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Community news
Former Ford Dealer Wins Chevy This Year’s Fireworks in Honor of
Robert (Reds) Hance
Deb Spalding
This year, the fireworks at Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day are in
Johnny S. Hollinger of honor of Robert “Reds” Hance, who passed away unexpectedly early this
Emmitsburg purchased a year. “Bob was such a proponent for Heritage Day and was such a leader in
raffle ticket a few months the community that the Lions, Heritage Day Committee, and community, felt
ago from Lauri Harley it would be fitting to dedicate the fireworks to him,” said Jennifer Joy of the
at the Ott House Pub to Heritage Day Committee.
support the Catoctin Safe
and Sane Class of 2017. The Bob was tireless in his support of many organizations and charities in
Ott House often sells raffle Emmitsburg. It is hoped that many in Emmitsburg will come out in force to
tickets to help out various show their appreciation for him at the fireworks. Of course, the fireworks are the
community groups, and final event that finish off a day full of fun, sun, and family activities that begin
Johnny often buys one or early in the morning on June 24, 2017, beginning with the annual Vigilant Hose
two to show his community breakfast, followed by the Lions Club field games. Also planned this year: lots
support. He never dreamed of delicious homemade food, including the Lions Club Famous Chicken BBQ;
he’d win a new car, fun sports and activities for all ages; great live music from local artists; special
especially not a Chevy! vendor/craft exhibits, kid’s games, and rides; the Lions Club Memorial Event
You see, Johnny is a and Art Contest awards; Art Contest Exhibit; Library book sale; K-9 dog and
former Ford dealer. His emergency service demonstrations; horse-drawn carriage rides; historical tours,
family owned the Sperry featuring author James Rada, Jr.; Grotto and Seton Shrine tours; car, truck, and
Ford Sales dealership in motorcycle show (dash plaques also dedicated to “Reds”); annual parade (starts
Emmitsburg for about sixty- earlier this year at 5:00 p.m.); and evening entertainment with music from the
five years. The business 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, with Stewart Chapman and Michael Pryor Productions.
was located at 130 South
Seton Avenue, which is now To keep abreast of all the news and schedule of activities on Heritage Day,
Photo by Deb Spalding please visit www.EmmitsburgEvents.com and check out its Facebook page:
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day.
owned by W.S. Drywall. Johnny (John S.) Hollinger is pictured next to his Frederick
Johnny’s Aunt Ada County Fire & Rescue Hall of Fame Certificate and a photo of The Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Planning Committee would
(Hollinger) Sperry owned the his father, John J. Hollinger, at the Vigilant Hose Company. like to issue a special thanks to all who have contributed to the success of the
dealership with her husband, Ralph. Company in the roles of chief and Heritage Day festival including: the Sons of the American Legion, Knights of
Johnny’s father, John J. Hollinger, president at different times. Both Columbus, Lions Club, VFW, EBPA, local churches, businesses, and all the
worked at the dealership. Formerly achieved life membership in the residents, for their hard work and dedication to the community.
from Hagerstown, John visited department. Johnny has been involved
Emmitsburg while representing a now for seventy years at Vigilant. If you have not already donated to support the Fireworks display, and you
Studebaker company in Hagerstown The Sperry Ford Sales dealership would like to, there is still time to contribute. All donations received will support
to help Sperry introduce the Model was closed in 1988, when it was the Fireworks and the Heritage Day Festival. Send check payable to: Emmitsburg
A Ford in 1927. He was supposed sold to a former Redskin football Community Heritage Day c/o P.O. Box 1182, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
to be in town for just three days, but player named George Starke. Rebecca Pearl Moves Gallery to
stayed for the rest of his life. He met Starke moved the Ford business Thurmont
his future wife, Pauline Havner, who to Thurmont after running it in
was in Emmitsburg working for her Emmitsburg for two years.
uncle, M.G. Keilholtz, owner of the Johnny is still a devout Ford
Palm Lunch Restaurant. Pauline was ambassador, having sold them for On April 1, 2017, Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Pearl Gallery
from the Woodsboro, Maryland, area. thirty-eight years. The irony of the Rebecca Pearl
Gallery moved to
Starting in 1950 selling parts, a Ford man winning a Chevy is 11 Water Street
Johnny sold Fords at Sperry’s. He legend.
also sold Ford chassis, used for fire Johnny admitted, “I knew I’d in Thurmont. The
building, originally a
trucks, to local fire departments. take a lot of flack from friends and Moravian Church and
Both Johnny and his father served family about winning a Chevy.” He
Emmitsburg’s Vigilant Hose did drive the Chevy home. then the Thurmont
Library, has been
renovated into the
beautiful new Main
Street Center. It is
the tourism welcome
destination and
showcases arts and
crafts by local artists.
Pearl will occupy a
generous space within, exhibiting her work and offering custom framing.
The artist is excited to unveil new images of “old” Thurmont, honoring
its rich history and the individuals who worked hard to create it. She has
recently completed a painting of the Shamrock Restaurant for the Fitzgerald
family, remembering Mr. Fitz, and celebrating their fifty-year anniversary.
Rebecca and husband Jay look forward to serving the great Thurmont
community again: providing art, its preservation, and support of other
downtown businesses.
The watercolor (pictured above) shows Thurmont (then Mechanicstown)
circa 1885.
Community news
Former Ford Dealer Wins Chevy This Year’s Fireworks in Honor of
Robert (Reds) Hance
Deb Spalding
This year, the fireworks at Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day are in
Johnny S. Hollinger of honor of Robert “Reds” Hance, who passed away unexpectedly early this
Emmitsburg purchased a year. “Bob was such a proponent for Heritage Day and was such a leader in
raffle ticket a few months the community that the Lions, Heritage Day Committee, and community, felt
ago from Lauri Harley it would be fitting to dedicate the fireworks to him,” said Jennifer Joy of the
at the Ott House Pub to Heritage Day Committee.
support the Catoctin Safe
and Sane Class of 2017. The Bob was tireless in his support of many organizations and charities in
Ott House often sells raffle Emmitsburg. It is hoped that many in Emmitsburg will come out in force to
tickets to help out various show their appreciation for him at the fireworks. Of course, the fireworks are the
community groups, and final event that finish off a day full of fun, sun, and family activities that begin
Johnny often buys one or early in the morning on June 24, 2017, beginning with the annual Vigilant Hose
two to show his community breakfast, followed by the Lions Club field games. Also planned this year: lots
support. He never dreamed of delicious homemade food, including the Lions Club Famous Chicken BBQ;
he’d win a new car, fun sports and activities for all ages; great live music from local artists; special
especially not a Chevy! vendor/craft exhibits, kid’s games, and rides; the Lions Club Memorial Event
You see, Johnny is a and Art Contest awards; Art Contest Exhibit; Library book sale; K-9 dog and
former Ford dealer. His emergency service demonstrations; horse-drawn carriage rides; historical tours,
family owned the Sperry featuring author James Rada, Jr.; Grotto and Seton Shrine tours; car, truck, and
Ford Sales dealership in motorcycle show (dash plaques also dedicated to “Reds”); annual parade (starts
Emmitsburg for about sixty- earlier this year at 5:00 p.m.); and evening entertainment with music from the
five years. The business 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, with Stewart Chapman and Michael Pryor Productions.
was located at 130 South
Seton Avenue, which is now To keep abreast of all the news and schedule of activities on Heritage Day,
Photo by Deb Spalding please visit www.EmmitsburgEvents.com and check out its Facebook page:
Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day.
owned by W.S. Drywall. Johnny (John S.) Hollinger is pictured next to his Frederick
Johnny’s Aunt Ada County Fire & Rescue Hall of Fame Certificate and a photo of The Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day Planning Committee would
(Hollinger) Sperry owned the his father, John J. Hollinger, at the Vigilant Hose Company. like to issue a special thanks to all who have contributed to the success of the
dealership with her husband, Ralph. Company in the roles of chief and Heritage Day festival including: the Sons of the American Legion, Knights of
Johnny’s father, John J. Hollinger, president at different times. Both Columbus, Lions Club, VFW, EBPA, local churches, businesses, and all the
worked at the dealership. Formerly achieved life membership in the residents, for their hard work and dedication to the community.
from Hagerstown, John visited department. Johnny has been involved
Emmitsburg while representing a now for seventy years at Vigilant. If you have not already donated to support the Fireworks display, and you
Studebaker company in Hagerstown The Sperry Ford Sales dealership would like to, there is still time to contribute. All donations received will support
to help Sperry introduce the Model was closed in 1988, when it was the Fireworks and the Heritage Day Festival. Send check payable to: Emmitsburg
A Ford in 1927. He was supposed sold to a former Redskin football Community Heritage Day c/o P.O. Box 1182, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
to be in town for just three days, but player named George Starke. Rebecca Pearl Moves Gallery to
stayed for the rest of his life. He met Starke moved the Ford business Thurmont
his future wife, Pauline Havner, who to Thurmont after running it in
was in Emmitsburg working for her Emmitsburg for two years.
uncle, M.G. Keilholtz, owner of the Johnny is still a devout Ford
Palm Lunch Restaurant. Pauline was ambassador, having sold them for On April 1, 2017, Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Pearl Gallery
from the Woodsboro, Maryland, area. thirty-eight years. The irony of the Rebecca Pearl
Gallery moved to
Starting in 1950 selling parts, a Ford man winning a Chevy is 11 Water Street
Johnny sold Fords at Sperry’s. He legend.
also sold Ford chassis, used for fire Johnny admitted, “I knew I’d in Thurmont. The
building, originally a
trucks, to local fire departments. take a lot of flack from friends and Moravian Church and
Both Johnny and his father served family about winning a Chevy.” He
Emmitsburg’s Vigilant Hose did drive the Chevy home. then the Thurmont
Library, has been
renovated into the
beautiful new Main
Street Center. It is
the tourism welcome
destination and
showcases arts and
crafts by local artists.
Pearl will occupy a
generous space within, exhibiting her work and offering custom framing.
The artist is excited to unveil new images of “old” Thurmont, honoring
its rich history and the individuals who worked hard to create it. She has
recently completed a painting of the Shamrock Restaurant for the Fitzgerald
family, remembering Mr. Fitz, and celebrating their fifty-year anniversary.
Rebecca and husband Jay look forward to serving the great Thurmont
community again: providing art, its preservation, and support of other
downtown businesses.
The watercolor (pictured above) shows Thurmont (then Mechanicstown)
circa 1885.
