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Book Signing to Benefit Creeger House
James Rada, Jr.
It’s been a while since Terry Courtesy Photo Terry’s goal in conducting a book
Miller visited his hometown, but
Thurmont is never far from his signing while in town for his high
thoughts. He will be in town at school reunion is to not only talk
2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, about recapturing life when times
2017, to sign copies of his book were simpler, but to be a part of the
The Mountain Beyond and to take Creeger House preservation. He will
a walk down memory lane, at the be donating $5.00 from every book
Thurmont Visitors Center on Water sale to the “Save the Creeger House
Street. Fund.”
During his presentation, Miller
“It’s a memoir of a young boy will be discussing three ways to
growing up in small-town America learn from the past, so you can leave
in the 40s and 50s,” Miller said. something of value as part of your
legacy.
He lives in Texas now, but he Following his talk, a tour of the
grew up in Thurmont until he Creeger house will be conducted to
joined the Air Force in 1958. He show the deteriorating condition of
used to live where the old Creeger the house. People will be able to see
Flower Shop used to be located on first-hand why the historical society
Old Frederick Road. Terry Miller, author of The Mountain Beyond. is seeking donations to help pay for
“I grew up with a lot of It has been six years since Miller the needed repairs.
adversity,” Miller said. “I wanted If $30,000 is raised, the Maryland
to turn it into something positive. visited Thurmont, and he is returning Historical Trust will provide a
The book has a lot of ponders and for his 60th class reunion, a member of matching $30,000 grant. The original
life’s lessons learned and humor.” the Thurmont High School Class of portion of the house is a log cabin built
1957. in the 1920s by Col. John Rouzer, a
His purpose in writing this book “I have a lot of fond memories of state senator and Civil War soldier.
was to leave something of value Thurmont,” Miller recalled. “I grew As Miller said, “Preservation is
that may touch other people, so up during a time when doors were a key part of our heritage. Each of
they, too, can grow through times of never locked, one signal light guided us needs to learn from our past, so
trials. Miller’s sense of humor shines traffic, and the one-man police force we can see the value of making our
throughout the book, as he finds went to bed at 8:00 p.m.” P A R A D Econtribution.”
life can be fun in the midst of the
troubling times.
Rides provided by: See You At The... Guardian Hose Company, Inc.
Penn Wood Amusements of Gettysburg, PA
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at the Fire Station (21 N Church Street, Thurmont) WHEN & WHERE LIVE MUSIC
EVERY NIGHT!
and from 9 AM-5 PM Saturday, July 8th, and Mon., July 10 thru Sat., July 15
Sunday, July 9th at the Carnival Grounds. Guardian Hose Co. Carnival Grounds Monday - July 10
Sticktime (Classic Rock)
Purchase your tickets at... East Main Street, Thurmont, MD Tuesday - July 11
5.5 Men (Variety)
Woodsboro Bank • PNC Bank • InTowne Barbers
Direct To You • Gateway Liquors & Candyland Wednesday - July 12
BRING THE The Cruisers (Variety)
FAMILY FOR
PARADE RAFFLES & GAMES LOTS OF FUN! Thursday - July 13
Hard Swimmin’ Fish
Favorite Fire Company Food
Platters Served Starting at 6:00 PM (Old time blues)
The Parade will be held on Fire Company Games Forgot Cash?
Thursday, July 13 Don’t Worry! Friday - July 14
Starting 6:30 PM Raffles throughout the week Brickyard Road
rain or shine with GRAND PRIZES! ATM
ON-SITE! (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band)
Saturday - July 15
Richie Fields (Country)
Sponsored by Guardian Hose Company, Inc. Thurmont, Maryland www.guardianhose.org
Book Signing to Benefit Creeger House
James Rada, Jr.
It’s been a while since Terry Courtesy Photo Terry’s goal in conducting a book
Miller visited his hometown, but
Thurmont is never far from his signing while in town for his high
thoughts. He will be in town at school reunion is to not only talk
2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, about recapturing life when times
2017, to sign copies of his book were simpler, but to be a part of the
The Mountain Beyond and to take Creeger House preservation. He will
a walk down memory lane, at the be donating $5.00 from every book
Thurmont Visitors Center on Water sale to the “Save the Creeger House
Street. Fund.”
During his presentation, Miller
“It’s a memoir of a young boy will be discussing three ways to
growing up in small-town America learn from the past, so you can leave
in the 40s and 50s,” Miller said. something of value as part of your
legacy.
He lives in Texas now, but he Following his talk, a tour of the
grew up in Thurmont until he Creeger house will be conducted to
joined the Air Force in 1958. He show the deteriorating condition of
used to live where the old Creeger the house. People will be able to see
Flower Shop used to be located on first-hand why the historical society
Old Frederick Road. Terry Miller, author of The Mountain Beyond. is seeking donations to help pay for
“I grew up with a lot of It has been six years since Miller the needed repairs.
adversity,” Miller said. “I wanted If $30,000 is raised, the Maryland
to turn it into something positive. visited Thurmont, and he is returning Historical Trust will provide a
The book has a lot of ponders and for his 60th class reunion, a member of matching $30,000 grant. The original
life’s lessons learned and humor.” the Thurmont High School Class of portion of the house is a log cabin built
1957. in the 1920s by Col. John Rouzer, a
His purpose in writing this book “I have a lot of fond memories of state senator and Civil War soldier.
was to leave something of value Thurmont,” Miller recalled. “I grew As Miller said, “Preservation is
that may touch other people, so up during a time when doors were a key part of our heritage. Each of
they, too, can grow through times of never locked, one signal light guided us needs to learn from our past, so
trials. Miller’s sense of humor shines traffic, and the one-man police force we can see the value of making our
throughout the book, as he finds went to bed at 8:00 p.m.” P A R A D Econtribution.”
life can be fun in the midst of the
troubling times.
Rides provided by: See You At The... Guardian Hose Company, Inc.
Penn Wood Amusements of Gettysburg, PA
PRE-ORDER YOUR TICKETS!
C a r n i v a l$15.00perWristband(Saves$7)
Advance Tickets sold every Saturday (9:00 AM -
12:00PM) and Sunday (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) in June
at the Fire Station (21 N Church Street, Thurmont) WHEN & WHERE LIVE MUSIC
EVERY NIGHT!
and from 9 AM-5 PM Saturday, July 8th, and Mon., July 10 thru Sat., July 15
Sunday, July 9th at the Carnival Grounds. Guardian Hose Co. Carnival Grounds Monday - July 10
Sticktime (Classic Rock)
Purchase your tickets at... East Main Street, Thurmont, MD Tuesday - July 11
5.5 Men (Variety)
Woodsboro Bank • PNC Bank • InTowne Barbers
Direct To You • Gateway Liquors & Candyland Wednesday - July 12
BRING THE The Cruisers (Variety)
FAMILY FOR
PARADE RAFFLES & GAMES LOTS OF FUN! Thursday - July 13
Hard Swimmin’ Fish
Favorite Fire Company Food
Platters Served Starting at 6:00 PM (Old time blues)
The Parade will be held on Fire Company Games Forgot Cash?
Thursday, July 13 Don’t Worry! Friday - July 14
Starting 6:30 PM Raffles throughout the week Brickyard Road
rain or shine with GRAND PRIZES! ATM
ON-SITE! (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band)
Saturday - July 15
Richie Fields (Country)
Sponsored by Guardian Hose Company, Inc. Thurmont, Maryland www.guardianhose.org
