Funkstown, MD

Former Mayor Passes

Rich Gaver — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:34:08 +0000

Robert L. Kline, who served as Funkstown’s mayor for 28 years died Tuesday morning. Mayor Kline was 82 and was the winner of a write in campaign for mayor in 1982 and served as mayor until 2010. He was married to his wife Reatha for 62 years and had 3 children. It was largely due to his efforts the Funkstown park doubled in size and the new section off of Beaver Creak Road bares his name for all of the love and commitment that he had for the town and its residents. He will be sadly missed. Click here for the Herald Mail story.

Spring & Summer News Letter

Rich Gaver — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:42:36 +0000

VISIT THE FUNKSTOWN WEB SITE AT www.funkstown.com AND SIGN UP FOR THE NEW ELECTRONIC
NEWSLETTER.
TOWN OF FUNKSTOWN
A secure drop box has been located in front of Town Hall for after hour corrrespondence and payments.
Please take advantage of this service.

The Town does NOT endorse a particular waste company for recycling, but several are available for a nominal
fee for recycling in the Town on a weekly basis. Call the company of your choice, and RECYCLE.

Yard waste is collected weekly on Tuesdays, and will run starting the first week in April through the last week
in November. Yard waste shall be set at the curbside no earlier than 4:00 p.m. before collection.

Funkstown Election will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the
Funkstown Town Hall, 30 East Baltimore Street to elect the following candidates to serve a four-year term:

VOTE FOR ONE
ASSISTANT MAYOR
Sharon R. Chirgott
VOTE OF NO MORE THAN THREE
TOWN COUNCIL
Luke Barnette
John W. Phillips III
Robert D. Rodgers
Kim Ramer

If you are a qualified voter, show your support and VOTE!

TOWN CLEAN UP MAY 4, 5, 2012
The schedule will be as follows: Friday, May 4, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday,
May 5, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The dumpster will be located at the Funkstown
Community Park, and will leave promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, and at 12:00 noon on Saturday.
This service is only available to Funkstown residents. Proof of identification will be required -
driver’s license, water bill. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Acceptable Items:
Refrigerators and Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers and Humidifiers -
Must have certified technician – tag of freon removed
Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Stoves, Wood Stoves, Trash Compactors, Furnaces,
Water Heaters, Exercise Equipment, Televisions, Mattresses and Box Springs, Pianos, Computers,
Couches and Chairs, Cabinets and Dressers, Small Chairs and Tables, Lawn Furniture, Picnic
Tables, Comodes, Bath Tubs, Sinks, Carpet (Maximum – 3 Rolls)
Grills – Remove Propane Tank
Push Mowers – Remove Gas and Oil
Non-acceptable Items:
Construction and Building Material, Propane tanks, Cardboard, Paper and Books (must recycle),
Tires, Batteries, Yard Waste, Dirt, Rocks or Sod, Root Balls, and Tree Trimmings, Concrete
Materials, Paint, Fencing, Gasoline, Oil, and other Inflammables, Hazardous Waste, Explosives
and Ammunition, Dead Animals, Human and Animal Feces, No Household Trash, Bags of
Clothing, Toys, Automobile Parts, No Doors or Windows, Pipe Material.

Wagon Train May 19, 20, 2012
The Washington County, Maryland segment of the National Pike Festival and Wagon Train is
sponsored by Washington County and the James Shaull Wagon Train Foundation, Inc.
The Wagon Train is scheduled to arrive at the Funkstown Community Park on Saturday, May 19,
2012 at 5:30 p.m. for an overnight encampment, and will depart to Boonsboro on Sunday, May 20,
2012 at 10:00 a.m. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!
DAY IN THE PARK/RE-ENACTMENT
Day in the Park/Re-enactment of the Battle of Funkstown is scheduled for July 20-21, 2012.
The event is free and open to the public. There will be plenty of activities for your enjoyment. The 97th
Regimental String Band will be playing. A fire works display will be held at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Mark your calendar to bring your family to the park for a fun filled weekend.
When doing renovations or any construction to your property, please check with the Town Office to see if a
Building Permit is required.

Town Clean up & Election news

Rich Gaver — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:34:14 +0000

TOWN CLEAN UP MAY 4, 5, 2012
The schedule will be as follows: Friday, May 4, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday,
May 5, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The dumpster will be located at the Funkstown
Community Park, and will leave promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, and at 12:00 noon on Saturday.
This service is only available to Funkstown residents. Proof of identification will be required –
Driver’s license, water bill.
Acceptable Items:
Refrigerators and Freezers                          Must have certified technician – tag of Freon removed
Air Conditioners                                               Must have certified technician – tag of Freon removed
Dehumidifiers and Humidifiers                  Must have certified technician – tag of Freon removed
Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers, Stoves, Wood Stoves, Trash Compactors, Furnaces, Water
Heaters, Exercise Equipment, Televisions, Mattresses and Box Springs, Pianos, Computers,
Couches and Chairs, Cabinets and Dressers, Small Chairs and Tables, Lawn Furniture, Picnic Tables,
Toilets, Bath Tubs, Sinks, Carpet (Maximum – 3 Rolls)
Grills                             Remove Propane Tank
Push Mowers           Remove Gas and Oil
Non-acceptable Items:
Construction and Building Material, Propane Tanks, Cardboard, Paper and Books (must recycle), Tires,
Batteries, Yard Waste, Dirt, Rocks or Sod, Root Balls, and Tree Trimmings, Concrete Materials, Paint,
Fencing, Gasoline, Oil, and other Inflammables, Hazardous Waste, Explosives and Ammunition, Dead
Animals, Human and Animal Feces, No Household Trash, Automobile Parts, No Doors or Windows,
Pipe Material.

TOWN ELECTION
Funkstown Election will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the
Funkstown Town Hall, 30 East Baltimore Street to elect the following candidates to serve a four-year term:
ASSISTANT MAYOR
Sharon R. Chirgott VOTE FOR ONE

TOWN COUNCIL
Luke Barnette
John W. Phillips III
Kim Ramer
Robert D. Rodgers VOTE FOR THREE

If you are a qualified voter, please show your support, come out and vote. If you have any questions regarding
Qualifications, please call Town Hall.

Town meeting re-scheduled

Rich Gaver — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:50:38 +0000

The Mayor and Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. has been re-scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

The joint meeting with the Washington County Commissioners scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2012 has been cancelled, until a later date.

New Boy Scout Troop 23

Rich Gaver — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:01:24 +0000

Kaleb Morris, James Becker. Jacob Pence, and Jared Harriman all received their Arrow of Light Sunday the 26 of February. This is the highest award that Cub Scouts offers. These 4 boys, as well as Second Class Scout Will Hildebrand, will be the 5 young men that undertake the challenge of a life time in starting a new Boy Scout Troop in Funkstown. This adventure will teach them many leadership skills, strengthen their civic support and mold them in to model citizens all while having fun with many outdoor activities.
The last long running troop in Funkstown was Troop 123 which ran from the early 1960′s until 1985. A Troop resurfaced for about a year or two around 2005 but was soon abandon. Troop 123 had many Eagle Scouts over its years which is the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. Did you know that the Navy SEAL’s and many other elite military groups pick the Eagle Scout’s first because of the leadership and survival skills that they learn in Scouts?
With over 48 boys in the Cub Pack there should be plenty of future Scouts to feed the troop. With the skills that these boys have learned in Cub Scouts it will give them a huge boost for the success of this new Scout Troop 23. If you are at least 11 years old, or have completed the 5th grade and would like to join Boy Scouts stop by the town hall at 6:30 pm, Wednesday night the 7th of March. It will be a good chance to see history in the making.

Webelos Earn Arrow Of Light Award - Kaleb Morris, James Becker, Jacob Pence, Timmy Seifert, Ryan Barnett, Jared Harriman

Wagon Train

Rich Gaver — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:46:20 +0000

Mark your calenders. The Wagon Train will be on the road again in May, on the 18-19-20th. The wagons will be spending the night in Funkstown again this year and hope to be in town around 4:30 on Saturday..

Cub Scouts Found Racing in Funkstown

Rich Gaver — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:35:22 +0000

Race cars build by Cub Scouts from Pack 23 here found racing in Funkstown. 32 races where run to determine the top 10 winners and the top 5 received trophies and will continue on to the council level race. The racing was fierce and the times where close. The top 5 are listed below.

5th place @200.2 MPH     Ryan Barnett   Car name “Fire Cream”
4th place @200.7 MPH     Camden Romero        Car name “Rock”
3th place @200.8 MPH   Jacob Pence                 Car name “Pence”
2th place @201.0 MPH     Nate Phillip                  Car name “American Hippo”
1th place @201.1 MPH      Daniel Peacher            Car name “Bounty Car”

Funkstown Legion Baseball Bonanza Jan 28

Rich Gaver — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:06:48 +0000

Tickets are now available for the Funkstown Legion Baseball Bonanza set to take place on Saturday January 28th. Tickets are $35 per couple 21 and over. Doors open at 4pm with dinner served at 6pm. Roast Beef w/trimmings and Legion Milk. $1,000 top price. Tip Jars, 50/50 etc. Come support American Legion Baseball in Washington County. Tickets can be purchased at the bar inside the Legion, or by calling Matt Smith (301) 991-6933 OR Jeff Williams (240) 527-7320

Truck for Sale

Rich Gaver — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:20:34 +0000

NOTICE

The Town of Funkstown is requesting sealed bids for a 1997 Chevrolet 2500 Series (3 / 4 ton), with a Myer Snow Plow Kit.

The vehicle has over 100,000 miles, and will be sold “AS IS”.

The vehicle will be located in the parking lot, Town Hall, 30 East Baltimore Street.

Sealed Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 12, 2011 in the clerk’s office, Town Hall

By Authority

Brenda L. Haynes

Clerk-Treasurer

Town of Funkstown

P.O. Box 235

Funkstown, Maryland 21734

Edgewood Drive Closed.

Rich Gaver — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:27:02 +0000

Edgewood Drive will be closed from Chestnut Street to Poplar Street until about 5:00 pm Monday due to plumbing problems in the street.