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Charles Town Racing Secretary Jimmy Hammond said he hopes the West Virginia thoroughbred racetrack will not have to resort to trimming purses in 2005. Gov. Joe Manchin, searching for ways to pay off some debt dealing with the state workmen's compensation issue, has targeted the four state racetracks and other industries for financial assistance. Manchin determined that the four state racetracks would use a percentage of their video lottery revenues toward paying off a state debt.

Some property values in Berkeley County have stabilized after consecutive years of decline, but Berkeley County Council President Anthony J. “Tony” Petrucci's budget outlook for 2013-2014 remains conservative. “My goal is to keep the levy rate the same or even lower if we can,” Petrucci said Friday. Berkeley County Council, which acts as the county's budget-balancing arm, reviewed several accounts directly under its control Thursday as part of ongoing work to prepare next year's budget.

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Shaniqua R. Peterson, 13, hesitated just a moment before leaning in to hug the 84-year-old man seated in front of her. The girl expressed thanks as she and retired Army Sgt. Jim Hammond embraced. As she pulled away, her fingers lingered on the Purple Heart affixed to Hammond's chest while he explained the meaning behind some of his many medals. "I felt kind of in awe because the soldiers, all they went through, inspires me," Shaniqua said. Shaniqua shared her desire to join the Marine Corps with Hammond, who was among 47 current and past members of the military honored during a Community Veterans Day Celebration Service held Sunday.

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- Berkeley County officials are warning residents to be aware of phone calls from someone soliciting personal information and telling them they need to update their will or estate arrangements. Berkeley County Administrator Deborah Hammond said Thursday that her 83-year-old father received two phone calls this week from a woman who told him that if he didn't update his will, the county would "get all of your property. " Her father told the caller that he was not interested and ended the call, Hammond said.

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W. Va. - The economic forecast is rosy for the Eastern Panhandle, according to West Virginia University researchers. The researchers anticipate the economies of Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties will continue to exceed state and national averages in job, population and income gains. About 100 area business owners, bankers and professionals convened at the Clarion Hotel in Shepherdstown on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the economic future of the Eastern Panhandle.

Sometimes it's nice to see a familiar face. Especially when you are just barely of legal age, posted on a remote island and fighting a war. For Howell Hammond, now 85, of Chambersburg, Pa., that familiar face belonged to Calvin Sheeler, also 85, of Hagerstown. The men recounted their tale Saturday at the 58th annual Last Man's Club of World War II memorial service and luncheon at Morris Frock American Legion Post 42 in Hagerstown's north end. Hammond and Sheeler both grew up in Hagerstown.

GAMBRILLS, Md. -- Aaron Stottlemyer plays baseball by one motto. The North Hagerstown baseball team decided to adopt it. "I go up to the plate with one motto in mind: 'I want it more,'" Stottlemyer said. "I know if I do that, I will get it before the other guy. " Stottlemyer laid down a key suicide squeeze bunt and the Hubs used a lot of patience for an eight-run sixth inning en route to a 10-4 victory over Hammond on Tuesday in the Maryland Class 2A state semifinals at Arundel High School.

County to send bill for cleaning up after dogs By ANDREW SCHOTZ / Staff Writer, Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - The county is sending the owners of a house that once contained as many as 30 Russian wolfhounds a $1,700 clean-up bill. Beverly Joan Lord and her daughter, Terri Lynn Snodgrass, must pay at least $2,000 in legal fees related to the case, according to Berkeley County Administrator Deborah Sheetenhelm-Hammond. More than two dozen of the dogs, which are known as Borzois, and animal feces were found in the house after police and animal control officers responded to a 911 call at the house on May 17, authorities have said.

PREP BASEBALL Chambersburg 6, Waynesboro 5 Waynesboro 003 010 1 - 5 7 2 Chambersburg 211 110 x - 6 10 0 Arendt, Oyler (3), J. Minnich (6) and Brunner. Kline, Caldwell (5), Mentzer (6) and B. Eby. WP - Kline. LP - Arendt. HR - C: B. Eby (5th, none on); W: N. Minnich (3rd, two on). Boonsboro 7, Clear Spring 3 Boonsboro 241 100 0 - 7 8 0 Clear Spring 000 300 0 - 3 6 6 Selby, Haupt (5) and Kane. Kehr, Mills (5) and Morgan. WP - Selby (2-0)

BOYS SOCCER CUMBERLAND, Md. - Russel Hoyt and Jerry Spessard each scored a goal to lead No. 6 Smithsburg to the 1A West Region title with a 2-0 win over Beall on Thursday. Scott Hutzell and David McDougal each had assists and Sean Hunt recorded the shutout in goal for the Leopards (13-4-1). Smithsburg will play in the state semifinals on Monday. Hammond 1, No. 3 North 0 COLUMBIA, Md. - Kwaku Boaten scored off a deflection from 20 yards out in the 60th minute to lift Hammond to the victory over North Hagerstown in the Class 2A West Region final.

Gary L. Hammond, 72, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at his home in Sharpsburg, Md. Born on March 18, 1941, in Sharpsburg, he was the son of the late Samuel R. and Sarah I. (Bear) Hammond. He attended Boonsboro High School. He was retired from Rust-Oleum Corporation in Williamsport, Md. Gary was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Sharpsburg. He was an animal lover, and recently lost his faithful companion Willie. He is survived by two sisters, Linda Knight of Dargan, Md., and Kirby Hendrickson of Mount Wolf, Pa; and one brother, Frank Hammond of Sharpsburg.

Donald R. Hammond, 89, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died Monday, March 11, 2013, in Orange City, Fla. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg. The service will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment with military honors will be in Maranatha Memorial Gardens.

Some property values in Berkeley County have stabilized after consecutive years of decline, but Berkeley County Council President Anthony J. “Tony” Petrucci's budget outlook for 2013-2014 remains conservative. “My goal is to keep the levy rate the same or even lower if we can,” Petrucci said Friday. Berkeley County Council, which acts as the county's budget-balancing arm, reviewed several accounts directly under its control Thursday as part of ongoing work to prepare next year's budget.

George Hammond Rever, 88, of Williamsport, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Homewood Retirement Center in Williamsport. The service will be private. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Arrangements are by Gerald N. Minnich Funeral Home, Bryan K. Kenworthy P.A., 305 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

The William Kennedy Hammond family reunion will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 6, at  Doub's Woods Park, South Pavilion, (enter off Sharpsburg Pike). Rain or shine. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share. Chicken and hot dogs will be provided. Bring your own drinks and place settings. For more information and directions, call Gary Hammond at 301-992-4787.

Robert Gustave "Bob" Hammond, 85, of Hagerstown, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Coffman Nursing Home. Born June 27, 1927, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late Robert Bentley and Hedwig L. (Muench) Hammond. He was a graduate of Hagerstown High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II with the LST 717 as a seaman fireman first class. Bob retired from C&P Telephone Co. as a lineman/repairman with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Pioneers and CWA (Communication Workers Association)

Kendall Lee Hammond, 61, of Greencastle, Pa., died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at his home. The family will receive friends at Harold M. Zimmerman & Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, Wednesday from 3 p.m. until time of a memorial service at 4. Inurnment will be private.

Little League parents would have made Rodney Dangerfield cringe. They would be the worst nightmare for the late, great comedian, especially if part of his schtick missed the mark. “Tough crowd,” he would utter. “I get no respect.” When it comes to Little League - more specifically all-star tournament season - there is very little respect to be handed out. That's what makes the old-school style of people like Larry Hammond so refreshing. Hammond is the Maryland District 1 Little League administrator, clearly a Dangerfield-esque position.

Ellen Marie Hammond, 92, of Yarrowsburg, Md., passed peacefully from this life to the next on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at her home in Yarrowsburg. Born May 1, 1920, in Yarrowsburg, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Jeanette Shawen Fouch of Yarrowsburg. She married Robert M. Hammond on Dec. 18, 1942. They were married for 55 years, until his passing on Aug. 13, 1998. Ellen was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Brownsville, Md. She retired from Sears in 1982.