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Get your tickets now for the September 30
Bull Roast & Open House
Tickets are on sale now for San Mar’s annual Bull Roast and Open House to be held Thursday, September 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.
“Telling it like it is” building tours by group home residents provide an insightful behind-the-scenes look at San Mar’s programs and are always a big hit with the crowd.
Ticket—$15 for adults, $10 for children 4 to 13 and under, free for children three and under—are now available at the Administration Building of San Mar Children's Home and from members of San Mar’s Development and PR Committee.
Ticket holders will receive a meal featuring a roast beef sandwich, side dishes, deserts and beverages provided by Leiter’s Fine Catering.
The event will include guided tours of The Jack E. Barr Therapeutic Group Home, The Dr. Henry & Florence Hill Graff Shelter, The Anna K. Findlay Large Group Home and Treatment Foster Care Program, The Edward and Pauline Anderson Transitional Living Home, and the Administration Building, which houses historical photos and artifacts from San Mar’s 126-year history.
A silent auction will feature products and packages from Beaver Creek Country Club, Buffalo Wings & Beer, Dove Chocolates, Pampered Chef, Pump It Up, Ski Liberty, South Pointe Fitness, El Ranchero and Southside Bowling. A week’s vacation in the beautiful Canaan Valley resort area is also among the items donated.
Individuals and businesses interested in being an event sponsor, like Columbia Bank, donating an auction item or purchasing tickets should contact Dan Day, Development Director, at 301-733-9067, ext. 101.
Community stars come out for San Mar; Two presented with Visionary Awards
A Who’s Who cast of community leaders stepped on stage to provide an evening of entertainment for the Showcase of the Stars, a benefit for San Mar Children's Home.
Dr. Steve Kotch and Dr. Dan Sullivan performed Sonny and Cher’s I’ve Got You Babe. Tom Newcomer, Brien Poffenberger, Art Callaham, and Tim Henry were all in-sync and especially agile for their performance of Soul Man.
Businesswomen, clergy, law enforcement, educators and attorneys gave it their best.
Also highlighting he March 13 event at Hager Hall with 350 attending was the presentation of two San Mar Visionary Awards.
San Mar Visionaries
Recipients Florence Hill Graft and Frank Erck, III were cited for their leadership and support of San Mar. Mrs. Graff, a former board member, has been associated with San Mar for more than 50 years and is now one of three emerituts members. She remains active with San Mar, attending the quarterly education ceremonies which acknowledges the work the girls are doing in and by sharing a lunch with girls from the shelter every few weeks.
Frank has been a great influence on San Mar and the community for many years. He was a driving force in the success of the capital campaigns for the Jack Barr Therapeutic Group Home and the Dr. Henry and Florence Hill Graff Shelter. Today he not only is the inspiration behind the Showcase of the Stars and San Mar’s Bull Roast, is the president of the Hagerstown Community Concert Association, serves on the board of The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and the Hagerstown Community College Hawk Booster Club, and organizes the YMCA’s True Grit Awards.
The evening was also an occasion for the Board of Managers to recognize Bruce T. Anderson for 25 years of service to San Mar Children's Home.
Best Act & Valley Mall Winner
A group of businesswomen were voted the best act by the audience. Performing to She works Hard for the Money, were Linda Altizer, Dr. Rebecca Bye, Judy Greenwald, Cynthia Moler, Donna Newcomer, and Cynthia Perini.
Each vote gave the balloter a chance to win a $250 gift card provided by the Valley Mall. That prize was won by a very excited Mary Flippen.
The American Honky Tonk Bar Association was the choice of attorneys Kendall Desaulniers, Adam Greivell and Paul Sullivan.
Washington County Sherriff Doug Mullendore rounded up a posse consisting of James Brown, Corporal Jim Holsinger and Major Bob Leatherman. The lawmen performed Jailhouse Rock.
Another crowd pleaser was a group of educators led by Washington County School Superintendent Dr. Betty Morgan. The nation’s superintendent of the year was joined by Jim Burkhart, Donna Hanlin, Clyde Harrell, Rob Hovermale, Paula Moore, and Dave Reeder in a Teach Your Children Well medley.
Lifting everyone’s sprit in their performance to Spirit in the Sky were Dr. Rev. Renee Mackey, Rev. Sharon Peters, Rev. Klye Powderly and Rev. Mark Sandell.
Kelly Wright Performs
The evening concluded with a stirring performance of show tunes by Kelly Wright, a professional singer who is internationally recognized as a news anchor for Fox News Channel.
Included in the fun was a silent auction, thanks to the generosity of several area individuals and businesses.
Clarion Hotel owner Lata Milner donated accommodations for two in one of the hotel’s fabulous themed suites. Beaver Creek Country Club donated a round of golf with cart. Five certificates from Restatant.com were donated by Judy and Daniel Greenwald. Cynthia Moler gave a large framed oil painting and a decorative wood chest. South Point Fitness Club offered a three-month membership, two personal training sessions and a water bottle. Wine was donated by Halfway Liquors and Castle Liquors. Cheese gift certificates came from Palmyra Farms. A gift certificate, shampoo and conditioner was donated by Frayedberry Hair Studio, Karen Krensky donated a trio of books, an evening’s bowling came from Southside Bowl and the Green Turtle Sports Bar and Grille and El Paso Restaurant provided gift certificates.
Organizing Committee
The event was organized by San Mar’s Development and PR Committee. Members are Frank Erck, chairman, Linda Altizer, Judy Greenwald, Mary Heizer, Cassandra Latimer, Cynthia Moler, Susan Peterson, Diane Sanford and Mary Talton.
Helping to make the evening a great success were these supporters:
Ruby Sponsors
The Columbia Bank –
Hagerstown Trust Division
The Hershey-Fitzsimmons Group
& Marshfield Associates
Sapphire Sponsor
Human Services Company
Emerald Sponsor
Citi
James Peterson Associates
Pearl Sponsors
John and Mary Heizer
Keller Stonebraker Insurance
Smith Elliott Kearns & Company
Value Books Make Great Gifts
Great deals for good eating, entertainment, recreation and business services can be found in The Hagerstown Rotary’s 2010 Value Book. You will find over $500 in value in this year’s edition.
The coupon books sell for just $20 and San Mar Children's Home receives $10 for each book it sells, and $10 goes to Rotary for area charities.
Get one for yourself and several for special presents for friends and relatives.
The books are available in the San Mar’s Development Office, 301-733-9067.
Allegany Business Consulting, Inc.
Always Ron’s
Beaver Creek Golf Course
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
Bentley’s Bagels
Black Eyed Susan’s Restaurant
Bulls & Bears Restaurant
Café Italia
Caledonia Golf Club
Claude M. Poffenfield Pool
Copyquik
Dimensions Dining
Discovery Station
Domino’s Pizza
Durango Restaurant
Family Recreation Park
Funcastle
Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen
Grease Monkey
Greencastle Coffee Roasters
Greencastle Greens Golf Club
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Hager House Museum
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown Greens at Hamilton run
Hagerstown Ice & Sport Complex
Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex
Hagerstown Rotary Golf tournament
Hagerstown Suns
Hagerstown YMCA
Hempen Hill BBQ
HPG Windows and Doors
Law Offices of Charles R. Stewart, LLC
Ledo Pizza
Moe’s southwestern Grill
Peaceable Pastures
Peaceable Paws
Pollo Carry Out
Quiznos
Red Run Grill
River Riders
Rocky’s New York Pizza
Rocky’s Pizza
Rolling Mill
Schulas Grill & Crab House
Silhouette Salon
The Gourmet Goat
The Greene Turtle
The Maryland Symphony
Blackrock Golf Course
Turner’s Bowling
Valpak
Vince’s New York Pizza
Virginia Barbecue
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Washington County Playhouse
Waynesboro Municipal Golf
Weaver’s Restaurant and Bakery
What A Tan
Woodbrier Golf Course
Yingling’s Golf Center
Zodiac Bar & Grill
Hundreds attend San Mar Bull Roast
The impressive sight of more than 3,100 luminaries lighting the evening sky, combined with great food and pleasant fall weather combined to give nearly hundreds of participants an October evening to remember.
Nearly 400 people attended San Mar’s Bull October 22 Roast and Open House. Back on San Mar’s special events schedule after an absence of several years, the event combined the best of fall festivals with the opportunity to tour San Mar’s group homes on its campus near Boonsboro.
Sponsors and underwriters for the event included the Cumberland Valley Cycling Club, M&T Bank, Cynthia Moler/Coldwell Banker, Citi, The Columbia Bank—Hagerstown Trust Division, Best Buy, Keller Stonebraker, Florence H. Graff and the Covenant Seekers.
Adding to the excitement and enjoyment of the evening was the venerable media personality Lou Scally as the emcee.
The event included guided tours of The Jack E. Barr Therapeutic Group Home, The Dr. Henry & Florence Hill Graff Shelter, The Anna K. Findlay Large Group Home and Treatment Foster Care Program, The Edward and Pauline Anderson Transitional Living Home, and the Administration Building, which houses historical photos and artifacts from San Mar’s 126-year history.
Volunteers helping with the luminaries on the 22nd included Susan, Peterson and children Courtney, Jamie, Kayla, and Leah, Emma Moss, Rachel Herrera, Lauren Bowyer, Lindsey Gish, Andrew Moynihan, Ryan Doyle, Diane Sanford, Kendra Byard, Mary Heizer, Debbie Moser, Sue Goller, Tina Snook and Sandy Reeder.
The luminary project started with some 20 First Data employees working to prepare the bags in early October as part of their United Way at Work Day. Those volunteers included Charles Horst, Eric Shropshire, Christina Rook, Laura Miller, Sherri Fritts, Kristen Lewis, Laura Zegar, Casey Hickman, Becky Hickman, Mike Blair, Brad Roach, Roxanne Coffman, Murray Wibberley, Dina Baker, Heather Hastings and Tiffany Shindledecker.
San Mar’s four group home programs serve at-risk adolescent girls, ages 13 to 18. Its Treatment Foster Care program serves girls and boys, from birth to age 18.
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