June 16SATuRdAy STRoLL
Hours: 1-4pm Location: Historic Main Street, thurmont 21788 www.thurmontfirst.com
June 20 - 22eASeLS In FRedeRIcK
Location: Downtown Frederick www.delaplaine.org
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Jefferson Post office3702 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8484
Point of Rocks Post office1597 Bowis Drive, Point of Rocks301-874-2131
toWN PARKBrunswick City Park301-834-7500
SWIMMINg PoolBrunswick Swimming Pool301-834-7567
gRoCERY StoRESuper Fresh40 Souder Road, Brunswick301-834-9895
loCAl NEWSPAPERthe Brunswick Citizen301-834-7722
CHURCHESBethany lutheran ChurchA Street & 1st Avenue, Brunswick301-834-8003
Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church720 N. Maple Avenue, Brunswick301-834-8767
Faith Assembly of god3700 Burkittsville Road, Brunswick301-834-8632
First Baptist Church 3 E. A Street, Brunswick301-834-8166
MAYoRCarroll Jones
PoPUlAtIoN5,242
PoStAl zIP CodESBrunswick 21716Jefferson 21755Point of Rocks 21777
toWN HAll1 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick301-834-7500www.brunswickmd.gov
PolICE dEPARtMENt301-834-9101
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
VolUNtEER FIRE dEPARtMENt301-834-8300
VolUNtEER AMBUlANCE301-834-8102
lIBRARIES915 Maple Avenue, Brunswick301-600-7250
1635 Ballenger Creek, Point of Rocks301-874-4560
PoSt oFFICESBrunswick Post office315 Brunswick Street, Brunswick301-834-9944
BRUNSWICKLong known for its attractive scenery and railroad history, the City of Brunswick has become a destination for tourists from far and wide. The city’s downtown area is home to a bookstore/coffee shop, railroad museum, children’s clothing store, some curiosity shops, outdoor goods shopping, professional offices, and more.
Brunswick is nestled near the scenic Potomac River, with camping and fishing amenities just a stone’s throw from downtown. Whether you’re an outdoors enthusiast, history buff, train watcher, or just enjoy the warmth and coziness of a small town, Brunswick has what you’re looking for! Don’t miss Brunswick’s “First Friday” events each month from 5-9PM downtown and many city-sponsored recreation events throughout the year!
First Church of god503 Brunswick Street, Brunswick301-834-6971
gospel temple Church(Pentecostal)46 W. J Street, Brunswick301-834-7204
grace Baptist Church25 W. Potomac Street, Brunswick301-834-5000
Mt. olive Baptist Church26 W. J Street, Brunswick301-834-8600
New Hope United Methodist Church7 S. Maryland Avenue, Brunswick301-834-7320
Point of Rocks Assembly of god1508 Bank Street, Point of Rocks 301-874-2214
Potomac Believers Fellowship 1200 Maple Avenue, Brunswick301-834-9620
Rosemont Alliance Church 3525 Petersville Road, Knoxville 301-834-8290
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church113 First Avenue, Brunswick301-834-9185
St. Mary’s Catholic ChurchCatholic Church Road, Petersville301-834-9185
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St. Paul lutheran Church 3684 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8626
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1914 Ballenger Creek Road, Point of Rocks301-874-2995
MAYoRDebby Burgoyne
PoPUlAtIoN186
PoStAl zIP CodE21718
toWN oFFICE500 E. Main Street, BurkittsvillePhone and fax: 301-834-6780www.burkittsville-md.gov
YoUtH SPoRtSPotomac Valley Youth Association(PVYA)www.pvya.com
BaseballBrunswick Eagles 14 Selectwww.eteamz.com/brunswickjrbb
Brunswick little leaguewww.eteamz.com/brunswickll
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
MIddlEtoWN VolUNtEER FIRE Co.301-371-6907
PoSt oFFICE8 E. Main Street, Burkittsville301-834-9592
Cross CountryJefferson, Burkittsville, Point of Rocks, and Pleasant Valley, Washington County regions301-834-8045 email: [email protected]
FootballBrunswick Junior Railroaderswww.bjrfootball.com
CHURCHESSt. Paul Evangelical lutheran Church5 E. Main Street, Burkittsville301-834-9866
YoUtH SPoRtS Town youth typically join teams from nearby Middletown or Brunswick. Some find appropriate placement on Frederick City or County teams. Check the information listings under “youth sports” in these neighboring towns for sign-up information.
BURKITTSVILLESource: www.mdmunicipal.orgBurkittsville is a well preserved, virtually unchanged example of an American townscape of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when the town was a service center for the rural area around it. Churches, houses, and trade establishments along Main Street were bordered at the rear by fields surrounding the town. The mountains rose to the west. To this day, the town retains those early visual characteristics. Main Street’s buildings are still bordered by fields of crops and dairy farms, although there are no longer any commercial establishments in the town.
Burkittsville became closely involved with the Civil War when forces of the Union and Confederate armies engaged in the Battle of Crampton’s Gap, a bloody prelude to the Battle of Antietam. The town’s inhabitants fled for safety to nearby villages.
Today, many of Burkittsville’s residents commute to jobs in the nearby metropolitan areas, but the town maintains a strong sense of community through its many services, social activities, special events, and town meetings.
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toWN PARKSCommunity ParkW. Lincoln Avenue at Jamison Avenue, Emmitsburg
Memorial ParkChesapeake Avenue at Potomac Avenue, Emmitsburg
Silo ParkSilo Hill Road, Emmitsburg
SWIMMINg PoolEmmitsburg Pool301-447-9820
gRoCERY StoREJubilee515 E. Main Street, Emmitsburg301-447-6688
loCAl NEWSPAPERthe Emmitsburg dispatch9 E. Main Street Box 358, Emmitsburg301-447-3039
BUSINESS ANd PRoFESSIoNAl ASSoCIAtIoNEmmitsburg Business and Professional Association (EBPA)301-447-3110email: [email protected]
MAYoRJim Hoover
PoPUlAtIoN2,369
PoStAl zIP CodE21727
toWN oFFICE 300 A S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg301-600-6300www.emmitsburgmd.govwww.emmitsburg.net
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
EMMItSBURg FIRE StAtIoN # 625 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg 301-447-2728
EMMItSBURg AMBUlANCE CoMPANY301-447-6626
lIBRARY300 A S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg301-600-6329
PoSt oFFICE305 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg301-447-2655
EMMITSBURGEmmitsburg, a quiet little town nestled at the foot of the mountains, offers peace and tranquility. Incorporated in the early 1800s, Emmitsburg was the home of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. She established the first free school that grew into St. Joseph’s College, now home to the National Fire Academy and Homeland Security. A short mile away is Mt. Saint Mary’s University.
In Emmitsburg you can relax but still be within driving distance to major cities such as Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Harrisburg. You are just a few miles from the Gettysburg Battlefield, Ski Liberty Resort, and numerous golf courses. Emmitsburg has it all!
CHURCHESElias Evangelical lutheran Church100 W. North Avenue, Emmitsburg301-447-6239
Incarnation United Church of Christ124 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg301-447-2270
National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (Catholic) 333 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg301-447-6606
St. Anthony’s Shrine Parish (Catholic)16150 St. Anthony Road, Emmitsburg301-447-2367
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 47 DePaul Street, Emmitsburg301-447-2326
tom’s Creek United Methodist Church10926 Simmons Road, Emmitsburg301-447-3171
trinity United Methodist Church 313 W. Main Street, Emmitsburg301-447-3740
YoUtH SPoRtSPlease check general county informationor your neighboring town section formore information regarding tennis, volleyball, basketball, youth sports, and activities.
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FIRE dEPARtMENtSBraddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company6715 Jefferson Boulevard, Frederick301-371-6820
Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire department2795 Adams Street, Adamstown301-874-5111 or 301-694-8111
Citizen’s truck Company 9 S. Court Street, Frederick301-600-1713
green Valley Volunteer Fire Company301-600-9250
Independent Hose Company310 Baughman’s Lane, Frederick301-600-1720
Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company301-473-5150
Junior Fire Company535 N. Market Street, Frederick 301-600-2286
Spring Ridge Fire Station # 336061 Spring Ridge Parkway, Frederick301-600-9330
United Steam Fire Engine Co.79 S. Market Street, Frederick301-600-1711
United/Westview Fire Station5525 New Design Road, Frederick301-600-9330
MAYoR Randy McClement
PoPUlAtIoN59,618
PoStAl zIP CodES21701 2170221703 217042170521709Adamstown 21710Braddock Heights 21714Buckeystown 21717Tuscarora 21790
CItY HAll101 N. Court Street, Frederick301-600-1380fax (Mayor/Alderman): 301-600-1381www.cityoffrederick.com
FREdERICK PolICE dEPARtMENt 301-600-2100
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
FREdERICK CItY CENtRAl CoMMUNICAtIoNS(Central Alarm)301-600-1603
FIRE MARSHAl301-600-1479
FREDERICK CITY
One of the largest cities in Maryland, the City of Frederick is home to a diverse and thriving business community that includes Fort Detrick, the Frederick Memorial Healthcare System, and MedImmune. In addition to a strong employment base, downtown Frederick is the hub of arts, culture, and entertainment within the county. Downtown Frederick offers a thriving business district of 200+ eclectic and specialty retailers, restaurants, and antique shops. Nearly 1.5 million tourists visit downtown each year, drawn by Civil War history and beautifully restored 18th, 19th, and 20th century architecture. Activities and events can be enjoyed nearly every weekend throughout the year.
C. BURR ARtz CENtRAl lIBRARY 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick301-600-1630www.fcpl.org
PoSt oFFICESFrederick City Post office201 E. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-662-2131
Adamstown Post office5537 Mountville Road, Adamstown301-874-5429
Braddock Heights Post office4707 Schley Avenue, Braddock Heights301-371-5998
Buckeystown Post office4001 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown301-874-5294
College Estates Station Post office1301 W. 7th Street, Frederick301-662-6115
Jefferson Post office3702 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8484
tuscarora Post office5709-A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora301-874-2303
toWN PARKSBaker Park121 N. Bentz Street, Frederick 301-600-1493
City Recreation department301-600-1492
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Wayman African Methodist Episcopal Church10112 Old Liberty Road, Frederick301-898-7100
ANglICAN
St. Michael the Archangel Anglican Church6938 N. Clifton Road, Frederick301-293-8938
ASSemBly of god
Victory Christian Center7722 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick301-473-5253
BAhA’I fAIth
Baha’i FaithPO Box 1424, Frederick301-694-3107
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Ambassador Baptist Church216 Carroll Parkway, Frederick301-620-7729
Faith Baptist Church2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville301-834-7755
First Baptist Church of Frederick7040 Bowers Road, Frederick301-473-8283
First Missionary Baptist Church899 Swallowtail Drive, Frederick301-662-3110
Frederick Baptist temple5305 Mt. Zion Road, Frederick301-473-8900
Frederick Korean Baptist Church55 Winchester Street, Frederick301-695-6446
People’s Baptist Church6648 Carpenter Road, Frederick301-473-5635
South End Baptist Church506 Carrollton Drive, Frederick301-662-4347
WeisRt. 40 and Old Camp Road, Frederick301-473-5385
199 Motter Avenue, Frederick301-662-8065
Prospect Boulevard, Frederick301-663-9075
Spring Ridge, Frederick301-631-8162
loCAl NEWSPAPERSthe Frederick News-Post301-662-1177
gazette Newspapers 301-846-2100
tHE CItY oF FREdERICK dEPARtMENt oF ECoNoMIC dEVEloPMENt101 N. Court Street, Frederick240-629-6360fax: 240-629-6363www.cityoffrederick.com
SYNAgogUESBeth Sholom Congregation1011 N. Market Street, Frederick301-663-0267fax: 301-663-8154
Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick240-575-9690
MESSIANICEl Shaddai Congregation226 S. Jefferson Street, Frederick301-695-4496
CHURCHESAfRICAN methodISt epISCopAl
Quin Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church106 E. 3rd Street, Frederick301-663-1550
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church6002 Bartonsville Road, Frederick301-695-6167
SWIMMINg PoolS
Baker Park Swimming Pool301-663-5666
diggs Memorial Pool301-600-6364
Hood College Pool 301-696-3484
YMCA Pool301-663-5131
gRoCERY StoRESBloomYellow Springs Road, Frederick301-846-4623
Bottom dollarCrestwood Boulevard, Frederick 301-846-4704
the Common Market5728 Buckeystown Pike Unit 1-B, Frederick301-663-3416
giantMonocacy Crossing, Frederick301-815-2200
Kingsbrook Crossing, Frederick301-698-9411
1700 Kingfisher Drive, Frederick301-698-9411
giant EagleW. Patrick Street, Frederick301-694-6895
W. 7th Street, Frederick 301-631-3822
MoM‘s (My organic Market)5273 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick240-566-1444
Safeway927 W. 7th Street, Frederick301-695-2833
Super FreshBallenger Creek, Frederick301-682-6700
Wegmans7830 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick(240) 575-7300
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St. timothy’s Episcopal Church27 Franklin Street, Frederick301-663-6218
fUll goSpel
First love Church431 Carrollton Drive, Frederick301-694-8435
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thomas tabernacle Holiness Church517 S. Market Street, Frederick301-695-9148
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Emmanuel Bible Church7817 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick301-473-4686
INdepeNdeNt fUNdAmeNtAl
Korean Emmanuel Church8325 Yellow Springs Pike, Frederick301-662-4796
lUtheRAN
Bethel lutheran Church office9664 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick301-694-8280
Evangelical lutheran Church35 E. Church Street, Frederick301-663-6361
good Shepherd lutheran Church1415 W. 7th Street, Frederick301-663-3344
Mount zion lutheran Church5709 Mt. Phillip Road, Frederick301-473-8566
St. luke’s lutheran Church5463 Jefferson Pike, Frederick301-473-4737
St. Mark’s lutheran Church5132 Doubs Road, Adamstown301-874-5838
St. Matthew’s lutheran Church of the Manor Parish4004 Ballenger Creek Road, Frederick301-874-5838
First Church of Christ Scientist5 E. 2nd Street, Frederick301-662-3015
Jefferson United Church of Christ3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8262
ChURCh of god
Edgewood First Church of god8204 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick301-682-5007
Maranatha Church of god123 Byte Drive, Frederick301-663-5444
Parkway Community Church5665 New Design Road, Frederick301-663-0741
Pentecostal tabernacle Church of god in Christ9545 Liberty Road, Frederick301-228-2277
ChURCh of JeSUS ChRISt of lAtteR-dAy SAINtS
Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day SaintsFamily History Center, Frederick301-698-0406
CommUNIty
Emmanuel Bible Church7817 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick301-473-4686
Frederick Christian Fellowship14 W. Patrick Street, Frederick301-620-2255
grace Brethren Church of Frederick 5102 Old National Pike, Frederick301-473-4337
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All Saints Episcopal Church108 W. Church Street, Frederick301-663-5625
Church of the transfiguration6909 Maryland Avenue, Braddock Heights301-371-7505
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Victory Baptist Church6513 Jefferson Pike, Frederick301-662-5153
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Frederick Church of the Brethren201 Fairway Avenue, Frederick301-662-1819
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tibetan Meditation Center9301 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick301-473-5750
CAtholIC
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church112 E. 2nd Street, Frederick301-662-8288
St. Katherine drexel Catholic Church2037 William Franklin Drive, Frederick 301-360-9581
ChARISmAtIC
Harvest Christian Fellowship8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick301-662-0206
ChRIStIAN
district office of Christian and Missionary Alliance292 Montevue Lane, Frederick301-620-9934
Emmanuel Alliance Church7102 Ladd Lane, Frederick301-663-0002
Frederick Alliance Church1631 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick301-663-1199
grace Community Church2100 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick301-663-1240
ChRIStIAN SCIeNCe
Church of Christ1305 N. Market Street, Frederick301-662-5789
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Buckeystown United Methodist Church3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown301-874-2313
Calvary United Methodist Church133 W. 2nd Street, Frederick301-662-1464
Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church8 W. 2nd Street, Frederick301-663-5273
Christ United Methodist Church5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick301-695-0731
Flint Hill United Methodist Church2732 Parkmills Road, Adamstown301-874-0890
Hopehill United Methodist Church7648 Fingerboard Road, Frederick301-874-1166
Jackson United Methodist Church6027 Bartonsville Road, Frederick301-694-7315
linganore United Methodist Church8919 Clemsonville Road, Unionville410-795-1291
Mount Carmel United Methodist Church9411 Baltimore Road, Frederick301-662-1303
Pleasant grove United Methodist Church3425 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville301-865-5443
trinity United Methodist Church 705 W. Patrick Street, Frederick 301-662-2895
VARIoUS deNomINAtIoNS
Salvation Army223 W. 5th Street, Frederick301-662-2311
VolUNtEER oRgANIzAtIoNSHandson Frederick31 W. Patrick Street, Frederick301-663-5214
pReSByteRIAN RefoRmed
New Hope Presbyterian Church216 Carroll Parkway, Frederick301-694-3595
SeVeNth-dAy AdVeNtISt
Seventh-day Adventist Church6437 Jefferson Pike, Frederick301-662-5254
UNItARIAN UNIVeRSAlISt
Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Frederick4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick301-473-7680
UNIted ChURCh of ChRISt
Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ15 W. Church Street, Frederick301-662-2762
Faith United Church of Christ9333 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick301-695-6550
grace trinity United Church of Christ9501 Old Baltimore Road, Frederick301-662-2088
grace United Church of Christ25 E. 2nd Street, Frederick301-662-3312
trinity E & R United Church of Christ 5603 Mountville Road, Adamstown301-874-2633
UNIted methodISt
Araby United Methodist Church4619 Araby Church Road, Frederick301-694-8772
Asbury United Methodist ChurchW. All Saints & Court Street, Frederick301-663-9380
Brook Hill United Methodist Church8946 Indian Springs Road, Yellow Springs301-662-1727
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Church of the Nazarene7899 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick301-663-6271
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Frederick Christian Fellowship10142 Hansoville Road #5, Frederick301-620-2255
Harvest Christian Fellowship8707 Indian Springs Road, Frederick301-662-0206
SURE Fellowship Church 10142 Hansonville Road, Bldg 1, Frederick 301-845-9870
Unity in Frederick1 W. 9th Street, Frederick301-846-0868
oRthodox
Saints Peter and Paul greek orthodox Church920 W. 7th Street, Frederick301-663-0663
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Apostolic lighthouse United Pentecostal Church7857 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick301-473-8788
Victory Christian Center7722 Edgewood Church Road, Frederick301-473-5253
pReSByteRIAN
Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick301-662-0662
Frederick Presbyterian Church USA115 W. 2nd Street, Frederick301-663-5338
good News Presbyterian ChurchPO Box 1051, Frederick301-473-7070
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Skate Frederick301-662-7362
SoCCeR
F. C. Frederick www.fcfrederick.com
Frederick Soccer Club301-696-9398www.fredericksoccerclub.com
Frederick Indoor Sports Center240-215-4040
VolleyBAll
Frederick City Recreation (Adults)301-600-1492
Frederick Indoor Sports Center240-215-4040
Frederick Academy of Self-defense301-662-1972
Frederick City Recreation department301-694-1492
golden Knights Karate301-416-7959
Kreimer’s Karate301-695-3347
Martial Arts USA301-694-3330
Super Sport Karate301-682-8866
lACRoSSe
Frederick Indoor Sports Center240-215-4040
fRedeRICK CIty CoN’t
YoUtH SPoRtSYMCA301-663-5131www.frederickymca.org
gymNAStICS
Frederick gymnastics Club301-695-9414
KARAte
American Karate Academy301-698-5468
Clinch Fitness Self-defense & Freestyle Jujitsu301-682-8589
URBANA (SUBSECTION OF FREDERICK CITY)
URBANA FIRE dEPARtMENt3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick 301-663-3822
URBANA REgIoNAl lIBRARY 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick301-600-7000
CoMMUNItY AgENCY SCHool SERVICES (CASS)Urbana High School3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville240-236-7658
YoUtH SPoRtSUrbana Recreation CouncilMembers provide recreation scheduling for the nearby communities of Urbana, Kemptown, Green Valley, Windsor Knolls, and the surrounding areas. www.urbanarec.com
linganore/Urbana Youth Athletic Association (lUYAA) Baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, and soccer.www.luyaa.org
Urbana Jr. Hawks Baseball(ages 5 - 18)email: [email protected]
Urbana lacrosseemail: [email protected]
Urbana Soccer Association301-363-8739www.urbanasoccer.org
Source: www.urbanamaryland.comRapidly completed, Urbana’s population and housing have boomed since 2003. Young families, older residents, and community spirit envelop the atmosphere. The Urbana online newsletter at www.urbanamaryland.com provides detailed information about this unique region, combining long established homes with newly developed communities.
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Wiles Branch ParkKnoll Side Lane, Middletown301-371-6171
gRoCERY StoRESafeway815 E. Main Street, Middletown301-371-3126
loCAl NEWSPAPERSthe gazettetoll free: 1-888-670-7300
the Middletown Valley Citizen301-834-7722
PARENtINg SUPPoRtMiddletown Moms at HomeP.O. Box 33, Middletownwww.middletownmomsathome.org
CHURCHESChrist Reformed Church United Church of Christ 12 S. Church Street, Middletown 301-371-6610
Cornerstone Baptist Church4802 Broad Run Road, Jefferson 301-473-8777
Faith Baptist Church2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville301-834-7755
garfield United Methodist Church 13628 Stottlemeyer Road, Garfield301-416-0350
BURgESSJohn D. Miller
PoPUlAtIoN2,860
PoStAl zIP CodE21769
toWN oFFICE31 W. Main Street, Middletown301-371-6171fax: 301-371-6474www.middletown.md.us
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
VolUNtEER FIRE CoMPANY301-371-6907
lIBRARY101 Prospect Street, Middletown301-371-7560
PoSt oFFICE7227 Hollow Road, Middletown301-371-6880
toWN PARKSMiddletown Community ParkCoblentz Road, Middletown301-694-1646
Middletown Memorial ParkS. Church Street, Middletown301-371-6171
MIDDLETOWNSource: www.mdmunicipal.orgMiddletown is a small, rural community steeped in American history. It is located in the beautiful Middletown Valley that stretches between the Catoctin Mountains on the east and South Mountain on the west. A young Lieutenant George Washington, while surveying the South Mountain area, reported that the valley to the east was one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen.
Middletown continues to evolve from a settlement of farmers and ranchers to one of tradesmen, craftsmen, businessmen, clergymen, commuters, and retired folk—without losing its agricultural roots. From the stately old Victorian-style homes and soaring church steeples to the rustic dairy farms and modern housing developments, residents find in Middletown a refuge where they can enjoy small-town life as it used to be.
Holy Family Catholic Community 7321 Burkittsville Road, Middletown301-473-4800
Jefferson United Church of Christ3837 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-8262
Jefferson United Methodist Church 3882 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson301-473-4022
locust Valley Bible Church 1323 Marker Road, Middletown 301-371-7476
Middletown United Methodist 7108 Fern Circle, Middletown 301-371-5550
Pleasant View Church of the BrethrenCorner of Rt. 17 and Picnic Woods Road, Jefferson301-371-7707
Valley Baptist Church of Middletown 5678 Holter Road, Middletown301-371-8758
zion lutheran Church 107 W. Main Street, Middletown301-371-6500
YoUtH SPoRtSMiddletown Recreation Council301-371-3344www.middletownrec.com
Middletown Valley Athletic Association (MVAA)301-371-3423 www.mvaasports.com
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toWN PARKSProspect Park and East West Park301-829-1424
Watkins Park301-829-8373
gRoCERY StoRESFood lion1312 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy301-829-5966
Safeway337 E. Ridgeville Boulevard, Mt. Airy301-829-6517
Super Fresh504 E. Ridgeville Boulevard, Mt. Airy301-829-6400
Weis1001 Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy301-829-1071
26075 Ridge Road, Damascus301-253-9787
loCAl NEWSPAPERSMount Airy Courier gazette301-549-1846
Mount Airy Messenger301-829-2814
tHE gREAtER MoUNt AIRY CHAMBER oF CoMMERCEThe Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce is proactive in assisting business owners in their mission to succeed and grow to their fullest potential. Chamber officials offer information to local businesses and serve
MAYoRPat Rockinberg
PoPUlAtIoN8,200
PoStAl zIP CodE21771
toWN goVERNMENt110 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy 301-829-1424fax: 301-829-1259www.mountairymd.org
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
RESIdENt tRooPERS301-829-0218
VolUNtEER FIRE dEPARtMENt301-829-0100
CARRoll CoUNtY BRANCH lIBRARYMount Airy Branch705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy410-386-4470 Frederick County Number: 301-829-5290
PoSt oFFICE505 Windy Knoll, Mt. Airy301-829-1199
MOUNT AIRYThe Town of Mount Airy is a nationally accredited “Main Street Maryland Community” and holds the State of Maryland’s esteemed “Community Legacy” designation. Located directly off of Interstate 70, it is approximately 45 minutes from both the Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan job markets.
One can quickly become enamored with downtown Mount Airy and its small-town charm, quaint old buildings, and friendliness that takes you back to a time long past. Mount Airy has experienced a dramatic increase in growth, but because of effective growth management and land use strategies, still retains that quaint, small-town atmosphere. It boasts a booming downtown with community and cultural events, retail establishments, antique and craft collectible shops, cafes, and restaurants.
as a network for individual business owners. Most member businesses are locally owned and operated.301-829-5426 www.mtairybusiness.com
CHURCHESBethesda United Methodist Church 328 Klee Mill Road, Mt. Airy301-253-3222
Calvary United Methodist Church 402 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy301-829-0358
Church of Christ at Mount Airy703 Ridge Road, Mt. Airy301-829-5443
Church of Jesus Christ of latter day Saints27 Watersville Road, Mt. Airy301-829-1904
Faith tabernacle Assembly of god 1134 Long Corner Road, Mt. Airy301-829-1255
Hebron Christian Church(Non-denominational)3456 Kemptown Church Road, Mt. Airy301-829-8616
locust grove Church of the Brethren 13356 Glissan’s Mill Road, Mt. Airy301-829-2100
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St. Michael’s Catholic Church1125 St. Michael’s Road, Mt. Airy410-489-2979
West Falls Christian Community Church5330 Buffalo Road, Mt. Airy301-829-0733
YoUtH SPoRtSFour County little leaguewww.fcllbaseball.org
Kemptown Cardinals (Baseball)www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/1501
Mount Airy Youth Athletic Association (MAYAA)301-829-2027
CHURCHESChurch of the Saviour 200 High Street, Middletown301-665-9600
grossnickle Church of Brethren11301 Meeting House Road, Myersville301-293-9516
Harmony Church of the Brethren3924 Brethren Church Road, Myersville301-371-4297
Harmony Community lutheran Church3939 Brethren Church Road, Myersville301-371-5188
Mt. zion United Methodist Church603 Main Street, Myersville301-293-1401
Myersville Baptist ChurchRoute 40, Myersville 301-293-1335
Mount Airy Full gospel Church(Non-Denominational)13949 Penn Shop Road, Mt. Airy410-795-6511
Mount Airy Presbyterian13515 Old Annapolis Road, Mt. Airy301-829-5223
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church609 Center Street, Mt. Airy301-829-8509
St. James’ Episcopal Church 204 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy301-829-0325
PoSt oFFICE1 Wolfsville Road, Myersville301-293-1180
toWN PARKSdoub’s Meadow ParkCorner of Route 40 and Route 17Wolfsville Road, Myersville 301-293-4281
town Park8 Harp Place, Myersville 301-293-4281
gRoCERY StoREMain Street Market & deli308 Main Street, Myersville301-293-2330
loCAl NEWSPAPERSthe Valley Citizen301-834-7722
the gazettetoll free: 1-888-670-7300
moUNt AIRy CoN’t
lutheran Church of the Redeemer27015 Ridge Road, Damascus301-253-3000
Montgomery United Methodist Church 28325 Kemptown Road, Damascus301-253-4460
Mount Airy Baptist Church 1402 N. Main Street, Mt. Airy301-829-2185
MAYoRWayne Creadick
PoPUlAtIoN1,500
PoStAl zIP CodE21773
toWN oFFICEPO Box 295301 Main Street, Myersville 301-293-4281fax: 301-293-3080www.myercity.sailorsite.net
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF 301-600-2071
FIRE dEPARtMENtSMyersville Volunteer Fire Company301-293-9817
Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Company301-293-1453
Source: www.mdmunicipal.orgMyersville is strategically located halfway between Frederick and Hagerstown, with convenient access from Interstate 70 to the south and US Route 40 to the north, yet nicely buffered from both by a mile of local road. The outstanding location and beautiful, hilly terrain combined to make the town an attractive location for residential development during the last decades of the 20th century.
Today, Myersville takes care to ensure by ordinance and zoning control that its attractive location is matched by attractive development. The Canada Hill development and three other developments built in the 1990s—Ashley Hills, Meadowridge, and Terraces of South Mountain—exemplify the same standards of appearance set by the town.
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Wolfsville-Myersville Athletic Association (WMAA)PO Box 195, Myersville301-293-3115www.eteamz.com/wmaasports
St. Paul’s lutheran Church400 Main Street, Myersville301-293-2979
YoUtH SPoRtSMyersville Junior Baseball leaguewww.myersvillebaseball.com
myeRSVIlle CoN’t
Myersville Church of the Brethren201 Main Street, Myersville301-293-9513
Salem United Methodist Church12477 Wolfsville Road, Myersville301-293-1799
MAYoRWinslow E. Burhans III
PoPUlAtIoN8,620
PoStAl zIP CodES21774Ijamsville 21754Monrovia 21770
toWN goVERNMENt39 W. Main Street, New Market301-865-5544fax: 301-865-5638www.townofnewmarket.org
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
NEW MARKEt dIStRICt FIRE Co.301-865-5700
PoSt oFFICES168 W. Main Street, New Market301-865-3333
4411 Green Valley Road, Monrovia301-865-5432
gRoCERY StoREFood lion11802 Old National Pike, New Market301-865-6950
CHURCHESBush Creek Church of the Brethren4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia301-663-3025
daybreak Community ChurchPO Box 465, New Market301-865-8877
dorsey’s Chapel United Methodist Church11851 Lime Plant Road, New Market301-865-5680
First Baptist Church of green Valley11402 Ridge Lane, Monrovia301-865-5566
grace Episcopal ChurchMain Street, New Market301-865-3270
light of Christ lutheran ChurchMeets at New Market Elementary SchoolP.O. Box 577, New Market301-606-7349
Monocacy Valley Church9861 Old National Pike, Ijamsville301-865-9100
New Market United Methodist ChurchRoute 874 & North Alley, New Market301-865-3530
St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville301-695-8845
YoUtH SPoRtSlinganore/Urbana Youth Athletic Association (lUYAA)www.luyaa.org
NEW MARKETSource: www.mdmunicipal.orgKnown as the “Antiques Capital of Maryland,” New Market now offers a concentration of establishments where visitors can browse and purchase the treasures of yesteryear. Fine bed and breakfast accommodations and dining facilities in formal and casual settings are available. In 1975, New Market was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1986, the town received the Maryland Preservation Service Award.
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Source: www.mdmunicipal.orgRosemont is a village in southern Frederick County, one mile southeast of Route 340 and one mile north of the Potomac River. It is a quiet residential community where lawns are meticulously cared for, trees are neatly pruned, and flower plantings abound. Views of rolling farmland and mountains contoured by Harper’s Ferry Gap in West Virginia add to the tranquility of the town. There are no apartment buildings, condominiums, or row houses. Several of the homes are of architectural interest.
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THURMONT
toWN PARKlions Merryland Park3673 Petersville Road, Rosemont
loCAl NEWSPAPERthe Brunswick Citizen301-834-7722
CHURCHESFaith Assembly of god3700 Burkittsville Road, Brunswick301-834-8632
Rosemont Alliance Church3525 Petersville Road, Knoxville301-834-8290
YoUtH SPoRtSSee the Brunswick section.
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire department13516 Motter’s Station Road, Rocky Ridge301-271-2666
lIBRARY76 East Moser Road, Thurmont301-600-7200
PoSt oFFICESthurmont Post office110 Water Street, Thurmont301-271-2226
FIRE dEPARtMENtSVolunteer Fire department 301-834-8300
Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue301-834-8102
lIBRARY 915 Maple Avenue, Brunswick 301-834-9065
PoSt oFFICE1315 Brunswick Street, Brunswick301-834-9944
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
FIRE dEPARtMENtSthurmont Fire department301-271-3413
graceham Volunteer Fire department14026 Graceham Road, Thurmont301-271-2000
lewistown Volunteer Fire department1101 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont301-898-9988
BURgESSJackie Ebersole
PoPUlAtIoN308
PoStAl zIP CodE21758
toWN goVERNMENt1219 Rosemont Drive, Rosemont301-834-7444, fax: 301-834-4458
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
MAYoRMartin A. Burns
PoPUlAtIoN6,036
PoStAl zIP CodES21788Rocky Ridge 21778Sabillasville 21780
toWN oFFICE10 Frederick Road, Thurmont301-271-7313fax: 301-271-2155www.thurmont.com
Source: www.mdmunicipal.orgThurmont is a small city in northern Frederick County established in 1751. It is known as the “Gateway to the Catoctin Mountains” where Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park are located. There are three covered bridges nearby: Loy’s Station Bridge, Roddy Road Bridge, and Utica Mills Bridge. Catoctin Iron Furnace and forge, built during the Revolutionary War, is just down the road. Frederick is about 15 miles south and Gettysburg is 20 miles north. Baltimore and Washington, DC are each about 60 miles away. The President’s retreat, Camp David, is also nearby.
Thurmont is proud to have been designated a “Main Street Maryland Community.”
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Rocky Ridge Post office13516 Motter Station Road, Rocky Ridge301-271-4920
SWIMMINgCunningham Falls State Park301-271-7574
gRoCERY StoREFood lion233 Tippin Drive, Thurmont301-271-9949
loCAl NEWSPAPERSCatoctin Banner News301-271-1050
the thurmont dispatch9 E. Main Street, Box 358, Emmitsburg301-447-3039
thurmont times240-626-9980
CHURCHESApples United Church of Christ7908 Apples Church Road, Thurmont301-271-2087
BURgESSRalph W. Whitmore
PoPUlAtIoN5,593
PoStAl zIP CodE21793
Catoctin United Methodist Church7009 Kelly’s Store Road, Thurmont301-271-3885
Evangelical Bible Church(Pentecostal)14698 Albert Staub Court, Thurmont301-271-3633
Harriet Chapel Episcopal12625 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont301-271-4554
lewistown United Methodist Church11032 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont301-898-7888
St. John’s lutheran Church15 N. Church Street, Thurmont301-271-7877
St. John’s lutheran Church of Creagerstown8619 Black Mill Road, Thurmont
St. Paul’s lutheran Church10625 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont301-898-9454
toWN oFFICEPO Box 24921 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville301-845-4500fax: 301-845-2406www.walkersville-md.com
PolICE dEPARtMENt301-898-0200
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF301-600-2071
thurmont Church of the Brethren14 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont301-271-2634
thurmont United Methodist Church13880 Long Road, Thurmont301-271-4511
trinity United Church of Christ101 E. Main Street, Thurmont301-271-2305
Walkersville Christian Fellowship4 W. Main Street, Thurmont301-271-0123
Weller’s United Methodist Church101 N. Altamont Avenue, Thurmont301-271-2802
YoUtH SPoRtS Catoctin Youth Association301-271-2256
thurmont little league301-271-4397
VolUNtEER FIRE dEPARtMENt301-600-9110
lIBRARY57 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville 301-845-8880
PoSt oFFICE7 E. Frederick Street, Walkersville301-845-8342
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WALKERSVILLESource: www.mdmunicipal.orgWalkersville is a combination of two villages that were settled by German immigrants in the mid 1700s and early 1800s. By the late 1800s, the villages of Georgetown and Walkersville had grown so intertwined that it made sense to combine them into one entity, which was named Walkersville.
Today, Walkersville aggressively pursues fiscal responsibility, recycling projects, and innovation. In 1995, it was credited with having the first State Police bicycle patrol in the nation. There are four schools, residential developments, a shopping center, several businesses and institutions, and numerous restaurants in the town. Walkersville has managed a rapid population growth wisely, enabling it to maintain a friendly, small-town atmosphere.
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St. Paul’s lutheran Church of Walkersville19 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Walkersville301-845-4600
St. timothy Roman Catholic Church 8651 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville301-845-8025
United Methodist Church 22 Main Street, Walkersville301-845-9860
YoUtH SPoRtSglade Valley Athletic Association301-845-2617www.gvaasports.com
libertytown Recreation Council (lRC)www.libertytown-md.com/LRC
Walkersville Baseball Associationwww.walkersvillebaseball.com/
New Midway Volunteer Fire Company301-898-0543
PoSt oFFICESWoodsboro Post office602 S. Main Street, Woodsboro301-845-8408
ladiesburg Post office12509 Woodsboro Pike, Ladiesburg1-800-ASK-USPS
CHURCHESBrethren in Christ207 Braeburn Drive, Walkersville301-845-2544
Calvary Assembly of god8234 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville301-898-7811
Faith Community Mennonite Church30 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville301-845-0800
Fredericktowne Baptist Church8645 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville301-898-8600
glade United Church of Christ21 Fulton Avenue, Walkersville301-845-6775
glade Valley Church of the Brethren2 Chapel Place, Walkersville301-898-0886
Peace in Christ (lutheran Missouri Synod)8798 Adventure Avenue, Walkersville301-845-6300
toWN oFFICE2 S. 3rd Street, Woodsboro301-898-3800www.woodsboro.org
FREdERICK CoUNtY SHERIFF 301-600-2071
FIRE dEPARtMENtSWoodsboro Volunteer Fire Company301-898-5100
libertytown Volunteer Fire Company301-898-9193
toWN PARKSCreamery ParkCorner of Pennsylvania Avenueand S. Glade Road, Walkersville 301-845-4500
gilmore C. trout Memorial ParkCorner of Sandstone and Bedrock Drive, Walkersville 301-845-4500
Heritage Farm ParkDevilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville301-845-4500
Walkersville Community ParkKenneth Drive off Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville301-845-4500
gRoCERY StoRES Bloom 8425 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville 301-845-6187
Safeway151 Walkers Village Way, Walkersville301-845-2844
BURgESSGary Smith
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PoStAl zIP CodES21798Ladiesburg 21759Libertytown 21762New Midway 21775
Source: www.mdmunicipal.orgEarly history suggests that the Woodsboro area was a hunting and trapping ground for a wandering tribe of Susquehanna Indians. From early times, the settlement was located at a crossroads on the Indian trail running from the Chesapeake Bay to the mountains. When the stagecoach became the primary mode of transportation, the place became an important stop on its itinerary. After the Civil War, the town developed some notoriety as a train stop that offered exceptional accommodations and relaxing pursuits.
Today, Woodsboro is still primarily an agricultural area, but an important industry is centered on the three lime quarries that border the town. There are small commercial activities and service providers within the town itself.
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WoodSBoRo CoN’t libertytown Post office11941 Main Street, Libertytown1-800-ASK-USPS
New Midway Post office 12048 Woodsboro Pike, New Midway1-800-ASK-USPS
toWN PARKWoodsboro town Park301-898-3800
gRoCERY StoREtrout’s Market3 N. Main Street, Woodsboro301-845-8674
CHURCHESChapel lutheran Church10601 Daysville Road, Frederick301-845-2332
St. John’s United Church of Christ8 N. 2nd Street, Woodsboro301-845-7703
St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church9201 A Church Street, Libertytown301-898-5111
Woodsboro Evangelical lutheran Church101 S. Main Street, Woodsboro301-845-4533
YoUtH SPoRtSWoodsboro/New Midway Recreation CouncilPO Box 303, Woodsborowww.woodsboro.org/wnmrc/rec.htm
libertytown Recreation Councilwww.libertytown-md.com/LRC
TOWN OFFICES & SERVICES
YMCA of Frederick County1000 N. Market Street, Frederick301-663-5131
Green Valley Branch11791 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia301-607-6900www.frederickymca.org
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