You Asked For It by Valerie Nusbaum In last month’s column, I asked you to send me your questions and I promised I’d do my best to answer them. You held up your end of the bargain, so here goes. Several of you sent in questions asking for my help, but you asked to remain […]
by Jim Houck, Jr. My Thank You and Explanation to All My Family, Friends, and Faithful Readers of my Catoctin Banner Column Thank you one and all for taking the time to read my column, which is dedicated to the Veterans in our local neighborhood communities and across this great land of ours. I am […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Gets Three Burgesses in Four Months Emmitsburg once went through three burgesses in the span of four months in 1939. It began when Burgess Michael J. Thompson died unexpectedly on May 31. He had gone out walking through Emmitsburg, including stopping at the Hotel Slagle, before heading home. He had […]
Christine Schoene Maccabee The Inevitability of Change While everyone else is sleeping in on this beautiful early spring morning, I am standing outside listening to the ecstatic songs and calls of birds. I know I am the privileged one, the lucky one, for I get to hear those songs and to see the sun rise […]
James Rada, Jr. Five young Labrador retrievers bounded into the Frederick Youth Center on a cold Thursday night, pulling their trainers behind them. Still puppies, they wanted to romp, play, and explore. They slid on the wooden floor, as they strained their leashes to visit nearby people or other puppies. This wasn’t a play-date for […]
James Rada, Jr. You may notice some new road signs in Thurmont indicating that you are on The Gateway Trail. The signs were approved by the Thurmont Mayor and Board of Commissioners in January, as a way to start promoting the new hiking and biking trail before the weather turns warm. Thurmont Main Street Manager […]
In 2007, the Thurmont Thespians started the Nunsense series with the original Nunsense, which was a huge success for the local theater group. They followed that up in 2009 with Nunsense 2: The Second Coming, which was also well received by the area theater goers. Now six years later, they are bringing another hilarious entry […]
Indoor Yard Sale at Elias Lutheran Church Catch the Indoor Yard Sale, taking place at Elias Lutheran Church in Emmitsburg, on March 5-7, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. They will be hosting a Church Supper on March 7, starting at noon. EVAC Bingo Bash Don’t miss Bingo Bash at Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company (EVAC) on March […]
The Palms Restaurant Adds New Hours Deb Spalding Terry (Orndorff) Ryder and Doug Long, proprietors of The Palms Restaurant, located at 16-20 West Main Street in Emmitsburg, will now open the restaurant on Tuesdays, from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Customer hours the rest of the week remain the same: Wednesdays through Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Sundays […]
The Lewistown District Volunteer Fire Department held its annual banquet in their banquet hall on February 7, 2015. President Donald Stull, Sr. presented the welcome, Renae Coolidge gave the invocation, and Chief Vicky Martin gave chief’s comments. Donald Stull awarded Life Membership to Joe Linton. About Joe, he said, “His pay’s about like mine… a […]
Allison Rostad The Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company held its 26th Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at their station. The event included a social hour with music by Mike Mahoney of Dr. Mudcat’s Medicine Show D.J., followed by a dinner buffet provided by Sunnyway Catering Services. Father John Holliday of St. […]
During the Open House and Dedication Ceremony for the Town of Thurmont’s new Municipal Building, held January 31, 2015, Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird was obviously very proud. His message was one of great appreciation for all the parties involved in bringing the project to fruition. Town Commissioner Wayne Hooper had broached the idea of purchasing […]
The Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show committee met recently to begin planning the 59th annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show. The show will be held at Catoctin High School on September 11-13, 2015. Officers elected at the meeting were: President—Rodman Myers; Vice President—Robert Valentine; Secretary—Brian Hendrickson. Other committee members are Sue Keilholtz, Jessica Valentine, Robert […]
They have a way with words. They are the Scribbler’s Club at Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg.This group of third through fifth graders meets on Tuesdays to learn more about writing better and to share their stories. Whether it is a story about sibling rivalry or a poem about Harry Potter, these young writers are […]
Catoctin-Ettes Host Twirling Extravaganza The Catoctin-Ettes, Inc., recently hosted their annual year-end twirling extravaganza. Members of the organization performed dance-twirl style routines on stage for an audience of family and friends. Highlights of the show included an awe-inspiring competitive pom pom number by the group’s Jr. Pom Team, who captured the 2014 Regional and State […]
by Chris O’Connor A Sketch of An Artist Artists are visual historians with the ability to record, enhance, or influence the human condition with a variety of media—paints, charcoal, pencil, pen, ink—on a variety of surfaces, from cave walls to homes to houses of worship to the polished corridors of galleries all over the globe. […]
by Valerie Nusbaum Scenes From A Marriage I’ve known and observed a lot of couples who have been married for a long time, and it appears to me that the longer a couple is together, the more they begin to think and act alike. That’s certainly true for Randy and me. It’s surprising how often […]
by Jim Houck, Jr. Note: This is the story titled “History of the Francis X. Elder Post, No. 121 American Legion From its Beginning,” as written by “Abigail,” a writer for the Emmitsburg Chronicle. The article was published in the Emmitsburg Chronicle in 1940. Original Post Founded In 1920. Present One Originated in 1936. Lester […]
Buck Reed, The Supermarket Gourmet Okay, okay…I get it. We like corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. Yet, there is an array of perfectly good Irish food we can eat on this day that might be considered more appropriate. We have coddle, Irish salmon, or my personal favorite, Irish stew. Don’t get me […]
by Denise Valentine Hello, everyone. Is it just me or are you ready for the snow, wind, and freezing temperatures to disappear and make way for spring? As I am writing this message, it is snowing…again. So, I am in the mood for some hot, tummy-warming food. I decided to share a main dish recipe […]
Christine Schoene Maccabee Winter Musings: What is Seed Stratification? Through the many days and nights of the long, cold winter, trillions of seeds lay sleeping. They rest in their icy cradles of soil and stone, awaiting the warmth of spring. Offspring of grasses, flowers, and trees, these seeds—though inactive—are changing nonetheless, being prepared by moisture […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Waits Seventy-three Years for a New Post Office The effort for Emmitsburg to get its current post office took nearly thirty years. At that point, the people who had started the push had passed on. Many long-time residents of Emmitsburg will remember the post office when it was located on […]
For four generations, the Wivell family has strapped on ice skates and taken to the ice for some pond hockey. Deb Spalding Many of you can probably recall a memory of sitting by a camp fire, enjoying the glow of the flames, the toasty warmth on your legs, and the occasional pop of a spark. […]
Grace Eyler Jen Weddle, owner of Jen’s Cutting Edge hair salon, recalls memories of the start of her career. At age fifteen, she began working part-time for Catoctin Hair Studio as a shampoo girl. While attending Catoctin High School, the young stylist began her cosmetology education at VoTech in Frederick (what CTC is today). When […]
Country Butchering A Country Butchering will be held on February 21, 2015, at the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company. A pancake breakfast will be served on the morning of the butchering, from 6:00-10:00 a.m. Benefits the Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company. Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Events The Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association in Fairfield will host the […]