Each year, the VFW Post 6658 Auxiliary sponsors a contest titled “The Patriot’s Pen,” which is open to students in grades sixth through eighth. Students are required to do a typed essay of 300-400 words, based on the theme “America’s Gift to My Generation.” Monetary prizes are given to the winners on local, state, and […]
Poet Tracy Seffers of Charles Town, West Virginia, will read from her latest work, Some Other Life, at the monthly poetry gathering, known as “Catoctin Voices,” on Friday, September 15, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. The event has moved to the historic Collier’s Cabin, located at 12607 Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont, home of The Catoctin […]
On Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., a very special inspirational film called The Man Who Planted Trees will be shown at the Thurmont Regional Library. It will be the first of three films sponsored by the Sierra Club and the town of Thurmont. A repeat showing of this film will be on Saturday, […]
James Rada, Jr. Fighting fires is dangerous work, and to do it safely, firefighters need to train for every conceivable situation and hope that their responses become second nature. On Saturday, July 8, 2017, members of the Vigilant Hose Company, Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Mount St. Mary’s University Public Safety personnel, and facilities management […]
State championship marks only the second time Thurmont has won this prestigious honor in over sixty-six years. Read story on page 27. Pictured from left: #54 Will Gisriel, #33 Braden Bell, #4 Griffin Puvel, #13 Donovan Baker, #35 D.J. Shipton, #7 Connor Crum, #21 Joe McMannis, #23 Braden Manning, #3 Josh Skowronski, #34 E.J. Lowry, […]
Thurmont by James Rada, Jr. East Street Parking Concerns Thurmont residents who live along East Street have expressed the parking concerns they have to Mayor John Kinnaird and the town commissioners. Because of a lack of defined spaces along the street, parking can be “a little bit jumbled.” Many residents would like to see […]
Mayor John Kinnaird Summer is here and, with it, the hot and humid weather. Please be careful while outdoors and be sure to keep hydrated and pace yourself while working. Also, keep an eye out for your elderly neighbors and offer assistance when needed. The Thurmont Fun Fest is coming on August 5, 2017, to […]
Mayor Don Briggs Once again, thank you to the Community Heritage Day organizers, vendors, entertainers, and town staff for their behind-the-scenes support. The event continues to grow bigger and better every year. The fireworks show was fantastic. Thank you to the town Parks and Recreation Committee for a wonderful, well attended “Evening in the Park” […]
James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Town Manager Cathy Willets told the mayor and commissioners that the town’s new algae-control system in Rainbow Lake is proving effective so far. The new system, which cost the town $38,650 for setup and $13,000 a year for calibration, was installed in April of this year. The LG Sonic system uses […]
The Town of Thurmont Main Street Program has once again received the National Main Street Accreditation for 2017. Thurmont’s Economic Development Manager Vickie Grinder, who also manages the Thurmont Main Street program, was notified of the recognition last month. In a release from Main Street America, Thurmont received notification stating “Thurmont Main Street, in June […]
James Rada, Jr. The Emmitsburg Mayor and Commissioners received a report about how well their social media efforts are doing in reaching people. Office Manager Terri Ray collected the data and put together a PowerPoint show that Town Clerk Madeline Shaw presented to the commissioners. The Emmitsburg Facebook page now has 945 followers, which is […]
Wayne Powell There’s a house in our small community that’s more than just a house. Even though it’s a house right along Main Street, in fact, many pass it by, never thinking about its importance. In some ways, it may seem to be a house not all that different than your home. However, it’s a […]
James Rada, Jr. Morris Blake spent decades working in security with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, National Park Service, Francis Scott Key Mall, Frederick County, and Mount St. Mary’s; but, last year, he turned in his badge to become a hair stylist and has never been happier. Blake, who turns fifty-seven this year, has lived […]
James Rada, Jr. Work is ongoing to try and save as many of the Community Park ash trees as possible. The trees were damaged by the emerald ash borer. The town was able to get good pricing on the preservation of the trees, because the town piggybacked on other contracts for other municipalities. Last year, […]
On Saturday, May 20, 2017, family and friends gathered to help Eugene Zacharias (pictured right) celebrate his 100th birthday. “Zach” was born on May 18, 1917, just outside of Emmitsburg, and lived there until he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in early 1935. He served in the Marine Corps for over twenty years, rising to […]
The successful planning and coordination of merging the Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company (EVAC) into the Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) is ongoing. As indicated earlier in press reports and public meetings, the effort remains an open process with all stakeholders and interested parties welcome to offer input or request information. Many meetings specific to planning and […]
Theresa Dardanell The 2016-2017 Sportsmanship Award was presented to Catoctin High School (CHS) by the Central Maryland Conference (CMC). Athletic directors and principals from all ten schools in the CMC review the conduct of coaches, student-athletes, parents, spectators, and fans during the school year and then vote for the school that has demonstrated model sportsmanship. […]
Area churches and organizations in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2017-2018 school year. This program is to assist students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools: Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary and Pyramid Program, Sabillasville Elementary, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, and Catoctin […]
Catoctin High School has earned a 2016-17 School of the Year Award from the Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson University (MCCE). Principal Bernard Quesada commends school counselor Dana Brashear for outstanding work leading to this recognition, which will include a School of the Year banner for Catoctin to display, a certificate of recognition, […]
Theresa Dardanell The Catoctin High School Mudcats, a team of students who participated in the Maryland Envirothon, won first place in the Frederick County competition. During the statewide Maryland Envirothon at Camp Pecomoth in Queen Anne’s County in June, they placed first in the Soils category, second in 5th Issue, third in Aquatics, and fourth […]
Through August 9, 2017, Seton Family Store, located at 16840 South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg, will serve as a drop-off site for the United Way of Frederick County’s Stuff the Bus Drive! The community is invited to bring backpacks and school supplies to Seton Family Store, so all school children can start off the year […]
Catoctin High School’s marching band is looking for student participants: great social group, community engagement, school spirit. Limited musical ability is needed. Practices are happening now on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., in the Catoctin High School band room. Come be part of the fun. For additional information, contact Evan.felmet@fcps.org or just show […]
Joan (Bittner) Fry is a native Sabillasvillian or Sabillasvillite, depending on which side of the tracks you’d like to claim. She has written several books of history that serve as collections of memories about Sabillasville and the surrounding areas. The following is an excerpt from Book 3. It is a reprint of an article by […]
by Valerie Nusbaum I think I’ve told you before that Randy and I have had some trouble finding another couple to date. We’ve tried it with lots of couples over the years, and while all of them have been lovely people, it just hasn’t clicked, mostly because the men couldn’t find anything to talk about. […]
by Christine Maccabee “Earth Stars” Ever since my early twenties, I have been fascinated by flowers of every variety and, thus, began seriously investigating them. At that time, I was also reading literature about the ancient tradition of mandalas as a meditation tool in India. The mandala has a center that symbolizes the source of […]