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NEWS-JOURNALEmmitsburg Exulting the importance of ideas and information —Edward R. Murrow VOLUME 8, NO. 8 • WWW.MYFAIRFIELD.NET • WWW.EMMITSBURG.NET • MYTHURMONT.NET • AUGUST 2016 NEWS Dog Park Denied The much anticipated dog park Taneytown ramps up self-promotion was not approved by the Town Council, but there is still hope that social media campaign called thrive. She believes that this is the man Joe Vigliot- it will be at a later date. Page 2 A“Why TTOWN” started by first step towards the future growth ti, have also be- Taneytown locals, hopes to add that will happen in Taneytown. So come involved Carroll Valley Breaks Ground a boost to the small communi- Grove was brought on as a mem- with the project for Borough Building ty of Taneytown. The concept of ber of the team to handle the social and are avid sup- After years of planning, the new “Why TTOWN” began with two media outlets and help boost pro- porters. Everyone building is finally taking off.Page 3 local business owners, Emily Gra- motions. seems to be jump- Main Street Program ham, the owner of the Red Door So far, the campaigning has in- ing on board with Recognized Boutique, and David Underwood, cluded the installation and uti- the project, which Thurmont Main Street Program co-owner of RUST. Both Graham lization of several social media is a great thing to has been recognized as one of and Underwood wanted to start domains such as Facebook, Insta- see in a small town. the best in the state. Page 4 a free social media campaign to gram, Twitter and Periscope. There The team has show all the wonderful aspects that has been one Facebook live post, also been work- Taneytown has to offer. which was held at The Red Door ing together with COMMENTARY The purpose of the campaign Boutique’s Super Saturday earlier other businesses Words From Winterbilt in July, and more are sure to follow. in the community, Political Correctness. Not being is to be positive and is meant to politically correct is not a crime. showcase what Taneytown has to Grandma Gem’s Family Restau- to get back to the Page 12 offer. All the businesses, religious rant, a local business, has also been small town “every- organizations, civic organizations, featured thus far. One of the goals body helps every- Down Under individual residents, and business of the campaign is to feature every body and every- “Make America Great Again?” owners within Taneytown have business in town one by one, and body wins” feeling. For all its faults, America has much to offer other communities. eventually feature individuals with- “This is what Small never ceased to be a great Katt Grove was brought in as a in the community, such as local Towns should be nation. Page 13 member of the project after she had residents or business owners. about, and this is expressed her love for the town and Grove mentioned that the first what Taneytown Taneytown’s efforts to market itself have begun to pay off, as innovative businesses open ARTICLES how she had wanted to do some- featured individual would be is, it’s time it was in once-shuttered storefronts. The Book of Days thing to help promote and show- Cheyenne Stonesifer, a Taneytown shown.” Of all our monarchs of Norman case it as much as possible. “This is Resident who will be competing Members of the “Why es in Taneytown. Grove hopes that descent, none were more tyran- truly a place where friends become in the Miss MD USA Pageant this TTOWN” team will be pres- the “Why TTOWN” team will be nous than William Rufus. Page 11 family and a gem of a town,” stated fall, and has a very amazing life sto- ent at the upcoming Family Fun present at every upcoming event in Grove. She wants everyone to see ry. Taneytown businesses such as Days and will have a booth set up Taneytown, showcasing the town The Retired Ecologist Lori Sewell of Sewell’s Christmas with an interactive display and in- and what is has to offer. The dog days of summer have what Taneytown has to offer, and See page 39 for related article. arrived; add in political conven- ultimately, for the Community to Tree Farm, and County Council- formation of different business- tions, and things have started going down hill. Page 14 Real Science 94th Annual South Mountain Fair The battle against chlorofluo- rocarbons pays off – the ozone re you ready for the throt- swine competitions on August 2, fruit exhibits; crafts hole is closing. Page 16 Atling of tractors, the smell of goat and sheep competitions on and art pieces of corn dogs and the kids scream- August 3, beef, calf and steer com- all kinds; as well as The Village Idiot ing gleefully on the Tilt-A-Whirl? petitions on August 4, and dairy 4H projects. An inside look into another Well, buckle up, because the 94th cattle competition on August 21, Entertainment one of Emmitsburg’s longest Annual South Mountain Fair will the annual junior livestock sale will this year includes the running businesses- Zurgable Brothers. Page 17 not disappoint! This year the fair be held on August 5. The grand Battle of the Bands, will open the first week of August, culmination of all the livestock sponsored by Rocky Pets August 2nd through August 6th, shows commences with the 4H/ 98.5 on August 3, Sometimes animals can really which is about two weeks earlier FFA livestock sale on August 5. T.G. Sheppard on surprise you – they do know than in the past. South Mountain Fair Secretary August 5 and Gra- what you think! Page 18 Admission for the fair is $7.00 Joanne Irvin said that many oth- vy, a local classic rock for adults and is free for all children er fair favorites will return this band will be per- While the South Mountain Fair has the greatest World War I under 36” in height. All entertain- year, including a baked goods auc- forming on August rides of any carnival or fair around, the heart August 1916 – Fierce fighting and soul of the fair is, and always will be, the erupts on all fronts. Page 26 ment is included in the admission tion on August 2 with part of the 6. Entertainment kids and their animals. price and parking is provided to proceeds going to a local charity, a will be held in the Cooking the public for free. Anyone using draft horse pulling contest on Au- Auditorium. Come on out and enjoy a polio epidemic, then World War II, It’s a peachy keen time for free passes must purchase a carnival gust 3, a fireworks display on Au- some free music! according to the SMFA. The fair was peaches! Page 31 ride armband at the gate for a small gust 4, an antique small gas engine The fair was officially kicked-off resumed in 1948 and has been held fee if they wish to ride the carni- demonstration on August 5 and in 1922, and continued on annual- every year since then. Four Years At The Mount val rides. 6, and a parade of antique farm ly until 1930, when it was cancelled Our writers answer the basic question: If you were stranded The South Mountain Fair pro- equipment on August 6. that year because of a drought. The For more information and a complete on an island, what would you vides a chance for children in Ad- Other activities include a Mon- annual event picked up again in 1931 schedule, visit www.southmountainfair. bring? Page 34 ams County to be acknowledged ster Energy Motocross Stunt Rid- and continued until 1941, when it com. See page 24 for more information for their personal efforts ranging er show on August 2, a chainsaw was again cancelled, this time due to and fair schedule. The Arts from hobby interests to animal carving show on August 5 and 6 Part 2 of our look inside the husbandry, for local and national and the South Mountain Falling PRE-SORTED growing Taneytown arts scene. merchants to show off their wares, Fainters Goat Show, which will oc- STANDARD Page 39 and for community members from cur on August 6. Exhibit build- U.S. Postage Complementary Corner far and wide to come together and ings will be open every day for the Postal Customer PAID join in an evening full of fun. public. Exhibits include: a photog- If you want to be happy, start Gettysburg, PA with being grateful for what you Livestock exhibitions scheduled raphy exhibit; floral exhibit; baked Permit No. 53 have. Page 42 to be held during the fair include goods, wine, vegetables, grain and 2 | EMMITSBURG NEWS-JOURNAL | AUGUST 2016 EMMITSBURG NEWS Dog park denied until further notice he proposed dog park dis- dust, grading, benches, two dog bers were present, so quorum was Tcussed back in May failed to fountains and some trees. not met. Council member, Jenni- Emmitsburg pass at the July 5 Emmitsburg Town Site B was proposed to be locat- fer Mellor played with the idea of a news-journal Council meeting. Official draw- ed further down from Site A, on the third location, behind the Emmits- ings were presented to the Coun- Southwest corner of Southgate. The burg Antique Mall. It would have P.O. Box 543 cil during the meeting depicting the proposed plan had no dog fountain been smaller, but would have been Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 two proposed locations as well as included because the water line did located away from residents.

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