SPORTSTALK
with Michael Betteridge Prediction: Christmas Will Come Early This Year Here in December, many of us are out shopping for Christmas gifts for our loved ones. Flush with the delicious smells of the Thanksgiving kitchen and basking in the glow of tryptophans, we pull out the wrapping paper, ribbons and bows and we start wrapping…
HAPPILY Ever After
It’s Party Time! by Valerie Nusbaum Let me start off by wishing each and every one of you a happy fall season, or as my Aunt Faye would have said, “Happy Fall Y’all!” I might as well wish everyone a happy Halloween, too. October 31 will roll around before we know it, followed by Thanksgiving,…
Nursing Home Christmas Stockings Project
This past Christmas, the Thurmont Lions Club had the opportunity to give the residents at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home a smile during Christmas. During these difficult times, many nursing home residents do not have the opportunity to receive the love they normally would. So, the Thurmont Lions Club wanted to show them some love during…
Christmas Comes to Emmitsburg Without Fanfare
James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg’s annual Evening of Christmas Spirit had little spirit this year because of COVID-19. About a dozen people were on hand for the lighting of the town Christmas tree in front of the Emmitsburg Community Center on the evening of December 7, 2020. Christmas music played during the brief event that usually…
Home For The Holidays
by Valerie Nusbaum Okay, my friends, I hate to call anyone out, but quite frankly, I’m tired of all the whining and complaining about being forced to stay home and spend time with family. Yes, this pandemic situation has gone on way too long, and, yes, we’re all tired of not being able to live…
Tickling Our Tastebuds
by Denise Valentine Hello, everyone. I hope everyone is healthy. With recent reports that the pandemic is reaching crises levels again, more people are looking for projects to do at home. I thought it would be fun to share a recipe that is interactive with the children or grandchildren. Everyone loves cookies. These Candy Cane…
Mother Seton School’s Holiday Hands Helps Families
With generous contributions from the community, Mother Seton School’s Holiday Hands was a success in December. The gift distribution at school helped more than 100 families have a happier Christmas.
Thurmont Business Bucks
Thurmont Business Bucks is a gift certificate program to encourage those seeking a gift to keep the money local. Thurmont Business Bucks is a gift certificate program that are sold at the Thurmont Town Office in increments of $25 and $50 certificates. When you purchase Thurmont Business Bucks gift certificates, you receive a booklet with…
Happily Ever After To Grandmother’s House We Go
by Valerie Nusbaum No matter which occasions you celebrate, the holidays are filled with all kinds of traditions, rituals, and gatherings. For my family, one that stands out is the annual Christmas Eve party at Grandma’s house. My grandmother was several inches shy of five-feet tall, and she lived in a tiny house near Harpers…
An Attitude of Gratitude
by Valerie Nusbaum I can’t wrap my mind around the fact that the holidays are almost here. A few minutes ago, we were sweating and wishing for a break from the heat, and now we’re thinking about Thanksgiving dinner and what to buy Uncle Frank for Christmas. Still, with Thanksgiving approaching, I should acknowledge some…
