 | Scare Up Something to Crow About
Gather the family to herald the harvest season by creating your own scarecrow.
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| Doctors Orders?
Try substituting wine to reduce the fat content in cooking.
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| A Rare Diagnosis
Despite being thought of as a “woman’s disease,” breast cancer does occur in men. Though the American Cancer Society notes that breast cancer is 100 times less common among men than women, a lack of awareness means many men could be at risk without realizing it.
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 | Helping Mother Nature
High-tech fertility treatments and therapies help couples fulfill their dreams of starting a family.
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 | Fright Nights
From the family-friendly to the truly terrifying, Halloween festivities will put you in a spooky spirit.
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 | Fielding Values
Lessons about life team up with field goals, free throws and double plays as student athletes learn through sports.
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| Savoir Faire
Wedding mishaps can birth Bridezilla or make you cry. Some local couples who have weathered storms of the unexpected offer advice for taking the day in stride.
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 | Smithsburg: Fascinating Past, Prosperous Present
Smithsburg’s history as a town dates back to 1813, when town founder
Christopher “Stuffle” Smith bought the tract of land formerly known as
“part of Shadrack’s Lot.”
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 | Just Plane Fun
Driving through Smithsburg’s scenic countryside, folks might be
surprised to hear the sound of whirring, buzzing engines — slightly out
of place in an area accustomed to little more than the rumble of
tractors and lowing of cows. But looking up, the sound is easily traced
to the tiny, brightly colored aircraft zooming over the fields off Old
Forge Road, the site of Pegasus Radio Control (R/C) Flying Club
airfield.
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 | Business: Creature Comforts
There’s a certain calm that settles over the sweeping fields of
Annapaca, Bert and Ann Kramer’s 100-acre East Hagerstown farm. Here,
life seems to slow and intensify, and the land practically sings with a
gentle, vibrant energy. Or perhaps this is just the audible hum of the
Kramers’ alpaca herd, 25 petite, fluffy and mild-mannered members of
the camel family, who commonly emit this soft noise as a means of
communication.
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 | Community Views: Neighborhoods
Washington County and the surrounding area offer residential
opportunities to suit every lifestyle — from planned communities that
include a bevy of convenient amenities to sprawling subdivisions in
beautiful rural settings.
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 | People: Randy Freysz, Barber with a Badge
Randy Freysz’s professional life always has involved public service.
The only things that have changed over three decades are the tools of
his two trades. In 2001, Randy traded in his badge and gun for clippers
and a comb.
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 | People: 'The King of Long' Dirk Shultz
Smithsburg native Dirk Schultz, the golfer dubbed the “The King of
Long” by Washington Golf Monthly magazine, said he’s living his dream.
He has a wonderful wife and two children, and loves his job as golf pro
at Washington County's Black Rock Golf Course.
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 | Business: Health, Naturally: Country Home and Health
When you step through the doors of Country Home & Health in
Smithsburg, you’ll probably find owner Cathy Semler sharing holistic
health advice with a customer she’s guiding among the store’s aisles of
vitamins, minerals, organic foods, natural personal care and cleaning
products, and books and videos about homeopathy and alternative
medicine.
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 | Get to Know... Dr. Donna Newcomer
For me, it’s really about that internal feeling of knowing that
something good has resulted from my effort that really defines the
worthiness of the accomplishment.
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 | A Little Piece of Heaven: Valerio-Hutzell Gardens
When
Tim Valerio was a child growing up in Baltimore City, he used to sneak
out to gather the rich dirt in the railroad yard.
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| Follow Nature's Lead -- Relax and Enjoy Winter
Relax and enjoy winter’s bounty to Find the Sweetness in Life. As the days get shorter and nature slows down and turns inward, we seem
to do just the opposite and find our lives busier then ever.
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 | A Wedding Story
Andrea Henson, a Smithsburg native, went south to pursue her education in High Point, N.C. She found the wisdom of academia and more: She met the man of her dreams, Bryan Yohn of Palmyra, Pa.
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 | Peak Performance -- High Rock Interactive
Whether developing long-term strategic marketing plans for local and
national clients or designing high-end Web sites and stunning logos and
ads that distinguish their clients in the marketplace, the tight-knit
team at High Rock Interactive strives for the pinnacle of technological
sophistication, customer service and value for each client’s investment.
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 | Take It to the Extreme: Outdoor Recreation
With the long-awaited arrival of spring, it’s time to get off the
couch! The Tri-State area’s fast flowing rivers, mountainous trails and
rocky outcroppings are the perfect places for paddling, biking and
soaring. You’re sure to find a heart-pumping outlet for an
extraordinarily memorable outdoor excursion. So load up the car and
venture out on an expedition of natural discovery! Animated whitewater
rafting adventures, thrilling mountain bike rides and awe-inspiring,
windswept launches are just a few of the exciting recreational
opportunities waiting for you.
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 | Fresh Off the Vine: Strawberries
Strawberries ripening on the vine, their berries deepening in color as May rolls into June, signal the inevitable unfolding of summer. And what better way to enjoy those warm, lazy days than with the sweet taste of locally grown strawberries? The phenomenal flavor and impressive health benefits are worth the work waiting in Washington County’s strawberry fields this season.
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