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Burglaries, vandalism, thefts reported in Washington County The following incidents were reported by the Washington County Sheriff's Office between 8 a.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday: A burglary was reported in the 17700 block of Broadfording Road near Hagerstown. A burglary was reported in the 16700 block of Edward Doub Road in Williamsport. A burglary was reported on North Conococheague Street in Williamsport. A burglary was reported in the unit block of Cumberland Street in Clear Spring.

Mary Elizabeth Stevens, 69, of Smithsburg, Md., died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, at her home in Smithsburg. Born Oct. 4, 1941, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of Mary C. Mantheiy Stevens of Hagerstown, Md., and the late Matthew B. Stevens. Mary loved her family and friends. She was employed by The Herald-Mail Co. in the sales department. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Katherine Ann Trapani and husband, Michael, of Westminster, Md.; one sister, JoeAnn Horne of Annapolis, Md.; one granddaughter; four grandsons; seven great-grandchildren; two nieces; and one nephew.

Carl B. Hook Jr., 86, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday March 30, 2012, at Meritus Medical Center. Born Oct. 14, 1925, in Hagerstown, he was the son of the late Carl B. and Bertie I. Enttor Cook. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lovetta Lorraine Hann Hook, on Dec. 9, 1999. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. He retired from Western Maryland Railroad in 1985, with 37 years of service. He was the former owner of Hook's Self Service Market on Virginia Avenue in Hagerstown.

Alvin James DeNoon, 67, of Williamsport, Md., and formerly of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at his home. Born Aug. 10, 1944, in Glendale, W.Va., he was the son of the late Alvin Oscar and Clara Rose Ebbert DeNoon. He owned and operated DeNoon's Landscaping in Rockville, Md., and most recently, DeNoon's Produce on Virginia Avenue in Williamsport. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Moundsville, W.Va. Alvin is survived by his wife, Anna Laura Calai DeNoon, to whom he was married 43 years; daughter, Tara R. DeNoon of Gaithersburg, Md.; daughter, Tammy A. Childers and her husband, Bill, of Williamsport, Md.; son, Chad DeNoon of Cave Junction, Ore.; son, Jimmy DeNoon of Grey, Tenn.; sister, Patricia Johnson of Wheeling; brother, Ronald DeNoon of Jacobsburg, Ohio; brother, Donald DeNoon of Clermont, Fla.; grandchildren, Amber, Tony, Amanda, Zachery, Keegan, Devon, Ashley, Michael and Megan; three great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Pete Calai of Wheeling; stepsister-in-law, Betty Calai of Massillon, Ohio; and close family friends, Joshua and Joy Becker.

A pancake breakfast will be Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at St. Joseph's Church Parrish, 17630 Virginia Avenue. Ample parking is available. For details, contact 301-797-9445.   Neighborhood watch start-up meeting set A start-up meeting for a neighborhood watch in the Halfway area will be held Wednesday at Western Sizzlin' Steak House. The meeting will be in the back room of the restaurant at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kelly at 240-291-6050. Recital is planned at county museum The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, will be hosting a recital on Sunday.

1. Learning about Jex "Upper Potomac in the Civil War" will feature paintings by Garnet Jex and "Conflict in Blue and Gray" will feature Civil War-themed photographs by David Wonderling. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7. Exhibit continues through Tuesday, Oct. 2. Washington County Arts Council, 14 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call 301-791-3132 or go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com . 2. He's older than '19 Something' Mark Wills will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept.