September 2011 | Vol. 16 | Issue 09 | Mail Run: 8,769 | Total Print Run: 10,200

www.thecatoctinbanner.com www.epluspromotes.com Your Good News Community Newspaper Serving Northern Frederick County, MD Since 1995 “Rocket” the Giraffe Becomes Star Attraction at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo by George W. Wireman He might be the newest addition died suddenly, as a result of a house to the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve fire. Her husband has loaned Rocket and Zoo, but he has become a to the Catoctin Zoo, and we are heart-warming attraction and enjoys delighted to have such a beautiful the attention he is receiving from animal.” PHoto by Kelly Hahn Johnson the visitors—both young and old The zoo was quick to build a Shown here is Rocket whispering in Wireman’s ear, “I want to stay in Thurmont and make my home at the zoo.” alike. His name is “Rocket.” He home for Rocket, but he cannot stay is a 3-year-old giraffe, currently for the winter unless the building is buttons and magnets to raise money (adults only) for an evening of residing at the zoo, located along heated. The heating system will cost for Rocket. These are available at dancing, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, U.S. Route 15, just a few miles south about $60,000. The zoo has already $2.00 each, and can be obtained at “zoo-tinis,” exotic animals, and of Thurmont. begun fundraising efforts for the the zoo gift shop. great fun and company. Cash wine Carole Brown, president of heating project to be able to keep If you haven’t had the opportunity and beer are available (Identification the Global Wildlife Trust, the Rocket permanently. to meet Rocket, by all means required). Wear your best walking/ organization that governs the zoo The first in a series of fundraisers make plans to attend the next big dancing shoes and experience the said, “Rocket came to the Catoctin was held recently and was a big fundraiser: “Date Night in the Wild,” Catoctin Zoo at night. And Carole Zoo from a private zoo in the north. success. For additional fundraising scheduled for Saturday, September Brown says, “Necking is allowed.” The zookeeper there, together with events, visit the zoo’s website at 10, 2011, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Visit cwpzoo.com for more her husband, raised Rocket from a cwpzoo.com. at the Catoctin Zoo. The public is information and tickets. baby. Unfortunately, the zookeeper Currently, the zoo is selling invited to attend this special event Tropical Storm Irene Breezes Through Northern Frederick County As Hurricane Irene approached, some head games our way on August This storm turned out to be a The ERVs serve as first responders there was talk by a television 27 and 28, 2011, we were merely training exercise in preparedness. to disaster zones. ERVs would be newscaster about the psychology of a touched by her tentacles which only According to Judy Peterson, the used to distribute food, water, and storm. In anticipation of threatening resulted in some pesky winds and Executive Director for the Frederick blankets to those affected by the weather, a range of thoughts play rain, as her strength was reclassified County Chapter of the American Red hurricane. out in our minds when considering to ‘Tropical Storm Irene’ in our area Cross, there were no service calls in ERVs from as far away as the preparation and consequences -- in the outer limits of her 300 mile Northern Frederick County from the Nebraska and Florida arrived in of a potential disaster. Do I stay reach. Our residents and properties effects felt from Hurricane Irene. Frederick County, ready to assist at or do I go? Am I prepared? Will suffered relatively little damage or Seventeen chapter disaster services a moments notice to affected areas, my house withstand the wind and impact compared to the properties on volunteers participated in servicing such as Baltimore, the Eastern Shore, water? Is there anything that can or near our popular beaches and bay area communities—eight serving in and as far north as Delaware. This fly around? What is the best way areas. Frederick County, with the remaining was the first time the Frederick to keep my family safe? How will I Storm psychology aside, the nine assisting in shelters in Baltimore. Chapter served in this role for the communicate if the power goes out? bottom line when warned about a Aside from the local community ERVs, Judy Peterson said. While Hurricane Irene tossed potential disaster is, are we prepared? donating manpower, the Frederick If you don’t have property around County chapter also served as home the beaches (and even if you do), base for the Emergency Response in the midst of the storm, you may Vehicles (ERV) to re-supply and have realized that you could focus

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What can your favorite From the Publisher local newspaper do for you & your business? Dear Reader: As The Catoctin Banner Newspaper continues to improve and grow, we’re SPOTLIGHT experiencing some of those ‘good’ problems. One of those problems is having Great Rates • Full Color too much content and not enough space. This month, several columns and Flexible Contracts stories were left out due to space restraints. Don’t worry, we will include them Join the advertising team today! next month, of course. With each issue, there has to be balance between the advertising support, a.k.a. revenue, and the size of the issue, a.k.a. expenses. Advertising in e Catoctin Banner has increased Some of you may know that we have not had the staff resources to recruit the patronage to our business! advertisers. This is about to change. We want to thank the Catoctin Banner for all the Today, we are hiring a dedicated professional to handle distribution and hard work putting together every ad advertising sales. You may see her in the coming weeks as she passes through for us in the past two years. neighborhoods and businesses to determine an expanded map of distribution Cheryl & Kaylia Bottomly and invite all of you to advertise in this good-news publication. I don’t know Owners of C & K Grooming if you’ve noticed, but we’ve had a steady group of consistent advertisers who Call 301-271-1050 or email us at [email protected] create the financial foundation of this newspaper. I cannot thank them enough for their consistent support and advertising outreach. I cannot thank our readers enough, either. Without your noticing and utilizing advertiser’s services, Advertiser Index newspapers -- including this one -- would not be published. Affordable Self Storage ………………... . 10 Global Force Auction...... 19 Please continue to note our NEW phone number for our contest line. It is Anytime Fitness...... 19 Guy T. Riley Home Improvements...... 12 240-288-0108. We hope you enjoy our ever-changing good-news publication Baker Tree Service...... 26 His Place Car Show...... 16 Banner Spotlight...... 2 His Place Auto & Restoration...... 11 and we invite your comments and suggestions. Beard’s Trash Service...... 28 Indian Lookout Conservation Club...... 6 As always, I urge you to patronize the advertisers who reach out to you Bill Buehrer for Thurmont Commis...... 4 J&B Real Estate, Cindy Grimes...... 7 through The Catoctin Banner. Many of our advertisers change the content Bollinger Homes...... 18 Lakeside Fort Ritchie Restaurant...... 30 of their ads from month to month, so look closely. You may even find some C&K Grooming...... 28 Main Street Groomers...... 31 discount coupons. Tell them you saw them here! The Catoctin Banner exists Carriage House Inn...... 8 Main Street Upholstery...... 29 due to the advertising support of those featured in each publication. Cascade Self Storage...... 13 Marie’s Beauty Salon...... 22 Catoctin Mountain Spa & Tub...... 8 Mike’s Auto Body...... 3 Deb Spalding, Catoctin Mountain Orchard...... 11 Melissa Wetzel Accounting Svcs...... 22 Catoctin Veterinary Clinic ...... 16 Mountaindale Convenience Store...... 12 Publisher Central Maryland Security...... 5 Mountain Pools...... 29 CJ’s Tuxedos...... 23 Mountain View Lawn Service...... 4 CLC Pet Sitting Service...... 20 Mountainside Farm...... 15 Table of Contents Community Show...... 6 Nails By Anne...... 12 Crouse Ford...... 22 Nationwide Insurance...... …...25 Briefs...... 21,29 Our Neighborhood Veterans...... 26 Curves...... 17 Nusbaum & Ott, Inc. Painting...... 22 Business News...... 9,16 School News...... 25 Decks Patios & Improvements/DPI...... 10 Powers Insurance...... 27 Delphey Construction…………………...... 9 Quirauk Skull Works...... 5 Cartoon...... 30 Sports...... 14,15,17 E Plus Copy Center & Promotions...... 32 R-I-S, Residential Improvement Svcs...... 21 Classified Ads...... 30 The Feed Bag...... 22 East Park Automotive...... 22 ReMax, Peggy Koontz ………………...... 20 Community Calendar...... 31 This and That Column...... 18 Elower Sicilia Dance Productions...... 12 Rock Creek Realty...... 27 Community Show...... 3 Tickling Our Tastbuds Column...... 20 Embrace Home Loans...... 27 Rosensteel Photography Studio...... 13 Happily Ever After Column...... 27 Town Hall Reports...... 4 Emmitsburg Ambulance Company...... 31 Simply Asia...... 26 Health Jeanne Column...... 28 Who Am I? Column...... 23 Emmitsburg Auction Service...... 24 St. Philomena Books & Café...... 31 Hidden Object Contest...... 11 Where Am I? 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Information and advertising copy received after advertisers in and earn a little cash. the deadline will be accepted at the discretion of the publisher. The publisher assumes no liability for misinformation, misprinting, or typographical errors. The publisher reserves the right to edit all submitted material. www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 3 55th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show The Thurmont & Emmitsburg auditorium. All grand champion and Community Show will be held at reserve champion baked goods will Catoctin High School in Thurmont, be sold at 9:00 p.m. Maryland, on September 9, 10, and On Saturday, September 10, 2011, 11, 2011. the show opens at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 The time for entering exhibits is p.m. Activities include a Market as follows: Thursday, September Goat, Beef, Sheep and Swine Fitting 8, 2011—6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; & Showing contest from 8:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2011—8:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Ag Center, and a to 11:30 a.m. (Please note this pet show at 10:30 a.m. in front of the change on entering of exhibits on school. Entries can be entered on the Friday). You may also visit the terrace in front of the school. The pet Community Show’s website at www. show is also open to area residents. thurmontemmitsburgcommunityshow. Categories are: Cat with Prettiest webs.com to view the premium list Eyes; Cat with Longest Whiskers; for 2011 and the community show Cutest Cat; Best Trained Pet; Dog booklet. The booklet is available with Wiggliest Tail; Prettiest Dog (25 in local grocery stores, banks, and pounds and under); Prettiest Dog (26 Courtesy Photo restaurants. pounds and over); Best Costumed Pryor Performs During Community Show Judging will begin at 12:30 p.m. Pet; Pet with Most Spots; Largest Lester (aka “Les” or “Bill”) Pryor is a Thurmont native. He graduated from Commercial exhibits may be entered Pet (by height); Most Unusual Pet; Thurmont High School in 1959. After graduation, he worked several years for on Friday, September 9, from 3:30 Smallest Pet. The petting zoo and a Thurmont business until July 1963, at which time he enlisted in the U.S. Air to 5:30 p.m. The show will open pony rides will also be held on Force. to the public at 6:00 p.m. There is Saturday and Sunday. Since retiring in January 2002, he enjoys spending time with Anita, his wife no admission charge to the Event; The Thurmont Library will of 46+ years, his family (three children, six grandchildren), and friends. Lester however, a silver offering will be again have books for sale in the and his wife own a Victorian home, built in 1906, in Elkridge, Maryland, and collected. old gymnasium. Persons wishing to while it requires a lot of work, they consider it to be a labor of love. Lester’s Over 3,000 farm and garden, donate books for the library sale love of and appreciation for music began at a very early age. Music remains an household, quilt, livestock, can drop them off at the school, important part of his daily life and is an integral part of regular family get- machinery, and commercial displays while entering exhibits at the show togethers. He enjoys playing guitar and piano, traveling, likes to participate in can be seen during the three-day event. on Thursday night or on Friday various games, is actively involved in several hobbies, and still enjoys outdoor On Friday night beginning at 7:00 morning. Also in the old gymnasium, sports. p.m. in the auditorium, a bagpipe John Kinnaird will have old pictures Visit his performance at the Show on Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00 processional will be performed by of Thurmont, and Helen Mackley p.m. in the auditorium. Bill and Alexander Douwes at the will have her display of old buttons beginning of the community and and emblems. The Community civic flag ceremony. This year, the Show will also have on display old Alumni Goat, Beef, Sheep & Swine beginning at 1:30 p.m. Also on show committee will honor the photographs and displays of past sale will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, from 1:30 to 75th Anniversary of the Catoctin years in the old gymnasium. Saturday night in the Ag Center area. 3:00 p.m., Lester “Bill” Pryor will be Mountain Park. Also taking The Thurmont Grange will again Entertainment will be performed performing musical selections in the place on Friday night will be the serve their Turkey and Ham dinner by the Gospel Travelers at 7:00 school auditorium. Mr. Pryor is a 1959 announcement of the 2011-2012 in the school cafeteria from 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium. There is no graduate of Thurmont High School. Catoctin FFA Chapter Ambassador. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night. admission charge. Farm machinery will be displayed Immediately following the program Prices are: Adults–$12.00; children Activities begin on Sunday, throughout the event and the (at approximately 8:15 p.m.), an under 12–$6.00; and children under September 11, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., famous “Cane and Abel” Brown auction of all baked goods exhibited 5–$5.00; Carryouts–$13.00. with the Goat Show, followed by Swiss cattle will be exhibited at the at the show will be held in the The 36th annual Catoctin FFA the Dairy Show and Decorated show. Whispering Meadows Alpaca Animal Contest. The decorated Breeders will have on display their animal contest will begin at noon, Alpacas and Emu’s will be exhibited Let us give you an estimate! and $50.00 in prize money will be by Old Orchard Emu and Jim and awarded. Categories are: Dairy, Beef, Peggy Royer. There will also be a On your next visit, ask about our referral program. Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Rabbits, and petting zoo and pony rides, with Serving Thurmont Over 20 Years, Goats. At 12:00 p.m., the Catoctin various animals for children to pet Providing Complete Auto Body & FFA Alumni Chicken Bar-B-Que and take pictures of. Full-Time Restoration Service! will be held in the cafeteria. Prices Exhibits must be removed on We repair dents & dings as well as are: Adults –$8.50; children under Sunday, September 11, 2011, from major damage from accidents! 12–$6.00; Carryouts–$9.50. The 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS 32nd annual horseshoe pitching The Community Show is SERVICE FROM THE OFFICE contest will begin at 1:00 p.m. sponsored by the Thurmont Grange, TO THE SHOP! The Barnyard Olympics for Catoctin FFA Chapter, Catoctin FFA - All Major Insurance Carriers Accepted children will again be held on Alumni, and the Maryland State - Lifetime Warrenty on all Repairs Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:00 Agricultural Fair Board. - Car Rentals Available On-Site p.m. Age Groups are (5-6), (7-8), Come and see the many farm, - 24 Hour Towing Service (9-10), and (11-13). The event will garden, household, canned goods, be expanded because of increased flowers, baked products, quilts, participation by the children, and sewing exhibits, and animals MIKE’S AUTO BODY premiums will be awarded. The Log exhibited by the residents of the Collision & Restorations, Inc. Sawing Contest will begin at 1:00 Catoctin High School area. There p.m. under the show tent in the Ag is no admission charge, and there 12917 Catoctin Furnace Rd. Thurmont, MD 21788 Center area. will be plenty of good food, 301-271-7626 A martial arts demonstration entertainment, free parking, and door will be given in the old gymnasium prizes, all donated by area businesses. 4 . the catoctin banner . September 2011 . www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com

Emmitsburg, September Don’t Forget to Vote! 2011 town hall reports Emmitsburg and Thurmont State Mandates Sewer Upgrade by Michele Cuseo residents are reminded to cast their The State of Maryland has votes during the upcoming town mandated that the town upgrade elections. its sewer facility. The State Flush Thurmont, September 2011 Emmitsburg Vote for the Mayor and one Tax will pay for 75 percent of the Town Election in October Commissioner seat in Emmitsburg Two town commissioner seats are project, but the town has to fund Candidates Night on September 27 at the old town the remainder. The Flush tax was up for election on October 3, 2011, The Emmitsburg Business & at the Firemen’s Activity Building. office on East Main Street from implemented in January 2005 to Professionals Association will host The commissioner seats are currently 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vote for two collect a tax of $2.50 per month a candidates forum on Wednesday, Commissioner seats in Thurmont on held by Commissioner Lookingbill September 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at on each septic system owner. The and Commissioner Muth. The last October 3 at the Fireman’s Activity the Vigilant Hose Company. See live funds are collected by the County day to register to vote is September Building from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. streaming video on www.ebpa.biz. and turned over to the State to 6, 2011. The town is looking for support the Chesapeake and Atlantic support personnel to help with the Coastal Bays Restoration Fund. The election. If you are interested, please Thurmont EDC Board of Directors program aims to help reduce nitrogen call 301-271-7313 ext. 204. discharge that harms the aquatic life Colorfest Plans of the bay. The Emmitsburg project is The plans for Colorfest are estimated to cost about $20 million, fast approaching. Mayor Burns is with the town supporting $5 million reminding citizens that this is a huge of the cost. Town officials estimate financial bonus to the town. The that they will need to collect an Fire and Ambulance Services have additional $400,000 to $450,000 a their booths set up and will benefit year in sewer fees in order to fund greatly from this fundraiser to offset this required upgrade. Unfortunately, their expenses. For citizens in town wanting to have yard sales or craft the town will need to increase the sales, please contact the town office sewer rates as a condition for getting to ensure that you have a permit for the grant funding. Construction is Saturday and Sunday. Yard sales held expected to begin in 2012. before the weekend are OK without Town Election in September the permit. The town election will be held on Town donates $20,000 to Local September 27, 2011. Two seats will Emergency Services be on the ballet: one for Mayor and The town officials are donating Courtesy Photo The Thurmont EDC / Main Street 2011-2012 Board of Directors. Pictured left to right: Director one for Comissioner. Mayor Hoover $10,000 each to the Guardian John Nickerson, Chairman John Kinnaird, Treasurer Tammy Green, Director Joanne Patenaude, will be running for re-election Hose Company and the Thurmont Director Carol Robertson, and Secretary Virginia LaRoche. Vice Chairwoman Stacie Zelenka was not and Commissioner Staiger will be Community Ambulance Service. available for this photo. running for re-election. Emmitsburg The town tries to do this each and The Thurmont Economic Development Committee (EDC) and Thurmont has around 1,500 registered voters; every year to help support emergency First Main Street, Inc. elected a Board of Directors for the 2011-2012 year. however, only about 12 percent of services in northern Frederick The election was held during the August 17, 2011 membership meeting at them vote in the elections. For more County. The donation was taken the Mountaingate Family Restaurant. The EDC welcomes all businesses and information, please contact the town from the town’s general funds. residents within the 21788 zip code area to join us, as we work to improve Senior Center to Have Grand Re- office. our community and to strengthen the Thurmont Business Community. Some Opening in the Fall of our upcoming projects include: a fall parking meter decorating event, For more information about the Construction has started on the Saturday Stroll, Flea & Farmers Market, Christmas in Thurmont, and the town of Emmitsburg, log on to www. Senior Center improvements that emmitsburgmd.gov. were made possible via a $158,000 much anticipated 2012 Thurmont Business Expo. Visit www.thurmontfirst.com grant. Once the improvements have for information about our organization and events, or you can call Main Street been made, a Grand Re-opening is Manager, Cindy McKane-Wagester at 301-271-7313 x212 or Chairman John Farmer’s Markets: planned. Watch for news this fall. Kinnaird at 301-606-9458. Emmitsburg — South Seton View the Town of Thurmont Web Avenue, Fridays from 3:00-6:30 p.m. site at www.thurmont.com or call Thurmont — Thurmont the town office at 301-271-7313 for ELECT Carnival Grounds on Boundary more information. Avenue, Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. 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Regional Earthquake Shakes Things Up in “Irene” continued from cover... people waiting in line for hours for those sand bags or batteries in D.C. and Virginia may be crazier than the Catoctins the surfers. Glad I’m not in those lines.” This type of solid rationale helped Motorcycles? A terrorist bomb? Neither. An earthquake!? Yes! In Maryland? solidify our collective plan of action, which ultimately, was -- to sit back and relax. Yes! To much amazement, our area residents experienced the effects of an Since surfing our area’s waters would not be smart, and we were glad that earthquake. we were prepared by buying batteries two days before the storm, we heaved At 1:51 p.m. on the afternoon of August 23, 2011, the area experienced a collective sigh of relief and may have even wondered, “Who’s having a a rare earthquake measured at 5.8 on the Richter Scale. The epicenter was hurricane party?” Perhaps you hosted one yourself. Regardless, I have a located slightly over one hundred miles south of the Emmitsburg-Thurmont feeling that you made the most of it. Afterall, you were prepared! area in the Richmond suburb of Mineral, Virginia. The quake was felt as far north as the Canadian border. Nick Howarth from Taneytown was in the Taneytown Library when the earthquake occurred. He said, “Computers and tables started shaking and Everybody’s Day at Pen Mar Park Cancelled things started falling off the shelves. Someone shouted, ‘Earthquake!’, but no The Washington County Department of Recreation and Fitness announced that one panicked.” Everybody’s Day at Pen Mar Park, originally scheduled for Sunday, August 28, Because the ground on the East Coast is older than the West Coast, seismic 2011 at 12:00 noon, was cancelled due to the impending weather forecast. tremors tend to travel farther here. This earthquake occurred at a very The waltz and jitterbug dance competitions associated with Everybody’s shallow depth of three miles. Unlike most quakes that occur along fault lines, Day will be rescheduled for October 2, 2011. More details on the rescheduling this quake did not. However, the occurrence was not a complete surprise to of the day’s events will be available in the near future at www.washco-md.net. geologists, since it occurred in an area known as the Central Virginia Seismic Zone. Charles Kline of Emmitsburg said he didn’t feel the earthquake but was Mountain Memories talking to his sister who works at St. Catherine’s in Emmitsburg. He said, “I Mountain Memories Craft Shop didn’t notice it, but my sister works out here and she was in a rocking chair, owner, Pat Manahan of Sabillasville and the floor started shaking. And she didn’t notice it till she stopped rocking and associate, Kellie Portner of the chair, but it [the rocker] kept going.” Catoctin Hollow, have been friends Earthquakes, while rare, are not completely uncommon on the east coast. In forever. 1997, a magnitude 2.5 quake hit the D.C. region, but it did little to no damage. They each have over 20 years of Last year, on July 16, 2010, a magnitude 3.6 quake shook the region at 5:04 experience in tole painting, sewing a.m. During the quake of 2010, the epicenter was located in Gaithersburg, and assembling crafts and have Maryland. However, the last magnitude 5 earthquake that hit the state was operated the Mountain Memories back in 1897. Craft Shop in Thurmont for 14 According to the Maryland Geological Survey, no major earthquake years. Crafters who don’t have epicenter has been recorded in Frederick County since record keeping began. the time to get their crafts done On the day of the quake, one area local at the Sheetz in Thurmont noted, and ready in time for a show, seek “At first I thought the bass was too loud, then I noticed the sub-woofer wasn’t out Pat and Kellie at Mountain even on. Nothing was damaged, but the cat was very annoyed. She [the cat] Memories to complete their craft was sleeping and did not like being disturbed.” assembly and preparation. Area residents throughout the region reacted calmly to the situation with In addition to creating custom relatively few 911 calls made to the county dispatch center. crafts for crafters who will then sell Tanya Roberts from Fairfield, Pennsylvania, said she was running around them at their shows and festivals, the house telling her children, aged 1 to 9 years, to “Get under something.” Pat and Kellie produce one-of-a- She said, “Everything was shaking. It wasn’t normal.” kind items for individuals to use as Photo by Deb Spalding As with any natural disaster, the American Red Cross reminds people to Pat Manahan, left, and Kellie Portner of gifts. These items are tailored to the have adequate supplies and a family plan in place for when the unexpected Mountain Memories Craft Shop and Services in specifications of the customer and does occur. The American Red Cross Earthquake Preparedness List may Thurmont are shown painting an image on a can include pet or landscape portraits customer-supplied piece of furniture. be obtained by visiting http://www.redcross.org/www-files/Documents/pdf/ using acrylic paints on existing items Preparedness/checklists/Earthquake.pdf. like stools, wooden items, chairs, etc. Mountain Memories items have been shipped all over the world to fulfill custom orders or to mail items purchased by visitors in the Mountain Memories Store which is located at the intersection of Frederick Street and CENTRAL MARYLAND SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. Moser Road in the yellow house near the Cozy Inn. Mountain Memories is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and by appointment by calling 301-771-9100 or 240-405-4355. David & Carol Stevens 107 North Carroll Street, one-on-one and small group Thurmont, MD 21727 personal training Functional Fitness 800-428-6695 (fax) 301-271-2508 (cell) 240-405-5144 [email protected] www.CentralMdSecuritySystems.com Quick Turn All Species Around Time! Welcome! Sales - Installation - Service - New & Existing Systems - Residential & Commercial - UL Central Station Monitoring European Skull Mounts Family owned & operated since 1987 Professionally Skinned, Cleaned & Whitened We also provide reasonably priced UL Central Station Diane Shifflett • 301-748-4029 Danny Stockslager Monitoring for existing systems. functionalfitness.biz [email protected] 301-824-3122 Cascade, MD 6 . the catoctin banner . September 2011 . www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com 9/11 Remembrance Service The Mountaintop Community Churches, One Mountain Foundation, and the Fort Ritchie Community Center are hosting A Remembrance Service on Patriot’s Day. The service will commence at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the Fort Ritchie Community Center on Lake Royer Drive in Cascade, Maryland. The purpose of the service is to remember and reflect on the fallen of September 11, 2001, to honor America and to honor our local community 1st Responders, to unite in patriotic music and with those still grieving, and to collectively join in prayer for our Nation. The public is welcome to join with the mountaintop community on the 10th Anniversary of the day that changed our lives forever. The community churches participating are Living Word Church and St. Rita Catholic Church, Blue Ridge Summit, PA; Germantown Church of God and St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ, Cascade, MD; Jacob’s Church, Fairfield, PA; Pen Mar United Brethren in Christ Church, Pen Mar, MD; “Life Changing Ministries” of the Church of God of Prophecy, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, and St. John’s United Church of Christ, Sabillasville, MD. For additional information are Pastor Mark Hosler at 301-241-3050, Pastor Richard Daughtridge at 240-217-3701, or Bill Carter at 301-241-4501. A Few Good Men Honor Their Fallen Brother Courtesy Photo Twelve active-duty and/or former U.S. Marines ran 100 miles to honor The 4th Annual Brotherhood Ride to their fallen Marine Brother, Captain Tyler B. Swisher, and to raise funds for the education of Tyler’s three children and Operation Gift Cards, a non-profit Honor 411 Fallen Heroes organization that distributes gift cards to recovering warriors at Bethesda and On September 11, 2001, a total of 411 emergency service workers who Walter Reed Hospitals. responded to the Twin Towers died as they attempted to rescue people and Captain Tyler B. Swisher died when his vehicle was struck by an IED while fight fires. The New York City Fire Department lost 343 firefighters. The conducting combat operations against enemy forces in AL Amariyah, Iraq, on New York City Police Department lost 23 officers. The Port Authority Police October 21, 2005. Department lost 37 officers, and 8 additional EMTs and paramedics from Tyler was survived by his wife, Stephanie, and his three children—Ashleigh, private EMS were killed. Madison, and Jacob—who are residents of Boone, North Carolina. The 4th Annual Brotherhood Ride 2011 consists of firefighters, law Several U.S. Marines who served alongside Tyler began a 100-mile journey enforcement officers, and emergency medical personnel, who ride bicycles to in his combat boots from the Cozy Inn in Thurmont, Maryland, at 0600 hrs honor their memory by bicycling over 1,600 miles in 22 days. The ride will on August 11, 2011, and ran through the country-sides of Maryland and begin in North Naples, Florida, on August 20, 2011, and end at Ground Zero Virginia and into the District of Columbia. The Marines stopped briefly at the in New York on September 10, 2011. The Brotherhood Ride will be stopping Marine Barracks 8th & I, where they were joined by a contingent of Marines in Emmitsburg on September 7, 2011— the Emmitsburg Volunteer Ambulance to finish the remaining 5 miles to Arlington National Cemetery, Section 60, Site Company will host the riders for the night. The Vigilant Hose Company 8254. They arrived at Tyler’s graveside and Ott House have agreed to on August 12, in order to hold a brief provide supper when they arrive in ceremony honoring their fallen brother. 5th Annua Emmitsburg. Captain Swisher’s Marine brothers 5 l The riders and support will meet found out about his death last year THURMONT & EMMITSBURG with local fire departments and and decided to honor him with a law enforcement agencies along physical feat deserving of his respect. COMMUNITY their route to show the spirit of The Marines came together and SHOW Brotherhood. There will also be formed a nonprofit organization September 9, 10 & 11 several fundraising events in the named Always Brothers. The mission at Catoctin High School Naples–Fort Myers, Florida area. of Always Brothers is to simply serve Thurmont, MD 21788 Proceeds will benefit the National Veterans and their families with FREE Fallen Firefighters Foundation and honor and integrity. To learn more Parking • Admission Concerns of Police Survivors. about Always Brothers or donate to Bring the Family! The Brotherhood Ride provides the cause, please visit us online at • Two Auctions emotional and financial support www.alwaysbrothers.org. • Activities for Everyone to the families of the heroes who • Great Food have died in the line of duty. Past • OVER 3,000 Farm, Garden, and rides include from Naples, Florida Household exhibits to Charleston, South Carolina, Friday, Sept 9th for nine firefighters who died in Catoctin Mt. Spa & Tub Program & Flag Ceremony -7:00 PM the line of duty. The second ride Baked Goods Auction - 8:15 PM encompassed 413 miles to honor a • Spas & Accessories Baked Goods Champion - 9:00 PM Police Officer whose badge number • We Service all makes & models Saturday, Sept 10th was 413. The third ride took them • Spa Chemicals with FREE DELIVERY! 4-H & FFA Show - 9:00-2:00 PM to Houston, Texas, to honor two 10 Goats -18 Steers - 30 Hogs for sale! fallen firefighters who died in the SPECIAL Pet Show - 10:30 AM line of duty. The Brotherhood Ride Grange Turkey & Ham Supper - 7:00 PM Free extended 2 year labor Gospel Travelers - 7:00 PM has donated over $68,000 to the families. warranty on Emerald and Sunday, Sept 11th If you would like more Great Lakes Spas Goat & Dairy Show - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM information regarding the ride or Log Sawing & Barnyard Olympics - 1:00 PM to make a donation, you can visit: Martial Arts -1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (P) 301.271.4704 Lester “Bill” Pryor, Elvis & Karaoke Show www.brotherhoodride.com or 14135 Graceham Rd.,Thurmont, MD contact Brotherhood Ride President/ For more information, contact: Founder, Jeff Morse, at 239-633- Visit us at the Frederick Fair Mike Lewis 301-471-9470 Building 7 - Sept 16-24 Josh Ruby 301-447-3183 7098. www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 7 Cindy Grimes J & B Lots for Sale 301- 271-3487, x24 Rocky Ridge- $79,900 Real Estate 1.73 Acre building lot with 301-788-5354 4 bedroom conv. perc. 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13005 Graceham Rd. Thurmont- $499,900 This spacious 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath modified cape is just fantastic! Over 3400sq. ft. with large living spaces, tons of hardwoods, a stone fireplace and in-ground pool, all located on 22 acres of expansive pastures with gorgeous views! A lovely pond, creek, greenhouse, barn and tractor shed round out the property! Updated windows, roof, HVAC and is freshly painted! This is a must see. 8 . the catoctin banner . September 2011 . www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com TMS Student Cultivates Musical Talent Special to The Catoctin Banner While many middle-schoolers to complete, and features a drum music team leader at spent their summer break catching solo and soaring wah-wah guitars. his church, Lewistown up on sleep, playing with friends, “It’s amazing how much time it takes United Methodist Church, and playing video games, one to record just one song,” Donovan exclaimed, “He’s got way Thurmont Middle School student mused when describing a sequence of too much talent to waste. put his musical talents to the test. events that requires the recording of We’ve gotta do something Donovan Gibbs, a 7th grader, spent one track after another, then tweaking with him.” That five days in August at Baltimore’s and equalizing each track, and finally “something” is already Secret Sound Recording Studio with mixing the individual tracks into the taking form. engineer/producer John Grant, laying completed song. The budding artist’s With four completed down tracks for an album of his own final recording of the summer, which songs on a CD, Donovan Photo by Rich Gibbs original compositions. was as an instrumental along with is now actively pursuing Donovan Gibbs, age 12, is shown in-studio working with some of his instrubments to record original sound tracks for his album. Donovan, who got his first taste vocals supplied by a guest vocalist, is the marketing end of of the recording studio during “Black Hill.” music, having recently Not satisfied with simply learning Summer 2010, when he recorded his A self-taught musician, Donovan signed on with an A&R talent group to play others’ songs, he soon first song, “.22 Theory,” had been played all the instruments on based in California, TAXI, which started writing his own music and itching to get back to the studio to “Black Hill,” including drums, matches musical talent with specific lyrics. With the assistance of his professionally record other songs bass, rhythm and lead guitars, and entities. At the age of 12, he has parents and utilizing a 16-track home he has written over the past several keyboards. Despite the arduous and already come to the conclusion that recording studio and full complement years, pursuing his dream of a career time-consuming process, Donovan his future is in music. of instruments, Donovan records in music. He was prepared to forego noted that, “It’s fun to look back Over the summer, he was awarded demo versions of his compositions, a trip to Ocean City in exchange at the whole [process], playing a music scholarship from the returning to Mr. Grant and his studio for studio time. Fortunately, the one instrument after another and Community Foundation of Frederick to record the best of the best. recording time was arranged around bringing them all together to sound to attend the Frederick School of While Donovan begrudgingly the beach vacation and a family like a full band.” He described the Rock. Donovan is also a finalist in a acknowledges that he has yet to camping trip. long hours as “rewarding.” Donovan poetry competition sponsored by the achieve the fame of some teen idols, Donovan, who has an inventory noted that “Black Hill” was more World Poetry Movement for lyrics to he is optimistic that his songwriting of about 50 songs he has penned, of a challenge and one more step one of his songs, “Be There.” abilities will evolve into a music-oriented was able to fully record and produce forward, because unlike the previous The young songwriter has been career. Donovan’s music is featured on three more songs. The first song songs, this one included self-penned composing music since he was nine Youtube, where a search of “Donovan he completed was “Avocation lyrics. Proud of his accomplishment, years old. He taught himself to play Revelations” will link a viewer to several Echo,” an instrumental that Donovan assessed the 4-song finished piano, and within a couple of years videos he has produced featuring his begins with a haunting piano product as “incredible” and the self- was not only adept at piano and original music. He is also in the process introduction and gradually builds coined, “supericiously beast-o,” a keyboards, but was also a self-taught of developing a website for his music. to a crescendo, as keyboards, bass sentiment shared by others. guitarist and drummer. and drums, and finally, guitars, are During one CD listening party, a added to compliment the piano 25-year-old listener remarked that Our 2011-2012 Season at melody. “Revelations,” an upbeat “Black Hill” -- which in the musical instrumental song with an infectious style of English power metal band Thurmont American Legion! drumbeat and pulsating keyboard Dragonforce -- was “better than rhythm, was the next endeavor. The anything on the radio right now.” four-minute song took an entire day Donovan’s contemporary worship Coming this fall! November 4-6 and 11-13 , 2011: “Nice people dancing to Good Country Music” A “rowdy” Texas COMEDY BY Lee Blessing Dinner theatre by Cozy—Sat. Nov. 12 6:30PM Coming Next Spring! MaRCH 22-25 & 29-April 1, 2012 The world premiere of “Bessie Darling” An original musical by spencer & Barbara Watson Auditions: Jan . 8-10, 2012 at st. John’s Church Social Hall in Thurmont. Call 301-416-0864 for more information.. Coming next summer! July19-22 and 26-29, 2012 Our 15th Summer teen musical! Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley with book by Joe Dipietro Auditiions: May 19,21 & 22, 2012 at st. John’s Church social hall. Call 301-416-0864 for more information www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 9 Fitzgerald’s Heavy Timber Construction, Inc. by Aaron Heiner business news Fitzgerald’s Heavy Timber roll-forming equipment can produce Construction, Inc. is a Thurmont- roof pans on-site to increase work based, full-service structure efficiency rehabilitation company whose core and reduce lasting buildings. We’re making business is the application of heavy labor costs buildings that will be around for timber framing techniques for new and time. your great-grand kids.” construction and the restoration Metal of historic landmarks. Using both roofing is Fitzgerald’s Heavy Timber modern technologies and vintage paintable, Construction, Inc. machinery, Fitzgerald’s Heavy lightweight, 10801 Powell Road Timber Construction, Inc. specializes rigid, and Thurmont, Maryland 21788 in barn, log cabin, covered bridge remarkably 301.898.9340 construction and restoration, versatile, http://www.fitzgeraldtimberframes.com utilizing a Frick sawmill and other which has heavy timber equipment. a life-cycle Dean Fitzgerald has been working surpassing with wood for the majority of his a hundred life. “There’s no better way to build years, if than to put up a building in such properly (a way) as that it will last longer maintained. than we do.” Taking much pride “We’re Photo by Aaron J. Heiner in craftsmanship and attention to putting on a Dean Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald’s Heavy Timber Construction, Inc., stands in front quality and detail, Fitzgerald goes roof like it of a one hundred year old saw used for cutting small lumber at his shop near Thurmont, Maryland. on to state, “I get pretty passionate was put on a for the reconstruction of the Loy’s about this stuff. It’s not easy work, hundred years ago,” said Fitzgerald. Station Covered Bridge in 1994, but it’s very rewarding work.” “When we’re finished you won’t have which was destroyed by arson several A centerpiece of Fitzgerald’s any screws or nails showing. They years prior. operation is the Frick sawmill used are holding the roof to the building.” Fitzgerald was also responsible by himself and his crew. Fitzgerald But what really makes Fitzgerald’s for restoration and repainting of purchased the 1900s era Frick company shine in Frederick County the Roddy Road Covered Bridge sawmill from the Moser family. The is that the timber company is a and extensive restoration of the sawmill was built in Waynesboro, the complete historic restoration services Utilca Mills Covered Bridge, making same town that Fitzgerald is from. contractor, and an EPA Certified him one of the only covered bridge “They were so well made, they were Lead-Safe Firm. restoration specialists in the world. making that same machine until By offering masonry services, “We’re working on a covered bridge 1980, 1982.” The Frick sawmill the company can properly match up by Harrisburg at the moment.” greatly assists in how Fitzgerald’s foundation repairs to the original “There are just some things you Heavy Timber Construction is able methods and materials used, just can’t replace, like backbreaking to restore wooden structures as well maximizing the structure’s lifespan. hard-sweat work. There’s a lot as they do. 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homeless shelter. Julie “Operation Wedding” enjoys the Christmas Sergeant Michael DeGeorgio, Michael and Julie, your service to time as she enjoys active member of the U.S. Army’s our country makes us proud to be dressing as an elf 57th Sapper Company out of Americans. and volunteering Fort Bragg, North Carolina, won Excerpts from Michael’s essay: her time to making an “Operation Wedding” essay Greetings! My name is Sergeant kids smile. She and contest sponsored by Shade Trees Michael DeGiorgio and I am her family volunteer & Evergreens of Libertytown, currently deployed to Wardak and organize a Maryland. The prize for his essay Province, Afghanistan with the U.S. Christmas program was a dream wedding in which Army 57th Sapper Company from for the community Emmitsburg’s Carriage House Inn Fort Bragg, North Carolina. I am to participate in writing to you on behalf of myself Catering contributed a succulent for free. She has and my fiance, Julie Prather. Most collected food for the feast. The members of the Carriage importantly, we would like to thank poor, had kids write House family in Emmitsburg you all so much for supporting those Christmas cards to wish to extend congratulations to of us in the military and providing us soldiers, decorated Sergeant Michael DeGeorgio and with the opportunity for something Christmas cookies his new bride, Julie were married on as great as this. It means more to with the kids and Saturday, August 13, 2011. Their us than we can properly express. helped kids pick dream wedding was made possible Julie and I recently became engaged out gifts for their by generous donations by many on July 4th while I was home in families. Julie has Frederick County wedding venders, Maryland for R&R leave. ...whilst always felt the need including: venue provided by Shade we were growing up, our families to help others. For were friends through school function Trees and Evergreens Event Grounds, several years now participation and athletics... Julie she has worked with catering by Carriage House Inn and I were never really close at all, her family in training Catering, wedding cake by Tastefully mainly due to the fact that she is four dogs for Guiding Ever After, invitations by Organized years older than I. We never really Eyes for the Blind. Bride, photography services by connected until February 2009, after She is very interested Annabelle Dando Photography, limo I returned from my first deployment in becoming a dog services donated by Shade Trees to Iraq. trainer to train dogs & Evergreens, wedding dress by While I was in Iraq, Julie became to assist wounded Local Bridal Shop, tuxedo rentals very supportive to my parents and veterans and by Charell’s Rentals, hair and always asked how I was doing. We becoming a foster make-up by the Frederick School were reintroduced to each other by home for the pets of Photo by Annabelle Dando Photography my parents at our church...In total, Operation Wedding winners, Julie (Prather) and Michael DeGeorgio, of Cosmetology, linens and china soldiers going overseas I have been deployed for 28 months so they don’t have are shown during the fireworks display at their prize wedding on by Premier Party Rentals, florist out of the past 48. to get rid of their August 13. services by A’Bloom Florist, disc I believe that we deserve to win pets... Julie is one of jockey services by Spin Doctors, and this wedding partially because of my the strongest people I know. She Self Storage fireworks by Creative Pyrotechnics. service to our wonderful country, has made it very well through some Excerpts from Michael’s heart- but I mainly feel that Julie deserves very tough times recently in the past Conveniently located on Maple Drive warming essay that he submitted to win it immensely because of the couple years. About a year ago... her Across from Thurmont Feed Store to win the Operation Wedding service she has given, the trouble- car finally called it quits on her. She Contest are included below. Hats some times and the sacrifices she bought a new car, and just a couple 50% OFF FIRST MONTH off to all of our military personnel has made. Even before she and I weeks later, she became the victim of For available units. Offer valid until September 30, 2011. 3 months minimum. and also to all citizens at home who got together, she has been a long- identity theft when her credit cards time, extensive donor for the bring supporting our troops to a and bank card were stolen. Then National Fallen Heroes Foundation, to top it all off, due to company Need Room? prominent level. Thank you to all Bubbas Belly Run (an organization downsizing, she was let go from her wedding vendors, your generosity supporting families of lost soldiers) job… Julie is always thinking about Too Much Clutter? makes us proud to be a part of and the USO. others and making sure they are Frederick County. Thank you to She also enjoys volunteering at the happy before her. Let us store So the true reason that I am it for you! writing this is because of the fact NOT JUST FOR PUBLIC! Decks - Patios & that I love this woman with every bit FOR BUSINESS TOO! CALL TODAY! of my heart and soul, and I will do anything just to see her smile and to 301-271-7455 Improvements LLC make her happy. I want to be able to give her the wedding of our dreams Patios • Paver Driveways to use as a catalyst for the life-long commitment we will be making to Have Some Decorative Walls • Stone Fire Pits each other, and the unbreakable covenant we will consecrate together Crabs on Concrete • Custom Decks before God in Holy matrimony... Sincerely, Labor Day! Walkways • Retaining Walls SGT Michael DeGiorgio Pool Decks Who will be the Thurmont Volunteer of Drainage & Erosion Control the Year for 2011? Treated Decks Pole Barns Nominate someone who is making a difference in the lives of others: Basements • Garages working with children in the schools or helping at the food bank, a member of a service organization or church, a special neighbor who is always there to help Additions, including all types of Home Improvements whenever needed. The only requirement is that the volunteer service must be done in the area of zip code 21788. Free Estimates (301) 271-4263 Nominations are due October 1, 2011. Forms are available at the MHIC #74344 www.frederickpatios.com Thurmont Regional Library, the Thurmont Town Office, or online at www. thurmontlionsclub.com. Coordinated by the Thurmont Lions Club. www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 11 Scales & Tales Hidden Object Game and “Where Am I?” Program at Photo Game Cunningham Falls Congratulations! August’s Hidden Object and “Where Am I?” Game Winners were Maddie Weigelt ($25 Gift Certificate) and Johnny State Park Kempisty ($10 Gift Certificate). The hidden computer mouse was located on by Aaron Heiner page 9 in the the Drive Your Tractor to School photo. Last month’s “Where Am I?” photo showed the front entrance of the Scales & Tales is an Emmitsburg Community Building which was also the former Emmitsburg environmental education School. This month’s Hidden Object is a skier. For the “Where Am I?” photo contest, take a look at the photo directly program provided by the Photo by Aaron J. Heiner Maryland Park Service at John Zuke holds a barred owl on a special glove to below this box and tell us where it was taken. It is somewhere in or around the Cunningham Falls State protect his arm from the bird’s talons. our Northern Frederick County Area. Our area is defined as Rocky Ridge Park, located off the Catoctin to Cascade and Lewistown to Emmitsburg, Foxville to Creagerstown and Mountain Highway (US #15). care of the park service due to illness everywhere in between. Call 240-288-0108 to leave a message or e-mail news@ The program allows visitors of or injury. With the careful attention thecatoctinbanner.com. Don’t forget to leave your name and phone number. the park to get near many native of park service staff, these animals Please only leave game messages on the message line. Call our regular number Maryland species that the general have been nursed back to health. with all other inquiries. public would not often be able to get Rossie is joined by Naturalist John close to. With a mixture of outdoor Zuke and a regular park ranger who ‘Where Am I?” Contest exhibits, live interaction with assists when needed at the aviary’s displays inside the visitor’s center visitors centers. Zuke, a former and information from knowledgeable Frederick County Public School naturalists, the Scales & Tales program teacher with 30 years experience, provides many people with a good retired and joined the Scales & Tales opportunity to observe native wildlife program a year and a half ago. Zuke in a safe, controlled environment. regularly handles the birds that reside Betty Rossie, a park service in the aviary. Seasonal Naturalist for Scales & According to Zuke, the aviary Tales has been with the park for two was built in 2003, when the program seasons now. “We utilize injured started in Cunningham Falls State birds of prey and reptiles to educate Park, though the Scales and Tales local school children and visitors to program dates back much farther at the park.” Rossie went on to add, other parks that offer the program. “The first part of our job is to take Aside from birds, the program is also care of our animals.” home to reptiles, such as a Maryland The program’s name originates Terrapin, and several other breeds of from the stories that come along with turtles. The location also plays hosts to how the birds of prey and reptiles a variety of snakes, as well. came in to the care of the park Scales & Tales offers presentations service. The stories also educate the to local parks, community centers, public on the details on each animal, and schools throughout the year. what makes them unique in the While Zuke prepares to show ecosystem and the impact man has one of the birds to a local visiting on them, as well as loss of habitat, family, Carter Chambers (age 5) of environmental pollution, resource Baltimore, Maryland, enjoyed seeing management, and biodiversity. the birds on display at the Scales “We try to educate that there are and Tales aviary. “ [I like] the color things that are normal, natural things of their wings and their feathers. for humans, but interact badly for They’re soft.” Her mother, chuckling, animals,” Rossie states. said that she sometimes likes to play Most of the birds and reptiles on bird. “Tweet,” Carter chirps happily. display are unable to be released into For information, please visit: http:// the wild and have come under the www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/snt.asp.

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Adventure at Sea Fishy Pics Happy fishing!

Pictured (to left and above) is Allen Krenzer from Thurmont.

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Courtesy Photo Boy Scout Troop 270 and Cub Scout Pack 270 spent August 6-7, 2011, Pictured (right) are in Camden, New Jersey, aboard the Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey. The scouts Thad Bittner, Justin had the opportunity to visit three historic landmarks in the Philadelphia, McAfee, and Dakota Pennsylvania area: the U.S. Mint, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell. Bittner (with his white After attending dinner aboard the battleship, the group was split into marlin) fishing off the smaller groups and then given a personal tour by a U.S.S. New Jersey shore at Ocean City, volunteer. The scouts experienced the feeling of flight taking turns in a flight Maryland. simulator, and then slept in the same bunks the soldiers slept in many years before. The Battleship New Jersey was built in three years and commissioned from 1942 till 1991. This battleship received the title of the “Most Decorated Ship” due to being awarded nineteen battle and campaign stars. 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September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 13 Thurmont Police, Part II: Officer Stackhouse by Aaron J. Heiner This is part two of a two part department.” the local community article on the Thurmont Police The day’s patrol was routine and business owners around Department. started out with offering assistance the square. Similar On a balmy summer morning, to a car that had broken down in statements are repeated Officer Joshua Stackhouse of the a residential area. A few minutes when Stackhouse Thurmont Police Department began later, Officer Stackhouse stopped stops in at the Bank of his shift in unit 2309, a late model to compare notes with Officer First America and the video Ford Interceptor cruiser. Logging into Class Fitzgerald near the ambulance rental store nearby. the mobile data terminal (MDT), company. Fitzgerald, the other on- After lunch, unit mounted between the driver’s seat duty officer on the street this day, had 2309 began a daily and the passenger seat, unit 2309 trained Stackhouse when he started speed enforcement with Officer Stackhouse began a day with the force the previous year, and operation near Apples of public service. feels Stackhouse has a good future Church Road. After a Since he was a child, Stackhouse ahead of him in law enforcement. while, with no speeders, knew that he wanted to have a career As the morning progressed, Stackhouse moved the where he could help people. “It was Stackhouse stopped along US #15 car under the overpass Photos by Aaron J. Heiner a toss-up between this or the Coast North to assist a motorist whose van at US #15 at MD #77. Officer Stackhouse performing routine radar speed enforcement Guard.” In the end, becoming a law was stopped on the shoulder; the Stopped no more than along Apples Church Road. enforcement officer for local land- driver had been stung by a bee. From two minutes, radar based communities won out. there, the cruiser headed to Frederick captured an eastbound minivan Thurmont. And as long as the town After graduating from Harrisburg to run several errands including traveling from Pennsylvania moving of Thurmont has dedicated officers Area Community College and then picking up evidence and records 41 MPH in a 25 MPH zone. The such as Officer Joshua Stackhouse on the local police academy, Stackhouse from a pawn shop as part of an lights came on, and 2309 did a staff, the citizens of the Town are in entered his chosen field and began his ongoing investigation, stopping at the U-turn, stopping the offending safe hands. career in law enforcement, working Frederick County Law Enforcement minivan on the US #15 North ramp. part-time for the Waynesboro police Center to have a disabled MDT However, the speeder caught a department. (the laptop computer used in the break since three short beeps came Check the Calendar Stackhouse joined the Thurmont cruisers) serviced, and dropping off over the radio calling for all available Police Department a little under confiscated tags to the MVA. units to respond to a situation. Be sure to check the calendar a year ago. The Thurmont Police Stackhouse abandoned the minivan on page 31 for bingos, breakfasts, Department and leaped into unit 2309, lights dinners, programs, benefits and offered job and siren enabled. The day just got other events of interest. stability and interesting. benefits that From that point—around two were lacking o’clock until five o’clock—the for part- radio was non-stop with service Cascade time police call requests. The calls ranged from officers in fighting to vandalism and even a Self Storage Pennsylvania. suspect with a knife. It looked like Aside from speed enforcement would have to All size Units Available the benefits, wait until the next shift began. The starting at Thurmont final call of Stackhouse’s shift was a offers its medical emergency. $25.00 Per Month officers what Officer Stackhouse left the scene Stackhouse of the medical emergency in the enjoys most ambulance, accompanying the ALSO AVAILABLE about the injured party to the hospital. It was Office Space - 620 sq. ft. department, Discussing the day’s game plan, Officer Stackhouse (left) and Officer Fitzgerald unclear as to when Stackhouse’s day “We build (right) are parked near the Thurmont Ambulance Company. actually ended. But one thing is clear, built to suit that brotherly Officer Stackhouse would stay on bond here. We’re like a family,” Returning to Thurmont, the clock as long as required to get Please call 301.241.4726 for more info Stackhouse states, referring to the Stackhouse performed business the job done serving the people of 25607 Military Rd., Cascade, MD relationship shared by the members checks along Frederick Road before of the police department. stopping by Rocky’s Pizza for “It’s a very progressive lunch. Rocky’s, like many other department. My chief is a very local businesses, has a wonderful Rosensteel good man. My lieutenant is a very relationship with the local police. 110 Depaul Street good guy. They try to get us the This fact was further observed Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Studios best equipment afforded, and that’s throughout the day during foot just one of the things that best sets patrol and meter enforcement in CALLING ALL SENIORS OF 2012 this department apart from other downtown Thurmont. Many of the departments—we have 99 percent owners are glad to see the friendly Complete Portrait Package $185.00 of what we need.” Stackhouse said, face of Officer Stackhouse. “I pride enthusiastically. myself on my relations with the When it comes to the town, public,” Stackhouse noted. Stackhouse likes the people. “He’s down to earth. He treats Enjoy our great Outdoor Studio • Minimum of 25 proofs with “We have a really good group everybody fair, that’s what I like the 5 pose package • Unlimited outfi t changes Appts. must be booked for June - September to be eligible of people living in this town. about him,” stated Sheryl Jones, Everybody here knows everyone. owner of Thurmont Barber & www.rosensteelstudio.com It’s a very personable town, and the Styling on East Main Street. Jones’ community stands behind the police statement is shared by most of Call Today to Schedule • 301-447-6272 14 . the catoctin banner . September 2011 . www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com Emmitsburg Baseball and Softball 2011 Heartbreakers 12U Fast Pitch Softball Season Wrap-Up by Jeff Little, President, Emmitsburg Baseball and Softball This past season, we had forty-two District Championship, a feat that 4 to 6 year-old boys and girls. As a has not been accomplished by former coach, this is one of the most an Emmitsburg team for this age enjoyable and rewarding age groups group since the 1985 Little League to coach. At the beginning of the team. The next tournament in season, there are players that struggle their sights was the Maryland State hitting off the tee, and by the end of Tournament for the 12U 46/60. the season, these same players are There, they ran into a tough Severn hitting coach pitch. We, as a program, team that eventually won the State achieved our goal by making sure the Title. Our Red Sox ended up kids all learned a little about the game finishing third. Our young men and had a good time. took Second Place in the Fairfield Our two 8U baseball teams— Tournament. the rookie division in Cal Ripken This past season, we had two Baseball—started traveling to take on 13-15 teams participating in the our Northeast Conference opponents. Frederick County Babe Ruth Junior Playing on the road was a new division. Our senior league team— experience for our instructional level 16-18 year old men—finished in teams. By being part of the Northeast Third Place out of 11 teams, with schedule, we had to change from a record of 11-4-1. Our Redwings Courtesy Photo Members of the team included: Caley Arndt, Alisha Barnes, Ashleigh Bisset, Amanda Campbell, having three innings of machine pitch play within the Frederick County Kaleigh Edwards, Dakotah Fraley, Emily Maseth, Annie McClain, Stephanie Miller, Michaela Persinger, and three innings of player pitch to Babe Ruth league. and Taylor Stocks. The team was coached by: Rob Maseth, John Bisset, Ted Miller, and Wayne all six innings of machine pitch. Both On the softball side of the Persinger. of our teams played very well and program, we are on the edge of The Heartbreakers 12U Softball Restorations, Dorcus Construction, showed improvement as the season becoming a force to be reckoned team concluded their very successful Farmers & Merchants, Milex/AHD progressed. with within the Frederick County season with an elite 8 appearance Performance, The Palms Restaurant, The minor league teams, consisting Softball League. We have teams at and a 5th Place finish at Pony Pine Ridge Construction, Trout’s of our 10U program, experienced great the 8U, 10U, 12U, and 15U levels. Nationals in Cary, North Carolina. Supreme Seafood, Arndt McBee, success this past season. Our three This past season, we had teams Prior to attending Pony Nationals, Troutville Home Repairs, Eveready teams finished first, third, and fourth advance further and at a higher the team finished in the top three Square & Shab Row, Perfect out of 11 teams. The Emmitsburg level than we have had in the in 11 of 14 tournaments. These Truffle, Anthony’s Pizza, David Giants finished 13-0, through the past. We wanted to report that the included: three 1st Place finishes, five Buckley Construction, Robert & regular season and playoffs. After the 10U Emmitsburg Panthers had an 2nd Place finishes, which included Teresa Schartz, Donald & Marilyn regular season playoffs, we selected an outstanding season, finishing with a a 2nd Place finish in the USSSA Green, and Celia & Carroll Fraley. All-Star team to represent Emmitsburg record of 7-3 for the regular season, Maryland State tournament, and Supporters Included: Emmitsburg Baseball and Softball—and what a fine taking third in the North Division three 3rd Place finishes. The team Glass, Carleo Italian Pizza, Stephanie job they did! They finished second in of Frederick County Softball. They qualified for a World Series berth in Edwards, Gary & Janette Alderman, the Harry O Tournament hosted by were 2-1 in the playoffs and went three different sanctions. The team WS Drywall, Rice Fruit Company, Glade Valley; finished second in the to the Gold Division Semi-final played Class A fast pitch softball and TLC Creations, Sean Sease, Douglas Cal Ripken District 1 Tournament, Game. The level of excitement had an overall record of 63-29-2. Edwards, Lois B. Noffsinger Spurrier, and advanced to the semi-finals in the about Emmitsburg Softball is The team would like to thank all Melissa Wetzel, CPA, Gateway Inc., Maryland State Tournament. growing within the Frederick of their sponsors for helping make Quality Tire, Jason & Paula Smith, Our major league team, the County area. their season a huge success. Sponsors Trout’s Market, and H20 Overload. Emmitsburg Red Sox, had an As President of Emmitsburg included: D& D Drilling, Tristate outstanding season. They began the Baseball and Softball I would like season with a perfect game, pitched to thank the town of Emmitsburg Joseph C. Joy Celebrates 84 Years by Kyle Little and Tyler McKenzie, and all the local businesses for your Joseph C. Joy of DePaul House, Baltimore, Maryland, returned to his and the team went on to finish the support. I would also like to send roots in Emmitsburg to celebrate his 84th birthday. The affair was held at season with a PERFECT 16-0 regular a special thank you to all of the Indian Lookout Conservation Club on Saturday, August 13, 2011. He was season and playoff record. The parents of Emmitsburg Baseball and surrounded by several family and friends was a beautiful occasion held at the team continued their winning ways Softball. “As always, thank you for foot of beautiful mountains. through the Cal Ripken District supporting Emmitsburg Baseball 1 Tournament. They captured the and Softball.”

Choose Songs for the CHS Marching Judy Cochran & Cindy Grimes, Owners Cougars 8:30 a.m.-noon As the 2011 Catoctin High School (CHS) Football season approaches, the Saturdays - appointment only CHS Marching Cougars would like to invite you -- the fans -- to choose songs All Breeds to be played during halftime at the game. The CHS band routinely plays “The Hey Song,” “On Wisconsin” fight song, and “Louie Louie,” among other Welcome! traditional songs. Last year, they also introduced more popular songs, such as 301-271-0568 “Iron Man,” “Poker Face,” “Thriller,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” and the theme song from the movie “Jaws.” What songs would you like to hear? Please email your suggestions to -New 2nd Location- [email protected], and we’ll try to accommodate them into 17 W. Frederick Street, Walkersville this season’s home games. Responses are needed by September 10, 2011. We appreciate your suggestions and your support! 301-845-6888 www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 15 Thurmont Little League Wraps Up With sports Another Great Season

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Thurmont Little League 11-12 Team, MD Champs Courtesy Photo The Spring 2011 Baseball players were: Dylan Reid, Chase Thurmont Little League 9-10 Team Season was a very successful one. Naff, Colton Clark, Will Smith, The Thurmont Little League Board Conner Smoak, Thomas Lind, Alex of Directors would like to extend Mayhew, Nicholas Flick, Derek their thanks to the community, Rivera, Alex Taylor, and Corey parents, volunteers, and sponsors Burke. Coaches were Rick Mayhew, for helping to make for a fantastic Keith Naff, and Rob Reid. season. We would like to extend a The 11&12 team won the special thank you to the folks at PJ’s District title by defeating Frederick Roofing for donating the time, labor, National in Frederick. This is the and materials for new roofs on the first title captured by Thurmont dugouts, sheds, and clubhouse at the since 2006. They traveled to the Little League complex. They look State Tournament in Maugansville, outstanding and will be enjoyed for Maryland, where they lost to West years to come. Thank you for such Salisbury in an elimination game by a generous contribution to your a score of 10-12. The 11&12 players community. were: Jared Pawlus, Zack Scott, Thurmont was proud to host Jessie Burrier, Michael Tylicki, Justine the 2011 District 2 Tournament Stein, A.J. Conley, Justin Hipkins, of Champions at Leisner field. At Austin Cramer, Reid Clingerman, the conclusion of the three day Cory Worth, Thomas Wood, and Tournament, Thurmont’s own Little Cole Mercer. Coaches were Phil League Cardinals were crowned Tylicki, Les Fisher, and Jim Stein. Champions, after defeating Frederick With this being Thurmont’s National in the Championship game. first year being involved with Babe Courtesy Photo Thurmont Little League 10-11 Team This capped off an undefeated season Ruth, the Frederick County All- for the Cardinals, with a final record Star teams were very successful at of 18-0. their respective state tournaments. How do you fix a broken tomato? In post-season All Star Play, Frederick County swept the 13, 14, With tomato paste! Thurmont represented District 2 and 15 year-old tournaments. Each extremely well. The 9&10 All Star team is now proceeding to the Babe team battled through five consecutive Ruth Regional Tournament. The (p) 301-271-4444 (f) 301-271-4796 games, defeating archrival Brunswick 13 year-old and 15 year-old teams Mountainside handily along the way. However, are competing in New Jersey, while Gateway Automotive inc. they fell to Four County in a close the 14 year-old team competes in LLC Championship game. The 9&10 Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Get a Jump Start on Summer Farm All Star team players were: Brianna following Thurmont players are Brakes Lawn & Landscaping Fowler, Ryan Fisher, Connor members of the all-star teams: 13 AC Tune Up Cramer, Gage Randall, Jordan Kelly, year-old team—Josh Little and Services Cameron Andrew, Mark Rogers, Landon Wivell; 14 year-old team— BG Coolant Flush Black Mulch Austin Reed, Ryan Lucas, Cole Colby Smith; 15 year-old team— BG Transmission Flush (Call for delivery/pick-up) Torres, Andrew Doane, and Evan Connor Cool and Mark Smith. Fraley. Coaches were Les Fisher, Information for fall Baseball will Tires & Battery Check Fall Clean-Up Terry Fowler, and Rudy Torres. be made available on our website, as Motor Vac - Int. Engine Cleaning The 10&11 team did quite well soon as details are available. Please also, playing four games but losing keep up-to-date with the league at Located at: 15038 Kelbaugh Rd, Thurmont in a close game to Westminster in http://www.eteamz.com/thurmont/. 210 Boundary Avenue 301-271-7563 the semi-finals. The 10&11 All Star Thurmont, MD 21788 16 . the catoctin banner . September 2011 . www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com Mountaindale General Store & Catfish Catoctin Pregnancy Center’s Run for Life Catoctin Pregnancy Center’s 2011 Run for Life will take place on Saturday, Nation Bait Shop by Aaron Heiner September 17, 2011, at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, in memory of Father Darin Didier. The times for the race are as follows: 7:30 a.m.—Registration/Packet Pickup at Knott ARCC at west entrance; 9:00 a.m.—1 Mile Fun Run/Walk; 9:30 a.m.—5K Run/Walk. The entry fee is $20, if received by September 10, 2011. If forms are received after September 10 and/ or on race day, registration will be $25. Send completed entry form and check or money order to the Catoctin Pregnancy Center, P.O. Box 1168, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Make checks payable to CPC. Shirt only: $25, includes mailing. In lieu of the Registration Fee, runners/walkers may solicit sponsors to support their participation ($20 minimum sponsorship). We encourage all participants to solicit as many sponsors as possible to assist the women, babies, and families that come to the Pregnancy Center. Prizes will be given to those individuals/families that raise $150 or more. (See sponsor form for more information). The application can be downloaded from www.steeplechasers. org. To volunteer or for more information call Jim Lowrie at 717-642-0196 or email at [email protected] . Catoctin Veterinary Photo by Aaron J. Heiner Jonathan Bramson, VMD • Susan P. Keane, DVM • Brooke Hoffman Ridinger, DVM Pictured are Steven Griffin and Tim Hagan of the Mountaindale General Store & Catfish Nation Bait 4 Paws Place, Thurmont, MD Shop holding a giant catfish in front of the store on Moutaindale oad.R Steven Griffin and Tim Hagan, Next to Griffin, Hagan holds up a Let us pamper your pet! Clinic owners of the Mountaindale General fiberglass catfish to pose for a picture. Schedule an appointment Come see us atth the Furmont Days! Store & Catfish Nation Bait and Hagan primarily owns and operates with our Groomer, September 17 - Carnival Grounds Tackle Shop, consider the store a the Catfish Nation Bait & Tackle Shannon Martz! one-stop shop for locals and tourists Shop. “Catfish Nation is something I We will be CLOSED on alike. The location hosts three started six years ago to bring anglers th services in one location: services of a together on the weekend,” Hagan 301-271-0156Office Hours by Appt: September 5 . general store, a small BBQ joint, and said. The groups of anglers grew and Mon/Thur 8-7 We hope everyone has a bait and tackle shop. from there he started the bait and Tues/Wed/Fri 8-5 Griffin took over the store last tackle store, which includes the shop Sat 8-12 a happy Labor Day! fall, but opened it this past February. at Mountaindale Road, as well as an The store was originally built in the online store. 1950s. It has served as a general The online bait and tackle shop store/bait and tackle shop since it ships all over the United States and was built -- minus a brief time prior its territories. With very little local to Griffin’s purchase of the property. competition, the shop is the only one Mountaindale General Store of its kind in the area. People travel offers beer and wine, as well as down from Pennsylvania and up many general items for sale. Griffin, from Virginia and West Virginia to who primarily owns and runs the buy tackle, as well as bait. store, notes that if people request a Catfish are primarily in season particular item to be stocked, he will from early October to May; however, try to cater to that request. the tournament season runs year-long Griffin prides himself on the from January to November, excluding Texas-New Orleans blend of BBQ, December for the holiday season “I call it a Texas bar-b-que with a According to Hagan, Catfish Nation New Orleans twist. We do beef, pork, held 42 tournaments this year in six chicken, and ribs.” Looking at the states, and around 400 anglers took menu, the prices for the BBQ are well part in the competitions. “There within reason and certainly worth a try. are four different rivers that have Along with BBQ, the store also catfish.” Hagan went on to state, offers full-service “made-to-order” “The Potomac River is pushing out variety foods—from pizza, wings, catfish in excess of 80 pounds. I have burgers, Phillies [cheesesteaks], and a 67 pound state record hanging on fries to breakfast sandwiches. “In the wall. There have already been the next couple of months, we’re seven or eight 70 pound fish.” going to offer a more southern Catfish Nation Bait & Tackle fare—more red beans and rice and Shop is the place to be for local New Orleans type of dishes.” The catfish supplies, and while you’re upcoming assortment of foods will be there, stop by the general store’s offered once new equipment arrives. counter for some of that Texas bar-b- Also offered is soft-serve ice cream, que with a New Orleans Twist. milkshakes, and shaved ice. Mountaindale General Store and The store, positioned directly on Catfish Nation Bait & Tackle Shop is Mountaindale Road, is conveniently located at 6322 Mountaindale Road. located to area visitors. Griffin notes, www.mountaindalegeneralstore.com. “We are a community-orientated store.” www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 17 pets of interest Hanging Out by Carie Stafford

As you can see from the picture, my owner, Cameron Baumgardner, and I are close buddies. We do everything together—when I am allowed to go along, that is. My name is Spike, and I am a legless lizard. Some people call me a “glass snake,” but I am actually a lizard. What is the difference? Let me Courtesy Photos explain. I have movable belly scales In yellow down front, team sponsor Rob Kline of Roy C. Kline; front row left to right are Courtney and shed like a snake. I can even Scott, Amanda Kline, Syd Reaver,Destiny Powers, Audrey Kordek; back row Coach Cate Erfurdt, break off my tail if I need to and Kristy Erfurdt, Brandy Stone, Sam Smith, Kelly Erfurdt, Manager Brian Smith. re-grow it. Inside my skinny body, I have the remnants of a hipbone and tiny tips of hind legs. Is that cool or FCGS Thurmont Thunder Wins Big what? The neatest thing about me is Pictured above, the Frederick County Girl’s Softball Team, the Thurmont that I have eyelids. Yes, I do, and if Thunder, won the Maryland/DC ASA U-18 Rec Tournament held July 16-17 you watch, I will blink just like you. in Catonsville, Maryland. Thunder went 5-1 in the tournament, beating Shore And I do move as fast as a snake, too. Attitude 7-6 in the championship game. There are about 80 species of Photo by Carie Stafford Thunder continued their winning streak when they won the 2011 Bengies Chase Summer Sizzler U-18 B Tourmament on August 6 and 7 in Baltimore. different legless lizards in America, Pictured is Cameron Baumgardner “hanging and we can help people. But, people out” with his pet, Spike. They went undefeated 6-0 to win the event. think we are snakes, and we all know I got out of my cage when someone how people feel about snakes…“a left the top off, and I got to live in dead snake is a good snake.” We the house for six months on my own. can help farmers by eating insects I lived on insects, and when I was that may hurt crops, but then we are done exploring, I went back into my mistaken for the snake and “splat,” cage. Cameron was upset that I was we are no more. gone, and his sister was freaked out In captivity, I will live about 50 that I might be in her room. It was years. That is a long time. I started comical to hear them talk about me out about six inches long and I while I was out and about. Next am almost two feet long now and time, I will leave a note when I decide Cameron has only had me for four to explore. years. I live in an aquarium with a couple of toads that Cameron found outside. We get along. We don’t have much to say, but we do like the same foods—crickets, bugs, and mealworms. Pictured front Brandy Stone; middle row left to right are Coach Mike Walters, Jade Bowins, Amanda Kline, Destiny Powers, Mackenzie Smith, Kaylee Kreitz. Back row Coach Rob kiln, Madeline Yanrtti, Last winter, I did scare everyone. Samantha Smith, Ciara Walters, Audrey Kordek, Manager Brian Smith. Not shown - sponsor Shannon Garver of Keyser-Garver Well Drilling. ANTZ HEVROLET W Celebrating C 47 Years of Service BOLLINGER HOMES, LLC “The Future is here. 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It is hard to believe that this year’s the 75th Anniversary of Catoctin A few brave seniors even ventured Community Show will be celebrating Mountain Park. Following the FFA down the big slide! its 55th Anniversary. It all began Ambassador program, will be the The Emmitsburg Senior back in 1956 at the Thurmont High baked goods auction. Center serves senior citizens in School, located on East Main Street, Saturday’s activities get underway the northern region of Frederick which is now the Thurmont Middle at 7:00 a.m. with the Thurmont County. The Center is open Monday School. When the high school moved Lions Club breakfast. The Fitting through Friday, offering a variety to Sabillasville Road, it became and Showing begins at 8:00 a.m. of programming and serving lunch known as Catoctin High School, and Other Saturday events include: farm daily. In addition, the Center provides the Community Show followed suit. machinery display, petting zoo and home delivered meals to homebound Catoctin High School provided more pony rides, a pet show, the Thurmont seniors in the Thurmont, Sabillisville, space as the Community Show had Grange supper, and concludes Rocky Ridge, and Emmitsburg areas. expanded considerably. Emmitsburg with special entertainment by the Sylvia and Bo Bushman dance to the vocal For information about programs and became a part of the Community, and Gospel Travelers Band in the school music of Harold Staley and Harold Powell at the services at the Emmitsburg Senior today the Community Show is a joint auditorium. Emmitsburg Senior Center picnic held recently Center, please contact coordinator effort of both communities. Sunday is a big day at the at Rocky Ridge Park. Linda Umbel at 301-600-6350 or Known today as the Thurmont Community Show, which gets email [email protected]. and Emmitsburg Community Show, underway at 9:00 a.m. with the dairy its purpose is to Educate, Inspire, and goat show. Other activities include Evelyn Lewis Celebrates 90 Years Entertain. From the very beginning, the FFA Alumni chicken bar-b-que, back in 1956, it was designed to horseshoe pitching, cross cut log furnish information by a display of sawing contests, barnyard Olympics, better production and improvement martial arts, and music by Lester methods, and to encourage greater “Bill” Pryor. For the times of events on care and development of better skills Saturday and Sunday at the Community in production. The Community Show, pick up a copy of the Community Show is sponsored by the Thurmont Show booklet, available at most business Grange, the Catoctin FFA Chapter, places in Thurmont. the Catoctin Area FFA Alumni, the September 9, 10, and 11 (Friday, Maryland Agricultural Fair Board, Saturday, and Sunday) is the 55th and the Maryland State Grange. Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Approximately $12,000 is being Community Show, held at Catoctin offered as prize money, which will be High School, located at 14745 won by the show exhibitors. Sabillasville Road in Thurmont. I As always, the Community have attended every Community Show opens to the public on Show since it began in 1956, Friday, September 9, 2011, at 6:00 and each show has something p.m. The annual community flag to offer everyone, regardless of Courtesy Photo ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. in age. Please join me for the 55th Pictured from left to right are Gary Clabaugh, Evenlyn Lewis, Kim Boyer, Rachel Workman, and the school auditorium. This year, Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg baby Bryson. the Community Show is presenting Community Show!! I look forward to On July 4, 2011, Evenlyn Lewis of Thurmont, along with her family and a special program that will honor seeing you there. friends, celebrated her 90th Birthday at the home of Guss and Tessa Biser. There she met her great-great grandson, Bryson, making five generations in attendance. $Gary the Barber $ Only available at Gary the Barber’s New Location Call (301) 305-7895 for an appointment

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September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 19 Gettysburg Ghost Hunter: Part One by Aaron Heiner manuals on how to properly a name, that name can be looked up This is part one of a two part investigate, four general history and verified, thus validating the EVP article on paranormal investigations books, and a couple of other general as a voice. in Gettysburg, PA. ghost story books for a total of At the end of the day, the standard With the growing popularity of fifteen—though not all in current conclusions as to whether a location “ghost hunting” in popular culture print. At the moment, Nesbitt is haunted can vary. Many suspected brought forth by such television is working on “Civil War Ghost incidents of paranormal activity shows as “Ghost Hunters” on SyFy, Trails.” can be scientifically explained. “Ghost Adventures” on The Travel Nesbitt started the first ghost walk However, often in a location such as Channel, and “Paranormal State” in Gettysburg in 1994 called: The Gettysburg that has many reports of on A&E, it would be expected that Ghosts of Gettysburg Candlelight paranormal activity, there are things interest in paranormal investigation Walking Tours. “I was kind of that cannot be explained. That may in places such as Gettysburg a collector of stories. In 1995, a not make them paranormal, but (America’s most haunted town) friend of mine invited me to an simply, unexplained. would grow as well. investigation, and we went to certain Nesbitt commented at the end of Mark Nesbitt, a former National places that were claimed to be the day, “I learn something new every Park Service Ranger and Historian haunted,” stated Nesbitt. It was at time I do an investigation.” in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, has this time Nesbitt started organizing In part two, the Catoctin Banner been studying the paranormal for investigations. Newspaper will go on an actual nearly 40 years. It was during his Courtesy Photo The initial methods used to investigation, and speak with locals as time as Park Ranger at Gettysburg Internationally renouned paranormal determine whether a particular we investigate the James Gettys Hotel. that he fostered his interest in the investigator, Mark Nesbitt poses for the release location may experience greater than Ghosts of Gettysburg paranormal. “I think everybody of one of his ghostbooks. normal phenomena are relativity 271 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, has a curiosity, but at some point, would hear from former residents. standard. “First thing we would do PA 17325 • 717-337-0445 people blow it off and stop believing This lead to the creation of his first is interview the people who had the http://www.ghostsofgettysburg. in ghosts. My particular interest book, “Ghosts of Gettysburg,” experience. Sometimes, we would com/[email protected] peaked when I was a Park Ranger at published in 1992. From that point take a medium. We have three Gettysburg. When I started living at on, floods of stories started to come [mediums] we would work with, Ghosts. Fact or fiction? While the some of the historic homes, I started in from local residents. “People were at which a point a full team would subject may be controversial to some, asking questions,” stated Nesbitt. afraid to tell their stories, but after come in and look overnight,” said please make note that the preceding It was at that time that he started the first book, stories started to flood Nesbitt. article is reported by observation to record the stories that began his in,” said Nesbitt. Along with mediums, his of fact and is in no way conclusive collection. Currently, Nesbitt has written investigative team would employ to the existence of the paranormal, Once Nesbitt started recanting seven books as part of his series the use of quick-read thermometers either by the scientific or religious some of these “ghost” stories, he on “Ghosts of Gettysburg,” two which are pin-point thermometers, communities. EMF meters used to measure electromagnetic fields and voice- Labor Day Weekend 2-Day Estate activated sound recorders to capture electronic voice phenomena— EnterprisesGateway Inc. referred to simply as EVP. However, not all recording could All Types of Work AuCTioN be those of ghosts, and some may be simple background noises, or noises that can easily be explained. Nesbitt Welcome! also continues to state that the best way to confirm an EVP is to ask a Specializing in Construction question and wait for a response. SCOTT CLABAUGH The investigation team also tries to General Contractor Estate of Ralph E. 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3col x 4in 20 . the catoctin banner . September 2011 . www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com The One Mountain Foundation to Host tickling our taste buds “The Night Is My Enemy” by Denise Valentine, A monthly column by a community member who loves to cook! The One Mountain Foundation will host the Blue Ridge Theater Guild in their production of “The Night Is My Enemy,” a mystery by Fred Carmichael. It is just really hard to believe that the Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show is here again. Where has this past year gone? The play will be presented in a dinner theater format to be held at the Blue I always like to promote the Community Show in the September issue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, Fire Hall on Friday and Saturday evenings— because it has meant so much to me and my family for many years. I used to September 30 and October 1, 2011; and Sunday afternoon—October 2, go to the show at the old Emmitsburg High School with my mom when I was 2011. Doors for the evening performances will open at 6:30 p.m.; dinner will young. At that time, the Emmitsburg and Thurmont shows were separate, be served at 7:00 p.m., with the show starting at 8:00 p.m. For the Sunday each held at their respective high schools. matinee, doors will open at 11:30 a.m.; light fare will be served at 12:00 p.m., The two shows were then combined and held at Catoctin High School after with the show starting at 1:00 p.m. the school opened. I started at Catoctin in September 1975. I joined the FFA Tickets for the evening performances are $40.00 per person and include a and was thrown right into Community Show preparations. I remember sitting buffet dinner, provided by the Mountain Gate Family Restaurant. Tickets for in our meeting and where volunteers were being recruited to assist with taking the matinee performance are $30.00 per person and include a light fare. Tickets entries. I was new, I reasoned. I didn’t have to sign up for anything. I thought are available from any One Mountain Foundation Board member or by calling I’d just see how things worked first. It was then that Mr. Bill Baker pointed a finger at me and said, “Aren’t you Jimmy and Sue Sanders’ daughter?” “Yes Alice Humphrey at 717-794-5121 or Nina Rouzer at 717-794-0061. Group sir,” I replied. “I know your mom likes to bake, so you’d probably do well in advance seating is also available by calling either Alice or Nina. the Baked Products Department. What do you say?” ‘Oookkaaayyy…I’ll try The story of “The Night Is My Enemy” revolves around Roane Shepperley, it,’ I said, as if I really had a choice. Mr. Baker was a wonderful man, and I a blind girl, and her change from a girl into a woman. An accidental death always think about him during Community Show. is proved to be murder, and it becomes obvious that a maniac is intent upon That was 36 years ago (yikes!), and you will still find me in the Baked getting rid of those who are imperfect—making Roane next. An attempt on Products Department. My oldest daughter, Amanda, was very active in the her life reveals the murderer to the audience, but not to Roane. Slowly but FFA and Community Show and is now one of my assistants. Now that you’ve surely all those in the house are taken care of until Roane faces the murderer had a history lesson, I will share one of my favorite pie recipes with you. I alone—a blind girl versus an unbalanced killer. This exciting production is have entered a peach pie in the Show nearly every year, and I am happy to directed by Doris Merson. report that I’ve won several Champion Ribbons with it. This production is the fourth year of sponsorship for the One Mountain I hope you bring your family up to the Community Show…it’s a great Foundation. The Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue Squad donate the use of their weekend full of activities for everyone. Make it a tradition!!! building, and Alice and her committee, with the help of the Blue Ridge Garden Club, turn the fire hall into a beautiful theater for the weekend. It’s a fun-filled Fresh Peach Pie evening, with a major portion of the proceeds going to support the Blue Ridge Pastry for a 9-inch two-crust pie Theater Guild and the One Mountain Foundation Scholarship Fund. 5 cups of sliced fresh peaches (about 9 medium) 1 teaspoon of lemon juice Grange Baby Show at the Fair 1 cup of sugar The Frederick County Pomona Grange is sponsoring a Baby Show on ¼ cup of all-purpose flour Saturday, September 17, 2011, in the Farm & Garden Building at the Frederick ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon Fair. Entries will be taken in the 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine building from 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The contest will begin at Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare your favorite pie crust recipe. Mix approximately 10:15 a.m. Looking For peaches and lemon juice. Stir together sugar, flour and cinnamon; mix with Categories are: Class A – the peaches. Turn into pastry-lined pie pan; dot with butter. Cover with Newborn (child born after July 1, Someone top crust which has slits cut in it; seal and flute. Cover edge with a pie crust 2011); Class B – Child born between shield or a 3-inch strip of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning; July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011; Class Who Cares? remove shield or foil for the last 15 minutes of baking. C – Child born between July 1, 2009 Bake for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and juice begins to – June 30, 2010; Class D – Child bubble through the slits. born between July 1, 2008 – June Note: This recipe is from Betty Crocker’s Cookbook 30, 2009; and Class E – Child born between July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008. Prizes will be awarded for – Prettiest Girl, Cutest Boy; and Results the Longest Distance Contestant Traveled to the Frederick Fair in each category. 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September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 21 Local Church Celebrates 140th Anniversary Germantown Church briefs of God in Cascade, Maryland, will celebrate its 140th Anniversary on From the Family of the Late Gene Rosensteel Sunday, September 18, 2011. The congregation The families of the late Gene Rosensteel wish to thank all of our relatives was started in 1871. and friends for the many mass cards, sympathy cards, flowers, donations For many years, they of food and gifts, and especially for all of your prayers. We extend special worshiped in a one- thanks to the Frederick Memorial Hospital and Dr. Oh and staff for their room building, located excellent medical care. near the present God Bless all of you who helped make my Soul Mate, our Father and building. In 1941, they Pappy’s last days comfortable. dedicated the beautiful Joyce, Rick, Mike and Deb, stone structure that Greg, Laura and Jeff, now stands along Josh, Justin, Alyssa, Nick and Matthew Raven Rock Road, in Courtesy Photo Cascade. Two major additions have been added to that facility. Known by many as Bethel Church, Reserve your 2011 Christmas Ornament the Church has joyfully provided ministry to Cascade and the surrounding communities. Fort Ritchie army base was located in Cascade. Many of the Now current members and attendees were formerly stationed at Fort Ritchie and The Thurmont Lions Club is remained in the community or returned following their retirement from the pleased to announce the third in military. a series of Thurmont Christmas Our Anniversary Day will include special music, speakers, and a lunch. ornaments, featuring a winter During the Sunday School hour at 9:30 a.m., we will celebrate our history scene from an original painting through testimonies and stories. At 10:30 a.m., we will have a combined by Rebecca Pearl. “Winter on Worship Service. Pastor Ed Rosenberry, Executive Director for the Churches of Main Street” features a beautiful God, General Conference, will be our featured speaker for that service. There view, beginning on East Main will be special programming and activities for children during the Sunday with the Catoctin Mountains School hour and during the Worship hour. The lunch will be a carry-in lunch. in the background. You can Meat and beverages will be provided. If you are able, you are asked to bring a reserve your ornament at the Courtesy Photo side dish, a salad, or a dessert to share. The community is cordially invited to Lions Club display table during join us for this special day. the Thurmont-Emmitsburg Community Show or by calling 301-898-7004. The Church is located at 16924 Raven Rock Road, Cascade, Maryland. For Ornaments are $10 plus tax, and only 350 will be available. 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301-271-7321 36 Walnut Street Thurmont, MD MHIC 31075 Free initial in-home consultation PA 008751 Your home for: animal feeds, pet feeds, horse feeds, lawn seed, shavings and much more. 22 . the catoctin banner . September 2011 . www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com His Place Car Show Don’t miss the 2nd Annual His Place Car Show on September 10, 2011 on the grounds of Mother Seton School. The car show is a benefit for Mother Seton School and the Emmitsburg Osteopathic Primary Care Center. The entry fee is $10.00. Cars, trucks, and hot rods are welcome to take part in a fun day of awards, door prizes, music, and food. Dash plagues will be given to the first 200 cars to arrive. Registration will be held 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; judging from 12:00-2:00 p.m.; awards at 3:00 p.m. For information, call Bill Kuhn at 800-529-5835 or stop by His Place, Inc. at 20 Creamery Way, Emmitsburg. Rain date is Sunday, September 11. See their ad on page 16. Bollinger’s Restaurant, Thurmont Crouse Ford FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1941 This month we www.crouseford.com Celebrating 70 YEARS visit Bollinger’s Restaurant, a quaint 2012 FORD FOCUS 2012 FORD FUSION SEDAN family restaurant in Thurmont, located between the train 40 MPG tracks and the CVS on the north side of town. The first Newest Arrival Extreme Comfort and Style thing one will notice when walking in 2012 FORD-150 2012 FORD ESCAPE and the door is the ESCAPE familiarity between the servers and HYBRID customers, who all seem to know each other on a first name basis -- a good Maximum MPG with twin-turbo ECO-Boost America’s Affordable Mid-Size SUV sign of repeat business. meat and potatoes dining experience, I went with french fries and mashed Only 10 minutes Rt. 140 | Taneytown, MD I arrived shortly after lunch. There from Emmitsburg, potatoes as my sides. The mashed were several tables with customers 20 minutes from (410)756-6655 1-800-621-3673 seated in both the main dining area, potatoes were standard fare with Thurmont Mon-Fri | 9am-8pm | Saturdays | 9am-4pm as well as in the bar area. The bar brown gravy. The french fries were area was dimly lit as opposed to very crispy on the outside with salt, the main dining area, which was but they were soft and fully cooked moderately bright and airy. The main all the way through on the inside. NUSBAUM & dining area decor was reminiscent The bread with the honey butter was of a country inn, complete with a excellent. fireplace in the corner. Since the main Now, for the main attractio -- the OTT, INC. dining area appeared more inviting to country fried steak. Bollinger’s uses a solo diner, I chose to sit there. The a chopped steak, which was cooked Painting Contractors well and had just the right amount of bar area may be better suited for a Wall Coverings more intimate dining experience. breading. Their country fried steak is I was greeted by my waitress, Carrie, the essence of country cooking. MHIC #221 who was prompt in serving a menu While they do offer homemade and bringing my drink, a Coca Cola desserts, I was entirely too full to order Westminster: 410-848-8543 ($2.00). For this meal, I started with an any. However, judging by how good Fax: 410-848-1920 appetizer of mozzarella sticks ($4.75). everything else had been, I am sure the Emmitsburg: 301-447-6517 They arrived promptly and were desserts would also be excellent. I just couldn’t fit any more food in me -- and golden brown, cooked perfectly. My 262 E. Green Street P.O. Box 475 only suggestion would be to serve the I’m not a small guy, mind you! Westminster, MD 21157 Emmitsburg, MD 21727 marinara sauce at room temperature (it I found the service to be very was served cold), as it tends to adhere good. I would highly recommend much better to the mozzarella sticks. Bollinger’s to those who enjoy classic Next, for my main entree, I country home-style cooking, large Marie’s ordered a country fried steak dinner portions, and affordable prices. ($8.75). Going for the maximum Individual and Business Beauty Salon Tax Returns, Consulting, 21 Meadow Lane • Thurmont Payroll Services, & Notary 301-271-4551 Bottom left: appetizer, mozzarella sticks and a coke. Top right: fries and a roll, along with mashed potatoes and Senior Citizen country fried steak. Bollinger’s Restaurant Perms $28 210 N Church Street, Thurmont, MD 21788 • 301- 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. 271-3500 • Sunday, 7am–2pm; 301-447-3797 Fax 301-447-3755 Monday-Saturday, 6am–8pm •  Call 301-271-4551 for appointment. 301 West Main St. PO Box 990 Please leave message after 4 rings. Accepts credit cards and cash. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 23 River’s Edge: A Church for Cowboys…and Who Am I? Next Issue Your clues are: “Has lived in those who share their spirit! Who Thurmont for 51 years; graduated Class of 1971 CHS; first car was a 1963 Buick Riviera; his kids and wife have never seen his face; at work he Am I? finds himself between a rock and a hard place; likes to be behind a camera, not in front of it.” You can submit your answer in either of two ways: call 240-288-0108 and leave a message or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Correct answers will be entered into a contest for prizes at the end of the year. Each month’s winners will be revealed in the following month’s issue. Each month a new “Who Am I?” will be featured, plus we will reveal the answer to the previous month’s local mystery figure. Article and Photo by Laura O’Donnell Your clues were, “Former Grand Knight; started an M.B.A. Program, just Ray, travels alot, Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree.” Courtesy Photo Those who guessed correctly are: Bob Rosensteel, Sr. “Cowboy is an attitude, a in a time of worship and fellowship mindset…It’s a return to a simpler in the indoor horse arena at Andelain time where the rich smell of fresh dirt Farm, 14740 Mud College Road in I am Ray Lauer behind the plow or aroma of a new Thurmont. Please bring a lawn chair, For those of you attending Mount batch of grain at the feed store was refreshments will be provided on Saint Mary’s University for your all you needed. A time when a man’s September 9, 2011, and the second M.B.A, you have Raymond Lauer to life stood behind his handshake and Friday of each month thereafter, from thank! Raymond, pictured right, who his word was as good as money in 7:00-9:00 p.m. goes by “just Ray,” started out as a the bank…” (from The Way for For further information, please student at Mount Saint Mary’s, and Cowboys). It is with this premise call Pastor Craig at 240-315-7997 or eventually started teaching there after that parishioners are invited to share www.riversedgeministries.org. attending Bucknell and Penn State for his Master’s and Doctorate degrees. Emmitsburg High School Alumni Banquet Eight years after he started The Emmitsburg High School 86th annual alumni banquet will meet on teaching, he became the Chairman Saturday, October 15, 2011. All graduates of Emmitsburg High and all who of the Business Department at The attended the school are invited. They are asked to seek out classmates and Mount. In 1975, the President of encourage them to attend. Mount Saint Mary’s asked Ray The event will be held at the Emmitsburg Ambulance Company, 17701 to create an M.B.A program. Ray Creamery Road in Emmitsburg and catered by The Carriage House. Social not only instituted the program, he Hour will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Cost for the was also the first Dean for it! He dinner is $25.00. definitely put a lot of time and effort all-inclusive trip to Europe as a Honored classes are 1936, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, and 1966. into Mount Saint Mary’s during the chaperone for 30 students at Mount Stan Hartle has prepared Emmitsburg High School Memories DVDs that will 31 years that he worked there. Ray is Saint Mary’s. be sold for $10.00 each to benefit the scholarship fund. The EHS Alumni a very educated man, and he believes He and his wife are die-hard executive committee is asking for addresses of former EHS teachers to invite. a good education is very important Penn State fans. They have gone to Banquet information may be obtained by contacting Becky Kile at 410-775- for everyone. the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange 2783 or emailing [email protected]. He said he was financially Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl. Of all the lucky when it came to his college places he has traveled, Ray loved education, because he earned his Italy the most because there is so Vigilant Hose Company Fundraisers – Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree on a much to see there. He liked the Rome September 18-24, 2011 GI Bill. He started out in the Navy Coliseum, The Vatican, and other and then became a Marine, so he historic sites. While traveling, he also The Vigilant Hose Company will be having several fundraising events the really enjoyed the friendly people in week of September 18-24. Usually, during this week the VHC membership was able to go out on date nights with his wife in both uniforms. From Munich, Germany and was amazed is hard work running a food stand at the Great Frederick Fair. However, this with the theater of London. year, the membership decided for many reasons to discontinue its stand at the 1967 to 1969, Ray was also a Grand Fair. In lieu of the Fair fundraiser, the VHC has scheduled the following: Knight for the Knights of Columbus, The first event will be an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday, September 18 which is a fraternal organization of CJ’s Tuxedo from 7:00 a.m. until noon. The menu will consist of eggs, pancakes, sausage, the Catholic Church. From 1969 to bacon, home fries, chipped beef gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. 1970, he was The Faithful Navigator GROOM’S TUX FREE! of the Bishop McNamara Assembly, Call for details. The second event will be our annual Sandwich Sale which is held in Let us make you look great! conjunction with the Great Frederick Fair. This sandwich sale will be held on which is a district Chapter. Ray also loves to travel and has OVER 180 COLOR CHOICES! Tuesday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The menu will consist We can match your dress colors. of our famous homemade (no filler) crabcakes, fried ham sandwiches (fried been on 13 cruises with his wife. Packages starting at $59.00 in peanut oil), fish sandwich, Maryland Crab Soup, and french fries. We will They took a month-long trip to Hours have limited delivery for orders. Europe, where they visited countries Monday | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The third event will be an all-you-can-eat Rib & Chicken Feed to be held such as Italy, Germany, France Tuesday | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Austria. Ray also went on an Wednesday | 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 24 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. The menu will consist of BBQ Thursday | 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Baby Back Ribs, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw, soda, water, Friday | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and canned beer. 6th Annual Saturday | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. We hope that you will able to attend one or all of the events listed. All events will be held at the Emmitsburg Fire Hall. For further information on Lacie’s Legacy Walk 301-447-3087 Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11:00 a.m. Email: [email protected] these events, please visit the VHC’s website at www.vigilanthose.org, call the Carroll Valley Park, Fairfield, PA fire station at 301- 447-2728, or stop by the fire station on West Main Street. 1 East Main St. Emmitsburg, MD 24 . the catoctin banner . September 2011 . www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com

to it. Mayor Burns and the Town daughter, Kathy, is in Washington What’s Up At the Thurmont Senior Center? Commissioners requested an additional State; and daughter, Karol, lives in by Helen Deluca $6,000 to cover utility expenses, which Strasburg, Virginia. Daughter, Karen, If you weren’t among the 74 people know anybody there, or I’ve never been we also will receive quarterly. These are is deceased. Shirley and Frank have six who enjoyed the Pen Mar picnic, shame to the Center before, because it doesn’t one-time deals, so we must budget and grandchildren and are expecting a great- on you. You missed a fun day. The take long to get acquainted. Everyone is prepare for the future. We do appreciate grandson in October. food catered by Cozy was fantastic, there for the same purpose—to get out your help, and if you need more They share their love to travel and the entertainment provided by Rick of the house, do something different, information regarding financial matters have been to many interesting places. Hill was enjoyable. The bingo prizes meet and socialize with other folks, and at the Center, please call and ask for They have visited every one of the were donated by Catoctin Orchard, have a good lunch. We hesitated about Patt Troxell or Roy Clever. United States, as well as Germany, Gateway Market, Scenic View Orchard, scheduling too many activities because Now to introduce you to two Poland, Ireland, Mexico, and England, Harbaugh’s Farm, and Bob and Ginny of the anticipated remodeling. We are more members of the BoD: meet Lynn to name a few, but their favorite place Kline. Just about everyone went home still waiting for a definite starting date, Moseley and Shirley (Angel) Riffle. to visit is Hawaii. Frank had his own with a bag of fresh local produce— so, again, I say call the Center if you school bus business and retired in 1997. many thanks to these generous folks have any questions. Courtesy Photos Shirley drove Frederick County school and all the volunteers who made it Our second item on the agenda is buses for 34 years and now is retired. possible. It’s an annual affair, so mark transportation. We are in need of a van. They enjoy their spare time with their your calendar for the Pen Mar picnic for In the meantime, volunteers are bringing grandchildren, and enjoy activities at next August. those in need of a ride into the Center. the Senior Center. Besides being an The Senior Center became We are planning some fundraisers in the active member of the BoD, Shirley has independent of the Department of Aging near future. The Thurmont Ambulance also been a member of the Red Hat on July 1, 2011, and the Center’s Board Company has offered to have a bingo Mamas for 10 years. She’s a busy lady. of Directors (BoD) faced the challenge party to help the Senior Center. Watch I must remind you that the Canaries of keeping the Center alive and kicking. for a date in the near future. Also, On our agenda, the BoD listed in the Center will feature a table of matter of importance: (1) a better lunch handcrafted items for sale. For $10.00 program; (2) transportation; (3) a you can purchase handmade “clothing coordinator; and (4) the budget. Since protectors” (bibs for adults)—ladies and July 1, our emphasis has been on the gents designs available. Crocheted hats lunch program, and we are happy to and scarves will also be available. Pictured is Lynn Moseley. report that it has really turned out well. Our third need is a coordinator. Cozy Restaurant is serving excellent Presently, the front desk is being served Lynn was born in Wisconsin. She food, attendance is up, and there are no by volunteers. Of course, having a said it was a culture shock when, in complaints. If you would like to join us, different person each day can have her teens, she moved to Philadelphia. call a day ahead so we know how many its drawbacks. Each individual has a Lynn went to Utah State University lunches we have to order. The cost is different approach to addressing an for undergraduate studies, got her $5.00—there is a money box, and we issue, and without continuity, problems Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, use the honor system. Pay what you can can arise. Our hope is to have a Gerontology, and Special Education. Pictured is Shirley (Angel) Riffle. afford. A listing of the month’s menus coordinator from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 She then went on to get her Master’s and activities is available at the desk. p.m. (except weekends). Unfortunately, Degree in Education. She taught school are due to start rehearsing and Call 301-271-7911 from 9:00 a.m. to we don’t have the funds to manage this in Philadelphia and Virginia Beach, entertaining very soon. Do you like to 3:00 p.m. if you have any questions. at the present time. But, we continue to where she met her husband, Bill, who sing? Come and join them. Also, the In addition to those activities listed face one challenge at a time. was serving in the Navy. They were Wii Bowling team is getting organized. on our calendar, some new suggestions The next item is the budget. The newlyweds when they moved to upstate Mark your calendars for Flu shots on have been made: a tea party and fashion Frederick County Commissioners New York, where Lynn continued her October 12, 2011, at the Center. show, flower arranging, wood crafts, gave us a one-time grant of $13,000. teaching career. When they moved One more thought: Remember sewing projects, and calligraphy. There Those monies are divided into quarterly to this area, she taught Special Ed in that the Seniors are an integral part of will be a sign-up sheet at the front desk payments and are being used for the Frederick before retiring in 2005. our community. Without them, there if you are interested. Don’t say I don’t food program and any items related Lynn came to the Center to would be no past, and without a past, volunteer with home delivered meals, you have no present, and without the and at that time, the Canaries with Patt present, you have no future. Let’s not Troxell were rehearsing, and she started forget the Seniors, think about it. humming along. Long story short, she’s been a member of the Canaries ever since. She leads a Laugh-A-Yoga “Isn’t it time class every Monday, and also serves as Coordinator on Wednesdays. 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YOU Can Make a Difference in the Life of a Child by Theresa Dardanell

More than 25 percent of the students in our local schools are in need of basic necessities that their families cannot provide. Some need medical and dental care, many do not have backpacks and school supplies, and others go to school without winter coats. You can make Catoctin High School; a difference. • The Health Fair on September Make A Difference Day was 24, 2011, at Thurmont Middle created by USA WEEKEND School; Courtesy Photo Magazine and takes place on the • The Thurmont Lions Booth on Frederick Chapter DAR Constitution Week Committee visited Vigilant Hose Company in Emmitsburg, the nation’s second most frequently visited Fire house after NYFD Co. 10 located at Ground fourth Saturday in October every October 8 and 9, 2011, at Colorfest; Zero. Vigilant is prepared to proudly ring the historic bell as a part of Bells Across America on year. Make A Difference Day enables and Constitution Day, Saturday, September 17, 2011, at 4:00 EST. To be listed as a participant in Bells people in communities all across • You can also call George at 301- Across America, please e-mail [email protected]. The Vigilant Hose Company’s the country to join together to help 898-7119 or contact any Thurmont participation will reach many people across the nation. Pictured left to right are Steve Neale, Chris McKenna, Roland Sanders, Jim Click, Hugh Boyle, Mike Working, Ed Prendergast, Josh Brotherton, improve the lives of others. This year, Lions Club member. Greg Sterner, Frederick Chapter Constitution Week Committee Chairman Anna Peterson, Dale the Thurmont Lions Club has chosen Funds raised will be presented to Fogle, Frederick Chapter Regent Barbara Shealer, Doug Yingling, Wayne Powell, Teresa Fogle, Shane “We Help Our Kids” as the Thurmont the school principals at the Make Wivell, Jonathon Glass, John Glass, Chris Ryder. Community 2011 Make A Difference A Difference Day celebration on Saturday, September 17, 2011, to be rung simultaneously from Day project. Proceeds from the October 22, 2011. The celebration is the 224th Anniversary of the coast-to-coast at 4:00 p.m. EST. fundraising project will be provided will be held at Our Lady of Mount signing of the Constitution and the Local churches, City Hall, firehalls, directly to the following schools: Carmel Parish Center on Church beginning of national celebration and individuals are asked to ring Thurmont Primary, Elementary, and Street in Thurmont at 2:00 p.m. of Constitution Week. The week- bells. Vigilant Hose Company Middle Schools, Sabillasville and This very special event is open to long commemoration of America’s in Emmitsburg, Guardian Hose Lewistown Elementary Schools, and everyone in the community. It has most important document is one of Company in Thurmont, and the Catoctin High School. been coordinated by the Thurmont our country’s least known official National Emergency Training Center Please join us in helping the Lions Club, supported by Thrivent observances. Our Constitution will participate. The Frederick children in our schools. Donations in Financial for Lutherans, and stands as a testament to the tenacity Chapter will sponsor a kick-off any amount are greatly appreciated. underwritten by Bill’s Auto Body and of Americans throughout history to event at the new Frederick Visitor’s For a donation of $20 or more, you Bogley Chevrolet. Please join us for maintain their liberties and freedom, Center at 151 S. East Street, from can choose one of the following this special celebration day and learn and to ensure those unalienable 3:30-4:30 p.m. Joyful Noise Home gifts: a 24” x 18” sign or two 5” how the donations will be used to rights to every American. School Chorus, directed by Gwen magnets (shown above). The sign can help the children in our schools. The tradition of celebrating the Grant, will sing patriotic songs from be proudly displayed in your yard or Constitution was started many 3:30-3:55 p.m. At 4:00 p.m. bells window. The 5” magnets will make years ago by the Daughters of the will be rung for one minute. There a great addition to your car, on your American Revolution (DAR). In will be Special Guests, a Constitution refrigerator, or on the file cabinet in School’s In Session! 1955, the Daughters petitioned Signing and student proclamations your office. Congress to set aside September 17- can be given and informative leaflets You can make a donation and Vehicles must stop for 23 annually to be dedicated for the will be available. People in the receive the sign or two magnets at the observance of Constitution Week. community are encouraged to attend following locations: pedestrians at cross walks. The resolution was later adopted by and invited to contact Frederick • The Thurmont Lions table at the the U.S. Congress and signed into Chapter DAR for information on Thurmont-Emmitsburg Community Stay safe! Public Law #915 on August 2, 1956, Facebook at Frederick Chapter Show on September 9-11, 2011, at by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. National Society Daughters of the The Frederick Chapter DAR is American Revolution or by e-mail at sponsoring Bells Across America [email protected]. Frederick County, where bells are  STONE Donate Your Used Sports Equipment  WORX Do you have used sports equipment taking up space in your home? Girl  Locally Owned Scout Troop 81200 would like to have it. The troop is working on their Silver  Specializing in Stone Award project, which entails collecting gently used sports equipment. They Veneer for are accepting equipment for all sports. 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the room asking everyone what branch of service they were in. our neighborhood veterans Some people said Marine Corps., some said Air Force, some said Sergeant First Class Donald Ray McKinnon Navy, and some said Army. One of by Jim Houck, Jr. the members asked, “What has this got to do with the meeting?” So, Lillian and Wayne McKinnon Another attraction on the east side Donnie told them a story about his became proud parents on December of Germany was the Soviet Tomb of dad and him raising black angus 21, 1954, when their son Donald the Unknown Soldier. Donnie bought cattle. They were cleaning out the Ray, was born at Montgomery an East German flag that he still has barn and Donnie was complaining, General Hospital in Olney, today, 31 years later. That trip was and his dad looked at him and Maryland. The McKinnons took him one of the best experiences Donnie said, “Quit your complaining; home to a little farm in the suburbs had while stationed in Germany. He we are all in this together and of Rockville, Maryland, where he earned a United States Army Vehicle don’t forget it.” That’s what spent the first 18 years of his life. Saftey Award while in Germany Donnie wanted everybody in that Donnie, as he was nicknamed, went which meant that he had over twelve room to remember—we are all to Rockville High School, where he thousand miles of safe driving in it together and don’t forget it. graduated in 1973. He helped his without any accidents. Donnie’s entire family has been, or dad on their small farm, where they Donnie came home from Germany is, a member of the AMVETS. worked and raised cattle. and joined the 314th Mechanized Donnie enjoys going to Donnie’s dad was a Drill Infantry of the U.S. Army Reserves in Martinburg, West Virginia, to Instructor at Camp Polk, (now Fort Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Donnie’s the VA Hospital visiting patients, Polk) Louisiana, during WWII. platoon sergeant was someone many which he does on a quartely basis Working with his dad operating of my readers of my column are to take “we care kits” that Post 7 Courtesy Photo a bulldozer for a local excavating familiar with, Bob Dinterman. Bob purchases from donations. Donnie company was the first job Donnie was Donnie’s instructor at two of reminisces about how, many years giving, caring human being—and a had after graduation. Donnie moved the schools he had to attend (NCO ago, they were on a quarterly visit to great singer as well (he does a great to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in and ANOC). After being in the our disabled veterans, and in one of Louie Armstrong and Frank Sinatra, 1974, where he worked a couple of 314th Mechanized Infantry, Donnie the wards, a patient was following plus many others). I am also a big odd jobs here and there, such as at received four Army Achievement Donnie around. Donnie was the last fan of Donnie’s “Forrest Gump” the Cambridge Rubber Company. Awards, and his fourth Oak Leaf person going out the door—and impressions. I have a lot of respect He also worked for the National Cluster. patients were not allowed to leave for this man as a person. Park Service as a YACC (Young Donnie’s promotions include the ward without permission. The Adult Conservation Corps), which Spec-4. While in Germany, he patient tried to follow him out. was similar to the Peace Corps. He became Sergeant in the Reserves. Donnie said, “I am sorry sir, but worked there for $2.00 per hour Approximately two years after he I can’t let you out.” The patient until 1978. got home from Germany, he went stopped and put up his shaking fist Donnie joined the U. S. Army on from Sergeant to Staff Sergeant in and said, “I know how to use these.” a delayed entry program in February 1984, then he was promoted to his Donnie said, “I’m sure you do, but I 1978, and went for eight weeks of retirement rank of Sergeant First can’t let you out,” and Donnie closed basic training, and four additional Class in 1991. Donnie retired in the door, making sure the patient weeks for training in tactical wire 1996. was on the other side. When Donnie Chinese Cuisine operations to serve as a field wire- While in the Reserves, Donnie looked back through the glass in man. He then went to Hanout, went to work for the company Dal- the door, there he was with his fist Thai Cuisine Germany, where he was in the 1st Tile (a company that makes ceramic still up. Donnie says that when you Japanese Cuisine 32nd Field Artillery Headquarters. tile) in February 1981. He got visit the patients at our Veterans He was in charge of a com-sat vault married about a month later. Donnie Hospitals, it makes you thankful for Sushi Bar• Asian Fusion -- coding and decoding messages -- worked at Dal-Tile for over 26 years what you have, and he says, “Thank Dine In • Carry Out from 1978 until 1981. until he was permanently laid off. He God for all our service men and While in Germany, Donnie was currently works for the Gettysburg women, and all they do and have Catering an M-60 gunner, a driver for the Foundation, and has been there since done to make this a free and great Battalion Commander and the 2009. nation.” 301.271.2857 120 Frederick Road Battalion Executive Officer, the He really enjoys being a member Donnie McKinnon is a hilariously Thurmont, MD unit carrier (carrying the mail), and of the Honor Guard/Color Guard funny, extremely serious, intelligent, Sp22 switchboard operator. One of of AMVETS Post 7 at Thurmont, the jobs of being in com-sat was in Maryland. The Honor Guard/Color communication security (Donnie Guard was started at Post 7 in MD Tree Expert Lic. #904 • ISA Cert # MA- 4258A had a secret clearance for messages). 2003. Donnie has been a member of Also while in Germany, Donnie took AMVETS Post 7 for over 20 years. a trip to Berlin before the fall of the Donnie was Post 7 Commander from Berlin Wall and boarded a bus that 1998 - 2000 and 2009 - 2010. He is BakerBaker took him into East Germany for a currently Post 7 Quartermaster and day. While there, he went to the 1936 has been serving that position since Olympic Stadium where Jesse Owens 2000. TreeTree Services,Services, Inc.Inc. received one of his medals. On the He is a member of the House Eric Baker - Owner way, the bus had to go through a Committee, Executive Committee (15 concrete maze to get into the east yrs. +), and 1st Vice Commander. He sector, through a guarded entrance has been a life member since 1993. called Checkpoint Charlie. There, When Donnie was elected Post 7 loudspeakers were playing music and Commander in 1998, he decided to the most popular song of the day was “break the ice” a bit since he was the Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick In The new kid on the block, so to speak. Thurmont, MD • 1.800.383.4595 • Licensed & Insured Wall.” During a meeting, he went around www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 27

Cinemax after Dark. I haven’t seen any of that stuff, because I can’t stay Engagement happily ever after awake past ten o’clock. At the Movies So far, I’ve fallen asleep during two separate viewings of “The Announcement by Valerie Nusbaum A-Team.” Randy didn’t like that one, Randy and I like to watch sit on our own couch and watch the because he’s a fan of the “real” Mr. television. I’m not embarrassed movies on our big screen. We’d have T. He says there’s nothing like the to say that, and I won’t apologize our own healthy snacks, and no one original. for it. However, around the end of would care if we slept through half of We watched “The Kids Are All May this year, we started to panic. the film. And my floor isn’t sticky. Right” the other evening. The title There just wasn’t anything on TV Our movie marathon began right was slightly misleading. The kids worth watching. We found ourselves away, and we greedily devoured were, indeed “all right,” but the staring at each other, hoping that every new release on every channel. moms were a mess. I can’t talk one of us would do or say something Some movies were good. Some were about it in this venue, but I can say interesting. We were at a total loss not. that I did learn a couple of things for things to do with our evenings. I’d like to point out here that, from this film that totally surprised This turn of events saddened me in my opinion, it is categorically me. Movies can be informative. It’s somewhat, because when Randy impossible for George Clooney to a bonus when entertainment and and I were newlyweds and there was make a good movie. I know some education go hand-in-hand. Brian and Laurie (Meegan) nothing on television, we found all of you would disagree with me, We’ve watched every episode of Payne of Thurmont announce sorts of ways to amuse ourselves. but you’d be wrong. Randy and “Game of Thrones” this summer, the engagement of their daughter, Even years later, when we became I watched “Up in the Air,” and it and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed all Kaitlyn E. Smith to Chad McNair, too old and too tired to fool around, was another in the long line of duds of them, even though neither one of the son of Dale McNair and Mrs. we still managed to have intelligent starring Mr. Clooney. It’s a shame us has read the books. Who needs Pam (Kent) Seabaugh, both of conversations—and when all else because he’s not a bad-looking guy. to read when we can just see it on Emmitsburg. Kaitlyn and Chad failed, we’d pull out the Scrabble “The American” had almost no television? This premium cable are both graduates of Catoctin game or a deck of cards. dialogue, and there was absolutely package pays for itself in so many High School. Kaitlyn is currently Not so, this time. When the nothing patriotic about it. “The Men ways. a senior at Mount St. Mary’s network TV dry-spell hit at the Who Stare at Goats” was really, In the last two months, we’ve University, majoring in accounting beginning of this summer, we decided really awful. We turned that one off watched ten or so romantic comedies and marketing. Chad is pursuing to re-subscribe to HBO. We figured about a third of the way through it. or “chick flicks.” Movies without all a career in firefighting/emergency that we could find some recent That’s one of the many benefits of that gratuitous violence and nudity, medicine through Frederick County movies worth watching, in turn watching movies at home. If we’d and minus all the foul language, are Maryland DFRS and is currently putting off having to actually talk to gone to the theater and bought a so much more pleasant—at least employed by the Daughters of each other or, heaven forbid, having ticket, we probably would have that’s what Randy says. Me? I like Charity in Emmitsburg. They are to spell words using those little punished ourselves and sat through a little gratuity. I’m kidding. There’s both residents of Thurmont. wooden tiles with letters on them. the whole thing. nothing better than some romance We like movies, and we hardly Since June, we’ve turned off and and a happy ending, right? ever go to the theater any more. It tuned out about 50 films. We recently Tonight, though, we decided seems silly to pay good money for a turned off a movie about a group to conduct an experiment. No ticket when, inevitably, one or both of children who were lab-created television. We ate dinner at the table of us is going to fall asleep as soon in order to become organ donors. I like civilized people, instead of eating as the lights go down. Either that or couldn’t sleep that night. The whole off trays in front of the television. the fool sitting beside Randy is going thing was so horrible and disturbing It was rough at first, but we finally to talk and rattle paper through that we decided to watch the rest of got a conversation going. It turns most of the show. Not to mention it another time, convinced that it had out that Randy has a job with an the abnormally tall person who will to have a happy ending. It didn’t. office and a staff, and I run some sit directly in front of me. Combine As part of the HBO package, kind of business. Go figure. We’re that with the unpleasant odor coming we also received all of the Cinemax thinking of dusting off the Scrabble from behind us and the sticky residue channels. This was an added bonus game tomorrow night, and by the on the floor that I will most certainly of at least ten more channels, and weekend, who knows? We’re not set my purse down in, and it’s just lots more movies to choose from. 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For more information, go to www.catoctinsafeandsane.com or contact Keith Delauter at 301-788-6417. • October 29, 2011, there will be a Gun It’s hard to believe, but summer a special edition of The Storytime Raffle and Dinner at the Vigilant Hose Company in Emmitsburg at 4:00 p.m. is over and school is back in session. Show with Miss Jenni on October Tickets are $25.00 each. For more information, contact Julie Davis at 301- When homework assignments 13, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., as well 447-6811. • November 6, 2011, the committee will hold a Cash and Vera call, remember that the library has as a Native American History and Bradley Bingo at the Emmitsburg Fire Hall, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Doors will a variety of books, DVDs, and Art program presented by Rose open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 in advance, and $20.00 at the door. For magazines to help you with your Hill Manor Park & Museum. Kids more information, contact Denise Shriver at 301-447-3640. work. We’re also available online ages 6-11 can register for this Planning meetings for the Safe and Sane Committee are held on the second 24/7 at www.fcpl.org, with many program, where they will create their Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at Catoctin High digital books and encyclopedias own artwork to take home. One School. Please join us at one of our meetings to find out more or check us out at your fingertips. Just click on Maryland One Book is a program of at www.catoctinsafeandsane.com. “Research” and then “Resource the Maryland Humanities Council. Guides” to see our many resources Are you a LEGO® builder? Join The Mount Announces Partnership listed by subject. Need to research a us in Thurmont on Friday, September Mount St. Mary’s University is excited to announce its corporate famous person? We have an online 23, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. for our partnership with PNC Bank and the naming of the Mount’s athletic facilities as encyclopedia with almost anyone LEGO® Block Party. We bring the the PNC Sports Complex. imaginable. blocks, you bring the imagination. Mount St. Mary’s President Thomas H. Powell said, “We are extremely All Frederick County Public Look for more LEGO® programs proud that PNC chose our university to demonstrate its corporate stewardship, Libraries are celebrating One throughout the fall and winter. If you and we look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial relationship.” Maryland One Book this year, and have any LEGO® blocks you would PNC has had a longstanding, 100-year relationship with The Mount. the Thurmont Regional Library and be willing to donate to the library for During this time, they’ve supported athletic programs, provided personal Emmitsburg Branch Library have our programs, we would be happy to banking services, financial education workshops, and more to students and many great programs scheduled in have them! If you can’t make it to the faculty. Construction of the PNC Sports Complex marquee and Maryland September and October. This year’s Thurmont program this month, the highway directional signage is complete. book is “The Absolutely True Diary Emmitsburg Library will also have of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman LEGO® programs for children at Alexie. This teen title will appeal to 2:00 p.m. and tweens & teens at 5:00 adults, as well, so reserve your copy p.m. on September 29, 2011. the health jeanne today! Author Sherman Alexie will by Jeanne Angleberger, Shaklee Associate for a Healthier Life Do you miss Lunch & A Movie be at the Weinberg for a free event now that summer is over? Never Want to hear about a power- A cup of cooked quinoa provides on September 23, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. fear, Bieber is here! School is out on packed whole food? Hearing about it 5 grams of fiber, 8 grams of protein, He is dynamic, engaging, and funny, September 29th, so we will have a is a start. Your next step is to try it! and is 220 calories. It has a fluffy, and an author visit that you are sure special showing of Justin Bieber’s “Quinoa” pronounced (keen- creamy, slightly crunchy texture and to enjoy. “Never Say Never” on the big screen wah) includes all nine essential has somewhat of a nutty flavor when Other free events include many at noon. Bring your lunch and a amino acids that our body must get cooked. Jillian Michaels, author programs for teens. In Thurmont, blanket or pillow for this fun, free via the diet. It has everything that of “The Master Your Metabolism register for a beading workshop at event. your body needs—fiber, vitamins, Cookbook,” relates how quinoa may 6:00 p.m. on September 29, 2011; This is just a sampling of the minerals, healthy fat, carbohydrates actually help people fight migraines. a Native American Drum circle on many programs we have to offer. and protein. She credits this to the magnesium October 15, 2011, at 2:00 p.m.; and Visit our website (http://www.fcpl. It’s a complete protein because it in quinoa, which works to relax the a book discussion on October 27, org/information/branches/thurmont/) contains lysine—essential for cellular blood vessels. 2011, at 6:00 p.m. In Emmitsburg, or call the Children’s Department at repair—making it unique for a Yours truly is posting a quick the book discussion will be held on 301-600-7214 for more information vegetarian protein. You may know side dish using quinoa on Facebook. October 20, 2011, at 3:45 p.m., about upcoming programs. Our someone who has wheat intolerance, It goes well with any meal and is followed by the beading program at online calendar already has programs even they can enjoy cooking similar to rice. So, get ready to serve 5:00 p.m. Please register for these scheduled through November, so quinoa—it is a gluten-free food. your family a wholesome, delicious teen programs at both branches. take a look at the new book clubs, Historically, the ancient Incas food. 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Commercial & Residential Waste Removal A+ Certifi ed Technician (P) 301-271-2516 (F) 301-271-2499 301-788-0951 12610 Creagerstown Rd. Thurmont, MD 21788 [email protected] www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 29 Scotty’s Ride Children’s Benefit Poker Run Nancy Dutterer Named 2010-2011 Lion of The 6th Annual Scotty’s Ride Benefit Poker Run will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 (Rain or Shine). Sponsored by My Fathers Footsteps Hair the Year Design, Emmitsburg, and SAL / American Legion Post 121. The ride will start Nancy Dutterer joined the at Jubilee parking lot (Rt. 140 & Rt. 15 Emmitsburg). Breakfast sandwiches Thurmont Lions Club (TLC) in will be available for purchase. Register from 7:30-9:45 a.m. Ride begins10:00 2008. Since that time, she has been a.m. sharp. Ride will finish at Kerry & Valerie’s house, 11322 Harney Rd., a living, working example of the Emmitsburg, MD, at 3:00 p.m. (food, drink, and entertainment to end your club’s motto, “We Serve,” due to Ride, featuring the band “Red Line.” Visit www.scottysride.org for more info. her contributions she has stood out as the epitome of service to our CHS Sports Boosters to Hold Halloween organization and others as well. Her devotion and care for the TLC Dance members demonstrated by her Catoctin High School (CHS) Sports Boosters Inc. will hold a Halloween special attention and dedication Dance on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at the Thurmont American Legion. in her position as chairman of the Sunshine Committee—constantly Doors will open at 7:00 p.m., and “The Cry Wolf Band” will entertain sending cards, making phone calls from 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Check out their website for a preview at www. to members in need, delivering crywolfband.com. care packages of food and flowers, Tickets are $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets can be sending well wishes—all done purchased at home sporting events through October 25, 2011, or you can directly from her heart! She was assistant chair person contact Jessica at 301-788-0976 or Denise at 301-447-6816 for tickets. on the Thurmont LEOs for the There will be a cash bar available, tip jars and a 50/50 drawing. No one Thurmont Middle School, working under 21 will be admitted. Costumes are encouraged but not required. with the chairman until, due to Courtesy Photo This fundraiser is to help raise money for the new sound system in the health issues, Nancy willingly stadium at Catoctin High School. CHS Sports Boosters Inc. is a non-profit moved into the chairman’s role not skipping a beat and doing what needed to be done. For example, she encouraged and motivated the young students by organization that currently helps with the purchase of team uniforms, two organizing monthly meetings and fundraisers, which netted $906.00, of which scholarships each year to graduating seniors, clinics for our coaches, and $850.00 was donated by the LEOs to seven different non-profit organizations funds for equipment as we are able. A Capital Improvement Fund has been in the spirit of the Lion Club mantra of “We Serve.” She has devoted many established to earmark monies for the sound system and future projects. hours lining up exhibitors, entertainment, and prizes for the ART Festival held at the Memorial Park—not to mention all the peanut butter fudge, peach and Saturday Stroll to Feature “Furmont Days” blueberry cobblers, strawberry shortcakes, and various homemade cookies that Thurmont First, Inc.’s last summer Saturday Stroll is going to the dogs… she has made for the various TLC events throughout the year, including the and cats, that is!!! The annual Furmont Days celebration in conjunction with ART Festival, Community Show, and the Pit Beef Sandwich sales. She has been Saturday Stroll will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 9:00 active in almost every TLC project and event held during the year, along with a a.m. – noon, at the Thurmont Carnival Grounds. Visitors bring their pets, positive attitude and willingness to help out wherever she can. large or small, to participate in the all-day event starting with “Furmont Days” activities in the morning, followed by more activities on Main Street until 4:00 VFW Post 6658 Holds Open House p.m. Sit and listen to live entertainment and an open mike from noon-4:00 During the Emmitsburg VFW Post 6658’s Open House on August 21, 2011, p.m. J & J Catering will provide BBQ and there will be free popcorn, cotton members and guests were candy and other treats. able to meet the club’s new Furmont Days is being sponsored this year by The Catoctin Vet Clinic. Cat bar manager, Ali Shriver, events include: longest whiskers, longest tail, and “meow-iest” kitty. Dog and new bartenders, Missy events include: smallest pup, biggest bruiser, waggiest tail, “barkiest” buddy, Houck Saylor, Jen Wivell, best pooch trick, doggie musical chairs, and best costume. A minimum of 10 Lynn Orndorff and Tony entries per category is required for each event to take place. Cat registration Wivel. Post 6658 provides begins at 9:00 a.m. with cat events starting at 9:30 a.m. Dog registration will a positive social atmosphere begin at 9:30 a.m. with all dog events starting at 10:00 a.m. Contact Cindy where you can relax and McKane-Wagester at 301-271-7313 ext. 212 or [email protected]. reminisce.

Pictured left to right front are Sharon Williams, Bar Committee Member with Ali Shriver, Bar Manager. In the back are Bar Committee Members, Martin Williams and Bruce Weatherly.

Main Street UPHOLSTERY Specializing In Custom Interiors Convertible Tops • Leather Seats Carpets • Headliners SALES & SERVICE 301.271.2298 IN-GROUND/ ABOVE-GROUND mainstreetuph.com Liner Replacements Winter Safety Covers Photo by John Kinnaird HOURS Over 25 Years of Experience Monday - Friday 8-5 During the Thurmont 50s & 60s Night at the Thurmont Carnival Grounds in August, Kyle Stine, Cora and 301-271-0891 Chloe Coblentz, enjoyed shade in the trunk of a 1939 Plymouth Road King owned by Bill Eckenrode. Saturday by appointment MHIC 121216 30 . the catoctin banner . September 2011 . www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com classifieds For Rent Help Wanted FOR RENT/LEASE: The Sabillasville Church of WANTED. Preparers needed for Jackson Hewitt God of Prophecy, located in Sabillasville, MD, is Tax Service. No experience? Online tax classes available for leasing or renting during the week are forming now. Earn extra money in tax time. for any reliable business. The church has a large Flexible hours, competitive pay. Call 301-229- basement with a full kitchen. If your church group is 6713 or email [email protected]. looking for a place to worship, our church is willing to rent or lease our sanctuary for Sunday afternoon Wanted and a night during the week for Bible Study. Price is LOVING HOME for beautiful, loving long- negotiable. Call Sean Cox at 202-441-7797. hair white female spayed cat, litter box trained. HOUSE FOR RENT: Thurmont, 2 BR, 1 BA, Approx. 7 yrs. old. Doesn’t come out when new no pets, no smoking. W/D hook ups. $900/ dog is around. Will do well as an only pet. 301- mo+SD+utils. 301-801-8073. 271-0383. FOR RENT. 3 Bedroom/1 Bath House in Thurmont. WANTED: Any unwanted lawn mowers, tillers, Full Basement, Garage and Nice Yard. $1,000.00/ yard items. Will haul. 301-271-4266. month plus utilities. Call 301-241-3333. DONATE YOUR CAR: All proceeds benefit the FOR RENT: Thurmont, 202 East Main Street. Three Catoctin Pregnancy Center. 301-447-3391. beautifully finished rooms fronting Main Street. WANTED Antiques & Collectibles like crocks, CYA Basketball Suitable for professional offices, retail, etc. $695.00/ jugs, postcards, photographs, advertising items, month plus utilities. 2,000 Square Feet+ Finished old signs, toys, trains (pre-1965), vintage jewelry Space with Loading Dock. Suitable for distribution, (sterling & gold), antique furniture, guns, pottery, Announcements clubs, churches, trades, etc. $6.00/s.f. Please call old holiday decorations, political items, hunting/ Travel Team Tryouts for JV owner at 301-565-0946. fishing items, artwork, old dolls, etc. Will buy one and Varsity Middle School Teams FOR RENT: Office Space in Cascade. 620 s.f. build item, collection or entire estate. 301-514-2631. to suit. 301-241-4726. (Mid-Maryland League) will be WANTED: Looking for a large dog box. Call held: Thursday, September 29 from MOON BOUNCE for rent, $125.00 per day. 301- 301-271-7975. 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Thurmont Middle 447-2663. School (Boys), Friday, September 30 OCEAN CITY, MD RENTALS: 32nd Street For Sale Bayside efficiency, sleeps 4, no pets, 2 blocks from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Thurmont to beach, 3 night minimum, $100 per night, tax FOR SALE: Solid Oak 5 ft. Rectangular Dining Middle School (Girls), Saturday, included. 301-447-2923. Table with 4 chairs and a bench. Three leaves October 1 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Rita Stahley Turns 90 extends table to 8 ft. $400. Call 301-271-7584. Thurmont Middle School (Boys), FOR SALE. Seasoned Oak. Call Baileys. 301- Rita Stahley ofEmmitsburg turned Notices 271-2257. Limited supply. October 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at VENDORS: The Sabillasville Church of God of 90 years old on July 10, 2011. She FOR SALE. Gas stove convection/conventional. Thurmont Middle School (Girls), Prophecy, located in Sabillasville, MD, is opening is shown here with Emmitsburg’s Asking $100.00. Call 301-271-4252. Sunday, October 2 from 3:00-5:00 their grounds for vendors during the Thurmont Mayor Jim Hoover. p.m. at Thurmont Middle School Colorfest, slated for the second weekend in FOR SALE: 2000 Chevy S-10, 97K miles, October. Cost will be $10 for a 10 sq. ft. space. automatic, 4x4, V6, runs great. $5,000 firm. Call (Boys) and October 2 from 5:00-7:00 Call Arietta Grimmett at 301-241-3707. or text Chris at 301-788-5258. p.m. at Thurmont Middle School NOTICE: Home and Garden Party and Home FOR SALE: Captive bred King snakes and Corn (Girls). Interiors have joined together to become Snakes. 240-731-9936. Travel Team Tryouts for Under “Celebrating Home” bringing families together. To request a new catalog, host a show, schedule FOR SALE: Little Tykes swing set. Includes 12 Year Old Teams (MYBA League) a fundraiser, or learn more about starting your rope, ladder, 2 swings, steering wheel, sliding will be held: Wednesday, October own business, please e-mail MaryLou Little at board, and open clubhouse. $300.00/obo. Call or 12 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Thurmont [email protected] or call 301-447-2073. text Lori at 301-606-8413. Host your party in my home. Call me to set your LOT LEASE w/option to buy: Beautiful Lot with Middle School (Boys), Thursday, date and I will do the rest. Celebrating Home October 13 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Catoctin Mountain View, 25311 Gardner Avenue, Bingo, Wednesday Oct. 11, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. Cascade, MD. City Sewer & Water Hook-up. Thurmont Middle School (Girls), - $25 order to me is your paid admission. Call 12,845 Square Feet (Perfect for a doublewide Saturday, October 15 from 6:00-7:30 Mary Lou for more details @ 301-447-2073. trailer or modular home). Contact Dan @ 240- p.m. at Thurmont Middle School How Would You Like To FEEL 25 Years 674-4121 or [email protected]. YOUNGER and LIVE 25 Years LONGER? (Boys), October 15 from 7:30-9:00 Go to www.Shaklee.net/JCE NOW! Read p.m. at Thurmont Middle School how VIVIX Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic is a Services (Girls) and Sunday, October 16 TBD. REVOLUTIONARY BREAKTHROUGH in the DAYCARE OPENINGS. Child care for the Sign-Ups for Grades 1-5 Non- fight against cellular aging. All natural. Order Thurmont Area. 19 Years of experience. Ages yours TODAY! Contact Jeanne at 301-305- infant through 5 years. Call 301-271-2180. Travel Intramural Elementary League 1466. www.Shaklee.net/JCE will be held on Tuesday, October 18 CHILD CARE OPENING. Emmitsburg area from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Thurmont daycare. License # 136114, Ages 6 weeks and up. Call 301-447-3048. Elementary School Lobby and Yard Sales YARD SALE Saint Anthony Shrine Yard Sale and DAY CARE OPENINGS Age 2+, Emmitsburg. Wednesday, October 19 from 6:00- License # 137984. Call Cindy 301-447-3389. 8:00 p.m. at Thurmont Elementary Flea Market, 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month May thru October. Corner of US 15 and St. Anthony Rick Hurley & Son Small Engine Repair, call 301- School Lobby. Road, Emmitsburg. $10/spot. 240-529-2737. 271-2117 or 240-285-2494, leave message. For additional details or questions Restaurant & Events TRICK or TREASURE SALE Thurmont Primary COMPUTER REPAIR & ASSISTANCE A+ contact Dwight Baumgardner at 301- School 9 a.m.-5 p.m. October 8. TEPS PTA Certified Technician. 301-788-0951 or getzcomp@ 271-1154 or Dwight.Baumgardner@ accepting donations of items to sell until October 1, verizon.net. large items until October 8. Rent tables for $10/each. gmail.com. Open Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 301-898-0299 or email [email protected]. GUITAR LESSONS. Acoustic/Electric. Beginners to Advanced. All Styles. All Ages. Taught by Saturday an instructor with over 20 years of teaching and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. performing experience. Call Brent at 240-586-1128 Play Our Games! or e-mail at [email protected] for details. See details on page 11 to DRUM LESSONS Drum set and hand drums. 14324 Lake Royer Drive All ages, levels, styles taught by a professional participate in our Hidden Object, Lost performer and educator with over 35 years of “Where Am I?” and “Who Am I?” Phone: 301.241.2003 Lost Dog: Red Dapple experience. Call Paul 301-271-7390. www.lakesidefortritchie.com Miniature Dachshund Games. in the Thurmont Area… Quality wedding invitations/accessories at a REWARD IF FOUND! discounted price! Joyce 301-271-1107. Call 240-288-0108 to enter. 240-446-5137. www.thecatoctinbanner.com published by www.epluspromotes.com . September 2011 . the catoctin banner . 31 september 2 �����First Friday Fun, The Children’s Museum community event calendar of Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick, MD, 9:30-10:30 a.m. The Red Barn program for ages p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and ham sandwiches (fried in peanut oil), 27 ���Feast of St. Vincent DePaul Mass, 3 & up, including story and activities. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - noon. fish sandwich, Maryland Crab Soup, Mother Seton School, Creamery Road, $4/child. 301-600-1650 or www. 11 ���9/11 Remembrance Service, Fort Ritchie and french fries. We will have limited Emmitsburg. 10:15 a.m. 301-447-3161. rosehillmuseum.com. Community Center on Lake Royer Drive delivery for orders. 301-447-2728. 28 ���Open House, Mother Seton School, 3 �����Summer Sandwich Sale, Thurmont Lions in Cascade. Service will commence at 21 ���World Peace Day Celebration, Mother 100 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg. Club at Bell Hill Farm, 1 1/2 miles north 2:00 p.m. The Mountaintop Community Seton School, 100 Creamery Road, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 to of Thurmont along US #15. 10:00 a.m.- Churches, One Mountain Foundation, Emmitsburg. 1:15 p.m. The public 8:00 p.m. 301-447-3161 or www. 3:00 p.m. (or until sold out). 301-271- and the Fort Ritchie Community Center is invited. 301-447-3161 or www. mothersetonschool.org. 0558. are hosting A Remembrance Service on mothersetonschool.org. 30 ���Dinner Theater, The One Mountain Patriot’s Day. Pastor Mark Hosler 301- 7,8 ��Show Choir Tryouts, Catoctin High 23 ���Grandparents Day, Mother Seton School, Foundation at the Blue Ridge Fire and 241-3050, Pastor Richard Daughtridge School’s (CHS) “Standing Room Only” 100 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg. 10:30 Rescue Squad Hall on Monterey Lane in 240-217-3701, or Bill Carter 301-241- Show Choir, in the auditorium at a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Grandparents and Blue Ridge Summit, PA. Hosting the Blue 4501. Catoctin High School. 5:30-7:00 p.m. elders are treated to a special program Ridge Theater Guild in their production Open to all students entering Grades 9 11 ���Lewistown Ruritan Chicken Barb-B-Q, by students, followed by classroom of “The Night is My Enemy.” through 12. U.S. 15 North & Fish Hatchery Road. presentations and an early dismissal at 9 �����Opening School Mass, Mother Seton 14 ���Membership Social, EBPA at Stavros 12:30 p.m www.mothersetonschool. School (MSS), 100 Creamery Road, Pizza, Emmitsburg. 5:30-7:30 p.m. org or 301-447-3161. 24...Scotty’s Ride Children’s Benefit Poker Run, begins october Emmitsburg. Invites you to celebrate the 15 ���Open House, Mothers of Preschoolers 1,2 ��Dinner Theater, The One Mountain beginning 10:15 a.m. All are welcome. International (MOPS) Group, Victory in Jubilee Grocery Store parking lot, Emmitsburg. Registration 7:30-9:45 Foundation is hosting the Blue Ridge 301-447-3161. Tabernacle Church, 6710 Kellys Store Theater Guild in their production of Rd., Thurmont. 6:00 p.m. Refreshments, a.m., ride begins 10:00 a.m. sharp. www. 9 �����River’s Edge Church for Cowboys, scottysride.org. “The Night is My Enemy,” at the Blue Andelain Farm, 14740 Mud College games, and prizes awarded and a free 24 ���Health Fair, Thurmont Middle School Ridge Fire and Rescue Squad Hall on Road, Thurmont. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 240- membership to MOPS International Monterey Lane in Blue Ridge Summit, PA. 315-7997. ($23.95 value). Moms are invited to (Summit Avenue Entrance). 6:30-9:30 come see what MOPS is about and to am. No registration required for the 1,2 ��Fall Festival, Rose Hill Manor Park, 10 ���2nd Annual His Place Car Show, Mother network with other moms in the area. following tests: thyroid ($10), diabetes 1611 North Market Street, Frederick. Seton School, 100 Creamery Road, ($15) and vitamin B12 ($20) and prostate Oct.1—10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Oct. Emmitsburg. Sponsored by His Place, 17 ���Thurmont’s Main Street Saturday 2—12:00-4:00 p.m. Manor house Stroll. Noon-4:00 p.m. Theme will be cancer screening ($15). Free blood Inc. to benefit Mother Seton School and pressure check, oxygen level check, tours/$3. Fees for crafts. 301-600-1650 the Emmitsburg Osteopathic Primary “Furmont Day/Fall Harvest.” Scavenger or www.rosehillmuseum.com. hunt throughout the main streets. and adult vision screening. Health and Care Center. $10.00/Car, truck, hot rod, wellness information and therapeutic 2 �����Shoot Match, Graceham Volunteer motorcycle, or tuner car. Registration 17 ���Catoctin Pregnancy Center’s 2011 Run massage chair. Donate used eyeglasses. Fire Co. Inc., 14026 Graceham Rd. 8:00 a.m. – noon; Judging noon – 2:00 for Life, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Sponsored by the Thurmont Lions Club Thurmont. 12 Ga. starts 11:00 a.m. p.m.; and Awards presented at 3:00 p.m. Emmitsburg. In memory of Father Darin and Gettysburg Hospital. with 10 rds. + 1- 50/50, 4-10 starts at Bill Kuhn 800-529-5835. Rain date: Didier. 7:30 a.m. Registration/Packet 24 ���Rib & Chicken Feed, Vigilant Hose 12:30 p.m. with 5 rds. + 1- 50/50. $2.00 Sunday, September 11. Pickup @ Knott ARCC at west entrance. per round and $5.00 per 50/50. Brian 9:00 a.m.—1 Mile Fun Run/Walk; 9:30 Company, West Main Street, Emmitsburg. 10 ���Safe & Sane Golf Tournament, Maple 2:00-5:00 p.m. BBQ Baby Back Ribs, 301-639-1515. Run Golf Course. Start time 9:00 a.m., a.m.—5K Run/Walk. $20/if received by 2 �����Lewistown Ruritan Chicken Barb-B-Q, September 10th/ $25/after September BBQ chicken, hot dogs, baked beans, registration 8:15 a.m. Cost $75/person; cole slaw, soda, water, and canned beer. U.S. 15 North & Fish Hatchery Road. $300/foursome. Lunch and door prizes 10th and on race day. Application can be downloaded from www.steeplechasers. 301-447-2728. 6 �����The 6th Annual ‘Angels Above’ Golf included. The committee is currently Tournament, Mountain View Golf looking for “hole” sponsors, as well org. Lowrie at 717-642-0196 or email 24 ���Sportsman’s Drawing, Rocky Ridge Vol. at [email protected]. Fire Co., 13516 Motters Station Road, Club (located in nearby Fairfield, PA). as donations. Keith Delauter 301-788- Light lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 6417 or Tina Delauter 301-748-8553. 17 ���Peach Festival & Albert’s Yard Sale, Rocky Ridge. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Tickets $25/each. 301-271-4682. p.m. Tee time is 1:00 p.m. Benefit the Registration forms available at www. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 17015 Mother Seton School (MSS) Scholarship catoctinsafeandsane.com. Sabillasville Road, Sabillasville. 9:00 25 ���Thurmont Historical Society Annual Picnic, Thurmont Town Park, Small Fund. Tony Little at 301-644-2671 or 10 ���Family Fun Day, Cunningham Falls State a.m.-2:00 p.m. 301-241-3287. [email protected]. Park, William Houck Area, Thurmont. 18 ���Shoot Match, Graceham Volunteer Pavilion. Social hour 4:00-5:00 p.m., 7 �����First Friday Fun, The Children’s Museum Registration 9:30-9:55 a.m.; Fun begins Fire Co. Inc., 14026 Graceham Rd. dinner following. Guest speaker: Calendarof Rose Advertising Hill Manor(this page) Park, is free 1611 for N. at 10:00 a.m. Hiking, Fishing (MD Thurmont. 12 Ga. starts 11:00 a.m. Elizabeth Scott Shatto, with the Tourism Market St., Frederick, MD, operated Fishing license required > over 16 years with 10 rds. + 1- 50/50, 4-10 starts at Council of Frederick County. Event non-profit events and Display Advertiser’s by Fred. Co. Div. of Parks and Rec. of age), Camping, Lake Ecology, Scales 12:30 p.m. with 5 rds. + 1- 50/50. $2.00 is FREE (please bring a covered dish events. 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Pumpkin circle, & Tales, Bird Watching. Registration per round and $5.00 per 50/50. Brian to share). The Historical Society will activities, and crafts for ages 3 and up. includes lunch. $5/Person (child and 301-639-1515. provide the paper products and meat Classified Advertising (page 2) costs 25¢ per Cost: $4/child. 301-600-1650 or www. adult) or $20/family of 5 or more. Park for the dinner. RSVP to Carol Ford 301- word with a minimum of $5 for line listings. 18 ���All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, Vigilant 271-7608 or by emailing candjford1@ rosehillmuseum.com. entrance fee $3/vehicle. Melodys@ Hose Company, West Main Street, verizon.net. OctoberPhoto Classified 8,9.. RidgeFest, are $15 perRocky ad limited Ridge to 1”Vol. verizon.net or [email protected]. 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