Catoctin High School Leo Club Collects Jeans for National “Teens for Jeans” Campaign The Catoctin High School (CHS) Leo Club is collecting jeans for Teens for Jeans, a national campaign from DoSomething.org, one of the largest global not-for-profit organizations for young people and social change. Teens for Jeans encourages young people across the country to […]
CYA Lacrosse Registration Now Open It’s a new year—try a new sport! Lacrosse is known as the fastest game on two feet for good reason—you’re never sitting still! The Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Lacrosse league is happy to say that it’s that time of the year again to start gearing up for another fun and […]
Splendid Grains This month’s story takes us back to the Roman empire, from where the term “an army marches on it’s stomach” came. Roman soldiers on the move were given a ration of grain, and every morning they cooked all their ration for breakfast and lunch. They ate one of their portions for breakfast, and […]
by Val Nusbaum Laws of Attraction Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and our minds and hearts are filled with thoughts of romance and love, right? Sure. In my continuing quest to make life easier for my faithful readers, I decided to go to an expert in the art of seduction and gather vital […]
by Jim Houck, Jr. 1ST LIEUTENANT GEORGE WARREN BAKER, U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS Born on April 5, 1921, just north of Thurmont at Franklinville, to Roy and Blanche Baker, was a boy they named George. George had three brothers and two sisters: Raymond, Donald, and Leroy, and Ruth and Helen (nicknamed Tootie). In 1940, at […]
Habitat Fragmentation and Land Ownership In this present time civilization, humans are finding themselves in the midst of more than one environmental quagmire. How to get control of the plastic and junk in the ocean? How to keep air clean enough to breath in China? How to rid old pipes of poisonous lead and our […]
by James Rada, Jr. 1908 — Let There Be Light Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in 1879, and soon thereafter, companies began forming to provide electricity and light to homes and communities. Larger cities were the first recipients, but eventually, it became a feasible project for smaller communities. However, as community after community turned […]
by “My Father’s Son” Keeping Track When traversing the history of small areas such as Thurmont and its surrounding municipalities, several names begin to be repeated. Dissimilar to culture today, when a family settled in an area, they usually stayed in that area. Our northern Maryland vicinity has collected several names that have a way […]
by Bob Warden It’s hard to believe we have gone through another hunting season and made it through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays without gaining too much weight (yeah, right). Now we start a new year. I hope your season went well, or at least better than ours. It seemed like a tough hunting year […]
by Carie Stafford Grady the Goose You guessed it, my name is Grady. I believe I am a smooth-breasted, spotted Sebastopol goose. I have no idea how old I am, and the last time I checked, I am a male. Sounds corny, but I was hit in the head by a car about two and […]
James Rada, Jr. One is a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. One is a local businesswoman. One is a police chief. One is a college coach. One is a retired Catoctin High School teacher. They are all part of the group of first recipients of the Catoctin High Distinguished Graduate Awards. Principal […]
Nicholas DiGregory While the holiday season is usually accompanied by extravagant announcements of better, brighter, and more meaningless high-tech toys, there is one piece of recently-released technology that you may want to pay attention to: “smart” credit cards. These “smart” credit cards, also known as “chip” cards, have been stealing headlines and filling search engines […]
Deb Spalding A celebration for the completion of the Thurmont Downtown Revitalization Project was held on Thursday December 3, 2015, in the Thurmont Main Street Center on Water Street in Thurmont. Those who had a hand in any aspect of the new street lights or new sidewalks in Thurmont were invited to attend and celebrate […]
In light of two recent area fires of significance, a Home Fire Safety Visitation effort, including Smoke Alarm awareness information, began Saturday, December 12, 2015, reaching Emmitsburg area residents. Red Cross volunteers and local fire/rescue first responders were joined by other safety advocates in going door-to-door, promoting the importance of having working smoke alarms in […]
Support from State Spay-Neuter Grant Program Will Help Tip Me Frederick’s Lifesaving Work for Community Cats Tip Me Frederick (TMF) is pleased to have received a grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) to help residents in Thurmont and other areas of northern Frederick County humanely manage the area’s community cats. The MDA’s two-year […]
On November 1, 2015, the Rocky Ridge Progressive 4-H Club of Frederick County Maryland celebrated another great year of 4-H achievements at their annual club banquet. Community members and 4-H families from across the county gathered together in Thurmont to share in a wonderful potluck meal and to hear about all of the achievements of […]
James Rada, Jr. The Emmitsburg Commissioners voted on a spending limit of $40,000 to make repairs to the Doughboy statue and to build a new pedestal for it during the December 8, 2015, town meeting. The historic statue, which remembers Emmitsburg’s WWI Veterans, was damaged when it was struck by a car in June. Two […]
Gateway Market in Thurmont helped their niece and local 4-H’er, Margo Sweeney, with her community service project fundraiser to meet her goal for scholarships. Margo decided after the passing of her grandfather, Sterling Bollinger, that she would join forces with her Aunt Maggie and Uncle John to have a dipping ice cream fundraiser at Gateway […]
Grace Eyler November 23, 2015, marked the annual Community Citizenship Award ceremony held by the Thurmont Grange. This year, members joined together to share special memories and give thanks to the Keilholtz family who have volunteered so much time to our community. While members mingled and found seating for dinner, Bob Wiles gladly welcomed those […]
Emmitsburg by Mayor Briggs “The Twelve Days of Christmas” – Emmitsburg, 2015: Tuesday morning, December 1, was heralded in by the gentle innocent voices of Mother Seton third graders, singing Christmas carols as they proceeded up East Main Street to the Square. Under umbrellas, all with decorations in tote to adorn the town Christmas tree. […]
Nicholas DiGregory The Emmitsburg Tattoo Company is somewhat of an anomaly, insofar as tattoo shops are concerned. In terms of appearance, the storefront is clean, sleek, and inviting—an image that is supported by the shop atmosphere itself. While the inside of the shop is decorated with many items and images that befit any reputable tattoo […]
James Rada, Jr. When Bev Koontz passed away on August 5, 2015, many people thought that it was the end of an Emmitsburg staple: Stavros Pizza. The restaurant closed and the lights stayed dark for months. However, Stavros Pizza is returning. David George, owner of the building where Stavros is located, confirmed that he is […]
The Green Team in Thurmont is working together to make our town a Sustainable Community. Please join them and learn of the many great projects they have planned for the new year. To learn more, email Thurmontgreenteam@gmail.com or Christine at songbirdschant@gmail.com., or you can call 301-271-2307.
Deb Spalding Bollinger’s Restaurant, located at 210 North Church Street in Thurmont, recently secured a beer-only license and is now serving bottled and draft beer. Yingling and Coors Light are served on a cold draft line, while bottled beers include Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bold Rock Hard Cider, and a seasonal IPA. Their popular wing […]
A new business on Main Street, Another’s Treasure, opened on December 5, 2015. Another’s Treasure sells all types of furniture for any room in your home or office. Another’s Treasure is located at 5B East Main Street in Thurmont. Lora Owens and Damon Greenfield are proprietors. Mountain Memories has moved to 12 North Church Street […]