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FEATURES 12 Love, Loyalty and Tummy Scratches More Than a Companion

16 Meet the Machins This Power Couple is Bringing Their Heart for Community to Frederick

20 Memories in the Making Moments That Last a Lifetime

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28 Working on the Mental Game Playerâ€™s Fitness and Performance

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talents in three classes, scheduled for July and

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August for ages eight and older. Children will

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a backpack drive that they fill with school supplies, and

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ARTICLE RHONDA STEPHENS PHOTOGRAPHY REBECCA MITCHELL

“I BELIEVE THAT DOGS ARE THE GREATEST GIFT GOD GAVE HUMANS,” SAYS ERIN MARR, OWNER OF CAMP BOW WOW, A DAY AND OVERNIGHT CAMP FOR DOGS. Anyone who has ever loved a dog knows the immense joy that comes with it. The iconic imagery of a boy and his dog running, playing and journeying through life together is recounted in numerous books and movies. We see the boy experiencing his rites of passage, always with his companion, faithful unto the end. It may be thought that we are the heroes when we adopt a dog or puppy, and we are because adoption is a selfless act, but indeed, we are the beneficiaries. “Whether you are a single person, empty nester, widowed or have a family, dogs become a part of that. They are a constant source of happiness, joy and smiles, and they are reliably a member of your family. Especially for people who are alone, dogs fill a huge void that the absence of a person leaves. They become like a child to people and to diminish that in any way is too bad,” says Erin. 12

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The connection between dogs and humans is undeniable. As numerous studies have shown, the bond between dogs and humans is created and nurtured. Oxytocin is one of the feel-good chemicals that our bodies release upon touch, which is also true of dogs. Scientists studied oxytocin levels in dogs and their owners while interacting and concluded that the levels of oxytocin increased in both the dog and the owner. This is the same hormone that bonds a baby with his mother and plays a huge role in social bonding. To that end, it is significant that your dog receives affection and touch to create a healthy connection. More than merely companions, many rely on their four-legged friends for physical and emotional assistance. Likely the most familiar assistance dog is the service dog. Service dogs are, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.), “defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.” These dogs are trained to, among other services, assist someone who is blind, assist someone who is deaf, alert their person to a seizure, and calm their person with anxiety. “The beauty of Frederick is that all of the things that dogs can be utilized for, in a healthy therapeutic way, are being employed,” says Erin. The A.D.A. defines emotional support dogs as “dogs that provide comfort and support in forms of affection and companionship for an individual suffering from various mental and emotional conditions. They are meant solely for emotional stability and unconditional love.” Erin says, “These dogs are essential when working with children and trauma. The Child Advocacy Center of Frederick has adopted a therapy dog that supports the children they are working to help. He can be on hand when a child needs to testify in court or sit alongside and be a calming influence during stressful events. Stauffer Funeral Home, too, has a therapy dog that lives there, and that dog has proven to be a friend to people who are grieving. You can imagine how helpful this could be. The act of petting a dog reduces blood pressure. Having a dog on hand in that capacity, when someone is going through the loss, is really helpful.” Erin opened Camp Bow Wow’s doors last March, and it has quickly become the go-to place for boarding and daycare in Frederick. She has always felt a deep connection to dogs and is living her dream of caring for them in her new state-of-the-art facility. Camp Bow Wow has large indoor play areas that are split for large and small breeds of dogs. Throughout the day, the dogs play with Certified Camp Counselors who are extensively trained in dog behavior, pet CPR and pet first aid. The dogs are in great hands and have lots of dog and human interaction for mental stimulation and socialization. Erin says, “A tired dog is a good dog. After camp, they are tired and have no energy to be naughty. Dogs really are a gift from heaven!” CampBowWow.com

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

THIS POWER COUPLE IS BRINGING THEIR HEART FOR COMMUNITY TO FREDERICK

M E E T T H E M AC H I N S ARTICLE RHONDA STEPHENS | PHOTOGRAPHY REBECCA MITCHELL

MEET RADA AND MANUEL “MANNY” MACHIN.

goal, but is truly my motivation in my practice. I love search-

The dynamic duo with a practice in Rockville has

ing for solutions to simple and complex issues and helping

opened a second office in Frederick. Read on to learn

to guide people and businesses through their legal issues.

more about them!

Manny: I always wanted to go into public service and once upon a time thought I may pursue a political career. I enjoy

HOW DID THE TWO OF YOU MEET AND WHAT WERE

helping people and the practice of law helps me engage in

THE QUALITIES THAT ATTRACTED YOU TO HIM/HER?

my community and make an impact in a positive way.

Rada: We met the first day of law school. I loved his hair and thought he was handsome. Then I got to know

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK AND HOME LIFE

him better and we became good friends with many similar

SINCE YOU BOTH ARE BUSY ATTORNEYS IN PRI-

interests, views and morals. I grew to love him for the cal-

VATE PRACTICE?

culated and honest man he is.

Rada: There are many hard days, but they are all good

Manny: I saw Rada the first day of law school and it was

days! We enjoy caring for and loving on our beautiful

love at first sight. She had a really great presence about

daughter who is almost two years old. It is hard to man-

her and then I found out how smart and strong she is,

age toddler activities and a thriving practice, but we are

which are both things I admire deeply about her.

incredibly lucky to have family and many friends who are always helpful.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO PRACTICE LAW? Rada: I chose to go to law school because I wanted to help people seek justice or a just result, which was a utopian

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Manny: We usually tag team our efforts, which is like a relay race. We split the deck in our case load, and use every hour of the day, including weekends sometimes.

WHAT ARE YOU ESPECIALLY PASSIONATE ABOUT WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR COMMUNITY AND WHY? Rada: I’ve been elected co-president of the MOMS Club of Urbana this year. I am extremely passionate about this group, who it serves, and the mission. The ladies in this Club are a lifeline to me. I love the community involvement and the support that the Club gives many organizations including the Urbana Food Bank and the Heartly House for women in Frederick. Manny: Everyone in Frederick County was so welcoming the minute we moved in. I have enjoyed earning the trust of my neighbors and friends in this community. I love patronizing our local restaurants, barbershops and golf courses. WHAT FACT AMAZES YOU EVERY TIME YOU THINK ABOUT IT? Rada: As a newer mom, for me the fact that the female human body can grow another human being is incredible. The amount of effort, strength, grace and healing is what amazes me. Manny: Being a newer father, I am amazed how fast babies grow! It has truly been amazing watching my child grow and it has really made me value the sanctity and beauty of human life. WHEN PASSENGERS ARE PERMITTED TO TRAVEL INTO SPACE, WOULD YOU WANT TO GO AND WHY OR WHY NOT? Rada: I doubt it. I get anxiety thinking about being in a little spaceship surrounded by empty space. I think heaven is on our beautiful earth and I want to spend as much time here as I can.

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“I LOVE SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS TO SIMPLE AND COMPLEX ISSUES AND HELPING TO GUIDE PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES THROUGH THEIR LEGAL ISSUES.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED) Manny: Probably not. There is too much here on Earth that I like, I also do not like being unsure if I would make it back. I’m also not sure space has the amenities I like yet either. IS THERE A BOOK THAT HAS HAD A GREAT INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? Rada: I frequently reference teachings from Plato’s “The Symposium.” I thoroughly enjoy the philosophy of love and have used many lessons from love philosophers in my own life. My greater understanding of the tenant of loyalty, stages of love, and types of love, come from “The Symposium.” Manny: Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor E. Frankl is one book that I always go back to. It teaches you so much about putting your life and its challenges into perspective. More importantly, it is a book that teaches you how to overcome the most difficult of circumstances and to never give up. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Rada: I enjoy spending every minute of my spare time with my handsome husband and beautiful daughter. We like to go on adventures and explore our beautiful Maryland from the mountains to the coast. Watching our daughter absorb information and soak in the sights is one of the best joys of my life. Manny: I love going to the Catoctin Zoo and Green Meadows petting farm with my wife and daughter. It is so fun to see the way they both marvel at the beautiful animals, especially the peacocks. DESCRIBE YOUR SPOUSE IN LESS THAN FIVE WORDS. Rada: He is my light. Manny: Can’t live without her. MachinLawFirm.com

“I ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE AND THE PRACTICE OF LAW HELPS ME ENGAGE IN MY COMMUNITY AND MAKE AN IMPACT IN A POSITIVE WAY.”

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Memories in the Making MOMENTS THAT LAST A LIFETIME

ARTICLE RHONDA STEPHENS 20

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The Stitz Family

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN

Traveling to places where you may experience different

DO FOR YOUR CHILDREN IS TO SPEND TIME WITH

cultures with your kids can be really eye-opening and

THEM, AND A VACATION CAN BE JUST THE TICKET

generate interesting conversations. Sherill recalls their

TO CAPTURING YOUR CHILDREN’S FULL ATTENTION.

family’s trip to St. Thomas.

It’s an opportunity for parents to unplug too. Like you, we

“It’s particularly memorable because the kids still talk

were a busy lacrosse and volleyball practicing, after school

about when we went out on the bus and saw the poverty

working, youth group and girl scout attending, two-job

and people living differently than us. It was good for them

family. As hard as it was to get everyone in the same place

to see that not all people are as blessed as we are.”

at the same time, it was essential for us to have our two

Our eye-opening family trip came in South Africa, where

weeks to get away from the rush and reconnect. We went

we volunteered to serve at an orphanage. We still speak of

to the beach for many years, and since we went to the same

the little faces at the gate patiently waiting for it to open,

place, we found food stops and activities that became tradi-

the race toward us as it swung wide, and the joy on their

tions we looked forward to year after year. Even though our

faces while smothering us with hugs. That bonded us in a

girls are grown, and two are married, we still look forward to

way that no other trip has.

gathering together to hang at the beach and, for sure, make a stop to get a bucket of Fisher’s Popcorn. “We run our own business and it’s difficult to get away,” says busy mom Sherill Stitz of Dream Vacations, “but my husband was adamant that we take a week to get away each year.” For the Stitz family, their preferred vacation is to go on a cruise. They have been taking trips with their kids since

Th e wo rld’s large st crui se sh ip, R oyal C arib b e an’s S ymp h o ny o f th e S e a s is n e arly th e len g th o f fo u r fo otb all field s.

they were very little. Sherill says, “My kids love cruising because there’s such

It’s not necessary to travel far to create wonderful family

a wide variety of things to do for all ages. It’s perfect for

memories. Many times, it’s not the location but the activi-

busier families that like to have a lot of activities, and a

ties or unexpected events that become the stories we retell

great option or for those who want to sit poolside and

when together. These moments of shared experiences are

do less. We have made so many wonderful memories on

what connect us. You may even recall just such an event

vacations and we just love traveling with the kids.”

in your life. Children will vividly remember the laughter and CONTINUED >

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MEMORIES IN THE MAKING (CONTINUED)

silly behavior when Mom and Dad joined in; the time Dad attempted a backflip and flopped, and the crazy singing in the car. Those memories are golden, but even when things don’t go exactly as planned, the disaster will be animatedly retold at Thanksgiving dinner years later. Time and effort are what it takes to have your own family stories to retell. Whether it’s an extravagant trip to another country or camping an hour away, what happens while on vacation is sure to become a touchstone that family members will revisit again. Sherill’s advice for traveling with children is to go on a cruise or to an all-inclusive resort. The cruises and resorts are beginning to operate and reopen but for every kind of travel, it’s helpful to use a travel agent. An agent will keep up to date with the changing landscape of traveling in the environment of COVID-19. Sherill says, “I can keep you informed on the latest openings and regulations. People have the perception that we are more expensive, but most agents don’t charge fees, and we may be able to get it at a better price. Book through me and you’ll have a personal concierge. I’ll take care of all the details, and all you do is pack your bags. People who use me, love my services, and I have lots of repeat business.” Having a concierge while traveling is a game changer in providing peace of mind that if anything changes or you need assistance, Sherill is there to handle the situation. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by booking a trip right now! Search Sherill Stitz at Ageiger.DreamVacations.com. 22

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JILL AND JOHN PELICANO DIDN’T

The Pelicanos realized that this type of

INITIALLY HAVE STARTING A SCHOOL

program was needed in their own commu-

IN MIND.

nity and began the process of bringing a

“We come from a vast background in

Education

Management

Higher

Goddard School to Urbana. “With

our

background

Education

Education, specifically in the CPA Exam

Management, we felt that we were the right

arena,” says John.

ones to bring this to our community. We knew

“Prior to opening the Goddard School in

this would make a real difference,” says Jill.

Urbana, they jointly managed YAEGER CPA

“Our biggest inspiration in life and work is our

Review, a CPA Exam review program, in which

children. We experienced firsthand as parents,

they worked with college students through-

before becoming business owners, the effect

out the country pursuing a Certified Public

that a Goddard School education could have

Accountant (CPA) designation. They not only

on our children’s educational future,” she adds.

hired teachers, administrators and content

January 5, 2009, was just the beginning

developers but were instrumental in develop-

of the Goddard School in Urbana. “We are

ing textbooks and courseware that is still being

thankful to be celebrating 11 years of edu-

used in CPA Exam preparation today.

cational excellence. Our school has done so

Childhood

well that we needed to expand our building to

Education began as parents searching for a

Their

journey

into

Early

grow. Even through that, we achieved numer-

preschool for their young children.

ous corporate awards and won the National

John says, “We knew from the first time

Goddard Teaching Team of the Year Award.

we entered the Goddard School in Frederick

From the start, the school was staffed with

that there was a difference between the

educated professionals from the directorial

Goddard School and traditional day care

team to two Maryland certified preschool

centers in the area. The teachers were

teachers in each classroom. And as for their

engaged with the students in the class-

curriculum, it is not something pulled out

rooms, providing open-ended questions

of a box. Goddard School teachers are the

and a play-based environment with a lot of

best of the best, authoring their own lesson

books, blocks and other learning opportuni-

plans weekly, which are designed to meet the

ties, and those aspects are key to a quality

needs of the individual student and the class

early learning program.”

in its entirety,” says Jill.

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GROWING THE GODDARD SCHOOL WAY (CONTINUED)

“WE KNEW FROM THE FIRST TIME WE ENTERED THE GODDARD SCHOOL IN FREDERICK THAT THERE WAS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GODDARD SCHOOL AND TRADITIONAL DAY CARE CENTERS IN THE AREA. THE TEACHERS WERE ENGAGED WITH THE STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOMS, PROVIDING OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS AND A PLAY-BASED ENVIRONMENT WITH A LOT OF BOOKS, BLOCKS AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND THOSE ASPECTS ARE KEY TO A QUALITY EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM.”

“Along with an unmatched level of instruction, the Goddard School in Urbana provides a clean, warm, and loving environment for all students. A rigorous daily cleaning program is in place, which includes all members of the team. From the classroom teachers to our commercial cleaning company that has cleaned the school every operating day since 2009, the health and safety of our students are top priority. And for something extra special, our infant suites are fully self-contained, including special UV light filters installed on the HVAC system,” says John. The Pelicanos are thrilled with the growth planned in 2021. John says, “We are continuing to expand by bringing a new location to New Market, anticipated to open in June 2021. It will be situated on Route 144 across from the New Market Town Center area. And for Fall 2021, as currently slated, we will be opening a second Goddard School in Urbana, adjacent to Sugarloaf Elementary school.” John and Jill are so grateful that they took the leap to open the school. John says, “Thank you to the families who place their trust in our school and us, in Urbana, and for allowing us to play a part in the future of their children. Owning our own Goddard School has been such a wonderful experience. We are fortunate to have had the honor of touching so many lives within our community.” GoddardSchool.com/ Washington/ Urbana-Carriage-Hill-Drive-MD

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THEY ARE QUITTING IN RECORD NUMBERS. 70% of kids are dropping out of organized sports by age 13. When asked why, the common response has been, “It’s not fun anymore.” With the surprisingly high number of athletes dropping out of sports, Andrew Simpson, founder of Player’s Fitness and

Working on the Mental Game

Performance (PFP) knows we can’t keep doing business as usual with athletes. “Our goal is to be the happiest gym on earth,” he says. “We exist to change the athlete’s mindset and thereby, change the statistics.” After rethinking what has traditionally been done, Andrew is pioneering an innovative model in the fitness industry. “As an intern at a traditional gym, we would focus 90% of the time on the physical and only 10% on the mental game.

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“...WE DRILL DOWN TO FIND OUT THEIR MINDSET AND ASK THE QUESTION, ‘WHAT’S YOUR WHY?’”

I realized we were working with athletes on getting bigger, faster

athlete wants to work on, we drill down to find out their mindset. We

and stronger every day to make them the best and fastest on the

ask the question, ‘What’s your why?’” says Andrew. “Because each

field. But we know if they have fears they need to deal with or self-

person has different goals and different weaknesses to work on, the

doubts, they will never perform consistently without strategies and

coach customizes a program for the individual and following that, the

abilities to overcome them,” says Andrew.

athlete joins a group of five athletes who are partnered with a coach.

PFP’s purpose is to provide a God-centered experience that helps

Here in this small group, they are inspired and encouraged, and the

adults and athletes become healthier, more confident, servant lead-

coach gets to know them. The coach shares a motivational message

ers in sport and life.

on a topic with which we know kids struggle and the coach facilitates

“At PFP, we begin our process of really getting to know our ath-

a discussion among the peers. What is remarkable is that, after the

lete by meeting in a one-on-one session. After finding out what the

group time, there’s a visible change in the athletes’ posture. It’s cool CONTINUED >

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

to see the athletes open up to each other and the coach. These conversations cause them to think and self-reflect. It requires them to be vulnerable, however; all of it really begins with the coach showing vulnerability,” he says. “We have outcomes that we want for every athlete. We want to help them be confident, to know who they are. We want to help them be courageous, to not be afraid to go against the grain. We want to help them be successful, to be able to set a goal for themselves and to make progress toward it. And we want them to be better communicators because that is a necessary component of leadership,” says Andrew. “These young athletes are excited to be here. It’s so cool. They come 15 minutes early and it has everything to do with the people here and their connection. We have purposely created an atmosphere and an experience where they are welcomed by the staff, and they feel known. For these young people, it’s a completely different answer and perspective. When we ask them why they come, not one of the athletes says it’s because of the workouts. They say it’s because of the people,” he says. Andrew and PFP certainly are on to something because these kids would agree, for them, this is their happy place. PlayersFitnessAndPerformance.com 30

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IT’S A DOG PARTY! A BIG DOG PARTY! DOGS ARE HAVING A HOWLING GOOD TIME AT THE GREEN K9!

I AM CRAZY ABOUT MY DOG. There, I said it. I adore my sweet, ‘gaga for mommy,’ fur-baby, and anyone who has ever had a dog likely knows how special that relationship can be. When my baby turns those big, brown, adoring eyes on me, there’s almost nothing I wouldn’t do for her. Sometimes, I think I may have a problem and should probably seek a therapist. But then again, there seems to be a lot of others out there just like me. You know who you are! A great way to hang with your peeps and your pups is to host a dog party. Celebrate man’s best friend by throwing a birthday party, a paint your pooch party, or host a pool get-together. It can be as simple as having your dog friends over for backyard playtime or plan an all-out blow out with an elaborately themed pool or birthday party at a lux venue, or with a local dog store that offers parties. Marni Lewis, owner of The Green K9 in Urbana, says, “The dog parties are so fun! We offer packages that include cake, treats, hats and photos for the birthday dog and all the guests.” Catering to our canines has become mainstream, so wear that party hat proudly. After all, it really is a dog’s life. The Green K9 in Urbana is the stylishly beautiful brainchild of Marni. She has a heart for animals and has created the perfect place for pet lovers to come for all their pet needs. From pet art and gifts to bath-time needs and nutrition, the store is a one-stop-shop for all things pet related. Here, everything has been designed specifically for pet health, comfort and happiness. Marni and her staff are happy to give tours of the store, to answer questions and to educate owners on the nutritional needs of their pets. All the food is especially nutritious and organic. The Green K9 promotes food brands that contain meat raised naturally, without any antibiotics or growth hormones. The Green K9 also features local pet artisans and treat companies who source their meat locally. 32

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More than nutrition, The Green K9 has doggy daycare in a bright and airy playroom with live webcams forÂ pet parents toÂ view their pups. Interacting in a low ratio of dogs-to-staff, dogs run and play inside with their friends, walk on the treadmill, and have an outing each hour where they can play in the pool or on the splash pad with their pals. The exhausted dogs can then rest and recharge upon the small custom couches with warm blankets while they wait for their parent to come pick them up. GreenK9Urbana.com CityLifestyle.com/Frederick

REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

FREDERICK

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

4838 Buffalo Rd

$959,900

$955,000

99%

13180 Hessong Bridge Rd

$925,000

$900,000

97%

11001 Hazelnut Lane #0825

$772,289

100%

9820 Doctor Perry Rd

$789,000

$750,000

95%

3028 Averley Rd

$769,900

$730,000

95%

500 Isaac Russell St

$625,000

$710,847

114%

6787 Accipiter Dr

$689,000

100%

4802 Cowmans Ct

$709,000

$681,500

96%

5193 Almeria Ct

$699,990

$679,990

97%

171

8400 River Meadow Dr

$699,900

$660,000

94%

4718 Caleb Wood Dr

$649,900

$659,000

101%

5007 S Renn Ct

$635,000

$646,000

102%

9319 Elgin Ln

$630,000

$640,000

102%

9400 Bishopgate Dr

$650,000

$640,000

98%

4941 Old Swimming Pool Rd

$635,000

100%

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