From May To December
A serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. T h e C a t o c t i n B a n n e r b r i n g s y o u . . . 11: Happy Birthday Bobby Hennessey slowly opened his eyes, the bright morning light stabbing […]
Look Up
You’re the expert lunar geologist of the first Moon cave exploration mission, currently hoisted up by a rope off the edge of a lunar cave. Probes were sent in advance and deemed the cave as safe. You are in a deep lava tube tunnel in an area of the Moon named “Mare Tranquillitatis.” The “Sea […]
The Best Time to Start a Financial Plan is Now
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors Understanding Estimated Tax Payments Who Needs to Pay & How to Stay on Track For many taxpayers, the process of paying taxes is relatively straightforward. Wages are earned, taxes are withheld from paychecks, and when tax season arrives, most of the heavy lifting has already been done. […]
once upon a time…
James Rada, Jr. Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. October 1924, 100 Years Ago Annual Convention of Pythian Sisters The fourth annual convention of Pythian Sisters of District No. 2, of Maryland, was held in Thurmont Monday afternoon and night with 82 delegates present from the six temples comprising the […]
My Two Cents
by Michele Tester“Chomping at the Bit” I don’t know about you, but I constantly feel like I’m being rushed and pushed to the next “thing.” Whatever happened to basking in the moment, enjoying the season you are in? It seems that we are constantly being reminded to be mindful, to live in the moment, seize […]
Looking Back
by James Rada Colleges Take to the Skies When World War II started in 1939, the United States had roughly 38,000 trained pilots. It wasn’t enough to fight a war. Men were willing to join the Air Corps, but there weren’t enough instructors to train them all. Often, the men waiting to become pilots were […]
Taste of the Past
Maxine Troxell Okay, here I go, divulging the source of some of my secret recipes. Back in 1972, I purchased a cookbook from The Farm Journal called The Country Cookbook. I have gotten a lot of my prize recipes from this book, including a number of bread, cake, cookie, and pie recipes. This Pecan Pie […]
The Supermarket Gourmet
by Buck Reed Cobblers, Crisps, and Buckles This is one of those desserts that can be a game changer for your holiday feast, but you need to do a bit of planning and execution to pull it off. Make a splash this holiday season, and create your own cobbler, crisp, or buckle. It may not […]
Eat well feel good
Jalapeño Popper Mac n’ Cheese Bites Prep Time: 2o minutes Total Time: 1 hourServings: 12High-Calcium Bone-Health Vegetarian Nut-Free Low-Sodium Ingredients 6 ounces small elbow macaroni 5 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large egg ¾ cup whole milk 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dry mustard 2 […]
Veteran Spotlight
by Richard D. L. Fulton Staff Sgt. Richard J. Tieman Richard J. Tieman was born on November 21, 1981, at the Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco, and subsequently resided in Waynesboro, the residence of his father, Richard Tieman, Jr., and his stepmother, Diane Tieman. Tieman also had one brother, Tyler. Tyler Tieman described his […]
Community Veteran Event Board
American Legion Post 168, ThurmontThe Pop-Up Shops have been a great hit! But due to Octoberfest, we are taking a break in October. We will return with Shop Small Weekend on November 30 and Christmas in Thurmont on December 7. Calling all Legion members (yes, SAL and Auxiliary, too), we are in need of volunteers […]
health Matters
What Are Electrolytes & the Foods That Can Prevent An Imbalance? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Electrolytes are important to your overall health. Not only are they found throughout the human body in the blood, sweat, and urine, but they also play a vital role in everything from fluid […]
Thurmont Senior Center
by Kristen BodmerFall is here, leaves are changing colors and crisp breezes are blowing. We are looking forward to Colorfest, our Yard Sale, Thanksgiving! We would love for you to come join us as we get to spend time together laughing and playing games and sharing fellowship. October is full of activities. Take the opportunity […]
Emmitsburg 50+ Center
BY Caitlyn Kirby Spooky season is upon us. It’s time for tricks and treats; just don’t let the ghouls and goblins keep you from fun and festive opportunities available at Emmitsburg 50+ Center! Great weather and great times await; don’t let a good time spook you this season! This Halloween, we have some festive activities […]
“Observations from the Woodpile”
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 […]
Fall Festival Yard Sale Guide
Shopping yard sales during October 9-13?Check out our Yard Sale Guide, so you don’t miss the best bargains and treasures around. Multi-Family/Estate Sale October 10-13: Multi-Family/Estate Yard Sale (rain or shine): 8 a.m.-6 p.m., 13731 Hillside Avenue, Thurmont. Household & Vintage Items & Many Assorted Box Lots. Come & Negotiate A Fair Price — Everything […]
About the Cover
A Family Tradition Burrier Becomes FFA State Officer Alisha Yocum For Ella Burrier, agriculture has always been a way of life. From the age of eight, she was actively involved in 4-H, where she raised rabbits and turkeys and took part in various craft projects. So, when she began her freshman year at Catoctin High […]
Town Hall Reports
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Public Hearing on Water and Sewer Rates The Town of Thurmont held a public hearing on the new proposed water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2025, which may be increased by 15 percent at all usage levels. The rates were last raised in 2012, and costs since that time […]
From the Mayor
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird It is hard to believe that summer has almost come to an end. A sure sign that fall is coming soon is when school is back in session. Chief Armstrong and I had the privilege of attending the first day of school flag ceremony at the Thurmont Elementary School. It is […]
Labor Day — Not Just Another Day Off Work
by Mitchell Tester, College Student We all think of Labor Day as getting a day off work on the first Monday of September every year, but what does it really mean? The first Labor Day occurred on September 5, 1882, in New York City. On that day, 10,000 workers took unpaid time to march from […]
Maryland on Stamps…
Antietam,2012Richard D. L. Fulton Such a storm of balls I never conceived it possible for men to live through. Shot and shell shrieking and crashing, canister and bullets whistling and hissing most fiend-like through the air until you could almost see them… – Lt. Col A.S. Pendleton, CSA On April 24, 2012, the United […]
Businesses Past…
by Richard D. L. Fulton The Distelfink Drive-In The Distelfink Drive-in, which had been located at the intersection of Old Harrisburg Road and Shrivers Corner Road, just off Route 15 in Straban Township, near Gettysburg, thrived as basically a “roadside attraction” in the food category from 1954 until 2011. Distelfink takes its name from the […]
Honest Work, Quality Service
Brady’s Auto & Truck Solutions Now Open in Sabillasville Kenny Brady’s journey to becoming a diesel mechanic began with his first truck. When it broke down, his father refused to cover the repair costs, so Brady took matters into his own hands and learned how to fix it himself. That pivotal moment marked the beginning […]
BusinessBriefs
Thurmont New Business and Development Briefs 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; […]
Western Maryland Railroad Tragedy at High Bridges
Submitted by Joan Bittner Fry On my way home from Thurmont today, I drove under the railroad bridges (High Bridges). The train “ran over” me twice. I was reminded of the stories I’d read and heard about of the head-on collision over High Bridges in 1915 (119 years ago). At that time, the bridges were […]