Winter Code Time by Kenny Oland
December 17, 2010
Winter Is Here!
It’s that time of the year when the winter winds blow and the snow begins to fall. The Town of Thurmont would like to remind its residents that you are required to remove the snow and ice from the sidewalks fronting your property, or place an abrasive on the ice to allow safe passage within 12 hours after the snow or ice has stopped fall. Failing to clear your sidewalks is a municipal infraction with a fine of $50.00.
The Board of Commissioner is to vote on a change to this section on Monday, December 20th to increase the time to 24 hours or within 36 hours when the accumulation exceeds 8 inches. In the case where the snow or ice has not been removed within 48 hours the Town of Thurmont may, at the cost and expense of the owner, cause the removal of the snow and/or ice.
Snow is not to be placed within the traveled portion, where the vehicles drive, of the street but may be placed in the parking areas along the curb. By not throwing or blowing the snow into the streets helps the Town to open and keep the streets passable. It is now a municipal infraction for throwing or blowing snow into the streets with a fine of $50.00.
The Board of Commissioners will be reviewing several new ordinances related to the Streets that will assist the Town employees remove the snow from the streets quicker; they are:
- Removal of all sports equipment from the streets and sidewalks. This will include basketball nets and hoops and skateboard ramps. The property owners will receive a notice to remove these items within 7 days or face a fine.
- Placing snow in a public way. This addresses property owners who push, plow, throw or blow snow and ice from their property and parking lots into or upon any public street. This will include businesses that have contractors clearing their parking lots. Snow and ice cannot be placed into or along any public street. It must remain upon their property. The first offense is a fine of $100, second offense $300, and the third and subsequent offense is a fine of $500. The cost of removing the snow or ice from the street will be the responsibility of the property owner in every incident.
- Snow Emergency Plan, where the Town of Thurmont can declare one of three phases of a Snow Emergency as well as designate streets as a Snow Emergency Route (street) that would prohibit the parking of all vehicles on the street. By prohibiting the parking of vehicles on the streets during declared a Snow Emergency the Town employees would be able to clear the streets from curb to curb quicker with less chance of striking and causing damage to vehicles and other items placed within and along the streets.
- Phase 1 Snow Emergency: When the Snow Emergency Plan for Frederick County has been placed into effect or when the Town of Thurmont declares a Snow Emergency. Snow tires or chains are required. Parking on designated Snow Emergency Routes (streets) is prohibited.
- Phase 2 Snow Emergency: Same requirements as Phase 1 with the addition of vehicles parked on Snow Emergency Routes (streets) are subject to impoundment at the owner’s expense.
- Phase 3 Snow Emergency: Same requirements as Phase 1 and 2 with the addition of only emergency vehicles and authorized emergency service vehicles are permitted on the streets of the Town of Thurmont.
For more information regarding changes to the Town Codes you are encourages to visit the Town of Thurmont’s website at www.thurmont.com or call the Town Office at 301-271-7313 or the Police Headquarters at 301-271-0905.
The Town of Thurmont and its employees ask for your cooperation and patience during the winter months as the few men clear 28 miles of streets, 1 ½ miles of Town sidewalks, 6 parking lots and 10 parks.
Kenny Oland
Red Cross Blood Drive January 24 Our Lady Mt. Carmel
December 17, 2010
January 24, 2011…Red Cross Blood Drive, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 103
N. Church Street, Thurmont. 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please call Terry at
(301) 271-7872 to schedule an appointment or for more information.
Walk-ins welcome.
Guardian Hose Company Elected Officers for 2011
December 10, 2010
At the monthly meeting of the Guardian Hose Company, Inc. held on December 6, 2010, the following individuals were elected to hold office in 2011:
PRESIDENT WAYNE STACKHOUSE
VICE PRESIDENT TERRY FRUSHOUR
SECRETARY ROBERT OXENDALE
ASST. SECRETARY LORI BROWN
TREASURER RUSSELL SCHANTZ
ASST. TREASURER WILLIAM ZENTZ
CHIEF CHRISTOPHER KINNAIRD
ASST. CHIEF JOSEPH OHLER
TRUSTEES DAVID FOGLE
DONALD EASTERDAY
JODY MILLER
National Museum of Civil War Medicine to open New Museum in Downtown DC
November 24, 2010
National Museum of Civil War Medicine to open New Museum in Downtown DC
On Thursday, November 4, Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office located at 437 7th Street, Washington, DC, was opened to the public for an event hosted by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine (NMCWM), in coordination with Destination DC and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
The third floor where Clara Barton had her office and living quarters has been essentially untouched since the time the doors were closed in 1875 until re-discovered 1997. Since then, GSA has been in search of a museum partner to bring life to the story hidden within the walls of the Missing Soldiers Office. Well over 200 people were treated to a viewing of these untouched rooms of the Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers office- an exciting preview of the Museum that is to come.
Visitors who entered the rooms where Clara had her office spoke of a feeling inside that was indescribable - almost sacral. As individuals found their way to the third floor, they spoke in hushed whispers and were in obvious awe of the space, what had taken place there and the historical significance therein. Many could be heard to whisper: “if these walls could talk…” The original wallpaper, many artifacts and original banister are all intact, leaving visitors with the sense that they have walked into a time capsule.
The importance of this building to downtown Washington, DC, and the history of the area is immeasurable. “This is the place where the Red Cross in many ways was born because this is where she first saw the need. You’re literally touring the place where Clara Barton the woman was made into Clara Barton the legend we now know as the founder of the Red Cross.” George Wunderlich, Executive Director, NMCWM
In order to preserve and present this very special place in our American History, the NMCWM has signed a letter of intent with the GSA which will lead to the opening of the newest museum under the umbrella of the NMCWM: the Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office. It will be open to the public in 2011-2012.
The Washington Post has done an article on the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers’ Office - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/03/AR2010110307729.html
For more information, please contact April Dietrich, Institutional Advancement and Communications at communications@civilwarmed.org.
LEOS LUNGE INTO SERVICE by Rosemary McDermott
November 13, 2010
Thurmont Middle School now boasts twelve more community-minded Leos, a club for younger members of the Thurmont Lions Club. On November 3, 2010, these new Leos were inducted into the Club: Marissa Wiles, Brett Wood, Kiley Warner, Labella Kreiner, Cheyenne Favorite, Veronica Patrick, Madison Beavin, Taylor Kaufman, Meagan Morgold, Suzy Henderson, Lexi Eicker and Jordan Finneyfrock.
Almost immediately after their induction ceremony, the Leos rolled up their sleeves and went to work collecting over $1500 worth of canned goods for the Thurmont Food Bank.
One of the Thurmont Lions Club’s Holiday Fundraisers is a Christmas Tour of some of Thurmont’s elegantly decorated homes on December 11-12, 2010. Such a major event requires help from all Lions and Leos. The TMS dedicated Leos met the challenge by preparing and folding the many Christmas brochures needed to advertize the tour. Our gratitude goes towards these fine youth for giving back to their community in such an unselfish manner. Keep up the good work, Leo’s!
Bubba Williams loading items for donations to Food Bank
George Bolling & his grandaughter, Liley Warner, who is a new TMS Leo Club member
TMS Leo Club loading truck with items for the Food Bank
Nancy Dutterer presenting a pin to new Leo member
The newest members of the TMS Leo Club
Thanks to Thurmont Police!
November 5, 2010
We would like to take this opportunity to thank two Officers personally for responding to our call for help. It was greatly appreciated and because of their response, two more doggies’ lives might have been saved. We can’t thank you enough for your help and for caring about these dogs Officer Morales and Officer Stanley!! Thurmont Resident Pam Ryan
New Year’s Eve Dance Thurmont American Legion
November 5, 2010
New Year’s Eve Dance: December 31, 2010, Thurmont American Legion. Doors open at 7:30, DJ from 8:30 - 12:30. Advance tickets $20 Single/$35 Couple. Tickets will be sold at the door as seating is available. Cash Bar, Raffles, Tip Jars. Snacks provided. No one under 21 permitted. Must have ticket to attend. Contact Angie @ 301-271-2971 or Lisa @ 240-367-0100 for info
Congratulations Lynn Stewart-Volunteer of the Year!
November 1, 2010
2011 Thurmont Lions Club Make a Difference Day!
(Photos by: Alban Little - Thurmont Lions Club
Admiration Walk from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish to Town Square Park
Ceremony to remember cancer victims, those currently fighting the disease, cancer survivors, families of those affected, health care professionals, caregivers and researchers.
Dr. Eiseman presents a slide show including a virtual tour of her cancer lab.
Thurmont Lions Club presents a check for $5031.80 to the Catoctin Community Medical Fund to be used for cancer related needs of local cancer patients. Pictured are Margarito Ochoa, Thurmont Lions Club President; Pastor Elza Hurst, President of the C.C.M.F.; Martin Burns, Mayor of Thurmont.
Lieutenant Paul Allen Droneburg was chosen as the 2010 Thurmont Police Officer of the Year. Pictured are Martin Burns, Mayor of Thurmont; Margarito Ochoa, Thurmont Lions Club President; Lieutenant Paul Allen Droneburg; Gregory Eyler, Police Chief of Thurmont.
Lynn Stuart was named the 2010 Thurmont volunteer of the year. Pictured are Martin Burns, Mayor of Thurmont; Tim Stuart; Lynn Stuart; Margarito Ochoa, Thurmont Lions Club President
Baltimore Ravens Football now on WTHU/WTRI
October 21, 2010
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Greetings! Thurmont, MD- The Source Radio Network is proud to announce Baltimore Ravens football in the Frederick area.For the first time ever, Frederick County Ravens fans will be able to hear play by play coverage on the radio or live internet streaming on Evangelical Bible Church will host Dr. Gale Januskiewiaz
September 9, 2010
Dr. Gale Januskiewiaz and a team of students from Faith School of theology of Charleston, Maine will be ministering in drama and music and preaching, Tuesday October 12 at 7 pm at Evangelical Bible Church 14698 Albert Staub Rd, for additional information please call pastor Donna Sandridge at 240.748. 1718
Also, Evangelist Jonathan Garlock and wife Marsha will be hosting meetings at Evangleical Bible Church 14698 Albert Staub Rd, Thurmont Sunday October 24 at 10:30 am and 6 pm , Mon Oct 25 and Tue Oct 26 at 7pm nightly. Jonathan will be ministering on the piano, in song and preaching.
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