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Cuddles Cat Rescue Holds Unique Devastation Rallies the Emmitsburg
and Successful Fundraiser Community

Cuddles Cat Rescue Courtesy Photo In December, residents of Courtesy Photo

(CCR) had some Emmitsburg suffered great
awesome fundraisers in
2015: a pizza night at loss of life, homes, and
personal belongings, in two
Rocky’s New York Pizza; separate fires. Pictured right,
Cuddles Cat Rescue and
Friends calendar with two of the fire victims, Mr.
David Eyler (right) and his
photographer, Gina daughter, Danielle (center),
Rubino McCracken
donating her time; a stood with Seton Center,
Inc.’s Case Manager Denise
booth set up at Colorfest; Sauvageau (left), to say thank
and a paint night at The
Furnace with Laura Day; you to the Seton Center and
the Emmitsburg Council of
and many people making Cuddles Cat Rescue volunteers are shown waiting for their cat Churches (ECC) Fire Relief
personal donations. tattoos (from left): Dawn Bonsby, Becca Lee, Sarah Stine (one of
But the most CCR’s adoptees), Devin Stine, and Cory Stine. Fund for their help to secure
safe housing, receive referrals
unique fundraiser they for future needs, and find the
had was in December, when Rick Toms of Red Canary Tattoo donated his
time for cat tattoos for one week. For $20.00 anyone could get a cat tattoo, hope needed to re-build their
lives.
chosen from one of his tattoo flash, and 100 percent was donated to Cuddles Since the day of the first fire, Seton Center’s Outreach Office has been
Cat Rescue. Ninety people came and got tattoos! Cuddles Cat Rescue
would like to sincerely thank Rick Toms and everyone who received tattoos, serving as the liaison for the Emmitsburg Council of Churches’ Fire Fund to
help those affected, by providing referrals, case management, and additional
and to all who participated in all of their fundraising events throughout the support for resulting needs. The ECC’s Fire Fund is assisting the fire victims
year and who made personal donations. You can contact them at Info@
cuddlescatrescue.com. with rental deposits, first-month’s rent for new housing, and other necessities
that will help them restore their lives.
The combined financial support of the Emmitsburg Council of Churches’
Your Paper — Your News! Fire Fund, Trinity United Methodist Church of Emmitsburg, and Seton
Send your good community news and photos to share Center, Inc. assisted the widower in paying the funeral costs for his wife, who
with others. Deadline for submission is no later than perished in the December 7 Emmitsburg Main Street fire. The ECC Fire Funds
the 15th of the month prior to the issue month. were also used to assist with the funeral expenses of the second victim who
also lost her life in that fire.
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Catoctin-Ettes, Inc. Awards Ceremony

The Catoctin-Ettes, Inc. Twirling Corps recently named its 2016 Queen during
the annual awards ceremony held by the organization. Miss Shyanne George,
daughter of Donna Walter and Teddy George, was elected by members of the
organization to represent the group in the new year. Her duties will include
acceptance of the organization’s awards at various events, and a featured spot
in the Emmitsburg Community day parade with the marching group. She was
presented with the crown and royalty sash from the outgoing queen, Abigail
Adams.

The Catoctin-Ettes also named Kiara George to the first runner-up title.
Members of the royal court were Rachel Bechler and Erika Oland.

In addition to the crowning ceremony, the group celebrated the end of its
performing and competing year with its annual holiday stage show, where groups
and individuals performed new dance-twirl style routines for the audience.

In recognition of the group’s Advanced Marching Corps Championship
title, each member of the twirling squads, the competing color guard, and the
percussion line received a championship hooded sweatshirt and representative
trophy.

Trophies were also presented to members achieving perfect attendance at all
events, including practices. As a long-standing tradition within the organization,
special recognition pins were presented to those who have maintained accumulated
perfect attendance for performances throughout the years. Those receiving these
prestigious awards were: Kelly Reed—28 years; Angela Ridenour—18 years;
Paula Sharrer—14 years; Catilyn Purdum—12 years; Rachel Bechler—8 years;
and Abby Adams—7 years.

Most improved members of the group, Erika Oland and Adelaide Flanary,
were recognized with trophies for their exceptional progress as twirling
members. McKenzie Walker earned the respect of her coaches as most improved
percussionist. Additionally, twirlers who completed their first year of membership
were rewarded with “Survivor” plaques. These members were David Haynes,
Caylan Markel, Britany Study, Courtney Study, and Bianca Thews.

The Catoctin-Ettes also recognized Paula Sharrer as the Most Valuable Player
for 2015, due to her involvement in each area of the corps. Completing the
awards ceremony, Angela Ridenour was named as Hero of the Year.

The stage production and awards presentation marks the forty-second year that
the Catoctin-Ettes has closed a successful and rewarding marching corps season.
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