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Community news
Want to See if the Creeger House is Thurmont’s Annual Halloween in
Haunted? the Park
James Rada, Jr. Get ready for a thrilling good time at Halloween in the Park on Saturday,
October 29, 2016. There will be a Haunted Hayride (hop a ride if you dare),
At a recent meeting of the board studies and has been featured in Haunted House, Little Shop of Horrors, a non-scary children’s area, snacks,
of Thurmont Historical Society, a number of magazines and on refreshments, and more! Admission is $2.00, plus a canned food donation to
members watched as a sticker went television shows. support the local food bank (free for ages five and under).
flying off their meeting table and
across the room, although there was On October 28, they will bring The children’s area (ages twelve and under) will feature a variety of games
no breeze in the room. their state-of-the-art equipment, and crafts, such as Ring a Monster, Eyeball Toss, Apple Dip, and a Candy
healthy skepticism, and keen Corn Ball Toss. Crafts will include mini pumpkins, Halloween bookmarks, and
“If I hadn’t seen it for myself, investigative skills into the Creeger masks. There will also be magic shows, face painting, plus a Halloween egg
I wouldn’t have believed it,” said House, where they will search for hunt at 6:30 p.m. Parking is available across from Criswell Chevrolet.
board member Robert Eyler. signs of paranormal activity from
8:00 p.m. to midnight. So, don’t miss out on a night of fun for the whole family!
It’s not the first time something
odd like that has happened in the The Thurmont Historical Society Thurmont’s 2016 Best Halloween
Creeger House. People have felt will also be holding a contest to Decorations Contest
unseen touches and heard unusual see if you can be a part of the
noises for years. At least two people investigation. Simply call 240-288- Decorate your residence or business for the town-wide Thurmont
have died on the property, including 8418 and leave your name and Halloween Decorating Contest! Prizes will be given for the Best Halloween
a servant whose dress caught fire in phone number. Two winners will be Decorations: 1st place winner will receive $75.00; 2nd place winner will
the kitchen and she burned to death chosen at random from the list of receive $50.00; and third place winner will receive $25.00. Judging will take
in the back yard. names to be guests of the Thurmont place on October 27 and 28. The three prize winners will be announced at
Historical Society. Each winner can Halloween in the Park on October 29, and at the town Meeting on Tuesday,
Now you can find out for also bring along a guest. However, November 1.
yourself if the Creeger House is you must be at least eighteen
haunted. The Thurmont Historical years old to participate in this The Thurmont Best Halloween Decoration Contest is sponsored by the
Society will be hosting the investigation. Thurmont Social Activity Committee and the Town of Thurmont. Contest
Gettysburg Ghost Gals, an all- only applies to those within the town limits.
female paranormal investigation So, what do you think: Is the
team on October 28, 2016. The Creeger House haunted? Well, now For more information, email whooper@thurmont.com.
group has more than twenty years you know who to call…and it ain’t
combined experience in paranormal the Ghostbusters! North Frederick County Candidates
Forum—Congressional District 8
On Thursday, October 13, 2016, the four candidates for the District 8
House of Representatives seat will participate in the Candidates Forum at
the Thurmont Middle School cafeteria. The Forum is sponsored and hosted
by the Thurmont Lions Club for the public and all are welcome. Candidates
participating include Republican Dan Cox, Democrat Jamie Raskin, Green
Party Nancy Wallace, and Libertarian Jasen Wunder. The start time is 7:00
p.m.; those attending should arrive by 6:45 p.m. to ensure seating. Plentiful
parking at the Middle School is available in the lot off Summit Avenue, where
the cafeteria entrance is located.
Each candidate will have the opportunity to speak, describing why he
or she deserves your vote. Then, the candidates will be asked to respond to
questions relevant to the voters in North Frederick County. Questions from
the audience will also be posed to the candidates, time permitting. Each
candidate will also be asked to summarize his/her positions on important
national issues. Following the Forum, the candidates will remain to meet and
talk with the attendees one-on-one.
Community news
Want to See if the Creeger House is Thurmont’s Annual Halloween in
Haunted? the Park
James Rada, Jr. Get ready for a thrilling good time at Halloween in the Park on Saturday,
October 29, 2016. There will be a Haunted Hayride (hop a ride if you dare),
At a recent meeting of the board studies and has been featured in Haunted House, Little Shop of Horrors, a non-scary children’s area, snacks,
of Thurmont Historical Society, a number of magazines and on refreshments, and more! Admission is $2.00, plus a canned food donation to
members watched as a sticker went television shows. support the local food bank (free for ages five and under).
flying off their meeting table and
across the room, although there was On October 28, they will bring The children’s area (ages twelve and under) will feature a variety of games
no breeze in the room. their state-of-the-art equipment, and crafts, such as Ring a Monster, Eyeball Toss, Apple Dip, and a Candy
healthy skepticism, and keen Corn Ball Toss. Crafts will include mini pumpkins, Halloween bookmarks, and
“If I hadn’t seen it for myself, investigative skills into the Creeger masks. There will also be magic shows, face painting, plus a Halloween egg
I wouldn’t have believed it,” said House, where they will search for hunt at 6:30 p.m. Parking is available across from Criswell Chevrolet.
board member Robert Eyler. signs of paranormal activity from
8:00 p.m. to midnight. So, don’t miss out on a night of fun for the whole family!
It’s not the first time something
odd like that has happened in the The Thurmont Historical Society Thurmont’s 2016 Best Halloween
Creeger House. People have felt will also be holding a contest to Decorations Contest
unseen touches and heard unusual see if you can be a part of the
noises for years. At least two people investigation. Simply call 240-288- Decorate your residence or business for the town-wide Thurmont
have died on the property, including 8418 and leave your name and Halloween Decorating Contest! Prizes will be given for the Best Halloween
a servant whose dress caught fire in phone number. Two winners will be Decorations: 1st place winner will receive $75.00; 2nd place winner will
the kitchen and she burned to death chosen at random from the list of receive $50.00; and third place winner will receive $25.00. Judging will take
in the back yard. names to be guests of the Thurmont place on October 27 and 28. The three prize winners will be announced at
Historical Society. Each winner can Halloween in the Park on October 29, and at the town Meeting on Tuesday,
Now you can find out for also bring along a guest. However, November 1.
yourself if the Creeger House is you must be at least eighteen
haunted. The Thurmont Historical years old to participate in this The Thurmont Best Halloween Decoration Contest is sponsored by the
Society will be hosting the investigation. Thurmont Social Activity Committee and the Town of Thurmont. Contest
Gettysburg Ghost Gals, an all- only applies to those within the town limits.
female paranormal investigation So, what do you think: Is the
team on October 28, 2016. The Creeger House haunted? Well, now For more information, email whooper@thurmont.com.
group has more than twenty years you know who to call…and it ain’t
combined experience in paranormal the Ghostbusters! North Frederick County Candidates
Forum—Congressional District 8
On Thursday, October 13, 2016, the four candidates for the District 8
House of Representatives seat will participate in the Candidates Forum at
the Thurmont Middle School cafeteria. The Forum is sponsored and hosted
by the Thurmont Lions Club for the public and all are welcome. Candidates
participating include Republican Dan Cox, Democrat Jamie Raskin, Green
Party Nancy Wallace, and Libertarian Jasen Wunder. The start time is 7:00
p.m.; those attending should arrive by 6:45 p.m. to ensure seating. Plentiful
parking at the Middle School is available in the lot off Summit Avenue, where
the cafeteria entrance is located.
Each candidate will have the opportunity to speak, describing why he
or she deserves your vote. Then, the candidates will be asked to respond to
questions relevant to the voters in North Frederick County. Questions from
the audience will also be posed to the candidates, time permitting. Each
candidate will also be asked to summarize his/her positions on important
national issues. Following the Forum, the candidates will remain to meet and
talk with the attendees one-on-one.
