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A Celebration of First Responders
The Friends of Jerusalem Mill honor the local fire departments.
The global pandemic of COVID-19 has resulted in the postponement of the fifth annual First Responder’s Day organized by the Friends of Jerusalem Mill Inc., but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm and gratitude of its members and volunteers for our first responders.
On Tuesday, Aug 2020 at 10:00 AM, Diane & Hugh Pry, Harry Sanders & Rick Decker of the Friends organization presented both Chief William Vanarsdale, Jr., Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and Bob Chaney, President, Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company, with a donation of $500 each to demonstrate their appreciation of their tireless efforts to serve & protect the surrounding communities.
The Friends of Jerusalem Mill, an all-volunteer, non-profit public charity, preserves and maintains the historic Jerusalem Mill Village in Kingsville, MD, and the 25 surrounding acres that includes hiking trails and picnic areas. The entire village is on the National Register of Historic Places, including the adjacent Jericho Covered Bridge, the only remaining covered bridge in Harford or Baltimore Counties. Within the village, the Friends of Jerusalem Mill also conducts a free, living-history program, and hosts outdoor concerts by the falls, jousting tournaments, vintage baseball games, & many special events. The organization relies on donations, memberships and business sponsorships to help continue its mission to preserve the village and maintain the grounds for the public’s enjoyment. For more information, visit their web sites:
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The pandemic will continue to impact the programs hosted by the Friends of Jerusalem Mill at least through September. The organization takes seriously its responsibility to do its part to reduce the spread of the virus. They have taken an aggressive approach by closing all buildings to the public, and by cancelling the majority of events until they can safely begin to gradually reopen. The village grounds and local trails will remain open from sunrise to sunset. They strongly encourage the use of face masks while in the village, and the use of hand sanitizer before and after touching surfaces.
As stated by the President of the Friends of Jerusalem Mill: “We’re all in this fight together, and together we’ll overcome this difficult challenge. On behalf of all of the officers, Board members & members of the Friends of Jerusalem Mill, I want to wish you and your family good health …We look forward to seeing you in the village when this is all over. Stay safe and stay healthy!”