MARTINSBURG — For more than 25 years, whenever Monte Conner has set up his DJ booth at a senior center dance or picnic where the music hasn’t just played, it has lifted spirits, sparked laughter and brought seniors to their feet. On Sept. 18, Berkeley Senior Services turned the spotlight on the man behind the music, naming Conner the Senior Hero of the Year at their second annual awards dinner.

The honor capped a celebration filled with stories, smiles and a slideshow of Conner through the years, set appropriately to Kool & the Gang’s “Celebrate.” Friends, seniors and fellow DJs spoke about the difference he has made since first volunteering his talents in 1997.

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