The Supermarket Gourmet
by BUCK REED
Stories from a Culinary Student
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Program at CTC “The Story of Many Eggs” I’m a Culinary Arts student at CTC in Frederick. Sadly, since my class cannot go into school, us novice chefs must take to our own home kitchens, armed with new knowledge and fire extinguishers. The first thing our class has learned about […]
your public library
by Amy Whitney, Branch Administrator, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg Branch Library Thurmont Regional Library Helping You Stay Connected During November, I try to take the time to examine all the things for which I’m thankful: a loving family, good friends, a beautiful natural setting in which to live, and interesting work. This difficult year has only […]
On The Wild Side
by Christine Maccabee Our Precious Water From the Mountains to the Bay, and Beyond Everyone knows that human beings are a part of nature, not apart from it. An ecological understanding of how everything is connected should be included in every child’s education. Sadly, I personally never learned it in school as a child, though […]
HEALTH matters
What is IBS? by Dr. Thomas K. Lo, Advanced Chiropractic & Nutritional Healing Center Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms that occur together, including repeated pain in your abdomen and changes in your bowel movements, which may be diarrhea, constipation, or both. With IBS, you have these symptoms without any visible signs […]
the health jeanne
jEanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life We know that a strong immune system can help us stay healthy during the upcoming cold, flu, and COVID-19 season. The purpose of your immune system is to protect your body from harmful invaders: germs, viruses, bacteria. The immune system plays a vital role in your health. […]
COVID-19 Testing Sites in Thurmont & Emmitsburg
The Frederick County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 testing in both Thurmont and Emmitsburg. These tests are free and do not require a doctor’s order or that you exhibit any symptoms. The next Thurmont clinics will be held on Friday, November 13 and 27, at the Thurmont Town Offices, 615 East Main Street, from […]
THURMONT Senior Center
by Teresa Kempisty Photos by Teresa Kempisty President John Dowling & Board Member Kathy Dowling drive in the Drive-By Greetings Parade on October 14, 2020, waving to over 36 seniors Jim and Joan Leo are visited during the October 14th Drive-By Greetings Parade. Helen Deluca waves to the participants in the October 14th Drive-By Greetings […]
Thurmont’s Gateway to the Cure
Campaign Off to a Running Start Deb Abraham Spalding The Town of Thurmont’s 6th Annual Gateway to The Cure Covered Bridge 5K Fun Run/Walk took place on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Eyler Road Park in Thurmont. It kicked off the town’s annual “Gateway to the Cure Campaign” fund drive to benefit the Hurwitz Breast […]
Emmitsburg Community Park Becomes E. Eugene Myers Community Park
Deb Abraham Spalding The Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners held a ceremony on September 12, 2020, for the dedication of Emmitsburg Community Park as E. Eugene Myers Community Park. E. Eugene Myers was a life-long resident of Emmitsburg. He is credited with establishing the Community Park through his involvement in youth sports and managing many softball […]
From the Mayor
Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs The new American flag mural on the southern face of the Jubilee store is a welcoming sight. It is a beautiful complement to the farm setting painting on the east face of the store. Thank you to Jubilee for sponsoring these works. Now we have three public artworks when we include […]
Town Hall Report
by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Emmitsburg Seeks to Become a Main Street Affiliate The Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners approved the application for Emmitsburg to become a Maryland Main Street Affiliate. This is not a Maryland Main Street Community, but it does bring some advantages to the town while not having the associated costs. Although the […]
Working the Blue Line in Service
Deb Abraham Spalding Catoctin-area natives, Kevin Wantz and Andy Adelsberger, know what it’s like to be through boot camp. Having served in the United States Marine Corps and as a policeman with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department, Kevin carried the integrity of his duty to become the foundation of the construction company he started in […]
Catoctin Furnace Liquors Opens in Foxville
Deb Abraham Spalding It’s been a while since there’s been a store in Foxville. From 1961 through the early 1980s, a convenience store was located on top of the hill along Route #77 (Foxville Road). That little convenience store was run by the Leahy Family, then the Fogles, then the Prices, then the Connors. Then […]
Have Fun Getting Lost
James Rada, Jr. Corn mazes have become a popular fall attraction over the years, and Thurmont is home to the largest corn maze in the state. Taylor Huffman with Winterbrook Farms said their maze was also one of the first in the area. In 2000, Jan Lawyer climbed on a skid load and cut Winterbrook […]
Jubilee Makes Tribute to Community
Blair Garrett A brand-new patriotic mural greets thousands of cars a day just outside the heart of Emmitsburg. Right off Route 15, visitors and residents can see a bold and colorful American Flag waving in place painted on the street-side wall of Jubilee Foods. Lorne Peters, of Jubilee Foods, attributed the mural to the men […]
Wayside Exhibits in Emmitsburg Give Visitors Snapshots of History
Blair Garrett Emmitsburg is nationally recognized for its rich fire history, with the National Fire Academy, FEMA, and the annual Fallen Firefighters memorial all within town limits. The four additional Wayside exhibits added this year push the town further toward its goal of a historic walking tour for visitors. The new exhibits added include Vigilant […]
Fort Ritchie’s Bass Fishing Tournament Results
Guy Swormley of Williamsport, Maryland, won the annual Fort Ritchie Community Center Bass Fishing Tournament, held on September 19, 2020, at the Fort Ritchie Community Center in Cascade. Guy Swormley reeled in a 16¾-inch bass to take the top honors in the adult division. William Trovinger of Sabilllasville, age six, won the youth division with […]
Attention All Thurmont Feeder Families: Free Lunch
Thurmont Middle School will be handing out lunches for Thurmont-feeder families on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., in the cafeteria of the middle school, off of Summit Avenue in Thurmont, until December 31, 2020. All families get a free lunch on those days and an additional pantry bag on Fridays for all […]
MAKE SURE YOU CAN VOTE THIS YEAR
James Rada, Jr. This year, all registered and eligible Maryland voters will receive a mail-in ballot application in the mail. You should have received your application in September. You can complete the application and return it using the postage-paid envelope that was included. You can also put the application in the Frederick County Board of […]
Police Officer of the Year
Detective Gerald Bowen was honored as Thurmont Lions Club “Police Officer of the Year” at the town meeting held on June 30, 2020, by Lion Jonathan Hamrick. Detective Bowen joined the Thurmont Police Department in 2013, after serving 19 years with the Frederick Police Department. He is currently serving his third year as a criminal […]
Wares for Warriors
The Thurmont Lions Club and Maryland Patriot Guard are teaming up to collect items for the Washington D.C Veterans Community Referral Center (CRRC) to help homeless or formerly homeless Veterans and their families, along with wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Medical Center. Items needed (please note that all items must be NEW): Personal items (clothing […]
Halloween 2020
James Rada Jr. Everything that has happened in 2020 will make Halloween this year seem tame, no matter how scary things might be on October 31. It will actually be a nice break from everything that is happening; however, some changes to our regular slate of Halloween activities have been made. Thurmont’s annual Halloween in […]
Congrats to Winners & Participants of Catoctin Area Youth Show
McKenzi Forrest, Rocky Ridge Progressive 4H Club Reporter Congratulations to all of the winners and participants of the Catoctin Area Youth Show on September 12, 2020, at Eyler’s Stables in Thurmont. Unfortunately, we were unable to share in the normal festivities of the Community Show this year, but we really enjoyed the ability to […]
When It Became Illegal to Display Empty Cigar Boxes
James Rada, Jr. Northern Frederick County is not known for growing tobacco, but it has had a cigar box manufacturer and a few cigar manufacturers who used cigar boxes to pack their products. On May 1, 1905, the federal government made it illegal to give away, sell, or display empty cigar boxes. The reason for […]