Community Veteran Event Board
American Legion Post 168, Thurmont Wow, things sure have slowed down a bit. We hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year! Thank goodness the first snowfall of the year was not as bad as they were calling for, but the wind was something else! Hopefully, you were able to join us for Candy…
Recipe from the Past
by Maxine Troxell I remember when I was growing up, we lived on a farm between New Midway and Detour. My dad would often take me and my sisters along to the grocery store in Detour. I loved the whoopie pies they sold back then. They were always chocolate. But with Valentine’s Day around the…
Pets Rescue Our Valentine-less Holiday
Blair Garrett For everyone of us who is “in love” with a furry, loyal, and loving pet, let’s take a moment this Valentine’s Day to reflect on why we’re so crazy about our pets…and maybe why our four-legged friend may be a better Valentine than a love interest. For those of us riding solo this…
Stories from a Culinary Student
by Ava Morlier, Culinary Arts Program at CTC Well, February has come. Winter makes going outside miserable unless you have more than five layers on. Even though the feast of Christmas seems far away, rich food can still make an appearance on your table, thanks to a very special holiday: Valentine’s Day! Today’s dish will…
February Date Nights Made Easy
Blair Garrett With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning for a night out with your special someone. Chocolates and flowers are nice, but for those of us who are searching for a memorable evening with our significant other, options for a fun or romantic night out are…
Happily Ever After
Ode to February by Valerie Nusbaum February is the shortest month of the year, but it’s a special month because every four years a February 29th comes along. Our second calendar month is home to Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. February is also the most likely month to play host to a blizzard.…
A Trip Worth Taking
Adventures from a Traveler’s Notebook by Lisa C. Cantwell With Valentine’s Day approaching and winter still upon us, I thought of a trip we took a few years ago that fulfilled a life-long romantic dream: a stay in historic New England, complete with a horse-drawn sleigh ride. So, in addition to highlighting that adventure…
Happily Ever After- Writer’s Block
by Valerie Nusbaum Despite what you might believe, writing is hard work. If a writer has a good idea, the words can flow from the brain, almost more quickly than they can be written. When the ideas stop coming, then the problems begin. That’s where I am today. I have a column due next week…
Happily Ever After
by Val Nusbaum Laws of Attraction Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and our minds and hearts are filled with thoughts of romance and love, right? Sure. In my continuing quest to make life easier for my faithful readers, I decided to go to an expert in the art of seduction and gather vital…
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…
St. Valentine’s Day Dilemma
Buck Reed The Supermarket Gourmet Valentine’s Day: flowers, candy, romance, and hearts all spring to mind on this holiday. But, few people remember that it was named for a Roman priest around 269 AD. He believed that one man wedding one woman for life was more in keeping with Christianity than the polygamy that was…
