It is time to recognize that special teacher who has made an impact on your child’s life and on your school community. Each year, the Thurmont Lions Club honors the teachers of the Catoctin High School and the feeder schools (Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, Lewistown Elementary, Emmitsburg, Sabillasville, and Mother Seton). Anyone can […]
The Trade, Technical, Vocational Scholarship is offered through the Peg and Orley Bourland Educational Assistance Fund to help defray the year-round costs associated with tuition, fees, testing, tutoring, trade tools, supplies, etc. for students in trade, vocational, or technical fields in the Walkersville feeder school pattern area. Awards will not exceed $1,000 per year, and […]
A serial fiction romance story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 3: the dance Caleb Sachs opened the rear door to the store and stepped onto the porch. He had been careful not to make any noise coming down the stairs from the second floor where he and his family lived above the […]
by dave ammenheuser Stories of What It’s Like Returning Home After 25 Years “Welcome back, Dave, but you should know Thurmont’s not the same town you left behind many years ago.” I have heard that phrase numerous times since my parents died in the final half of 2020, initiating my return to my hometown to […]
Book Club by Valerie Nusbaum I’m an avid reader. I’ve always loved books, and my appetite for the written word could only be described as voracious. My mother taught me basic reading well before I started first grade, and I adored getting lost in the stories of far-away lands and thrilling adventures. I’m that eccentric […]
by James Rada, Jr. April 1921, 100 Years Ago New Milk Dealer Along with April 1st came new enterprises in many places. Mr. J. Hooker Lewis of Thurmont has embarked in the milk business and has been delivering milk since April 1st. It is reported that Mr. Lewis has purchased the C. W. Lidie property […]
The Year is…1925 The Summer Blue Ridge Summit Burned Blue Ridge Summit was not a heavily populated area in 1925. Only a few hundred people lived there year-round, but that summer the small community suffered three fires that caused a lot of damage to the town. On June 16, the engine house of the Monterey […]
“Helping You Find Plants That Work” by Ana Morlier , The Crazy Plant Lady What feels like the last holiday, Easter, will soon be here. The last opportunity to attain candy (other than buying it yourself) is coming up. For gardeners, the chocolate Easter candy isn’t the only thing to look foreward to. Spring has […]
by Priscilla Rall Donald Kuhn From the Mountains of Appalachia to the Mountains of India and Burma The late Donald Eugene Kuhn traveled with the Army Air Corps to places most of us merely dream of. Born in 1921 to Ernest Rexfore “Rex” and Goldie Wolf Kuhn, he was one of 10 children, growing up […]
by Buck Reed The Sauced Savage: Food On The Go Everyone has heard the term “The New Normal,” which is coined by scientists and doctors, as well as our political leaders. It is obvious that anyone who is not thinking about how their business will be operating or changing in the extremely near future, will […]
Studentby Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Program at CTC Happy April, everyone! What a great month: spring is coming, planting season is close, and Easter brings bunnies and joy to kids everywhere. Though Easter dinner is the meal reserved for rich and delicious foods that take great time and care to make, today’s recipe will provide […]
by Barb Cline, Your Personal Travel Professional Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Return to Cruising ROYAL CARIBBEAN — Beginning in June 2021, departures will resume, as they introduce Adventure of the Seas® to her new homeport of Nassau, Bahamas. Offering weeklong getaways, vacationers can enjoy a day in Cozumel, Mexico, as well as an island-hopping sampler […]
by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Zinc is a nutrient found in cells throughout the body. It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. The body also needs zinc to make proteins and DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Zinc also helps wounds heal and is […]
jEanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life Endorphins trigger a positive feeling in the body. Endorphins act on the opiate receptors in our brains, reducing pain and boosting a feeling of well-being. What does it take to raise the endorphin level in the body? My first thought is “helping someone in need!” Everyone experiences […]
James Rada, Jr. Deer Run Farm in Emmitsburg was featured on the 100th episode of Maryland Farm & Harvest. You can stream the episode, which aired February 9, 2021, on the Maryland Public Television website. Ronald and Annie Stewart started a herd of Red Angus cattle and established the farm in 1996. They raised and […]
Jayden Myers, Eighth-Grade Student at Thurmont Middle School While people have been carefully navigating the daring dance with COVID-19, the world has been faced with lockdowns and restrictions. In the resulting chaos, everyday life changed for us all. The stressful situation took a toll on those who were confined to their homes, sending some into […]
Blair Garrett Storytelling is something humans have done since the beginnings of communication. The ability to harness a whirlwind of ideas and narrow it down into a digestible story that pulls a reader’s mind into the author’s imagination is one of those rare-to-find skills. An effective storyteller crafts and creates gripping content that engages readers […]
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs The Green New Deal for Emmitsburg is no big deal. The town government energy needs achieved 95-percent reliance on renewable energy in 2014. It came from solar panels and LED lighting. We even added some possible redundancy along the way with vehicle charging stations, an electric vehicle, and a solar-powered algae […]
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg No February Meeting The Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners canceled its monthly meeting because of bad weather. The next meeting will be held on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. You can watch the meeting on Channel 99 or participate via Zoom with a link on the town’s website. Register for Your […]
Deb Abraham Spalding Eagerly, local residents have been anticipating the opening of Los Amigos Restaurant in the former Pizza Hut building in Thurmont for over a year. Owner Roberto Joaquin jokingly “blames his daughter” for this business venture. One he claims as a venture from the heart. Joaquin moved from Mexico to Hagerstown at age […]
The Catoctin Veterinary Clinic in Thurmont now offers dog grooming services at the clinic. Michele Miller is experienced with all breeds, large and small, including poodles and terriers. She brings 30 years of grooming experience to the clinic. Customers may call the clinic at 301-271-0156 to set an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Mondays through Saturdays […]
James Rada, Jr. The Town of Thurmont is considering building its own internet service to provide residents faster service at a lower cost. The Thurmont Internet Commission presented a pilot program to the Thurmont Mayor and Commissioners in February. The plan would be a gradual build-out of service using the town’s electric company rights of […]
Blair Garrett Over the past year, there has been a major divide in this country. People struggle to find common ground politically, and businesses and individuals have never experienced this much uncertainty in their entire lives. The distancing and perpetual chaos of the pandemic have created more space between communities than ever before. Small towns […]
The Thurmont Lions Club is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Volunteer of the Year. Nominate an individual(s) who is making a difference in the lives of others—working with children in the schools, helping at the food bank, a member of a service organization or church, a special neighbor who is always there to help […]
Nola and Harvey Schildt of Emmitsburg and Evan and Harper Laird of Thurmont were featured on the cover of the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter’s (CVAS) 2021 Calendar. The calendars were sold as a fundraiser for the shelter. Evan and Nola sold calendars to family and friends and presented $820 to Jennifer Vanderau, communications director of […]