Community Veteran Event Board
American Legion Post 168, Thurmont Happy Independence Day—the day America was born, because of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, separating us from Great Britain. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! June 15th was a beautiful day to have our Car Show. There were some spiffy-looking vehicles on the lot!…
Red, White, and (Feeling) Blue?
by Helen Xia, CHS Student Writer Fireworks against a dark night sky at the end of the Thurmont Ambulance Co. Carnival. Photo by Helen Xia It’s now July, and you know what that means: Independence Day! It’s difficult to forget this valued national holiday, given the fireworks, the smell of toasty barbecue, and the flag…
The Sacrifice for Freedom
Deb Abraham Spalding You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Freedom isn’t free,” especially around Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Independence Day, as a reminder of the sacrifice others have made to protect our freedom. This past Memorial Day, the official dedication ceremony of the Moser Road bridge and Trolley Trail foot bridge in Thurmont to two…
Our Neighborhood Veterans
by Jim Houck, Jr. Emmitsburg Heritage Committee Holding Wing Feed to Benefit Community Heritage Day Festival Now is the time to plan for celebrating your Valentine’s Day with the ones you love. What better way to express your love to your significant other, and give back to the community at the same time, than attending…
