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Post 239 Sons of American Legion Church Offers Rest Stop for Face
2015 Appreciation Event of America/Wounded Warriors Bike
Joan Fry Ride
On February 28, 2016, an Courtesy Photo Every year, Veterans from around the nation bike from Arlington, Virginia
appreciation meal was held to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as a way to build up their community and show
at Cascade American Legion, their perseverance. Some riders have specialty bikes that allow them to bike even
followed by a ceremony though they have no arms or legs. Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church (UMC)
naming the Community in Emmitsburg started cheering them on a couple of years ago as they passed by
Pillar Award recipient for on Sunday morning.
2013/2015. After a wonderful This year, the riders asked if Tom’s Creek UMC would be willing to take a
meal of shrimp, roast beef, and deeper step into helping them on their long journey by providing a rest stop
chicken, a report was given along their route with volunteers to help feed and care for them.
that included the contributions So, on April 24, 2016, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Tom’s Creek United
made to the community. Methodist Church will be canceling Sunday School and worship so that they can
Nearly $60,000 was donated support the riders and cheer them on. They will also have a blue grass/gospel band
to local charities from five coming from Calvert County to play patriotic music as part of the rest stop. Engine
major events. More than #6 from the Vigilant Hose Company
10,000 tickets were sold, and will be on-hand with a huge American April Showers Garden Party
nearly 4,000 people attended Pictured is the 2015 Pillar of the Community Award flag, waving from the tower. to benefit EOPCC
the events. recipient, Jeff Coyle. They would like as many people
The recipient of the largest from the surrounding community Dinner, Auction, Music
gift was Fisher House Foundation, members to stay at hotels near to come and cheer on these brave St. Joseph’s Church Hall
which is best known for a network medical centers without charge. warriors, who have protected our Depaul St., Emmitsburg, MD
of comfort homes, where military SAL Chaplain Jim Bittner nation and now need a boost to let Donation $25 per person
and veterans’ families can stay at no presented the annual Community them know their nation appreciates Or $125 for table of 6 (1 person free)
cost while a loved one is receiving Pillar Award. He came up with them!
hospital treatment. These homes are many reasons to honor individuals The event is being held at Tom’s Saturday, April 30th, 2016
located at major military and VA for community service: (1) They Creek UMC Promised Land property 6:00pm-9:00pm
medical centers nationwide, close have done something particularly (off of Rt. 140, about three miles out Spring Hat Contest • Lottery
to the medical center or hospital praiseworthy; (2) They have been from Emmitsburg), located at 10918 Raffle • Roast Pig Supper
they serve. Fisher House Foundation mainstays of the community over a Taneytown Pike in Emmitsburg. Lots of Baskets • Cash Bar
ensures that there is never a lodging long period of time; (3) They have For more information about the
fee. Since inception, the program has initiated something successful; (4) bike ride organization, visit www. For Info: 301-447-2690
saved military and veterans’ families They have been responsible for worldteamsports.org/events/face-of- visit: eopcc.com/events
an estimated $282 million in out- achieving a particular goal; and (5) america/.
of-pocket costs for lodging and They have been good leaders.
transportation. “One individual here has done
Larry Lantz, SAL president, not one, but all of the above,” said
introduced Frank Scheib, Fisher Bittner. “Early on, he supported
House Volunteer, who thanked the sports activities in the local area and
Sons of American Legion (SAL) for continued doing bigger and better
their involvement in the program things. He has worked willingly
and praised their continuing efforts and continuously for many years
for this worthy cause. Scheib is to better the community. He has
available to speak to organizations worked with programs to assist
about Fisher House at no charge. residents, service men and women,
Fisher House Foundation also veterans, young people, and the
operates the Hero Miles Program, elderly, in the community where
using donated frequent flyer miles there is a need. Where some have
to family members, as well as the been down and out, he has been
Hotels for Heroes program, using there to give them hope. He is the
donated hotel points to allow family event organizer who works with
other volunteers to make SAL
fundraisers the successes they have
become. It is an honor to work
with this deserving person who
continuously thinks of others. On
behalf of the Sons of the American
Legion, I present the 2015 Pillar of
the Community Award to Mr. Jeff
Coyle.”
Jeff was very surprised to
receive this honor and was nearly
speechless.
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Post 239 Sons of American Legion Church Offers Rest Stop for Face
2015 Appreciation Event of America/Wounded Warriors Bike
Joan Fry Ride
On February 28, 2016, an Courtesy Photo Every year, Veterans from around the nation bike from Arlington, Virginia
appreciation meal was held to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as a way to build up their community and show
at Cascade American Legion, their perseverance. Some riders have specialty bikes that allow them to bike even
followed by a ceremony though they have no arms or legs. Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church (UMC)
naming the Community in Emmitsburg started cheering them on a couple of years ago as they passed by
Pillar Award recipient for on Sunday morning.
2013/2015. After a wonderful This year, the riders asked if Tom’s Creek UMC would be willing to take a
meal of shrimp, roast beef, and deeper step into helping them on their long journey by providing a rest stop
chicken, a report was given along their route with volunteers to help feed and care for them.
that included the contributions So, on April 24, 2016, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Tom’s Creek United
made to the community. Methodist Church will be canceling Sunday School and worship so that they can
Nearly $60,000 was donated support the riders and cheer them on. They will also have a blue grass/gospel band
to local charities from five coming from Calvert County to play patriotic music as part of the rest stop. Engine
major events. More than #6 from the Vigilant Hose Company
10,000 tickets were sold, and will be on-hand with a huge American April Showers Garden Party
nearly 4,000 people attended Pictured is the 2015 Pillar of the Community Award flag, waving from the tower. to benefit EOPCC
the events. recipient, Jeff Coyle. They would like as many people
The recipient of the largest from the surrounding community Dinner, Auction, Music
gift was Fisher House Foundation, members to stay at hotels near to come and cheer on these brave St. Joseph’s Church Hall
which is best known for a network medical centers without charge. warriors, who have protected our Depaul St., Emmitsburg, MD
of comfort homes, where military SAL Chaplain Jim Bittner nation and now need a boost to let Donation $25 per person
and veterans’ families can stay at no presented the annual Community them know their nation appreciates Or $125 for table of 6 (1 person free)
cost while a loved one is receiving Pillar Award. He came up with them!
hospital treatment. These homes are many reasons to honor individuals The event is being held at Tom’s Saturday, April 30th, 2016
located at major military and VA for community service: (1) They Creek UMC Promised Land property 6:00pm-9:00pm
medical centers nationwide, close have done something particularly (off of Rt. 140, about three miles out Spring Hat Contest • Lottery
to the medical center or hospital praiseworthy; (2) They have been from Emmitsburg), located at 10918 Raffle • Roast Pig Supper
they serve. Fisher House Foundation mainstays of the community over a Taneytown Pike in Emmitsburg. Lots of Baskets • Cash Bar
ensures that there is never a lodging long period of time; (3) They have For more information about the
fee. Since inception, the program has initiated something successful; (4) bike ride organization, visit www. For Info: 301-447-2690
saved military and veterans’ families They have been responsible for worldteamsports.org/events/face-of- visit: eopcc.com/events
an estimated $282 million in out- achieving a particular goal; and (5) america/.
of-pocket costs for lodging and They have been good leaders.
transportation. “One individual here has done
Larry Lantz, SAL president, not one, but all of the above,” said
introduced Frank Scheib, Fisher Bittner. “Early on, he supported
House Volunteer, who thanked the sports activities in the local area and
Sons of American Legion (SAL) for continued doing bigger and better
their involvement in the program things. He has worked willingly
and praised their continuing efforts and continuously for many years
for this worthy cause. Scheib is to better the community. He has
available to speak to organizations worked with programs to assist
about Fisher House at no charge. residents, service men and women,
Fisher House Foundation also veterans, young people, and the
operates the Hero Miles Program, elderly, in the community where
using donated frequent flyer miles there is a need. Where some have
to family members, as well as the been down and out, he has been
Hotels for Heroes program, using there to give them hope. He is the
donated hotel points to allow family event organizer who works with
other volunteers to make SAL
fundraisers the successes they have
become. It is an honor to work
with this deserving person who
continuously thinks of others. On
behalf of the Sons of the American
Legion, I present the 2015 Pillar of
the Community Award to Mr. Jeff
Coyle.”
Jeff was very surprised to
receive this honor and was nearly
speechless.
Play Our Games!
Go to page 5 to play the
Where Am I? and Hidden
Object games. You could be
the winner of a gift certiicate
to one of our advertisers!
