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Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Holds Annual Banquet
Grace Eyler
Blizzard Jonas was not a deterrent Luke Humerick Second Assistant; and
on January 28, 2016, for members Captain Kevin Albaugh.
of the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire The Auxiliary Officers include:
Company to hold their annual President Betty Ann Mumma; Vice
banquet at New Midway Fire President Nancy Summers; Secretary
Department. Friends, families, and Bonnie Sander; Assistant Secretary
members flocked to the local fire hall Emily Grant; Treasurer Betty L.
to celebrate this year’s successes for Mumma; Assistant Treasurer Helen
the fire company. As members found Burrier; Historian Linda Northrup;
their seats, Junior Treasurer Breezy Chaplin Pat Riggs; and Assistant
Combs and four-year-old Devin Chaplin Nancy Baker.
Humerick passed the time with a Junior Fire Company Officers
quick card game while others shared include: President Jolene Mathias;
their stories of the recent blizzard. Vice President Jacob Dolly; Secretary
President Dale Kline warmly Josie Kaas; and Treasurer Breezy
welcomed Rocky Ridge Fire Company Combs.
members and thanked them for The president also called upon
their support throughout 2015. Board of Directors: Steve Orndorff, Buddy Stover, Craig Hoovermill, Westley Burrier, Ronnie Eyler, “Community Line Members” that
Company 10 in Thurmont covered James Russell, Charlie Riggs, Ronnie Hahn. Administrative Oficers: President, Dale Kline; Vice included the Church of the Brethren,
President, Dennis Mathias; Treasurer, Bun Wivell; Assistant Treasurer, Bonny Hurley; Secretary,
calls for Rocky Ridge for the evening. Paulette Mathias; Assistant Secretary, Christina Hurley. the Lutheran Church, and the United
Members lined up for a home-cooked Church of Christ.
meal, courtesy of their New Midway President Dale Kline then passed
cohorts. After everyone finished the attention over to the president of
dinner, apple pie—made by the Rocky the Auxiliary, Betty Ann Mumma.
Ridge Auxiliary—was served with ice She thanked New Midway’s Auxiliary
cream. for hosting the extensive dinner, as
Leading the awards ceremony, well as her own Auxiliary for this
President Dale Kline asked Pat year’s accomplishments. She called
Riggs to come forward to speak in upon the president to receive a
remembrance of her friend, Nancy $15,000 donation from the Auxiliary
Albaugh, who passed on March fundraisers. “Again, ladies and
19, 2015. “Nancy Smith married gentlemen, this shows us what can be
Richard Albaugh in 1954; she was done when we all work together as
pretty certain her future life would one organization.”
be revolved around the fire service...” Mumma then invited Frederick
Nancy was a charter member of the County Executive Jan Gardner to
Auxiliary, as well as when it was share her thoughts on Rocky Ridge’s
formally recognized in 1955. Aside Pictured are members of the Rocky Ridge Auxillary. service to the community. “I just
from Nancy’s dedication to the fire and French fry stand was loaded annual Halloween party, Santa Detail, wanted to come up to say thank
company, she was a truly devoted with customers, bringing in almost and Santa’s Workshop, all of which you to everybody who served the
foster mom. Her daughters, Linda $115,000. The funds that are raised the community looks forward to each community this past week with the
Northrup and Bonny Hurley, along from the event go towards the upkeep year. The president welcomed new weather—wherever you might live—
with their brother Kevin, are also of buildings and equipment. recruits to join the fire company in and for spending your weekends at
very involved members of the fire This year, Rocky Ridge is 2016. the fire station. I really thank you for
company. celebrating sixty-six years in service. Kline joked, “ As a social member, taking care of the people... on behalf
“This year, we had our best-ever They started from the ground up, with you receive an invite to this great of the county, we thank you.”
carnival!” Dale reflected. He then just one shed next to Mount Tabor banquet…but that’s all ya get!” Last Bonny Hurley and Linda Northrup
reflected on the company’s success, Church that housed one fire engine. year, the company had three new presented this year’s awards. Starting
“What draws people to Rocky Ridge “Today, we have two buildings with members join. They also boast well- off, the recipient of the “Outstanding
is, without a doubt, the food!” From some of the most modern equipment known “Junior” members who are Junior Award” was given to Heather
4:30 in the evening, the ham sandwich in Frederick County, and nobody supervised by the Humerick family. Hurley. The “Charles Mumma
could be prouder of that than me,” “I’ve got some of the greatest help Firefighter of the Year” recipient was
Kline commented, as he continued to that could ever be received,” said Robert Eyler. The Honorary Member
thank the members and their families Kline, who recognized the highly award was given to Craig Hovermale.
in the audience for their support competent members. Company The “Outstanding Volunteer” in
through these years. officers were asked to stand in honor of Robert Albaugh, was
The company is divided between recognition of their contributions presented to “our Super Woman,”
operation and social members. The during the past year. Betty Ann Mumma.
operation members run equipment Administrative Officers include: Years of Service award pins were
and partake on calls, and the social Vice President Dennis Mathias; presented by Paulette and Dennis
members volunteer their time to Secretary Paulette Mathias; Assistant Mathias. Heather Mathias and Heidi
raise money for the fire company Secretary Melissa Mathias; Treasurer Myers (5 years), Robert Black (10
to stay in operation and protect Bun Wivell; Assistant Treasurer Bonny years), Dawn Albaugh and Denny
the surrounding communities. Last Hurley; Chaplin James Russell; and Ott (15 years), Donnie Kaas Jr.
year, Rocky Ridge’s most popular Directors, Andrew and Jamison and Juliann Frantz (25 years). Dale
fundraisers included the annual Mathias, Donnie Kaas Jr., Wesley Kline Jr. and Lewis Smith (35 years),
butchering, bingo, basket bingo, car Burrier, Craig Hovermale, Leon Richard Weagley (40 years), and
show, Ridgefest, gun raffles, and “Buddy” Stover, and Steve Orndorff. Robert Burrier (45 years).
meat raffles. They also sponsor for Operational Officers include: Chief Chief Alan Hurley came forward
the children of the community their Alan Hurley; First Assistant Jim Rice; —Continued on page 17—
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Holds Annual Banquet
Grace Eyler
Blizzard Jonas was not a deterrent Luke Humerick Second Assistant; and
on January 28, 2016, for members Captain Kevin Albaugh.
of the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire The Auxiliary Officers include:
Company to hold their annual President Betty Ann Mumma; Vice
banquet at New Midway Fire President Nancy Summers; Secretary
Department. Friends, families, and Bonnie Sander; Assistant Secretary
members flocked to the local fire hall Emily Grant; Treasurer Betty L.
to celebrate this year’s successes for Mumma; Assistant Treasurer Helen
the fire company. As members found Burrier; Historian Linda Northrup;
their seats, Junior Treasurer Breezy Chaplin Pat Riggs; and Assistant
Combs and four-year-old Devin Chaplin Nancy Baker.
Humerick passed the time with a Junior Fire Company Officers
quick card game while others shared include: President Jolene Mathias;
their stories of the recent blizzard. Vice President Jacob Dolly; Secretary
President Dale Kline warmly Josie Kaas; and Treasurer Breezy
welcomed Rocky Ridge Fire Company Combs.
members and thanked them for The president also called upon
their support throughout 2015. Board of Directors: Steve Orndorff, Buddy Stover, Craig Hoovermill, Westley Burrier, Ronnie Eyler, “Community Line Members” that
Company 10 in Thurmont covered James Russell, Charlie Riggs, Ronnie Hahn. Administrative Oficers: President, Dale Kline; Vice included the Church of the Brethren,
President, Dennis Mathias; Treasurer, Bun Wivell; Assistant Treasurer, Bonny Hurley; Secretary,
calls for Rocky Ridge for the evening. Paulette Mathias; Assistant Secretary, Christina Hurley. the Lutheran Church, and the United
Members lined up for a home-cooked Church of Christ.
meal, courtesy of their New Midway President Dale Kline then passed
cohorts. After everyone finished the attention over to the president of
dinner, apple pie—made by the Rocky the Auxiliary, Betty Ann Mumma.
Ridge Auxiliary—was served with ice She thanked New Midway’s Auxiliary
cream. for hosting the extensive dinner, as
Leading the awards ceremony, well as her own Auxiliary for this
President Dale Kline asked Pat year’s accomplishments. She called
Riggs to come forward to speak in upon the president to receive a
remembrance of her friend, Nancy $15,000 donation from the Auxiliary
Albaugh, who passed on March fundraisers. “Again, ladies and
19, 2015. “Nancy Smith married gentlemen, this shows us what can be
Richard Albaugh in 1954; she was done when we all work together as
pretty certain her future life would one organization.”
be revolved around the fire service...” Mumma then invited Frederick
Nancy was a charter member of the County Executive Jan Gardner to
Auxiliary, as well as when it was share her thoughts on Rocky Ridge’s
formally recognized in 1955. Aside Pictured are members of the Rocky Ridge Auxillary. service to the community. “I just
from Nancy’s dedication to the fire and French fry stand was loaded annual Halloween party, Santa Detail, wanted to come up to say thank
company, she was a truly devoted with customers, bringing in almost and Santa’s Workshop, all of which you to everybody who served the
foster mom. Her daughters, Linda $115,000. The funds that are raised the community looks forward to each community this past week with the
Northrup and Bonny Hurley, along from the event go towards the upkeep year. The president welcomed new weather—wherever you might live—
with their brother Kevin, are also of buildings and equipment. recruits to join the fire company in and for spending your weekends at
very involved members of the fire This year, Rocky Ridge is 2016. the fire station. I really thank you for
company. celebrating sixty-six years in service. Kline joked, “ As a social member, taking care of the people... on behalf
“This year, we had our best-ever They started from the ground up, with you receive an invite to this great of the county, we thank you.”
carnival!” Dale reflected. He then just one shed next to Mount Tabor banquet…but that’s all ya get!” Last Bonny Hurley and Linda Northrup
reflected on the company’s success, Church that housed one fire engine. year, the company had three new presented this year’s awards. Starting
“What draws people to Rocky Ridge “Today, we have two buildings with members join. They also boast well- off, the recipient of the “Outstanding
is, without a doubt, the food!” From some of the most modern equipment known “Junior” members who are Junior Award” was given to Heather
4:30 in the evening, the ham sandwich in Frederick County, and nobody supervised by the Humerick family. Hurley. The “Charles Mumma
could be prouder of that than me,” “I’ve got some of the greatest help Firefighter of the Year” recipient was
Kline commented, as he continued to that could ever be received,” said Robert Eyler. The Honorary Member
thank the members and their families Kline, who recognized the highly award was given to Craig Hovermale.
in the audience for their support competent members. Company The “Outstanding Volunteer” in
through these years. officers were asked to stand in honor of Robert Albaugh, was
The company is divided between recognition of their contributions presented to “our Super Woman,”
operation and social members. The during the past year. Betty Ann Mumma.
operation members run equipment Administrative Officers include: Years of Service award pins were
and partake on calls, and the social Vice President Dennis Mathias; presented by Paulette and Dennis
members volunteer their time to Secretary Paulette Mathias; Assistant Mathias. Heather Mathias and Heidi
raise money for the fire company Secretary Melissa Mathias; Treasurer Myers (5 years), Robert Black (10
to stay in operation and protect Bun Wivell; Assistant Treasurer Bonny years), Dawn Albaugh and Denny
the surrounding communities. Last Hurley; Chaplin James Russell; and Ott (15 years), Donnie Kaas Jr.
year, Rocky Ridge’s most popular Directors, Andrew and Jamison and Juliann Frantz (25 years). Dale
fundraisers included the annual Mathias, Donnie Kaas Jr., Wesley Kline Jr. and Lewis Smith (35 years),
butchering, bingo, basket bingo, car Burrier, Craig Hovermale, Leon Richard Weagley (40 years), and
show, Ridgefest, gun raffles, and “Buddy” Stover, and Steve Orndorff. Robert Burrier (45 years).
meat raffles. They also sponsor for Operational Officers include: Chief Chief Alan Hurley came forward
the children of the community their Alan Hurley; First Assistant Jim Rice; —Continued on page 17—
