This Fourth of July weekend, millions of Americans will huddle around outdoor pits, ovens, and grills to slowly cook themselves meaty, patriotic dishes, slathered in sauce. Barbecue is about as red, white, and blue as American cuisine gets. The history of grilling begins shortly after the domestication of fire, some 500,000 years ago. The backyard […]
by Buck Reed The Charge of the Kitchen Brigade When professional culinarians think about the chefs who shaped the structure, we labor our professional lives under one name that always seems to come up: Auguste Escoffier. Often described as not only the chef of kings, but the king of chefs as well, he spent a […]
Part 1: Taking Flight “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 to make a comeback. Let us know what you think. […]
The Thurmont Little League Minors Pirates won their in-house playoff championship game on Saturday, June 15, 2019. They won in the fifth inning, 15 to 14. Players names are: Devin Youngerman, Theron Rolko, Carson Fry, Parker Davis, Jacob Burtner, Logan Holden, Ben Blackwell, Dalton Mathias, Brody Mathias, and Tyrone Vanecho. Team coaches are Joey Youngerman, […]
A free baton-twirling course is coming to Emmitsburg this summer for a summer daytime session. The course will run for four consecutive Mondays, beginning on Monday, July 8. Classes will be held at the Emmitsburg Community Center Gymnasium. Class time is 10:00-10:45a.m. Classes are geared for the beginner twirler, ages five and up. The Catoctin-Ettes, […]
On April 13, 2019, Harlan Campbell, Jr. presented AJ Hahn with an award for shooting his first 100 straight targets that day at Pine Valley Shooting Club in New Jersey. AJ shoots with the Frederick County 4-H Shooting program. For more information about the shooting sports program, call Chuck Farmer 301-898-2809. The purpose of the […]
Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church by Theresa Dardanell Rev. Heath Wilson (back row, on left) with members of Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church Photos by Theresa Dardanell “Come Journey With Us!” is the invitation from Reverend Heath Wilson and the members of the Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church (TCUMC) in Emmitsburg. The invitation is not […]
by Valerie Nusbaum I heard a hissing, whistling sound, like bacon frying, but I wasn’t frying bacon. Not yet, anyway. Looking to my left, I saw sparks flying and then flames starting to climb. There was a “BOOM” and the flames climbed higher. The smoke was thick and white, then black. But I’m getting ahead […]
by James Rada, Jr. July 1919, 100 Years Ago Motor Transport Train. Coast To Coast Journey Delayed at Thurmont The motor transport train which left Washington on Monday of this week got as far as Frederick, Md., on the first day. They remained at Frederick over night, camping on the Fair Grounds. Early Tuesday morning […]
by James Rada, Jr. The Year Catoctin Mountain Burned During 1920, Catoctin Mountain was plagued by fires that burned thousands of acres across both the eastern and western sides of the mountain. The first fires started at the end of March. “It is said that the flames started along the Jefferson road and attracted very […]
by Priscilla Rall The 35 Missions of a Rocky Ridge Flyboy World War II took Americans to places they had never dreamed of going. Most had never ventured far from their farming communities. One of these rural youths was Vernon Keilholtz. Born in 1923 near Rocky Ridge, Vernon took the train to school in Emmitsburg […]
by Jim Houck, Jr. Merle Edward Crouse Sr., Private First Class U.S. Army As told to Jim Houck Jr. by Merle Edward Crouse Sr.’s son, Merle Edward Crouse Jr. Merle Edward Crouse was born to Lester and Louise Crouse. He spent most of his life in Thurmont and went to the local high school; at […]
by Phyllis Clark “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free…” All of us, no matter our age, are people who love our country. And all of us in this beautiful area know how to celebrate being free! Although we’ve been busy thinking of graduations, weddings, or carnivals, we especially […]
by John Dowling The good times of summer are here once again to enjoy. Now is the time of backyard cookouts, picnics, nature walks, swimming, and so much more. A time to visit and see and breathe in the many sights, smells, and beauty that Mother Nature offers us. Flowers in front of the Thurmont […]
Lyme Disease: Recognize the Signs and Symptoms by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? Early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease (3 to […]
by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life Boost Your Health This Summer Summer is here, and it’s time to have some summer fun and create memories! So, let’s think about some tips that can help boost your health this summer. Eating a nutritious diet is important. Load up on berries. Blueberries and blackberries […]
by Amy Whitney, Branch Administrator, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg Branch Library Fifty years ago this summer, my family took a vacation to Florida to watch the blast-off of Apollo 11—man’s first trip to the moon. It was a rare adventure, and I can remember standing on a hot, sandy beach watching as the rocket’s engine flared […]
by Christine Maccabee Summer Flowering “When the pink mimosa blooms, it fills the air with the sweet perfume of summertime fair, butterflies everywhere.” ~ (lyrics from songpoem “Dreaming of Spring” by Christine) It is nearly impossible to believe that spring is over already. No sooner do the crocus and violets appear that they […]
James Rada, Jr. When Emily Kline saw how much her mother enjoyed cutting pieces of paper, she decided to try it herself. She attended a class with her mother, Joyce, at the Blue Ridge Summit Library, and spent an hour cutting shapes from an 8.5×11-inch piece of paper. After an hour, she held up the […]
Blair Garrett Wines come in all flavors and varieties. The care and attention to detail that goes into producing award-winning wines is fine and intricate, and the wineries of Northern Frederick County are no stranger to that. There are five vineyards and wineries on the Maryland side of the Mason Dixon, just a short drive […]
Boy Scout Troop 270; Venturing Crew 270; Cub Scout Pack 270; Girl Scout Troops 81759, 81178, 81200; and Boy Scout Troop 1011 worked together to place flags on graves of Veterans in preparation for Memorial Day. They also participated in the wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial Day, hosted by The American Legion Post 168 at Memorial […]
On June 8, 2019, Cub Scout Pack 270 (shown below) had its annual spring campout to end the Scout year. Boy Scout Troop 270 hosted a variety of activities throughout the afternoon, including water rockets, a huge water balloon catapult, and a bicycle safety course. Scoutmaster Sean Young, Boy Scout Troop 270, cooked his famous […]
Scouts in the Park will be held on July 25, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. in Thurmont Community Park. No matter what Scouting uniform you wear, you are invited to come for food, games, skill-building activities, and lots of fun. Are you interested in finding out more about Scouting? Come talk to leaders from local Cub […]
Katie, Club Reporter Members of the Rocky Ridge 4-H Club clean the flower beds, plant flowers, and mulch at the Thurmont Historical Society. The Rocky Ridge 4-H Club has been busy. In May, many of our members participated in shows and events in the local area, including Wills Fair, Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, and […]
Boy Scout Troop 270 celebrated the achievements of Daniel Dutrow (pictured front, right), as he was sworn in as the next Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 270. Surrounded by previous Eagles, Daniel accepted the Eagle Charge from Eagle Chairman Norm Feldser of FSK District.