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JANUARY 2014 | Vol. 19 | Issue 1 | Mail Run: 8,383 | Total Print Run: 11,500 The Catoctin www.thecatoctinbanner.com www.epluspromotes.com Your Good News Community Newspaper Serving Northern Frederick County, MD Since 1995 Rodman Myers Honored by Davis Receives EBPA Community Foundation Community Service Award Courtesy Photo by Deb Spalding by James Rada, Jr. Photo by Bob Rosensteel Mr. Rodman Myers The Emmitsburg of Thurmont is well- Business and Professional known for his extensive Association presented volunteer efforts that Dorothy “Dot” have served as a driving Davis with its annual force behind the scenes “Extraordinary of the Thurmont and Community Service Emmitsburg Community Award” at its annual Show for many years. awards banquet in While his efforts are December 2013. Davis on spotlight during has served in a number the annual Show, he is of positions with the a dedicated advocate Vigilant Hose Company of agricultural efforts Auxiliary and Toms Creek in Northern Frederick Church. She was on hand County year-round. His Pictured are Jean and Rodman Myers (seated) with their with many members of efforts were recognized children (back row from left) Patty Johnston, Cheryl Lenhart, her family to receive the EBPA Treasurer Allen Knott presents Dorothy “Dot” Davis in November by the Robert Myers, and Andrea Mannix during the Community award and watch a video with the Extraordinary Community Service Award at the Community Foundation Foundation’s annual event in November. of her life and people she Emmitsburg Business and Professional Asscoiation (EBPA) Annual Awards Banquet in December 2013. of Frederick County member of the Catoctin High knew congratulating her when they honored him with the School Future Farmers of America on her award. Wertheimer Fellows Award during Alumni, serving as a director for Dot and her late husband, Allen, and addition of the church. She has the Foundation’s annual meeting the Thurmont Cooperative for owned The Palm’s Restaurant in chaired many fundraising activities event at the Holiday Inn and more than 40 years, serving as a Emmitsburg from 1962 to 1981. at the church, such as breakfasts and Conference Center in Frederick. representative on the Maryland She served as an Emmitsburg Town dinners. The award was made possible via State Grange at the Maryland Commissioner from 1983 to 1985. On a personal note, Dot has a bequest from the late Janis Miller Agriculture Commission and She’s been a member of the Vigilant three children, four grandchildren, Wertheimer, a well-known Frederick serving as a director for the former Hose Company Auxiliary since and seven great-grandchildren, all businesswoman and volunteer. Her Thurmont Branch of the Farmers & 1982, and has served as President of whom reside in Emmitsburg. legacy of giving continues through Mechanics Bank for 20 years. He for fifteen years. She has also held Dot continues to volunteer and this annual acknowledgement. also served with the Atlantic Dairy other officer positions and chaired participate in many fundraising Each Fellow is awarded $10,000 Cooperative, the Maryland Council many committees. She is often seen activities for their schools and to contribute to a nonprofit of of Farmer Cooperatives, and the working in the kitchen at various athletic programs. choice. Mr. Myers’ choice was Soil Conservation District. The functions that are held by the fire The banquet was held on the C. Rodman and M. Jean Ogle Myers Family was inducted into the department and the Auxiliary. She December 6, 2013, at the Carriage Myers Fund that provides grants in Maryland Agriculture Hall of Fame was inducted into the Vigilant Hose House Restaurant. EBPA Treasurer support of the Frederick County 4-H in 1991. Company Hall of Fame in 2007. Allen Knott served as the master of Therapeutic Riding Program, and the Along with his wife, M. Jean Ogle She is a member of Tom’s Creek ceremonies. Besides Davis, awards Maryland FFA Foundation. Myers, he owns and operates a 425 Church, where she currently serves were given to: Pam Bolin on behalf Mr. Myers’ volunteer efforts acre farm in Thurmont where corn, as Chairperson of the Administrative of the Emmitsburg Ambulance include being a 64-year member of Council. She has also served as Company for not only its service as the Thurmont Grange, a member Rodman Myers Honored Chairperson of the Trustees, the Staff ambulance company but its support of the Maryland Fair Board, a — Continued on page 19 Parish Committee, the Fellowship of community projects; Cliff Sweeney Committee, and was on the Building Committee for the recent expansion Davis Receives Award — Continued on page 14 E D D M D D E P A I D I A P U.S.POSTAGE ECRWSS See the Winner of our Home PRSRT STD PRSRT POSTAL CUSTOMER POSTAL Holiday Decorating Contest g g The Catoctin Banner Newspaper • 515B East Main Street • Emmitsbur • Street Main East 515B • Newspaper Banner Catoctin The — page 15 Page 2 January 2014 The Catoctin Banner Newspaper www.TheCatoctinBanner.com Published by www.EPlusPromotes.com From the Publisher The Catoctin The goal of The Catoctin Banner is to provide good community news and information for residents of Dear Reader: northern Frederick County, Maryland—promoting a sense of community pride and spirit. Happy New Year to everyone! My wish for each of you is that 2014 be a year filled Serving Northern Frederick County, Maryland Published on or before the beginning of each month. Publish with great moments stacked upon one another to make each second in each minute in 515B E. Main Street • Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Phone: 240-288-0108 Message Line date will be early if holidays or events warrant adjustment. each hour in each day fantastic! 301-447-2804 Store • Fax: 301-447-2946 AD/CONTENT DeaDLINE: On or before the 15th of month I would like to extend a word of sympathy to the many families who have lost www.TheCatoctinBanner.com prior to issue month. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS: $15.00 loved ones at the end of 2013. We have articles in memory of Spence Watson and Larry email: [email protected] The Banner Crew: Barbara Abraham, Ann Marie Bezayiff, Jeanne Little in this issue. There are countless others who passed as well, but I would be remiss CIRCULatiON: 11,500 copies mailed to all Angleberger, Michele Cuseo, Helen Deluca, Joan Fry, John homes in Thurmont, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Kinnaird, Joseph Kirchner, Jim Houck, Jr., Labella Kreiner, John in attempting to name all of them. In my family, Jan Lawyer of Thurmont passed in Cascade, Sabillasville & Emmitsburg, MD and Nickerson, Valerie Nusbaum, Jim Rada, Jr., Robert Rosensteel, Sr., Carie Stafford, Maxine Troxell, Denise Valentine. December. This man did everything BIG -- Lawyer’s Moonlight Maze, celebrations, hand outs in surrounding areas. Published as a project of Graceanne Eyler, Advertising Design; Michele Tester, his farm operation, etc. He will be remembered for his easy-going attitude and his Managing Editor and Layout Design; Danielle Hoff, consistently friendly personality. Jan, Spence and Larry, as well as our other community E Plus Copy Center & Promotions Advertising Specialist; Deb Spalding, Publisher members who have passed will be missed greatly. Classified Ads in The Catoctin Banner As I’ve shared in my messages over the past few months, 2013 saw our biggest issue Classified advertising costs 40¢ per word with a minimum of $10.00 for line listings. Photo classifieds are $20 per ad limited to 1” in height. Send your written listing, photo and payment ever -- in The Catoctin Banner’s 16 year history -- with a 48 page turnout for October’s to: The Catoctin Banner, 515B East Main Street, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or call 301-447-2804 issue and a consistent 40 page showing for most of the other months. 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The publisher assumes no liability for With paper prices going up and up, we have shed a few dollars with this issue by misinformation, misprinting, or typographical errors. The publisher reserves the right to edit all submitted material. printing it on a 30# newsprint rather than our usual heavier stock. Please let us know if you have a strong opinion about this change -- either for or against. We appreciate Table of Contents your input. In pursuit of our mission, we encourage your input about improving this publication or creating new publications where you see a need. Let us know your ideas Around Town ............................................... 7 In Their Own Words ................................... 26 Arts & Entertainment ................................. 28 Looking Back ............................................. 36 and suggestions by stopping by our store in person at E Plus Copy Center in the lobby Business News ............................................. 8 Our Neighborhood Veterans....................... 32 of Jubilee Grocery Store in Emmitsburg; submitting a comment through our website at Catoctin Chronicles .................................... 35 Mountain Talk ............................................ 27 www.TheCatoctinBanner.com; or emailing us directly at [email protected]. I Community Calendar ................................. 39 School News .............................................