Owners of Calf Pasture Farms, Rich and Emily Doney, recently donated new copies of the novel Charlotte’s Web to the third-grade class at Sabillasville Environmental School. Pictured from left are: (back row) Principal Sheena Talley, Richard Doney, Emily Doney, and Literacy Specialist Hilliary Woodward; (front row) students, Judd Harbaugh, Levi Willard, Chase Wiles, and Shiloh […]
At the beginning of Lent, Meghan Fleming with the Mount St. Mary’s University (MSMU) Center for Service, reached out to the Mother Seton School, both in Emmitsburg, asking for assistance in collecting food donations for Operation Mato Grosso (OMG). OMG is a youth-led service group that helps feed the poor in South America that began […]
Jeff Yocum “A Change of Scenery” is a new column, focusing on day trips from Thurmont that are within 150 miles (give or take). These trips will not include “Disney-level” destinations, but rather, lesser-known points of interest. The purpose of the article is to suggest venues for folks seeking a short, easily accessible change of […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. THE CLASS OF ‘16 7.To Fallen Friends Brian Peyton first sensed the pain deep in his body—a searing, relentless throb on his right side that pulsed with every breath. Each inhalation sent sharp, hammer-like jabs of agony from his ribs, rippling outward until […]
Mother’s Day Decorated Pot with a Plant Who doesn’t love plants? Add to that, a plant that is planted in a pot that was decorated by a child or grandchild. This is an easy, fun activity for the kids, and it’s a great Mother’s Day gift for Mom (or Grandma or a favorite aunt)! You […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors Investing in Gold and Silver Bars or Coins Submitted question: “Is investing in gold and silver bars or coins a good investment?” There’s something timeless about holding a solid bar of gold or a gleaming silver coin in your hand. For centuries, precious metals have symbolized wealth […]
By James Rada, Jr. Where Did the Dwayyo Away Go? Was it a man or a beast? And just where did the name Dwayyo come from? At the end of November 1965, John Becker heard a noise in his backyard. When he went to investigate, he found a six-foot-tall creature covered in black fur with […]
MICHEL TESTER “Moms Are People Too” “Behind every great kid is a mom who is pretty sure she’s screwing it all up.” ~ Unknown My mother passed away in 2018, following a 10-year-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Caring for my mother and watching her fade away over those years, two words always come first to […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Carl L. Firor Ambulance Soldier KIA Carl L. Firor, of Sabillasville, Maryland was born on January 5, 1895, in Frederick County, Maryland to Reverend Marion L. and Anna P. Firor. Firor had five brothers, Paul, Richard, Frederick, Garrett and Whitmer, and two sisters, Marion and Ruth, the children having been the […]
What an awesome time the children and their families had at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12. We didn’t let the dreary day dampen our spirits. The children were treated with a visit from the Easter Bunny, a basket of eggs with candy, and tickets that they could use at the prize […]
Maxine Troxell No Bake Banana Split Dessert The No Bake Banana Split Dessert is a classic treat that layers a graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, bananas, pineapple, whipped cream, nuts, chocolate, and Maraschino cherries on top. It is a take on the classic banana split, which is claimed to have been created in Pennsylvania. […]
by Buck Reed Mexican Breakfast This past weekend, I developed a new pet peeve. At one of my favorite restaurants, where the corporation rules, they offered one of my favorite dishes: Shrimp and Grits. Obviously, when they wrote their menu with the words “Creole sauce,” having worked on the Delta Queen out of New Orleans, […]
James Rada, Jr. May 1925, 100 Years Ago Hit by Falling Tree, Man is Dead Harvey Woolard, 47, Thurmont, was the victim of an unusual accident on Friday morning about 10 o’clock when a dead tree fell upon him as he was stripping pulp wood from another tree near Catoctin Furnace, suffering injuries, from which […]
Thyroid nodules Natural Ways to Manage the Symptoms Thyroid nodules are the most common disorder involving the endocrine system. Most thyroid nodules, about 90–95 percent, are non-cancerous growths that develop in an otherwise normal thyroid gland. In some cases, these nodules may cause thyroid problems and compressive symptoms that affect the way you eat and […]
by Kristen Bodmer Spring has sprung and the April showers have certainly brought the May flowers. I hope you all are taking the time to enjoy the beautiful weather and beautiful scenery we have around us. We would love for you to stop into the Thurmont Senior Center for a visit. You will be happy […]
Caitlyn Kirby & Lori Littrell Happy brain, happy YOU! Spring into movement this May! In April, we enjoyed a new program, the Creative Movement Workshop from ClancyWorks Dance Company, which will be continuing this month on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. This gentle movement, light singing, and fun activity helps create new pathways and strengthen existing […]
Mayor Davis Raises Awareness for Homelessness to Help Food Bank Alisha Yocum Here in Northern Frederick County, homelessness may not be at the forefront of many residents’ minds. In contrast, in larger cities like Frederick, the homelessness community may be more visible as you approach stop lights with people holding signs and asking for help. […]
Part II Richard D. L Fulton Amusement parks and their subgenre, theme parks, trace their origins back to the 1800s, and many more modern parks continue to thrive exceedingly well today. The difference between an amusement park and a theme park is that amusement parks provide general entertainment, while theme parks ten d to focus […]
by James Rada, Jr. T h u r m o n t . Electric Rates Increasing Signifi cant increased costs involved in providing Thurmont residents with electricity have led the Town of Thurmont to have to increase its electric service rates by 12.3 percent. In addition, the town is passing through an extreme increase in […]
Thurmont Mayor John KinnairdMayor John Kinnaird was unable to submit his column for this month. Emmitsburg Mayor Frank Davis I do not want to jinx us, but I think the worst of winter may be over. The baseball fi eld has been full of young players, the dog park is barking, and the playgrounds are […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Point of Rocks Station: 2023 The station, located at 4000 Clay Street in Point of Rocks, Frederick County, was designed by architect Ephraim Francis Baldwin and was constructed in 1875 by the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad. According to the application fi led in 1972 to place the station on the […]
Chele’s Pick by Michele Tester In Five Years by Rebecca Serle published in 2020 a romance novel This was my first read by this author. It was suggested to me by my daughter, who is an avid reader. I have to say that the ending I predicted didn’t pan out as I had expected. I […]
Alisha Yocum Catoctin Mountain Orchard recently served as a stop on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) Field Trip in February. The event brought together a diverse group of attendees, including farmers, processors, scientists, policymakers, government officials, and representatives from non-governmental organizations, all eager to learn about the latest agricultural research, […]
Alisha YocumSix months ago, Ellie DuJardin-Woodall opened Apotheke DuJardin at Fort Ritchie in Cascade to bring holistic and eco- and environmentally friendly products as part of the current revitalization of the old Army base. DuJardin-Woodall initially graduated from nursing school before joining the Air Force as a Respiratory Therapist, specializing in trauma and critical care. […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Gettysburg Pennsylvania’s Fantasyland Fantasyland, the memorable amusement park of Gettysburg, was established in 1959 by Kenneth and Thelma Dick after essential acreage was purchased for $21,000 from LeRoy and Esther Apgar. Kenneth Dick reportedly stated that during the course of a local Kiwanis meeting, he had conceived the idea for […]