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Thurmont Grange Holds Annual Community Citizenship Award Ceremony
Grace Eyler
Photo by Grace Eyler
November 23, 2015, marked help. I couldn’t do it without the
the annual Community Citizenship parents and the families. When we
Award ceremony held by the want to do something, we don’t
Thurmont Grange. This year, just pull a few kids in, we pull in
members joined together to share everyone. I’m really fortunate for all
special memories and give thanks the help we have.”
to the Keilholtz family who have Her husband, Dave, is a local
volunteered so much time to our contractor. Their son, Bradley,
community. While members mingled another member who was known
and found seating for dinner, Bob for his showmanship talent, is
Wiles gladly welcomed those who now the owner of newly opened
came out for the evening. The crowd “Seiss Woodworking,” located near
proudly stood to recite the Pledge of Gateway Candyland, along Route 15
Allegiance, followed by Addi Eyler at Franklinville Road in Thurmont.
singing the National Anthem. Roger Her daughter, Katie (Seiss) Eaves,
Troxell held prayer. is married to Andrew Eaves, whose
Wiles turned attention to Niki family is also well known for their
Eyler who told of the Keilholtz farming operations in the area.
family’s history. Bill Keilholtz served Thurmont Grange Vice President
in the Air Force. He then worked Bob Wiles then called the family up
on the family farm and purchased to the front of the room to present
his first two milk trucks in 1946. Mayor’s proclamations from the
He married his wife, Elizabeth in Town of Thurmont, as well as the
1952. He began a trucking company Community Citizen Award, honoring
known as Keilholtz Trucking. Bill the Keilholtz family and the
and Elizabeth were members of Niki Eyler and Bob Wiles present members of the Kielholtz family with the Thurmont Grange Progressive Rocky Ridge 4-H Club.
many local organizations including Citizenship Award and Proclamation from the Town of Thurmont, thanking the family, as well as In one way or another, a member
the Catoctin FFA Alumni and the Rocky Ridge 4-H Club. of the Keilholtz family has lent a
Thurmont Grange. preparing food for the church. That room and dining room, all the way helping hand or assisted in bettering
After the passing of Bill and our community. There’s no better
Elizabeth, his sons Donnie and lady made about the best red velvet to the steps. Ralph’s leadership was way to say it than Bob Valentine’s
then followed by Patty Keilholtz.
cakes.”
Billy, along with his grandson Chad, Bill Keilholtz had an inspiring Patty was not only the leader compliments, “There’s been no finer
continued the family business. reputation for helping those around of Rocky Ridge’s 4-H, but also family around, than the Keilholtz
On behalf of Thurmont Grange him. When cattle were in need of highly involved with the Maryland family.”
President, Rodman Myers, Bill transport for local events, such as the Angus Association. Patty was Junior
Powell spoke fondly of the Keilholtz Thurmont-Emmitsburg Community Advisor. Her son, Chad, won the Advertise....
family. “They are very giving; Bill Show and The Great Frederick Fair, National Showmanship Contest. Mr.
would help anybody with anything! Keilholtz Trucking was there to Powell said, “That’s almost unheard THE CATOCTIN
He was always there to back you up. bring the livestock in and out at the of because people in the Midwest
People just took to him. If Bill told end of the day. beat ‘em out.” BANNER
you something, you could hang your The Keilholtz family also has Becky (Keilholtz) Clarke and her
hat on it.” deep roots in our community’s husband Tim’s daughters, Jessica and • Full Color •
In the summers, Powell recalled
that Bill and Elizabeth would sit on 4-H society. In 1954, Ralph Lee Taylor, were also accomplished in Affordable • Effective
the local show rings as members of
Keilholtz, with other local residents,
their porch with their little dog. He started the 4-H we know today. the Maryland Angus Association.
and his wife, Gail, would stop in and Dave Ekenrode said, “At the time, In 2015, Brenda (Keilholtz) Seiss local Advertising for Your
talk. “Bill would talk about where it grew to be the largest in the area has been leading the Rocky Ridge Business or for your Event!
he’s been, Elizabeth would talk with seventy-seven members.” Dave 4-H Club for nearly thirty-five years.
about the kids. Right around Labor remembers meetings that were held She credits the highly popular youth Call 301-271-1050 or email
Day, she’d be working for days at Ralph’s home, filling the living organization to “...all of the parental [email protected]
Thurmont Grange Holds Annual Community Citizenship Award Ceremony
Grace Eyler
Photo by Grace Eyler
November 23, 2015, marked help. I couldn’t do it without the
the annual Community Citizenship parents and the families. When we
Award ceremony held by the want to do something, we don’t
Thurmont Grange. This year, just pull a few kids in, we pull in
members joined together to share everyone. I’m really fortunate for all
special memories and give thanks the help we have.”
to the Keilholtz family who have Her husband, Dave, is a local
volunteered so much time to our contractor. Their son, Bradley,
community. While members mingled another member who was known
and found seating for dinner, Bob for his showmanship talent, is
Wiles gladly welcomed those who now the owner of newly opened
came out for the evening. The crowd “Seiss Woodworking,” located near
proudly stood to recite the Pledge of Gateway Candyland, along Route 15
Allegiance, followed by Addi Eyler at Franklinville Road in Thurmont.
singing the National Anthem. Roger Her daughter, Katie (Seiss) Eaves,
Troxell held prayer. is married to Andrew Eaves, whose
Wiles turned attention to Niki family is also well known for their
Eyler who told of the Keilholtz farming operations in the area.
family’s history. Bill Keilholtz served Thurmont Grange Vice President
in the Air Force. He then worked Bob Wiles then called the family up
on the family farm and purchased to the front of the room to present
his first two milk trucks in 1946. Mayor’s proclamations from the
He married his wife, Elizabeth in Town of Thurmont, as well as the
1952. He began a trucking company Community Citizen Award, honoring
known as Keilholtz Trucking. Bill the Keilholtz family and the
and Elizabeth were members of Niki Eyler and Bob Wiles present members of the Kielholtz family with the Thurmont Grange Progressive Rocky Ridge 4-H Club.
many local organizations including Citizenship Award and Proclamation from the Town of Thurmont, thanking the family, as well as In one way or another, a member
the Catoctin FFA Alumni and the Rocky Ridge 4-H Club. of the Keilholtz family has lent a
Thurmont Grange. preparing food for the church. That room and dining room, all the way helping hand or assisted in bettering
After the passing of Bill and our community. There’s no better
Elizabeth, his sons Donnie and lady made about the best red velvet to the steps. Ralph’s leadership was way to say it than Bob Valentine’s
then followed by Patty Keilholtz.
cakes.”
Billy, along with his grandson Chad, Bill Keilholtz had an inspiring Patty was not only the leader compliments, “There’s been no finer
continued the family business. reputation for helping those around of Rocky Ridge’s 4-H, but also family around, than the Keilholtz
On behalf of Thurmont Grange him. When cattle were in need of highly involved with the Maryland family.”
President, Rodman Myers, Bill transport for local events, such as the Angus Association. Patty was Junior
Powell spoke fondly of the Keilholtz Thurmont-Emmitsburg Community Advisor. Her son, Chad, won the Advertise....
family. “They are very giving; Bill Show and The Great Frederick Fair, National Showmanship Contest. Mr.
would help anybody with anything! Keilholtz Trucking was there to Powell said, “That’s almost unheard THE CATOCTIN
He was always there to back you up. bring the livestock in and out at the of because people in the Midwest
People just took to him. If Bill told end of the day. beat ‘em out.” BANNER
you something, you could hang your The Keilholtz family also has Becky (Keilholtz) Clarke and her
hat on it.” deep roots in our community’s husband Tim’s daughters, Jessica and • Full Color •
In the summers, Powell recalled
that Bill and Elizabeth would sit on 4-H society. In 1954, Ralph Lee Taylor, were also accomplished in Affordable • Effective
the local show rings as members of
Keilholtz, with other local residents,
their porch with their little dog. He started the 4-H we know today. the Maryland Angus Association.
and his wife, Gail, would stop in and Dave Ekenrode said, “At the time, In 2015, Brenda (Keilholtz) Seiss local Advertising for Your
talk. “Bill would talk about where it grew to be the largest in the area has been leading the Rocky Ridge Business or for your Event!
he’s been, Elizabeth would talk with seventy-seven members.” Dave 4-H Club for nearly thirty-five years.
about the kids. Right around Labor remembers meetings that were held She credits the highly popular youth Call 301-271-1050 or email
Day, she’d be working for days at Ralph’s home, filling the living organization to “...all of the parental [email protected]
