Socks

Socks was born to a stray mother about 10 months ago. Socks was taken in and cared for by his mother's finder, but, unfortunately, his caretaker developed an allergy problem. As a result, she had to give Socks up for adoption. Socks is affectionate and playful. He enjoys a good scratch on the belly, bird watching, and playing with a plastic soda bottle top. If you would like to adopt Socks, visit the Humane Society of Washington County at 13011 Maugansville Road near Hagerstown, or call 301-733-2060.

Socks gets stroked Monday afternoon by owner Allen Procter at their East Addison Street home in Martinsburg, W.Va. The warmer temperatures made for a fine afternoon of porch sitting.

HAGERSTOWN -- A Maugansville woman was charged with attempted first-degree murder and her husband was taken to the hospital with stab wounds after the two got into a fight, according to Washington County District Court records. Washington County Sheriff's Deputy R.L. Socks, who responded Tuesday morning to the incident at 111 Tulip Court in Hagerstown, wrote in court documents that he found blood on a wall in a living room, in a hallway and on a floor upstairs. Socks said a doctor later told him that Jack Merrbaugh was stabbed three times in the left shoulder blade, twice in the left triceps and once in the head.

There are many things parents can do to help children get ready for sleep-away camp. Here's a list of pointers offered by Tri-State area camp directors: Do ... Help your child get excited about camp. Remind them of all the activities available and the new things they will get to learn. Encourage your child to stick with camp even if they feel homesick. Telling children they can come home if they don't like it increases the chances that they won't stick with it, camp directors say. Make sure kids have packed extra socks and underwear, a warm sweatshirt and warm sleeping bag or blankets.

The Smithsburg Lady Leopards U10 travel soccer team showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The girls wore pink socks and pink hair bands and dedicated the Oct. 11 game against Williamsport to Breast Cancer Awareness. A special thank you to coaches Sean Burk and Bob Sherbert for inspiring the girls to recognize and support this worthy cause.

Friday afternoon was a day in which the wind-o-meter sent scores soaring in the Washington County Public Schools golf championship at Black Rock Golf Course. Only two players out of 36 broke 80 over the par-72 layout at Black Rock. One led the way to a team championship. Haeun Lee battled her way to a 3-over-par 75 to lead Smithsburg to its second straight title with a team total of 339 strokes, two better than North Hagers-town's 341. Clear Spring senior T.J. Socks posted the best score among male golfers with a 6-over-par 78. Otherwise, scores ranged from 81 to 121 on a sunny but windy afternoon.

My son has gone away for a week of summer camp for three years now, and I've always been involved in the packing process. T-shirts, swim trunks, sneakers, sleeping bag, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, comb, sunscreen, bug spray. That's pretty much all a boy needs at camp. Before we started packing this year, I asked if he needed anything else. "I could use a couple more pairs of ankle socks, Mom, and don't forget, we need to buy some snacks for the bus ride.

The Campus Life Club of Clear Spring Middle School in November began a project to help some homeless families this Christmas, according to a press release from the club. Club members asked each homeroom at the middle school to donate items to fill two shoe boxes for a homeless person in the area. Each homeroom was given information about two people who needed help. The information included the age and gender of the person. Ages ranged from preschool to adult. When the project began, club members focused their efforts on homeless children, but the response was so great, they included adults as well, according to the release.

BOONSBORO Burman Smith said he didn't see the inside of a building from the time his unit got enmeshed in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 until fighting in that sector ended a few months later. In addition to fighting the Germans, Smith and other soldiers of the 17th Airborne Division had to survive one of the coldest winters on record. Smith, 90, said he still has pain from nerve and circulation damage that he suffered in his feet after contracting frostbite during the battle.

Four generations of the Socks family are pictured. Front row, from left, great-granddaughter Hailey Sayler of Hedgesville, W.Va.; great-grandmother Thelma Socks of Hagerstown; mother Amanda (Socks) Hoffman, holding great-granddaughter Isabella Hoffman, and great-granddaughter Xavia Sayler, all of Hedgesville. Grandfather, Robert Socks Jr. of Hagerstown is in the back row.

Students in the Veterans Club and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Hagerstown Community College are sponsoring a 1950s-style sock hop and dance Saturday, April 13, from 6 to 11 p.m., in the ARCC. The event will feature free dance lessons from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and performances by swing bands Rick K and the Allnighters and the Holders. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1950s attire. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets cost $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance by emailing veteransclub@hagerstowncc.edu.

Rick Socks, 58, of Middletown, Md., passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Rick was an active member of the Valley known for his amazing woodworking talent, and coaching numerous youth organizations. From the infamous “hammer holder ref” to the motivated security guard at Fort Detrick, Rick touched many people's lives. Outside of his many responsibilities, Rick loved the outdoors. In his free time, he would most likely be found wandering the local mountains in search of a trophy buck, fishing “hidden” farm ponds or simply enjoying nature.

There's no way to know whether special articles of clothing, facial hair or a particular snack had anything to do with the Baltimore Ravens' victory over San Francisco in Sunday's Super Bowl. But those who practiced such quirky superstitions on behalf of the Ravens can take pleasure in the idea they might have played a role in the win. Following is a sampling of what some area residents did to try to give Baltimore an edge: Mismatched socks and more Justin Anthony of Williamsport wears mismatched socks and the same boxer shorts and black University of Maryland basketball shorts for every Baltimore Ravens game.

Phyllis Lorraine (Reynolds) Socks, 80, of Hagerstown, Md., died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Meritus Medical Center. Born Nov. 18, 1931, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Arthur C. and Katherine (Burger) Reynolds. She attended school at St. Mary's Catholic School in Hagerstown during her youth. Phyllis had worked as a waitress at the Elks Club in Hagerstown, a bartender at Morris Frock American Legion, and most recently as a health aide for the Commission of Aging in Hagerstown.

Ernest J Socks, 76, of Hagerstown, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Mertius Medical Center. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated. Arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg.

Helen Louise Socks, 75, of Downsville, Md., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at Ravenwood Lutheran Nursing Home, Hagerstown, Md. Born Aug. 15, 1936, in Clear Spring, Md., she was the daughter of the late Richard Herman and Clara Rebecca Burkett Boppe. She was a housewife and was previously employed by Homewood Retirement Center, Williamsport, Md. She was a member of Star of Hope Chapel, Williamsport. She served as past secretary, taught Sunday school and was very active in the church.

Kathryn Viola Socks DeWalt and David Eugene Socks DeWalt of Waynesboro, Pa., announce the birth of a son, Quincee Matthew Socks DeWalt , June 6, 2011.

It was a 5K run/walk with a decidedly Irish twist. A leprechaun appeared from time to time Saturday morning as runners made their way across the grassy hills in the bright morning sun. Clad in a bright green derby, breeches and stockings, the bearded sprite bid runners well and cheered them along the course. His spirited spurring seemed to amuse most of the roughly 200 participants in the Washington County Recreation Department's St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk at Martin L. "Marty" Snook Memorial Park in Halfway.

Dorothy J. Socks, 61, of 12222 Polktown Road, Waynesboro, Pa., died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Waynesboro Hospital. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro. The service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church Chapel, Waynesboro, with Pastor Wilbur F. Besecker officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro.