Kaleidoscope 4-H Club Summer

Kaleidoscope 4-H Club has had a busy summer, so far. First, we participated in the Memorial Day parade in Woodsboro. We used the Dragon Float that club member Kristen Zimmerman built.  Some members marched and some rode the float.  We all threw candy, waved flags, and promoted 4-H. Everyone loved it! Every June, the Kaleidscope 4-H Club cleans up the Ruritan in Mount Pleasant which is where we meet most months. Members scraped gum off the tables and chairs, and scrubbed all the tables and chairs with soap and water.…

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Walkersville Parade Winners

The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company announced the results of the 2014 Walkersville Carnival Parade.  The results were announced over the grounds late Tuesday night.  So, many participants may have missed the announcement. Fire Company Making Best Overall Appearance: Independent Hose Company #1 Best Appearing Engine in County: Lewistown Volunteer Fire Company #22 Best Appearing Engine from Outside of Frederick County: Winfield Volunteer Fire Dept #14 (Carroll County) Best Appearing Fire Truck: Independent Hose Company Tower 1 Best Appearing Rescue Squad or Rescue Engine: Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company Rescue Squad 20…

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Parade, Rock N Roll, Rides, and Fun

The Town of Walkersville turned out big for this year’s Parade.  Crowds lined the streets to enjoy the sites, sounds, candy, and even water sprayed from 4-H’ers to cool off. Fire trucks from all around, local businesses, organizations, dancers, baton twirlers, bands, and politicians made their way from Glade Road down Pennsylvania Avenue, up Maple Avenue, and down Frederick Street to the Carnival Grounds. Some favorites mentioned by folks at the carnival included the Walkersville Barber Shop, Kaleidoscope 4-H Club, the Paddy Wagon, and the free flowers from A’Bloom. On…

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Woodsboro Memorial Day Parade

Looking for a bit of family fun and a way to honor the memories of those who have sacrificed for our nation this weekend? If so, you need look no further than Woodsboro.  The American Legion hosts a wreath-laying ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning at Woodsboro’s War Memorial. Later in the day, the Woodsboro Memorial Day Parade entertains those along the route while honoring America’s Heroes.  The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Mount Hope Cemetery and winds up Main Street, down Second Street, and up Liberty…

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