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B u s i n e s s news 1st Annual Thurmont Shop Hop
The 1 Annual Thurmont Shop Hop is being presented on August 15, 2015,
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Dollar General Opens in Emmitsburg by participating businesses: At Home Primitives, Catoctin Hope Chest, Emma
Jean’s General Store, Eyler Stables Flea Market, Mountain Memories, and
James Rada, Jr. Pam’s Rusty Treasures. On August 15, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., participants
must visit designated merchants to earn discount coupons and also can receive
You can be forgiven if Photo by James Rada, Jr. door prize entries by donating canned food items.
There is no purchase necessary to participate, and the event will benefit
you missed the opening Catoctin Area’s Feeder School’s Backpacks for Food Program.
of the new Dollar General For further information or with any questions, please call 301-471-4158.
Store at 501 E. Main Street
in Emmitsburg. The doors
opened on June 28, the Thurmont lions Club to Hold Community
same day that Emmitsburg
Community Heritage Day Health Fair
was being held.
“A lot of times we have a The Thurmont Lions Club, in partnership with Frederick Memorial
soft opening and then have a Hospital, will hold a health fair on September 26, 2015, to provide low-cost
larger grand opening later,” adult blood screenings. Many people may remember the Lions Club’s previous
said James Menees with annual health fairs that had to be suspended until a new hospital partnership
Dollar General Media Relations. “We total square feet. Customers can find could be established. Blood tests include metabolic panel, fasting lipid
haven’t set a date for the Emmitsburg frozen foods, household goods, and panel, complete blood count, iron screening, prostate cancer screening, and
grand opening yet.” non-perishable foods. Although the hemoglobin A1c for diabetes. Cost for each test will be either $5.00 or $10.00.
Dollar General has more than prices are inexpensive, the products In addition, free blood pressure checks and adult vision screening will be
12,000 stores in 43 states and is the aren’t off brands. available. In addition, a number of local health-related businesses will be on
country’s largest small-box discount Menees said that the corporation hand to provide education and answer questions. Frederick Memorial Hospital
retailer by sales. Dollar General looked at customer needs, will offer education related to cardiac disease and stroke, cancer, diabetes,
anticipates opening 730 new stores demographic trends, traffic, and smoking cessation, and sleep disorders. Information and forms for Advanced
in 2015, and plans to remodel or competition before deciding on Directives will also be available.
relocate an additional 875 stores. whether or not to build a store in The health fair will be held at the Thurmont Middle School cafeteria
“We offer customers convenience town. entrance, located on Summit Avenue, from 7:00-10:00 a.m. For fasting tests,
and a mix of products that they use Besides offering a new shopping participants should fast 10-12 hours prior to arriving.
daily,” Menees said. venue for residents of Emmitsburg, it Pre-registration is encouraged by calling 240-215-6397 (Monday through
The Emmitsburg Dollar General is also creating local employment. Friday, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) before September 18, 2015.
is a traditional design. It has 7,300 Robert Bennett is the store
square feet of retail space and 9,100 manager. ads@thecatoctinbanner.com
B u s i n e s s news 1st Annual Thurmont Shop Hop
The 1 Annual Thurmont Shop Hop is being presented on August 15, 2015,
st
Dollar General Opens in Emmitsburg by participating businesses: At Home Primitives, Catoctin Hope Chest, Emma
Jean’s General Store, Eyler Stables Flea Market, Mountain Memories, and
James Rada, Jr. Pam’s Rusty Treasures. On August 15, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., participants
must visit designated merchants to earn discount coupons and also can receive
You can be forgiven if Photo by James Rada, Jr. door prize entries by donating canned food items.
There is no purchase necessary to participate, and the event will benefit
you missed the opening Catoctin Area’s Feeder School’s Backpacks for Food Program.
of the new Dollar General For further information or with any questions, please call 301-471-4158.
Store at 501 E. Main Street
in Emmitsburg. The doors
opened on June 28, the Thurmont lions Club to Hold Community
same day that Emmitsburg
Community Heritage Day Health Fair
was being held.
“A lot of times we have a The Thurmont Lions Club, in partnership with Frederick Memorial
soft opening and then have a Hospital, will hold a health fair on September 26, 2015, to provide low-cost
larger grand opening later,” adult blood screenings. Many people may remember the Lions Club’s previous
said James Menees with annual health fairs that had to be suspended until a new hospital partnership
Dollar General Media Relations. “We total square feet. Customers can find could be established. Blood tests include metabolic panel, fasting lipid
haven’t set a date for the Emmitsburg frozen foods, household goods, and panel, complete blood count, iron screening, prostate cancer screening, and
grand opening yet.” non-perishable foods. Although the hemoglobin A1c for diabetes. Cost for each test will be either $5.00 or $10.00.
Dollar General has more than prices are inexpensive, the products In addition, free blood pressure checks and adult vision screening will be
12,000 stores in 43 states and is the aren’t off brands. available. In addition, a number of local health-related businesses will be on
country’s largest small-box discount Menees said that the corporation hand to provide education and answer questions. Frederick Memorial Hospital
retailer by sales. Dollar General looked at customer needs, will offer education related to cardiac disease and stroke, cancer, diabetes,
anticipates opening 730 new stores demographic trends, traffic, and smoking cessation, and sleep disorders. Information and forms for Advanced
in 2015, and plans to remodel or competition before deciding on Directives will also be available.
relocate an additional 875 stores. whether or not to build a store in The health fair will be held at the Thurmont Middle School cafeteria
“We offer customers convenience town. entrance, located on Summit Avenue, from 7:00-10:00 a.m. For fasting tests,
and a mix of products that they use Besides offering a new shopping participants should fast 10-12 hours prior to arriving.
daily,” Menees said. venue for residents of Emmitsburg, it Pre-registration is encouraged by calling 240-215-6397 (Monday through
The Emmitsburg Dollar General is also creating local employment. Friday, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) before September 18, 2015.
is a traditional design. It has 7,300 Robert Bennett is the store
square feet of retail space and 9,100 manager. ads@thecatoctinbanner.com
