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Emmitsburg’s Doughboy Stands Tall Thurmont Food Bank Fundraiser
After Repair During the fundraiser Photo by Grace Eyler
Photo by Grace Eyler for the Thurmont Food
On March 16, 2016, Bank in March, Senior
Emmitsburg residents stood Benefit Services and
aside, eager to see the Firehouse DJ’s raised
“Doughboy” statue placed $500 for the cause.
upon a new pedestal where The Ladies Auxiliary
it once stood before being AMVETS Post 7 donated
knocked over by a truck in $500 as well. Many food
front of the Emmit House on items were collected.
West Main Street. George and Pastor Sally Joyner-
Sons and Gilland Memorial Giffin, coordinator for
Works joined together to hoist the Food Bank, thanked
the bronze figure in place. The everyone very much for
Doughboy monument helps the generous donations.
us remember the service and Karen of Senior
sacrifice of local soldiers who Benefit Services said,
served in World War I. “We understand the
importance of supporting Pictured from left are Phyliss Nizer, Barb Plovock, Shawn Graff,
Paster Sally Joyner-Gifin, and Karen Simundson.
Emmitsburg Resident and WWII the community, and what
Veteran, Tom Hoke, joined others better way than contributing to the Food Bank!”
from Emmitsburg to watch the
re-installation of the Doughboy Thanks to everyone who joined in the festivities and contributed so
monument on March 16, 2016. generously.
Local Frederick Animal Welfare Group Offers Free Spay/Neuter and
Rabies Vaccines
Through a grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), Tip Me Frederick (TMF), a local animal welfare group, offers residents in Thurmont
and other areas of northern Frederick County assistance in humanely managing the area’s community cats by offering them access to free spay/neuter and rabies
vaccination services. TMF has conducted four free spay/neuter and rabies vaccination clinics to date and is taking reservations for upcoming clinics throughout the
rest of 2016.
For more information or to reserve a spot at the next free clinic, please visit www.tipmefrederick.org, email info@tipmefrederick.org, or call 301-845-1061.
Emmitsburg’s Doughboy Stands Tall Thurmont Food Bank Fundraiser
After Repair During the fundraiser Photo by Grace Eyler
Photo by Grace Eyler for the Thurmont Food
On March 16, 2016, Bank in March, Senior
Emmitsburg residents stood Benefit Services and
aside, eager to see the Firehouse DJ’s raised
“Doughboy” statue placed $500 for the cause.
upon a new pedestal where The Ladies Auxiliary
it once stood before being AMVETS Post 7 donated
knocked over by a truck in $500 as well. Many food
front of the Emmit House on items were collected.
West Main Street. George and Pastor Sally Joyner-
Sons and Gilland Memorial Giffin, coordinator for
Works joined together to hoist the Food Bank, thanked
the bronze figure in place. The everyone very much for
Doughboy monument helps the generous donations.
us remember the service and Karen of Senior
sacrifice of local soldiers who Benefit Services said,
served in World War I. “We understand the
importance of supporting Pictured from left are Phyliss Nizer, Barb Plovock, Shawn Graff,
Paster Sally Joyner-Gifin, and Karen Simundson.
Emmitsburg Resident and WWII the community, and what
Veteran, Tom Hoke, joined others better way than contributing to the Food Bank!”
from Emmitsburg to watch the
re-installation of the Doughboy Thanks to everyone who joined in the festivities and contributed so
monument on March 16, 2016. generously.
Local Frederick Animal Welfare Group Offers Free Spay/Neuter and
Rabies Vaccines
Through a grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), Tip Me Frederick (TMF), a local animal welfare group, offers residents in Thurmont
and other areas of northern Frederick County assistance in humanely managing the area’s community cats by offering them access to free spay/neuter and rabies
vaccination services. TMF has conducted four free spay/neuter and rabies vaccination clinics to date and is taking reservations for upcoming clinics throughout the
rest of 2016.
For more information or to reserve a spot at the next free clinic, please visit www.tipmefrederick.org, email info@tipmefrederick.org, or call 301-845-1061.
