march 2015 | Vol. 20 | Issue 3 | Mail Run: 8,458 | Total Print Run: 11,500 The Catoctin

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Raising Dogs to Help the Blind Inside Issue James Rada, Jr. Thurmont Photo by James Rada, Jr. Five young Labrador said. “Then the puppies are Moves retrievers bounded into the evaluated weekly to see how Forward on Frederick Youth Center on a they are doing.” The Gateway cold Thursday night, pulling The pre-training involves their trainers behind them. Still things that are good for every Trail puppies, they wanted to romp, dog to know. House manners. –Page 3 play, and explore. They slid Obey voice commands. on the wooden floor, as they Control their youthful strained their leashes to visit exuberance. The local families Legend of the nearby people or other puppies. also make sure to expose the Leprechaun This wasn’t a play-date for dogs to a variety of stimuli, on Old them, though. Pretty soon, such as train noises, crowds, they were calmed down and and farm animals. Frederick one-by-one they were asked Not all dogs are cut out Road to show their mastery of basic to be guide dogs, though. –Page 18 commands. They had to go When the dogs are eighteen to their rug and lay down on months old, they are evaluated command and come to their for the New York program, Dedication trainer on command. They were and again upon completion also walked around the room to of the program. Those dogs Ceremony of experience different smells and that don’t make the cut are Thurmont tactile sensations. often used as companions for Municipal These puppies are destined autistic children or police dogs for bigger things than chasing to be trained to sniff out drugs Building –Page 16 squirrels around a yard. They Puppy-in-training, Endora, is shown with her raiser, Susan Allen. or bombs. A few might be used are only puppies now, but in a in a Guiding Eyes breeding couple of years they will help program. If none of those blind people lead independent characters—but we know going in options work, then the dog is Hashing lives. These puppies are part of the we’re only going to have them for a adopted out to a loving family. Out St. The Guiding Eyes For The Blind Program. short time,” Propps said. Guiding Eyes depends on Patrick’s Supermarket “Our job is to raise the puppies Guiding Eyes has been around volunteer puppy raisers to provide Gourmet to be sent to New York, where they since 1954, so they have developed the love, support, and direction the Day can be trained to be guide dogs,” a program based on seeing what puppies need to prepare them for –Page 34 said Beth Propps of Emmitsburg. has worked in the past. Since all of formal training as future guide dogs. She and her family have raised the puppies that the organization No prior experience is necessary, as three dogs, from approximately trains each year can’t be trained in Guiding Eyes provides training and eight weeks old until they are New York, where the Guiding Eyes support for raisers; raisers attend Catoctin eighteen months old. Propps first headquarters is, local organizations local classes and puppy evaluations. Mountain got involved with the program in like Guiding Eyes Catoctin have For more information or if 2009, when she saw a newspaper ad been set up to handle the pre- you are interested in becoming a Park Ranger asking for volunteers. training of puppies. volunteer puppy raiser or simply Wins Award “We do miss the puppies “They tell you exactly what want to learn more, take a look when they leave—they’re all such needs to be done each day,” Propps at these websites: Guiding Eyes –Page 11 Catoctin: guidingeyescatoctin.org and Guiding Eyes For the Blind: guidingeyes.org. Emmitsburg’s and

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–Page 14 & 15 g g The Catoctin Banner Newspaper • 515B East Main Street • Emmitsbur • Street Main East 515B • Newspaper Banner Catoctin The website. Page 2 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com Dear Reader: Table of Contents We hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day and got lots of loving from that special someone in your life. Around Town...... 7 On the Wild Side...... 35 While it’s still cold outside, because that darned groundhog saw his Arts & Entertainment...... 28 Our Neighborhood Veterans...... 32 shadow, we can at least dream of the warmer weather that may come Business News...... 8 Mountain Talk...... 27 by the end of this month. Thurmont is working in conjunction with the Community Calendar...... 39 School News...... 20 National Park Service to develop the new Gateway Trail, from the town to Community News...... 11 Senior Moments, Senior News...... 37 Community Veteran Event Board...... 33 Sports News...... 23 Catoctin Mountain Park. Classified Ads...... 38 Tickling Our Tastebuds...... 34 I’d also like to call your attention to an issue that Thurmont Fitness Matters...... 25 Town Hall Reports...... 4 Commissioner Burns brought up during a recent town meeting. The Happily Ever After...... 30 Where Am I? Contest...... 5 Frederick County Board of Education has talked about closing Sabillasville Health Jeanne...... 26 Word Power Test...... 5 Elementary School. It’s not the first time this topic has come up and it Hidden Object Contest...... 5 Your Public Library...... 38 probably won’t be the last. Since this is not an editorial, I’m not going to Looking Back...... 36 take a position one way or the other. However, I would urge any of you with opinions on the matter to please let the Board of Education members know your views. Your best chance of getting the decision you want in the Advertiser Index matter is to make sure that the Board is as informed as it can be about why Affordable Self Storage...... 18 L&S Furniture...... 10 Sabillasville Elementary is or isn’t needed in the community. Anytime Fitness...... 25 Lawyer’s Automotive...... 10 Meanwhile, in this issue, you’ll find a mix of our regular columns Baker Tree Services...... 23 Long and Foster Realty, Kim Clever...... 9 featuring new business, local history, arts and entertainment, and town Bills Auto Body...... 12 Long and Foster Realty, Taylor Huffman.2 9 hall goings on. It’s your most-complete snapshot of the Catoctin region for Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association...... 26 Main Street Groomers...... 25 March. Bollinger Homes, LLC...... 12 Main Street Thurmont...... 30 We continue to try and pack the pages with stories that won’t leave you C&K Grooming...... 34 Main Street Upholstery...... 23 finishing reading the paper and feeling depressed or discouraged. Carriage House Inn...... 16 Marie’s Beauty Salon...... 21 We’d also like to thank all of our advertisers, and you should, too. Catoctin Church of Christ...... 4 Melissa M. Wetzel CPA, PC...... 20 Why? Because it is through their support that we are able to bring you The Catoctin Mountain Graphics...... 8 McDonald’s...... 35 Catoctin Banner each month. You can show your support by shopping at Catoctin Mountain Spa & Tub...... 6 McLaughlin’s Heating Oils & L.P. Gas...10 Catoctin Veterinary Clinic...... 21 our advertisers and mentioning their ads in The Catoctin Banner when you Mike’s Auto Body...... 30 Celtic Concert: The ShamRogues...... 3 MorningStar Family Church...... 18 do. Craig’s Mower & Marine Service...... 9 MorningStar Family Church...... 20 Criswell Chevrolet of Thurmont...... 13 Mother Seton School...... 24 —James Rada, Jr., Contributing Editor Critter Care by Greta...... 6 Mountain View Lawn Service...... 4 Crouse Ford...... 26 Moving Sale & Flea Market...... 29 Decks, Patios & Improvements, LLC...... 11 Nails By Anne...... 7 Delphey Home Improvement Specialist..14 Nusbaum & Ott, Inc. Painting...... 6 Denny Brown Custom Painting...... 5 Ott House Pub...... 28 Dha Dental...... 3 Palms Restaurant...... 8 E Plus Copy Center & Promotions...... 3 Pivot Physical Therapy...... 19 East Park Automotive...... 19 Public Health...... 36 Elower-Sicilia Dance Productions...... 10 RW Doney Welding...... 23 Emma Jean’s General Store...... 4 Real Estate Appraiser/Consultant...... 16 Emmitsburg Antique Mall...... 26 ReMax Results, Peggy Koontz...... 16 Employment Plus...... 20 Roddy Creek Automotive...... 24 EVAC Bingo Bash...... 6 Senior Benefit Services...... 36 Eyler Stables Flea Market...... 9 Shamrock Restaurant...... 10 Fort Ritchie Community Center...... 27 Shank & Associates Realty, LLC...... 23 Frederick County Chimney Sweeps...... 14 St. John’s UCC Spaghetti Dinner...... 6 Gary the Barber...... 17 T&M Crane...... 32 Gateway Candyland...... 5 Tahiti Sun...... 29 Gateway Automotive...... 25 Telegia Communications...... 19 Gateway Orthodontist Ticket Contest...... 17 The Taisey Agency LLC...... 24 Gateway Printing...... 22 Thurmont Eye Care...... 40 Gene’s Towing...... 10 Thurmont Feed Store...... 6 Gettysburg Day Spa...... 17 Thurmont Food Bank Grand Opening...... 8 Getz Computers & Communications...... 10 Thurmont Lions Club Bingo...... 6 Good News Baptist Church...... 12 Thurmont Thespians Production...... 23 Hazel’s Thrift Store...... 16 Tracy’s Auto Repair...... 8 Help Wanted...... 27 Trinity United Church of Christ...... 9 His Place...... 17 Twice is Nice...... 14 Indoor Yard Sale at Elias Lutheran...... 14 Website Design, E Plus Copy Center...... 33 J&B Real Estate, Cindy Grimes...... 31 Woodsboro American Legion Bazaar...... 9 KLS Home Improvement...... 21 Woodsboro Dental...... 9 Kountry Kitchen...... 29 Zurgable Brothers Hardware...... 13 L&E Construction, Inc...... 9

Corrections: In last month’s article, “Jen’s Cutting Edge Moves to New Location,” we did not state the address of the new location. Jen set up shop at 12917 Catoctin Furnace Road, next to Mike’s Auto Body. The correction has been made online for public reference at www.TheCatoctinBanner.com. Also, in the Wivell Family Christmas photo, one Wivell brother was left out of the identification list, Roy Wivell. Our apologies to Roy and the family! Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 3 Thurmont Moves Forward on The Gateway Trail James Rada, Jr.

You may notice some new road along West Main Street. At that signs in Thurmont indicating that point, the trail will tie in with a you are on The Gateway Trail. trail that the National Park Service The signs were approved by the is developing down to the Lewis Thurmont Mayor and Board of Property. Once complete, visitors will Commissioners in January, as a way be able to hike from Thurmont up to start promoting the new hiking onto Catoctin Mountain and back. and biking trail before the weather Eventually, the goal is to run the turns warm. trail through Community Park and Thurmont Main Street build a bridge at the back of the park Manager Vickie Grinder told the that crosses the highway and ties commissioners that the idea was “to into the Lewis Property from that create a buzz” about the trail. direction. In 2012, Catoctin Mountain Park The mayor and commissioners had nearly 250,000 visitors, but approved $350 for up to twelve only a small portion of those visitors signs to mark the trail. This would extended their visit into Thurmont, allow people to start using the according to Grinder. She believes trail this season. Grinder said that The Gateway Trail will help that it would put the trail “on the encourage visitors to come into town map” for possible funding for trail after their visit to the park. improvements next year. The trail begins at the Trolley “This can work,” Grinder told the Trail in town. From Memorial Park, commissioners. “It will work. It is it runs along Park Lane to Frederick just going to take a concerted effort Road to South Altamont and west by all parties.”

Patronize Our Advertisers! The Catoctin The Catoctin Banner exists due to the advertising support of those featured in each issue. Page 4 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com t own h all r eports by James Rada, Jr. Emmitsburg Thurmont with five members rather than February 2015 February 2015 seven. If a three-member quorum can’t be made, then the alternate Emmitsburg Considering a Dog Thurmont Fine Tunes Food Bank member will be able to vote, and Park Agreement if the alternate member is not present or regular members of There is interest among the The Thurmont Mayor and the commission are absent, the Emmitsburg Mayor and Town Commissioners went over the commissioner liaison will be able Commissioners to see if a dog memorandum of understanding to vote. park would be feasible in town. between the town and Thurmont Kinnaird said it was Mayor Don Briggs said things Ministerium for the use of the old “embarrassing to have residents are still very early in the process. town office as the location for the come in when there’s not enough He equated it to “sticking your Thurmont Food Bank. The Food members to vote.” toe in the pool to see if the water Bank moved into its new home on is warm,” during the February 2 February 21. The grand opening The commissioners voted town meeting. will be held on March 7 at 10:00 unanimously to enact the change. a.m. The park would probably need Commissioner Urges Residents to approximately 12,000 square feet Thurmont Changes Planning and Speak up to Support Sabillasville and would contain a fountain Zoning Commission Elementary that the dogs could drink from. However, no location for the park Because of difficulties in Although the Frederick County was mentioned at this early stage. sometimes having a quorum Board of Education has taken of members of the Thurmont closing Sabillasville Elementary For more information about the Planning and Zoning Commission School off the table for now, Town of Emmitsburg, log onto present for meetings, Mayor John the Thurmont Mayor and www.emmitsburgmd.gov or call Kinnaird introduced changes Commissioners seem to feel it’s 301-600-6300. that would form the commission only a matter of time before the topic is reintroduced. We Invite You to Share Your Good News! During a recent town meeting, [email protected] • Message Line 240-288-0108 • Publisher’s Line 301-271-1050 • Fax 301-447-2946 Commissioner Martin Burns urged residents to let the Board of [email protected] Education know that they don’t want to see the school closed. He also is planning to write a letter to the state delegation that the mayor and commissioners can sign, explaining the town’s position on the issue. Commissioner Wayne Hooper said that although the Board has said that it is developing a policy to deal with when a school should be closed, he feels that because of the timing of it, the conditions of policy might be structured so that it targets Sabillasville Elementary. This would then give the Board an excuse to close the school other than saying it is for budgetary reasons. View the Town of Thurmont’s website at www.thurmont.com or call the town office at 301-271-7313 for more information.

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The goal of The Catoctin Banner is to provide good community news and information for residents of northern Frederick County, Maryland—promoting a Play Our Games sense of community pride and spirit. Serving Northern Frederick County, Maryland Published on or before the beginning of each month. Publish 515B E. Main Street • Emmitsburg, MD 21727 date will be early if holidays or events warrant adjustment. Each month, you’re invited to participate in our Where Am I? Photo Contest Phone: 240-288-0108 Message Line Ad/CONTENT Deadline: On or before the 15th of month 301-447-2804 Store • Fax: 301-447-2946 prior to issue month. Yearly Subscriptions: $15.00 and Hidden Object Game. The winners of each game are announced in the next www.TheCatoctinBanner.com email: [email protected] The Banner Crew: Barbara Abraham; Susan Allen; Jeanne issue of The Catoctin Banner newspaper. Winners are given a gift certificate to Angleberger; Pam Robbins; Joan Fry; Jim Houck, Jr.; Joseph the advertiser of their choice. To participate, call 240-288-0108 or email news@ Circulation: 11,500 copies mailed to all Kirchner; Christine Maccabee; Ashley McGlaughlin; John Nickerson; thecatoctinbanner.com to record your guesses by the 15th of each month. Please homes in Thurmont, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Valerie Nusbaum; Chris O’Connor; Carie Stafford; Maxine Troxell; Cascade, Sabillasville & Emmitsburg, MD and Buck Reed; and Denise Valentine. don’t forget to spell your full name and leave your phone number. hand outs in surrounding areas. Graceanne Eyler and Allison Rostad, Advertising Design; Published as a project of Michele Tester, Managing Editor and Layout Design; James E Plus Copy Center & Promotions Rada, Jr., Contributing Editor; Lindsay Brandt, Photojournalist Policy: The publisher of The Catoctin Banner reserves the right to revise, reclassify, or reject any advertisement or any article Where Am I? Photo Contest for any reason, at any time, and to omit all copy when not submitted in time to conform with deadline. The views expressed in advertisements may not be those supported by the staff of The Catoctin Banner. The deadline for submission is no later than the For the “Where Am I?” Photo 20th of the month prior to the issue month. Information and advertising copy received after the deadline will be accepted at the Contest, take a look at the photo discretion of the publisher. The publisher assumes no liability for misinformation, misprinting, or typographical errors. The publisher to the right and tell us where it reserves the right to edit all submitted material. was taken. It is somewhere in or around our Northern Frederick County Area, which is defined as Rocky Ridge to Cascade and Lewistown to Emmitsburg, Foxville to Creagerstown, and everywhere …the 90’s around and in-between. Last month’s “Where Am I?” Movie photo was the weather vane on top of the High’s Store in Thurmont. Do you know from what movie the following quote derives?

The winner of the “Where Am Photo by Grace Eyler “Mama always said life was like a box of I?” game is Chad Hahn. chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Hidden Object Game Answer on page 38 Last month’s Hidden Object was a penguin wearing a tuxedo. It was located on page 15 in the Mother Seton School advertisement. The winner of the Hidden Object game is Veronica McIntyre. If the winner has not been contacted, please contact us to claim your prize. This month’s Hidden Object is a black frying pan with the words The Catoctin Banner in blue. Note: Hidden Object is always hidden in one of our advertisers.

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Test Your Word Power Page 6 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com The Thurmont Thespians Present: Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense Courtesy Photo

Apr25 Spaghetti Dinner, St. John’s UCC Parish Hall, 16923 Sabillasville Rd., Sabillasville, MD. 4:00-7:00 p.m. $10/adults; $5/ages 5-12; Free/ages under 5. 301-241-3488.

The Thurmont Thespians are bringing back the Little Sisters of Hoboken this winter with Meshuggah-Nuns! The Ecumenical Nunsense. Pictured from left are Emily Cofer as Sr. Amnesia, Allison Banzhoff as Reverand Mother, Anna Perry as Sr. Hubert, Travis Sanders as Howard Listz, Kelli Donaghue as Sr. Robert Ann, and Jessica Paguingan as Sr. Gnu.

In 2007, the Thurmont Thespians started the Nunsense series with the original Nunsense, which was a huge success for the local theater group. They followed that up in 2009 with Nunsense 2: The Second Coming, which was also well received by the area theater goers. Now six years later, they are bringing another hilarious entry from the Nunsense series back to the stage with Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense, and will once again be directed by Steven Ross. Playing the part of Reverend Mother is Allison Banzhoff from Hagerstown, Maryland, making her debut with the Thurmont Thespians. Kelli Donaghue from Woodsboro, Maryland, will be playing Sister Robert Anne, and Travis Sanders from Fairfield, Pennsylvania, will be taking on the role of Howard Listz. Making her stage debut is Jessica Paguingan from Thurmont, playing Sister Gnu and understudying the role of Sister Amnesia. Rounding out the cast are Thurmont natives Anna Perry as Sister Hubert and Emily Cofer as Sister Amnesia. Meshuggah-Nuns sets sail for laughs and fun on the high seas with the Little Sisters of Hoboken attempting to put on a show for the Faiths of All Nations cruise. They are joined by Howard Liszt, the only cast member from the ship’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” not affected by sea sickness. Hilarity ensues when these characters join forces to put on a wacky-review show that is part Catholic, part Jewish, and part disaster movie, with a little “Gilligan’s Island” thrown in to top it off. The show dates are March 20, 21, 27, and 28 at 7:30 p.m.; and March 22 and 29 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 per person. Dinner theater is on March 28 at 6:00 p.m. and is $35.00 per person. All shows are presented at the Thurmont American Legion, located at 8 Park Lane in Thurmont. Reservations can be made by calling 301-271-7613. View their advertisement on page 23 for more information. Is it Spring Yet? Get Your Lawn & Garden Supplies Now! Lime • Fertilizer • Grass Seed Onion Sets • Seed Envelopes Common Garden Seeds in Bulk

... and more!!! -OPEN- M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thurmont Feed Store, LLC Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 301-271-7321 • 36 Walnut Street, Thurmont MD Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 7 Indoor Yard Sale at Elias Lutheran Church Catch the Indoor Yard Sale, taking place at Elias Lutheran Church in A r o u n d town Emmitsburg, on March 5-7, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. They will be hosting a Church Supper on March 7, starting at noon. View their advertisement on page Thurmont Food Bank’s Grand Opening 14 for more information. The public is invited to the Thurmont Food Bank’s Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at its new location at 10 Frederick EVAC Bingo Bash Road in Thurmont, from 10:00 a.m.-noon. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, Don’t miss Bingo Bash at Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company and a tour of the new facility. Please bring food donation to place on new (EVAC) on March 21, 2015. Doors will open at 4:00 p.m., with games beginning shelves. View their advertisement on page 8 for more information. at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $40.00 if purchased in advance, and $50.00 if purchased at the door the night of the event. Bingo features twenty-two games, paying $250 each, with three $1,000 jackpots, plus a meal. View their advertisement on page Woodsboro American Legion Spring Bazaar 6 for more information and where to purchase your ticket. The Woodsboro American Legion is holding a Spring Bazaar on Sunday, March 29, 2015, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bazaar will feature over fifty crafters and vendors, food, baked goods, and more! Event benefits the Save the Date for The Rock & Roll Relics Woodsboro American Legion 282 Auxiliary Community Service Program. Enjoy original rock and roll sounds from the 50’s and 60’s on Saturday, The Woodsboro American Legion is located at 101 W. Elizabeth Street March 14, 2015, from 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., at the Emmitsburg Volunteer in Woodsboro, Maryland. View their advertisement on page 9 for more Ambulance Company building, located at 17701 Creamery Road in information. Emmitsburg. Tickets are $15.00 when purchased in advance; $20.00 when purchased at door the night of the event. View their advertisement on page 9 for more information and how to get your tickets. FRCC 2015 Bass Fishing Series Fort Ritchie Community Center (FRCC) is holding a 2015 Bass Fishing Series, sponsored by Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, on March 28, April 11, Gateway Candyland’s Easter Egg Hunt and May 24, with the championship on June 20 (event winners qualify for Don’t miss the Easter Egg Hunt (ages 10 and under) at Gateway Candyland, championship; must be 18 years of age or older). The cost per event is $15.00 located at Rt. 15 and North Franklinville Road in Thurmont, on March 29, for youth, and $35.00 for adults. Register for all three events by March 6. 2015, at 1:00 p.m. (weather permitting). View their advertisement on page 5 View their advertisement on page 27 for more information. for more information. Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Events Ladies Spa Day for the Eyes at Thurmont The Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Association in Fairfield will host the following events in March 2015: March 1—Cash Bingo at 1:00 p.m.; March 6, 13, Eye Care 20—Bar Bingo at 7:00 p.m.; March 7 and 21—Wagner Shoot; March 14 and You won’t want to miss Ladies Spa Day for the Eyes (ages fourteen and 28—Meat Shoot; March 21—Steak & Shrimp Feed, 4:00-7:00 p.m.; March up) at Thurmont Eye Care on May 2, 2015, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. The event 27—Meat Raffle and Buffet; March 28—Hunter Safety Course. View their is free, but RSVPs are preferred. They will have drinks and appetizers, gift advertisement on page 26 for more information. bags, and prizes, eye make-up application lessons, and much more! View their advertisement on page 40 for more information. Celtic Concert: The ShamRogues The Emmitsburg and Thurmont Libraries present Celtic Conert: The Thurmont Lions Club Bingo ShamRogues on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Marion Burk The Thurmont Lions Club is holding a Bingo on Friday, March 27, 2015, Knott Auditorium at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg. Tickets are at the Guardian Hose Company Activities building in Thurmont. Doors will required. You can pick up your free tickets (limit four/person while supplies open at 5:00 p.m., with bingo starting at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 when last) at Emmitsburg or Thurmont Libraries, beginning on March 2 at 10:00 purchased in advance; $25 when purchased at the door the night of the event. a.m. View their advertisement on page 3 for more information. Bingo features beautifully filled Longaberger baskets and Coach purses, door prizes, and more! Bring a pair of glasses to donate and receive an extra door prize. View their advertisement on page 6 for more information. Vigilant Hose Company’s Annual Spring Fling The Vigilant Hose Company will host their annual Spring Fling event on May 16, 2015, on the grounds of Mount St. Mary’s University. It’s time to get Speaker at Morning Star Family Church your ticket. Contact Chris Stahley at 301-447-3081, John Glass at 301-447- Guest speaker, Dr. Gail Januskiewicz, Professor, Faith School of Theology, 3648, Gabe Baker at 301-447-2212, or Bill Boyd at 717-6423-9717 for more will be at Morning Star Family Church on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at 10:45 information or to arrange your purchase. a.m. View their advertisement on page 18 for more information.

St. John’s UCC Spaghetti Dinner Play Our Games on page 5! You could win a gift certificate to one of our advertisers! Mark you calendar for a Spaghetti Dinner, being held at St. John’s United Church of Christ (UCC) Parish Hall in Sabillasville on Saturday, April 25, 2015. The church is located at 16923 Sabillasville Road in Sabillasville. The cost is $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for children, ages 5-12; free for children, ages 5  and under. View their advertisement on page 6 for more information. His Place Car Show  Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual His Place Car Show, being held  on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Mother Seton School, located at 100 Creamery  Road in Emmitsburg. Event features three awards each, for five categories; raffle, food, door prizes, and more. View their advertisement on page 17 for 301-271-2247 more information.  Annual Ladies Day Join Catoctin Church of Christ for their Annual Ladies Day on Saturday, FrenchMarch Manicure Special April 25, 2015, from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Janet Dill. $2.00 Off$12 ANY Service Registration and light breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. View their advertisement 13 Water Street in Thurmont on page 4 for more information. Page 8 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com B u s i n e s s news The Palms Restaurant Adds New Hours Deb Spalding

Terry (Orndorff) Ryder and Doug Customer Photo by Deb Spalding Long, proprietors of The Palms favorites include Restaurant, located at 16-20 West soups, crab cakes, Main Street in Emmitsburg, will now the crab & cheddar open the restaurant on Tuesdays, melt, the real hot from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. turkey sandwich Customer hours the rest of the with fries, and the week remain the same: Wednesdays desserts. Despite through Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-9:00 the chilly weather, p.m.; Sundays 7:30-11:30 a.m., with the soft ice cream only breakfast served; Closed on machine is up and Mondays. running for hot Terry has a long history at the fudge brownie restaurant. She was hired in 1981 sundaes and by Adam Mott, and worked there pie a-la-mode. full-time for seven years. She left for Breakfast is also a job at the Provincial House. popular at The Pictured are Terry Ryder and Doug Long, owners of The Palms “In 1999, Frank Davis talked Palms Restaurant. Restaurant in Emmitsburg. me into coming back full-time,” “On Sundays, if said Terry. His mother, Dot Davis, you get in before the door locks, you needed the help, so she worked will get your breakfast,” said Terry. 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays; 11:00 with Frank and his wife, Julie, to The bar at The Palms is also p.m. on Thursdays; and 12:00 p.m. run the establishment. In August of open. Stop by for the popular on Fridays and Saturdays. 2001, Terry and Doug purchased the Orange Crush that also comes Specials this month include Roast business. in Ruby Red Grapefruit, Orange Turkey on Thursdays and Pan Fried The restaurant stands on a solid Cranberry, and Watermelon flavors. Chicken on Wednesdays. reputation for good food. “Everything When the restaurant is open, The Call 301-447-3689 for carryout. is homemade,” said Terry. Palms’ bar is also open. Stop in until View their advertisement below.

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Call 301-447-2804 or email [email protected] Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 11 C o m m u n i t y news Emmitsburg Lions Club Celebrates Charter Catoctin Mountain Park Ranger Don Stanley Night Wins Regional Award Donald Stanley, Courtesy Photo On January 30, 2015, Courtesy Photos Park Ranger at the Emmitsburg Lions Club Catoctin Mountain held its annual Charter Park, has been Night event at the Carriage selected to receive House Inn in Emmitsburg. the National Capital In addition to Emmitsburg Region’s Harry Yount Lions Club members, in Award. Named after attendance were District Harry Yount, the first 22W First Vice District National Park Ranger, Governor Bob Mitchell and the award recognizes several other District 22W individual excellence Lions Club dignitaries. in the art and science Highlighting the evening of rangering. The was the renewal of the Harry Yount Park club’s charter. This year, Ranger Award is Don Stanley (left) is shown receiving the National Capital Region’s the club is celebrating its Pictured from left are Emmitsburg Lions Club President Cliff the benchmark of Harry Yount Award from Superintendent Mel Poole (right) at a park nd 32 anniversary. Sweeney and District 22W First Vice Governor Bob Mitchell. recognition for a ceremony held on January 6, 2015. National Park Service Also announced during Ranger. Charter Night was the “The entire Catoctin Mountain Park staff is proud of Ranger Stanley’s winner of the Emmitsburg accomplishments. He is very deserving of this honor and continues to Lions Club’s “2014 Lion serve as an example of quality public service to the American public,” said of the Year” award. The Superintendent Mel Poole. Club’s selection was Lion Ranger Stanley is the seventh Catoctin Mountain Park Ranger to win the Joe Ritz. Lion Joe is active Regional Harry Yount Award. He began his career with the National Park in many club events, but Service in 1983 at Big Bend National Park, where he worked for three years as he has also been especially a wildland fire fighter. Ranger Stanley returned to the National Park Service at influential in the eyesight Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in 1988; he then transferred to the C&O testing of school children Canal, where he conducted living history accounts of the C&O Canal era as an and health fairs. The award interpreter and cared for the park’s mules. was presented to Lion In 1991, Ranger Stanley moved to Catoctin Mountain to manage the Park’s Joe by First Vice District Volunteer Horse Mounted Patrol Program and the recreational riding program Pictured from left are First Vice District Governor Bob Mitchell Governor Bob Mitchell. for children with special needs. He attended training at the Federal Law and Lion Joe Ritz. Enforcement Training Center in 1992, and added protection of park visitors and resources to his responsibilities. Ranger Stanley—a Lincoln, Nebraska, native—lives in Thurmont. He is the Meals on Wheels to Deliver a Difference in Fire Management Officer for Catoctin Mountain Park. An Eagle Scout himself, Ranger Stanley works with Boy Scout groups and manages the Annual Order Lewistown Area of the Arrow Ordeal work event, held annually at Catoctin Mountain Park. He The Meals on Wheels program of Frederick County is expanding home- enjoys hunting, fishing, and gardening in his spare time. delivered meals to homebound clients in the areas of Lewistown, southern Thurmont, and Woodsboro. The program will deliver two meals daily, Monday through Friday, to older adults and adults with disabilities who have limited or no regular daytime assistance and have limited access to shopping and food preparation. Those who meet these guidelines are encouraged to register for the program. An application and other information are available on the Department of Aging website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/MOW, or by calling 301-600- 3524 to complete the application by phone. After the application is received, a Meals on Wheels representative will make a home visit and schedule a start date. Meal recipients are encouraged to donate as much as they are financially able toward the weekly meal cost. No senior citizen is ever denied meals due to lack of financial resources. In addition to participant contributions, meal costs are funded by the generous support of Friends of Meals on Wheels, other community contributions, as well as local, state, and federal resources. Meals on Wheels is also seeking volunteers to deliver meals to meal recipients in the Lewistown area. The Meals on Wheels program depends on volunteers to drive to client homes to provide meals and some conversation to our meal recipients. Volunteers gain the satisfaction of knowing that they are delivering a difference to their community, in addition to meeting some wonderful people. More information about volunteering is available on the website by clicking the volunteer tab at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/MOW, or by calling 301- 600-6008. Page 12 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com EmmitsburgEvents.com Receives HCWHA 2015 Thurmont Business Expo Grant for Community Heritage Day The Town of Thurmont Special Events Committee is pleased to announce the 11th Annual Thurmont Business Expo. On February 2, 2015, the Emmitsburg Lions received $500 from the This year’s expo will be held on Friday March 20, 2015, from 6:00-8:30 Maryland Heritage Area program “Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area” p.m., in the Catoctin High School Large Gymnasium. Admission is free (HCWHA) grant, for use in expanding and growing a website for the for visitors, but you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food or cash Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day: EmmitsburgEvents.com. donations for the Thurmont Food Bank. A collection area will be located at “This is exciting news, as we have been trying to grow our event and the Expo entrance. All proceeds from this year’s event will also be donated to expand to people outside Emmitsburg. It is such a wonderful festival, and it’s the Thurmont Food Bank. the weekend before Gettysburg’s big reenactment week!” said Heritage Day For any questions, please email [email protected] or call Committee Chair, Jennifer Joy. “In fact, we are emphasizing our connection Heather Dewees at 301-471-7313 or Rob Renner at 301-788-2235. with the Civil War and the battle of Gettysburg by hosting a county-wide art You can also receive Expo updates and help spread the word by liking their contest for school age children.” The contest theme is “Heart of the Civil War Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thurmontbusinessexpo. in Emmitsburg,” and children in grades first through twelfth are encouraged to participate. Prizes in three divisions are: First place—$500 savings bonds; second place—$100 savings bonds; third place—$50 savings bonds. TMS Student Crowned Miss Catoctin-Ettes Emmitsburg Community Heritage Day is an all-day charity festival, sponsored by the Lions Club and Queen for 2015 other organizations, and provides Courtesy Photo contributions to many worthy Miss Abigail Adams, great charities, while also providing granddaughter of Mr. and fun activities and opportunities to Mrs. Edward and Lela Gravatt explore local history for participants. of Rocky Ridge, was named Besides the art contest, activities to the title of Miss Catoctin- included at the event are: vendor/ Ettes Queen for 2015. She crafter show, kickball tournament, is a student at Thurmont bicycle rodeo/ride, live music, car Middle School (TMS) and is show, and museum and monument the marching group’s juvenile tours, in addition to its traditional leader. She is also a member of field games, parade, and fireworks. the competitive Jr. Pom Team Emmitsburg Community Heritage and competes as an individual day is Saturday, June 27, 2015. twirler as well. To find out more about the The prestigious title of contest and other planned activities, Queen is determined through go to the new website at www. a voting process within the emmitsburgevents.com. Catoctin-Ettes Majorette Corps, whereby each member votes for one individual whom they feel would best represent the youth organization in the coming year. Duties of the Queen include Abigail Adams, named to the title of Miss Catoctin-Ettes accepting awards earned by Queen for 2015. the group at various events throughout the marching season, particularly the championship event in September. Adams will also have the opportunity to twirl as the corps’ featured twirler in the hometown parade of Emmitsburg. Miss Adams accepted her 2015 title banner and crown from the 2014 queen, Paula Jean Sharrer. 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1 Creamery Way Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 13 Law Enforcement Rangers Retire from Rocky Ridge 4-H Club Catoctin Mountain Park Logan Long, Member Chief Ranger Holly Rife and Law Enforcement Ranger John Kempisty have The Rocky Ridge 4-H Club We are excited to announce and retired from the National Park Service effective December 31, 2014. started out the month of January welcome some new members to the Chief Ranger Holly Rife worked as a Law Enforcement Ranger at the by using their hands for larger club: Jacob and Kendra Keeney, Jefferson Expansion Memorial (St. Louis Arch), Yosemite National Park, and service. It was an honor to serve the Madison Ohler, Katie Topper, and Biscayne National Park before transferring to Catoctin Mountain Park. While Thurmont Community Ambulance Katilyn Bentz. working at Catoctin, she provided oversight to the park’s Interpretive and Law Company Banquet on January 17, The University of Maryland Enforcement Divisions. Highlights of her time at the park included working 2015. It’s always nice to help out Extension programs are open to any on Presidential Security Details, serving as Incident Commander for the G-8 those who volunteer and do so much person and will not discriminate Summit, and organizing an Artist in Residence Program. Rife and her husband, for our community. against anyone because of race, Norman Gibat, are relocating to Ohio. For the month of January, our age, sex, color, sexual orientation, Law Enforcement Ranger John Kempisty’s thirty-one year career included club also collected items such physical or mental disability, tours at New York’s Gateway National Recreation Area, the Great Smoky as books, games, craft projects, religion, ancestry, national origin, Mountains National Park, and Independence National Historic Park. He and other items to donate to the marital status, genetic information, arrived at Catoctin Mountain Park in 1990. While working at Catoctin, John Frederick Memorial Hospital political affiliation, and gender met several U.S. Presidents, international heads of state, and other dignitaries. Pediatric Wing. identity or expression. He assisted at special events, including the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah; the 400th anniversary of Jamestown; and the G-8 Summit. John will be remembered locally for his fire prevention work with Smoky Bear. John will continue to reside in the Thurmont area with his wife, Teresa—who he met while she was working at Catoctin Mountain Park as a purchasing agent—and his sons, Johnnie and Jimmie. Ranger Michelle Schonzeit has been appointed to act in the Chief Ranger until the position is filled permanently. Catoctin Mountain Park is one of over 400 units administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The park Visitor Center, located on State Route 77 three miles west of Thurmont, Maryland, is open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily with the exception of Wednesdays when the office is closed. The Visitor Center will be closed on Federal holidays, November through February. Correspondence should be addressed to: Superintendent, Catoctin Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. Our website address is www.nps.gov/cato. General information can be obtained by calling the Visitor Center at (301) 663-9388. Page 14 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com Lewistown District Volunteer Fire Department Banquet

The Lewistown District Volunteer President, Chuck Jenkins; Secretary, 111 EMT). Also recognized for EMR ‘Doc’ Wachter, Ronnie Myers, Diana Fire Department held its annual Karen Stull; Assistant Secretary, responses were Brianna Wachter (81) Bryant, Mike Toms, and Bobby banquet in their banquet hall on Shari Jenkins; Treasurer, Lena Stull; and Stephanie Wachter (93). Black. Also recognized were new February 7, 2015. Assistant Treasurer, Delbert Stull; and Members of the Fire Police were Fire Police Donald ‘Bud’ Howerton, President Donald Stull, Sr. Board of Directors, Jacob Howell, recognized: Steve Stull, Thomas Kenny Miller and Fred Baudrau. presented the welcome, Renae Donald Martin, Kenny Miller, Scott Stonesifer, Steve Stull, and Wayne Coolidge gave the invocation, and Photos by Deb Spalding Chief Vicky Martin gave chief’s Stull. comments. Donald Stull awarded Line Officers included: Chief, Life Membership to Joe Linton. Vicky Martin; Deputy Chief, Wayne About Joe, he said, “His pay’s about Wachter, Jr.; Assistant Chief, Doug like mine… a big ‘Thank you,’ but Wallick, Jr.; Assistant Chief, Mike we have a lot of fun!” Fogle; and Captain, Scott Stonesifer. This past year, new floors and Scott Martin was assigned as Chair gear lockers were installed in the of the Training Committee. department’s engine bay. Drills were A seven minute video was conducted for water rescue and presented showing a review of the vehicle entrapment extrication. The year in pictures. Renae Coolidge held company handled 653 calls, more a memorial service for Rosalie Keyser than the previous year. Garver who passed September 12, Eric Smothers of the Frederick 2014. County Fire and Rescue Association Top Fire Responders were: Mike swore in the officers. He said, Stull (46), Lisa Monday (56, 70 “Traveling the county, I know EMT), Jake Howell (67), Donald it takes a lot of folks to make a Stull (83), Steve Stull(83, 46 EMT), department run. It takes a constant Frani Wachter (83, 41 EMT), Mike effort to get volunteers across the Fogle (91, 41 EMT), Donald Martin Top Responders county and nationally. Thank you all (126), Wayne Wachter, Jr. (130, 122 very much for volunteering.” EMT), Wayne Stull (133, 123 EMR), Administrative officers included: Beth Wachter (136. 122 EMT), and President, Donald Stull, Sr.; Vice Top Responder Vicky Martin (175,

Administrative Officers Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 15 Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance Company Holds 26th Annual Banquet Allison Rostad The Emmitsburg Volunteer Although the company was hit with achievement throughout the year. As part of closing the ceremony, Ambulance Company held its a tough year, they managed to raise Little then presented Life Stackhouse had a few presentations 26th Annual Banquet and Awards over $5,000 to donate to scholarships Membership awards to members he wanted to give away himself. He Ceremony on Saturday, January 31, to help students at Catoctin High who had earned their gold cards: Eric invited both Little and Latini back up 2015, at their station. The event School and Mother Seton School, as Stackhouse, Beth Ruppel, and John to the stage, where he presented each included a social hour with music well as other non–profit organizations Ruppel. The Training Award was with an award. For Little, the Board by Mike Mahoney of Dr. Mudcat’s within the community. presented to Smiley and Judy White, of Directors decided to pay for the first Medicine Show D.J., followed by a Little stated, “It is very important who came down to the station to help month of internet service to be set up dinner buffet provided by Sunnyway to us to be able to ‘give back’ to our train EVAC members so they could at her house, as she’s only been able Catering Services. Father John community.” To close her remarks, qualify for their certifications. to send and receive emails while at the Holliday of St. Joseph’s Catholic she asked that each member of Dan and Anne Reaver were station. She was also rewarded with Church led the invocation. the ambulance crew stand so she presented a special award by Little, a gavel from Stackhouse to have and The awards ceremony opened could recognize them with the 2014 where she mentioned that the use at meetings. For Latini, she was with Eric Stackhouse, assistant chief President Award, as it was a “no Company, “wouldn’t know where awarded a Company 26 winter jacket, operational officer and vice president brainer” for her to choose the entire they’d be without them.” as it seems she’s always cold. A round administrative officer, emceeing the company for their efforts in keeping Stackhouse recognized the Top 10 of applause was given for both for program. Stackhouse first introduced the company up and running. LOSAP: Pam Bolin (267); Vicki Long their hard work and dedication. guest speaker Clarence “Chip” Chief Rose Latini then took the (285); Ed Little (349); Diane Kelly Judith White, Secretary of Jewell, Director/Volunteer Chief with stage to present her remarks on the (380); John Ruppel (398); Kim Bolin Frederick County Volunteer Fire the Division of Volunteer Fire and past year as well, calling the station (427); Beth Ruppel (513); Mary Lou and Rescue Association, installed Rescue Services (DFRS), who gave “The little engine that could.” Little (572); Dallas Bucheit (582); and officers. Operational Officers: Chief— a presentation on the necessity of Although the company was on Jim Wormley (596). Rose Latini; Assistant Chief—Eric having volunteers remain within the second due status for the majority of Top 10 Responders were: (1) Stackhouse; Lieutenants—Sara field. Following Jewell’s presentation, the year, they still managed to gain Rose Latini; (2) Jennifer Frushour; Johnston, Rose Mercandetti, and Company President Mary Lou Little, twelve new operational members, and (3) Eric Stackhouse; (4) Colt Black; Rachel Rosebrock; Sergeants— gave her remarks on the past year’s are still recruiting. (5) John Ruppel; (6) Beth Ruppel; Beth Ruppel and John Ruppel; and trials and tribulations. “The past year has been a very (7) C.N. Burriss; (8) Dallas Bucheit; Honorary Lieutenant—Ed Little. “Members have learned to work rewarding road,” Latini explained, (9) Brandon Burriss; (10) Lisa Administrative Officers: President— very well with each other,” Little referencing Little’s statement about Eichelberger. Mary Lou Little; Vice President—Eric explained about the company and losing the career staff. “It allowed Lastly, Stackhouse recognized the Stackhouse; Secretary—Vicki Long; their overall reaction to being placed us time to take a look into the house members of Thurmont Ambulance Assistant Secretary—Kim Bolin; on second due status this past year. and work with DFRS to get things Company 30 with a bronze plaque Treasurer—Pam Bolin; and Assistant “Our supporters never gave up on where they are today. We’ve bonded of their new social hall being built as Treasurer—Beth Ruppel. Board of us,” she continued, “they stuck by us as an operational team. I realized a thank you for all their assistance Directors: Bob Dinterman—Donna as always.” The banquet’s underlying during that time the passion that our throughout 2014. Miller, Diane Kelly, and Ed Little. message was unity and perseverance. operational members had,” added “Another big challenge we faced Latini. was having our county funding She applauded the members and withheld, because we’re not running presented the 2014 Chief’s Award first due calls due to the career staff to all members of the company being removed and housed at the fire saying, “There’s not one person in Administrative company,” said Little. “We now had this company that did not rise to the Officers to pay 100 percent of all operating occasion.” costs…we live every day, every week, Stackhouse returned to the stage every month by our original income and began calling the names of budget. We raise every dime to every member, as they all were to continue to save the county millions of receive a reward from both the chief dollars.” and president for their outstanding Photos by Allison Rostad

Thurmont Ambulance Company 30 was presented with a bronze plaque of their new social hall being built as a thank you for all their assistance Board of Directors throughout 2014. Pictured from left are Mary Lou Operational Officers Little, Company 30 Chief Lowman Keeney, and Rose Latini. Send Us Your Good News to Share in The Catoctin Banner! Page 16 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com Town of Thurmont Holds Open House for New Municipal Building

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Pictured from left are Town Commissioners Bill Buehrer, Wayne Hooper, Marty Burns, Wes Hamrick, and Mayor John Kinnaird during the Dedication Ceremony for the Town of Thurmont’s new Municipal Building on January 31, 2015.

During the Open House and Lonestar Builders; Green Brothers Dedication Ceremony for the Town of Construction; Cornerstone Heating Thurmont’s new Municipal Building, and Air Conditioning; Tier One held January 31, 2015, Thurmont Technology Partners; Quick Mayor John Kinnaird was obviously Connect Communications; former very proud. His message was one of Mayor Eileen Waesche; Lisa Nolan great appreciation for all the parties Humerick; Lowman Keeney with the involved in bringing the project to Thurmont Ambulance Company; fruition. former Thurmont Superintendent Town Commissioner Wayne of Public Works, Joe Fraley; Donna Hooper had broached the idea of Voellinger, President of the Thurmont purchasing the former Daily Funeral Historical Society; Carol Robertson, Home property, located at 615 East President of Catoctin Colorfest; Main Street, and renovating it for use Butch West and the Thurmont Public as a new town municipal building. At Works Department; Jim Brown, the time, Town Commissioner Marty Project Manager; and other Town Burns was mayor and helped to staff, including Harold Lawson, jumpstart the project. Mayor Kinnaird Randy Eyler, Tim Eyler, Brad Weddle, took office as the bidding process Dave Stevens, Gary Hodges, Lee for construction was about to begin. Hanvey, and Russell Sanders. Town Mayor Kinnaird stayed very involved of Thurmont office staff members in the project as it progressed. were also introduced, including Mayor Kinnaird asked former Becky Long, Senior Administrative Mayor, now Commissioner, Burns Assistant; Tracy Schur, Chief to cut the ribbon. Burns was sure to Financial Officer; Wanda Stottlemyer; point out that no one person gets all Melody Dix; Lori Kaas; Debbie of the credit for the project. It was Ecker; and Chief Administrative truly a combined effort by many, Officer Jim Humerick. including Bill Blakeslee for applying Mayor Kinnaird gave praise to all for the money and grants to purchase parties involved and also recognized the building and completing many of Jim Castle with the Department the renovations. of Housing and Community After the ribbon was cut, Mayor Development, stating that, “We Kinnaird welcomed special guests, wouldn’t have gotten the grant money starting with Frederick County to purchase the building and complete Executive Jan Gardner. Gardner the project without his help.” offered congratulations for a beautiful A historian at heart, Mayor renovation that will serve the Kinnaird noted the history of community for many years. Thurmont Town Offices. They were Frederick County Councilman first housed in the basement of the Kirby Delauter said, “It’s a good day Thurmont Bank Building on the for Thurmont. Congratulations!” square, and then moved in 1956 or Kinnaird recognized Thurmont 1957 to the Frederick Street location. Police Chief Greg Eyler; Thurmont Moving now to a property that was Police Lt. Alan Droneburg; Frederick once owned by one of Thurmont’s County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins; former mayors seems fitting.

The Catoctin Patronize our advertisers. The Catoctin Banner exists due to the advertising support of those featured in each issue. Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 17 Vigilant Hose Company Presents Fire Safety Talk to Tyrian Masonic Lodge On February 12, 2015, Elyssa Cool, the chairperson of Fire Safety and Prevention at Vigilant Hose Company, presented a fire safety talk to members of Tyrian Masonic Lodge. Cool talked about fire safety and prevention in the home, the importance of CO2 detectors, alternative heat sources, and emissions. Cool presented an excellent question-and-answer session and presented each member with a tote bag and informative brochures to be used in the home. Many thanks to Vigilant Hose Company and Elyssa Cool. Courtesy Photo

Pictured from left are Don Stultz, Robert Kotchenruether, Roy Burkholder, Elyssa Cool, Mike Reynolds, Ernie Gelwicks, Bill Boyd, and Wayne Mohler. Page 18 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com The Legend of the Leprechaun on Plans for 59th Annual Thurmont & Old Frederick Road Emmitsburg Community Show Deb Spalding The Thurmont & Emmitsburg Activities begin on Sunday, Community Show committee met September 13, at 9:00 a.m., with It was a thick, foggy summer night in the mid-1980s when I stumbled upon recently to begin planning the 59th the Goat Show, followed by the what appeared to me as a leprechaun on Old Frederick Road, near Loy’s Station annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Dairy Show and Decorated Animal Bridge. According to my mother, my lineage has about one-twelfth Irish heritage Community Show. The show will Contest. The decorated animal on my maternal great-great-great grandmother’s side, named Flynn. In my be held at Catoctin High School contest will begin at noon. opinion, that’s hardly enough blood blarney to invite kindred appearances. on September 11-13, 2015. At 12:00 p.m., the Catoctin FFA It is not intentional that I spin this yarn thirty years later. I’ve recalled the Officers elected at the meeting Alumni Chicken Bar-B-Que will be memory, because I was looking for a different kind of story related to St. were: President—Rodman Myers; held in the cafeteria. The 36th annual Patrick’s Day for this March issue of The Catoctin Banner newspaper. I thought Vice President—Robert Valentine; Robert Kaas horseshoe pitching it would be interesting to see whether any other folks had stumbled upon the Secretary—Brian Hendrickson. contest will begin at 1:00 p.m. same apparition in the region, or if it lived only in my vivid imagination. Other committee members are Sue The Log Sawing Contest will You see, on that long-ago summer night, I was just a young girl, driving Keilholtz, Jessica Valentine, Robert begin at 1:00 p.m. under the show around with a high school friend, when out of the fog, on the opposite side Wiles, David Harman, Cheryl tent in the Ag Center area. A peddle of the road, I caught a glimpse of what appeared to be a frolicking dark- Lenhart, Ray Martin, Humberto tractor contest for kids will be held on haired, bearded leprechaun—green suit, hat, and all! I jerked the steering Benitez, Michael Lewis, Sharon Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m., also wheel slightly—and safely—to the right. This sudden movement did arouse the Lewis, Denise Valentine, Amanda in the Ag Center area. The Catoctin question of my friend as to why I jerked the steering wheel, but I don’t remember and Paul Dennis, Clifford Stewart, Mountain Boys will perform from if I told her about what I had seen. I mean, really…would you? The fog was so Helen Troxell, Cathy Little, Karen 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the auditorium. thick that night, and I was driving slowly. Myers, Sue Sanders, Patty Johnston, Exhibits must be removed on Leprechauns are said to be as small as a little finger or as large as a small Laura Keilholtz, Jim Barth, Kay Sunday, September 13, 2015, from child. My quick glimpse of the leprechaun I thought I spotted stood about a foot Barth, Hannah Barth, Thad Bittner, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Please note the new to a foot-and-a-half high—definitely no higher than the bumper of the car we Amy Jo Poffenberger, and Daniel deadline to pick up items. were in, which was a Ford LTD. Myers. If you would like to be a new Online, leprechauns sightings are as rare as fairies and mermaids. Aliens and On Friday night, the 2015-2016 advertiser in their show booklet, monsters are much more popular. There seemed to be a leprechaun sighting Catoctin FFA Chapter Ambassador please contact Rodman Myers in Mobile, Alabama, but the witnesses were more interested in the party-like will be announced. The baked goods at 301-271-2104 to obtain atmosphere it created while looking for the imaginary pot of gold. auction will begin following the advertising information or via In Ireland, folklore says leprechauns are humble cobblers or shoemakers. program, and the grand champion email at thurmontemmitsburg So humble that they live frugally and far from the elusive pot of gold and cake, pie, and bread will be sold at [email protected]. Past riches lifestyle they are said to impart upon those lucky enough to see them. 9:00 p.m. advertisers will be receiving letters Apparently, it’s not in the “seeing” wherein the luck is made, but in the Entry of exhibits will take place for advertisements in the near future. “catching.” Good luck with that! on Thursday evening, September 10, The deadline for advertisements 2015, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., and on is May 15, 2015. The community Friday, September 11, from 8:30- show booklets can be found in 11:30 a.m., in the new gymnasium local Thurmont, Emmitsburg, and and in the agriculture department surrounding area businesses in late How Did the Shamrock area. Judging will begin at 12:30 July or early August. New residents Become Associated with p.m. Commercial exhibits may be of the community are urged to enter Saint Patrick? entered on Friday, September 11, and be a part of the Community According to Irish legend, the saint from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The show will Show, the largest in the State of used the three-leafed plant as a open to the public at 6:00 p.m. Maryland. Some minor additions and metaphor for the Holy Trinity when On Saturday, September 12, deletions will be made in some of the he was first introducing Christianity 2015, the show opens at 9:00 a.m. departments. Departments include: to Ireland. and closes at 10:00 p.m. Activities Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, include a Market Goat, Beef, Sheep Home Products Display, Canned Irish Blessing and Swine Fitting & Showing contest Fruits, Canned Vegetables, Jellies For each petal on the shamrock from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Ag & Preserves, Pickles, Meats, Baked this brings a wish your way. Good Center at the school. The Pet Show Products, Sewing & Needlework, health, good luck, and happiness will be held at 10:30 a.m. outside the Flowers and Plants, Arts, Paintings for today and every day. front of the school. The petting zoo, & Drawings, Crafts, Photography, farm animals, and pony rides will Corn, Small Grains and Seeds, Eggs, also be held on Saturday and Sunday. Nuts, Poultry & Livestock, Dairy, The Thurmont Grange will serve Goats, Hay, Junior Department their Turkey and Country Ham and Youth Department. There dinner in the school cafeteria from is no entry fee. Please visit their 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday night. website for updated information The Catoctin Mountain Boys will at www.thurmontemmitsburg perform in the auditorium at 7:00 communityshow.webs.com. p.m. There will be no admission The Community Show is charged for this entertainment. sponsored by the Thurmont Grange, The 41st annual Catoctin FFA Catoctin FFA Chapter, Catoctin FFA Alumni Beef, Sheep & Swine sale will Alumni, the Maryland State Grange, begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Ag Center and the Maryland State Agricultural area on Saturday night. Fair Board.

A hug is a great gift—one size fits all, and it’s easy to exchange. ~ Unknown Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 19 Obituary

Marguerite Larue “Weetie” Baker

Mrs. Marguerite Larue “Weetie” Baker passed away into the loving arms of God on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, after a brief stay at the Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy, Maryland. She had also resided at Homewood at Crumland Farms since 2009. She was 88 years old. She was lovingly known by all who knew her as “Weetie” and was the wife of the late William G. (Bill) Baker, whom she married in 1947. They lived most of their life farming in Creagerstown, Maryland. Born June 1, 1926, in Woodsboro, Maryland, Weetie was the daughter of the late Marshall Warfield Stitely and Belva Llewellyn Fox Stitely of Woodsboro. She was predeceased by one brother, Edward (Buddy) Stitely, and one sister, Dorothy Crawford, son-in-law, Lenny Cross, and her daughter, Katrina Bradshaw. Mrs. Baker attended school at Woodsboro Elementary School, Frederick High School, and earned an Education Degree at the University of Maryland. She later pursued courses to earn a library science degree and was a librarian at Thurmont Elementary School for twenty-three years. Mrs. Baker was a member of the Linganore United Methodist Church in Unionville, Maryland, and of the LUMC Women’s Group. She was also a member of the Frederick County Public School Retired Teachers Association, the Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a past member of the ARRC at Mount St. Mary’s University, a past member of the Frederick County Public Library Board, and a past member of the Thurmont Public Library Board. As a youth, Weetie loved to ride horses, play the piano, and go dancing. As an adult, she loved to read, go swimming with the arthritis swim class at the ARRC, play bridge with friends, go to the beach, and use humor to co-emcee meetings for different organizations with her husband, Bill. She also wrote a chapter on storytelling in a book called Mixed-Up Magic. Mrs. Baker will be truly missed by her loving family: son, William E. Baker, and wife, Denise; daughter, Rebecca E. Cross; son-in-law, Jerry Bradshaw; grandchildren, Erika Cross, William Cross and wife Caroline, and Nicholas Bradshaw; one sister, Janet Dudderar; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will also be missed by her special friends, the caregivers from Right at Home. A funeral service was held on Monday, January 12, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Suzanne Morris, chaplain at Homewood and Rev. David Coakley, her church pastor, officiating. Interment was in Linganore Cemetery, Unionville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library, c/o Child Service, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.hartzlerfuneralhome.com.

Drop Your Change Don’t forget to drop your change to benefit area food banks. Page 20 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com S c h o o l news Scribbler’s Club Good at Finding Just Mother Seton School Alumni Present Gift the “Write” Word for Scholarship Fund James Rada, Jr. The Jack and Shirley Courtesy Photo Little Scholarship Fund They Photo by James Rada, Jr. About two at Mother Seton School have a way thirds of (MSS) will help a few with words. them are more families this year, They are the girls, but thanks to the efforts of Scribbler’s the different the Little Family. On Club at writing December 15, 2014, Mother interests Tony Little, Mary-Lou Seton are evenly Little, and Jane Moore, School in spread presented MSS Principal Emmitsburg. among Sr. Brenda Monahan, This group the group D.C. with a check for of third members. $10,000 (the proceeds through Fourth- from the annual Angels fifth graders grader Above Alumni Golf The Little Family donated $10,000 towards the Mother Seton meets on Beckett Tournament). The School scholarship, named for their parents, Jack and Shirley Tuesdays Third through fifth grade students in the Scribbler’s Club at Taylor likes 2014 event was held Little. The donation came from proceeds from the annual Angels to learn Mother Seton School meet every Tuesday to share their stories writing Above Golf Tournament that the family hosts. Pictured from left and to express their ideas and creativity through writing. on October 3 at the more about action and are Sr. Brenda Monahan, D.C. (Principal), Mary-Lou Little, Tony Mountain View Golf Little, and Jane Moore. writing adventure Club in Fairfield, better and to share their stories. stories. “I like being able to write Pennsylvania. Whether it is a story about sibling whatever stories I want and not just The tournament began as a promise made to their dying father that the rivalry or a poem about Harry Potter, what I have to for school,” he said. Little siblings would do something to repay the generosity shown their these young writers are anxious to Club Advisor Lynn Tayler and parents when they sent their six children to MSS in the 1970s and 1980s. try new ways to express themselves her co-advisor, Dianne Hoffman, Tony, a graduate of MSS in 1978, followed through with that commitment through the written word. introduce the students to new types and, with his siblings—Tim, Mary Lou, Pam, Scott, and Ed—launched the “This is creative outlet for these of writing and have them experiment golf tournament as a means to raise money for the Jack and Shirley Little kids,” says Club Advisor Lynn Tayler. with them. It might be through Scholarship Fund at Mother Seton School. “A lot of kids love to write, and they writing prompts or worksheets To date, the tournament has raised over $60,000 for the fund and helped get to do that here.” with examples of different types of numerous families afford the cost of tuition to MSS. She said that her goal is to have writing. “We want to continue to help Mother Seton School grow and thrive, and the young writers contribute at For Valentine’s Day, the group not have money be an issue (for families who wish to enroll their children),” least one story to an end-of-the-year experimented writing different types Tony Little said. journal that will show off the best of poetry. “We are grateful to the Little Family for their generosity and continued that the Scribbler’s Club has to offer. “It exercises my head,” said Gray commitment to Catholic education,” said Monahan. “Mother Seton School The club meets on Tuesdays after Grube, a third grader. “I like it.” helps students to integrate their faith into every aspect of life. Our students school in the library. They come The goal of the club is to excel academically and have the opportunity to experience a diverse selection in with journals filled with stories, encourage these young writers to not of extracurricular activities. Thanks to the support of the Little Family, we can poems, and ideas that they have been only engage their imaginations but to meet the growing demand for financial assistance so that families can choose working on throughout the week. be able to express those ideas. and remain in a Catholic School.” “I like writing because it allows Fifth-grader Mia Furraro says that Tony Little remains humble about his and his siblings contributions. “None you to express your feelings,” said she has always loved to write. “I love of us do this for recognition, only to keep mom and dad’s dream alive. For that Ella Lowry, a third grader. to express how I feel through words reason, we will continue our efforts to contribute to the scholarship fund.” The club is currently made up and with my imagination, and I want The next Angels Above Alumni Golf Tournament will be held on October 2, of approximately a dozen students. to get better at it,” she said. 2015. Send Us Your Good News to Share in The Catoctin Banner! Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 21 CHS Senior Wins First-Place Honors at Art Car Cruise Fundraiser in Memory of Exhibition Jacob Loudon Congratulations to Courtesy Photo Catoctin High School students, Mikey Clise and Rob Reaver, will hold Catoctin High School a Fundraising Car Cruise in memory of senior, Jacob Loudon, who recently (CHS) senior Jacob Cool, passed. Cruisers should meet at Catoctin High School at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, who won first-place March 28, 2015. The cruise will begin at noon, and travel towards Frederick. honors at a juried art Memorial decals will be sold for $7.00 each, and there will be a donation exhibition at the Reginald box. Proceeds go to the Loudon Family. Please call Rob Reaver at 717-398- F. Lewis Museum in 6276 with any questions or text 240-397-3806. Baltimore, Maryland. The theme of this year’s exhibition: “The Flag Microsoft Certification and the American People: Congratulations to the following Microsoft Certification Training students What Does it Mean to who recently passed Microsoft Office Specialist international industry exams: Me?” MCT I students earning MOS certification in Excel 2010: Dylan Adelsberger*, The exhibition Corey Burke*, Devin Cash*, Austin Cramer, Logan Dinterman*, Collin is partnered with Edwards*, Charles Estelle*, Paige Fauble*, Malia Grumblatt*, Devon the Maryland State Pictured from left are Jennifer Rogers and Jacob Cool. Hess*, Avie Hopcraft*, Emily Keller*, Evan Keller*, Courtney Kirby*, Department of Education Allison Larochelle*, Kaylee Leib*, Tiffany Lenhart*, Hector Majano*, Jacob and Maryland State Education Association. The art work will be on display at Matthews*, Georgia Michael*, Macks Myers*, Kylie Norwood*, Noah Olson*, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum through March 15, 2015. Cole Payne*, Michaela Persinger*, Tyler Price*, Gage Randall*, Garrett Ridenour*, Benjamin Seiss*, Kimberly Shields*, Maryori Silva*, Derek Smith*, Wilton Smith*, Hayden Spalding*, Edward Turner*, Pearl Umberger*, Rocky 2015 CHS Safe and Sane News White*, Kirsten Willhide*, Marah Williams*, Noah Wivell*. (*This student also earned MOS certification in Word 2010.) The Catoctin High School Committee for the 2015 Safe and Sane MCT II students earning MOS certification in Access 2010: Kenyon Graduation is winding down their fundraising activities for the year. They Beeman*, Colton Bennett*, Christian Ford*, Lachlan Ford*, Kristen Fox*, would like to thank everyone who has supported them in any way and invite Garrett Gorka*, Whitney Grim*, Joseph Laamanen*, Ryan Lookingbill*, you to join them for their remaining events. Cheyenne Norwood*, Remington Oland*, Harley Rubeck*, Noah Stone*, Saturday, February 28 will be Safe & Sane Night at the Ott House Pub in Randy Stull*, Morgan Tracey*, Mackenzie Weagley*, Cortney Wright*. (*This Emmitsburg. The band, Sticktime, will be performing. There will be several student also earned MOS certification in PowerPoint 2010.) drink specials, as well as a live auction at 11:00 p.m. Your $5.00 donation at MCT III students earning MOS certification in Expert Excel 2010: Brandon the door will benefit Safe & Sane. Hasselhoff*#, Molly Janc*#, Justin Study*#, Aaron Stull*, Michaela Stull*#, On Friday, March 20, there will be a Barbeque Chicken Dinner at Catoctin Jansen Waltz*. (*This student also earned MOS certification in Expert Word High School, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. (dine-in or carry-out available). Tickets are 2010; #This student also earned an optional MOS certification in Outlook 2010.) $10.00 each and include quarter chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, roll, drink, and dessert. Please contact Cindy Grimes for tickets or more information at [email protected] or 301-788-5354. Who Will Be 2015 Teacher of the Year? On Saturday, April 11, a Cornhole Tournament at the Thurmont American Do you know a teacher who goes beyond what is expected? Is there a Legion, Pavilion Area, will be held. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.; teacher who has made an impact on your life or your child’s life? It’s time to tournament begins at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $30.00 per player and $15.00 per recognize these special teachers by nominating them for the Thurmont Lions spectator, and includes lunch, drinks, and snacks. Cash prizes awarded for Club Teacher of the Year Award. Anyone, including parents, students, and first, second, and third place teams. Sponsors are also needed, and there are fellow teachers may nominate a teacher. multiple sponsor packages that include custom-made and designed cornhole This award is open to full-time teachers, pre-K through grade 12, in the boards. Register by March 7 to receive a tournament T-shirt. Please contact Catoctin feeder school system: Catoctin High, Thurmont Middle, Thurmont Cheryl Phelan for more information at [email protected] or 301-524-3106. Primary and Elementary, Sabillasville Elementary, Lewistown Elementary, Registration forms can be found online at www.catoctinsafeandsane.com. Emmitsburg Elementary, and Mother Seton School. A Golf Tournament at the Links of Gettysburg will be held on Saturday, One finalist from each of the eight schools will be announced during May 2. Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Four-person scramble format. Please contact a reception in April. The Teacher of the Year will be selected from these Lori Zentz for more information at [email protected] or 301-788-0990. finalists by a committee of community leaders, and will be announced at the For a full listing of our current events, please “like” them on Facebook: Thurmont Lions Club’s Education Night on May 13, 2015. Nomination forms Catoctin High Safe and Sane 2015 or visit their website at www. are available at www.thurmontlionsclub.com and at the Thurmont Regional catoctinsafeandsane.com. Library. Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.

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Tue 1 - 8 p.m. • Thu 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call 301-271-4551 for appointment. Please leave message after 4 rings. Page 22 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com Mother Seton School Students Recognized FFA Happenings for “Responsibility” John Kempisty Being accountable, doing your best, practicing self-control—these are On Friday, February 13, 2015, the pounds of meat. The hog butchering some of the hallmarks of “Responsibility,” Mother Seton School’s Christian Catoctin FFA Chapter and Alumni is one of the biggest fundraisers Character Trait for January. held their annual hog butchering at for the Catoctin FFA Chapter, and The following students were recognized for exhibiting this commendable Catoctin High School in Thurmont. is unique, as Catoctin is the only behavior: James Bassler, Catalina Caretti, Mya Harrington, and Lia Lowry Members of the Catoctin FFA chapter that hosts an event of its kind (Pre-K); William Adams, Elizabeth Iferd, Callan Goodman, and Lane Koenig Alumni, the Catoctin FFA Chapter, in the state of Maryland, through (Kindergarten); Camila Canadas-Fraga and Thien Y Pham (First grade); and volunteers from Thurmont, FFA and the FFA Alumni. Chelsea Asiedu (Second grade); Lauren Hartwich and Caleb Staiger (Third Emmitsburg, and surrounding The Catoctin FFA Chapter grade); Nathan Kovalcik (Fourth grade); Matthew Knox and Taylor Reisinger communities, came together for the would like to thank the Catoctin (Fifth grade); Gavin Marshall (Sixth grade); Chloe Estrada and Brede Laug annual tradition of butchering and FFA Alumni and everyone who (Seventh grade); Elizabeth Buchheister and Fabiano Nogales (Eighth grade). processing the hogs. The members volunteered for their support. There spent the day sectioning the hogs into is a lot that goes into keeping this Courtesy Photo ham, bacon, and other cuts, making tradition alive every year, and we and seasoning sausage, cooking and wouldn’t be able to do it without stirring scrapple over wood fires, and your help. Thanks also goes out pressing crinklings. to our many customers who place At the end of the day, they hundreds of orders every year, which butchered and processed eighteen support the Catoctin FFA Chapter hogs, yielding approximately 4,000 and the Catoctin FFA Alumni. Mother Seton School Students Write Their Way to the Top in Patriot Pen Essay Contest Three Middle School students from Mother Seton School received the top awards in the 2014-2015 Patriot Pen Essay Contest, which is sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6658. Eighth grade student Amina Beasley took home first place, and will see her essay move on to the district competition. Receiving the second-place prize was eighth-grader Eilis McCormick, while eighth-grader Alexei Wood received third-place honors. The theme for this year’s essay contest was “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans.” The Patriot Pen is an annual nationwide essay contest sponsored by the national VFW. Middle School students are invited to submit an essay based on that year’s theme to their local VFW post. Post winners advance to the VFW District level, then onto the VFW Department level. The first-place winner at the Department level advances into the VFW National competition. The national prizes vary from $500 for forty-sixth place to $5,000 for first place. Mother Seton School announces the recipients of the Christian Character Trait Award for January (from left): (front row) Catalina Caretti, James Bassler, Mya Harrington, Lia Lowry; (second row) Courtesy Photo Callan Goodman, Lauren Hartwich, Chelsea Asiedu, Camila Canadas-Fraga, Lane Koenig, Thien Y Pham; (third row) Elizabeth Iferd, Brede Laug, Caleb Staiger, Nathan Kovalcik, Chloe Estrada, William Adams; (back row) Gavin Marshall, Matthew Knox, Elizabeth Buchheister, Taylor Reisinger, Fabiana Nogales.

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CHS Softball to Hold Crab Cake Dinner The Catoctin High School (CHS) Softball Team will hold a Crab Cake Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the fire hall in Emmitsburg (25 West Main Street), from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner includes two crab cakes (a Vigilant Hose Company specialty), baked potato, green beans, roll, drink, and your choice of a dessert. The cost is $15.00 per dinner (eat in or carryout). Purchase tickets from any softball player or call Coach Jess at 301-788- 0976 or email at [email protected] to hold your tickets at the door. All remaining tickets will be sold at the door until dinners are sold out. Page 24 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com The Last Supper Presentation by Rabbi Thurmont Ministerium to Sponsor Ted Simon Community Lenten Services Rabbi Ted Simon will be explaining the Jewish roots of the Last Supper as The Thurmont Ministerium will hold its annual Community Lenten services part of a Lenten program at Harriet Chapel, Catoctin Episcopal Parish, located at area churches during the season of Lent. This year’s theme is “Earth, Wind, at 12625 Catoctin Furnace Road (Rte. 806), just south of Thurmont, on Fire and Water – A Lenten Journey.” March 25, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The services will be held on Mondays in Lent at 7:00 p.m. as follows: In a phone interview, Rabbi Simon enthusiastically explained that this March 2—St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran, 15 North Church Street, Thurmont; presentation is helpful for Christians, Jews, or anyone with questions about March 9—Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Parish Center, 103 North Church, the connection between Jewish scriptures and traditions and Christian beliefs Thurmont; March 16—Harriet Chapel, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Road, and traditions. Rabbi Simon is a Messianic Jew, which means he believes Jesus Thurmont; March 23—United Church of the Brethren, 14 Altamont Avenue, is the Messiah for all people. Rabbi Simon co-hosts a daily radio show and Thurmont. shares his beliefs through talks and by hosting Seder meals around the country. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 10625 Old Frederick His energetic presentation makes the Last Supper come alive, as he explains Road in Utica, served as host church for the first service on February 23, what Jesus’ Jewish followers would have understood when Jesus took up a cup 2015. The guest speaker and preacher was Rev. Suzanne Morris, Chaplain of of wine after supper and shared unleavened bread. As Rabbi Simon talks the Homewood at Crumland Farms. Seder meal will be demonstrated with samples of Passover foods available to To conclude the series, everyone is invited to experience a Seder Meal at guests. Rabbi Simon welcomes questions and would like to invite those who Harriet Chapel (12625 Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont) on Wednesday, have no experience with either the Jewish or Christian faith to take part. A March 25, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. All services are open to all. Free-will offerings free-will offering will be taken up to defray Rabbi Simon’s expenses. for the work of the Thurmont Ministerium will be received at each service. For additional information, please call 301-271-2379, or contact the host church directly.

Take Us Along! MOTHER SETON SCHOOL CELEBRATING CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Traveling somewhere interesting or maybe just going on a day trip? Come by and visit us! Take The Catoctin Banner along with you! Have someone take MSS students demonstrate There’s no need to pre-register. a photo of you holding The Catoctin Banner, and you could be Trustworthiness Take-a-Tour included in our next issue. Email your photo, along with the details ■ Practice honesty Tuesday of where you traveled, name(s) of person(s) pictured, and any details ■ Don’t cheat or deceive March 10 you would like to add, to [email protected]. ■ Demonstrate reliability 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ■ Show courage to do the right thing —The Catoctin Banner staff & 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Did You Know? We welcome students of all faiths! More than a quarter of our families belong to a faith other than Catholic. PreK-Grade 8 ■ Academic Excellence ■ Catholic Values Bus Accessibility ■ After-School Activities ■ After-Care MOTHER SETON SCHOOL 301.447.3161 100 Creamery Rd. Emmitsburg, MD MotherSetonSchool.org Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 25 fitness matters by George Puvel, Anytime Fitness Owner Answer: One of the easiest you do too much, too soon, too ways to avoid injury when fast. Remember, fitness is a life-long Expert Answers to Your Health and Wellness Questions beginning a fitness program is to, first, get clearance from your journey! Lastly, stay hydrated. physician. Proper hydration helps to regulate It’s important, especially if you heart rate and core temperature, as well as replenish lost fluids from Question: Is sweating any in less sweating, while a warmer have been sedentary, to know what exercise. indication of how hard I’m room, such as a hot yoga studio, you can do based on your current working out? will result in the opposite. Keep in health, age, and overall physical mind that sweating is your body’s condition. We Invite You to Share Your Good News! Answer: How much you sweat Next, once you find an activity way of cooling itself. Some people • [email protected] • depends on the type of workout are simply more efficient at this that you enjoy, make sure to take • Message Line 240-288-0108 • and training goal, rather than how than others, thus more sweat! time to warm up properly to help • Fax 301-447-2946 • hard you’re working out. For Instead of measuring your sweat to lubricate joints and slowly increase example, power lifters who train see if you’re working hard enough, the demand on the heart and lungs hard and lift heavy need ample try using the “talk test” (if you’re for more intense exercise. If it’s rest in between sets and, typically, working hard it should be tough cardio you’re doing, begin slowly do not sweat as much as someone to talk), a heart rate monitor (an and then increase the speed. If it’s moving through an eight-station indicator of how hard your heart a weight workout, lighter weight circuit with little to no rest in- is working), or measure your and smaller range of motion will between each exercise. workload (wattage, mileage, Mets). be appropriate for the warm up. 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Page 26 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com Overeaters Anonymous Meetings in the health jeanne Emmitsburg by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life Do you deal with compulsive overeating, binge eating or other eating Fresh vegetables and fruits are of these convenient meals without the disorders? It may be time to try something new. Overeaters Anonymous (OA) definitely the way to go! However, guilt trip. meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Elias Lutheran Church, 100 W. sometimes, time is rushed, so ready Here are a few tips to help you when North Avenue in Emmitsburg. Meetings are held in the Pastor’s Office. frozen meals show up on the dinner choosing a frozen nutritional meal. OA is not just about weight loss, weight gain, maintenance, obesity or diets. table. With an increasing number Choose those with at least eight It addresses your overall physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This is of working couples trying to fit in grams of protein and four grams of not a religious organization and does not promote any particular diet. daily chores, work, project deadlines, fiber. There are no membership fees or dues, but is self-supporting through and children’s activities, there seems Increase the contents by adding member contributions. OA’s primary goal is to help members abstain from hardly enough time in the day for your favorite vegetable. Yours truly compulsive eating and to carry this message to recovery, and to those who still cooking. This is the time when frozen always adds steamed veggies to help suffer. meals come in handy, such as pizza, lower the sodium taste. They welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Together, burgers, entrees, and the like. Add some fruit to round out your they can accomplish your goals. For additional information or directions, Taking a stroll down the frozen meal. The fiber and protein will also contact Janise at 717-253-7787 or the Regional Office at 301-694-3554. food aisle, you’ll find many choices, keep you feeling full longer and boost ranging from comfort food to Italian your nutrient intake. and Asian fare. The selections will Be sure to check the fine print. satisfy your taste buds, whether Processed foods can also have you like chicken, beef, seafood, or added saturated fat. Preferably, a vegetarian meal. The downfall of choose meals with no more than frozen entrees is that you need to 600 milligrams of sodium and 4 really watch out for the additives. grams of saturated fat. Also, try to Nutritionally, how do frozen meals avoid frozen meals with any kind of stack up against homemade cooking? cheese sauce. These meals are high in Processed foods, such as frozen calories and saturated fat. dinners, are generally higher in Occasionally serving a frozen sodium. Check out the sodium dinner in today’s busy world may be content and beware of the calories. a little more acceptable than in years Usually, frozen meals made with past. But, remember the guidelines. whole grains, lean proteins, and Of course, nutritionally, homemade vegetables are more moderate in cooking is the best! You can determine sodium and calories. By doing some the additives. Cooking with nutrition careful reading, you can opt for one is the way to healthiness! Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 27

by Chris O’Connor

Courtesy Photo As the gallery doors drifted to a close, Steve felt his joy of mountain talk creativity revived and renewed. He felt free to A Sketch of An Artist paint subjects that made him Artists are visual historians with Some of Steve’s most evocative happy, rather the ability to record, enhance, or works are renderings of his vision of than subjects he influence the human condition with the Battle of Monterey Pass in Blue felt compelled a variety of media—paints, charcoal, Ridge Summit. It occurred as the to paint to fulfill pencil, pen, ink—on a variety of Confederate soldiers were in retreat, market demands. surfaces, from cave walls to homes following the Battle of Gettysburg. This artist to houses of worship to the polished I first saw prints of Steve’s works, wears yet corridors of galleries all over the including the Battle of Monterey another other globe. Steve Burdette is one of those Pass, at the Martin House Bed hat, or two. Pictured is artist Steve Burdette. artists. and Breakfast, although he has Steve grew The artist who greeted me from had exhibits at venues such as the up a firearms He is the proverbial “man for his front porch the day of my visit Weinberg Center for the Arts in enthusiast with his brother, but he all seasons,” a man of faith who was an affable guy, making me Frederick, Maryland. Lynn and put up his guns to gather cobwebs treasures his wife and family, and the laugh within moments of meeting, Duke Martin, owners of Martin after his brother passed away. But great outdoors that has inspired his and quite often throughout our House Bed and Breakfast, proudly one day Steve decided to remember art. meeting, as he recounted many display and market prints of Steve’s the years of gun training he had Steve’s art will be showcased at anecdotes. He was introspective, too; art at their Bed and Breakfast. After enjoyed with his brother, and chose the Mountaintop Community Spring at junctures in our conversation, he seeing Steve’s art, I was truly looking to carry on their shared legacy Fair on Saturday, March 21, 2015, yielded to a more serious tone while forward to meeting the artist who and bond, forged in guns and at Blue Ridge Summit Fire Hall in commiserating about current events. exhibited such a wide range of skill, marksmanship. Steve and Kathy Blue Ridge Summit, from 9:00 a.m.- As I was going through his prints, style, and creativity. joined a gun club, where they can 3:00 p.m. he took time to explain the painting For the Battle of Monterey Pass, utilize the shooting range; Steve techniques he had used in one piece Steve spent hours on the old Maria often forays into the deep woods • Full Color • or another. He even waxed poetic Furnace Road that runs into the to shoot targets, while stealthily Affordable • Effective about his granddaughter’s use of forest behind the new museum at trekking through the timber. [email protected] color when they spend time together Monterey Pass Battlefield Park. He tells of being “unfriended” on painting in his workspace. He imagined the wagon train of social media by some that are averse Originally hailing from the defeated Confederates, many already to his gun totin’ ways. But what an rolling farm country of Damascus, mortally wounded during battle at image: a guy in full camo, armed Maryland, Steve Burdette spent Gettysburg, sustaining an attack by with a 30.06 rifle, juxtaposed to his formative years instilled with a Union soldiers. He envisioned the the same man who can paint a soft sense of wonder and appreciation darkness, lightening, thunder, and pink apple blossom in watercolors, of nature—the outdoors and blinding rain. In his mind’s eye, Steve or capture the facets of sparkling architecture reflected in his art. saw that horrible night and painted freshly fallen snow on the forest Steve and his wife Kathy what he imagined. floor. have three adult children, two Generally, the artistic process Last but not least, the artist and grandchildren, and a grandchild on for Steve may be the stereotypical marksman is also a man of deep the way. He and Kathy reside in Blue one of an artist setting up outdoors faith. Steve Burdette is a pastor Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. Steve and, weather permitting, sketching of a non-denominational church, remains a working artist, with an or painting away. But Steve often conducting Sunday service at his and extensive and varied portfolio of oils asks his wife Kathy, a talented Kathy’s home. He also frequently and watercolors and other media. photographer in her own right, to visits other churches to share his Many works in progress rest around snap scenes or subjects he wants to ministry. his home studio. paint that she later downloads onto A painting I’m looking forward the computer. He then sketches to seeing upon its completion is the image from the screen and later of Steve’s mom in her garden. He paints from his sketch. credits her for recognizing his artistic Steve has enjoyed the support and nature when he was just a child, encouragement of his wife, Kathy, and saving money earned from and their three adult children. babysitting to pay Charles Jones, a At one time, they also had a Damascus, Maryland, art instructor, gallery at Tracey’s Corner in Blue under whom Steve studied for Ridge Summit that they decided to fourteen years. close during the nation’s economic The body of Steve’s work has downturn. It may have been something for everyone. There a blessing in disguise, actually are landscapes and architecture, benefiting Steve’s creativity and, including a multitude of barns ultimately, all who love and and rural outbuildings. There are appreciate his art. He believes an tractors, and my personal favorites: artist may overlook a beautiful the florals and the paper birch trees subject because it may not “sell,” and creeks in all seasons. and considers that the demise of art. Page 28 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com

rts & ntertainment Arts & Entertainment is a place where you can express and share your creative side with the community, whether it be poetry, story excerpt, art, photography, and the like, we welcome you to send us your entries at [email protected]. Let your creativity shine.

Call for Artisits in Frederick County

Heartly House, which serves victims and survivors of domestic violence, Prayer From The Apocalypse sexual assault, and child abuse in Frederick County, is hosting a fundraiser and major community event on Thursday, May 7, 2015, titled “Affair of by Francis Smith the Heart.” The theme of this year’s annual event is “The HeArt of Heartly House: New Beginnings,” and the program will include both silent and live Thrice blest art Thou, hast Thou redeemed us auctions of artwork inspired by this theme. Heartly House, in association with the Frederick Arts Council, is soliciting Lord God Almighty! and presented us to our God art from county residents, reflecting and inspired by this year’s theme. They Holy hast Thou ever been from every tribe and tongue and territory; are asking all artists to use “found items” as the focal point of their pieces to illustrate the idea of the “new life” and “new beginnings” that the clients of Holy art Thou now a royal priesthood hast Thou made of us Heartly House receive as the result of their life-saving services. Holy shalt Thou ever be to serve our God and There is no financial compensation for artists; however, each artist will be Now and forever more! place the recognized for his/her contribution in advance of the event on Heartly House and Frederick Arts Council websites and in marketing materials, as well as Holy art Thou and worthy whole world at His feet. at the event. Artists will know that they are supporting an extraordinarily Receive all glory and honor Yes, blessed art Thou and worthy: important and effective charitable organization in their community, as well Power and might. receive all power and might as providing art to people who care deeply about Heartly House and its mission. wisdom and strength Specifically, pieces of art are being sought in three categories: Print Thou hast brought all creatures honor and glory and benediction. (paint, drawing, photography and the like); 3-Dimensional (sculpture, Into being pottery, textile/fabric, mosaic, mixed media and the like); and Jewelry. Please Thou wast bruised for our offenses, note that all print art needs to be framed, as framed work is much more By Thy hands and Thou was slain to stay our sins. marketable to auction buyers. As mentioned, “found items” (rather than new In obedience to Thy Will. To the Lord upon His throne, materials) should be the focal point of each piece. If you have an interest and willingness to contribute one or more pieces Blessed art Thou and worthy: To the Lamb of God, of art to this event, applications needs to be completed and received no Take the Book of Life All praise and honor later than Friday, March 6. Artists selected to participate will be notified And break its seals. Glory and thanksgiving on Friday, March 13, and then they will have until Friday, April 10, to complete and submit their works of art for auction. All questions regarding By Thy death and Now and forevermore. artwork should be directed to: Stephen R. Parnes, Acting Executive Director, With Thy Blood Frederick Arts Council, 11 West Patrick Street, Suite 201, Frederick, MD Amen. 21701; 301-662-4190; [email protected]. Other Voices Theatre

Other Voices Theatre presents the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz, from February 27 through March 8, 2015. One of the munchkins that Dorothy will meet over the rainbow is five-year-old Max Owens, who is in Kindergarten at Lewistown Elementary School in Thurmont. Max has been seen on the Weather Channel, Lifetime, ID Channel, and in industrial films and advertisements. Performances of The Wizard of Oz are February 27-28 and March 6-7 at 8:00 p.m.; and March 1 and 8 at 2:00 p.m. Performances are held at The Performing Arts Factory on S. Jefferson Street in Frederick, Maryland. Call 301-662-3722 for tickets ($15.00 for students and seniors; $18.00 for adults). Group rates available. Visit their website at www.OtherVoicesTheatre. org.

“The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something.”

~ Kurt Vonnegut, A Man Without a Country Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 29 Page 30 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com happily ever after made a friend named Sarge at the tongue, but I gave him the look and Barry Manilow concert and danced lifted my eyebrow. Scenes From A Marriage with him. He disappeared during Even after a lot of years of the Cher concert, and I saw him marriage, spouses can still surprise by Valerie Nusbaum on the Jumbotron dancing with the each other. I was doing the laundry I’ve known and observed a lot of changed a lot from our single days. lady who ushered us to our seats. I in the basement. I complained couples who have been married for Before we got married, Randy had was eating a giant boat of nachos to myself—as I do often about a long time, and it appears to me horrible sinus and allergy problems. so I didn’t care. Randy did “The so many things—that there just that the longer a couple is together, I, on the other hand, had nary Locomotion” with Little Eva, and wasn’t enough light for me to see the more they begin to think and a sniffle. I used to be smart. I’m sang and danced to “YMCA” with what I was doing. Randy was at his act alike. That’s certainly true for talking high school valedictorian the original Village People. He was workbench fiddling with something, Randy and me. It’s surprising how and 4.0 GPA in college smart. moving and grooving along with and I assumed he wasn’t paying often we look at each other and Now, he’s the one making all A’s in The Temptations, too, but one of attention to me. A couple of days utter the same thought. Sometimes graduate school, and I’m the one them stopped singing long enough later, I went to the laundry room to we don’t speak at all. We can tell with the runny nose. to tell Randy to sit down because he do another load, and there, hanging by a look or a raised eyebrow what Married couples do things they was throwing off their rhythm. above the washing machine, was a the other is thinking. I’m not sure if wouldn’t ordinarily do in order to Also under the heading of big fluorescent light fixture with a this is a good thing or a bad thing. find common ground. “Things We Do for Love,” Randy red bow attached to it. Now, a lot of Maybe it’s just what happens when I’ve been to three NASCAR races. met Richard Simmons. My friend, wives might have gotten upset over two people live together for years. I bought the tickets and took Randy Roxann Welch, and I were keeping that, but not me. I was tickled that Some couples complement each to see The Who because they’re in shape by working out to Richard’s Randy had not only heard me, but other like Yin and Yang. We knew his favorite band. I’ve cooked for exercise videos (this was back when he’d actually listened. And after only we were perfect for each other the hundreds of picnics and dinners, dinosaurs roamed the earth, ok?), eighteen years, I finally had enough first time we ate broccoli together. I gone to football and baseball games, and when we found out that Mr. light to do the laundry, which, by only eat the florets and Randy only and clocked a million miles on road Simmons was doing a personal the way, Randy still claims he can’t eats the stalks. There’s no waste at trips. Not to mention all the movies appearance at a local mall, we sort properly. our house! Thankfully, I haven’t and television shows I’ve watched decided to go. Randy went along Husbands and wives support each adopted my hubby’s other odd with Randy because he enjoys them. with us. Richard really seemed to other through difficult situations. eating habits. Did I ever mention Truthfully, I’ve enjoyed most of it like Randy. I have pictures. I don’t know what I would do that he puts gravy on macaroni right along with him. I like seeing Randy has taken me to see the without Randy. He’s been in many a and cheese? Or spaghetti sauce on him have a good time. circus more times than I can count, waiting room while I’ve undergone Brussels sprouts? Randy has taken me to a lot of and he always holds my hand when medical tests and waited for results. Marriage changes people both concerts, too. I had great times, but the clowns come out. I love the aerial Years ago, I had to have an MRI of physically and mentally. We’ve each he seemed to enjoy them more. He acts, but I’m terrified of clowns. my brain, and the neurologist put Married people learn to pick me through a battery of tests. I was their battles. Some things aren’t scared, and we were both relieved worth fighting about. I remember to hear that my tests were normal. a yard sale we held a while back. The doctor, however, did diagnose Randy made some signs advertising Randy with a brain disorder, simply it, but he didn’t put our address from symptoms I was explaining. on them—just arrows pointing in Someday, I’ll tell Randy that we different directions. No one came. I were just messing with him. Hey, made him go back downtown and married couples get their kicks put our address on the signs. He did, where they can. and a car pulled up right away. He Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of said “Don’t even say it.” I held my you! Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 31 Page 32 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com

our neighborhood veterans unanimously approved. The Armistice Courtesy Photo Day Services were held on November 8 in Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Dodd, Post Chaplain was in charge of services. by Jim Houck, Jr. A military funeral was conducted for John S. Hobbs, a World War Francis X. Elder Post 121 Celebrates veteran, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic th Church in December of that year. 79 Birthday on March 12, 2015 In February 1937 the Post donated $47.00 for flood relief in the Note: This is the story titled “History of the Francis X. Elder Post, No. 121 American Kentucky, Mississippi and Ohio River Legion From its Beginning,” as written by “Abigail,” a writer for the Emmitsburg section. The money was sent to the Chronicle. The article was published in the Emmitsburg Chronicle in 1940. Red Cross. Again the Post received the “Community Service Citation”. In March 1937 the local Legion History of the Francis X. Elder Post, No. 121, Post celebrated its first anniversary in the Fireman’s Hall with a banquet American Legion From Its Beginning and dance at which 135 Legionnaires Francis X. Elder and their guests were present. The Original Post Founded In 1920. Present One Originated in 1936. Lester J. Colors of the Legion were presented the Rev. E.L. Higbee, delivered a very Damuth and Charles J. Rowe Instumental In Its Formation. to the local Post by Bryon Hobbs, eloquent address for the occasion. By Abigail Department Commander. At the same About 30 members were present. time C.L. Shrine, Vice Commander In January 1938 the Posttook An American Legion Post was of the first Emmitsburg boy to enlist of the Western Maryland District and action to reduce hazards to motorists organized here in 1920 for the first and the first to be killed in action. Morris Frock, Post 42 of Hagerstown, on Tollgate Hill. On January 19, the time and was named Francis X. Elder Francis X. Elder, son of the late Mr. presented the charter and citation. Legion turned out for the funeral Post No. 75. The original Post was the and Mrs. James B. Elder, was born Among the notables present were; of Mrs. James B. Elder, mother of nucleus of American Legion activities in Emmitsburg on June 30, 1893. He Major Elmer J. Munshower, Francis X. Elder, for whom the in the community and undoubtedly inlisted in the service of his country on Superintendent of Maryland State Post was named. in March of 1938 served as an incentive to augment the May 9, 1917. He was in France from Police; Rev.John L. Sheridan, about 75 Legionnaires, Ladies of the membership and the splendid spirit June 15, 1918 until death. He was President of Mt. Saint Mary’s College; Auxiliary and friends attended the that is a part of the present Post. killed in action on October 11, 1918. Rev. William J. Groeninger, Pastor second annual banquet of the Post It was not until March 12, 1936 Others killed in action were Captain of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church; Rev. held in Hotel Slage. Post Adjutant, that the present Francis X. Elder Post, Henry higbee Worthington and E.L. Higbee, Pastor of the Reformed Charles J. Rowe, presented two rifles No. 121, Department of Maryland, Martin Hahn. Killed by accident was Church of the Incarnation; Rev. to the Post, purchased by his mother, was organized by Mr. Lester J. first lieutenant john Reading Schley. Phillip Bower, Pastor of the Elias in memory of her son, Francis Edward Damuth and his committee. State Died of disease, Charles Francis Lutheran Church; Rev. Francis Rowe, who died at a Naval Training Commander Charles S. Houck, of Gelwicks, Francis Edward Rowe. Dodd, Chaplain of the local Post; Station during the war. Walkersville, addressed the veterans Robert Bruce Reifsnider, Arthur Miss Louise Sebold, President of St. The memorial services in this and assisted in the organization of the Bentzel and Vernon Ross Ohler. Joseph’s College Alumnae; and Mr. year were held at the Presbyterian new Post. Those veterans who were The following Officers were John D. Elder, brother of Francis X. Church, with the Pastor, Rev. Irwin members of the organization at that elected for the year of 1936-1937; Elder and Editor of this paper. N. Morris, delivering the impressive time follow; John H. Rosensteel Jr., C. Post Commander, Lester J. Damuth; In May of 1937 the Post sponsored sermon. In June the following Officers C. Combs, Charles J. Rowe, Louis H. Post Adjutant, Charles J. Rowe; Vice the Walk-a-Show, on Decoration were elected for 1939; Commander, Stoner, Clarence Baumgardner, Gerald Commander, Maurice H. Moser; Day the services were held in the C.C. Combs; Vice Commander, N. Ryder, Lester J. Damuth, Maurice Finance Officer, Louis H, Stoner; Methodist Episcopal Church at 3 pm; Raymond Baumgardner; Adjutant, H. Moser, Clarence G. Fraley, James Historian, C.C. Combs; Sergeant Rev. Raymond E. Cook, Department J.E. Prendergast; Chaplain, Rev. M. Alvey, J. Ward Kerrigan, George -at-Arms, George Wagerman; Chaplain, delivered the sermon. Francis Dodd; Historian, William Wagerman, Raymond Baumgardner, Chaplain (Temporary), Reverend Charles J. Rowe, Post Adjutant S. Sterbinsky; Treasurer, Dr. O.H. Guy C. Angell and J. Ralph Angell. Father Francis Dodd; Membership introduced the speakers after a brief Stinson; Finance Officer, Charles D. It was agreed to name the Post Chairman, Clarence G. Frailey; Grave talk and introductory remarks. Gillelan. Charles J. Rowe and James the Francis X. Elder Post in honor Registration Chairman, Gerald N. In July the following Officers Alvey were appointed as delegates Ryder; Service Officer, Charles J. were elected for the year 1938; to the State convention with C.C. Rowe; and Child Welfare Chairman, Post Commander, Maurice Moser; Combs and Allen Rosensteel named Clarence Baumgardner. The Executive Vice Commander, C.C. Combs; as alternates. Committee was composed of John H. Adjutant, C.J. Rowe; Finance Officer, In August the newly-elected Crane Rentals,& Inc. Rosensteel Jr., Clarence Baumgardner Louis H. Stoner; Sergeant-at-Arms, Officers were installed by the State and James M. Alvey, and was asked John Walter; Historian, William S. Commander, Bruce Blair. A bugle T M by the Post Commander to draw up Sterbinsky; Chaplain, Rev. Francis J. was accepted as a gift from Mr. the by-laws of the newly formed Post. Dodd; Raymond Baumgardner was Ralph S. Sperry. In September the During the year, the Post took an named to the Executive Committee. Post was honored in having one of its active part in flood relief by sending A committee of two was named to members elected as one of the State’s food, clothing and money to the investigate insurance for the colors, Vice Commanders. This outstanding relief committee of the Francis Scott Charles J. Rowe and James Alvey. Legionnaire was Charles J.Rowe. Key Post in Frederick. They were In September Adjutant Charles The Armistice Day services were 1 Creamery Way one of the first Post to receive the J. Rowe announced that the Mayor held at Elias Lutheran Church. The Emmitsburg, MD 21727 “Community Service Citation”. and Commissioners granted the Post Pastor Rev. Phillip Bower, gave a very All veteran’s graves were marked permission to take over the Doughboy appropriate and impressive address. 301-447-3718 and registered this year. In November War Memorial. The Armistice Day In the afternoon the Armistice Day FAX: 301-447-1722 the by-laws submitted by the above services were held in the Reformed Parade was held with the following named executive committee were Church of Incarnation and the Pastor, — Continued on page 33 — Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 33 Our Neighborhood Veterans — Continued from page 32 Community Veteran Event Board Posts represented; Drum Corps of Memorial services were held this the Francis Scott Key Post No. 11, year at the United Brethren Church, Send your Veteran Organization’s News Frederick, members of the same Post in Thurmont. The Rev. Ivan Naugle, with the Forty and Eight; Members of a recent member, and the Pastor, was the Morris Frock Post, Hagerstown; in charge of the services. At a meeting Carroll Post, No. 31, Westminster; held on September 4 the following Hesson-Snyder Post, No 131, Officers were elected for the ensuing Sons of AMVETS Post 7 Taneytown; Drum and Bugle Corps year of 1940; Commander, Raymond 26 Apples Church Road, Thurmont of Albert J. Lentz Post, No. 202, of Baumgardner; Vice Commander, L. Gettysburg; and the colored Post of Mackley; Adjutant, J.E. Prendergast; The Oyster Feed is on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at AMVETS Post 7, from Frederick of Frederick with its band. Treasurer, Lesley Fox; Historian, Allen 1:00-4:00 p.m. Event is open to the public (adults, 21 years of age or older). Immediately following the parade all Rosensteel; Sergeant-at-Arms, Henry The cost is $30.00 per person (includes sides, dessert, and refreshment). assembled on the local Community Warthen. The new committees were The Annual Fried Catfish and Chicken Feed will be held on Saturday, Athletic Field where the Hon. Judge J. appointed by the Commander. March 21, 2015, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 3:00 p.m. The cost Fred Johnson, of Washington gave the The Charter Members of the Post is $15.00 per person (includes sides, dessert, canned AMVETS milk, soda, and principle address. State Commander follow; James Alvey, Guy Angell, water). All you can eat and drink. Stay after and sing and dance until midnight Herbert L. Rhodes, and past State Ralph Angell, Morris Barrick, Clarence to music provided by Dr. Mudcat DJ & Karaoke (Mike Mahoney). Commander Bruce Blair, both spoke Baumgardner, Raymond Baumgardner, briefly. There was singing by the C.C. Combs, Lester Damuth, Francis entire assembly led by Post Historian, J. Dodd, Lesley Fox, Clarence G. Thurmont American William S. Sterbinsky, accompanied Frailey, William Frailey, Edgar Freeze, by the Fairfield High Band. David Gall, Vincent Hartdagen, J. Legion On November 20 the Post attended Winfield Houser, Luther Kelly, Harry the funeral of Mrs. Edward H. Rowe, Knight, Arthur Malloy, William Miller, 8 Park Lane, Thurmont the mother of the Vice Commander, Maurice Moser, Allen Rosensteel, John Ed Gravatt, Commander Charles J. Rowe, which was held from H. Rosensteel Jr., Charles J. Rowe, her home. Gerald N. Ryder, Arthur Starner, On March 23, 1939, the Post William Sterbinsky, Dr. O.H. Stinson, Just think, it is almost Spring! celebrated its third anniversary in Louis Stoner, Harry Valentine, Robert At the time of this writing, it is the Green Parrot Tea Room with Valentine, George Wagerman, John nine degrees outside. Yet, pretty about sixty guest present. Lieutenant Walter and Curtis Weddle. soon, we will be mowing the Colonel Thomas Frailey was the The deceased members of the Post grass and complaining about how principal speaker and District Vice are John H. Rosensteel Jr. and Robert uncomfortably warm it is. Funny Commander, Charles J. Rowe, Valentine. how that works. disclosed some interesting information The present total membership is March is the official start of our concerning the local Post. sixty-one. spring season, the Thespians are holding their performances upstairs, and we are getting ready to open the Pavilion. More on the Pavilion later. I would like to share with you the more kiss those motherly lips. If There isn’t very much going last words written by Francis X. Elder the worst happens to me, take the on here as far as entertainment in a letter to his mother from the front news, courageously be brave!, as I this month. On the weeks that the line in France. am going to try and be. If I come Thespians are here, we will have an

through O.K. I will write at once open Juke Box on Fridays, and when Dearest Mama, and let you know. the Thespians aren’t here, we will As I am about to enter the big fight Hoping for the best and trusting have Karaoke. On Thursdays, Bingo for Democracy it is my desire now, I will see you all on earth, or that is still a good bet for those of you whilst I have the opportunity to we will meet in Heaven, I am your who love to play; Wednesday is Corn pencil you a few lines briefly, and most affectioate and loving son.” Hole and Ace of Hearts—more than bid you, Papa and all, a sincere a thousand bucks for some lucky farewell and may our dear and Farewell, person. most precious God always protect Priv. Francis X. Elder We are in the planning stages for you in this life, and knowing this, some improvements; if anyone has I will die cheerfully for a good Happy Birthday, Francis X. Elder some spare time and would like to cause, if it to be his holy will, American Legion Post 121. give a hand, please give me a call. otherwise it will be the happiest God Bless America, God Bless our The Pavilion is set to open the moment of my life when I can once American Veterans, and God Bless You. last of March; it is available for rental and the price cannot be beat. Anyone may rent the Pavilion, Patronize Our Advertisers! a perfect venue for any type of an event. Our Ball Room is also Catoctin available for anyone to rent; it has The the largest wooden dance floor in the county. There is also a full kitchen available in both the Pavilion and the Ball Room. The Catoctin Banner exists due to the advertising Please contact Mac Maguire for more information. support of those featured in each issue. Be sure to Our kitchen is open on patronize our advertisers. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evenings and Sunday afternoon. Page 34 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com

Hashing Out Saint Patrick’s Day Tickling Our Tastebuds by Denise Valentine Buck Reed Hello, everyone. Is it just me or are you ready for the snow, wind, and The Supermarket Gourmet freezing temperatures to disappear and make way for spring? As I am writing this message, it is snowing...again. So, I am in the mood for some hot, tummy-warming food. I decided to share a main dish recipe that has it all: meat, potatoes, and several other vegetables. Okay, okay…I get it. We like murderous monarchs, the Irish are The following is a Beef Stew recipe from a “Fix-It and Forget-It” Cookbook, corned beef and cabbage on St. a mostly friendly people. And we all filled with slow cooker recipes that I found at a local farm store. This is a Patrick’s Day. Yet, there is an array of love that snake-chasing patron saint, great and easy recipe, because you just toss your ingredients in and turn on perfectly good Irish food we can eat so a party in his honor is more than the crock-pot to desired temperature, depending on when you want it to be on this day that might be considered appropriate. So, get your shamrock ready. more appropriate. We have coddle, decorations ready, put on your “Kiss Irish salmon, or my personal favorite, Me, I Should Be Irish” green shirt, I hope you enjoy it! Irish stew. Don’t get me wrong, I like and make some corned beef and corned beef and cabbage, but I would cabbage. Even better, make extra order Irish-style bangers and mash corned beef and cabbage. It really on St. Patrick’s Day over corned beef isn’t that much extra work, and the and cabbage any time. But, I know leftovers can be turned into wonderful every restaurant and bar will be dishes. Here are a few ideas: serving corned beef and cabbage, as if this is the only thing they eat on • Make hash by chopping up the Beef Stew the Emerald Isle. And, of course, you corned beef and potatoes and fry it will probably pass up the Guinness up with just a touch of horseradish. and go for whatever beer they • Even better, add chopped beets happen to be adding green dye to. to the above to make a red flannel Ingredients However, if you are one of those hash. many who will be foregoing the bar- 2 lbs. beef chuck, cubed • Save the broth and make a coddle- hopping tradition, you will hopefully 1/4 to 1/2 cup flour like dish with the vegetables and a be cooking at home and maybe even bit of corned beef and maybe a nice 1 1/2 tsp. salt invite a few friends or neighbors over. piece of sausage. 1/2 tsp. black pepper Although Irish food is well known for being uncomplicated, most of • Fried corned beef might become 1 tsp. paprika you will still be making corned beef your second favorite side meat to 3 1/2 tbsp. quick-cooking raw tapioca and cabbage. If you are inviting me serve with fried eggs. 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce over, I like horseradish sauce with • Make a corned beef and cabbage 2 cups beef broth mine. One friend of mine once made burrito for a quick on-the-go lunch 1/2 a garlic clove, minced corned beef and cabbage, but the (probably great for a hangover). store was out of green cabbage. She 1 bay leaf • As long as we are on the fusion was in a hurry, so she purchased red 4 carrots, sliced, or 1-lb. bag whole baby carrots thing: try corned beef and cabbage cabbage instead, and everything she 2 onions, chopped served was purple. The hard part of stir-fry or, even better, serve it up 1 rib celery, sliced this operation is trying to convince over your favorite ramen. your guests that purple potatoes were • Back to Irish cuisine: how about 3 potatoes, diced St. Patrick’s favorite way to eat them. colcannon? 2 cups tomatoes, diced I say go ahead and have a small Need a recipe or have an party. Except for a few of the more idea for an article, email me at morose poets and a couple of [email protected]. Directions

Place meat in slow cooker (approximately 4 1/2 quart size is recommended).

Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and tapioca in a small bowl. Stir into meat until coated thoroughly.

Gently stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well. Cover.

Cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 3-4 hours. Remove bay leaf and stir before serving.

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Christine Schoene Maccabee Join the National Park Service in Ringing “Bells across the Land: A Nation Remembers Appomattox” For the past four years, the National Park Service and many other On The Wild Side organizations and individuals have been commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and the continuing efforts for human rights today. On April 9, 1865, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant met Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to set the terms of surrender of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. In conjunction with a major event at Appomattox Court House National Winter Musings: What is Historical Park, the National Park Service and its partners invite communities across the nation to join in this commemoration. The bells will ring first at Seed Stratification? Appomattox at 3:00 p.m. on April 9, 2015. The ringing will coincide with the moment the historic meeting between Grant and Lee in the McLean House at Appomattox Court House ended. While Lee’s surrender did not end the Civil Through the many days and through the cracking of a sort of War, the act is seen by most Americans as the symbolic end of four years of nights of the long, cold winter, protective epidermis. One of my bloodshed. trillions of seeds lay sleeping. They favorite songs to sing with the guitar After the ringing at Appomattox, bells will reverberate across the country. rest in their icy cradles of soil and is “Beside Still Waters” by Dottie Churches, temples, schools, city halls, public buildings, historic sites, and stone, awaiting the warmth of Rambo, whose pain nearly drove others are invited to ring bells precisely at 3:15 p.m. for four minutes (each spring. Offspring of grasses, flowers, her to suicide. It is a powerful song, minute symbolic of a year of war). and trees, these seeds—though expressive of her pain, yet also the The end of the Civil War has different meanings to different people. Each inactive—are changing nonetheless, faith and hope she had in order to organization may customize this idea to its own situation. We ask participants being prepared by moisture and overcome it. Human stratification. to ring bells across the nation as a gesture to mark the end of the bloody essential freezes, which we humans As I sit by my window, gazing conflict in which more than 750,000 Americans perished. Some communities must endure by piling on layers of out onto frozen gardens, fields, and may ring their bells in celebration of freedom or a restored Union, others as an clothing. mountains painted in shades of expression of mourning and a moment of silence for the fallen. Sites may ring Stratification, though a perfectly grays and browns on a backdrop bells to mark the beginning of reconciliation and reconstruction or as the next natural process, is often used of white, I acknowledge my own step in the continuing struggle for civil rights. by botanists under controlled need for this “down” time. For Schools, parks, and communities from all over the country conditions in order to germinate many of us, January and February will be participating in this event. Share how you observed it with the toughest of seeds. Some large can be too cold, too difficult, even #BellsAcrosstheLand2015. Stories will be compiled in one place to see how nurseries start their fruit and nut depressing. No one is exempt from each one helps build our national story. trees, and shrubs such as dogwood those feelings at this time of year. Please join the National Park Service in the historic commemoration. Let and holly, from seed by use of this To comfort myself, I reflect on all bells ring across the land! method. It is a bit more trouble than the wildflower seeds I scattered a you and I would go to, requiring few months ago in various places these hard seeds to be layered in around the property, as well as all damp sphagnum moss, peat or the seeds mother nature herself Here it is! vermiculite and chilled for one to left to winter over on the ground. Looking four months. Most wildflower seeds Those seeds will stratify and also need this hard freeze period. manifest into a beautiful, as well for a deal? I have learned through trial and as useful, community of mostly error that the germination rate native plants, such as black-eyed of wildflower seed mixes is much susan, daisy fleabane, cone flower, higher in the seeds that are sown lupine, cinquefoil, evening primrose, in the fall or winter. With seed vervain, moth mullein, milkweed, Kid’s mixtures you might order through etc. Each perfect bloom that I the mail, frequently you will see will witness throughout the warm instructions to place your seeds in months ahead will have come forth 99¢ Meals the freezer for a period of time, prior as a result of successfully prepared to sowing them in the spring. As seeds, some of which are even tinier Join Us from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Dine In Only for vegetable seeds, simply keeping than a grain of mustard seed. them in a cool place, not freezing, is Time passes all too swiftly some Hamburger • Cheeseburger sufficient. All seeds will suffer if too say. Even lonely, frozen days in warm and too dry. February will pass more pleasantly Mondays 4 pc. Chicken Nuggets As human beings, we experience if we contemplate the flowers to McDonald’s in Includes child size fry, apple slices, and many cold, even difficult times come, the potential within the soil, Emmitsburg small soft drink. (Toy not included) in our lives, perhaps as a form of and the potential within ourselves. “human stratification.” Surely out All we need, like the seeds, is to for only 99¢ of struggle and depth of feeling weather the elements of our lives Tuesdays have come some of our greatest with patience and hope. McDonald’s in symphonies, art masterpieces, Christine is starting a Friends Thurmont writings and other human of Nature Garden Club, which accomplishments too innumerable is seeking members for projects to list here. Against all odds, such involving wildflower meadows, as Beethoven’s deafness or Van as well as formation of nature Gough’s madness, even out of programs in the area. If interested, Wednesdays the depths of depression, creative call Christine at 301-271-2307 or potential and genius are released email at [email protected]. McDonald’s in Walkersville [email protected] Page 36 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com looking back Emmitsburg Senior News by James Rada, Jr. by Susan Allen We’ll start out March with a to put a spring in your step for the Emmitsburg Waits Seventy-three Birthday Party and Cake after new season: Chair Exercises begin on lunch on Wednesday, March 4. ‘Tis Monday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m., and Years for a New Post Office the month of wearing green and will run on Monday, Wednesday, and celebrating all things Irish! Our Friday throughout the month, with seniors will have a chance to do just the exception of Wednesday, March The effort for Emmitsburg to get its The petition also pointed out that that with a St. Patty’s Day surprise 25 when we will play Trivia at 11:00 current post office took nearly thirty from 1934 to 1936, stamp sales had on March 17. We’ve scheduled Green a.m. years. At that point, the people who had exceed $10,000 (a first-class stamp cost Bingo on March 18, when the prizes So pin a shamrock on your started the push had passed on. three cents at the time). Stamps sales will be anything green. shoulder, and let your Irish eyes smile Many long-time residents of for 1937 were also expected to exceed We can’t take you to the Emerald throughout the month of March. Emmitsburg will remember the post $10,000. Isle itself, but there are two Friday Happy St. Patrick’s Day; let’s welcome office when it was located on the “For the investment of a modest trips planned: Friday, March 13— in spring! southwest corner of the square. The sum the government could own its own National Electronics Museum, from Regular Activities: Art Class building served as the post office property in Emmitsburg and provide 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ($35.00 per (Mondays), 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Bowling from 1893 to 1966, according to The its patrons with far more satisfactory person); Friday, March 20—The (Mondays), 12:15 p.m.; Bingo Gettysburg Times. accommodations in the way of a modern National Guard Memorial Museum, (Wednesday, March 4); Bridge and In the beginning, the building remained and up-to-date post office,” the petition from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ($30.00 per 500 (March 11 and 25), 12:30 p.m.; a private home and the U. S. Post Office noted. person.) Registration for both trips Strength Training (Tuesdays and Department paid rent for the front room The petition was submitted at the closes March 6. Thursdays), 10:00 a.m.; Pinochle of the home. As the town grew, so did the end of 1937, and hearings were held Our favorite medical expert, Nurse (Thursdays), 12:30 p.m.; Canasta business in the post office. in Washington, D.C. the following Steve, will be with us on March (Fridays), 12:30 p.m.; Cards and A group of people in town decided June. A number of town officials and 17 at 11:00 a.m. to help answer Games (March 3, 10, 24, and 31), in late 1937 that the volume of business businessmen traveled to the city to the question: “Is It Just Old Age?” 12:30 p.m. You can join us for any or handled by the post office warranted a testify for a post office. Susan Dwyer will bring us important all of these activities at any time. government-owned building like many Nothing happened. The project information on Alzheimer’s disease For information on the lunch other communities were getting. wasn’t approved. on Thursday, March 19, from 11:00- program and all other activities, please When U.S. Senator Millard Tydings The Emmitsburg Post Office 11:30 a.m. contact the coordinator, Linda Umbel, was approached about the possibility of continued to operate out of the building The first day of spring is March at 301-600-6350, or send an email to getting a new post office for the town, on the square, although it did take over 20, and we have a new exercise series [email protected]. he said that he couldn’t back anything more space. unless there was a petition and request It wasn’t until 1964 that a new post sent to the Post Office Department. office was approved for the town. Even Frederick County Gardener Free Seminars A group of citizens, with the backing that project experienced some delays, but University of Maryland Extension (UME) Frederick County Master of the Emmitsburg Burgess and Town construction on the $50,000 building Gardeners are volunteers who love gardening and have been specially trained Council, circulated a petition and began in November 1965, and the new to help other gardeners. Their mission is to educate Maryland residents about quickly collected 170 signatures. building opened in June 1966, at its safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, “It is understood that merchants and current location on South Seton Avenue. landscapes, and communities. UMEFC Master Gardeners present the following other business men of Emmitsburg are The Frederick News noted that the 2015 free seminars in March for the general public (beginning and advanced sending in separate letters to the Post new building had 2,806 square feet gardeners alike): Saturday, March 7—10:00 a.m.-noon (topic: Attracting Office Department urging the claims of of interior space, compared to 1,113 Pollinators and Birds with Native Plants); Saturday, March 28—10:00 a.m.- the town to this building,” the Catoctin square feet in the building on the square. noon (topic: Practical Structures in the Garden). All classes taught at UME Clarion noted. Even though the federal money built office, located at 330 Montevue Lane in Frederick, Maryland. Register at www. The petition noted that Emmitsburg the building, it had to remain in private extension.umd.edu/frederick-county/home-gardening/mg-happenings, or call Lisa was the third-largest municipality hands because of various regulations. at 301-600-1595. Walk-ins are welcome if there is room. in the county (behind Frederick and The Postal Service could only buy Brunswick), and that the current post capital equipment for the building, not office served an estimated 3,400 people. the building itself. The Postal Service This included town residents, people still had to pay rent for its new space to living out of town who used the post a private owner. office, and students at St. Joseph College However, Emmitsburg finally had its and St. Mary’s College. new post office. Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 37 senior moments by Pam Robbins February Hello, from the Thurmont new ones. Our 50/50 Bingo is open Birthdays Senior Center. First, we’d like to to the public and is for all ages. We Pictured from left thank Helen DeLuca for all of her provide free coffee, iced tea, and are: (front, seated contributions to the Thurmont Senior snacks, such as chips, pretzels, or center) George Center. She is an extremely valuable popcorn. Be sure to mark it on your Deluca and Jeanette asset for the Center. Helen was calendars: 50/50 Bingo (first and Wiley; (back row, standing) Tony the author of the Senior Moments third Wednesday, starting at 1:00 Cornejo, George column in The Catoctin Banner for p.m.). Anzelone, Greta many years, and she did an awesome We had a great time at our Lambert, and Dorthy job! She asked me to take over Valentine’s Day party, held on Clever. writing Senior Moments for her, February 13, 2015. The Teen Group and I can tell you it’s going to be a from the Thurmont Library did a Photos by Irene challenge to fill her shoes. I will do wonderful job with the crafts. It was Matthews my best to meet the high standards fun showing our creative side. A she has set. big thank you goes out to the Teen I’d like to take a moment to Group and Clare Bush from the Valentine’s introduce myself. My husband and Thurmont Library for helping and Party I have lived in Thurmont for almost participating in this event, as well as nine years. I was fortunate enough to to all of the volunteers who brought The Teen Group retire from the Federal Government in goodies and baked cookies. from the Thurmont Regional Library this past July, after thirty-four years We’ve got a few extra activities came to the of service. I worked in Bethesda in the month of March. On Thurmont Senior most of my government career, so I Wednesday, March 4, at 12:30 Center to share didn’t have a lot of opportunities to Valentine’s Day p.m., representatives from Anytime Crafts with meet friends from my community. Fitness in Thurmont will be giving seniors. I needed a way to meet new friends information about their Senior and volunteer, so I decided to Discount Program, free week passes, check out the Senior Center. I was and the importance of exercise to welcomed with open arms, and have keep us young. On Friday, March met so many warm-hearted, loving 13, we will be starting the first part shop. (Remember, if you’d like to the processes, please contact us. We people. Teresa, the Senior Center’s (of three parts) of the movie Pearl have lunch, give Teresa a call the day are always looking for volunteers coordinator, and all of the volunteers Harbor; Part 2 will be shown on before, so we have a count of how who have expertise with these types are awesome. Thank you so much to March 20; and Part 3 will be shown many lunches to order). We will be of processes. everyone for accepting me as one of on March 27—all showings will be having a dance on Saturday, April We would like to remind everyone the family! 10:45-11:45 a.m. Come join us for 4. JR Country Band will be playing that a hot daily lunch is served at the There are many fun activities to a movie and popcorn. We will be Country Music, so come on down Senior Center. The food is prepared join in at the Center. There is 50/50 having a Pot Luck lunch on Tuesday, and have a “boot scootin’” good by Mountain Gate Restaurant in Bingo, Wii bowling, cards and March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick’s time! The cost is $10.00 a person Thurmont. We have wonderful games, exercise and Tai Chi sessions, Day! Call or stop in the Center to or $15.00 a couple. Food and drinks volunteers who pick up the lunch, knitting and quilting group, singing, sign up. You have the option of will be available for purchase. For a deliver to homebound folks, and puzzles, special guest-speaker events, bringing a dish to share or paying current listing of events, you can stop serve the lunches at the Senior potluck lunches, dances, and more. If $5.00. The Senior Center will supply by the Senior Center and pick up our Center. The cost of the lunch is you’d like to meet some new friends chicken. Wear your green and come calendar or send a request via email $5.00. We ask that you contact the as I did, and participate in one of join us! On Tuesday, March 24, there to [email protected]. Senior Center the day before, so we the existing activities or introduce will be a Genealogy Event, sponsored We’ve been working on our get a count of how many lunches to us to a new one, please come on out by the Thurmont Historical Society, calendar of events for 2015. Here order. The Center’s phone number is to the Senior Center. We’d love to from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. They are a few of the highlights: Dances, 301-271-7911. meet you! If you find yourself with will break for lunch and resume Volunteer Breakfast, Pot Luck If there are any activities or a little extra time and would like from 1:00-3:00 p.m. They are Lunches, Annual Birthday Party, services you’d like to see, please to volunteer, we’d love to have you photographing Family Bibles and Carnival Parade, Annual Picnic, come to the Senior Center and assist at the Center. We’re always interviewing seniors. If you wish Thurmont Community Show, provide us with your suggestions. looking for volunteers, especially to participate in the session and/ Colorfest Yard Sale, and Annual We’re always looking for new ideas to help serve and deliver lunches, or lunch, please call Teresa at 301- Christmas Party. Specific details and suggestions. This is your Senior run errands for homebound seniors, 271-7911 by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, of these and other events to be Center, and we want to meet your and give rides to seniors who do not March 20. I hope you can join us scheduled will be mentioned in future needs as much as possible. We need drive. on Wednesday, March 25 for our Senior Moment articles, as well as your help either by volunteering, I hope everyone has been able to fashion show. It’s going to be a great posted in the Senior Center and on participating at our fundraisers, or stay warm and healthy. I can’t wait time. This will be my first modeling our monthly calendars. We will be making financial donations to make for spring, how about you? There job! The show will take place from working on our Facebook page as this the best Senior Center for the were a few days in February when 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. We all need well and creating a website for the community. The Thurmont Senior I was wishing I was a snow bird in something new to wear, right? You Senior Center. This will give us the Center is not part of the Frederick Arizona! may need a new Easter outfit or ability to share with our community County Department of Aging, so February has been a very busy something new to make you feel a calendar of events, monthly lunch we don’t receive any funding from month. Because there was so much good. I know wearing something menus, and announcements. the county. We are operating as interest, we started having our 50/50 new always makes me happy! There We are always looking for grants an independent non-profit 501 (c) Bingo the first and third Wednesday will be some items discounted 50 to assist us with our lunch program, (3) organization, so our funds are of the month. Huge success; folks percent. I know I love a good sale, as well as other expenses, such as limited. We want to express our love their bingo! They enjoy getting how about you? So come out to transportation for the Center. If you sincere thanks to those who are to see their friends and to make some the fashion show, have lunch, and know of any grants or can assist with already supporting our programs. Page 38 March 2015 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com your public library classifieds Where Community & Ideas Connect by Linda Frydl, Library Associate, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg Classified Advertising costs 40¢ per word with a minimum of $10 for line listings. Services Classifieds are $1 per word with a minimum of $25. Photo Classifieds are $20 per ad limited to 1” height. Email your written listing to Branch Library, [email protected], 301-600-7212 [email protected]. To pay by check, mail payment to: The Catoctin Banner at 515B East Main Street, Emmitsburg, MD 21727; to pay by credit card, call 301-447-2804; to pay in person, stop by E Plus Copy Center in Join us for the 2015 Celtic Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! the lobby of Jubilee Grocery Store in Emmitsburg. Concert, featuring the popular band We will start with our Penny Theater The ShamRogues. The ShamRogues presentation of “The Cat in the Hat,” Bookkeeping / QuickBooks services provided. Wanted Very reasonable rates; excellent references. If are part of the trendy Irish pub scene followed by games and crafts. For all interested, please call 301-676-0657. in Baltimore and as part of their stage ages (children must be accompanied WANTED: Any unwanted lawn mowers, tillers, performance they involve the audience by adult). Two showings: March 3 at snow blowers or yard items. Will pick up FREE! Rick Hurley & Son Small Engine Repair Service. in a fun, lively evening of songs and 6:30 p.m.; March 4 at 10:30 a.m. Call 301-271-4266. Call 301-271-2117 or 240-285-2494 (leave message). stories of Ireland. Preschool Power: St. Patrick’s Day WANTED: Antiques & Collectibles like crocks, PIANO LESSONS: Experienced professional The ShamRogues will perform at Afternoon fun for our preschool jugs, postcards, photographs, advertising items, musician and certified public school teacher. All old signs, toys, trains (pre-1965), vintage jewelry 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at friends. Join us for a colorful St. ages; Adults welcome. Located in Thurmont. (sterling & gold), antique furniture, guns, pottery, Call or text Beth at 240-529-8108 or email the Marion Burk Knott Auditorium Patrick’s Day Puppet Show. Learn old holiday decorations, political items, hunting/ [email protected]. at Mount St. Mary’s University about leprechauns and set a trap. fishing items, artwork, old dolls, etc. Will buy one in Emmitsburg. Admission is free Will you be lucky enough to catch a item, collection, or entire estate. 301-514-2631. Guitar, Bass, Banjo Lessons. All Levels, All Ages, (all ages welcome). Tickets are leprechaun? Tuesday, March 17, 1:30- All Styles. Over 20 Years of experience with DONATE YOUR CAR: All proceeds benefit the degree in Guitar Performance. Convenient location required. Free advance tickets can be 2:15 p.m. Register: www.fcpl.org or Catoctin Pregnancy Center. 301-447-3391. near Thurmont. Call or Text 301-514-0115. picked up (limit four/person) at the call 301-600-7212. Another showing Emmitsburg or Thurmont Libraries, will be held the same evening at 6:30 FREE PICK UP: Appliances working or not working. Also, old mowers, tillers, etc. Anything metal. 240- beginning March 2 at 10:00 a.m. p.m. (for all ages, with adult). No For Sale 674-7788. Patrons with advance tickets will be registration required. 2 NASCAR racing tires made into small tables seated between 6:30-6:45 p.m. Seats with legs: 1st tire is an actual Dale Earnhardt Sr. Children’s Book Club — Endangered tire with a glass top with a Dale Earnhardt Sr. are not guaranteed after 6:45 p.m. Animals: Do you love learning about silhouette face and the #3 engraved into the glass For Rent for advance ticket holders. Patrons top; 2nd tire was run at Richmond in the mid animals and helping endangered RENT: Looking for a place for a meeting, without advance tickets are strongly ‘90s by Brett Bodine and the #26 team. This tire species? This is the club for you! has also been made into a table with Dale Jarrett reunion, reception, picnic, or party? St. John’s encouraged to pick up numbered Grades 1-5. March 11, 18, 25 and silhouette engraved into the glass along with the UCC in Sabillasville rents their pavilion or their standby tickets in the concert hall April 1, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register: #18 (Joe Gibbs racing). $125 for the set, OBO. parish hall. For information, contact Shanda Eyler lobby, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Any 301-788-6417. at 301-241-4522 or e-mail [email protected]. www.fcpl.org. Reserve early. unoccupied seats, if available, will be Used left handed “YES C Grove” golf putter. STEM Programs for Children: The filled by standby ticket holders. Due Very good condition. Well taken care of!! Good FOR RENT: Thurmont Senior Center for rent, for someone learning to play the game. It’s 33’ in to no-shows, some seats are always a-MAZE-ing Marble Run. Making evening and weekends. Call 301-271-7911. homemade marble run tracks out of length. Also a soft cover for protection. Asking $40 available. For further information, OBO. 301-788-5944. contact the Emmitsburg Branch masking tape and paper recyclables! APARTMENTS FOR RENT: One and Two bedrooms in the Cascade, Blue Ridge Summit Library at 301-600-6329. Design, build, and test your own unique track design and then watch those Notices area. Call Kelly Ash at 301-241-4726. Bringing Yoga to the local community, marbles fly! Grades 1-5, with adult. HALL RENTAL: Weddings, Banquets, Events of any Sera Crandell hosts this free one-hour Extra cardboard tubes/recyclables YOU WILL FLIP over our new catalog!! Home kind. Call the American Legion at 301-271-4411. Interiors is BACK! Call 301-447-2073 or email “Intro to Yoga” at the Thurmont welcome. March 7 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Regional Library. Certified in yoga [email protected]. MOON BOUNCE FOR RENT: $100.00 per day. p.m. Register: www.fcpl.org. 240-674-3856. and Pilates, Sera currently teaches at How Would You Like To FEEL 25 Years Ananda Shala Yoga and Pilates Studio LEGO® Fun Friday! School’s out YOUNGER and LIVE 25 Years LONGER? Go to in Frederick, as well as the Center of early, so join us for an afternoon of www.Shaklee.net/JCE NOW! Read how VIVIX Life Pilates Studio in Thurmont. No LEGO® fun! Best for ages 5 and up, Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic is a REVOLUTIONARY Help Wanted need to register—just drop in. Wear with adult. March 20 at 3:00-3:45 BREAKTHROUGH in the fight against cellular aging. All natural. Order yours TODAY! Contact PART-TIME KITCHEN HELP: Grill cook with comfortable clothes, no jeans. Yoga p.m. Register: www.fcpl.org. experience. Apply within. Palms Restaurant, 20 Jeanne at 301-305-1466. www.Shaklee.net/JCE. W. Main street, Emmitsburg. mats will be available, but please bring Make Batteries Using Fruits and a mat if you have one. Classes will Metals: Using lemons, oranges, and Services WANTED HELP: Full-time Grill Cook, must be held for three afternoons on third grapefruits with common metals such have experience, able to work days, nights, and Saturday of the month, 3:00-4:00 p.m.: Critter Care by Greta. Full Service care for all weekends. Apply in person at Thurmont Kountry as copper wire, zinc-coated nails, and domestic and farm animals. Call for a quote. Prices Kitchen, 17 Water Street, Thurmont. Phone Calls March 21, April 18, May 16. iron nails, this activity will focus on based on individual needs. Call Greta at 240-367-0035. will not be accepted! making simple batteries to power LED Join friends and neighbors on Day Care – Thurmont area now has two openings HIRING: Employment Plus. Hiring for Thursday evenings in March and lights and run small motors. Ages 10 for ages 2 and up. Call Joann 301-271-2180. successful, local production plant in Thurmont: April at the Thurmont Regional and up. Thursday, March 12, 5:00- sorters, warehouse, machine operators, audit 6:00 p.m. Register: www.fcpl.org. control clerks, mailroom clerks & more. www. Library to work on crafts you enjoy apply.employmentplus.com. 301-271-5853. with other crafty people. This The Thurmont Center for Agricultural free series is being arranged as a History at the Thurmont Regional Play Our Games community service through the Library has a wonderful collection of Go to page 5 to play our Where Am I? and Friends of the Thurmont Regional local yearbooks from both Thurmont Hidden Object games. You could win a gift Library. Meet-ups are 6:00-7:30 High School (starting with 1960) and certificate to one of our advertisers! p.m. No need to sign up; bring your Catoctin High School (starting with own project and supplies. Work on 1969). Volumes donated by the Emily your projects, share and trade ideas. Sixx Family, as well as other donors. Schedule through April: Fiber Arts The library’s goal is to have a Answer to Movie Trivia (Knit, Crochet, Needle Felt)—March complete set. If you have one of Quote derives from the 1994 American epic romantic-comedy- 5 and April 2; Scrapbooking, Card the following volumes you’d like drama film, Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks and Sally Field. making and Stamping—March 12 and to donate, please drop it off at the The movie was based on the 1986 novel of the same name by April 9; Jewelry and Bead Making— library: 1960, 1962, 1970, 1975, Winston Groom. March 19 and April 16; Quilting— 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, March 26 and April 23. 1996 through 2014. Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com www.TheCatoctinBanner.com The Catoctin Banner Newspaper March 2015 Page 39

22 �����Morning Star Family Church, 14698 Albert march Staub Rd., Thurmont. Guest speaker: Dr. community calendar Gail Januskiewicz, Professor, Faith School of 1 ������ Mother Seton School Mother-Daughter Theology. 10:45 a.m. Friendship Tea, 100 Creamery Rd., 10 ���� Mother Seton School Take-a-Tour 25 games: $25 ($30 value). Sue 301-401- 23 �����Thurmont Ministerium’s Community Emmitsburg. 2:00-4:00 p.m. Mothers/ Tuesday, 100 Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. 5698. Benefits WVFC. Lenten Service, United Church of the daughters (grades 4-6). Speaker: Beth 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 4:30-6:30 p.m. 18 ���� Slippery Pop Pie Dinner, Lewistown United Brethren, 14 Altamont Ave., Thurmont. 7:00 Myers, LCSW (“Step Into Your Light—Be Applications for 2015-2016 now being Methodist Church, 11032 Hessong Bridge p.m. All are welcome. Real!”). RSVP 301-447-3161. accepted. No need to pre-register. Denice Rd., Lewistown, MD. 12:00-5:30 p.m. Vaught 301-447-3161 or dvaught@ 25 �����Lenten Program, Harriet Chapel, Catoctin 2 ������ “Served with Grace” Free Community $11/adults; $6/ages 6-12. Carryout $12. mothersetonschool.org. Episcopal Parish, 12625 Catoctin Furnace Meal (1st Monday each month), Graceham 301-898-7888. Rd. (Rte. 806). Rabbi Ted Simon. 7:00 p.m. Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge 12 ���� Koinonia Evening Prayers, Graceham 19 ���� Koinonia Evening Prayers, Graceham Free-will offering taken to defray Rabbi Rd., Thurmont. 5:30-7:00 p.m. All welcome. Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Simon’s expenses. 301-271-2379. Rd., Thurmont. 7:15 p.m. All welcome. Rd., Thurmont. 7:15 p.m. All are welcome. 301-271-2379. 26 �����Koinonia Evening Prayers, Graceham 2 ������ Thurmont Ministerium’s Community 301-271-2379. Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Lenten Service, St. John’s Evangelical 13 ���� CHS Softball Team’s Crab Cake Dinner 19 ���� The ShamRogues, Marion Burk Knott Rd., Thurmont. 7:15 p.m. All welcome. 301- Lutheran, 15 North Church St., Thurmont. Fundraiser, Fire Hall, 25 W. Main St., Auditorium, Mount St. Mary’s University, 271-2379. 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Emmitsburg. 4:00-7:00 p.m. $15/person (eat Emmitsburg. 7:00 p.m. Admission free. in or carryout). Tickets: any CHS softball 27 �����Thurmont Lions Club Bingo, Guardian 2 ������ Cash Bingo, Woodsboro Vol. Fire Co., Tickets required. Tickets: Emmitsburg or player or Coach Jess 301-788-0976. Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 123 East Main 10307 Coppermine Rd., Woodsboro, MD. Thurmont Libraries beginning March 2. St., Thurmont. Doors open 5:00 p.m.; bingo Doors open 5:30 p.m; games 7:00 p.m. $25 13 ���� All-You-Can-Eat Fish Bake Friday, Our 19-21 ��Special Sale Event, Seton Center’s Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center, gymnasium, 16840 Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 6:45 p.m. $20/in advance; $25/at door. 301- ($30 value). Sue 301-401-5698. Benefits 271-2924. WVFC. Thurmont. 5:00-7:30 p.m. $10/adults; $5/ 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. March 21: 10:00 a.m.- ages 4-12; Free/3 & under. 301-447-2367. 2:00 p.m. All items sold as is. Customers 27 �����All-You-Can-Eat Fish Bake Friday, Our Lady 4 ������ Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Meeting of Mount Carmel Parish Center, Thurmont. (meets every Wednesday), Elias Lutheran 13 ���� CANA (Christian Adults Nurturing responsible for removing items day of sale. Another) sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day 301-447-6102, ext. 15; email Kenneth. 5:00-7:30 p.m. $10/adults; $5/ages 4-12; Church, 100 W. North Ave., Emmitsburg. Free/3 & under. 301-447-2367. 6:30 p.m. Janise 717-253-7787. Dinner and Celebration for Single Adults [email protected]. (age 30 & above), Graceham Moravian 20 ���� 11th Annual Thurmont Business Expo, 27 �����Family-style Turkey and Oyster Dinner, 5 ������ Koinonia Evening Prayers, Graceham Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Rd., Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Moravian Church, 8231-A Rocky Ridge Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Thurmont. 6:30 p.m. 301-271-2379. Rd., Thurmont. 6:00-8:30 p.m. Free Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 3:00-7:00 Rd., Thurmont. 7:15 p.m. All welcome. p.m. $18/adults; $9/ages 6-10. Carryout 301-271-2379. 14 �����Rock & Roll Relics, Emmitsburg Lions Club admission. Bring non-perishable food Sponsoring evening of music & dancing, or cash donations for Thurmont Food $19. 5-7 ��� Indoor Yard Sale, Elias Lutheran Church, Emmitsburg Ambulance facility, Creamery Bank. Heather Dewees 301-471-7313; 27 �����Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense, 100 W. North Ave., Emmitsburg. 10:00 Rd., Emmitsburg. 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Rob Renner 301-788-2235; email presented by Thurmont Thespians, Thurmont a.m.-4:00 p.m. 301-447-6239. Rock N Roll Relics band. $15/in advance; [email protected]. American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 6 ������ All-You-Can-Eat Fish Bake Friday, Our $20/at door. Tickets: Sharon Hane 301-447- 20 ���� All-You-Can-Eat Fish Bake Friday, Our 7:30 p.m. $15/person. 301-271-7613. Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center, 2401; Zurgable Hardware 301-447-2020. Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center, 27,28 �AACA-SMR 45th Annual Antique Auto Thurmont. 5:00-7:30 p.m. $10/adults; $5/ 14 ���� Mother Seton School HSA Hosting St. Thurmont. 5:00-7:30 p.m. $10/adults; $5/ Swap Meet, 706 Agriculture Center Dr., ages 4-12; Free/3 & under. 301-447-2367. Patrick’s Day Dinner, The Carriage House, ages 4-12; Free/3 & under. 301-447-2367 Westminster, MD. Free Admission. Doors 6 ������ EBPA Luncheon, Sleep Inn & Suites, Emmitsburg. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Adult-only or www.emmitsburg.net/sasolmc. open 8:00 a.m. 301-829-2000. Emmitsburg. 12:00-1:00 p.m. $5. ebpa.biz. event. $60/ticket; $450/table of 8. MSS for 20 ���� “Catoctin Voices” Evening of Poetry, Holy 28 ���� Family-style Turkey and Oyster Dinner, 7 ������� Thurmont Food Bank Grand Opening tickets 301-447-3161. Grounds Café, Emmitsburg. Guest Poet: Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Celebration, 10 Frederick St., Thurmont. 14 �����All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet and Pork author and Mount St. Mary’s professor of Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 1:00-6:00 10:00 a.m.-noon. (snow date: March 14). Sale, Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, English, Dana Sauers. 7:00 p.m. Open mic p.m. $18/adults; $9/ages 6-10. Carryout Refreshments, tours, ribbon-cutting ceremony. 10926 Simmons Rd., Emmitsburg. 6:00- preceding. $19. Bring food donation to place on new shelves. 10:00 a.m. $8/adult; $4/ages 5-10; Free/ages 20 ���� Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense, 28 ���� Bass Fishing Tournament, Fort Ritchie 7 ������ Cabin Fever Yard Sale, Fort Ritchie under. Pork sale orders due by March 8. presented by Thurmont Thespians, Thurmont Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Orders: Ernie 443-605-2995, Dottie 301-447- American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Cascade, MD. More info. to come. 301- Cascade, MD. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 301- 2403, or Rose 443-605-2675. 301-447-3171. 7:30 p.m. $15/person. 301-271-7613. 241-5081. 241-5081. 14 �����Oyster, Turkey and Country Ham Dinner 21 ���� Easter Bazaar, Woodsboro Fire Co. 28 ���� Dinner Theater, Meshuggah-Nuns: The 7 ������ Oyster Feed, AMVETS Post 7, 26 Apples (buffet-style), Lewistown Fire Hall, 11101 Activities Bldg., 10307 Coppermine Rd., Ecumenical Nunsense, presented by Church Rd., Thurmont. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Hessong Bridge Rd., Thurmont. 12:00-5:00 Woodsboro, MD. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Thurmont Thespians, Thurmont American Open to public (21 years of age or older). p.m. $17/adults; $7/ages 6-12. Carryout Crafts, slippery pot pie & more! Benefits Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 6:00 p.m. $30/person. $18. 301-898-9988. Ladies Auxiliary. Rent table or order qts. $35/person. Reservations: 301-271-7613. 7 ������ Annual Spring Supper, Elias Lutheran 14 �����Fried Oyster and Turkey Dinner, St. John’s pot pie in advance: Mary 301-401-2824. 28 ���� Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense, Church, 100 W. North Ave., Emmitsburg. Lutheran Church, 8619 Blacks Mill Rd., 21 ���� Spring Craft Show, Fort Ritchie Community presented by Thurmont Thespians, Thurmont 12:00-5:00 p.m. Roast Beef, Turkey & Creagerstown, MD. 12:00-5:00 p.m. $16/adults; Center, 14421 Lake Royer Dr., Cascade, American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. $7/ages 6-12; Free/ages under 5. $17/carryouts. Ham. $12/adult; $4/ages 6-12. Carryout MD. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 301-241-5081. 7:30 p.m. $15/person. 301-271-7613. $13. 301-447-6239. 14 �����Art Clinic w/Dorothea Barrick, Emmitsburg 21 ���� Annual Fried Catfish and Chicken Feed, 28 ���� Community Egg Hunt (for ages 0-12), Mt. Community Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., 7 ������ Celtic Spring Dinner, St. Joseph’s Church Sons of AMVETS Squadron 7, 26 Apples Moriah Lutheran Church Community Parish Center; North Seton and DePaul Ave., Emmitsburg. 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. All Church Rd., Thurmont. 4:00-7:00 p.m. materials provided. Ages 14 & up. $30/class. Center (Foxville Schoolhouse), 14814 Emmitsburg. Celtic music by Cormorant’s Doors open 3:00 p.m. $15/person. Open Foxville Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville, MD. Fancy. Benefits EOPCC. $60/couple; $35/ Register: 301-600-2936 or www.Recreater.com. to public (must be 21 or older). Stay after 11:00 a.m. Light refreshment to follow egg person. Check to: EOPCC, PO Box 291, 14 �����SECAC’s Annual Resource Fair, Rock Creek for music by Dr. Mudcat DJ and Karaoke hunt. Pastor Julie Brigham 240-405-2173. Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Bill O’Toole, School, 191 Waverley Dr., Frederick, MD. (Mike Hahoney). [email protected] or 240-439-7218. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Connect w/local org. 28 ���� Mother Seton Bingo, 100 Creamery Rd., 21 ���� Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense, Emmitsburg. Doors open 5:30 p.m. $20/ 8 ������ Country Community Breakfast (buffet- that provide services to persons with special presented by Thurmont Thespians, Thurmont style), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish needs and their families. 240-236-8744; in advance; $25/at door. Prizes from Vera American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. Bradley, Coach & Thirty-One. Center, Thurmont. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $8/ email [email protected]. 7:30 p.m. $15/person. 301-271-7613. 28 ���� Cruise in Memory of Jacob Loudon. adults; $4/ages 4-10; Free/ages 3 & under. 14 �����Germantown Church of God showing 21 �����Spring Mart, Union Bridge Fire Company’s Meet at Catoctin High School parking lot, 301-447-2367 or www.emmitsburg.net/ movie: When the Game Stands Tall, 16924 Ladies Auxiliary, Fire Company Social Hall, Thurmont. 11:00 a.m.; depart noon. 717- sasolmc. Raven Rock Rd., Cascade, MD. 6:30 p.m. 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge, MD. 9:00 8 ������ Sunday Country Breakfast (all-you-can- Free event; community invited. 301-241- a.m.-3:00 p.m. Free admission. Supports 398-6276. eat), Union Bridge Fire Co., Social Hall, 8 3050; www.germantowncog.org. local First Responders. Missi Green 410- 29 �����Spring Bazaar, Woodsboro American Legion, W. Locust St., Union Bridge, MD. Doors 15 ���� Movie Day, Thurmont American Legion, 775-2872/443-340-9462; www.ubfc8.org. 101 W. Elilzabeth St., Woodsboro, MD. open 7:00 a.m. $8/ person. 410-775-7104; 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 1:00 p.m. Movie: 21 �����Seton Center Thrift Shop $5 Bag Sale, 16840 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Over 50 crafters & www.ubfc8.org. Frozen. Shown on lower level. Everyone Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 vendors, food & more. Benefits Woodsboro 9 ������ Monday Night Bingo, Union Bridge Fire welcome; bring blanket, pillow, and/or p.m. Seton Center provides grocery-sized American Legion 282 Auxiliary Community Company’s Ladies Auxiliary, Fire Co. Social chair for your comfort. paper bag. Overflow bags $7. Strollers/baby Service Program. 301-473-0723. Hall, 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge, MD. 15 ���� Southern Gospel Music Mercy’s Vessel, buggies prohibited. Vintage & specially priced 29 �����Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense, Doors open 5:30 p.m.; games 7:00 p.m. Deerfield U.M. Church, 16405 Foxville items not included in sale. 301-447-6102. presented by Thurmont Thespians, Thurmont 410-775-2509; 410-775-2872; ubfc8.org. Deerfield Rd., Sabillasville, MD. 10:15 a.m. 22 �����Easter Children’s Bingo, Woodsboro Fire American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 9 ������ Thurmont Ministerium’s Community All welcome. 301-241-3158. Hall, 2 South Third St., Woodsboro, MD. 2:00 p.m. $15/person. 301-271-7613. Lenten Service, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 16 ���� Thurmont Ministerium’s Community Doors open 12:00 p.m.; games 1:00 p.m. $5/ 29 �����Holy Week Service (March 29-April 1), Parish Center, 103 North Church St., Lenten Service, Harriet Chapel, 12625 person. Food available. Ruth 301-845-8406; Graceham Moravian Church, 8231-A Thurmont. 7:00 p.m. All welcome. Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont. 7:00 Mary 301-401-2824. Rocky Ridge Rd., Thurmont. 7:00 p.m. All 9-13 ��Mother Seton School Science Fair, 100 p.m. All welcome. 22 �����Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense, are welcome. 301-271-2379. Creamery Rd., Emmitsburg. Public invited. 16 ���� Cash Bingo, Woodsboro Vol. Fire Co., presented by Thurmont Thespians, Thurmont 29 ���� Easter Egg Hunt, Gateway Candyland, Rt. Judging takes place March 11. www. 10307 Coppermine Rd., Woodsboro, MD. American Legion, 8 Park Ln., Thurmont. 15 & N. Franklinville Rd., Thurmont. Ages mothersetonschool.org. Doors open 5:30 p.m; games 7:00 p.m. All 2:00 p.m. $15/person. 301-271-7613. 10 & under. 1:00 p.m. Weather permitting.