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Our Neighborhood Veterans — Continued from page 34 Community Veteran Event Board
with them. They made a large The American Legion, VFW, and
donation to disabled Veterans and a AMVETS working together to pay Send In Your Veteran Organization’s News
large donation to Vietnam Veterans tribute to a True Marine Hero from
Memorial. Over the Christmas Camp David who stopped to help
holiday, they found two local change a flat tire and was killed by a
families that had a member of their hit-and-run driver (who has not been
family deployed (one in Germany found yet), by having a sign put on Thurmont American Legion
and one in Japan), so 2nd Vice Sandi the Catoctin Furnace Historic Trail 8 Park Lane, Thurmont
Reed Burns put together two care bridge that crosses U.S. Rt. 15, just
packages—$100 each—and sent a short distance from where CPL Ed Gravatt, Past Commander
them to the deployed members to William Kyle Ferrell was killed. The Well, it’s here…spring! That The kitchen at the Legion will be
make them feel somewhat at home. sign will read: Bridge Dedicated to Easter Bunny has gone and laid his open.
Kenny said they have also donated CPL WILLIAM KYLE FERRELL eggs and left those jelly beans all Our weekly entertainment starts
to Post 7, because without their United States Marine Corps. As over the place; now it is time to start with Karaoke with Jimmy James
support, the Riders wouldn’t exist. soon as all the dates and details are mowing the grass. Will the work on April Fools Day, April 1, at 8:00
In a little over a year, the Riders available, you will be able to read
have donated over $2,000 to about it in The Catoctin Banner. never end? Here at the American p.m.; followed by Big Al on Saturday,
April 9, at 8:00 p.m.; then on April
Legion, we are getting ready for some
various causes. That is certainly Kenny is very passionate about fun and exciting events. 15 at 8:30 p.m., the Fire House DJ’s;
an accomplishment, and one that letting people know what kind of For all you sports nuts out Ralph Gann will entertain with his
makes them very proud. Kenny hero this young marine was. there, we will be having a Cornhole karaoke and singing on April 22 at
stated that they are setting a goal of Kenny invites all American Tournament on April 16, 2016. 8:00 p.m.; DJ Jake will be playing
over $3,000 in donations for 2016, Veterans, Sons of American Veterans, The Sons of the American Legion your favorites, along with karaoke,
and I am sure they will do it with Daughters of American Veterans, is hosting the tournament, with on April 29 at 8:00 p.m. If that isn’t
all the determination and drive they and Wives of American Veterans, the proceeds to benefit the Special enough, on April 30, 5 1/2 Men will
have. They are also planning a poker who are not members, to come in Olympics. The tournament is limited be here from 7:00-11:00 p.m.
run in the near future. Kenny and as guests and talk to our families to fifty teams, and cash prizes will Our kitchen is open on
the Riders were in the Emmitsburg or attend an event and watch how be proportionate to the number of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday,
Heritage Day Parade last year, and everyone works together. See if you teams entered. For more information, and on Sunday afternoon. Our
have received an invitation again can get as excited as most of us are email [email protected]. There Ace of Hearts is going strong on
for this year’s parade. Kenny is so about an organization that actually will be food and drinks available. Wednesdays; the last winner, Steve
proud of the fact that he is a part of cares about our Veterans and our Now, for those of you who prefer Lawrence, walked off with over $5K.
such a wonderful group of people as community. a quieter form of entertainment, On Thursdays, we are still having
the AMVETS Post 7 family. He said AMVET Riders Chapter 7 Officers there will be a Paint Night with bingo.
that he would love to see the chapter are as follows: Kenny Jones— Laura Day. You can learn to turn Some of our meeting times and
have forty or fifty members, but President; Wendy Clevenger—1st your artistic talents into a work days have changed. SAL now meets
members who would be dedicated Vice President; Sandi Reed Burns— of art. Laura will be teaching and on the second Saturday at noon; the
and proud to ride with them and join 2nd Vice President; Doris Twentey— providing the materials needed on Auxiliary has moved their meeting to
in and help with functions, not just Treasurer; Candace Jones—Secretary; Sunday, April 24, 2016. For more the third Monday at 7:00 p.m. The
to show up at the bar for the cheap Jay Shown—Sergeant-at-Arms; Pete information, call Cindy at 301-676- regular membership still meets on the
drinks. Forrest—Judge Advocate; Nick 7016 or email [email protected]. third Tuesday, no change.
Pride and dedication are the Alexandra—Chaplain.
main factors required at all family Kenny is the “real deal” when it
branches of AMVETS Post 7, comes to pride in being the president
including the Riders. Paying dues of the Riders and when it comes to AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7
and never participating in meetings his beliefs in AMVETS Post 7. So
and functions is not what pride and if you meet him on the street or at 26 Apples Church Road, Thurmont
dedication is all about. Our families Post 7, stop and say “Hi” to him AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7 is holding a Mother’s Day Breakfast on
at Post 7 are givers, and we are also and mention bikes, Veterans, or our Sunday, May 8, 2016, from 7:00-11:00 a.m. Mothers eat for free! The cost
receivers, in that we receive so much community, then hang on, because per ticket is $7.00 per adult; $3.50 for ages ten and under. Breakfast is open
satisfaction and pride by giving to he will show you what pride is all to the public. The menu includes: eggs, bacon, sausage, chipped beef gravy,
the veterans and to our community. about—you will see what a great biscuits, pancakes, fried potatoes, coffee, tea, milk, and orange juice.
Kenny is full of pride from all the soldier he would have been and how
good that is done at Post 7 by the he is carrying it out now in his own
Veteran members, Sons, Ladies, and way.
Riders, and he is very proud to be God Bless the United States of Sons of the
the president of this AMVETS Rider America, God Bless the American American Legion
Chapter. He is also excited about Veterans, and God Bless You.
Squadron 121
Emmitsburg
Your Paper — Your News! On April 23, 2016, the Sons of
Send us your community news and the American Legion Squadron 121
is holding a Crab Leg and Shrimp
photographs to share with others. Dinner at Ambulance Company #26
on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg.
Deadline for submission is on or before the Tickets are $20.00 per person. April Special
Doors open at 3:00 p.m.; eat
th
15 of the month prior to the issue month. dinner at 4:00 p.m.; entertainment French Manicure: $15
• [email protected] • 301-447-2946 fax • by Jenni and Patrick, 7:00-11:00
• 301-447-2804 phone • p.m. Event is open to the public. 13 Water Street in Thurmont
Our Neighborhood Veterans — Continued from page 34 Community Veteran Event Board
with them. They made a large The American Legion, VFW, and
donation to disabled Veterans and a AMVETS working together to pay Send In Your Veteran Organization’s News
large donation to Vietnam Veterans tribute to a True Marine Hero from
Memorial. Over the Christmas Camp David who stopped to help
holiday, they found two local change a flat tire and was killed by a
families that had a member of their hit-and-run driver (who has not been
family deployed (one in Germany found yet), by having a sign put on Thurmont American Legion
and one in Japan), so 2nd Vice Sandi the Catoctin Furnace Historic Trail 8 Park Lane, Thurmont
Reed Burns put together two care bridge that crosses U.S. Rt. 15, just
packages—$100 each—and sent a short distance from where CPL Ed Gravatt, Past Commander
them to the deployed members to William Kyle Ferrell was killed. The Well, it’s here…spring! That The kitchen at the Legion will be
make them feel somewhat at home. sign will read: Bridge Dedicated to Easter Bunny has gone and laid his open.
Kenny said they have also donated CPL WILLIAM KYLE FERRELL eggs and left those jelly beans all Our weekly entertainment starts
to Post 7, because without their United States Marine Corps. As over the place; now it is time to start with Karaoke with Jimmy James
support, the Riders wouldn’t exist. soon as all the dates and details are mowing the grass. Will the work on April Fools Day, April 1, at 8:00
In a little over a year, the Riders available, you will be able to read
have donated over $2,000 to about it in The Catoctin Banner. never end? Here at the American p.m.; followed by Big Al on Saturday,
April 9, at 8:00 p.m.; then on April
Legion, we are getting ready for some
various causes. That is certainly Kenny is very passionate about fun and exciting events. 15 at 8:30 p.m., the Fire House DJ’s;
an accomplishment, and one that letting people know what kind of For all you sports nuts out Ralph Gann will entertain with his
makes them very proud. Kenny hero this young marine was. there, we will be having a Cornhole karaoke and singing on April 22 at
stated that they are setting a goal of Kenny invites all American Tournament on April 16, 2016. 8:00 p.m.; DJ Jake will be playing
over $3,000 in donations for 2016, Veterans, Sons of American Veterans, The Sons of the American Legion your favorites, along with karaoke,
and I am sure they will do it with Daughters of American Veterans, is hosting the tournament, with on April 29 at 8:00 p.m. If that isn’t
all the determination and drive they and Wives of American Veterans, the proceeds to benefit the Special enough, on April 30, 5 1/2 Men will
have. They are also planning a poker who are not members, to come in Olympics. The tournament is limited be here from 7:00-11:00 p.m.
run in the near future. Kenny and as guests and talk to our families to fifty teams, and cash prizes will Our kitchen is open on
the Riders were in the Emmitsburg or attend an event and watch how be proportionate to the number of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday,
Heritage Day Parade last year, and everyone works together. See if you teams entered. For more information, and on Sunday afternoon. Our
have received an invitation again can get as excited as most of us are email [email protected]. There Ace of Hearts is going strong on
for this year’s parade. Kenny is so about an organization that actually will be food and drinks available. Wednesdays; the last winner, Steve
proud of the fact that he is a part of cares about our Veterans and our Now, for those of you who prefer Lawrence, walked off with over $5K.
such a wonderful group of people as community. a quieter form of entertainment, On Thursdays, we are still having
the AMVETS Post 7 family. He said AMVET Riders Chapter 7 Officers there will be a Paint Night with bingo.
that he would love to see the chapter are as follows: Kenny Jones— Laura Day. You can learn to turn Some of our meeting times and
have forty or fifty members, but President; Wendy Clevenger—1st your artistic talents into a work days have changed. SAL now meets
members who would be dedicated Vice President; Sandi Reed Burns— of art. Laura will be teaching and on the second Saturday at noon; the
and proud to ride with them and join 2nd Vice President; Doris Twentey— providing the materials needed on Auxiliary has moved their meeting to
in and help with functions, not just Treasurer; Candace Jones—Secretary; Sunday, April 24, 2016. For more the third Monday at 7:00 p.m. The
to show up at the bar for the cheap Jay Shown—Sergeant-at-Arms; Pete information, call Cindy at 301-676- regular membership still meets on the
drinks. Forrest—Judge Advocate; Nick 7016 or email [email protected]. third Tuesday, no change.
Pride and dedication are the Alexandra—Chaplain.
main factors required at all family Kenny is the “real deal” when it
branches of AMVETS Post 7, comes to pride in being the president
including the Riders. Paying dues of the Riders and when it comes to AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7
and never participating in meetings his beliefs in AMVETS Post 7. So
and functions is not what pride and if you meet him on the street or at 26 Apples Church Road, Thurmont
dedication is all about. Our families Post 7, stop and say “Hi” to him AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Post 7 is holding a Mother’s Day Breakfast on
at Post 7 are givers, and we are also and mention bikes, Veterans, or our Sunday, May 8, 2016, from 7:00-11:00 a.m. Mothers eat for free! The cost
receivers, in that we receive so much community, then hang on, because per ticket is $7.00 per adult; $3.50 for ages ten and under. Breakfast is open
satisfaction and pride by giving to he will show you what pride is all to the public. The menu includes: eggs, bacon, sausage, chipped beef gravy,
the veterans and to our community. about—you will see what a great biscuits, pancakes, fried potatoes, coffee, tea, milk, and orange juice.
Kenny is full of pride from all the soldier he would have been and how
good that is done at Post 7 by the he is carrying it out now in his own
Veteran members, Sons, Ladies, and way.
Riders, and he is very proud to be God Bless the United States of Sons of the
the president of this AMVETS Rider America, God Bless the American American Legion
Chapter. He is also excited about Veterans, and God Bless You.
Squadron 121
Emmitsburg
Your Paper — Your News! On April 23, 2016, the Sons of
Send us your community news and the American Legion Squadron 121
is holding a Crab Leg and Shrimp
photographs to share with others. Dinner at Ambulance Company #26
on Creamery Road in Emmitsburg.
Deadline for submission is on or before the Tickets are $20.00 per person. April Special
Doors open at 3:00 p.m.; eat
th
15 of the month prior to the issue month. dinner at 4:00 p.m.; entertainment French Manicure: $15
• [email protected] • 301-447-2946 fax • by Jenni and Patrick, 7:00-11:00
• 301-447-2804 phone • p.m. Event is open to the public. 13 Water Street in Thurmont
