Last year, Immediate Past President Susan Favorite established a new Thurmont Lion Club (TLC) award: the “Rookie of the Year.” This annual award honors a new member who joins the club during the current year and meets certain criteria and excels to a degree during that year. This year, Lion Maxine Troxell was presented the […]
Weller United Methodist Church has stood at the top of the hill on Altamont Avenue in Thurmont since 1830. From that time on, Pastors have come and gone. This past June, the time of year when pastoral reappointments are made, Pastor Kells, who had been transferred to another church, announced that Mark Eyler (pictured left) […]
On November 11, 2021, the Piecemaker Quilters of Keysville held a well-attended and inspirational Veterans Day program where 21 Veterans from the local area each received a special patriotic quilt, created by the Piecemaker members. The program was held at Keysville Lutheran Church, where the quilters meet every Thursday, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Each Veteran […]
Emmitsburg held its annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Creative costumes were in abundance, as onlookers lined Main Street, snapping funny photos of friends and family participating in the parade. The costume contest held at Vigilant Hose Company was a big hit yet again this year, putting smiles on the […]
The Lewistown Ruritan Club recently welcomed three new members at its monthly dinner meeting in October. The Lewistown Ruritan Club has been a mainstay of economic support for many community activities, which are funded by the famous Ruritan chicken BBQs held each year, May through October. The regular dinner/meetings are held the first Tuesday of […]
Blair Garrett There is a whole lot to celebrate in the town of Thurmont. The Thurmont Library unveiled its brand new Library Loop Nature Trail on Saturday, November 20, which connects the library to the Thurmont Trolley Trail. The trail was successfully constructed with a whole lot of community support, and a fleet of citizens […]
The Catoctin FFA Area Livestock Show & Sale results from September 11-12, 2021, at The Eyler Stables in Thurmont are as follows: Fitting & Showing Results — Beef: Senior Showmanship Champion—Peyton Davis; Senior Showmanship Reserve—Wyatt Davis; Intermediate Showmanship Champion—Kelsey Troxell; Junior Showmanship Champion—Avery Harbaugh; Overall Showmanship Champion—Peyton Davis; Overall Showmanship Reserve—Wyatt Davis; Master Showmanship—Payton Troxell. […]
James Rada Jr. There will be a charter school in Sabillasville next year. When the Frederick County Board of Education approved the charter for the Sabillasville Elementary School in September, it came with two conditions: (1) It can show there are 161 students who will attend the new school by December 1; and (2) The […]
National FFA convention is held every year and attracts FFA members from every state, including Alaska and Hawaii. The 94th National FFA Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 26-31, 2021. Eighteen Catoctin FFA members joined over 60,000 other FFA members and guests from across our nation. Members were able to participate in sessions, workshops, […]
Mother Seton School is pleased to announce that on October 29, 2021, seven eighth-graders were inducted as the newest members of the Archbishop James Bayley Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). These students were selected based on their academic achievement and strong character: Benjamin Caretti (Woodsboro), Sophia Erdman (Westminster), Grace Hewitt (Blue Ridge […]
written by James Rada, Jr. A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment 4: The Fire Will Judge Abednego Hunt stood facing the wooden cross he had carved. He knew you were supposed to wear your Sunday best for funerals, but he only had two sets of clothes, and they were both work clothes. He […]
Stories of What It’s Like Returning Home After 25 Years by dave ammenheuser Thanks, Thurmont. A year ago, as I was struggling to comprehend what had happened in my life, I chose to return to my childhood home. My father died in September 2020; my mother died in December 2020. I made the decision […]
by Valerie Nusbaum It’s that time of year again. Some would say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Andy Williams certainly felt that way, but then he sold over a million copies of his recording and was dancing all the way to the bank. The holiday season is filled with traditions, and we […]
by James Rada, Jr. December 1921, 100 Years Ago Lookout Tower At Pen-Mar The joint contract between the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania and the Chesapeake and Potomac Company of Maryland and the forestry departments of the two States for the equipment and use of Mt. Quirauk, near Pen-Mar Park, as an observation forest fire […]
Buying or Selling in Today’s Market By Elle Smith, J&B Real Estate, Inc. Realtor It’s no secret that the real estate market in our area has been in a strong sellers’ market. And, it’s no secret that Frederick County is a desirable area. I’ve been blessed to call this area home my entire life, and […]
by James Rada, Jr. The Mount During the Civil War In the years leading up to the Civil War, Mount St. Mary’s College enjoyed prosperity. The college celebrated its golden anniversary in 1858, and student enrollment was around 200 young men. “The Mount was thriving, as was most of the South thriving before the Civil […]
by Ana Morlier, The Crazy Plant Lady The Crazy Plant Lady’s Gift-Giving Guide Now that we’ve gotten our first taste of connecting with relatives over the Thanksgiving Day holiday, it’s time to prepare for round two! As the 25th of December draws near, we all find ourselves scrambling to find presents for those family members […]
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Writer Happy December! Christmas is coming, and with it, the creation of many delicious pastries. Cookies-galore colorfully accent dessert trays and plates. Rich chocolates hide in tins and wrappings, and gingerbread fills many a kitchen with delectably spicy aromas. Today’s pastry, however, is unlike any other traditional Christmas pastry: angel […]
Raymond Sanders by Deb Abraham Spalding and James Rada, Jr. Photo by Richard L. Dougan, Jr. When Raymond Sanders first came to Sabillasville, it was because his family was growing and they needed space to expand. They found a two-story home at the end of a dead-end road and set down roots. “It’s a nice […]
DEALING WITH HEMORRHOID PAIN by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins around your anus or in your lower rectum. There are two types of hemorrhoids: the external hemorrhoid and the internal hemorrhoid. Hemorrhoids are normal in all individuals from birth. These vascular […]
James Rada Jr. When the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) went into Kabul, Afghanistan, in August to assist in the evacuation of U.S. and Afghan citizens, Catoctin graduate Cody Torres was among them. Cpl. Torres is a geographic intelligence specialist with the U.S. Marine Corps. Torres joined the Corps after graduation. He went through training […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs Was it protracted summer or second spring? There was no break in the weather to accommodate a resurgent Indian summer. Our plants and foliage (along with Lib and I) enjoyed the opportunity to rebloom and grow. Then, finally the feel of fall swept in for a morning walk in mid-October. It […]
by James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Public Hearing on Master Plan Update The Thurmont Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft update of the Thurmont Master Plan on December 2 at the town office. The purpose of the hearing is for the planning and zoning commission to receive comments on the […]
Deb Abraham Spalding If you’ve lived in the Catoctin Region for any length of time, chances are high that you or one of your neighbors have used J&B Real Estate to buy or sell a home…maybe even more than once! Through good economic times and bad, J&B Real Estate celebrates 40 years of service and […]
Blair Garrett There’s no doubt that the way businesses have had to operate has changed forever. More people than ever before are finding new ways to make their careers compatible with the world around us. The ability for so many different industries to work remotely has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and it may only […]