The Edwin C. Creeger Jr. American Legion recently donated $1,000 to St. John’s Christian Preschool of Thurmont.

Grange Donates Dictionaries

Third grade students in northern Frederick County are getting a little language arts help once again this year thanks to Thurmont Grange #409. The local organization recently donated nearly 250 dictionaries — one to every third grade student at Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Sabillasville, and Lewistown Elementary Schools.

Thurmont Elementary students (top photo) (front, L-R) Justin Cissel, Noah Ruby, Alyssa Barbour and Sydney Moch check out their new dictionaries. Shown with the students is (back L-R) Grange member Elmer "Pete" Lambert, Grange Master Rodman Myers, member Greta Lambert, TES reading specialist Stephanie Straw, TES vice principal Terri Zigler, and Grange members Bill Zentz and Jim Moser.

Lewistown (middle photo) third graders are shown with (back L-R) Grange members Cap and Peg Long, their teacher Mrs. Cross, member Cheryl Lenhart.

Sabillasville (bottom Photo) third grade students are shown (back L-R) with Grange members Jim Moser, Bill Zentz, Greta Lambert, Elmer "Pete" Lambert, Grange Master Rodman Myers and teacher Mrs. Smith.

St. Catherine’s Nursing Center Volunteers to Receive Presidential Service Award

St. Catherine’s Nursing Center has become a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service. Established in 2003, the award was created by President George W. Bush to give Presidential recognition to individuals, families and groups who excel in volunteer service.

St. Catherine’s Nursing Center is one of thousands of organizations who have joined forces to deliver the President’s Volunteer Service Award and honor volunteers who strengthen our nation.

On February 19, 2007, St. Catherine’s Nursing Center will present awards to those volunteers who qualify. "We are extremely proud to receive these outstanding volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award," said Louis Vogel, III, administrator/CEO. "St. Catherine’s Nursing Center volunteers are role models in the community, donating their time, energy and talent to bring us closer together as neighbors and a nation. This award is our way of thanking these volunteers and inspiring everyone in our community to make volunteering a central part of their lives."

"Even if you’ve never volunteered before, the President’s Volunteer Service Award is within your reach," said St. Catherine’s volunteer coordinator Mary Grist. "There are so many ways to contribute and every volunteer hour makes a difference in improving the quality of life for others. We encourage everyone to get involved and to bring along your family, friends and neighbors. Together we can strengthen America – one hour at a time."