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 […]
James Rada Jr. The Frederick County Board of Education voted last month to conditionally approve the charter for the new Sabillasville Environmental School. This will give the school three more years to prove it can attract additional pupils who want to receive an agriculturally focused education. The conditional approval depends on two things: (1) The […]
Ryan Tokar, Thurmont Little League Thurmont Little League (TLL) is well underway with its largest fall season to date. This season saw 193 total registrations, up from the previous high of 148 last year. It is wonderful to see more and more children from the surrounding community coming out to participate and learn the game […]
A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 2: A Death in the Family After dropping off a load of charcoal at the coal house in Catoctin Furnace, Abednego Hunt walked down Frederick Road to the nearby store for supplies. He and his brother, Meshach, had a small garden at […]
Written by Terry Pryor At the age of four, little Doreen just KNEW, KNEW, KNEW, that SOME THING under her bed at night GREW, GREW, GREW. The minute her mommy turned out the light and closed her bedroom door, SOME THING under the bed made slithery sounds across the floor. Little Doreen, a brave little […]
by dave ammenheuser On December 13, 1969, a couple and their young children (two pre-teens and an infant) moved into their newly constructed home along Creagerstown Road. Prior to moving into the home, that family—my parents and my brothers—had lived for a few years in an apartment building on the square in Creagerstown. On August […]
Pretty Good Things by Valerie Nusbaum As I was trotting on my treadmill yesterday, I happened to glance out the window, and I had to laugh out loud. I saw Randy, wearing his big straw hat, go past. He was riding the lawnmower and heading down the front sidewalk. The next thing I knew, he […]
by James Rada, Jr. October 1921, 100 Years Ago New Ice Machine Wisotzkey Bros. are installing another ice making and refrigerating machine. … It is a Frick machine and it will make two tons of ice every twenty-four hours, and at the same time take care of the hardening and cold storage rooms. – […]