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The 134 Anniversar y Banquet of the Vigilant Hose Company
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Deb Abraham Spalding
The 134 anniversary banquet Photos by Deb Abraham Spalding Bob Rosensteel, Sr. (55 years); and
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of the Vigilant Hose Company Leo Mike Boyle (65 years).
(VHC) was held in the Vigilant Hose Top LOSAP: Derek Rosensteel
Company Activities Building on (298 points), Chris McKenna (320),
January 6, 2018. A new board of Patrick O’Hanlan (390), Josh
directors included members from both Brotherton (523), Dave Zentz, Jr.
the former Emmitsburg Volunteer (607), Jim Click (646), Top LOSAP
Ambulance Company (EVAC) and earner—Cliff Shriner (1,320 points).
the VHC. As of January 1, 2018, the Top responders 2017: Hugh Boyle
two entities merged, to create a new (114 calls), Randy Myers (119), Chris
stronger, unified VHC. McKenna and Derek Rosensteel
Timothy M. Clarke, a member (123), Tom Ward (133), Matt Legare
of the board of directors and former and Brandon Burriss (137), Dave
VHC president served as master of Zentz (180), Frank Davis (230), and
ceremonies for the banquet. Top Responder—Cliff Shriner (307).
2018 VHC Officers: (from left, top row) Pam Bolin, Pam Ellison, Douglas Orner, Timothy Clarke,
Guest speakers included Frederick Mary Lou Little, Carl White, Elyssa Cool, Randy Myers and David Zentz; (seated) Frank Davis, David The call total for 2017 was 513.
County Executive Jan Gardner, Stonesifer, Steven Valentine, Thomas Ward, Steven Hollinger, William Boyd, and Fr. Charles Krieg. Top Fire Police Responders: Tom
Frederick County Councilman Kirby Vaughn (24 calls), Sam Cool (88),
Delauter, and Top Fire Police
Emmitsburg Responder—
Mayor Don Steve Orndorff
Briggs. (103).
Gardner The VHC
expressed, Training Award
“About was presented
the merger, to Dave Zentz.
you’ve really A special award
got it right, was presented to
and you’re Tom Vaughn.
really focused Chief Umbel
on serving gave a special
people. You presentation to
should all Top Responders: (from left) Hugh Boyle, Randy Myers, Derek Rosensteel, Tom Auxiliary Officers: (from left) Mandy Ryder, Joyce Glass, JoAnn Boyd, Sharel Chris “Boog”
be proud of Ward, Matt Legare, Brandon Burriss, Dave Zentz, and Cliff Shriner. Boyle, and Tina Ryder; (standing) Jen Boyd and Katie Davis. Stahley in
what you’ve recognition of
accomplished.” She talked about a his service. Tim Clarke presented
volunteer corporation consolidation Jr.; Chaplain Fr. shield to recognize the Silver Spring Award for Fire
incentive program that has been Charles Krieg; his contribution, Prevention to Alyssa Cool on behalf
created to provide a temporary Board of Directors, support, and of the Maryland State Fireman’s
increase in funding from Frederick Pam Bolin, Timothy diligence toward Convention.
County Government to support the M. Clarke, Elyssa the merger of the The President’s Award was
merger. She indicated that this merger Cool, Pam Ellison, EVAC with the presented to Doug Orner, the Chief’s
should be a model for communities. Mary Lou Little, VHC. Award was presented to Cliff Shriner,
She thanked VHC for being the Randy Myers, VHC President and the Member of the Year award
first to go through a new volunteer Douglas D. Orner, Frank Davis was presented to Dave Zentz.
accreditation process. Carl A. White, and reminded the The following two members were
Kirby Delauter said, “Northern David Zentz. audience that the inducted into the VHC Hall of Fame:
Upon being inducted into the VHC’s Hall of
Frederick County and Vigilant led Operational Fame, Robert Rosensteel, Jr. (left) is shown Company would Daniel J. Kaas (deceased) and Robert
the way; they’ve always led the way. Officers: Chief with his father, Robert Rosensteel, Sr. never be nearly as A. “Rosie” Rosensteel, Jr.
That’s nothing new,” adding, “It’s Chad M. Umbel; successful without In closing, Tim Clarke surmised,
a lot of work. Northern Frederick Deputy Chief James E. Click; its Auxiliary. Auxiliary President Tina “It goes without saying that the
County is the best kept secret in Assistant Chief Joshua Brotherton; Ryder presented the VHC with a merger was the most important event
Frederick County.” Captain Alex McKenna; Lieutenant check for $40,000, representing the of 2017. We did what was best for
Mayor Briggs thanked all the Derek Rosensteel; Lieutenant Douglas Auxiliary’s fundraising support from the community. One special person
“volunteer professionals” in the Yingling; Lieutenant Marc Piermatteo; efforts in 2017. deserves a ton of credit for beginning
room. “These words don’t usually go EMS Captain Amber Zimmerman; Chief Chad Umbel recognized the conversation about doing what
together, but they do in this town… EMS Lieutenant Chad Zimmerman. career staff by presenting them with was right for her organization and
It’s a terrific town and it’s a real honor Fire Police: Captain Tom Vaughn; apparel and certificates. most importantly for the Emmitsburg
to be your mayor.” 1st Lieutenant Stephen Orndorff; 2nd Tim Clarke presented Length of Community: Mary Lou Little.”
The installation of officers was led Lieutenant Samuel Cool. Service Awards: Tyler Arrowood, VHC achieved a lot in 2017 by
by the Acting Director of Frederick Auxiliary Officers: President Tina Bradley Hargadon, and Tim hosting successful fundraisers, ordering
County Volunteer Fire Services Kevin Ryder; Vice President Sharel Boyle; McKenna (5 years); Ron Face, Jason a new ambulance, and continuing to
Fox, and the 2018 officers were Treasurer Jo Ann Boyd; Secretary Powell, and Shane Wivell (15 years); train new techniques. Tim reminded
introduced. 2018 Administrative Joyce Glass; Financial Secretary Chris “Boog” Stahley (25 years and the audience, “You, the membership,
Officers: President A. Frank Davis; Mandy Ryder; Co-Historians, Jennifer Life Membership awarded); Dale should be extremely proud of your
Vice President David Stonesifer; Boyd and Katie Davis. “Bubba” Glass (35 years); Frank accomplishments year after year, and
Secretary Steven W. Valentine; Father Charles Krieg led a Davis and Cliff Shriner (40 years); the high regard in which our little
Assistant Secretary Thomas Ward; memorial service for Timothy “Chop” Carl Angleberger and Doug Orner (45 hometown volunteer fire company
Treasurer Steven M. Hollinger; Andrew (October 21,1958 to August years); Jim Kittinger (50 years); Bob is held in the eyes of the fire service
Assistant Treasurer William D. Boyd, 29, 2017). Ed Little was awarded a Hardman, Clarence Orndorff, and professionals from all over the world.”
