Cub Scout Pack 270, BSA Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G, and Venturing Crew 270 are collecting new, unwrapped toys to help the USMC Toys for Tots program for Frederick County Maryland. Drop boxes can be found at Mountain Gate Restaurant in Thurmont, Jubilee grocery store in Emmitsburg, ACE Hardware in Thurmont, American Legion Post […]
The Emmitsburg Community Chorus kicks off its fall season with a free performance at the historic Basilica of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1. Under the direction of Peggy Flickinger, the 31-voice group includes members from Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. They are accompanied by pianist Lisa Mattia. The concert features […]
On Sunday, November 10, Reverend Mark Claiborne, honored the Veterans of Lewistown United Methodist Church. Veterans attending were Odale Martin, Jim Bostian, and Harold Staley. A table of memorabilia was on display, honoring church family members.
Mount St. Mary’s University Knott Scholar joined First Fruits Farm in Freeland, Maryland. First Fruits Farm is a non-profit farm that, using a volunteer workforce, donates the resulting fresh produce to organizations serving needy families and individuals in their community. The Mount sent their Knott Scholarship recipient students to serve alongside First Fruit Farm to […]
The Thurmont Food Bank recently received two large donations. The first came from the Scouting for Food Collection, which netted over 6,500 pounds of food through a collection sponsored by local Scout Troops. Cub Scout Pack 270, Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G, and Venturing Crew 270 participated in Scouting’s National Scouting for Food drive, […]
Scouts BSA Troop 270B and 270G honored our local Veterans on November 10, assisting the American Legion Post 168 Honor Guard in the flag ceremony at Trinity United Church of Christ. On November 18, Cub Scout Pack 270 hosted its annual Veterans Ice Cream Social at their monthly Pack meeting. Veteran family members and members […]
Patricia Alice Topper December 28, 1926 – November 6, 2024 Patricia Alice Topper, 97, of Emmitsburg, departed this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A woman of noble character, a mighty force of independence and strength, she lived her life guided by her steadfast commitment to God, family, and community. Born on December 28, 1926, […]
Amy Poffenberger, Catoctin FFA Advisor The National FFA Convention is held every year and attracts FFA members from every state, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The 97th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 23 through October 26. While at the convention, 20 Catoctin FFA members joined over 71,000 other […]
by Daniel Hoyle, CHS Student Writer “How to Inspire a Community” How do you get people to come out and participate? How do we get people to come to things like these? That’s the question of the hour.” That’s what Michele Maze, head of the Thurmont Green Team, said to me during a volunteering opportunity […]
Science teacher Brian Brotherton, CHS Class of 2024, the members of the Catoctin High Environmental Conservation Club, and Class of 2024 graduate Gina Lin were each presented a 2024 Frederick County Sustainability Award for their “outstanding contributions to help the Frederick County community make progress toward climate and environmental justice goals.” The awards are given […]
Talking Hoops with Catoctin’s New Boys Basketball Coach Alisha Yocum Meeting Coach Mike Wagner for the first time, you’re instantly struck by his warm and approachable demeanor, which naturally puts those around him at ease and leaves them smiling. Many believe this energy could be exactly what Catoctin’s Boys Basketball program needs. However, his journey […]
Jeremy Johnson, Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Football & Cheer President To be a part of anything special, you must have a group of people around you who have a common purpose or goal. In our youth sports program, we rely on positive support from leadership, coaches, parents, volunteers, and community members. Our community, year after […]
with Michael Betteridge We Are Blessed Last month, we were tracking the progress of our Catoctin Cougars sports teams, who were a disappointing 8-23 a month ago. Let’s see how we finished the fall season. Our Cougars football team finished the regular season 2-7. That’s a regression from last year’s 3-6 record. They ranked 22nd […]
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 1: Returning Home As the sun began to set on Friday evening, cars started rolling into Thurmont, bringing with them alumni from all over who were returning for their anticipated Saturday reunion of the Catoctin High Class of 2016 at Thurmont Ambulance Company […]
Art has been part of the history of national parks since the 1860s when Hudson River School painters captured the majestic Western landscapes that became our first iconic national parks. Their awe-inspiring works spurred Americans to preserve those lands for future generations. Artist George Catlin, during an 1832 trip to the Dakotas, was perhaps the […]
The Curious Case of the Planet of the asteroids by Mitchell Tester, College Student As I discussed last month, there is much more to our solar system than just our planets. We learned the difference between meteors, meteoroids, meteorites, asteroids, and comets. It is only natural that I discuss the next part of our solar […]
Steps to Take Now for Maximum Savings by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors As we approach year-end, it’s a good time to take stock of your finances and look for tax-saving opportunities. Whether you’re an individual, a business owner, or a 1099 independent contractor, there are key moves you can make now to […]
James Rada, Jr. Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. December 1924, 100 Years Ago Dr. O’Toole in London According to a teller received by Edmund it. Fhidung, a Baltimore entomologist, Dr. Bernard F. O’Toole, of Thurmont, recently saw the collection of rare butterflies and moms of Lord Rothschild of England. […]
by Michele Tester“A Tall Christmas Tale” It was the evening before the night before Christmas, and all through the town, citizens were busily scurrying all around. In anticipation, in excitement, in cheer…of jolly old Saint Nick’s arrival this year. Darting to-and-fro, to their favorite local restaurants and stores, with merry excitement of that one final […]
Adams County’s Forgotten Centennial by James Rada When Adams County, Pennsylvania, turned 100, no one cared enough to throw a party. While surrounding counties celebrated various anniversaries in the late 19th century, Adams County’s big anniversary—its centennial—went relatively unrecognized and uncelebrated. As Adams County’s centennial approached, a group of public-spirited citizens met in the mid-1890s […]
Maxine Troxell This 1960s retro recipe for Baked Alaska will have you reminiscing about Beatles songs and go-go boots! It combines buttery, rich pound cake; creamy ice cream; and fluffy meringue, for a dessert that is not only delicious, but also makes an impressive ending to any dinner. You can use your own pound cake […]
by Buck Reed Biscuit Season Tis the season to cook and, more importantly, bake. This is where you bring out those skills and let them shine on your dining room table. Now, no one would blame you if you just opened a can of premade biscuit dough, baked it, and put it on your table. […]
Healthy Strawberry Santas Ingredients 12 strawberries 1 banana ¼ cup ricotta cheese or alternative: cottage cheese, cream cheese, coconut yogurt Edible gel icing (black) Directions Take the top off a strawberry (i.e., the leaves). Slice a second slice from the top of the strawberry. Slice a disc from a banana. Spread one side of the […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Sergeant Ernest L. Rowe KIA in the Mekong Delta Ernest L. Rowe, Waynesboro, was born on November 29, 1947, to parents, John W, Rowe, Jr. and Evelyn “Mickie” L. Rowe. He had one brother, Randy. Rowe’s father was employed as a machinist by Mack Trucks, Inc., of Hagerstown, while his […]
A great time was had by all on Veterans Day during the Armed Forces Bus Tour. The tour included Arlington Cemetery, War Memorials, and Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a Wreath Ceremony. The Auxiliary would like to thank all the Veterans who attended the Veterans luncheon on November […]