Is 2016 over yet???? Enough is enough!!!!!

I’m over 2016!…. I can’t believe all of the loss from this past year.

Here’s a list of some of the famous people we lost this year.

Celebrity Deaths 2016
JANUARY
06 – Pat Harrington Jr., Actor – Schneider on “One Day at a Time” – age 86
10 – David Bowie, Musician – (2) time Grammy winner influenced music and culture for four generations – age 69
14 – Alan Rickman, Actor – Hans Gruber in ‘Die Hard’ and Severus Snape in ‘Harry Potter’ – age 69
15 – Dan Haggerty, Actor – The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams – age 74
18 – Glen Frey, Singer / Songwriter – founded The Eagles “Take It Easy”, “Peaceful Easy Feeling” – age 67
26 – Abe Vigoda, Actor – Detective Fish on Barney Miller (1975-’77) – age 94
FEBRUARY
13 – Justice Scalia, Supreme Court Justice – appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1986 – age 79
15 – George Gaynes, Actor – Commandant Eric Lassard on the Police Academy series – age 98
28 – George Kennedy, Actor – Academy Award for “Cool Hand Luke” also in all the “Airport” movies – age 91
MARCH
04 – Joey Martin Feek, C&W Muscian – husband and wife country duo “Joey + Rory” – age 40
06 – Nancy Reagan, First Lady of the U.S.(1981-1989) Husband, 40th President Ronald Reagan – age 94
08 – Sir George Martin, Producer for the “Beatles” albums, known as “The Fifth Beatle” – age 90
24 – Garry Shandling, Comedian – “Garry Shandling Show” and “The Larry Sanders” Show – age 66
29 – Patty Duke, Actress – played identical cousins in “The Patty Duke Show” (1963-1966) – age 69
APRIL
06 – Merle Haggard, C&W singer/songwriter – “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive”, “Okie From Muskogee” – age 79
17 – Doris Roberts, Actress – Marie Barone on “Everybody Loves Raymond” (1996–2005) – age 90
21 – Prince, Musician – flamboyant on stage, seven Grammy Awards, “Purple Rain” – age 57
MAY
19 – Morley Safer, Journalist – CBS News for 52 years (1964-2016), 60 Minutes for 46 years (1970-2016) won 12 Emmy Awards – age 84
JUNE
03 – Muhammad Ali, Professional Boxer – (formerly Cassius Clay) three time heavyweight champion (1964, 1974, and 1978), proclaimed “The Greatest” – age 74
10 – Gordie Howe, Hockey player – Detroit Red Wings for 25 seasons, 23-time NHL All-Star – age 88
28 – Pat Summitt, NCAA Basketball Coach – University of Tennessee Woman’s team (1974 – 2012) the winningest NCAA coach ever – age 64
JULY
19 – Garry Marshall, Writer/Producer/Actor – created “Happy Days”, “Mork & Mindy”, “Laverne & Shirley” – age 81
AUGUST
13 – Kenny Baker, Actor – played R2-D2 in the Star Wars franchise also played Paploo, the Ewok – age 81
29 – Gene Wilder, Actor – Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein, Willy Wonka – age 83
SEPTEMBER
25 – Jean Shepard, C&W Singer/Songwriter – Pioneered C&W for women, “A Dear John Letter” – 82
25 – José Fernández, Baseball player – starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins and Cuban refugee – age 24
25 – Arnold Palmer, Golfer – One of the greatest golfers ever, did more to popularize the sport than any other golfer – age 87
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
07 – Janet Reno, Attorney General of the United States 1993-2001 nominated by President Bill Clinton – age 78
07 – Leonard Cohen, Poet / Songwriter – “Suzanne”, “Hallelujah” and “Bird on the Wire” – age
15 – Holly Dunn, C&W Singer / Songwriter – “Are You Ever Gonna Love Me” and “You Really Had Me Going” – age 59
24 – Florence Henderson, Actress / Singer – Carol Brady on “The Brady Bunch” (1969 to 1974) – age 82
25 – Fidel Castro, Dictator – Prime Minister then President of Cuba from 1959-2008 then gave same powers to his brother – age 90
DECEMBER
08 – John Glenn, WWII & Korean War Fighter Pilot. Marine Colonel. NASA Astronaut. Senator from Ohio (1974-99). Married for 73 yrs – first American to orbit the Earth (1962) – age 95
13 – Alan Thicke, Actor – Jason Seaver, the father on “Growing Pains” (1985-’92) – age 69
15 – Craig Sager, Sports Reporter – best known for covering the NBA and for his loud suits – age 65
18 – Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hungarian Actress and Socialite – Moulin Rouge (1952), married nine times to mostly wealthy men – age 99
25 – George Michael, Singer/Songwriter – #1 hits; “Faith”, “I Want Your Sex”, “Careless Whisper” – age 53
27 – Carrie Fisher, Actress – Princess Leia in “Star Wars” (1977) and two sequels – age 60

Good News Video – 12/27/16


Speeding tickets can be terrible! Ties can be worse! Check this story for today’s Good News!

“Officer Martin Folczyk pulled over University of Wisconsin student Trevor Keeney for speeding. Keeney copped to driving too fast but explained that he was in a rush because he had a presentation to give and his buddy who was supposed to tie his necktie for him wasn’t home and he was trying to find someone that could do it for him.”

Read the full story here.

House of the Week – 12/26/16

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  • MLS® #: FR9659950
  • 10522 POWELL RD
  • THURMONT, MD 21788
  • $260,000
  • 3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1398 SqFt, 1.00 Acre
  • Residential
  • Office: Real Estate Teams, LLC

This charming home features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Beamed ceilings,2 gas fireplaces& wood floors. Kitchen features Turkish marble wall tiles, Italian porcelain counters& ceramic tile floor. 2 full porches in front and back. Front gate is a reproduction of 6th century Italian artwork. Also has original wash house & 3 car garage with an finished upper level.

See full listing.

House of the Week – 12/19/16

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  • MLS® #: CR9819408
  • 185 Greenvale Mews Dr #56
  • WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
  • $325,000
  • 2 Beds, 2 Bath, 1391 SqFt
  • Residential
  • Office:Real Estate Teams, LLC

Fantastic 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in 55+ community of Greenvale Mews. Features updated gourmet kitchen, granite counters, and wood floors. Conveniently located in Carroll county close to dining, shopping, and hospitals. Condo fees include trash removal, snow removal and lawn care.

See the full listings.

Salvation Army In Frederick Needs Your Help!

Our local Salvation Army provides so many services to our community.  But this year they are $40,000 behind their fundraising goal to help those in need.

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Here are some of the services they provide.

Rental/Mortgage Assistance – client must have received court-ordered eviction or foreclosure papers

Utility Assistance -such as electric and heating/gas – client must have a termination notice from the utility vendor

Prescription Assistance – client must have a new prescription or a refill

Temporary Motel Placement – in the case of fire or other similar local disaster, assistance can be given on a case by case basis.  Client must provide proof of disaster from Red Cross or the Fire Department.  Other motel placements are done on a case by case basis.

Emergency Food Assistance – Clients must register with the local food bank before coming here to seek assistance. Food is given on a case by case basis based on emergency need after food bank has assisted.  We may be able to assist with diapers, formula, and other toiletry supplies if we have those items available.

Any financial help you can give this amazing organization would be a blessing!

The Salvation Army is located at 919 N. East Street in Frederick.  Phone: 301-631-2489

Frederick

By:  Dianah Gibson

Santa Is Coming!

Santa is coming this weekend!

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Check out the link to see when he will arrive in your neighborhood!  NORAD is tracking Santa and his sleigh.
http://www.noradsanta.org/

 

There Is Still Time to Get Your Holiday Packages Shipped!

Still have holiday packages to get or ship? Take a breath–you still have time for your gifts to be delivered on time!

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UPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines:

  • Dec 22 – Deadline for 2nd Day Air shipments.
  • Dec 23 – Deadline for Next Day Air shipments.

USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines:

  • Dec 20 – Deadline for First Class Mail and Priority Mail shipments.
  • Dec 23 – Deadline for Priority Express Mail shipments.

FedEx Christmas Shipping Deadlines:

  • Dec 20 – Deadline for Express Save shipments.
  • Dec 22 – Deadline for 2-Day and 2-Day A.M. shipments.
  • Dec 23 – Deadline for Standard Overnight, Priority Overnight, First Overnight shipments.
  • Dec 25 – Deadline for SameDay shipments.

Amazon Christmas Shipping Deadlines:

  • Dec 22 – Express shipping option.
  • Dec 23 – Fastest shipping option

Walmart Christmas Shipping Deadlines:

  • Dec 19 – Guaranteed Christmas Eve delivery with Standard shipping option.
  • Dec 22 – 3-Day shipping option.
  • Dec 23 – 2-Day shipping option..

Target Christmas Shipping Deadlines:

  • Dec 22 – Premium shipping option.
  • Dec 23 – Express shipping option.

Best Buy Christmas Shipping Deadlines:

  • Dec 22 – Expedited shipping
  • Dec 23 – Express shipping.
  • Dec 24 – Store Pickup
  • Dec 25 – E-Gift Cards purchased at bestbuy.com

ToysRUs Christmas Shipping Deadlines

  • Dec 19 (3 pm EST) – Standard shipping option.
  • Dec 22 (3 pm EST) – Expedited shipping option.
  • Dec 23 (12 pm EST) – Express shipping option.
  • Dec 24 – Free in-store pickup is available.

 

Kohls Christmas Shipping Deadlines

The only guaranteed delivery option Kohls offers this year is their 1-day shipping.

  • Dec 22 (1pm CST) – 1-day shipping option.