by Anita DiGregory 2018: Renewing, Reflecting, Resolving It’s January, the start of a brand new year, full of exciting possibilities and new adventures. The beginning of 2018 promises a clean slate, a fresh start. Logically, it seems like the perfect time to reflect, make some changes, and set some new goals. As it turns out, […]
The Thurmont Code Enforcement Office has received numerous complaints regarding an outbreak of skunks in the area of Tippin Drive, Redhaven Court, and Bosc Court in Thurmont. It is important that all residents understand not to feed wildlife. Consider these facts before you feed wildlife. Providing unnatural food encourages wildlife to congregate in numbers, leading […]
Adventures from a Traveler’s Notebook by Lisa C Cantwell It’s the dead of winter. The last thing you want to do is to leave the cozy warmth of home and venture out into the “bleak midwinter.” But on days when the sun gains some momentum, the wind stills, and the sky glows with an intense blue. […]
A Fresh Start by Valerie & Randy Nusbaum Dear Readers: I’m often asked why Randy never gets a chance to rebut the things I write about him in this column. You know that old saying, “Be careful what you wish for?” Well, don’t say I didn’t warn you. The opinions in this particular column are […]
by Christine Maccabee Wild Cabins I Have Known Sometimes a book comes along that speaks to us in very personal ways. Such a book was written by Gerard Kenney, whose discoveries of remote one-room cabins in the Canadian wilderness reflect my own need for peace and quiet. By canoe and by foot, he and a […]
Galt Starts the Effort to Recognize Thomas Johnson by James Rada, Jr. Thomas Johnson was the first governor of Maryland, serving from March 21, 1777, to November 12, 1779. “John Adams said that Governor Thomas Johnson of Maryland was one out of four citizens of Maryland and Virginia without whom there would have been no […]
by James Rada, Jr. The Living History of Chuck Caldwell Chuck Caldwell and his father, George, came to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on the last day of June 1938 for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The town decorated with banners, bunting, and lights, and was so crowded that the Caldwells couldn’t find a room to […]
Sous-Vide, Sous-You by Buck Reed Ketchup was first put in a jar and sold commercially in 1830. This remarkable creation was followed by mayonnaise, marketed in 1907. Today, we mark the day that ketchup and mayonnaise will now be mixed together and actually sold in the same bottle. Imagine…no more haphazardly mixing these two condiments […]
Hypothyroidism by Dr. Thomas K. Lo Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid disease, is a common disorder. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid, known as the master gland, is butterfly-shaped and sits in a notch just below your throat. The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, […]
James Rada, Jr. Catoctin High School celebrated its distinguished graduates, who are making their dreams come true, during the 3rd Annual Distinguished Graduates ceremony on November 21, 2017. The Distinguished Graduate Organization was created in 2015 to recognize Catoctin High graduates who have made a difference in their post-high school careers. Graduates are recognized in […]
James Rada, Jr. Laura Knotts’ garden has produced over 1,100 pounds of squash, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs, since this past June. Yet, she hasn’t tasted any of it. All of the produce is donated to New Hope Ministries in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, to be given out to families in need. “Every load of produce that […]
Pictured from left are Russ Delauter, Charles “Jake” Spalding, Larry Clabaugh, Frank Valentine, and Dick Shank. Photo by Ross Lillard, member of Trinity UCC On Sunday, November 5, 2017, Trinity United Church of Christ held its fourth special Veterans Day Service and Recognition. The service was held at 101 East Main Street in Thurmont at […]
Anita DiGregory Have you found that the abundance of digital technology available today has led to continual distractions and interruptions and even hindered your ability to get more accomplished throughout the day? Do you struggle trying to keep your tweens and teens from spending too much time on devices or video games? Have you found […]
James Rada, Jr. Nearly a decade ago, Brother Pascale O’Brien of Divine Mercy should have been dead four times over. “I had the Last Rites given to me four times, and my younger brother was told to have me prepare a living will,” O’Brien said. He had blood clots in his system that the doctors […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Possible Urgent Care Center in Emmitsburg’s Future The Emmitsburg Mayor and Commissioners welcomed Mount President Timothy Trainor to the town meeting, and congratulated him on his permanent appointment as university president. During his remarks, Trainor said that the growth of the Mount’s sports programming had placed a strain on the […]
Mayor John Kinnaird We are fast approaching the end of the year, and each year seems to pass quicker than the one before. I know that this year has been good to me, and I hope it was good for you as well. With Christmas just a few weeks away, Karen and I want to […]
Mayor Don Briggs I was looking for the tempest, but the gift of mild weather heralded in November. However, there are signs of more sobering weather to come in December. Thank you to everyone for your patience with the Square and all the sidewalk work. For the first time, Brookfiield and Pembrook subdivisions are connected […]
James Rada, Jr. The Maryland League of Conservation Voters has awarded Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs their first President Theodore Roosevelt Award. “I am humbled to be the first recipient of this important award,” Briggs said. “I love our state and its natural gifts. This tribute says so much about our town staff and community, and […]
Mayor John Kinnaird, Commissioner Wayne Hooper, and Commissioner Marty Burns all retained their seats in the uncontested October 31, 2017, Thurmont Town Election. Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird is sworn in for his second term as mayor. Mayor John Kinnaird swears in Commissioner Wayne Hooper for another term as commissioner.
A ribbon-cutting was held on November 4, 2017, for Red Canary Tattoo in Thurmont, who recently relocated across the street to a larger space. Red Canary Tattoo is now located at 2 North Carroll Street. Pictured from left are Thurmont CAO Jim Humerick; Mayor John Kinnaird; Rick Toms, proprietor of Red Canary Tattoo; and Commissioner […]
Catoctin Colorfest volunteers, board members, contributors, and civil servants are shown during the Catoctin Colorfest Banquet that was held at Simply Asia in Thurmont on November 20. Photo by Deb Abraham Spalding One weekend, every year, Thurmont is taken over by crafters, vendors, visitors, and shoppers, during the Catoctin Colorfest. The show promotes “artisans and […]
Pictured left to right are Cathy Little, Rodman Myers, Harold Bollinger, Sue Keilholtz, and Margaret Black. Photo by Deb Abraham Spalding On November 20, 2017, proceeds from the sale of this year’s Grand Champion Junior and Youth Department Champion Cakes at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show generated funds that were combined with the Show’s […]
Seton Center, Inc.’s Outreach Office in Emmitsburg offers a holiday program called Helping Hands. At Easter and Thanksgiving, income-eligible families receive local food store gift cards, so they may purchase foods and prepare a holiday meal according to their unique traditions. This Thanksgiving, because of the community’s support, seventy area families participated and were able […]
Vickie Grinder On November 14, 2017, the Town of Thurmont presented Patty Hurwitz a check in the amount of $15,000 from donations collected from local businesses, the Gateway to the Cure 5K, and the town selling Gateway to the Cure merchandise. No words can describe how awesome the Thurmont Business Community is, along with all […]
The Graceham Moravian Church recently marked five years of serving a free “First Monday” community meal through its Served with Grace ministry. The congregation began offering the monthly meal in October 2012. Different groups in the congregation prepare and serve the meal on a rotating basis, supported by a number of people who help out […]