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Helen Deluca Inducted into Maryland your public library
Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Where Community & Ideas Connect
Deb Spalding by Linda Frydl, Library Associate, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg
Photo by Lew Hamlett Branch Library, [email protected], 301-600-7212
As you’re looking forward to EARLY for this popular event! Space
the holiday season, plan to visit the and prizes are limited. Wednesday,
library on Saturday, December 5, November 18, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., to enjoy Register online at fcpl.org.
make & take crafts for all ages, and Bring out the entire family to
other holiday surprises. Santa and play both new and classic board
Mrs. Claus will make their annual games at the library in celebration of
visit at 1:00 p.m. (Santa is always International Games Day. Make some
happy to sit for photos). Bring the new friends and enjoy some friendly
kids and bring the camera. competition by playing Apples to
Our unique STEM Lab has become Apples, Operation, Monopoly, Life,
a popular destination for kids who Connect Four, and more, on Saturday,
From right (back of head is Helen’s daughter Nancy Hamlett, granddaughter Angela Cotie (lew in like to have fun with technology and November 21, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
from Texas), George Deluca, Helen Deluca, Carol Humerick, Jim Humerick, irene Matthews, Kathy science. Parents have been STEM Explore basic art materials with
Dowling, John Dowling, taking picture is son-in-law. Daughter Carol Council lew in from North happy, telling us that their children your child ages 18-35 months. Help
Carolina on Friday to join them for dinner Friday night to celebrate Helen’s award. can’t wait to get to the lab to play your child develop fine motor skills,
Congratulations to Helen Deluca the conservation of the area where with Minecraft, Snap Circuits, self expression, and have creative fun
Cubelet Robots, Stop Animation
using art processes. Be prepared to
of Thurmont, who was recently she lives from encroachment of a Video, Roominate, and much more. get messy on Monday, November 23,
inducted into the Maryland Senior proposed ski resort, road closures, The lab is intended for preschoolers 10:30 a.m. Register online at fcpl.org.
Citizens Hall of Fame. Her volunteer and sewage treatment plant on a to age 18. Hope to see you there on The Holidays are right around
contributions to the Thurmont Senior mountain stream. She is a very active Thursdays, between 4:00-7:00 p.m.; the corner. What better way to keep
Center, senior citizens in general, her volunteer at her church, Our Lady or Saturday afternoons, from 2:00- track of the time by constructing your
church, and the community are very of Mr. Carmel Catholic Church, 3:00 p.m. very own countdown chain. Stop
deserving of acknowledgement. As a in Thurmont. There, she won the Maryland’s 8th District Congress- by anytime and create your own on
column contributor to The Catoctin 2008 Archdiocesan Medal of Honor man Chris Van Hollen’s field Friday, November 27.
Banner newspaper, Helen’s willingness Award for Service. representative Melissa Joseph is at A few new books to look for in
to communicate with readers in She retired from her position the Thurmont Library every first and November: The Improbability of
regard to senior citizen news has as Head Checker at Giant Food third Tuesday of the month to meet Love by Hannah Rothschild. While
been greatly appreciated. She has a in Rockville in 1972, then became with citizens. Make your voice heard. searching for a gift, Annie McDee
kind heart and consistent purpose. active on the Senior Council with No need to register; just drop in with finds a grimy painting hidden behind
She and her husband, George, have the Town of Thurmont and became your concerns. Hours are 10:00 a.m.- a rubber plant on top of a file cabinet
contributed great things to our a member of the Thurmont Senior noon. and buys it. She doesn’t realize she
community over the years. Center. At Giant, she received the Owl Tote Bag Fundraiser Benefits has stumbled across a lost masterpiece
The 29 Annual Awards “Cashier of the Year” award and Friends. Stop by to see the brand new by one of the most important French
th
Luncheon of the Maryland Senior with it, a trip to Bermuda. owl tote bag for sale, just in time for painters of the eighteenth century. In
Citizens Hall of Fame, Inc., was At almost eighty-nine years the holidays. Just pick up your order her search for the painting’s identity,
held October 22, 2015, in Glen young, she serves as an advocate for form to purchase one or more for Annie will unwittingly uncover some
Burnie, Maryland. Of the forty-eight all seniors, through her words and $15.00 each. All proceeds benefit the of the darkest secrets of European
seniors citizens honored this year, actions. At the Thurmont Senior Friends of the Thurmont Regional history. Crimson Shore by Douglas
Helen was the only representative Center, she was instrumental in Library. Preston & Lincoln Child. In the
from Frederick County. Helen was helping through the transition from Bears! Storytime with Cunningham latest installment in the Special Agent
surprised by members of her family Frederick County governance to an Falls State Park. Join a Ranger from Pendergast series, Pendergast and
who flew in to celebrate with her. independently managed non-profit Cunningham Falls State Park as Constance Greene investigate a theft
Helen has lived in northwest center. you are told tales about bears in the of a wine cellar in an ancient village
Frederick County since the early We appreciate all of your forest. This fun storytime is best for on the coast north of Salem, only to
1970s. She was part of a concerned work, Helen! Life has its “Senior preschoolers, age 3-5. Takes place on discover during their investigation
neighbors group, formed to preserve Moments”—this one’s for you. Tuesday, November 3, 1:30-2:00 p.m. the entombed remains of a tortured
Register online at fcpl.org. man. Make ‘Em Laugh: Short-Term
It’s time for our annual Literacy Memories of Longtime Friends by
Night with Frederick County Public Debbie Reynolds. In this memoir, she
Schools. All kids from pre-K through recalls wonderful moments with the
Grade 1 are invited to drop in for a greats of the entertainment world—
puppet show and fun literacy activities Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Bette
on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:00- Davis, Phyllis Diller, and many more.
6:45 p.m. Debbie has plenty to tell—and she
Teen Volunteer Orientation. dishes it in the warm, down-to-earth
We need you! Help with children’s voice her fans adore.
activities, crafts and programs. Get Also in November watch out for:
work experience and school service Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding
hours while you learn about your Mystery, a Hallmark Movie based on
library. Held on Thursday, November Joanna Fluke’s book, Plum Pudding
12, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Register Murder, airing on Sunday, November
online at fcpl.org. 22.
Join us as we start the All Frederick County Public
Thanksgiving celebration early with Libraries will be closed November 11
a super fun night of Bingo. Register and November 26.
Helen Deluca Inducted into Maryland your public library
Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Where Community & Ideas Connect
Deb Spalding by Linda Frydl, Library Associate, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg
Photo by Lew Hamlett Branch Library, [email protected], 301-600-7212
As you’re looking forward to EARLY for this popular event! Space
the holiday season, plan to visit the and prizes are limited. Wednesday,
library on Saturday, December 5, November 18, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., to enjoy Register online at fcpl.org.
make & take crafts for all ages, and Bring out the entire family to
other holiday surprises. Santa and play both new and classic board
Mrs. Claus will make their annual games at the library in celebration of
visit at 1:00 p.m. (Santa is always International Games Day. Make some
happy to sit for photos). Bring the new friends and enjoy some friendly
kids and bring the camera. competition by playing Apples to
Our unique STEM Lab has become Apples, Operation, Monopoly, Life,
a popular destination for kids who Connect Four, and more, on Saturday,
From right (back of head is Helen’s daughter Nancy Hamlett, granddaughter Angela Cotie (lew in like to have fun with technology and November 21, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
from Texas), George Deluca, Helen Deluca, Carol Humerick, Jim Humerick, irene Matthews, Kathy science. Parents have been STEM Explore basic art materials with
Dowling, John Dowling, taking picture is son-in-law. Daughter Carol Council lew in from North happy, telling us that their children your child ages 18-35 months. Help
Carolina on Friday to join them for dinner Friday night to celebrate Helen’s award. can’t wait to get to the lab to play your child develop fine motor skills,
Congratulations to Helen Deluca the conservation of the area where with Minecraft, Snap Circuits, self expression, and have creative fun
Cubelet Robots, Stop Animation
using art processes. Be prepared to
of Thurmont, who was recently she lives from encroachment of a Video, Roominate, and much more. get messy on Monday, November 23,
inducted into the Maryland Senior proposed ski resort, road closures, The lab is intended for preschoolers 10:30 a.m. Register online at fcpl.org.
Citizens Hall of Fame. Her volunteer and sewage treatment plant on a to age 18. Hope to see you there on The Holidays are right around
contributions to the Thurmont Senior mountain stream. She is a very active Thursdays, between 4:00-7:00 p.m.; the corner. What better way to keep
Center, senior citizens in general, her volunteer at her church, Our Lady or Saturday afternoons, from 2:00- track of the time by constructing your
church, and the community are very of Mr. Carmel Catholic Church, 3:00 p.m. very own countdown chain. Stop
deserving of acknowledgement. As a in Thurmont. There, she won the Maryland’s 8th District Congress- by anytime and create your own on
column contributor to The Catoctin 2008 Archdiocesan Medal of Honor man Chris Van Hollen’s field Friday, November 27.
Banner newspaper, Helen’s willingness Award for Service. representative Melissa Joseph is at A few new books to look for in
to communicate with readers in She retired from her position the Thurmont Library every first and November: The Improbability of
regard to senior citizen news has as Head Checker at Giant Food third Tuesday of the month to meet Love by Hannah Rothschild. While
been greatly appreciated. She has a in Rockville in 1972, then became with citizens. Make your voice heard. searching for a gift, Annie McDee
kind heart and consistent purpose. active on the Senior Council with No need to register; just drop in with finds a grimy painting hidden behind
She and her husband, George, have the Town of Thurmont and became your concerns. Hours are 10:00 a.m.- a rubber plant on top of a file cabinet
contributed great things to our a member of the Thurmont Senior noon. and buys it. She doesn’t realize she
community over the years. Center. At Giant, she received the Owl Tote Bag Fundraiser Benefits has stumbled across a lost masterpiece
The 29 Annual Awards “Cashier of the Year” award and Friends. Stop by to see the brand new by one of the most important French
th
Luncheon of the Maryland Senior with it, a trip to Bermuda. owl tote bag for sale, just in time for painters of the eighteenth century. In
Citizens Hall of Fame, Inc., was At almost eighty-nine years the holidays. Just pick up your order her search for the painting’s identity,
held October 22, 2015, in Glen young, she serves as an advocate for form to purchase one or more for Annie will unwittingly uncover some
Burnie, Maryland. Of the forty-eight all seniors, through her words and $15.00 each. All proceeds benefit the of the darkest secrets of European
seniors citizens honored this year, actions. At the Thurmont Senior Friends of the Thurmont Regional history. Crimson Shore by Douglas
Helen was the only representative Center, she was instrumental in Library. Preston & Lincoln Child. In the
from Frederick County. Helen was helping through the transition from Bears! Storytime with Cunningham latest installment in the Special Agent
surprised by members of her family Frederick County governance to an Falls State Park. Join a Ranger from Pendergast series, Pendergast and
who flew in to celebrate with her. independently managed non-profit Cunningham Falls State Park as Constance Greene investigate a theft
Helen has lived in northwest center. you are told tales about bears in the of a wine cellar in an ancient village
Frederick County since the early We appreciate all of your forest. This fun storytime is best for on the coast north of Salem, only to
1970s. She was part of a concerned work, Helen! Life has its “Senior preschoolers, age 3-5. Takes place on discover during their investigation
neighbors group, formed to preserve Moments”—this one’s for you. Tuesday, November 3, 1:30-2:00 p.m. the entombed remains of a tortured
Register online at fcpl.org. man. Make ‘Em Laugh: Short-Term
It’s time for our annual Literacy Memories of Longtime Friends by
Night with Frederick County Public Debbie Reynolds. In this memoir, she
Schools. All kids from pre-K through recalls wonderful moments with the
Grade 1 are invited to drop in for a greats of the entertainment world—
puppet show and fun literacy activities Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Bette
on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:00- Davis, Phyllis Diller, and many more.
6:45 p.m. Debbie has plenty to tell—and she
Teen Volunteer Orientation. dishes it in the warm, down-to-earth
We need you! Help with children’s voice her fans adore.
activities, crafts and programs. Get Also in November watch out for:
work experience and school service Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding
hours while you learn about your Mystery, a Hallmark Movie based on
library. Held on Thursday, November Joanna Fluke’s book, Plum Pudding
12, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Register Murder, airing on Sunday, November
online at fcpl.org. 22.
Join us as we start the All Frederick County Public
Thanksgiving celebration early with Libraries will be closed November 11
a super fun night of Bingo. Register and November 26.
