Pippinfest Turns 39
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NEWS-JOURNALEmmitsburg Exulting the importance of ideas and information —Edward R. Murrow VOLUME 11, NO. 9 • WWW.MYFAIRFIELD.NET • WWW.EMMITSBURG.NET • MYTHURMONT.NET • SEPTEMBER 2019 NEWS Sign Ordinance Narrowly Passes Thurmont readies for 6th Gateway to the Cure Commissioner Ritz questions why town needed such an onerous hurmont is gearing up for ordinance. Page 2 Tthe Sixth Annual Gateway to the Cure Campaign, which will be HVAC Project On Schedule held throughout the entire month With students ready to return, of October. In 2014, the town of school district rushed to finish Thurmont began the Gateway $10.3 million HVAC project. Page 3 to the Cure Campaign to spread awareness about breast cancer to Thurmont Approves support the Patty Hurwitz Fund at Zoning Changes Frederick Memorial Hospital. Changes allow feather signs, Jeff and Patty Hurwitz estab- increase parking & building Last year’s Think Pink Events raised a record $18,000 for breast cancer research at FMH. lished the Patty Hurwitz Fund in This year they hope to set another record. height and covered decks. Page 4 1999 soon after Patty was diag- nosed with breast cancer. The goal in 2015, $14,400 in 2016 and ers. Thurmont Economic Devel- Office will be selling Gateway to Town Council Candidates of the fund is to provide patients $15,000 in 2017 and $18,000 in opment Manager Vickie Grinder the Cure tote bags, pink pinwheels, Speak Out with the best options in early detec- 2018 for a total of approximately commented, “We knew our first magnets, T-shirts, cookbooks from The three candidates make their tion and treatment of breast can- $60,000. The town hopes to raise year we would not clear a large the FMH Hurwitz Breast Cancer case for why they deserve your cer without having to travel long even more during this year’s cam- amount of proceeds because we Fund and water bottles. Many busi- vote. Page 6 & 7 distances. Thus far, funds raised paign. had many expenses. We wanted to nesses throughout the community COMMENTARY for the Patty Hurwitz Fund have In order to top last year’s num- deliver a primo event for the golf- will also have “pink” specials to help Words From Winterbilt made the new James M. Stock- ber, Thurmont staff decided to get ers to provide a great experience raise funds. The facts behind the Iran deal man Cancer Institute a reality for a jump-start this year. A Zumb- while helping the cause. We know The campaign has grown over versus what we are told. Page 10 cancer patients in the community. aThon was held at the Thurmont this event will grow based on the the past few years, and will surely Additionally, 3D and CAD Mam- American Legion on April 7. Led positive feedback received from the continue to grow as residents Down Under mography Systems have been pur- by Zumba Instructor Kellie Bev- golfers and the golf pro at Maple and businesses have continuously A comparison between Trump chased to assist in the detection of ard, this initial event raised $900 in Run Golf Club.” shown overwhelming support for and the newly elected Prime breast cancer and a healing space just two hours, both surpassing last As in prior years, pink light bulbs the cause. Last year 40 businesses Minister of Australia. Page 11 for patients and families at the Cen- year’s funds raised and increasing its will be sold to allow residents to stepped up and showed their sup- ter for Breast Care at FMH Crest- attendance. New this year was the show their support by turning on port through their “pink” specials ARTICLES wood was created. Gateway to the Cure Golf Clas- their Pink every evening from 6-8 and donations. Without their sup- The Book Of Days Since the beginning, the town’s sic coordinated by Missy Zook- throughout the month. Pink light port, Thurmont’s Gateway to the September is a time to gather the residents and businesses jumped Grimes, held on June 21. This bulbs will be available at Hobbs and Cure campaign wouldn’t be possi- golden harvest. Page 13 into the campaign enthusiastically brand new event raised $1,900 Ace Hardware, and the town office ble. So join Thurmont and “Turn raising $5,390 in 2014, $10,000 and was well attended by 44 golf- for $4 each. In addition, the Town Your Pink On!” this October. Ecology Take some time this fall to watch the wildlife as they begin their migration. Page 14 Pippinfest turns 39 In The Country airfield’s 39th Annual Pippin- The Pippinfest brings people into By practicing the “leave no trace” Ffest will be held September 28 the community, fosters an envi- principle in our outdoor affairs and 29. A twelve member group ronment of fun for everyone, and we can assure everyone will enjoy from the Fairfield Borough’s Pip- brings neighbors together. Addi- what nature has to offer. Page 15 pinfest Committee spend months tional funds made during Pippin- planning and organizing this event fest go into a reserve and can be Real Science every year. Organization for the fes- used by the Borough for commu- A look back at America’s first trip tival typically starts in February, but nity enhancement. Within the past to the moon. Page 16 really kicks in during the month of few years, funds from this reserve June, when Committee members were used to purchase new con- Pets begin setting the schedule and orga- ference tables and chairs for the We live in such a disposable nizing vendors. Borough Hall office, restoration, society – don’t let pets be Dating back to 1980, the Pippin- framing and matting of the town Once again, Fairfield’s Pippinfest will be overrun with a plethora of disposable too. Page 20 fest festival holds its roots firmly in map, the purchase of a complete craft venders offering their best creations. community togetherness. The festi- Pippinfest pottery collection, and and Swap Meet.” Enjoy a root beer which literally means “apple festi- World War I val was started as a way to promote pottery display cases. float whose proceeds benefit the val,” is still going strong. The festi- September 1919 – The Austrian- local non-profits, which has been a Pippinfest 2019 has many local food bank and don’t miss the val has grown and offered attendees a Hungarian Empire ceases to exist. continued tradition ever since. As a events, activities and entertainment apple dessert contest back by popu- memorable weekend full of fun and Page 26 way to bring townspeople together, planned this year. As always, yard lar demand! New this year is Colo- entertainment for all ages. Volunteers David Thomas, the owner of Fair- sales, craft and food vendors from nial Corner; where Colonial/folk from the local community work year Cooking field Inn in 1980, invited local clubs all over the region will be set up on art crafters will demonstrate and sell round to bring this event to people Try some of these South Mountain their wares. With close to 100 craft all throughout Adams County and Fair award winning pie and cake and school groups to participate in Saturday. Additionally, there will be and food vendors, no one will go even Frederick County. For activity, recipes! Page 30 a community-wide celebration of a quilt show and a self-guided walk- the apple harvest. As a small town ing tour of 1860 Fairfield.. home without having a treat! event times and locations, visit www. Four Years At The Mount with a strong sense of community, Sunday is always the big day For over three decades, Pippinfest, pippinfest.com. Our writers discuss the value of the citizens of Fairfield were eager at Pippinfest with entertainment PRE-SORTED hard work, goals, and what hard to support the idea and an all-day from eleven bands, street enter- work means to them. Page 34 street festival was planned. tainment, children’s games, pony STANDARD U.S. Postage Local Boy Scout troops, high rides, and inflatable rides. Antique Postal Customer Complementary Corner school groups, churches and many autos, hot rods, vintage race and PAID The importance of words and how others are able to sell food, drinks muscle cars, street rods, motorcy- Gettysburg, PA they affect our mind, body and and other goods in order to help cles and trucks will be on display Permit No. 53 soul. Page 42 raise money for their organization. during the “Cruise-In Car Show 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER 2019 EMMITSBURG NEWS Sign ordinance narrowly passes mmitsburg’s new sign ordinance in size up to two square feet and must the approval of the ordinance, Com- Ewas approved, though barely, be a steady and stationary light source. missioner Joe Ritz stated: “The last Emmitsburg during the August 5 town meeting. Time and brightness restrictions are time the sign ordinance was revised, The new ordinance has undergone also in place for these signs. All who there was a lot of animosity in our news-journal months of revision after its original choose to utilize these signs must be in community. I feel it may be more P.O. Box 543 presentation to the board back in Feb- compliance with these restrictions. this time. This ordinance is full of Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 ruary of this year. According to Town Another change included the fines ‘you can’t do this,’ ‘this sign is not Planner Zachary Gulden, the new associated with any violations of the allowed.’ And then there are the exces- 301-471-3306 ordinance looks to include, and be ordinance.