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Meet the Mathias Family
Theresa Dardanell
“It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of
our children and of future generations.” — Christine Gregoire
Photo by Theresa Dardanell
During the past Kelsey: My biggest
twelve months, I have advantage is that
had the pleasure and I’m proud to
privilege of featuring be doing what
local fire companies everybody else in
for the Department the family is doing.
Spotlight column in
The Catoctin Banner. Are there any
It was apparent from disadvantages
my very first interview in working
that it was not together with
unusual to find multi- family?
generational firefighter
families. Andrew: There was
One of these
families is the a recent incident.
Mathias family. Four We were at a
generations of family Pictured from left are Dennis, Jamison, Andrew, and Kelsey Mathias, generations meeting not long 301-271-2247
working together at the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company.
members have been ago. We got a fire
volunteers with the Rocky Ridge call. My dad left on
Volunteer Fire Company. Current Andrew: You’re around it all your the fire call. Later on, Kelsey and
August Special
Vice President Dennis Mathias is the life, so we all joined as soon as we her mother came in to tell us he had French Manicure
second-generation family member to turned 16. We joined as juniors. been injured on the call. We’re the
$12
be involved with the company. His first to find out, and we know there’s $2 OFF Any Service
father, Kenneth, was the first in the Kelsey: I started out when I was a chance of something happening. 13 Water Street in Thurmont
13 Water Street in Thurmont
family to volunteer with the Rocky little and I’ve always helped. I
Ridge Volunteer Fire Company. followed in their footsteps. Jamison: When the sound does
Kenneth’s grandsons, Jamison blow, it kind of cleans the dinner
and Andrew, are third-generation What are the benefits of SCENIC
firefighters. Jamison’s daughter being a multi-generational table away. I remember a certain VIEW ORCHARDS
Kelsey, a former junior member and firefighter family? Thanksgiving that pretty much
now a member, volunteers during cleared the house out. “Get Fresh with Us”
social events and is considering Dennis: We know each other well
taking the training to become a first Despite the concern about safety
responder. Dennis’ wife, Paulette, and work together well. and the occasional interrupted Tomatoes • Green Beans • Flowers • Lopes
along with Jamison’s wife, Melissa, dinners, it is obvious that the family Berries • Peaches • Squash • Sweet Corn
and Andrew’s wife, Heather, are Jamison: It gives us all something in enjoys working together and that New Potatoes • Peppers • Onions • Kale
also members of the department. common. they are committed to serving their Melons • Apples • Pears • Nectarines
Extended family members who are community.
also involved are: Alan L. Brauer, Andrew: It made joining easier Check out our Facebook page for weekly updates.
Sr.; Alan L. Brauer, Jr.; Juliann knowing that you had all this family Share Your Good News! 16239 Sabillasville Road
(Across from the
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Sabillasville, Maryland
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Andrew and Heather are quite often JAM 301-271-2149
accompanied by their five children.
I met with the Dennis, Jamison,
Andrew, and Kelsey to find out how Marie’s
they all got started and to also learn
about the benefits, as well as the Beauty Salon
disadvantages, of working together
with family. 21 Meadow Lane • Thurmont
301-271-4551
How did you get involved?
Senior Citizen
Dennis: As a kid, I used to come to
the fire hall during activities with Perms $30
my dad. When I was old enough, I
joined.
Tue 1 - 8 p.m. • Thu 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Jamison: It was pretty much a Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
family thing. We were actually Call 301-271-4551 for appointment.
junior members. Please leave message after 4 rings.
