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Chris Mills is Fixing Your Plumbing Quality Remains Through
with Precision
Elizabeth Swindells
Chris Mills has been “in the
biz,” the plumbing business, for
twenty-seven years. He started
working with his father after
he graduated high school. Over
the years, he has worked for
multiple plumbing companies
and gained valuable experience.
Six months ago, he took that
experience and opened his own
plumbing company, Precision
Plumbing, serving Maryland and
Pennsylvania.
“I got to the point that I was
tired of making other people
money, and I decided it was time
to start making my own,” said
Chris.
Chris is keeping up the
tradition of a “family business.”
His only other employee is his
son, Indy. Indy, a college student
and a wrestling coach, works part- Pictured is Chris Mills, owner of Precision Plumbing. “There’re lots of people who
time with Chris. Chris’ intention
is to keep his business small and
focused on serving the community
on a smaller scale. Being just a two- softeners.”
man business, customer service is a
major point of interest for Precision
Plumbing.
As a small company, with lower
overhead, he is able to offer fair
rates and 24/7 service. If there
is a plumbing emergency, he is
available at all hours of the day
and night to control the situation.
Chris also offers a 10 percent
discount to both seniors and active
military personnel. Chris genuinely
cares to serve and give back to his
community.
Although he prefers residential
service, he also has extensive
experience in commercial plumbing.
He offers all general plumbing, but
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Ownership Transition at Quality
Tire & Auto in Emmitsburg
Blair Garrett
Photo by Elizabeth Swindells
A breath of Photo by Blair Garrett
fresh air has blown
in to Emmitsburg’s
Quality Tire and
Auto, where new
owner Ron Walter
has continued to
push consistency in
a business that has
been running for
over forty years.
Former owner
Bob Mort left big
shoes to fill, but
Ron and his wife,
Maureen, have hit
the ground running Pictured is Ron Walter, new owner of Quality Tire and Auto in
after taking over Emmitsburg.
ownership in June
2018. skills that ultimately led him to
take the reins as owner of his own
come in and wonder where Bob business. But, even though Walter
specializes in water treatment. “I went,” Walter said. “It’s good to let boasts a lifetime of experience, the
enjoy doing neutralizers and water them know we’re going to help them transition to becoming a first-time
and keep it a tire business.” business owner can be tough to
Chris explained that water In a small town, it can be difficult adjust to without a solid support
treatment involves, “Filtering the to find a knowledgeable mechanic system.
water to take out any calcium and that people trust who will offer Fortunately for Ron and
neutralizing the acidity in the water.” them good service and a fair deal. Maureen, who are Thurmont
You’ll notice calcium as a crusty Choosing the right auto mechanic residents, business has been steady
build-up on your drains. With this can often be a life-long professional enough to grease the wheels heading
build up, your clothes may be “hard” relationship. Walter has managed into the family’s new role. “It’s been
and your skin and hair may be dry. to calm speculation that Quality so busy, we haven’t really had a
If you’re in need of water Tire might close down, offering lot of time to think about it,” said
treatment, give Chris a call! He will locals who have been serviced at Walter.
be happy to help. He also does the the company prior to his arrival the As the two begin to settle into
repair, replacement, and installation quality they have come to expect. being first-time business owners, and
of faucets, toilets, water lines, well “Everyone was afraid it was as customers continue lining up for
pumps, and so much more. Contact just going to close down, and all all of their tire services, the move
Chris at 717-778-8429 or by email: the local people were going to be has inspired a bit of confidence
precisionplumbingmd@yahoo.com. without someone to help them,” about the future of Quality Tire and
Check out Precision Plumbing’s Walter said. “So, we’ve been able to Auto.
advertisement on page 4. take over that and hopefully be able “I was a little worried about
to continue the same thing Bob was the transition, but everything went
doing.” really smoothly, and Ron has picked
While the business is still brand up on everything so well,” said
new for the Walter family, the two Maureen Walter.
have big plans for Quality Tire and Despite the whirlwind of changes
Auto in the near future. “We haven’t over the past two months, all signs
gotten into auto repairs yet; we are point to Quality Tire and Auto
Deer Run Farm waiting to get more organized and keeping the local tire business
thriving for years to come. Call
clean up to make more room. Once
we do, we’re probably going to get Quality Tire for more information
Farmers’ Market Season is Here! into auto repairs.” at 301-447-2909 or visit the
Thursdays, 12:30-6:
Fulks Corner Market in Gaithersburg. Walter spent the past thirty-five station at 17650 Creamery Road in
Fridays, 10-2: years as a mechanic, honing his Emmitsburg.
Key City Food & Farm Market, Frederick.
Saturdays, 9-12:
Thurmont Main Street Market, Thurmont.
Saturdays, 9-1: P a t r o n i z e o u r a d v e r t i s e r s !
Maple Lawn Farmers’ Market, Fulton.
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