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Emmitsburg Gets New Commissioner Lions Club Chicken BBQ Goes On
Despite Bad Weather
James Rada, Jr.
Going into the 2016 Town of and the commissioner duties. They On October Photo Courtesy
Emmitsburg election, it was known are: Tim O’Donnell—President of 1, 2016, the Pictured from left are: (front) Lions Cliff Sweeney and Lion Jarad
that there would be at least one new the Board; Cliff Sweeney—Vice Emmitsburg Lions Suit; (back) Lions Club’s “master chicken BBQ’ing chef,” Lion Mark
member of the town commission President and Planning & Zoning Club held its fall
in October. Commissioner Jennifer Commission Liaison; Glenn season Chicken BBQ. Zurgable.
Mellor chose not to run for re- Blanchard—Treasurer; Joe Ritz, Although it rained
election. Her seat and Commissioner III—Parks & Recreation Committee almost all morning,
Blanchard’s seat were open for the Liaison; Liz Buckman—Citizens the Lions barbecued
September 27 election. Advisory Committee Liaison. 220 half chickens by
10:30 a.m., and all
Blanchard, Liz Buckman, and The commissioners also formally the chicken dinners
Jennifer Joy were the candidates for approved the hiring of Cathy Willets were sold by 1:15
the two seats. Incumbant, Glenn as the new town manager. She was p.m.
Blanchard, was top vote-getter with the town clerk and had been serving
127 votes. Buckman got 116 votes as the interim town manager since The Lions Club
and Joy garnered 94 votes. Dave Haller retired at the beginning wishes to thank
of July. She was chosen from among everyone who
“Thank you for having faith in the seventeen people who applied for supported their
me and voting for me,” Buckman the position. event.
said.
Briggs told the commissioners Scouting for Food in Emmitsburg in
Mayor Don Briggs swore in the that Willets was “the only candidate November
new commissioners at the beginning with all of the knowledge, skills, and
of the October 3 town meeting. abilities for the position.” Once again, on Saturday, November 5, 2016, Boy Scouts from
Emmitsburg’s Unit 727 will be hanging bags on resident’s doors to collect
As part of the election of new Willets expressed that she is very food for the Emmitsburg Food Bank on Saturday, November 12. The
commissioners, the mayor also happy with her new position and Emmitsburg Food Bank is in need of the following food items: cake mixes,
makes recommendations for the enjoys the challenges that it brings. flour, sugar, cereal, Ramen noodles, peanut butter, canned meat, canned pasta,
reorganization of the board officers canned pork-n-beans, tea bags, and coffee (1 lb. cans).
Cascade SAL Holds Fall Benefit Items can be left on your front porch for collection in the bag provided (or
another bag) for pick up on the morning of Saturday, November 12. Food
Submitted by Bill Eiker, SAL Historian collected from Scouting for Food is the largest donation that the Emmitsburg
Food Bank receives each year and helps many local residents.
On October 1, 2016, the Sons items, including Jen’s ice cream, to
of the American Legion (SAL) Post satisfy the hungry and the thirsty.
239 in Cascade held their fall Gun
and Cash Bash on the old parade A heartfelt thanks to those who
grounds at Fort Ritchie. attended, especially the devoted
volunteers who made this benefit a
Of the 2,000 tickets sold, there winning success.
were more than 750 people in
attendance. Considering the gloomy The fortunate winners of the
weather, it was quite a crowd! event were: J. Waggoner, F. Sheibs,
A. Bare, D. Pryor, P. Fleagle, C.
Attendees enjoyed visiting with Cartee, G. Reese, L. Bell, B. Culison,
friends, playing the games, and S. Mummert, B. Gladhill, E. Kleen,
winning the raffles. “Fisher House,” S. King, C. Knott, J. Schnars, H.
“SAL Person(s) in Need Fund,” and Portner, W. Haden, and K. Coyle.
the community will be recipients of
the proceeds of the event. The next Gun and Cash Bash
will be held in the spring. Watch for
There was plenty of pulled pork upcoming information about the
and beef, along with other picnic date and where to get your tickets.
a d s @ t h e c a t o c t i n b a n n e r. c o m
Emmitsburg Gets New Commissioner Lions Club Chicken BBQ Goes On
Despite Bad Weather
James Rada, Jr.
Going into the 2016 Town of and the commissioner duties. They On October Photo Courtesy
Emmitsburg election, it was known are: Tim O’Donnell—President of 1, 2016, the Pictured from left are: (front) Lions Cliff Sweeney and Lion Jarad
that there would be at least one new the Board; Cliff Sweeney—Vice Emmitsburg Lions Suit; (back) Lions Club’s “master chicken BBQ’ing chef,” Lion Mark
member of the town commission President and Planning & Zoning Club held its fall
in October. Commissioner Jennifer Commission Liaison; Glenn season Chicken BBQ. Zurgable.
Mellor chose not to run for re- Blanchard—Treasurer; Joe Ritz, Although it rained
election. Her seat and Commissioner III—Parks & Recreation Committee almost all morning,
Blanchard’s seat were open for the Liaison; Liz Buckman—Citizens the Lions barbecued
September 27 election. Advisory Committee Liaison. 220 half chickens by
10:30 a.m., and all
Blanchard, Liz Buckman, and The commissioners also formally the chicken dinners
Jennifer Joy were the candidates for approved the hiring of Cathy Willets were sold by 1:15
the two seats. Incumbant, Glenn as the new town manager. She was p.m.
Blanchard, was top vote-getter with the town clerk and had been serving
127 votes. Buckman got 116 votes as the interim town manager since The Lions Club
and Joy garnered 94 votes. Dave Haller retired at the beginning wishes to thank
of July. She was chosen from among everyone who
“Thank you for having faith in the seventeen people who applied for supported their
me and voting for me,” Buckman the position. event.
said.
Briggs told the commissioners Scouting for Food in Emmitsburg in
Mayor Don Briggs swore in the that Willets was “the only candidate November
new commissioners at the beginning with all of the knowledge, skills, and
of the October 3 town meeting. abilities for the position.” Once again, on Saturday, November 5, 2016, Boy Scouts from
Emmitsburg’s Unit 727 will be hanging bags on resident’s doors to collect
As part of the election of new Willets expressed that she is very food for the Emmitsburg Food Bank on Saturday, November 12. The
commissioners, the mayor also happy with her new position and Emmitsburg Food Bank is in need of the following food items: cake mixes,
makes recommendations for the enjoys the challenges that it brings. flour, sugar, cereal, Ramen noodles, peanut butter, canned meat, canned pasta,
reorganization of the board officers canned pork-n-beans, tea bags, and coffee (1 lb. cans).
Cascade SAL Holds Fall Benefit Items can be left on your front porch for collection in the bag provided (or
another bag) for pick up on the morning of Saturday, November 12. Food
Submitted by Bill Eiker, SAL Historian collected from Scouting for Food is the largest donation that the Emmitsburg
Food Bank receives each year and helps many local residents.
On October 1, 2016, the Sons items, including Jen’s ice cream, to
of the American Legion (SAL) Post satisfy the hungry and the thirsty.
239 in Cascade held their fall Gun
and Cash Bash on the old parade A heartfelt thanks to those who
grounds at Fort Ritchie. attended, especially the devoted
volunteers who made this benefit a
Of the 2,000 tickets sold, there winning success.
were more than 750 people in
attendance. Considering the gloomy The fortunate winners of the
weather, it was quite a crowd! event were: J. Waggoner, F. Sheibs,
A. Bare, D. Pryor, P. Fleagle, C.
Attendees enjoyed visiting with Cartee, G. Reese, L. Bell, B. Culison,
friends, playing the games, and S. Mummert, B. Gladhill, E. Kleen,
winning the raffles. “Fisher House,” S. King, C. Knott, J. Schnars, H.
“SAL Person(s) in Need Fund,” and Portner, W. Haden, and K. Coyle.
the community will be recipients of
the proceeds of the event. The next Gun and Cash Bash
will be held in the spring. Watch for
There was plenty of pulled pork upcoming information about the
and beef, along with other picnic date and where to get your tickets.
a d s @ t h e c a t o c t i n b a n n e r. c o m
