Deb Abraham Spalding You may have wondered what the chain link “cages” are in Emmitsburg Community Park. They’re actually the “holes” that you “shoot” for in a game of golf—disc golf, that is! Like the game of golf that is played with clubs and balls, this version plays with discs like Frisbees®. Tally the number […]
Members of the Catoctin High School (CHS) Class of 1985 are invited to the Ott House in Emmitsburg on Saturday, November 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Ott House does require masks and social distancing. If the gathering does not work out at the Ott House, an alternative gathering place will be posted the night […]
The Catoctin Church of Christ gave the Thurmont Middle School Weekend Pantry Bag Giveaway 300 snack bags to be handed out to students desiring supplemental snacks for the weekend. The Church of Christ is an autonomous Christian congregation that is associated with one another through Bible-only doctrine. It was established on the Day of Pentecost, […]
Emmitsburg Boy Scout Troop 727 has teamed up with Jubilee Foods in Emmitsburg for this year’s Scouting for Food. From November 1 through November 13, please purchase some extra items and leave them in the boxes at the Scouting for Food display inside of Jubilee. Items in most need are: • jelly • beets • […]
Lewistown Ruritan member, Patricia (Patty) Goff, made and donated face masks for local seniors and those with medical complications in the Thurmont area. As a member of the Lewistown Ruritan, Patty, is very community-oriented and is more than willing to help wherever she can. Who would have guessed that her hobby of sewing may help […]
Cuddles Cat Rescue Needs Your Help Our rescue is facing difficult challenges. We’ve been at our location for six years due to the generosity of the owner in allowing us to utilize our space rent-free while paying only utilities. Earlier this year, we had exciting plans to expand into a space within the building, where […]
James Rada, Jr. For the first time since the Frederick County Board of Education put off making a decision about whether to close Sabillasville Elementary School (SES), the board discussed the topic during its work session. Some of the possible ways to keep the school open include: Using the school as an agricultural center; Turning […]
Thurmont Middle School will be handing out lunches for Thurmont-feeder families on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., in the cafeteria of the middle school, off Summit Avenue in Thurmont, until December 31, 2020. All families get a free lunch on those days and an additional pantry bag on Fridays for all children […]
The 12U Maryland Aftershock softball team won the Stingrays Fall Classic Championship in Leesburg, Virginia, the weekend of September 26-27, 2020. The team went 5-1 and outscored their opponents 51-17. Courtesy Photo Pictured from left: (back row) Coaches, Rich Trunnell, Johnny West, and Aaron Moxley; (front row) Bralyn West, Maddie Ott, Kamryn Dillow, Juliette Soisson, […]
A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment about the odd effects of grief. Written by James Rada, Jr. 1: ANIMAL KILLER Her own screams woke her from her nap. That’s how it always was for Betty Douglas. Sleep was a fleeting thing, if it came at all, and it was never a peaceful affair, […]
Poem by Francis Smith Emmitsburg Poet Laureate Lonely as the cloudless deep That yawns with breathless sleep I gasp the night-time-air And with scarce-muted stare Behold the lonely-vigiled night And watch the stars take flight Across the azure trove Wherein the winds have wove A wealth of patient peace To deck the frontispiece Of mine […]
by James Rada, Jr. November 1920, 100 Years Ago Paid $1.00 Fine In a hurry, he left his car stand near the Square corner in Thurmont, and attended to some business. On returning he found a tag on the car stating something about $1.00 fine for parking in a restricted area. Mayor Rouzer’s name appeared […]
by Valerie Nusbaum It’s that time of year again, folks. I tend to get melancholy and sentimental in November and December. I feel sad for all the things and people I’ve lost. That’s why I force myself to remember and reflect upon all the good things I still have in my life, and to feel […]
The Year is…1899 A Spurned Love Affair Turns Deadly by James Rada, Jr. On April 22, 1899, 16-year-old Orpha Harshman of Wolfsville started off on a two-mile walk to her sister’s house. She took a shortcut across a field that would cut the journey in half. Her stepbrother, Edward Morgan, 25, watched and followed. He […]
Mark Allen Lewis A Life Well Spent by Priscilla Rall Mark Lewis was born in 1924 in the hamlet of Garfield, high up in the Catoctin Mountains. He died there, in a place he knew well—the home where he was born. When I consider Mark’s life, I realize it encompassed an entire century of our […]
Thurmont American Legion Post 168 Happy Veterans Day! Who/What is a Veteran? Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines a Veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.” To show our appreciation to our Veterans, if […]
by Denise Valentine Hello, everyone. As we look forward to the upcoming Holidays with cautious optimism, and begin to plan for family gatherings, I thought a dessert recipe would be an excellent choice for this month. I love pumpkin pie, and I love cheesecake, so this recipe for “Pumpkin Cheesecake” is the ultimate combination. I […]
by Maxine Troxell Fall is in full swing. It’s a great time to bake some of your favorite deserts. Apple Dumplings are a favorite in the Thurmont area. An apple dumpling is a pastry filled with apple, cinnamon, and occasionally raisins. Apples are peeled and cored, placed on a portion of dough, then filled with […]
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by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Program at CTC “The Story of Many Eggs” I’m a Culinary Arts student at CTC in Frederick. Sadly, since my class cannot go into school, us novice chefs must take to our own home kitchens, armed with new knowledge and fire extinguishers. The first thing our class has learned about […]
by Amy Whitney, Branch Administrator, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg Branch Library Thurmont Regional Library Helping You Stay Connected During November, I try to take the time to examine all the things for which I’m thankful: a loving family, good friends, a beautiful natural setting in which to live, and interesting work. This difficult year has only […]
by Christine Maccabee Our Precious Water From the Mountains to the Bay, and Beyond Everyone knows that human beings are a part of nature, not apart from it. An ecological understanding of how everything is connected should be included in every child’s education. Sadly, I personally never learned it in school as a child, though […]
What is IBS? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms that occur together, including repeated pain in your abdomen and changes in your bowel movements, which may be diarrhea, constipation, or both. With IBS, you have these symptoms without any visible signs […]
jEanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life We know that a strong immune system can help us stay healthy during the upcoming cold, flu, and COVID-19 season. The purpose of your immune system is to protect your body from harmful invaders: germs, viruses, bacteria. The immune system plays a vital role in your health. […]
The Frederick County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 testing in both Thurmont and Emmitsburg. These tests are free and do not require a doctor’s order or that you exhibit any symptoms. The next Thurmont clinics will be held on Friday, November 13 and 27, at the Thurmont Town Offices, 615 East Main Street, from […]