Elizabeth Swindells Thurmont town officials were on hand on Saturday, January 20, 2018, for the official ribbon-cutting for the new business Nu-Way Master Dry Cleaners at 12 E. Main Street in Thurmont. Thurmont’s location is the sixth location opened by owner, Ascohi Kassabian. The successful, family-owned and operated business already has bustling locations in Waynesboro, […]
In small towns, businesses sometimes come and go. Times change, people move. It’s a special thing when a business can set up shop and serve a community and its people for generations, which is why we are happy to announce that, after thirty-seven years of faithfully serving our community, Bonita Smith of J&B Real Estate […]
James Rada, Jr. For nearly half of his life, Pat Boyle (shown right) has been there when Emmitsburg needed help. Over the past forty-two years, he has served on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks and Recreation Committee, Emmitsburg Commissioner, Zoning Administrator, and as a Board of Appeals member. This past January, he finally decided […]
Mike Hargadon Emmitsburg can be a beautiful, peaceful little town, but like anywhere in the USA, it can also be that godless, stress-filled rat race. Life can become a never-ending carousel that seems to take a hold and capture our peace. Much of our time can then often be spent trying to regain our peace. […]
Jim Bittner of Sabillasville is proud of his grandson, Calvin Bittner, son of Aaron Bittner and wife, Linda, of North Carolina. Calvin is currently dancing and choreographing with a company called Vivid Ballet, in Hartford, Connecticut. He danced at the White House in December. “It was a very last minute, out-of-the-blue opportunity. I was quite […]
Experience Art In Motion! ESP Performing Company’s annual showcase fundraiser has blossomed into a fun evening out for the entire Thurmont/Emmitsburg community. “It has been wonderful to see the way the community has embraced our dance showcase. They really take pride in seeing the award-winning ESP dancers on stage. You no longer have to travel […]
The Town of Emmitsburg held its first annual home decorating competition for the holidays. In December 2017, individuals were judged on how they decorated their front door; next year, the town hopes to judge on the overall house. Six people entered the contest. There were two prize categorizes: best overall and most creative. Frank Schmersal […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Photos by Deb Abraham Spalding The 134th anniversary banquet of the Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) was held in the Vigilant Hose Company Activities Building on January 6, 2018. A new board of directors included members from both the former Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company (EVAC) and the VHC. As of January 1, 2018, […]
Elizabeth Swindells On Saturday, January 20, 2018, the Thurmont Community Ambulance Company held its annual awards banquet in the new Thurmont Event Complex on Strafford Drive in Thurmont. A wonderful meal was graciously prepared and served by the young volunteers of the Rocky Ridge Progressive 4H Club. A fun time was had by all, while […]
by Theresa Dardanell I recently visited the Catoctin Episcopal Parish, more commonly known as Harriet Chapel. I asked some of the members to tell me what is special about their church. Their responses were: “a welcoming community…a most loving church…members who are very close…one big family…wonderful incredible hearts.” I’m sure that’s the reason that, along […]
As you know, the Opioid crisis in our nation has a firm grip, locally, in Northern Frederick County. We’ve lost too many of our loved ones to this epidemic. A group of local citizens has decided to organize a Commission to better serve Thurmont in its fight against addiction. The Thurmont Addiction Commission (TAC) is […]
The Jack and Shirley Little Scholarship Fund at Mother Seton School (MSS) will continue to help families seeking an affordable Catholic education for years to come, thanks to the efforts of the Little Family. On December 18, 2017, Tony Little, Scott Little, Pam Bolin (Little), and Jane Moore presented MSS Principal Sr. Brenda Monahan, D.C. […]
Theresa Dardanell Reghan Lee — Thurmont Primary School “Reghan is a caring friend to all. She consistently shows respect and kindness to others, positively adds to a welcoming and inclusive learning environment, and respects differences in others. She was a Quarter 1 Heart Power award recipient. We are very proud of her!” Alexandra Potter […]
by Anita DiGregory Well, it is that time of year again. No sooner do we take down that tree and put away all the holiday decorations, that we stumble uncontrollably, head-first, into the peak of yet another cold and flu season. If your home is anything like mine, once one child gets sick, it’s only […]
The Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball had its first annual Shoot-A-Thon event on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Catoctin High School. It was an action-packed, fun-filled day for all the participants, ranging from kindergarten-aged to seniors in high school. Participants competed in seven different age divisions. There were plenty of smiles, great shots, entertaining games, […]
The new Gateway Brass Ensemble, with Director Morris Blake, played during Lessons and Carols at Harriet Chapel in December 2017. The Brass Ensemble practices each Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Street building, located at 11 Water Street in Thurmont. They are still accepting new members. For more information, contact Morris Blake at 240-385-2933. […]
On Saturday January 13, 2018, the Emmitsburg Lions (District 22-W Region III, Zone I) celebrated their 35th Charter anniversary. At the celebration, past member Lion Eugene Rosensteel was presented the Melvin Jones Award. This is the highest award a Lion can receive. It was awarded to Lion Rosensteel for his dedication to Lionism and the […]
Joan Fry Wally Simpson, Duchess of Windsor Bessie Wallis Warfield was born June 19, 1896, in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, and was the twice-divorced American woman who became the lover of King Edward VIII, while he was Prince of Wales. He became King in 1936, while she was still married to shipping magnate Ernest Simpson. […]
Adventures from a Traveler’s Notebook by Lisa C. Cantwell With Valentine’s Day approaching and winter still upon us, I thought of a trip we took a few years ago that fulfilled a life-long romantic dream: a stay in historic New England, complete with a horse-drawn sleigh ride. So, in addition to highlighting that adventure […]
I found this incredible inn by accident a few years ago, while doing a search for a sleigh ride getaway. Hoping to find a destination close to home, but realizing inns with horse-drawn sleigh rides were few in our region, I yielded to the North where such places abound, especially in the White Mountains. Up […]
These two separate attractions are within minutes of one another and offer the possibility of a romantic bed and breakfast, plus a sleigh ride getaway, in the Poconos. White Haven is within easy driving distance, approximately 157 miles, north of Thurmont. Daisy Field Farm is a year-round equine business and nature preserve, located in the […]
No snow? No problem! Keystone Classic Carriages has sleighs with runners that hide wheels. Four- to six-person carriages are pulled by a team of beautiful Belgian horses. When there’s snow, the wheels can be removed for a more authentic glide. This outfitter offers private or group sleigh rides on their property, located in the shadows […]
Isn’t It Romantic? by Valerie Nusbaum “Randy, when you have a few minutes I have a couple of questions for you,” I called to my dear husband. He walked slowly into my studio where I was doing some cleaning up, and he sheepishly asked, “What is it you think I did?” “Nothing. Did you do […]
by James Rada, Jr. Hitchhiking Marines Get a Special Ride Marine Pfc. Harold Payne and Pfc. William Weaver were stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, but when they got a weekend pass near Christmas of 1956, they decided to head home to the Midwest. Payne was from Akron, Ohio, and Weaver was from DeWitt, […]
by Jim Houck, Jr. Veterans and Why They Mean So Much To Me I was born in 1943. My father, James A. Houck Sr., was somewhere in Germany serving our country. I hadn’t met him yet, because he was deployed before I was born. I was three years old when I finally got to meet […]