The Supermarket Gourmet by Buck Reed From the time Homo erectus placed his mastodon rib over the fire he had just invented, we have been experimenting with how to cook in the pursuit of the perfect meal. This is not the search for the perfect tasting meal, but the best way to produce the perfect […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a growing epidemic that afflicts more than twenty-nine million people in the United States today. Sadly, most diabetics feel helpless and clueless about how to reverse their condition. Another concern is that many of those with T2D are not even aware they have diabetes, and […]
How Did They Fare? by Deb Abraham Spalding In 2017, The Catoctin Banner staff followed the progress of two residents’ resolutions. Artist, Rachel Mohler, resolved to complete a painting-a-day of the scene outside the window of her Sabillasville home. Health and Wellness Coach, Susan Torborg, resolved to impact the health of others by sharing her […]
Deb Abraham Spalding In 1939, Pauline Smith lived in the white stucco house at the corner of Elm Street and Emmitsburg Road in Thurmont. One day, someone gave her turkey eggs. Pauline had an idea; she decided to put the eggs under a chicken, hoping they would hatch. And, they did! From that day on, […]
Eileen Dwyer Established in the mid-1700s, the village of Thurmont was originally named Mechanicstown. The settlement offered plentiful sources of timber, iron ores, and creeks to provide sources of power. The area flourished with mills, iron forges, tanneries, wheelwrights, blacksmiths, and other craftsmen. The name Mechanicstown seemed appropriate, given the means of trade of commerce. […]
James Rada, Jr. The problem of an odor coming from the wastewater treatment plant lagoon that the town rents to Enviro-Organic Technologies (EOT) during the winter appears to be under control. After many residents complained of the horrible smell caused by the food process residuals that were being stored in the lagoon, the town and […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Fewer Residents Paying Water Bills Late Emmitsburg Town Manager Cathy Willets reported to the mayor and commissioners that by changing the due date for the quarterly water bills, fewer people are paying their bills late. The change began with the quarterly bills that went out September 17, 2017, and seventy […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs The Emmitsburg Christmastide started with the traditional town Christmas tree lighting on Monday, December 4, in front of the Community Center. DJ lead-in Christmas music, caroling by the Mother Seton School and Christ Community Church choruses. Santa Claus arrived in a vintage Vigilant Hose truck to light the tree. Then, it […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Erin Dingle is more than just the Frederick County Government employee responsible for the management of the Thurmont Regional Library. She was a resident of Northern Frederick County for many years before migrating to Adams County and has always been an active contributor to the community. She was awarded the Thurmont Pomona […]
During the November 27, 2017, meeting of the Thurmont Pomona Grange, membership certificates were presented to long-time members of the Thurmont Pomona Grange. Jane Savage (far left) and Rodman Myers (far right) present membership certificates to long-time Grange members: (from left) Paul Mathias—65 Years (pictured is his son, Dennis Mathias, who accepted for him); Harold […]
James Rada, Jr. If the residents of Thurmont have their preference, the old railroad bridge across Church Street in downtown Thurmont would be repaired, painted black, and have the word “Thurmont” painted across it. Those are the leading findings from a survey that was conducted by a citizen’s group, trying to decide what avenues to […]
The first Open Mic Night was held in November at the Main Street Center, and the talent of the performers was incredible! Teens, between the ages of fourteen and eighteen, sang, played instruments, and entertained for two hours. The talent and professionalism of these young people far exceeded their age. The next teen Open Mic […]
James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg residents turned out in what many people felt were record numbers for the 29th Annual Evening of Christmas Spirit on December 4, 2017. The evening began with the lighting of the town Christmas tree. It is something usually done on the town square, but because of the work on the square […]
Deb Abraham Spalding “It was a Great day for everyone. Christmas in Thurmont is always a very special event,” said Vickie Grinder, Thurmont’s Main Street manager, about the 2017 Christmas in Thurmont event, held on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Mild and sunny weather made for a pleasant trip for participants to stroll through town, traveling […]
James Rada, Jr. Northern Frederick County now has an additional bus trip, taking people to and from Frederick. The new trip on midday Tuesdays leaves the Frederick Transit Center at 12:15 p.m. The shuttle bus then stops at the College Park Plaza in Frederick, DePaul Street in Emmitsburg, Jubilee Market in Emmitsburg, the Thurmont CVS, […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Do you know what time it is? It’s Christmas time at the Fishers’ house in Lewistown! Ginger and Charles Fisher have been collecting unique Christmas items over the past forty-two years. Judging from their immense collection, they look forward to Christmas time. The Fishers didn’t set out to collect Christmas items, but […]
Phyllis Kelly Thanks to the people of Emmitsburg, with the help of the Boy Scouts Troop 776 and five FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) classes, the Emmitsburg Food Bank shelves are full, again! The Boy Scouts collected 1,388 items and FEMA brought almost 500 items of food to the food bank on Saturday, November 11, […]
A Topping Out Ceremony was held for Morgan-Keller’s Seton Center Project on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. The ceremony was held to celebrate the placement of the last steel beam atop the new building structure, located at 226 East Lincoln Avenue in Emmitsburg. Morgan-Keller Construction is a general contracting and construction management firm, with offices in […]
by Theresa Dardanell Incarnation United Church of Christ Emmitsburg Their congregation might be small but their spirit is great. The 40 members of the Incarnation United Church of Christ in Emmitsburg gather together to worship in a beautiful historic building, sing along with an enthusiastic choir, donate generously to community organizations, and enjoy each other’s […]
The new Thurmont band Morris Blake has been working on for a few short months, made its public debut on December 21, 2017. A sneak preview of the band was held at the Thurmont Senior Center, and the band presented a Christmas Concert to a full house. The band started with the first member, Devon […]
Joan Fry On my way to Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, last week, I noticed demolition work at the foot of Sunshine Trail. What was left of Red Run Cabins was being turned into rubble. According to an article in The Record Herald in 2005, the Red Run Lodge was built of chestnut in 1940, and cabins were […]
Theresa Dardanell Teachers Sarah Palmer and Chris Barnhart were chosen to receive the prestigious 2017 Simon McNeely Award from the Maryland Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). Palmer has been teaching PE for twenty years, eleven of those at Emmitsburg Elementary School. Barnhart, who has been teaching PE for twenty-five years, has […]
Theresa Dardanell The Thurmont Spirit Show Choir (TSSC) is a performing arts group of Thurmont Middle School (TMS) sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students, who participate in local and regional competitions. They also sing and dance during the annual talent show, as well as in the winter and spring programs at TMS. The performances have themes, […]
Theresa Dardanell Food, families, friendship, fun…and all for free! That’s what brought more than two hundred people together on December 4, 2017, at Catoctin High School. Everyone in the community was invited to enjoy a free meal, donated by Mountain Gate Family Restaurant. They were treated to fried chicken, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green […]
During the Community Dinner at Catoctin High School on December 4, 2017, staff members Mike Livergood and Robert Phelan gave a brief preview of an upcoming financial literacy class. The money management course, Financial Peace University (FPU), was created by financial guru Dave Ramsey, and teaches the basics of budgeting, eliminating debt, planning for the […]