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Dear Reader: Table of Contents
Spring is here. It may not feel like it yet, but the calendar says that the time Around Town ...................................... 7 Obituary .............................................. 9
has come. I enjoyed some of those first warm days in March and got my bicycle Announcements ................................. 12 On the Wild Side ............................... 37
out. Hopefully, you found a similarly enjoyable way to welcome spring. Buck Reed, Supermarket Gourmet ... 28 Our Neighborhood Veterans.............. 34
Emmitsburg also welcomed back its Doughboy. The statue is a nice way to Catoctin Corner ................................. 22 Pets of Interest ................................... 45
remember the town’s World War I Veterans, and it was missed by many when Community Calendar ................... 46,47 School News ..................................... 20
it was gone. Community News ............................... 8 Senior Moments ................................ 39
In addition to these welcomes, we also have some goodbyes. Beth Watson Community Veteran Event Board ..... 35 Sports News ...................................... 23
is retiring, and plans are in the works for the last show ever to be performed Classiied Ads.................................... 46 The Present Past ................................ 42
by the Thurmont Thespians. I want to take a moment to thank Beth and all Fitness Matters .................................. 33 Tickling Our Tastebuds ..................... 36
the many volunteers with the Thurmont Thespians for the many wonderful Happily Ever After ............................ 32 Town Hall Reports .............................. 4
performances over the years. You will be missed. Hidden Object Contest ........................ 5 Where Am I? Contest .......................... 5
Looking Back .................................... 38
Your Public Library .......................... 40
Mr. Donald “Mike” Fitzgerald, patriarch of Shamrock Restaurant, passed
away at the end of February. It is with honor that we acknowledge some of
his contributions to our community. Take a look at his obituary, and two
articles: “When Irish Eyes are Crying” and “Reminiscing: Mike Fitzgerald’s
Emmitsburg” to learn more about him. We extend our condolences to the Advertiser Index
entire Fitzgerald and extended Shamrock Family. He will be greatly missed.
So, read on and enjoy the mix of our regular columns featuring new AA-Eastern Mobility, Inc. .........................9 Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning ...44
businesses, local history, arts and entertainment, and town hall goings on. It’s Adroit Design Remodeling .......................9 J&B Real Estate, Cindy Grimes ..............48
Affordable Self Storage ..........................12
KLS Home Improvement ........................33
your most-complete snapshot of the Catoctin region for April. Allbrass Music Lab .................................21 L&S Furniture .........................................18
We continue to try and pack the pages with stories that capture our vibrant Anytime Fitness ......................................33 Lawyer’s Automotive ..............................43
community. You should feel pride in living in this area because there truly are a April Showers Garden Party – EOPCC Benefit .17 Long and Foster Realty, Kim Clever ......43
lot of good things that happen in Northern Frederick County. That’s what The Backyard Inlatables, Inc. .......................10 Long and Foster Realty, Taylor Huffman .. 3
Catoctin Banner strives to show its readers. Baker Tree Services ................................22 Main Street Groomers .............................45
We’d also like to thank all of our advertisers, and you should, too. Why? Bark Busters, Home Dog Training..........11 Main Street Upholstery ...........................29
Because it is through their support that we are able to bring you The Catoctin Blacks Mortuary & Cremation Srvs .......19 Marie’s Beauty Salon ..............................36
Banner each month. Our advertisers who have pride in their communities and Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association ........8 McDonald’s .............................................28
they show it by running their businesses here and participating in community Bollinger Homes, LLC ............................40 McLaughlin’s Energy Services ...............22
events. You can show your support by shopping at our advertisers and Brownie’s Auto Repair ..............................5 Melissa M. Wetzel CPA, PC ...................33
Mike’s Auto Body ...................................26
Calling Vendors Heritage Day Festival ...38
mentioning their ads in The Catoctin Banner when you do. Carriage House Inn .................................16 Molly’s Meanderings ................................9
— James Rada, Jr., Contributing Editor Catoctin Church of Christ .......................41 Moreland Piano Service ..........................16
Mother Seton School Bingo Night ..........24
CH Katandy’s Show Tyme Matinee ........28
— Deb Abraham Spalding, Publisher CHS 2016 Safe & Sane ...........................13 Mountain View Lawn Service..............5,32
Catoctin Mountain Spa & Tub ................29 Nails By Anne .........................................35
Catoctin Veterinary Clinic .........................5 Natural Solutions with Essential Oils .....29
Central Maryland Security Sys., Inc. ......24 Nusbaum & Ott, Inc. Painting .................43
Cousins ACE Hardware ..........................37 Ott House Pub .........................................23
Craig’s Mower & Marine Service ...........31 P&M Transmissions, Inc. ..........................6
Critter Care ................................................8 Palms Restaurant .......................................8
CYA Football & Cheerleading Reg .........23 Pondscapes ..............................................38
D & J Auto Enterprises ...........................45 Rachel & Jacks Consignment Boutique ..42
David Trone for Congress .......................27 Real Estate Appraiser ..............................43
Decks, Patios & Improvements LLC ........5 Real Estate Teams, Little & Moore .........15
Deer Run Farm ........................................16 Rebecca Pearl Gallery .............................15
Delphey Home Improvement Specialist .43 Recycled Granite Solutions .....................11
Denny Brown Custom Painting ..............36 Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Cash Bingo ..14
E Plus Copy Center .................................33 Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Meat Rafle ..37
East Park Automotive .............................40 Rocky Ridge Church of the Brethren ........6
Elower-Sicilia Dance Productions ..........43 Roddy Creek Automotive .......................16
Emmitsburg Antique Mall .......................19 Roy Rogers Restaurant ...........................34
Emmitsburg Auction Service ..................45 Senior Beneit Services ...........................39
Emmitsburg Community Bible Church ..28 Seton Family Store ..................................41
Emmitsburg Tattoo ..................................33 Shank & Associates Realty, LLC ..............6
Eyler Stables Flea Market .......................26 Slater & Slater, P.C. Attorneys at Law ....11
Fort Ritchie Community Center ..............19 Solar City ..................................................3
Frederick County Health Department .....44 Sparkman’s Tree Service .........................12
Frederick Fence Co. ..................................6 Squeaky Clean, Inc. ................................13
Furnace Bar & Grill ................................32 State Farm ...............................................25
G&S Electric ...........................................43 T&M Crane .............................................18
Gary the Barber .......................................18 TFJ Excavating .......................................29
Gateway Automotive ..............................37 Thurmont Business Showcase ..................3
Gateway Orthodontics ............................29 Thurmont Feed Store ................................6
Gene’s Towing ..........................................8 Thurmont Lions Club Sandwich Sales ...40
Getz Computers & Communications ......32 Thurmont Middle School PTA Bingo .....14
Gilland Memorial Works ........................26 Thurmont Middle School PTA Scholarship ...6
Good News Baptist Church ....................43 Tom’s Creek UMC ..................................38
Grifith Energy Services, Inc. .................39 Tracy’s Auto Repair ................................20
Guardian Hose Flower Sale & BBQ .......28 Trinity United Church of Christ ..............17
Guardian Hose Yard Sale & Flea Market ...11 Trinity United Methodist Church ............13
Guardian Hose Co. Sportsmans Bingo ...15 Victory Tabernacle Fun Festival .............12
Harriet Chapel Episcopal Parish .............36 Vigilant Hose Co. Spring Fling ...............44
Hemp’s Power Tool Repair .....................33 Wiles Lawn & Landscaping ......................6
Hillside Turkey Farms.............................17 Woodsboro Mower Repair ......................36
His Place Car Show ................................31 YMCA Camp West Mar ..........................11
History Art Contest Emmit. Heritage Day ...38 Zurgable Brothers Hardware ...................11
Dear Reader: Table of Contents
Spring is here. It may not feel like it yet, but the calendar says that the time Around Town ...................................... 7 Obituary .............................................. 9
has come. I enjoyed some of those first warm days in March and got my bicycle Announcements ................................. 12 On the Wild Side ............................... 37
out. Hopefully, you found a similarly enjoyable way to welcome spring. Buck Reed, Supermarket Gourmet ... 28 Our Neighborhood Veterans.............. 34
Emmitsburg also welcomed back its Doughboy. The statue is a nice way to Catoctin Corner ................................. 22 Pets of Interest ................................... 45
remember the town’s World War I Veterans, and it was missed by many when Community Calendar ................... 46,47 School News ..................................... 20
it was gone. Community News ............................... 8 Senior Moments ................................ 39
In addition to these welcomes, we also have some goodbyes. Beth Watson Community Veteran Event Board ..... 35 Sports News ...................................... 23
is retiring, and plans are in the works for the last show ever to be performed Classiied Ads.................................... 46 The Present Past ................................ 42
by the Thurmont Thespians. I want to take a moment to thank Beth and all Fitness Matters .................................. 33 Tickling Our Tastebuds ..................... 36
the many volunteers with the Thurmont Thespians for the many wonderful Happily Ever After ............................ 32 Town Hall Reports .............................. 4
performances over the years. You will be missed. Hidden Object Contest ........................ 5 Where Am I? Contest .......................... 5
Looking Back .................................... 38
Your Public Library .......................... 40
Mr. Donald “Mike” Fitzgerald, patriarch of Shamrock Restaurant, passed
away at the end of February. It is with honor that we acknowledge some of
his contributions to our community. Take a look at his obituary, and two
articles: “When Irish Eyes are Crying” and “Reminiscing: Mike Fitzgerald’s
Emmitsburg” to learn more about him. We extend our condolences to the Advertiser Index
entire Fitzgerald and extended Shamrock Family. He will be greatly missed.
So, read on and enjoy the mix of our regular columns featuring new AA-Eastern Mobility, Inc. .........................9 Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning ...44
businesses, local history, arts and entertainment, and town hall goings on. It’s Adroit Design Remodeling .......................9 J&B Real Estate, Cindy Grimes ..............48
Affordable Self Storage ..........................12
KLS Home Improvement ........................33
your most-complete snapshot of the Catoctin region for April. Allbrass Music Lab .................................21 L&S Furniture .........................................18
We continue to try and pack the pages with stories that capture our vibrant Anytime Fitness ......................................33 Lawyer’s Automotive ..............................43
community. You should feel pride in living in this area because there truly are a April Showers Garden Party – EOPCC Benefit .17 Long and Foster Realty, Kim Clever ......43
lot of good things that happen in Northern Frederick County. That’s what The Backyard Inlatables, Inc. .......................10 Long and Foster Realty, Taylor Huffman .. 3
Catoctin Banner strives to show its readers. Baker Tree Services ................................22 Main Street Groomers .............................45
We’d also like to thank all of our advertisers, and you should, too. Why? Bark Busters, Home Dog Training..........11 Main Street Upholstery ...........................29
Because it is through their support that we are able to bring you The Catoctin Blacks Mortuary & Cremation Srvs .......19 Marie’s Beauty Salon ..............................36
Banner each month. Our advertisers who have pride in their communities and Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association ........8 McDonald’s .............................................28
they show it by running their businesses here and participating in community Bollinger Homes, LLC ............................40 McLaughlin’s Energy Services ...............22
events. You can show your support by shopping at our advertisers and Brownie’s Auto Repair ..............................5 Melissa M. Wetzel CPA, PC ...................33
Mike’s Auto Body ...................................26
Calling Vendors Heritage Day Festival ...38
mentioning their ads in The Catoctin Banner when you do. Carriage House Inn .................................16 Molly’s Meanderings ................................9
— James Rada, Jr., Contributing Editor Catoctin Church of Christ .......................41 Moreland Piano Service ..........................16
Mother Seton School Bingo Night ..........24
CH Katandy’s Show Tyme Matinee ........28
— Deb Abraham Spalding, Publisher CHS 2016 Safe & Sane ...........................13 Mountain View Lawn Service..............5,32
Catoctin Mountain Spa & Tub ................29 Nails By Anne .........................................35
Catoctin Veterinary Clinic .........................5 Natural Solutions with Essential Oils .....29
Central Maryland Security Sys., Inc. ......24 Nusbaum & Ott, Inc. Painting .................43
Cousins ACE Hardware ..........................37 Ott House Pub .........................................23
Craig’s Mower & Marine Service ...........31 P&M Transmissions, Inc. ..........................6
Critter Care ................................................8 Palms Restaurant .......................................8
CYA Football & Cheerleading Reg .........23 Pondscapes ..............................................38
D & J Auto Enterprises ...........................45 Rachel & Jacks Consignment Boutique ..42
David Trone for Congress .......................27 Real Estate Appraiser ..............................43
Decks, Patios & Improvements LLC ........5 Real Estate Teams, Little & Moore .........15
Deer Run Farm ........................................16 Rebecca Pearl Gallery .............................15
Delphey Home Improvement Specialist .43 Recycled Granite Solutions .....................11
Denny Brown Custom Painting ..............36 Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Cash Bingo ..14
E Plus Copy Center .................................33 Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co. Meat Rafle ..37
East Park Automotive .............................40 Rocky Ridge Church of the Brethren ........6
Elower-Sicilia Dance Productions ..........43 Roddy Creek Automotive .......................16
Emmitsburg Antique Mall .......................19 Roy Rogers Restaurant ...........................34
Emmitsburg Auction Service ..................45 Senior Beneit Services ...........................39
Emmitsburg Community Bible Church ..28 Seton Family Store ..................................41
Emmitsburg Tattoo ..................................33 Shank & Associates Realty, LLC ..............6
Eyler Stables Flea Market .......................26 Slater & Slater, P.C. Attorneys at Law ....11
Fort Ritchie Community Center ..............19 Solar City ..................................................3
Frederick County Health Department .....44 Sparkman’s Tree Service .........................12
Frederick Fence Co. ..................................6 Squeaky Clean, Inc. ................................13
Furnace Bar & Grill ................................32 State Farm ...............................................25
G&S Electric ...........................................43 T&M Crane .............................................18
Gary the Barber .......................................18 TFJ Excavating .......................................29
Gateway Automotive ..............................37 Thurmont Business Showcase ..................3
Gateway Orthodontics ............................29 Thurmont Feed Store ................................6
Gene’s Towing ..........................................8 Thurmont Lions Club Sandwich Sales ...40
Getz Computers & Communications ......32 Thurmont Middle School PTA Bingo .....14
Gilland Memorial Works ........................26 Thurmont Middle School PTA Scholarship ...6
Good News Baptist Church ....................43 Tom’s Creek UMC ..................................38
Grifith Energy Services, Inc. .................39 Tracy’s Auto Repair ................................20
Guardian Hose Flower Sale & BBQ .......28 Trinity United Church of Christ ..............17
Guardian Hose Yard Sale & Flea Market ...11 Trinity United Methodist Church ............13
Guardian Hose Co. Sportsmans Bingo ...15 Victory Tabernacle Fun Festival .............12
Harriet Chapel Episcopal Parish .............36 Vigilant Hose Co. Spring Fling ...............44
Hemp’s Power Tool Repair .....................33 Wiles Lawn & Landscaping ......................6
Hillside Turkey Farms.............................17 Woodsboro Mower Repair ......................36
His Place Car Show ................................31 YMCA Camp West Mar ..........................11
History Art Contest Emmit. Heritage Day ...38 Zurgable Brothers Hardware ...................11
