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8 . the catoctin banner . September 2009 local Animal lover Becomes Veterinarian While growing up on a dairy farm in Emmitsburg Brooke (Hoffman) Ridinger realized she wanted to be a veterinarian. While she was a senior at Catoctin High School, she started working at the Catoctin Vet Clinic in Thurmont. Already a highly motivated person, Brooke was able to take some preliminary classes at FCC during her senior year at CHS so that when she graduated from CHS in 2003, she progressed to the University of Maryland, where she received a BS in Animal Science in 2005. She then went on to the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) this year. Brooke excelled in all areas of her schooling. Motivated and driven to achieve her goals, she has spent her time studying and learning and it has paid off. Testing high on the SATs, GREs and having a high GPA in high school plus having personal experience as a vet assistant, she finished school earlier than most students. Brooke is now back in the Catoctin feeder area serving our four-legged family members, large and small. Her dream is to work with dairy cows and she is able to do that by working with Dr. Richard Eastep in Hagerstown. Photo by Carie Stafford Brooke Hoffman Ridinger, right, is shown caring for a dog at the Catoctin Vet Clinic in Thurmont. She is also working part-time at the Catoctin Vet Clinic, keeping her mind sharp while working with small animals. She said, “I love the little animals, too. The people at the clinic are fantastic. The doctors are very knowledgeable and I wanted to stay in Maryland.” Dr. Bramson and Dr. Keane are happy to have Brooke back and are very excited about having their prodigy working with them as a colleague. Brooke is married to Jason Ridinger, they have two cats and one dog and are currently residing in Middletown. Akers Celebrates 104 at Shamrock On August 19, Alice Akers of Frederick, celebrated her 104th birthday. Her favorite meal is crab cakes. On her birthday evening, she selected Shamrock Restaurant for her birthday dinner of Crab Imperial. Ms. Akers walked unassisted to her seat. She claims that a life time of walking is the key to staying in great shape, even at 104. She worked for 37 and a half years for the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick where she was the superintendent’s “right hand” (assistant). She was a Sunday School teacher at the Centennial Memorial United Methodist Church and a graduate of Frederick North Market School and Frederick High School. Ms. Akers was married and widowed at a young age. She has one daughter, Betty Michael, who is married to H. L. Michael. She has two grandchildren, Bruce and Holly Michael, five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Ms. Akers claimed over and over that the reason she has lived such a long and healthy life is due to great family and friends and a blessing from God. During her dinner, she talked about the biggest changes she has seen in her lifetime from our way of living in general to the automobile and finally our bathroom updates. Ms. Akers’ best friend, Robin Fox, whom she affectionately refers to as her “Angel,” accompanied her for her special dinner along with Robin’s husband Robert, son Joe and Joe’s wife Rachel. Joe tells the story of how they met Ms. Akers when he was five years old, eighteen years ago. His mother was driving by Ms. Akers as she was trying to shovel snow from her walkway. She and Joe went to work helping Ms. Akers and since then, Joe has become her ‘handyman’, as she lovingly calls him. Donna and Dawn at the Shamrock would like to thank Ms. Akers for patronizing their restaurant for her birthday dinner. Photo by Carie Stafford
Courtesy Photo Annual Pilgrimage for the Sea Services October 4, 2009 Members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Merchant Marine, and the public will come together on Sunday, October 4, to honor Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, “Patroness of the Sea Services.” The Annual Pilgrimage for the Sea Services is hosted by the Daughters of Charity, and supported by a committee of retired Naval Officers and their spouses, chaired by Admiral James D. Watkins, USN (Ret). The Mass begins at 3:00 p.m. in the Basilica at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 333 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg. The public is invited to attend. The Seton Shrine will be open between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for tours. The Rocky Ridge Carnival The Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company held their community carnival which included a parade, homemade food, entertainment and games. The Chief’s famous fries were unforgetable. Betty Ann Mumma said that this year they cooked up 750 lbs of chicken for the chicken corn soup, spent once a week for three months slicing ham for the fried ham sandwiches, made 288 pies and 20 cream pies at the firehall. She gives all the credit to the community. “Without their help, this wouldn’t happen” Betty said. Thanks to all who came out and supported the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Community Fire Department Carnival. September 2009 . the catoctin banner . 9 WANTED... 2009 Volunteer of the Year! The Thurmont Lions Club is accepting nominations for this year’s Volunteer of the Year. Eligible candidates must have completed volunteer service within the area of zip code 21788. Friends, family or neighbors can nominate a special volunteer who is making a difference in the lives of others! Nominations are due no later than October 1. Forms available on line at thurmontlionsclub.com, at the Thurmont Regional Library, or requested at skfavorite@comcast.net, 301-271-4020 or slong95@comcast.net, 301-898-7004. Visit local Farmers Markets The Emmitsburg Farmers Market located at 302 South Seton Avenue is open every Friday from 3:00-6:30 p.m. through September. The Thurmont Main Street Flea and Farmers Market will run Saturdays through September from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Guardian Hose Company Carnival Grounds on the Boundary Avenue side. T & M CRANE RENTALS, INC. 301-447-3718 / 301-447-3719 1-877-447-3718 FAX 301-447-1722 1 Creamery Way, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Photo by Carie Stafford Pictured left to right enjoying Doug’s Turtle Race at the Rocky Ridge Carnival are Shay Kaleo, Mary McDannell, Savannah Storey, Reina McDannell, Lori Storey, Brenda Kaleo, Freddy McDannell, Allie Rippeon, Ryan Ledger and Chelsi Brashear. Below Bob Sanders, from Fairfield, drives a TBH 100th Anniversary Cement Mixer in the Rocky Ridge Fireman’s Parade on August 12.
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Page 11 and 12: Thurmont Curves under New Ownership
Page 13 and 14: Who Am I? by Deb Spalding Your clue
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