Diabetes Awareness Walk Big Success
Forty-five Lions from 7 Lions Clubs and 17 Leos from Century High School participated in the Diabetes Awareness Walk on Sunday, October 22, at Krimgold Park in Woodbine. The event raised $1,850 for the American Diabetes Association. November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes.…
Helen Keller Month
Lion Ruth Heaney Every month is special for some reason, but June is important to all Lions Clubs. We celebrate Helen Keller and her challenge given to each Lion on June 30, 1925, when she spoke at the Lions International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio. She challenged all Lions to be “…Knights of the Blind…
Roy Clever Inducted into Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
Helen Deluca Congratulations to Roy Clever, a recent inductee to the Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Roy received the honor for the many ways in which he volunteers to help others. He dedicates his time to four principles: God, family, country, and community. Roy and his wife, Dorothy, are active members of Weller Methodist…
Our Neighborhood Veterans
by Jim Houck, Jr. Emmitsburg Heritage Committee Holding Wing Feed to Benefit Community Heritage Day Festival Now is the time to plan for celebrating your Valentine’s Day with the ones you love. What better way to express your love to your significant other, and give back to the community at the same time, than attending…
Legg Named Thurmont’s Volunteer of the Year
James Rada, Jr. Erik Legg was named the 2014 Thurmont Volunteer of the Year in October 2014. He was chosen from among a group of six volunteers who had been nominated. “Our community is very fortunate to have such individuals who give of their time freely,” said Colleen Gillen with the Lions Club. Legg was…
