Drew welcomes in Kelli Ackiewicz who is the Program Manager for Community Education at Frederick Community College which runs the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Frederick Community College offers non-credit courses and experiences designed especially for adults age 55 and older who want to keep learning, exploring, and connecting. Classes cover a wide range of topics — from history and art to technology, writing, and local travel — all taught in a relaxed, no-grades environment. ILR focuses on lifelong curiosity and community, giving retirees and active adults a chance to stay engaged, meet new people, and keep their minds sharp while having fun.

Drew welcomes in Kelli Ackiewicz who is the Program Manager for Community Education at Frederick Community College which runs the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Frederick Community College offers non-credit courses and experiences designed especially for adults age 55 and older who want to keep learning, exploring, and connecting. Classes cover a wide range of topics &mdash; from history and art to technology, writing, and local travel &mdash; all taught in a relaxed, no-grades environment. ILR focuses on lifelong curiosity and community, giving retirees and active adults a chance to stay engaged, meet new people, and keep their minds sharp while having fun.

Local business is the backbone of our economy and at WFMD we are proud to put the spotlight on our local businesses. Interviews with host Ryan Hedrick.

Local business is the backbone of our economy and at WFMD we are proud to put the spotlight on our local businesses. Interviews with host Ryan Hedrick.

Spotlight on Local Business

Every Monday morning with Bob Miller at 8:40 am, WFMD spotlights one of the fine local businesses in our listening area. Hear directly from the great businessmen and women who provide these products and services to our listeners!

Spotlight on local business

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Drew sits down with Jennifer Holmes, the Executive Director of Edenton Frederick. It's a family-owned senior living community in Maryland offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a rental basis, focusing on an active, worry-free lifestyle with hospitality and a park-like campus featuring cottages, paths, dining, activities, and 24/7 staff support for a continuum of care in one location. It provides a supportive environment with amenities like housekeeping, transportation, and social events, aiming to foster independence while ensuring comfort and safety for older adults. 

Drew sits down with Jennifer Holmes, the Executive Director of Edenton Frederick. It's a family-owned senior living community in Maryland offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a rental basis, focusing on an active, worry-free lifestyle with hospitality and a park-like campus featuring cottages, paths, dining, activities, and 24/7 staff support for a continuum of care in one location. It provides a supportive environment with amenities like housekeeping, transportation, and social events, aiming to foster independence while ensuring comfort and safety for older adults.&nbsp;

Edenton Frederick

Drew is joined by Nicholas Belback, the owner of Eastern Armory in Damascus, MD. This is a local firearms retailer and training center, not directly involved with AI, but rather focused on providing firearms, ammunition, accessories, and safety/defense training (like HQL) to the community, emphasizing safety and responsible gun ownership with certified instructors. They offer classes for all levels and stock various guns, focusing on personalized service and Maryland's specific firearms regulations. 

Drew is joined by Nicholas Belback, the owner of Eastern Armory in Damascus, MD. This is a local firearms retailer and training center, not directly involved with AI, but rather focused on providing firearms, ammunition, accessories, and safety/defense training (like HQL) to the community, emphasizing safety and responsible gun ownership with certified instructors. They offer classes for all levels and stock various guns, focusing on personalized service and Maryland's specific firearms regulations.&nbsp;

Eastern Armory

🎙️ SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS

Today we’re featuring Hannah Cantwell with Patriot Disposal, a locally owned, Virginia-based company out of Manassas that’s keeping Frederick, Hagerstown, and Northern Virginia clean with reliable, environmentally conscious waste solutions.

Patriot Disposal provides commercial waste removal, residential services (primarily HOAs), and construction roll-off services, along with recycling options designed to protect the community and the environment. Their focus on customer satisfaction, sustainability, and community cleanliness truly sets them apart.

👉 Tune in to hear our conversation with Hannah as she shares how Patriot Disposal is helping neighborhoods, businesses, and job sites across Northern Virginia stay clean and efficient.

🔊 Hear the FULL interview anytime at:
https://www.wfmd.com/spotlightlocal/

Don’t miss this inside look at a company making a positive impact where it matters most! ♻️💙

🎙️ SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS
Today we&rsquo;re featuring Hannah Cantwell with Patriot Disposal, a locally owned, Virginia-based company out of Manassas that&rsquo;s keeping Frederick, Hagerstown, and Northern Virginia clean with reliable, environmentally conscious waste solutions.
Patriot Disposal provides commercial waste removal, residential services (primarily HOAs), and construction roll-off services, along with recycling options designed to protect the community and the environment. Their focus on customer satisfaction, sustainability, and community cleanliness truly sets them apart.
👉 Tune in to hear our conversation with Hannah as she shares how Patriot Disposal is helping neighborhoods, businesses, and job sites across Northern Virginia stay clean and efficient.
🔊 Hear the FULL interview anytime at: <a href="https://www.wfmd.com/spotlightlocal/" data-start="995" data-end="1031">https://www.wfmd.com/spotlightlocal/</a>
Don&rsquo;t miss this inside look at a company making a positive impact where it matters most! ♻️💙

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