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Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Holds Annual Banquet
Grace Eyler
On January 26, 2017, Photos by Grace Eyler volunteer hours. Humerick stated,
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire (left) President Dale Kline presents “They’re a bunch of hard working
Company (VFC) members and Vice President Denny Mathias with kids; they are willing to help
their families came together this year’s President Award. whenever we ask. We couldn’t ask for
to reminisce and recognize (below) President Dale Kline a better group to jump in and give a
their achievements from the receives a check from President hand.” Those recognized were: Jolene
previous year. The banquet of Ladies Auxiliary, Betty Ann Mathias (21 hours), Jacob Dolly (28
was held at the New Midway Mumma, in the amount of $15,000. hours), Josie Kaas (55 hours), Breezy
Volunteer Fire Company. Combs (88 hours), Brianna Kaas
that he had been there to eat, too, butchering, Holiday House Tour, and (64 hours), Wayne Lewis (61 hours),
Rocky Ridge VFC and, “It is very, very good.” For this spaghetti dinners.
President Dale Kline began his year’s butchering, they expect at least Heather Hurley (54.5
review of 2016 by recognizing five hundred people to pass through The “Robert Albaugh Outstanding hours), Robert Albaugh
the members who passed for fresh meats and breakfast line. Volunteer Award” was established (57 hours), Hunter
away in the previous year, and because Robert loved all components Hurley (43 hours), and
called upon Pat Riggs to join Kline recognized Company 10 of the fire company. In order to William Kaas (38.5
him to lead a memorial prayer. members who weren’t in attendance receive this award, a volunteer must hours). The tiniest of the
as fill-in for Rocky Ridge. He also be a member for at least three years junior company, Devin
Betty Brown, born on September recognized the Maryland State Fire and also work off of LOSAP system. and Blake Youngermen,
27, 1933, was the last surviving Association, calling upon President This year’s recipient has been a recieved an award as
charter member of the Rocky Ridge Mike Davis to introduce his table. member since 1994 and treasurer well.
Fire Company’s Auxiliary that began Also in attendance was Frederick of the auxiliary since 1972. Having
in 1955. She spent her time serving County Executive Jan Gardner. donated 382 hours during 2016, Betty Chief Alan Hurley
food to participants at the “Penny Gardner said, “You really exemplify Lee Mumma received the once-in-a- provided company
Bingo Games.” Through the years, the idea of people helping people... lifetime award. statistics and presented
Betty helped with banquets, dinners you save the tax payers of Frederick this year’s Chief Award.
and the carnival. She passed on July County a lot of money through Ronnie Eyler was presented the “This year, I started
20, 2016, at the age of eighty-three. volunteerism and fundraising.” Also “Honorary Member Award.” He a little something to
in attendance were Frederick County has volunteered for thirty years recognize our top ten
Edna “Libby” Myers grew up in Councilmen Bud Otis and Kirby with the company, serving in many firefighters.” He recognized Matt
the Creagerstown area, but spent Delauter. committees, as well as serving a Moser (178 calls), Alan Hurley
much of her time in Rocky Ridge. previous vice president for the (155 calls), Bonny Hurley (140
She operated her own hair salon, President Kline invited the company. Ronnie, being a recognized calls), Christina Hurley (134 calls),
“Libby’s,” out of her home, located President of the Auxiliary, Betty Ann driver for the company, has even been Luke Humerick Jr. (99 calls), Kevin
next to the fire company. Libby joined Mumma, up to join him. “It’s just so privileged to utilize the Model A Fire Albaugh (97 calls), Leon Stover Jr.
the Auxiliary in 1969, and became good, as we all support each other Truck. (95 calls), Kerri Gasior (77 calls),
a member of the fire company in and everything pretty much works Craig Hovermale (58 calls), and
1984. Libby even volunteered her out in the end. We are fraternal Vice President Denny Mathias and Wesley Burrier (53 calls). Steve
time in-between appointments at friends, and I think that is all that Secretary Paulette Mathias presented Orndorff was recognized for being
the salon. She made homemade matters in this life,” said Mumma. the Five-Year Pin awards to: (5 years) Top Responder for the Fire Police.
goods for dinners, banquets, and the She then presented Kline with a check Jerry Free and Steve Myers; (10 years) The all-volunteer fire company tended
carnival, but was most known for her in the amount of $20,000 from their Franklin Free, Robert Free, and John to 233 emergency calls, totaling 1,300
“Chocolate Pudding Pie, made from fundraising efforts in 2016. Reese; (15 years) Debbie Eyler and volunteer hours over the year. The
scratch.” In 2008, she was recognized Patsy Wetzel; Shirley Brown, Robbie highest volume of calls occurred on
as an honorary member of the Linda Northrup and Bonny Eyler, Jamison Mathias, Theresa Thursdays (a total of 38) and the
Auxiliary. She passed on December Hurley came forth to provide 2016’s Kaas, Clarence White, and Wilton busiest month for the company was
18, 2016, at the age of ninety-four. awards. The first award presented Smith (20 Years); Tom Myerly (30 November, with 31 calls.
was “Outstanding Junior Award.” Years); James Willard and James President Dale Kline closed the
After Pat’s touching speech The ladies mentioned that before Glass (40 Years); and Barry Burrier ceremony by presenting the President’s
and memorial prayer, Pr. Jim was this person became a volunteer (45 Years). Award. Dale reminisced about
welcomed to provide a memorium. for the company, she was already working with the recipient of the
volunteering her time every Saturday Luke Humerick presented awards award for forty-five years. He said,
President Kline then spoke proudly night at Bingo. The award was to the Junior Fire Company for “When I was nineteen, he [recipient,
about the company, “This company presented to Brianna Kaas, who Dennis Mathias] was probably twelve
has been in service for sixty-seven volunteered 64 hours of her time at or thirteen and was already on the
consecutive years, serving the Rocky various activities in 2016. fire trucks, learning how to pump
Ridge community and surrounding water and so forth.” Kline then asked
areas very well.” He spoke about Next, the “Charles Mumma for Vice President Dennis Mathias
the many activities the company Firefighter of the Year Award” was to stand. Kline recognized that
hosts each year, including the presented to Paulette Mathias, who Dennis’ family, from parents down to
annual carnival; country butchering; has been a member of the company grandchildren, have volunteered their
Ridgefest; a Halloween party; and a since 1984. She was recognized time with the company.
community favorite, Santa’s Detail. for her work on several different Rocky Ridge’s Volunteer Fire
Smaller benefits include bingos and committees, helping with the annual Company is always looking for new
gun raffles on a more frequent basis. recruits, however, it’s very clear that
instead of joining a company, it’s
President Kline gave special really a family of volunteers working
recognition to the butchering together for the greater good of
volunteers. “I used to think these Rocky Ridge.
guys were doing it to be helpful, now
I understand they come over just to
eat!” he said with a smile and the
entire audience laughed, admitting
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Holds Annual Banquet
Grace Eyler
On January 26, 2017, Photos by Grace Eyler volunteer hours. Humerick stated,
Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire (left) President Dale Kline presents “They’re a bunch of hard working
Company (VFC) members and Vice President Denny Mathias with kids; they are willing to help
their families came together this year’s President Award. whenever we ask. We couldn’t ask for
to reminisce and recognize (below) President Dale Kline a better group to jump in and give a
their achievements from the receives a check from President hand.” Those recognized were: Jolene
previous year. The banquet of Ladies Auxiliary, Betty Ann Mathias (21 hours), Jacob Dolly (28
was held at the New Midway Mumma, in the amount of $15,000. hours), Josie Kaas (55 hours), Breezy
Volunteer Fire Company. Combs (88 hours), Brianna Kaas
that he had been there to eat, too, butchering, Holiday House Tour, and (64 hours), Wayne Lewis (61 hours),
Rocky Ridge VFC and, “It is very, very good.” For this spaghetti dinners.
President Dale Kline began his year’s butchering, they expect at least Heather Hurley (54.5
review of 2016 by recognizing five hundred people to pass through The “Robert Albaugh Outstanding hours), Robert Albaugh
the members who passed for fresh meats and breakfast line. Volunteer Award” was established (57 hours), Hunter
away in the previous year, and because Robert loved all components Hurley (43 hours), and
called upon Pat Riggs to join Kline recognized Company 10 of the fire company. In order to William Kaas (38.5
him to lead a memorial prayer. members who weren’t in attendance receive this award, a volunteer must hours). The tiniest of the
as fill-in for Rocky Ridge. He also be a member for at least three years junior company, Devin
Betty Brown, born on September recognized the Maryland State Fire and also work off of LOSAP system. and Blake Youngermen,
27, 1933, was the last surviving Association, calling upon President This year’s recipient has been a recieved an award as
charter member of the Rocky Ridge Mike Davis to introduce his table. member since 1994 and treasurer well.
Fire Company’s Auxiliary that began Also in attendance was Frederick of the auxiliary since 1972. Having
in 1955. She spent her time serving County Executive Jan Gardner. donated 382 hours during 2016, Betty Chief Alan Hurley
food to participants at the “Penny Gardner said, “You really exemplify Lee Mumma received the once-in-a- provided company
Bingo Games.” Through the years, the idea of people helping people... lifetime award. statistics and presented
Betty helped with banquets, dinners you save the tax payers of Frederick this year’s Chief Award.
and the carnival. She passed on July County a lot of money through Ronnie Eyler was presented the “This year, I started
20, 2016, at the age of eighty-three. volunteerism and fundraising.” Also “Honorary Member Award.” He a little something to
in attendance were Frederick County has volunteered for thirty years recognize our top ten
Edna “Libby” Myers grew up in Councilmen Bud Otis and Kirby with the company, serving in many firefighters.” He recognized Matt
the Creagerstown area, but spent Delauter. committees, as well as serving a Moser (178 calls), Alan Hurley
much of her time in Rocky Ridge. previous vice president for the (155 calls), Bonny Hurley (140
She operated her own hair salon, President Kline invited the company. Ronnie, being a recognized calls), Christina Hurley (134 calls),
“Libby’s,” out of her home, located President of the Auxiliary, Betty Ann driver for the company, has even been Luke Humerick Jr. (99 calls), Kevin
next to the fire company. Libby joined Mumma, up to join him. “It’s just so privileged to utilize the Model A Fire Albaugh (97 calls), Leon Stover Jr.
the Auxiliary in 1969, and became good, as we all support each other Truck. (95 calls), Kerri Gasior (77 calls),
a member of the fire company in and everything pretty much works Craig Hovermale (58 calls), and
1984. Libby even volunteered her out in the end. We are fraternal Vice President Denny Mathias and Wesley Burrier (53 calls). Steve
time in-between appointments at friends, and I think that is all that Secretary Paulette Mathias presented Orndorff was recognized for being
the salon. She made homemade matters in this life,” said Mumma. the Five-Year Pin awards to: (5 years) Top Responder for the Fire Police.
goods for dinners, banquets, and the She then presented Kline with a check Jerry Free and Steve Myers; (10 years) The all-volunteer fire company tended
carnival, but was most known for her in the amount of $20,000 from their Franklin Free, Robert Free, and John to 233 emergency calls, totaling 1,300
“Chocolate Pudding Pie, made from fundraising efforts in 2016. Reese; (15 years) Debbie Eyler and volunteer hours over the year. The
scratch.” In 2008, she was recognized Patsy Wetzel; Shirley Brown, Robbie highest volume of calls occurred on
as an honorary member of the Linda Northrup and Bonny Eyler, Jamison Mathias, Theresa Thursdays (a total of 38) and the
Auxiliary. She passed on December Hurley came forth to provide 2016’s Kaas, Clarence White, and Wilton busiest month for the company was
18, 2016, at the age of ninety-four. awards. The first award presented Smith (20 Years); Tom Myerly (30 November, with 31 calls.
was “Outstanding Junior Award.” Years); James Willard and James President Dale Kline closed the
After Pat’s touching speech The ladies mentioned that before Glass (40 Years); and Barry Burrier ceremony by presenting the President’s
and memorial prayer, Pr. Jim was this person became a volunteer (45 Years). Award. Dale reminisced about
welcomed to provide a memorium. for the company, she was already working with the recipient of the
volunteering her time every Saturday Luke Humerick presented awards award for forty-five years. He said,
President Kline then spoke proudly night at Bingo. The award was to the Junior Fire Company for “When I was nineteen, he [recipient,
about the company, “This company presented to Brianna Kaas, who Dennis Mathias] was probably twelve
has been in service for sixty-seven volunteered 64 hours of her time at or thirteen and was already on the
consecutive years, serving the Rocky various activities in 2016. fire trucks, learning how to pump
Ridge community and surrounding water and so forth.” Kline then asked
areas very well.” He spoke about Next, the “Charles Mumma for Vice President Dennis Mathias
the many activities the company Firefighter of the Year Award” was to stand. Kline recognized that
hosts each year, including the presented to Paulette Mathias, who Dennis’ family, from parents down to
annual carnival; country butchering; has been a member of the company grandchildren, have volunteered their
Ridgefest; a Halloween party; and a since 1984. She was recognized time with the company.
community favorite, Santa’s Detail. for her work on several different Rocky Ridge’s Volunteer Fire
Smaller benefits include bingos and committees, helping with the annual Company is always looking for new
gun raffles on a more frequent basis. recruits, however, it’s very clear that
instead of joining a company, it’s
President Kline gave special really a family of volunteers working
recognition to the butchering together for the greater good of
volunteers. “I used to think these Rocky Ridge.
guys were doing it to be helpful, now
I understand they come over just to
eat!” he said with a smile and the
entire audience laughed, admitting
