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News In Brief
Local Municipalities Announce Winners of Annual Holiday Lights
Contest
The winners of the annual Thurmont holiday lights display contest were: 112 East Hammaker Street, 123 Water Street, 113 Sunny Way, 100 Mt. View
Place, 103 Bennett Drive, and 7 Water Street. This annual event is sponsored by the Thurmont Commissioners.
First, second and third place winners were chose in three categories for the Emmitsburg Christmas Decoration contest winners sponsored by the
Emmitsburg Park and Recreation Commission. Business winners were: The Ott House and Main Street Sweets (first place), Carriage House Inn (second place), and F & M Bank (third place).
In the Children’s Choice category, the first place winner was 219 S. Seton Avenue, #2 and #3 Seton Place tied for second place, and an honorable mention was awarded to 104 East Main
Street. In the Best Decorated category, the winners were: 4 Adams Avenue (first), 2 Reeny Circle (second), 3145 Stonehurst Court (third).
Cindy Grimes, Realtor
 Cindy Grimes of Thurmont recently passed the Maryland Realtor’s exam and is now a licensed real estate agent with J & B Real Estate of Thurmont. Cindy and her
husband John, and their three children, are longtime residents of Thurmont.
"I am thrilled to begin my career in real estate," said Cindy. After many years in the mortgage banking industry, Cindy is welcoming her new job as a real estate
buyer or seller’s agent. "I really enjoy helping people and am excited to now be able to help others in making their biggest investment — a new home," she said.
Cindy is also co-owner of Main Street Grooming, a dog grooming salon, in Thurmont and stresses that her new real estate job will not replace her job at the salon.
Main Street Grooming will remain open and Cindy will continue working alongside her sister Judy and their employees.
By joining J & B Real Estate of Thurmont, Cindy offers both buyers and sellers the vast Multiple Listing Service network. Cindy is also working closely with local
mortgage representative Kristie Kirby of First Horizon Home Loans to provide easy and convenient financing for her clients.
Whether you are interested in buying or selling, "I’ll work hard to help you through the real estate process," said Cindy.
To reach Cindy, call the J & B Real Estate office at 301-271-3487 or call Cindy directly on her cell phone at 301-788-5354.
 Love and Gratitude Raises Over $1700 for Food Bank
Dr. John Hagemann of Center of Life Chiropractic in Thurmont presents a check for $1,725.00 to Pastor Jeffrey Gehris of the Thurmont Food Bank. The funds were
collected during the centers’ 9th Annual Love and Gratitude Holiday Open House, where community members make a donation in exchange for Chiropractic care.
Officer Receives Promotion
Thurmont Police Department recently announced the promotion of Shawn R. Tyler from Sergeant to Lieutenant. Lt. Tyler is a 19 year law enforcement veteran and has
been a member of the Thurmont Police Department for 9 years. Thurmont Chief Greg Eyler said Lt. Tyler’s assignment will remain, however, he he will have increased command and
administrative responsibilities.
Local Musician Releases Album
 Thurmont musician Dale Webster has released his debut album, a CD entitled About Tomorrow. Webster has performed locally in several musical groups, including Secret
Agent and Jokers Wild.
Music industry veteran Don Casale mastered the 11-song pop/rock CD in Long Island, NY. "This CD only confirms my belief in Dale’s talent. The songs are really very
good and his vocals are excellent. He has a vocal sound that’s classically commercial, and is just the kind of artist/writer I’ve always liked. He’s really quite talented," said
Casale. Don Casale is best known for engineering/producing Iron Butterfly’s legendary rock epic "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". Casale’s other credits include Meat Loaf, Aretha Franklin, The
Rascals, Duane Allman, and Vanilla Fudge.
Webster’s new CD has already received FM radio airplay in the United Kingdom (and world-wide on the web) on Richard Allen’s "MAGAZINE" radio show. It has also been
aired on radio station "Radio Aria" (99.6 FM) in France, which broadcasts to eastern France, Belgium, Luxembourg and southern Germany.
"About Tomorrow" is available for purchase at www.CDBaby.com. Downloads of individual tracks (or the entire CD) are currently available at Apple iTunes. In coming
weeks, downloads will be available at additional sites, including Buy Music, Wal-Mart.com, MSN Music, Music Match, Napster, and Rhapsody.
Primary Students Win Bank Sponsored Art Contest
Thurmont Primary School first grade students were working hard in November
and early December under the guidance of their art teacher Jean Brown to create a holiday torn paper collage. Each student’s artwork was then submitted into an art contest sponsored
by the Bank of America, Thurmont branch.
A total of 10 students were selected to win this year’s contest and
received a $2 gift and an Award Certificate for their accomplishment. This year’s winners shown below are (front row, L-R) Gabriell Baxter, Jimmy Wolfe, Lauren Wotring, Jacob
Carbaugh, Tira Remington, (back row, L-R) Tyler Weddle, Markea Price, Andrew Stone, Katy Tennent and Garett McElfresh. Each student’s artwork was on display throughout the month of
December at Thurmont’s West Main Street branch office of Bank of America.
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