Buck Reed Oktoberfest Fall brings us a number of festivals, but few are as food-centric as a popular one started in Munich and carried on for 205 years: Oktoberfest. Started as a celebration for the king’s wedding, it now boasts being the world’s largest folk festival. This year, they are expecting 7.5 million visitors to […]
Creatures of Habit by Valerie Nusbaum Randy and I were getting ready to go out the other day. I was in the office logging off the computer; I saw something on the screen that I thought would interest him, so I asked him to come in. He walked out of the bedroom and threw me […]
by Jim Houck, Jr. PRIVATE JOSEPH CONROY JOY U.S. ARMY Born in 1927, at home in Emmitsburg to Gertrude and Hubert Joy, was a baby boy they named Joseph (Joe). Joe was one of eleven children: Bobby, Johnny, Kenny, Donald, Mike, Gloria, Patrick, Delores, Jerry, and Rosemary (passed away at three days old). Joe went […]
Christine Schoenemann (Maccabee) Garlic: The Queen of My Garden Have you planted your garlic cloves yet? It’s not too late, but the sooner the better. I must still clean out a tomato bed in order to make room for mine, so don’t feel bad if you haven’t started yet. I do my best to get […]
by James Rada, Jr. 1909 — Emmitsburg’s Third Great Fire Emmitsburg has a long history of both fires and fire protection. The Great Emmitsburg Fire of 1863 is considered the most serious fire in the town’s history. By the time the flames sputtered out, twenty-eight houses and nine businesses had been damaged or destroyed. Three […]
by Helen Deluca Hello, again! Nice to be back with you again. One of the best things about volunteering at the Community Show is seeing so many familiar faces, and meeting “new” seniors. The Thurmont Senior Center (TSC) sets up a booth every year. We sell crafts made at the Center and raffle tickets. Prizes […]
Many thanks to the volunteers who organized and hosted the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library book sale that was held last month at the Community Show. Joanie Freeze, chairperson for the annual sale, was pleased to report that close to $3,000 was raised and will go to help pay for the storage shed that […]
by Carie Stafford “Your Highness” will be quite appropriate when addressing me. My given name is Gracie, and I am a Samoyed, all of five years young. My Prince is Chinook, and he is a gracious six years old. We are the Samoyed breed also known as the “Smiling Sammies.” Why, you ask? Well, we […]
Deb Spalding As a youngster in Emmitsburg during the 1950s, Robert (Bob) Rosensteel, Sr., attended school at St. Euphemia’s School on DePaul Street. He remembers that the students who were black were treated differently by some, and there were “White” and “Colored” signs, designating separate use of water fountains and bathrooms. Like most youngsters, Bob […]
by Bob Warden Frederick’s Indoor Firearm Shooting at its Finest I have been trying to get to The Machine Gun Nest (MGN) in Frederick, Maryland, since they opened. Finally, I made some time a couple of weeks ago and visited with the folks there. All I can say is, “Wow!” I was completely blown away. […]
The 2015 White House Christmas Ornament honors the administration of President Calvin Coolidge, who served as the 13th president of the United States from 1923 to 1929. At $25.00 each, the ornaments are a fundraiser of the Catoctin Area Civitan Club. To order, please contact Nancy Shaffer by emailing nshaffer01@aol.com or calling 301-676-9752 or 301-271-3202.
Cascade American Legion Post 239 October Events On Saturday, October 10, come out to watch your favorite couples battle it out for the win at Mister/Miss Cascade! Every dollar is a vote, and all proceeds go to our Veterans at Martinsburg VA Hospital, so please be generous. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; contest begins at […]
Emmitsburg Trick-or-Treating: October 31 — 5:30-6:30 p.m. Halloween Parade and Costume Contest: October 31 — Tagging begins at intersection of Federal and De Paul Streets at 6:30 p.m. Parade Route: Federal to North Seton to School Lane at Paul’s Pit Stop, follow to cross Lincoln to back of VHC for a party! Games, refreshments, contest […]
Deb Spalding “Quality education,” “a comfortable learning environment,” and “friendly atmosphere” are some of the descriptions former students have used to reference the education they received at Sabillasville Elementary School (SES). Current student, Lillian Coles of Foxville, who experienced her first day of kindergarten at SES on August 24, said, “It’s fun and I like […]
Upcoming Anniversary Events Sabillasville Elementary School’s 50th Anniversary will be honored during the opening ceremonies of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show on Friday, September 11, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the auditorium at Catoctin High School. The school’s staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to attend. It is hoped that a record crowd attends […]
Melvin Henry Center and the Business of Giving Melvin Henry Center would like to thank all the volunteers and donors who have helped the organization sustain free and open access to clothes, shoes, toys, and food for Citizens of the Maryland and the West Virginia Panhandle, as volunteers create fundraising events in northern Frederick County […]
The Purpose of the Community Show is to Educate, to Inspire, and to Entertain The Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show will be held at Catoctin High School on September 11-13, 2015. Visit the Community Show’s website at www.thurmontemmitsburgcommunityshow.webs.com to view the premium list for 2015 and the community show booklet. On Friday evening, September 11, […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg August 2015 Sign Up for Gym Usage Time is running out if you want to use the gymnasium in the Emmitsburg Community Center during the upcoming athletic season that runs October 1, 2015, through March 31, 2016. If your organization would like to use the gymnasium, you need to send […]
James Rada, Jr. The Thurmont area is perfect for growing grapes that then can be turned into fine wines, and Alicja and Voytek Fizyta have the awards to prove it. Over the past five years, the wines of Catoctin Breeze Winery have earned thirty awards at shows like the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association Wine Competition […]
Annual Picnic Held in Sabillasville The annual Sabillasville Picnic was held in Sabillasville on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The Bluegrass Chapel Band strummed out old hymns and folk songs while residents relaxed, mingled, and enjoyed ice cream and other goodies. This long-time annual event is hosted by St. John’s United Church of Christ in Sabillasville, […]
Deb Spalding Young Betty Jean Hixen was raised in a family of Polish and Irish descent, who were coal miners in Jordan, West Virginia. Just three miles away, her future husband, William (Bill) Meredith, lived with his family of Welsh and Irish ancestry. They were farmers. The two were destined to love, and met when […]
The Catoctin-Ettes, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) competitive baton twirling, color guard, pom pom, and percussion organization from Emmitsburg, is reaching out to the community to ask for their consideration in making a tax-deductible donation to their corps. With the money that they collect, they will be able to purchase equipment and meet their operational expenses, […]
Fall brings the biggest fundraiser for Boy Scouts of America: Popcorn! This fundraiser is through Trails End, who are now giving seventy-three percent back to scouting. They have increased the amount of product you receive this year, but kept the price the same. They have also added a couple of new flavors. This major fundraiser […]
Randy Waesche Fifty years ago three of Thurmont’s leading citizens figured in two of the most remarkable episodes in town politics. The men were Donald L. Lewis, Roy W. Lookingbill, and Calvin G. Wilhide. Donald L. Lewis was one of Thurmont’s most-progressive mayors. Although only in office for just over five years, the effects of […]
CPT David Lee Burrier, son of Lonnie and Barbara Burrier of Thurmont, recently became Company Commander of the HHC, 127th Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, and 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina. CPT Burrier was a 2004 graduate of Catoctin High School, and a 2008 graduate of The Citadel in Charleston, […]