Buck Reed The Supermarket Gourmet I know my fans expect big things from me. In these past few years, I have tackled the big issues in the culinary world. But who would ever believe I could get this scoop. So many times, I have heard the words “never happen.” My editor told me I would […]
On May 19, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., poet Marian Cannon Dornell (pictured right) will share her poetry at The Creeger House, located at 11 N. Church Street in Thurmont. Poets and lovers of poetry are also welcome to share their original or favorite works during the open mic session that precedes Dornell’s reading. A retired […]
Catoctin High School (CHS) is back at it again! CHS Art Teacher Laura Day’s students entered the 2017 Vans Custom Culture Contest for a second time. Last year, CHS placed in the Top 50 in this national contest, and they hope to make it again to the second round, which is the public voting stage. […]
The Mount St. Mary’s University men’s basketball team took on the defending National Champion Villanova Wildcats in Buffalo, New York on March 16, 2017, during a nationally televised broadcast on CBS. The Mount trailed by just one at the half, but Villanova took over in the second session and won 76-56. The Mount’s Miles Wilson, […]
James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Mayor Richard Sprankle’s remarks dedicating the VFW Memorial Community Pool in 1975 were all wet. Literally. “At the close of the dedication ceremonies, Sprankle and new Park Commissioner Eugene Rosensteel were tossed into the new $250,000 Z-shaped pool, which has been named the ‘VFW Memorial Community Pool,’” the Frederick Post reported […]
James Rada, Jr. During the 1980s, Ed Metka lived in Thurmont and made the long daily commute to Washington, D.C., where he worked for the Army Corps of Engineers. At the time, he would have appreciated a quick form of transportation to work, but the Frederick station on the MARC line hadn’t opened yet. Ed […]
The general public, as well as area business and community leaders, are invited to see, firsthand, the effectiveness of fire sprinkler protection in homes, places of work, play, and worship. A specially designed live-burn prop will be showcased in the parking lot of the Frederick County Fire-Recue Museum / National Fire Heritage Center at 300B […]
March 2017 Emmitsburg by James Rada, Jr. Town Square Improvements Will Begin this Month Maryland State Highway officials told the Emmitsburg Mayor and Commissioners that the $3.5 million improvements to the town square and Main Street will begin this month. The project will focus on Main Street, from Creamery Road to Timbermill Run, and a […]
Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird The months of April and May are budget-crunching time here in Thurmont. Our department heads have submitted their department budgets and capital project requests, and our CFO has been busy organizing the requests and reviewing the recurring funding needs for the operation for the town. Beginning in April, the Board of […]
Deb Spalding We all have energy! Some days, we may feel so energetic that we’re ready to rule the world! Most of the time, though, the number of days that we may feel tired and ready for a nap far outnumber our energetic days. Did you know that our body has energy centers called chakras, […]
Anita DiGregory On Monday, February 27, 2017, Maryland and town of Thurmont officials proudly welcomed Playground Specialists, Inc., to the community with a grand opening celebration which included an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Playground Specialists, Inc., a full-service recreation company owned and operated by Jeff Barber, is a dynamic company, specializing in assisting clients with all […]
Gene Long is quick to share his advice for life: “never stop learning; enjoy your vocation, serve your country and community, worship your Creator, and be thankful!” As Long celebrated his 90th birthday at a party with more than 250 family and friends from six states, laughter prevailed in the room. Harold Staley, local folk […]
On Saturday, April 15, 2017, in honor of a fallen comrade, Army Specialist Erik W. Hayes, the ) Monocacy Valley VFW Memorial Post 6918 (Harney) will host the dedication of the Monocacy River Bridge, located on Maryland Route 140, bordering Frederick and Carroll Counties. Erik was killed when an IED detonated near his military vehicle […]
On Sunday, April 30, 2017, starting around 9:30 a.m., Veterans and military from around the nation bike from Arlington, Virginia, to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as a way to show support for those wounded in military service to our nation. Some of the riders were wounded in service and have specialty bikes that allow them to bike, […]
Stephen K. Heine has joined Woodsboro Bank as president and CEO, effective immediately, following the announcement of the retirement of C. Richard Miller, Jr. late last year. Mr. Heine has thirty-five years of banking experience, most recently as a group vice president for M&T Bank, where he was responsible for ninety-six branches in Central and […]
Deb Spalding The Guardian Hose Company, Inc. (GHC) hosted its annual awards banquet at their Activities Building on East Main Street in Thurmont on Saturday, March 4, 2017. GHC President Wayne Stackhouse welcomed attendees and thanked GT’s Catering for catering the evening’s meal. GHC Vice President Terry Frushour introduced several special guests. GHC’s Chaplain, Reverend […]
James Rada, Jr. Rifle use has been known to cause hearing damage, but Thomas Worthington’s Armstrong rifle once helped restore Worthington’s son’s hearing. Worthington, who lives in Sabillasville, was born and raised in Annapolis. His family lived with his grandparents, because a month after Worthington was born, in September 1929, the stock market crashed, heralding […]
by Theresa Dardanell The Guardian Hose Company, Inc. Frederick County Company 10 Hopefully, you will never need to be rescued due to an accident at Catoctin Mountain National Park or Cunningham Falls State Park; but if you do, the Guardian Hose Company provides fire and rescue services to an 84-square mile area that includes the […]
The Thurmont Lions Club continues to recognize the hard and diligent work of the Boy Scouts. The Club has sponsored Boy Scout Troop 270 since 1932. On February 8, 2017, the Club hosted Boy Scout Troop 270 and their scout leaders for their outstanding volunteer service. The scout leaders honored were Sean Young, Brian Seiss, […]
Theresa Dardanell Every Friday at Catoctin High School, students get a “dose of positivity.” That’s how teacher and coach Michael Franklin describes Fired Up Friday. This weekly event provides an opportunity for students and staff to share positive experiences, encourage others through difficult times, acknowledge good deeds, and become motivated to be better citizens. It […]
Leo Avie Hopcraft of the Catoctin High School (CHS) Leo Club has been awarded CHS Leo of the Year 2017, in recognition of her commitment to serving the Thurmont-Emmitsburg community as a high school student since her freshman year. Currently in her junior year, she has served over seventy hours as a Leo, with another […]
The Emmitsburg High School Alumni would like to make sure that any class members who did not graduate but would like to come to the banquet are invited. If you know of anyone who attended Emmitsburg School at any time, please send his/her name, graduating class year, and mailing information, to the following address: Emmitsburg […]
It is time to recognize the special teacher who has made an impact on your child’s life and on your school community. Do you know a teacher who goes beyond what is expected? You can let this teacher know how important he/she has been to you by nominating him/her for the Thurmont Lions’ Teacher of […]
March 2, Dr. Seuss’s birthday, has been designated Read Across America Day to promote childhood literacy. Last year, Mother Seton School held its first Read Across America Day at school with great success, and this year, the tradition continued at Mother Seton School. Invited guests to this year’s event included Dr. Tim Trainor, president of […]
The Distinguished Graduate Organization of Catoctin High School (CHS) is accepting nominations for the 2017 awards. Community members are invited to nominate their choice of any CHS graduate (any year) who they feel is deserving of recognition in any of the five categories: academics, arts and humanities, athletics, business, and service. The community can also […]