Make sure you are locking your vehicles
April 30, 2010
Please be aware of individual(s) entering unlocked vehicles in the area of N. Church St., Howard St., East St., and Municipal Parking Lot during night hours. Items removed from the vehicles include GPS units and items of value. Be sure to keep your doors locked at all times when not in your vehicle.
Marijuana and Oxycontin arrest
April 26, 2010
On April 24, 2010 at approximately 11:40pm OFC Debord was dispatched to the area of Rt. 15 and Tippin Drive for a vehicle being operated recklessly. OFC Debord located a red Chevrolet that was being driven in an unsafe manner. He observed the vehicle continuously drifting left of the center line and straddling the center line. After initiating a traffic stop, OFC Debord identified the operator as Lloyd D. Colgan, age 49, of Quney Illinois. During the officer’s contact with Mr. Colgan, the officer observed marijuana flakes and a smoking device on Mr. Colgan’s lap. The officer noted that Mr. Colgan appeared to be confused and lethargic. Mr. Colgan was placed under arrest. During a search incident to the arrest, OFC Debord located a quantity of marijuana and two types of prescription drugs for which Mr. Colgan did not have a prescription. Mr. Colgan was charged with: Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Oxycontin; Possession ofAlprazolam; and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia. Mr. Colgan was held on a $15,000 bond.
Media release was prepared by:
Lt. P. Allen Droneburg
Deputy Chief of Police
Thurmont Police Department
RUSH OF FOOLS - to perform at Frederick Church of the Brethren
April 22, 2010
Frederick Church of the Brethren will host Rush of Fools for its 2010 Concert Series on May 15, at 5:38 p.m. Rush of Fools is a nationally known Christian band and will be a big draw for a variety of people, groups, and churches. Rush of Fools is a four-time Dove Award nominee. The group’s hit single, “Undo”, won the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publisher’s Song of the Year Award in April 2008. This concert is one of many on the group’s Wonder of the World Tour. To purchase your tickets, please visit www.fcob.net and click on the PURCHASE TICKETS - RUSH OF FOOLS button on the front page. All tickets are $15 a piece and space is limited to 600 people. The first 150 people who purchase ticket will get reserved (up front) seats to this event. FCOB is located at 201 Fairview Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701. For more information about the concert, visit our website at www.fcob.net or call us at 301.662.1819.
Emmitsburg Times by Mayor Jim Hoover
April 21, 2010
The Emmitsburg Town staff and elected officials have received several questions about the status of the Creamery Road and Lincoln Avenue project.
Recently the State of Maryland established a new permit requirement which the Town and our contractors were not aware of. To the best of our knowledge all permits were applied for and approved. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) agreed that the Town could proceed with the job as designed, halfway through the project, MDE issued a stop work order for failing to obtain the proper permits. In additional to the stop work order, MDE also issued a $10,000 dollar fine, which was paid by our engineering firm.
The stop work order was issued on or about March 1, 2010 and was expected to last approximately six weeks. As of April 20, 2010 the Town has been unable to get a status from MDE on when we can expect the permit to be released which also determines when the stop work order will be lifted.
With a stop work order in place the Town is unable to make more suitable repairs to the roads without risking additional fines and penalties being assessed directly against the Town. The Town staff continues to fill pot holes but, the stone is easily washed out by the rain and constant flow of traffic. With South Seton Avenue closed, the Town knows how critical it is that Lincoln Avenue and Creamery Road remain accessible.
Town staff and I will continue to work with several agencies at the County and State levels to have work resumed on the Creamery Road and Lincoln Avenue project and to get South Seton Avenue reopened as soon as possible. Until the County determines that the building on the square is structural sound, the State Highway (SHA) can not reopen South Seton Avenue.
On a positive note; the Creamery Road and Lincoln Avenue project is a project that is long over. It may be hard to realize right now but, the short term inconveniences that we are currently experiencing is absolutely out weighed by the long term effects this project will have on our community. The scope of work for this project upgrades the sewer and water lines the entire length of East and West Lincoln Avenue including new piping under Toms Creek. The upgrade to the water line will improve the quality and volume of water available to the residents, businesses and fire hydrants. The upgrade to the sewer line will reduce the infiltration of “wild water” in to the sewer lines and reduce the risk of overloading our pump station which causes raw sewage spills.
Without the stop work order and the closing of a major road, the Creamery Road and Lincoln Avenue project is very similar to the projects that were completed on the west end of town and on South Seton Avenue. These projects also created an inconvenience to the community but, as designed, those projects also provided a significant resource for fire protection. Prior to those projects being completed several fire hydrants on the west end of town and along South Seton Avenue was unusable because the water lines did not have adequate volume. The water lines were old, leaking and not properly sized for current demands. Without those improvements, the recent fire on the square may have burned out of control longer and caused damage to the adjacent buildings.
Government does work.
April 21, 2010
Government does work. by Frederick County Commissioner President Jan Gardner
Every day we get in our cars and we drive to work, to school, to visit friends or to run errands. We take for granted that we have the ability to readily travel wherever we want! We are able to get from one place to another using a road network provided by government. Depending upon where you live and where you are going, you are likely to drive on some combination of municipal, county, state, or federal roads. We get where we want and need to go because we have a functional network of well maintained roads and bridges. While our transportation network is not perfect, we do have the ability to travel just about anywhere at any time because of our road and highway system.
Each and every day, over 40,000 children in Frederick County attend our public schools. Most are picked up near their homes by a school bus and are delivered back home later in the day. Our children are provided the opportunity to learn and have access to a wide variety of educational choices including advanced placement classes, foreign languages, calculus and physics, agriculture education and much more. We are fortunate in Frederick County to have excellent public schools. Our children have the opportunity to excel and are well prepared to attend some of the best colleges in the country.
If you have a medical emergency, a fire, or another type of emergency, you can call 911 to access help. A well prepared 911 call taker will answer the phone and will dispatch law enforcement or fire and emergency rescue staff who will respond quickly to provide needed assistance. A few weeks ago, one of my friends called 911 at two o’clock in the morning because her husband was experiencing chest pain and thought he was having a heart attack. The 911 operator calmly provided instructions. The ambulance arrived, first responders provided care and quick transport to the hospital, and hospital staff was ready and waiting in the emergency room. This timely and professional response resulted in a positive outcome and a good prognosis for my friend’s husband. This government service works well for many people in need every single day.
Most of us feel safe in our homes and in our community and go about our daily activities with little thought about our personal safety. Crime in Frederick County has decreased 13% over the past year due to the efforts of our Sheriff and all the members of the Sheriff’s Office. These statistics reflect positively on the work of our men and women in law enforcement. We are fortunate to live in a safe place.
Calls for service to 911 have increased steadily over time. In 2009, total calls handled both inbound and outbound were 345,541 calls with 199,556 dispatches to all agencies including law enforcement, fire and EMS dispatch, and animal control. This compares to 88,823 dispatches to all agencies in 2000. The calls for service have increased as the population of the county has increased. County public safety agencies do an outstanding job of providing responses to all of these calls for service. Public safety agencies provide an essential government service that works.
Many residents in Frederick County are connected to public water and sewer provided by the county or one of the municipal governments. For those of us connected to public water and sewer, we do not worry about whether the water is safe to drink and we take for granted that we can cook, do laundry, take a shower, and flush our toilets every day for a relatively inexpensive cost. Public water and sewer is one of the few utilities that work continuously even when there are electricity outages. Public water and sewer systems protect public health and extend longevity. Water and sewer is a government service that works.
These are just a few examples of government services that work well. In our current economic climate, there has been a lot of public debate about what services government provides, the ability of government to provide these services, and whether these services are valued by the community.
The next time you visit the library, see an ambulance or fire truck drive by with its sirens on, or pass a local school, take a moment to be thankful that we live and call Frederick County home.
Government does work!
Michael Kurtianyk for Frederick County Commissioner 2010
April 20, 2010
Michael Kurtianyk for Frederick County Commissioner 2010
Who is Michael Kurtianyk?
As a seasoned real estate professional, Michael knows Frederick County. His profession has afforded him the opportunity to spend extensive time in all areas of the county and he has a deep understanding of the issues facing each of our unique communities.
Since moving to Frederick County more than 10 years ago, Michael has taken an extremely active role in the community. His leadership experience includes:
- Maryland Association of Realtors Leadership Academy (2007)
- Fredericktowne Rotary President (2006-2007)
- Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
- Leadership Frederick, Class of 2001
- Frederick County Association of Realtors
- Board of Directors, Weinberg Center for the Arts
- Board of Directors, The Shakespeare Festival
- Board of Directors, Academy of Finance (a program of Frederick County Public Schools)
- Board of Trustees, Frederick County Public Library System
- Frederick Memorial Hospital, Special Gifts Committee
Michael currently resides in Middletown with his wife, Brenda, and twin daughters, Alexis and Tara. His family actively participates in the congregation at Holy Family Catholic Church in Middletown. Michael has also coached soccer for a number of years, and enjoys reading and playing chess.
Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Education and MA from Syracuse University.
Why is Michael’s campaign slogan “Representing the voice of the people”?
Michael believes that we need a leader who governs from the middle and not from the extremes. Pick any issue facing Frederick County and you will most likely hear only the extreme views from our current politicians. Michael is tired of hearing those extreme positions and realizes that the vast majority of County residents can see more than one side of an issue. Michael is that voice.
What is Michael’s stand on economic development?
Our local economy and its development are vitally important to Michael. He will work hard to encourage job creation by helping our existing businesses grow, identifying additional business opportunities and making sure that Frederick County remains a healthy and competitive place to do business.
We need to work on three things: business retention; business expansion; and business recruitment. My vision is to work with the Offices of Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce, and other groups, to do what we can to become more business friendly.
If every company in the County added just ONE job per year, we’d be adding more than 8,000 jobs in the County annually! Michael understands the importance of promoting Frederick as a great location for doing business with a strong, educated workforce available to employers.
He also recognizes the need to strengthen our partnerships with local educational institutions to create internship opportunities for students and work on developing a curriculum that meets the needs of our employers.
What is Michael’s philosophy on leadership?
Leadership isn’t about who is right and who is wrong. Michael believes that we need elected leaders who will work with our municipalities, not against them. We need elected leaders who will work with Annapolis, not against them. There’s a way to reach a common ground on most issues and Michael will work tirelessly to improve the County’s relationship with all levels of government and the citizens of Frederick County.
How can I get involved in Michael’s campaign?
Volunteers are the most important part of any campaign! We need your help to ensure that Michael wins. Even if you don’t have much free time, we encourage you to get involved. Please e-mail Michael at 2010michaelk@gmail.com and let us know how you would like to assist and the amount of time that you have to offer. Thank you in advance for your support!
I don’t have much free time; may I make a campaign donation instead to help Michael’s campaign?
Yes! We need your help to win this campaign! Please consider making a donation to Friends of Michael Kurtianyk via the PayPal link on our web site at www.MichaelK2010.com or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 3905, Frederick, MD 21705. Any amount that you can spare is helpful and all money will be spent with local vendors to show Michael’s commitment to supporting our local economy. Thank you!
How can I contact Michael?
Michael wants to hear from you! Send him an e-mail at 2010michaelk@gmail.com , give him a call at 301-401-0039 or plan on attending an upcoming event.
New & Noteworthy at The Thurmont Regional Library
April 20, 2010
By Erin Dingle, Administrator (edingle@FrederickCountyMD.gov)
The library has several interesting events coming up and as always, the public is invited to come over and participate at no cost.
Vic Jagow Day is May 15! The library is joining together with several organizations to honor Mr. Jagow for his long-standing commitment to our community. An early supporter of the library, Vic has donated his time, energy and goodwill to this library and we owe him a great deal of gratitude. Join us on the library deck at 1 pm for a special presentation to Vic plus the reunion ‘The Coachmen’, the band Vic managed and who played at local dances and parties in the 1960’s. This is a once in a lifetime reunion and something you don’t want to miss.
The library will also be participating in ART (Art Along the Trail) on Saturday, May 22. The festival will feature art, music, exhibits, food and more along the Trolley Trail. Stop by the library to visit our gallery for the final day of the David Fair exhibit. The library will also be displaying the winning entries of the ‘Welcome to My World’ student art contest. Registration forms are available at the library.
The summer exhibit at the Thurmont Regional Library Art Gallery will feature a variety of works by local artists, Emily Sloviko and Nancy Houston. The gallery is free and open to the public every Sunday from 1-4.
And finally, don’t forget to bring your kids to the library to Make a Splash in the annual Summer Reading Club. There are going to be lots of fun activities and events for kids of all ages, plus prices galore. This is something the kids look forward to every year so be sure you stop in for more details or visit www.fcpl.org after May 1 to register on
I Want You (and your dog) To Give Blood by Dr “JB” Bramson
April 20, 2010
Blood donation is a gift of life, whether you are a human, dog or cat.
When I look at my blood donation card, it tells me:
1) 1 human blood donation can save up to 3 lives.
2) less than 30% of those who give once give again.
3) a person can give up to 6 times per year
4) every 2 seconds a person needs blood
5) donated blood lasts 42 days
Pets Need Blood Transfusions Too
Whole blood and blood components are utilized in transfusion medicine. When blood is separated, it yields packed red blood cells (RBC’s) which carry oxygen to tissues in the body, fresh frozen plasma, or frozen plasma, and platelets. The shelf lives of those products are:
packed RBC’s - 35 days
fresh frozen plasma (FFP) - 1 year
frozen plasma (FP) - 5 years
Reasons for cats and dogs to need transfusions
1) blood loss from major trauma, bleeding internal tumors, even heavy parasite loads especially in young animals or very small sized animals. For example: internal parasites - especially hookworms, and external parasites - fleas and ticks in high numbers.
2) decreased production of RBC’s from bone marrow due to:
a) cancer of the bone marrow
b) infections i.e., Feline Leukemia virus in cats
3) coagulation disorders:
a) inherited disorders such as hemophilia (dogs can get this condition and there are different varieties)
b) acquired - ingestion of rodent bait/ poisons - most often these baits act as anti-coagulants to cause bleeding to death; pets find these baits delicious too and can be harmed (or killed) by them.
There are animal blood banks throughout the USA. One of the closest to us is Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank in Annapolis, Maryland. One of their blood donation centers is at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Frederick Maryland. Only “volunteer” dogs are used for donations.
Your dog can be considered for blood donating if it is:
1) a healthy 9 months to 7 1/2 year old that is at least 35 pounds.
2) available to donate every 2 months
3) on regular heartworm prevention
4) up to date on preventive health care (vaccines)
5) not taking any medicines which may preclude it from being a donor
As a donor, your dog receives:
1) blood typing
2) complete blood cell counts and chemistry panels yearly
3) heartworm and tick disease screening every 6 to 12 months
4)other testing for disorders
5) an examination at each donation
A single dog donation can save 4 lives. Donation only takes 3 to 5 minutes and no sedation is needed. Only a small amount of blood is collected and the body starts to replace it immediately.
blood typing and cross matching ( between donors and recipients) is a good idea before a transfusion. In dogs, it can be risky not to do so. In cats, it can be fatal.
Dogs and cats have their own blood groups. Dogs have 3 blood groups and cats have 2 blood groups. Blood type refers to an antigen on the surface of the RBC’s. In dogs, one major distinction is DEA 1.1 positive vs. negative. If you know that your dog is positive, it saves money on the cost for compatible blood and it saves the negative blood supply for those that really do need it.
So give blood if you’re a dog and save lives. Give blood if you’re a person and feel good knowing that you’re saving lives.
Contact the Red Cross at: 1-800-REDCROSS to schedule a donation
Call Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank at 1-800-949-3822
LOCAL GROOMER OPENS NEW BUSINESS
April 20, 2010
C&K GROOMERS has recently opened in Thurmont. Cheryl Bottomly, along with her daughter Kaylia, has opened her own small breed dog grooming business in her home. Their hours are 9am-1pm Wednesday through Saturday.
Cheryl and Kaylia love dogs. They have three-Buddy, a Toy Poodle puppy, Angel, a Bichon Frise, and Sabrina, a toy Chihuahua. For ten years, Cheryl groomed dogs for her family and friends. She has had her grooming license for five years, and groomed for Main Street Groomers for four years. She also took one semester of veterinary assistant schooling. Wanting to open her own business, Cheryl obtained her business license in 2009. Kaylia assists her Mom by bathing and blowing dry the dogs, which she has done for ten years. Kaylia is an artist-she does comic book and graphic novel forms, web design, and is writing a novel that she hopes to have published.
To schedule an appointment, call C&K Groomers at 201-271-7813. References are available upon request.
Visit Mountain Memories
April 20, 2010
Visit Mountain Memories by Eleanor Crampton
A Hodgepodge of Goods
Mountain Memories is a gift shop located at 102 Frederick Road, Thurmont; it is owned and operated by Pat Manahan. Pat rented the building that she occupies 12 years ago when her daughter-in-law told her that Cozy had a vacancy at one of its Cozy Shops. Mary Portner, Pat’s good friend, helps her in the store.
The shop’s signature items are the artwork hand painted by Pat. The shop carries a variety of unique items, including glassware, cobalt-blue and antique glassware, animal figurines, other figurines, hand painted gores and slates, teapots, cookie jars, aprons, plastic bag holders, pillows, candles, candleholders, estate sale merchandise, Biblical plates, clocks, planters, baskets, stuffed animals, silk flowers, jams, jellies, plaques, new and used clothing (some Western), chairs, benches, tapestry, swags, shelves, etc. Handmade cabinets, made by Pat’s husband, are also available for sale. A jewelry collection has just been added to the inventory. Mountain Memories is a gift shop with a distinctive assortment of treasures.
Pat accepts credit cards and cash. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10am-2pm during the winter and 10am-4pm during the summer, Saturdays 10am-2pm, and Sundays Noon-3pm. Mountain Memories phone number is 301-271-9100. So, support your local businesses and stop by and say hello to Pat while you browse this special shop.
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