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C o m m u n i t y news
Wagon Train Rolls Through Thurmont Beach Bound
Your agents at Senior Benefit
James Rada, Jr. Services in Thurmont want Courtesy Photo
“Wagons ho!” Photo by Jim Rada, Jr. to make sure our seniors are
With that once-common call, prepared for their trip to Ocean
Joe Eyler started his wagon City, Maryland. When packing
train, moving out from his farm up your bikini and Speedo,
on Eyler Road in Thurmont. grab your Medicare and your
The wagon train was made insurance and prescription drug
up of eleven wagons, ranging cards. Remember, your doctor
in size from an authentic knows you, but the Urgent Care
Conestoga wagon to a small cart at Ocean City does not.
pulled by two small Shetland Don’t forget that Senior
ponies. The wagon train was Benefit Services is now accepting
accompanied by nineteen donations to the Thurmont Food
mounted outriders. Participants Bank. Many of their clients ask,
came from Pennsylvania, “What do we owe you?” and
Maryland, and Virginia. they reply, “All our services are
The wagon train was part of free, but we graciously accept
the annual Thurmont Heritage donations to our local Food
Day events that Eyler holds on Bank.” Don’t have a canned
his farm. good? They take cash donations
“This is the first time we’ve as well. Pictured from left are (standing) Phyllis Nizer, Shawn
ever done something like this,” Schools are now out, and some Graff, Karen Simundson, and (kneeling) Barbara
Plovock.
Eyler said. kids are asking, “I’m hungry,
He added that he hopes to what’s for lunch?” Thurmont citizens can answer that question with a
make it an annual event that donation to the food bank.
travels to different destinations. The Thurmont office of Senior Benefit Services is built on the premise
“The Emmitsburg mayor and of “neighbor helping neighbor,” so let’s all help our local citizens with a
Taneytown mayor have said that contribution to the Thurmont Food Bank.
they are interested in having us Please stop in to the Senior Benefit Services, meet them, and help to make a
come through their towns, and Wagoneers drive one of the wagons in the Thrumont difference in our community!
I’d like to rotate where we go,” Wagon Train onto Eyler Road as they head out toward The staff at Senior Benefit Services—Karen, Shawn, Phyllis, and Barb—
Harney.
Eyler said. would like to wish you a safe summer season!
Orville Baker of Rocky Ridge Hayden Lamb, a ten-year-old Reference Senior Benefit Services’ advertisement on page 37 for further
brought his surrey to the event to from New Market, participated in information.
join in the wagon train. the wagon train with his family.
“I usually bring it out for He even dressed the part of a Pink Fire Trucks Coming to Town
parades, but this is nice,” Baker buckskinner.
said. “I like the camping and hanging The “Bubble Gum Pink” fire trucks that will be seen riding through
The wagon train took place out with everyone and riding on the Emmitsburg on Tuesday, July 7, will be promoting breast cancer awareness.
on Saturday, May 30. The group wagons,” Hayden said. “I’m having A total of five fire engines of various types will be arriving on Monday
traveled from Thurmont to Harney a lot of fun.” evening, July 6, at the Vigilant Hose Company fire station on West Main
(located in Carroll County). Along A cowboy church service was Street, and also at the National Fire Heritage Center/Frederick County Fire/
the way, the train traveled through held on Sunday morning before the Rescue Museum on South Seton Avenue.
covered bridges and forded the wagons headed out toward Harney. They are bringing with them a broad range of messages on personal well-
stream at Four Points Bridge. The wagon train arrived at the being and safety awareness. The website www.pinkfiretrucks.org contains
The group camped on Saturday Harney Fire Department, located photos, video clips, and a great deal of background information. Being hosted by
night at Eric Glass’ house on Tom’s on Harney Road in Taneytown, for the various fire-related entities here in Firetown USA (as some call Emmitsburg),
Creek Road. lunch. this special visitation is open to the public.
While in town, the group is open to making short personal home visits
to those who have been dealing with debilitating diseases—yes, they are
even making “house calls!” This is something they do routinely in their
travels. The effort is being made possible by the group’s founder, Dave
Graybill of Arizona (dgray-bill911@yahoo.com or 602-380-8714). For more
information regarding this local Emmitsburg area opportunity or to include
how you can arrange to take photos of the units and/or their personnel,
contact Wayne Powell at waynepowellnfhc@gmail.com or 240-344-7390.
Total Kid Summer Camp at Well-Fit in
Thurmont
The Total Kid Summer Camp, presented by the Youth Wellness
Organization, will be held at the Well-Fit Aerobics and Fitness Center in
Thurmont. The camp is for children (ages 8-14) and features four sessions:
June 22-July 3; July 6-17; July 20-31; August 3-14. Cost is $75.00 per week;
$150.00 per session. Registration will be held on Saturday, June 6, 13, and 20,
from noon-1:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.theyouthwellness.net.
C o m m u n i t y news
Wagon Train Rolls Through Thurmont Beach Bound
Your agents at Senior Benefit
James Rada, Jr. Services in Thurmont want Courtesy Photo
“Wagons ho!” Photo by Jim Rada, Jr. to make sure our seniors are
With that once-common call, prepared for their trip to Ocean
Joe Eyler started his wagon City, Maryland. When packing
train, moving out from his farm up your bikini and Speedo,
on Eyler Road in Thurmont. grab your Medicare and your
The wagon train was made insurance and prescription drug
up of eleven wagons, ranging cards. Remember, your doctor
in size from an authentic knows you, but the Urgent Care
Conestoga wagon to a small cart at Ocean City does not.
pulled by two small Shetland Don’t forget that Senior
ponies. The wagon train was Benefit Services is now accepting
accompanied by nineteen donations to the Thurmont Food
mounted outriders. Participants Bank. Many of their clients ask,
came from Pennsylvania, “What do we owe you?” and
Maryland, and Virginia. they reply, “All our services are
The wagon train was part of free, but we graciously accept
the annual Thurmont Heritage donations to our local Food
Day events that Eyler holds on Bank.” Don’t have a canned
his farm. good? They take cash donations
“This is the first time we’ve as well. Pictured from left are (standing) Phyllis Nizer, Shawn
ever done something like this,” Schools are now out, and some Graff, Karen Simundson, and (kneeling) Barbara
Plovock.
Eyler said. kids are asking, “I’m hungry,
He added that he hopes to what’s for lunch?” Thurmont citizens can answer that question with a
make it an annual event that donation to the food bank.
travels to different destinations. The Thurmont office of Senior Benefit Services is built on the premise
“The Emmitsburg mayor and of “neighbor helping neighbor,” so let’s all help our local citizens with a
Taneytown mayor have said that contribution to the Thurmont Food Bank.
they are interested in having us Please stop in to the Senior Benefit Services, meet them, and help to make a
come through their towns, and Wagoneers drive one of the wagons in the Thrumont difference in our community!
I’d like to rotate where we go,” Wagon Train onto Eyler Road as they head out toward The staff at Senior Benefit Services—Karen, Shawn, Phyllis, and Barb—
Harney.
Eyler said. would like to wish you a safe summer season!
Orville Baker of Rocky Ridge Hayden Lamb, a ten-year-old Reference Senior Benefit Services’ advertisement on page 37 for further
brought his surrey to the event to from New Market, participated in information.
join in the wagon train. the wagon train with his family.
“I usually bring it out for He even dressed the part of a Pink Fire Trucks Coming to Town
parades, but this is nice,” Baker buckskinner.
said. “I like the camping and hanging The “Bubble Gum Pink” fire trucks that will be seen riding through
The wagon train took place out with everyone and riding on the Emmitsburg on Tuesday, July 7, will be promoting breast cancer awareness.
on Saturday, May 30. The group wagons,” Hayden said. “I’m having A total of five fire engines of various types will be arriving on Monday
traveled from Thurmont to Harney a lot of fun.” evening, July 6, at the Vigilant Hose Company fire station on West Main
(located in Carroll County). Along A cowboy church service was Street, and also at the National Fire Heritage Center/Frederick County Fire/
the way, the train traveled through held on Sunday morning before the Rescue Museum on South Seton Avenue.
covered bridges and forded the wagons headed out toward Harney. They are bringing with them a broad range of messages on personal well-
stream at Four Points Bridge. The wagon train arrived at the being and safety awareness. The website www.pinkfiretrucks.org contains
The group camped on Saturday Harney Fire Department, located photos, video clips, and a great deal of background information. Being hosted by
night at Eric Glass’ house on Tom’s on Harney Road in Taneytown, for the various fire-related entities here in Firetown USA (as some call Emmitsburg),
Creek Road. lunch. this special visitation is open to the public.
While in town, the group is open to making short personal home visits
to those who have been dealing with debilitating diseases—yes, they are
even making “house calls!” This is something they do routinely in their
travels. The effort is being made possible by the group’s founder, Dave
Graybill of Arizona (dgray-bill911@yahoo.com or 602-380-8714). For more
information regarding this local Emmitsburg area opportunity or to include
how you can arrange to take photos of the units and/or their personnel,
contact Wayne Powell at waynepowellnfhc@gmail.com or 240-344-7390.
Total Kid Summer Camp at Well-Fit in
Thurmont
The Total Kid Summer Camp, presented by the Youth Wellness
Organization, will be held at the Well-Fit Aerobics and Fitness Center in
Thurmont. The camp is for children (ages 8-14) and features four sessions:
June 22-July 3; July 6-17; July 20-31; August 3-14. Cost is $75.00 per week;
$150.00 per session. Registration will be held on Saturday, June 6, 13, and 20,
from noon-1:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.theyouthwellness.net.
