A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. THE CLASS OF ‘16 1: The Reunion As the morning light filtered through the curtains of his hotel room, Brian Peyton slowly stirred awake. He groaned, his head pounding from the excess of whiskey he had consumed the night before. With a heavy […]
Life with a white dwarf star by Mitchell Tester, College Student As we know it, our solar system is currently the only harborer of life. But there is a possibility other solar systems in galaxies far away have the potential for life. Galaxies light years away…so far away, we could never even reach them in […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors The new year is here, and for many of us, it’s a time for fresh starts and new opportunities. While some people might focus on fitness or hobbies, there’s another area that can have a huge impact on your life: your finances. Don’t worry, setting financial goals […]
James Rada, Jr. Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. January 1925, 100 Years Ago Emmitsburg Community Show Held on Thursday The annual Emmitsburg Community Show will be held all day Thursday and at night in the Emmitsburg High School and will be featured by large displays of grain, potatoes and […]
Brother vs. Brother Leads to Death by James Rada When Cain slew his brother, Abel, it was over who was more beloved by God. When Samuel Shockey killed his brother, Jacob, it was over who a young woman named Iva Wills loved more. Iva was Jacob’s common-law wife or girlfriend, depending on who you asked. […]
Maxine Troxell Winter is officially here. What is more comforting on a cold, winter day then slippery potpie? My mom used to make it with cooked chicken or ham. Either way, it’s delicious! Slippery pot pie is a combination of cooked chicken or ham, pastry squares, and vegetables. A traditional favorite in the Pennsylvania Dutch […]
by Buck Reed . New Year’s Resolution in the Kitchen A new year means a new beginning for some of us. The rest of us tend to meander along doing the same thing we did last year. How many times have we made resolutions that have us bettering ourselves or promising ourselves to try new […]
Ingredients¾ cup whole-wheat flour ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup crunchy natural peanut butter ¾ cup pure maple syrup Directions Position racks in top third and lower third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk whole-wheat […]
S1c John Franklin Knott Buried at Sea John Franklin Knott was born in Thurmont on April 24, 1913, to parents Charles and Sarah C. Knott. He had a brother, Raymond H. Knott, and a sister, Katherine C Knott. John Franklin Knott was the youngest of the siblings. During or before 1940, Knott married Mary Elizabeth […]
Wow, what a great Breakfast with Santa event! Lots of children—young and not so young—were able to enjoy a nice buffet of food, crafting, and, of course, visiting with Santa and one of his very helpful elves! We would like to thank all the patrons and volunteers who helped make this a very successful event […]
New Year’s greetings from AMVETS Post 7. We hope everyone had a happy holiday. The AMVETS Post 7 is gradually making some upgrades, including new signage, new business pamphlets, and rewaxing the floors. There are many not-to-be-missed events coming up. The Ladies Auxiliary is planning a Valentine’s Dinner/Dance on February 14. The Squadron has a Catfish/Fried Chicken […]
Jeff Yocum Prologue Observations from the Woodpile” is a collection of essays bundled together and given as a birthday present for my wife, Nancy, in 1997. Twenty-seven years have passed since the collection was given. The two main subjects of the essays, my sons Justus and Jacob, have grown into men with families of their […]
Fermented Foods for Health & Healthy Gutby Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Fermentation is a process that is used to produce some of the world’s favorite foods and beverages. One of the most popular fermented foods globally is yogurt, which has been consumed in certain parts of the world for […]
by Kristen Bodmer The new year is upon us. Let’s not think of this as just a new year but also as a new start. A start of doing something for yourself or others. A start of coming to the Thurmont Senior Center (since you have been saying for a while, “I am going to […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby New Year, New You? Try out some new and ongoing activities at Emmitsburg 50+ Community Center. For your fitness goals, join us for Unrulies pickleball, daily exercise to video, and chair yoga with Christina, continuing on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. We invite all who are interested to try the first class for […]
Young at Heart James Rada, Jr. If only we could all be so active and energetic. At 97 years old, Sylvia Bloom, of Monterey Pass, plays golf three times a week, bowls twice a week, and plays bridge, just to name a few of her activities. She also shows no signs of letting up. Besides […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton At least a half-dozen native tribes inhabited what would become Frederick County, either before or after European colonization. But even before the existence of tribal culture, prehistoric nomadic people had frequently transversed the area thousands of years prior. However, this article will deal with the post-prehistoric people. From some 20,000 […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Christmas Events The annual lighting of the Thurmont Christmas tree will be held at Mechanicstown Square Park on Saturday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. The following Saturday, December 7, will be Christmas in Thurmont activities, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Then, on Friday, December 13, will be a Small […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird Here we are in December; the years seem to go by faster and faster. With Christmas coming up, Karen and I want to share our wishes for each of you and share our Christmas wish list. I know it seems early, but I want to give everyone enough time to […]
The State Flag:1976/2009 Richard D. L. Fulton On February 23, 1976, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a set of stamps dedicated to the state flags of the United States in conjunction with the nation’s Bicentennial, with the Maryland flag representing the appropriate state. On August 6, 2009, the flag was depicted in a […]
Alisha Yocum On November 13, Frederick Health staff, along with Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive; Jan Gardner, former Frederick County Executive; and Barbara Brookmyer, Director, Frederick County Health Department, gathered to celebrate the expansion of the Family Connects service now available to all residents of Frederick County, regardless of where you deliver your baby. The […]
Waynesboro’s Arcade Theater by Richard D. L. Fulton Waynesboro’s Arcade Theater was built in 1916, at 75 West Main Street (71-79 West Main Street, according to the Waynesboro Historical Society), Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and continued to be in operation into the early 1960s. Word began to spread in 1914 that a major theater project for Waynesboro […]
The following are the statuses of new businesses and developments coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of US 15) — Under construction. Awaiting framing, ceiling, and building insulation inspections. Provided information permit information regarding signage. Seton Village — The town is awaiting signatures and the fee in-lieu […]
The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Thurmont: Subdivisions Hammaker Hills, Phase 1 (Woodland Avenue) — 36 single-family lots recorded, built, and sold. Final site work to be completed. Hammaker Hills, Phase 2 (Westview Drive) — 22 single-family lots in R-2. Final Plat approved; site work underway. Mechanicstown, LLC — […]
The Monocacy Valley VFW Memorial Post 6918 in Harney, Maryland, brought together members from all branches of the military in observance of Veterans Day, November 9. There was no shortage of patriotism, with the Honor Guard posting colors; the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America,” led by VFW member Tom Nichols; the […]