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Emmitsburg F r o m the Thurmont F r o m the
Mayor Don Briggs M a y o r Mayor John Kinnaird M a y o r
The new signs about the square, “Old Main Streets,” are part of the State of We have been having wild weather so far this year. Recently, two sets of
Maryland Tourism program. Its promotional anthem is: “Vibrant streets invite thunderstorms managed to knock out some of our electric service. These outages
visitors to explore history, heritage, and architecture, while savoring the flavor of can be very inconvenient, regardless of how quickly power is restored. When
local shops, eateries, and lodging.” The signs accurately reflect the vibrancy enfolding power goes out, you can call the town to report the outage by dialling 301-271-
in our downtown. The square is special again, not just something left to speed 7313. After regular business hours, you will be instructed as to how to speak to an
through. Embellished now with enhanced crosswalks, the Mount four-faced clock, electric department employee. Please keep in mind that after power goes out many
flowers blooming, and the commemorative centerpiece to the fountain where it was people are calling to report the outage, and, more than likely, our crew is aware of
once set. New businesses, possibly a new restaurant, and new homes are coming to the situation. It can take some time for our crew to come in and get their trucks
our town. To the square sidewalk revitalization, “If you build it, they will come.” Our out, then it can take some time to identify the problem and repair the damages. I am
grant request from the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area for three interpretive happy to report that outages in Thurmont are repaired fairly quickly due to the size
signs for the old square fountain, Doughboy, and Emmit House was approved. The of our service area and our hardworking crew. We have also had several heavy rains
signs will be like those in other historic towns, on a stand that will contain a picture recently that caused flooding of several streets. This flooding is something we have
and a narrative for each landmark. Walk, walk, walk…the town is connected, so let’s little control over, other than to close flooded roads to traffic. If you come upon
get out of the cars and walk to the downtown and the parks. a flooded road, especially one that has barricades, please do not attempt to drive
Good to see landscaping going in around the square, and this fall will come the through the water. Remember, when you encounter flooded roads: Turn around,
trees to complete the revitalization taking place up and down Main Street. Green soon don’t drown!
will line our downtown. Our community parts of Pembrook Woods and Brookfield The summer brings with it long outdoor days, working or playing. When you
to the west are now connected by sidewalks, as are the homes along Route 140 west are outdoors, please wear sunscreen and a hat. Be especially careful with children,
of the Doughboy. The approach coming into town from the west, looking up Main and make sure they have sufficient sunscreen while outdoors playing or swimming.
Street, now paralleled with sidewalks on both sides, is inviting. A childhood sunburn can lead to skin cancer later in life. When we were young,
The Farmers Market opened in June with thirteen vendors, fresh vegetables, sun block was not as available as it is today, and many of us now suffer from
and more. Stop by the farmers market on South Seton Avenue through September, skin cancers that were preventable. Do your kids a favor and make sure they are
Fridays, from 3:00–6:30 p.m. protected while outdoors;they will thank you for it later in life.
Great initiative of the Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association on a The Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning,
trash pick-up brigade. Much appreciated. Thank you to that lady who weeds, waters, from 9:00 a.m.-noon. There is always a great selection of locally grown produce,
and picks up trash around the square. She’s back at it for, what, the sixth year? fruit, locally raised Red Angus beef, local pork products, fresh cut flowers, delicious
Great to have a pool. Great to have a new pool. In all, 437 swimmers used the pool baked goods, jams, and many handcrafted goodies. Be sure to get there early for the
on Community Heritage Day in the first month. Over 5,700 sun lover’s made trips to best selection, and bring your friends!
the pool, almost tripling the 2016 same period of use. Thank you to those who choose This summer, there will be two carnivals in Thurmont, something we older
to make those anonymous gifts so that families can use the new pool this summer. residents remember from years ago. The Thurmont Community Ambulance Service
Also, thank you to our town staff for all the hard, high-pressure work needed to make will be hosting a carnival at its Events Complex, located on Strafford Drive in
sure the pool was finished for the summer season. With a pool and a 14-mile multi- Thurmont. The carnival will be held from August 21 through August 25, and will
use trail, exercise trail, and dog park, very few towns offer the passive and active feature live entertainment, nightly. Kids will enjoy all-you-can-ride fun for one
recreational choices of Emmitsburg. low price each evening. There will be a nightly buffet, homemade food, games, and
Final Pool Party will be Friday, August 17, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Cost is a raffles. I hope to see you there.
$1.00 admission. The party will feature a DJ, free hot dogs, lemonade, and maybe As always, you can contact me with questions, concerns, or complements at 301-
McDonald’s hamburgers. 606-9458 or at jkinnaird@thurmont.com.
We had wonderful summer visits from the Frederick Rescue Mission summer
campers. All forty-eight strong. The first visit started off in the Community Park
pavilion with a magic show by our Michael Cantori, pizza from Stavros for lunch,
and then up to the pool. On the second visit, there was a stop at the Carriage House P a t r o n i z e o u r a d v e r t i s e r s !
for lunch and dining etiquette lessons, then up to the Frederick County Fire Rescue
Museum and National Fire Heritage Center. One more visit is scheduled for an The Catoctin Banner newspaper exists due to the
August swim. Your Good News Newspaper advertising support of those featured in each issue.
The Town election is coming up at the end of September, with two, three-year
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Farewell to our planner Sue Cipperly. After a decade with the town, she is retiring.
Her role as an umpire calling the balls and strikes for development expanded to grant
writing and being a part of the Square-sidewalk project. Job, well done! Her attention
to detail will be hard to replace.
Welcome to Zachary R. Gulden, our new town planner. Zach holds a B.S. and
MPA degrees.
It’s summer. Enjoy. Be careful in your travels.