by Mitchell Tester, College Student ““FAT OLD SUN”” The sun is a means for all living beings to exist, sitting at the center of our own solar system, 93 million miles from us here on Earth. Taking a trip around the Sun would take you 2.7 million miles, or 1,889 days, at a steady 60 […]
by Tricia Bush, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Bestgate Advisors Pay O f f Yo u r M o r t g a g e E a r ly o r I n v e s t ? Maybe you’ve overheard co-workers debating or you were at the local diner or chatting with neighbors—about whether it’s smarter […]
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 […]
Speeding Up Snail Mail by James Rada, Jr. Rural Free Delivery came to Frederick County in 1901, a decade after it was first introduced in Westminster in 1891. In that time, it had become popular among those who had it. The Catoctin Clarion noted in 1900, “The rural free delivery grows more unpopular every day, […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Earthquakes are not common in Maryland, but they are also not rare, most being so insignificant that they are not even detectable by any of the state’s residents whenever they do occur. But why does the state even have earthquakes, and why are they not like the West Coast versions? The […]
James Rada, Jr. Note: Newspaper excerpts are as they appeared in their respective issues. August 1924, 100 Years Ago Union Mfg. Co. Picnic Planned Former employes as well as those now on the payroll are invited to participate in thesecond annual picnic of the Union Manufacturing Company, this city, which will be held inWillow Grove […]
Maxine Troxell Summer is the ideal time to fire up the grill and enjoy your meal outdoors. Whether it’s hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, or ribs, everything tastes better on the grill. I was looking for some old recipes, and I found this recipe for Texas Honey Sweet & Sour Ribs in my Aunt Erma’s Run […]
by Buck Reed Mead Maker . “When Odin drank of the song-mead he composed poems which for sweetness and grandeur have never been surpassed. He was the first poet and knew well the magic of the mead. For the source of it was secret, and was discovered only by Ivalde, the watchman of the primeval […]
Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Tater Tot Casserole High-Protein Sesame-Free Vegetarian Nut-Free Gluten-Free Ingredients 12 large eggs 2/3 cup half-and-half ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried dill ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 cups frozen quartered artichoke hearts, thawed and squeezed dry 1½ cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry […]
by Richard D. L. Fulton Captain John Ryan Dennison Army Captain (John) Ryan Dennison exemplified the West Point motto of Duty, Honor, and Country throughout his life. ~ John Ryan Dennison Scholarship Fund (The Community Foundation of Fred erick County) Captain Lieutenant John Dennison was born on February 22, 1982, at the Landstuhl Army Medical […]
American Legion Post 168, Thurmont In a few short weeks, these students and many others will be starting the school year. Congratulations to the Thurmont Legion Scholarship winners. Best of luck to everyone, and we wish you a successful school year. The 3rd Annual Golf Tournament was another huge success for Platoon22. Thanks to all […]
Ask Dr. Lo The Bene f i t s of Vi t amin K2 by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Full-fat cheeses, eggs, and beef liver might not be the foods that come to mind when you think about eating a heart-healthy diet. Yet in recent years, one of the […]
by Kristen Bodmer Summer has definitely arrived, so come into the Thurmont Senior Center and beat the scorching heat. We have lots of fun activities happening here, with something for everyone. August is full of activities. Take the opportunity to take a look at the calendar of events we have scheduled. You can find our […]
BY Caitlyn Kirby Saying goodbye to July and welcoming August! As we progress through summer, come beat the heat and venture into Emmitsbur g 50 + Center to explore many of the wonderful crafts, games, exercises, and trips. For those interested in fitness, we have the walking group on Tuesday mornings, as well as video […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Commission Openings The Town of Thurmont is seeking volunteers to serve on the town’s planning and zoning commission, police commission, and ethics commission. Anyone interested in serving on one of the commissions should submit their interest in writing to blong@thurmontstaff.com or to the town office by July 2 6. National […]
Mayor John Kinnaird It is hard to believe that we are halfway through 2024! It seems like just lastmonth it was cold and wet, and now here we are in one of the hottest summers on record. Please be careful when we see temperatures in the mid and upper 90s and high humidity. Young children […]
E m m i t s b u r g B o w l i n g L a n e s Emmitsburg Recreation Center, which once contained the Emmitsburg Lanes bowling alleys, was located across an alley from the existing laundromat on West Main Street and was in operation from the 1940s until 1965. […]
Richard D. L. Fulton Annapolis Tercentenary, 1949 On May 23, 1949, the United States Postal Service commemorated the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Annapolis as the capital of Maryland via the issuance of a three-cent stamp. First Day of Issue cancellations of the stamps were conducted at the post office in Annapolis—the first capital […]
Richard D. L. Fulton The “Great Maryland Gold Rush,” which raged from the 1860s into the 1920s, petering out by 1940, was triggered by pure happenstance when gold was discovered there during the American Civil War. Gold was reportedly discovered on a farm belonging to Samuel Ellicott, located near Brookville, Montgomery County, Maryland, during 1849; […]
Emmitsburg New Business and Development Briefs .The following are the statuses of new businesses and development coming to Emmitsburg from the town planner’s report: Federal Stone (Creamery Road, east side of US 15) — Under construction. Gettysburg Smoothie (5 E. Main St.) — Opened May 22. Seton Village — The applicant is seeking planning commission […]
Here are some news items from Sabillasville from 1915. I wonder how they might be reported on social media today. July 13, 1915 Ross Brown has completed his new barn. Rev. M.L. Firor, who has been at the hospital for five weeks, is able to preach again. George Small has opened a boarding house in […]
Well, Beat the Heat by Giving Your Furry Friend a Cool Treat! by Mitchell Tester, College Student With the 90-degree weather as of late, summer is finally starting to really heat up. Ice cream, pool parties, the beach, and much more, are all staples of a good summer. Although, what about the much fluffier part […]
Take a trip to Catoctin Mountain Park and explore two new trails! Between the Hog Rock and Thurmont Vista parking lots, keep your eye out for a small parking lot with a picnic table behind it. Across from that parking lot is where the trail starts, eventually connecting to the existing Blue Ridge Summit Trail. […]
Submitted by Joan Bittner Fry From the Record Herald, Waynesboro, PA, 1951, by Carol Woster It has long been debated whether teaching aids, learning games, films, or the preponderance of gimmicky books that flood present-day classrooms add much to the serious business of teaching. And learning is what the late George Willis Manahan deemed it: […]
Dottie Davis Nominated by: Phyllis Kelly At 91, Dorothy (Dottie) Davis acknowledges that she is not as active as she once was, but her dedication to the Emmitsburg community remains unwavering. Born and raised in Thurmont, it was after marrying her late husband, Alan Davis, that she moved to Emmitsburg, where she still resides in […]