The Thurmont Food Bank will be giving out Thanksgiving turkeys and side dishes to those in need. Distribution will be during regular food bank hours on November 11,16,18, and 23. Food Bank hours are: Tuesday, from 5:00-7:30 p.m.; Friday, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sign-up for the Ministerium’s Christmas Gift Program will begin in mid-November at the […]
Woodsboro Days was revived in 2013 and marked the first time in approximately 25 years that a town-wide celebration had been held. Woodsboro Days was revived as a 5K-run fundraiser for the Woodsboro Historical Society, held on the third Saturday of October each year, which this year fell on October 16, 2021. Over the years, […]
Executive Committee (from left) Bill Wivell, Alan Brauer, Connie Fisher, Sam Valentine, Joyce Bruchey, and Phyllis Kelly. Courtesy Photo On October 16, 2021, members of the Emmitsburg High School Alumni Association (EHSAA) met at the Emmitsburg Fire and Ambulance Building for the 96th and 97th banquet. Due to the COVID pandemic, the 96th banquet was […]
Pondscapes Inc. crew installed the skate park tables, which were donated by Playground Specialists Inc. There will be a community celebration of the grand opening of the Thurmont Skate Park on October 30, from 2:00-5:00 p.m., in East End Park. Enjoy door prizes, face painting, and of course, skateboarding! There will even be some pro-skaters […]
Jayden Myers Transitioning from middle school into high school causes a whirlwind of anxiety during the first few weeks. You have to adjust to finding classes, meeting new people, and more. Although, schools do try to make such a big adjustment as smooth as possible for incoming freshmen. While it’s challenging for some, it may […]
Are you interested in having your child(ren) attend the newest charter school in Frederick County? Sabillasville Environmental School—A Classical Charter is now accepting Letters of Intentions to enroll students for the 2022-2023 School Year. There is no cost to attend the school if you are a Frederick County Public School resident. The school will offer […]
Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League Thurmont Little League hosts first-ever Family Movie Night in September. Courtesy Photo As the leaves continue to fall, the 70th season of Thurmont Little League (TLL) is winding down, bringing another successful year of baseball to a close. Despite the challenges that COVID-19 has brought forth, the league has continued […]
written by James Rada, Jr. A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment 3: All That Remains Abednego Hunt rolled onto his backside and slid off the smoldering log stack. His younger brother, Meshach, had stepped on a weak spot and fallen into the center of the stack where the fires were slowly turning the […]
Stories of What It’s Like Returning Home After 25 Years by dave ammenheuser Sitting on top of Haleakala in Maui in late October, it was the perfect place to reflect on the craziness of the past year and what lies ahead in the future. As I’ve chronicled here throughout the past year, I quit my […]
Rule of Thumb by Valerie Nusbaum Last week, our friend, Diana, stopped by. Randy and I spent some time catching up with her, laughing about old times. Diana mentioned that she enjoys reading my column every month, and she said that she especially enjoys reading about Randy’s antics. I regretfully replied that Randy hasn’t been […]
by James Rada, Jr. November 1921, 100 Years Ago All Hallows’ Eve Party Mrs. Luther Rouzer, Mrs. William Stoner and Mrs. Wm. M. Martin gave a surprise party Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Stoner for Mrs. E. B. Sefton, who will leave in a few days for her new home in Hagerstown. The […]
Our Region’s Real Estate Market By Sandi Reed Burns, Climb Properties Realtor Over the past year, across the country, the real estate market has been booming, with the market favoring sellers rather than buyers. Our communities of Thurmont and Emmitsburg have also experienced this trend. Homes that went on the market sold quickly, and our […]
by James Rada, Jr. More Accomplishments of HARNEY UNIVERSITY Note: This is the third in a series about the “achievements” of Harney University. While Harney University achieved legendary status in just about every field of study in the early 1900s, things didn’t start off that way. The faculty, which included Jacob Turner, Jerry Overholser, Daniel […]
by Ana Morlier, The Crazy Plant Lady Living Centerpieces Happy Thanksgiving month, everyone! Whether you’re hosting or attending a Thanksgiving feast, it’s important to thank others and encourage the festive Thanksgiving mood. Centerpieces fully set the tone of your Thanksgiving feast. Consider this: Would you rather display thoughtful decorations that invite your guests with […]
by Buck Reed Pork Chops Form Follows Function Chop: a thick slice of meat, especially pork or lamb, adjacent to and often including a rib. For four-plus years, I have been writing this column, and more often than not, I have talked about learning your cuts of meat. Mostly, because different cuts of meat require […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer I’m also thankful for Thanksgiving as a holiday. It’s a great way for beginners to learn from the masters, cooking-wise. A variety of cooking techniques and flavors ensure everyone can contribute and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast to the fullest. Today’s recipe is unlike the traditional dishes and side dishes […]
Robert McPherson Gardiner by Terry Pryor Lt. Robert McPherson Gardiner in uniform. Courtesy Photo Although born in Denver, Colorado, Robert McPherson Gardiner spent his childhood and youth at the Auburn home in Catoctin Furnace. It was from here that he joined the Army in 1943. This is, in part, his story. I did not know […]
Are You Dealing With Constipation? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Constipation is a condition in which you may have fewer than three bowel movements a week; your stools are hard, dry, or lumpy; they may be difficult or painful to pass, or you may have a feeling that not […]
Blair Garrett A lot has changed over the past 18 months. The world is a vastly different place. People have pressed through a lot of adversity to be where they are today. Nobody has felt that adversity more than the small businesses that make up towns like Thurmont and Emmitsburg. From your local restaurants to […]
James Rada, Jr. Parts of this article come from a 2015 Catoctin Banner article about the Acacia Lodge. The world has changed drastically since 1871, yet freemasonry remains relatively the same with its traditions and goals. “It can be difficult to imagine a world of 150 years past, the year 1871… a world so familiar […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Rutter’s Breaks Ground A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rutter’s store on MD 140 was held on September 13. Work is expected to begin this month. The 8,400-square-foot store is expected to bring around 50 jobs to the area. Besides the convenience store, the site will also include diesel and […]
James Rada, Jr. The Town of Emmitsburg held its municipal election on Tuesday, September 28. Cliff Sweeney, Liz Buckman, Rosario Benvengi, and Tim O’Donnell ran to fill two commissioner seats. During the election, residents cast 269 ballots. O’Donnell was the top vote-getter with 182 votes, followed by Cliff Sweeney with 174 votes. Former commissioners Buckman […]
Mark Breeden, owner of Lawyer’s Automotive in Thurmont, has announced the name transition from Lawyer’s Automotive to Breeden Automotive. With the transition, the logo and signage has been updated, but the quality of service remains the same. Stop by to see Mark and his right-hand mechanic, Caden, for your car care needs. October is Brakes […]
Jayden Myers With the current unemployment situation and local businesses closing, a lot of places are understaffed and feeling the fallout of hard times. As kids graduated middle school, entered high school, and became of age, many were eager to work. Many places may not want to hire younger kids because of lack of experience, […]
Deb Abraham Spalding The new and former owners at Hobbs Hardware and Lumber in Thurmont invite the general public and general contractors to, “Come on In!” In a time where small businesses everywhere are struggling to maintain a grasp on viability, it’s even more rare to find a successful small hardware store that is still […]