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F r o m the M a y o r As you may have noticed, the F r o m the M a y o r
Thurmont trolley trail has been blacktopped Emmitsburg Hall student dining area. My part
and new bollards installed at the was to read the Preamble of The
Mayor John Kinnaird intersections. This is an amazing Mayor Don Briggs Constitution.
improvement to the trail and will Libby and I attended the Town
October brings a lot of allow all residents to utilize the With a blink, the cascade of EBPA-sponsored breakfast for town
activity to Thurmont! The month trail, including those in wheelchairs fall sports, activities, programs, businesses (forty-five businesses)
of October is Breast Cancer or walkers. If you have not been and the 61 Annual Thurmont & and the Mother Seton School
st
awareness month, and Thurmont on the trail recently, be sure to Emmitsburg Community Show grandparent’s day.
is participating with our Annual take a walk and check out the were all seamlessly underway to As mentioned last month,
Gateway to the Cure Fundraiser. improvements! the all-too-quiet and assuring coming up is the 36 Annual
th
During the entire month, residents We recently installed crosswalk backdrop of Catoctin Mountain National Fallen Firefighters
are encouraged to burn pink light warning signs on several crossings and the proud fall crops below. Memorial Weekend, held
bulbs in their porch lights to on East Main Street, Frederick Unseen in the alchemy were the October 7-8, 2017. As in the
show support for this effort. Pink Road, Poplar Avenue, and Moser months of behind-the-scenes past, thousands of people will be
bulbs are available at ACE and Road. These are bright yellow work by administrators, teachers, visiting our town. It is an honor
Hobbs Hardware. The 3rd Annual signs, placed in the center of coaches, students, and volunteers. to be a part of this tribute, so let’s
Gateway to the Cure 5K will be the road, to remind drivers that Congratulations and thank you. welcome all. For a schedule of
held on Saturday, October 21, they are required to STOP for All is vibrant and exciting. It’s no events, Google “National Fallen
beginning at 8:00 a.m., at Eyler pedestrians in the crosswalks. Since wonder Catoctin High School, Firefighters Memorial Weekend.”
Road Park. Be sure to come out the installation, I have noticed that for the fifth time, received the Mark your calendar and
to participate or to cheer on all many more drivers are extending Maryland “Character Education” follow up for details on the town
the walkers and runners. Many the right of way to pedestrians. award. If that wasn’t enough, the website for Emmitsburg’s Annual
local businesses will be running I recently attended the Spirit school was also recognized for Halloween Parade and Party
specials this month, with a portion Ride ceremony at the GHC its sportsmanship of not only its at Vigilant Hose on Tuesday,
of the sales being donated to the Carnival Grounds. This event is teams but also its fans— students, October 31. The parade will start
cause. Help make this a successful meant to draw attention to the families, and friends. at 7:00 p.m. The annual event is
fundraising event by making a nationwide Slow Down, Pull Over With the exciting reality of sponsored by local businesses and
donation at the Town Office. All laws, now adopted by all 50 States. the school events, to our youth in organizations.
proceeds from this month-long There are over 100 deaths per action also came a somber reality. There are many community
program are going to help the Patty year on our roadways involving Almost unnoticed is the suffering project updates. Pool construction
Hurwitz Fund at FMH. first responders, tow truck drivers, in other parts of the country hit by is back on track and steadily
Colorfest is fast approaching and public works employees. Harvey and Irma. There they were, progressing. The Square
and will be held October 14-15. These workers are assisting back and forth to the locations hit, revitalization and sidewalk project
As always, yard sales will be a with accidents, fires, medical from the different states, moving is moving at a good pace (weather
draw for Thursday and Friday, emergencies, vehicle break-downs, south along US Rt. 15, the caravans permitting), along the south side
October 12-13. The big days and public service calls; they of power company trucks with of East Main Street. We were not
are Saturday and Sunday, and deserve your full attention as you their boom lifts—solemn, sobering awarded the second grant for the
with good weather, we could be pass by them. The law requires that processions. Dog Park, so we are in need of
hosting upwards of 50,000 or you Slow Down when approaching The Seton Center held its donations. With the site cleared, we
more visitors each day. Be sure to emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and third “Getting Ahead” program will probably install the perimeter
visit all the craft areas and enjoy service vehicles working at the side graduation, with six program fence this fall. Flat Run Bridge has
the good times, amazing crafts, of the road and, if possible, Move participants. Congratulations. seen slow, difficult work around a
delicious food, and friendly crowds Over one lane. One death is one too The program centers on making Chesapeake Bay feeder. The State
of Colorfest! Be on the lookout many for our first responders; let’s participants aware of the different Highway Administration is working
for some new parking restrictions make our roads safe for these brave resources available to them to with their contractor about the
and be careful driving through men and women as they assist enhance their lives. location of town water line.
Thurmont on Colorfest weekend. others. If you are looking for a job or Go, Catoctin High School and
Town Elections will be held on Questions, suggestions or an employer looking for workers, Catoctin Youth Organization
October 31, 2017. Three positions comments? You can call me at 301- mark your calendar for the Seton teams, coaches, and supporters!
are up for election this year: two 606-9458 or drop me an email at Center “Job Fair” on Tuesday, “Emmitsburg, a great place to
commissioner seats and the mayor. jkinnaird@thurmont.com. I hope October 9, 2017, from 1:00-4:00 live.”
Be sure to come out and vote for everyone has a safe and healthy p.m. Another opportunity to get
the candidates of your choice on October. ahead. Call Missy Miller at 301- ads@thecatoctinbanner.com
Tuesday, October 31, at the GHC 447-6012 ext. 11 or 12.
important dates: October 3 is the Sustainability and Environmental
Activities Building, from 7:00
Frederick County Office of
a.m.-8:00 p.m. Remember these
last day to register to vote, absentee Resources Program Coordinator
Lisa Orr made a presentation to
ballot applications will be available the town green team. Lots of good
on October 6, and the Election information on how the town can
will be held at the GHC Activities make residents aware of more
Building on October 31. Remember, innovative ways to reduce their
your vote counts, so be sure to home energy costs was provided.
come out and cast your vote for the 301-271-2247 Soon, we hope to be posting
candidates of your choice. Let’s get information on new programs on
as many registered voters out as the town website and Facebook.
possible! On September 18, I had the
October Special privilege to be a part the “U.S.
French Manicure
S u ppor t Y ou r Commu n i ty! Constitution Day Celebration” that
$12
$2 OFF Manicure
P ratronize your local the Mount St. Mary’s University
13 Water Street in Thurmont Office of the Institute of Leadership
13 Water Street in Thurmont
businesses. (iLead) program held in the Patriot
