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CONTENTS Thurmont

Dinosaurs - Robotics - Art Room -Children's Grocery Store Planes - Rainforest Exhibit - and More!

101 W. Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 www.discoverystation.org 301.790.0076

Colorfest ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Cunningham Falls ������������������������������������������������������ 10 A Taste of Thurmont �������������������������������������������������� 14 Catoctin Zoo �������������������������������������������������������������� 16 Historic Covered Bridges ������������������������������������������� 17 Trolley Trail ���������������������������������������������������������������� 19 Camp David ��������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Skatepark ������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Bird Watching ������������������������������������������������������������ 29 Arts in Thurmont �������������������������������������������������������� 30 Little League State Tournament �������������������������������� 33 Art Sculptures ������������������������������������������������������������ 35 Improvements to Thurmont Trails ������������������������������ 37

Emmitsburg

Historic Wayside Exhibits Throughout Emmitsburg ��� 39 The Frederick County Fire Museum ��������������������������� 41 Seton Center �������������������������������������������������������������� 45

About Gateway

Gateway is a publication of the Town of Thurmont Office of Economic Development 11 Water Street, Thurmont, MD 21788 240-626-9980

Vickie Grinder

Economic Development Manager Town of Thurmont Produced by The Frederick News-Post 351 Ballenger Center Drive, Frederick, MD 21703 301-662-1177

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ABOUT THE COVER Catoctin Colorfest located in Thurmont Community Park is the largest vendor area at Thurmont’s Colorfest and was established in 1963.

Photo courtesy of John Kinnaird.

For more information on visiting Thurmont go to thurmontmainstreet.com Getaway To The Gateway!

For more information on opening a business in Thurmont email vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com

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u o n K t r t y n K o i t m c r hen u h T 17 Water Street,, Thurmont,, MD 21788 301-271-4071

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Welcome to Thurmont

Mayor John A. Kinnaird Town of Thurmont

Thurmont is known as ‘The Gateway to the Mountains’ for good reason! Our community is located at the base of the Catoctin Mountains and we border two amazing parks and rolling farmland, wineries, and orchards.

To the South is Cunningham Falls State Park. This Park features the Revolutionary period Catoctin Furnace Iron Works. One of the original furnace stacks remains along with a reconstructed casting house and the remnants of the Iron Masters home. There is also a large lake offering camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and swimming. The Cunningham Falls are located off of MD Rte 77 and are the highest falls in Maryland. There are ample trails for hiking and several scenic overlooks to enjoy.

To the North is the Catoctin Mountain National Park, with plenty of hiking trails, camping, and picnic facilities. This parkland was purchased in 1929 by President Hoover, the property was part of the Catoctin Furnace Iron Works. There are three large “Camps’ in the park featuring log cabins and other amenities including swimming pools and meeting halls, these were constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps crews.

Camp Misty Mount has been used by Girl Scouts for many years and welcomes several other organizations throughout the year. Camp Green Top was built to accommodate children with Polio. The camp was originally conceived by President Roosevelt and is the first Federal facility designed to accommodate the handicapped. Greentop features a dozen bunkhouses, a large meeting hall, a dining room, and a swimming pool accessible to wheelchairs. The third camp was originally known as Hi-Catoctin; it was designed as a retreat for government workers. It soon took on a more important role when in 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt converted it to a presidential retreat and renamed it “Shangri-La”. Today the camp’s official name is Naval Support Facility Thurmont but everyone knows it as

Camp David. Over the years a lot of world events have been discussed and agreements hammered out at Camp David. Every President from Franklin Roosevelt to President Biden has used Camp David as a week getaway or as a place to gather world leaders to address international events.

Thurmont also features several parks with recreational, walking, and picnicking facilities. We also have the Thurmont Trolley Trail, a mile-long walking and biking trail that follows the old Hagerstown and Frederick Railroad bed from the center of town South to Moser Road.

This trail will eventually stretch South to Catoctin Furnace and offer a circular route from Thurmont to Catoctin Furnace, Cunningham Falls Park, Catoctin Mountain Park, and back to Thurmont.

If you love crafts, then Colorfest is the event for you!

Colorfest is held the second full weekend of October and features hundreds of crafters, food vendors, and yard sales. The event is centered at the Community Park on Frederick Road and spreads out into the community with additional vendors at the American Legion and the Guardian Hose Fire Company Carnival Grounds. The event officially runs from Saturday morning to Sunday evening, but there are hundreds of yard sales during the week leading up to Colorfest. Satellite parking lots with bus service take you directly to the main Colorfest areas during Colorfest. On a typical Colorfest weekend, we get approximately 35,000 visitors each day, sometimes with as many as 45,000 visitors per day.

Thurmont is a sleepy little town of 6,800 residents but we offer an amazing array of outdoor activities, great restaurants, and boutique shops. You should visit and see for yourself why 15 United States Presidents have vacationed here and hundreds of thousands of Colorfest visitors, bicyclists, hikers, and nature lovers enjoy visiting Thurmont and our amazing surroundings.

Welcome to Emmitsburg

Mayor Donald N. Briggs Town of Emmitsburg

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Welcome to Emmitsburg a place settled in pre-Revolutionary War times. Indeed, history has been very kind and generous to us. Our heritage includes Main Street being a primary western migration route for the early settlers. The place where master craftsman John Armstrong made signature Kentucky Long Rifles at the turn of the nineteenth century. Later to the where thousands of Union soldiers encamped and were nourished before moving on to Gettysburg. The town is the seat of mercy from which the Daughters of Charity went the ensuing days to tend to those wounded in the battle.

To the prestige embodied, the town, being recognized as a National Register of Historic Places, has picked up the monikers of “Fire Town” and “Green Town”.

It is left to wonder what those who formed our history would say to a town being a regional leader in the use of renewable energy. What we did eight years ago is where most of the country must go. The town has an electric car, four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, solar powered algae control at the town lake, 94% of our town government energy needs are provided by renewable solar power. But they still would recognize a quiet town idyllically set amid a natural balance of mountains, farm-

land, and streams absorbing what comes its way. Earlier this year Emmitsburg was recognized as being one of the top ten most beautiful small towns in Maryland.

Today, unlike in the past, residents go about their “day to days” amidst their daily scurries and interactions at our restaurants, three museums and four archives, the world’s most visited fire house the Vigilant Hose Company, the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine and Basilica, the Homeland Security/Fire Academy facility, the Fallen Firefighters Memorial, the Grotto of Lourdes and Mount St. Mary’s University hosting over 400,000 visitors a year.

All cylinders running 24/7/365. We welcome you as we do the streams of returning University students, alums, firefighters, and winter season skiers on their way to and from the nearby Ski Liberty.

Our history is harrowed deep from what those before us did and left. Like them we are day in, and day out committed to growing the quality of life in Emmitsburg.

Emmitsburg, a great place to live, work, and visit. Join us. Your choice, step back in time, follow the wayside exhibits or step into the future forward in a regionally recognized sustainable leading community. Embody it, let its place speak to you.

Stroll quaint streets lined with historic buildings filled with charming boutique shops and trendy restaurants.

Embrace the lively and diverse art scene. Escape to picturesque national and state parks in our countryside, experience our storied past at Civil War battlefields, and unwind at our wineries, breweries, and distilleries. You’ll want to stay a while in Frederick, Maryland. visitfrederick.org • 800-999-3613

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COLORFEST is Back for 2021!

2020 will certainly be remembered for many life-changing adaptations and cancelations of events due to Covid-19. Thurmont’s Colorfest was no exception, and for the first time in fifty-six years the Colorfest did not happen due to the pandemic. While thousands of festivals were canceled nationally, Colorfest is special and is unlike these other events and festivals that were canceled in 2020. So, what makes Colorfest so unique and special? Colorfest attracts over 100,000 visitors each year making Colorfest one of the largest two-day festivals in the state of Maryland, and is one of the largest outdoor craft shows on the East Coast! That sets Colorfest apart from other events or festivals!

This year the Colorfest is back and anxiously awaiting the 100,000 plus who attend each year and enjoy close to 800 vendors with an amazing variety of crafts, art, jewelry, unique household items, delicious food, and much more. Colorfest weekend takes place every year on the second

Colorfest, Frederick Road. Photo courtesy of John Kinnaird.

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full weekend in October. In 2021, Colorfest occurs on October 10 and 11. The entire town along with many non-profit organizations will be gearing up for this year’s amazing event. Vendor craft areas and food are located at the Thurmont Community Park, which is the largest vendor area, coordinated by Catoctin Colorfest, Inc. The Guardian Hose Company carnival grounds located on East Main Street also hosts a large number of vendors, along with delicious food prepared by the volunteers from the Guardian Hose Fire Company. Other vendor and food trucks areas include Criswell Chevrolet on Frederick Road, and the Edwin C. Creeger American Legion Post 168 grounds on Park Lane. The American Legion Post also hosts a beer garden and delicious food! You will also find vendors set up all throughout town and along many of the main streets. If you’re planning to attend Colorfest, we recommend planning ahead, getting here early, and leave

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Colorfest on East Main Street. the driving to us by utilizing one of the shuttle bus parking lots at Catoctin High School, NVR Homes, Eyler’s Stables, or Thurmont Elementary School.

Shuttle buses transport visitors to and from these shuttle parking lots on the perimeter of town into the center of all the action in the downtown areas.

Once you have finished all of the fun at Colorfest, be sure to stop by one of our local restaurants, orchards or wineries to finish out your day with a taste of Thurmont!

Please note: No dogs are allowed in Community Park during Colorfest.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COLORFEST IN THURMONT,

Colorfest at Guardian Hose Co. Carnival Grounds. Photo courtesy of Russell C. Poole.

call the Thurmont Municipal Offices at

(301)-271-7313 or download the Colorfest brochure at

thurmontmainstreet.com NEVER BEEN TO COLORFEST? Come visit us for this unique festival and see why over 100,000 visitors return every year to Colorfest! It not just an arts and craft show, it’s an experience!

Colorfest at the Thurmont American Legion. Photo courtesy of Russell C. Poole.

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The 57th Annual Catoctin Colorfest

Nationally Recognized Juried Arts & Crafts Show

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Cunningham Falls State Park has

Enjoy Kayaking on the lake at Cunningham Falls State Park.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

By Edison Hatter Cunningham Falls State Park is located just a stone’s throw away from the Thurmont Town Square in the heart of the beautiful Catoctin Mountains. The Park is divided into two unique areas: the William Houck Area is located on Route 77 and contains the lake, falls, and camping area, while the Manor Area is located off of Route 15 and includes the Scales and Tales Aviary, further camping areas, and the Catoctin Iron Furnace. The Park is open year-round- from 8 a.m. to sunset from April to October and 10 a.m. to sunset from November to March.

The Park is picturesque to visit regardless of the time of year; the sparkling snowfall coats the park into a winter wonderland during winter months, the reemergence of life and the blooming of flowers makes for an amazing spring backdrop, the falls provide a great swimming location to cool off during the hot summer, and the foliage in the fall makes for a colorful background.

There are so many activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy at Cunningham Falls State Park. The obvious highlight of the park is the Cunningham Falls, which checks in as the highest waterfall in the state of Maryland with an approximate height of 78 feet! Hiking is one of the most popular activities in the park and there are many different hiking trails to explore. Some are short, like the half-mile Lower Trail that is easy to traverse and ends 10

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Cunningham Falls State Park is home to the highest cascading waterfall in the state of Maryland. right at the Falls, while others are much longer and tougher, like the challenging 7.5 mile Cat Rock Hike.

Swimming is another popular activity at the park and a great way to cool off after completing

a hike. Swimming is permitted at designated locations around the lake area between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Lifeguards are generally on duty daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but visitors this summer should be aware that

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A Beach meets the Mountain at Cunningham Falls State Park. months in particular, it is recommended to arrive early to swim or claim a picnic table as the park occasionally reaches capacity by mid to late morning, especially on holidays and weekends.

Boating, fishing, and hunting are three more Fishing at Cunningham Falls State Park is a catch and release trout of the most popular stream and limited to artificial fly fishing only. activities in the park.

There is a boat ramp lifeguards are not on a regular schedule due to COVID-19 staffing shortages. Picnic tables available for a nominal fee for launching and grills are conveniently located near the private watercraft onto Hunting Creek Lake lake on a first come, first served basis. While and a nearby boat rental service is available these tables and grills do not any type of cov- during the summer months. There are opporer or shelter, there is a covered pavilion in tunities galore for fishermen within the park, the Manor Area that holds 150 people and is but potential anglers should be aware of all available by reservation. During the summer relevant regulations regarding fishing licenses

and fishing limits and rules. Throughout the park, fishermen can expect to find trout, bass, bluegills, sunfish, crappie, and catfish. For visitors in the fall season, hunting is permitted on a massive 4,400-acre area of wildland.

Like fishers, hunters should be aware of all rules and regulations and should consult the Maryland Guide to Hunting and Trapping for season dates and bag limits. Reservations are required for all hunters.

For overnight visitors, there are campgrounds located in both areas of the park. Additionally, eight camper cabins are located in the William Houck Campground. Regardless of the time of year, Cunningham Falls State Park is a must visit destination in the Thurmont area; for further information, visit https:// dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/ cunningham.aspx.

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Sunday –Thursday September 12-16 $969 per person (double occupancy). Includes:, 8 Meals,. 5 Shows: Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, Comedy Barn, Country Tonight, Smoky Mountain Opry, and Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage dinner show. Tour of Smoky Mountains, Titanic, Dollywood Admission.

BRANSON ADVENTURE 5 days/4nights Sunday September 26-Friday September 30 $1689 per person (double occupancy). round trip motorcoach to BWI, round trip nonstop air to St. Louis, motorcoach from St. Louis to Branson, deluxe motorcoach throughout your tour, four nights lodging at Hotel Grand Victorian in Branson, nine meals, seven shows including Six at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, Clay Cooper’s Country Express, Dublin’s Irish Tenors &The Celtic Ladies at King’s Castle Theatre, Hughes Brothers, Showboat Branson Belle, Jesus at Sight & Sound, and Oak Ridge Boys. Branson Craft Mall, Dogwood Canyon, local Branson guide.

NEW ENGLAND FALL FOILAGE TOUR Monday-Friday October 4-8 5 days/4 nights $1159 per

person (double occupancy) 4 nights lodging at, nine meals including a Lobster Bake with entertainment, Admission to Squam Lake Science Center with Animal Encounter and Pontoon ride, admission to Castle in the Clouds, Guided Tour of Kennybunkport and Walkers Point, Stonewall Kitchen, Scenic train ride on the Winnepesaukee Scenic Railroad with turkey lunch, Moulton Farm Centerpieces, fully escorted with local tour guide.

MYRTLE BEACH ADVENTURE Sunday- Thursday October 10-14 $769 per person (double occupancy) includes 4 nights oceanfront accommodations, 8 Meals, 3 Shows: One The Show at Alabama Theater, Time Warp at Carolina Opry, Legends in Concert. 2 hour eco cruise of Murrells Inlet Shopping CREATION MUSEUM/ARK ENCOUNTER Sunday- Wednesday October 17-20 $739 per person (double occupancy) A life size Noah’s Ark Experience Includes: three nights lodging, Ssx Meals, including three full breakfasts and three dinners, Tour of Cincinnati, Creation Museum, including Stargazer’s Planetarium and a guest speaker. Ark Encounter, and Belle of Cincinnati Riverboat

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EXPLORE M A RY L A ND’S TIMELESS TREASURE

BEST SMALL TOWN Main Street Middletown is where breathtaking views and historic landmarks greet you as you make your way down the mountain to fresh American fare, just churned ice cream, one of a kind shops, wineries and one of Maryland’s only meaderies.

Beyond offering live entertainment, fine art, shopping and dining Main Street Middletown offers events for your family’s next adventure and is located just miles from the Appalachian Trail head.

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Home Grown Deliciousness Awaits

Thurmont is a place to visit all year long for an abundance of history and outdoor adventure, but did you know that we consider Thurmont the capital to home-grown goodness in the state of Maryland? Take a trip to Thurmont and enjoy our award-winning vineyards all complete with scenic views while you sip, and then taste the juiciness of our orchards with picturesque views too! After you have explored all of Mother Nature’s tasty gifts that have been harvested by the labor of our agriculture community, you will definitely agree that Thurmont is king to homegrown goodness! After you have discovered our home-grown deliciousness, don’t forget to stop by one of Thurmont’s locally owned restaurants to indulge in a home cooked meal! Go to thurmontmaistreet.com for all of our restaurant information.

WINERIES:

ORCHARDS:

Catoctin Breeze Vineyard 15010 Roddy Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 www.catoctinbreeze.com

Catoctin Mountain Orchard 15036 North Franklinville Rd. Thurmont, MD 21788 www.catoctinmountainorchard.com

Links Bridge Vineyard 8830 Old Links Bridge Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788 301-466-2413 www.linksbridgevineyards.com Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery, & Brewery 11836 Auburn Road Thurmont, MD 21788 www.springfieldmanor.com

Pryor’s Orchard 13841B Pryor Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788 www.pryorsorchards.com Scenic View 16225 Sabillasville Rd. Sabillasville, MD 21780 www.scenicvieworchards.com

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Take a Walk or Ride on The Wild Side!

What if there were a place where you could walk and talk with the animals? Sounds somewhat like a verse from a song from Dr. Dolittle, but believe it or not, there is a place where you can do just that! Catoctin Wildlife Preserve in Thurmont, Maryland! Catoctin Wildlife Preserve features more interactive touch and feed opportunities than any other zoo in the region. Proprietors, Richard and Maryanne Hahn have been directly involved in the daily management of the park since they purchased it over fifty years ago. The Hahn’s produce constant upgrades to ensure visitors receive the best experience to engage with the animals up close and personal in a safe manner while caring for the animals and giving them a “furever” home!

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve is home to a large variety of animals from all seven continents in the world including a reptile house and the alligator bayou which recreates a section of a Louisiana Bayou for the gators. The gator bayou is complete with Cajun music, Spanish moss and over a dozen alligators to observe. Not a reptile fan but love the large wild animals?

Then the Safari Ride is for you! This is an amazing adventure that showcases exotic animals from six continents as you rumble through twenty-five wooded acres and four different paddocks. Oh, you may even have a Zebra or Bison wonder up to Safari vehicle!

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve is a great adventure for all ages and a great way to spend the day discover-

Animals you will encounter on your one-hour Safari Ride

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African Zebra • North American Bison Dromedary Camels • Asian and African Antelope Giant birds like Ostrich and Emu European deer, Eurasian wild sheep Unusual cattle, donkey and goat breeds from around the world (Safari ride is a one-hour adventure and does have a separate fee in addition to admission fee)

ing all the beautiful animals up close and personal while creating family memories that will last a lifetime! Catoctin Wildlife Preserve is a hidden gem where you find not only specialized-trained staff, but animals you will not see in the large city zoos!

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve is also the perfect place for a school trip and you can also hold your child’s birthday party at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve.

I bet not many kids have their party at a place this cool!

Proprietor Maryanne Hahn emphasizes that they are just part of a larger community of conservationists, “Small organizations doing small things all over the world, and that’s how you make a difference.” To the Hahn’s and their incredible staff… ou are making a difference for these animals and those who visit them!

Amazing adventures and exciting new animal friends await you at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve!

See you on the wildside!

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HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGES

in Thurmont’s Backyard

Covered Bridges represent days gone by and are still historical landmarks in several states. At one point in time the state of Maryland had as many as fifty-two covered bridges, and now only six of these iconic structures are still in use. Northern Frederick County is home to three of these remarkable structures and are listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. The three unique covered bridges are Utica Mills, Loy’s Station, and Roddy Road Roddy Road Covered Bridge Covered Bridge and all cross was built in 1856 and is streams in northern Frederick located at 14760 Roddy Road.

County.

All three covered bridges Photo courtesy of are all within twelve miles of one Visit Frederick. another which make for a great day trip or a cycling adventure. Thanks to the Frederick County Covered Bridge Preservation Society for maintaining and preserving these beautiful structures for all to enjoy. Take a ride to Thurmont and explore all three covered bridge structures that are each complete with a scenic park, so bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy a step back in time!

Utica Mills Covered Bridge was built in 1850 and is located at 7720 Utica Road.

Photo courtesy of Visit Frederick.

FUN FACT: Loys Station Covered Bridge was built in 1948 and is located at 13506 Old Frederick Road.

Photo courtesy of Visit Frederick.

Tradition holds that when a couple crosses a covered bridge, they stop and kiss before exiting the other end.

Sometimes these structures were referred to as “kissing bridges.”

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ADVENTURES NEWLY RENOVATED

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Unplug and reconnect. The whole family will have fun at Adventure Park USA! Little ones will love the indoor playground and classic carousel, while older siblings will be excited to see two roller coasters looming over the park!

Everyone can get in on the fun with laser tag and mini golf. Stroll historic Main Street, shop, grab a bite to eat, and stop at The Original Playhouse Children’s Museum where you can play the “original way” and batteries and tech devices are replaced by imaginations in six interactive rooms. After lunch at The Derby, kids of all ages will enjoy TreeTrekkers outdoor aerial and zipline park located just a few minutes away. Visit New Market. MD just 15 minutes from downtown Frederick - for a weekend full of family fun.

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THURMONT TROLLEY TRAIL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION BEGINS!

HFTTA Stone Dust Bridge Finished Trail.

By Bryant K. Despeaux, President, H&F Trolley Trail Association When we formed the H&F Trolley Trail Association back in 2018, we unrealistically thought we would be building trails in months-- it took a few years, but it is finally happening!

Our original plan to construct a trail around the pond on the former Owoyele property, which sits adjacent to the Water Treatment Plant, had to be changed due to a request by the Town of Thurmont. An alternate plan to build a loop trail that connected the Trolley Trail to the Library was conceived and creatively named the Library Loop. This new trail extension will serve two purposes - it will add a loop at the end of the trail making it more interesting than simply turning around and it will also provide direct access to the Thurmont Regional Library from the Trolley Trail. The Town extended the Trolley Trail south from Moser Road to the Pond Property gate. The new Library Loop begins off this section of the trail and runs behind the Thurmont Regional Library, connects to the Library’s nature trail, and then connects the nature trail to the sidewalk on the Thurmont Blvd stub off of Moser Rd. Construction began in earnest in late March with the excavation of the section behind the Library. Rainy weather in March and April delayed construction by a few weeks, but the rear trail section was unofficially completed in mid-May. HFTTA volunteers excavated the trail, laid in geofabric, spread and compacted the sub-base and final stone dust surface. Signs and access bollards were installed on May 16th. Additional amenities are

Thurmont Trolley Trail Extended Library Loop Entrance.

Thurmont Trolley Trail Extended Library Loop Bridge.

also coming to this section, including benches Maryland’s historic sites, towns, landscapes, and and possibly a bicycle repair station. A natural traditions through preservation and promotion stone bridge built over a drainage area is a focal of heritage tourism. The citizens of Thurmont point of this section. The Library Loop adds a and many local businesses also helped provide nice trail connection through beautiful woods support for these extensions through generous to the most attractive Library in the county. donations and volunteer labor.

While the extension built by the Town will be The organization is planning for and seekpaved, the Library Loop is a stone dust surface ing funding for extensions towards Eyler Road trail. The last section of this trail extension runs Park with hopes to begin construction on those from the nature trail to Thurmont Blvd and will phases in Spring 2022. Eventually we hope to feature a puncheon, which is a bridge built on have the trail built from Eyler Road Park all the the ground used to cross wet areas with little way to the Thurmont municipal line south of impact on the surrounding environment. The Moser Road. puncheon will add character to this section of The trail and the new extensions offer a great the Library Loop Trail. Directional signs are amenity to the residents of Thurmont and surbeing added to direct users to these new sec- rounding communities. It is wonderful to see tions from the Trolley Trail and Moser Road. so many people in the community using the At the time of this article, construction is just trail for enjoyment and exercise. beginning on the final section of the Library See you on the trail!

Bryant K. Despeaux Loop at the end of the nature trail near the front President, H&F Trolley Trail Association of the Library and will connect to the sidewalk on Moser Rd. This section is expected to be completed by July 2021.

Construction on the section between East Main Street and Boundary Ave is expected to begin in late July or early August and should be completed by mid-September 2021.

The trail extensions are being funded in part by a grant for the Maryland Heritage Area Authority (MHAA). HFTTA was awarded a grant from the MHAA in late 2020 to construct the Library Loop extension as well as an extension from East Main Street to Boundary Avenue. The Thurmont region is part of the Heart of The Civil War Heritage Area. The MHAA works to preserve H&F Trolley Association Board Members.

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Shangri-La 1947.

Photo courtesy of John Kinnaird.

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from Hi-Catoctin, Shangri-La and Camp David

By Theresa Pryor Camp David is located sixty miles outside of Washington, D.C. in Catoctin Mountain Park. It is located east of Hagerstown and north of Frederick in the Catoctin Mountains of western Maryland, near the towns of Thurmont and Emmitsburg.

Originally known as Hi-Catoctin, President Franklin D. Roosevelt named it “Shangri-La”, taken from the James Hilton novel, The Lost Horizon. Th s fantastical story is about a group of plane-crash survivors who have landed in the mythical and beautiful Shangri-La, a valley hidden deep within the 22

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Great story, by the way.

Roosevelt’s idea for this once rustic wilderness retreat was to build a camp for federal employees and their families, a project completed in 1938 through the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the New Deal.

On April 22, 1942, FDR selected it as States Naval installation operated by military personnel. In 1953, Camp David received its present name from President Dwight Eisenhower in honor of his father and grandson, both named David.

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Camp David Entrance1972. Photo courtesy of John Kinnaird.

Backside of Aspen Cottage the President’s quarters when at Camp David.

Photo courtesy of John Kinnaird.

Camp David serves presidents and first families as a secluded getaway from the White House. Presidents have also used Camp David as a secluded setting for important, high-level discussions and decision making.

For instance, after the failed Bay of Pigs operation in Cuba, President Kennedy invited former President Dwight Eisenhower to Camp David for a private consultation. This was Eisenhower’s fiftieth and final trip to Camp David. While at Camp David, on April 29, 1973, President Richard Nixon asked for the resignations of two top aides, John Ehrlichman and H.R. Haldeman. In the days immediately following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, President George W. Bush hosted key members of his cabinet and national security team at Camp David to strategize.

President Bush convened numerous meetings and discussions during his time there, engaged in private reflection away from the press corps, and attended Sunday church service at the grounds of Evergreen chapel.

Many other historic decisions were made, or almost made, by Presidents at Camp David. Jimmy Carter initially favored closing Camp David in order to save money. Once Carter actually visited the retreat, he decided to keep it and brokered the Camp David Accords there in September 1978

between Egyptian president Anwar al-Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin.

Ronald Regan visited the retreat more than any other president. In 1984, Reagan hosted British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. Reagan also restored the nature trails that Nixon paved over so he could horseback ride at Camp David. George H.W. Bush’s daughter, Dorothy was married there in 1992, in the first wedding held at Camp David. During his tenure as president, Bill Clinton spent every Thanksgiving at Camp David with his family. In July 2000, he hosted the 2000 Camp David Summit negotiations between Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian Authority chairman Yasser Arafat.

The camp is reportedly one of the most secure facilities in the world, as reported by a Department of Defense journal in 1998. The facility is guarded by one of the United States Marine Corps’ most elite units, MSCCD (Marine Security Company, Camp David). Each Marine is selected from the infantry and sent through a battery of psychological and physical tests.

He then must undergo specialized security training at the Marine Corps Security Forces School, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Marines then report to Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. Assuming the Marines successfully complete all their schooling, they still must, like their Navy counterparts, attain “Yankee White” security clearance. Only then will the Marines be eligible for the assignment at Camp David. After 12 months of service at Camp David, a Marine is awarded the Presidential Service Badge. Typically, tours at Camp David are 18-24 months.

For a great read and an interesting inside view, Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione’s book, “Inside Camp David: The Private World of the Presidential Retreat,” offers details that could surprise even the most avid Frederick County historians.

In 278 pages, Giorgione weaves palace intrigue, personal reflections from former commanding officers at the camp and histories of the retreat and Thurmont, including a tidbit about how the town was nearly named Blue Mountain City.

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SKATEPARK Alan Chimel, Patrick Dugan, Maceo Zelenka & Norman Montoya, Thurmont Skatepark Committee founders, leaders, skaters.

Skateboarding is the fastest growing sport in America! More and more folks from all walks of life are skateboarding. Skateboarding is a fun way to get exercise, fresh air, release stress and express yourself. In 2020 skateboarding saw its largest increase in popularity in twenty years. Last year many skateboard shops saw their busiest year ever. Some of skate boarding’s rise in popularity stems from covid and folks being quarantined.

Skateboarding allows riders to get exercise and have fun together while still keeping a safe distance.

Many found skateboarding to be a savior after being isolated and feeling disconnected and depressed.

Skating provides riders with the opportunity to relieve stress and feel a sense of normalcy during a difficult time. Skateboarding is a wonderful outdoor activity for people of all ages, physical conditions and socioeconomic backgrounds. It involves no TV, no computer, no electronics and best of all, Skateboarders are outside getting fresh air and exercise. Skateboarding allows riders to test their skills and raise their spirits benefiting them both physically and emotionally.

Thurmont has a fast-growing number of skaters enjoying the sport, but the town was unfortunately lacking a safe place to gather. With the increasingly growing number of skaters across the country, there is a growing number of skateparks being built. The Town of Thurmont is no exception and is stepping up to the demand and building a skatepark to provide a fun and safe place for both resident and visiting skaters. The decision for Thurmont to build a skatepark stemmed from

a group of young local skaters who used their voices in a positive and powerful way. Fifteen high school sophomores attended a Thurmont town meeting and pleaded their case to the mayor and commissioners. The town representatives were quite impressed with this group of young citizens. In the past others have complained about not having a skatepark in Thurmont but these teens were the first to approach the mayor and commissioners during a meeting with a powerful case to build a skatepark. The commissioners were persuaded by the teens and voted unanimously to build them a skatepark.

Immediately following the meeting, the teens formed a committee to begin planning the Thurmont Skatepark. The group of teens has consulted with several skatepark designers, builders and organizers. They have learned about what works well and what does not. One fun aspect of the planning process has been taking field trips to other skateparks. The most rewarding part of the process so far for the teens has been expressing themselves and having their voices heard.

The Thurmont Skatepark will be constructed of concrete and will be built by a skater owned company. It will be approximately 50’x 80’ and will be located in the East End Park. The skatepark will welcome all residents and visitors and there will be no admission charge. The Park will be geared toward all skill levels from beginner to pro. There will also be a small set of bleachers for family members and fans to watch the skaters test their tricks and strut their stuff

The Thurmont Skatepark plans to break ground and open this fall. The grand opening celebration will be a skate jam with live music from the Frederick Rock School and of course lots of skateboarding. There will also be some pro skaters in attendance who will be skating, giving pointers and signing autographs.

Thurmont is a beautiful mountain town with so much to offer. Visitors always enjoy touring the covered bridges, hiking the numerous mountain trails, swimming in the lake, wine tasting and so much more,,, and now to top it off… KATEBOARDING! Campers at Cunningham Falls will have just a short drive down the scenic mountain road to experience one of Maryland’s best skateparks.

We look forward to seeing you at the Thurmont Skatepark…Skateway to the Mountains.

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in the Catoctin Mountains Are you a bird watcher and enjoy documenting different species of birds? If the answer is yes, then you will want to take a trip to Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont, Maryland. The National Park Service states, “Over 200 species are thought to occur in the park during different times of year, including the wild turScales & Tales Program at key, which started to reoccupy its old Cunningham Falls State Park. habitat in the 1960’s.” The National Park Service attributes hardwood forest and stream environment as an excellent habitat for many species of birds. For the serious bird-watchers, ebird.org has documented sightings of 130 species of birds in the Catoctin Mountains including the Baltimore Oriole and the majestic bald eagle. A study by The Maryland Ornithological Society reports that these two parks have breeding populations of Hooded, and Kentucky Warbler, American Redstart, Ovenbird, Yellow-throated Vireo, Baltimore Oriole, Regularly seen are most woodpecker species, Red-eyed Vireo, Cedar Waxwing, Common Raven, and small woodland birds. The bald eagle can be spotted quite often in the Catoctin Mountains too!

The Bald Eagle in the Catoctin Mountains.

Photo courtesy of Mindful Focus.

For an up close and personal view of a bald eagle and a few owl species, you will want to continue your birding journey to Cunningham Falls State Park to visit their Scales and Tales Aviary that is located in the Manor Area of the Park right off of Route 15 South in Thurmont. The Aviary houses live birds of prey and reptiles that cannot be returned to the wild and rangers talk about “tales” of how these animals came to be in the care of Cunningham Falls State Park. A visit to the Aviary is a definite treat for all ages to explore. Bring some binoculars and head to Thurmont for some serious bird watching and enjoy a hike while you are here!

The Baltimore Oriole in the Catoctin Mountains. Photo courtesy of Mindful Focus.

Cedar Wax Wing in the Catoctin Mountains. Photo courtesy of Mindful Focus.

Red-bellied Woodpecker in the Catoctin Mountain. Photo courtesy of Mindful Focus.

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By Vickie Grinder What would our society be without art, artists, and performers? I think we all know life would be pretty boring without it! Thurmont supports the arts and entertainment industry and recognizes that we are very fortunate to have so many talented artists in Northern Frederick County. Let’s start with Elower-Sicilia Productions of Dance, better known as ESP Dance Studio. ESP is a national award-winning company that opened in1969, and has been serving Frederick County and points beyond for 52 years teaching children age three and up! Their highly trained and certified instructors have a wealth of experience in teaching and performing various styles and disciplines and have thousands of national titles to show for it. ESP Dance was also named one of the top 50 Legacy Businesses in Frederick County in 2020.

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Next on our tour, we will walk two doors up from ESP Dance Studio and fi d the Thurmont Main Street Center. Here you will find a historic building dating back to 1885 and served as a Moravian Church then followed a feed store with a dairy operation in the basement, and later in time the building served as the public library. The Town of Thurmont acquired the building in 2013 and now is home for our local artists, artisans, and locally made products. In the Center, you will fi d fifteen talented local artists and artisans, and art lessons from artist Rebecca Pearl. The Center also serves as a visitor center where you can pick up brochures for attractions in Northern Frederick County and local restaurant menus.

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Our next stop on our A&E tour is a recording studio, Commodore Recording Studio, owned by Doug & Patty Benson.

Commodore Recording Studio offe s a musician-friendly multitrack studio producing excellent commercial-grade masters, transfer/archiving facility capable of handling high-throughput for larger collections, and single items and family heirloom recordings. They also offer world-class remastering service, cleaning and restoring audio for commercial release and personal use. Commodore Recording Studio provides an affordable, professional environment that is comfortable and performance with over 35 years of audio recording experience!

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All aboard! Our last stop on our A&E journey is just a block away from Commodore Recording Studio where you will discover our Main Street Murals.

This is a public art display which came to fruition through collaboration with the Thurmont Lions Club, the Town of Thurmont, grants, and many donors.

This building once served as an electric substation for the former trolley car system and the building sat empty for decades. These colorful mural panels depict the landscape of Thurmont and celebrate Thurmont’s history and modern times. The art work was completed by local artist Yemi Fagbohun. Stop by to explore all the panels and take some photos too!

That concludes our A&E tour and hope you come to see us and support the arts!

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By Jim Humerick, Chief Administrative Officer – Town of Thurmont The Thurmont Little League has been selected to be the host site for the 2021 Little League Intermediate Division (11–13-year-olds) State Tournament. The tournament will be held July 10-16, with games taking place throughout the days.

The Town of Thurmont has been meeting with Keith Myers, President of Thurmont Little League to effectively plan for this prestigious event. The tournament games will be held on the East End Park baseball field behind the Thurmont Police station. Up to 6 teams will be competing for the state championship and will be bringing many players, coaches, families, and fans into Thurmont. The Town of Thurmont Department of Public Works is working with the Thurmont Little League in upgrading the field and surrounding areas in time for the tournament. A new earthen pitcher’s mound will replace the existing portable mound.

New infield dirt will be spread on the field, along with and new home plate and new bases. Mayor John Kinnaird stated “This is a wonderful accomplishment for Thurmont Little League. We’re very proud to have the tournament here in Thurmont and we’re going to make sure that the town and our baseball fields are shining brightly for the rest of the state of Maryland!” Residents should be aware that there will be additional parking restrictions in place along Westview Drive during the tournament. Thurmont Police Chief Gregory Eyler has recommended that parking only be allowed on one side of Westview Drive, adjacent to the park and the fields. This will allow for safe accessibility along the street for local traffic, as well as emergency vehicles. Parking in the Thurmont Senior Center parking lot will be restricted to handicapped parking and tournament officials.

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Colorful Creations Come to Frederick County

Downtown Frederick Art Sculpture.

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Thurmont Main Street Sculpture.

By Vickie Grinder Frederick County Maryland is home to five designated Maryland Main Street Communities and are also accredited National Main Streets under the National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. These five Main Street communities include Brunswick, Downtown Frederick, New Market, Middletown, and Thurmont. These five Main Street communities collaborated on a public, temporary art display titled “Art on Main” to celebrate their towns with a unique tailor-made tile sculpture crafted

by Maryland artist and ceramicist, Parran Collery to reflect the distinctive landscapes of each town.

This project persevered through a pandemic with design and installation of all five sculptures. What’s interesting about these five sculptures is that every decorative tile incorporated into the sculptures were created by residents of each community.

Artist Parren Collery had scheduled workshops in April 2020 in each of the five communities to create the tiles to be installed into the sculptures, but then came the pandemic shutdown. At that point, Parren made clay kits complete with paints with an instructional video and were distributed to each town. Residents carved out the clay tiles to reflect their own individual art, and were returned to Parren to be fired in her kiln and created these colorful creations! A big shout out to Frederick County Tourism/visitfrederick.org, for the funding provided to make this collaboration a reality! Be sure to visit each Main Street to see the exclusive sculptures and explore how unique each of these Maryland Main Street Communities really are! To learn more about the “Art on Main” Sculptures go to: https://artonmainst.org

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By Jim Humerick, Chief Administrative Officer – Town of Thurmont Thanks to grant funding from the Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space grants, there has been some great trail improvements completed recently in Thurmont.

The recent acquisition of a 10.09 acre parcel of future parkland near the wastewater treatment plant created an opportunity to continue with the extension of the extremely popular Thurmont Trolley Trail. Town of Thurmont Streets and Parks Dept. staff graded and installed the gravel base for a 350’ long and 8’ wide trail connecting to the existing Thurmont Trolley Trail off of Moser Road. The new trail extension runs parallel with the roadway and stops for now, at the entrance to the 10.09 acre parcel. The park site will be constructed in the future and is planned to have amenities to include additional trails, a wetlands observation area, boardwalk, and more. The Town of Thurmont is working with Frederick County in the future planning to extend this trail into the county, eventually connecting to the Catoctin Furnace and possible sites to the south from there. This section is the first phase in making

the connection to the county. Asphalt work on this section of trail was completed by the American Asphalt Company from Baltimore.

Trail lighting to match the existing lighting currently along the Trolley Trail is planned for the future.

Volunteers from the Hagerstown & Frederick Trolley Trail Association (HFTTA) constructed the new “Library Loop Trail” connecting the Thurmont Regional Library to the new trail extension. An existing nature trail that was previously constructed by the SUCCESS program makes a great connection tying everything together. Now trail users can traverse the .77 mile Thurmont Trolley Trail, cross Moser Road to the new extension, turn onto the Library Loop Trail and connect back to the Thurmont Trolley Trail, while learning about the interesting natural items all along the nature trail.

Another exciting project has been the construction of the new exercise trail at Eyler Road Park. The .51 mile trail circles the entire perimeter of the front section of the park. Once again, Town of Thurmont Streets and Parks Dept. staff graded the entire length of the trail and installed the stone base. Town staff also

constructed three foot bridges and installed new trees along the trail. The work that was performed by staff members Tim Eyler, Colby Savage, Donnie Kaas, and Greg Andrew was nothing short of exemplary. Just as was the case with the Trolley Trail Extension, asphalt was installed by the American Asphalt Company.

The exercise trail has been a project that many residents and visitors have been anticipating.

The project has been so anticipated that the trail was being used before the stone base was installed! “Every time I go past Eyler Road Park, I always see folks using the trail. They were even using it when it was dirt!” said Thurmont Planning and Zoning Manager Kelly Duty. “I’m really pleased to see how much everyone enjoys it”.

While these trails may currently be located on opposite sides of the town’s municipal borders and miles apart, plans are already underway to connect them. The town and HFTTA are working on acquiring funding to make this happen! The Town of Thurmont Comprehensive Plan prioritizes pedestrian connectivity very high on the list of the town’s future goals and objectives. These projects have made great strides in achieving these aspirations!

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Save the date for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. with police vehicles, fire trucks, food, music, pony rides and more!

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Contact us for your catering needs!

Stop by for our extensive selection of Maryland-made beer, wine & spirits!

Explore the East Coast with us!

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14802 N. Franklinville Rd Thurmont, Maryland 301-271-7078

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Mon-Thu • 8am - 9pm | Fri & Sat • 8am - 10pm | Sun • 10am - 9pm

EMMITSBURG

Historic Wayside Exhibits Throughout Emmitsburg

This wayside exhibit shows where the former Emmitsburg Railroad depot once stood that would run from Emmitsburg to Rocky Ridge, History of the Emmitsburg Town MD. This exhibit is located on Square wayside exhibit located on South Seton Avenue in front of St. East Main Street.

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Numerous wayside exhibits have been added to Emmitsburg to embellish the various historical buildings and sites that still thrive in Emmitsburg.

Learn about the history of the Town Square, Emmit House and/or Doughboy, The Carriage House Inn, Frederick County Fire Museum and the railroad that once ran through Emmitsburg (just to name a few) while enjoying a stroll around Emmitsburg. These exhibits can be reached any time of day by parking along Main Street.

This wayside exhibit is located in front of The Carriage House Inn on South Seton Avenue and shows how this building once served as a feed warehouse in the 1800’s and later factory producing brooms and then would become a canning company. In the 1950’s, the building transformed into a restaurant called the White Hose. In the 1980’s the building was purchased by the Hance family and became “The Carriage House Inn” where you will find chef inspired dishes for lunch and dinner in an elegant country atmosphere in addition to off premise caterings for weddings and other events.

NEWLY RENOVATED Conveniently located near Historic Downtown Frederick Just South of Thurmont on HWY 15

The Brand New SpringHill Suites by Marriott/Frederick is an all-suite hotel that seamlessly blends design and functionality offering the modern amenities you need to stay refreshed and focused - all at an affordable price.

Enjoy free hot breakfast, free WiFi, and our indoor pool and whirlpool.

1565 Opposumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

301 696-1565

www.frederickfortdetricksuites.hamptoninn.com

Free Wi-Fi • Relaxing pools and fitness centers Complimentary Breakfast

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WAYNESBORO’S Market at the Park

Saturdays May 22–October 23, 2021 • 8:30 to Noon Plus~One Thursday Market: Aug. 5, 2021 • 5:30–8:30 PM

Open-air market held at Main Street Park, 25 E. Main Street in downtown Waynesboro, PA The market features fresh produce, dairy, and baked goods, as well as handmade items such as soaps, lotions, candles and organic goods.

For more information visit mainstreetwaynesboro.org/market-on-main

VISIT OUR STORE IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK!

Locally Made

AND WIDELY LOVED HOMESTYLE PRODUCTS

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HELP US HELP YOU! The Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service is one service many people take for granted until they need emergency assistance. The dedicated men and women who provide this service stand ready, willing, and able to respond. While many of us hope we never need to call upon the fire and rescue service, we should take a moment and appreciate their efforts and dedication.

The twenty-five volunteer fire and rescue departments and associated special operations teams are actively seeking volunteer members to assist with operational and administrative duties. Times have changed. Fewer people live and work in the same community and the availability of volunteers willing to commit time to the fire service is declining nationally.

If you’re looking for a challenge, want to develop friendships, do something rewarding, serve your community, or help your neighbors in their time of need, WE need your help!!! No experience is necessary and training is free!

If you’re interested in volunteering, we need your help sign up today!

Go to www.GearUpFireRescue.com or call 301-600-2281 40

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EMMITSBURG

FIRE MUSEUM

to Open Later This Summer

New wayfaring exhibit in front of the etched mural.

By Chip Jewell The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum located at 300B South Seton Ave. in Emmitsburg is hoping to re-open to the after July 1. The museum will feature new displays such as an impressive 8-foot-long panoramic picture of all the fire apparatus in the city of Frederick in 1932 as the painting by Sherry Kemp donated by the Junior Fire Company of the 1910 American LaFrance steamer responding from the Junior fire house.

The new wayfaring sign describing the William Cochran glass etching “Volunteer” has recently been added next to the

etching to provide the visitor an excellent pictorial of how the etching finally came to be in Emmitsburg and the difficult worked faced by Emmitsburg Glass Company to both dismantle and reinstall the glass.

New signage providing the visitor with a look back in history to the origin of the “Old Lady” hand tub pumper and recent information of the metal tank that was believed owned by the Washington Hose Company in Frederick have been added

to provide an even greater depth history.

Plans are being made to reopen the museum to the public after July 1 that will feature a book signing by Chip Jewell, the museum president and author of the new book History of Fire Companies in Frederick County, Maryland. The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum looks forward to once again providing visitors with a look back in the history of our Frederick County fire and rescue companies.

Etched glass mural.

The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum.

Go to https://frederickmdfiremuseum.org for more information & hours.

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Ice Cream made on site from our cows

Home Decor

• Sandwiches • Petting farm • Ice Cream, Milk, Meats, and Eggs to Go • Birthday Parties

Antiques Furniture Fine Home Consignments

Finders Keepers Fine Consignments is a great place to shop in the Hagerstown, MD area. As we celebrate our 12-year anniversary ry,y we would like to thank our 4,300+ consignors that keep bringing the fabulous items we have to sell. We have a continually changing inventory ryy of furniture and accessories for the value-conscious buyer.

If you are looking for unique items, unusual accessories, or just a great find, Finders Keepers Fine Consignments is your answer!

Satisfied Customers are our best advertising.

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19021 Longmeadow Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21740

301-790-2300 E-Mail: fkfc@myactv.net

14325 Misty Meadow Road Smithsburg, MD 21783

301-824-2112

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7536 Millstone Road • Hancock, MD 21750 jimmyjoyslogcabin.com

301-678-5670

STEAKHOUSE • CRABS • SEAFOOD • BAR & GRILL Casual Dining in a Rustic Upscale Atmosphere Tuesday thru Sunday

Fresh Maryland Blue Crabs By the Dozen, 1/2 Bushel & Bushel

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Wednesdays & Fridays 5-8pm All You Can Eat Maryland Blue Crabs

$34.99 Reservations are required!

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Carroll County is a beautiful rural area offering so much for visitors to see and do. Here you will find history, antiquing, festivals, walking/biking trails, fascinating tours, outstanding eateries and educational nature parks. And when your day is done, kick back and relax at one of our quaint bed and breakfasts or modern hotels.

The Maryland Wine Festival

carrollcountytourism.org

800-272-1933

1838 Emerald Hill Lane Westminster, MD 21157 Tuesday-Saturday, 9 am-4 pm Union Mills Homestead 50th Corn Roast

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FREE • NO RSVP DROP IN TECH CAFE 1st Thursday of Each Month 4-7 PM Our Technology Guides will assist you with your technology needs...setting up email, navigating social media, staying safe on the internet, and more!

Immediate Assistance & Long-Term Case Management.

We may be able to assist with: Rent and Utility Bills, Auto Expenses, Advocacy and Help Navigating Government Forms, Access to Affordable Dental Care, PANDEMIC ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE! We also offer FREE programs and opportunities to give you the tools and resources you need: to search for employment, to learn new life skills, to identify and achieve goals for your life, to create the more sustainable future you choose

Come see how partnership with Seton Center can make change possible!

Visit the Seton Family Store High-quality, pre-loved items!

Small furniture • Clothing • Collectibles • Toys 15% discount every day for Military/First Responders/ Healthcare Workers, Senior Discount (55+) Every Wednesday!

All purchases help fund our outreach program.

Change lives while you shop!

SetonCenter.org • 301.447.6102

Accepting New Patients Proudly serving the Catoctin Mountain Region and beyond for over 50 years

Neil H Feldman, DDS Richard B Love, DDS

Offering comprehensive care for the whole family • Orthodontics • Implants • Cosmetic Dentistry • Dentures • Emergency Dentistry 10 Water Street, Thurmont, MD 21788

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(301) 271-2811

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The Seton Center

A Guiding Light for a Better Tomorrow

The Seton Center located at 226 Lincoln Ave, Emmitsburg, MD.

Founded in 1969, Seton Center, Inc. was established by the Daughters of Charity at the request of the people of the Emmitsburg area. Three mothers approached the Sisters to express their need for quality day care, which would enable them to work and support their families while their children received safe, adequate care, and developmental enrichment. In 1970, the licensed Seton Day Care was opened, followed by the addition of social and nationally-recognized educational services. The Thrift Store also opened in 1970, which is now called Seton Family Store. To accommodate the demand for expanded services, the Seton Center moved to their new building at 226 East Lincoln Avenue in 2018.

Today, their Outreach Office continues to offer hope to the under-resourced neighbors in our valley; from emergency, short-term assistance with financial needs to life-changing programs for long-term success. Emergency material assistance, referrals, workshops, the Getting Ahead and DePaul Dental programs. The Seton Center’s Workforce Development strategic plan and program includes a commitment to: providing learning opportunities for job seekers to search for employment, write a resume and interview like a pro by collaborating with local employers in matching their needs with local talent supporting local businesses in understanding the issues of poverty and how they can be an active part of the solutions.

Last but certainly not least, the newly remodeled Seton Family Store offers a wide range of new and lightly used items at low prices. One hundred percent of Family Store sale proceeds directly fund the Outreach Office programs and services. The Family Store is open for retail sales Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and available to accept donations of clothing, household goods and collectibles on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Make plans to stop in and shop next time you are in Emmitsburg, you will be amazed at all they have to offer!

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUPPORT THEIR MISSION OR KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM THEIR SERVICES

visit their web site at

www.setoncenter.org follow them on Facebook at

SETON FAMILY STORE AND SETON CENTER OUTREACH OFFICE send an e-mail to

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Free attraction e d a r g Up

UrbanAirFrederick.com

5830 Ballenger Creek Pike • Frederick, MD 21703 Valid on attraction passes purchased in park only. Excludes basic attraction passes. May not be combined with any other offer, promotion, discount, membership benefit or birthday party. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase.

Height restrictions may apply. Valid at Buffalo location only. Expires 12/31/2021.

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OUTDOOR LIVING, STEPS FROM HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Find everything you need to fish the Potomac from Brunswick Sports & Apparel.

Gear up at Three Points Cycle then hit the C & O NHP Towpath at Mile Marker 55.

Unplug at a campsite or cabin at Brunswick Family Campground.

Join River & Trail Outfitters for one of their kayak adventures.

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Real Country Cooking, Just Like home...

Delicious De elicious BUFFET served erved everyda everyday ay

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Fresh Baked Goods • Catering • Gift Shop

133 Frederick Rd. • Thurmont, MD • 301-271-4373 www.MountainGateFamilyRestaurant.com