Over the past 100 years, Roger Atkins has been on quite the adventure!Roger was born in the big city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 6, 1919. He recalled his first job, which was making nuts and bolts, followed by working at the Pittsburg Steel Mill. Roger is a graduate from Purdue, with a degree in […]
The Fort Ritchie Community Center has been robbed! Gold recovered from a sunken Pirate ship on loan to the Community Center’s summer program has gone missing. Luckily, participants in the summer camp program are on the case collecting and deciphering clues as part of the Crime Scene Investigators theme week. “We know one of the […]
Community Heritage Day was held on June 29, 2019, at the Emmitsburg Community Park. This much-anticipated annual event is enjoyed by the whole community and features many fun activities, shows, crafts, fireworks, and many more, as well as many contests, including sack races, art contest, egg toss, and more. A list of winners for each […]
Theresa Dardanell Thurmont Primary Open House and visitation for all students and parents will be on Thursday, August 29, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Please come to meet your teacher and tour the school. Kindergarten parent/guardian orientation will be held on Thursday, August 22, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for parents only (no children, please). Thurmont Elementary Thurmont Elementary […]
Area churches and organizations in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2019-2020 school year. This program is to assist students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools. These schools include Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary & Pyramid Program, Sabillasville Elementary, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont […]
Good news! There are still Pre-Kindergarten spots available! Do you know someone who has a child age-eligible for pre-kindergarten or kindergarten? Call Thurmont Primary at 240-236-2800 for information about eligibility, when and where to register, and what to bring with you.
Blair Garrett Teachers are an integral part in the development of youth today. Over the course of the school year, they work day in and day out to give children a well-rounded education. But what about over the summer months when kids are out of school? Teachers like Missy Kearchner, who teaches fifth grade at […]
Six graduating eighth graders took home Mother Seton School’s (MSS)highest honors for both academic achievement and outstanding character. Beckett Tayler of Frederick received the President’s Award for Educational Excellence due to his maintaining an average above 92 throughout grades 6-8, as well as ranking in the top 10 percent of the nation on standardized tests. […]
by Buck Reed Stir Fry Guidelines Stir-frying is a great way to prepare a quick main course or meal. These dishes are low in fat and taste fresh, and the textures are very appealing. However, getting them to turn out right can be a little challenging. Using the following guidelines and practice can help. Equipment […]
The Anger of Innocence Story Written by James Rada, Jr. Part 2: The Power “The Anger of Innocence” is a six-part original serial set in the Graceham area during 1973. Serialized fiction is something that older newspapers often did as an additional way to entertain their readers. We thought it was about time for serial […]
Poem by Francis Smith In the gray-green glade dappled by the morning sun patchwork wilderness Hemlock, dogwood, elm grace the rapid woodland scene pierce the plunging rocks Little watery pools reflecting the heaven’s blue form in hollow rocks Gray rock and green tree every glimpse a vista white sun on white waters Lichen, moss, and […]
The Getaway by Valerie Nusbaum Randy and I haven’t been able to do much traveling over the last several years, and we both miss our excursions and adventures, particularly the road trips to places unknown. Since we can’t take those long vacations any more, we made a bargain with each other to find new places […]
August 1919, 100 Years Ago Little Girl Killed On Wednesday morning of this week an accident occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Layton Moser on the State Road south of Thurmont, that resulted in the instant death of their youngest child and daughter Olie, aged about three years. Mr. Moser had brought home […]
The Year is … 1871 There’s Gold in Them There Hills! by James Rada, Jr. With the arrival of the railroad in Thurmont, you would have thought that attention would have been focused on how it connected Thurmont with the world and the economic development opportunities it brought with it. “The sound of the steam […]
The Heart of the Matter by Anita DiGregory The human heart is truly a miracle. It is one of the most complex organs in the body. Beating nonstop, the heart is the hardest working muscle in the body. Pumping continuously, it resides at the very center of the chest and the circulatory system. The entire […]
Respected CHS Shop Teacher Survived Korea and TB by Priscilla Rall Michael Massett immigrated from Italy with only a first grade education. He went to work in the coal mines of West Virginia living in Fairmont where he married Catherine Colorusso. Their first child, Dominick, was born in 1928 just as the Great Depression began […]
Germantown Church of God by Theresa Dardanell On Sunday, August 25, take a scenic drive to a historic mountaintop church in Cascade and join the members of the Germantown Church of God for the Sunday worship service and a community picnic. Of course, the invitation to join them is not limited to August 25. Pastor […]
Ask Dr. Lo COPD: Making Breathing Difficult for Millions of Americans by Dr. Thomas K. Lo Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a progressive disease that refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems, to include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD not only affects the 16 million Americans who […]
Have You Tried Chia Seeds? Have you ever tried chia seeds? They are tiny and packed with nutrition, and are becoming quite popular. Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to the mint. Chia seeds date back to the Aztec and Mayans times and were found primarily in […]
Emmitsburg Resident Wins Dolphin-Naming Contest Blair Garrett Naming pets can be a fun way to form a strong bond between pet and owners. For MaryAnne Ruffner of Emmitsburg (pictured right), she was able to connect two dolphins spotted in the Potomac River to the whole world. Over 1,000 new dolphins have been spotted since 2015, […]
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BY James Rada, Jr. Depending on who you might talk to and where you are along the U.S. Route 15 corridor that runs through the heart of the Catoctin Region, the highway could be referred to by at least nine different names and that’s not even counting the names of the business routes and auxiliary […]
Article by Jane Savage, Administrative Secretary, Sabillasville Elementary Many parents currently serving on the Sabillasville Elementary School (SES) Parent Group, Inc. are SES Alumni. They started chatting about all the great memories they had of the spring bazaar that was held years ago when they were students, and they wanted to give current students and […]
James Rada, Jr. Geocaching is a fun way to find hidden treasures, not only locally, but across the world using a GPS device. While you can purchase a GPS device, if you have a smartphone, you can download a free app that will allow you to get started right away. Once you enter the coordinates […]
James Rada, Jr. Note: The below article “Thurmont’s Oldest Citizen Turns 102” was featured in the July 2018 issue of The Catoctin Banner. Beulah Zentz passed away on June 23, 2019 at the age of 103. Our community has lost a friend in Beulah Zentz, and she will be missed. Turn to page 60 to […]